The document provides an update on Fibrocell Science's commercial launch of LAVIV, its cell therapy product. Key points include:
- 30 dermatologists have been trained so far and 43 tissue samples submitted for processing.
- Fibrocell plans to train over 200 dermatologists by year's end.
- The company emphasized additional potential indications beyond the initial approval for nasolabial folds.
- Analysts maintain a "Market Outperform" rating and $3.50 price target, estimating $1 billion in annual sales by 2019.
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Fibrocell Science ($FCSC) Rodman & Renshaw update October 2011
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First Take
Fibrocell Science, Inc. (FCSC)
Price: $0.55 (10/04/2011), Price Target: $3.50, Market Cap(MM): $51.8,
Rating: Market Outperform
Elemer Piros, Ph.D., Senior Biotechnology Analyst 212-430-1754 epiros@rodm.com
Suy Anne Martins, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Biotechnology Analyst 212-430-1778 smartins@rodm.com
Ready, Set, Go – Product launch Update
Key Points
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Management provided an update on the launch of LAVIVTM, the company’s cell therapy
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The product was approved by the FDA on June 21 and officially launched on September 15
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Thirty dermatologists have been trained – 43 tissue samples have been submitted for processing
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Between now and the end of the year, Fibrocell plans to train 200+ dermatologists
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The company placed a lot of emphasis on additional indications, besides the initial indication for augmenting
nasolabial folds
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We expect a measured/controlled launch with the philosophy of building a satisfied customer/physician base,
rather than reaching 1,000s of them in the first quarter
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There appears to be no manufacturing capacity constraints for the foreseeable future
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Reiterate Market Outperform rating with a YE12 Target Price of $3.50/share
Launch Update with Unprecedented Details
Fibrocell management hosted a much awaited update on the commercial launch of cell therapy LAVIVTM. On a previous
call (just before launch, on August 23), management offered limited details on the launch plan without a formal Q&A
session. In contrast, during yesterday’s call we learned almost everything we wanted to about the commercialization
strategy. There was lot of airtime given to, what we believe is the crucial value driver for Fibrocell, additional, even
potentially reimbursable, uses for the product. The market opportunity can be measured at multiple-fold (reaching over $1B)
of the original aesthetic indication, the augmentation of nasolabial folds.
The Embedded Pipeline in LAVIVTM
Wrinkles are not created equal.However, it is not difficult to imagine that a satisfied patient/physician would try to use the
product in other areas of the face, besides the wrinkles adjacent to the lips (nasolabial folds, the approved indication).
Fortunately, the process allows for extended use in other areas without additional biopsies. A reservoir of cells, taken from
the original biopsy, is frozen at Fibrocell’s laboratory for future uses – the cells have been shown to be viable for over four
years, to date. Should an additional need arise, whether it is “full facial treatment” or treatment of acne scars, or the back of
the hand, the cells are ready for further expansion.While Fibrocell is not promoting these additional aesthetic uses, the
physician can apply at the patient’s request the cells at other than the approved area.We believe the apparent longevity of
the treatment (6-12 months or beyond?), coupled with the relative simplicity for “reordering” could make LAVIV™ an
attractive recurrent opportunity for dermatologists and patients. For the product to be successful, and to generate repeat
sales from physicians/patients, training has to be impeccable, treatment of cells has to be flawless and delivery logistics has
to be seamless. The company is making an effort to achieve superb customer experience augmented with an initial
sampling and discounting strategy during the next 6-12 months.
For definitions and the distribution of analyst ratings, and other disclosures, please refer to pages 3 - 4 of this report.
2. Fibrocell Science, Inc. October 5, 2011
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Fibrocell has made a commitment to formally develop LAVIV for treating acne scars. The company has
robust Phase 2/3 data to take to the FDA to discuss next steps during 4Q11. The acne scar indication
has limited competition – the only available modality is laser treatment. Based on the information on the
Phase 2/3 trial, remaining development could be relatively quick (12-18 months?) and inexpensive
($5MM-$10MM?).
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On a therapeutic front (potentially reimbursable), Fibrocell is exploring the use of LAVIV in restricting
burn scars and vocal cord repair. There are initial data from investigator-sponsored studies indicating
significant medical benefit of the technology in these settings.
What makes the centralized processing of cells from verified sources of biopsies especially attractive, that
the various indications could be marketed by different entities. Segmentation by indication coupled with
differential price structure is much more feasible for cell therapy as opposed to selling a small molecule
drug by different partners for different indications. We expect both geographical (Far East?) and
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indication-specific partnering deals for LAVIV .
Attractive Valuation
We rate Fibrocell at Market Outperform with a YE12 Target price of $3.50/share. We estimate that
TM
LAVIV may reach $1B in annual sales by 2019. At steady state, we assume net margins to be
approximately 25% of sales. Assuming a minimum of 12 years of data exclusivity based on the biosimilar
rule, a discount rate of 15%, a cash position of $33MM by the end of 2012, and 157MM fully diluted
shares by YE12, we arrive at a total NPV of $549MM, or $3.50/share. We are including a 25% premium
in our NPV analysis of the wrinkle reduction market, to account for potential of some off label uses of
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LAVIV . We see potential upside to our Target Price from a successful launch beyond our estimates
and potential label expansion into other aesthetic and therapeutic indications.
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3. Fibrocell Science, Inc. October 5, 2011
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RETURN ASSESSMENT
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Market Outperform (Buy): The common stock of the company is expected to outperform a passive index comprised of all the
common stock of companies within the same sector, as defined by First Call.
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Market Perform (Hold): The common stock of the company is expected to mimic the performance of a passive index comprised
of all the common stock of companies within the same sector, as defined by First Call.
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Market Underperform (Sell): The common stock of the company is expected to underperform a passive index comprised of all
the common stock of companies within the same sector, as defined by First Call.
RISK ASSESSMENT
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Speculative - The common stock risk level is significantly greater than market risk. The stock price of these equities is
exceptionally volatile.
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Aggressive - The common stock risk level is materially higher than market level risk. The stock price is typically more volatile
than the general market.
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Moderate - The common stock is moderately risky, or equivalent to stock market risk. The stock price volatility is typically in-line
with movements in the general market.
Rating and Price Target History for: Fibrocell Science, Inc. (FCSC) as of 10-04-2011
04/18/11 06/22/11 09/14/11
I:MO:$3 MO:$4 MO:$3.5
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RATING SUMMARY
Distribution of Ratings Table
IB Serv./Past 12 Mos
Rating Count Percent Count Percent
Market Outperform(MO) 143 57.40% 36 25.17%
Market Perform(MP) 53 21.30% 7 13.21%
Market Underperform(MU) 5 2.00% 0 0.00%
Under Review(UR) 48 19.30% 3 6.25%
Total 249 100% 46 100%
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