Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX): Q4 2019 Earnings Snapshot

— Biopharmaceutical company Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) reported a net loss of $36.8 million $0.44 per share for the fourth quarter of 2019, vs. $0.33 per share loss expected.

— Total sales more than doubled year-over-year to $10.57 million, vs. $11.96 million expected

— Research and development expenses dropped to $12.3 million in the fourth quarter from $22.9 million last year

— Established research collaboration with the University of Queensland and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness to develop coronavirus vaccine

— Appointed Ryan Spencer chief executive officer and to the board of directors; named David Novack president and chief operating officer

— Expects HEPLISAV-B net product revenue to increase to $55-$62 million in fiscal 2020

— On track to release interim data from ongoing study of HEPLISAV-B in hemodialysis patients in the first quarter

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