WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ: VNDA) today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

"During the third quarter of 2017, Vanda demonstrated the importance of the diverse set of ongoing initiatives to advance our growth strategy," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., Vanda's President and CEO. "The tradipitant results in atopic dermatitis, early trends from the HETLIOZ to psychiatrists initiative and the resolution of the HETLIOZ pricing negotiation in Germany, all represent significant potential drivers of growth."

Key Highlights:


    --  Total net product sales from HETLIOZ(®) and Fanapt(®) were $41.3
        million in the third quarter of 2017, a 2% decrease compared to $42.1
        million in the second quarter of 2017 and a 7% increase compared to
        $38.5 million in the third quarter of 2016.

HETLIOZ(®) (tasimelteon)


    --  HETLIOZ(®) net product sales were $22.3 million in the third quarter of
        2017, a 1% decrease compared to $22.5 million in the second quarter of
        2017 and a 19% increase compared to $18.7 million in the third quarter
        of 2016.
    --  As of October 2017, the full Fanapt(®) U.S. field force is promoting
        HETLIOZ(®) to psychiatrists for their patients with Non-24-Hour
        Sleep-Wake Disorder. Early results are encouraging and Vanda believes
        this initiative has the potential to increase the HETLIOZ(®) rate of
        growth in 2018.
    --  In October 2017, Vanda reached a pricing agreement for HETLIOZ(®) with
        the German National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds
        after an Arbitration Board decision. Vanda plans to submit pricing and
        reimbursement dossiers for HETLIOZ(®) in both France and Italy in the
        first half of 2018.

Fanapt(®) (iloperidone)


    --  Fanapt(®) net product sales were $19.1 million in the third quarter of
        2017, a 3% decrease compared to $19.5 million in the second quarter of
        2017 and a 4% decrease compared to $19.8 million in the third quarter of
        2016.
    --  Fanapt(®) prescriptions, as reported by QuintilesIMS Incorporated, were
        27,797 in the third quarter of 2017, a 2% decline compared to the second
        quarter of 2017.
    --  The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments on
        December 5, 2017 for the appeal by West-Ward Pharmaceutical's
        (West-Ward) of the Delaware District Court's decision that West-Ward's
        ANDA product infringes Vanda's U.S. Patent No. 8,586,610 (the '610
        Patent). The Delaware District Court issued an injunction barring
        West-Ward from marketing its product until the expiration of the '610
        Patent on November 2, 2027.

Research and Development

Tradipitant


    --  In September 2017, results were announced from a Phase II clinical study
        of tradipitant for patients with atopic dermatitis, which showed
        significant improvements in itch and disease severity. These results
        were presented at the 9(th) World Congress of Itch in October 2017.
    --  Vanda expects to hold an end of Phase II meeting with the U.S. Food and
        Drug Administration (FDA) in the first quarter of 2018 to discuss the
        tradipitant for atopic dermatitis clinical study. A tradipitant for
        atopic dermatitis Phase III clinical study is expected to begin in the
        first half of 2018.
    --  A tradipitant clinical study for the treatment of gastroparesis is
        ongoing. Results are expected in mid 2018.

HETLIOZ(®)


    --  Results from the study of HETLIOZ(®) for the treatment of jet lag
        disorder after transmeridian travel (2102) are expected in the fourth
        quarter of 2017.
    --  An 8-hour phase advance, simulated jet lag disorder study (3107) was
        initiated in October 2017 and is expected to be fully enrolled by the
        end of 2017. Results are expected in the first quarter of 2018.
    --  A pharmacokinetic study of the HETLIOZ(®) pediatric formulation is near
        completion. The study is expected to be fully enrolled by the end of
        2017.
    --  Enrollment in the Smith-Magenis Syndrome clinical study is ongoing.
        Results are expected in 2018.

VTR-297 (histone deactetylase (HDAC) inhibitor)


    --  The FDA has accepted an Investigational New Drug application for
        VTR-297, a small molecule HDAC inhibitor, and has provided authorization
        to proceed with the treatment of patients with relapsed and/or
        refractory hematologic malignancies.
    --  A VTR-297 Phase I study (1101) is expected to start in the first half of
        2018. The 1101 study is a dose escalation trial to evaluate drug safety,
        tolerability and determine a recommended clinical treatment regimen and
        dose.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (Cash) were $139.9 million as of September 30, 2017, representing an increase to Cash of $2.8 million during the third quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP Financial Results

For the third quarter of 2017, Non-GAAP net loss was $1.3 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a Non-GAAP net income of $4.6 million, or $0.11 per share, for the third quarter of 2016.

Vanda provides Non-GAAP financial information, which it believes can enhance an overall understanding of its financial performance when considered together with GAAP figures. Refer to the sections of this press release entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information."

2017 Financial Guidance

Vanda is updating its 2017 financial guidance and expects to achieve the following financial objectives in 2017:



    Fourth Quarter 2017                                                                                                         Fourth Quarter
    Financial Objectives                                                                                                                                  2017
                                                                                                                                   Guidance
    ---                                                                                                                            --------

    Combined net product sales from both HETLIOZ(R) and Fanapt(R)                                                                           $42 to $48 million
    ------------------------------------------------------------                                                                            ------------------

    HETLIOZ(R) net product sales                                                                                                            $24 to $27 million
    ----------------------------                                                                                                            ------------------

    Fanapt(R) net product sales                                                                                                             $18 to $21 million
    ---------------------------                                                                                                             ------------------


    Full Year 2017                                                                                                            Revised Full Year                  Prior Full Year
    Financial Objectives                                                                                                                                  2017                  2017

                                                                                                                                   Guidance                          Guidance
    ---                                                                                                                            --------                          --------

    Combined net product sales from both HETLIOZ(R) and Fanapt(R)                                                                         $163 to $169 million $165 to $175 million
    ------------------------------------------------------------                                                                           ------------------- --------------------

    HETLIOZ(R) net product sales                                                                                                            $89 to $92 million   $88 to $93 million
    ----------------------------                                                                                                            ------------------   ------------------

    Fanapt(R) net product sales                                                                                                             $74 to $77 million   $77 to $82 million
    ---------------------------                                                                                                             ------------------   ------------------

    Non-GAAP Operating expenses, excluding Cost of goods sold(1)                                                                          $150 to $157 million $162 to $172 million
    -----------------------------------------------------------                                                                            ------------------- --------------------

    Intangible asset amortization                                                                                                                 $1.7 million         $1.7 million
    -----------------------------                                                                                                                 ------------         ------------

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                 $9 to $12 million    $9 to $12 million
    ------------------------                                                                                                                 -----------------    -----------------

    Year-end 2017 Cash                                                                                                                    $131 to $141 million $121 to $141 million
    ------------------                                                                                                                     ------------------- --------------------


    (1) Non-GAAP Operating expenses, excludes cost of goods sold, intangible asset amortization and stock-based compensation.

Conference Call

Vanda has scheduled a conference call for today, Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 4:30 PM ET. During the call, Vanda's management will discuss the third quarter 2017 financial results and other corporate activities. Investors can call 1-888-771-4371 (domestic) or 1-847-585-4405 (international) and use passcode 45886211. A replay of the call will be available on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM ET and will be accessible until Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 11:59 PM ET. The replay call-in number is 1-888-843-7419 for domestic callers and 1-630-652-3042 for international callers. The passcode number is 45886211.

The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously on Vanda's website, www.vandapharma.com. Investors should click on the Investor Relations tab and are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations. The call will also be archived on Vanda's website for a period of 30 days.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Vanda believes that the Non-GAAP financial information provided in this press release can assist investors in understanding and assessing the ongoing economics of Vanda's business and reflect how it manages the business internally and sets operational goals. Vanda's "Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative expenses" and "Non-GAAP Research and development expenses" exclude stock-based compensation. Vanda's "Non-GAAP Net income (loss)," "Non-GAAP Net income (loss) per share" and "Non-GAAP Operating expenses excluding Cost of goods sold" exclude stock-based compensation and intangible asset amortization.

Vanda believes that excluding the impact of these items better reflects the recurring economic characteristics of its business, as well as Vanda's use of financial resources and its long-term performance.

This press release includes a projection of 2017 Non-GAAP Operating expenses, excluding Cost of goods sold, a forward-looking Non-GAAP financial measure under the heading "2017 Financial Guidance." This Non-GAAP financial measure is determined by excluding cost of goods sold, stock-based compensation and intangible asset amortization. Vanda is unable to reconcile this Non-GAAP guidance to GAAP because it is difficult to predict the future impact of these adjustments.

These Non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies since not all companies may calculate these measures in an identical manner and, therefore, they are not necessarily an accurate measure of comparison between companies.

The presentation of these Non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for guidance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these Non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant elements that are required by GAAP to be recorded in Vanda's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management in determining these Non-GAAP financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations, Vanda presents its Non-GAAP financial guidance in connection with its GAAP guidance. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of our Non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vanda is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Various statements in this release, including, but not limited to, the guidance provided under "2017 Financial Guidance" above, are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations that involve risks, changes in circumstances, assumptions and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, Vanda's assumptions regarding its ability to continue to grow its business in the U.S. through the HETLIOZ(®) to Psychiatrists Initiative, among other means, Vanda's ability to complete the clinical development and obtain regulatory approval of tradipitant for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, Vanda's ability to successfully commercialize HETLIOZ(®) in Europe and other factors that are described in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2017, which are on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional factors may be described in those sections of Vanda's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017, to be filed with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2017. In addition to the risks described above and in Vanda's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Vanda's results. There can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the outcomes stated in such forward-looking statements and estimates will be achieved.

All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


                                                                                                           VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

                                                                                                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                                             (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

                                                                    (unaudited)


                                                                                      Three Months Ended                                       Nine Months Ended
                                                                                      ------------------                                       -----------------

                                                                                         September 30                                       September 30               September 30                   September 30

                                                                                                    2017                                             2016                                 2017                   2016
                                                                                                    ----                                             ----                                 ----                   ----

    Revenues:

                                HETLIOZ(R)product sales, net                                     $22,279                                                       $18,715                                       $64,968                          $52,376

                                Fanapt(R)product sales, net                                       19,057                                                        19,767                                        55,839                           55,397

                                Total revenues                                                                                     41,336                                              38,482                                  120,807                         107,773


    Operating expenses:

                                 Cost of goods sold excluding
                                 amortization                                   4,525                                                               6,990                                      13,057                                  19,440

                                Research and development                                          10,178                                                         7,294                                        28,393                           21,542

                                Selling, general and administrative                               31,124                                                        21,908                                        92,792                           75,880

                                Intangible asset amortization                                        432                                                         2,943                                         1,318                            8,828

                                Total operating expenses                                          46,259                                                        39,135                                       135,560                          125,690
                                                                                                  ------                                                        ------                                       -------                          -------


    Loss from operations                                                                                                       (4,923)                                              (653)                                (14,753)                       (17,917)

                                Other income                                                                                          396                                                 223                                    1,073                             511


    Loss before income taxes                                                                                                   (4,527)                                              (430)                                (13,680)                       (17,406)

                                Provision for income taxes                                            23                                                             -                                           49                                -

    Net loss                                                                                                                  $(4,550)                                             $(430)                               $(13,729)                      $(17,406)
                                                                                                                               =======                                               =====                                 ========                        ========


    Net loss per share, basic and diluted                                                                                     $(0.10)                                            $(0.01)                                 $(0.31)                        $(0.40)


    Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted                                                               44,885,287                                          43,515,404                               44,669,201                      43,275,074


                                                          VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

                                                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                (in thousands)

                                                                 (unaudited)


                                                                                           September 30          December 31
                                                                                                   2017                  2016
                                                                                                   ----                  ----

     ASSETS

     Current assets:

      Cash and cash
      equivalents                                                                               $22,586                          $40,426

      Marketable
      securities                                                                                117,295                          100,914

      Accounts
      receivable, net                                                                            18,179                           20,268

     Inventory                                                                                      921                              779

      Prepaid expenses
      and other
      current assets                                                                             10,738                           11,788
                                                                                                 ------                           ------

                          Total current assets                                                           169,719                          174,175


      Property and
      equipment, net                                                                              5,448                            5,015

      Intangible assets,
      net                                                                                        26,501                           27,819

      Non-current
      inventory and other                                                                         4,038                            3,365

                          Total assets                                                                  $205,706                         $210,374
                                                                                                        ========                         ========



      LIABILITIES AND
      STOCKHOLDERS'
      EQUITY

     Current liabilities:

      Accounts payable
      and accrued
      liabilities                                                                               $18,921                          $16,196

      Accrued
      government and
      other rebates                                                                              25,615                           34,124

      Milestone
      obligations
      under license
      agreements                                                                                 27,000                                -

                          Total current liabilities                                                       71,536                           50,320


      Milestone
      obligation under
      license
      agreement                                                                                       -                          25,000

      Other non-
      current
      liabilities                                                                                 3,701                            3,724

                          Total liabilities                                                               75,237                           79,044


      Stockholders'
      equity:

     Common stock                                                                                    45                               44

      Additional paid-
      in capital                                                                                489,939                          477,087

      Accumulated other
      comprehensive
      income                                                                                         73                               58

      Accumulated
      deficit                                                                                 (359,588)                       (345,859)

                          Total stockholders' equity                                                     130,469                          131,330
                                                                                                         -------                          -------

                           Total liabilities and
                           stockholders' equity                                                         $205,706                         $210,374
                                                                                                        ========                         ========


                                                                                                       VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

                                                                                        Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information

                                                                                         (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

                                                                                                              (unaudited)


                                                                     Three Months Ended                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                                     ------------------                                        -----------------

                                                                        September 30                                        September 30         September 30                      September 30

                                                                                   2017                                              2016                          2017                       2016
                                                                                   ----                                              ----                          ----                       ----

    Net loss                                                                                                $(4,550)                                       $(430)                                  $(13,729)               $(17,406)

    Adjustments:

                                    Stock-based compensation   2,771                                                                2,100                                    7,683                                   6,440

                                     Intangible asset
                                     amortization                432                                                                2,943                                    1,318                                   8,828

    Non-GAAP Net income (loss)                                                                              $(1,347)                                       $4,613                                    $(4,728)                $(2,138)
                                                                                                             =======                                        ======                                     =======                  =======


    Non-GAAP Net income (loss) per share, basic                                                              $(0.03)                                        $0.11                                     $(0.11)                 $(0.05)


    Weighted average shares outstanding, basic                                                            44,885,287                                    43,515,404                                  44,669,201               43,275,074


    Operating expenses                                                                                       $46,259                                       $39,135                                    $135,560                 $125,690

    Adjustments:

                                     Cost of goods sold
                                     excluding amortization  (4,525)                                                             (6,990)                                (13,057)                               (19,440)

                                    Stock-based compensation (2,771)                                                             (2,100)                                 (7,683)                                (6,440)

                                     Intangible asset
                                     amortization              (432)                                                             (2,943)                                 (1,318)                                (8,828)


    Non-GAAP Operating expenses excluding

                                    Cost of goods sold       $38,531                                                              $27,102                                 $113,502                                 $90,982



    Research and development                                                                                 $10,178                                        $7,294                                     $28,393                  $21,542

    Adjustment:

                                    Stock-based compensation   (264)                                                               (539)                                   (958)                                (1,552)

    Non-GAAP Research and development                                                                         $9,914                                        $6,755                                     $27,435                  $19,990
                                                                                                              ======                                        ======                                     =======                  =======


    Selling, general and administrative                                                                      $31,124                                       $21,908                                     $92,792                  $75,880

    Adjustment:

                                    Stock-based compensation (2,507)                                                             (1,561)                                 (6,725)                                (4,888)

    Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative                                                             $28,617                                       $20,347                                     $86,067                  $70,992
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COMPANY CONTACT:
Jim Kelly
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
(202) 734-3428
jim.kelly@vandapharma.com

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