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CAMBRIDGE, MA — February
14, 2006 – Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTA), a biotechnology
company developing drugs based on its proprietary sugar sequencing technology,
today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year
ended December 31, 2005. “Last year,
we made significant progress in capitalizing on the commercial potential
of our analytical technology,” said Alan Crane, Chief Executive
Officer of Momenta. “Our development activities were highlighted
by the submission of the marketing application for M-Enoxaparin to the
FDA in August, as well as by significant progress on our product pipeline.
During 2005, we also completed our follow-on equity offering to solidify
our financial base.”
For the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company reported
a net loss of $7.3 million compared with a net loss of $4.3 million
for the same period last year. For the year ended December 31, 2005,
the Company reported a net loss of $21.7 million compared with a net
loss of $14.1 million for the comparable period in 2004.
At December 31, 2005, the Company held cash, cash
equivalents, and marketable securities of $156.3 million, compared with
$53.6 million at December 31, 2004. On July 21, 2005, Momenta raised
net proceeds of $122.3 million through a public offering of approximately
4.8 million shares of common stock.
2006 Program Goals
Momenta announced the following 2006 goals relating to its pipeline
of programs:
• Continue to guide M-Enoxaparin through FDA review and prepare
for potential commercial launch.
• Advance development of second technology-enabled complex generic.
• File IND for M118, targeted for mid-2006.
• Advance our glycoprotein program.
• Advance our pulmonary drug delivery program toward development.
• Make progress in our oncology program to capitalize on our insight
into the role of sugars in cancer.
“Our top priority for 2006 is to continue to
advance our lead product, M-Enoxaparin,” said Alan Crane, Chief
Executive Officer of Momenta. “Additionally, we expect to make
great strides in advancing several important programs in our pipeline,
resulting in a much broader portfolio of opportunities.”
Financial Results
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $4.4 million, compared to
$2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2004. For the year ended December
31, 2005, revenue was $14.5 million compared to $7.8 million in the
same period of 2004. Revenue in all periods was earned under the Company’s
collaborative agreement with Sandoz, an affiliate of Novartis AG.
Research and development expenses for the fourth
quarter of 2005 were $8.6 million, compared to $5.5 million for the
same period in 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, research
and development expenses were $25.2 million compared to $15.7 million
for the same period in 2004. The increase in research and development
spending was primarily due to increased headcount-related expenses and
increased manufacturing and other research expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the fourth
quarter of 2005 totaled $4.6 million, compared with $1.9 million for
the same period in 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, general
and administrative expenses were $14.1 million compared to $6.8 million
for the comparable period last year. The increase in general and administrative
spending was primarily due to increased professional fees and increased
headcount-related expenses.
Conference Call Information
Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
at 10:00 am EST to provide an update on the Company and discuss fourth
quarter results. To access the call, please dial 866-700-7101 (domestic)
or 617-213-8837 (international) prior to the scheduled conference call
time and provide the access code 99544498. A replay of the call will
be available approximately two hours after the call and will be accessible
through March 14, 2006. To access the replay, please dial 888-286-8010
(domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international) and provide the access code
88978192.
A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the “Investors”
section of the Company’s website, www.momentapharma.com. Please
go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the call in order to register,
download, and install any necessary software. An archived version of
the webcast will be posted on the Momenta website approximately two
hours after the call and will be available through March 14, 2006.
About Momenta
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing
in the detailed structural analysis and design of complex sugars for
the development of improved versions of existing drugs, the development
of novel drugs and the discovery of new biological processes. Momenta
is also utilizing its ability to sequence sugars to create technology-enabled
generic versions of sugar-based and complex drug products. The Company’s
most advanced product candidate is M-Enoxaparin, a technology-enabled
generic version of Lovenox®. Based on its understanding of complex
sugars, Momenta has created a diversified pipeline of near-term product
opportunities, novel development products and discovery candidates.
Momenta was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
To receive additional information about Momenta,
please visit the website at www.momentapharma.com, which does not form
a part of this press release.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s
future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans or
prospects, including statements relating to the company’s revenue,
expenses and cash position, including the fourth quarter of 2005 and
the year ended December 31, 2005, regulatory filings and current and
future development efforts, may constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Momenta’s actual results could differ materially from those
stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors,
including those factors contained in Momenta’s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the section “Risk Factors
That May Affect Results,” as well as other documents that may
be filed by Momenta from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding
Momenta’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding
the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”,
“believe”, “could”, “estimate”,
“expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should”,
“will”, and “would” or similar words. Momenta
assumes no obligations to update the information included in this press
release.
Our logo, trademarks, and service marks are the property
of Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All other trade names, trademarks,
or service marks are property of their respective owners.
MOMENTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
| Assets |
December 31,
2005 |
December 31,
2004 |
| Cash and marketable securities |
$156,254 |
$53,621 |
| Restricted cash |
1,778 |
1,485 |
| Other assets |
13,069 |
9,224 |
Total Assets
|
$171,101 |
$64,330 |
Liabilities and
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
| Current liabilities |
$7,739 |
$5,962 |
| Other liabilities |
3,207 |
1,375 |
| Stockholders' equity |
160,155 |
56,993 |
Total liabilities,redeemable convertible preferred stock and
stockholders' equity (deficit)
|
$171,101 |
$64,330 |
MOMENTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
Year
Ended
December 31, |
| |
2005 |
2004 |
2005 |
2004 |
| Collaboration Revenue |
$4,385 |
$2,838 |
$14,479 |
$7,832 |
| Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
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| Research and Development* |
8,614 |
5,492 |
25,178 |
15,722 |
| General and Administrative* |
4,560 |
1,911 |
14,059 |
6,751 |
| Total operating expenses |
13,174 |
7,403 |
39,237 |
22,473 |
| Loss from operations |
(8,789) |
(4,565) |
(24,758) |
(14,641) |
| Other income, net |
1,478 |
232 |
3,096 |
566 |
| Net loss |
(7,311) |
(4,333) |
(21,662) |
(14,075) |
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|
|
|
|
| Deemed dividend related to
beneficial conversion feature of Series C redeemable convertible
preferred stock |
_ |
_ |
_ |
(20,389) |
| Dividends and accretion to redemption value
of redeemable convertible preferred stock |
_ |
- |
_ |
(1,852) |
| Net loss attributable to common
stockholders |
$ (7,311) |
$(4,333) |
$(21,662) |
$(36,316) |
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|
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| Basic and diluted net loss attributable to common
stockholders per common share |
$ (0.24) |
$ (0.18) |
$(0.79) |
$(2.56) |
| Shares used in computing basic and diluted net
loss attributable to common stockholders per common share |
31,341 |
24,559 |
27,283 |
14,177 |
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| *Includes stock-based compensation of the following: |
|
|
|
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Research and development
|
$232 |
$554 |
$634 |
$875 |
General and administrative
|
552 |
(54) |
1,659 |
1,145 |
| Total stock-based compensation |
$784 |
$500 |
$2,293 |
$2,020 |
Contact:
Michael A. Lawless
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
617-395-5189
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