EX-99.1 2 v458856_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Aytu BioScience Provides Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Business Update and Financial Results

 

Product Revenues Increased 77% from Same Quarter in Prior Year; Cash Burn Reduced by 47% from Previous Quarter

 

Forecasting Cash Flow Breakeven in ~18 Months

 

Live Conference Call and Webcast TODAY at 4:30 p.m. ET

 

Englewood, CO – February 9, 2017 – Aytu BioScience, Inc. (OTCQX: AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology, today provided an overview of its business and growth strategy, as well as its financial results, for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, ended December 31, 2016. The Company will host a live conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET, details are provided at the end of this press release.

 

Corporate Highlights:

 

·Posted Natesto® prescription growth of 80% from prior quarter to current quarter
·Nearly doubled the number of Natesto prescribers from prior quarter to current quarter
·Nearly doubled the number of MiOXSYS® instrument placements outside the U.S. through a recently expanded distribution network throughout Europe and Asia
·Generated consistent net sales for ProstaScint® and Primsol®, Aytu’s established urology prescription brands
·Presented additional MiOXSYS and Natesto clinical data at key scientific meetings. Four posters highlighting the benefits of Natesto have been accepted for presentation at the American Urological Association and Endocrine Society Annual Meetings, all highlighting benefits of Natesto. Multiple peer-reviewed publications including articles published in Fertility & Sterility and Reproductive BioMedicine Online demonstrate the clinical efficacy of MiOXSYS as a diagnostic tool in assessing male infertility

 

Financial Highlights:

 

·Increased gross product sales by 47% from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 to the quarter ended December 31, 2016, from $925,000 to $1,358,000, resulting in the company’s first ever $1M-plus sales quarter in gross sales
·Increased net product sales by 77% from $448,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2015 to $794,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2016, and by 14% compared to $698,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2016
·Decreased cash used in operations by 47%, to $2.8 million from $5.3 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2016
·$5.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

Management Discussion:

 

“Aytu’s second fiscal quarter was exceptional across multiple fronts as the company continued to execute on its plan of launching Natesto in the U.S., positioning MiOXSYS for market expansion outside the U.S., and efficiently operating our growing commercial-stage business,” said Josh Disbrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioScience, Inc. “Natesto has continued to reach new highs with respect to both prescriptions filled and the number of prescribers, and at this very early stage, gross product sales have already reached an annualized run rate of nearly $1.6 million based on real prescription demand. We’re adding new Natesto prescribers every month and are building a diverse base of high-decile prescribers through the focused, efficient sales efforts of our 35-strong urology sales force. With this continued prescription trajectory, supported by a growing base of prescribers, we expect to be generating approximately 100 prescriptions per week by midsummer and have full confidence that the Natesto launch will continue to unfold successfully.”

 

“We’ve also been rapidly expanding the ex-U.S. presence of MiOXSYS, almost doubling the number of MiOXSYS instrument placements around the world from 8 in our first quarter, to 15 in the second quarter. This is the first quarter that MiOXSYS is a meaningful revenue generating product for the company, and we expect to continue to grow its revenue through a continually expanding distributor base in key markets around the world while we pursue FDA clearance in the U.S. “

 

“Our focus remains on growing revenue, primarily through execution of the Natesto launch plan in the U.S. and the initiation of commercialization of MiOXSYS outside the U.S. We also expect to continue to drive sales of both ProstaScint and Primsol, which complement our core products and round out a cohesive, urology-centric portfolio. Our focused strategy of acquiring and licensing novel products and efficiently commercializing these through our internal commercial infrastructure continues to unfold and mature as we build our products and increase our prescriber base. With the company’s product revenue up significantly, and our cash burn down substantially, we believe Aytu is well positioned for continued growth and is on a clear path toward profitability. If we continue our current trajectory, we expect to be operating at cash flow breakeven, or better, within approximately 18 months, as we advance our strategy of building a world-class specialty pharmaceutical company,” concluded Mr. Disbrow.

 

 

Second Quarter Financial Results:

 

Net product sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 ended December 31, 2016, were $794,000, and increase of 77% compared to the same quarter in the prior year and a 14% increase from net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 of $698,000. Gross product sales increased by 47%, totaling $1,358,000 in the second quarter compared to $925,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. This resulted in Aytu reporting its first ever $1M-plus sales quarter in gross sales. The increase in revenue is due to sales contributions from all four core products in the Aytu portfolio for a full quarter for the first time. In the second quarter, Aytu recorded initial Natesto sales to pharmaceutical wholesalers. These sales were initially constrained due to existing inventory that was in place when the license transition was completed in July 2016. Aytu expects sales revenue for Natesto that more accurately reflects prescriber demand going forward, now that wholesaler inventory levels from previous purchases have been substantially reduced.

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses were $5.0 million in the second quarter compared to $6.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Included in this number are non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization and accretion, compensation through issuance of stock, issuance of warrants to initial investors, and amortization of prepaid research and development – related party in the amount of $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. Excluding the non-cash charges, operating expenses were $3.6 million in the current second quarter, compared to to operating expenses of $4.1 million after deducting non-cash expenses in the first quarter of this fiscal year. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expected to remain approximately flat with the second quarter level for the balance of fiscal 2017. Research and development expenses were $311,000 for the second quarter ended December 31, 2016, compared to $280,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Research and development expenses are expected to remain at approximately the same level as the fiscal second quarter, or slightly decrease, for the balance of fiscal 2017.

 

The loss from operations was $4.2 million, compared with $6.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The net loss was $4.8 million compared to a net loss of $5.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Aytu had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $5.3 million as of December 31, 2016. Cash used in operations decreased by 47% to $2.8 million in the second quarter from $5.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

 

 

Conference Call Information:

 

Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing either:

 

·1 (855) 656-0926 (U.S.)
·1 (412) 542-4198 (international)

 

The webcast will be accessible live and archived on Aytu’s website, www.aytubio.com, for 90 days.

 

A replay of the call will be available for seven days. Access the replay by calling 1 (877) 344-7529 (U.S.) or 1 (412) 317-0088 (international) and using the replay access code 10100770.

 

 

About Aytu BioScience, Inc.

 

Aytu BioScience is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology. The company currently markets three products: Natesto®, the first and only FDA-approved nasal formulation of testosterone for men with hypogonadism (low testosterone, or “Low T”), ProstaScint® (capromab pendetide), the only FDA-approved imaging agent specific to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) for prostate cancer detection and staging, and Primsol® (trimethoprim hydrochloride), the only FDA-approved trimethoprim-only oral solution for urinary tract infections. Additionally, Aytu is developing MiOXSYS®, a novel, rapid semen analysis system with the potential to become a standard of care for the diagnosis and management of male infertility caused by oxidative stress. MiOXSYS is commercialized outside the U.S. where it is a CE Marked, Health Canada cleared product, and Aytu is conducting U.S.-based clinical trials in pursuit of 510k medical device clearance by the FDA. Aytu’s strategy is to continue building its portfolio of revenue-generating urology products, leveraging its focused commercial team and expertise to build leading brands within well-established markets. For more information visit www.aytubio.com.

 

 

 

 

Forward Looking Statement

 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this presentation, including statements regarding our anticipated future clinical and regulatory events, future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are generally written in the future tense and/or are preceded by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “could,” “expect,” “suggest,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar words, or the negatives of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are just predictions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual events or results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: risks relating to gaining market acceptance of our products, obtaining reimbursement by third-party payors, the potential future commercialization of our product candidates, the anticipated start dates, durations and completion dates, as well as the potential future results, of our ongoing and future clinical trials, the anticipated designs of our future clinical trials, anticipated future regulatory submissions and events, our anticipated future cash position and future events under our current and potential future collaborations. We also refer you to the risks described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Aytu BioScience, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the other reports and documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

 

 

Contact for Investors & Media:

PCG Advisory Group

Stephanie Prince, Managing Director

sprince@pcgadvisory.com

(646) 762-4518

 

 

 

 

Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited

 

   December 31,   June 30, 
   2016   2016 
         
 Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,230,394   $8,054,190 
Restricted cash   75,062    - 
Accounts receivable, net   582,393    162,427 
Inventory, net   438,966    524,707 
Prepaid expenses and other   436,573    215,558 
Prepaid research and development - related party   121,983    121,983 
Investment in Acerus   1,272,298    1,041,362 
Total current assets   8,157,669    10,120,227 
           
Fixed assets, net   292,169    231,430 
Developed technology, net   1,076,903    1,159,736 
Customer contracts, net   1,249,875    1,353,375 
Trade names, net   178,806    194,472 
Natesto asset, net   9,890,435    10,549,797 
Goodwill   221,000    221,000 
Patents, net   283,944    296,611 
Long-term portion of prepaid research and development - related party   152,479    213,471 
Deposits   2,888    2,888 
Total long-term assets   13,348,499    14,222,780 
           
Total assets  $21,506,168   $24,343,007 
           
 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $2,445,849   $3,519,711 
Natesto payable   4,000,000    5,379,675 
Accrued compensation   519,498    1,200,930 
Deferred  rent   6,187    4,109 
Total current liabilities   6,971,534    10,104,425 
           
Contingent consideration   4,003,229    3,869,122 
Deferred rent   4,787    8,215 
Warrant derivative liability   79,844    275,992 
Total liabilities   11,059,394    14,257,754 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Preferred Stock, par value $.0001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued   -    - 
Common Stock, par value $.0001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding 10,845,566 (unaudited) and 3,741,944, respectively as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016   1,085    374 
Additional paid-in capital   67,548,690    56,646,304 
Accumulated deficit   (57,103,001)   (46,561,425)
Total stockholders’ equity   10,446,774    10,085,253 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $21,506,168   $24,343,007 

 

 

 

 

Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Statements of Operations

Unaudited

 

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
   Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Product and service revenue  $794,172   $447,786   $1,492,152   $913,742 
License revenue   -    21,428    -    42,857 
Total revenue   794,172    469,214    1,492,152    956,599 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Cost of sales   551,293    244,100    743,217    281,425 
Research and development   263,457    1,308,460    495,479    2,164,334 
Research and development - related party   47,998    47,998    95,996    95,996 
Sales, general and administrative   3,642,332    1,687,724    9,347,082    3,250,903 
Sales, general and administrative - related party   50,772    86,443    101,544    175,068 
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets   437,014    108,489    874,029    165,936 
Total operating expenses   4,992,866    3,483,214    11,657,347    6,133,662 
                     
Loss from operations   (4,198,694)   (3,014,000)   (10,165,195)   (5,177,063)
                     
Other (expense) income                    
Interest (expense)   (388,085)   (240,214)   (803,465)   (353,467)
Derivative income (expense)   266,757    (78,166)   196,148    (78,038)
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment   (497,164)   -    230,936    - 
Total other (expense) income   (618,492)   (318,380)   (376,381)   (431,505)
                     
Net loss  $(4,817,186)  $(3,332,380)  $(10,541,576)  $(5,608,568)
                     
Weighted average number of Aytu common shares outstanding   7,850,790    1,188,308    5,910,910    1,188,308 
                     
Basic and diluted Aytu net loss per common share  $(0.61)  $(2.80)  $(1.78)  $(4.72)

 

 

 

 

Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

   Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2016   2015 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net loss  $(10,541,576)  $(5,608,568)
Stock-based compensation expense   1,425,133    250,887 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion   1,722,965    242,427 
Issuance of restricted stocks   156,814    - 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   -    147,805 
Derivative (income) expense   (196,148)   78,038 
Amortization of prepaid research and development - related party   60,992    60,991 
Common stock issued to executives   509,996    - 
Issuance of warrants to initial investors   596,434    - 
Unrealized (gain) on investment   (230,936)   - 
       Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
(Increase) in accounts receivable   (419,966)   (131,408)
Decrease (increase) in inventory   85,741    (613,673)
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other   (221,015)   (370,656)
(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (434,231)   (126,781)
Increase in related party payable   -    38,451 
(Decrease) increase in accrued compensation   (681,432)   296,081 
Increase in interest payable   -    161,988 
(Decrease) increase in deferred rent   (1,350)   10,245 
(Decrease) in deferred revenue   -    (42,857)
Net cash used in operating activities   (8,168,579)   (5,607,030)
           
Cash flows used in investing activities          
Deposits   -    1,998 
Purchases of fixed assets   (44,876)   (125,161)
Installment payment for Natesto asset   (2,000,000)   - 
Installment payments for Primsol asset   (750,000)   (540,000)
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,794,876)   (663,163)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Ampio stock subscription payment   -    5,000,000 
Proceeds from convertible promissory notes, net   -    5,175,000 
Debt issuance costs   -    (298,322)
Issuance of common stock to Lincoln Park Capital   631,481    - 
Costs related to sale of common stock   (24,247)   - 
Registered offering of common stock and warrants   8,602,500    - 
Registered offering costs   (997,865)   - 
Over-allotment warrants purchased by placement agents   2,852      
Net cash provided by financing activities   8,214,721    9,876,678 
           
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (2,748,734)   3,606,485 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   8,054,190    7,353,061 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period  $5,305,456   $10,959,546 
           
           
Non-cash transactions:          
           
Warrant derivative liability related to the issuance of the convertible promissory notes  $-   $102,931 
Primsol business purchase included in primsol payable, $1,250,000 less future accretion of $173,000  $-   $1,077,000 
Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable  $61,241   $7,708 
Warrants issued in connection with the equity financing to the placement agents  $292,630   $-