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Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PGNX) is developing a number of
oncological therapeutics and diagnostics in the United States and
internationally. Progenics leverages expertise in radiopharmaceutical
therapeutics, diagnostic imaging agents, and Prostate Specific Membrane
Antigen (PSMA) to pursue a unique, multi-faceted approach to targeting,
tracking and treating cancer.
Inthisweek’sdeepdiveonapromisingsmallcapbiotech/biopharma
companywelookatacompanycalledProgenicsPharmaceuticalswhich
currentlysellsatarightaround$5asharewithamarketcapitalizationof
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Progenics has a pipeline of eleven products ranging from pre-clinical through late-stage
development stages, and with several more products poised to generate revenue relatively
soon. Six of the eleven products are focused on critical unmet diagnostic imaging and
therapeutic needs of prostate cancer patients, one targets rare neuroendocrine cell tumors, two
treat Opioid Induced Constipation, and two are HIV treatments. Here is a quick rundown of the
product and pipeline portfolio. Keep in mind that relistor is the key product to the company’s
near and medium term future and the rest of the pipeline represents multiple “shots on goal”
and is “gravy” at Progenics’ current stock price.
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What it Does: Progenic’s first commercial product Relistor SC treats Opioid Induced
Constipation (OIC) in patients with advanced illness or chronic pain.
Key Differentiator(s): Relistor reverses some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as
constipation without affecting pain relief or triggering withdrawals. This medicine is
used when laxatives have not worked well. Relistor competes with AstraZeneca’s (AZN)
product Movantik (which was first to market and is administered orally).
Phase / Status / Expected Launch: Relistor SC is Progenics’ most advanced product,
approved and being marketed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX) in
the United States. Valeant is licensed to market the product worldwide.
Expected Market: 3% of U.S. adults are receiving long term opioid therapy and 41% of
those (3.7M) develop OIC. Royalties to Progenics for this product have increased nearly
15 fold (to $2.2M from $147k in the prior quarter) and are expected to continue
increasing based on the sales compensation structure at Valeant. Additionally, there is
more growth potential to market Relistor worldwide.
Other Considerations: The injection format is inconvenient and uncomfortable.
Financial instability and negative opinions for distribution partner Valeant are likely to
temporarily impact product growth and revenue. It is also worth considering that
effective marketing options are tricky for a product related to constipation and long
term opioid use.
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RELISTOR SC (SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION)
RELISTOR - ORAL
WhatitDoes: This version of Relistor also treats OIC but is administered orally instead
of by injection.
KeyDifferentiator(s): Phase II results showed a significantly increased percentage of
patients with a natural bowel movement within 4 hours (over existing standards of
care). The Oral option will be more convenient and will eliminate a key differentiation
point for competitor Movantik. Relistor is currently the only drug approved for OIC
under both palliative care and non-cancer pain.
Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: The NDA was submitted in June of 2015. The FDA
recently extended the PDUFA review date of the oral Relistor NDA, by three months to
July 19, 2016 in order to review additional data related to Progenic’s distribution partner
Valeant.
ExpectedMarket: The oral therapy targets the same patients as the existing Relistor
therapy. Revenues are expected to grow exponentially faster once the oral version of
the medication is available. In its last completed quarter, injectable relistor did over $15
million total sales. Additionally, FDA approval of Relistor oral triggers a $50 million
milestone payment from Valeant with the opportunities generate as much as $200
million more in commercialization milestones including $10 million on the first $100
million of calendar year net sales from the Relistor franchise. Progenics also gets 15%
to 19% of overall sales of both versions of Relistor as a royalty stream.
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WhatitDoes: Azedra is a radiotherapeutic product candidate for the treatment of
pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, very rare tumors that form from
neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells are primarily in the adrenal glands but are
found throughout the body. These cells release hormones into the blood which control
heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure.
KeyDifferentiator(s): There are currently no approved therapies in the U.S. for these
very rare diseases. Existing treatments include adrenergic blockade, surgery,
chemotherapy, and radiation which generally fail to produce cure or significant
remissions. A product chemically similar to Azedra® with a much lower specific
activity and less desirable side effect profile has been used with some success;
however, it is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of pheochromocytoma and
paraganglioma. Effective alternative therapies are needed, especially in patients who
have relapsed. The most recent study saw a more than 50% reduction in anti-
hypertensive medications.
Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: Azedra is currently in Phase IIb clinical trial under
special protocol assessment (enrollment is completed). Top Line Data is expected in
late 2016 / early 2017 and NDA submission to the FDA is anticipated in the first half of
2017. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation, Ultra-Orphan Designation
(given the rarity of the cancers), and Fast Track Status and has indicated it would grant
a full approval instead of conditional approval based on the positive outcome from the
phase 2b trial (i.e. no need for confirmatory phase 3 trial). This product has a good
chance to hit the market in 2018
ExpectedMarket: pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma’s prevalence in the U.S. is
3,000-6,000 patients annual (< 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually). Annual sales can
be projected in the $225 million range assuming a cost of $200,000 annually per
patient for 25% of the eligible patients. As the diseases are very rare and the target
market is small, patients will expect to pay more for the therapy. Azedra is the next
significant commercial opportunity for Progenics and the company intends to retain
the rights and commercialize the drug independently in the U.S.
OtherConsiderations: The U.S. market is reachable with a small specialty sales force
targeting major centers where these rare tumors are treated. Commercialization of
Azedra should not be a major burden and Progenics plans to hire a small commercial
team.
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PSMA ANTIBODY RADIOLABELED
WITH ALPHA EMITTER
Key Differentiator(s): 1404 targets a specific antigen on the surface of >95% of
prostate cancer cells and is more sensitive in detecting cancer Versus an MRI in the
Phase II tests. Per patient, there are multiple opportunities to use this imaging agent
(i.e. during diagnoses, surveillance, staging, planning/ monitoring…) According to a
recent study, 40-50% of men are choosing active surveillance over treatment and this
agent will better support that choice.
Phase / Status / Expected Launch: Phase II testing has been completed detecting
cancer in the Prostate gland with 94% sensitivity (versus 86% for an MRI). The
Company’s goal for this product is to release interim analysis for the pivotal Phase III
trial in 2016.
Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above.
Other Considerations: This product will be enhanced by EXINI BSI in the future.
What it Does: 1404 is a TC (technetium) 99m labeled small molecule
diagnostic imaging agent to diagnose and detect prostate cancer.
What it Does: This product candidate is a prostate specific membrane antigen
(PSMA)-targeted Iodine-131 labeled small radiopharmaceutical molecule which treats
metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.
Key Differentiator(s): The company maintains that it has a leadership position in
PSMA targeted therapeutics which have the potential to transform clinical practice
with improved detection and monitoring of prostate cancer. On May 2nd, the
Company announced it had granted Bayer exclusive World-Wide rights to develop
and commercialize products using Progenics’ PSMA Antibody Technology in
combination with Bayer's Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides.
Phase / Status / Expected Launch: In Phase III testing with interim results expected
soon in the second half of 2016.
Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above. The recent
Progenics/Bayer agreement included an upfront payment of $4M, up to additional
$49M in potential clinical and regulatory development milestones, potential net sales
milestone payments up to $230M, and single digit royalties on net sales.
Other Considerations: Licensed to buyer.
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PSMA ADC
PYL
1095
What it Does: PSMA ADC is an antibody-drug conjugate
therapeutic for the treatment of prostate cancer. It binds to a
known cancer marker known as prostrate specific membrane
antigen (PSMA) along with a potent toxin.
Key Differentiator(s): According to Progenics, this therapeutic has the potential to
transform clinical practice in prostate cancer by selectively attacking tumor cells while
sparing healthy tissues. Progenics boasts a leadership position in PSMA targeted
therapeutics.
Phase / Status / Expected Launch: PSMA ADC has completed Phase II testing in
chemotherapy-experienced patients (demonstrating activity and tolerability) and
there is an ongoing second PII test in chemotherapy-naive patients.
Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above.
Key Differentiator(s): The completed pilot study data indicates; high uptake even in
small lesions, identification of more lesions than the current standard of care,
detection of lesions as small as 3mm, tolerance with no serious adverse effects to
date, and a few mile adverse effects. This agent has the potential to detect minimal
levels of cancer (including some undetectable today such as during early stages) and
sites of relapse non-invasively. It finds prostate cancer cells, and is not confounded by
degenerative or inflammatory conditions (including recent surgery). Per patient, there
are multiple opportunities to use the agent (i.e. during diagnoses, surveillance,
staging, planning/monitoring).
Phase / Status / Expected Launch: after positive results from the initial study, the next
steps are several clinical trials including 2 phase II studies. The company aims to
initiate the trials in 2016.
Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above.
Other Considerations: In-licensed from Johns Hopkins University. This agent will
likely also be enhanced by EXINI BSI over time. Over the course of this year, the
company plans to further explore how to leverage PyL to support further
development of promising therapies in prostate cancer.
What it Does: PYL is a PET Radiopharmaceutical
imaging agent product candidate targeting a
known prostate cancer antigen (PSMA).
WhatitDoes: 1095 is a targeted small molecule radiotherapeutic which (treats
metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer), and selectively binds to PSMA.
KeyDifferentiator(s): This product candidate delivers a lethal dose of radiation
direction to prostate cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue.
Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: This product is in the clinical stage, early results
of the best 25 show reduced PSA levels and bone pain, with potent activity in
advanced cancer. The company’s goal is to initiate a Phase I trial in 2016.
FREE REPORT
The company ended 2015 with just under $75 million in net cash on the balance sheet.
Combined with royalties from relistor and milestone payouts in 2016 especially the
expected $50 million payout when the oral version of relistor is approved as expected
in July, the company is an excellent position to fund development of its pipeline.
The rights to relistor were owned by Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) before it was bought
out by Valeant in the first half of 2015. At that time, Salix believed that the peak sales
for the injectable and oral versions of relistor were approximately $1.3 billion annually.
If that projection turns out to be wrong by half, the company is severely undervalued
on the value of relistor alone.
Although the distribution rights being owned by Valeant which is currently a pariah in
the market complicates a buyout scenario, it does not preclude it. Valeant will need to
sell off assets to pay down its debt and its ownership of the relistor rights is a valuable
asset to sell. After the oral version of relistor being approved I could easily see the likes
of Allergan (AGN) being a bidder for relistor which could also put Progenics in play as a
buyout candidate given their pipeline and the amount of milestone payouts and
royalties it will earn over time from relistor. Even at twice the current price, a purchase
should be accretive given Allergan’s or another bigger industry player larger and well
established sales forces.
Additionally, the company is developing PRO 140, an HIV
treatment viral entry inhibitor currently in Phase II testing, and
PRO 391, antibodies targeting C. Diff Toxins currently in the pre-
clinical stage. These are not expected to impact market
valuation of Progenics any time soon.
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UPCOMING CATALYSTS & BALANCE SHEET
FREE REPORT
All three analysts who offered recommendations on the company in the past three
months issued Buy recommendations with an average price target of $11.33 a share.
On May 6th, Brean Capital reiterated a Buy rating on Progenics with a price target of
$14 indicating “We expect a material uptick in royalties upon launch of oral Relistor in
2H16 (July 19 PDUFA), given that Valeant’s 50 rep pain salesforce is compensated on
Relistor but not all or most other drugs it sells, in addition to the $50M US approval
milestone”.
On April 4th, Needham & Company reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $11.00
despite financial risks associated with Valeant. “A hobbled Valeant may not be the
ideal marketing partner, but, in our view, PGNX shares already reflect this.”
According to BTIG analysis, "Progenics…has the potential for a significant rerating in
the next 12-18 months."
BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM
ANALYST COMMENTARY
Progenic’s stock price has been dragged down by ongoing bad news related to its
Relistor distribution partner Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. However, if
the company receives the widely expected FDA approval of RELISTOR ORAL by July
19th 2016 and earns the milestone payment from Valeant that will continue to fuel its
pipeline growth (or forges a new similar distribution partnership arrangement should
Valeant default) the risk that is currently built into its price is likely to evaporate
quickly. Analyst consensus is that the stock is slightly undervalued based on a solid
cash position and the promise of Relistor and Azedra in the near term.
OUTLOOK
Buy PGNX up to $6.00 a share. Price target range over next 12-
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  • 1. BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT REPORT 100% THE BIOTECH FORUM PRO-RATED MONEY BACK GUARANTEE PROGENICS: A $5 BIOPHARMA STOCK IN THE BARGAIN BIN WRITTEN BY BRET JENSEN VIEW INSTABLOG FREE REPORT JOIN INVEST ALONGSIDE BRET JENSEN
  • 2. A $5 BIOPHARMA STOCK IN THE BARGAIN BIN PROGENIX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PGNX) is developing a number of oncological therapeutics and diagnostics in the United States and internationally. Progenics leverages expertise in radiopharmaceutical therapeutics, diagnostic imaging agents, and Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) to pursue a unique, multi-faceted approach to targeting, tracking and treating cancer. Inthisweek’sdeepdiveonapromisingsmallcapbiotech/biopharma companywelookatacompanycalledProgenicsPharmaceuticalswhich currentlysellsatarightaround$5asharewithamarketcapitalizationof just$350million. Basedonthepotentialofitskeyproduct, developing pipeline, increasingcashflow, upcomingcatalystsaswellasthe company’sattractivenessasabuyouttarget; thesharesareeasilyworth twicethecurrentpriceofthestockoverthenext12-18months. FREE REPORT BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 3. FREE REPORT Progenics has a pipeline of eleven products ranging from pre-clinical through late-stage development stages, and with several more products poised to generate revenue relatively soon. Six of the eleven products are focused on critical unmet diagnostic imaging and therapeutic needs of prostate cancer patients, one targets rare neuroendocrine cell tumors, two treat Opioid Induced Constipation, and two are HIV treatments. Here is a quick rundown of the product and pipeline portfolio. Keep in mind that relistor is the key product to the company’s near and medium term future and the rest of the pipeline represents multiple “shots on goal” and is “gravy” at Progenics’ current stock price. BRET JENSEN PIPELINE WWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM
  • 4. FREE REPORT What it Does: Progenic’s first commercial product Relistor SC treats Opioid Induced Constipation (OIC) in patients with advanced illness or chronic pain. Key Differentiator(s): Relistor reverses some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting pain relief or triggering withdrawals. This medicine is used when laxatives have not worked well. Relistor competes with AstraZeneca’s (AZN) product Movantik (which was first to market and is administered orally). Phase / Status / Expected Launch: Relistor SC is Progenics’ most advanced product, approved and being marketed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX) in the United States. Valeant is licensed to market the product worldwide. Expected Market: 3% of U.S. adults are receiving long term opioid therapy and 41% of those (3.7M) develop OIC. Royalties to Progenics for this product have increased nearly 15 fold (to $2.2M from $147k in the prior quarter) and are expected to continue increasing based on the sales compensation structure at Valeant. Additionally, there is more growth potential to market Relistor worldwide. Other Considerations: The injection format is inconvenient and uncomfortable. Financial instability and negative opinions for distribution partner Valeant are likely to temporarily impact product growth and revenue. It is also worth considering that effective marketing options are tricky for a product related to constipation and long term opioid use. BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM RELISTOR SC (SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION) RELISTOR - ORAL WhatitDoes: This version of Relistor also treats OIC but is administered orally instead of by injection. KeyDifferentiator(s): Phase II results showed a significantly increased percentage of patients with a natural bowel movement within 4 hours (over existing standards of care). The Oral option will be more convenient and will eliminate a key differentiation point for competitor Movantik. Relistor is currently the only drug approved for OIC under both palliative care and non-cancer pain. Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: The NDA was submitted in June of 2015. The FDA recently extended the PDUFA review date of the oral Relistor NDA, by three months to July 19, 2016 in order to review additional data related to Progenic’s distribution partner Valeant. ExpectedMarket: The oral therapy targets the same patients as the existing Relistor therapy. Revenues are expected to grow exponentially faster once the oral version of the medication is available. In its last completed quarter, injectable relistor did over $15 million total sales. Additionally, FDA approval of Relistor oral triggers a $50 million milestone payment from Valeant with the opportunities generate as much as $200 million more in commercialization milestones including $10 million on the first $100 million of calendar year net sales from the Relistor franchise. Progenics also gets 15% to 19% of overall sales of both versions of Relistor as a royalty stream.
  • 5. FREE REPORT WhatitDoes: Azedra is a radiotherapeutic product candidate for the treatment of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, very rare tumors that form from neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells are primarily in the adrenal glands but are found throughout the body. These cells release hormones into the blood which control heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. KeyDifferentiator(s): There are currently no approved therapies in the U.S. for these very rare diseases. Existing treatments include adrenergic blockade, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation which generally fail to produce cure or significant remissions. A product chemically similar to Azedra® with a much lower specific activity and less desirable side effect profile has been used with some success; however, it is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Effective alternative therapies are needed, especially in patients who have relapsed. The most recent study saw a more than 50% reduction in anti- hypertensive medications. Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: Azedra is currently in Phase IIb clinical trial under special protocol assessment (enrollment is completed). Top Line Data is expected in late 2016 / early 2017 and NDA submission to the FDA is anticipated in the first half of 2017. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation, Ultra-Orphan Designation (given the rarity of the cancers), and Fast Track Status and has indicated it would grant a full approval instead of conditional approval based on the positive outcome from the phase 2b trial (i.e. no need for confirmatory phase 3 trial). This product has a good chance to hit the market in 2018 ExpectedMarket: pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma’s prevalence in the U.S. is 3,000-6,000 patients annual (< 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually). Annual sales can be projected in the $225 million range assuming a cost of $200,000 annually per patient for 25% of the eligible patients. As the diseases are very rare and the target market is small, patients will expect to pay more for the therapy. Azedra is the next significant commercial opportunity for Progenics and the company intends to retain the rights and commercialize the drug independently in the U.S. OtherConsiderations: The U.S. market is reachable with a small specialty sales force targeting major centers where these rare tumors are treated. Commercialization of Azedra should not be a major burden and Progenics plans to hire a small commercial team. BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM AZEDRA
  • 6. WWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM BRET JENSENFREE REPORT 1404 PSMA ANTIBODY RADIOLABELED WITH ALPHA EMITTER Key Differentiator(s): 1404 targets a specific antigen on the surface of >95% of prostate cancer cells and is more sensitive in detecting cancer Versus an MRI in the Phase II tests. Per patient, there are multiple opportunities to use this imaging agent (i.e. during diagnoses, surveillance, staging, planning/ monitoring…) According to a recent study, 40-50% of men are choosing active surveillance over treatment and this agent will better support that choice. Phase / Status / Expected Launch: Phase II testing has been completed detecting cancer in the Prostate gland with 94% sensitivity (versus 86% for an MRI). The Company’s goal for this product is to release interim analysis for the pivotal Phase III trial in 2016. Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above. Other Considerations: This product will be enhanced by EXINI BSI in the future. What it Does: 1404 is a TC (technetium) 99m labeled small molecule diagnostic imaging agent to diagnose and detect prostate cancer. What it Does: This product candidate is a prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted Iodine-131 labeled small radiopharmaceutical molecule which treats metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer. Key Differentiator(s): The company maintains that it has a leadership position in PSMA targeted therapeutics which have the potential to transform clinical practice with improved detection and monitoring of prostate cancer. On May 2nd, the Company announced it had granted Bayer exclusive World-Wide rights to develop and commercialize products using Progenics’ PSMA Antibody Technology in combination with Bayer's Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides. Phase / Status / Expected Launch: In Phase III testing with interim results expected soon in the second half of 2016. Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above. The recent Progenics/Bayer agreement included an upfront payment of $4M, up to additional $49M in potential clinical and regulatory development milestones, potential net sales milestone payments up to $230M, and single digit royalties on net sales. Other Considerations: Licensed to buyer.
  • 7. WWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM BRET JENSENFREE REPORT PSMA ADC PYL 1095 What it Does: PSMA ADC is an antibody-drug conjugate therapeutic for the treatment of prostate cancer. It binds to a known cancer marker known as prostrate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) along with a potent toxin. Key Differentiator(s): According to Progenics, this therapeutic has the potential to transform clinical practice in prostate cancer by selectively attacking tumor cells while sparing healthy tissues. Progenics boasts a leadership position in PSMA targeted therapeutics. Phase / Status / Expected Launch: PSMA ADC has completed Phase II testing in chemotherapy-experienced patients (demonstrating activity and tolerability) and there is an ongoing second PII test in chemotherapy-naive patients. Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above. Key Differentiator(s): The completed pilot study data indicates; high uptake even in small lesions, identification of more lesions than the current standard of care, detection of lesions as small as 3mm, tolerance with no serious adverse effects to date, and a few mile adverse effects. This agent has the potential to detect minimal levels of cancer (including some undetectable today such as during early stages) and sites of relapse non-invasively. It finds prostate cancer cells, and is not confounded by degenerative or inflammatory conditions (including recent surgery). Per patient, there are multiple opportunities to use the agent (i.e. during diagnoses, surveillance, staging, planning/monitoring). Phase / Status / Expected Launch: after positive results from the initial study, the next steps are several clinical trials including 2 phase II studies. The company aims to initiate the trials in 2016. Expected Market: Refer to the prostate cancer statistics above. Other Considerations: In-licensed from Johns Hopkins University. This agent will likely also be enhanced by EXINI BSI over time. Over the course of this year, the company plans to further explore how to leverage PyL to support further development of promising therapies in prostate cancer. What it Does: PYL is a PET Radiopharmaceutical imaging agent product candidate targeting a known prostate cancer antigen (PSMA). WhatitDoes: 1095 is a targeted small molecule radiotherapeutic which (treats metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer), and selectively binds to PSMA. KeyDifferentiator(s): This product candidate delivers a lethal dose of radiation direction to prostate cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue. Phase/ Status/ ExpectedLaunch: This product is in the clinical stage, early results of the best 25 show reduced PSA levels and bone pain, with potent activity in advanced cancer. The company’s goal is to initiate a Phase I trial in 2016.
  • 8. FREE REPORT The company ended 2015 with just under $75 million in net cash on the balance sheet. Combined with royalties from relistor and milestone payouts in 2016 especially the expected $50 million payout when the oral version of relistor is approved as expected in July, the company is an excellent position to fund development of its pipeline. The rights to relistor were owned by Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) before it was bought out by Valeant in the first half of 2015. At that time, Salix believed that the peak sales for the injectable and oral versions of relistor were approximately $1.3 billion annually. If that projection turns out to be wrong by half, the company is severely undervalued on the value of relistor alone. Although the distribution rights being owned by Valeant which is currently a pariah in the market complicates a buyout scenario, it does not preclude it. Valeant will need to sell off assets to pay down its debt and its ownership of the relistor rights is a valuable asset to sell. After the oral version of relistor being approved I could easily see the likes of Allergan (AGN) being a bidder for relistor which could also put Progenics in play as a buyout candidate given their pipeline and the amount of milestone payouts and royalties it will earn over time from relistor. Even at twice the current price, a purchase should be accretive given Allergan’s or another bigger industry player larger and well established sales forces. Additionally, the company is developing PRO 140, an HIV treatment viral entry inhibitor currently in Phase II testing, and PRO 391, antibodies targeting C. Diff Toxins currently in the pre- clinical stage. These are not expected to impact market valuation of Progenics any time soon. BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM UPCOMING CATALYSTS & BALANCE SHEET
  • 9. FREE REPORT All three analysts who offered recommendations on the company in the past three months issued Buy recommendations with an average price target of $11.33 a share. On May 6th, Brean Capital reiterated a Buy rating on Progenics with a price target of $14 indicating “We expect a material uptick in royalties upon launch of oral Relistor in 2H16 (July 19 PDUFA), given that Valeant’s 50 rep pain salesforce is compensated on Relistor but not all or most other drugs it sells, in addition to the $50M US approval milestone”. On April 4th, Needham & Company reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $11.00 despite financial risks associated with Valeant. “A hobbled Valeant may not be the ideal marketing partner, but, in our view, PGNX shares already reflect this.” According to BTIG analysis, "Progenics…has the potential for a significant rerating in the next 12-18 months." BRET JENSENWWW.BRETJENSENINVESTS.COM ANALYST COMMENTARY Progenic’s stock price has been dragged down by ongoing bad news related to its Relistor distribution partner Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. However, if the company receives the widely expected FDA approval of RELISTOR ORAL by July 19th 2016 and earns the milestone payment from Valeant that will continue to fuel its pipeline growth (or forges a new similar distribution partnership arrangement should Valeant default) the risk that is currently built into its price is likely to evaporate quickly. Analyst consensus is that the stock is slightly undervalued based on a solid cash position and the promise of Relistor and Azedra in the near term. OUTLOOK Buy PGNX up to $6.00 a share. Price target range over next 12- 18 months $10 to $12 a share. RECOMMENDATION
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