November 7, 2007

MAP Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 07, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAPP), an emerging pharmaceutical company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

The net loss attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2007 was $11.7 million compared to $8.0 million for the third quarter of 2006. The net loss attributable to common stockholders for the first nine months of 2007 was $30.8 million compared to $20.8 million for the first nine months of 2006.

"We are very pleased with the progress we have made, including recently completing our initial public offering and initiating a Phase 2a clinical trial for MAP0005 in adult asthmatics," said Timothy S. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of MAP Pharmaceuticals. "We look forward to initiating Phase 3 clinical programs for our two lead product candidates, UDB for the treatment of pediatric asthma and MAP0004 for the treatment of migraine."

Research and development expenses for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $7.5 million and $18.3 million, respectively, compared to $5.9 million and $15.1 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The increase in research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2007 was due primarily to personnel-related and third-party expenses to support the Company's growth in preparation for its Phase 3 clinical programs, partially offset by a milestone payment related to the UDB program paid in 2006. The increase in research and development expenses for the nine month period of 2007 was due primarily to an increase in personnel-related expenses to support the Company's growth in preparation for its Phase 3 clinical programs related to its two lead product candidates.

Sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $2.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively, compared to $1.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The increase in expenses for both periods of 2007 was due primarily to an increase in personnel-related expenses and professional services.

MAP Pharmaceuticals' cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of September 30, 2007 was $45.5 million, compared to $17.7 million as of December 31, 2006. The increase was due primarily to a Series D preferred stock financing completed in March 2007, raising net proceeds of approximately $50.2 million. Subsequent to the close of the third quarter of 2007, MAP Pharmaceuticals completed its initial public offering of five million shares of common stock at $12.00 per share and its underwriters exercised an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 750,000 shares of its common stock in connection with the initial public offering. The offering, including the over-allotment shares, generated net proceeds to the Company of approximately $64.2 million, after deducting underwriting discounts.

About MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. uses proprietary inhalation technologies to enhance the therapeutic benefits and commercial attractiveness of proven drugs while minimizing risk by capitalizing on their known safety, efficacy and commercialization history. The Company has several proprietary product candidates in clinical development that address large market opportunities, including its two most advanced product candidates, a proprietary formulation of nebulized budesonide for the potential treatment of children with asthma, and a proprietary formulation of inhaled dihydroergotamine for the potential treatment of migraine, as well as a proprietary combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2-agonist for the potential treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Additional information about MAP Pharmaceuticals can be found at http://www.mappharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to statements of historical facts or statements of current conditions, this press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the development of UDB and MAP0004. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting the Company's business, including, without limitation, uncertainties relating to the commencement, enrollment and conduct of clinical trials. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. MAP Pharmaceuticals expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Additional information on potential factors that could affect MAP Pharmaceuticals' results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the SEC on October 4, 2007, available at edgar.sec.gov.



                          MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
                       (a development stage enterprise)
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                  September 30, December 31,
                                                      2007          2006
    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
       investments                                  $45,513      $17,746
      Other current assets                              564          443

    Total current assets                             46,077       18,189
    Property and equipment, net                       3,392        2,852
    Restricted cash                                     321          200
    Other assets                                      1,985          384

    Total assets                                    $51,775      $21,625

    Liabilities, redeemable convertible
     preferred stock and stockholders' deficit
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses          $7,828       $4,091
      Current portion of long-term debt               3,349          840

    Total current liabilities                        11,177        4,931
    Long-term debt, less current portion              7,060       10,061
    Redeemable convertible preferred stock
     warrant liability                                  948          411

    Total liabilities                                19,185       15,403
    Redeemable convertible preferred stock          120,653       64,898

    Total stockholders' deficit                     (88,063)     (58,676)

    Total liabilities, redeemable convertible
     preferred stock and stockholders' deficit      $51,775      $21,625



                          MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
                       (a development stage enterprise)
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                       Three months ended   Nine months ended
                                           September 30,     September 30,
                                          2007     2006      2007     2006

    Operating expenses:
      Research and development           $7,510   $5,908   $18,343   $15,097
      Sales and marketing                   508       46     1,309       136
      General and administrative          1,858    1,019     5,514     2,731

    Total operating expenses              9,876    6,973    25,166    17,964


    Loss from operations                 (9,876)  (6,973)  (25,166)  (17,964)

    Other income (expense), net              34      187       (24)      680

    Net loss                             (9,842)  (6,786)  (25,190)  (17,284)

      Cumulative stock dividend
       attributable to preferred
       stockholders                      (1,902)  (1,215)   (5,575)   (3,488)

    Net loss attributable to common
     stockholders                      $(11,744) $(8,001) $(30,765) $(20,772)

    Net loss per share attributable
     to common stockholders, basic
     and diluted                        $(14.07) $(11.20)  $(39.27)  $(29.61)

    Weighted-average common shares
     used in computing net loss per
     share attributable to common
     stockholders, basic and diluted    834,433  714,581   783,379   701,505

SOURCE MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

http://www.mappharma.com

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