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Jun 30, 2022

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Marinus Pharmaceuticals prepared for ZTALMY commercial launch and progressed Phase 3 trials.

Key Takeaways

Marinus Pharmaceuticals reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The company continued to prepare for the commercial launch of ZTALMY and progressed its Phase 3 TrustTSC and RAISE trials.

ZTALMY is now available for healthcare professionals to prescribe in the U.S.

Second generation ganaxolone formulation showed encouraging Phase 1 results.

Phase 3 RAISE trial protocol amendment expected to be implemented by the end of Q3, with data readout expected in 2H 2023.

First patient dosed in Phase 3 TrustTSC trial, with data anticipated in Q1 2024.

Total Revenue
$1.79M
Previous year: $1.91M
-6.0%
EPS
-$1.06
Previous year: -$0.65
+63.1%
Gross Profit
-$19.7M
Previous year: -$16.7M
+18.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$92.3M
Previous year: $112M
-17.9%
Total Assets
$109M
Previous year: $125M
-12.5%

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Forward Guidance

Marinus Pharmaceuticals provided financial guidance for the fiscal year 2022, focusing on BARDA revenues and total GAAP operating expenses.

Positive Outlook

  • Concentrating 2022–2023 focus on key clinical programs and commercial launch
  • Marinus expects a lump sum payment in August 2022 upon the closing of the PRV transaction, strengthening their cash position
  • First patient randomized and dosed in Phase 3 TrustTSC trial
  • Expect to submit complete responses to the European Medicine Agency (EMA) Day 120 List of Questions for the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for ZTALMY by the end of November 2022
  • Plans are underway to expand strategic commercial alliances to bring ZTALMY to additional ex-U.S. geographies

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company reported net losses of $39.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022
  • Cash used in operating activities increased to $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022
  • Clinical trial results may not support regulatory approval or further development in a specified indication or at all
  • The potential for Orion to breach the collaboration or terminate the agreement in accordance with its terms
  • company’s cash and cash equivalents may not be sufficient to support its operating plan for as long as anticipated