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Mar 31, 2023

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Marinus Pharmaceuticals reported first quarter 2023 financial results and provided a business update.

Key Takeaways

Marinus Pharmaceuticals reported ZTALMY U.S. net product revenue of $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2023. The company is on track to meet its full year revenue guidance of $15-17 million. They are planning an interim analysis for the Phase 3 refractory status epilepticus trial in the second half of 2023.

ZTALMY U.S. net product revenue was $3.3 million in Q1 2023.

An interim analysis for the Phase 3 refractory status epilepticus trial is planned for the second half of 2023.

CHMP opinion for ZTALMY in CDKL5 deficiency disorder is expected by the end of May.

Phase 3 tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) trial data is now expected mid-2024.

Total Revenue
$10.4M
Previous year: $14.2M
-26.8%
EPS
-$0.67
Previous year: -$0.52
+28.8%
Federal Contract Revenue
$7.05M
Gross Profit
$10.2M
Previous year: $13M
-21.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$147M
Previous year: $126M
+16.3%
Total Assets
$227M
Previous year: $141M
+61.1%

Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Forward Guidance

Marinus Pharmaceuticals maintains its prior guidance for the fiscal year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected ZTALMY U.S. net product revenues of between $15 million and $17 million.
  • BARDA revenues in the range of $8 million to $11 million.
  • Initiated U.S. onshoring of the manufacturing capabilities for ganaxolone API which has the potential to drive a greater than 30% reduction in API supply cost.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $199.2 million as of March 31, 2023, will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operating expenses, capital expenditure requirements and maintain the minimum cash balance of $15 million required under the Company’s debt facility into the second half of 2024.
  • Collaborating with Orion Corporation to prepare for a potential commercial launch in Europe

Challenges Ahead

  • Total GAAP operating expenses, inclusive of SG&A and R&D, in the range of $165 to $175 million.
  • Delays in clinical trials.
  • Dependency on regulatory approvals.
  • Potential for partners to breach obligations.
  • The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business