BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myovant Sciences (NYSE: MYOV), a biopharmaceutical company that aspires to redefine care for women and men through purpose-driven science, empowering medicines, and transformative advocacy, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 and provided other corporate updates.

"During the third quarter fiscal year 2022, our brands had outstanding performance and double-digit growth over the prior quarter, with ORGOVYX expanding leadership in the GnRH antagonist class for advanced prostate cancer and MYFEMBREE reaching more patients with uterine fibroids and endometriosis while continuing to grow the GnRH antagonist class for these indications," said David Marek, Chief Executive Officer of Myovant Sciences, Inc. Mr. Marek added, "We are also excited that our special general meeting of shareholders to vote on the merger with Sumitovant Biopharma is scheduled for March 1, 2023. If approved, we anticipate the closing of the merger to occur shortly thereafter."

Third Fiscal Quarter 2022 and Recent Corporate Updates

Merger Update

ORGOVYX (relugolix 120 mg)

MYFEMBREE (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg)

RYEQO (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg)

Expected Upcoming Milestones

Third Fiscal Quarter 2022 Financial Summary

Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $100.2 million and $54.4 million, respectively.

Cost of product revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $7.4 million compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 related to the cost of goods sold and royalty expense payable to Takeda pursuant to the Takeda License Agreement. The increase in cost of product revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2022 was due to an increase in cost of goods sold and royalty expense payable to Takeda primarily as a result of higher sales of ORGOVYX and MYFEMBREE in the U.S., as compared to the year ago period.

Collaboration expense to Pfizer for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $26.8 million, compared to $12.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, reflecting Pfizer's 50% share of net profits from sales of ORGOVYX and MYFEMBREE in the U.S. The increase in collaboration expense to Pfizer in the three months ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to an increase in net profits generated from sales of ORGOVYX and MYFEMBREE in the U.S., as compared to the year ago period.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $86.4 million and $72.1 million, respectively. The increase in SG&A expenses primarily reflects higher expenses to support the ORGOVYX and MYFEMBREE commercialization activities in the U.S, including higher personnel-related costs due to higher headcount, and an increase in legal and professional fees related to activities associated with the merger agreement.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $31.5 million and $25.7 million, respectively. The increase in R&D expenses was primarily driven by higher personnel-related expenses, primarily due to higher headcount.

Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was $6.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively, and was primarily related to the Sumitomo Pharma Loan Agreement. Interest expense related to the Sumitomo Pharma Loan Agreement increased $3.2 million, as a result of an increase in interest rates as compared to the year ago period.

Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was $1.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Myovant's tax expense currently relates principally to profits earned in the U.S.

Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $57.6 million compared to $63.4 million for the year ago period. On a per common share basis, net loss was $0.59 and $0.68 for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Capital resources: Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and amounts available under the Sumitomo Pharma Loan Agreement totaled $315.7 million in the aggregate as of December 31, 2022, and consisted of $274.4 million of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities and $41.3 million of available borrowing capacity under the Sumitomo Pharma Loan Agreement.

About Relugolix

Relugolix is a once-daily, oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist that reduces testicular testosterone, a hormone known to stimulate the growth of prostate cancer, and ovarian estradiol, a hormone known to stimulate the growth of uterine fibroids and endometriosis. ORGOVYX® (relugolix, 120 mg) was approved in the U.S. by the FDA in December 2020 as the first and only oral GnRH receptor antagonist for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. In April and June 2022, respectively, the European Commission (EC) and the United Kingdom (U.K.) Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved ORGOVYX® (relugolix, 120 mg) as the first and only oral GnRH receptor antagonist for the treatment of adult patients with advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in Europe and the U.K. The risk of major adverse cardiovascular events with ORGOVYX® compared with leuprolide is being assessed in adult men with prostate cancer requiring treatment with androgen deprivation therapy for at least one year.

MYFEMBREE® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) was approved in the U.S. by the FDA in May 2021 as the first and only once-daily oral GnRH treatment for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women, with a treatment duration of up to 24 months; and in August 2022 as the first and only once-daily oral GnRH antagonist combination treatment for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis, with a treatment duration of 24 months. In July 2021 and August 2021, respectively, the EC and U.K. MHRA approved RYEQO® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women of reproductive age, with no limitation for duration of use. MYFEMBREE is also being assessed for contraceptive efficacy in women with endometriosis or uterine fibroids who are 18 to 50 years of age and at risk for pregnancy.

About Myovant Sciences

Myovant Sciences aspires to redefine care for women and men through purpose-driven science, empowering medicines, and transformative advocacy worldwide. Founded in 2016, Myovant has executed multiple successful Phase 3 clinical trials across hormone-sensitive oncology and women's health leading to five regulatory approvals in the United States and Europe. Myovant and its partners continue to file for additional indications of its lead products as well as continue further development of pipeline assets. Sumitovant Biopharma Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is Myovant's majority shareholder. For more information, please visit www.myovant.com.

About Sumitovant Biopharma Ltd.

Sumitovant is a technology-driven biopharmaceutical company accelerating development and commercialization of new potential therapies for patients with rare conditions and other diseases. Through its proprietary computing and data platforms, scientific expertise and diverse company portfolio, Sumitovant has supported development of multiple FDA-approved products and a robust pipeline of early- through late-stage investigational assets addressing unmet patient needs in pediatrics, urology, oncology, women's health, specialty respiratory and infectious diseases. Sumitovant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma, is also the majority-shareholder of Myovant. Please visit Sumitovant's website at www.sumitovant.com for more information on Sumitovant and its portfolio.

About Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Pharma is among the top-ten listed pharmaceutical companies in Japan, operating globally in major pharmaceutical markets, including Japan, the U.S., China, and other Asian countries with about 7,000 employees worldwide. Sumitomo Pharma defines its corporate mission as "To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people worldwide." Additional information about Sumitomo Pharma is available through its corporate website at https://www.sumitomo-pharma.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements reflecting Myovant Sciences' expectations, including: statements regarding Myovant's aspiration to redefine care for women and for men; statements regarding expectations about the proposed transaction involving Myovant and Sumitovant, including the timing of the special general meeting of shareholders and the timing of the closing of the merger; statements regarding the timing of Myovant's regulatory submissions, anticipated regulatory review results, as well as other statements under the caption "Expected Upcoming Milestones." In addition, risks and uncertainties related to the proposed transaction include, but are not limited to, the risk that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate Myovant's operations into those of Sumitovant; such integration may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; the risk that the proposed transaction does not close, due to the failure of one or more conditions to closing or otherwise; the risk that required Myovant shareholder approvals of the proposed transaction will not be obtained or that such approvals will be delayed or conditioned beyond current expectations; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; uncertainty as to the timing of completion of the proposed transaction; the risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction and possible difficulties in maintaining customer, supplier, key personnel and other strategic relationships; and any litigation relating to the proposed transaction that has been or could be instituted against Myovant, Sumitovant or their respective directors or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; and the possibility of unexpected costs and liabilities related to the proposed transaction.

Myovant Sciences' forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors known and unknown that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including unforeseen circumstances or other disruptions to normal business operations arising from or related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Myovant Sciences cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect Myovant Sciences' operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties listed in Myovant Sciences' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in Myovant Sciences' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed on January 26, 2023, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented, or superseded from time to time. These risks are not exhaustive. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for Myovant Sciences' management to predict all risk factors, nor can Myovant Sciences assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, Myovant Sciences undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.





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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)

 Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31,
  2022   2021   2022   2021 
Revenues:       
Product revenue, net$61,422  $29,268  $152,720  $61,885 
Pfizer collaboration revenue 29,307   25,172   109,025   79,853 
Accord license and milestone revenue 5,000   —   55,000   — 
Richter license and milestone revenue 4,000   —   4,300   31,667 
Other revenue 500   —   500   — 
Total revenues 100,229   54,440   321,545   173,405 
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of product revenue (1)  7,418   4,243   17,275   7,897 
Collaboration expense to Pfizer 26,808   12,086   67,242   25,912 
Selling, general and administrative (1)  86,380   72,125   249,671   192,118 
Research and development (1) 31,518   25,726   82,324   82,886 
Total operating costs and expenses 152,124   114,180   416,512   308,813 
Loss from operations (51,895)  (59,740)  (94,967)  (135,408)
Interest expense 6,118   3,479   15,131   10,478 
Interest income (1,591)  (70)  (3,095)  (248)
Loss before income taxes (56,422)  (63,149)  (107,003)  (145,638)
Income tax expense 1,205   296   17,482   1,058 
Net loss and comprehensive loss$(57,627) $(63,445) $(124,485) $(146,696)
Net loss per common share — basic and diluted$(0.59) $(0.68) $(1.29) $(1.59)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted 96,859,108   93,474,985   96,155,644   92,514,657 

(1) Includes the following share-based compensation:

Selling, general and administrative$7,174  $4,173  $20,890  $18,131 
Research and development 3,682   2,842   11,180   11,683 
Cost of product revenue 120   32   329   50 
Total share-based compensation$10,976  $7,047  $32,399  $29,864 

Revenue components are as follows:

Product revenue, net:       
ORGOVYX$48,724  $24,393  $128,077  $53,535 
MYFEMBREE 10,527   2,429   20,929   4,133 
Accord product supply and royalties 387   —   387   — 
Richter product supply and royalties 1,784   2,446   3,327   4,217 
Total product revenue, net 61,422   29,268   152,720   61,885 
Pfizer collaboration revenue:       
Amortization of upfront payment 20,974   20,974   62,922   62,922 
Amortization of regulatory milestones 8,333   4,198   46,103   16,931 
Total Pfizer collaboration revenue 29,307   25,172   109,025   79,853 
Accord license and milestone revenue 5,000   —   55,000   — 
Richter license and milestone revenue 4,000   —   4,300   31,667 
Other revenue 500   —   500   — 
Total revenues$100,229  $54,440  $321,545  $173,405 





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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$250,590  $406,704 
Accounts receivable, net 41,021   23,296 
Marketable securities 23,847   27,483 
Inventories 30,084   7,584 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38,047   22,498 
Amount due from related party 2,997   580 
Total current assets 386,586   488,145 
Property and equipment, net 2,546   2,944 
Operating lease right-of-use asset 7,098   7,961 
Other assets 7,291   20,961 
Total assets$403,521  $520,011 
Liabilities and shareholders' deficit   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$12,217  $12,250 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 87,333   68,594 
Deferred revenue 117,231   100,564 
Amounts due to Pfizer 25,768   32,563 
Cost share advance from Pfizer —   33,818 
Operating lease liability 2,703   2,148 
Amounts due to related parties 501   393 
Total current liabilities 245,753   250,330 
Deferred revenue, non-current 350,014   375,706 
Long-term operating lease liability 5,480   7,041 
Long-term debt, less current maturities (related party) 358,700   358,700 
Other liabilities 1,717   1,711 
Total liabilities 961,664   993,488 
Total shareholders' deficit (558,143)  (473,477)
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit$403,521  $520,011 



Investor Contact:


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Chief Financial Officer

Myovant Sciences, Inc.

investors@myovant.com

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Myovant Sciences, Inc.

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