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The RMR Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results

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Net Income Attributable to The RMR Group Inc. and Adjusted Net Income
Attributable to The RMR Group Inc. of $0.50 Per Diluted Share

$384.1 million of Cash and No Debt at March 31, 2019 Positions RMR
Well for Possible Strategic Growth Initiatives

NEWTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR) today announced its financial results
for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Adam Portnoy, President and Chief Executive Officer, made the following
statement regarding the second quarter fiscal 2019 results:

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During the quarter, we generated net income of $18.7 million,
Adjusted EBITDA of $24.7 million and an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 54.1%.
Our operating results this quarter reflect the repositioning efforts
we’ve helped facilitate at certain of our Client Companies over the last
six months to strengthen their balance sheets and improve their
operating results and future prospects. We believe these efforts will
have positive long-term benefits for both our Client Companies and RMR,
but in the near term have created headwinds for our operating results.

At the close of the second fiscal quarter, our balance sheet
continues to leave us well positioned to assess strategic opportunities
for future growth, with $384.1 million of cash on hand and no debt. We
continue to invest time and resources in identifying and assessing a
wide spectrum of potential growth opportunities for RMR.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Highlights:

  • Total management and advisory services revenues for the quarter ended
    March 31, 2019 were $43.4 million, compared to $47.6 million for the
    quarter ended March 31, 2018.
  • We earned management services revenues for the three months ended
    March 31, 2019 and 2018 from the following sources (dollars in
    thousands):
  Three Months Ended March 31,
2019   2018
Managed Equity REITs (1) $ 35,194     82.6 % $ 39,460     84.8 %
Managed Operators (2) 6,144 14.4 % 6,339 13.6 %
Other 1,262   3.0 % 760   1.6 %
Total $ 42,600 100.0 % $ 46,559 100.0 %

(1) Managed Equity REITs for the periods presented includes: Hospitality
Properties Trust (HPT), Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT),
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI), Select Income REIT (SIR), until
its merger with OPI on December 31, 2018, and Senior Housing Properties
Trust (SNH).

(2) Managed Operators collectively refers to: Five Star Senior Living
Inc. (FVE), Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) and
TravelCenters of America LLC (TA).

  • For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net income was $18.7
    million and net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. was $8.2
    million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.6
    million and net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. of $8.4
    million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the three months
    ended March 31, 2018.
  • For the three months ended March 31, 2019, adjusted net income
    attributable to The RMR Group Inc. was $8.1 million, or $0.50 per
    diluted share, compared to $8.7 million, or $0.54 per diluted share,
    for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
  • For the three months ended March 31, 2019, Adjusted EBITDA was $24.7
    million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 54.1%, compared to Adjusted
    EBITDA of $28.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 56.5% for the
    three months ended March 31, 2018.
  • As of March 31, 2019, The RMR Group Inc. had $384.1 million in cash
    and cash equivalents with no outstanding debt obligations.
  • On December 22, 2017, the U.S government enacted comprehensive tax
    legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the
    Tax Act. The Tax Act significantly revised the U.S. corporate income
    tax system by, among other things, lowering corporate income tax
    rates. Since we have a September 30 fiscal year end, our corporate
    income tax rates were phased in for our 2018 fiscal year, resulting in
    a federal statutory tax rate of approximately 24.5% for the fiscal
    year 2018. Our federal statutory tax rate for fiscal year 2019 is now
    21.0%.
  • As of each of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, The RMR Group Inc.
    had approximately $30.0 billion total assets under management.

Reconciliations to GAAP:

Adjusted net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc., EBITDA, Adjusted
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures.
Reconciliations of net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc.
determined in accordance with GAAP to adjusted net income attributable
to The RMR Group Inc., and of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
as well as calculations of Adjusted EBITDA Margin for each of the three
months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 are presented later in
this press release.

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Total Assets Under Management:

The calculation of total assets under management primarily includes: (i)
the gross book value of real estate and related assets, excluding
depreciation, amortization, impairment charges or other non-cash
reserves, of the Managed Equity REITs and ABP Trust, plus (ii) the gross
book value of real estate assets, property and equipment of the Managed
Operators, excluding depreciation, amortization, impairment charges or
other non-cash reserves, plus (iii) the fair value of investments of
Affiliates Insurance Company and the RMR Office Property Fund LP, or
Open End Fund, the managed assets of RMR Real Estate Income Fund and the
equity of TRMT. This calculation of total assets under management may
include amounts in respect of the Managed Equity REITs that are higher
than the calculations of assets under management used for purposes of
calculating fees under the terms of the business management agreements,
which are based, in part, upon the lesser of the historical cost of real
estate assets or total market capitalization. For information on the
calculation of assets under management of the Managed Equity REITs for
purposes of the fee provisions of the business management agreements,
see The RMR Group Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or SEC. The RMR Group Inc.’s SEC filings are available at
the SEC website: www.sec.gov.

Conference Call:

At 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time this afternoon, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Adam Portnoy, and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, Matt Jordan, will host a conference call to
discuss The RMR Group Inc.’s fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2019
financial results.

The conference call telephone number is (877) 329-4297. Participants
calling from outside the United States and Canada should dial (412)
317-5435. No pass code is necessary to access the call from either
number. Participants should dial in about 15 minutes prior to the
scheduled start of the call. A replay of the conference call will be
available through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday May 17, 2019. To
access the replay, dial (412) 317-0088. The replay pass code is 05102019.

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A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available in a
listen only mode on RMR’s website, at www.rmrgroup.com. Participants
wanting to access the webcast should visit RMR’s website about five
minutes before the call. The archived webcast will be available for
replay on RMR’s website following the call for about one week. The
transcription, recording and retransmission in any way of The RMR Group
Inc.’s fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2019 financial results
conference call are strictly prohibited without the prior written
consent of The RMR Group Inc.

About The RMR Group Inc.

The RMR Group Inc. is a holding company, and substantially all of its
business is conducted by its majority-owned subsidiary, The RMR Group
LLC. The RMR Group LLC is an alternative asset management company that
primarily provides management services to publicly traded REITs and real
estate operating companies. As of March 31, 2019, The RMR Group LLC had
approximately $30.0 billion of total assets under management, including
more than 1,500 properties, and employed over 600 real estate
professionals in more than 30 offices throughout the United States; and
the companies managed by The RMR Group LLC collectively had
approximately 50,000 employees. The RMR Group Inc. is headquartered in
Newton, Massachusetts.

The RMR Group Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

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(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31,   Six Months Ended March 31,
2019   2018 2019   2018
Revenues:
Management services (1) $ 42,600 $ 46,559 $ 90,088 $ 95,129
Incentive business management fees 120,094 155,881
Advisory services 761   1,065   1,543   2,447  
Total management and advisory services revenues 43,361 47,624 211,725 253,457
Reimbursable compensation and benefits 13,412 11,657 27,285 24,365
Other client company reimbursable expenses(2) 73,323     171,399    
Total reimbursable costs 86,735   11,657   198,684   24,365  
Total revenues 130,096   59,281   410,409   277,822  
 
Expenses:
Compensation and benefits 28,981 28,073 56,993 54,270
Equity based compensation 1,204 901 3,015 3,455
Separation costs 414   452   6,811   619  
Total compensation and benefits expense 30,599 29,426 66,819 58,344
General and administrative 7,122 7,024 14,442 13,730
Other client company reimbursable expenses(2) 73,323 171,399
Transaction costs 47 231 142
Depreciation and amortization 257   372   512   752  
Total expenses 111,348   36,822   253,403   72,968  
Operating income 18,748 22,459 157,006 204,854
Interest and other income 2,468 1,076 3,994 1,860
Tax receivable agreement remeasurement 24,710

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity method investment
accounted
for under the fair value option

522 (2,247 )
Equity in earnings (losses) of investees 109   (212 ) 144   (434 )
Income before income tax expense 21,847 23,323 158,897 230,990
Income tax expense (3,139 ) (3,681 ) (22,109 ) (52,024 )
Net income 18,708 19,642 136,788 178,966
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (10,540 ) (11,286 ) (76,411 ) (99,490 )
Net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. $ 8,168   $ 8,356   $ 60,377   $ 79,476  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 16,120   16,069   16,120   16,064  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 16,147   16,105   16,140   16,095  
 

Net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. per common
share
– basic(3)

$ 0.50   $ 0.52   $ 3.72   $ 4.92  

Net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. per common
share
– diluted(3)

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$ 0.50   $ 0.52   $ 3.72   $ 4.91  

(1)Includes business management fees earned from the Managed Equity
REITs based upon the lower of (i) the average historical cost of each
REIT’s properties and (ii) each REIT’s average market capitalization.
The following table presents a summary of each Managed Equity REIT’s
primary strategy and the lesser of the historical cost of its assets
under management and its market capitalization as of March 31,
2019 and 2018, as applicable:

    Lesser of Historical Cost of Assets
Under Management or Market Capitalization (a)
March 31,
REIT Primary Strategy 2019   2018
HPT Hotels and travel centers $ 8,517,461 $ 8,300,521
ILPT Industrial and logistics properties 1,828,674 1,452,901
OPI Office properties leased to single tenants, including the government (b) 4,383,569 3,584,960
SIR Office properties primarily leased to single tenants (b) 3,437,363
SNH Senior living, medical office and life science properties 6,568,729   7,405,208
$ 21,298,433   $ 24,180,953

(a) The basis on which our base business management fees are calculated
for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 may differ
from the basis at the end of the periods presented in the table above.
As of March 31, 2019, the market capitalization was lower than the
historical costs of assets under management for HPT, OPI, and SNH; the
historical costs of assets under management for HPT, OPI and SNH as of
March 31, 2019, were $10,205,827, $6,490,978 and $8,645,049,
respectively. For ILPT, the historical costs of assets under management
were lower than their market capitalization of $2,061,309, calculated as
of March 31, 2019.

(b) SIR merged with and into OPI (formerly named Government Properties
Income Trust) on December 31, 2018 with OPI continuing as the surviving
entity.

(2) Reflects the prospective adoption of Accounting Standards Update, or
ASU, No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which
has been codified as Accounting Standard Codification, or ASC, 606,
effective October 1, 2018. Under ASC 606, beginning October 1, 2018, we
account for the costs of services provided by third parties to our
client companies, and the related reimbursement, on a gross basis.

(3) We calculate earnings per share using the two-class method as
calculated below:

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Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

2019   2018   2019   2018
Basic EPS    
Numerator:
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. $ 8,168 $ 8,356 $ 60,377 $ 79,476
Income attributable to unvested participating securities (55 ) (49 )   (409 )   (487 )
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. used in calculating basic EPS $ 8,113   $ 8,307     $ 59,968     $ 78,989  
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 16,120   16,069     16,120     16,064  
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. per common share – basic $ 0.50   $ 0.52     $ 3.72     $ 4.92  
 
Diluted EPS
Numerator:
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. $ 8,168 $ 8,356 $ 60,377 $ 79,476
Income attributable to unvested participating securities (55 ) (49 )   (409 )   (487 )
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. used in calculating diluted EPS $ 8,113   $ 8,307     $ 59,968     $ 78,989  
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 16,120 16,069 16,120 16,064
Dilutive effect of incremental unvested shares 27   36     20     31  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 16,147   16,105     16,140     16,095  
Net income attributable to RMR Inc. per common share – diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.52 $ 3.72 $ 4.91

The RMR Group Inc.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income Attributable to The RMR Group
Inc. from

Net Income Attributable to The RMR Group Inc.

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(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

The RMR Group Inc. is providing the below reconciliation and information
regarding certain individually significant items occurring or impacting
its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
for supplemental informational purposes and to enhance understanding of
The RMR Group Inc.’s condensed consolidated statements of income and to
facilitate a comparison of The RMR Group Inc.’s current operating
performance with its historical operating performance. This information
should be considered in conjunction with net income, net income
attributable to The RMR Group Inc. and operating income as presented in
The RMR Group Inc.’s condensed consolidated statements of income.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 

Impact on Net Income
Attributable to The RMR
Group
Inc.

 

Impact on Net Income
Attributable to The RMR
Group
Inc. Per Common

Share – Diluted

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Net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. $ 8,168 $ 0.50
Separation costs (1) 156 0.01

Unrealized gain on equity method investment accounted for under
the fair value
option (2)

(196 ) (0.01 )
Transaction costs (3) 17    
Adjusted net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. $ 8,145   $ 0.50  

(1) Includes $414 of separation costs related to former officers,
adjusted to reflect amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest
and net of tax at a rate of approximately 14.4%.

(2) Includes $522 in unrealized gains on our investment in TA common
shares, adjusted to reflect amounts attributable to the noncontrolling
interest and net of tax at a rate of approximately 14.4%.

(3) Includes $47 of transaction costs, adjusted to reflect amounts
attributable to the noncontrolling interest net of tax at a rate of
approximately 14.4%.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 

Impact on Net Income
Attributable to The RMR
Group
Inc.

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Impact on Net Income
Attributable to The RMR
Group
Inc. Per Common

Share – Diluted

Net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. $ 8,356 $ 0.52
Share accelerations(1) 169 0.01
Separation costs(2) 165   0.01
Adjusted net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. $ 8,690   $ 0.54

(1) Includes $466 from the acceleration of unvested common share awards
of our former Managing Director, Barry Portnoy, adjusted to reflect
amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest net of tax at a rate
of approximately 15.6%.

(2) Includes $452 of separation costs related to former officers,
adjusted to reflect amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest
and net of tax at a rate of approximately 15.6%.

The RMR Group Inc.

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from Net Income

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and Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31,   Six Months Ended March 31,
2019   2018 2019   2018

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net
income:

Net income $ 18,708 $ 19,642 $ 136,788 $ 178,966
Plus: income tax expense 3,139 3,681 22,109 52,024
Plus: depreciation and amortization 257   372   512   752  
EBITDA 22,104 23,695 159,409 231,742
Plus: other asset amortization 2,354 2,354 4,708 4,708

Plus: operating expenses paid in The RMR Group Inc.’s
common
shares

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448 1,585 943 1,984
Plus: separation costs 414 452 6,811 619
Plus: transaction costs 47 231 142
Plus: business email compromise fraud costs 225

Plus: unrealized (gain) loss on equity method investment
accounted
for under the fair value option

(522 ) 2,247

Less: tax receivable agreement remeasurement due to the Tax
Cuts
and Jobs Act

(24,710 )
Less: incentive business management fees earned (120,094 ) (155,881 )
Certain other net adjustments (113 ) 165   (148 ) (38 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 24,732   $ 28,251   $ 54,107   $ 58,791  
 
Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin:

Contractual management and advisory fees (excluding any
incentive
business management fees) (2)

$ 45,715 $ 49,978 $ 96,339 $ 102,284
Adjusted EBITDA $ 24,732 $ 28,251 $ 54,107 $ 58,791
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 54.1 % 56.5 % 56.2 % 57.5 %

(1) EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP
financial measures calculated as presented in the tables above. The RMR
Group Inc. considers EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
to be appropriate supplemental measures of its operating performance,
along with net income, net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. and
operating income. The RMR Group Inc. believes that EBITDA, Adjusted
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide useful information to
investors because by excluding the effects of certain amounts, such as
those outlined in the tables above, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA Margin may facilitate a comparison of current operating
performance with The RMR Group Inc.’s historical operating performance
and with the performance of other asset management businesses. In
addition, The RMR Group Inc. believes that providing Adjusted EBITDA
Margin may help investors assess The RMR Group Inc.’s performance of its
business by providing the margin that Adjusted EBITDA represents to its
contractual management and advisory fees (excluding any incentive
business management fees). EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Margin do not represent cash generated by operating activities in
accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net
income, net income attributable to The RMR Group Inc. or operating
income as an indicator of The RMR Group Inc.’s financial performance or
as a measure of The RMR Group Inc.’s liquidity. These measures should be
considered in conjunction with net income, net income attributable to
The RMR Group Inc. and operating income as presented in The RMR Group
Inc.’s condensed consolidated statements of income. Also, other asset
management businesses may calculate EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA Margin differently than The RMR Group Inc. does.

(2) Contractual management and advisory fees are the base business
management fees, property management fees and advisory fees The RMR
Group Inc. or its subsidiaries earns pursuant to its management and
investment advisory agreements with its client companies. These amounts
are calculated pursuant to the contractual formulas and do not deduct
other asset amortization of $2,354 for each of the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018 or $4,708 for each of the six months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, required to be recognized as a reduction to
management services revenues in accordance with GAAP and do not include
the incentive business management fees of $120,094 and $155,881 that The
RMR Group Inc. recognized under GAAP during the six months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which were earned for the
calendar years 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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The RMR Group Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

  March 31,   September 30,
2019 2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 384,113 $ 256,848
Due from related parties 62,512 28,846
Prepaid and other current assets 6,813   10,392  
Total current assets 453,438 296,086
 
Property and equipment, net 2,336 2,589
Due from related parties, net of current portion 5,100 8,183
Equity method investment 7,129 7,051
Equity method investment accounted for under the fair value option 6,135
Goodwill 1,859 1,859
Intangible assets, net of amortization 349 375
Deferred tax asset 25,363 25,726
Other assets, net of amortization 157,852   162,559  
Total assets $ 659,561   $ 504,428  
 
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 87,283   $ 28,307  
Total current liabilities 87,283 28,307
Long term portion of deferred rent payable, net of current portion 1,352 1,229
Amounts due pursuant to tax receivable agreement, net of current
portion
32,048 32,048
Employer compensation liability, net of current portion 5,100   8,183  
Total liabilities 125,783 69,767
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Equity:

Class A common stock, $0.001 par value; 31,600,000 shares
authorized; 15,229,687
and 15,229,957 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively

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15 15
Class B-1 common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares
authorized, issued and outstanding
1 1
Class B-2 common stock, $0.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized, issued and outstanding
15 15
Additional paid in capital 101,670 99,239
Retained earnings 243,254 182,877
Cumulative other comprehensive income 82
Cumulative common distributions (60,827 ) (49,467 )
Total shareholders’ equity 284,128 232,762
Noncontrolling interest 249,650   201,899  
Total equity 533,778   434,661  
Total liabilities and equity $ 659,561   $ 504,428  

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
other securities laws. Forward looking statements can be identified by
use of words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “expect,” “potential,”
“will,” “may,” “estimate,” “anticipate” and derivatives or negatives of
such words or similar words. Forward looking statements in this press
release are based upon present beliefs or expectations. However, forward
looking statements and their implications are not guaranteed to occur
and may not occur for various reasons, including some reasons beyond The
RMR Group Inc.’s control. For example:

  • Mr. Portnoy states that RMR has helped facilitate repositioning
    efforts at certain of its Client Companies to strengthen their balance
    sheets and improve their operating results and future prospects and
    that RMR believes these efforts will have positive long-term benefits
    for RMR and its Client Companies.

Contacts

Timothy A. Bonang, Senior Vice President
(617) 796-8230

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Indivior Provides Update on Aelis Farma’s Clinical Phase 2B Study Results with AEF0117 in Participants with Cannabis Use Disorder

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 (AS IT FORMS PART OF DOMESTIC LAW IN THE UK BY VIRTUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018).

  • Primary and Secondary End Points of the Study were Not Met
  • Indivior Does Not Currently Expect to Exercise AEF0117 Option 

SLOUGH, United Kingdom and RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Indivior PLC (Nasdaq/LSE: INDV) is today providing an update following Aelis Farma’s announcement of the results from its clinical Phase 2B trial with AEF01171, evaluating the efficacy and safety in treatment-seeking participants with moderate to severe Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The purpose of this trial was twofold: (1) to show that AEF0117 (0.1, 0.3, 1 mg once a day for 12 weeks) lowers cannabis use and (2) to determine the endpoints and optimal dosage of AEF0117 for use in future studies. In this phase 2B study, patients were treatment-seeking participants, 84% of whom had severe CUD.

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This clinical Phase 2B study is part of the strategic collaboration between Aelis Farma and Indivior, which includes an exclusive option for Indivior to license the global rights to AEF0117. Given the lack of separation from placebo on primary and secondary endpoints and before seeing further additional favorable clinical data, Indivior does not currently expect to exercise its option.

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This news release contains certain statements that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, express and implied statements regarding whether: we will be able to ultimately demonstrate the safety and efficacy of AEF0117, which is a prerequisite to filing any New Drug Application; we might ever exercise our option for AEF0117 and, if so, when; and other statements containing the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project,” “priority,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “outlook,” “guidance,” the negatives thereof, and variations thereon and similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties as they relate to events or circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. 

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Actual results may differ materially from those because they relate to future events. Various factors may cause differences between Indivior’s expectations and actual results, including, among others, the risks described in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F beginning on page 9 as filed with the U.S. SEC and in subsequent releases; legal and market restrictions that may limit how quickly we can repurchaser our shares; the substantial litigation and ongoing investigations to which we are or may become a party; our reliance on third parties to manufacture commercial supplies of most of our products, conduct our clinical trials and at times to collaborate on products in our pipeline; our ability to comply with legal and regulatory settlements, healthcare laws and regulations, requirements imposed by regulatory agencies and payment and reporting obligations under government pricing programs; risks related to the manufacture and distribution of our products, most of which contain controlled substances; market acceptance of our products as well as our ability to commercialize our products and compete with other market participants; competition; the uncertainties related to the development of new products, including through acquisitions, and the related regulatory approval process; our dependence on third-party payors for the reimbursement of our products and the increasing focus on pricing and competition in our industry; unintended side effects caused by the clinical study or commercial use of our products; our ability to successfully execute acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, dispositions or other strategic acquisitions; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and the substantial cost of litigation or other proceedings related to intellectual property rights; the risks related to product liability claims or product recalls; the significant amount of laws and regulations that we are subject to, including due to the international nature of our business; macroeconomic trends and other global developments such as armed conflicts and pandemics; the terms of our debt instruments, changes in our credit ratings and our ability to service our indebtedness and other obligations as they come due; changes in applicable tax rate or tax rules, regulations or interpretations and our ability to realize our deferred tax assets; and volatility in our share price due to factors unrelated to our operating performance or that may result from the potential move of our primary listing to the U.S.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that they are made and should be regarded solely as our current plans, estimates and beliefs. Except as required by law, we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to update, republish or revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events. 

This release is being made by Kathryn Hudson, Company Secretary Indivior PLC.

About Indivior

Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients’ lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD), overdose and serious mental illnesses. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease.

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Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs over 1,000 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 30 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.

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  1. National Library of Medicine (U.S.) (2022, April). Effect of AEF0117 on treatment-seeking patients with cannabis use disorder (CUD) (SICA2). Identifier 
    NCT05322941 https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05322941 

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Innocan Pharma Announces Closing of Private Placement and Grant of Stock Options

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HERZLIYA, Israel and CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) (“Innocan” or the “Company”), a pioneer in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of 5,025,725 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of C$0.22 per Unit for gross proceeds of C$1,105,659.50 (the “Offering”).

 

 

Each Unit is comprised of: (i) one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each a “Common Share”); and (ii) one (1) common share purchase warrant (each a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of C$0.32 for a period of four (4) years from the date of issuance.

Innocan intends to use the proceeds of the Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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The securities issued to Canadian subscribers in connection with the Offering are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

Iris Bincovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated “we are very pleased with our successful offering. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our investors for their unwavering support. We see this as a strong vote of confidence by both existing and new investors which demonstrates investor support of our vision and strategic direction. These new funds will provide us with additional working capital to enable us to capitalize on new opportunities and allow us to advance strongly on our growth plans.”

The Company is also pleased to announce that it has granted an aggregate of 300,000 stock options (each an “Option“) to certain consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company’s stock option plan (the “Plan“). Each Option may be exercised for one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Share“) at a price of $0.25 per Share. The Options expire on August 27, 2029.

All Options granted vest in accordance with the following vesting schedule: (i) 1/3rd of the Options vested immediately at grant; (ii) 1/3rd of the Options will vest on February 28, 2025; and (iii) 1/3rd will vest on August 27, 2025; all subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

About Innocan Pharma:

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Innocan is a pharmaceutical tech company that operates under two main segments: Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Wellness. In the Pharmaceuticals segment, Innocan focuses on developing innovative drug delivery platform technologies comprises with cannabinoids science, to treat various conditions to improve patients’ quality of life. This segment involves two drug delivery technologies: (i) LPT CBD-loaded liposome platform facilitating exact dosing and the prolonged and controlled release of CBD into the blood stream. The LPT delivery platform research is in the preclinical trial phase for two indications: Epilepsy and Pain Management. In the Consumer Wellness segment, Innocan develops and markets a wide portfolio of innovative and high-performance self-care products to promote a healthier lifestyle. Under this segment Innocan has established a Joint Venture by the name of BI Sky Global Ltd. that focuses developing on advanced targeted online sales. https://innocanpharma.com/

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For Innocan Pharma Corporation:
Iris Bincovich, CEO
+1 5162104025
+972-54-3012842
+442037699377
[email protected] 

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Europe Medical Cannabis Market Forecast 2024-2032: Tilray, Aurora Cannabis, and GW Pharmaceuticals Dominate the Market Landscape

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Dublin, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2024-2032.” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Europe Medical Cannabis Oil market is poised for significant growth, projected to escalate from US$ 0.91 billion in 2023 to US$ 2.40 billion by 2032, advancing at a CAGR of 12.08%. In this comprehensive research report, the market is analyzed by:

  • Derivatives;
  • Source;
  • Application;
  • Route of Administration;
  • End-user;
  • Distribution Channel; and
  • Country.

Market Highlights Identified in the Report

  • Progressive legalization across Europe is creating a favorable regulatory environment, enhancing market expansion for medical cannabis oil products.
  • Germany leads the market with a robust infrastructure and supportive regulations, while other countries like the UK, Italy, and Spain show significant growth potential based on evolving regulatory landscapes and market dynamics.
  • Key players such as Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., and GW Pharmaceuticals dominate the market, emphasizing research, strategic partnerships, and innovation to maintain competitive edge amidst evolving industry dynamics.

The medical cannabis oil market has experienced substantial growth as legalization and acceptance of cannabis-based treatments expand globally. Cannabis oil, derived from the cannabis plant through extraction methods, contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, known for their therapeutic properties. Increasing recognition of cannabis oil’s potential in alleviating symptoms of various medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders, has driven its adoption in medical settings.

Governments in several countries are progressively legalizing medical cannabis, creating a conducive regulatory environment for market expansion. Additionally, growing consumer awareness about alternative and natural therapies has fueled the demand for cannabis oil products. The market is characterized by diverse product offerings, including full-spectrum and CBD-isolate oils, catering to different therapeutic needs and preferences.

Despite regulatory challenges and stigma associated with cannabis, the medical cannabis oil market continues to evolve, driven by ongoing research, favorable legislative changes, and shifting attitudes toward cannabis-based therapies in healthcare.

Regional Insights

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Germany is likely to maintain its leadership position in the European medical cannabis oil market due to its established infrastructure, supportive regulations, and strong healthcare system. Germany legalized medical cannabis in 2017, giving the market a head start compared to many other European countries. This established infrastructure and experience position Germany as a leader in the field. As awareness and acceptance of medical cannabis increase, the number of patients seeking treatment in Germany is steadily rising. This fuels market growth and incentivizes further investment in research and development.

Germany’s regulatory framework for medical cannabis is considered relatively patient-friendly compared to some other European countries. This facilitates access for patients with qualifying conditions. The UK legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and is experiencing an increase in patient access programs. This, coupled with ongoing research, could lead to significant market growth. Italy legalized medical cannabis in 2006 but has faced challenges with availability. As regulations become more streamlined and patient access expands, the Italian market holds significant growth potential. Spain has a well-established medical cannabis industry with a focus on domestic production. As regulations evolve and export opportunities increase, the Spanish market could see a boost.

Competitive Landscape

The Medical Cannabis Oil market is characterized by a vigorous competitive landscape, with prominent entities like Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., GW Pharmaceuticals, Almiral, Bedrocan, and others at the forefront, collectively accounting for approximately 41 % of the overall market share. This competitive milieu is fueled by their intensive efforts in research and development as well as strategic partnerships and collaborations, underscoring their commitment to solidifying market presence and diversifying their offerings.

The primary competitive factors include pricing, product caliber, and technological innovation. As the Medical Cannabis Oil industry continues to expand, the competitive fervor among these key players is anticipated to intensify. The impetus for ongoing innovation and alignment with evolving customer preferences and stringent regulations is high. The industry’s fluidity anticipates an uptick in novel innovations and strategic growth tactics from these leading corporations, which in turn propels the sector’s comprehensive growth and transformation.

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Key Topics Covered

Chapter 1. Research Framework
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
Chapter 3. Executive Summary: Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market
Chapter 4. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Overview
Chapter 5. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Derivatives
Chapter 6. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Source
Chapter 7. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Application
Chapter 8. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Route of Administration
Chapter 9. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by End-user
Chapter 10. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
Chapter 11. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Country
Chapter 12. The UK Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 13. Germany Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 14. The Netherlands Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 15. Italy Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 16. Spain Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 17. Poland Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 18. Rest of Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 19. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Business Strategy Outlook)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Aurora Cannabis Inc.
  • Bedrocan
  • Biocann
  • BIOTA Biosciences LLC
  • Cannamedical
  • Mary Jane CBD
  • Sanity Group GmbH
  • Tilray
  • Valcon Medical

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/dh7q46

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