Madrigal Pharmaceuticals reports 2024 preliminary Rezdiffra sales and highlights patient growth, focusing on MASH treatment expansion.
Quiver AI Summary
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals provided an update on its financial performance, revealing preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 net sales for Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) projected between $100 million and $103 million, and total annual sales between $177 million and $180 million. By the end of 2024, the company anticipates having approximately $931 million in cash and related assets, with over 11,800 patients currently on Rezdiffra, the first FDA-approved treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). CEO Bill Sibold highlighted 2024 as a pivotal year for both the company and the MASH field, with expectations for European market entry in late 2025 and ongoing trials that may expand treatment indications. Madrigal will present these updates at the upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 15, 2025.
Potential Positives
- Preliminary net sales for fourth-quarter 2024 are expected to be between $100 million to $103 million, contributing to full-year 2024 sales of $177 million to $180 million, indicating strong commercial performance.
- With approximately $931 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities at year-end 2024, the company is well-positioned financially for future growth and expansion opportunities.
- Rezdiffra has been adopted by more than 11,800 patients as of year-end 2024, demonstrating significant market acceptance and demand for the treatment.
- The upcoming presentation at the prestigious 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference allows the company to showcase its achievements and future prospects to key investors and stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
Potential Negatives
- Preliminary financial results for year-end 2024 suggest a lack of strong sales growth, with net sales of Rezdiffra projected between $100 million to $103 million for Q4 and $177 million to $180 million for the full year, which may indicate underperformance in a competitive market.
- The mention of "preliminary" financial results indicates potential for adjustments or discrepancies when the final financials are published, suggesting a lack of confidence in reported figures.
- Caution surrounding future forecasts is emphasized in the numerous risks disclosed, including challenges with commercial launch and regulatory approvals, indicating significant hurdles ahead for the company's growth strategy.
FAQ
What are the preliminary fourth-quarter net sales for Rezdiffra?
Preliminary fourth-quarter net sales for Rezdiffra are estimated to be between $100 million and $103 million.
How many patients are currently on Rezdiffra?
As of year-end 2024, over 11,800 patients are receiving treatment with Rezdiffra.
When will Madrigal present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference?
Madrigal will present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 15, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. PST.
What is MASH and why is it significant?
MASH, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, is a serious liver disease expected to become a leading cause of liver transplants in the U.S.
What are Madrigal's plans for European expansion?
Madrigal plans to pursue European expansion for Rezdiffra in the second half of 2025, pending EMA approval.
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Full Release
Preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) net sales ranges of $100 million to $103 million and $177 million to $180 million, respectively
Preliminary year-end 2024 cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities of approximately $931 million
As of year-end 2024, more than 11,800 patients on Rezdiffra
Madrigal to present at the 43
rd
Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference at 2:15 p.m. PST (5:15 p.m. EST) on Wednesday January 15, 2025
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), today announced an update on its business performance, including preliminary* fourth-quarter and year-end net sales, year-end cash and patients on Rezdiffra.
Bill Sibold, Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal, stated, “2024 was a transformational year for Madrigal and the MASH field. Rezdiffra received U.S. FDA approval as the first and only treatment for MASH; we built an expert team for launch; and now more than 11,800 patients are on therapy. Our success reflects exceptional execution and the urgent need for treatments for this serious liver disease, expected to become the leading cause of liver transplants in the U.S.”
Sibold continued, “As we build momentum in the U.S., we are pursuing additional growth opportunities, including preparing for European expansion in the second half of 2025. Looking ahead, the MAESTRO-NASH OUTCOMES trial in compensated cirrhosis could unlock further growth, positioning Rezdiffra as the only treatment for F2 to F4 MASH and the only therapy with outcomes data this decade.”
Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Performance and Rezdiffra Patients
Preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 Rezdiffra net sales ranges of $100 million to $103 million and $177 million to $180 million, respectively.
Preliminary year-end 2024 cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities of approximately $931 million.
More than 11,800 patients on Rezdifrra as of year-end 2024.
2024 Accomplishments
On February 8, the Rezdiffra Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH trial results were published in
The New England Journal of Medicine
; the paper was subsequently chosen as one of the journal’s 14 notable scientific research articles of 2024.
On March 5, announced EMA validation of the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Rezdiffra; Company anticipates EMA decision mid-2025 with a country-by-country launch in Europe expected to commence with Germany in second-half 2025, subject to EMA approval.
On March 14, received U.S. FDA approval for Rezdiffra, the first and only approved MASH therapy, and subsequently launched the medicine.
On October 21, announced completion of enrollment in the MAESTRO-NASH OUTCOMES study, an event-driven trial evaluating Rezdiffra in patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis. Positive results could position Rezdiffra to become the first treatment available for this advanced and underserved population.
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Presentation and Webcast
Bill Sibold, Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal, will discuss these updates as part of a webcast presentation at the 43
rd
annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, January 15 at 2:15 p.m. PST (5:15 p.m. EST). The event will be available via live webcast on Madrigal’s Investor Relations page [
LINK HERE
].
About MASH
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, need for liver transplantation, and premature mortality. MASH is expected to become the leading cause of liver transplantation in the U.S. and is already the leading cause of liver transplantation among women.
Once patients progress to MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis), the risk of adverse liver outcomes increases dramatically: these patients have a 10-17 times higher risk of liver-related mortality as compared to patients without fibrosis. Those who progress to cirrhosis face a 42 times higher risk of liver-related mortality, underscoring the need to treat MASH before complications of cirrhosis develop. MASH is also an independent driver of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality for patients.
An estimated 1.5 million patients have been diagnosed with MASH in the U.S., and Madrigal is focused on reaching approximately 315,000 patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis who are under the care of liver specialists. As MASH disease awareness improves and disease prevalence increases, the number of diagnosed patients with MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis is expected to grow.
About Madrigal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. For more information, visit
www.madrigalpharma.com
.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release
includes “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including preliminary selected financial results, Madrigal’s ability to execute its strategy, the planned commercial launch of Rezdiffra in Europe and expectations regarding the MAESTRO NASH OUTCOMES trial. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements; the finalization and audit of Madrigal’s fourth quarter and 2024 fiscal year financial results which could potentially result in changes or adjustments to the selected preliminary financial results presented herein; risks of obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, potential regulatory delays or rejections; the challenges with the commercial launch of a new product, particularly for a company that does not have commercial experience; our history of operating losses and the possibility that we may never achieve or maintain profitability; risks associated with meeting the objectives of Madrigal’s clinical studies, including, but not limited to Madrigal’s ability to achieve enrollment objectives concerning patient numbers (including an adequate safety database), outcomes objectives and/or timing objectives for Madrigal’s studies; any delays or failures in enrollment, and the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks related to the effects of Rezdiffra’s (resmetirom’s) mechanism of action; enrollment and trial conclusion uncertainties; market demand for and acceptance of Rezdiffra; the potential inability to raise sufficient capital to fund ongoing operations as currently planned or to obtain financing on acceptable terms; the ability to service indebtedness and otherwise comply with debt covenants; outcomes or trends from competitive studies; future topline data timing or results; our ability to prevent and/or mitigate cyber-attacks; the timing and outcomes of clinical studies of Rezdiffra (resmetirom); the uncertainties inherent in clinical testing; uncertainties concerning analyses or assessments outside of a controlled clinical trial; and changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business and our ability to comply with such laws and regulations. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Madrigal undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date they are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please refer to Madrigal’s submissions filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for more detailed information regarding these risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Madrigal specifically discusses these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in the sections appearing in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024, and Part II, Item 1A of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on October 31, 2024, and as updated from time to time by Madrigal’s other filings with the SEC.
*
Fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results are preliminary, unaudited, subject to adjustment, and provided as an approximation in advance of the Company’s announcement of complete financial results in February 2025. This information is based on currently available information. Madrigal has provided estimated ranges primarily because financial closing controls and procedures for the quarter are not yet completed and final results may therefore vary from these estimates. These preliminary estimates have not been audited by Madrigal’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Investor Contact
Tina Ventura,
IR@madrigalpharma.com
Media Contact
Christopher Frates,
media@madrigalpharma.com
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