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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements other than statements of historical
facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, products, prospective products, product approvals, research and development costs, anticipated timing and likelihood of success of clinical trials, expected timing of the release of clinical trial data, the plans and objectives of management for future operations and future results of anticipated products, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "contemplate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of these items or similar expressions.
All of our forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include , but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to:
| ● | our commercialization efforts and strategy for WAKIX; |
| ● | the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of pitolisant in additional indications, if approved, and any other product candidates we may develop or acquire, if approved; |
| ● | our research and development plans, including our plans to explore the therapeutic potential of pitolisant in additional indications, progress developing the new Pitolisant Gastro-resistant ("Pitolisant GR") and Pitolisant High Dose ("Pitolisant HD") formulations, and the development of BP-205, clemizole hydrochloride ("EPX-100") and other compounds; |
| ● | our ongoing and planned clinical trials; |
| ● | the availability of favorable insurance coverage and reimbursement for WAKIX; |
| ● | the timing of, and our ability to obtain, regulatory approvals for pitolisant for other indications as well as any other product candidates; |
| ● | our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and additional financing needs; |
| ● | our ability to identify, acquire and integrate additional products or product candidates with significant commercial potential that are consistent with our commercial objectives; |
| ● | our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; |
| ● | significant competition in our industry; |
| ● | our intellectual property positions; |
| ● | loss or retirement of key members of management; |
| ● | failure to successfully execute our growth strategy, including any delays in our planned future growth; |
| ● | our failure to maintain effective internal controls; |
| ● | the impact of government laws and regulations; and |
| ● | other risks and uncertainties identified under the "Risk Factors" section or other portions of this report or other of our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. |
The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are subject to a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including the factors described under the section in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and the sections in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties.
Unless otherwise indicated, information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q concerning our industry, including industry statistics and forecasts, competitive position and the markets in which we operate is based on information from independent industry and research organizations, other third-party sources and management estimates. Management estimates are derived from publicly available information released by independent industry analysts and other third-party sources, as well as data from our internal research, and are based on assumptions made by us upon reviewing such data, and our experience in, and knowledge of, such industry and markets, which we believe to be reasonable. In addition, projections, forecasts, assumptions and estimates of the future performance of the industry in which we operate and our future performance are necessarily subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed and forecasts in the estimates made by the independent parties and by us.
You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
As used herein, the terms "Harmony," "we," "us," "our" and "the Company" refer to Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation and our operating subsidiary, Harmony Biosciences, LLC.
Further, we have in-licensed from Bioprojet Société Civile de Recherche ("Bioprojet") the registered trademark product name WAKIX® in the United States. We also have registered trademark protection in the United States for KNOW NARCOLEPSY®, REM AT THE WRONG TIME® and NON-REM AT THE WRONG TIME®, as well as our brand and logo HB®, HB HARMONY BIOSCIENCES® and HARMONY BIOSCIENCES®. This report also includes trademarks, service marks and trade names of other companies. Trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners.
Company Overview
At Harmony, we are cultivating a differentiated neuroscience company, rooted in innovation and driven by a commitment to addressing the unmet needs of patients living with neurological diseases. To date, we have focused on rare neurological diseases with a growing portfolio now spanning sleep/wake and rare epilepsy, and we are harnessing scientific insights and pioneering approaches to advance meaningful treatments that
help patients thrive. Our operations are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiaries, Harmony Biosciences, LLC and Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc.
Sleep/Wake Franchise
Pitolisant was developed by Bioprojet and approved by the EMA in 2016 for the treatment of narcolepsy in adult patients with or without cataplexy and in 2021 for the treatment of EDS in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea. We acquired an exclusive license to develop, manufacture and commercialize pitolisant in the United States pursuant to our license agreement with Bioprojet (as amended, the "2017 LCA") in July 2017. Pitolisant was granted Orphan Drug designation for the treatment of narcolepsy by the FDA in 2010. It received Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy and Fast Track designation for the treatment of EDS and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy in April 2018. In August 2019, WAKIX was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") for the treatment of EDS in adult patients with narcolepsy, and its U.S. commercial launch was initiated in November 2019. In October 2020, WAKIX was approved by the FDA for the treatment of cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy.
We believe that pitolisant's ability to regulate histamine mediated through histamine-3 receptor antagonist and inverse agonist activity gives it the potential to provide therapeutic benefit in other rare neurological diseases.
We are focusing our development efforts on other rare neurological disorders in which EDS is a prominent symptom, including Prader-Willi Syndrome ("PWS") and myotonic dystrophy type 1, otherwise known as dystrophia myotonica ("DM1"). Based on the positive signals from the data from our Phase 2 proof-of-concept signal detection clinical trial to evaluate pitolisant for the treatment of EDS and other key behavioral symptoms in patients with PWS, an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA was held in June 2023. We aligned with the FDA on the proposed Phase 3 registration study design to support further investigation of pitolisant as a potential treatment to address the unmet medical need for children, adolescents and adults with PWS experiencing EDS, for which there is currently no approved treatment. In October 2023, we received FDA alignment regarding the study design for the Phase 3 TEMPO study in patients with PWS, which has the potential to serve as the registrational trial and support our efforts to seek pediatric exclusivity for pitolisant. In February 2024, the FDA granted Orphan Drug designation to pitolisant for the treatment of PWS. The Phase 3 registrational trial, the TEMPO study, was initiated in the first quarter of 2024. In June 2021, we initiated a Phase 2 proof-of-concept signal detection clinical trial to evaluate pitolisant for the treatment of EDS, fatigue and cognitive dysfunction in adult patients with DM1 and announced topline results from this trial in the fourth quarter of 2023, in which clinically meaningful improvements were demonstrated in EDS and fatigue, the two most prominent non-muscular symptoms in patients with DM1. The safety profile of pitolisant in adult patients with DM1 was consistent with the established safety and tolerability profile of pitolisant with no new safety signals detected and no serious adverse events reported.
Our partner, Bioprojet completed a Phase 3 trial in pediatric patients with narcolepsy and submitted the trial data to the European Medicines Agency (the "EMA") seeking approval for a pediatric narcolepsy indication. In January 2023, Bioprojet received a positive opinion from the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ("CHMP") and in March 2023, the EMA granted approval for the marketing authorization of WAKIX for the treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in children six and older. Based on the data from the positive Phase 3 trial conducted by Bioprojet, we submitted an sNDA for pediatric narcolepsy in December 2023. In June 2024, we announced that the FDA approved our sNDA for WAKIX for the treatment of EDS in pediatric patients six years of age and older with narcolepsy. In addition, in June 2024, the FDA did not approve our sNDA seeking to expand the WAKIX label for the treatment of pediatric patients with cataplexy. In October 2024, we held a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss the pediatric cataplexy indication and reached alignment on a path to sNDA resubmission, which was submitted in the third quarter of 2025. In February 2026, the FDA approved WAKIX for the treatment of cataplexy in patients six years and older with narcolepsy.
We remain committed to obtaining pediatric exclusivity for WAKIX. We believe the initiation of the PWS Phase 3 registrational trial, the TEMPO study, and our current data in pediatric narcolepsy, which resulted in
the FDA's approval of WAKIX in its current pediatric indication, are supportive of our efforts in obtaining pediatric exclusivity for WAKIX.
We have expanded our pipeline through the acquisition of additional assets that focus on addressing the unmet needs of patients living with rare neurological diseases as well as patients living with other neurological diseases who have unmet medical needs. We are targeting assets that will allow us to further leverage the expertise and infrastructure that we have successfully built at Harmony so we can optimize the benefit of internal synergies. Consistent with this objective, in July 2022, we entered into a License and Commercialization Agreement (the "2022 LCA") with Bioprojet whereby we obtained exclusive rights to manufacture, develop and commercialize one or more new products based on pitolisant in the United States and Latin America, with the potential to add additional indications and formulations upon the agreement of both parties. We have made progress in the development of two new formulations of pitolisant: Pitolisant GR and Pitolisant HD. Both formulations entered clinical studies in the fourth quarter of 2023. We received data from the Pitolisant GR pilot bioequivalence study, which supports further development of Pitolisant GR. We initiated the pivotal bioequivalence study in the first quarter of 2025. The topline data readout in the fourth quarter of 2025 showed pitolisant GR to be bioequivalent to WAKIX. In addition, we completed a dosing optimization study that supports initiating pitolisant GR at the therapeutic dose of 17.8mg without titration. We are on track to submit an NDA in the second quarter of 2026 and anticipate a PDUFA date for Pitolisant GR in the first quarter of 2027. We received data from the Pitolisant HD pilot pharmacokinetics study in June 2024, which also supports advancing this development program toward pivotal trials. We submitted an Investigational New Drug ("IND") application for pitolisant HD with the FDA to initiate Phase 3 registrational trials in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia ("IH") in the fourth quarter of 2025. After receiving "Study May Proceed" letters from the FDA, the Phase 3 registrational trial in narcolepsy, ONSTRIDE1, and the Phase 3 registrational trial in IH, ONSTRIDE2, were initiated. We anticipate topline data in 2027 and a potential PDUFA date in 2028. Utility patents have been filed for both of these formulations, with the potential for patent protection to the mid-2040's.
In April 2024, we entered into a sublicense agreement with Bioprojet for an orexin-2 receptor agonist (OX2R) ("BP-205") to be evaluated for the treatment of narcolepsy and other potential indications (the "Sublicense"). Under the Sublicense, we have obtained the exclusive right to develop, manufacture and commercialize BP-205 in the United States and Latin American territories, which are rights that Bioprojet originally licensed from Teijin Pharma, the innovator of BP-205. In June 2025, we announced positive pre-clinical data demonstrating significant wake-promoting and cataplexy-suppressing effects in a standard transgenic mouse model of narcolepsy type 1, and presented safety data from the three month GLP toxicity studies in two different species. We filed an investigational medicinal product dossier ("IMPD") with the EMA and began first-in-human studies in the fourth quarter of 2025 with topline data from the single ascending dose part of the study anticipated in 2026. We plan to submit a United States IND in mid-2026 and initiate a sleep-deprived healthy volunteer study in the second half of 2026.
In June 2025, we entered into a research collaboration, option and license agreement (the "CiRC Agreement") with a related party, CiRC Biosciences, Inc. ("CiRC"). Under this agreement, Harmony and CiRC will collaborate on the research and development of two discovery-stage candidates, CBS104 for refractory epilepsy and CBS105 for treatment-resistant narcolepsy (together the "Candidates"), using cell replacement therapy for the treatment of refractory epilepsies and treatment-resistant narcolepsy.
In August 2021, we acquired HBS-102, a Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor type 1 (MCHR1) antagonist previously developed as CSTI-100/ALB-127258(a)/ALB-127258 (the "Compound"), along with intellectual property and other assets related to the development, manufacture, and commercialization of the Compound from ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc. We acquired full development and commercialization rights for HBS-102 globally, but we have provided an indication-limited grant-back license to ConSynance for the development and commercialization of the Compound in Greater China. We conducted a preclinical PoC study to assess the effect of HBS-102 on hyperphagia, weight gain and other metabolic parameters in a mouse model of PWS. The final report was received during the third quarter of 2024, and the results are consistent with the expected results. In addition, a 13-week toxicology study has been completed, and we believe the preliminary results are encouraging.
We are exploring an opportunity to evaluate a novel amorphous form of pitolisant in larger CNS indications. Our current efforts are focused on formulation optimization with new modes of delivery and towards a Phase 1 PK study.
Rare Epilepsy Franchise
In April 2024, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Epygenix Therapeutics, Inc. ("Epygenix"), pursuant to the terms of a stock purchase agreement (the "Epygenix Agreement"). As a result, we now have an exclusive license relating to the use of clemizole ("EPX-100") for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome ("DS"), Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome ("LGS") and other developmental and epileptic encephalopathies ("DEEs"). Patients with both conditions often encounter severe refractory epilepsy and extreme co-morbidities or mortality without effective treatments, even with polypharmacy. As such, there is a recognized need for improved treatment options for both conditions. We believe the total addressable market for EPX-100 among patients with DS is approximately 5,000 people based on an estimated current DS prevalence of approximately 8,600 cases and approximately 7,000 diagnosed DS cases. We believe the total addressable market for EPX-100 among patients with LGS is approximately 35,000 people based on an estimated current LGS prevalence of approximately 48,000 cases and 44,000 diagnosed LGS cases. EPX-100 has been granted orphan drug designation and rare pediatric disease designation by the FDA for treatment of both DS and LGS. EPX-100 is currently in two Phase 3 registrational clinical trials, one for each of DS (the ARGUS Study) and LGS (the LIGHTHOUSE Study). We anticipate topline data in 2027 and a potential PDUFA date in 2028. In December 2025, we announced initial open-label extension data from the ARGUS Study, which showed clinically meaningful reductions in seizure activity in participants with DS and a favorable benefit-risk profile.
Additionally, we are currently developing a liquid formulation of lorcaserin, a selective 5HT-2C agonist, for the treatment of DEEs ("EPX-200"), another asset acquired pursuant to the terms of the Epygenix Agreement. EPX-200 is currently in the pre-IND phase.
Commercial Performance Metrics
As of March 31, 2026, we have continued to see growth in the number of unique healthcare professional ("HCP") prescribers of WAKIX since it became available in November 2019. There are approximately 9,000 HCPs who treat patients living with narcolepsy, with approximately 4,000 enrolled in oxybate risk-evaluation and mitigation strategies. The average number of patients on WAKIX for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was approximately 8,500. Additionally, as of March 31, 2026, we have secured formulary access for more than 80% of all insured lives (Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid) in the United States.
Financial Operations Overview
Net Product Revenue
Net product revenue includes gross product shipments less provisions for sales discounts and allowances, which includes trade allowances, rebates to government and commercial entities, and other discounts. Although we expect net sales to increase over time, provisions for sales discounts and allowances may fluctuate based on the mix of sales to different customer segments and/or changes in our estimates.
Cost of Product Sold
Cost of product sold includes manufacturing and distribution costs, the cost of API, FDA program fees, royalties due to third parties on net product sales, freight, shipping, handling, storage costs, and salaries of employees involved with oversight of production. We expect the cost of product sold to increase as we continue to ramp up production in order to meet future demand for WAKIX and diversify our supply chain for WAKIX.
The shelf life of WAKIX is four years from the date of manufacture, with the earliest expiration of current inventory expected to be May 2027. We regularly review our inventory levels and expect write-offs from time to
time. We will continue to assess inventory levels in future periods as demand for WAKIX and the rate of inventory turnover evolves. We currently have adequate supply of WAKIX to cover demand into the fourth quarter of 2028, with additional API on-hand inventory to support at least 24 months beyond this time frame.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses primarily include development programs for potential new indications for pitolisant in patients with IH, PWS, and DM1 and the development of our product candidates EPX-100, EPX-200 Pitolisant GR, Pitolisant HD, BP-205 and HBS-102. We also incur research and development expenses related to our team of Medical Science Liaisons ("MSLs") who interact with key opinion leaders, with a focus on the science, the role of histamine in sleep-wake state stability and the novel mechanism of action of pitolisant. In addition, our MSLs support our market access team with the presentation of clinical data to payors upon request and our clinical development team to identify potential clinical trial sites. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. We have significantly increased our research and development efforts as we advance our clinical programs and add product candidates to expand our pipeline. Research and development expenses also include:
| ● | employee-related expenses, such as salaries, share-based compensation, benefits and travel expenses for our research and development personnel; |
| ● | direct third-party costs such as expenses incurred under agreements with clinical research organizations ("CROs"), and contract development and manufacturing organizations ("CDMOs"); |
| ● | manufacturing costs in connection with producing materials for use in conducting clinical trials; |
| ● | costs related to packaging and labelling of clinical supplies; |
| ● | other third-party expenses (e.g., consultants, advisors) directly attributable to the development of our product candidates; |
| ● | payments associated with the achievement of development and regulatory milestones; |
| ● | acquired in-process research and development; and |
| ● | amortization expense for assets used in research and development activities. |
A significant portion of our research and development costs are external costs, such as fees paid to CROs and CDMOs, central laboratories, contractors, and consultants in connection with our clinical development programs. Internal expenses primarily relate to personnel who are deployed across multiple programs.
Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs in the current period than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials, milestone payments, and the cost of submitting an NDA to the FDA (and/or other regulatory authorities). We expect our research and development expenses to be significant as we advance our current clinical development programs and prepare to seek regulatory approval for additional indications for pitolisant and Pitolisant GR, complete the Phase 3 clinical trials for EPX-100 and Pitolisant HD, and advance the development of BP-205, CBS105 and HBS-102 toward new indications.
At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate or know the nature, timing and estimated costs of the efforts that will be necessary to complete the development of any additional indications for pitolisant or other
product candidates that we move forward for regulatory approval. There are numerous risks and uncertainties associated with developing product candidates, including uncertainty related to:
| ● | the duration, costs and timing of clinical trials of our current development programs and any further clinical trials related to new product candidates; |
| ● | the sufficiency of our financial and other resources to complete the necessary preclinical studies and clinical trials; |
| ● | the acceptance of INDs for our planned clinical trials or future clinical trials; |
| ● | the successful and timely enrollment and completion of clinical trials; |
| ● | the successful completion of preclinical studies and clinical trials; |
| ● | successful data from our clinical programs that support an acceptable risk-benefit profile of our product candidates in the intended populations; |
| ● | the receipt and maintenance of regulatory and marketing approvals from applicable regulatory authorities; |
| ● | establishing agreements with third-party manufacturers for clinical supply for our clinical trials and commercial manufacturing, if our product candidate is approved; |
| ● | the entry into collaborations to further the development of our product candidates; |
| ● | obtaining and maintaining patent and trade secret protection or regulatory exclusivity for our product candidates; and |
| ● | successfully launching our product candidates and achieving commercial sales, if and when approved. |
A change in the outcome of any of these variables with respect to the development of any of our programs or any product candidate we develop would significantly change the costs, timing and viability associated with the development and/or regulatory approval of such programs or product candidates.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Our sales and marketing expenses primarily relate to the market development and commercialization activities of WAKIX for the treatment of EDS and cataplexy in patients six years and older with narcolepsy. Market development and commercial activities account for a significant portion of our operating expenses and are expensed as incurred. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to increase in the near- and mid-term to support WAKIX's indications for the treatment of EDS or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy, the treatment of EDS in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy and to expand our portfolio with the anticipated growth from potential additional indications.
Sales and marketing expenses include:
| ● | employee-related expenses, such as salaries, share-based compensation, benefits and travel expenses for our sales, marketing and market access personnel; |
| ● | healthcare professional-related expenses, including marketing programs, healthcare professional promotional medical education, disease education, conference exhibits and market research; |
| ● | patient-related expenses, including patient awareness and education programs, disease awareness education, patient reimbursement programs, patient support services and market research; |
| ● | market access expenses, including payor education, specialty pharmacy programs and services to support the continued commercialization of WAKIX; and |
| ● | secondary data purchases (i.e., patient claims and prescription data), data warehouse development and data management. |
In addition, sales and marketing expenses include external costs such as website development, media placement fees, agency fees for patient, medical education and promotional expenses, market research, analysis of secondary data, conference fees and consulting fees.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee-related expenses, such as salaries, share-based compensation, benefits and travel expenses for our personnel in executive, legal, finance and accounting, human resources, investor relations, and other administrative departments. General and administrative expenses also consist of office leases, and professional fees, including legal, tax and accounting, and consulting fees.
We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses will increase in the future to support our continued commercialization efforts, ongoing and future potential research and development activities, and increased costs of operating as a public company. These increases will likely be driven by costs associated with the hiring of additional personnel and fees paid to outside consultants, lawyers and accountants, among other expenses. Additionally, we anticipate increased costs associated with being a public company, including expenses related to services associated with maintaining compliance with the requirements of Nasdaq and the SEC, insurance and investor relations costs. If any of our current or future indication expansion programs or new product candidates obtain U.S. regulatory approval, we expect that we would incur significantly increased expenses associated with building a sales and marketing team.
Paragon Agreement
We are party to a right-of-use agreement with Paragon whereby we have access to and the right to use certain office space leased by Paragon in Chicago, Illinois. We paid fees of $0.1 million to Paragon related to rent for each of the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense on debt facilities, amortization of debt issuance costs and amortization of premiums on our debt securities.
Interest Income
Interest income consists primarily of cash interest earned on our cash and investment balances and accretion of the discount on our investments in debt securities.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth selected items in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(In thousands) |
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Net product revenue |
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$ |
215,387 |
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$ |
184,733 |
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Cost of product sold |
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44,512 |
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31,994 |
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Gross profit |
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170,875 |
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152,739 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
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69,383 |
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34,540 |
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Sales and marketing |
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31,694 |
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30,711 |
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General and administrative |
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32,507 |
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31,243 |
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Total operating expenses |
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133,584 |
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96,494 |
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Operating income |
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37,291 |
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56,245 |
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Other (expense) income, net |
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(127) |
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(276) |
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Interest expense |
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(3,234) |
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(3,836) |
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Interest income |
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5,757 |
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5,044 |
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Net income before provision for income taxes |
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39,687 |
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57,177 |
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Income tax expense |
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(7,199) |
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(11,617) |
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Net income |
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$ |
32,488 |
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$ |
45,560 |
Net Product Revenue
Net product revenue increased by $30.7 million, or 16.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to a 12.1% increase in the number of units shipped and the impact of a 7% price increase partially offset by higher rebates of approximately 3.7%. The price increase occurred in January 2026.
Cost of Product Sold
Cost of product sold increased by $12.5 million, or 39.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Cost of product sold as a percentage of net product revenue was 20.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 17.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in cost of product sold was primarily due to higher royalties as a result of the increase in net product revenue of WAKIX. The increase in the cost of product sold as a percentage of net revenue was driven by new royalties related to the Novitium License Agreement.
Research and Development Expenses
The following table is a summary of our research and development expenses:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Change |
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Pitolisant |
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$ |
5,391 |
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$ |
5,392 |
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$ |
(1) |
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EPX-100 |
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8,159 |
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6,546 |
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1,613 |
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Pitolisant GR and Pitolisant HD |
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7,734 |
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1,980 |
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5,754 |
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IPR&D |
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32,000 |
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- |
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32,000 |
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Personnel expenses |
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8,363 |
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7,526 |
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837 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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2,365 |
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2,302 |
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63 |
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Other research and development |
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5,371 |
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10,794 |
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(5,423) |
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Total |
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$ |
69,383 |
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$ |
34,540 |
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$ |
34,843 |
Research and development expenses increased by $34.8 million, or 100.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily driven by IPR&D charges of $32.0 million related to upfront license fee payments that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026, a combined $7.4 million increase in research and development expenses for EPX-100 and Pitolisant GR and HD as we progressed clinical trials and manufacturing, a $1.0 million increase associated with development of BP-205, a $0.8 million increase in personnel costs associated with higher headcount, a $0.1 million increase in stock compensation associated with new equity awards, and a $0.5 million increase in other research and development expenses offset by a $7.0 million decrease in clinical expenses as we phase out the ZYN002 program in FXS.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 3.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to a $2.6 million increase in patient engagement and marketing activities and a $0.5 million increase in personnel costs, offset by a $1.1 million decrease in travel and meeting expense and a $1.0 million decrease in stock compensation expense. The increase in patient engagement and marketing activities was driven by our continued growth of WAKIX and the increase in personnel costs was driven primarily by higher headcount.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $1.3 million, or 4.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase in the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to a $2.3 million increase in legal and professional fees, primarily associated with patent lawsuits and a $0.3 million increase in personnel costs associated with higher headcount offset by a $1.3 million decrease in stock compensation.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $0.6 million, or 15.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to lower average outstanding debt balances and lower interest rates compared to the prior year.
Interest Income
Interest income increased by $0.7 million, or 14.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily a result of having higher invested balances compared to the prior year.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $7.2 million, representing an 18.1% effective tax rate, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $11.6 million, representing a 20.3% effective tax rate, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily driven by an increase in the benefits from research and development and orphan drug credits. The effective tax rate of 18.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, included 1.3% in state income taxes offset by a 4.0% benefit from credits.
Liquidity, Sources of Funding and Capital Resources
Overview
As of March 31, 2026, we had cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $870.5 million, outstanding debt of $160.0 million and retained earnings of $193.4 million.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared as though we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and investments on hand as of March 31, 2026, will enable us to meet our operational liquidity needs and fund our potential investing activities for at least the next 12 months. We have based our liquidity and cash flow projections on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, and we could use our capital resources sooner than we expect.
Term Loan A Credit Agreement
In July 2023, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the "TLA Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as "Administrative Agent", and certain lenders, which was subsequently amended in September 2023. The TLA Credit Agreement, as amended, provides for a five-year senior secured term loan (the "TLA Term Loan") in an aggregate principal amount of $200.0 million.
The repayment schedule for the TLA Term Loan consists of $3.8 million quarterly principal payments, which commenced on December 31, 2023, increasing to $5.0 million quarterly principal payments beginning on December 31, 2025, with a $115.0 million payment due on the maturity date of July 26, 2028. The TLA Term Loan bears interest at a per annum rate equal to, at our option, (i) a base rate plus a specified margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00%, based on our senior secured net leverage ratio (as defined in the TLA Credit Agreement) or (ii) Term SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% plus a specified margin ranging from 3.50% to 4.00%, based on our senior secured net leverage ratio.
The TLA Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, financial covenants, representations and warranties, events of default and other provisions. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had an event of default, which dated back to July 2025, related to a nonfinancial covenant due to a delay in a subsidiary joining the TLA Credit Agreement as a guarantor. On May 4, 2026, the Company entered into a Waiver and Consent Agreement with the Administrative Agent and certain lenders, whereby the event of default was waived. The Company has made all required principal and interest payments on time in connection with the TLA Credit Agreement and is in compliance with all covenants as of May 7, 2026, the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Share Repurchases
In October 2023, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the "October 2023 Repurchase Program") providing for the repurchase of shares of common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $200,000, excluding commissions and transaction fees. The October 2023 Repurchase Program may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, no shares of common stock were repurchased by the Company under the October 2023 Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2026, the remaining amount of common stock authorized for repurchases was $150.0 million.
Bioprojet Agreements
In July 2022, we entered into the 2022 LCA with Bioprojet whereby we obtained exclusive rights to manufacture, develop and commercialize one or more new products based on pitolisant in the United States and Latin America, with the potential to add additional indications and formulations upon the agreement of both parties. We paid an initial, non-refundable $30.0 million licensing fee in October 2022 and additional payments of up to $155.0 million are potentially due under the 2022 LCA upon the achievement of certain future development and sales-based milestones. In addition, certain payments will become due upon the achievement of development milestones for new indications and formulations as agreed upon by both parties. The 2022 LCA also includes a fixed trademark royalty and a tiered royalty based on net sales of any new products commercialized, which will be payable to Bioprojet on a quarterly basis.
In April 2024, we entered into a sublicense agreement with Bioprojet for an orexin-2 receptor agonist (OX2R) (the "Licensed Compound") to be evaluated for the treatment of narcolepsy and other potential indications (the "Sublicense"). Under the Sublicense, the Company obtained the exclusive right to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Licensed Compound in the United States and Latin American territories (the "Licensed Territories"), which are rights that Bioprojet originally licensed from Teijin Pharma, the innovator of the Licensed Compound. The Licensed Compound is currently in pre-clinical development with a Clinical Trial Application submission currently anticipated in the second half of 2025. Under the Sublicense, the Company paid Bioprojet an upfront license fee of $25.5 million. In November 2025, we achieved a clinical milestone for BP-205 that triggered a $4.3 million payment to Bioprojet under the Sublicense. We will also be obligated to pay up to $123.3 million upon achievement of other development and regulatory milestones and up to $240.0 million upon achievement of certain sales-based milestones, as well as royalty rates in the mid-teens on potential sales in the Licensed Territories.
ConSynance Agreement
In August 2021, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc. (the "APA") to acquire HBS-102, a potential first-in-class molecule with a novel mechanism of action. Under the terms of the APA, we acquired full development and commercialization rights globally, with the exception of Greater China, for $3.5 million. In March 2023, we achieved a preclinical milestone, which triggered a $0.8 million payment under the provisions of the APA, which we recognized as an IPR&D charge recorded in research and development within the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2023. In September 2024, we achieved a milestone for preclinical proof-of concept, which triggered a $1.0 million payment under the provisions of the APA, which we recognized as an IPR&D charge recorded in research and development within the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024. There are additional payments due upon the achievement of certain milestones, including $19.0 million for development milestones, $44.0 million for regulatory milestones and $110.0 million for sales milestones.
Epygenix Acquisition
In April 2024, we acquired Epygenix, pursuant to the terms of a stock purchase agreement. In connection with the closing of the transaction, we paid the former stockholders of Epygenix up front
consideration of $35.0 million less a working capital adjustment. In addition, we will also be obligated to pay up to $130.0 million upon the achievement of development and regulatory milestones and up to $515.0 million upon the achievement of certain sales-based milestones, in each case to Epygenix's former stockholders. As a result, the Company now has an exclusive license relating to the use of clemizole, initially for the treatment of DS and LGS.
CiRC Agreement
In June 2025, we entered into a research collaboration, option and license agreement (the "CiRC Agreement") with a related party, CiRC Biosciences, Inc. ("CiRC"). Under this agreement, we will collaborate on the research and development of two discovery-stage candidates (together the "Candidates") using cell replacement therapy for the treatment of refractory epilepsies and treatment-resistant narcolepsy. As part of the CiRC Agreement, we paid CiRC an upfront fee of $15.0 million and we will also be obligated to pay $2.0 million upon the achievement of certain research milestones for each of the Candidates. In addition, we have an option to obtain an exclusive license for each of the Candidates that would grant us global rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize that Candidate. We would be obligated to pay an option exercise fee of $8.0 million, or $16.0 million in the aggregate if the options related to both Candidates were exercised, and we would be obligated upon achievement to pay future development, regulatory and sales-based milestones, as well as royalties on sales of any product derived from the Candidates.
Novitium Agreement
In January 2026, we entered into a license agreement (the "Novitium License Agreement") with Novitium Pharma LLC ("Novitium"), which includes an exclusive license to additional intellectual property that will expand our patent estate, as well as a co-exclusive license, under which we intend to develop a new formulation of pitolisant in broad CNS indications outside of sleep/wake. Pursuant to the Novitium License Agreement, we paid an upfront license fee of $15.0 million, which was recognized as an IPR&D charge recorded in research and development within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and will also be obligated to pay up to $10.0 million upon the achievement of certain development milestones, as well as low single-digit royalties on net sales of pitolisant based products.
MSN Agreement
On February 25, 2026 (the "MSN Effective Date"), we entered into a license agreement (the "MSN License Agreement") with MSN Laboratories Private Limited ("MSN"), which includes an exclusive, royalty-bearing license, with the right to grant sublicenses, to additional intellectual property, including pending licensed patents, under which we intend to develop a new formulation of pitolisant in broad CNS indications outside of sleep/wake. Pursuant to the MSN License Agreement, we paid an upfront license fee of $17.0 million, which was recognized as an IPR&D charge recorded in research and development within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2026. In addition, we will be obligated to pay $25.0 million upon approval of the pending licensed patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), which amount we must deposit into an escrow account within nine months from the MSN Effective Date, and which will be returned us if approval by the USPTO does not occur by November 25, 2027. In addition, we will be obligated to pay low single-digit royalties on net sales of future products that include a new formulation of pitolisant
Recent Milestone Payments
In November 2025, we achieved a clinical milestone for BP-205 that triggered a $4.3 million payment to Bioprojet under the Sublicense, which was paid in December 2025.
In September 2025, we achieved a clinical milestone for ZYN002 that triggered a $15.0 million payment to contingent value rights holders per the terms of our acquisition of Zynerba, which was paid in November 2025.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025:
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2025 |
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Selected cash flow data |
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Cash provided by (used in): |
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Operating activities |
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$ |
27,760 |
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$ |
33,987 |
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Investing activities |
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(183,646) |
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2,362 |
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Financing activities |
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(7,218) |
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(352) |
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Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily consisted of net income of $32.5 million adjusted for non-cash items of $10.3 million related to stock-based compensation expense, $32.0 million related to acquired IPR&D, $6.0 million related to intangible amortization and depreciation, offset by $3.9 million related to deferred tax assets. Net working capital excluding cash increased by $49.6 million, primarily driven by increases in accounts receivable due to higher net product revenue in the current period and a decrease in accrued expenses primarily from lower accrued royalties and legal and professional feels offset by an increase in accounts payable due to the timing of payments.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $183.6 million, which was primarily attributable to $179.0 million in purchases of debt securities and $32.0 million in upfront license fees related to new license agreements, offset by $27.3 million from maturities of investments.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $7.2 million, which primarily consisted of $5.0 million in principal payments associated with the TLA Credit Agreement and $2.6 million of employee withholding tax payments related to stock-based awards, partially offset by $0.3 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. In accordance with GAAP, we evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis.
Significant estimates include assumptions used in the determination of the amount of revenue recognized on sales of WAKIX, costs incurred under services type agreements related to the performance of research and development activities, the measurement of compensation expense pursuant to stock-based awards, the calculation of our income tax provision, and the determination of accounting treatment for our
business combinations. We base our estimates on contractual terms, historical experience and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Items Deducted from Gross Product Revenue
Product revenue is recorded at the product's list price and is reduced from the product's list price at the time of recognition for variable consideration that is offered within contracts between us and our customers, payors, and other indirect customers relating to the sale of WAKIX. Components of variable consideration include government (as detailed below) and commercial contracts, commercial co-payment assistance program, and distribution service fees. These deductions are based on the amounts earned, or to be claimed on the related sales, and are classified as a current liability or reduction of receivables in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The following table provides a summary of activity and ending balances of our sales allowances and accruals for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (in thousands):
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Distribution Fees & Discounts |
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Co-Pay Assistance |
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Rebates |
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Total |
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Balance as of December 31, 2025 |
$ |
2,984 |
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$ |
8,424 |
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$ |
70,015 |
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$ |
81,423 |
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Provision, net |
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6,825 |
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14,856 |
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65,239 |
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86,920 |
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Payments/Credits |
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(6,909) |
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(18,097) |
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(60,828) |
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(85,834) |
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Balance as of March 31, 2026 |
$ |
2,900 |
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$ |
5,183 |
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$ |
74,426 |
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$ |
82,509 |
Included in these amounts are immaterial adjustments related to prior-year sales due to changes in estimates.
We define our critical accounting policies as those under GAAP that require us to make subjective estimates and judgments about matters that are uncertain and are likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the specific manner in which we apply those principles. During the quarter covered by this report, there were no material changes to the accounting policies and assumptions previously disclosed, except as disclosed in Note 3 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 3 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for recent accounting pronouncements.