PTC THERAPEUTICS INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 7, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 7, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Upstaza™ (eladocagene exuparvovec)
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the decrease in facilities and other expenses primarily related to decreases in facility-based expenses at our facility in Hopewell Township, New Jersey as a result of an amendment and restatement of our lease for such facility.
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asset was fully amortized, therefore, milestones are recorded on the consolidated statement of operations within cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets from February 2024 onward.
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*Change in the fair value of contingent consideration.*The change in the fair value of contingent consideration was a loss of $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 53%, from a loss of $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The change was related to the fair valuation of the potential future consideration to be paid to former equityholders of Agilis as a result of our merger with Agilis which closed in August 2018. Changes in the fair value were due to the re-calculation of discounted cash flows for the passage of time and changes to certain other estimated assumptions.
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Nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to nine months ended September 30, 2023
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related to the sale of certain assets for gene therapy manufacturing, and a $1.5 million loss primarily related to fixed asset impairments in connection with the South Plainfield, New Jersey office closure in August 2024. These amounts were partially offset by a gain of $2.2 million on lease terminations and a $0.1 million gain on sales of fixed assets.
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Other expense, net. Other expense, net was $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $6.5 million, or 74%, from other expense of $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in other expense primarily related to net realized and unrealized losses from foreign currency of $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, offset by net unrealized and realized gains on our ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. convertible debt security and equity investments of $1.4 million. Other expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily related to realized and unrealized foreign exchange losses of $5.2 million and unrealized and realized losses, net, on our equity investments in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $3.9 million and unrealized losses on our convertible debt security in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $4.6 million. These expenses were offset by unrealized gains of $5.5 million on marketable securities – equity investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Upstaza TM(eladocagene exuparvovec)
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Six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to six months ended June 30, 2023
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Other (expense) income, net. Other expense, net was $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a change of $11.9 million, or over 100%, from other income of $11.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The change in other (expense) income primarily relates to net realized and unrealized gains from foreign currency of $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and a decrease of $9.1 million from net realized and unrealized gains from foreign currency of $11.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The remaining change in other (expense) income primarily relates to unrealized net losses of $3.2 million from our ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. debt and equity investments for the six months ending June 30, 2024, compared to unrealized net losses of $2.6 million from our ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. debt and equity investments for the six months ending June 30, 2023.
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assessments or analyses at significant cost which, if successful, may support approval of Translarna for nmDMD in the United States;
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We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to patients with rare disorders. Our ability to innovate to identify new therapies and to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines. Our mission is to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have little to no treatment options. Our strategy is to leverage our strong scientific and clinical expertise and global commercial infrastructure to bring therapies to patients. We believe that this allows us to maximize value for all of our stakeholders. We have a diversified therapeutic portfolio pipeline that includes several commercial products and product candidates in various stages of development, including clinical, pre-clinical and research and discovery stages, focused on the development of new treatments for multiple therapeutic areas for rare diseases relating to neurology and metabolism.
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We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to children and adults living with rare disorders. Our ability to innovate to identify new therapies and to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines. Our mission is to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have little to no treatment options. Our strategy is to leverage our strong scientific and clinical expertise and global commercial infrastructure to bring therapies to patients. We believe that this allows us to maximize value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified therapeutic portfolio pipeline that includes several commercial products and product candidates in various stages of development, including clinical, pre-clinical and research and discovery stages, focused on the development of new treatments for multiple therapeutic areas for rare diseases relating to neurology and metabolism.
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We have two products, Translarna™ (ataluren) and Emflaza® (deflazacort), for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or DMD, a rare, life threatening disorder. Translarna currently has conditional marketing authorization in the European Economic Area, or EEA, for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or nmDMD, in ambulatory patients aged two years and older. Translarna also has marketing authorization in Russia for the treatment of nmDMD in patients aged two years and older, and in Brazil for the treatment of nmDMD in ambulatory patients two years and older and for continued treatment of patients that become non-ambulatory, as well as in various other countries. During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $70.4 million in net sales of Translarna. We hold worldwide commercialization rights to Translarna for all indications in all territories. Emflaza is approved in the United States for the treatment of DMD in patients two years and older. During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $47.3 million in net sales of Emflaza.
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We have two products, Translarna™ (ataluren) and Emflaza® (deflazacort), for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or DMD, a rare, life-threatening disorder. Translarna currently has conditional marketing authorization in the European Economic Area, or EEA, for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or nmDMD, in ambulatory patients aged two years and older. Translarna also has marketing authorization in Russia for the treatment of nmDMD in patients aged two years and older, and in Brazil for the treatment of nmDMD in ambulatory patients two years and older and for continued treatment of patients that become non-ambulatory, as well as in various other countries. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $72.3 million in net sales of Translarna. We hold worldwide commercialization rights to Translarna for all indications in all territories. Emflaza is approved in the United States for the treatment of DMD in patients two years and older. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $51.9 million in net sales of Emflaza.
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renewal of the existing conditional marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD. In January 2024, the CHMP issued a negative opinion for the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization following a re-examination procedure. In May 2024, the EC decided not to adopt the CHMP’s negative opinion for the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna and returned such opinion to the CHMP for re-evaluation. On June 27, 2024, following the EC’s request for re-review, the CHMP issued a negative opinion on the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD. Per the EMA guidelines, we have requested a re-examination of the CHMP’s negative opinion regarding the renewal of the existing conditional marketing authorization. The marketing authorization for Translarna remains in effect, pending the outcomes of the re-examination procedure and subsequent EC adoption. Based on the timeline of these procedures, PTC expects the marketing authorization for Translarna to remain in effect through the end of 2024 even if the negative opinion is maintained and adopted. We are exploring other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA if the negative opinion is adopted by the EC.
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renewal of the existing conditional marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD. In January 2024, the CHMP issued a negative opinion for the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization following a re-examination procedure. In May 2024, the EC decided not to adopt the CHMP’s negative opinion for the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna and returned such opinion to the CHMP for re-evaluation. In June 2024, following the EC’s request for re-review, the CHMP issued a negative opinion on the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD. On October 18, 2024, the CHMP maintained its negative opinion for the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization following the requested reexamination procedure. In accordance with EMA regulations, the opinion will be reviewed by the EC which is expected to decide on opinion adoption approximately 67 days from the date of issuance. If the EC adopts the negative opinion, Translarna would no longer have marketing authorization in the member states of the EEA. The marketing authorization for Translarna remains in effect, pending the EC’s potential adoption of the negative opinion. Based on the timeline of these procedures, we expect the marketing authorization for Translarna to remain in effect approximately through the end of 2024. We are exploring other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA if the negative opinion is adopted by the EC.
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There is substantial risk that if the EC adopts the CHMP’s negative opinion following re-examination, or we are otherwise unable to renew our EEA marketing authorization during any annual renewal cycle, or we are unable to identify other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA should the EC adopt the CHMP’s negative opinion or our product label is materially restricted, we would lose all, or a significant portion of, our ability to generate revenue from sales of Translarna in the EEA and other territories.
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There is substantial risk that if the EC adopts the CHMP’s negative opinion, or we are otherwise unable to renew our EEA marketing authorization during any annual renewal cycle, or we are unable to identify other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA should the EC adopt the CHMP’s negative opinion or our product label is materially restricted, we would lose all, or a significant portion of, our ability to generate revenue from sales of Translarna in the EEA and other territories.
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Translarna is an investigational new drug in the United States. During the first quarter of 2017, we filed a New Drug Application, or NDA, for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD over protest with the United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. In October 2017, the Office of Drug Evaluation I of the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for the NDA, stating that it was unable to approve the application in its current form. In response, we filed a formal dispute resolution request with the Office of New Drugs of the FDA. In February 2018, the Office of New Drugs of the FDA denied our appeal of the Complete Response Letter. In its response, the Office of New Drugs recommended a possible path forward for the ataluren NDA submission based on the accelerated approval pathway. This would involve a re-submission of an NDA containing the current data on effectiveness of ataluren with new data to be generated on dystrophin production in nmDMD patients’ muscles. We followed the FDA’s recommendation and collected, using newer technologies via procedures and methods that we designed, such dystrophin data in a new study, Study 045, and announced the results of Study 045 in February 2021. Study 045 did not meet its pre-specified primary endpoint. In June 2022, we announced top-line results from the placebo-controlled trial of Study 041. Following this announcement, we submitted a meeting request to the FDA to gain clarity on the regulatory pathway for a potential re-submission of an NDA for Translarna. The FDA provided initial written feedback that Study 041 does not provide substantial evidence of effectiveness to support NDA re-submission. We held a Type C meeting with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2023 to discuss the totality of Translarna data. Based on feedback from the FDA, we re-submitted the NDA in July 2024, based on the results from Study 041 and from our international drug registry study for nmDMD patients receiving Translarna.
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Translarna is an investigational new drug in the United States. During the first quarter of 2017, we filed a New Drug Application, or NDA, for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD over protest with the United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. In October 2017, the Office of Drug Evaluation I of the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for the NDA, stating that it was unable to approve the application in its current form. In response, we filed a formal dispute resolution request with the Office of New Drugs of the FDA. In February 2018, the Office of New Drugs of the FDA denied our appeal of the Complete Response Letter. In its response, the Office of New Drugs recommended a possible path forward for the ataluren NDA submission based on the accelerated approval pathway. This would involve a re-submission of an NDA containing the current data on effectiveness of ataluren with new data to be generated on dystrophin production in nmDMD patients’ muscles. We followed the FDA’s recommendation and collected, using newer technologies via procedures and methods that we designed, such dystrophin data in a new study, Study 045, and announced the results of Study 045 in February 2021. Study 045 did not meet its pre-specified primary endpoint. In June 2022, we announced top-line results from the placebo-controlled trial of Study 041. Following this announcement, we submitted a meeting request to the FDA to gain clarity on the regulatory pathway for a potential re-submission of an NDA for Translarna. The FDA provided initial written feedback that Study 041 does not provide substantial evidence of effectiveness to support NDA re-submission. We held a Type C meeting with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2023 to discuss the totality of Translarna data. Based on feedback from the FDA, we re-submitted the NDA in July 2024, based on the results from Study 041 and from our international drug registry study for nmDMD patients receiving Translarna. In October 2024, the FDA accepted for review the resubmission of the NDA for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD. As this was an NDA resubmission following a complete response letter to the NDA which was filed over protest in 2016, the FDA is not obligated to follow the review timelines under Prescription Drug User Free Act guidelines and an action date has not been provided.
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We have previously relied on Emflaza’s seven-year marketing exclusivity period in the United States for its approved indications under the provisions of the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, or the Orphan Drug Act, when commercializing Emflaza. Emflaza’s seven-year period of orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients five years and older expired in February 2024. We expect the expiration of this orphan drug exclusivity to have a significant negative impact on Emflaza net product revenue. Emflaza’s orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients two years of age to less than five expires in June 2026.
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Emflaza’s seven-year period of orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients five years and older expired in February 2024. We expect the expiration of this orphan drug exclusivity to have a significant negative impact on Emflaza net product revenue. Emflaza’s orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients two years of age to less than five expires in June 2026.
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Our product Upstaza is a gene therapy used for the treatment of Aromatic L-Amino Decarboxylase, or AADC, deficiency, a rare central nervous system, or CNS, disorder arising from reductions in the enzyme AADC that results from mutations in the dopa decarboxylase gene. In July 2022, the EC approved Upstaza for the treatment of AADC deficiency for patients 18 months and older within the EEA. In November 2022, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved Upstaza for the treatment of AADC deficiency for patients 18 months and older within the United Kingdom. In March 2024, we submitted a biologics license application, or BLA, to the FDA for Upstaza for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States. In May 2024, the FDA has accepted for filing the BLA for our gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024.
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Our product Upstaza is a gene therapy used for the treatment of Aromatic L-Amino Decarboxylase, or AADC, deficiency, a rare central nervous system, or CNS, disorder arising from reductions in the enzyme AADC that results from mutations in the dopa decarboxylase gene. In July 2022, the EC approved Upstaza for the treatment of AADC deficiency for patients 18 months and older within the EEA. In November 2022, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved Upstaza for the treatment of AADC deficiency for patients 18 months and older within the United Kingdom. In March 2024, we submitted a biologics license application, or BLA, to the FDA for eladocagene exuparvovec for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States. In May 2024, the FDA accepted for filing the BLA for eladocagene exuparvovec for the treatment of AADC deficiency and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024.
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One of our most advanced clinical stage molecules is sepiapterin. Sepiapterin is a precursor to intracellular tetrahydrobiopterin, which is a critical enzymatic cofactor involved in metabolism and synthesis of numerous metabolic products. In May 2023, we announced that the primary endpoint was achieved in our registration-directed Phase 3 trial for sepiapterin for phenylketonuria, or PKU. The primary endpoint of the study was the achievement of statistically-significant reduction in blood Phe level. The primary analysis population included those patients who have a greater than 30% reduction in blood Phe levels during the Part 1 run-in phase of the trial. Sepiapterin demonstrated Phe level reduction of approximately 63% in the overall primary analysis population and Phe level reduction of approximately 69% in the subset for classical PKU patients. Additionally, sepiapterin was well tolerated with no serious adverse events. Following the placebo-controlled study, patients were eligible to enroll in a long-term open-label study, which is still ongoing and will evaluate long-term safety, durability and Phe tolerance. In March 2024, we submitted a marketing authorization application, or MAA, to the EMA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the EEA, which was validated and accepted for review by the EMA in May 2024. Additionally, we participated in a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA in the third quarter of 2023. At that meeting, the FDA stated that the sepiapterin clinical safety and efficacy data supported NDA submission for the treatment of pediatric and adult PKU patients. However, the FDA requested that we complete a 26-week nonclinical mouse study to assess sepiapterin carcinogenicity potential prior to NDA submission. This nonclinical study was not initially required when we acquired sepiapterin, as the NDA submission was planned under the Section 505(b)(2) pathway.
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One of our most advanced clinical stage molecules is sepiapterin. Sepiapterin is a precursor to intracellular tetrahydrobiopterin, which is a critical enzymatic cofactor involved in metabolism and synthesis of numerous metabolic products. In May 2023, we announced that the primary endpoint was achieved in our registration-directed Phase 3 trial for sepiapterin for phenylketonuria, or PKU. The primary endpoint of the study was the achievement of statistically-significant reduction in blood Phe level. The primary analysis population included those patients who have a greater than 30% reduction in blood Phe levels during the Part 1 run-in phase of the trial. Sepiapterin demonstrated Phe level reduction of approximately 63% in the overall primary analysis population and Phe level reduction of approximately 69% in the subset for classical PKU patients. Additionally, sepiapterin was well tolerated with no serious adverse events. Following the placebo-controlled study, patients were eligible to enroll in a long-term open-label study, which is still ongoing and will evaluate long-term safety, durability and Phe tolerance. In March 2024, we submitted a marketing authorization
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In addition to our SMA program, our splicing platform also includes PTC518, which is being developed for the treatment of Huntington’s disease, or HD. We announced the results from our Phase 1 study of PTC518 in healthy volunteers in September 2021 demonstrating dose-dependent lowering of huntingtin messenger ribonucleic acid and protein levels, that PTC518 efficiently crosses blood brain barrier at significant levels and that PTC518 was well tolerated. We initiated a Phase 2 study of PTC518 for the treatment of HD in the first quarter of 2022, which consists of an initial 12-week placebo-controlled phase focused on safety, pharmacology and pharmacodynamic effects followed by a nine-month placebo-controlled phase focused on PTC518 biomarker effect. In June 2023, we announced interim data from the 12-week placebo-controlled phase. The study demonstrated dose-dependent lowering of Huntingtin, or HTT, protein levels in peripheral blood cells, reaching an approximate mean 30% reduction in mutant HTT levels at the 10mg dose level. In addition, PTC518 exposure in the cerebrospinal fluid was consistent with or higher than plasma unbound drug levels. Furthermore, PTC518 was well tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events. In June 2024, we announced additional interim results from the Phase 2 study of PTC518. At month 12, PTC518 treatment demonstrated durable dose-dependent lowering of mutant HTT, or mHTT, protein in the blood and dose-dependent lowering of mHTT protein in the cerebrospinal fluid in the interim cohort of stage 2 patients. In addition, favorable trends were demonstrated on several relevant HD clinical assessments. Furthermore, following 12 months of treatment, PTC518 continued to be well tolerated. Based on its review of the interim Phase 2 study data, the FDA lifted the partial clinical hold on the program.
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In addition to our SMA program, our splicing platform also includes PTC518, which is being developed for the treatment of Huntington’s disease, or HD. We announced the results from our Phase 1 study of PTC518 in healthy volunteers in September 2021 demonstrating dose-dependent lowering of huntingtin messenger ribonucleic acid and protein levels, that PTC518 efficiently crosses blood brain barrier at significant levels and that PTC518 was well tolerated. We initiated a Phase 2 study of PTC518 for the treatment of HD in the first quarter of 2022, which consists of an initial 12-week placebo-controlled phase focused on safety, pharmacology and pharmacodynamic effects followed by a nine-month placebo-controlled phase focused on PTC518 biomarker effect. In June 2023, we announced interim data from the 12-week placebo-controlled phase. The study demonstrated dose-dependent lowering of Huntingtin, or HTT, protein levels in peripheral blood cells, reaching an approximate mean 30% reduction in mutant HTT levels at the 10mg dose level. In addition, PTC518 exposure in the cerebrospinal fluid was consistent with or higher than plasma unbound drug levels. Furthermore, PTC518 was well tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events. In June 2024, we announced additional interim results from the Phase 2 study of PTC518. At month 12, PTC518 treatment demonstrated durable dose-dependent lowering of mutant HTT, or mHTT, protein in the blood and dose-dependent lowering of mHTT protein in the cerebrospinal fluid in the interim cohort of stage 2 patients. In addition, favorable trends were demonstrated on several relevant HD clinical assessments. Furthermore, following 12 months of treatment, PTC518 continued to be well tolerated. Based on its review of the interim Phase 2 study data, the FDA lifted the partial clinical hold on the program. In September 2024, the FDA granted Fast Track designation to the PTC518 program for the treatment of HD.
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Ourferroptosis and inflammation platform consists of small molecule compounds that target oxidoreductase enzymes that regulate oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways central to the pathology of a number of CNS diseases. The two most advanced molecules in our ferroptosis and inflammation platform are vatiquinone and utreloxastat. We announced topline results from a registration-directed Phase 3 trial of vatiquinone in children and young adults with Friedreich ataxia, called MOVE-FA, in May 2023. While the study did not meet its primary endpoint of statistically significant change in modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale, or mFARS, score at 72 weeks in the primary analysis population, vatiquinone treatment did demonstrate significant benefit on key disease subscales and secondary endpoints. In addition, in the population of subjects that completed the study protocol, significance was reached in the mFARS endpoint and several secondary endpoints, including the upright stability subscale. Furthermore, vatiquinone was well tolerated. In the first quarter of 2024, we met with the FDA, who expressed willingness to review an NDA for vatiquinone for the treatment of Friedreich ataxia based on the MOVE-FA trial as well as data from the ongoing open label extension study following the MOVE-FA trial. We plan to submit an NDA for vatiquinone in late 2024. In the third quarter of 2021, we completed a Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers to evaluate the safety and pharmacology of utreloxastat. Utreloxastat was found to be well-tolerated with no reported serious adverse events while demonstrating predictable pharmacology. We initiated a Phase 2 registration directed trial of utreloxastat for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in the first quarter of 2022. We expect topline results from this trial in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Ourferroptosis and inflammation platform consists of small molecule compounds that target oxidoreductase enzymes that regulate oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways central to the pathology of a number of CNS diseases. The two most advanced molecules in our ferroptosis and inflammation platform are vatiquinone and utreloxastat. We announced topline results from a registration-directed Phase 3 trial of vatiquinone in children and young adults with Friedreich ataxia, or FA, called MOVE-FA, in May 2023. While the study did not meet its primary endpoint of statistically significant change in modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale, or mFARS, score at 72 weeks in the primary analysis population, vatiquinone treatment did demonstrate significant benefit on key disease subscales and secondary endpoints. In addition, in the population of subjects that completed the study protocol, significance was reached in the mFARS endpoint and several secondary endpoints, including the upright stability subscale. Furthermore, vatiquinone was well tolerated. In the first quarter of 2024, we met with the FDA, who expressed willingness to review an NDA for vatiquinone for the treatment of Friedreich ataxia based on the MOVE-FA trial as well as data from the ongoing open label extension study following the MOVE-FA trial. In October 2024, we announced that the pre-specified endpoint for two different FA long-term extension studies was met, with statistically significant evidence of durable treatment benefit on disease progression. We plan to submit an NDA for vatiquinone for the treatment of FA in the United States in December 2024. In the third quarter of 2021, we completed a Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers to evaluate the safety and pharmacology of utreloxastat. Utreloxastat was found to be well-tolerated with no reported serious adverse events while demonstrating predictable
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The 2026 Convertible Notes consist of $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2026. The 2026 Convertible Notes bear cash interest at a rate of 1.50% per year, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2020. The 2026 Convertible Notes will mature on September 15, 2026, unless earlier repurchased or converted. We received net proceeds of $279.3 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the offering expenses payable by us.
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The 2026 Convertible Notes consist of $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2026. The 2026 Convertible Notes bear cash interest at a rate of 1.50% per year, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2020. The 2026 Convertible Notes will mature on September 15,
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In August 2019, we entered into an At the Market Offering Sales Agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with Cantor Fitzgerald and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, or together, the Sales Agents, pursuant to which, we may offer and sell shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $125.0 million from time to time through the Sales Agents by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we did not issue or sell any shares of common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement. The remaining shares of our common stock
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In August 2019, we entered into an At the Market Offering Sales Agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with Cantor Fitzgerald and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, or together, the Sales Agents, pursuant to which, we may offer and sell shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $125.0 million from time to time through the Sales Agents by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we did not issue or sell any shares of common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement. The remaining shares of our common stock available to be issued and sold, under the Sales Agreement, have an aggregate offering price of up to $93.0 million as of September 30, 2024.
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As of June 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $3,474.3 million. We had a net loss of $190.8 million and $337.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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As of September 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $3,581.0 million. We had a net loss of $297.4 million and $470.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Weanticipate that we will continue to incur significant expenses in connection with our commercialization efforts in the United States, the EEA, Latin America and other territories, including expenses related to our commercial infrastructure and corresponding sales and marketing, legal and regulatory, and distribution and manufacturing undertakings as well as administrative and employee-based expenses. In addition to the foregoing, we expect to continue to incur significant costs in connection with ongoing, planned and potential future clinical trials and studies for sepiapterin and our splicing and ferroptosis and inflammation programs as well as studies in our products for maintaining authorizations, label extensions and additional indications. We continue to seek marketing authorization for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in territories that we do not currently have marketing authorization in. Additionally, in response to the CHMP’s negative opinion for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD, we have submitted a request for re-examination per EMA guidelines. We are also exploring other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA if the EC adopts the CHMP’s negative opinion on the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna following a re-examination procedure. In March 2024, we submitted a BLA to the FDA for our gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States. In May 2024, the FDA accepted the filing for the BLA and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024. In March 2024, we submitted an MAA, to the EMA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the EEA. In July 2024, we submitted an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU. These efforts may significantly impact the timing and extent of our commercialization and manufacturing expenses.
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Weanticipate that we will continue to incur significant expenses in connection with our commercialization efforts in the United States, the EEA, Latin America and other territories, including expenses related to our commercial infrastructure and corresponding sales and marketing, legal and regulatory, and distribution and manufacturing undertakings as well as administrative and employee-based expenses. In addition to the foregoing, we expect to continue to incur significant costs in connection with ongoing, planned and potential future clinical trials and studies for sepiapterin and our splicing and ferroptosis and inflammation programs as well as studies in our products for maintaining authorizations, label extensions and additional indications. We continue to seek marketing authorization for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in territories that we do not currently have marketing authorization in. Additionally, the CHMP maintained its negative opinion for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD following the request for re-examination procedure. In accordance with EMA regulations, the opinion will be reviewed by the EC which is expected to decide on opinion adoption approximately 67 days from the date of issuance. We are also exploring other potential mechanisms by which we may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA if the negative opinion is adopted by the EC. In March 2024, we submitted a BLA to the FDA for our gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States. In May 2024, the FDA accepted the filing for the BLA and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024. In March 2024, we submitted an MAA, to the EMA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the EEA. In July 2024, we submitted an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the United States. In September 2024, the FDA accepted for filing the NDA, with a target regulatory action date of July 29, 2025. These efforts may significantly impact the timing and extent of our commercialization and manufacturing expenses.
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In May 2024, the MAA submission for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU was validated and accepted by the EMA. The acceptance triggered a $15.0 million regulatory milestone to the former securityholders of Censa Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or Censa, during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $15.0 million regulatory milestone was recorded in accounts payable and accrued expense on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024. We expect to make additional payments to the former securityholders of Censa of $50.0 million in the aggregate in cash upon the potential achievement in 2024 of further regulatory milestones relating to sepiapterin pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 5, 2020, or the Censa Merger Agreement, by and among us, Hydro Merger Sub, Inc., our wholly owned, indirect subsidiary, Censa and, solely in its capacity as the representative, agent and attorney-in-fact of the securityholders of Censa, Shareholder Representative Services LLC.
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In July 2024, we announced the submission of an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the United States. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 5, 2020, or the Censa Merger Agreement, by and among us, Hydro Merger Sub, Inc., our wholly owned, indirect subsidiary, Censa Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or Censa, and, solely in its capacity as the representative, agent and attorney in fact of the securityholders of Censa, Shareholder Representative Services, LLC, the decision to submit the NDA triggered a $25.0 million regulatory milestone to the former Censa securityholders. In September 2024, we announced the FDA acceptance for filing of the NDA. Pursuant to the Censa Merger Agreement, the acceptance triggered a $25.0 million regulatory milestone to the former Censa securityholders. Together, the $50.0 million of regulatory milestones were recorded in research and development expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and are recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024.
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In March 2024, we submitted a BLA for our gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency to the FDA. In May 2024, the BLA submission was accepted for filing by the FDA. The acceptance triggered a $20.0 million milestone payment to the former equityholders of Agilis Biotherapeutics, Inc., or Agilis for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $20.0 million milestone was recorded in accounts payable and accrued expense on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024. Additionally, we expect to pay $4.5 million in regulatory milestone payments upon the approval of the BLA from the FDA pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 19, 2018, or the Agilis Merger Agreement, by and among us, Agility Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and our wholly owned, indirect subsidiary, Agilis and, solely in its capacity as the representative, agent and attorney-in-fact of the equityholders of Agilis, Shareholder Representative Services LLC.
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Additionally, we expect to pay $4.5 million in regulatory milestone payments upon the approval of eladocagene exuparvovec for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States from the FDA pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 19, 2018, or the Agilis Merger Agreement, by and among us, Agility Merger Sub, Inc., a
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We also have certain significant contractual obligations and commercial commitments that require funding and we have disclosed these items under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Funding Obligations” in our 2023 Annual Report. There were no material changes to these obligations and commitments during the period ended June 30, 2024. Furthermore, since we are a public company, we have incurred and
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We also have certain significant contractual obligations and commercial commitments that require funding and we have disclosed these items under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Funding Obligations” in our 2023 Annual Report. There were no material changes to these obligations and commitments during the period ended September 30, 2024. Furthermore, since we are a public company, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur additional costs associated with operating as such including significant legal, accounting, investor relations and other expenses.
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We record product sales net of any variable consideration, which includes discounts, allowances, rebates related to Medicaid and other government pricing programs, and distribution fees. We use the expected value or most likely amount method when estimating variable consideration, unless discount or rebate terms are specified within contracts. The identified variable consideration is recorded as a reduction of revenue at the time revenues from product sales are recognized. These estimates for variable consideration are adjusted to reflect known changes in factors and may impact such estimates in the quarter those changes are known. Revenue recognized does not include amounts of variable consideration that are constrained. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales outside of the United States were $85.9 million and $108.9 million, respectively, consisting of sales of Translarna, Tegsedi, Waylivra, and Upstaza. Translarna net revenues made up $70.4 million and $96.5 million of the net product sales outside of the United States for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales in the United States were $47.3 million and $65.7 million, respectively, consisting solely of sales of Emflaza. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, two countries, the United States and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net product sales, representing $47.3 million and $30.4 million of the net product sales, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, three countries, the United States, Russia, and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net product sales, representing $65.7 million, $19.1 million, and $23.1 million of the net product sales, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, two of the Company’s distributors each accounted for over 10% of the Company’s net product sales.
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During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales outside of the United States were $83.5 million and $76.6 million, respectively, consisting of sales of Translarna, Tegsedi, Waylivra, and Upstaza. Translarna net revenues made up $72.3 million and $69.0 million of the net product sales outside of the United States for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales in the United States were $51.9 million and $67.4 million, respectively, consisting solely of sales of Emflaza. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, two countries, the United States and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net product sales, representing $51.9 million and $29.2 million of the net product sales, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, one country, the United States, accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net product sales, representing $67.4 million of the net product sales, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had two and three distributors, respectively, accounted for over 10% of the Company’s net product sales.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales outside of the United States were $206.0 million and $241.8 million, respectively consisting of sales of Translarna, Tegsedi, Waylivra and Upstaza. Translarna net revenues made up $173.9 million and $211.6 million of the net product sales outside of the United States for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales in the United States were $104.8 million and $120.3 million, respectively, consisting solely of sales of Emflaza. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, three countries, the United States, Russia, and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of our net product sales, representing $104.8 million, $54.8 million, and $39.1 million of net product sales, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, three countries, the United States, Russia, and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of our net product sales, representing $120.3 million, $63.7 million, and $48.9 million of net product sales, respectively. For the six
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales outside of the United States were $289.5 million and $318.5 million, respectively consisting of sales of Translarna, Tegsedi, Waylivra and Upstaza. Translarna net revenues made up $246.2 million and $280.6 million of the net product sales outside of the United States for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net product sales in the United States were $156.7 million and $187.7 million, respectively, consisting solely of sales of Emflaza. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, three countries, the United States, Brazil, and Russia, accounted for at least 10% of our net product sales, representing $156.7 million, $68.3 million, and $55.7 million of net product sales, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, three countries, the United States, Russia, and Brazil, accounted for at least 10% of our net product sales, representing $187.7 million, $69.0 million, and $52.5 million of net product sales, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had a total of two and two distributors, respectively, that each accounted for over 10% of our net product sales.
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*Roche and the SMA Foundation Collaboration.*In November 2011, we entered into the SMA License Agreement pursuant to which we are collaborating with Roche and the SMA Foundation to further develop and commercialize compounds identified under our SMA program with the SMA Foundation. The research component of this agreement terminated effective December 31, 2014. We are eligible to receive additional payments from Roche if specified events are achieved with respect to each licensed product, including up to $135.0 million in research and development event milestones, up to $325.0 million in sales milestones upon achievement of specified sales events, and up to double digit royalties on worldwide annual net sales of a commercial product. As of June 30, 2024, we had recognized a total of $310.0 million in milestone payments and $426.1 million royalties on net sales pursuant to the SMA License Agreement. As of June 30, 2024, there are no remaining research and development event milestones that we can receive. The remaining potential sales milestones as of June 30, 2024 are $150.0 million upon achievement of certain sales events.
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*Roche and the SMA Foundation Collaboration.*In November 2011, we entered into the SMA License Agreement pursuant to which we are collaborating with Roche and the SMA Foundation to further develop and commercialize compounds identified under our SMA program with the SMA Foundation. The research component of this agreement terminated effective December 31, 2014. We are eligible to receive additional payments from Roche if specified events are achieved with respect to each licensed product, including up to $135.0 million in research and development event milestones, up to $325.0 million in sales milestones upon achievement of specified sales events, and up to double digit royalties on worldwide annual net sales of a commercial product. As of September 30, 2024, we had recognized a total of $310.0 million in milestone payments and $487.5 million royalties on net sales pursuant to the SMA License Agreement. As of September 30, 2024, there are no remaining research and development event milestones that we can receive. The remaining potential sales milestones as of September 30, 2024 are $150.0 million upon achievement of certain sales events.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the amounts recognized for the collaboration revenue related to the SMA License Agreement with Roche were immaterial.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not recognize collaboration revenue related to the SMA License Agreement with Roche. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the amounts recognized for the collaboration revenue related to the SMA License Agreement with Roche were immaterial.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $53.2 million and $84.3 million of royalty revenue, respectively, related to Evrysdi. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized $36.9 million and $67.7 million of royalty revenue, respectively, related to Evrysdi.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $61.4 million and $145.7 million of royalty revenue, respectively, related to Evrysdi. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized $50.2 million and $117.9 million of royalty revenue, respectively, related to Evrysdi.
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The following tables provides research and development expense for our most advanced principal product development programs, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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The following tables provides research and development expense for our most advanced principal product development programs, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the decrease in development expenses primarily reflected the decrease in program spend related to our strategic pipeline prioritization as we continue to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the decrease in development expenses primarily reflected the decrease in program spend related to our strategic pipeline prioritization as we continue to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the decrease in research expenses was primarily related to our strategic pipeline prioritization where we discontinued several preclinical and early research programs. In 2024, we continue to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs which has increased spend compared to the prior period.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the decrease in research expenses was primarily related to our strategic pipeline prioritization where we discontinued several preclinical and early research programs. In 2024, we continue to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, the increase in milestone expenses primarily related to the achievement of a $15.0 million success-based regulatory milestone for the validation and acceptance of an MMA for sepiapterin for PKU in May 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, the decrease in milestone expenses primarily related to the achievement of a $30.0 million success-based development milestone for the completion of enrollment of a Phase 3 clinical trial for sepiapterin for PKU in 2023.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023, the increase in milestone expenses primarily related to the achievement of a $25.0 million regulatory milestone for the decision to submit an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for PKU in July 2024 and the achievement of a $25.0 million regulatory milestone for the acceptance of an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for PKU in September 2024, as compared to no milestones achieved in the three months ended September 30, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the increase in milestone expenses primarily related to the achievement of a $15.0 million success-based regulatory milestone for the validation and acceptance of an MMA for sepiapterin for PKU in May 2024, the achievement of a $25.0 million regulatory milestone for the decision to submit an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for PKU in July 2024, and the achievement of a $25.0 million regulatory milestone for the acceptance of an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for PKU in September 2024, as compared to the achievement of a $30.0 million success-based development milestone for the completion of enrollment of a Phase 3 clinical trial for sepiapterin for PKU in February 2023.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the decrease in payroll, benefits, and share-based stock compensation expenses primarily relates to our reduction in workforce in connection with our strategic pipeline prioritization and discontinuation of our preclinical and early research programs in our gene therapy platform.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the decrease in payroll, benefits, and share-based stock compensation expenses primarily relates to our reduction in workforce in connection with our strategic pipeline prioritization and discontinuation of our preclinical and early research programs in our gene therapy platform.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other related costs for personnel, including share-based compensation expenses, in our executive, legal, business development, commercial, finance, accounting, information technology and human resource functions. Other selling, general and administrative expenses include facility-related costs not otherwise included in research and development expense; advertising and promotional expenses; costs
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Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other related costs for personnel, including share-based compensation expenses, in our executive, legal, business development, commercial, finance, accounting, information technology and human resource functions. Other selling, general and administrative expenses include facility-related costs not otherwise included in research and development expense; advertising and promotional expenses; costs associated with industry and trade shows; and professional fees for legal services, including patent-related expenses, accounting services and miscellaneous selling costs.
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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies as reported in our 2023 Annual Report.
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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies as reported in our 2023 Annual Report.
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million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $18.4 million, or 28%, compared to $65.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These results were driven by the expiration of Emflaza’s orphan drug exclusivity in February 2024. Translarna net product revenues were $70.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $26.1 million, or 27%, compared to $96.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These results were due to the timing of bulk government orders.
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Net product revenues. Net product revenues were $135.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $8.6 million, or 6%, from $144.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net product revenue was primarily due to a decrease in net product sales of Emflaza, offset by an increase in net product sales of Translarna. Emflaza net product revenues were $51.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $15.5 million, or 23%, compared to $67.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These results were driven by the expiration of Emflaza’s orphan drug exclusivity in February 2024. Translarna net product revenues were $72.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $3.3 million, or 5%, compared to $69.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These results were due to the timing of bulk patient orders.
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*Royalty revenue.*Royalty revenue was $53.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $16.3 million, or 44%, from $36.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in royalty revenue was due to higher Evrysdi sales in the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. In accordance with the SMA License Agreement, we are entitled to royalties on worldwide annual net sales of the product.
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*Royalty revenue.*Royalty revenue was $61.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $11.2 million, or 22%, from $50.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in royalty revenue was due to higher Evrysdi sales in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. In accordance with the SMA License Agreement, we are entitled to royalties on worldwide annual net sales of the product.
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Manufacturing revenue. Manufacturing revenues were $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.1 million, or 87%, from $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease is due to less manufacturing services related to the production of plasmid DNA and AAV vectors for gene therapy applications for external customers being performed in the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. In June 2024, we sold our gene therapy manufacturing business in Hopewell Township, New Jersey. Accordingly, we do not expect to have manufacturing revenue going forward.
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Manufacturing revenue. Manufacturing revenues were $0.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 100%, from $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to no manufacturing services related to the production of plasmid DNA and AAV vectors for gene therapy applications for external customers being performed in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. In June 2024, we sold our gene therapy manufacturing business in Hopewell Township, New Jersey. Accordingly, we do not expect to have manufacturing revenue going forward.
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and Upstaza products sold during the period, and royalty expense related to royalty revenues and collaboration milestone revenues. The increase in cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets, is primarily due to increases in royalty costs driven by Emflaza. As of February 2024, the Emflaza rights intangible asset was fully amortized, and therefore for the six months ended June 30, 2024, the milestone payment was recorded on the consolidated statement of operations within cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets.
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Cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets. Cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets were $10.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.4 million, or 14%, from $9.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Cost of product sales consisted primarily of royalty payments associated with Emflaza, Translarna, and Upstaza net product sales, costs associated with Emflaza, Translarna, and Upstaza products sold during the period, and royalty expense related to royalty revenues and collaboration milestone revenues. The increase in cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible asset, was primarily due to increases in royalty costs driven by Emflaza. As of February 2024, the Emflaza rights intangible
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets. Amortization of acquired intangible assets were $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $44.5 million, or 94%, from $47.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are related to the Emflaza rights acquisition, as well as the Waylivra, Tegsedi, and Upstaza intangible assets, which are all being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The amortization decrease is driven by the Emflaza rights intangible asset being fully amortized as of February 2024, and therefore, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, the milestone payment was recorded on the consolidated statement of operations within cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets.
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets. Amortization of acquired intangible assets were $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $55.6 million, or 95%, from $58.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These amounts are related to the Emflaza rights acquisition, as well as the Waylivra, Tegsedi, and Upstaza intangible assets, which are all being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The amortization decrease was driven by the Emflaza rights intangible asset being fully amortized as of February 2024, therefore, milestones are recorded on the consolidated statement of operations within cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets from February 2024 onward.
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Research and development expense. Research and development expense was $132.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $53.7 million, or 29%, from $185.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in research and development expenses reflects strategic portfolio prioritization as we continue to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs. Research and development expense also includes a $15.0 million regulatory success-based milestone payable to the former Censa securityholders for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
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Research and development expense. Research and development expense was $161.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 2%, from $164.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in research and development expenses reflected strategic portfolio prioritization as we continued to focus our resources on our differentiated, high potential research and development programs. Research and development expense also included a total of $50.0 million regulatory success-based milestones payable to the former Censa securityholders for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to no expenses related to milestones achieved in the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and administrative expense was $69.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $18.9 million, or 21%, from $88.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease reflects lower employee costs as a result of the reduction in workforce in 2023.
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Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and administrative expense was $73.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $7.4 million, or 9%, from $80.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease reflected lower employee costs as a result of the reduction in workforce in 2023.
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*Tangible asset impairment and losses (gains) on transactions, net.*Tangible asset impairment and losses (gains) on transactions, net was $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $1.8 million, or 100%, from $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase is due to the loss on sale of $4.2 million of certain assets related to gene therapy manufacturing and $0.2 million of fixed asset impairments. These amounts were partially offset by a gain of $2.2 million on lease terminations and a $0.4 million gain on sales of fixed assets.
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*Tangible asset impairment and losses (gains) on transactions, net.*Tangible asset impairment and losses (gains) on transactions, net was $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.8 million, or 100%, from $0.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily related to a $1.3 million loss for fixed asset impairments related to the South Plainfield, New Jersey office closure in August 2024, as well as a $0.5 million loss on sales of fixed assets.
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*Interest expense, net.*Interest expense, net was $43.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $14.1 million, or 48%, from $29.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Theincrease in interest expense, net was primarily due to interest expense recorded from the liability for the sale of future royalties related to the A&R Royalty Purchase Agreement, offset by a decrease in interest expense due to the termination of our Blackstone Credit Agreement.
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*Interest expense, net.*Interest expense, net was $41.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $13.4 million, or 48%, from $28.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Theincrease in interest expense, net was primarily due to interest expense recorded from the liability for the sale of future royalties related to the A&R Royalty Purchase Agreement, offset by a decrease in interest expense due to the termination of our Blackstone Credit Agreement.
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Other (expense) income, net. Other expense was $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a change of $3.5 million, or over 100%, from other income, net of $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change in other (expense) income, net primarily relates to net unrealized losses of $3.4 million from our ClearPoint Neuro. Inc. debt and equity investments, offset by a net realized and unrealized gain from foreign currency of $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Other income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily related to realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains, net, of $2.9 million, and unrealized gains of $2.3 million on marketable securities – equity investments, offset by unrealized and realized losses, net, on our equity investments in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $1.9 million and unrealized losses on our convertible debt security in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $1.6 million.
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Other expense, net. Other expense was $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $18.4 million, or 91%, from other expense, net of $20.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in other expense, net primarily related to net unrealized and realized gains of $4.6 million on our ClearPoint Neuro. Inc. equity investments and convertible debt security, offset by net realized and unrealized foreign exchange losses of $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Other expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily related to realized and unrealized foreign exchange losses of $16.4 million, and unrealized losses on our equity investments in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $2.0 million and unrealized losses on our convertible debt security in ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. of $3.1 million, offset by unrealized gains of $1.1 million on marketable securities – equity investments.
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Income tax (expense) benefit. Income tax expense was $13.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $52.0 million, or over 100%, compared to income tax benefit of $38.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change in income tax (expense) benefit is attributable to the recognition of the revenue associated with the Royalty Pharma agreement of 2023. Additionally, we incur income tax expenses in various foreign jurisdictions, and our foreign tax liabilities are largely dependent upon the distribution of pre-tax earnings among these different jurisdictions.
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September 30, 2023. The change in income tax (expense) benefit was attributable to the recognition of the revenue associated with the Royalty Pharma agreement of 2023. Additionally, we incur income tax expenses in various foreign jurisdictions, and our foreign tax liabilities are largely dependent upon the distribution of pre-tax earnings among these different jurisdictions.
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We have previously relied on Emflaza’s seven-year marketing exclusivity period in the United States for its approved indications under the provisions of the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, or the Orphan Drug Act, when commercializing Emflaza.
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application, or MAA, to the EMA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in the EEA, which was validated and accepted for review by the EMA in May 2024. In the third quarter of 2023, we participated in a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA. At that meeting, the FDA stated that the sepiapterin clinical safety and efficacy data supported NDA submission for the treatment of pediatric and adult PKU patients. However, the FDA requested that we complete a 26-week nonclinical mouse study to assess sepiapterin carcinogenicity potential prior to NDA submission. This nonclinical study was not initially required when we acquired sepiapterin, as the NDA submission was planned under the Section 505(b)(2) pathway. Given that sepiapterin is a novel therapy with distinct pharmacology, biodistribution, mechanism of action and differentiated efficacy, we subsequently decided to make the NDA submission under the Section 505(b)(1) pathway, which requires the 26-week study, which is considered a required NDA component needed to inform labeling and is typically completed prior to submission. In July 2024, following completion of the in-life portion of the study, we submitted an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with PKU, including the full spectrum of ages and disease subtypes, in the United States. In September 2024, the FDA accepted for filing the NDA, with a target regulatory action date of July 29, 2025. Wealso made a regulatory submission for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in Brazil in the third quarter of 2024, and expect to do the same in Japan in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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pharmacology. We initiated a Phase 2 registration directed trial of utreloxastat for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in the first quarter of 2022. We expect topline results from this trial in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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2026, unless earlier repurchased or converted. We received net proceeds of $279.3 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the offering expenses payable by us.
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Delaware corporation and our wholly owned, indirect subsidiary, Agilis and, solely in its capacity as the representative, agent and attorney-in-fact of the equityholders of Agilis, Shareholder Representative Services LLC.
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We record product sales net of any variable consideration, which includes discounts, allowances, rebates related to Medicaid and other government pricing programs, and distribution fees. We use the expected value or most likely amount method when estimating variable consideration, unless discount or rebate terms are specified within contracts. The identified variable consideration is recorded as a reduction of revenue at the time revenues from product sales are recognized. These estimates for variable consideration are adjusted to reflect known changes in factors and may impact such estimates in the quarter those changes are known. Revenue recognized does not include amounts of variable consideration that are constrained.
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We have the option to sell our retained portions of the Royalty to Royalty Pharma in up to three tranches for the following payments: (1) $100.0 million in exchange for 3.81% of the Royalty, which increases to 6.67% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, (2) $100.0 million in exchange for 3.81% of the Royalty, which increases to 6.67% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, and (3) $50.0 million in exchange for 1.90% of the Royalty, which increases to 3.33% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, in each case less Royalty payments received by us with respect to the Assigned
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Royalty Rights. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and capital resources—Sources of Liquidity” for additional information.
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Income tax (expense) benefit. Income tax expense was $8.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a change of $42.3 million, or over 100%, compared to income tax benefit of $33.6 million for the three months ended
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ended September 30, 2023. In June 2024, we sold our gene therapy manufacturing business in Hopewell Township, New Jersey. Accordingly, we do not expect to have manufacturing revenue going forward.
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Our ability to generate product revenue from Emflaza will largely depend on the coverage and reimbursement levels set by governmental authorities, private health insurers and other third-party payors. Additionally, Emflaza’s seven-year period of orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients five years and older expired in February 2024. We have previously relied on this exclusivity period to commercialize Emflaza in the United States. We expect the expiration of this orphan drug exclusivity to have a significant negative impact on Emflaza net product revenue. Emflaza’s orphan drug exclusivity related to the treatment of DMD in patients two years of age to less than five expires in June 2026.
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accepted the filing of the BLA and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024. Also in March 2024, we submitted an MAA to the EMA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU, which was validated and accepted for review by the EMA in May 2024. In July 2024, we submitted an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU. In September 2024, the FDA accepted for filing the NDA, with a target regulatory action date of July 29, 2025. These efforts may significantly impact the timing and extent of our commercialization and manufacturing expenses.
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In March 2024, we submitted a BLA to the FDA for our gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency in the United States. In May 2024, the FDA accepted the filing for the BLA and granted priority review with a target regulatory action date of November 13, 2024. As a result of the acceptance, we paid a $20.0 million milestone payment to former equity holders of Agilis, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the remaining potential regulatory milestones we expect to achieve is $11.1 million, and the remaining potential sales milestones we expect to achieve is $50.0 million, both of which relate solely to Upstaza.
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relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates or to grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us.
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Given that sepiapterin is a novel therapy with distinct pharmacology, biodistribution, mechanism of action and differentiated efficacy, we subsequently decided to make the NDA submission under the Section 505(b)(1) pathway, which requires the 26-week study, which is considered a required NDA component needed to inform labeling and is typically completed prior to submission. In July 2024, following completion of the in-life portion of the study, we submitted an NDA to the FDA for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU. We also expect to make regulatory submissions for sepiapterin for the treatment of PKU in Japan and Brazil later in 2024.
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available to be issued and sold, under the Sales Agreement, have an aggregate offering price of up to $93.0 million as of June 30, 2024.
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expect to continue to incur additional costs associated with operating as such including significant legal, accounting, investor relations and other expenses.
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months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we had a total of two and two distributors, respectively, that each accounted for over 10% of our net product sales.
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We have the option to sell our retained portions of the Royalty to Royalty Pharma in up to three tranches for the following payments: (1) $100.0 million in exchange for 3.81% of the Royalty, which increases to 6.67% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, (2) $100.0 million in exchange for 3.81% of the Royalty, which increases to 6.67% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, and (3) $50.0 million in exchange for 1.90% of the Royalty, which increases to 3.33% after the Assigned Royalty Cap has been met, in each case less Royalty payments received by us with respect to the Assigned Royalty Rights. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and capital resources—Sources of Liquidity” for additional information.
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associated with industry and trade shows; and professional fees for legal services, including patent-related expenses, accounting services and miscellaneous selling costs.
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Net product revenues. Net product revenues were $133.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $41.4 million, or 24%, from $174.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in net product revenue was primarily due to a decrease in net product sales of Translarna and Emflaza. Emflaza net product revenues were $47.3
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*Change in the fair value of contingent consideration.*The change in the fair value of contingent consideration was a loss of $5.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a change of $134.0 million, or over 100%, from a gain of $128.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change is primarily related to our strategic portfolio prioritization and decision to discontinue our preclinical and early research programs in our gene therapy platform, which included Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome, which was announced in May 2023. As a result, we fully impaired the Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome intangible assets and determined that the fair value for all of the contingent consideration payable related to Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome was $0. As a result, we recorded a fair value
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change of $129.8 million for the contingent consideration related to Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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Intangible asset impairment. Intangible asset impairment was $0.0 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $217.8 million, or 100%, from intangible asset impairment of $217.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change is due to our strategic portfolio prioritization and decision to discontinue our preclinical and early research programs in our gene therapy platform, which included Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome, which was announced in May 2023. As a result, we fully impaired the Friedreich ataxia and Angelman syndrome intangible assets and recorded impairment expense of $217.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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*Cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets.*Cost of product sales, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets were $30.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $3.4 million, or 13%, from $26.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Cost of product sales consist primarily of royalty payments associated with Emflaza, Translarna, and Upstaza net product sales, costs associated with Emflaza, Translarna,