NVCR NovoCure Ltd

Quarterly net revenues of $155 million, up 22% year-over-year, with record 4,113 active patients on therapy as of September 30, 2024

FDA approves Optune Lua® for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

After 22 years as CEO, Asaf Danziger announces planned retirement at year end, will be succeeded by current CFO Ashley Cordova

Christoph Brackmann appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025

Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Novocure is a global oncology company working to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing its innovative therapy, Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields).

“This was a period of strong execution and achievement at Novocure,” said William Doyle, Novocure’s Executive Chairman. “We secured FDA approval and launched Optune Lua for the treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, achieved significant year-over-year revenue growth across our major markets, and solidified our management team to drive our next stage of growth. It is an exciting time to be at Novocure as we pursue opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our patients.”

Financial updates for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024:

• Total net revenues for the quarter were $155.1 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2023. This increase is primarily driven by our successful launch in France and improved U.S. approval rates.
  • The U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed $98.3 million, $17.0 million, $15.2 million and $8.6 million, respectively, with other active markets contributing $11.3 million.
  • Improved approval rates in the U.S. resulted in $4.7 million of increased net revenue from prior period claims during the quarter. We do not expect this benefit to recur.
  • Revenue in Greater China from Novocure’s partnership with Zai Lab totaled $4.6 million.
• Gross margin for the quarter was 77%.
• Research, development and clinical studies expenses for the quarter were $51.9 million, a decrease of 3% from the same period in 2023.
• Sales and marketing expenses for the quarter were $59.8 million, an increase of 3% compared to the same period in 2023.
• General and administrative expenses for the quarter were $40.1 million, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period in 2023.
• Net loss for the quarter was $30.6 million with loss per share of $0.28.
• Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $1.7 million.
• Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $959.9 million as of September 30, 2024.

Operational updates for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024:

• 1,586 prescriptions were received in the quarter, an increase of 8% compared to the same period in 2023. Prescriptions from the U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed 934; 217; 171 and 99 prescriptions, respectively, with the remaining 165 prescriptions received in other active markets.
• As of September 30, 2024, there were a record 4,113 active patients on therapy. Active patients from the U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed 2,200; 570; 393 and 437 active patients, respectively, with the remaining 513 active patients contributed by other active markets.

Quarterly updates and achievements:

• In October, based on the results from the Phase 3 LUNAR trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved our Premarket Approval (PMA) application for Optune Lua for concurrent use with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have progressed on or after a platinum-based regimen. Our commercial launch in the U.S. is underway with physician certification ongoing and first prescription received shortly after approval.
• In October, the U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Device designation for the use of TTFields therapy for brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer. Breakthrough Device designation gives us more frequent, faster and interactive access to the FDA review team and senior management during the review process, priority review of our marketing application upon filing, and expedited review of pre-PMA manufacturing and quality systems compliance inspections.
• In September, we announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Asaf Danziger, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Danziger will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ashley Cordova. In October, we appointed Christoph Brackmann to succeed Ms. Cordova as CFO, effective January 1, 2025. In addition, we announced the promotion of Mukund Paravasthu to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2024.

Anticipated clinical milestones:

• Top-line data from Phase 3 PANOVA-3 clinical trial in locally advanced pancreatic cancer (Q4 2024)
• Data from Phase 2 PANOVA-4 clinical trial in metastatic pancreatic cancer (2026)
• Data from Phase 3 TRIDENT clinical trial in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (2026)

Conference call details

Novocure will host a conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter 2024 financial results at 8:00 a.m. EDT today, Wednesday, October 30, 2024. To access the conference call by phone, use the following conference call registration link and dial-in details will be provided. To access the webcast, use the following webcast registration link.

The webcast, earnings slides presented during the webcast and the corporate presentation can be accessed live from the Investor Relations page of Novocure’s website, www.novocure.com/investor-relations, and will be available for at least 14 days following the call. Novocure has used, and intends to continue to use, its investor relations website, as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

About Novocure

Novocure is a global oncology company working to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer through the development and commercialization of its innovative therapy, Tumor Treating Fields. Novocure’s commercialized products are approved in certain countries for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma, non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma and pleural mesothelioma. Novocure has several additional ongoing or completed clinical trials exploring the use of Tumor Treating Fields therapy in the treatment of glioblastoma, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Novocure’s global headquarters is located in Root Switzerland, with U.S. headquarters located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and research and development facilities located in Haifa, Israel. For additional information about the company, please visit Novocure.com and follow @Novocure on LinkedIn and Twitter.

*Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

We measure our performance based upon a non-U.S. GAAP measurement of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and shared-based compensation ("Adjusted EBITDA"). We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it helps investors compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of earnings attributable to our capital structure, tax rate and material non-cash items, specifically share-based compensation.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical facts or statements of current condition, this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide Novocure’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. These may include statements regarding anticipated scientific progress on its research programs, clinical trial progress, development of potential products, interpretation of clinical results, prospects for regulatory approval, manufacturing development and capabilities, market prospects for its products, coverage, collections from third-party payers and other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. You may identify some of these forward-looking statements by the use of words in the statements such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” or other words and terms of similar meaning. Novocure’s performance and financial results could differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements due to general financial, economic, environmental, regulatory and political conditions and other more specific risks and uncertainties facing Novocure such as those set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 22, 2024, and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Therefore, you should not rely on any such factors or forward-looking statements. Furthermore, Novocure does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Any forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date hereof. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits this discussion.

NOVOCURE LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

U.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2023

 

Unaudited

 

Unaudited

 

Audited

Net revenues

$

155,095

 

 

$

127,321

 

 

$

443,954

 

 

$

375,554

 

 

$

509,338

 

Cost of revenues

 

35,372

 

 

 

32,092

 

 

 

103,715

 

 

 

95,724

 

 

 

128,280

 

Gross profit

 

119,723

 

 

 

95,229

 

 

 

340,239

 

 

 

279,830

 

 

 

381,058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research, development and clinical studies

 

51,882

 

 

 

53,623

 

 

 

158,435

 

 

 

168,754

 

 

 

223,062

 

Sales and marketing

 

59,830

 

 

 

57,964

 

 

 

171,652

 

 

 

167,621

 

 

 

226,809

 

General and administrative

 

40,103

 

 

 

41,887

 

 

 

117,344

 

 

 

124,609

 

 

 

164,057

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

151,815

 

 

 

153,474

 

 

 

447,431

 

 

 

460,984

 

 

 

613,928

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(32,092

)

 

 

(58,245

)

 

 

(107,192

)

 

 

(181,154

)

 

 

(232,870

)

Financial income (expenses), net

 

10,507

 

 

 

10,023

 

 

 

31,236

 

 

 

27,948

 

 

 

41,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax

 

(21,585

)

 

 

(48,222

)

 

 

(75,956

)

 

 

(153,206

)

 

 

(191,740

)

Income tax

 

8,985

 

 

 

1,263

 

 

 

26,749

 

 

 

6,758

 

 

 

15,303

 

Net income (loss)

$

(30,570

)

 

$

(49,485

)

 

$

(102,705

)

 

$

(159,964

)

 

$

(207,043

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share

$

(0.28

)

 

$

(0.46

)

 

$

(0.95

)

 

$

(1.51

)

 

$

(1.95

)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic and diluted net income (loss) per share

 

108,247,716

 

 

 

106,772,814

 

 

 

107,679,501

 

 

 

106,219,194

 

 

 

106,391,178

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets USD in thousands (except share data)

NOVOCURE LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

Unaudited

 

Audited

ASSETS

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

185,422

 

$

240,821

Short-term investments

 

774,476

 

 

669,795

Restricted cash

 

3,777

 

 

1,743

Trade receivables, net

 

67,060

 

 

61,221

Receivables and prepaid expenses

 

25,437

 

 

22,677

Inventories

 

39,096

 

 

38,152

Total current assets

 

1,095,268

 

 

1,034,409

LONG-TERM ASSETS:

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

73,251

 

 

51,479

Field equipment, net

 

12,913

 

 

11,384

Right-of-use assets

 

28,330

 

 

34,835

Other long-term assets

 

12,224

 

 

14,022

Total long-term assets

 

126,718

 

 

111,720

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,221,986

 

$

1,146,129

Consolidated Balance Sheets USD in thousands (except share data)

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

Unaudited

 

Audited

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

Convertible note

$

557,333

 

 

 

—

 

Trade payables

 

91,319

 

 

$

94,391

 

Other payables, lease liabilities and accrued expenses

 

86,350

 

 

 

84,724

 

Total current liabilities

 

735,002

 

 

 

179,115

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

Convertible note

 

—

 

 

 

568,822

 

Senior secured credit facility, net

 

97,149

 

 

 

—

 

Long-term leases

 

21,144

 

 

 

27,420

 

Employee benefit liabilities

 

7,892

 

 

 

8,258

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

18

 

 

 

18

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

126,203

 

 

 

604,518

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

861,205

 

 

 

783,633

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

Share capital -

 

 

 

Ordinary shares no par value, unlimited shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 108,100,392 shares and 107,075,754 shares at September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,454,367

 

 

 

1,353,468

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(5,378

)

 

 

(5,469

)

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

(1,088,208

)

 

 

(985,503

)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

360,781

 

 

 

362,496

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,221,986

 

 

$

1,146,129

 

Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures reconciliation USD in thousands

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

Net income (loss)

$

(30,570

)

 

$

(49,485

)

 

(38

)%

 

$

(102,705

)

 

$

(159,964

)

 

(36

)%

Add: Income tax

 

8,985

 

 

 

1,263

 

 

611

%

 

 

26,749

 

 

 

6,758

 

 

296

%

Add: Financial expenses (income), net

 

(10,507

)

 

 

(10,023

)

 

5

%

 

 

(31,236

)

 

 

(27,948

)

 

12

%

Add: Depreciation and amortization

 

2,458

 

 

 

2,803

 

 

(12

)%

 

 

8,131

 

 

 

8,246

 

 

(1

)%

EBITDA

$

(29,634

)

 

$

(55,442

)

 

(47

)%

 

$

(99,061

)

 

$

(172,908

)

 

(43

)%

Add: Share-based compensation

 

31,364

 

 

 

26,346

 

 

19

%

 

 

97,278

 

 

 

98,170

 

 

(1

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,730

 

 

$

(29,096

)

 

(106

)%

 

$

(1,783

)

 

$

(74,738

)

 

(98

)%

 

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