EX-99.1 6 exhibit_99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1


 Investor Presentation | November 11, 2019  A Compelling Dermatology Combination 
 

 Forward-Looking Statements  2  This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law that are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions or events identify forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) Menlo Therapeutics Inc. (“Menlo”) or Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Foamix”) may be unable to obtain stockholder approval as required for the merger; (ii) other conditions to the closing of the merger may not be satisfied; (iii) the merger may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (iv) the effect of the announcement of the merger on the ability of Menlo or Foamix to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and others with whom Menlo or Foamix does business, or on Menlo’s or Foamix’s operating results and business generally; (v) Menlo’s or Foamix’s respective businesses may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the merger and disruption of management’s attention due to the merger; (vi) the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the merger; (vii) Menlo or Foamix may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (viii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; (ix) risks that the merger disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the merger; (x) the risk that Menlo or Foamix may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the transaction, or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the proposed transaction or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction; and (xi) other risks to consummation of the merger, including the risk that the merger will not be consummated within the expected time period or at all. Additional factors that may affect the future results of Menlo and Foamix are set forth in their respective filings with the SEC, including each of Menlo’s or Foamix’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. See in particular Item 1A of Part II of Menlo’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 under the heading “Risk Factors” and Item 1A of Part II of Foamix’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 under the heading “Risk Factors.” The risks and uncertainties described above and in Menlo’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Foamix’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not exclusive and further information concerning Menlo and Foamix and their respective businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect its business, financial condition or operating results, may emerge from time to time. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating these forward-looking statements. Readers should also carefully review the risk factors described in other documents that Menlo and Foamix file from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Menlo and Foamix assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.The trademarks included herein are the property of the owners thereof and are used for reference purposes only. This presentation concerns product candidates that are under clinical investigation. None of such product candidates have been approved for marketing by the FDA or the EMA, and such product candidates are currently limited to investigational use, and no representation is made as to their safety or effectiveness for the purposes for which they are being investigated. 
 

 Transaction Highlights  Strategic combination expected to create a scaled player in the dermatological space with enhanced financial profile  Merger creating a stronger dermatology focused companyEnhances the combined company’s late stage pipeline and commercial opportunityStrong balance sheet with cash through H1 2021Acquisition of unique asset (serlopitant) with near-term potential value creating catalystsEnrollment completed for two Phase III clinical trials for pruritus associated with Prurigo Nodularis (“PN”) – results expected in March / April 2020“Orphan-like” disease with ~ 200k patients treated and estimated prevalence of 0.5-1mm in USNo FDA approved treatments for PN and dermatologists see acute need for new therapyGranted “Breakthrough Therapy” designation for PN in January 2019Durability of asset via other potential indications, although primary focus will remain on PN indication in near termCreates a new leader in DermatologyPlatform-based company + Indication-based company = more complete & diversified product portfolio with pipeline to support durability of franchises Merger structure results in combined company domicile in Delaware  3 
 

 Strategic Rationale   Combination expected to create a scaled player in the dermatological space with enhanced financial profile  Value creation through greater future earnings momentum (1+1=3+ earnings synergy)Potential of 3 product launches within next 24 months (each, anticipated $100mm+ revenue) HCP target overlap ~ 80% for acne, rosacea, and PN Leverage of singular commercial infrastructure enables faster revenue ramp and improved profitability Significant opportunity to leverage commercial infrastructure for multiple product launchesAMZEEQ™: (minocycline) topical foam, 4%, for treatment of moderate-to-severe acne, approved October with planned launch in January, 2020FMX103: topical minocycline foam for treatment of moderate-to-severe rosacea PDUFA June 2020 and potential launch Q4, 2020Serlopitant for PN: anticipated NDA filing 2H 2020 and potential launch 2H 2021Significant cost synergies + improved balance sheet with extended cash runwayCombined company savings projected to be >$50mm/yr beginning 2021 through elimination of duplicate functions & infrastructure Opportunities to partner products OUSCombined cash from transaction creates combined entity with expected cash runway through 1H 2021 Larger company will potentially have better access to capital markets reducing the cost of capital  4 
 

 Combination Overview  Strategic combination expected to create a scaled player in the dermatological space with enhanced financial profile  Terms  Stock-for-Stock transactionEach holder of Foamix shares will receive Menlo shares based on the results of the two Phase III trials of Serlopitant in PN0.5924 Menlo shares per Foamix share if both trials are successful (59% ownership)In the event of partial success or failure, the transaction structure will be amended to reflect different ownership levels (depending on timing of results and closing, the adjustment will either be at closing or in the future through a contingent value right). In the following scenarios, each holder of Foamix shares will receive:1.2739 Menlo shares per Foamix share if one trial fails to meet its primary endpoint (76% ownership)1.8006 Menlo shares per Foamix share if both trials fail to meet their primary endpoints (82% ownership)  Pro Forma Combined Cash Position  $169mm as of September 30, 2019(1)Cash runway expected through 1H 2021  Board of Directors  7 person board (5 from Foamix; 2 from Menlo Therapeutics)  Management  Foamix management to run the combined entity headquartered in New Jersey  Transaction Close  Expected in late Q1/ early Q2 2020  Pro forma cash balance as of September 30, 2019.  5  5 
 

 Diversified Dermatology-Focused Pipeline with Near Term Milestones  Safety and efficacy of these investigational products have not been established. There is no guarantee that pipeline products will receive FDA approval or become commercially available.  Preclinical  Phase I  Phase II  Phase III  Approved / Marketed  Key Milestones            NDA approval of first topical minocycline            NDA submitted in August 2019PDUFA June 2nd, 2020            Phase II FPI Q3 2019TLR anticipated mid-2020            Phase III TLR anticipated March/April 2020            Phase II completed             Ph II TLR anticipated Jan/Feb 2020   Prurigo Nodularis Pruritus   Psoriasis Pruritus  Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin  AMZEEQ (minocycline) topical foam, 4% (formerly, FMX101)  FMX103 moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea  FCD105 moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris              6 
 

   Image courtesy of Prof. Sonja Stander, University Munster  Serlopitant is a once-daily, highly selective oral small molecule NK1 Receptor Antagonist, being developed for the treatment of pruritus associated with PN  Prurigo NodularisPrurigo Nodularis (PN) occurs along with chronic pruritus and presents with symmetrically distributed intensively itchy papules, nodules and/or plaques  Prurigo nodularis is a severely pruritic chronic skin disorderCharacterized by multiple, firm, itchy inflamed skin nodules typically found on a patient’s arms, legs and trunkResults from a vicious cycle of repeated itching and scratchingItching sensation is extreme and often leads to scratching to the point of bleeding and painPrimarily effects older adultsTopical agents (eg: corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors) commonly used as first-line therapies for PN with limited effectivenessNo approved therapies in US or EU  Clinical Presentation of PN  7 
 

 Serlopitant PII Study Results (N=127)  Met the primary endpoint and multiple secondary endpoints.Approximately 50% of subjects met the Phase 3 responder criterion (at least a 4-point improvement in WI-NRS) at Week 8.  Four Point Responder Analysis (Week 8)  Phase 2 Primary Endpoint: Change From Baseline (Week 8)  Worst Itch NRS  Average Itch VAS  VAS: Visual Analogue ScaleWI-NRS: Worst Itch-Numerical Rating Scale 
 

 Ongoing NULARIS PIII Studies in PN    Phase 3 Design  Clinical Status and MilestonesPhase 3: Subject enrollment complete for both MTI-105 and MTI-106 with topline results expected March/April 2020.   N=285 US study (1:1)N=295 EU study (1:1)Presence of PN ≥ 6 weeks.≥ 10 PN nodules on at least 2 anatomical areas.WI-NRS score ≥7 within 24hr of screening visit.Exclusion of active non-PN pruritic skin disease.One primary endpoint: WI-NRS 4-pt responder rate at Week 10.  Serlopitant5mg, N=140  Placebo, N=140  Serlopitant 5mg, N>450 (PN, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis subjects)  Serlopitant5mg, N=140  Placebo, N=140      MTI-105(46 US sites)  MTI-106(39 EU sites)  MTI-107(US & EU sites)  10 week treatment3-5 week follow-up  2-4 weekscreening  52 week treatment5 week follow-up  9 
 

 10    AMZEEQ™ (minocycline) topical foam, 4% is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older. Limitations of Use:  This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, AMZEEQ should be used only as indicated.Select Important Safety InformationAdverse Reactions: The most common adverse reaction reported during clinical trials of AMZEEQ was headache. Please visit www.amzeeq.com for important safety for full prescribing information.  10 
 

 11  11  Stabilizes hydrophobic moleculesSurfactant & irritant free formulation maintains barrier function, improves tolerability and compliance1Low mechanical sheer enhances spreadabilityBeing investigated to deliver unstable drugs that have proven difficult to formulate topicallyOil-based excipients may instigate sebum dissolution2Targets delivery of minocycline directly into the pilosebaceous unit2  Molecule Stabilizing Technology (MST)™ Novel Molecule Stabilizing Technology (MST)™ Delivery   (1) Hazot Y, et al. J Anal Pharm Res. 2017;4(5):00117. (2) Data on file.      aa  Minocycline (Est. 1972):Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic commonly used for the treatment of acne vulgarisPreviously only available in orally administered formulationMinocycline is known for its efficacy in treating acne:Anti-inflammatory mechanism Impact on Cutibacterium acnesSystemic related side effects may limit broader useTopical administration challenge:Minocycline degrades rapidly in the presence of water and protic solventsNo topical formulation feasible for nearly 50 years  Minocycline is Well Established as an Efficacious Acne Treatment  11 
 

   AMZEEQ Phase 3 Efficacy Results in Moderate to Severe Acne  12 
 

   AMZEEQ Phase 3 Efficacy Results in Moderate to Severe Acne  13 
 

 ANCOVA, ITT population, multiple imputation  FMX103 Phase 3 Study Results Studies in Papulopustular Rosacea Studies FX2016-11 and FX2016-12  14 
 

 ANCOVA, ITT population, multiple imputation  FMX103 Phase 3 Study Results Studies in Papulopustular Rosacea Studies FX2016-11 and FX2016-12  15 
 

 Commercial Opportunities 
 

 Attractive Commercial Opportunity in PN  IQvia.estimate for 2017.Menlo internal estimate.Estimates based on company payer research and symptom relief analogs  ~200k PN patients treatedeach year(1)  ~500k – 1m patients in US(1)      On therapy two to six months per year(2)  $900–$2,400per month(3)  75% of PN patients are diagnosed by a dermatologist  ~5k derms treat majority of PN patients  Estimated 50 person field force could reach high-prescribing derms  If approved, serlopitant would be first to market in PN  Will explore opportunities to partner OUS  17 
 

 Acne Market Size1  Source: (1) Symphony Health Solutions PHAST, data ending DEC’18- weighted      18M  Brand vs. Generic AcneTRx Volume 2018  Generic 12.9M 71%  Brand 5.2M 29%    Brand vs. Generic Acne$ Volume 2018  Generic $1.7B 33%  Brand $3.4B 67%      $5.2B    18 
 

 Rosacea Market Size1  Source: (1) Symphony Health Solutions PHAST, data ending DEC’18- weighted      5M  Brand vs. Generic RosaceaTRx Volume 2018  Generic 3.4M 72%  Brand 1.3M 28%    Brand vs. Generic Rosacea$ Volume 2018  Generic $454.8M 37%  Brand $759.2M 63%        $1.2B  19 
 

 Source: Symphony Integrated Dataverse (IDV) Patient Claims Database, Time Period: 24 months ending Feb ‘19      97%  >170k  3%      67%  Acne Sufferers      73%  Acne TRx    ~6k  HCP Target List  AMZEEQ™ Targeting Approach Patient Claims based targeting strategy enables Foamix to narrow the acne diagnosing HCP field from >170k to a select ~6k providers (3%) while capturing the majority of the promotable TRx and Patient market volumes.  Patient Claims Based Targeting StrategyFocusing on select HCPs that can deliver significant impact at launch. Prioritized via choice screening measures:acne diagnosed patient volume acne TRx volumepreference for a brand vs. generic early adoption preference  20 
 

 Territory Mapping using Patient ConcentrationsSales territories aligned to capture majority of acne patients, resulting in 51 territories and 6 regions.    Mapping of Targeted Patients Concentrations across US States     21 
 

 ~80% of PN and rosacea patients overlap with Foamix Sales Force alignmentInternal infrastructure, data resources, and expertise leverageable to launch successfullyGiven small patient size and significant unmet need, expect orphan-like pricing flexibility for serlopitant  Opportunity to Leverage Commercial Infrastructure              Prurigo Nodularis Patients  Acne Patients  Rosacea Patients  Field Force Overlap  22 
 

 Opportunity to Leverage Commercial Infrastructure  Launch in January 202050 million people of US (1)Prevalence age 12-24Moderate-to-severe acne affects ~10 million people in the US>14 million physician visits per year for treatment of acne (2)  PDUFA in June 2020Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects ~16 million adults in the US (3)Prevalence age 30-60More common in Caucasian population  File NDA in 2H’2020Prurigo Nodularis (PN) is a chronic intensely pruritic skin condition where scratching leads to nodules which lead to more itchNo approved therapies in US or EUAttractive commercial opportunity with 500K – 1m patients in US (4)Will explore opportunities to partner OUS  Shared Infrastructure  The Combined Company’s AMZEEQ Salesforce can Support these Products with Minimal Additional Investment  Sales Force  Convention Advertising  Media Purchasing  Internal Infrastructure  Sample Management  Trade & Distribution Apparatus  Data Purchasing  Field Reimbursement Team  Field Medical Team  Medical Communications  AMZEEQ   FMX103  Serlopitant (PN)    Symphony Health Solutions IDV Vantage, October 2018.AAD. Acne Stats and Facts. www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/conditions. Accessed March 30, 2016. GlobaData, EpiCast. Acne Vulgaris Epidimiology Forecast to 2022; 30-34.; Mancini AJ. Adv Stud Med. 2008;8:100-105.National Rosacea Society. Rosacea Review; Winter 2010. http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2010/winter/article_1.php. Accessed May 16, 2016.Internal Menlo Therapeutics estimates.  23 
 

 Multiple Potential Value-Creating Catalysts in Next 12 Months  Q1’2020  Q2’2020  Q3’2020  Q4’2020    AMZEEQ Commercial Launch (January 2020)  FMX103 PDUFA(June 2020)  FCD105 Top-Line Data (Mid-2020)  Serlopitant CPUOPhase II Data(Jan / Feb 2020)  Serlopitant PNPhase III Data(March / April 2020)  Serlopitant Pruritus Associated with PN NDA Filing(2H’2020)            FMX103 Commercial Launch(4Q 2020)    24 
 

 A Compelling Dermatology Combination  Source: Cash balance as of September,30, 2019, respectively.        Combined  Approved / Marketed Commercial Products  AMZEEQ™ (formerly FMX101)      Near-Term Commercial Products  FMX103  Serlopitant (PN)    Clinical Pipeline  FCD105  Other Indications    Platform Technology        Enhanced Financial Position (1)  $76 million  $93 million  $169 million  25 
 

 Additional Information and Where to Find ItMenlo plans to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Menlo and Foamix and other documents concerning the proposed merger with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, MENLO’S AND FOAMIX’S RESPECTIVE STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY EACH OF MENLO AND FOAMIX WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it is available) and other documents filed by Menlo and Foamix with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Menlo and Foamix, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Menlo and Foamix make available free of charge at www.menlotherapeutics.com and www.foamix.com, respectively (in the “Investor Relations” section), copies of materials they file with, or furnish to, the SEC.Participants in the SolicitationThis press release does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. Menlo, Foamix and their respective directors, executive officers and certain employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Menlo and Foamix in connection with the proposed merger. Security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Menlo’s directors and officers in Menlo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019, and its definitive proxy statement for the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on May 10, 2019. Security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Foamix’s directors and officers in Foamix’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019, and its definitive proxy statement for the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 11, 2019. To the extent the holdings of Menlo securities by Menlo’s directors and executive officers or the holdings of Foamix securities by Foamix’s directors and executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Menlo’s or Foamix’s respective proxy statement for its 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed merger will be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed merger when it is filed with the SEC. These documents (when available) may be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, Menlo’s website at http://ir.menlotherapeutics.com/financials/sec-filings and Foamix’s website at https://www.foamix.com/investors/sec-filings.  26 

 Additional Information and Where to Find ItMenlo plans to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Menlo and Foamix and other documents concerning the proposed merger with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, MENLO’S AND FOAMIX’S RESPECTIVE STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY EACH OF MENLO AND FOAMIX WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it is available) and other documents filed by Menlo and Foamix with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Menlo and Foamix, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Menlo and Foamix make available free of charge at www.menlotherapeutics.com and www.foamix.com, respectively (in the “Investor Relations” section), copies of materials they file with, or furnish to, the SEC.Participants in the SolicitationThis press release does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. Menlo, Foamix and their respective directors, executive officers and certain employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Menlo and Foamix in connection with the proposed merger. Security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Menlo’s directors and officers in Menlo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019, and its definitive proxy statement for the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on May 10, 2019. Security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Foamix’s directors and officers in Foamix’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019, and its definitive proxy statement for the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 11, 2019. To the extent the holdings of Menlo securities by Menlo’s directors and executive officers or the holdings of Foamix securities by Foamix’s directors and executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Menlo’s or Foamix’s respective proxy statement for its 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed merger will be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed merger when it is filed with the SEC. These documents (when available) may be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, Menlo’s website at http://ir.menlotherapeutics.com/financials/sec-filings and Foamix’s website at https://www.foamix.com/investors/sec-filings.  26