ObsEva Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

-Key First Quarter 2018 Clinical Milestones Achieved

Geneva, Switzerland and Boston, MA - May 16, 2018 - ObsEva SA (NASDAQ: OBSV), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for serious conditions that compromise a woman's reproductive health and pregnancy, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, and provided a business update outlining recent corporate progress and upcoming milestones.

"2018 is off to a very good start for ObsEva, with the first quarter announcement of positive IMPLANT2 phase 3 results for nolasiban in IVF" said Ernest Loumaye, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ObsEva. "Along with our GnRH antagonist OBE2109, we now believe that we have two late clinical-stage compounds with the potential to significantly improve the treatment of important medical conditions that impact the lives of millions of women globally".

Recent Pipeline Highlights

Upcoming Milestones
ObsEva expects to achieve the following clinical and regulatory milestones during 2018:


First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Net loss for the first quarter of 2018 was $19.8 million, or ($0.54) per basic and diluted share, vs. $15.5 million or ($0.58) per basic and diluted share for the first quarter of 2017. Research and development expenses were $16.3 million and general and administrative expenses were $3.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, vs.  $13.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Our first quarter 2018 net loss included non-cash expenses of $2.4 million for share-based compensation, vs.  $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2017.

As of March 31, 2018, ObsEva had cash and cash equivalents of $95.4 million.  

Conference Call Information
ObsEva will host a conference call and audio webcast today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 2 p.m Central European Time, to provide a business update and discuss first quarter 2018 financial results. To participate in the conference call, please dial 844-419-1772 (U.S.) or (213) 660-0921 (international) and refer to conference ID 5663506. The webcast can be accessed under the "Investors" section of ObsEva's website www.obseva.com

About ObsEva
ObsEva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the clinical development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for serious conditions that compromise a woman's reproductive health and pregnancy. Through strategic in-licensing and disciplined drug development, ObsEva has established a late-stage clinical pipeline with development programs focused on treating endometriosis, uterine fibroids, preterm labor and improving IVF outcomes. ObsEva is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and is trading under the ticker symbol "OBSV". For more information, please visit www.ObsEva.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as "believe", "expect", "may", "plan," "potential," "will," and similar expressions, and are based on ObsEva's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include expectations regarding the clinical development of ObsEva's product candidates and the timing of enrollment in and data from clinical trials. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include uncertainties inherent in the conduct of clinical trials, ObsEva's reliance on third parties over which it may not always have full control, and other risks and uncertainties that are described in the Risk Factors section of ObsEva's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, and other filings ObsEva makes with the SEC. These documents are available on the Investors page of ObsEva's website at http://www.obseva.com. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to ObsEva as of the date of this release, and ObsEva assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Media Contact:
Marion Janic
RooneyPartners LLC
mjanic@rooneyco.com
212-223-4017

CEO Office Contact:
Shauna Dillon
Shauna.dillon@obseva.ch
+41 22 552 1550

Investor Contact:
Mario Corso
Senior Director, Investor Relations
mario.corso@obseva.com
857-972-9347 office
781-366-5726 mobile

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

 

 (in USD '000, except per share data)
    Three-month period ended March 31,  
      2018   2017  
      Unaudited  
             
Other operating income.........     5   6  
             
OPERATING EXPENSES            
Research and development expenses....      (16,342)   (13,057)  
General and administrative expenses....     (3,649)   (2,745)  
Total operating expenses........     (19,991)   (15,802)  
             
OPERATING LOSS..........     (19,986)   (15,796)  
             
Finance income.............     155   258  
Finance expense.............     -   -  
             
NET LOSS BEFORE TAX.......     (19,831)   (15,538)  
             
Income tax benefit...........     25   -  
             
NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD......     (19,806)   (15,538)  
             
 

Net loss per share
           
Basic................     (0.54)   (0.58)  
Diluted................     (0.54)   (0.58)  
Weighted Average Shares outstanding     36,389,578   26,623,553  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in USD '000)

 
    March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017  
      unaudited audited  
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents..............     95,435 110,841  
Other receivables.................     791 783  
Prepaid expenses and deferred costs..........     1,786 1,490  
Total current assets..............     98,012 113,114  
           
Non-current assets          
Furniture, fixtures and equipment.........     310 323  
Intangible assets.................     21,608 21,608  
Other long-term assets.............     192 190  
Total non-current assets.............     22,110 22,121  
           
Total assets.................     120,122 135,235  
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current liabilities          
Current tax liability..............     27 51  
Other payables and current liabilities........     1,613 2,865  
Accrued expenses.................     10,106 6,514  
Total current liabilities..............     11,746 9,430  
           
Non-current liabilities          
Post-employment obligations..........     3,063 3.099  
Other long-term liabilities............     53 55  
Total non-current liabilities..........     3,116 3,154  
           
Shareholders' equity          
Share capital...................     2,871 2,864  
Share premium...................     220,141 219,335  
Reserves....................     8,721 7,119  
Accumulated losses...............     (126,473) (106,667)  
Total shareholders' equity...........     105,260 122,651  
           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity....     120,122 135,235  

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