xers-20210513
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2021


XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3853620-3352427
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(844) 445-5704
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareXERSThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 13, 2021, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release containing information about the Company’s results of operations and business highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2021. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 13, 2021Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By:/s/ Barry M. Deutsch
Name: Barry M. Deutsch
Title: Chief Financial Officer





Document

Exhibit 99.1

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XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Gvoke® quarterly net sales of $8.1 million

Record quarterly Gvoke prescription volume

Strong cash position of $136.0 million

Conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET


CHICAGO, IL; May 13, 2021 – Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: XERS), a specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging its novel formulation technology platforms to develop and commercialize ready-to-use injectable drug formulations, today announced financial results for the first quarter 2021 and recent highlights.

“We are very pleased with our steady, consistently growing financial performance in the first quarter notwithstanding the continued challenges created by the global pandemic. Demand for Gvoke grew despite a suppressed market, Ogluo received approval in the EU and UK, and our discussions with the FDA have provided clarity for our proposed Phase 3 study designs,” said Paul R. Edick, Chairman and CEO of Xeris. “Our momentum is continuing into the second quarter, and we are encouraged by what appears to be more stability in the overall endocrinology market and the glucagon market specifically.”

First Quarter 2021 Highlights and Recent Events

Marketed and Approved Products

l In the first quarter, Gvoke prescriptions topped 16,000 for the first time, growing more than 3% from the prior quarter (despite a decline in the glucagon market) and over 400% compared to the same period in 2020. Gvoke’s NRx share of the retail glucagon market grew to 14% during the first quarter.

l In February, Ogluo®, Xeris’ ready-to-use, room-temperature stable liquid glucagon for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes ages 2 years and above, was granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission (EC). In April, the United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) also approved Ogluo.

l The Company is actively talking to potential partners to commercialize Ogluo in the EU and other regions, with a targeted fourth quarter 2021 launch in select EU countries.








Ready-to-use Glucagon Programs

l In the first quarter, Xeris received initial feedback from FDA on its micro-dose development program in Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia (EIH). In May, the Company received additional written feedback requiring a more extensive clinical program to advance EIH. Due to the design and scope that the FDA is requiring, Xeris will re-evaluate the pathway and target indication.

l Xeris received initial feedback from the FDA on its mini-dose development program in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia (PBH). Subsequently, upon the advice of the FDA, Xeris has submitted a Type C meeting request for further clarification of its proposed study design.

Other Pipeline Programs

l Xeris received initial feedback from the FDA for a registration program for its XeriSol pramlintide-insulin co-formulation program, including a study design for a Phase 3 program. Subsequently, the Company submitted a follow-up meeting request for further clarification and anticipates a response in the third quarter. Based on the FDA feedback, the Company plans to seek a development and commercialization partner to advance the program.

l Xeris is seeking a partner to further develop and commercialize its XeriSol diazepam program.

Corporate Highlights

l In March, through a registered direct offering, Xeris issued 6,553,398 shares of common stock to funds managed by Deerfield Management Company, L.P., which are existing investors in the Company, at a purchase price of $4.12 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $27.0 million.

l In May, the Company amended its existing loan agreement with Oxford Finance and Silicon Valley Bank to extend the interest-only period up to 12 months upon achievement of certain revenue targets.

l Senior members of the management team will participate in the following upcoming virtual events:
The diaTribe Foundation Musings: Taking the Fear out of Hypoglycemia: Next-Generation Glucagon on May 13, 2021
RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 18-19, 2021
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 1-4, 2021

First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights

Net sales: Net sales for Gvoke for the first quarter 2021 were $8.1 million. Net sales for Gvoke pre-filled syringe (PFS) for the first quarter 2020 were $1.7 million.

Cost of goods sold: Cost of goods sold was $1.8 million for the first quarter 2021. Cost of goods sold for the first quarter 2020 was also $1.8 million, which included $1.2 million related to the establishment of a reserve for excess and obsolete inventory.

Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses for the first quarter 2021 were $4.0 million compared to $6.6 million for the first quarter 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by declines in expenses associated with our clinical trials and pharmaceutical process development.






Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses: SG&A expenses for the first quarter 2021 were $19.1 million compared to $21.6 million for the first quarter 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in advertising and fewer conferences and meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by increases in personnel-related costs driven by additional headcount.

Net loss: For the first quarter 2021, Xeris reported a net loss of $18.4 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a net loss of $29.2 million, or $0.89 per share, for the first quarter 2020.

Cash position: As of March 31, 2021, Xeris reported total cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $135.9 million, compared to $133.8 million at December 31, 2020. Total shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021 is 66,333,456.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

Xeris Pharmaceuticals will host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To register for this conference call, please use this link: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/8668322. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique code for entry. The Company recommends registering at minimum ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Following the conference call, a replay will be available at (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642 Conference ID: 8668322.


About Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Xeris (Nasdaq: XERS) is a specialty pharmaceutical company delivering innovative solutions to simplify the experience of administering important therapies that people rely on every day around the world.

With a novel technology platform that enables ready-to-use, room-temperature stable formulations of injectable and infusible therapies, the company is advancing a portfolio of solutions in various therapeutic categories, including its first commercial product, Gvoke® in the U.S. Its proprietary XeriSol™ and XeriJect™ formulation technologies have the potential to offer distinct advantages over conventional product formulations, including eliminating the need for reconstitution, enabling long-term, room-temperature stability, significantly reducing injection volume, and eliminating the requirement for intravenous (IV) infusion. With Xeris’ technology, new product formulations are designed to be easier to use by patients, caregivers, and health practitioners and help reduce costs for payers and the healthcare system.

Xeris is headquartered in Chicago, IL. For more information, visit www.xerispharma.com, or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.


Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including statements regarding the market and therapeutic potential of its products and product candidates, expectations regarding clinical data or results from planned clinical trials, the timing or likelihood of regulatory approval and commercialization of its product candidates, the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets, the timing or likelihood of identifying potential development and commercialization partnerships, the potential utility of its formulation platforms and other statements containing the words "will," "would," "continue," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities



Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation, the impact of COVID-19 on its business operations, its reliance on third-party suppliers for Gvoke® and Ogluo®, the regulatory approval of its product candidates, its ability to market and sell its products, if approved, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Xeris’ subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Xeris expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The Company intends to use the investor relations portion of its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Investor Contact

Allison Wey
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
awey@xerispharma.com
312-736-1237






XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share data; unaudited)


Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Net sales$8,051 $1,676 
Grant and other income144 112 
Cost of goods sold1,826 1,790 
         Gross profit (loss)6,369 (2)
Operating expenses:
Research and development4,032 6,646 
Selling, general and administrative19,077 21,606 
        Total operating expenses23,109 28,252 
        Loss from operations(16,740)(28,254)
Other income (expense):
Interest and other income100 434 
Interest expense(1,791)(1,499)
Change in fair value of warrants20 135 
        Total other income (expense)(1,671)(930)
        Net loss before benefit from income taxes(18,411)(29,184)
Benefit from income taxes— — 
        Net loss$(18,411)$(29,184)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted$(0.30)$(0.89)
Weighted average common shares outstanding,
     basic and diluted
61,245,220 32,790,317 





XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)


March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents$66,604 $37,598 
   Short-term investments69,290 96,190 
   Trade accounts receivable, net8,938 6,875 
   Inventory12,496 8,353 
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,298 3,196 
      Total current assets160,626 152,212 
Property and equipment, net6,799 6,707 
Other assets212 232 
      Total assets$167,637 $159,151 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable$4,768 $3,117 
   Other accrued liabilities13,904 15,895 
   Accrued trade discounts and rebates5,719 5,984 
   Accrued returns reserve2,619 2,889 
   Other current liabilities414 322 
      Total current liabilities27,424 28,207 
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs87,272 87,021 
Deferred rent6,692 6,629 
Other liabilities1,862 3,533 
      Total liabilities123,250 125,390 
Total stockholders' equity44,387 33,761 
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$167,637 $159,151