Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.

OTCPK:EIGR.Q Stock Report

Market Cap: US$12.6m

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Eiger BioPharmaceuticals Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals' CEO is David Apelian, appointed in Dec 2022, has a tenure of 1.83 years. total yearly compensation is $1.48M, comprised of 42.3% salary and 57.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 2.1% of the company’s shares, worth $263.77K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.7 years and 6.3 years respectively.

Key information

David Apelian

Chief executive officer

US$1.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage42.31%
CEO tenure1.8yrs
CEO ownership2.1%
Management average tenure1.7yrs
Board average tenure6.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Apr 01

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EIGR) 28% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EIGR ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a...
Analysis Article • Jan 04

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EIGR) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 26%

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EIGR ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...
Analysis Article • Dec 20

Analysts Have Just Cut Their Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:EIGR) Revenue Estimates By 22%

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EIGR ), with the...
Analysis Article • Nov 09

Analyst Forecasts For Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:EIGR) Are Surging Higher

Shareholders in Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EIGR ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...
Analysis Article • Oct 06

Rock star Growth Puts Eiger BioPharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EIGR) In A Position To Use Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 05

Eiger sheds ~20% on abandonment of EUA request for COVID therapy

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:EIGR), a biotech focused on rare and ultra-rare diseases, slipped ~20% pre-market Wednesday after announcing it would not seek an emergency use authorization (EUA) application in the U.S. for COVID-19 therapy peginterferon lambda. The decision followed a pre-EUA meeting the company had requested from the FDA. The agency denied the request citing issues in an investigator-sponsored trial designed to assess different therapeutic agents, including peginterferon, in non-hospitalized patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. FDA has determined that “any authorization request based on these data is unlikely to meet the statutory criteria for issuance of an EUA in the current context of the pandemic,” the company said. Instead, the agency has suggested that EIGR consider requesting an end-of-Phase 2 meeting to run a company-sponsored pivotal trial targeted at a Biologics License Application (BLA). EIGR is weighing the next steps, including strategic options to advance peginterferon lambda against respiratory viral agents, including COVID-19. Read: In September, the FDA updated its COVID-19 test policy to cut the number of reviews of EUA requests for diagnostic tests.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 06

Eiger falls 21% amid uncertainty over regulatory path for COVID-19 therapy

The shares of commercial-stage biotech Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:EIGR) fell ~21% in the pre-market Tuesday after the company announced that the FDA is uncertain about the regulatory path for COVID-19 therapy peginterferon lambda. The update comes after the company's meeting with the regulator regarding the Phase 3 TOGETHER study for peginterferon lambda aimed at its emergency use authorization (EUA). Following the meeting, the FDA has indicated its uncertainty if the company can meet the requirements for a EUA submission for peginterferon lambda. However, EIGR remains in talks with the FDA as the regulator indicated its intention to consider any new data from the TOGETHER trial to support a EUA while the company plans to further develop the candidate in COVID-19.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 26

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals: Undervalued Biotech With End Of 2022 Catalyst

European Commission granted marketing authorization for Zokinvy (lonafarnib) for the treatment of patients with progeria on July 20, 2022. Results from the phase 3 D-LIVR study using Lonafarnib for the treatment of patients with Hepatitis Delta Virus are expected by end of 2022. In March of 2022, a single dose of peginterferon Lambda for Covid-19, reduced the risk of hospitalization or ER visits greater than 6 hours by 50% in a predominantly vaccinated population. An Emergency Use Authorization filing from Eiger BioPharmaceuticals to the FDA for peginterferon Lambda for Covid-19 is possible in 2022. Eiger BioPharmaceuticals (EIGR) is a great speculative biotech play to look into. That's because it has a major catalyst for investors to look forward to at the end of 2022. This would be the readout of the phase 3 D-LIVR study, which is using Lonafarnib for the treatment of patients with Hepatitis Delta Virus ((HDV)). There is potential here to eventually possibly obtain approval for two combinations. These combinations include Lonafarnib and ritonavir and in combination with peginterferon alfa. In addition, this biotech had already received European approval for its treatment Zokinvy (Lonafarnib) for the treatment of patients with progeria. It is the first and only treatment approved in Europe for this specific indication. In addition, another possible catalyst would be Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Peginterferon Lambda for Covid-19 infection. The company is engaging with the FDA and intends to submit an EUA application along with the full set of results from the TOGETHER study. It was done in a predominantly vaccinated patient population, so it remains to be seen how well it does if it is ultimately approved. Regardless, I believe EUA could act as a trade opportunity. These are the reasons why I believe that Eiger BioPharmaceuticals is a great speculative biotech play to look into. Lonafarnib Catalyst Expected End Of 2022 Lonafarnib is in clinical development for the treatment of patients with Hepatitis Delta Virus. Hepatitis Delta Virus ((HDV)) or Hepatitis D is a very small circular RNA virus. It is one of the smallest types of virus that infects humans. However, right off the bat I will tell you that it is rare. Why is it rare? That's because in order for the HDV to infect someone, they also have to be carrying Hepatitis B (HBV). That's right, HDV needs HBV in order to infect a person. That's the only way HDV can replicate in liver cells. Those who may be at risk of getting HDV are those who have gone through many blood transfusions and those who are intravenous types of drug abusers. Symptoms of those who have this virus are as follows: Abdominal type pain Nausea Fatigue Being rare, there are roughly only about less than 200,000 people in the United States who have it. Eiger estimates that an HDV product could be about a >$1 billion per year market opportunity. The good news is that this program is already ongoing and still enrolling patients. This is known as the phase 3 D-LIVR study, which is estimated to enroll about 400 patients total. At least 300 patients will be treated with Lonafarnib. There are going to be two arms in the study as follows: All oral arm of LNF (lonafarnib) boosted with RTV (ritonavir) LNF boosted with RTV combined with pegylated interferon-alfa (PEG IFN-alfa) Each of the 2 arms above are going to be compared to placebo. That means in order for this study to be successful, it just needs to meet the primary endpoint compared to placebo. The composite primary endpoint is twofold as follows: Compare composite virologic and biochemical response rate at end of treatment ((EOT)) in patients who receive 50 mg Lonafarnib/100 mg BID Ritonavir versus patients who receive placebo (over 48 weeks) Compare composite virologic and biochemical response rate at end of EOT in patients who receive 50 mg Lonafarnib/100 mg BID Ritonavir and 180 mcg QW PEG IFN-alfa-2a (over 48 weeks)
Seeking Alpha • Jul 20

European Commission approves Eiger BioPharmaceuticals' progeria therapy Zokinvy

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EIGR) on Wednesday said the European Commission had granted a marketing authorization to its treatment Zokinvy (lonafarnib) for progeria, which is a progressive genetic disorder that causes accelerated aging. The specific indication for which Zokinvy was approved was as a breakthrough therapy in children and young adults with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and processing-deficient progeroid laminopathies. The European approval for Zokinvy is valid in all 27 EU member states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. EIGR says Zokinvy is the first and only treatment approved in Europe for progeria. The therapy was approved by the U.S. FDA in 2020. EIGR stock +2.8% to $8.73 in early trading.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has David Apelian's remuneration changed compared to Eiger BioPharmaceuticals's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$626k

-US$75m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$87m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$96m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$97m

Dec 31 2022US$204kUS$31k

-US$97m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$93m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$89m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$86m

Dec 31 2021US$149kn/a

-US$34m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$31m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$24m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$21m

Dec 31 2020US$102kn/a

-US$65m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$63m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$66m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$68m

Dec 31 2019US$2mUS$272k

-US$70m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

-US$70m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

-US$68m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

-US$61m

Dec 31 2018US$3mUS$514k

-US$52m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

-US$47m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

-US$39m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

-US$40m

Dec 31 2017US$194kn/a

-US$42m

Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD1.48M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD667.78K).

Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

David Apelian (59 yo)

1.8yrs
Tenure
US$1,478,892
Compensation

Dr. David Apelian, M.D., Ph D., MBA, served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Bluesphere Bio, Inc. since July 2019. Dr. Apelian served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Medical Officer at E...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Apelian
CEO & Director1.8yrsUS$1.48m2.1%
$ 263.8k
James Vollins
General Counsel1.5yrsUS$548.12k0.27%
$ 34.0k
Christopher Kurtz
Chief Technical Officer2.5yrsno datano data
Douglas Staut
Chief Restructuring Officerless than a yearno datano data
1.7yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: EIGR.Q's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Apelian
CEO & Director7.3yrsUS$1.48m2.1%
$ 263.8k
Thomas Dietz
Independent Chairman8.6yrsUS$170.00k0.36%
$ 45.6k
Amit Sachdev
Independent Director5.5yrsUS$67.50k0.099%
$ 12.5k
Lisa Kelly-Croswell
Independent Director2.3yrsUS$52.50k0%
$ 0
Stanley Rockson
Scientific Advisorno datano datano data
Evan Loh
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$69.50k0.099%
$ 12.5k
Tracey McLaughlin
Scientific Advisorno datano datano data
Kim Sablich
Director3.5yrsUS$57.00k0.077%
$ 9.6k
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: EIGR.Q's board of directors are considered experienced (6.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/10/02 11:20
End of Day Share Price 2024/10/01 00:00
Earnings2023/12/31
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Madhu KumarBaird
Brian SkorneyBaird
Madhu KumarB. Riley Securities, Inc.