Mirum Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
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Third quarter global net product sales of
$90.3 million ; 2024 guidance increased to$330 - 335 million - Volixibat granted breakthrough therapy designation for treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PBC, interim results to be presented as a Late Breaker presentation at AASLD’s The Liver Meeting® 2024
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PDUFA date for chenodiol in CTX is
December 28, 2024 - In-licensed global rights to PDE4D inhibitor MRM-3379
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Conference call to provide business updates today,
November 12 at5:30 a.m. PT /8:30 a.m. ET
“The Mirum team executed across all aspects of the business in the third quarter with growth across all three commercial medicines highlighted by acceleration of LIVMARLI PFIC sales,” said
Commercial: Continued growth across all three commercial medicines
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Third quarter 2024 global net product sales of
$90.3 million grew 89% compared to the third quarter 2023. -
Third quarter 2024 LIVMARLI net sales were
$59.1 million . -
Third quarter 2024 CHOLBAM and CHENODAL net sales were
$31.2 million .
Regulatory and Pipeline: Expanding Mirum’s leadership across multiple rare disease settings
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Prescription Drug User Free Act (PDUFA) date for chenodiol in cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) isDecember 28, 2024 . - Late-breaker presentation for The Liver Meeting® accepted featuring volixibat interim data from the VANTAGE PBC study.
- Breakthrough therapy designation granted for volixibat in PBC.
- Phase 3 EXPAND study initiated, a label expansion opportunity for LIVMARLI.
- In-licensed MRM-3379, a PDE4D inhibitor for development in Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a rare genetic neurocognitive disorder; Phase 2 study initiation expected in 2025.
Corporate and Financial: Strong balance sheet
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As of
September 30, 2024 , Mirum had cash, cash equivalents and investments of$293.8 million compared to$286.3 million as ofDecember 31, 2023 . -
Total operating expenses were
$103.1 million for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2024 , compared to$72.9 million for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2023 . Total operating expenses included$18.0 million of non-cash stock-based compensation and, depreciation and amortization for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2024 .
Business Update Conference Call
Mirum will host a conference call today,
Conference Call Details:
International: +1 404 975 4839
Passcode: 749358
You may also access the call via webcast by visiting the Events & Presentations section on Mirum’s website. A replay of this webcast will be available for 30 days.
About LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution
LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution is an orally administered, ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor approved by the
LIVMARLI has received Breakthrough Therapy designation for ALGS and PFIC type 2 and orphan designation for ALGS and PFIC. LIVMARLI is currently being evaluated in the Phase 3 EXPAND study in additional settings of cholestatic pruritus. To learn more about ongoing clinical trials with LIVMARLI, please visit Mirum’s clinical trials section on the company’s website.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Limitation of Use: LIVMARLI is not for use in PFIC type 2 patients who have a severe defect in the bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein.
LIVMARLI can cause side effects, including:
Liver injury. Changes in certain liver tests are common in patients with Alagille syndrome and PFIC but can worsen during treatment. These changes may be a sign of liver injury. In PFIC, this can be serious or may lead to liver transplant or death. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests and physical exams before starting and during treatment to check your liver function. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of liver problems, including nausea or vomiting, skin or the white part of the eye turns yellow, dark or brown urine, pain on the right side of the stomach (abdomen), bloating in your stomach area, loss of appetite or bleeding or bruising more easily than normal.
Stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) problems. LIVMARLI can cause stomach and intestinal problems, including diarrhea and stomach pain. Your healthcare provider may advise you to monitor for new or worsening stomach problems including stomach pain, diarrhea, blood in your stool or vomiting. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms more often or more severely than normal for you.
A condition called Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency caused by low levels of certain vitamins (vitamin A, D, E, and K) stored in body fat is common in patients with Alagille syndrome and PFIC but may worsen during treatment. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before starting and during treatment and may monitor for bone fractures and bleeding which have been reported as common side effects.
US Prescribing Information
EU SmPC
Canadian Product Monograph
About Volixibat
Volixibat is an oral, minimally absorbed agent designed to selectively inhibit the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT). Volixibat may offer a novel approach in the treatment of adult cholestatic diseases by blocking the recycling of bile acids, through inhibition of IBAT, thereby reducing bile acids systemically and in the liver. Volixibat is currently being evaluated in Phase 2b studies for primary sclerosing cholangitis (VISTAS study), and primary biliary cholangitis (VANTAGE study). In June, Mirum announced positive interim results from the Phase 2b VANTAGE study showing statistically significant improvement in pruritus as well as meaningful reductions in serum bile acids and improvements in fatigue for patients treated with volixibat. No new safety signals were observed, and the most common adverse event was diarrhea with all cases mild to moderate.
About CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) capsules
The FDA approved CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) capsules in
CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) Indication
CHOLBAM is a bile acid indicated for
- Treatment of bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme defects.
- Adjunctive treatment of peroxisomal disorders, including Zellweger spectrum disorders, in patients who exhibit manifestations of liver disease, steatorrhea, or complications from decreased fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
The safety and effectiveness of CHOLBAM on extrahepatic manifestations of bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme defects or peroxisomal disorders, including Zellweger spectrum disorders, have not been established.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS – Exacerbation of liver impairment
Monitor liver function and discontinue CHOLBAM in patients who develop worsening of liver function while on treatment.
Concurrent elevations of serum gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) may indicate CHOLBAM overdose.
Discontinue treatment with CHOLBAM at any time if there are clinical or laboratory indicators of worsening liver function or cholestasis.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are diarrhea, reflux esophagitis, malaise, jaundice, skin lesion, nausea, abdominal pain, intestinal polyp, urinary tract infection, and peripheral neuropathy.
Please see full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.
About Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare, progressive and underdiagnosed disorder of cholesterol metabolism affecting many parts of the body. In people with CTX, the body is unable to break down cholesterol properly causing toxins (e.g., cholestanol and bile alcohols) to build up throughout the body over time. The disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive genetic manner. Signs and symptoms of CTX include neonatal cholestasis (jaundice or bile flow interruption), chronic diarrhea, the development of bilateral cataracts before the age of 18, development of tendon xanthomas (fatty deposits in the tendons) during teenage years or later, and neurologic deterioration. The types, combinations and severity of symptoms can be different from person to person making diagnosis challenging and often delayed.
About chenodiol tablets
Chenodiol tablets is another name for chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA). CDCA is a naturally occurring bile acid that was originally approved for the treatment of people with radiolucent stones in the gallbladder. More recently, the
About
LIVMARLI, an IBAT inhibitor, is approved for the treatment of two rare liver diseases affecting children and adults. It is approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome in the
Mirum's late-stage pipeline includes investigational treatments for several rare diseases. Volixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, is being evaluated in two potentially registrational studies including the Phase 2 VISTAS study for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and Phase 2b VANTAGE study for primary biliary cholangitis. Volixibat has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with PBC. Chenodiol, has been evaluated in a Phase 3 clinical study, RESTORE, to treat patients with CTX, with positive topline results reported in 2023. Mirum has submitted a new drug application with the FDA for the approval of chenodiol to treat CTX in the
To learn more about Mirum, visit mirumpharma.com and follow Mirum on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter (X).
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, continued commercial success for our approved products, including continued growth in year over year net product sales, being on track to achieve our revised financial guidance, delivering life changing medicines for patients suffering from rare diseases, the results, conduct and progress of Mirum’s ongoing and planned studies for its product candidates, including newly in-licensed product candidates, and the regulatory approval path for its product candidates globally, including the anticipated PDUFA date for chenodiol for CTX. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “will,” “could,” “would,” “guidance,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Mirum’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with Mirum’s business in general and the other risks described in Mirum’s filings with the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Data (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended
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Nine Months Ended
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue: |
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Product sales, net |
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$ |
90,302 |
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$ |
47,725 |
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$ |
236,979 |
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$ |
109,320 |
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License and other revenue |
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75 |
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— |
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495 |
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7,500 |
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Total revenue |
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90,377 |
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47,725 |
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237,474 |
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116,820 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of sales (1) |
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20,806 |
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|
10,228 |
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|
|
58,863 |
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|
|
22,019 |
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Research and development |
|
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31,710 |
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|
|
26,117 |
|
|
|
96,604 |
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|
|
71,674 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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50,545 |
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|
|
36,528 |
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|
|
145,391 |
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|
|
99,696 |
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Total operating expenses (2) |
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|
103,061 |
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|
|
72,873 |
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|
|
300,858 |
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|
|
193,389 |
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Loss from operations |
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|
(12,684 |
) |
|
|
(25,148 |
) |
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(63,384 |
) |
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(76,569 |
) |
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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3,469 |
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|
|
4,061 |
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|
|
10,588 |
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|
|
9,960 |
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Interest expense |
|
|
(3,586 |
) |
|
|
(3,574 |
) |
|
|
(10,732 |
) |
|
|
(11,542 |
) |
Loss from termination of revenue interest purchase agreement |
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|
— |
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|
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— |
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|
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— |
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|
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(49,076 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
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(1,087 |
) |
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1,322 |
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|
982 |
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237 |
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Net loss before provision for income taxes |
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(13,888 |
) |
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(23,339 |
) |
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(62,546 |
) |
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(126,990 |
) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
347 |
|
|
|
249 |
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|
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1,606 |
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|
|
766 |
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Net loss |
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(14,235 |
) |
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(23,588 |
) |
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(64,152 |
) |
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(127,756 |
) |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.30 |
) |
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$ |
(0.57 |
) |
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$ |
(1.36 |
) |
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$ |
(3.28 |
) |
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted |
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47,782,619 |
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41,098,920 |
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47,316,789 |
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38,973,060 |
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(1) Amounts include intangible amortization expense as follows: |
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Intangible amortization |
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$ |
5,894 |
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$ |
2,582 |
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$ |
16,889 |
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$ |
5,099 |
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(2) Amounts include stock-based compensation expense as follows: |
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Cost of sales |
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$ |
319 |
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$ |
— |
|
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$ |
637 |
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|
$ |
— |
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Research and development |
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3,571 |
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|
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2,626 |
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|
|
10,978 |
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|
|
8,013 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
|
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8,018 |
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|
|
5,759 |
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23,578 |
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|
17,290 |
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Total stock-based compensation |
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$ |
11,908 |
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$ |
8,385 |
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$ |
35,193 |
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$ |
25,303 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
222,969 |
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$ |
286,326 |
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Short-term investments |
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61,476 |
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|
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— |
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Accounts receivable |
|
68,530 |
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|
|
67,968 |
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Inventory |
|
21,594 |
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|
|
22,312 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
12,057 |
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|
|
10,935 |
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Total current assets |
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386,626 |
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|
387,541 |
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Restricted cash |
|
425 |
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— |
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Long-term investments |
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9,321 |
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— |
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Intangible assets, net |
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255,794 |
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|
252,925 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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15,727 |
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|
6,155 |
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Total assets |
$ |
667,893 |
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$ |
646,621 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
9,545 |
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$ |
7,416 |
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Accrued expenses |
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104,700 |
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78,544 |
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Operating lease liabilities, current |
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1,506 |
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|
1,104 |
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Total current liabilities |
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115,751 |
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|
87,064 |
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Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent |
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8,480 |
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|
|
617 |
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Convertible notes payable, net |
|
307,666 |
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|
306,421 |
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Other liabilities |
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3,972 |
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|
3,849 |
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Total liabilities |
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435,869 |
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397,951 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock |
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5 |
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|
5 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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851,490 |
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|
|
803,260 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(620,391 |
) |
|
|
(556,239 |
) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
920 |
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|
|
1,644 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
|
232,024 |
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|
|
248,670 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
667,893 |
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|
$ |
646,621 |
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