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Pharming Group reports first quarter 2025 financial results and provides business update
GlobeNewswire·2025-05-08 05:00

Core Insights - Pharming Group N.V. reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, with total revenues increasing by 42% to US79.1millioncomparedtothesameperiodin2024,drivenprimarilybya4979.1 million compared to the same period in 2024, driven primarily by a 49% increase in RUCONEST® revenue [6][33][37] - The company has raised its full-year revenue guidance to between US325 million and US340million,reflectingconfidenceincontinuedgrowth[2][37]PharmingismakingsignificantprogressinexpandingtheavailabilityofJoenja®foradditionalpatientsandispreparingforregulatorysubmissionsinmultiplemarkets[3][12][18]FinancialPerformanceTotalrevenuesforQ12025wereUS340 million, reflecting confidence in continued growth [2][37] - Pharming is making significant progress in expanding the availability of Joenja® for additional patients and is preparing for regulatory submissions in multiple markets [3][12][18] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were US79.1 million, up from US55.6millioninQ12024,withRUCONEST®contributingUS55.6 million in Q1 2024, with RUCONEST® contributing US68.6 million, a 49% increase [6][33] - Joenja® revenues reached US10.5million,a910.5 million, a 9% increase compared to Q1 2024, with an 18% increase in unit sales volume [6][9][33] - Operating loss improved to US7.0 million from US16.3millioninQ12024,withadjustedoperatingprofitofUS16.3 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted operating profit of US0.8 million when excluding non-recurring expenses related to the Abliva acquisition [35][36] Product Developments - Joenja® was launched in England and Wales in April 2025 following a positive reimbursement decision from NICE, and the company is preparing to file for U.S. FDA approval for pediatric use in Q3 2025 [3][12][17] - The company is advancing its pipeline, including ongoing clinical trials for leniolisib in primary immunodeficiencies and KL1333 for mitochondrial diseases [4][21][25] Market Contributions - The U.S. market accounted for 97% of total revenues in Q1 2025, highlighting the strong demand for RUCONEST® and Joenja® in this region [7][8] - The company has identified approximately 250 APDS patients in the U.S. eligible for Joenja®, with ongoing efforts to find and transition more patients to paid therapy [11][13][14] Strategic Initiatives - Pharming completed the acquisition of Abliva AB for approximately US66.1million,whichisexpectedtoenhancefuturegrowthprospects[23][24]Thecompanyisoptimizingcapitalallocationwithatargetofreducinggeneralandadministrativeexpensesby1566.1 million, which is expected to enhance future growth prospects [23][24] - The company is optimizing capital allocation with a target of reducing general and administrative expenses by 15% or US10 million annually [2][6]