Bridgebio Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
BridgeBio reported first quarter results, highlighted by the FDA approval of NULIBRY, proof-of-concept data for encaleret in ADH1, a strategic collaboration with Helsinn Group for infigratinib, the completion of the Eidos Therapeutics acquisition, and nearly $750 million raised through convertible senior notes. The company ended the quarter with $1,001.3 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
Received FDA approval for NULIBRYâ„¢ for injection for MoCD Type A.
Reported proof-of-concept data of encaleret in Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia Type 1 (ADH1).
Launched strategic collaboration with Helsinn Group to co-develop and commercialize infigratinib in oncology.
Completed acquisition of Eidos Therapeutics, Inc.
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Forward Guidance
BridgeBio anticipates major milestones in 2021 or early 2022 for its four core value drivers, including Acoramidis, Encaleret, Low-dose infigratinib and BBP-631.
Positive Outlook
- Topline results from Part A of the ATTRibute-CM trial of acoramidis are expected in late 2021 or early 2022.
- Initial data from the ongoing Phase 2 dose ranging study of low-dose infigratinib are expected by the end of 2021.
- Initial data from ongoing Phase 1/2 study of BBP-631 for CAH are anticipated in late 2021 or early 2022.
- BridgeBio is eligible to receive future milestone payments under its strategic collaboration with the Helsinn Group.
- Current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to support planned operations into 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- The Phase 3 clinical trial of topical patidegib gel in patients with Gorlin Syndrome failed to meet primary and secondary endpoints.
- The Phase 2 study in high-frequency basal cell carcinoma is being halted.
- LEO Pharma terminated its option to acquire PellePharm.
- Clinical enrollment and trial commencement activities experienced some delays due to COVID-19.
- The longer-term impact of COVID-19 on operating expenses is currently unknown.