Release Date: February 19, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: How long are doctors keeping patients on first or second-generation ERTs before switching to Amicus' PomOp? A: Bradley Campbell, President and CEO, explained that while some physicians prefer to see a year or two of experience before switching, there is excitement for POMBILITI and OPFOLDA. He noted that about 40% of patients who switched to NEXVIAZYME will soon reach the two-year mark, making them potential candidates for switching. Physicians often switch sooner if they observe patient decline.
Q: Can you elaborate on the prevalence of Pompe in the Netherlands and the timing for revenue recognition from that region? A: Bradley Campbell, President and CEO, highlighted the Netherlands as a significant market due to its high diagnosed population. He expects first patients to start treatment by the end of Q1 or early Q2. SAbastien Martel, Chief Business Officer, added that the Netherlands has about 125 adult LOPD patients and is one of the largest markets in Europe.
Q: How does Amicus plan to mitigate FX volatility, and do you have any hedging programs? A: Simon Harford, CFO, stated that Amicus does not traditionally hedge FX exposure due to unpredictability. With 60% of revenues outside the US, they are exposed to FX fluctuations. A 1% change in the US dollar could impact revenues by approximately $4 million. They monitor geopolitical and economic factors but do not predict FX movements.
Q: What is the progress on establishing second-source manufacturing for PomOp, and are there any tariff risks? A: Bradley Campbell, President and CEO, reported successful progress with Wuxi in Dundalk, Ireland, with commercial product expected in Europe later this year and in the US next year. He noted minimal tariff exposure this year and next, with guidance accounting for potential tariffs.
Q: How has the commercial competitive dynamic evolved for PomOp, and what are the plans for LOPD label expansion? A: Bradley Campbell, President and CEO, observed a slightly lesser presence from Sanofi at the World Congress but emphasized strong engagement for Amicus. Jeff Castelli, Chief Development Officer, outlined progress in enrolling pediatric LOPD patients and anticipated label expansions in the coming years. SAbastien Martel, Chief Business Officer, discussed leveraging Amicus' infrastructure for potential business development opportunities.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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