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Jun 30, 2023
Madrigal Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Madrigal reported its Q2 2023 financial results and provided corporate updates.
Key Takeaways
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals reported its second quarter 2023 financial results, highlighting the submission of the resmetirom NDA and ongoing preparations for a potential U.S. launch. The company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $298.4 million. Operating expenses were $86.5 million, with research and development expenses at $68.6 million.
Resmetirom new drug application (NDA) was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NASH disease education and market development activities were expanded to support potential first-to-market launch in the U.S.
Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH primary results were presented, confirming achievement of primary endpoints across multiple patient subgroups.
Taking on Fatty Liver and NASH, a new disease education campaign and website, was launched.
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Forward Guidance
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is focused on regulatory activities and preparing for the potential launch of resmetirom in the U.S. The company is also continuing its Phase 3 clinical trials and expanding its disease education efforts.
Positive Outlook
- Potential accelerated approval of resmetirom for the treatment of NASH with liver fibrosis.
- Resmetirom could be the first specialty therapy for NASH patients with significant liver fibrosis.
- Positive outcomes from the MAESTRO-NASH and MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trials.
- Ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of resmetirom.
- Expanded partnerships with patient advocacy groups focused on NASH disease education.
Challenges Ahead
- Risks of obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals.
- Potential regulatory delays or rejections.
- Risks associated with meeting the objectives of Madrigal’s clinical studies.
- Potential inability to raise sufficient capital to fund ongoing operations.
- Uncertainties inherent in clinical testing.