Company: Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
Ticker: Nasdaq: AYTU
Sector: Healthcare
Investor Contact: Robert Blum

Aytu BioScience Provides Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Business Update and Financial Results

Product Revenues Increased 77% from Same Quarter in Prior Year; Cash Burn Reduced by 47% from Previous Quarter
Forecasting Cash Flow Breakeven in ~18 Months
Live Conference Call and Webcast TODAY at 4:30 p.m. ET

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 9, 2017 — Aytu BioScience, Inc. (OTCQX: AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology, today provided an overview of its business and growth strategy, as well as its financial results, for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, ended December 31, 2016. The Company will host a live conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET, details are provided at the end of this press release.

Corporate Highlights:

  • Posted Natesto® prescription growth of 80% from prior quarter to current quarter
  • Nearly doubled the number of Natesto prescribers from prior quarter to current quarter
  • Nearly doubled the number of MiOXSYS® instrument placements outside the U.S. through a recently expanded distribution network throughout Europe and Asia
  • Generated consistent net sales for ProstaScint® and Primsol®, Aytu’s established urology prescription brands
  • Presented additional MiOXSYS and Natesto clinical data at key scientific meetings. Four posters highlighting the benefits of Natesto have been accepted for presentation at the American Urological Association and Endocrine Society Annual Meetings, all highlighting benefits of Natesto. Multiple peer-reviewed publications including articles published in Fertility & Sterility and Reproductive BioMedicine Online demonstrate the clinical efficacy of MiOXSYS as a diagnostic tool in assessing male infertility

Financial Highlights:

  • Increased gross product sales by 47% from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 to the quarter ended December 31, 2016, from $925,000 to $1,358,000, resulting in the company’s first ever $1M-plus sales quarter in gross sales
  • Increased net product sales by 77% from $448,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2015 to $794,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2016, and by 14% compared to $698,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2016
  • Decreased cash used in operations by 47%, to $2.8 million from $5.3 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2016
  • $5.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of December 31, 2016

Management Discussion:

“Aytu’s second fiscal quarter was exceptional across multiple fronts as the company continued to execute on its plan of launching Natesto in the U.S., positioning MiOXSYS for market expansion outside the U.S., and efficiently operating our growing commercial-stage business,” said Josh Disbrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioScience, Inc. “Natesto has continued to reach new highs with respect to both prescriptions filled and the number of prescribers, and at this very early stage, gross product sales have already reached an annualized run rate of nearly $1.6 million based on real prescription demand. We’re adding new Natesto prescribers every month and are building a diverse base of high-decile prescribers through the focused, efficient sales efforts of our 35-strong urology sales force. With this continued prescription trajectory, supported by a growing base of prescribers, we expect to be generating approximately 100 prescriptions per week by midsummer and have full confidence that the Natesto launch will continue to unfold successfully.”

“We’ve also been rapidly expanding the ex-U.S. presence of MiOXSYS, almost doubling the number of MiOXSYS instrument placements around the world from 8 in our first quarter, to 15 in the second quarter. This is the first quarter that MiOXSYS is a meaningful revenue generating product for the company, and we expect to continue to grow its revenue through a continually expanding distributor base in key markets around the world while we pursue FDA clearance in the U.S. “

“Our focus remains on growing revenue, primarily through execution of the Natesto launch plan in the U.S. and the initiation of commercialization of MiOXSYS outside the U.S. We also expect to continue to drive sales of both ProstaScint and Primsol, which complement our core products and round out a cohesive, urology-centric portfolio. Our focused strategy of acquiring and licensing novel products and efficiently commercializing these through our internal commercial infrastructure continues to unfold and mature as we build our products and increase our prescriber base. With the company’s product revenue up significantly, and our cash burn down substantially, we believe Aytu is well positioned for continued growth and is on a clear path toward profitability. If we continue our current trajectory, we expect to be operating at cash flow breakeven, or better, within approximately 18 months, as we advance our strategy of building a world-class specialty pharmaceutical company,” concluded Mr. Disbrow.

Second Quarter Financial Results:

Net product sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 ended December 31, 2016, were $794,000, an increase of 77% compared to the same quarter in the prior year and a 14% increase from net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 of $698,000. Gross product sales increased by 47%, totaling $1,358,000 in the second quarter compared to $925,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. This resulted in Aytu reporting its first ever $1M-plus sales quarter in gross sales. The increase in revenue is due to sales contributions from all four core products in the Aytu portfolio for a full quarter for the first time. In the second quarter, Aytu recorded Natesto reorder sales to pharmaceutical wholesalers. These sales were initially constrained due to existing inventory that was in place when the license transition was completed in July 2016. Aytu expects sales revenue for Natesto that more accurately reflects prescriber demand going forward, now that wholesaler inventory levels from previous purchases have been substantially reduced.

Total operating expenses were $5.0 million in the second quarter compared to $6.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Included in this number are non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization and accretion, compensation through issuance of stock, issuance of warrants to initial investors, and amortization of prepaid research and development – related party in the amount of $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. Excluding the non-cash charges, operating expenses were $3.6 million in the current second quarter, compared to operating expenses of $4.1 million after deducting non-cash expenses in the first quarter of this fiscal year. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expected to remain approximately flat with the second quarter level for the balance of fiscal 2017. Research and development expenses were $311,000 for the second quarter ended December 31, 2016, compared to $280,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Research and development expenses are expected to remain at approximately the same level as the fiscal second quarter, or slightly decrease, for the balance of fiscal 2017.

The loss from operations was $4.2 million, compared with $6.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The net loss was $4.8 million compared to a net loss of $5.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Aytu had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $5.3 million as of December 31, 2016. Cash used in operations decreased by 47% to $2.8 million in the second quarter from $5.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

Conference Call Information:

Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing either:

  • 1 (855) 656-0926 (U.S.)
  • 1 (412) 542-4198 (international)

The webcast will be accessible live and archived on Aytu’s website, www.aytubio.com, for 90 days.

A replay of the call will be available for seven days. Access the replay by calling 1 (877) 344-7529 (U.S.) or 1 (412) 317-0088 (international) and using the replay access code 10100770.

About Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Aytu BioScience is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology. The company currently markets three products: Natesto®, the first and only FDA-approved nasal formulation of testosterone for men with hypogonadism (low testosterone, or “Low T”), ProstaScint® (capromab pendetide), the only FDA-approved imaging agent specific to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) for prostate cancer detection and staging, and Primsol® (trimethoprim hydrochloride), the only FDA-approved trimethoprim-only oral solution for urinary tract infections. Additionally, Aytu is developing MiOXSYS®, a novel, rapid semen analysis system with the potential to become a standard of care for the diagnosis and management of male infertility caused by oxidative stress. MiOXSYS is commercialized outside the U.S. where it is a CE Marked, Health Canada cleared product, and Aytu is conducting U.S.-based clinical trials in pursuit of 510k medical device clearance by the FDA. Aytu’s strategy is to continue building its portfolio of revenue-generating urology products, leveraging its focused commercial team and expertise to build leading brands within well-established markets. For more information visit www.aytubio.com.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this presentation, including statements regarding our anticipated future clinical and regulatory events, future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are generally written in the future tense and/or are preceded by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “could,” “expect,” “suggest,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar words, or the negatives of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are just predictions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual events or results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: risks relating to gaining market acceptance of our products, obtaining reimbursement by third-party payors, the potential future commercialization of our product candidates, the anticipated start dates, durations and completion dates, as well as the potential future results, of our ongoing and future clinical trials, the anticipated designs of our future clinical trials, anticipated future regulatory submissions and events, our anticipated future cash position and future events under our current and potential future collaborations. We also refer you to the risks described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Aytu BioScience, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the other reports and documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Contact for Investors & Media:
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Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited

December 31,

June 30,

2016

2016

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 5,230,394

$ 8,054,190

Restricted cash

75,062

Accounts receivable, net

582,393

162,427

Inventory, net

438,966

524,707

Prepaid expenses and other

436,573

215,558

Prepaid research and development – related party

121,983

121,983

Investment in Acerus

1,272,298

1,041,362

Total current assets

8,157,669

10,120,227

Fixed assets, net

292,169

231,430

Developed technology, net

1,076,903

1,159,736

Customer contracts, net

1,249,875

1,353,375

Trade names, net

178,806

194,472

Natesto asset, net

9,890,435

10,549,797

Goodwill

221,000

221,000

Patents, net

283,944

296,611

Long-term portion of prepaid research and development – related party

152,479

213,471

Deposits

2,888

2,888

Total long-term assets

13,348,499

14,222,780

Total assets

$ 21,506,168

$ 24,343,007

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$ 2,445,849

$ 3,519,711

Natesto payable

4,000,000

5,379,675

Accrued compensation

519,498

1,200,930

Deferred rent

6,187

4,109

Total current liabilities

6,971,534

10,104,425

Contingent consideration

4,003,229

3,869,122

Deferred rent

4,787

8,215

Warrant derivative liability

79,844

275,992

Total liabilities

11,059,394

14,257,754

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred Stock, par value $.0001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

Common Stock, par value $.0001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued

and outstanding 10,845,566 (unaudited) and 3,741,944, respectively as of

December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016

1,085

374

Additional paid-in capital

67,548,690

56,646,304

Accumulated deficit

(57,103,001)

(46,561,425)

Total stockholders’ equity

10,446,774

10,085,253

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 21,506,168

$ 24,343,007

Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Statements of Operations

Unaudited

Three Months Ended December 31,

Six Months Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Product and service revenue

$ 794,172

$ 447,786

$ 1,492,152

$ 913,742

License revenue

21,428

42,857

Total revenue

794,172

469,214

1,492,152

956,599

Operating expenses

Cost of sales

551,293

244,100

743,217

281,425

Research and development

263,457

1,308,460

495,479

2,164,334

Research and development – related party

47,998

47,998

95,996

95,996

Sales, general and administrative

3,642,332

1,687,724

9,347,082

3,250,903

Sales, general and administrative – related party

50,772

86,443

101,544

175,068

Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets

437,014

108,489

874,029

165,936

Total operating expenses

4,992,866

3,483,214

11,657,347

6,133,662

Loss from operations

(4,198,694)

(3,014,000)

(10,165,195)

(5,177,063)

Other (expense) income

Interest (expense)

(388,085)

(240,214)

(803,465)

(353,467)

Derivative income (expense)

266,757

(78,166)

196,148

(78,038)

Unrealized (loss) gain on investment

(497,164)

230,936

Total other (expense) income

(618,492)

(318,380)

(376,381)

(431,505)

Net loss

$ (4,817,186)

$ (3,332,380)

$ (10,541,576)

$ (5,608,568)

Weighted average number of Aytu

common shares outstanding

7,850,790

1,188,308

5,910,910

1,188,308

Basic and diluted Aytu net loss

per common share

$ (0.61)

$ (2.80)

$ (1.78)

$ (4.72)

Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

Six Months Ended December 31,

2016

2015

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$ (10,541,576)

$ (5,608,568)

Stock-based compensation expense

1,425,133

250,887

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

1,722,965

242,427

Issuance of restricted stocks

156,814

Amortization of debt issuance costs

147,805

Derivative (income) expense

(196,148)

78,038

Amortization of prepaid research and development – related party

60,992

60,991

Common stock issued to executives

509,996

Issuance of warrants to initial investors

596,434

Unrealized (gain) on investment

(230,936)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

(Increase) in accounts receivable

(419,966)

(131,408)

Decrease (increase) in inventory

85,741

(613,673)

(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other

(221,015)

(370,656)

(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(434,231)

(126,781)

Increase in related party payable

38,451

(Decrease) increase in accrued compensation

(681,432)

296,081

Increase in interest payable

161,988

(Decrease) increase in deferred rent

(1,350)

10,245

(Decrease) in deferred revenue

(42,857)

Net cash used in operating activities

(8,168,579)

(5,607,030)

Cash flows used in investing activities

Deposits

1,998

Purchases of fixed assets

(44,876)

(125,161)

Installment payment for Natesto asset

(2,000,000)

Installment payments for Primsol asset

(750,000)

(540,000)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,794,876)

(663,163)

Cash flows from financing activities

Ampio stock subscription payment

5,000,000

Proceeds from convertible promissory notes, net

5,175,000

Debt issuance costs

(298,322)

Issuance of common stock to Lincoln Park Capital

631,481

Costs related to sale of common stock

(24,247)

Registered offering of common stock and warrants

8,602,500

Registered offering costs

(997,865)

Over-allotment warrants purchased by placement agents

2,852

Net cash provided by financing activities

8,214,721

9,876,678

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,748,734)

3,606,485

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

8,054,190

7,353,061

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$ 5,305,456

$ 10,959,546

Non-cash transactions:

Warrant derivative liability related to the issuance of the convertible promissory notes

$ –

$ 102,931

Primsol business purchase included in primsol payable, $1,250,000 less future accretion of $173,000

$ –

$ 1,077,000

Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable

$ 61,241

$ 7,708

Warrants issued in connection with the equity financing to the placement agents

$ 292,630

$ –

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