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Dec 31, 2022

Ionis Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Takeaways

Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported Q4 2022 total revenue of $152 million and a net loss of $52 million. The company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments amounted to $1.987 billion. The company submitted the eplontersen NDA in the U.S.

2022 revenue was in line with expectations, reflecting revenue from numerous diverse sources.

2022 operating expenses increased as planned compared to the prior year, reflecting investments in pipeline, technology and go-to-market activities for eplontersen, olezarsen and donidalorsen

Further strengthened financial position with royalty monetization and sale and leaseback transactions worth up to $1.5 billion, including more than $700 million already received

Submitted the eplontersen NDA in the U.S. for patients with polyneuropathy caused by hereditary TTR amyloidosis

Total Revenue
$152M
Previous year: $440M
-65.5%
EPS
-$1.18
Previous year: $1.55
-176.1%
Gross Profit
$148M
Previous year: $438M
-66.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.99B
Previous year: $2.12B
-6.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$204M
Previous year: $201M
-201.6%
Total Assets
$2.53B
Previous year: $2.61B
-3.0%

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Forward Guidance

The Company’s 2023 guidance reflects its ability to earn substantial revenue from its commercial portfolio and partnered programs. It also reflects the Company’s commitment to investing in advancing its rich late-stage pipeline and preparing to commercialize its near-term commercial opportunities, eplontersen, olezarsen and donidalorsen, while maintaining a healthy balance sheet to continue investing for future growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue >$575 million
  • Operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis ~$970 - $995 million
  • Net operating loss on a non-GAAP basis <$425 million
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments ~$2.0 billion
  • Continue to advance our innovative pipeline and achieve commercial readiness for eplontersen, olezarsen and donidalorsen.

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