Eiger BioPharmaceuticals reports Q4 EPS (57c), consensus (54c)

The company had $98.9M in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term debt securities as of December 31, 2022. Reports Q4 revenue $2.7M, consensus $EIGR. "In December, we announced that both our lonafarnib-based treatments met the primary endpoint in our pivotal Phase 3 D-LIVR trial in hepatitis delta virus (HDV), and we look forward to the pre-NDA meeting with the FDA, which we expect by end of Q2," said David Apelian, Interim CEO. "In addition, we have completed screening in our Phase 3 LIMT-2 study and expect to complete enrollment by the end of Q2. We continue to execute on our unwavering mission to develop innovative therapies for patients with rare diseases, with a focus on maintaining a position of readiness and being thoughtful about how best to employ our resources. On the corporate front, using both internal and external advisors, we continue our program prioritization analyses to assess the most promising drivers for shareholder value. Given the robust nature of this process, we anticipate providing an update in Q2. In addition, we remain focused on preparing for a planned pre-NDA meeting and guidance from FDA on the D-LIVR program in mid-2023."