REVOLUTIONARY HEALTH SOLUTIONS
WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT OUR FUTURE WITH 2015 AS A CATALYST YEAR
AS PIONEERING LEADERS IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEPTIDE MEDICINES
IN 2014, WE SET THE SCENE FOR ACCELERATED VALUE GROWTH
ZEALAND PHARMA A/S ANNUAL REPORT 2014
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CONTENTS
MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Zealand at a glance
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the CEO
Key figures
Financial highlights
Key Performance Indicators
Strategy
Business model
Financial guidance for 2015
Portfolio overview
2014 achievements and 2015 catalysts
Product and development portfolio
Risk management and internal control
Corporate governance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Shareholder information
Financial review
Statement of the Board of Directors and
Executive Management
Independent auditor’s report
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial statements
Notes
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Zealand at a glance
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Shareholder letters
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Product and
development
portfolio
Front cover features all employees
and Executive Management of Zealand Pharma
Management Review
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Zealand at a glance
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ZEALAND AT A GLANCE
Peptides are naturally
occurring biological
molecules. Like proteins,
they are made up of
chains of amino acids
and play important roles
in regulating human
physiologic functions.
Peptides are smaller
than proteins and offer
advantages as the basis
for medicines.
Pioneering leaders in therapeutic
peptides
Zealand is a biotechnology company.
Our key strength lies in a unique expertise and a world
leading position in the invention, design and development of
therapeutic peptides.
Over 16 years, we have built a comprehensive toolbox
of peptide technologies and tacit know-how in house.
Our activities are focused in disease areas
where peptides have large therapeutic
relevance, including cardio-
metabolic diseases.
Agile organisation
focused on patient-centric innovation
We are driven by innovation and all our ideas for novel
medicines have a patient-centric outset. We engage early in
the innovation phase with patients, relatives and caregivers
to understand key unmet therapeutic needs.
We have an agile organisational set-up with dynamic
cross-functional interactions and fast decision making.
We are 103 dedicated employees (end 2014), of
which approximately 80% are working in research
and development functions.
Three-pronged strategy: Building on
peptide expertise, pipeline growth and
partnerships
To achieve our mission of improving patients’ lives and grow
the value of our business, we will:
1) Focus on retaining our pioneering edge and leading
position in the innovative design and development of peptide
medicines,
2) Diligently expand and advance our pipeline of wholly
owned medicines for accelerated value growth,
Broad portfolio of novel medicines:
One marketed – several in development
3) Engage in partnerships for leverage
through the product value chain.
Strong financials and
2015 as a catalyst year
We are advancing a broad portfolio of novel
medicines, partly wholly-owned, partly under partnership.
Lyxumia® for Type 2 diabetes is marketed globally (ex-US) by
Sanofi. US regulatory submission expected in Q3 2015.
Five products in clinical development: LixilLan - Phase
III for Type 2 diabetes (Sanofi); danegaptide - Phase
II for cardiac injuries; elsiglutide - Phase IIb for
chemotherapy induced diarrhea (Helsinn);
ZP4207 - Phase I for severe hypoglycemia;
and ZP2929 - Phase I for diabetes/
obesity).
End 2014 cash position of DKK 538 / EUR 72 million,
including proceeds from Lyxumia® stand-alone royalty bond
financing of DKK 299 / EUR 40 million in December 2014.
Listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (ZEAL.CO) with a market
value of DKK 2.2 billion / EUR 290 million (as of 9 March
2015).
Several pipeline events are in view for 2015 to
significantly advance our company further
towards our goal of providing medicines to
improve patients’ lives and build value
for shareholders.
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
LETTER FROM THE CEO
Dear Shareholder,
2014 was a very satisfactory year for the development of Zealand. We firmly set the
scene for accelerated value growth with significant advances across our portfolio of
both wholly-owned and partnered peptide medicines.
Dear Shareholder,
I look upon 2015 with great confidence as a year with several catalysts. The news
flow outlook is convincing and it confirms the strategic direction for our company.
Instrumental in realizing this foundation has been David
Solomon, who as a charismatic CEO, inspired the Zealand team
under his almost six years of tenure. Herewith, and on behalf of
the full Zealand Board of Directors, I wish to thank David for his
convincing leadership, which has brought Zealand to the stage
where it is now ready to take off into the future.
I am a strong believer that it is all about the people, their
dedication and their strengths as a team. With this in mind,
I would like to give a warm welcome to Zealand’s new CEO,
Britt Meelby Jensen. I wish her a lot of success in realizing and
further leveraging, together with Zealand’s skilled employees,
the potential in Zealand’s portfolio and building a more mature
company.
A significant news flow is in sight for the course of this year,
which I am convinced, will catalyze further incremental value for
patients and for you, shareholders of Zealand. I want to thank
you for your trust in the company.
Daniël Jan Ellens
Chairman,
Board of Directors
As a key event in 2014, Zealand’s licensee Sanofi initiated
clinical Phase III development for LixiLan, the fixed-ratio
single-injection combination of Lyxumia® and Lantus®, triggering
a DKK 81 / USD 15 million payment to Zealand. The full
enrolment of patients was achieved already in early 2015 with
trial results now anticipated in Q3 2015. For Lyxumia®, Sanofi
through 2014 continued the global commercial roll-out outside
the US Sales increased 214% compared to 2013, where the
product was first launched, resulting in DKK 20 / EUR 3 million
in royalty payments to Zealand. In the US results from the
cardiovascular safety trial, ELIXA can pave the way for regulatory
submission of the product, planned by Sanofi for Q3.
Lyxumia® royalty financing to further grow the
proprietary pipeline
The roll-out of Lyxumia® and its commercial potential in the
U.S. enabled Zealand to arrange a DKK 299 / EUR 40 million
royalty bond financing. The proceeds from this financing allow
Zealand to speed up and broaden the development of its
pipeline of wholly-owned medicines. For the most advanced,
danegaptide for ischemic reperfusion injuries, our Phase II
trial has progressed well with 75% of the total 600 patients
enrolled and treated by mid-March 2015. In November 2014,
we initiated a third non-partnered clinical development program,
advancing our stable glucagon analogue ZP4207, into Phase I
as a ready-to-use rescue pen for diabetes patients experiencing
severe cases of hypoglycemia. Phase I results will be available
in Q3 this year, which might open up for an accelerated full
development program for this promising product.
Advances for partnered programs
– New collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim
In our partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, we also made
important progress. A second collaboration agreement was
signed for the development of novel cardio-metabolic peptide
medicines, resulting in payments to Zealand of DKK 54 / EUR
7 million in 2014. Additionally, our partner Helsinn advanced
the clinical development of elsiglutide, including the initiation
of a large observational study for better understanding of the
therapeutic needs of cancer patients with severe chemotherapy-
induced diarrhea. This led to the start of a clinical Phase IIb trial
in February 2015.
CEO transition reflects a more mature outset
In several ways, 2014 contributed to the establishment of a
solid foundation for advancing Zealand into the next phase of its
development. This solid foundation consists of a healthy cash
position expected to be replenished through milestone and
royalty payments from our portfolio of licensed and partnered
projects, and a pipeline with several proprietary novel peptide
therapeutics in development.
I took over the role as President and CEO for Zealand in January
of this year, attracted to the position by the company’s strong
business outset and promising potential. Now two months
into the job, I am even further excited, having found a solid
and deep pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered products as
well as a dynamic organization of passionate and highly skilled
employees. The depth of Zealand’s capabilities in the field of
peptide medicines is a key strength.
Looking back on 2014 and the years before that, I am
impressed by the progress made at Zealand. The dedicated
efforts and achievements of Zealand’s employees and the
expansion of the product and partnership portfolio under the
leadership of David Solomon have set the scene for accelerated
growth for Zealand with 2015 as a strong news flow year that
can mark the entry to a new and more mature era.
Strategic focus on innovative peptide medicines
We take strong pride in our history: Zealand was founded in
1998 as pioneering leader in the design and development
of peptide-based medicines, an area which represents large
untapped potential. We will retain our focus on innovative
therapeutic peptide design and development and continue to
grow our competences to retain our edge at the global forefront
in this field. Leveraging our expertise, we will advance and
expand our portfolio of novel medicines for patients – partly
through in-house development of selected wholly-owned
products, partly via partnerships with big pharma companies.
Growing a proprietary pipeline to increase value
As Zealand matures, evolution of the proprietary pipeline is a
natural step towards building incremental value. With the DKK
299 / EUR 40 million royalty bond financing, anticipated royalty
and milestone revenues from Lyxumia® and LixiLan combined
with our clinical development capabilities, I am convinced this
is an attractive and realistic path forward. The journey will be
reinforced by a number of important events in 2015:
• Our Phase II trial with danegaptide is progressing very well
and completion is expected in H2 2015,
• The clinical Phase I program for our new stable glucagon
analogue, ZP4207, is expected to complete in H1 2015 with
results in Q3 2015,
• Planned expansion of our pipeline of wholly-owned products
in 2015 with start of additional clinical programs.
While we expect inflow to our pipeline to come mainly from our
in-house R&D activities, we also have an open mind for external
opportunities where we can add value via application of our
skills and expertise.
Greater combined value gains through partnerships
Zealand’s first breakthrough partnership was established with
Sanofi in 2003 and significant partnerships have followed over
the years. Going forward, collaborations across the value chain
will continue to be a cornerstone in our strategy, with partners
attracted to Zealand by our unique peptide skills, innovative
mindset and organizational agility. We are excited by the news
flow outlook for our partnered development activities in 2015:
• Continued roll-out of our first marketed invention, Lyxumia®
by Sanofi and growing royalty revenues to Zealand,
• Results from the essential Lyxumia® cardiovascular safety
trial, ELIXA expected in Q2 2015, and planned subsequent
submission of Lyxumia® in the US in Q3 2015,
• Results from the two Phase III trials ongoing on LixiLan,
the fixed-ratio combination of Lyxumia® and Lantus® in Q3
2015, with Sanofi expecting US and EU submissions to
follow in Q4 2015,
In both of our collaborations with Boehringer Ingelheim, do
we foresee important development milestones in 2015.
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Looking into 2015 as a catalyst year
Zealand’s strong cash position and outlook to generate a stable
income is reassuring and sets the scene for a fresh perspective
on our long-term vision. I am convinced that we have the
know-how, the dedication and the resources to succeed in our
quest to provide medicines to improve patients’ lives and build
a profitable and successful company. We are serious about our
commitment to patients and about creating value also for you as
shareholders, and I thank you for your continued support as we
take Zealand into its next era.
Britt Meelby Jensen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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KEY FIGURES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
DKK ’000
Note
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Income statement and comprehensive income
Revenue
Royalty expenses
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Initial public offering expenses
Other operating income
Operating result
Net financial items
Result from ordinary activities before tax
Tax on ordinary activities
Net result
Comprehensive income
Earnings per share – basic (DKK)
Earnings per share – diluted (DKK)
Statement of financial position
Cash and cash equivalents
Securities
Total assets
Share capital (‘000 shares)
Shareholder’s equity
Equity / assets ratio
Royalty bond
Cash flow
Depreciation
Change in working capital
Investments in fixed assets
Free cash flow
Other
Share price DKK
Market capitalization MDKK
Equity per share DKK
Average number of employees
Compounds in clinical development (year end)
Products on the market
1
2
3
4
153,773
-13,776
139,997
-180,036
-39,826
0
6,328
-73,537
1,047
-72,490
7,500
-64,990
-64,990
-2.87
-2.87
538,273
0
596,756
23,193
252,828
0.42
272,170
5,932
16,771
-4,497
-46,680
83.00
1,925,019
11.17
103
5
1
6,574
-872
5,702
-164,467
-34,155
0
7,302
-185,618
1,942
-183,676
0
-183,676
-183,676
-8.10
-8.10
286,178
24,383
346,913
23,193
316,141
0.91
0
5,911
-3,643
-4,569
-174,187
59.00
1,368,387
13.97
107
6
1
223,565
-15,933
207,632
-182,759
-27,611
0
35,135
32,397
3,975
36,372
0
36,372
36,372
1.61
1.60
358,922
126,940
520,983
23,193
491,015
0.94
0
5,319
13,782
-8,849
59,688
142,284
-112
142,172
-126,938
-34,905
0
28,435
8,764
4,613
13,377
0
13,377
13,377
0.60
0.60
278,342
149,358
469,481
23,193
441,397
0.94
0
4,129
-30,943
-11,475
-13,281
87,357
-11,203
76,154
-140,075
-39,732
-5,820
777
-108,696
4,062
-104,634
0
-104,634
-104,634
-5.92
-5.92
383,305
49,673
450,550
22,871
407,108
0.90
0
3,334
15,194
-4,236
-60,216
84.00
1,948,216
21.70
104
7
0
57.00
1,322,004
19.51
91
6
0
70.00
1,600,970
18.24
72
6
0
Notes:
(1) According to Danish tax legislation Zealand is eligible to receive DKK 7.5 million in cash relating to the tax loss of 2013 and 2014. DKK 1.2 million is related to
the tax loss of 2013, received in November 2014.
(2) Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment
(3) Equity per share is calculated as shareholders equity divided by total number of shares less treasury shares
(4) In September 2014, development of ZP1480 (ABT-719), was discontinued by AbbVie
Revenue
DKKm
250
200
150
100
50
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Milestone income
Royalty income
Net operational expenses
DKKm
200
160
120
80
40
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Net R&D (adjusted for other operating income)
Administrative Expenses
Cash and securities
DKKm
600
480
360
240
120
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Cash and securities
Revenue in 2014 increased markedly to
DKKm 154
based on milestone payments and a
214% increase in Lyxumia® royalties.
Operating result
The operating result in 2014 improved significantly compared to
2013. This was mainly due to the marked increase in revenues,
while net operating expenses increased 11.5% to DKK 214
million in line with the financial guidance for the year.
Net research and development expenses increased 10.5% as
a result of an increased level of in-house development activities,
while administrative expenses increased 16.6% maninly due to
one-off severance costs.
Royalty financing end 2014
In December 2014, Zealand raised DKK 299 / EUR 40 million in
a Lyxumia® royalty-based bond financing. With the net proceeds
from this financing, the cash position has been substantially
strengthened and as of end 2014, total cash and equivalents
amounted to DKK 538 / EUR 72 million, an increase of 88%
compared to end 2013.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
STRATEGY
In 2014, we defined four essential key performance indicators to help evaluate the
development of our business. For all four indicators, Zealand’s performance in 2014
was very satisfactory.
Our strategy is three-pronged: Retain our focus and leading position in the field of
peptide medicines, grow our pipeline of wholly-owned medicines and engage in
partnerships for know-how leverage, risk sharing and commercial outreach.
Advance and grow our portfolio of
medicines for the benefit of patients
Grow the portfolio of partnerships
2014 performance
In 2014, Sanofi continued the roll-out of Lyxumia® globally
(ex-US), making this novel Zealand-invented medicine available
for an increasing number of patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Sanofi also initiated two Phase III trials with LixiLan, the
combination of Lyxumia® with Lantus®, with the enrolment of
1,906 patients with Type 2 diabetes completed towards the end
of the year.
2015 outlook
In January, Helsinn advanced elsiglutide into Phase IIb
development for the treatment of chemotherapy induced
diarrhea in colorectal cancer patients. Up to 600 patients will
be enrolled and treated in the trial. Looking further into the
year, several additional advances are expected for our clinical
pipeline of novel medicines, including completion and reporting
of late-stage trials. We also expectt new therapeutic products to
be added to the pipeline.
2014 performance
An important achievement in 2014 was the closing of the
second collaboration agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim on
a novel therapeutic peptide project in our preclinical portfolio.
The collaboration has further strengthened our relationship with
Boehringer Ingelheim and the collaboration is advancing well.
We also engaged in new academic collaborations with the
University Hospital of Copenhagen and the Danish Technological
University relating to our lead proprietary development programs
with danegaptide and the stable glucagon analogue, ZP4207.
2015 outlook
We expect also in 2015 to engage in new partnerships across
our R&D activities, in the form of new collaborations with
academia and the biotech industry to boost and expand our
preclinical pipeline as well as collaborations related to products
in clinical development.
Increase the proprietary (wholly-owned)
part of the pipeline
Generate growing revenues and retain a
solid financial position
2014 performance
In November, we advanced ZP4207, our in-house invented and
wholly-owned glucagon analogue, into Phase I development.
Further, the enrolment of patients into our Phase II trial with
danegaptide progressed satisfactorily with 2/3 of the target
patient number enrolled and treated by year end. We also took
back the full control and rights to ZP2929 from Boehringer
Ingelheim, while advancing other proprietary opportunities.
2015 outlook
This year, we expect further expansion of our proprietary
pipeline. This covers both potential successful outcomes of
ongoing clinical trials with danegaptide and ZP4207, expected
to complete in mid-2015 and Q4 2015, respectively.
We also foresee that newly identified opportunities for
wholly-owned products in our pipeline can be advanced into
clinical development.
2014 performance
With the proceeds from the DKK 299 / EUR 40 million royalty
bond financing, we completed in December, Zealand’s financial
position was significantly strengthened in 2014. Adding to this,
the developmental advances under our license collaboration
with Sanofi as well as signing of the second collaboration with
Boehringer resulted in milestone payments of DKK 133 / EUR
18 million in 2014. Sustainable revenue in the form of Lyxumia®
sales royalties increased 214% compared to 2013.
2015 outlook
End 2014, our cash position amounted to DKK 538 / EUR 72
million, which represents a strong financial outset for 2015.
We remain cost conscious in our activities and with the potential
for considerable milestone payments and continuing Lyxumia®
revenue growth in 2015, we foresee to retain a solid financial
position through the year.
Three-pronged strategy: Building on
peptide expertise, pipeline growth and
partnering
It is Zealand’s mission to improve patients’ lives. In the quest
to fulfil our mission we strive to continuously grow the value
of our portfolio of novel medicines for the benefit of all our
stakeholders, including our shareholders. As a core element in
our strategy, we will focus on retaining our pioneering expertise
and leading position in the innovative design and development
of novel therapeutic peptides. In 2014, with growing revenue
from the sales of Lyxumia® as the first marketed product from
our pipeline, we decided to invest more in advancing our
wholly-owned pipeline to enhance value growth. In parallel,
partnering remains an essential part of our strategy as a means
to leverage our expertise and activities, share risk and funding
and extend the commercial outreach of our products.
Diligently expand and advance our pipeline of
wholly-owned medicines for accelerated value growth
•
Invest in taking fully-owned pipeline products longer in
development,
• Source pipeline expansion primarily through own peptide
R&D activities, but also via selected external opportunities
where we can apply our in-house expertise,
• Ensure in-house clinical trial excellence,
• Focus on therapeutic indications, where the development
program does not require large clinical trials.
Focus on retaining our pioneering edge and leading
position in the innovative design and development of
novel peptide medicines
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Invest and collaborate to stay at the pioneering forefront in
the design and development of novel peptide therapeutics,
• Sustain an agile and dynamic organizational operating model
focused on innovative R&D,
• Base our innovation efforts on defined un-met patient needs
in therapeutic areas of high relevance for peptide medicines.
Engage in partnerships for leverage through the product
value chain
• Engage in R&D partnerships to; build new knowledge,
ensure access to state-of-the-art technologies, mitigate
clinical development risk and provide funding,
• Engage in commercial partnerships to; prepare market
access and optimize patient and caregiver outreach.
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BUSINESS MODEL
Zealand’s business model describes how we organize and focus our expertise,
capabilities and resources to best possibly meet our corporate goals: Invent and
develop novel medicines which can improve patients’ lives, while creating value for
Zealand’s shareholders and other stakeholders.
Medical
experts/care givers
Biotech
companies
Big pharma
partners
Our proprietary pipeline is sourced mainly via transition of
in-house invented peptide therapeutics but also through
acquisitions and in-licensing.
Partnering through the value chain to leverage expertise,
ensure funding and get optimal market exposure
Partnering is an essential element in our business model.
Through partnerships we leverage our competences, broaden
our product pipeline and help ensure funding and risk
sharing – while securing the optimal market exposure for new
Zealand-invented medicines.
Peptides
Peptides are naturally occurring biological
molecules which like proteins, are made
up of chains of amino acids. There are
about 7,000 native peptides in the human
body, where they play important roles in
many physiological processes. Due to
their functional roles, peptides represent a
relevant basis as medicines. Key therapeutic
advantages lie in a generally very high
potency (strong effect at low concentrations)
and high selectivity (effect only on the
intended target). Peptides are smaller than
proteins which can offer advantages in
terms of therapeutic administration routes
and cost of manufacturing.
We engage in partnerships at all stages of the value chain
•
In the idea phase: with academia to access novel
therapeutic targets and with hospitals, medical experts and
patient organizations to better understand patient needs,
In the design & development phase: with biotech companies
and academia to ensure access to the newest peptide
technologies and formulary techniques,
In the design and conduct of clinical trials: with Contract
Research Organizations, clinical centres and medical experts
for trial design input and with pharmaceutical partners to
share risk for products targeting large disease areas,
In the commercialization of Zealand medicines with
pharmaceutical companies to ensure the best outreach to
patients and caregivers.
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•
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FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR 2015
For 2015, Zealand expects revenue in the form of growing
royalty payments from Sanofi on global sales of Lyxumia®. No
specific guidance on the level of royalties can be provided, as
Sanofi has given no guidance on 2015 sales of Lyxumia®.
Additional revenue of up to DKK 140 / EUR 19 million may be
received as driven milestones from partners.
Net operating expenses in 2015 are expected at a range of DKK
225-235 / EUR 30-32 million.
Idea phase
and discovery
Zealand’s
peptide R&D
engine
Pipeline of novel
Zealand peptide
medicines
Marketed
Zealand invented
medicines
Improve patients’
lives and create value
for shareholders
Universities
/academia
Patient
organizations
Clinical centres/
CRO’s
Illustration of Zealand’s business model
The illustration above depicts the value chain for our corporate activities from project idea generation to final marketing of Zealand
invented peptide medicines. At the center (white arrow) is our in-house capabiilties and proprietary activities, which are leveraged
(purple arrow) through dynamic interaction and collaboration in all phases with external partners and stakeholders.
Our foundation: Unique and leading expertise in the
therapeutic use of peptides
The fundamental outset for our business is a leading and
broad-based understanding and knowledge about peptides and
their therapeutic potential and use. From this outset we have
built our R&D engine, so it spans over the full development value
chain for a new medicinal product. Thus, we possess in-house
capabilities in the early idea phase, in chemical synthesisation,
lead-optimization over pre-clinical development and through
clinical development.
Key to our success is to ensure room for innovation with a
patient-centric approach and to retain an agile organizational
set-up with fast decision-making. We believe that only via
dynamic cross-functional interactions can we ensure a speedy
and effective transition of novel medicinal products from
preclinical to clinical development. Having a focused R&D
organization also helps us to keep a well-controlled cost level.
Build value in the development of novel medicines – partly
proprietary, partly partnered
An essential part of the value creation for a novel therapeutic
lies in its successful advance into clinical development and
through the Phases I to III. This process generates the efficacy
and safety patient data set necessary to file for registration and
ultimately ensure availability for patients as a new medicine.
In order to optimize the value of our business, we are
advancing a growing number of novel therapeutics longer in
development ourselves – and for selected products all the way
to commercialization. To support this, we have established
in-house competences for the design and conduct of clinical
trials. We will select products for proprietary development, where
the clinical activities are limited in terms of both size, investment
and time span. For products targeting larger disease areas and/
or requiring substantial clinical investments we will engage in
partnerships with large pharmaceutical partners for funding and
risk-sharing.
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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
Zealand has a growing portfolio of novel medicines, which all stem from our profound in-
house expertise in peptide therapeutics. One product is on the market, one in clinical Phase
III development, four in clinical Phase I-II development and several in preclincal development.
The portfolio balances our pipeline of wholly-owned medicines with partnered products and
development programs and has advanced satisfactorily and in accordance with plans in 2014
and into 2015.
Compound/indication Description
Preclinical
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Registration
Marketed
Partnered products and clinical programs
Lyxumia® (Lixisenatide),
ex-US
Type 2 diabetes
A once-daily prandial GLP-1 agonist, invented by Zealand and licensed globally to
Sanofi. Lyxumia® significantly lowers blood glucose with a pronounced effect on
meal-related peaks. Approved as add-on therapyto orals and basal insulin in over 50
countries and so far launched by Sanofi in more than 30 countries worldwide ex-US.
Lixisenatide
US
Type 2 diabetes
A once-daily prandial GLP-1 agonist, invented by Zealand and licensed globally to
Sanofi. In the US, Sanofi plans to submit for registration of lixisenatide in Q3 2015,
pending he completion of the ELIXA cardio-vascular safety trial.
LixiLan (Lyxumia® /
Lantus® combination)
Type 2 diabetes
A fixed-ratio single injection combination of Lyxumia® with Lantus®, administered in
a disposable pen. Phase IIb clinical results show that LixiLan lowers blood glucose
(HbA1c) to 6.3% with weight loss (1.2 kg over 24 weeks). Pending Phase III results
expected in Q3 2015, Sanofi plan for US and EU regulatory submissions in Q4 2015.
Elsiglutide
Chemotherapy
induced diarrhea
A novel GLP-2 receptor agonist invented by Zealand and licensed to Helsinn in Cancer
Supportive Care. Elsiglutide has shown to stimulate regeneration of damaged intestinal
lining and improve bowel function. Following supportive Phase IIa results, Helsinn in
January 2015 initiated a Phase IIb dose-finding trial, planned to include 600 patients.
Proprietary clinical programs
Preclinical projects
Danegaptide
Myocardial ischemic
reperfusion injury
A novel gap junction modifying peptide with cardio protective properties. Zealand
owns all rights to the product and is currently evaluating its efficacy in a Phase II
Clinical Proof-of-Concept trial in 600 patients with a myocardial infarction. The trial is
progressing well towards completion in Q4 2015 and results expected in early 2016.
ZP4207
(stable glucagon)
Servere hypoglycemia events
A novel stable glucagon analogue invented by Zealand. ZP4207 has demonstrated a
strong stability profile and a good solubility and in preclinical models to have an effect
comparable to native glucagon. A Phase I trial with two parts, evaluating safety and PK/
PD profilie expected to complete mid-2015 with results available in Q3 2015.
ZP2929
Diabetes/obesity
A once-daily glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonist. Zealand holds all rights to ZP2929, which in
preclinical studies has shown to improve glycemic control (HbA1c) equivalent to that of
marketed GLP-1s, while showing a superior and sustained weight loss. Next step in the
Phase I development of ZP2929 is under evaluation.
Glucagon/GLP-1
dual agonists program
Type 2 Diabetes/obesity
Portfolio of novel glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonists for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes
and/or obesity, invented by Zealand under a research collaboration with Boehringer
Ingelheim (BI). The portfolio was handed over to BI in Q3 2014 and a lead candidate has
been selected by Boehringer Ingelheim for advancement into clinical development.
Undisclosed target
Cardio-metabolic
An un-disclosed specific therapeutic peptide program, which in 2014 was the basis
for a second collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. The aim is to develop novel
medicines for improved treatment of patients with cardio-metabolic diseases.
Undisclosed target
Diabetes/obesity
This collaboration agreement with Lilly focuses on the design and development of
potentially first-in-class peptide therapeutics for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and
obesity based on a novel approach discovered by Lilly.
Several proprietary
peptide projects and
indications
Our proprietary preclinical pipeline comprise six novel therapeutic peptides in
preclinical development in addition to a number of earlier stage projects. The late-stage
preclinical programs include the gastrin-GLP-1 and GLP-1-GLP-2 dual acting peptide
therapeutics, both representing novel and potentially more efficacious apporaches for
the treatments of diabetes.
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Metabolic diseases
(diabetes/obesity)
Acute care
indications
Other peptide
therapeutics
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2014 ACHIEVEMENTS AND 2015 CATALYSTS
Partnered products and clinical programs
Partnered products and clinical programs
Achievements in 2014
Achievements and further catalysts in 2015
Lyxumia® (lixisenatide)
– licensed to Sanofi
LixiLan (single-injection
combination of Lyxumia® and
Lantus®) – licensed to Sanofi
Continued market roll-out country by country with launch in more than 30 countries outside the US.
Initiation of the INTENSE study: large Phase IV observational, real-life study to get further insight into
the safety and effectiveness of different approaches to intensifying insulin therapy in diabetes, including
add-on of Lyxumia®.
Full year royalty revenues of DKK 20 / EUR 3 million from Sanofi’s ex-US sales.
Milestone payment of DKK 81 / USD 15 million from Sanofi.
Initiation of Phase III program in Type 2 diabetes, including two trials: LixiLan-O and LixiLan-L.
In total 1,906 patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Supportive clinical Phase IIb data presented at ADA and EASD, showing robust HbA1c reductions to
6.3% with weight loss, no increased hypoglycemia vs Lantus® and very low gastrointestinal adverse
events.
Completion of patient recruitment in the Phase III program.
Elsiglutide – In partnership with
Helsinn Healthcare
Initiation by Helsinn of a large international, multi-center observational study in Europe and the US
to better understand the incidence and clinical impact of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in 2,000
colorectal and breast cancer patients.
Receipt of milestone payment of DKK 15 / EUR 2 million.
Phase IIb clinical protocol approval and opening of the first centers.
Lyxumia® (lixisenatide)
– licensed to Sanofi
Results from the ELIXA cardiovascular outcome study and the GetGoal-Duo-II study.
Interim results from the INTENSE Phase IV observational study on therapeutic approaches
to insulin intensification, including add-on of Lyxumia®.
Regulatory submission in the US.
Reports of quarterly royalty revenue from Sanofi’s sales and commercial status.
LixiLan (single-injection
combination of Lyxumia® and
Lantus®) – licensed to Sanofi
Completion and results from the two Phase III trials; LixiLan-O and LixiLan-L (enrolment of
1,906 patients in total completed in early 2015).
Regulatory submissions in the US and the EU.
Elsiglutide
– In partnership with Helsinn
Healthcare
In February, the first patients were dosed in the Phase IIb dose-finding trial by Helsinn with results
expected in H1 2016.
Complete enrolment in the observational study to better access the incidence rate and severity of
chemo-therapy induced diarrhea in breast and colorectal cancer patients.
Proprietary clinical programs
Proprietary clinical programs
Danegaptide
Collaboration with the University of Copenhagen to elucidate the full therapeutic potential of danegaptide
Danegaptide
Completion of the Phase II Proof-of-Concept study in up to 600 patients with
and receipt of a DKK 1 million grant from the Danish Innovation Fund.
Case story presentation at the Annual Peptide Therapeutics Symposium, US, of danegaptide as an
advanced clinical stage peptide therapeutic and a potential first-in-class gap junction modifier.
Solid advancement of Phase II patient recruitment with the 50% target enrolment mark (+300 patients)
met in October.
a myocardial infarction (blood clot in the heart).
ZP2929
Rights back to Zealand following decision by Boehringer Ingelheim to proceed with another glucagon/
ZP2929
Decision on next clinical development step based on regulatory dialogue.
GLP-1 lead candidate with a different therapeutic profile.
Preparation of and interactions with the FDA to discuss the preferred strategy for further Phase I
development and design, including results from additional preclinical studies.
New supportive data on stable glucagon analogue presented at ADA further demonstrating the potential
for the product in the treatment of diabetes both as a ready-to-use hypoglycemia rescue pen and as part
of an artificial pancreas closed loop system.
Start of clinical Phase I study to evaluate safety and efficacy in first healthy volunteers and then in
diabetes patients with insulin induced hypoglycemia.
ZP4207 (stable glucagon)
Preclinical projects
ZP4207
(stable glucagon)
Preclinical projects
Initiation of part 2 of the clinical Phase I trial in diabetes patients with insulin induced hypoglycemia.
Q2
Completion and results from the full clinical Phase I trial, both part 1 in healthy volunteers
and part 2 in diabetes patients.
Partnered projects
Boehringer Ingelheim collaboration on glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonists: New lead candidate selected for
Partnered projects
Boehringer Ingelheim glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonist collaboration: Advancement of new lead
development.
Second collaboration agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim signed on Zealand preclinical project in
cardio-metabolic diseases and upfront payment of DKK 37 / EUR 5 million.
development candidate towards clinical development.
Boehringer Ingelheim second collaboration: Start of preclinical development and related
milestone payment to Zealand.
Proprietary projects
GLP-1/GLP-2 dual agonist: First ever data presented at ADA on this novel therapeutic approach for
Proprietary projects
Presentations of new data on preclinical programs at ADA and EASD.
better treatment of diabetes and obesity.
Advancement of preclinical programs towards clinical development
and new partnerships.
Other
DKK 299 / USD 50 million raised (DKK 272 / USD 45 million in net proceeds) in non-recourse Lyxumia®
royalty bond financing, based on 86.5% of future Lyxumia® only based royalty revenues from Sanofi.
Potential in-licensing and M&A activities.
Other
Financing
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Timing
Q2
Q2
Q3
Q2-Q4
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q4
Q4
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q4
Q2-Q3
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PRODUCT AND DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO
LYXUMIA® AND LIXILAN
Lyxumia® and LixiLan
Danegaptide
ZP4207 – Stable glucagon
ZP2929
Elsiglutide
Preclinical projects
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Lyxumia® was invented by Zealand for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and
developed and marketed by Sanofi under a global license agreement. Commercial
roll-out is ongoing ex-US and regulatory submission in the US is expected by Sanofi
in Q3 2015 pending results from the important cardiovascular safety study, ELIXA,
expected to report in Q2 2015.
Sanofi is developing a single injection combination of Lyxumia® with Lantus®, their
world-wide most prescribed basal insulin in Phase III with trial results expected in Q3
2015. Following these results, Sanofi plans for US and EU regulatory submissions of
LixiLan in Q4 2015.
Under the license agreement with Sanofi, Zealand is eligible to remaining milestones
of up to USD 160 million and low double-digit royalties on global sales of Lyxumia®
and LixiLan.
A look at the diabetes market
Torsten Hoffmann
Executive Vice President
and Chief Scientific Officer
Patient needs are the main driver
and focus for our activities, and I
am truly excited about the therapeutic
prospects in Zealand’s portfolio
of novel medicines.
All our products, with Lyxumia as
the first on the market, result from our
leading expertise in the innovative
design and development of novel
therapeutic peptides. While our
partnered projects are progressing
well, we focus on rigorously advancing
also our wholly-owned assets.
Lyxumia®
approved in over
50 countries ex-US.
Launched by Sanofi
in more than
30 countries.
Expected
EU submission
for LixiLan
in Q4 2015.
The
US market
is estimated to
account for 60-65% of
global diabetes sales*.
Expected US regulatory
submission of Lyxumia®
in Q3 2015 and of
LixiLan in Q4
2015.
Results
from
the ELIXA
cardio-vascular
safety study
expected Q2
2015.
387 million
people in the world
have diabetes today.
A number predicted
to grow to app.
592 million
by 2035**.
* Various financial sell-side analyst reports
** The International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
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Lyxumia® (lixisenatide)
A novel treatment for Type 2 diabetes with a pronounced
post-prandial effect
Lyxumia® (lixisenatide), invented by Zealand, is the first
once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist with a pronounced lowering
effect on meal-related glucose increase (post-prandial glucose,
PPG) in addition to its effect on fasting glucose. Lyxumia®
provides significant HbA1c reduction and is associated
with a beneficial effect on body weight and a limited risk
of hypoglycemia. The PPG-lowering effect of Lyxumia®
complements the predominantly fasting plasma glucose
(FPG)-lowering effect of basal insulin, making Lyxumia®
particularly relevant as an add-on therapy to basal insulin,
including Lantus®, helping Type 2 diabetes patients better
control their blood sugar levels.
Commercial and regulatory status of Lyxumia®
Lyxumia® has been approved in more than 50 countries and
since its first launch in March 2013 it has been rolled out
commercially by Sanofi, with the product now available for Type
2 diabetes patients in more than 30 of these countries. Sanofi
expects additional launches in 2015 as national price and
reimbursement negotiations are completed. In the US, Sanofi
plans for regulatory submission of the product in Q3 2015
pending completion of the ongoing cardiovascular safety study,
ELIXA.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term disease that causes
high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the
pancreas does not produce enough insulin,
an essential hormone for the regulation of
blood sugar, or because the body’s cells
do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
People with diabetes have to carefully
manage their disease mainly by reducing
both their post-prandial (meal-related) and
fasting (between meals) blood sugar levels.
If diabetes is not adequately controlled,
the patient has a significantly higher risk
of developing complications, including
cardio-vascular disease.
Under the license agreement with Sanofi, Zealand receives
royalties on Sanofi’s global sales of Lyxumia®. In 2014, royalty
revenue amounted to DKK 20 / EUR 3 million, an increase of
214% compared to 2013.
endpoint of CV death, non fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal
stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina compared to placebo
in Type 2 diabetic patients who recently experienced an acute
coronary syndrome event.
Lyxumia® royalty revenue
mDKK
10
8
6
4
2
0
Q2
Q3
2013
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2014
Ongoing ELIXA cardiovascular safety outcome trial –
results expected in Q2 2015
Sanofi is conducting a large Cardiovascular Safety Outcome
Trial with Lyxumia®, the ELIXA study, where the target enrolment
of about 6,000 Type 2 diabetes patients has been completed.
The primary objective of the ELIXA study is to demonstrate that
lixisenatide can reduce CV morbidity and mortality (composite
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The patient enrolment target was met in H2 2014 and results of
the ELIXA trial are expected to be reported in Q2 2015.
Other clinical activities ongoing: INTENSE observational
study and GetGoal Duo II
Sanofi has initiated the INTENSE (Intensifying iNsulin Therapy
in Type 2 diabetes: lixisENatide or Standard of carE) trial, a
new patient-centric observational study of Lyxumia® and other
injectable therapies. including rapid acting insulin, to intensify
basal insulin treatement when patients are uncontrolled.
INTENSE, which is being initiated in several European countries,
has a prospective recruitment of 2,400 adults with Type 2
diabetes, and will assess the safety and efficacy of adding
injectable therapies to basal insulin, as well as the factors
predicting the effectiveness of this intensification of treatment in a
real-world standard of care setting.
In December 2014, Sanofi completed the GetGoal-Duo II study
with results expected to be presented at a medical conference
later in 2015. The primary objective of the GetGoal-Duo II study
is to compare lixisenatide versus insulin glulisine in terms of
HbA1c reduction and body weight change at week 26 in Type
2 diabetic patients not adequately controlled on insulin glargine
with or without metformin.
The study comprises of three arms:
LixiLan
• Experimental: lixisenatide once a day (injected before
breakfast or dinner) on top of insulin glargine with or without
metformin. Starting dose will be 10µg, then increased to the
20µg mainte.nance dose after 2 weeks.
• Active Comparator: Insulin glulisine once a day (injected
before breakfast or dinner) on top of insulin glargine with or
without metformin.
• Active Comparator: Insulin glulisine three times a day
(injected before breakfast, lunch and dinner) on top of insulin
glargine with or without metformin.
• Read more about the study at:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01768559
GLP-1 - An important metabolic peptide hormone
“Glucagon-like-peptide-1” (GLP-1) is a native metabolic peptide
hormone produced in the intestine. GLP-1 is released upon
food ingestion and works mainly by binding to receptors on
pancreatic beta cells, activating insulin release. The important
role of GLP-1 extends beyond direct blood glucose control with
effect also on gastric emptying and the cardiovascular system.
The GLP-1 agonist drug class is well-established in the
treatment of diabetes. According to consensus analyst
estimates, sales of GLP-1 based diabetes medicines are
expected to reach USD 6 billion in 2018.
Lixisenatide
(ex-US trademark Lyxumia®)
Lixisenatide is a therapeutic peptide
developed by Zealand. As a short-acting
GLP-1 receptor agonist, lixisenatide has
shown significant effect on lowering blood
sugar levels with a pronounced effect on
post-prandial glucose. Lyxumia® is the
trademark approved for lixisenatide outside
the US. In the US, no trademark has yet
been approved for lixisenatide.
Lyxumia® is the first
once-daily GLP-1 recepter
agonist with pronounced
prandial effect.
LixiLan, single-injection combination of Lyxumia® and
Lantus® in Phase III development for Type 2 diabetes
LixiLan is the fixed-ratio combination of Lyxumia® with Sanofi’s
Lantus® (insulin glargine), the most prescribed basal insulin
world-wide, in development for administration as a single daily
injection via a disposable pen. In Q1 2014, Sanofi initiated a
Phase III development program, comprising two clinical trials
– LixiLan-L and LixiLan-O, and up to 1,906 patients with Type
2 diabetes. In early 2015, trial enrolment was completed and
results are expected in Q3 2015.
A strong LixiLan therapeutic profile was demonstrated
in Phase II
The safety and efficacy of the fixed-ratio combination were
evaluated by Sanofi in a Phase II Proof-of-Concept study versus
Lantus® alone, in 323 insulin-naïve Type 2 diabetic patients
treated with metformin.
The results from the study, which was presented at both the
ADA and EASD diabetes congresses in 2014, showed that
LixiLan gave a robust reduction in HbA1c (three months blood
sugar level) from 8.1% to 6.3% with 84% of the patients on
LixiLan having achieved the HbA1c target of <7%. Patients
treated with LixiLan also had a beneficial reduction in body
weight (-1kg) and experienced less frequent nausea and
vomiting compared to what has been reported for the GLP-1
class and a low incidence rate of symptomatic hypoglycemia.
Two LixiLan Phase III trials ongoing – results expected in
Q3 2015
The first study protocol for the LixiLan Phase III program
was approved in January 2014, which triggered a previously
announced milestone payment of DKK 82 / USD 15 million to
Zealand from Sanofi.
The Phase III program comprises of two studies:
• LixiLan-O; investigates the efficacy and safety of LixiLan
versus treatment with either Lantus® alone or Lyxumia® alone
in patients with Type 2 diabetes insufficiently controlled on
oral anti-diabetic medication (OAD) (approx. 1,150 patients)
and
• LixiLan-L; investigates the efficacy and safety of LixiLan in
Type 2 diabetes patients who are not adequately controlled
on Lantus® alone (approx. 725 patients).
ClinicalTrials.gov identifiers:
LixiLan-L:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02058160?term=Li
xiLan&rank=1
LixiLan-O:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02058147?term=Li
xiLan&rank=2
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DANEGAPTIDE
Danegaptide has shown exciting potential as a possible first-in-class medication to
reduce reperfusion injuries and save heart tissue in patients after an acute myocardial
infarction (AMI). No effective treatment exists today to prevent ischemic reperfusion
injuries.
Zealand is currently evaluating danegaptide in a Phase II Proof-of-Concept trial in
up to 600 AMI patients in collaboration with a world-leading cardiac center. Patient
enrolment is advancing well and trial completion is expected in Q4 2015. Danegaptide
is a therapeutic peptide invented and fully owned by Zealand.
Ischemic reperfusion injury
– A serious medical condition
Ischemic reperfusion injury happens as a consequence of blood
flow returning into tissue, which for a period has been without
oxygen due to a cut in blood supply. Restoring blood flow to
oxygen-deprived cells is critical for their survival but the process in
itself causes cellular damage.
Ischemic reperfusion injuries of the heart are most often associated
with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a sudden blood clot
blockage in the heart.
~675,000
annual incidents of severe AMI
(ST-segment elevation MI)
predicted in the US, EU5 and Japan in
2022*
The acute phase of an AMI is well treated -
but cardiac function is often impaired
The standard treatment of an AMI is today, percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) in the form of a balloon dilatation and stent
placing, which effectively helps restore blood flow to the heart.
50-80% of AMI patients undergo timely PCI, which has increased
survival to 90% from 40% 20-25 years ago.**
Still, many AMI patients suffer from an impaired cardiac function
after their event, and most often a result of ischemic reperfusion
injuries.
* Decision Resources (May 2014) Cardium Study - Acute Coronary Syndrome.
** Dr. Thomas Engstrøm, PhD, DMSc, Chief Physician, The Heart Center,
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital.
The treatment of acute
myocardial infarction has
improved hugely. Today, 9
out of 10 patients survive the
event, but the heart can be
severely damaged – mainly as
a result of reperfusion injuries,
resulting in disability, reduced
physical capabilities and an
increased risk of a second
cardiac event for patients.
Results so far gives us reasons
to believe that, when added to
standard therapy, danegaptide
may protect the heart against
these damages.
Adam Steensberg
Chief Medical Officer
Zealand Pharma
Danegaptide – Potential first-in-class medical treatment
for reperfusion injuries
Danegaptide is a novel therapeutic peptide, invented by
Zealand, with anti-arrhythmic and cell protective properties. In
preclinical studies, danegaptide’s cell protective properties have
been shown to cause a reduction in tissue damage in models
of reperfusion injuries. Danegaptide has also been evaluated
in a relatively large Phase I program, comprising 153 patients,
showing very good safety and tolerability.
Based on these previous results, we believe that danegaptide
has promising potential as a first-ever medical treatment to help
prevent or reduce ischemic reperfusion injuries in patients with
an AMI. The idea is to treat AMI patients with danegaptide as
soon as possible after diagnosis and in addition to the current
standard therapy of PCI procedures.
Phase II study ongoing – Results expected in Q4 2015
Zealand is conducting a clinical Phase II Proof-of-concept
trial with danegaptide to evaluate its efficacy and safety in the
protection of heart tissue from reperfusion injuries after an acute
myocardial infarction. The trial is conducted in collaboration with
the world-leading team at the cardiac center at Rigshospitalet,
the University Hospital of Copenhagen. The medical team at
Rigshospitalet’s cardiac center has been among the pioneers in
the field of PCI therapy for AMI patients, performing today up to
1,000 PCIs annually.
Phase II trial design and set-up:
• Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled.
• Enrolment: Up to 600 patients with a severe AMI (STEMI)
• Treatment: High or low dose of danegaptide or placebo in
connection with a PCI procedure.
• Primary endpoint: Reduction in infarct size measured via
MRI scan and based on the Myocardial Salvage Index, a
documented prognostic marker for cardiac outcome (i.e.
heart failure and risk of death).
• Secondary endpoints: Clinical events of heart failure,
re-hospitalization, pharmacodynamics effects and safety of
danegaptide (monitored through the study by a data safety
monitoring board (DSMB).
As of 9 March 2015, 450 patients have been enrolled in the trial
which is progressing smoothly. Study completion is expected in
Q4 2015 with results in early 2016.
Dependent on the results of the trial, it is Zealand’s plan to
further develop danegaptide in collaboration with a partner.
The unmet medical need associated with AMI
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1 1 2
Ambulance
Mr. Brown is 68 years old. One day, he feels a sudden strong chest pain beaming into
his left arm. He becomes dizzy and has trouble breathing. He falls to the floor. His wife
quickly calls 112 and an ambulance arrives.
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In the ambulance the medic takes an electrocardiogram and blood samples – confirming
that it is an acute blood clot in the heart. At the hospital, he is immedicately undergoing a
PCI (balloon dilatation) procedure to remove the clot and quickly restore blood flow.
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AUG
Mr. Brown is extremely happy and relieved, realizing that the doctor has saved his life. He
feels very well and looks forward to going home. The doctor tells him to be mindful of his
physical condition and to come to see him if he experiences any problems.
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NOV
Three months after the event, Mr. Brown presents at the hospital, highly worried. He has
increasing shortness of breath and difficulties pursuing his daily life activities. The doctor
takes an MRI scan and regrettably informs Mr. Brown that an area of his heart has been
irreversibly damaged as a result of ischemic reperfusion injuries associated with the AMI.
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ZP4207 – STABLE GLUCAGON
ZP4207, invented by Zealand, has unique characteristics, leaving the product with
promising potential as a ready-to-use rescue pen for better treatment of severe
hypoglycemia events in diabetes patients on insulin therapy.
In November 2014, ZP4207 was advanced into clinical Phase I to evaluate safety and
efficacy parameters. Trial results are expected in Q3 2015. If supportive, this could
lead to an accelerated development program with regulatory submission potentially
as early as 2018. ZP4207 is wholly-owned by Zealand.
Severe hypoglycemia
– an acute and life threatening condition
Severe hypoglycemia is a life threatening condition resulting from
an abnormal drop in blood sugar (glucose) levels associated
with insulin therapy in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. The
condition is associated with dizziness, confusion, nausea and
eventually unconsciousness. If left untreated for too long, severe
hypoglycemia can lead to brain damage.
All patients with Type 1 diabetes are on insulin therapy and in the
US approx. 20% of patients with Type 2 diabetes are treated with
insulin. *
Hypoglycemia is one of the most feared
side effects of insulin therapy
64% of Type 1 diabetes patients and 3% of
Type 2 diabetes patients are “very afraid”
of insulin shock, i.e. an attack of severe
hypoglycemia.**
The American Diabetes Association
(ADA) recommends that all Type 1 and
Type 2 patients on insulin therapy carry a
hypoglycemia rescue kit with them at all
times. It is estimated that only about 5% of
diabetes patients on insulin therapy have a
rescue kit available.***
Current treatment of severe
hypoglycemia cases
Severe episodes of hypoglycemia can be effectively treated with
glucagon injections. Glucagon is a native peptide with effects
opposite to those of insulin - it helps to release stored glucose
and increase blood sugar levels. The therapeutic use of native
glucagon is made difficult by the peptide’s very poor stability and
low solubility. Therefore, current glucagon treatments are available
only in the form of lyophilized powder which requires reconstitution
with sterile water in a multi-step process before use. In the case of
an acute and severe hypoglycemia event, this can lead to handling
errors, delay administration of glucagon and result in sub-optimal
treatment of the diabetes patient.
ZP4207 – more effective and convenient treatment of
severe hypoglycemia
Zealand has invented ZP4207 as a novel analogue of human
glucagon. ZP4207 demonstrates a strong stability profile in
liquid solution, supporting its potential use as a ready-to-use
rescue pen for a more convenient and better treatment of severe
hypoglycemia. The therapeutic use of native glucagon is made
difficult by the peptide’s inherently very poor stability and low
solubility.
Importantly, data from preclinical studies with ZP4207 further
suggest that the compound is comparable with native glucagon
in its effect on releasing glucose stores into the blood stream
to restore blood sugar levels. The physical stability profile of
ZP4207 so far shows, that it is also suitable for longer term
storage at room temperature.
Clinical Phase I trial design
In November 2014, Zealand initiated a clinical Phase I trial with
ZP4207, which comprises of two parts both conducted at a
selected diabetes center in Germany:
Phase I - Part 1:
• Single ascending dosing in up to 64 healthy volunteers.
• Primary objective is to evaluate safety and tolerability.
• Secondary objectives are to evaluate the pharmacokinetic
and pharmacodynamic profile compared to native glucagon.
Phase I - Part 2:
• Selected dose from Part 1 evaluated in 20 Type 1 diabetes
patients challenged to hypoglycemic with insulin before
treatment. Measure the efficacy of ZP4207 to release
glucose stores and increase blood sugar levels compared to
native glucagon.
Zealand expects to complete the Phase I trial in H1 2015 and
have results available mid-2015. Dependent on the outcome
of the Phase I trial, it is our plan to undertake the full clinical
development and retain the full value of ZP4207 in-house
through to commercialization. These plans are in line with our
strategy of building a select pipeline of proprietary and value
enhancing new medicines for patients. First regulatory filing of
ZP4207 could be as early as at the start of 2018.
The uniqueness of ZP4207 – Potential multiple dose use
In addition to its potential use as a ready-to-use rescue pen, the
properties of ZP4207 further indicate its usability in a multiple
dose version for a more general treatment of low blood sugar
levels or less severe cases of hypoglycemia associated with
diabetes. This could be applicable in either a multi-dose pen or
as a component in an insulin-glucagon hormone pump.
A new and efficient treatment for severe hypoglycemia
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
Brian is having fun at his birthday party. He has type 1 diabetes. He has had some beers
and even if he is normally very mindful to manage his condition, he has this evening
forgotten to measure his blood glucose for several hours.
Brian starts to feel anxious, nauseous, confused and he is cold sweating. Suddenly, he
looses consciousness and falls to the floor. His guests are shocked, but Brian’s best
friend, Tom, realizes it most likely is an event of severe hypoglycemia.
Tom kows where to find Brian’s hypoglycemia rescue kit, containing glucagon in powder
form, a syringe and a long manual. Tom starts to read the manual, eager to get the
delicate handling right. As Brian is still unconscious, Tom gives up and calls 112.
The ambulance arrives and the medic quickly checks Brian’s pulse and blood sugar level,
before giving him a glucagon rescue injection. Brian quickly regains his consciousness.
They are all relieved. Tom thinks how valuable it would have been, if the rescue kit had
been in a form immediately ready for use, he could have rescued Brian himself.
We are up every night to
measure Jesper’s blood sugar.
This means that Jesper cannot
sleep over with friends nor go on
school camps without one of us
escorting him.
Dorte and Henning Iversen, parents
to Jesper 7 years, who has Type 1
diabetes – from the book “Angsten er
der jo altid” (The fear is always there)
* Decision Resource, 2012
** Danish Diabetes Association, 2013
*** Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
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ZP2929
ZP2929 is a Zealand invented dual acting glucagon/GLP-1 peptide receptor agonist
for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. Zealand retains full control of this drug
candidate which is currently undergoing strategic review.
Until January 2014, ZP2929 was covered under the Zealand/
Boehringer Ingelheim agreement on glucagon/GLP-1 dual
agonists for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. As
part of a then decision by Boehringer Ingelheim to change the
development program with the selection of a new glucagon/
GLP-1 lead compound, Zealand retained full control of this drug
candidate.
Zealand has revised its development plans for ZP2929 and is in
dialogue with the FDA considering next step for the product. A
decision in relation to the best way forward is expected later in
2015.
ZP2929, a once-daily dual acting glucagon/GLP-1 peptide
receptor agonist
ZP2929 is a once-daily dual acting glucagon/GLP-1 peptide
receptor agonist, invented by Zealand. ZP2929 is in Phase I
clinical development as a potential new treatment for patients
with Type 2 diabetes and/or obesity.
ZP2929 acts with high potency on both the glucagon and the
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptors. In preclinical studies,
ZP2929 has shown the ability to improve glycemic control while
causing a significant and sustained weight loss.
ZP2929 under strategic review
Zealand has ZP2929 in clinical Phase I development to evaluate
its safety and tolerability under an Investigational New Drug (IND)
application with the FDA.
ELSIGLUTIDE
Elsiglutide is a Zealand invented GLP-2 agonist with potential as a first-ever therapy
against chemotherapy induced diarrhea, a serious and life-threatening condition in
cancer patients. Elsiglutide is in development by Helsinn with results from a Phase IIb
trial expected in H1 2016.
Chemotherapy induced diarrhea (CID)
CID is a major challenge in cancer therapy today. Many cancer
patients, who receive chemotherapy, in particular 5-fluorouracil
(5-FU)-based chemotherapy, and also other cancer therapies,
suffer from severe diarrhea, induced by damage to their
intestines caused by the therapy. CID can lead to dehydration,
malnutrition, hospitalization, markedly reduced quality of life,
and in particular sub-optimal cancer treatment. No effective
treatments exist today for patients with CID.*
5-FU based chemotherapy regimens
can result in up to 50-80% of patients
developing CID.**
* Healthways, Chemotherapy Induced Diarrhes, Care Guide Update 2010.
** Alexander Stein, Wieland Voigt and Karin Jordan Ther. Adv. Med. Oncol. (2010) 2 (1) 51_63
Elsiglutide, a novel Zealand invented therapeutic GLP-2
peptide in development by Helsinn
Elsiglutide is a novel, potent and selective GLP-2 peptide
receptor agonist invented by Zealand for the prevention of
chemotherapy induced diarrhea (CID). GLP-2 is a native
peptide, which plays a key role in intestinal growth and formation
by promoting regeneration of the epithelial surface of the
intestine.
Large observational study of CID conducted by Helsinn
to support the development of elsiglutide
In 2013, Helsinn initiated a large international, multi-center,
prospective, cohort observational study involving more than a
hundred sites in six European countries and in the US to better
assess the incidence and clinical impact of chemotherapy-
induced diarrhea in colorectal cancer patients and in breast
cancer patients receiving 5-FU based chemotherapy.
Global development and commercial rights outside the Nordic
countries to elsiglutide in Cancer Supportive Care are licensed
to Helsinn (www.helsinn.com).
Target study enrolment is up to 2,000 patients with final results
expected in Q1 2016.
Elsiglutide as a potential first-ever treatment for the
prevention of chemotherapy induced diarrhea
In pre-clinical studies, elsiglutide has been shown to consistently
stimulate growth of the small intestinal mucosa. These results
support the potential use of elsiglutide in the treatment of
gastro-intestinal disorders, including as a therapy to decrease
the incidence and severity of severe diarrhea induced by cancer
chemotherapy.
In a Phase IIa clinical trial, elsiglutide has demonstrated
promising results in the prevention of diarrhea in colorectal
cancer patients receiving 5-FU based chemotherapy and a
favorable safety profile.
Phase IIb dose-finding study ongoing – results in H1 2016
In February 2015, Helsinn treated the first cancer patients in a
multinational, multi-center Phase IIb clinical dose-finding trial
of elsiglutide conducted in Western and Eastern Europe. The
objective of the trial is to access the efficacy of three different
doses of subcutaneous elsiglutide versus placebo for the
prevention of 5-FU based chemotherapy induced diarrhea.
The Phase IIb trial has the following design:
• Setup: randomized, double-blind, parallel group,
placebo-controlled, dose-finding trial.
• Primary Endpoint: The proportion of patients experiencing
diarrhea of grade 2 or more during the first cycle of 5-FU
based chemotherapy.
• Enrolment: Up to 600 colorectal cancer patients receiving
5-FU-based chemotherapy regimens (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI),
including an exploratory subgroup of up to 120 patients
receiving treatment with an approved antibody.
• Treatment: During the initial two 5-FU cycles, patients will
get daily a single subcutaneous dose of 10, 20 or 40 mg
elsiglutide or placebo for 4 consecutive days, starting from
the first day of 5-FU administration.
The results of the Phase IIb trial are expected in H1 2016.
Financial terms under the Helsinn agreement:
Remaining milestones of
EURm 124
plus high single-digit sales royalties
We are exited to be advancing
the development of elsiglutide
as a potential first-ever therapy
to prevent severe diarrhea
as a debilitating side-effect
of chemotherapy. Helsinn is
committed to supporting patients
world-wide with the highest-quality
cancer supportive care and
we have high expectations for
elsiglutide.
Riccardo Braglia,
Chief Executive Officer of Helsinn
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PRECLINICAL PROJECTS
Zealand’s preclinical pipeline covers several novel therapeutic peptide projects, which
are advancing towards clinical development, in-house or under partnerships.
1st collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim – New lead
glucagon/GLP-1 development candidate selected
The first collaboration agreement between Zealand and
Boehringer Ingelheim was signed in 2011 and is progressing
very well. It covers the development and commercialisation
of novel dual acting glucagon/GLP-1 peptide agonists for the
treatment of Type 2 diabetes and/or obesity.
In January 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim decided to change the
previous development program under the collaboration and
select a new lead compound from the portfolio of novel glucagon/
GLP-1 dual agonists and compound designs, which had been
invented under a two-year research part of the collaboration and
was handed over to Boehringer Ingelheim in Q3 2013.
2nd collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim - Progressing
towards selection of preclinical development candidate
In July 2014, Zealand’s signed its second global collaboration
agreement with Boehringer on a novel peptide project from
Zealand’s preclinical pipeline. Under the collaboration, the two
companies combine their research expertise for up to four and
a half years focusing on the continued discovery, identification
and characterization of novel peptide medicine candidates
within the selected therapeutic target area of cardio-metabolic
disease. The companies will also work together to advance
the therapeutic peptides stemming from this research
collaboration into preclinical development. Boehringer Ingelheim
will be responsible for the conduct of preclinical and clinical
development as well as for the commercialization.
A final new lead development compound was selected by
Boehringer Ingelheim in H2 2014 and is now being progressed
for the expected advance into clinical development in early 2016.
The collaboration is progressing very well with the selection of a
lead candidate for preclinical development is expected towards
the end of 2015.
Terms of the 1st collaboration agreement
Under the terms of the first collaboration agreement, Boehringer
Ingelheim retains global development and commercial rights
to all dual-acting glucagon/GLP-1 compounds stemming
from the collaboration. Zealand retains co-promotion rights in
Scandinavia. Boehringer Ingelheim finances all development,
manufacturing and commercial activities.
Terms of the 2nd collaboration agreement
Under the terms if of the second collaboration agreement,
Boehringer Ingelheim retains global development and
commercial rights to all compounds invented under the
collaboration. Zealand retains co-commercialization rights in
Scandinavia. Boehringer Ingelheim finances all development,
manufacturing and commercial activities.
Zealand is eligible to potential milestone payments related to
the achievement of pre-specified development, regulatory and
commercial milestones for the first lead candidate. Part of the
milestone payment has already been received on a previous
development lead. Further, Zealand is entitled to tiered royalties
that range from high single to low double digits on global
sales of products developed and commercialized under the
agreement.
Zealand is eligible to milestone payments dependent upon the
achievement of pre-defined development milestones, with the
first at initiation of preclinical development, as well as regulatory
and commercial milestones for the lead product under the
collaboration. Zealand is also entitled to research funding plus
tiered royalties on global sales of products stemming from the
collaboration.
Remaining potential milestone
payment of
Remaining potential milestone
payment of
EURm 365
plus sales royalties
EURm 295
plus sales royalties
”We treasure our partnership
with Zealand as a company with
leading competences in the design
and development of novel peptide
medicines. Both our collaborations
are progressing well with important
development milestones expected
within the coming year.
Michel Pairet, M.D., Senior
Corporate Vice President of
Research and Non-clinical
Development, Boehringer Ingelheim.
R&D collaboration with Lilly
Zealand has an ongoing collaborates with Lilly, under which both
companies invest resources in the design and development of
potentially first-in-class peptide therapeutics for the treatment of
Type 2 diabetes and obesity. The collaboration has its outset in
a novel therapeutic approach discovered by Lilly. The target is
un-disclosed.
The companies share the funding, risk and reward of the
program. Future expansion of the collaboration to additional
drug targets and disease areas is possible. No financial terms of
the agreement have been disclosed.
REVOLUTIONARY HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Zealand’s proprietary preclinical portfolio
The outset for our preclinical activities is the fundamental
conviction that peptides offer enormous potential as future
medicines for better treatment of unmet medical needs.
We focus our activities on cardio-metabolic diseases,
expanding step-wise also into the field of inflammation, where
peptide-based therapies also represent specific and attractive
potential.
We aim to create novel medicines to address unmet medical
needs for improved patient lives. Innovation at Zealand is
therefore driven by a patient-centric approach and with a
fundamental outset in the application of our broad-based
understanding of peptide therapeutics and our molecular
peptide design capabilities.
Our portfolio of preclinical activities currently comprises six
wholly-owned novel development projects and several earlier
phase projects. An example of our innovative approach in the
cardio-metabolic area are the GLP-1-based dual agonist peptide
projects.
While GLP-1 agonists represent an established and
acknowledged class of medicines for the treatment of diabetes,
still in many cases would diabetes patients benefit from additional
therapeutic effects, including protection of the insulin producing
cells in the pancreas, substantial body weight loss, and/or
improved hepatic status. These needs are not addressed by
GLP-1 agonists alone, and to overcome these limitations,
we are working with a dual peptide strategy, exemplified by
our GLP-1-gastrin, GLP-1-glucagon and GLP-1/GLP-2 dual
agonist programs. Overall these programs take advantage of
Zealand’s ability to design single molecule peptide hybrids and
chimeras enabling us to build in additional pharmaceutical effect
functionalities beyond a GLP-1 starting point.
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RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
At Zealand, we constantly monitor and assess both the overall risk of doing business
in the pharmaceutical biotech industry and the particular risks associated with our
current activities and corporate profile, including scientific and development risks,
partner interest risks, commercial and financial risks.
Doing business in the pharmaceutical biotech industry
involves major financial risk. The development period for novel
medicines typically stretches over many years; costs are high
and the probability of reaching the market relatively low due to
developmental and regulatory hurdles.
Zealand’s Management is responsible for implementing
adequate systems and policies on risk management and
internal control and to assess the overall risks and specific
risks associated with Zealand’s business and operations and
seek to ensure that such risks are managed best possible in a
responsible and efficient manner.
Risks of specific/particular importance to Zealand are scientific
and development risks, commercial risk, partner interest risks
and financial risks. Risk and mitigation plans are monitored by
Management and this continuous risk assessment is an integral
part of the quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors.
Scientific and development risks
During the course of the research and development process
Zealand regularly assesses these risks through a quarterly risk
assessment of all the company’s research and development
projects conducted by Management in collaboration with the
department heads and project managers and presented to the
Board of Directors. Each project is described and progress is
measured based on milestones. An individual risk analysis for
each of the projects is conducted and a prioritizing of the project
portfolio is performed.
Commercial risks
From early on in the research phase and all the way through
development, risks related to patent protection, market size,
competition, development time and costs and partner interest
are assessed to make sure that final products are potentially
commercially viable. Any major changes in the commercial
potential for a drug candidate can lead to reduced value
prospects and eventually discontinued development.
Partner interest risks
Zealand has ongoing discussions with potential industry
partners in order to gauge and encourage interest in the
research programs. The aim is to ensure that Zealand focuses
on programs that are attractive to partners. Entering into
collaborations with partners can bring significant benefits but
also potentially involve risks. In addition, full control of the
products is often given over to the collaborator. In order to
mitigate these risks Zealand strives to foster a close and open
dialogue with its partners thereby building strong partnerships
that work effectively.
Financial risks
Financial risks such as cash and treasury management,
liquidity forecasts and financing opportunities are managed in
accordance with the Finance Policy and regularly assessed
by the company’s Management and reported to the audit
committee and the Board of Directors. See also page 62; Note
15 – Financial and operational risk.
Risk management and internal control related to financial
reporting
Zealand has a number of internal control and risk management
systems in place to ensure that its financial statements provide
a true and fair view and is in accordance with the International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and Danish
disclosure requirements for listed companies. On a yearly basis,
an evaluation – with special emphasis on risk management
and internal control related to the financial reporting – is done
to ensure that risks are managed in a responsible and efficient
manner.
Zealand has several policies and procedures in key areas of
financial reporting. The internal control and risk management
systems are designed to mitigate, detect and correct material
misstatements rather than eliminate the risks identified in the
financial reporting process.
Risks of specific/particular importance to
Zealand are scientific and development
risks, partner interest risks and commercial
as well as financial risks.
An individual risk analysis for each of the
projects is conducted and a prioritizing of
the project portfolio is performed.
A review and prioritization of material accounting items is also
performed. Items in the financial statements that are based on
estimates or that are generated through complex processes
carry a relatively higher risk for error. Zealand performs continual
risk assessments to identify such items and to assess the scope
and related risk.
The policies and procedures are approved by the Board
of Directors and on a daily basis the responsibility is of the
Executive Management. The Board of Directors has established
an audit committee with an advisory role relative to the Board
of Directors. Considering Zealand´s legal structure, size and the
fact that operations are carried out at one single site, the Board
of Directors has concluded that it is not relevant to establish an
internal audit function in Zealand.
Description of management reporting systems and
internal control systems
Zealand has management reporting and internal control systems
in place that enables it to monitor performance, strategy,
operations, business environment, organization, procedures,
funding, risk and internal control. The company believes that
the reporting and internal controls are adequate to avoid
misstatements in the financial reporting.
A full description of the risk management and internal control
system in relation to financial reporting is included in the
statutory report on Corporate Governance, cf. section 107b of
the Danish Financial Statements Act, which can be found on the
company’s website:
www.zealandpharma.com/investors/corporategovernance
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Zealand follows Danish securities law and as a company listed on Nasdaq
Copenhagen, we are guided by the Corporate Governance Recommendations
designated by Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Our statutory report on Corporate Social Responsibility focus on those areas
which are unique to Zealand’s business as a research and development driven
biotechnology company with a diverse range of strategic partnerships. The report is
available on our website.
Zealand regularly reviews its rules,
policies and practises related to the
overall governance of our company
Nasdaq Copenhagen has incorporated the Recommendations
by the Danish Committee of Corporate Governance, and
Zealand intends to meet these recommendations in all respects
of material relevance to our company. As part of our Corporate
Governance policy we apply the “comply or explain” principle as
recommended.
Zealand regularly reviews its rules, policies and practices related
to the overall governance of our company with the purpose
of ensuring that we meet our obligations to shareholders,
employees, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, while
serving to maximize long-term value.
It is the view of Management that Zealand complies with the
recommendations set forward with one single exception with is
highlighted and explained below:
Recommendations section 3.4.8: The remuneration committee
will be using the same external advisors as the Executive
Management, even if this is against the Corporate Governance
recommendations. The reason is that the Board of Directors’
is of the conviction that the external advisors will provide
professional and unbiased advice in both their capacities as
advisers to the Executive Management and to the remuneration
committee.
Zealand’s statutory report on Corporate Governance, which
has been prepared in accordance with the Danish Financial
Statements Act, section 107b, is available in full at the
company’s website:
www.zealandpharma.com/investors/corporategovernance
The CSR report puts particular emphasis
on those areas which are unique to
Zealand’s business
Zealand’s policies with regards to Corporate Social
Responsibility (“CSR”) cover many areas of our operations. In
2014 Zealand updated its CSR status report describing the
status and activities within the following areas:
1. Labour Practices & Decent Work
2. Occupational Health & Safety
3. Ethics and Quality in relation to Research and Development
Activities
4. Environmental Sustainability
5. Anti-corruption & Pharmaceutical ethics
These focus areas are an amalgamation of existing Zealand
values and policies together with the principles of the United
Nations Global Compact where they apply to the scope of the
company’s business.
The CSR report puts particular emphasis on those areas
which are unique to Zealand’s business as a biotechnology
and research corporation with a diverse range of strategic
partnerships. However, given that we do not directly market or
commercialize any medicinal products, there are many issues
specific to the pharmaceutical industry which consequently do
not fall within the scope of our CSR activities.
Zealand has in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements
Act, section 99a, prepared a statutory report on CSR, which can
be found on the company’s website:
www.zealandpharma.com/investors/csr
The statutory report includes our policy and objectives in relation
to diversity in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements
Act, section 99b.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Left to right
Alain Munoz
Christian Thorkildsen
Michael J. Owen
Daniël Jan Ellens
Jørgen Lindegaard
Helle Størum
Jens Peter Stenvang
Peter Benson
MD Cardiology and
Anaesthesiology
Born: 1949
Board member since
2005 (resigned 2006),
re-elected 2007
Independent
Advisor:
Kurma Biofund
Member of the board:
Valneva
Auris medical AG
Medesis SA
Ownership:
7,000 shares
Cand.pharm. PMP
PhD Biochemestry
Born: 1968
Born: 1951
Board member since 2006
Employee elected
Project director
Board member since 2012
Independent
Ownership:
54,000 warrants
23,329 shares
Member of the board:
Blink Biomedical SAS
Ossianix, Inc.
Advisor:
Kymab Ltd
Qure Invest SaRL
CRT Pioneer Fund LP
Sanofi Aventis Oncology
Board
Ownership:
None
PhD Molecular Biology
M.B.A.
Born: 1948
Chairman of the board
since 2013
(Chairman 2007-2012
Board member since
2005)
Independent
Venture Partner:
Life Sciences Partners
President:
Elkerim GmbH
Member of Advisory
Board:
mAbxience SA
Ownership:
134,024 warrants
16,500 shares
M.Sc. Business
Administration
Diploma in Basic
Pharmaceutical Medicine
Born: 1967
Board member since 2008
Employee elected
Director, Head of Business
Development, External
Innovation and New
Opportunities
Ownership:
15,000 warrants
3,000 shares
Degree in biology
MA Economics
Born: 1954
Born: 1955
Board member since 2014
Employee elected
Laboratory technician
Board member since 2007
Independent
Ownership:
10,000 warrants
Managing partner:
Sunstone Capital
Member of the board:
Asante Solutions Inc.
Arcoma AB
Alligator Bioscience AB
Opsona Therapeutics
Ownership:
None
M.Sc. Engineering
(Electronics)
Born: 1948
Vice Chairman of the
board since 2013
(Chairman 2012-2013)
Board member since 2011
Independent
Chairman of the board:
AVT Business School A/S
Scania (DK)
Scania (NO)
JL Rungsted Holding
Trifina Holding ApS
K/S Vimmelskaftet 39-41
IT University of
Copenhagen
Viking-Danmark A/S
Ownership:
16,285 shares
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Left to right
Britt Meelby Jensen
Mats Blom
Agneta Svedberg
Torsten Hoffmann
President and Chief Executive
Officer
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer
Executive Vice President
and Chief Scientific Officer
Danish, born 1973
Swedish, born 1965
Swedish, born 1963
German, born 1967
Britt Meelby Jensen joined
Zealand as CEO in January
2015. Before joining Zealand,
she headed the world leading
Agilent-owned Danish
diagnostics company, Dako A/S,
as the company’s CEO.
Britt has extensive experience
from a range of managerial
positions within the life sciences
industry, counting also 11 years
of international experience from
Novo Nordisk. This includes
the position as Corporate Vice
President for Global Marketing,
Market Access and Commercial
Excellence. Prior to this,
Britt was Global Marketing
Director for Diabetes Lifecycle
Management and before this
Nordic Marketing Manager for
Diabetes.
Previously, Britt has worked for
McKinsey and Company and
within the EU Institutions in
Brussels.
Britt has a M.Sc. in International
Marketing Management from
Copenhagen Business School,
Denmark and an MBA from
Solvay Business School in
Brussels, Belgium.
Ownership:
None
Mats Blom joined Zealand as
CFO in March 2010. Prior to
joining, Mats served as Chief
Financial Officer at Swedish
Orphan International, a leading
European orphan drug company
acquired by BioVitrum of
Sweden in 2009 (now Sobi
Pharmaceuticals).
Mats has extensive managerial
experience and he has held
CFO positions at Active Biotech
and Anoto, both publicly listed
on the Nasdaq Stockholm
stock exchange. Previously,
Mats worked as a management
consultant at Gemini Consulting
and in Ernst & Young’s
Transaction Services division.
Mats graduated with a
Bachelor degree in Business
Administration and Economics
from the University of Lund
followed by a Master from IESE
University of Navarra, Barcelona.
Mats serves as Chairman of the
board Medical Need AB.
Ownership:
129,050 warrants
90,246 shares
Agneta Svedberg joined Zealand
in February 2013 from Cantargia
AB, a Swedish biotech company,
where she held the position of
CEO.
Agneta has more than 20
years of experience in drug
development across numerous
leadership functions in both
biotech and big pharma
companies. This includes more
than ten years with Genmab A/S
in Copenhagen, where she was
part of the Senior Management
team as Global Head of Clinical
Development and Copenhagen
Site Manager with responsibility
for 200 people. Before joining
Genmab A/S, Agneta was Head
of Clinical Development (Europe)
at Oxigene Europe AB and prior
to this, held managerial positions
at Pharmacia & Upjohn AB in
Sweden.
Agneta holds a M.Sc. in
Radiation Physics from Lund
University and an Executive MBA
from Lund University School of
Economics and Management,
Sweden.
Ownership:
67,012 warrants
Dr. Torsten Hoffmann joined
Zealand as CSO in October
2013 from Roche, where
he spent 16 years in several
managerial positions, including
eight years as Head of
Discovery Chemistry in the
Pharma Research division of
the company’s headquarters
in Basel. Under his leadership,
Roche’s Discovery Chemistry
department authored more than
280 peer-reviewed publications
and made 540 patent
applications.
Torsten is an inventor of
netupitant, a neurokinin 1
receptor antagonist, which is
approved in the US and EU and
marketed by Helsinn under the
name of Akynzeo®. Torsten is
also the author of more than 80
research publications, published
conference reports and patent
applications.
Torsten studied chemistry at
the Heinrich-Heine University
in Düsseldorf and received his
doctorate at the Eidgenössische
Technische Hochschule in
Zürich. Following this, he held
a post-doctoral position at the
Scripps Research Institute in
California.
Torsten serves on the Advisory
Boards of Elsevier Life Sciences,
Elsevier SA, Amsterdam, the
Department of Chemistry,
University of Basel, the Peptide
Therapeutics Foundation, US,
the Bolder Peptide Symposium,
US, and the Center for
Biopharmaceuticals, University of
Copenhagen.
Ownership:
100,000 warrants
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Zealand is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange (ticker symbol: ZEAL)
and form part of the Midcap index. Zealand’s share price increased 41% in 2014 and
13% in 2015, resulting in a market capitalization of DKK 2.2 billion (per 9 March).
Per 9 March 2015
5,087
Share capital and ownership structure
Zealand’s share capital remained unchanged in 2014
Zealand’s share capital has a nominal value of DKK 23,193,047
divided into 23,193,047 shares with a nominal value of DKK 1
each. All Zealand shares are ordinary shares belonging to one
class.
registered shareholders
The share capital has remained unchanged in 2014.
Zealand’s share price has increased
41%
in 2014
Geographical distribution of
Zealand share ownership
North America 18 %
EU 12 %
Non-
registered 9 %
Denmark 61 %
Major shareholders*
The number of shareholders has increased 12%
On 31 December 2014, Zealand had 4,549 registered
shareholders, who held a total of 21,055,753 shares,
representing 91% of the total outstanding share capital of the
company.
The number of registered shareholders remained almost
unchanged through 2014 with 4,507 registered shareholders at
the end of 2013. In 2015, the number of Zealand shareholders
has increased 12% with 5,087 registered on 10 March 2015.
Still, registered holdings represent an unchanged 91% share of
the total share capital.
Ownership distribution
Of Zealand’s share capital, 61% is held by Danish investors.
Hereof, the two largest shareholders, Sunstone Capital and LD,
represent a combined 37% and retail investors about 12%. Of
Zealand’s non-Danish shareholders, 18% are registered in the
US and 12% in Europe, with France and the UK representing
the largest holdings.
Through 2014 and into 2015, there has been a slight shift in
ownership to Denmark (March 2014: 60%) from European
holdings (March 2014: 13%).
25.7 %
Sunstone BI Funds and Life Science Ventures Fund
Copenhagen, Denmark
Total retail investor holdings amount to 15% of the total share
capital.
11.3 %
LD Pension (Lonmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond)
Copenhagen, Denmark
11.0 %
Innovation Capital (former CDC Innovation)
Paris, France (Part of the share holding is registered in the US)
5.0 %
LSP Amsterdam, The Netherlands
* The list is per 9 March 2015
Numbers
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
2014
2015
Note: Average daily volume for March 2015 covers the period from 1 to 9 March 2015
Average daily volume (number of shares traded)
Share price (rhs)
Increase in daily turnover of
125%
in 2015 compared to 2014
Share price performance and liquidity
Significant increase in Zealand’s share price in 2014
and 2015 to date
Zealand’s share price increased 41% in 2014, closing at DKK
83 on 30 December 2014 compared to a closing price of DKK
59 at the end of 2013. In comparison, the OMX Copenhagen
Midcap index increased 5% over the year.
The strong outperformance of Zealand’s shares was driven
partly by a generally positive news flow showing advances
across the portfolio of partnered medicines and development
projects and our pipeline of wholly-owned novel medicines
in development. In February 2014, the announced start by
Sanofi of the LixiLan Phase III program for the single injection
combination of Lyxumia® with Lantus and a related milestone
payment to Zealand from Sanofi of DKK 82 / USD 15 million has
positively impacted the share price. In July, we also signed a
second collaboration agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim with
related payments in 2014 of DKK 54 / EUR 7 million. Finally in
December 2014, we announced the closing of a royalty bond
financing, raising DKK 299 / EUR 40 million to strengthen our
capital resources and finance accelerated development of our
pipeline of wholly-owned novel medicines.
Further, our share price was supported by a generally strong
year for the biotech sector in 2014, particularly in the US, but
also in Europe.
Since the beginning of 2015, our share price has increased
further, closing at DKK 93.5 on 9 March 2015, corresponding to
an increase of 13%.
Positive develoment in share liquidity
Liquidity in Zealand’s share decreased slightly in 2014 compared
to 2013, despite a very positive development in the share price.
We ascribe this to a less frequent news flow compared to the
year before. Average daily turnover on Nasdaq Copenhagen
in 2014 was DKK 1.4 million with an average daily volume of
46,961 shares traded compared to DKK 1.5 million and 46,961
shares traded, respectively in 2013.
In 2015 (until 9 March), liquidity in the Zealand share has more
than doubled compared to 2014 with an average daily volume
of 89,033 shares traded.
DKK
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
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Hanne Leth Hillman
Vice President, Head of IR
& Corporate Communications
Investor Relations in Zealand
In line with the disclosure requirements for companies listed on
Nasdaq Copenhagen, Zealand issues company announcements
to inform the investor markets of material news relating to the
company and its activities and to report interim financial reports.
In addition, Zealand issues press releases to inform of business
news of non-material character, and Investor News are used to
inform of IR news and events.
Direct access to management
Zealand’s objective is to be open, accessible and proactive
in our interactions with the investor community. Our main IR
activities include direct access to the management team via
conference calls and webcasts, Capital Market Days, conference
attendance and roadshows in both the US and the main cities in
Europe.
Coverage by seven banks
Zealand is currently covered by seven sell-side analysts,
representing international banks, French specialist banks
and Scandinavian banks. A list of names and contact details
can be found at http://zealandpharma.com/investors/
stock-information/analyst-coverage
IR Newsletters
In addition, we issue online IR newsletters on a regular
basis to update on recent news flow and the status of our
activities. Under the investor section of Zealand’s website:
zealandpharma.com/investors we provide access to
relevant information in the form of all our news releases, our IR
newsletters. investor slide presentations, our IR event calendar,
and recent financial and annual reports. Zealand can also be
followed on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Register on our website to get news
and IR newsletters directly
Zealand intends in the future to shift more and more to online
communication and information provision in order to protect
the environment and save money which can be invested into
our R&D activities. Therefore, we request all our shareholders to
register their email address via our homepage under
zealandpharma.com/investors/shareholder-portal
Please contact us
We encourage our shareholders, investors, analysts and other
stakeholders to contact us with any questions or enquiries
relating to Zealand at:
Phone: +45 50 60 36 89
E-mail: investors@zealandpharma.com
We are dedicated
to keeping
shareholders and
other stakeholders
updated to the extent
possible on the status
of our business and
the outlook for
Zealand. Strong and
trustful relations
are key to us, and
we value direct
dialogue.
Event calendar 2015
An overview of where to meet us for investor and scientific
events in 2015 as well as Zealand’s financial calendar 2015. An
updated version of the event calendar is always available on
http://zealandpharma.com/investors/events
Mar 16-17
Marcus Evans Discovery Summit 2015 – Lisbon
– Chaired by Zealand’s CSO, Dr. Torsten Hoffmann
Mar 17-18
Exane BNP Paribas Healthcare Conference – Paris
Mar 18
InvestorDagen – Copenhagen
Mar 26
BioCapital Europe – Amsterdam
Apr 20-21
2nd Annual Peptide Congress Oxford Global – London
– Presentation by Zealand’s CSO, Torsten Hoffmann
Apr 21
Zealand’s Annual General Meeting for 2015
May 3-6
Oligonucleotide and Peptide Therapeutics (TIDES)
Conference – From Research Through Commercialization
– San Diego – Keynote by Zealand’s CSO Torsten Hoffmann
May 22
Interim report for 1st quarter 2015
Jun 5-7
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 75th Scientific
Sessions – Boston – Four presentations by Zealand scientists
Jun 17-18
Citi European Healthcare Conference – London
Jun 20-25
24th American Peptide Society Meeting – Orlando
– Presentation by Zealand’s CSO, Torsten Hoffmann
Aug 28
Interim report for 1st half 2015
Sep 14-18
51st EASD Annual Meeting – Stockholm
Sep 16-18
BAML Global Healthcare Conference 2015 – London
Sep 21-24
Boulder Peptide Symposium – Boulder
– Presentation by Zealand’s CSO, Torsten Hoffmann
Oct 20-23
Peptide Therapeutics Foundation – La Jolla
– Presentation by Zealand’s CSO, Torsten Hoffmann
Nov 5
Interim report for the first 9 months of 2015
Nov 18
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference – London
Financial calendar
Investor and scientific event
In addition to the above, Zealand has planned several road shows to meet investor in
the main cities in Europe and in the US. Zealand will be hosting a Capital Markets Day in
Copenhagen and in the US in September and/or October. Please contact us if you are
interested to meet.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review for the period
1 January – 31 December 2014
(Since there is no significant difference in the development of the
Group and the Parent Company, except for the royalty bond, the
financial review is based on the Group’s consolidated financial
information for the year ended December 31, 2014, with
comparative figures for 2013 in brackets.)
Income statement
The net result for the year 2014 was a loss of DKK -65.0 million
(-183.7). The increase in net result is a consequence mainly
of milestone payments received in 2014 by Zealand under
the license agreements with Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim
and Helsinn Healthcare, while no milestone payments were
received in 2013. Royalty income from the sale of Lyxumia® also
increased significantly compared to last year. The result was in
line with expectations.
Revenue
Revenue amounted to DKK 153.8 million (6.6). In January
2014, Sanofi commenced the Phase III clinical development
program for LixiLan, the fixed-ratio single injection combination
of Lyxumia® with Lantus®, which triggered a milestone payment
to Zealand of DKK 81.2 million (USD 15 million). During the third
quarter, Zealand entered into a second collaboration agreement
with Boehringer Ingelheim with an upfront payment of DKK 37.3
million (EUR 5.0 million). There was also a milestone payment
received from Helsinn Healthcare relating to the development of
elsiglutide of DKK 14.9 million (EUR 2.0 million).
Royalty revenue from sales of Lyxumia® amounted to DKK 20.3
million (6.5).
Royalty expenses
Royalty expenses for the year amounted to DKK 13.8 million
(0.9) and relates to royalty paid to third parties on received
milestone payments and royalty income relating to the license
agreement with Sanofi.
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses amounted to DKK 180.0
million (164.5). The increase relates to clinical costs for the
ZP1609 danegaptide Phase II trial conducted at Rigshospitalet,
Copenhagen, and the ZP4207 Phase I trial conducted in
Germany.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses amounted to DKK 39.8 million (34.2).
The increase in costs is mainly due to the severance payment to
the former CEO, David Solomon, partly offset by lower costs for
warrant programs in 2014.
Other operating income
Other operating income amounted to DKK 6.3 million (7.3).
Other operating income has historically mainly consisted of
funding of development costs for ZP2929 and research costs
under the glucagon/GLP-1 collaboration with Boehringer
Ingelheim. As part of the new collaboration with Boehringer
Ingelheim a new research collaboration agreement has been
signed and other operating income for the period mainly relates
to this new agreement.
Operating result
Operating result for the period was a loss of DKK -73.5 million
(-185.6).
Net financial items
Net financial items amounted to DKK 1.0 million (1.9). Net
financial items consist of interest income, amortized costs
relating to the royalty bond financing, banking fees and changes
in exchange rates.
Result from ordinary activities before tax
Result from ordinary activities before tax came to a loss of DKK
-72.5 million (-183.7).
Tax on ordinary activities
With a negative result from ordinary activities, no tax has been
recorded for the period. However, according to Danish tax
legislation Zealand is eligible to receive DKK 7.5 million (0) in
cash relating to the tax loss of 2013 and 2014. DKK 1.2 million
was received in November 2014 relating to the loss in 2013 and
the remaining DKK 6.3 million will be received in 2015.
No deferred tax asset has been recognized in the statement of
financial position due to uncertainty as to when tax losses can
be utilized.
Net result and comprehensive income
Net result and comprehensive income both amounted to DKK
-65.0 million (-183.7) in each case due to the factors described
above.
Allocation of result
No dividend has been proposed and the year’s net loss of DKK
-65.0 million (-183.7) has been transferred to retained earnings.
Equity
Equity amounts to DKK 252.8 million (316.1) at the end of the
year, corresponding to an equity ratio of 42% (91). The decrease
in equity is a result of the net loss for the year and the decreased
equity ratio is an effect of the royalty bond that was issued in
December 2014.
Capital expenditure
Investments in plant and equipment for the period amounted
to DKK 4.5 million (4.6) mainly related to new laboratory
equipment.
Royalty bond
On 12 December 2014, Zealand raised USD 50 million equal
to DKK 298.7 million in a non-dilutive and non-recourse bond
financing backed by 86.5% of the future annual royalties and
other payments which the company is entitled to on lixisenatide
as stand-alone product under its license agreement with
Sanofi. Repayment of the bond is based solely on lixisenatide
stand-alone royalty revenue with no recourse to future royalty
revenue on LixiLan. Regulatory milestone payments, to which
Zealand is entitled on lixisenatide and LixiLan, will as part of the
financing be placed in a collateral reserve account, which can
never exceed the remaining principal on the loan, and which will
be released to Zealand upon full repayment of the bond.
The bond carries an annual interest rate of 9.375% and upon full
repayment of the bond, all further future lixisenatide revenue will
be fully retained by Zealand.
The net proceeds to Zealand from the financing amount to DKK
272.2 million.
Cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to DKK -42.2
million (-169.6), and cash flow from investing activities to DKK
19.8 million (96.8) of which DKK 24.4 million (148.8) relates
to disposal of securities. Cash flow from financing activities
amounted to DKK 272.2 million (0.0) and relates to net proceeds
from the royalty bond financing. The total cash flow for the full
year of 2014 amounted to DKK 249.8 million (-72.8).
Cash and cash equivalents
As of 31 December 2014, cash and cash equivalents including
securities amounted to DKK 538.3 million (310.6).
Events after the balance sheet date
On 15 January 2015, Britt Meelby Jensen joined as new
President and CEO of Zealand.
In February 2015 Zealand’s partner Helsinn Healthcare
announced the start of a Phase IIb clinical dose-finding trial of
elsiglutide for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea
(CID).
Financial guidance for 2015
For 2015, Zealand expects revenue in the form of growing
royalty payments from Sanofi on global sales of Lyxumia®. No
specific guidance on the level of royalties can be provided, as
Sanofi has given no guidance on 2015 sales of Lyxumia®.
Additional revenue of up to DKK 140 / EUR 19 million may be
received from event driven milestones from partners.
Net operating expenses in 2015 are expected at a range of DKK
225-235 / EUR 30-32 million.
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STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REPORT
Today the Board of Directors and Executive Management have
discussed and approved the Annual Report of Zealand Pharma
A/S for the financial year 1 January – 31 December 2014.
The consolidated financial statements has been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU and Danish disclosure requirements for listed
companies.
We consider the accounting policies used to be appropriate. In
our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of
the Group and the Parent’s financial position as of 31 December
2014 and of the results of the Group and Parents operations
and cash flows for the financial year 1 January – 31 December
2014.
Executive Management
In our opinion the Management’s review includes a fair review
about the development of the Group and Parent’s operations
and economical conditions, the results for the year and the
Group and Parent’s financial position as well as a review of the
more significant risks and uncertainty the Group and Parent
faces, in accordance with the Danish disclosure requirements for
listed companies.
We recommend that the Annual Report be approved at the
Annual General Meeting.
Glostrup, 13 March 2015
Britt Meelby Jensen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Mats Blom
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
Daniël Jan Ellens
Chairman
Jørgen Lindegaard
Vice Chairman
Peter Benson
Board Member
Alain Munoz
Board Member
Michael J. Owen
Board Member
Helle Størum
Board Member
Employee elected
Jens Peter Stenvang
Board Member
Employee elected
Christian Thorkildsen
Board Member
Employee elected
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit
also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
made by Management, as well as the overall presentation
of the consolidated financial statements and parent financial
statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Our audit has not resulted in any qualification.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and parent
financial statements give a true and fair view of the Group’s and
the Parent’s financial position at 31 December 2014, and of the
results of their operations and cash flows for the financial year 1
January - 31 December 2014 in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and Danish
disclosure requirements for listed companies.
Statement on the management commentary
Pursuant to the Danish Financial Statements Act, we have read
the management commentary. We have not performed any
further procedures in addition to the audit of the consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements.
On this basis, it is our opinion that the information provided in the
management commentary is consistent with the consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements.
Copenhagen, 13 March 2015
Deloitte
Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
Martin Faarborg
State Authorised
Public Accountant
Flemming Larsen
State Authorised
Public Accountant
To the shareholders of
Zealand Pharma A/S
Report on the consolidated financial statements and
parent financial statements
We have audited the consolidated financial statements and
parent financial statements of Zealand Pharma A/S for the
financial year 1 January - 31 December 2014, which comprise
the income statement, statement of comprehensive income,
statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity,
cash flow statement and notes, including the accounting policies,
for the Group as well as for the Parent. The consolidated financial
statements and parent financial statements are prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU and Danish disclosure requirements for listed
companies.
Management’s responsibility for the consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements that give
a true and fair view in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and Danish
disclosure requirements for listed companies and for such
internal control as Management determines is necessary to
enable the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements based
on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with
International Standards on Auditing and additional requirements
under Danish audit regulation. This requires that we comply with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements and parent financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements and parent financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatements
of the consolidated financial statements and parent financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant
to the entity’s preparation of consolidated financial statements
and parent financial statements that give a true and fair view
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
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Financial statements
Income statement
Statement of comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Statement of changes in equity
Changes in share capital
Statement of cash flows
Notes
45
45
45
46
47
47
48
49
Income statement
DKK ’000
Note
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Revenue
Royalty expenses
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Other operating income
Operating result
Financial income
Financial expenses
Result from ordinary activities before tax
Tax on ordinary activities
Net result for the year
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
2
3
4
5
6
7
153,773
-13,776
139,997
-180,036
-39,826
6,328
-73,537
3,064
-2,017
-72,490
7,500
-64,990
6,574
-872
5,702
-164,467
-34,155
7,302
-185,618
3,185
-1,243
-183,676
0
-183,676
141,585
-12,129
129,456
-180,036
-39,826
6,328
-84,078
3,064
-64
-81,078
7,500
-73,578
6,574
-872
5,702
-164,467
-34,155
7,302
-185,618
3,185
-1,243
-183,676
0
-183,676
19
19
-2.87
-2.87
-8.10
-8.10
-3.25
-3.25
-8.10
-8.10
Statement of comprehensive income
Net result for the year
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income for the year
-64,990
0
-64,990
-183,676
0
-183,676
-73,578
0
-73,578
-183,676
0
-183,676
Mats Blom
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Our strong cash position
combined with expected future
revenues from milestone and
royalty payments constitute
together with a diligent cost
control a solid basis for further
development of our proprietary
pipeline of novel peptide
medicines.
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Statement of financial position
at 31 December
Statement of changes in equity
DKK ’000
Note
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
DKK ’000
Assets
Plant and machinery
Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Fixed assets under construction
Investment in subsidiaries
Deposits
Non current assets total
Trade receivables
Receivable from subsidiaries
Prepaid expenses
Other receivables
Securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets total
8
8
8
8
9
10
15,994
1,573
1,060
0
0
2,693
21,320
25,031
0
2,209
9,923
0
538,273
575,436
16,014
409
1,459
2,180
0
2,570
22,632
11
0
3,642
10,067
24,383
286,178
324,281
15,994
1,573
1,060
0
380
2,693
21,700
12,843
11,727
2,209
8,944
0
255,335
291,058
16,014
409
1,459
2,180
0
2,570
22,632
11
0
3,642
10,067
24,383
286,178
324,281
Total assets
596,756
346,913
312,758
346,913
Liabilities and equity
Share capital
Retained earnings
Equity total
Royalty bond
Non-current liabilities
Trade payables
Royalty bond
Prepayments from customers
Other liabilities
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
23,193
229,635
252,828
267,170
267,170
18,487
5,000
14,383
38,888
76,758
23,193
292,948
316,141
0
0
13,376
0
2,329
15,067
30,772
23,193
221,044
244,237
0
0
18,487
0
14,383
35,651
68,521
23,193
292,948
316,141
0
0
13,376
0
2,329
15,067
30,772
343,928
30,772
68,521
30,772
11
Total equity and liabilities
596,756
346,913
312,758
346,913
Material accounting policies
Treasury shares
Lease commitments
Information on staff and remuneration
1
12
13
14
Financial and operational risks
Related parties
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Fees to auditors appointed at the Annual General Meeting
15
16
19
20
Equity at 1 January 2013
Warrants compensation expenses
Comprehensive income for the year
Equity at 31 December 2013
Equity at 1 January 2014
Warrants compensation expenses
Comprehensive income for the year
Equity at 31 December 2014
DKK ’000
Equity at 1 January 2013
Warrants compensation expenses
Comprehensive income for the year
Equity at 31 December 2013
Equity at 1 January 2014
Warrants compensation expenses
Comprehensive income for the year
Equity at 31 December 2014
Changes in share capital (‘000 shares)
Share capital at 31 December 2008
Capital increase at 23 November 2010
Capital increase at 9 December 2010
Capital increase at 12 December 2011
Share capital at 31 December 2013
Share capital at 31 December 2014
The share capital consists of 23,193,047 ordinary shares of DKK 1 each. All shares have been fully paid.
Group
Share
capital
Group
Retained
earnings
23,193
0
0
23,193
23,193
0
0
23,193
467,822
8,802
-183,676
292,948
292,948
1,677
-64,990
229,635
Parent
Share
capital
Parent
Retained
earnings
23,193
0
0
23,193
23,193
0
0
23,193
467,822
8,802
-183,676
292,948
292,948
1,674
-73,578
221,044
Group
Total
491,015
8,802
-183,676
316,141
316,141
1,677
-64,990
252,828
Parent
Total
491,015
8,802
-183,676
316,141
316,141
1,674
-73,578
244,237
17,682
4,337
852
322
23,193
23,193
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Statement of cash flows
DKK ’000
Note
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Net result for the year
Adjustments
Change in working capital
Cash flow from operating activities
before financing items
Financial income received
Financial expenses paid
Cash flow from operating activities
Change in deposit
Net finansing of foreign subsidiaries
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of securities
Disposal of securities
Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from issuance of royalty bond
Payment for debt issue costs
Cash flow from financing activities
Decrease / increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Exchange rate adjustments
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
17
18
-64,990
6,559
16,771
-183,676
12,912
-3,643
-73,578
4,606
14,972
-183,676
12,912
-3,643
-41,660
-174,407
-54,000
-174,407
1,494
-2,017
-42,183
-123
0
-4,497
0
24,383
19,763
298,675
-26,505
272,170
249,750
286,178
2,345
538,273
4,870
-81
-169,618
-17
0
-4,569
-47,356
148,750
96,808
0
0
0
-72,810
358,847
141
286,178
1,494
-64
-52,570
-123
-380
-4,497
0
24,383
19,383
0
0
0
4,870
-81
-169,618
-17
0
-4,569
-47,356
148,750
96,808
0
0
0
-33,187
286,178
2,344
255,335
-72,810
358,847
141
286,178
Note 1
Material accounting policies
The financial statements of Zealand Pharma A/S (Zealand)
for 2014 has been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU
and Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies. The
Board of Directors considered and approved the 2014 Annual
Report of Zealand on 13 March 2015. The Annual Report will
be submitted to the shareholders of Zealand for approval at the
Annual General Meeting on 21 April 2015.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Danish
kroner (DKK ´000) which is also the functional currency of the
parent company.
During 2014 four subsidiaries have been established by
Zealand in relation to the royalty bond financing that was
concluded in December 2014. The notes comprise both the
parent company and the group unless specifically stated
otherwise.
Future IFRS changes
At the date of the approval of the consolidated financial
statements, a number of new and amended standards and
interpretations have not yet entered into force or have not yet
been adopted by the EU. Therefore, they are not incorporated
in the consolidated financial statements.
IASB has issued IFRS 9 Financial instruments, which awaits EU
endorsement. IFRS 9 Financial instruments is part of the IASB’s
project to replace IAS 39 Financial instruments: Recognition
and measurement, and the new standard will change the
classification, presentation and measurement of financial
instruments and hedging requirements. Zealand is assessing
the impact of the standard, but it is not expected to have any
material impact on the future consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers was issued
in May 2014 and is effective for annual periods beginning
on or after 1 January 2017. The standard has not yet been
endorsed by the EU. Entities will apply a five-step model to
determine when, how and at what amount revenue is to be
recognized depending on whether certain criteria are met.
Before implementation of the standard, Zealand will assess
whether IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers has
an impact on the current and new significant contracts. The
new standards is not expected to have any material impact on
the future consolidated financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements and the financial
statements comprise the parent company Zealand Pharma
A/S and the group enterprises, for which Zealand is entitled to
determine finance and operational policies and which normally
applies on ownership interests of more than half of the voting
rights. The consolidated financial statements are prepared
based on uniform accounting policies in all group entities.
Consolidation of group entities is performed after elimination of
all intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated
at the exchange rates at the dates of transaction.
Exchange differences arising between the rate on the date of
transaction and the rate on the payment day are recognized in
the income statement as financial income or financial expenses.
Receivables, payables and other monetary items denominated
in foreign currencies that have not been settled at the balance
sheet date are translated by applying the exchange rates at
the balance sheet date. Differences arising between the rate at
balance sheet date and the rate at the date of the arising of the
receivable or payable are recognized in the income statement
under financial income and expenses.
Fixed assets purchased in foreign currencies are measured at
the rate of the date of transaction.
Exchange rate differences arising on the translation of
subsidiaries with a functional currency different from Danish
kroner (DKK) are recognized in other comprehensive income.
The income statement
The income statement is classified by function.
Revenue
Revenue comprises royalties, milestone payments and other
income from collaboration agreements. These revenues
are recognized in accordance with the agreements and is
recognized when it is probable that future economic benefits
will flow to the company and these economic benefits can be
measured reliably.
Royalty income from licenses is based on third-party sales
of licensed products and is recognized in accordance with
contract terms when third-party results are available and are
deemed to be reliable.
The income from agreements with multiple components
and where the individual components cannot be separated
is recognized over the period of the agreement. In addition,
recognition requires that all material risks and benefits related
to the ownership of the goods and services included in the
transaction are transferred to the purchaser.
If all risks and benefits have not been transferred, the revenue
is recognized as deferred income until all components in the
transaction have been completed.
Royalty expenses
Royalty expenses comprise royalty paid to third parties
on certain milestone payments and royalty income from
collaboration agreements.
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Research and development expenses
Research expenses comprise salaries, contributions to pension
schemes and other expenses, including patent expenses,
as well as depreciation and amortization attributable to
the company’s research activities. Research expenses are
recognized in the income statement as incurred.
receivable and payable, as well as realized and unrealized
exchange rate adjustments and realized and unrealized gains
and losses on marketable securities (designated as fair value
through the income statement). Further, expenses related to the
royalty financing are amortized over the expected duration of
the bond and recognized as financial expenses.
Development expenses comprise salaries, contributions to
pension schemes and other expenses, including depreciation
and amortization, attributable to the company’s development
activities.
Capitalization assumes that the development of the technology
or the product in the company’s opinion has been completed,
that all necessary public registrations and marketing approvals
have been received, and that expenses can be reliably
measured. Furthermore, it has to be established that the
technology or the product can be commercialized and that
the future income from the product can cover, not only the
production, selling and administrative expenses, but also
development expenses. Currently Zealand has not capitalized
any development expenses.
Overhead expenses have been allocated to research and
development based on the number of employees in research
and development.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses include expenses for administrative
personnel, expenses related to company premises, operating
leases, investor relation, etc. Overhead expenses have been
allocated to administration based on the number of employees
in administration.
Other operating income
Other operating income includes income of a secondary nature,
including grants related to research and development projects.
It also includes funding received from Boehringer Ingelheim
International GmbH related to their research collaboration with
Zealand and also development expenses for ZP2929 that are
funded by Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH. Other
operating income is recognized in the income statement in the
period where the service is provided.
Public grants
Public grants are recognized when a final and firm right to the
grant has been obtained. Public grants are included in other
operating income as the grants are considered to be cost
refunds. Grants related to investments are set off against the
purchase price. Possible future conditional return obligations
regarding the received grants will be disclosed in a note to the
financial statements as a contingent liability.
Net financials
Financial income and financial expenses are recognized in the
income statement with the amounts related to the financial
year. Financial income and financial expenses include interest
Tax on results for the year
Tax on results for the year which comprises current tax and
changes in deferred tax is recognized in the income statement
with the portion of taxes related to the taxable income for the
year whereas the portion attributable to entries on equity is
recognized directly in equity.
Segment reporting
The company is managed by a management team reporting
to the chief executive officer. No separate business areas or
separate business units have been identified in connection
with product candidates or geographical markets. As a
consequence of this, no segment reporting is made concerning
business areas or geographical areas.
Statement of financial position
Property, plant and equipment
Plant and machinery, other fixtures and fittings, tools and
equipment and leasehold improvements are measured at cost
less accumulated depreciation.
Cost comprises acquisition price and costs directly related to
acquisition until the time when the company starts using the
asset.
The basis for depreciation is cost less estimated residual
value after the end of useful life. Assets are depreciated under
the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the
assets. The depreciation periods are as follows:
• Leasehold improvements 5 years
• Plant and machinery 5 years
• Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 3–5 years
Profits and losses arising from disposal of plant and equipment
are stated as the difference between the selling price less the
selling costs and the carrying amount of the asset at the time
of the disposal. Profits and losses are recognized in the income
statement under research and development expenses and
administrative expenses.
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost in the parent
company’s financial statements. Where the recoverable amount
of the investment is lower than cost, the investments are written
down to this low value.
Impairment of non-current assets
The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as well
as non-current asset investments is reviewed for impairment
when events or changed conditions indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. If there is such an indication,
an impairment test is made. An impairment loss is recognized
in the amount with which the carrying amount exceeds the
recoverable amount of the asset, which is the higher of the net
present value and the net selling price. In order to assess the
impairment, the assets are grouped on the least identifiable
group of assets that generates cash flows (cash flow generating
units). Impairments are recognized in the income statement
under the same items as the related depreciation and
amortization.
Financial assets
Financial assets include receivables, securities and cash.
Financial assets can be divided into the following categories:
loans and receivables, financial assets at fair value through
the income statement, available-for-sale financial assets and
held-to maturity investments. Financial assets are assigned to
the different categories by management on initial recognition,
depending on the purpose for which the investments were
acquired. All financial assets are recognized on their settlement
date. All financial assets that are not classified as fair value
through the income statement are initially recognized at fair
value, plus transaction costs.
Trade receivables are provided against when objective evidence
is received that the company will not be able to collect all
amounts due to it in accordance with the original terms of the
receivables. The amount of the write-down is determined as the
difference between the assets’ carrying amount and the present
value of estimated future cash flows.
Leases
Lease agreements are classified as either financial or operating
leases based on the criteria in IAS 17. Lease payments under
operating leases and other rental agreements are recognized
in the income statement over the term of the agreements. The
company’s total obligation related to operating leases and rental
agreements is stated under contingent assets and liabilities etc.
Own shares
Purchase and sales prices as well as dividend from own shares
are recognized directly under retained earnings under equity.
Capital reductions by cancellation of own shares reduce the
share capital by an amount equaling the nominal values of the
shares.
Profit from sale of own shares, respectively issue of shares
in connection with exercise of warrants is entered directly on
equity.
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses comprise incurred expenses related to the
following financial year.
Tax payable and deferred tax
Current tax liabilities and current tax receivables are recognized
in the statement of financial position as tax calculated on the
taxable income for the year adjusted for tax on previous years’
taxable income and taxes paid on account/prepaid. Deferred
tax is measured according to statement of financial position
liability method in respect of temporary differences between
the carrying amount and the tax base of assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets including the tax value of tax losses carry
forward, are measured at the expected realizable value, either
by elimination in tax on future earnings or by set-off against
deferred tax liabilities within the same legal tax entity and
jurisdiction.
Deferred tax is measured on the basis of the tax rules and tax
rates in force at the balance sheet date when the deferred
tax is expected to crystallize as current tax. Any changes in
deferred tax as a consequence of amendments to tax rates are
recognized in the income statement.
Prepayments from customers
Prepayments from customers comprise not yet consumed
prepayments relating to the research collaboration with
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH.
Other liabilities
Financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value less
transaction costs. In subsequent periods, financial liabilities are
measured at amortized cost corresponding to the capitalized
value using the effective interest method; consequently the
difference between the proceeds and the nominal value is
recognized in the income statement over the maturity period of
the loan.
Other payables are measured at amortized cost corresponding
to nominal value.
Employee incentive programs (warrant programs)
Share based incentive programs have been established,
which have to be settled in the enterprise’s equity instruments,
and are offered to a number of employees and the executive
management. Incentive programs were offered in 2005, 2007,
2009-2014.
The value of services received as consideration for granted
warrants is measured at the fair value of the warrant. The fair
value is determined at the grant date and is recognized in
the income statement as staff costs over the period in which
the final right to the warrant is obtained. The contra entry to
this is recognized under equity. In connection with the initial
recognition of the warrants, an estimate is made of the number
of warrants that the employees are expected to obtain rights
to. Subsequently, an adjustment is made for changes in the
estimate of the number of shares that the employees have
obtained rights to so the total recognition is based on the actual
number of shares that the employees have obtained rights to.
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The fair value of the granted options is estimated by application
of the Black and Scholes pricing model.
Statement of cash flows
The statement of cash flows shows the cash flow for the year
together with the cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
and end of the year.
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flow from operating activities is presented indirectly and
is calculated as the net result adjusted for non-cash operating
items, changes in the net working capital, financial items paid
and income taxes paid.
Cash flow from investment activities
Cash flow from investment activities includes payments
associated with the purchase and sale of fixed assets and
investments.
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow from financing activities comprises new equity, loan
financing and repayment of interest bearing debt.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank balances.
Accounting estimates and assessments
In the statement of the carrying amounts of certain assets
and liabilities estimates are required on how future events will
affect the carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities at the
balance sheet date.
The used estimates are based on assumptions assessed
reasonable by management, however, estimates are
inherently uncertain and unpredictable. The assumptions
can be incomplete or inaccurate and unexpected events or
circumstances might occur. Furthermore, the enterprise is
subject to risks and uncertainties that might result in deviations
in actual results compared to estimates.
Revenue
Evaluating the criteria for revenue recognition with respect to
the company’s research and development and collaboration
agreements requires Management’s judgment to ensure
that all criteria have been fulfilled prior to recognizing any
amount of revenue. In particular, such judgments are made
with respect to determination of the nature of transactions,
whether simultaneous transactions shall be considered as
one or more revenue-generating transactions, allocation of the
contractual price (upfront and milestone payments subscribed
in connection with a collaboration agreement) to several
elements included in an agreement, and the determination of
whether the significant risks and rewards have been transferred
to the buyer. Collaboration agreements are reviewed carefully to
understand the nature of risks and rewards of the arrangement.
All the company’s revenue-generating transactions, including
those with Sanofi S.A, Helsinn Healthcare S.A and Boehringer
Ingelheim International GmbH have been subject to such
evaluation by management.
Employee incentive programs
In accordance with IFRS 2 “Share-based Payment,” the fair
value of the warrants, classified as equity settled, are measured
at grant date and is recognized as an expense in the income
statement over the vesting period and the period of delivery
of work. Subsequently, the fair value is not re-measured. The
fair value of each warrant granted during the year is calculated
using the Black Scholes pricing model. This pricing model
requires the input of subjective assumptions such as:
• The expected stock price volatility, which is based upon the
historical volatility of Zealand’s stock price;
• The risk-free interest rate, which is determined as the interest
rate on Danish government bonds (bullet issues) with a
maturity of five years;
• The expected life of warrants, which is based on vesting
terms, expected rate of exercise and life terms in current
warrant program.
These assumptions can vary over time and can change the fair
value of future warrants granted.
Deferred tax
Zealand recognizes deferred tax assets, including the tax base
of tax loss carry-forwards, if Management assesses that these
tax assets can be offset against positive taxable income within
a foreseeable future.
This judgment is made on an ongoing basis and is based on
budgets and business plans for the coming years, including
planned commercial initiatives. The creation and development
of therapeutic products within the biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industry is subject to considerable risks and
uncertainties. Zealand has so far reported significant losses,
and as a consequence, has unused tax losses. Management
has concluded, that deferred tax assets should not be
recognized as of 31 December 2014, and a 100% valuation
allowance of the deferred tax asset is recognized in accordance
with IAS 12, “Income Taxes.” The tax assets are currently not
deemed to meet the criteria for recognition as Management
is not able to provide any convincing positive evidence that
deferred tax assets should be recognized.
Research and Development
According to the IAS 38, “Intangible Assets,” intangible assets
arising from development projects should be recognized in the
statement of financial position. The criteria that must be met for
capitalization are that:
•
•
the development project is clearly defined and identifiable
and the attributable costs can be measured reliably during
the development period;
the technological feasibility, adequate resources to complete
and a market for the product or an internal use of the
product can be documented; and
•
Management has the intent to produce and market the
product or to use it internally.
Such an intangible asset should be recognized if sufficient
certainty can be documented that the future income from
the development project will exceed the aggregate cost of
production, development and the sale and administration of
the product. A development project involves a single product
candidate undergoing a high number of tests to illustrate its
safety profile and the effect on human beings prior to obtaining
the necessary final approval of the product from the appropriate
authorities. The future economic benefits associated with the
individual development projects are dependent on obtaining
such approval. Considering the significant risk and duration
of the development period related to the development of
biological products, management has concluded that the
future economic benefits associated with the individual projects
cannot be estimated with sufficient certainty until the project
has been finalized and the necessary regulatory final approval
of the product has been obtained. Accordingly, Zealand has not
recognized such assets at this time and therefore all research and
development costs are recognized in the income statement when
incurred. The total research and development costs amounted to
DKK 180 million in 2014 compared to DKK 164 million in 2013.
Note 2
Revenue
DKK ’000
Sanofi S.A.
Boehringer Ingelheim Int. GmbH
Helsinn Healthcare S.A.
Total milestone payments
Sanofi S.A.
Total royalty income
Total revenue
All Zealand revenue can be attributed to foreign countries.
Note 3
Royalty expenses
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
81,191
37,279
15,015
133,485
20,288
20,288
0
0
112
112
6,462
6,462
81,191
37,279
15,015
133,485
8,100
8,100
0
0
112
112
6,462
6,462
153,773
6,574
141,585
6,574
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
In 2014, the royalty expenses are related to royalty from sales of Lyxumia received from Sanofi S.A. and milestone payments
received from Sanofi S.A. and Helsinn Healthcare S.A.
In 2013, the royalty expenses are related to royalty from sales of Lyxumia received from Sanofi S.A.
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Note 4
Other operating income
Note 7
Tax expenses
DKK ’000
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
DKK ’000
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Research funding
Government grants
Total other operating income
5,812
516
6,328
6,741
561
7,302
5,812
516
6,328
6,741
561
7,302
In 2014 and 2013, Zealand has, in addition to government grants, also received research funding from Boehringer Ingelheim
International GmbH.
Net result for the year before tax
Tax rate
Expected tax expenses
Adjustment for non-deductible expenses
Reduction of corporate tax rate from 25% to 22%
Adjustment merger with subsidary
Tax effect from subsidiaries
Prior year adjustments
Change in tax assets (not recognized)
Total tax expenses
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Tax losses carried forward (available indefinitely)
Breakdown of unrecognized deferred tax assets:
719
2,345
3,064
3,044
141
3,185
720
2,344
3,064
3,044
141
3,185
Research and development expenses
Rights
Non-current assets
Other
Total temporary differences
-72,490
24.5%
-17,760
69
1,180
0
0
-1,375
10,386
7,500
-183,676
25%
-45,919
69
23,616
-9,071
0
0
31,305
0
-81,078
24.5%
-19,864
69
1,131
0
2,583
-1,375
9,956
7,500
-183,676
25%
-45,919
69
23,616
-9,071
0
0
31,305
0
591,326
92,885
43,019
51,329
50,856
829,415
355,783
295,779
43,019
45,396
47,230
787,207
591,326
92,885
43,019
51,329
48,905
827,464
355,783
295,779
43,019
45,396
47,230
787,207
Tax rate
Calculated potential deferred tax asset at local tax rate
Write-down of deferred tax asset
Recognized deferred tax asset
22%
182,471
-182,471
0
22%
173,186
-173,186
0
22%
182,042
-182,042
0
22%
173,186
-173,186
0
As a consequence of tax losses from previous years, there are no deferred taxes.
Deferred tax reductions (tax assets) has not been recognized in the statement of financial position due to uncertainty as to whether
this can be utilized.
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
2,017
0
2,017
81
1,162
1,243
64
0
64
81
1,162
1,243
Note 5
Financial income
DKK ’000
Interest income
Exchange rate adjustments
Total financial income
Note 6
Financial expenses
DKK ’000
Other interest expenses
Fair value adjustments securities
Total financial expenses
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Note 8
Property, plant and equipment
DKK ’000
Cost at 1 January 2013
Additions
Transfers
Cost at 31 December 2013
Depreciation at 1 January 2013
Depreciation for the year
Transfers
Depreciation at 31 December 2013
Plant and
machinery
Other
fixtures
and fittings
Leasehold
improve-
ments
Fixed assets
under
construction
55,672
2,135
0
57,807
36,936
4,857
0
41,793
7,586
254
-639
7,201
7,070
361
-639
6,792
10,346
0
0
10,346
8,194
693
0
8,887
0
2,180
0
2,180
0
0
0
0
Carrying amount at 31 December 2013
16,014
409
1,459
2,180
Depreciation for the financial year has been charged as:
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Total
Cost at 1 January 2014
Additions
Transfers
Cost at 31 December 2014
Depreciation at 1 January 2014
Depreciation for the year
Depreciation at 31 December 2014
4,857
0
4,857
57,807
2,784
2,180
62,771
41,793
4,984
46,777
292
69
361
7,201
1,462
0
8,663
6,792
298
7,090
561
132
693
10,346
252
0
10,598
8,887
650
9,537
Carrying amount at 31 December 2014
15,994
1,573
1,060
Depreciation for the financial year has been charged as:
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Total
4,984
0
4,984
235
63
298
514
136
650
0
0
0
2,180
0
-2,180
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Note 9
Investments in subsidiaries
DKK ’000
Cost at 1 January 2013
Merger
Cost at 31 December 2013
Revaluation at 1 January 2013
Merger
Revaluation at 31 December 2013
Carrying amount at 31 December 2013
Cost at 1 January 2014
Additions
Cost at 31 December 2014
Revaluation at 1 January 2014
Revaluation at 31 December 2014
Carrying amount at 31 December 2014
Parent
116,080
-116,080
0
-114,584
114,584
0
0
0
380
380
0
0
380
Subsidiaries:
As a consequence of the royalty bond financing in December 2014 four new subsidiaries were established.
Name
and votes
Zealand Pharma A/S subsidiaries:
ZP Holding SPV K/S
ZP General Partner 1 ApS
ZP Holding SPV K/S subsidiaries:
ZP SPV 1 K/S
ZP General Partner 2 ApS
Ownership
and votes
2014
Domicile
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
The Management has in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act, §5, chosen to submit an exeption declaration
(“undtagelseserklæring”) in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act, 146:1, and has not issued Annual Reports for ZP
SPV 1 K/S and ZP Holding SPV K/S.
The accounts of the two companies are fully consolidated in the consolidated financials statements of Zealand.
BetaCure Holding A/S, Glostrup, Denmark merged with Zealand as at 1 January 2013.
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Note 14
Information on staff and remuneration
2014
2013
DKK ’000
2014
2013
Note 10
Cash and cash equivalents
DKK ’000
DKK
USD
EURO
Total cash and cash equivalents
227,922
301,639
8,712
538,273
282,498
1,061
2,619
286,178
Part of the cash, DKK 21.4 million, is restricted based on the royalty bond issuance agreement and are, as such, not available for
the Group until the royalty bond have been fully repaid.
Note 11
Other liabilities
DKK ’000
Severance payment
Employee benefits
Provision for clinical study on ZP1609
Other
Total other liabilities
Note 12
Treasury shares
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
18,802
10,511
4,432
5,143
38,888
0
10,790
0
4,277
15,067
18,802
10,511
4,432
1,906
35,651
0
10,790
0
4,277
15,067
At the end of 2014, treasury shares amounted to 564,223 (564,223), equivalent to 2.4% (2.4) of the share capital at 31 December.
The number of treasury shares corresponds to a market value of DKK 46,830,509 (33,289,157) at 31 December.
The full number of treasury shares have been purchased for DKK 1.7 million.
Note 13
Lease commitments
DKK ’000
Operating lease agreements:
Within 1 year
2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Total
2013
2014
2013
4,376
908
0
5,284
4,247
1,377
0
5,624
The total staff salaries can be specified as follows:
2013
Salaries
Pension schemes
Other social security costs
Total
The amount is charged as:
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Total
98,740
6,560
8,763
114,063
90,394
6,588
9,777
106,759
85,684
28,379
114,063
85,379
21,380
106,759
Average number of employees
103
107
Average number of employees has been calculated based on ATP expenses.
DKK ’000
Remuneration included
above to the:
Board of Directors
Daniel Ellens
Jørgen Lindegaard
Peter Benson
Alain Munoz
Michael Owen
Florian Reinaud
Jutta af Rosenborg
Hanne Heidenheim Bak¹
Jens Peter Stenvang¹
Helle Størum¹
Christian Thorkildsen¹
Total
Base
board
fee
2014
Warrant
expenses
2014
Other
2014
Total
2014
Base
board
fee
2013
Warrant
expenses
2013
Other
2013
Total
2013
450
375
150
150
150
150
150
75
75
150
150
2,025
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
715
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
715
450
375
150
865
150
150
150
75
75
150
150
2,740
400
350
150
150
150
150
300
150
0
150
150
2,100
1,532
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,532
0
0
0
714
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
714
1,932
350
150
864
150
150
300
150
0
150
150
4,346
Operating lease agreements include rental agreement of building, company cars and office equipment.
In 2014 DKK 7.8 million (7.2) was recognized in the income statement.
The leases are subject to terms of interminability of between 6 and 60 months.
1 The table only includes remuneration related to board work for the employee elected board members.
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Base
salary
2013
Bonus
2013
Pension
contri-
bution
2013
Other
benefits
2013
Warrant
compens.
expenses
2013
Total
2013
DKK ’000
Program
of 2010
02-Nov-10
Program
of 2010
10-Feb-11
Program
of 2010
17-Nov-11
Program
of 2010
10-Feb-12
Program
of 2010
19-Nov-12
Program
of 2010
08-Feb-13
Program
of 2010
01-Apr-14
Total
DKK ’000
Remuneration included above to the:
Executive Management
Directors
David Solomon
Mats Blom
Christian Grøndahl 1
Total
Other members
Arvind M Hundal
Agneta Svedberg
Torsten Hoffmann
Total
Total
4,195
1,683
1,643
7,521
1,314
1,100
719
3,133
255
229
215
699
190
160
153
503
167
137
162
466
130
110
72
312
240
243
398
881
93
151
139
383
0
0
0
0
0
1,708
0
1,708
4,857
2,292
2,418
9,567
1,727
3,229
1,083
6,039
Outstanding warrants
Number of warrants
Outstanding as per 1 January 2013
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding as per
31 December 2013
Specified as follows:
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Other employees
10,655
1,202
778
1,263
1,708
15,606
Total
1 Christian Grøndahl is included for the period 1 January 2013 - 15 March 2013.
Base
salary
2014
Bonus
2014
Pension
contri-
bution
2014
Other
benefits
2014
Severance
payment
2014
Warrant
compens.
expenses
2014
Total
2014
6,079
1,735
7,814
1,355
1,145
2,882
5,382
0
400
400
335
263
485
1,083
304
137
441
134
113
288
535
238
242
480
111
136
293
540
16,440
0
16,440
2,362
0
0
2,362
0
0
0
23,061
2,514
25,575
0
0
2,105
2,105
4,297
1,657
6,053
12,007
13,196
1,483
976
1,020
18,802
2,105
37,582
DKK ’000
Remuneration included above to the:
Executive Management
Directors
David Solomon
Mats Blom
Total
Other members
Arvind M Hundal
Agneta Svedberg
Torsten Hoffmann
Total
Total
60
595,406
0
0
0
0
438,000
0
-15,000
0
0
227,085
0
0
0
0
240,250
0
-8,750
0
0
214,883
0
0
0
0
0
389,762
-22,500
0
0
595,406
423,000
227,085
231,500
214,883
367,262
134,024
327,358
134,024
595,406
0
0
423,000
423,000
0
165,047
62,038
227,085
0
0
231,500
231,500
0
152,845
62,038
214,883
0
67,012
300,250
367,262
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,715,624
389,762
-46,250
0
0
2,059,136
134,024
712,262
1,212,850
2,059,136
595,406
0
0
0
0
423,000
0
-20,000
0
0
227,085
0
0
0
0
231,500
0
-11,250
0
0
214,883
0
0
0
0
367,262
0
-23,750
0
0
0
100,000
0
0
0
2,059,136
100,000
-55,000
0
0
595,406
403,000
227,085
220,250
214,883
343,512
100,000
2,104,136
134,024
327,358
134,024
595,406
0
0
403,000
403,000
0
165,047
62,038
227,085
0
0
220,250
220,250
0
152,845
62,038
214,883
0
67,012
276,500
343,512
0
100,000
0
100,000
134,024
812,262
1,157,850
2,104,136
3/Nov/13 10/Feb/14 17/Nov/14 10/Feb/15 19/Nov/15 10/Feb/16
3/Nov/15 10/Feb/16 17/Nov/16 10/Feb/17 19/Nov/17 10/Feb/18
01/Apr/17
01/Apr/19
60
56%
86.0
94.6
60
33%
70.0
77.0
60
37.5%
69.0
75.9
not expected not expected not expected not expected not expected not expected not expected
0.71%
60
39.3%
79.50
87.45
60
34%
45.70
50.27
60
56%
86.0
113.3
60
44%
70.0
77.0
0.66%
2.64%
1.02%
0.37%
0.86%
3.09%
Outstanding as per 1 January 2014
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding as per
31 December 2014
Specified as follows:
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Other employees
Total
Exercise period
From
until
Black & Scholes parameters
Term (months)
Volatility*
Share price
Exercise price DKK
Dividend
Risk free interest rate
*The volatility rate used is based on the actual volatility in the Zealand share price.
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Warrants:
Warrants may be exercised in the periods mentioned above,
four times a year during a 4-week period starting from the time
of the publication of Zealand’s Annual Report or quarterly or
semi-annual reports.
The 2010 Employee incentive program:
The program was established in 2010 for the Board of
Directors, Executive Management, employees and consultants
of Zealand.
The Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 2,750,000
warrants. By 31 December 2014 2,104,136 warrants are
outstanding.
DKK ’000
The amount is charged as:
Research and development expenses
Administrative expenses
Total
Note 15
Financial and operational risks
At the end of 2014, 1,225,491 warrants can be exercised.
During 2015 another 435,133 warrants can be exercised.
are speculative the payments are not included in the basic
exchange risk evaluation.
No warrants have been exercised before 31 December 2014.
Effect on income statement:
In 2014 the fair value of warrants recognized in the income
statement amounts to DKK 1.7 million (8.8) of which DKK
0.0 million (1.5) relates to the Board of Directors and DKK 2.1
million (1.7) relates to the Executive Management. Further, costs
for the warrant programs have been down adjusted at the end
of the year by DKK 0.4 million due to change in the estimated
attrition rate.
2014
2013
1,764
-90
1,674
3,866
4,936
8,802
However, as Zealand from time to time conduct toxicology
studies and clinical trials in the US, Zealand will be exposed
to the exchange rate fluctuation and risks associated with
transactions in USD. Zealand’s policy has up until now been to
manage the transaction and translation risk associated with the
USD passively, placing the revenues received from milestone
payments in USD on an USD account for future payment of
Zealand’s expenses denominated in USD, covering payments
for the next 12 – 24 months, hereby matching Zealand’s assets
with its liabilities.
In December 2014 Zealand issued a royalty bond of USD 50
million and created a large exposure against the USD. In order
to hedge against this Zealand intend to hold a similar portion of
its cash position in USD.
Interest rate risk:
Zealand has the policy to avoid any financial instrument which
exposes the company to any unwanted financial risk. Zealand
does not speculate in the underlying trends in the basic
economy.
The royalty bond has a fixed interest rate of 9.375%.
Zealand invests its free cash in fixed rate, time defined bank
deposits.
Credit risks:
Zealand is exposed to credit risks in respect of receivables and
bank balances. The maximum credit risk corresponds to the
carrying amount. Management believes that credit risk is limited
as counter parties to the accounts receivables are large global
pharmaceutical companies.
Cash is not deemed to be subject to any credit risks, as the
counterparts are banks with investment grade ratings. (i.e BBB-
or higher by Standard&Poors).
Cash management:
The purpose of Zealand’s cash management is to ensure that
the company at all times has sufficient and flexible financial
resources at its disposal.
Zealand’s short-term liquidity situation is matched with
Zealand’s quarterly budget revisions to balance the demand for
liquidity and maximize Zealand’s interest income by matching
Zealand’s free cash in fixed rate, time defined bank deposits
with Zealand’s expected future cash burn.
Capital structure:
It is Zealand’s aim to have an adequate capital structure in
relation to the underlying operating results and R&D projects, so
that it is always possible to provide sufficient capital to support
operations and its long term growth targets.
The Board of Directors finds that the current capital and share
structure is appropriate to the shareholders and to the company.
2014
Fluctuation
2014
Effect
2013
Fluctuation
2013
Effect
+/- 10%
10,399
+/- 10%
2,196
+/- 1%
basis point
3,074
+/- 1%
basis point
3,918
The goal of Zealand’s financial policy is to create a set of
general guidelines for the financial risk management in order
to reduce the company’s sensitivity towards fluctuations in
exchange rates, interest rates, credit rating and liquidity.
Zealand’s financial policy has been endorsed by Zealand’s
audit committee and ultimately approved by Zealand’s Board of
Directors.
Zealand is a biopharmaceutical company with revenues
consisting of royalties, up-front payments and milestones
received as part of Zealand’s partnering activities. Zealand
receives milestone payments from its current partners in USD
and EUR and royalty payments in EUR.
significant cash position, as such Zealand is exposed to various
financial risks, which among other relate to foreign exchange
rate risk, interest risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
Exchange rate risk:
Most of Zealand’s financial transactions are made in DKK, USD
and EUR.
The EUR/DKK exchange rate has politically been fixed within
very narrow limits and Zealand has evaluated that there are
no transaction exposure or exchange rate risk regarding
transactions in EUR. Although there has been some pressure
on the DKK, Zealand does not expect the EUR/DKK exchange
rate to be changed.
Zealand is mainly exposed to research and development
expenditures. In addition Zealand has an USD loan as well as a
Zealand’s milestone payments have been agreed in foreign
currency, USD and EUR. However, as milestone payments
USD
Interest rate
The table shows the effect on the profit/loss and equity of probable changes in the financial variables on the statement of financial
position.
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Liquidity risk:
A breakdown of the company’s aggregate liquidity risk on financial assets and liabilities is given below:
DKK ’000
Group
At amortized cost
Trade and other creditors
Other liabilities
Total financial liabilities at 31 December 2013
At amortized cost
Trade and other creditors
Royalty bond
Other liabilities
Total financial liabilities at 31 December 2014
<6
months
6<12
months
1-5
years
Total *
Carrying
amount /
Fair value **
13,376
15,067
28,443
18,487
0
38,888
57,375
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,376
15,067
28,433
13,376
15,067
28,433
0
5,000
0
5,000
0
267,170
0
267,170
18,487
272,170
38,888
329,545
18,487
272,170
38,888
329,545
DKK ’000
Parent
At amortized cost
Trade and other creditors
Other liabilities
Total financial liabilities at 31 December 2013
At amortized cost
Trade and other creditors
Other liabilities
Total financial liabilities at 31 December 2014
<6
months
6<12
months
1-5
years
Total *
Carrying
amount /
Fair value **
13,376
15,067
30,772
18,487
35,651
54,138
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,376
15,067
28,443
18,487
35,651
54,138
13,376
15,067
28,443
18,487
35,651
54,138
* All cash flows are non-discounted and include all liabilities under contracts.
** The fair value of financial liabilities is determined as the discounted cash flows based on the market rates and credit conditions at
the balance sheet date.
We expect interest payment next year of DKK 28 million on the royalty bond (interest rate 9.375%).
See the cash flow statement for a specification of capital resources as of 31 December 2014 and 2013.
Fair value measurement of financial instruments:
Financial instruments carried at fair value can be divided into three levels:
Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly
(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data or indirectly.
In 2014 there are no financial instruments carried at fair value.
In 2013 there were securities of DKK 24.4 million at fair value.
DKK ’000
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Categories of financial instruments
Securities
Financial assets measured at fair value
Trade receivables
Receivable from subsidiaries
Other recivables
Prepaid expenses
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets and receivables
Royalty bond
Trade payables
Prepayment from customers
Other liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
0
0
25,031
0
9,923
2,209
538,273
575,436
272,170
18,487
14,383
38,888
343,928
24,383
24,383
11
0
10,067
3,642
286,178
299,898
0
13,376
2,329
15,067
30,772
0
0
12,843
11,727
8,944
2,209
255,335
291,058
0
18,487
14,383
35,651
68,521
24,383
24,383
11
0
10,067
3,642
286,178
299,898
0
13,376
2,329
15,067
30,772
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Note 16
Related parties
Zealand has no related parties with controlling interest.
Zealand’s related parties with significant influence comprise of
the companies’ board of directors and executive management.
Transactions with related parties:
Compensation to the Board of Directors and Executive
Management is described in note 14. Further, the following
transactions with related parties were conducted during the year:
Board of Directors: Consultancy fee amounted to DKK 0.7
million (0.7).
Zealand has contributed all IP and rights relating to the agree-
ment with Sanofi to its fully owned subsidiary ZP Holding SPV
K/S. ZP Holding SPV K/S has then sold and contributed rights
to 86.5% of the future annual royalties relating to Lixisenatide as
stand-alone product and certain milestones to a second 100%
owned subsidiary, ZP SPV 1 K/S. No gain has been recognized
in the separate financial statements of Zealand and costs of the
subsidiaries are the carrying amount of the assets contributed
to the subsidiaries, i.e. the nominal value of cash contribution
and nil with respect of the contribution of the intellectual
property as the intellectual property was not recognized in the
financial statements of Zealand before the transactions.
ZP SPV 1 K/S has then issued a royalty bond against these
assets. The purpose of this structure is to make the royalty
bond non-recourse to Zealand and at the same time protect
the bond investors from a parent company bankruptcy.
Zealand has receivables from group companies of DKK 11.7
million at year end.
Note 17
Adjustments
DKK ’000
Depreciation
Warrants compensation expenses
Financial income
Financial expenses
Total adjustments
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
5,932
1,674
-3,064
2,017
6,559
5,911
8,802
-3,044
1,243
12,912
5,932
1,674
-3,064
64
4,606
5,911
8,802
-3,044
1,243
12,912
Note 18
Change in working capital
DKK ’000
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Ownership:
The following shareholders are registered in Zealand’s register of shareholders as being the owners of minimum 5% of the voting
rights or minimum 5% of the share capital (1 share equals 1 vote):
Change in receivables
Increase in payables
Change in working capital
-24,217
40,988
16,771
-4,448
805
-3,643
-22,777
37,749
14,972
-4,448
805
-3,643
Sunstone BI Funds and Life Science Ventures Fund, Copenhagen, Denmark
LD Pension (Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond), Copenhagen, Denmark
Innovation Capital, Paris, France
A/S Dansk Erhvervsinvestering, Copenhagen, Denmark
LSP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2014
2013
25.7%
11.3%
11.0%
5.2%
5.0%
25.7%
11.3%
11.0%
5.2%
5.5%
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COMPANY INFORMATION AND CREDITS
Note 19
Basic and diluted earnings per share
DKK ’000
Group 2014
Group 2013
Parent 2014
Parent 2013
Net result for the year
-64,990
-183,676
-73,578
-183,676
Adjusted net profit/loss accruing to the company’s
ordinary shares
-64,990
-183,676
-73,578
-183,676
Average number of ordinary shares
Average number of treasury shares
Adjusted average number of ordinary
shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share is calculated as the net result for the
period that accrue to the company’s ordinary shares divided by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding.
23,193,047
-564,223
23,193,047
-564,223
23,193,047
-564,223
23,193,047
-564,223
22,628,824
22,628,824
22,628,824
22,628,824
-2.87
-8.10
-2.87
-8.10
-3.25
-3.25
-8.10
-8.10
Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as the net result for the
period that accrue to the company’s ordinary shares divided by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
adjusted by the assumed dilutive effect of instruments in the
form of granted warrants outstanding that can be converted
into ordinary shares.
Note 20
Fees to auditors appointed at the Annual General Meeting
DKK ’000
Audit
Other assurance engagements
Tax advice
Non-audit services
Total fees
Group 2014
Group 2013
2014
2013
400
61
818
677
1,956
174
39
147
638
998
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