Acorda Provides Financial and Pipeline Update for Third Quarter 2016

Acorda Provides Financial and Pipeline Update for Third Quarter 2016

• AMPYRA^® (dalfampridine) 3Q 2016 Net Revenue of $128.8 Million; 10% Increase over 3Q 2015 Net Revenue of $117.0 Million
• Data for Dalfampridine in Post-Stroke Walking Difficulties by Year End 2016 and Phase 3 data for CVT-301 for OFF Periods in Parkinson’s Disease in Q1 2017

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) provided a financial and pipeline update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

“Over the next 12 months, we expect multiple, potentially transformative clinical and corporate milestones,” said Ron Cohen, M.D. “By year end we plan to announce topline data from our dalfampridine post-stroke walking difficulties and QD formulation studies and, in the first quarter of 2017, data from our Phase 3 CVT-301 program. Our clinical programs for tozadenant in Parkinson’s disease and CVT-427 in acute migraine are also progressing well. Regarding our defense of AMPYRA patents, we are preparing to file our post-trial brief and continuing to defend our patents vigorously.”

Financial Results

The Company reported a GAAP net loss attributable to Acorda of $(12.7) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, or $(0.28) per diluted share. GAAP net income in the same quarter of 2015 was $3.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 was $(1.9) million, or $(0.04) per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income in the same quarter of 2015 was $3.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income (loss) excludes share based compensation charges, non-cash interest expense, expenses associated with changes in the fair value of acquired contingent consideration, foreign currency gains, acquisition-related costs, and the impact of a change in accounting policy for ZANAFLEX revenue recognition. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial results to non-GAAP financial results is included in the attached financial statements.

AMPYRA^® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg - For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported AMPYRA net revenue of $128.8 million compared to $117.0 million for the same quarter in 2015.

The Company is reiterating 2016 AMPYRA net sales guidance of $475-$485 million.

ZANAFLEX CAPSULES^® (tizanidine hydrochloride), ZANAFLEX^® (tizanidine hydrochloride) tablets and authorized generic capsules - For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported combined net revenue and royalties from ZANAFLEX and tizanidine of $0.5 million compared to $26.0 million for the same quarter in 2015. Net revenue for Zanaflex for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 includes the impact of a one-time net adjustment of $22.2 million, representing the cumulative impact of the Company’s conversion from the sell-through to the sell-in method of revenue recognition.

FAMPYRA^® (prolonged-release fampridine tablets) - For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported FAMPYRA royalties from sales outside of the U.S. of $2.6 million compared to $2.5 million for the same quarter in 2015.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 were $54.8 million, including $2.9 million of share-based compensation, compared to $43.4 million, including $2.3 million of share-based compensation, for the same quarter in 2015. R&D expenses increased due to investment in our late-stage programs, as well as the addition of Biotie R&D expenses.

The Company is reiterating 2016 R&D guidance of $195-$205 million. This guidance is a non-GAAP projection which excludes share-based compensation, as more fully described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Sales, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 were $54.4 million, including $7.1 million of share-based compensation, compared to $51.1 million, including $6.7 million of share-based compensation, for the same quarter in 2015. SG&A expenses exclude transaction expenses related to the Biotie acquisition and include Biotie expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

The Company is reiterating 2016 SG&A guidance of $195-$205 million. This guidance is a non-GAAP projection which excludes share-based compensation for the Company and transaction expenses related to the Biotie acquisition, as more fully described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Provision for income taxes for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 was $3.0 million compared to a provision for income taxes of $17.8 million for the same quarter in 2015.

At September 30, 2016, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $127.9 million.

Third Quarter 2016 Highlights

• AMPYRA^® (dalfampridine)
  • AMPYRA revenue for the third quarter of 2016 was $128.8 million, up 10% from the third quarter of 2015. This represents the 14^th consecutive quarter of double-digit, year-over-year growth for AMPYRA, which was launched in 2010.
  • A District Court trial for the Company’s litigation against four generic companies seeking ANDA approvals concluded in September 2016. Post-trial briefing by the parties is expected to be completed in November.
• Dalfampridine in Post-Stroke Walking Difficulties (PSWD)
  • The Company expects to announce topline data from an unblinded analysis of the twice-daily (BID) clinical trial in the fourth quarter of 2016. Results from multi-dose testing of a once-daily (QD) formulation of dalfampridine will be disclosed concurrently.
• CVT-301 in Parkinson’s Disease
  • The Company expects last patient out (LPO) in the Phase 3 CVT-301 efficacy and safety study by the end of 2016.
  • Topline data from the Phase 3 efficacy and safety study is expected in the first quarter of 2017.
• CVT-427 in Migraine
  • Upon successful completion of its ongoing Phase 1 special population studies, the Company is planning to begin a Phase 2 study in the first half of 2017.
• Corporate
  • On September 30, Acorda acquired the remaining approximately 3% of Biotie’s fully diluted capital stock pursuant to Finnish redemption proceedings, and with 100% of the shares, completed the acquisition of Biotie. Under Finnish law, the purchase price for the 3% of the shares will be determined in accordance with the redemption proceedings.
  • In October, Michael Rogers, CFO, left the Company. David Lawrence, Chief of Business Operations, has assumed the role of Chief, Business Operations and Principal Accounting Officer. Andrew Hindman, Chief Business Development Officer, has assumed responsibility for Financial Planning and Analysis and Investor Relations.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its third quarter 2016 results.

To participate in the conference call, dial (855) 542-4209 (domestic) or (412) 455-6054 (international) and reference the access code 83356384. The presentation will be available on the Investors section of www.acorda.com. A replay of the call will be available from 11:30 a.m. ET on October 27, 2016 until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 3, 2016. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and reference the access code 83356384.

About Acorda Therapeutics

Founded in 1995, Acorda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.

Acorda has an pipeline of novel neurological therapies addressing a range of disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke walking difficulties, migraine, and multiple sclerosis. Acorda markets three FDA-approved therapies, including AMPYRA^® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets,10 mg.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at: www.acorda.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects should be considered forward-looking. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including: the ability to realize the benefits anticipated from the Biotie and Civitas transactions, among other reasons because acquired development programs are generally subject to all the risks inherent in the drug development process and our knowledge of the risks specifically relevant to acquired programs generally improves over time; the ability to successfully integrate Biotie’s operations and Civitas’ operations, respectively, into our operations; we may need to raise additional funds to finance our expanded operations and may not be able to do so on acceptable terms; our ability to successfully market and sell Ampyra (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg in the U.S.; third party payers (including governmental agencies) may not reimburse for the use of Ampyra or our other products at acceptable rates or at all and may impose restrictive prior authorization requirements that limit or block prescriptions; the risk of unfavorable results from future studies of Ampyra or from our other research and development programs, including CVT-301 or any other acquired or in-licensed programs; we may not be able to complete development of, obtain regulatory approval for, or successfully market CVT-301, any other products under development, or the products that we acquired with the Biotie transaction; the occurrence of adverse safety events with our products; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of or to successfully market Fampyra outside of the U.S. and our dependence on our collaborator Biogen in connection therewith; competition; failure to protect our intellectual property, to defend against the intellectual property claims of others or to obtain third party intellectual property licenses needed for the commercialization of our products; and failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in adverse action by regulatory agencies.

These and other risks are described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in our forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements made in this presentation are made only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this presentation.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), and also certain historical and forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, Acorda has provided non-GAAP net income, adjusted to exclude the items below , and has provided 2016 guidance for R&D and SG&A on a non-GAAP basis. Non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income when viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results, provide investors with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing and projected operating performance because this measure excludes (i) non-cash charges and benefits that are substantially dependent on changes in the market price of our common stock, (ii) non-cash interest charges related to the accounting for our outstanding convertible debt which are in excess of the actual interest expense owing on such convertible debt as well as non-cash interest charges related to our asset based loan and acquired Biotie debt, (iii) changes in the fair value of acquired contingent consideration which do not correlate to our actual cash payment obligations in the relevant period, (iv) realized foreign currency transaction gain (v) acquisition related expenses that pertain to a non-recurring event, and (vi) the impact of a one-time change in accounting policy for Zanaflex revenue recognition due to a one-time, non-recurring event. The Company believes its non-GAAP net income measure helps indicate underlying trends in the company’s business and is important in comparing current results with prior period results and understanding projected operating performance. Also, management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to establish budgets and operational goals, and to manage the company’s business and to evaluate its performance.

In addition to non-GAAP net income, we have provided 2016 guidance for R&D and SG&A on a non-GAAP basis. Due to the forward looking nature of this information, the amount of compensation charges and benefits needed to reconcile these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future changes in the market price of our common stock and is not available at this time. The range of SG&A expenditures for 2016 also excludes expenses related to the acquisition of Biotie because of the extraordinary nature of these expenses. The Company believes that this non-GAAP measure provides investors with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing and projected SG&A expenses.

A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial results presented in this release to our GAAP financial results (but not the 2016 guidance for R&D and SG&A) is included in the attached financial statements.

Financial Statements

Acorda Therapeutics
Felicia Vonella, 914-326-5146
fvonella@acorda.com

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