6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of April 2017

Commission File Number: 001-37384

 

 

GALAPAGOS NV

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3

2800 Mechelen, Belgium

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒                 Form 40-F  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ☐

 

 

 


Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting Results

On April 25, 2017, Galapagos NV (the “Company”) held an Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting. The meeting minutes and other documentation pertaining to these Shareholders’ Meetings can be consulted at the Company’s website. The final results of each of the agenda items submitted to a vote of the shareholders are set forth below.

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Results

Agenda item 2: Approval of Non-consolidated Annual Accounts

The Company’s shareholders approved the non-consolidated annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on December 31, 2016, as well as the allocation of the annual result as proposed by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

Agenda item 5: Approval of Remuneration Report

The Company’s shareholders approved the Company’s remuneration report.

Agenda item 6: Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, Release from Liability

The Company’s shareholders resolved, by separate vote, to release each of the Company’s directors and the Company’s statutory auditor from any liability arising from the performance of their duties during financial year 2016.

Agenda item 7: Ratification of Statutory Auditor Remuneration

The Company’s shareholders, upon recommendation of the Company’s audit committee, ratified the statutory auditor’s remuneration for the financial year ended December 31, 2016, which amounted to €515,000, and represents an increase compared to the remuneration approved by the shareholders’ meeting of April 28, 2015 resulting from the fact that the scope of the audit activities performed by the statutory auditor was broadened to include an integrated audit at the group in order to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Agenda item 8: Re-appointment of Statutory Auditor and Auditor Remuneration

The Company’s shareholders, upon recommendation of the Company’s audit committee, resolved to (i) re-appoint Deloitte Bedrijfsrevisoren BV o.v.v.e. CVBA, Gateway Building, Luchthaven Nationaal, 1J, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium, represented by Mr. Gert Vanhees, as statutory auditor of the Company, for a period of three years ending immediately after the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held in 2020, and (ii) determine the annual remuneration of the statutory auditor at €350,000 for the audit of the statutory and consolidated accounts of the group, such amount exclusive of expenses and VAT and subject to annual indexation from 2018.

Agenda item 9: Re-appointment of Directors

The Company’s shareholders resolved to re-appoint to the Board (i) Mr. Onno van de Stolpe for a period of four years ending immediately after the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held in 2021, (ii) Dr. Raj Parekh for a period of four years ending immediately after the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held in 2021, and (iii) Ms. Katrine Bosley for a period of four years ending immediately after the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held in 2021 and, upon the proposal of the Board and upon advice of the Company’s nomination and remuneration committee, to appoint Ms. Bosley as an independent director under the independence criteria of article 526ter of the Belgian Companies Code.

Agenda item 10: Remuneration of Directors

The Company’s shareholders, upon recommendation of the Company’s nomination and remuneration committee, resolved that (a) the compensation (excluding expenses) of the non-executive directors for the exercise of their mandate during the financial year ending December 31, 2017 is established as follows: (i) chairman of the Board: €80,000; (ii) other non-executive Board members: €40,000 each; (iii) annual additional compensation for membership of a Board committee: €5,000; (iv) annual additional compensation for the chairmanship of a Board


committee: €10,000; and (b) power of attorney is granted to the Board to determine the total remuneration package of the managing director (CEO) for his management function in the Company, it being understood that this remuneration shall include a compensation for the performance of his mandate as a director of the Company.

Agenda item 11: Offer of Warrants

The Company’s shareholders, upon recommendation of the Company’s nomination and remuneration committee, (i) resolved to offer 100,000 warrants to Mr. Onno van de Stolpe, 15,000 warrants to Dr. Raj Parekh, and 7,500 warrants to each of Dr. Werner Cautreels, Dr. Harrold van Barlingen, Mr. Howard Rowe, Ms. Katrine Bosley, Dr. Christine Mummery and Dr. Mary Kerr, under warrant plans to be created by the Board for the benefit of directors, employees and independent consultants of the Company and its affiliates within the framework of the authorized capital (jointly, “Warrant Plan 2017”), the key conditions of which will be in line with previous warrant plans of the Company, (ii) empowered the managing director, as well as any other director as regards the offer to the managing director, to implement this offer, and (iii) to the extent required, approved the offer of warrants to members of the Company’s executive committee under Warrant Plan 2017 in accordance with the Company’s remuneration policy and practices. In accordance with articles 520ter and 556 of the Belgian Companies Code, the Company’s shareholders expressly approved the particular provisions of Warrant Plan 2017 pursuant to which, in exceptional circumstances (including in the event of a change in control of the Company), the warrants offered (to the extent accepted) under Warrant Plan 2017 can be exercised early, even before the third anniversary of their award. The resolutions of this shareholders’ meeting relating to the issuance of warrants can only be implemented if the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (“FSMA”) has communicated to the Company that it has no objections to make against the issuance of warrants as set forth in this agenda item.

Agenda item 12: Application of article 556 of the Belgian Companies Code

In accordance with article 556 of the Belgian Companies Code, the Company’s shareholders resolved to approve, and to the extent required, ratify all of the provisions granting rights to third parties which could affect the assets of the Company, or could impose an obligation on the Company, where the exercise of those rights is dependent on a public takeover bid on the shares of the Company or a change of control in respect of the Company, as included in the Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement between Galapagos NV and AbbVie S.à.r.l. dated April 28, 2016 (the “Collaboration Agreement”) including, but not limited to, clause 13.2.2 (Change in Control of Galapagos) of the Collaboration Agreement, entitling the counterparty, in the event of a change in control of the Company, to disband the joint committees and assume their tasks, to oblige the Company to take appropriate measures to avoid the disclosure of confidential information, to terminate the Company’s co-promotion rights or, depending on the stage in which the change of control occurs, to terminate the Collaboration Agreement. The Company’s shareholders granted a special power of attorney to each director of the Company, as well as to Mr. Xavier Maes, Ms. Ellen Lefever and Ms. Astrid Van de Maele, each acting individually and with the power of substitution, to file this resolution with the clerk’s office of the Commercial Court of Antwerp, division of Mechelen, in accordance with article 556 of the Belgian Companies Code.

Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting Results

Agenda item 2: Increase of Share Capital

The Company’s shareholders resolved to amend the Company’s articles of association, permitting the Board to increase the share capital within the framework of the authorized capital by up to 20% of the share capital. When increasing the share capital, the Board may, in the Company’s interest, restrict or cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights. This authorization is valid for five years.

Agenda item 3: Increase of Share Capital in Specific Circumstances

The Company’s shareholders resolved to add a new section to the temporary provisions of the Company’s articles of association, permitting the Board to increase the share capital within the framework of the authorized capital by up to 33% of the share capital in specific circumstances relating to (i) the entire or partial financing of an acquisition, corporate partnership or in-licensing through the issue of new shares of the Company, (ii) the issue of warrants in connection with the Company’s remuneration policy, (iii) the financing of the Company’s research and development programs, or (iv) the strengthening of the Company’s cash position. When increasing the share capital, the Board may, in the Company’s interest, restrict or cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights. This authorization is valid for five years.


First Quarter 2017 Results

On April 27, 2017, the Company announced its unaudited first quarter results for 2017, which are further described in a Q1 2017 report.

 

Exhibit

  

Description

99.1    Press Release dated April 27, 2017
99.2    First Quarter Report 2017

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K, including the exhibits, except for the quote of Onno van de Stolpe and the quote of Bart Filius contained in Exhibit 99.1, is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statements on Forms F-3 (File No. 333-211765) and S-8 (File Nos. 333-204567, 333-208697, 333-211834, and 333-215783).


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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    GALAPAGOS NV
Date: April 28, 2017     By:  

/s/ Xavier Maes

      Xavier Maes
      Company Secretary
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Galapagos reports first quarter 2017 results

Key Q1 2017 results:

 

    Group revenues more than doubled to €39.9 million (+169%)

 

    Operating loss reduced by 55% to €11.2 million

 

    Net loss of €13.6 million

 

    End of first quarter cash €958.6 million

 

    Start of new Proof-of-Concept studies with filgotinib

 

    Development of triple combination therapy in CF on schedule

Webcast presentation tomorrow, 28 April 2017, at 14.00 CET/8 AM ET, +32 2 404 0659 www.glpg.com

Mechelen, Belgium; 27 April 2017, 22.00 CET; regulated information – Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) presents financial results and highlights the key events for the first quarter of 2017.

“Galapagos ended the first quarter having substantially expanded the filgotinib clinical program, in which we and collaboration partner Gilead are now running Phase 2 and 3 trials to explore filgotinib in nine inflammation indications. We expect more clinical trial initiations with filgotinib in new indications in the course of the year. We will disclose an interim analysis of the long-term DARWIN 3 extension study at the EULAR conference, shedding light on longer term efficacy and safety of selective JAK1 inhibition in rheumatoid arthritis. We plan to initiate a patient evaluation of our triple combination therapy for cystic fibrosis patients this summer. We expect topline results from FLORA for GLPG1690 in IPF as well as from MOR106 in atopic dermatitis, rounding out expectations for a rich newsflow year with our pipeline,” CEO Onno van de Stolpe commented.

Bart Filius, CFO, added: “We executed on our strategy as planned, bringing in milestones from our collaboration partner AbbVie and driving a 169% increase in Q1 revenues versus last year. These cash payments partially offset our increased spending, keeping our cash burn from operations and investing limited to €23.9 million in Q1 and well in-line with our full year 2017 cash burn guidance of €135-155 million. Next to this, we estimate net proceeds of our public offering on 21 April to be €348 million, bringing our current total cash position to approximately €1.3 billion. Overall, we are very well positioned for the execution of our strategy in the coming years.”

 

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Key figures Q1 2017 (unaudited)

(€ millions, except basic & diluted income/loss per share)

 

     31 Mar 2017
Group total
     31 Mar 2016
Group total
 

Revenues

     39.9        14.8  

R&D expenditure

     -44.9        -27.8  

G&A and S&M expenses

     -6.2        -4.4  

Operating loss

     -11.2        -17.4  

Non-cash adjustment on short term financial asset1

        57.5  

Other financial result

     -2.4        -4.1  

Net result for the period

     -13.6        35.9  

Basic income / loss (-) per share (€)

Diluted income / loss (-) per share (€)

    

-0.29

-0.29

 

 

    

0.81

0.79

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     958.6        987.6  

Notes:

  1) Reflects non-cash financial asset adjustment resulting from the Gilead subscription agreement.

First quarter report 2017

Galapagos has published its online financial report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2017, which can be accessed via http://reports.glpg.com/2017/q1/en/

Conference call and webcast presentation

Galapagos will conduct a conference call open to the public tomorrow, 28 April 2017, at 14:00 CET/8 AM ET, which will also be webcast. To participate in the conference call, please call one of the following numbers ten minutes prior to commencement:

Confirmation Code:    5402616

 

United Kingdom:    +44 330 336 9105   
France:    +33 1 76 772 274   
Belgium:    +32 2 404 0659   
USA:    +1 719 325 2385   
Netherlands:    +31 20 721 9251   

A question and answer session will follow the presentation of the results. Go to www.glpg.com to access the live audio webcast. The archived webcast will also be available for replay shortly after the close of the call.

Financial calendar

 

27 July 2017    First Half 2017 Results (webcast 28 July 2017)
26 October 2017    Third Quarter 2017 Results (webcast 27 October 2017)
22 February 2018    Full Year 2017 Results (webcast 23 February 2018)

 

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About Galapagos

Galapagos (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the discovery and development of small molecule medicines with novel modes of action. Our pipeline comprises Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1, pre-clinical, and discovery programs in cystic fibrosis, inflammation, fibrosis, osteoarthritis and other indications. We have discovered and developed filgotinib: in collaboration with Gilead we aim to bring this JAK1-selective inhibitor for inflammatory indications to patients all over the world. Galapagos is focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines that will improve people’s lives. The Galapagos group, including fee-for-service subsidiary Fidelta, has approximately 530 employees, operating from its Mechelen, Belgium headquarters and facilities in the Netherlands, France, and Croatia. More information at www.glpg.com.

Contacts

 

Investors:                    Media:
Elizabeth Goodwin                    Evelyn Fox

VP IR & Corporate Communications

+1 781 460 1784

  

                Director Communications

                +31 6 53 591 999

                communications@glpg.com

Paul van der Horst

Director IR & Business Development

+31 6 53 725 199

  
ir@glpg.com      

Forward-looking statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements regarding the guidance from management (including guidance regarding the expected operational cash burn during financial year 2017), financial results, the timing of audited financial results, timing and/or results of clinical trials, and interaction with regulators. Galapagos cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which might cause the actual results, financial condition and liquidity, performance or achievements of Galapagos, or industry results, to be materially different from any historic or future results, financial conditions and liquidity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, even if Galapagos’ results, performance, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates are consistent with such forward-looking statements, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods. Among the factors that may result in differences are that Galapagos’ expectations regarding its 2017 operating expenses may be incorrect (including because one or more of its assumptions underlying its expense expectations may not be realized), Galapagos’ expectations regarding its development programs may be incorrect, the inherent uncertainties associated with competitive developments, clinical trial and product development activities and regulatory approval requirements (including that data from Galapagos’ ongoing clinical research programs may not support registration or further development of its product candidates due to safety, efficacy or other reasons), Galapagos’ reliance on collaborations with third parties, and estimating the commercial potential of its development programs. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in Galapagos’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and reports, including in Galapagos’ most recent annual report on form 20-F filed with the SEC and other filings and reports filed by Galapagos with the SEC. Given these uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of this document. Galapagos expressly disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements in this document to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, unless specifically required by law or regulation.

 

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EX-99.2
Table of Contents

Exhibit 99.2

 

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Galapagos
Q1 Report 2017
Galapagos NV Q1 Report 2017


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CONTENTS

 

Contents

 

The Galapagos group

  

Letter from the management

     4  

At a glance

     7  

Risk factors

     9  

The Galapagos share

     9  

Disclaimer and other information

     10  

Financial statements

  

Consolidated interim financial statements

     13  

Notes

     20  

Auditor’s report

  

Report on the limited review of the consolidated interim financial results

     26  

Other information

  

Glossary of terms

     27  

Financial calendar

     39  

Colophon

     39  

Contact

     39  

 

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group
An overview of
Galapagos, its strategy
and portfolio in Q1 2017
Luc Nelles
Group Leader Cellular Pharmacology


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Letter from the management

 

Dear shareholders,

The Galapagos team continues to push the limits, with progress in our inflammation, cystic fibrosis, and other pipeline programs in the first quarter of 2017.

In addition to the FINCH, DIVERSITY, and SELECTION Phase 3 programs initiated last year with filgotinib, Gilead started additional Phase 2 studies in small bowel and fistulizing Crohn’s disease as well as in Sjögren’s syndrome and cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Adding the Phase 2 studies in psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis that we initiated this quarter, filgotinib currently is being investigated in nine different inflammation indications. We expect more studies with filgotinib in new indications to be initiated throughout 2017. We now have in excess of 1,500 patient years’ experience with filgotinib in RA patients, as DARWIN 3 continues; we expect to report the first longer term interim readout from DARWIN 3 at EULAR in June this year.

 

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We delivered on our promise to show strong progress in cystic fibrosis, with several study starts in the first quarter, including the Phase 1 study with a combination of novel potentiator GLPG2451 and novel corrector GLPG2222 in healthy volunteers. We plan to initiate a patient evaluation of a potential triple combination therapy by mid this year.

 

We also completed recruitment for the FLORA Phase 2a study with fully proprietary autotaxin inhibitor GLPG1690 in IPF patients this quarter. Topline for this study is expected in the second half of this year.

 

Also this quarter, we welcomed Walid Abi-Saab to our executive committee, in the role of Chief Medical Officer. Walid is building his team and has taken over operations for filgotinib within Galapagos. Walid comes at a great time for Galapagos, as we grow the late-stage pipeline and move closer to running our own Phase 3 programs in the future.

  
  

We look forward to updating you on execution of our strategy this year, on our way to becoming a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company.

Operational overview Q1 2017

Inflammation

 

  Our collaboration partner Gilead initiated new Phase 2 studies with filgotinib in small bowel Crohn’s disease and fistulizing Crohn’s disease

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

 

  We plan to initiate a patient evaluation with a potential triple combination therapy in mid-2017

 

  We reported dosing of the first patient with Class III (F508del and a gating mutation like G551D) with novel CF corrector GLPG2222 as an add-on to Kalydeco®1 in a Phase 2a study

 

  We opened an Investigational New Drug application with the US Federal Drug Administration for novel corrector GLPG2222 triggering a $10 million payment from our collaboration partner AbbVie

 

  We initiated a Phase 1 study with a combination of GLPG2451 and GLPG2222

 

  We initiated a Phase 1 study with novel potentiator GLPG3067, triggering a $7.5 million milestone payment from our collaboration partner AbbVie

 

1  Kalydeco® is a potentiator drug marketed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

 

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

 

  We completed patient recruitment for the FLORA Phase 2a study with GLPG1690 in IPF

Corporate & other

 

  Dr Walid Abi-Saab joined as Chief Medical Officer of Galapagos

 

  We were awarded a €1.4 million grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) for research efforts towards the identification of new strategies in the management of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Recent events

 

  On 4 April 2017, we announced that our collaboration partner Gilead will initiate a Phase 2 study with filgotinib in Sjögren’s syndrome

 

  On 5 April 2017, we announced the start of a Phase 2 study with with filgotinib in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis; the initiation of the latter triggered a $10 million milestone payment from Gilead to Galapagos

 

  On 6 April 2017, 247,070 warrants were exercised at various exercise prices (with an average exercise price of €16.33 per warrant) resulting in a share capital increase (including issuance premium) of €4 million and the issuance of 247,070 new shares. The closing price of the Galapagos share at this date was €84.60. The exercise price of these warrants was received from the warrantholders end of March 2017 and was classified as restricted cash in the Q1 financials

 

  On 21 April 2017, we announced the closing of our underwritten public offering of 4,312,500 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), at a price of $90.00 per ADS, before underwriting discounts, for gross proceeds of €363.9 million. This includes the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional ADSs. Each of the ADSs offered represents the right to receive one ordinary share. The estimated net proceeds of this public offering after underwriting discounts and offering expenses amount to €348.0 million

 

  On 25 April 2017, we announced that our collaboration partner Gilead will initiate a Phase 2 study with filgotinib in CLE

Q1 2017 financial result

Revenues and other income

Our revenues and other income for the first three months of 2017 amounted to €39.9 million, compared to €14.8 million in the same period of 2016. Revenues (€34.0 million vs €10.1 million for the same period last year) were higher thanks to increased milestone revenues and revenue recognition of upfront payments. The milestone revenues were related to our cystic fibrosis program with AbbVie, whereas the revenue recognition of upfront payments related to our filgotinib program with Gilead. Other income increased slightly (€5.9 million vs €4.7 million for the same period last year), mainly driven by higher income from R&D incentives.

Results

We realized a net loss of €13.6 million for the first three months of 2017, compared to a net profit of €35.9 million in the first three months of 2016. Last year’s result was primarily driven by a €57.5 million fair value gain from the re-measurement of the financial asset triggered by the share subscription agreement with Gilead.

We reported an operating loss amounting to €11.2 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to an operating loss of €17.4 million for the same period last year.

 

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Our R&D expenses in the first three months of 2017 were €44.9 million, compared to €27.8 million for the first quarter of 2016. This planned increase was due mainly to an increase of €11.7 million in subcontracting costs for our filgotinib and cystic fibrosis programs. Furthermore, personnel costs increased explained by a planned headcount increase, as well as higher costs for warrants and bonus plans as a result of the increase of our share price.

Our G&A and S&M expenses were €6.2 million in the first quarter of 2017, compared to €4.4 million in the first quarter of 2016. This increase primarily resulted from higher costs recognized for warrants and bonus plans as a result of the increase of our share price.

Net other financial expenses in the first three months of 2017 amounted to €2.4 million, compared to net other financial expenses of €4.1 million for the same period last year, and were primarily attributable to €2.5 million of unrealized exchange loss on our cash position in U.S. dollar.

Liquid assets position

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled €958.6 million at 31 March 2017.

A net decrease of €19.9 million in cash and cash equivalents was recorded during the first three months of 2017, compared to an increase of €638.0 million during the same period last year. Net cash flows used in operating activities amounted to €22.8 million in the first quarter of 2017. Furthermore €5.5 million was generated in investing activities primarily driven by the release of restricted cash to cash and cash equivalents for €6.6 million, and finally €2.5 million of unrealized negative exchange rate differences were reported on cash and cash equivalents.

On 31 March 2017, our balance sheet held a receivable from the French government (Crédit d’Impôt Recherche2) amounting to €37.0 million, to be received in yearly tranches from 2017 to 2021. Our balance sheet also held a receivable from the Belgian Government for R&D incentives amounting to €31.9 million, to be received in yearly tranches from 2017 to 2027.

Outlook 2017

In the first quarter of 2017, Galapagos executed as planned on its R&D strategy. We aim to initiate a CF patient evaluation of our triple combination therapy in mid-2017, as well as launching new clinical studies with CF candidates and combinations throughout the year. Together with our collaboration partner Gilead we plan to start additional proof-of-concept studies with filgotinib. Topline results from the FLORA Phase 2a study with GLPG1690 in IPF and from the Phase 1b study with MOR106 in atopic dermatitis patients are expected in the second half of 2017. We expect to initiate a Phase 1b study with GLPG1972 in osteoarthritis patients in the United States, as well as Phase 1 studies with GLPG2938 (IPF) and GLPG2534 (AtD). We expect an operational use of cash of €135-155 million during 2017.

We thank you again for your support of Galapagos. We aim to discover and to develop more novel medications, bring the successful therapies to the market, and improve patients’ lives.

Onno van de Stolpe

CEO

 

2  Crédit d’Impôt Recherche refers to an innovation incentive system underwritten by the French government.

 

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At a glance

 

Key figures (IFRS) Galapagos group (unaudited)

 

(in thousands of €, if not stated otherwise)

   31/03/2017     31/03/2016  

Results

    

Revenues and other income

     39,863       14,817  

R&D expenditure

     (44,930     (27,818

S, G&A expenses

     (6,158     (4,394

Personnel expenses (including share-based compensation)

     (16,280     (11,251

Capital expenditure

     1,036       1,065  

Depreciation and amortization of (in)tangible assets

     (1,050     (964

Operating loss

     (11,225     (17,395

Net financial results

     (2,380     53,345  

Taxes

     —         —    

Net income / loss (–)

     (13,605     35,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Galapagos share

    

Number of shares issued on 31 March

     46,256,078       45,837,043  

Basic income / loss (–) per share (in €)

     (0.29     0.81  

Diluted income / loss (–) per share (in €)

     (0.29     0.79  

Share price on 31 March (in €)

     81.58       36.99  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personnel data

    

Total group employees on 31 March (number)

     530       447  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance sheet

 

(thousands of €)

   31/03/2017      31/12/2016  

Total assets

     1,072,814        1,083,338  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     958,557        980,909  

Total liabilities

     324,665        324,637  

Stockholders’ equity

     748,150        758,701  

 

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Employees per site as of 31 March 2017

 

 

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THE GALAPAGOS GROUP

 

Risk factors

 

We refer to the description of risk factors in the 2016 annual report, pp. 42-50, as supplemented by the description of risk factors in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, pp. 5-47. In summary, the principal risks and uncertainties faced by us relate to: product development, regulatory approval and commercialization; our reliance on third parties; our financial position and need for additional capital; our competitive position; our intellectual property; our organization, structure and operation (including but not limited to certain risks related to our status as a U.S. publicly listed company following the public offering of shares (in the form of ADSs) and listing on NASDAQ in May 2015) and market risks relating to our shares and ADSs.

We also refer to the description of the group’s financial risk management given in the 2016 annual report, pp. 130-134, which remains valid.

The Galapagos share

 

Performance of the Galapagos share on Euronext and NASDAQ

 

 

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Disclaimer and other information

 

Galapagos NV is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Belgium, having its registered office at Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium. Throughout this report, the term “Galapagos NV” refers solely to the non- consolidated Belgian company and references to “we,” “our,” “the group” or “Galapagos” include Galapagos NV together with its subsidiaries.

This report is published in Dutch and in English. In case of inconsistency between the Dutch and the English versions, the Dutch version shall prevail. Galapagos is responsible for the translation and conformity between the Dutch and English version.

This report is available to the public free of charge and upon request:

Galapagos NV

Investor Relations

Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3

2800 Mechelen, Belgium

Tel: +32 15 34 29 00

Email: ir@glpg.com

A digital version of this report is available on our website, www.glpg.com.

We will use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the digital version, but do not assume responsibility if inaccuracies or inconsistencies with the printed document arise as a result of any electronic transmission. Therefore, we consider only the printed version of this report to be legally valid. Other information on our website or on other websites does not form a part of this report.

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Forward-looking statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, all of which involve certain risks and uncertainties. These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “stand to,” “continue,” as well as similar expressions. Forward- looking statements contained in this report include, but are not limited to, statements made in the “Letter from the management”, the information provided in the section captioned “Outlook 2017”, guidance from management regarding the expected operational use of cash during financial year 2017, statements regarding the development of a potential triple combination therapy for Class II cystic fibrosis patients and the possible activity and clinical utility of such potential triple combination therapy, statements regarding the expected timing, design and readouts of ongoing and planned clinical trials (i) with filgotinib in inflammatory indications (including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), (ii) with our CF modulators (including but not limited to GLPG1837, GLPG2222, GLPG2737, GLPG2851, GLPG2451, and GLPG3067) in cystic fibrosis, (iii) with GLPG1690 in IPF, (iv) with GLPG1972 in osteoarthritis, (v) with MOR106 in atopic dermatitis, (vi) with GLPG2938 in IPF and (vii) with GLPG2534 in atopic dermatitis. We caution the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which might cause our actual results, financial condition and liquidity, performance or achievements, or the development of the industry in

 

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which we operate, to be materially different from any historic or future results, financial conditions, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, performance or achievements , and the development of the industry in which we operate are consistent with such forward-looking statements, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods. Among the factors that may result in differences are that our expectations regarding our 2017 operating expenses may be incorrect (including because one or more of our assumptions underlying our expense expectations may not be realized), the inherent uncertainties associated with competitive developments, clinical trial and product development activities and regulatory approval requirements (including that data from our clinical research programs in rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory indications may not support registration or further development of our product candidates due to safety, efficacy or other reasons), our reliance on collaborations with third parties (including our collaboration partner for filgotinib, Gilead, and our collaboration partner for cystic fibrosis, AbbVie), and estimating the commercial potential of our product candidates. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filing and reports, including in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC and our subsequent filings and reports filed with the SEC. We also refer to the “Risk Factors” section of this report. Given these uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of this document. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements in this document to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, unless specifically required by law or regulation.

 

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Consolidated interim financial statements for the first quarter 2017
Cindy Loomans
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Consolidated interim financial statements

 

Consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income

(unaudited)

Consolidated income statement

 

     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €, except share and per share data)

   2017     2016  

Revenues

     33,992       10,121  

Other income

     5,871       4,696  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues and other income

     39,863       14,817  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Research and development expenditure

     (44,930     (27,818

General and administrative expenses

     (5,603     (3,972

Sales and marketing expenses

     (556     (422
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     (51,088     (32,212
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (11,225     (17,395
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value re-measurement of share subscription agreement

     —         57,479  

Other financial income

     894       626  

Other financial expenses

     (3,274     (4,761
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit / loss (–) before tax

     (13,605     35,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income taxes

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / loss (–)

     (13,605     35,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / loss (–) attributable to:

    

Owners of the parent

     (13,605     35,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic income / loss (–) per share

     (0.29     0.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted income / loss (–) per share

     (0.29     0.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares – basic (in thousands of shares)

     46,256       44,425  

Weighted average number of shares – diluted (in thousands of shares)

     48,330       45,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated statements of comprehensive income

 

     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €)

   2017     2016  

Net income / loss (–)

     (13,605     35,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

    

Fair value adjustment of available-for-sale financial assets

     (8  

Translation differences, arisen from translating foreign activities

     39       (382
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax

     31       (382
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

    

Owners of the parent

     (13,574     35,567  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated statements of financial position

(unaudited)

 

     31 March     31 December  

(thousands of €)

   2017     2016  

Assets

    

Intangible assets

     963       1,023  

Property, plant and equipment

     15,064       14,961  

Deferred tax assets

     1,957       1,957  

Non-current R&D incentives receivables

     58,693       54,188  

Non-current restricted cash

     1,137       1,098  

Other non-current assets

     2,878       2,880  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-currents assets

     80,692       76,107  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inventories

     324       300  

Trade and other receivables

     16,010       9,728  

Current R&D incentives receivables

     10,154       10,154  

Cash and cash equivalents

     953,385       973,241  

Current restricted cash

     4,034       6,570  

Other current assets

     8,215       7,239  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current assets

     992,122       1,007,232  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     1,072,814       1,083,338  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity and liabilities

    

Share capital

     223,928       223,928  

Share premium account

     649,135       649,135  

Other reserves

     (1,008     (1,000

Translation differences

     (1,051     (1,090

Accumulated losses

     (122,854     (112,272
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     748,150       758,701  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension liabilities

     3,592       3,520  

Provisions

     64       63  

Finance lease liabilities

     —         9  

Other non-current liabilities

     1,697       2,469  

Non-current deferred income

     191,328       214,785  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

     196,681       220,846  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     31 March      31 December  

(thousands of €)

   2017      2016  

Finance lease liabilities

     50        54  

Trade and other payables

     46,964        31,269  

Current tax payable

     1,023        1,022  

Accrued charges

     921        619  

Deferred income

     79,026        70,827  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     127,984        103,791  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     324,665        324,637  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

     1,072,814        1,083,338  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated cash flow statements

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €)

   2017     2016  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     973,241       340,314  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / loss (–)

     (13,605     35,950  

Adjustments for:

    

Other net financial expenses

     2,380       4,134  

Fair value re-measurement of share subscription agreement

     —         (57,479

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

     870       755  

Amortization of intangible fixed assets

     180       209  

Net realized loss on foreign exchange transactions and net other financial expenses paid

     (338     (724

Share-based compensation

     3,023       1,902  

Increase in pension liabilities

     72       61  

Gain on sale of fixed assets

     —         (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

     (7,418     (15,206
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in inventories

     (24     (23

Increase in receivables

     (11,586     (5,209

Increase in payables

     11,092       928  

Increase / decrease (–) in deferred income

     (15,259     270,926  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash generated / used (–) in operations

     (23,196     251,416  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest paid

     (16     (13

Interest received

     370       144  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows generated / used (–) in operating activities

     (22,843     251,547  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (916     (1,024

Purchase of and expenditure in intangible fixed assets

     (120     (41

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     1       16  

Decrease in restricted cash

     6,531       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows generated / used (–) in investing activities

     5,497       (1,050
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €)

   2017     2016  

Repayment of obligations under finance leases and other debts

     (14     (17

Proceeds from capital and share premium increases, net of issue costs

     —         392,044  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows generated/ used (–) in financing activities

     (14     392,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents

     (2,496     (4,505
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase / decrease (–) in cash and cash equivalents

     (19,856     638,020  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

     953,385       978,334  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated statements of changes in equity

(unaudited)

 

(thousands of €)

   Share
capital
    Share
premium
account
     Translation
differences
    Other
reserves
    Accumul.
losses
    Total  

On 1 January 2016

     185,399       357,402        (467     (18     (177,317     364,999  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

              35,950       35,950  

Other comprehensive income

          (382         (382

Total comprehensive income

          (382     —         35,950       35,567  

Share-based compensation

              1,902       1,902  

Issue of new shares

     36,575       289,696              326,271  

Share issue costs

     (195              (195
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

On 31 March 2016

     221,779       647,098        (849     (18     (139,465     728,545  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

On 1 January 2017

     223,928       649,135        (1,090     (1,000     (112,272     758,701  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

              (13,605     (13,605

Other comprehensive income

          39       (8       31  

Total comprehensive income

          39       (8     (13,605     (13,574

Share-based compensation

              3,023       3,023  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

On 31 March 2017

     223,928       649,135        (1,051     (1,008     (122,854     748,150  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes

 

Basis of preparation

These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ as adopted by the European Union. The condensed interim financial statements do not contain all information required for an annual report and should therefore be read in conjunction with Galapagos’ annual report 2016.

The condensed interim financial statements were subject to a limited review by the statutory auditor, but have not been audited.

Details of the unaudited interim results

Revenues and other income

Revenues

The following table summarizes our revenues for the three months ended 31 March 2017 and 2016.

 

     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €)

   2017      2016  

Recognition of non-refundable upfront payments

     15,225        4,843  

Milestone payments

     16,564        —    

Reimbursement income

     104        3,950  

Other revenues

     2,099        1,327  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     33,992        10,121  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues (€34.0 million vs €10.1 million for the same period last year) were higher due to increased milestone revenues from AbbVie for our CF program and to an increase in revenue recognition of the upfront payment from Gilead related to the filgotinib program, which is recognized in function of the costs incurred.

The following table summarizes the upfront payments revenue recognition for the three months ended 31 March 2017 and 2016.

 

Agreement

   Upfront received      Upfront received     Date of
receipt
     Revenue
recognized,
three months
ended
31 March 2017
     Revenue
recognized,
three months
ended
31 March 2016
     Outstanding
balance in
deferred
income as at
31 March 2017
 
     (thousands of $)      (thousands of €)            (thousands of €)  

Gilead collaboration agreement for filgotinib

     300,000        275,558      
January
2016
 
 
     13,337        4,243        236,600  

Gilead collaboration agreement for filgotinib

     N.A.        39,003 (*)     
January
2016
 
 
     1,888        600        33,488  
          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total recognition of non-refundable upfront payments

             15,225        4,843        270,088  
          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) deferred income of €39 million recognized upon signing of the share subscription agreement with Gilead as required under IAS 39.

 

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For the three first months of 2017, €15.2 million of deferred income related to the Gilead collaboration agreement were recognized in revenue in function of costs incurred, applying the percentage of completion method. This revenue recognition consisted of €13.3 million related to the upfront license fee and €1.9 million related to the deferred income triggered by the accounting treatment of the share subscription agreement under IAS 39. The outstanding balance of deferred income from the Gilead collaboration agreement at the end of March 2017 amounted to €270.1 million of which €191.3 million reported as non-current deferred income.

Other income

The following table summarizes our other income for the three months ended 31 March 2017 and 2016.

 

     Three months ended 31 March  

(thousands of €)

   2017      2016  

Grant income

     293        594  

Other income

     5,578        4,102  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other income

     5,871        4,696  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other income increased slightly (€5.9 million vs €4.7 million last year) in the first three months of 2017, mainly driven by higher income from R&D incentives.

Results

We realized a net loss of €13.6 million for the first three months of 2017, compared to a net profit of €35.9 million in the first three months of 2016. Last year’s result was primarily driven by €57.5 million fair value gain from the re-measurement of the financial asset triggered by the share subscription agreement with Gilead.

We reported an operating loss amounting to €11.2 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to an operating loss of €17.4 million for the same period last year.

Our R&D expenses in the first three months of 2017 were €44.9 million, compared to €27.8 million in 2016. This planned increase was due mainly to an increase of €11.7 million in subcontracting costs for our filgotinib and cystic fibrosis programs. Furthermore, personnel costs increased, explained by a planned increase in headcount, as well as higher costs for warrants and bonus plans as a result of the increase of our share price.

Our G&A and S&M expenses were €6.2 million in the first quarter of 2017, compared to €4.4 million in the first quarter of 2016. This increase mainly resulted from higher costs recognized in relation to the warrants and bonus plans as a result of the increase of the Galapagos share price, as well as a planned slight headcount increase.

Net other financial expenses in the first three months of 2017 amounted to €2.4 million compared to net other financial expenses of €4.1 million in 2016, and were primarily attributable to €2.5 million of unrealized exchange loss on our cash position in U.S. dollar as a consequence of the fluctuation of the U.S. dollar exchange rate in the first quarter of 2017.

Financial results in 2016 were primarily driven by the fair value re-measurement of the share subscription agreement.

 

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Segment information

 

     Segment information for the three months ended 31 March 2017         

(thousands of €)

   R&D      Fee-for-services      Inter-segment
elimination
     Group  

External revenue

     31,950        2,042        —          33,992  

Internal revenue

     —          1,005        (1,005      —    

Other income

     5,859        12        —          5,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues & other income

     37,809        3,059        (1,005      39,863  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment result

     (7,745      (457         (8,202
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unallocated expenses(1)

              (3,023
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating loss

              (11,225
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial (expenses) / income

              (2,380
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Result before tax

              (13,605
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income taxes

              —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss

              (13,605
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Unallocated expenses consist of expenses for warrant plans under IFRS 2.

 

     Segment information for the three months ended 31 March 2016         

(thousands of €)

   R&D      Fee-for-services      Inter-segment
elimination
     Group  

External revenue

     8,840        1,281        —          10,121  

Internal revenue

     —          1,310        (1,310      —    

Other income

     4,636        60        —          4,696  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues & other income

     13,476        2,651        (1,310      14,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment result

     (14,624      (869         (15,493
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unallocated expenses(1)

              (1,902
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating loss

              (17,395
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial (expenses) / income

              53,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Result before tax

              35,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income taxes

              —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

              35,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Unallocated expenses consist of expenses for warrant plans under IFRS 2.

The basis of accounting for any transactions between reportable segments is consistent with the valuation rules and with transactions with third parties.

Liquid assets position

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled €958.6 million at 31 March 2017.

A net decrease of €19.9 million in cash and cash equivalents was recorded during the first three months of 2017, compared to an increase of €638.0 million during the same period last year. Net cash used in operating activities amounted to €22.8 million in the first quarter of 2017.

 

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Furthermore, €5.5 million was generated in investing activities primarily driven by the release of restricted cash to cash and cash equivalents for €6.6 million, and finally €2.5 million of negative unrealized exchange rate differences were reported on cash and cash equivalents.

Restricted cash amounted to €7.7 million at the end of December 2016, and decreased by €2.5 million to €5.2 million at the end of March 2017. This decrease was explained by the full release of the escrow account containing the remaining €6.6 million of proceeds from the sale of the service division in 2014, as final agreement between the parties was reached. However, this was largely offset by an increase of €4.0 million from the proceeds received as a consequence of warrant exercises. This amount remained on a blocked bank account until 6 April 2017, being the date of the notary deed formally establishing the capital increase.

On 31 March 2017, restricted cash was composed of €0.5 million and €0.7 million bank guarantees on real estate lease obligations in Belgium and in the Netherlands respectively, and €4.0 million advances on capital increase from warrant exercises.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to €953.4 million at the end of March 2017 and comprised cash and cash at banks, short term bank deposits and money market funds that are readily convertible to cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Our cash management strategy may allow short term deposits with an original maturity exceeding three months while monitoring all liquidity aspects. Cash and cash equivalents comprised €661.5 million of term deposits with an original maturity longer than three months but which are available upon one month notice period. Cash at banks were mainly composed of savings accounts and current accounts. We maintain our bank deposits in highly rated financial institutions to reduce credit risk. Cash invested in highly liquid money market funds represented €99.9 million and aim at meeting short-term cash commitments, while reducing the counterparty risk of investment.

 

     31 March      31 December  

(thousands of €)

   2017      2016  

Cash at banks

     191,937        357,630  

Term deposits

     661,496        515,632  

Money market funds

     99,949        99,977  

Cash on hand

     3        2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     953,385        973,241  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

On 31 March 2017, our cash and cash equivalents included $201.6 million held in U.S. dollar which could generate unrealized exchange gain or loss in our financial results in accordance with the fluctuation of the EUR/U.S. dollar exchange rate as our functional currency is EUR. We expect to use this cash held in U.S. dollar to settle our future payables in U.S. dollar which will be primarily linked to our global collaboration with Gilead for the development of filgotinib.

Furthermore, our balance sheet held R&D incentives receivables from the French government (Crédit d’Impôt Recherche3) amounting to €37.0 million as of 31 March 2017, to be received in yearly tranches from 2017 to 2021. Our balance sheet also held R&D incentives receivables from the Belgian Government amounting to €31.9 million as of 31 March 2017, to be received in yearly tranches from 2017 until 2027.

 

3  Crédit d’Impôt Recherche refers to an innovation incentive system underwritten by the French government.

 

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Contingencies and commitments

Contractual obligations and commitments

We entered into lease agreements for offices and laboratories which qualify as operating leases. We also have certain purchase commitments principally with CRO subcontractors.

On 31 March 2017, we had outstanding obligations for future minimum rent payments and purchase commitments, which become due as follows:

 

(thousands of €)

   Total      Less than
1 year
     1–3 years      3–5 years      More than
5 years
 

Operating lease obligations

     26,386        4,186        6,202        5,512        10,485  

Purchase commitments

     44,617        41,877        2,740        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations & commitments

     71,003        46,063        8,943        5,512        10,485  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

On 31 December 2016, we had outstanding obligations for future minimum rent payments and purchase commitments, which become due as follows:

 

(thousands of €)

   Total      Less than
1 year
     1–3 years      3–5 years      More than
5 years
 

Operating lease obligations

     27,263        4,114        6,494        5,504        11,151  

Purchase commitments

     27,579        27,084        495        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations & commitments

     54,842        31,198        6,989        5,504        11,151  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities and assets

On 13 March 2014, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell the service division operations to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., or CRL, for a total consideration of up to €134 million. CRL agreed to pay us an immediate cash consideration of €129 million. The potential earn-out of €5 million due upon achievement of a revenue target 12 months after transaction closing has not been obtained. Approximately 5% of the total consideration, including price adjustments, was being held on an escrow account. Four claims have been introduced by CRL, which all have been settled for a total amount of €1.3 million. In the first quarter of 2017, the remaining balance of €6.6 million was released in full as final agreement between the parties has been reached.

Following the divestment, we remained guarantor until early February 2017 in respect of the lease obligations for certain U.K. premises. Finally, following common practice, we have given representations and warranties which are capped and limited in time (since 1 April 2016, CRL can only introduce a claim covered by the Tax Deed (during a period of 5 years), other claims related to the sale cannot be submitted anymore).

In the course of 2008, a former director of one of the subsidiaries sued for wrongful termination and seeks damages of €1.5 million. We believe that the amount of damages claimed is unrealistically high. In 2014, the court requested an external advisor to evaluate the exact amount of damages. On 29 January 2016, the court made a 1st degree judgment, dismissing all claims in full. In appeal, the 2nd degree court instructed the 1st degree court to conduct a new trial, which is currently pending. So far, the first hearing is scheduled on 12 July 2017, no decisions have yet been made. Considering the defense elements provided, as well as the fact that so far the court has made no decision indicating that the claim would be sustained, our board and management evaluated the risk to be remote to possible, but not likely. Accordingly, it was decided not to record any provision as the exposure was considered to be limited.

 

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Significant accounting policies

There were no significant changes in accounting policies applied by us in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements compared to those used in the most recent annual financial statements of 2016, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations described below.

New standards and interpretations applicable for the annual period beginning on 1 January 2017

 

  Amendments to IAS 12 - Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealized Losses

 

  Amendments to IAS 7 - Disclosure Initiative

 

  Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014–2016 Cycle – Amendments to IFRS 12

The nature and the effect of these changes were taken into consideration, but the above amendments did not affect the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We have not early adopted any other standard, interpretation, or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Seasonality

The impact of seasonality or cyclicality on our operations is not regarded as applicable to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Events after the end of the reporting period

On 5 April 2017, we announced the dosing of the first patient in an additional Phase 2 study with filgotinib in psoriatic arthritis (EQUATOR), led by Galapagos, which triggered a $10 million milestone payment from Gilead to Galapagos.

On 6 April 2017, 247,070 warrants were exercised at various exercise prices (with an average exercise price of €16.33 per warrant) resulting in a share capital increase (including issuance premium) of €4 million and the issuance of 247,070 new shares. The closing price of the Galapagos share at this date was €84.60. The exercise price of these warrants was received from the warrantholders end of March 2017 and was classified as restricted cash.

On 21 April 2017, we announced the closing of our underwritten public offering of 4,312,500 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), at a price of $90.00 per ADS, before underwriting discounts, for gross proceeds of €363.9 million. This includes the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional ADSs. Each of the ADSs offered represents the right to receive one ordinary share. The estimated net proceeds of this public offering after underwriting discounts and offering expenses payable by us, amount to €348.0 million.

Approval of interim financial statements

The interim financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 25 April 2017.

 

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Report on review of the consolidated interim financial information for the three-month period ended 31 March 2017

 

In the context of our appointment as the company’s statutory auditor, we report to you on the consolidated interim financial information. This consolidated interim financial information comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2017, the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income, the consolidated cash flow statement and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the period of three months then ended, as well as selective notes.

Report on the consolidated interim financial information

We have reviewed the consolidated interim financial information of Galapagos NV (“the company”) and its subsidiaries (jointly “the group”), prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

The consolidated condensed statement of financial position shows total assets of 1,072,814 (000) EUR and the consolidated condensed income statement shows a consolidated loss for the period then ended of 13,605 (000) EUR.

The board of directors of the company is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this consolidated interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review of the consolidated interim financial information in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410 –Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the consolidated interim financial information.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the consolidated interim financial information of Galapagos NV has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

Zaventem, 25 April 2017

The statutory auditor

DELOITTE Bedrijfsrevisoren / Reviseurs d’Entreprises

BV o.v.v.e. CVBA / SC s.f.d. SCRL

Represented by Gert Vanhees

 

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Glossary of terms

 

100 points clinical response

Percentage of patients achieving a 100 point decrease in CDAI score during a clinical trial in Crohn’s disease patients

ACR

American College of Rheumatology

ACR20 (ACR 20/50/70)

American College of Rheumatology 20% response rate signifies a 20% or greater improvement in the number of swollen and tender joints as well as a 20% or greater improvement in three out of five other disease-activity measures. ACR50 and ACR70 reflect the same, for 50% and 70% response rates, respectively

ADR

American Depositary Receipt; Galapagos has a Level 3 ADR listed on NASDAQ with ticker symbol GLPG and CUSIP number 36315X101. One ADR is equivalent to one ordinary share in Galapagos NV

AFM

Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets

Anemia

Condition in which there are an inadequate number of red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues

(anti-)TNF

Tumor necrosis factor. An anti-TNF drug acts by modulation of TNF

Atherogenic index

Total cholesterol over HDL ratio. Improvement of the atherogenic index may be a forecast of cardiovascular health

Atopic dermatitis (AtD)

Also known as atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common pruritis inflammatory condition affecting the skin, which most frequently starts in childhood

Attrition rate

The historical success rate for drug discovery and development, based on publicly known development paths. Statistically seen, investment in at least 12 target-based programs is required to ensure that at least one of these will reach a Phase 3 study. Most new drug R&D programs are discontinued before reaching Phase 3 because they are not successful enough to be approved

 

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Autotaxin (ATX)

An enzyme important for generating the signalling molecule lypophosphatidic acid (LPA). GLPG1690 targets autotaxin for IPF

BID dosing

Twice daily dosing (bis in die)

Bioavailability

Assessment of the amount of product candidate that reaches a body’s systemic circulation after (oral) administration

Biomarker

Substance used as an indicator of a biological process, particularly to determine whether a candidate drug has a biological effect

Black & Scholes model

A mathematical description of financial markets and derivative investment instruments that is widely used in the pricing of European options and warrants

Bleomycin mouse model

A pre-clinical model involving use of bleomycin (a cancer medication) to induce IPF symptoms

Candidate drug

Substance that has satisfied the requirements of early pre-clinical testing and has been selected for development, starting with formal preclinical safety evaluation followed by clinical testing for the treatment of a certain disorder in humans

CDAI

Crohn’s Disease Activity Index, evaluating patients on 8 different factors, each of which has a pre-defined weight as a way to quantify the impact of Crohn’s disease

CFTR

Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator protein. CFTR is an ion channel that transports chloride and thiocyanate ions across epithelial cell membranes. Mutations in the CFTR gene, that codes for the CFTR protein, cause cystic fibrosis

CIR

Crédit d’Impôt Recherche, or research credit. Under the CIR, the French government refunds up to 30% of the annual investment in French R&D operations, over a period of three years. Galapagos benefits from the CIR through its operations in Romainville, just outside Paris

 

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Class II mutation

A genetic mutation in cystic fibrosis resulting in errors in CFTR folding, transport of functional CFTR to the cell membrane, and CFTR channel opening, whereby chloride ion flow at the cell surface in the membrane of affected organs is impacted negatively. More than 90% of cystic fibrosis patients are carriers of the Class II mutation. It is believed that a potentiator and multiple correctors will be needed to address the CFTR malfunction of Class II mutation patients. Orkambi is the only approved disease-modifying therapy for Class II mutation patients today

Class III mutation

A genetic mutation in cystic fibrosis resulting in errors in CFTR channel opening, whereby chloride ion flow at the cell surface in the membrane of affected organs is impacted negatively. Approximately 4% of cystic fibrosis patients are carriers of the Class III mutation. It is believed that a potentiator is needed to address the malfunction of Class III mutation patients. Kalydeco is the only approved disease-modifying therapy for Class III mutation patients today

Clinical Proof of Concept (PoC)

Point in the drug development process where the candidate drug shows efficacy in a therapeutic setting

Compound

A chemical substance, often a small molecule with drug-like properties

Contract research organization

Organization which provides drug discovery and development services

Corrector drug

Drug that restores the correct protein formation in cystic fibrosis patients. In most CF patients, a potentiator and corrector drug are needed in combination to restore the channel function of the CFTR. Galapagos and AbbVie are planning to combine a potentiator with two correctors to investigate in CF patients with the most prevalent mutation of CFTR

Crohn’s disease (CD)

An inflammatory bowel disease involving inflammation of the small and large intestines, leading to pain, bleeding, and ultimately in some cases surgical removal of parts of the bowel

CRP

C-reactive protein is a protein found in the blood, the levels of which rise in response to inflammation

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

A life-threatening genetic disease that affects approximately 80,000 people worldwide. Although the disease affects the entire body, difficulty breathing is the most serious symptom as a result of clogging of the airways due to mucus build-up and frequent lung infections

Cytokine

A category of small proteins which play important roles in signaling in processes in the body

 

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DARWIN

Phase 2 program for filgotinib in rheumatoid arthritis: completed and reported in 2015 (except for the currently still ongoing DARWIN 3 study). DARWIN 1 explored three doses, in bid and qd administration, for up to 24 weeks in RA patients with insufficient response to methotrexate (MTX) and who remained on their stable background treatment with MTX. DARWIN 2 explored three qd doses for up to 24 weeks in RA patients with insufficient response to methotrexate (MTX) and who washed out of their treatment with MTX. DARWIN 1 and 2 were double-blind, placebo-controlled trials which recruited approximately 900 patients globally. DARWIN 3 is a long term extension trial currently ongoing; all patients are on 200 mg filgotinib, except for U.S. males who are on 100 mg.

DAS28 (CRP)

DAS28 is an RA Disease Activity Score based on a calculation that uses tender and swollen joint counts of 28 defined joints, the physician’s global health assessment and a serum marker for inflammation, such as C-reactive protein. DAS28(CRP) includes c-reactive protein the score calculation: scores range from 2.0 to 10.0, with scores below 2.6 being considered remission.

Development

All activities required to bring a new drug to the market. This includes pre-clinical and clinical development research, chemical and pharmaceutical development and regulatory filings of drug candidates

Discovery

Process by which new medicines are discovered and/or designed. At Galapagos, this is the department that oversees target and drug discovery research through to nomination of pre-clinical candidates

Disease-modifying

Addresses the cause of disease and modifying the disease progression, not just the symptoms of the disease

DIVERSITY

Phase 3 program evaluating filgotinib in Crohn’s disease

Dose-range finding study

Phase 2 clinical study exploring the balance between efficacy and safety among various doses of treatment in patients. Results are used to determine doses for later studies

Double-blind

Term to characterize a clinical trial in which neither the physician nor the patient knows if the patient is taking placebo or the treatment being evaluated

Efficacy

Effectiveness for intended use

EMA

European Medicines Agency, in charge of European market authorization of new medications

Endoscopy

A non-surgical procedure involving use of an endoscope to examine a person’s digestive tract

 

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Esbriet

An approved drug (pirfenidone) for IPF, marketed by Roche

FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is an agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health and in charge of American market authorization of new medication

Fee-for-service

Payment system where the service provider is paid a specific amount for each procedure or service performed

Fibrotic score

The Ashcroft fibrotic score involves measuring pulmonary fibrosis through examination of histopathology tissue

FIH

First-in-human clinical trial, usually conducted in healthy volunteers with the aim to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of the candidate drug

Filgotinib

Formerly known as GLPG0634. Small molecule selective JAK1 inhibitor which showed promising safety and activity profile in RA and Crohn’s disease patients in Phase 2 trials. Filgotinib is partnered with Gilead. Galapagos and Gilead are running Phase 3 trials with filgotinib in RA, CD and UC. Gilead initiated Phase 2 studies with filgotinib in small bowel Crohn’s disease, fistulizing Crohn’s disease, and Sjögren’s syndrome; Galapagos initiated Phase 2 studies with filgotinib in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. We expect to initiate more Phase 2 trials with filgotinib in new indications in the course of 2017. Filgotinib is an investigational drug and its efficacy and safety have not been established.

FINCH

Phase 3 program evaluating filgotinib in RA

Fistulizing Crohn’s disease

Fistulae are inflammatory tracts that most often occur between the distal colon and the perianal region. Fistulae are one of the most severe sequelae of luminal CD and the lifetime risk of occurrence is close to 50% of those with active CD.

FITZROY

A double-blind, placebo controlled Phase 2 trial with filgotinib in 177 CD patients for up to 20 weeks; full results were published in The Lancet in 2016

FLORA

A double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory Phase 2a trial with GLPG1690 in up to 24 IPF patients; topline results are expected in H2 2017

FSMA

The Belgian market authority: Financial Services and Markets Authority, or Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten

 

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FTE

Fulltime equivalent; a way to measure a worker’s involvement in a project. For example, an FTE of 1.0 means that the equivalent work of one full-time worker was used on the project

GLPG0634

Molecule number currently known as filgotinib

GLPG1690

A novel product candidate targeting autotaxin, with potential application in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Fully proprietary to Galapagos. Testing in Phase 2 proof-of-concept FLORA study in IPF underway, with topline results expected in H2 2017

GLPG1837

A potentiator product candidate which showed activity and favorable safety in the SAPHIRA 1 and 2 trials in Phase 2 in Class III CF mutation patients

GLPG1972

A novel mode-of-action product candidate that is part of the OA alliance with Servier. GLPG1972 was well-tolerated and showed no emerging safety signals in a Phase 1 trial with healthy volunteers. In addition, GLPG1972 showed up to 60% reduction in a relevant OA biomarker within 14 days in these volunteers. Galapagos expects to initiate a Phase 1b trial with GLPG1972 in OA patients in the U.S. in 2017

GLPG2222

A C1 (early) corrector product candidate which showed favorable safety in Phase 1 and is currently being tested in the ALBATROSS Phase 2 study in combination with Kalydeco in Class III mutation patients. In February 2017 Galapagos announced first dosing of GLPG2222 with GLPG2451 in healthy volunteers

GLPG2451

A potentiator product candidate currently undergoing a Phase 1 safety trial. In February 2017 Galapagos announced first dosing of GLPG2222 with GLPG2451 in healthy volunteers

GLPG2534

A pre-clinical candidate with novel mode of action with potential application in AtD. GLPG2543 is expected to enter Phase 1 trials in 2017

GLPG2737

A C2 (late) corrector product candidate currently in a Phase 1 safety trial

GLPG2851

A C1 (early) corrector product candidate currently at the pre-clinical stage. GLPG2851 is expected to enter Phase 1 trials in 2017

GLPG2938

A pre-clinical candidate with novel mode of action with potential application in IPF. GLPG2938 is expected to enter Phase 1 trials in 2017

 

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GLPG3067

A potentiator drug candidate. GLPG3067 started a Phase 1 trial in March 2017

GLPG3221

A C2 (late) corrector drug candidate currently at the pre-clinical stage. GLPG3221 is expected to enter Phase 1 trials in 2017

HDL

High-density lipoprotein. HDL scavenges and reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) which contributes to heart disease at high levels. High levels of HDL reduce the risk for heart disease, while low levels of HDL increase the risk of heart disease*

 

* Source: webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/hdl-cholesterol-the-good-cholesterol#1

Hemoglobin

A protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues and organs in the body and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs

Heterozygous

Genetic term meaning a cell containing different alleles for a gene

Histopathology

Microscopic examination of tissues for manifestations of a disease

Homozygous

Genetic term meaning identical alleles of the gene are present on both homologous chromosomes

IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This is a general term for an autoimmune disease affecting the bowel, including CD and UC. CD affects the small and large intestine, while UC affects the large intestine. Both diseases involve inflammation of the intestinal wall, leading to pain, bleeding, and ultimately, in some cases, surgical removal of part of the bowel

IL-17C

IL-17C has been shown to be distinct from other members of the IL-17 family of cytokines. IL-17C has been shown to be an important mediator in inflammatory skin diseases, and is the target of MOR106

In-/out-licensing

Receiving/granting permission from/to another company or institution to use a brand name, patent, or other proprietary right, in exchange for a fee and/or royalty

In vitro

Studies performed with cells outside their natural context, for example in a laboratory

 

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Inflammatory diseases

A large, unrelated group of disorders associated with abnormalities in inflammation

Intellectual property

Creations of the mind that have commercial value and are protected by patents, trademarks or copyrights

Intersegment

Occurring between the different operations of a company

Investigational New Drug (IND) application

United States Federal law requires a pharmaceutical company to obtain an exemption to ship an experimental drug across state lines, usually to clinical investigators, before a marketing application for the drug has been approved. The IND is the means by which the sponsor obtains this exemption, allowing them to perform clinical studies

IPF

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A chronic and ultimately fatal disease characterized by a progressive decline in lung function. Pulmonary fibrosis involves scarring of lung tissue and is the cause of shortness of breath. Fibrosis is usually associated with a poor prognosis. The term “idiopathic” is used because the cause of pulmonary fibrosis is still unknown

JAK

Janus kinases (JAK) are critical components of signaling mechanisms utilized by a number of cytokines and growth factors, including those that are elevated in rheumatoid arthritis. Filgotinib is a selective JAK1 inhibitor

Kalydeco

A potentiator drug marketed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

LDL

Low-density lipoprotein. LDL contributes to heart disease at high levels*

 

* Source: webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/hdl-cholesterol-the-good-cholesterol#1

Liver enzymes

Inflamed or injured liver cells secrete higher than normal amounts of certain chemicals, including liver enzymes, into the bloodstream*

 

* Source: Mayoclinic.org

LPA

Lysophosphatidic acid, or LPA, is a signaling molecule involved in fibrosis

Lymphocyte

Type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system

 

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Milestone

Major achievement in a project or program; in Galapagos’ alliances, this is usually associated with a payment

Molecule collections

Chemical libraries, usually consisting of drug-like small molecules that are designed to interact with specific target classes. These collections can be screened against a target to generate initial “hits” in a drug discovery program

MOR106

A novel mode-of-action antibody product candidate currently being evaluated in AtD patients in a Phase 1b trial. MOR106 acts on IL-17C, a novel antibody target discovered by Galapagos. MOR106 is part of the alliance with MorphoSys

MTX

Methotrexate; a first-line therapy for inflammatory diseases

NDA

New Drug Application

Neutrophil

Type of immune system cell which is one of the first cell types to travel to the site of an infection in the body. Neutrophils are another type of white blood cell which fight infection by ingesting and killing microorganisms

NK cells

Natural killer cells, type of white blood cell with granules of enzymes which can attack tumors or viruses

Ofev

An approved drug (nintedanib) for IPF, marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim

Oral dosing

Administration of medicine by the mouth, either as a solution or solid (capsule, pill) form

Organoids

Miniature organ produced from cells from a donor; organoids have all the phenotypic characteristics of the patient donor, making them useful tools for in vitro drug research

Orkambi

A combination potentiator-corrector therapy marketed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Osteoarthritis (OA)

The most common form of arthritis, usually occurring after middle age, marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling

 

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Outsourcing

Contracting work to a third party

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Study of what a body does to a drug; the fate of a substance delivered to a body. This includes absorption, distribution to the tissues, metabolism and excretion. These processes determine the blood concentration of the drug and its metabolite(s) as a function of time from dosing

Phase 1

First stage of clinical testing of an investigational drug designed to assess the safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics of a drug, usually performed in a small number of healthy human volunteers

Phase 2

Second stage of clinical testing, usually performed in no more than several hundred patients, in order to determine efficacy, tolerability and the dose to use

Phase 3

Large clinical trials, usually conducted in several hundred to several thousand patients to gain a definitive understanding of the efficacy and tolerability of the candidate treatment; serves as the principal basis for regulatory approval

Placebo-controlled

A substance having no pharmacological effect but administered as a control in testing of a biologically active preparation

Potentiator drug

Drug that restores the CFTR ion channel opening in CF patients. In most CF patients, a potentiator and corrector drug are needed in combination to restore the genetic defect causing CF. Galapagos and AbbVie are planning to combine a potentiator with two correctors to investigate CF patients with the most prevalent mutation of CFTR

Pre-clinical

Stage of drug research development, undertaken prior to the administration of the drug to humans. Consists of in vitro and in vivo screening, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and chemical upscaling

Pre-clinical candidate (PCC)

A new molecule and potential drug that meets chemical and biological criteria to begin the development process

Proof of Concept study

Phase 2 patient study in which activity as well as safety in patients is evaluated, usually for a new mechanism of action

Pruritis

Extreme itching, as observed in AtD patients

 

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QD dosing

Once daily dosing (quaque die)

R&D operations

Research and development operations; unit responsible for discovery and developing new candidate drugs for internal pipeline or as part of risk/reward sharing alliances with partners

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

A chronic, systemic inflammatory disease that causes joint inflammation, and usually leads to cartilage destruction, bone erosion and disability

SAPHIRA

A Phase 2 trial of potentiator GLPG1837 in cystic fibrosis patients carrying a Class III mutation. Results were reported in 2016, showing activity and favorable safety in two Class III mutations

Screening

Method usually applied at the beginning of a drug discovery campaign, where a target is tested in a biochemical assay against a series of small molecules or antibodies to obtain an initial set of “hits” that show activity against the target. These hits are then further tested or optimized

SELECTION

Phase 2/3 program evaluating filgotinib in UC patients. Galapagos expects an interim readout for the Phase 2 portion of the program in late 2017

Service operations

Business unit primarily focused on delivering products and conducting fee-for-service work for clients. Galapagos’ service operations included the BioFocus and Argenta business units, which were both sold in April 2014 to Charles River Laboratories

SES-CD scores

Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn’s Disease, involving review of 5 pre-defined bowel segments, assigning values from 0 (unaffected) to 3 (highly affected)

Small bowel CD

Crohn’s disease causes chronic inflammation and erosion of the intestines. It can affect different regions of GI tract including the stomach and small and large intestines. While isolated SBCD is an uncommon presentation of CD, involvement of some portion of the small bowel (SB), particularly the ileum, is common

Target

Protein that has been shown to be involved in a disease process and forms the basis of therapeutic intervention or drug discovery

Target discovery

Identification and validation of proteins that have been shown to play a role in a disease process

 

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Technology access fee

License payment made in return for access to specific technology (e.g. compound or virus collections)

Ulcerative colitis (UC)

UC is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causing chronic inflammation of the lining of the colon and rectum (unlike CD with inflammation throughout the gastrointestinal tract)

 

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Financial calendar

 

27 July 2017
First Half 2017 Results
26 October 2017
Third Quarter 2017 Results
22 February 2018
Full Year 2017 Results
Financial year
The financial year starts on 1 January and ends on 31 December.
Auditor

Deloitte Bedrijfsrevisoren B.V. o.v.v.e. CVBA,

represented by Gert Vanhees

Luchthaven Nationaal 1, bus J, 1930
Zaventem, Belgium
Colophon

 

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Copy deadline: 27 April 2017
This report is also available in Dutch and
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Elizabeth Goodwin

Vice President Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Galapagos NV

Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3

2800 Mechelen, Belgium

Tel. +32 15 34 29 00

Mob. +1 781 460 1784

Email: ir@glpg.com

 

 

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