Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update


SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Opiant”) (OTCQB:OPNT), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pharmacological treatments for addictions, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 31, 2017 and provided an update on recent developments and upcoming milestones.    

“Since the beginning of our fiscal second quarter, we have made significant progress on a number of corporate and clinical initiatives designed to establish a foundation for future growth,” said Roger Crystal, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Opiant. “We continued to support our NARCAN® commercialization partner, Adapt Pharma Limited, through the strengthening of our IP estate, while also advancing our proprietary treatments in broader chronic addiction indications, such as Bulimia Nervosa and Alcohol Use Disorder, with large patient populations and significant unmet medical needs. As we plan to pursue an uplisting to a major stock exchange later this year, we believe we have the team and the platform in place to bring novel treatments to patients in need while creating meaningful value for our stockholders.”  

Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 and Recent Highlights

  • Signed a definitive agreement with SWK Holdings Corporation (“SWK”), in which SWK acquired rights to certain royalties and milestone payments related to the sales of NARCAN® Nasal Spray (NARCAN®) for the treatment of opioid overdose for up to $17.5 million. Opiant received $13.7 million at closing and is eligible to receive an additional $3.75 million contingent on the achievement of certain future net sales milestones. After SWK has received 1.5 times its investment, Opiant will receive at least 90% of future NARCAN® royalties and milestone payments.
     
  • Strengthened intellectual property estate and enhanced NARCAN® product exclusivity with the addition of two Orange Book-listed patents. There are now four Orange Book-listed patents covering NARCAN®.
     
  • Generated encouraging Phase 1 data and received supportive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) feedback on a proposed clinical development plan for OPNT002 for treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
     
  • Received FDA approval for the 2mg formulation of NARCAN® for opioid-dependent patients expected to be at risk for severe opioid withdrawal in situations where there is a low risk for accidental or intentional opioid exposure by household contacts.
     
  • Expanded leadership team through the appointment of Phil Skolnick, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon) as Chief Scientific Officer.
     
  • Strengthened corporate governance through the formation of Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees.

Upcoming Corporate and Clinical Goals

  • During the current fiscal quarter, Opiant expects to initiate a Phase 2 trial of OPNT001 in Bulimia Nervosa.
     
  • During the second half of 2017, Opiant expects to initiate additional clinical trials in AUD.
     
  • During 2017, Opiant plans to pursue an uplisting to a major stock exchange.
     
  • During 2017, Opiant expects to advance pre-clinical development of its heroin vaccine candidate.

Financial Results

Quarter ended January 31, 2017 compared to quarter ended January 31, 2016

For the quarter ended January 31, 2017, Opiant reported a net profit of $10.6 million, or $5.31 per basic share and $4.91 per fully-diluted share, compared to a net profit of $4.0 million, or $2.11 per basic share and $1.52 per fully-diluted share, for the same period in 2016. 

Research and development expense in the quarter ended January 31, 2017 was $0.3 million, compared to $0.3 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2016. General and administrative expense was $1.4 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2017, compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2016.

For the quarter ended January 31, 2017, Opiant generated revenue of $13.5 million, compared to $6.9 million in the corresponding period in 2016.

Selling expenses were $1.2 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2017, compared to $0.2 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2016.

Opiant ended the fiscal second quarter 2017 with cash and cash equivalents of $12.9 million.

About Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pharmacological treatments for addictions. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), describes these disorders as chronic relapsing brain diseases which burden society at both the individual and community levels. With its innovative opioid antagonist, nasal delivery technology, Opiant is positioned to become a leader in these treatment markets. Its first product, NARCAN® Nasal Spray, is approved for marketing in the U.S. and Canada by the company’s partner, Adapt Pharma Limited. For more information please visit: www.opiant.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Financial tables to follow

 

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016  

  January 31,  July 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Assets        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $12,925,829  $1,481,393 
Accounts receivable  -   312,498 
Prepaid expenses  52,017   62,404 
Total current assets  12,977,846   1,856,295 
         
Other assets        
Computer equipment (net of accumulated amortization of $2,900 at January 31, 2017 and $1,016 at July 31, 2016)  4,637   6,521 
Patents and patent applications (net of accumulated amortization of $9,074 at January 31, 2017 and $8,388 at July 31, 2016)  18,376    19,062 
         
Total assets $13,000,859  $1,881,878 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)        
Liabilities        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $756,212  $140,584 
Accrued salaries and wages  3,690,289   3,681,250 
Note payable  -   165,000 
Deferred revenue  750,000   250,000 
Total current liabilities  5,196,501   4,236,834 
         
Deferred revenue  1,850,000   2,350,000 
Total liabilities  7,046,501   6,586,834 
         
Stockholders' equity (deficit)        
Common stock; par value $0.001; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized;        
2,007,760 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2017 and 1,992,433 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2016  2,008   1,992 
Additional paid-in capital  57,088,530   56,478,394 
Accumulated deficit  (51,136,180)  (61,185,342)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)  5,954,358   (4,704,956)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $13,000,859  $1,881,878 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016

  For the  For the 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  January 31,  January 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Revenue                
Royalty and licensing revenue $13,535,000  $6,860,000  $14,656,142  $6,980,000 
   13,535,000   6,860,000   14,656,142   6,980,000 
                 
Operating expenses                
General and administrative  1,355,704   2,394,505   2,572,006   12,990,324 
Research and development  344,836   254,881   786,670   879,892 
Selling expenses  1,196,563   209,251   1,238,599   209,251 
Total operating expenses  2,897,103   2,858,637   4,597,275   14,079,467 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  10,637,897   4,001,363   10,058,867   (7,099,467)
                 
Other income (expense)                
Interest income (expense), net  877   (5,491)  (1,367)  (11,319)
Income (loss) on foreign exchange  11,016   (25,832)  (8,338)  (29,191)
Total other income (expense)  11,893   (31,323)  (9,705)  (40,510)
                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  10,649,790   3,970,040   10,049,162   (7,139,977)
                 
Provision for income taxes  -   -   -   - 
                 
Net income (loss) $10,649,790  $3,970,040  $10,049,162  $(7,139,977)
                 
Basic income (loss) per common share $5.31  $2.11  $5.03  $(3.83)
Diluted income (loss) per common share $4.91  $1.52  $4.55  $(3.83)
                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  2,006,181   1,880,279   1,999,307   1,865,230 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  2,169,966   2,605,270   2,210,990   1,865,230 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016

  For the 
  Six Months Ended 
  January 31,  January 31, 
  2017  2016 
Cash flows used in operating activities        
Net income (loss) $10,049,162  $(7,139,977)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  2,570   686 
Issuance of common stock for services  92,623   456,483 
Stock based compensation from issuance of options  517,529   10,166,391 
         
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Decrease in prepaid expenses  10,387   6,060 
Increase in accounts receivable  312,498   - 
Decrease in deferred revenue  -   (4,300,000)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable  615,628   (280,245)
Increase in accrued salaries and wages  9,039   734,441 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  11,609,436   (356,161)
         
Cash flows provided by financing activities        
Proceeds from related parties notes payable  -   151,191 
Payments of related parties notes payable  -   (281,191)
Repayment of notes payable  (165,000)  - 
Investment received in exchange for royalty agreement  -   1,333,500 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (165,000)  1,203,500 
         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  11,444,436   847,339 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  1,481,393   434,217 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $12,925,829  $1,281,556 
         
Supplemental disclosure        
Interest paid during the period $4,828  $78,865 
Taxes paid during the period $-  $- 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 


            

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