Press Release

• Total product and royalty revenues of $534 million (+24% vs. Q3 2018) and Jakafi^® (ruxolitinib) revenues of $433 million (+25% vs. Q3 2018) for the quarter ended September 30, 2019; raising full year 2019 Jakafi revenue guidance to a new range of $1.65-1.68 billion
• Multiple positive developments within late-stage clinical portfolio, including New Drug Application (NDA) submission for pemigatinib, successful outcome of ruxolitinib REACH2 trial and updated data from ruxolitinib cream showing continued improvement in repigmentation of vitiligo lesions

Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled Today at 8:00 a.m. EDT

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2019-- Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq:INCY) today reports 2019 third quarter financial results and provides a status update on the Company’s development portfolio.

“Revenue growth continues to be very strong, driven by robust demand for Jakafi (ruxolitinib) in all three approved indications and, as a result, we are raising guidance for full year Jakafi net sales,” stated Hervé Hoppenot, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte. “At the beginning of 2019, we laid out an ambitious set of development goals for our late-stage portfolio, and in the third quarter we have continued to execute against them. The recent clinical success in the REACH2 trial of ruxolitinib in steroid-refractory acute GVHD; the updated data from pemigatinib in cholangiocarcinoma and subsequent NDA submission; and the recently-presented 52-week data from the randomized Phase 2 trial of ruxolitinib cream in vitiligo are all illustrative of the significant progress we have made this year.”

Portfolio Update

Oncology – key highlights

The positive result of REACH2, the Phase 3 study evaluating ruxolitinib in patients with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), was announced in October. The study met its primary endpoint of superior overall response rate (ORR) at Day 28 with ruxolitinib treatment compared to best available therapy. No new safety signals were observed, and the ruxolitinib safety profile in REACH2 was consistent with that seen in previously reported studies in steroid-refractory acute GVHD.

A recent interim efficacy and safety analysis conducted by an Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) recommended that the Phase 3 REACH3 trial of ruxolitinib in patients with steroid-refractory chronic GVHD should continue without modification. The result of REACH3 is expected in 2020.

The top-line result from GRAVITAS-301, the Phase 3 trial of itacitinib as a treatment for patients with newly diagnosed acute GVHD, is expected to be available at the end of 2019. GRAVITAS-309, a Phase 3 trial of itacitinib as a treatment for patients with newly diagnosed chronic GVHD, was initiated in January of this year with results expected in 2021.

The NDA seeking approval for pemigatinib as a second-line treatment for cholangiocarcinoma patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Breakthrough Therapy designation. Data from FIGHT-202, which supported the NDA, were presented at the recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress.

Enrollment in the continuous dosing cohort of FIGHT-201, the Phase 2 trial of pemigatinib in patients with bladder cancer, is expected to complete by the end of 2019 and FIGHT-207, a Phase 2 solid tumor-agnostic trial evaluating pemigatinib in patients with driver-activations of FGF/FGFR, has been initiated.

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Inflammation and autoimmunity (IAI) – key highlights

Evidence of continued improvement with longer-term treatment was shown in the 52-week data from the randomized Phase 2 trial of ruxolitinib cream in patients with vitiligo, which were recently presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress. The Phase 3 TRuE-V development program of ruxolitinib cream in patients with vitiligo was initiated in September, with initial results expected in 2021.

The Phase 3 TRuE-AD development program of ruxolitinib cream in patients with atopic dermatitis is ongoing, with initial results expected in the first half of 2020.

Discovery and early development – key highlights

Incyte’s portfolio of earlier-stage clinical candidates is detailed below.

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Partnered – key highlights

The status of Incyte’s partnered compounds is detailed below.

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2019 Third-Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial Results

The financial measures presented in this press release for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), unless otherwise identified as a Non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that Non-GAAP information is useful for investors, when considered in conjunction with Incyte’s GAAP disclosures. Management uses such information internally and externally for establishing budgets, operating goals and financial planning purposes. These metrics are also used to manage the Company’s business and monitor performance. The Company adjusts, where appropriate, for expenses in order to reflect the Company’s core operations. The Company believes these adjustments are useful to investors by providing an enhanced understanding of the financial performance of the Company’s core operations. The metrics have been adopted to align the Company with disclosures provided by industry peers.

Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, after reviewing our Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, we no longer adjust for upfront consideration and milestones that are part of collaboration agreements with new or existing partners. This revised methodology is reflected in this press release for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used in conjunction with and to supplement Incyte’s operating results as reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP measures may be defined and calculated differently by other companies in our industry.

The Company’s 2019 financial guidance related to research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses does not include estimates associated with any potential future strategic transactions.

Revenues

For the quarter ended September 30, 2019, net product revenues of Jakafi were $433 million as compared to $348 million for the same period in 2018, representing 25 percent growth. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, net product revenues of Jakafi were $1.2 billion as compared to $1.0 billion for the same period in 2018, representing 21 percent growth. For the quarter ended September 30, 2019, net product revenues of Iclusig^® (ponatinib) were $21 million as compared to $20 million for the same period in 2018. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, net product revenues of Iclusig were $66 million as compared to $61 million for the same period in 2018.

For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, product royalties from sales of Jakavi^® (ruxolitinib), which has been out-licensed to Novartis outside of the United States, were $58 million and $161 million, respectively, as compared to $51 million and $139 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, product royalties from sales of Olumiant^® (baricitinib), which has been out-licensed to Lilly globally, were $22 million and $57 million, respectively, as compared to $11 million and $26 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018.

For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, milestone and contract revenues earned from our collaborative partners were $18 million and $78 million, respectively, as compared to $20 million and $120 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018.

For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, total revenues were $552 million and $1.6 billion, respectively, as compared to $450 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, for the same periods in 2018.

Cost of product revenues GAAP cost of product revenues for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $30 million and $82 million, respectively, as compared to $25 million and $68 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018. Non-GAAP cost of product revenues for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $24 million and $65 million, respectively, as compared to $19 million and $52 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018. Non-GAAP cost of product revenues excludes the amortization of licensed intellectual property for Iclusig relating to the acquisition of the European business of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the cost of stock-based compensation.

Research and development expenses GAAP research and development expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $281 million and $841 million, respectively, as compared to $293 million and $894 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018. The decrease in GAAP research and development expenses over the prior year quarter and prior year nine month period was driven primarily by our decision to no longer co-fund the development of baricitinib with Lilly and lower costs related to the epacadostat program, partially offset by costs to advance our other internal development programs.

Non-GAAP research and development expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $251 million and $756 million, respectively, including upfront and milestone expenses related to collaborative agreements of $0 million and $25 million, respectively. Non-GAAP research and development expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $266 million and $818 million, respectively, including upfront and milestone expenses related to collaborative agreements of $15 million and $47 million, respectively. Non-GAAP research and development expenses exclude the cost of stock-based compensation.

Selling, general and administrative expenses GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $103 million and $333 million, respectively, as compared to $97 million and $326 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018.

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $90 million and $294 million, respectively, as compared to $85 million and $291 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018. Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the cost of stock-based compensation.

Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration GAAP change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and was $3 million and $17 million, respectively, as compared to $5 million and $19 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2018.

Unrealized gain (loss) on long term investments GAAP unrealized gain on long term investments for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $2 million and $19 million, respectively. GAAP unrealized loss on long term investments for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $10 million and $22 million, respectively. The unrealized gain (loss) on long term investments represents the fair market value adjustments of the Company’s investments in Agenus, Calithera, Merus and Syros.

Net income GAAP net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 was $128 million, or $0.60 per basic and $0.59 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $29 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted share for the same period in 2018. GAAP net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $336 million, or $1.57 per basic and $1.55 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $40 million, or $0.19 per basic and diluted share for the same period in 2018.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 was $179 million, or $0.83 per basic and $0.82 per diluted share, as compared to Non-GAAP net income of $87 million, or $0.41 per basic and diluted share for the same period in 2018. Non-GAAP net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $476 million, or $2.22 per basic and $2.19 per diluted share, as compared to Non-GAAP net income of $208 million, or $0.98 per basic and $0.97 per diluted share for the same period in 2018.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities position As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $2.0 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively.

2019 Financial Guidance

The Company has updated its full year 2019 financial guidance, as detailed below.

Future Non-GAAP financial measures may also exclude impairment of goodwill or other assets, changes in the fair value of equity investments in our collaboration partners, non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the initial discount on our 2020 Senior Notes and the impact on our tax provision of discrete changes in our valuation allowance position on deferred tax assets.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Incyte will hold a conference call and webcast this morning at 8:00 a.m. EDT. To access the conference call, please dial 877-407-3042 for domestic callers or 201-389-0864 for international callers. When prompted, provide the conference identification number, 13695247.

If you are unable to participate, a replay of the conference call will be available for 30 days. The replay dial-in number for the United States is 877-660-6853 and the dial-in number for international callers is 201-612-7415. To access the replay you will need the conference identification number, 13695247.

The conference call will also be webcast live and can be accessed at www.incyte.com in the Investors section under “Events and Presentations”.

About Incyte

Incyte Corporation is a Wilmington, Delaware-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. For additional information on Incyte, please visit the Company’s website at www.incyte.com.

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About Jakafi^® (ruxolitinib)

Jakafi is a first-in-class JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor approved by the U.S. FDA for treatment of steroid-refractory acute GVHD in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.

Jakafi is also indicated for treatment of polycythemia vera (PV) in adults who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea as well as adults with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis (MF), including primary MF, post-polycythemia vera MF and post-essential thrombocythemia MF.

Jakafi is marketed by Incyte in the United States and by Novartis as Jakavi^® (ruxolitinib) outside the United States. Jakafi is a registered trademark of Incyte Corporation. Jakavi is a registered trademark of Novartis AG in countries outside the United States.

About Iclusig^® (ponatinib) tablets

Iclusig targets not only native BCR-ABL but also its isoforms that carry mutations that confer resistance to treatment, including the T315I mutation, which has been associated with resistance to other approved TKIs.

In the EU, Iclusig is approved for the treatment of adult patients with chronic phase, accelerated phase or blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are resistant to dasatinib or nilotinib; who are intolerant to dasatinib or nilotinib and for whom subsequent treatment with imatinib is not clinically appropriate; or who have the T315I mutation, or the treatment of adult patients with Philadelphia-chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who are resistant to dasatinib; who are intolerant to dasatinib and for whom subsequent treatment with imatinib is not clinically appropriate; or who have the T315I mutation.

Incyte has an exclusive license from ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., since acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, to develop and commercialize Iclusig in the European Union and 22 other countries, including Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, Israel and Russia.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information set forth herein, the matters set forth in this release contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding: the revision to the Company’s 2019 Jakafi revenue guidance range; the expected timing of results of the trials evaluating ruxolitinib and itacitinib in GVHD; the expected date of completion of enrollment in the Phase 2 trial of pemigatinib in patients with bladder cancer; expectations of the Company’s collaboration partner for the submission of an NDA for capmatinib; the expected timing of the receipt of data from the Phase 3 trials of ruxolitinib cream in vitiligo and atopic dermatitis; and the Company’s updated financial guidance for 2019 and the expectations underlying such guidance.

These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including unanticipated developments in and risks related to: unanticipated delays; further research and development and the results of clinical trials possibly being unsuccessful or insufficient to meet applicable regulatory standards or warrant continued development; the ability to enroll sufficient numbers of subjects in clinical trials; determinations made by the FDA; the Company's dependence on its relationships with and changes in the plans of its collaboration partners; the efficacy or safety of the Company’s products and the products of the Company’s collaboration partners; the acceptance of the Company’s products and the products of the Company’s collaboration partners in the marketplace; market competition; unexpected variations in the demand for the Company’s products; sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution requirements; greater than expected expenses, including expenses relating to litigation or strategic activities; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 

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