Depomed Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEPO) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Second Quarter 2013 Summary

• Total revenues of $30.0 million grew 112% compared to total revenues of $14.1 million for the second quarter of 2012
• Gralise^® (gabapentin) net sales of $8.6 million, compared to $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2012
• Zipsor^® (diclofenac potassium) net sales of $5.6 million
• Glumetza^® (metformin hydrochloride extended-release) royalties of $14.2 million, compared to $9.4 million for the second quarter of 2012
• Net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of ($15.8) million, or ($0.28) per share for the second quarter of 2012
• $74.2 million of cash and marketable securities and no debt as of June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.3 million for the quarter
• Filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Endo Pharmaceuticals related to OPANA®ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release) in April 2013, which followed a lawsuit in January 2013 for infringement of the same patents against Purdue Pharma related to OxyContin® (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release)

"Achieving a profitable quarter and positive cash flow is an important milestone for Depomed and demonstrates the progress we have made towards building a sustainable specialty pharmaceutical business.  During the second quarter, we gained traction on the sales and marketing initiatives we took earlier in the year.  In January, we realigned our sales force to increase the frequency of calls on our top potential prescribers and better balance our sales territories, and in the second quarter we launched an eVoucher program for Gralise and other initiatives intended to support the growth of our products.  We are focused on continued growth of our brands and generating positive cash flow," said Jim Schoeneck, President and Chief Executive Officer of Depomed. "In July, we announced our second acquisition of a pain product, Lazanda® (fentanyl) Nasal Spray, an intranasal fentanyl product indicated for the management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients 18 years of age and older who are already receiving and who are tolerant to opioid therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain.  Acquisition of complementary products is a key element of our strategy.  We also are pleased with the progress of our partner's product candidates under our license and development arrangements."

Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Total revenues increased to $30.0 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $14.1 million for the second quarter of 2012 as indicated below:

Selling general and administrative expense was $25.4million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $25.0 million for the second quarter of 2012.  

Research and development expense was $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $3.5 million for the second quarter of 2012. The decrease is primarily related the Company ceasing all expenditure on Sefelsa™ during the first quarter of 2013.

Net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $0.5 million or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of ($15.8) million or ($0.28) per share for the second quarter of 2012.

Cash and marketable securities were $74.2 million as of June 30, 2013, compared to $72.9 million as of March 31, 2013. 

2013 Financial Outlook

Depomed is updating its financial outlook for the full year of 2013.

• Total revenues of approximately $125 to $135 million, which includes approximately $6 million in anticipated milestones under our collaborative arrangements
• Operating expenses of approximately $118 to $125 million, which includes the intangible amortization related to the acquisitions of Zipsor and Lazanda
• Year-end 2013 cash and marketable securities of $70 to $80 million

Conference Call

Depomed will host a conference call today, Wednesday, August 7^th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT) to discuss its results.  Participants can access the call by dialing 877-317-6789 (United States) or 412-317-6789 (international). The conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the investor relations section of Depomed's website at http://www.depomed.com. Access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for three months.

About Depomed

Depomed, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company with four approved and marketed products. Gralise^® (gabapentin) is a once-daily treatment approved for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).  Zipsor^® (diclofenac potassium) Liquid Filled Capsules is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for relief of mild to moderate acute pain in adults.  Lazanda® (fentanyl) Nasal Spray is an intranasal fentanyl drug used to manage breakthrough pain in adults (18 years of age or older) who are already routinely taking other opioid pain medicines around-the-clock for cancer pain.  Glumetza^® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) is approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes and is commercialized by Santarus, Inc. in the United States. Gralise and Glumetza and other product candidates are formulated with Depomed's proven, proprietary Acuform^® drug delivery technology, which is designed to improve existing oral medications, allowing for extended release of medications to the upper gastrointestinal tract when dosed with food. Additional information about Depomed may be found on its website, www.depomed.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those related to the commercialization of Gralise and Zipsor; the efforts of our collaboration partners to commercialize products; and other risks detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any of the company's plans or objectives will be achieved. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

CONTACT:
August J. Moretti
Depomed, Inc.
510-744-8000
amoretti@depomed.com

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