GLFD Guilford Pharmaceuticals (MM)

BALTIMORE, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:GLFD) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. For the second quarter, Guilford reported a net loss of $26.5 million, or $0.58 per share, compared to a net loss of $21.3 million, or $0.63 per share, for the corresponding period in 2004. Net loss for the second quarter of 2005 included a non-cash charge to operations of $6.1 million relating to the impairment of the intangible assets for AGGRASTAT(R) Injection (tirofiban hydrochloride) in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." Total revenue in the second quarter of 2005 was $12.8 million compared to $11.1 million in the second quarter of 2004, an increase of approximately 14%. This was largely attributable to GLIADEL(R) Wafer (polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant) net product revenue, which increased by approximately 20% to $8.5 million from $7.1 million in the second quarter of 2004. Revenue for AGGRASTAT(R) in the second quarter increased 6.3% to $3.9 million compared to $3.6 million in the same period last year. Total costs and expenses in the second quarter of 2005 were $39.6 million, including a one time non-cash impairment charge to operations of $6.1 million, compared to $31.5 million in the second quarter of 2004. Cost of sales in the second quarter was $0.9 million compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2004. Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2005 were $16.9 million compared to $8.9 million for the same period in 2004, an increase primarily due to costs related to the initiation of the Phase III clinical development program for AQUAVAN(R) Injection, costs associated with the Phase III clinical trial of AGGRASTAT(R) and costs related to the GPI 1485 program. Selling, general and administrative costs were $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $14.4 million for the same period in 2004. Costs incurred to market, sell and distribute GLIADEL(R) and AGGRASTAT(R) during the quarter were $8.2 million compared to $9.0 million for the same period last year, primarily as a result of lower medical education expenses. General and administrative expenses were $6.5 million during the quarter compared to $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2004, largely as a result of $1.0 million in severance costs related to the Company's reduction in workforce as part of a strategic reorganization. At June 30, 2005, Guilford had $59.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted investments, compared to $71.1 million as of March 31, 2005. "During the second quarter we made substantial progress with each of our strategic objectives," remarked Dean J. Mitchell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Growth in GLIADEL(R) revenue increased by approximately 20% compared to the same period last year. During the quarter we also restarted the AQUAVAN(R) clinical development program, and have recently initiated enrollment in a dose ranging study of AQUAVAN(R), to be followed by two pivotal trials, one in colonoscopy and a second trial in minor surgical procedures. Finally, we announced an organizational restructuring, which reduced the size of Guilford's workforce by approximately 20%, which should achieve an annualized expense reduction of approximately $6 million." Mr. Mitchell continued, "Most importantly, subsequent to the end of the second quarter we announced that Guilford had signed a definitive merger agreement with MGI PHARMA, to create a leading biopharmaceutical company focused in oncology and acute care. The company will feature three promoted products and a robust portfolio of research and development product candidates. We believe this merger provides us the resources with which to unlock the full potential of our portfolio, creating significant near and longer-term value for our shareholders. Moreover, the scale and expertise of the combined organization will support the development of AQUAVAN(R), as well as our other pipeline products, and also allow us to maximize the commercial potential inherent in GLIADEL(R) and AQUAVAN(R)." About Guilford Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceutical products that target the hospital and neurology market. Presently, Guilford markets two commercial products, GLIADEL(R) Wafer (polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant), for the treatment of brain cancer, and AGGRASTAT(R) Injection (tirofiban hydrochloride), a glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist used for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Guilford's product pipeline includes a novel sedative, AQUAVAN(R) Injection. For additional information about GLIADEL(R) and AGGRASTAT(R), please see http://www.guilfordpharm.com/ under Products / Marketed Products. Conference Call Guilford will host a conference call to review its 2005 second quarter results. The conference call will take place at 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 8, 2005. The dial in number for participants in the U.S. is (866) 700- 6067, and for international callers (617) 213-8834. The participant passcode is 10862875. Conference Call Replay An audio replay of the conference call will be available for 48 hours beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m. ET on August 8, 2005 through 6:00 p.m. ET on August 10, 2005. To access the replay, U.S. residents should dial (888) 286-8010, and international callers should dial (617) 801-6888, passcode 80343638. Webcast Guilford will hold a live webcast of this conference call. To access the webcast, please visit our website at http://www.guilfordpharm.com/ under the investor / conference section and follow the instructions provided. An audio archive of the call will be available on the website until August 22, 2005. Contact: Stacey Jurchison, Director, Corporate Communications - 410.631.5022 Internet Address: http://www.guilfordpharm.com/ This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 9, 2005, that could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ materially from anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Among other things, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its attempt to minimize the ongoing expenses related to AGGRASTAT or to implement an exit strategy for AGGRASTAT, or that the Company will complete its proposed merger with MGI PHARMA. Important Additional Information In connection with Guilford's proposed merger with MGI PHARMA, MGI PHARMA will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Investors are urged to read the registration statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus when it is available and all other relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC because they contain important information about MGI PHARMA, Guilford and the proposed transaction. The final Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to Guilford stockholders after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC. Guilford stockholders will be able to obtain the registration statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any other relevant filed documents for free at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov/). These documents can also be obtained for free from MGI PHARMA by directing a request to MGI PHARMA Investor Relations at 952-346-4700. Participants in Solicitation MGI PHARMA, Guilford and their directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Guilford stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding MGI PHARMA's participants is available in MGI PHARMA's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which are filed with the SEC. Information regarding Guilford's participants is available in Guilford's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which are filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding interests of such participants will be included in the registration statement containing the Proxy Statement/Prospectus that will be filed with the SEC. GUILFORD PHARMACEUTICALS INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ($ in thousands, except share data) June 30, December 31, ASSETS 2005 2004 (unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $38,878 $61,889 Marketable securities 18,444 27,705 Investments - held by Symphony Neuro Development Company 23,771 32,062 Accounts receivable, net 5,540 4,666 Inventories 3,166 2,373 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,709 4,744 Total current assets 91,508 133,439 Investments - restricted 1,837 19,899 Property and equipment, net 1,988 1,758 Intangibles, net 36,069 75,943 Other assets 4,980 6,096 Total assets $136,382 $237,135 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Accounts payable $11,296 $15,333 Current portion of long-term debt 1,941 2,916 Accrued payroll related costs 5,555 2,932 Accrued contracted services 7,665 3,929 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 5,112 6,355 Total current liabilities 31,569 31,465 Long-term debt, excluding current portion 70,033 87,393 Revenue interest obligation 45,890 44,932 Other liabilities 8,899 8,320 Total liabilities 156,391 172,110 Minority interest 21,145 28,132 Commitments and contingencies --- --- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT): Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 4,700,000 shares, none issued --- --- Series A junior participating preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 300,000 shares, none issued --- --- Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares, 46,638,788 and 46,638,788 issued 466 466 Additional paid-in capital 436,310 435,130 Accumulated deficit (472,427) (391,416) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,061) (2,130) Unearned compensation (3,830) (3,653) Treasury stock, at cost; 123,415 and 304,336 shares (612) (1,504) Total stockholders' (deficit) equity (41,154) 36,893 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $136,382 $237,135 GUILFORD PHARMACEUTICALS INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) ($ in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Revenue: Net product revenue $12,384 $10,747 $22,887 $19,474 Revenue from license fees, milestones and other 381 402 614 603 Total revenue 12,765 11,149 23,501 20,077 Costs and Expenses: Cost of sales 857 1,232 1,842 2,223 Research and development 16,910 8,852 32,935 18,225 Selling, general and administrative 14,724 14,433 29,585 26,181 Intangible amortization 1,042 1,705 2,755 3,426 Acquired in- process research and development - 5,238 - 5,238 Impairment of long-lived assets 6,093 - 37,118 - Total costs and expenses 39,626 31,460 104,235 55,293 Operating Loss (26,861) (20,311) (80,734) (35,216) Other Income/(Expenses): Investment and other income 600 402 720 880 Revenue interest expense (2,107) (2,095) (4,203) (4,430) Interest expense (1,063) (1,367) (2,296) (2,673) Loss before Minority Interest (29,431) (23,371) (86,513) (41,439) Minority Interest 2,964 2,104 5,502 2,104 Net Loss $(26,467) $(21,267) $(81,011) $(39,335) Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share $(0.58) $(0.63) $(1.76) $(1.16) Weighted- average shares used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share 46,015 33,954 45,969 33,938 DATASOURCE: Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. CONTACT: Stacey Jurchison, Director, Corporate Communications, Guilford, +1-410-631-5022 Web site: http://www.guilfordpharm.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/112882.html

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