- Presented clinical data for multiple assets across modalities,
including bispecific antibody candidate BNT327/PM8002 and mRNA
cancer vaccine candidate BNT113 based on BioNTech’s FixVac
platform
- Initiated two Phase 2 dose optimization trials with
BNT327/PM8002 in small-cell lung cancer and in triple-negative
breast cancer to inform planned pivotal Phase 3 trials
- Phase 2 clinical trial on track to evaluate mRNA-based
individualized cancer vaccine candidate autogene cevumeran
(BNT122/RO7198457) as an adjuvant treatment in patients with
high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial cancer
- Successfully launched variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccines for the
2024/2025 vaccination season in multiple regions
- Reports third quarter 2024 revenues of €1.2 billion, net
profit of €198.1 million and diluted earnings per share of
€0.81 ($0.89)1
- Ended the third quarter of 2024 with €17.8 billion in cash
and cash equivalents plus security investments
- Expects to be at low end of full year 2024 revenue guidance
range (€2.5-3.1 billion)
- Re-confirms guidance of planned full year 2024 R&D expenses
of €2.4-2.6 billion and reduced guidance range for SG&A
expenses to €600-700 million and for capital expenditures for
operating activities to €300-400 million
Conference call and webcast scheduled for
November 4, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST (2:00 p.m.
CET)
MAINZ, Germany, November 4,
2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX,
“BioNTech” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and
provided an update on its corporate progress.
“BioNTech’s achievements during the period were
the successful launch of our variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccines and
the progress across our oncology pipeline. In particular, we
initiated later-stage trials and shared important updates for our
PD-L1 x VEGF-A bispecific antibody candidate BNT327/PM8002 and for
our mRNA cancer vaccine portfolio. These successes reinforce the
potential of our multi-platform technology approach and inform our
strategy to pursue novel proprietary combinations,” said
Prof. Ugur Sahin, M.D., CEO and Co-Founder of BioNTech.
“We remain focused on advancing our late-stage oncology product
candidates towards potential registration. We believe our pipeline
and capabilities uniquely position us to execute on our vision of
becoming a global multiproduct immunotherapy company.”
Financial Review for Third Quarter and
Nine Months of 2024
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in
millions €, except per share data |
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Third Quarter 2024 |
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Third Quarter 2023 |
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Nine Months 2024 |
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Nine Months 2023 |
Revenues |
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1,244.8 |
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895.3 |
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1,561.1 |
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2,340.0 |
Net
profit / (loss) |
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198.1 |
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160.6 |
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(924.8) |
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472.4 |
Diluted
earnings / (loss) per share |
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0.81 |
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0.66 |
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(3.83) |
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1.94 |
Revenues reported were €1,244.8
million for the three months ended September 30, 2024,
compared to €895.3 million for the comparative prior year period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenues were
€1,561.1 million, compared to €2,340.0 million for the
comparative prior year period. The higher revenues in the third
quarter of 2024 as compared to the comparative prior year period
can be largely attributed to the earlier approvals received for its
variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccines as compared to last year.
Cost of sales were
€178.9 million for the three months ended September 30,
2024, compared to €161.8 million for the comparative prior
year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
cost of sales were €297.8 million, compared to
€420.7 million for the comparative prior year period.
Research and development
(“R&D”) expenses were €550.3 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2024, compared to €497.9 million for
the comparative prior year period. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024, R&D expenses were
€1,642.4 million, compared to €1,205.3 million for the
comparative prior year period. R&D expenses were mainly
influenced by progressing clinical studies for the Company’s
late-stage oncology pipeline candidates.
Sales, general and
administrative (“SG&A”) expenses2, in total, amounted
to €150.5 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2024, compared to €153.5 million for the
comparative prior year period. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024, SG&A expenses were
€466.9 million, compared to €415.4 million for the
comparative prior year period. SG&A expenses were mainly
influenced by personnel expenses.
Other operating result amounted
to negative €354.6 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2024, compared to negative €9.0 million for the
comparative prior year period. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024, other operating result amounted to
negative €616.9 million compared to negative €134.4 million for the
prior year period. Other operating result was primarily influenced
by provisions for contractual disputes.
Income taxes were realized with
an amount of €39.4 million in tax income for the three months
ended September 30, 2024, compared to €66.8 million in accrued
tax expenses for the comparative prior year period. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2024, income taxes were realized
with an amount of €54.1 million in tax income for the nine months
ended September 30, 2024, compared to €50.5 million of accrued
tax expenses for the comparative prior year period.
Net profit was €198.1 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to
€160.6 million net profit for the comparative prior year period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net loss was
€924.8 million, compared to a net profit of €472.4 million for
the comparative prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents plus security
investments as of September 30, 2024, reached
€17,839.8 million, comprising €9,624.6 million in cash
and cash equivalents, €7,078.0 million in current security
investments and €1,137.2 million in non-current security
investments.
Diluted earnings per share was
€0.81 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared
to €0.66 for the comparative prior year period. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2024, loss per share was €3.83, compared
to diluted earnings per share of €1.94 for the comparative prior
year period.
Shares outstanding as of
September 30, 2024, were 239,739,752, excluding 8,812,448
shares held in treasury.
“We successfully launched our variant-adapted
COVID-19 vaccines upon receipt of earlier approvals as compared to
last year. This drove our strong revenues in the third quarter,”
said Jens Holstein, CFO of BioNTech. “Our cost
discipline in combination with our financial position allow us to
continue to focus on those assets that we believe offer a fast path
to market and the highest potential to generate value for patients
and shareholders.”
2024 Financial Year
Guidance3
The Company expects its revenues for the full
2024 financial year to be at the low end of the guidance range
provided in its outlook:
Total revenues for the 2024 financial year |
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low end of €2.5 billion -
€3.1 billion |
The range reflects certain assumptions and
expectations, including, but not limited to: COVID-19 vaccine
uptake and price levels, including seasonal variations; inventory
write-downs and other charges by BioNTech’s collaboration partner
Pfizer Inc. (“Pfizer”) that negatively influence BioNTech’s
revenues; anticipated revenues from a pandemic preparedness
contract with the German government; and revenues from the
BioNTech Group service businesses, namely InstaDeep Ltd
(“InstaDeep”), JPT Peptide Technologies GmbH, and BioNTech
Innovative Manufacturing Services GmbH. Generally, the Company
continues to remain largely dependent on revenues generated in its
collaboration partner’s territories in 2024.
2024 Financial Year Expenses and
Capex
The Company has reduced its previous guidance
for expected SG&A expenses and capital expenditures for
operating activities for the 2024 financial year:
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Guidance March 2024 |
Guidance November 2024 |
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R&D expenses4 |
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€2,400 million - €2,600 million |
€2,400 million - €2,600 million |
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SG&A expenses |
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€700 million - €800 million |
€600 million - €700 million |
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Capital expenditures for operating activities |
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€400 million - €500 million |
€300 million - €400 million |
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The full interim unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements can be found in BioNTech’s Report
on Form 6-K for the period ended September 30, 2024, filed
today with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) and available at https://www.sec.gov/.
Endnotes1Calculated applying
the average foreign exchange rate for the nine months ended
September 30, 2024, as published by the German Central Bank
(Deutsche Bundesbank).
2 SG&A expenses include sales and marketing
expenses as well as general and administrative expenses.
3Guidance excludes external risks that are not
yet known and/or quantifiable. It does not include potential
payments resulting from the outcomes of ongoing and/or future legal
disputes or related activity, such as judgements or settlements, or
other extraordinary items, all of which may have a material effect
on the Company’s results of operations and/or cash flows. BioNTech
continues to expect to report a loss for the 2024 financial
year.
4 Guidance for R&D expenses reflects the
expected impact of collaborations and potential M&A
transactions, in each case to the extent disclosed, and which are
subject to change based on future developments. Guidance does not
otherwise reflect M&A, collaboration or licensing transactions
that the Company may enter into in the future.
Operational Review of the Third Quarter
2024, Key Post Period-End Events and Outlook
Variant-adapted COVID-19
Vaccines
In the third quarter of 2024, BioNTech and Pfizer executed the
commercial launch of their variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccines for
the 2024/2025 vaccination season.
- On July 3, 2024, BioNTech and Pfizer’s Omicron JN.1-adapted
COVID-19 vaccine was approved by the European Commission (“EC”).
Shortly following approval, the updated vaccines were made
available to European Union (“EU”) member states. The EC approved
the co-administration of the companies’ COVID-19 vaccine with
approved seasonal influenza vaccines in individuals 12 years of age
and older and also authorized glass pre-filled syringes, a new
presentation of the vaccine that allows for refrigerated storage
conditions. On September 24, 2024, the EC approved BioNTech and
Pfizer’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine. The companies began
shipments of their KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine to EU member
states that ordered this formulation.
- On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(“FDA”) approved the companies’ KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine. The
vaccines were shipped immediately following approval and made
available in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the
U.S.
- On July 24, 2024, the United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare
Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) approved the companies’
JN.1-adapted vaccine and post period, on October 10, 2024, approved
the companies’ KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine.
- BioNTech and Pfizer will continue to monitor the evolving
epidemiology of COVID-19 and remain prepared to develop modified
vaccine formulas as the data support and as regulatory agencies
recommend.
COVID-19 – Influenza Combination Vaccine
Program
An mRNA-based combination vaccine candidate
(BNT162b2 + BNT161) against COVID-19 and influenza
is in development in collaboration with Pfizer.
- In August 2024, BioNTech and Pfizer provided topline results
from the Phase 3 trial (NCT06178991) evaluating the
companies’ mRNA combination vaccine candidate in healthy
individuals 18-64 years of age. The vaccine candidate was compared
to the co-administration of a licensed influenza vaccine with the
companies’ licensed COVID-19 vaccine. The primary immunogenicity
objectives were non-inferiority of the antibody responses to
influenza (hemagglutination inhibition) and to SARS-CoV-2
(neutralizing titer) elicited by the combination vaccine candidate
as compared to standard of care. The trial showed higher influenza
A responses and comparable COVID-19 responses versus the comparator
vaccines but did not meet one of its primary immunogenicity
objectives of non-inferiority against the influenza B strain. No
safety signals with the combination vaccine candidate have been
identified in an ongoing safety data review. BioNTech and Pfizer
are evaluating adjustments to the candidate and will discuss next
steps with health authorities.
Select Oncology Pipeline
Updates
Next-Generation Immune Checkpoint
Immunomodulator Programs
BNT327/PM8002 is a bispecific
antibody candidate combining Programmed Cell Death Ligand-1
(“PD-L1”) checkpoint inhibition with Vascular Endothelial Growth
Factor A (“VEGF-A”) neutralization and is being developed in
collaboration with Biotheus Inc. (“Biotheus”).
- In October 2024, the first patient was dosed in a multi-site,
open-label Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT06449222) to evaluate the
safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of BNT327/PM8002 at two dose
levels in combination with chemotherapy in the first- and
second-line treatment of patients with locally advanced/metastatic
triple negative breast cancer (“TNBC”). These data will inform a
Phase 3 clinical trial in first-line TNBC that is expected to start
in 2025.
- In September 2024, the first patient was dosed in a multi-site,
open-label Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT06449209) to evaluate
BNT327/PM8002 in combination with chemotherapy in patients with
untreated extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (“ES-SCLC”), and
in patients with SCLC that progressed after first- or second-line
treatment. These data will inform a Phase 3 clinical trial in
first-line SCLC that is expected to start in 2024.
- A Phase 2/3 clinical trial in first-line non-small cell lung
cancer (“NSCLC”) is expected to start in 2024.
- In June 2024, evaluation of BNT327/PM8002 in combination with
BNT325/DB-1305, a Trophoblast Cell-Surface Antigen 2
(“TROP2”)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (“ADC”) candidate, was
initiated as part of an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial
(NCT05438329). The clinical trial evaluates the safety and
tolerability of BNT325/DB-1305 alone and in combination with
BNT327/PM8002 in various solid tumor indications. Additional trials
of novel BNT327/PM8002 combinations with proprietary ADCs are
planned to start in 2024.
- In September 2024, data were presented from three clinical
trials evaluating BNT327/PM8002 in patients with advanced TNBC,
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (“EGFR”)-mutated NSCLC and renal
cell carcinoma (“RCC”) at the 2024 Congress of the European Society
for Medical Oncology (“ESMO”):
- Data from an ongoing open-label, single-arm Phase 1/2 clinical
trial (NCT05918133) evaluating BNT327/PM8002 in combination with
chemotherapy as first-line treatment in patients with advanced or
metastatic TNBC showed clinically meaningful anti-tumor activity
regardless of PD-L1 status and a manageable safety profile
with no new safety signals observed beyond those typically
described for anti-PD-(L)1 therapies, anti-VEGF therapies, and
chemotherapy.
- Data from a Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT05756972) evaluating
BNT327/PM8002 in combination with chemotherapy in patients with
advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC who progressed after EGFR-tyrosine
kinase inhibitor treatment showed encouraging anti-tumor activity
regardless of PD-L1 status and a generally manageable safety
profile.
- Data from an open-label multi-cohort Phase 1/2 clinical trial
(NCT05918445) evaluating BNT327/PM8002 monotherapy showed
encouraging anti-tumor activity and a manageable safety profile in
patients with previously untreated advanced non clear cell RCC or
treated advanced clear cell RCC.
- Data in first-line TNBC are planned to be presented at the San
Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, taking place from December 10 to
December 13 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Additional data are
expected to be presented in 2025.
BNT316/ONC-392 (gotistobart) is an
anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte Associated Protein 4 (“CTLA-4”)
monoclonal antibody candidate being developed in collaboration with
OncoC4, Inc. (“OncoC4”).
- In October 2024, the FDA placed a partial clinical hold on the
Phase 3 trial (PRESERVE-003; NCT05671510) due to varying results
between patient populations. The trial assesses the efficacy and
safety of BNT316/ONC-392 as monotherapy in patients with metastatic
NSCLC that progressed under previous PD-(L)1-inhibitor treatment.
Enrollment of new patients has been paused while patients already
enrolled in the trial will continue to receive treatment. Trials
evaluating BNT316/ONC-392 in other indications remain
unaffected.
- In September 2024, preliminary data from the Phase 2
(PRESERVE-004; NCT05446298) clinical trial evaluating
BNT316/ONC-392 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with
platinum-resistant ovarian cancer were presented at ESMO. The data
suggest encouraging preliminary clinical activity and a manageable
tolerability profile with no new safety signals detected for the
combination.
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Programs
BNT111, BNT113 and autogene cevumeran
(BNT122/RO7198457) are investigational vaccines for the treatment
of cancer based on BioNTech’s systemically administered uridine
mRNA-lipoplex technology.
BNT111 is based on BioNTech’s
wholly owned, off-the-shelf FixVac platform, and encodes shared
melanoma associated antigens.
- A randomized Phase 2 clinical trial (BNT111-01; NCT04526899) is
being conducted in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Inc. (“Regeneron”) to evaluate BNT111 in combination with
cemiplimab in patients with anti-PD-(L)1 refractory/relapsed,
unresectable stage III or IV melanoma.
- In July 2024, BioNTech announced that the trial met its primary
efficacy outcome measure, demonstrating a statistically significant
improvement in overall response rate (“ORR”) in patients treated
with BNT111 in combination with cemiplimab, as compared to an
historical control in this indication and treatment setting. The
ORR in the cemiplimab monotherapy arm was in line with the
historical control of anti-PD-(L)1 or anti-CTLA-4 treatments in
this patient group. The treatment was generally well tolerated and
the safety profile of BNT111 in combination with cemiplimab in this
trial was consistent with previous clinical trials assessing BNT111
in combination with anti-PD-(L)1-containing treatments. The Phase 2
trial will continue as planned to further assess the secondary
endpoints which were not mature at the time of the primary
analysis.
- BioNTech plans to present data from this trial at an upcoming
medical conference in 2025.
BNT113 is based on BioNTech’s
FixVac platform encoding Human Papilloma Virus 16 (“HPV16”)
antigens.
- A global, randomized Phase 2 clinical trial (AHEAD-MERIT;
NCT04534205) is being conducted to evaluate BNT113 in combination
with pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy as a first-line
treatment in patients with unresectable, recurrent or metastatic,
PD-L1+, HPV16+ head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- In September 2024, an exploratory analysis of antitumor
activity (15 patients) and immunogenicity (3 patients) from the
safety run-in of AHEAD-MERIT was presented at ESMO. The data
support the tolerability of BNT113 and clinical activity in
combination with pembrolizumab was observed. In addition, BNT113
was found to induce de novo T-cell responses against HPV16
antigens.
- Also at ESMO, results were presented from an
investigator-sponsored Phase 1/2 dose escalation clinical trial
(HARE-40; NCT03418480) evaluating BNT113 alone in the post-adjuvant
and metastatic settings in patients with HPV16+ head and neck and
other cancers. BNT113 was shown to induce immune responses in
patients in the adjuvant and end-stage clinical settings and to be
overall well tolerated with a manageable safety profile.
Autogene cevumeran
(BNT122/RO7198457) is an mRNA cancer vaccine candidate for
individualized neoantigen-specific immunotherapy (“iNeST”) being
developed in collaboration with Genentech, Inc. (“Genentech”), a
member of the Roche Group (“Roche”).
- A randomized, double-blind, multi-site Phase 2 clinical trial
(IMCODE-004; NCT06534983) evaluating autogene cevumeran as an
adjuvant treatment with nivolumab in patients with high-risk
muscle-invasive urothelial cancer (“MIUC”) is enrolling patients.
The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of autogene cevumeran in
combination with nivolumab compared to nivolumab alone in
approximately 360 patients. The primary endpoint for the study is
investigator-assessed disease-free survival (“DFS”). Secondary
objectives include overall survival (“OS”) and safety.
- Autogene cevumeran is also being evaluated in ongoing Phase 2
trials in adjuvant resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
(“PDAC”) (NCT05968326), adjuvant colorectal cancer (“CRC”)
(NCT04486378) and first-line advanced melanoma (NCT03815058).
- BioNTech plans to disclose interim data from the Phase 2
clinical trial (NCT04486378) in stage II (high-risk) and III
circulating tumor DNA+ (“ctDNA”) adjuvant CRC, which is projected
for late 2025 or 2026.
ADC Programs
BNT323/DB-1303
(trastuzumab pamirtecan) is an ADC candidate
targeting Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 (“HER2”) that is being
developed in collaboration with Duality Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
(“DualityBio”).
- BNT323/DB-1303 is being evaluated in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial
(NCT05150691) in patients with advanced/unresectable, recurrent or
metastatic HER2-expressing solid tumors. A potentially
registrational cohort of patients with HER2-expressing (IHC3+, 2+,
1+ or ISH-positive) advanced/recurrent endometrial carcinoma has
completed enrollment. Data from this cohort are expected in
2025.
- A confirmatory Phase 3 trial (NCT06340568) in patients with
advanced endometrial cancer is in planning.
- A pivotal Phase 3 trial (DYNASTY-Breast02; NCT06018337) is
being conducted in patients with Hormone Receptor-positive (“HR+”)
and HER2-low metastatic breast cancer that progressed on hormone
therapy and/or Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 (“CDK4/6”) inhibition.
In September 2024, a Trial-in-Progress poster was presented at
ESMO.
- Topline data from the ongoing Phase 3 trial in HR+ and HER2-low
metastatic breast cancer that have progressed on hormone therapy
and/or CDK4/6 inhibition are expected in 2026.
BNT324/DB-1311 is an ADC
candidate targeting B7H3 that is being developed in collaboration
with DualityBio.
- A first-in-human, open-label Phase 1/2 clinical trial
(NCT05914116) in patients with advanced solid tumors is
ongoing.
- In July 2024, the FDA granted Orphan Drug designation to
BNT324/DB-1311 for the treatment of advanced or metastatic
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
- The first preliminary data update from this trial is expected
to be presented at the ESMO Asia Congress (December 6-8, 2024 in
Singapore).
BNT326/YL202 is an ADC
candidate targeting Human Epidermal Growth Factor 3 (“HER3”) that
is being developed in collaboration with MediLink Therapeutics
(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (“MediLink”).
- A multi-site, international, open-label, first-in-human Phase 1
clinical trial (NCT05653752) sponsored by MediLink evaluating
BNT326/YL202 as a later-line treatment in patients with locally
advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC or HR+/HER2-negative
breast cancer is ongoing. On August 15, 2024, the FDA lifted the
partial clinical hold that was placed on this trial, initially
announced on June 17, 2024. Trial recruitment has been reinitiated
with a focus on dose levels no higher than 3 mg/kg, where the
safety profile was manageable and encouraging clinical activity was
observed.
Cell Therapy Programs
BNT211 consists of a chimeric antigen receptor
(“CAR”)-T cell product candidate targeting Claudin-6
(“CLDN6”)-positive solid tumors in combination with a CAR-T
cell-amplifying RNA vaccine (“CARVac”) encoding CLDN6.
- A first-in-human, open-label, multi-site Phase 1 dose
escalation and dose expansion basket trial (NCT04503278) is being
conducted to evaluate BNT211 in patients with CLDN6-positive
relapsed or refractory solid tumors, including ovarian cancers and
testicular germ cell tumors.
- In September 2024, data from the ongoing trial presented at
ESMO showed signs of antitumor activity across indications. CARVac
was shown to improve CAR-T persistence in some patients. The data
also suggested that the safety profile of CLDN6 CAR T cells with
and without CARVac is consistent with the previously published
effects of CAR T therapies and that repeated CARVac administration
does not significantly increase toxicity.
- A pivotal Phase 2 trial in patients with testicular germ cell
tumors is expected to start in 2025 based on encouraging activity
observed in this patient group.
Corporate Update for the Third Quarter
2024 and Key Post Period-End Events
- On October 1, 2024, BioNTech, alongside its artificial
intelligence (“AI”) subsidiary InstaDeep, presented an overview of
its AI approach during an edition of the Company’s Innovation
Series called AI Day. As part of the event, BioNTech showcased the
Company’s approach to AI capability scaling and deployment across
its pipeline. These updates covered the introduction of a new near
exascale supercomputer, the launch of a novel Bayesian Flow Network
(“BFN”) generative model, and multiple updates on the deployment of
AI across BioNTech’s preclinical and clinical operations.
Upcoming Investor and Analyst
Events
- Innovation Series R&D Day: November 14, 2024
- Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and
Corporate Update: March 10, 2025
Conference Call and Webcast Information
BioNTech invites investors and the general
public to join a conference call and webcast with investment
analysts today, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST (2:00 p.m.
CET) to report its financial results and provide a corporate update
for the third quarter of 2024.
To access the live conference call via
telephone, please register via this link. Once registered, dial-in
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The slide presentation and audio of the webcast
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Participants may also access the slides and the
webcast of the conference call via the “Events & Presentations”
page of the Investors' section of the Company’s website at
www.BioNTech.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly
after the conclusion of the call and archived on the Company’s
website for 30 days following the call.
About BioNTechBiopharmaceutical
New Technologies (BioNTech) is a global next generation
immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and
other serious diseases. BioNTech exploits a wide array of
computational discovery and therapeutic drug platforms for the
rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals. Its broad portfolio
of oncology product candidates includes individualized and
off-the-shelf mRNA-based therapies, innovative chimeric antigen
receptor (CAR) T cells, several protein-based therapeutics,
including bispecific immune checkpoint modulators, targeted cancer
antibodies and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, as well
as small molecules. Based on its deep expertise in mRNA vaccine
development and in-house manufacturing capabilities, BioNTech and
its collaborators are developing multiple mRNA vaccine candidates
for a range of infectious diseases alongside its diverse oncology
pipeline. BioNTech has established a broad set of relationships
with multiple global and specialized pharmaceutical collaborators,
including Biotheus, DualityBio, Fosun Pharma, Genentech, a member
of the Roche Group, Genevant, Genmab, MediLink, OncoC4, Pfizer and
Regeneron.
For more information, please visit www.BioNTech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, but not limited to,
statements concerning: BioNTech’s expected revenues related to
sales of BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, referred to as
COMIRNATY where approved for use under full or conditional
marketing authorization, in territories controlled by BioNTech’s
collaboration partners, particularly for those figures that are
derived from preliminary estimates provided by BioNTech’s partners;
the rate and degree of market acceptance of BioNTech’s COVID-19
vaccine and, if approved, BioNTech’s investigational medicines;
expectations regarding anticipated changes in COVID-19 vaccine
demand, including changes to the ordering environment and expected
regulatory recommendations to adapt vaccines to address new
variants or sublineages; the initiation, timing, progress, results,
and cost of BioNTech’s research and development programs, including
BioNTech’s current and future preclinical studies and clinical
trials, including statements regarding the expected timing of
initiation, enrollment, and completion of studies or trials and
related preparatory work and the availability of results, and the
timing and outcome of applications for regulatory approvals and
marketing authorizations; BioNTech’s expectations regarding
potential future commercialization in oncology, including goals
regarding timing and indications; the targeted timing and number of
additional potentially registrational trials, and the
registrational potential of any trial BioNTech may initiate;
discussions with regulatory agencies; BioNTech’s expectations with
respect to intellectual property; the impact of BioNTech’s
collaboration and licensing agreements; the development, nature and
feasibility of sustainable vaccine production and supply solutions;
the deployment of AI across BioNTech’s preclinical and clinical
operations; BioNTech’s estimates of revenues, research and
development expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses
and capital expenditures for operating activities; and BioNTech’s
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Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit
or Loss
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Three months ended September
30, |
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Nine months ended September
30, |
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|
2024 |
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2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in millions €, except per share
data) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
Revenues |
|
|
1,244.8 |
|
|
895.3 |
|
|
1,561.1 |
|
|
2,340.0 |
Cost of sales |
|
|
(178.9) |
|
|
(161.8) |
|
|
(297.8) |
|
|
(420.7) |
Research
and development expenses |
|
|
(550.3) |
|
|
(497.9) |
|
|
(1,642.4) |
|
|
(1,205.3) |
Sales and
marketing expenses |
|
|
(18.1) |
|
|
(14.4) |
|
|
(46.6) |
|
|
(44.7) |
General
and administrative expenses (1) |
|
|
(132.4) |
|
|
(139.1) |
|
|
(420.3) |
|
|
(370.7) |
Other
operating expenses (1) |
|
|
(410.9) |
|
|
(36.8) |
|
|
(719.9) |
|
|
(239.6) |
Other operating income |
|
|
56.3 |
|
|
27.8 |
|
|
103.0 |
|
|
105.2 |
Operating profit / (loss) |
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
73.1 |
|
|
(1,462.9) |
|
|
164.2 |
Finance income |
|
|
156.2 |
|
|
156.3 |
|
|
498.8 |
|
|
363.2 |
Finance expenses |
|
|
(8.0) |
|
|
(2.0) |
|
|
(14.8) |
|
|
(4.5) |
Profit / (Loss) before tax |
|
|
158.7 |
|
|
227.4 |
|
|
(978.9) |
|
|
522.9 |
Income taxes |
|
|
39.4 |
|
|
(66.8) |
|
|
54.1 |
|
|
(50.5) |
Net profit / (loss) |
|
|
198.1 |
|
|
160.6 |
|
|
(924.8) |
|
|
472.4 |
Earnings / (Loss) per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
earnings / (loss) per share |
|
|
0.82 |
|
|
0.67 |
|
|
(3.83) |
|
|
1.96 |
Diluted
earnings / (loss) per share |
|
|
0.81 |
|
|
0.66 |
|
|
(3.83) |
|
|
1.94 |
(1) Adjustments to prior-year
figures due to change in functional allocation of general and
administrative expenses and other operating expenses.
Interim Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position
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|
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|
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September 30, |
|
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December 31, |
(in millions €) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
Assets |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
374.0 |
|
|
362.5 |
Other
intangible assets |
|
|
873.9 |
|
|
804.1 |
Property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
917.4 |
|
|
757.2 |
Right-of-use assets |
|
|
242.0 |
|
|
214.4 |
Other
financial assets |
|
|
1,332.2 |
|
|
1,176.1 |
Other non-financial assets |
|
|
84.8 |
|
|
83.4 |
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
90.7 |
|
|
81.3 |
Total non-current assets |
|
|
3,915.0 |
|
|
3,479.0 |
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
303.1 |
|
|
357.7 |
Trade and other receivables |
|
|
988.0 |
|
|
2,155.7 |
Other financial assets |
|
|
7,084.7 |
|
|
4,885.3 |
Other
non-financial assets |
|
|
275.8 |
|
|
285.8 |
Income tax assets |
|
|
210.0 |
|
|
179.1 |
Cash and
cash equivalents |
|
|
9,624.6 |
|
|
11,663.7 |
Total current assets |
|
|
18,486.2 |
|
|
19,527.3 |
Total assets |
|
|
22,401.2 |
|
|
23,006.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
capital |
|
|
248.6 |
|
|
248.6 |
Capital
reserve |
|
|
1,373.0 |
|
|
1,229.4 |
Treasury
shares |
|
|
(8.8) |
|
|
(10.8) |
Retained
earnings |
|
|
18,838.5 |
|
|
19,763.3 |
Other reserves |
|
|
(1,336.8) |
|
|
(984.6) |
Total equity |
|
|
19,114.5 |
|
|
20,245.9 |
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease
liabilities, loans and borrowings |
|
|
206.3 |
|
|
191.0 |
Other financial liabilities |
|
|
44.3 |
|
|
38.8 |
Provisions |
|
|
8.5 |
|
|
8.8 |
Contract liabilities |
|
|
376.9 |
|
|
398.5 |
Other non-financial liabilities |
|
|
90.4 |
|
|
13.1 |
Deferred
tax liabilities |
|
|
37.8 |
|
|
39.7 |
Total non-current liabilities |
|
|
764.2 |
|
|
689.9 |
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease
liabilities, loans and borrowings |
|
|
37.4 |
|
|
28.1 |
Trade
payables and other payables |
|
|
762.6 |
|
|
354.0 |
Other financial liabilities |
|
|
241.6 |
|
|
415.2 |
Income tax liabilities |
|
|
363.6 |
|
|
525.5 |
Provisions |
|
|
731.5 |
|
|
269.3 |
Contract
liabilities |
|
|
236.0 |
|
|
353.3 |
Other
non-financial liabilities |
|
|
149.8 |
|
|
125.1 |
Total current liabilities |
|
|
2,522.5 |
|
|
2,070.5 |
Total liabilities |
|
|
3,286.7 |
|
|
2,760.4 |
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
22,401.2 |
|
|
23,006.3 |
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended September
30, |
|
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Nine months ended September
30, |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in
millions €) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
profit / (loss) |
|
|
198.1 |
|
|
160.6 |
|
|
(924.8) |
|
|
472.4 |
Income
taxes |
|
|
(39.4) |
|
|
66.8 |
|
|
(54.1) |
|
|
50.5 |
Profit / (Loss) before tax |
|
|
158.7 |
|
|
227.4 |
|
|
(978.9) |
|
|
522.9 |
Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash
flows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant, equipment,
intangible assets and right-of-use assets |
|
|
44.4 |
|
|
41.3 |
|
|
132.6 |
|
|
104.6 |
Share-based payment expenses |
|
|
40.9 |
|
|
15.5 |
|
|
77.4 |
|
|
37.2 |
Net foreign exchange differences |
|
|
(35.5) |
|
|
(20.4) |
|
|
(77.4) |
|
|
(364.3) |
(Gain) / Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
— |
|
|
3.3 |
|
|
(0.2) |
|
|
3.6 |
Finance income excluding foreign exchange differences |
|
|
(156.2) |
|
|
(148.5) |
|
|
(498.8) |
|
|
(357.4) |
Finance expense excluding foreign exchange differences |
|
|
5.3 |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
14.8 |
|
|
4.5 |
Government grants |
|
|
(14.6) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(26.8) |
|
|
(3.0) |
Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivative instruments at fair value
through profit or loss(1) |
|
|
(6.0) |
|
|
(3.5) |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
196.7 |
Working capital adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease / (Increase) in trade and other receivables, contract
assets and other assets(1) |
|
|
(830.2) |
|
|
631.2 |
|
|
1,267.6 |
|
|
5,662.0 |
Decrease in inventories |
|
|
37.0 |
|
|
33.2 |
|
|
54.6 |
|
|
23.9 |
(Decrease) / Increase in trade payables, other financial
liabilities, other liabilities, contract liabilities, refund
liabilities and provisions |
|
|
117.9 |
|
|
(25.0) |
|
|
590.7 |
|
|
(293.9) |
Interest
received and realized gains from cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
73.1 |
|
|
70.3 |
|
|
353.3 |
|
|
166.4 |
Interest
paid and realized losses from cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(1.6) |
|
|
(1.2) |
|
|
(6.9) |
|
|
(3.7) |
Income
tax received / (paid), net(1) |
|
|
1.6 |
|
|
(10.2) |
|
|
(190.8) |
|
|
(417.8) |
Share-based payments |
|
|
(134.4) |
|
|
(4.2) |
|
|
(143.6) |
|
|
(761.2) |
Government grants received |
|
|
60.7 |
|
|
— |
|
|
102.7 |
|
|
— |
Net cash flows from / (used in)
operating activities |
|
|
(638.9) |
|
|
811.2 |
|
|
671.0 |
|
|
4,520.5 |
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase
of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(72.8) |
|
|
(53.2) |
|
|
(219.9) |
|
|
(165.6) |
Proceeds
from sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
(0.8) |
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
(0.8) |
Purchase
of intangible assets and right-of-use assets |
|
|
(10.2) |
|
|
(97.2) |
|
|
(141.3) |
|
|
(348.9) |
Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses, net of cash
acquired |
|
|
— |
|
|
(336.9) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(336.9) |
Investment in other financial assets(1) |
|
|
(2,958.2) |
|
|
(1,047.1) |
|
|
(10,301.5) |
|
|
(3,710.2) |
Proceeds
from maturity of other financial assets(1) |
|
|
2,898.8 |
|
|
303.0 |
|
|
7,974.3 |
|
|
303.0 |
Net cash flows used in investing
activities |
|
|
(142.1) |
|
|
(1,232.2) |
|
|
(2,687.9) |
|
|
(4,259.4) |
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from loans and borrowings |
|
|
— |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
— |
|
|
0.1 |
Repayment
of loans and borrowings |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.1) |
|
|
(2.3) |
|
|
(0.1) |
Payments
related to lease liabilities |
|
|
(7.9) |
|
|
(9.3) |
|
|
(36.3) |
|
|
(28.0) |
Share repurchase program |
|
|
— |
|
|
(301.7) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(737.7) |
Net
cash flows used in financing activities |
|
|
(7.9) |
|
|
(311.0) |
|
|
(38.6) |
|
|
(765.7) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(788.9) |
|
|
(732.0) |
|
|
(2,055.5) |
|
|
(504.6) |
Change in
cash and cash equivalents resulting from exchange rate
differences |
|
|
(2.3) |
|
|
61.2 |
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
125.3 |
Change in
cash and cash equivalents resulting from other valuation
effects |
|
|
39.1 |
|
|
— |
|
|
15.2 |
|
|
— |
Cash and
cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
|
|
10,376.7 |
|
|
14,166.6 |
|
|
11,663.7 |
|
|
13,875.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30 |
|
|
9,624.6 |
|
|
13,495.8 |
|
|
9,624.6 |
|
|
13,495.8 |
(1) Adjustments to prior-year figures relate to
reclassifications within the cash flows from operating and
investing activities, respectively.
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