On May 7, Encysive Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENCY) released first-quarter earnings for the period ended March 31.

  • Thelin had just $1 million in sales in its first full quarter on the European market. This is not an encouraging sign for future prospects, and sales must pick up considerably in coming quarters.
  • The company achieved regulatory approval for Thelin100mg tablets in Australia and is now seeking reimbursement approval in that country.
  • Commercial availability of Thelin was recently announced for PAH in the Republic of Ireland and in The Netherlands.
  • Encysive re-initiated a Phase II dose ranging study of TBC3711, Encysive's next-generation, highly selective endothelin A antagonist.
  • The most important event for the company occurs next month when the FDA decides whether or not to approve Thelin in the U.S. The company has not had good luck with the FDA in prior attempts to obtain approval for Thelin.

(Figures in thousands, except per-share data.)

Income Statement Highlights

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Sales

$5,408

$3,561

51.9%

Net Profit

($29,908)

($29,970)

N/A

EPS

($0.49)

($0.51)

N/A

Diluted Shares

61,644

58,270

5.8%

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Margin Checkup

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change*

Gross Margin

98.8%

100.0%

(1.2)

Operating Margin

(529.9%)

(853.6%)

323.6

Net Margin

(553.0%)

(841.6%)

288.6

*Expressed in percentage points.

Margins are the earnings engine.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Cash + ST Invest.*

$52,689

$100,529

(47.6%)

Accounts Rec.

No Data

No Data

No Data

Inventory

No Data

No Data

No Data

*Includes accrued interest

Liabilities

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Accounts Payable

No Data

No Data

No Data

Long-Term Debt

$186,532

$130,000

43.5%

The balance sheet reflects the company's health.

Cash Flow Highlights

A statement of cash flows was not provided.

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Encysive is a Rule Breakers recommendation, while Pfizer is an Inside Value pick. 

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