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FibroGen Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2016 and Provides Corporate Update

November 8, 2016
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– Completes Enrollment of Roxadustat Phase 3 Studies in China for Anemia in CKD –

– Conference Call and Webcast to be Held Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time –

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN), a research-based biopharmaceutical company, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 and provided an update on the company’s recent developments.

“The completion of enrollment in our Phase 3 roxadustat studies in China is a significant milestone for FibroGen and our first-in-class small molecule treatment for anemia. We are gratified to be able to advance this promising new therapeutic for patients with chronic kidney disease,” said Thomas B. Neff, FibroGen’s Chief Executive Officer. “In collaboration with our world-class partners, AstraZeneca and Astellas, we have substantially expanded the reach of our global development programs, while efficiently managing use of our resources.”

Recent Developments

Roxadustat (FG-4592)

Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):

  • Completed enrollment of Phase 3 clinical development program in China for treatment of anemia in dialysis and non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
  • Initiating new drug application process in China in 2016, and expect to announce topline Phase 3 data in early 2017
  • In August, the independent data safety monitoring board reviewing the China Phase 3 data recommended that these studies continue without modification to current protocols
  • In October, the independent data safety monitoring board reviewing Phase 3 studies to support U.S. and European regulatory submissions recommended these studies continue without modification to current protocols
  • Achieved initial target enrollment objectives for all three FibroGen-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials supporting U.S. and European approval, and are continuing to enroll Global Phase 3 program focused on U.S. incident dialysis and non-dialysis patients
  • Results from the Japan Phase 2 study in CKD non-dialysis-dependent patients will be presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week in November 2016
  • Remain on track for an NDA submission for roxadustat in the United States in 2018

Other Anemia Program Highlights

  • The U.S. FDA accepted the company’s investigational new drug application for a Phase 3 trial evaluating roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients

Pamrevlumab (FG-3019)

Fibrosis and Other Fibroproliferative Diseases

  • Data presented from the open-label extension of the 049 study in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) at the 19th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis in September showed no safety issues during prolonged treatment with pamrevlumab
  • Trends toward improved or stable pulmonary function and stable fibrosis observed in the initial one-year study (049) have continued among patients participating in the extension study
  • Anticipate topline results for 067 IPF placebo-controlled study and combination therapy sub-study in summer 2017
  • Continue to enroll locally advanced pancreatic cancer patients in open-label, randomized Phase 2 trial
  • Expect to present updated, interim results from open-label, randomized Phase 2 pancreatic cancer study in January 2017
  • Continue to enroll in the company’s open-label study of pamrevlumab in non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients

Financial Highlights

  • Net loss per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, was $0.38, as compared to $0.74 a year ago.
  • At September 30, 2016, FibroGen had $356.8 million of cash, cash equivalents, investments, receivables, and restricted cash.

Conference Call Details
FibroGen will host a conference call and webcast today, November 8, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), to discuss Third Quarter 2016 financial results and provide a corporate update. Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call via the investor section of the FibroGen website, www.fibrogen.com. To access the conference call by telephone, please dial 1 (888) 771-4371 Confirmation Number: 43661114 (U.S. and webcast will be available shortly after the call for two weeks. To access the replay, please dial 1 (888) 843-7419 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (630) 652-3042 (international), and reference the FibroGen Q3 2016 conference call, using the passcode 4366 1114#.

About FibroGen

FibroGen is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat serious unmet medical needs. The company utilizes its extensive experience in fibrosis and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) biology to generate development programs in multiple therapeutic areas. Its most advanced product candidate, roxadustat (FG-4592), is an oral small molecule inhibitor of HIF prolyl hydroxylases (HIF-PHs) in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of anemia in CKD. A second product candidate, pamrevlumab (FG-3019), our fully-human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the activity of CTGF, is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of IPF, pancreatic cancer, and DMD.  For more information please visit: www.fibrogen.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our clinical data reporting, potential milestones, potential safety and efficacy profile of our product candidates, clinical plans, regulatory submissions, and financial projections. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties related to the continued progress and timing of our various clinical programs, including enrollment of the Phase 3 clinical trials for roxadustat in CKD, the continued progress of our plans and programs in China, the outcome of regulatory filings for anemia associated with myelodysplastic syndrome, the enrollment and results from ongoing clinical trials for pamrevlumab in IPF, pancreatic cancer, and DMD, and other matters that are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors set forth therein. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by law.


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

  September 30, 2016     December 31, 2015  
  (Unaudited)         (1 )    
Assets              
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents $ 198,283     $ 153,324  
Short-term investments   43,522       27,847  
Accounts receivable   7,692       15,405  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   3,965       3,988  
Total current assets   253,462       200,564  
               
Restricted cash   7,254       7,254  
Long-term investments   98,730       131,720  
Property and equipment, net   124,774       129,020  
Other assets   1,993       2,016  
Total assets $ 486,213     $ 470,574  
               
Liabilities, stockholders' equity and non-controlling interests              
Current liabilities:              
Accounts payable $ 2,039     $ 6,521  
Accrued liabilities   51,748       47,932  
Deferred revenue   7,957       12,728  
Total current liabilities   61,744       67,181  
               
Long-term portion of lease financing obligations   97,377       97,042  
Product development obligations   15,744       15,085  
Deferred rent   4,339       4,702  
Deferred revenue, net of current   104,636       85,132  
Other long-term liabilities   4,757       4,607  
Total liabilities   288,597       273,749  
               
Total stockholders’ equity   178,345       177,554  
Non-controlling interests   19,271       19,271  
Total equity   197,616       196,825  
Total liabilities, stockholders' equity and non-controlling interests  $ 486,213     $ 470,574  

(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts at December 31, 2015 are derived from audited financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,		     Nine Months Ended
September 30,		  
  2016     2015     2016     2015  
  (Unaudited)  
Revenue:                                      
License and milestone revenue $   20,867     $   13,045     $   113,802     $   131,430  
Collaboration services and other revenue     9,235         6,493         33,863         24,956  
Total revenue     30,102         19,538         147,665         156,386  
Operating expenses:                                      
Research and development     40,558         52,071         136,599         154,165  
General and administrative     11,646         11,237         33,440         31,399  
Total operating expenses     52,204         63,308         170,039         185,564  
Loss from operations     (22,102 )       (43,770 )       (22,374 )       (29,178 )
Interest and other, net:                                      
Interest expense     (2,760 )       (2,758 )       (7,975 )       (8,278 )
Interest income and other, net     866         1,458         2,411         3,008  
Total interest and other, net     (1,894 )       (1,300 )       (5,564 )       (5,270 )
Loss before income taxes     (23,996 )       (45,070 )       (27,938 )       (34,448 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     158         28         (260 )       (38 )
Net loss $   (24,154 )   $   (45,098 )   $   (27,678 )   $   (34,410 )
                                       
Net loss per share - basic and diluted   $ (0.38 )     $ (0.74 )     $ (0.44 )     $ (0.57 )
                                       
Weighted average number of common shares used to calculate net loss per share - basic and diluted     62,858         60,767         62,543         59,926   


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FibroGen, Inc.
Karen L. Bergman, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
+1.415.978.1433
kbergman@fibrogen.com

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