UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 4, 2019
ADAMAS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
001-36399
(Commission
File Number)
 
42-1560076
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1900 Powell Street, Suite 1000
Emeryville, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
94608
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (510) 450-3500
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions: 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
 
Trading Symbol(s)
ADMS
Name of each exchange on which registered
The Nasdaq Global Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 
Emerging growth company x
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 7, 2019, Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
The information in this Item 2.02 and in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Compensation Matters

On November 4, 2019, in connection with the appointment of Christopher B. Prentiss as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the compensation package for Mr. Prentiss: (i) a base salary of $400,000, effective November 1, 2019; (ii) a target bonus of 40% of his base salary; and (iii) the grant of an option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock with an exercise price per share equal to the fair value of a share of common stock on the date of grant, and a restricted stock unit award to acquire 25,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, in each case with vesting over four years. The equity awards granted by the Committee are intended to be in lieu of 2020 annual awards for which Mr. Prentiss may have been eligible.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.      Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 7, 2019.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dated: November 7, 2019 By: /s/ Christopher B. Prentiss
    Christopher B. Prentiss
    Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Adamas Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results
- Third quarter GOCOVRI® product sales of $13.9 million; total prescriptions grew to approximately 6,640
- Topline results from INROADS Phase 3 study of ADS-5102 (GOCOVRI) for walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) expected second half December 2019

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 7, 2019 -- Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADMS), a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company pioneering time-dependent medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019, as well as recent corporate developments.
“I’m impressed with the team we have in place and their commitment to develop and commercialize medicines intended to lessen the burden of chronic neurological diseases on patients, caregivers and society,” said Neil F. McFarlane, Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to identify and execute opportunities to advance GOCOVRI’s commercial performance for the benefit of Parkinson’s disease patients with dyskinesia and OFF. During the quarter, driven by new patients and strong persistence, total GOCOVRI prescriptions continued sequential quarter-over-quarter growth.” Mr. McFarlane continued, “In the second half of December, we plan to report topline data from our INROADS Phase 3 study of ADS-5102 for walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis. If successful, this potential second indication for GOCOVRI could be a valuable treatment option for these patients for whom walking impairment remains a significant unmet need.”
Adamas corporate update
•Neil McFarlane joined Adamas as Chief Executive Officer in September 2019.
GOCOVRI commercialization updates
•GOCOVRI product sales were $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2019, compared to $12.7 million in the second quarter of 2019.
•GOCOVRI generated approximately 6,640 total prescriptions (TRx) in the third quarter of 2019, an 8% sequential increase over approximately 6,160 TRx in the second quarter of 2019. The number of new patients starting on GOCOVRI, primarily patients receiving medication through the free trial program, was approximately 710 in the third quarter, compared to 740 in the second quarter of 2019.
•Continued strong patient persistence of 45%-50% at 12 months for GOCOVRI.
ADS-5102 development update
•Topline results from the INROADS Phase 3 study of ADS-5102 for walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are expected in the second half of December 2019.
Financial results
Product sales
GOCOVRI product sales were $13.9 million for the third quarter of 2019, up 31% compared to $10.6 million in the same period in 2018. GOCOVRI product sales were $38.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, up 85% compared to $20.7 million in the first nine months of 2018.
GOCOVRI received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in August 2017, becoming the first and only U.S. FDA-approved medicine indicated for the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with


Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-based therapy. Adamas began commercial promotion of GOCOVRI in January 2018.
Research and Development (R&D) expenses
R&D expenses for the third quarter of 2019 were $6.0 million, compared to $11.7 million for the same period a year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, R&D expenses were $24.9 million, compared to $28.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. R&D expenses in both periods were primarily attributable to the INROADS Phase 3 study of ADS-5102 for the treatment of walking impairment in patients with MS.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses
SG&A expenses for the third quarter of 2019 were $31.2 million, compared to $27.5 million for the same period a year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, SG&A expenses were $84.1 million, compared to $81.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. SG&A expenses in both periods were primarily attributable to external and sales force costs related to GOCOVRI commercialization.
Net loss
Net loss was $27.6 million, or $0.99 per share, basic and diluted, for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss of $33.2 million, or $1.22 per share, basic and diluted, for the third quarter of 2018. Net loss for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018 included $4.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively, in non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was $82.1 million, or $2.97 per share, basic and diluted, compared with a net loss for the same period in 2018 of $102.1 million, or $3.82 per share, basic and diluted. The net loss for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 included $10.8 million and $12.0 million, respectively, in non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
Cash and investments
As of September 30, 2019, Adamas had $150.2 million of cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities, compared to $210.9 million at December 31, 2018.
Investor conference call and webcast
Adamas will host a conference call and webcast today, November 7, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (844) 215-3280 for participants in the U.S. or Canada and (484) 747-6383 for international callers. The webcast can be accessed live via the investor section of the Adamas website at http://ir.adamaspharma.com/events-presentations and will be available for replay until February 7, 2020.
About GOCOVRI®
GOCOVRI® (amantadine) extended-release capsules is the first and only FDA-approved medicine indicated for the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications. It is also the only medicine clinically proven to reduce both dyskinesia and OFF.
Taken once daily at bedtime, GOCOVRI provides an initial lag and a slow rise in amantadine concentration during the night, resulting in a high concentration from the morning and throughout the waking day. Additionally, in the clinical trials, the adjunctive use of GOCOVRI did not require dose changes to dopaminergic therapies.
For more information about GOCOVRI, please visit www.GOCOVRI.com.


About ADS-5102
Adamas is currently evaluating ADS-5102 in the INROADS Phase 3 clinical study for walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis. ADS-5102 was previously approved by the FDA under the trade name GOCOVRI (amantadine) extended-release capsules for the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-based therapy. GOCOVRI is not FDA-approved for the treatment of walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis.
About Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Adamas’ goal is to create and commercialize a new generation of medicines intended to lessen the burden of chronic neurologic diseases on patients, caregivers and society using its deep understanding of time-dependent biology. For more information about Adamas and its unique approach to developing medicines based on time-dependent biology, please visit www.adamaspharma.com.
Forward-looking statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that may occur in the future are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements contained in this press release regarding Adamas’ expectations regarding the performance of GOCOVRI or of topline data from its INROADS Phase 3 study expected in the second half of December 2019. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a description of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements, including risks relating to Adamas’ research, clinical, development and commercial activities relating to GOCOVRI and ADS-5102, and the regulatory and competitive environment and Adamas’ business in general, see Adamas’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2019, particularly under the caption “Risk Factors.” Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Adamas undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by law.
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Contact:
Investors: Media:
Peter Vozzo Sarah Mathieson
Westwicke Vice President of Corporate Communications
443-213-0505 510-450-3528
peter.vozzo@westwicke.com
smathieson@adamaspharma.com




— Financial Tables Attached —


Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended
 September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:
Product sales $ 13,933    $ 10,613    $ 38,289    $ 20,731   
Costs and operating expenses:        
Cost of product sales 929    100    2,027    198   
Research and development 6,042    11,709    24,854    28,703   
Selling, general and administrative, net 31,180    27,491    84,084    81,553   
Total costs and operating expenses 38,151    39,300    110,965    110,454   
Loss from operations (24,218)   (28,687)   (72,676)   (89,723)  
Interest and other income, net 512    921    1,969    2,931   
Interest expense (3,876)   (5,386)   (11,404)   (15,324)  
Net loss  $ (27,582)   $ (33,152)   $ (82,111)   $ (102,116)  
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.99)   $ (1.22)   $ (2.97)   $ (3.82)  
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted 27,778    27,266    27,605    26,728   



Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(in thousands)
 
  September 30,
2019 		December 31,
2018
Cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale securities $ 150,240    $ 210,870   
Total assets 180,439    234,814   
Total current liabilities 26,358    24,276   
Long-term debt 124,078    117,457   
Total liabilities 160,682    144,929   
Total stockholders’ equity 19,757    89,885