Refer to Financial Statement Note 3 in this interim report for further details about revenue.
Key Developments to Revenue – Third Quarter of 2024
Global net sales of EPKINLY/TEPKINLY were USD 82 million in the third quarter of 2024. Genmab’s revenue was DKK 5,540 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to DKK 4,712 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase of DKK 828 million, or 18%, was primarily driven by higher DARZALEX and Kesimpta royalties achieved under our collaborations with Janssen and Novartis, respectively, and increased EPKINLY net product sales, partly offset by milestones achieved under our collaboration with Janssen in the third quarter of 2023.
Cost of Product Sales
Genmab recognized cost of product sales of DKK 648 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to DKK 100 million in the first nine months of 2023. Cost of product sales related to EPKINLY sales is primarily comprised of profit-sharing amounts payable to AbbVie of DKK 580 million as well as product costs. EPKINLY was approved in the U.S. in May 2023 and in Japan in September 2023.
Key Developments to Cost of Product Sales – Third Quarter of 2024
Cost of product sales were DKK 273 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to DKK 79 million for the third quarter of 2023. Cost of product sales related to EPKINLY sales is primarily comprised of profit-sharing amounts payable to AbbVie of DKK 228 million for the quarter, as well as product costs. EPKINLY was approved in the U.S. in May 2023 and in Japan in September 2023.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses amounted to DKK 7,084 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to DKK 5,682 million in the first nine months of 2023. The increase of DKK 1,402 million, or 25%, was driven by the increased and accelerated advancement of Epcoritamab under our collaboration with AbbVie, the addition of ProfoundBio related research and development expenses, primarily Rina-S, and the increase in team members to support the continued expansion of our product portfolio.
Research and development expenses accounted for 74% of total research and development expenses & selling, general and administrative expenses in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 71% in the first nine months of 2023.
Key Developments to Research and Development Expenses – Third Quarter of 2024
Research and development expenses were DKK 2,283 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to DKK 2,088 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase of DKK 195 million, or 9%, was primarily driven by the addition of ProfoundBio related research and development expenses, primarily Rina-S, further progression of pipeline products, and the increase in team members to support the continued expansion of our product portfolio.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were DKK 2,541 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to DKK 2,363 million in the first nine months of 2023. The increase of DKK 178 million, or 8%, was driven by the expansion of Genmab’s commercialization capabilities. Selling, General and Administration expense growth has been moderating during 2024 reflecting a focus on driving efficiency. We continue to increase team members and commercial support in a strategic manner.
Selling, general and administrative expenses accounted for 26% of total research and development expenses & selling, general and administrative expenses in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 29% for the first nine months of 2023.