Insmed Incorporated (INSM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Overview

The earnings call presents a mixed picture. Strong revenue growth and cash position are positives, but concerns arise from potential dilution due to convertible debt and management's vague responses in the Q&A. The lack of clear guidance and specifics on key issues, along with the potential impact of MFN legislation, tempers optimism. The market may react cautiously, leading to a neutral stock price movement.

Key Financial Performance

ARIKAYCE Revenue Growth Double-digit year-over-year growth in Q1 2025, with U.S. growth at 14% and Japan/Europe around 50%. This growth was driven by strong volume trends and an increase in new patient starts.

Cash Balance Approximately $1.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of the end of Q1 2025. This strong cash position supports upcoming clinical and commercial catalysts.

Operating Expenses Cost of product revenues was $21.3 million or 22.9% of revenues, consistent with historical performance. R&D and SG&A expenses were higher than Q1 2024 due to growth initiatives, but down from Q4 2024 due to lower R&D costs.

Convertible Debt Remaining $570 million of convertible debt called, with a redemption date of June 6, 2025. This conversion could result in approximately 17.8 million additional shares and lower ongoing interest expense.

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Operating Highlights

ARIKAYCE Revenue Growth: ARIKAYCE delivered another quarter of double-digit year-over-year revenue growth in Q1, with strong performance across all regions.

Brensocatib NDA Filing: The FDA's review of the NDA filing for brensocatib in bronchiectasis is progressing without disruption, with a decision expected by August 12, 2025.

TPIP Program: The Phase 2 trial of TPIP in pulmonary arterial hypertension is nearing a topline readout, expected in June 2025.

ARIKAYCE ENCORE Trial: The Phase 3 ENCORE trial for ARIKAYCE is on schedule, with topline results anticipated in the first half of 2026.

International Regulatory Filings: Brensocatib filings have been accepted by European and U.K. regulatory authorities, with potential approvals and launches expected in 2026.

U.S. Manufacturing Expansion: Insmed is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint for brensocatib, establishing a second source of manufacturing.

Patient Engagement: Over 1 million unique visits to the disease state awareness website and 53,000 patients have engaged with support tools.

Sales Team Engagement: The U.S. sales team has engaged with over 27,000 healthcare professionals to educate them about bronchiectasis and ARIKAYCE.

Debt Management: Insmed announced the call of $570 million of convertible debt, which will reduce ongoing interest expenses and outstanding debt.

Cash Position: Insmed has approximately $1.2 billion in cash, positioning the company well for upcoming clinical and commercial catalysts.

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Risk or Challenges

Regulatory Risks: The FDA's review of the NDA filing for brensocatib is ongoing, with potential disruptions due to changes at the agency. However, the review process is currently on schedule.

Competitive Pressures: Insmed faces competition in the market for bronchiectasis treatments, which could impact the success of brensocatib.

Supply Chain Challenges: Insmed is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint to mitigate risks associated with tariffs and supply chain disruptions.

Economic Factors: The company has assessed the potential impacts of tariff policies and is comfortable that it can thrive despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Financial Risks: Insmed's cash burn is expected to increase as they build out personnel and infrastructure for the brensocatib launch, although they anticipate revenue growth will offset this.

Debt Management: The company is calling $570 million of convertible debt, which could lead to the issuance of additional shares and impact stock value.

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Guidance & Outlook

ARIKAYCE Revenue Growth: ARIKAYCE delivered double-digit year-over-year revenue growth in Q1, with strong performance across all regions.

Brensocatib NDA Filing: The FDA's review of the NDA filing for brensocatib is progressing without disruption, with a decision expected by the August 12 PDUFA date.

Clinical Programs: Insmed is advancing three mid to late-stage programs: brensocatib, TPIP, and ARIKAYCE, with positive clinical data for each.

Launch Readiness for Brensocatib: Insmed is preparing for a frictionless launch of brensocatib, with over a million unique visits to their disease state awareness website.

International Regulatory Filings: Brensocatib filings have been accepted by European and U.K. regulatory authorities, with potential approvals in 2026.

TPIP Phase 2 Trial: The Phase 2 trial of TPIP is progressing, with topline results expected in June 2025.

Next Generation DPP-1 Inhibitors: Insmed is developing next-generation DPP-1 inhibitors, with the first molecules expected to enter the clinic next year.

ARIKAYCE Revenue Guidance: Insmed expects ARIKAYCE net revenue for 2025 to be between $405 million and $425 million.

Cash Position: Insmed has approximately $1.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.

Operating Cash Outflows: Insmed anticipates that increases in spending will be offset by revenue growth, leading to progressively smaller quarterly operating cash outflows.

Convertible Debt Redemption: Insmed is calling $570 million of convertible debt, which could result in the issuance of approximately 17.8 million additional shares.

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Shareholder Return Plan

Convertible Debt Redemption: Insmed announced the calling of the remaining $570 million of convertible debt, which would mature in 2028, with a redemption date of June 6, 2025. If all debt is converted prior to redemption, it will result in the issuance of approximately 17.8 million additional shares of common stock.

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Key Q&A

Q:Will, as you think about brensocatib launching globally and given what you've mentioned is what you think peak sales could be, how much does potential MFN legislation factor into your thinking on how to price both in the U.S. and abroad?

A:It's hard to speculate on the outcome of MFN legislation. We are in a strong position as we set prices in the U.S. first, allowing us flexibility to respond to the new environment. ARIKAYCE was priced at parity across the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Q:Can you speak to what trends, if any, that you're picking up on with your bronchiectasis disease awareness website? How motivated are patients to seek treatment? Should we expect a bolus of patients upon approval?

A:The backdrop for the launch is favorable, with high interest from patients and physicians. It's hard to predict if there will be a bolus of patients or gradual uptake, but we are targeting a frictionless launch.

Q:What do you see as the big levers in transitioning a patient who might be interested onto therapy? What potential headwinds do you anticipate?

A:It's hard to know until we are in the middle of it. We are targeting patients already diagnosed with two or more exacerbations. We are also encouraging exploration of undiagnosed patients.

Q:Can you talk about the relative importance of PVR versus 6-minute walk in the upcoming TPIP update? Are you powered for 6-minute walk in the Phase 2 trial?

A:PVR is the most definitive measure, while 6-minute walk is less specific. We are not powered for statistical significance on the 6-minute walk test but hope to see a trend.

Q:How common is the opinion in the marketplace regarding the magnitude of benefit for brensocatib?

A:The New England Journal's publication is rare and highlights the importance of this medicine. The editorial raised concerns about macrolide therapy, which is not common in our market access discussions.

Q:Can you talk about the choice of highlighting COPD and rheumatoid arthritis for next-generation DPP1s? Is there a hierarchy between those two?

A:We see unmet medical needs in both areas. Our focus is on the impact of the medicine on patients, and we are excited about the potential in these indications.

Q:Can you address if there are any outstanding inspections on the brenso review?

A:The FDA can inspect until the end of the approval process. We have had inspections and everything is going according to plan.

Q:Were there any surprises in the mid-cycle review meeting?

A:No surprises were reported.

Q:What is the bar for the futility analysis in the HS trial?

A:We are looking for a signal of efficacy, not a p-value. We aim for a 40% reduction in the abscess and nodule count.

Q:Has the patient death reported with Sarepta's DMD gene therapy influenced your development strategy?

A:We are using an intrathecal delivery approach for our gene therapy, which has safety benefits. We have not seen any concerns that would influence our strategy.

Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses

A:Management appeared to avoid giving a direct answer regarding the specifics of pricing strategy for brensocatib, stating it is hard to speculate on the outcome of MFN legislation. Additionally, there was a lack of clarity on the exact patient numbers and the timeline for the brensocatib launch, as well as the specifics of the TPIP trial design.

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