Opus Genetics, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 12, 2026.
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Gene Therapy Programs
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OPGx-LCA5 is designed to address a form of LCA due to biallelic mutations in the LCA5 gene, which encodes the lebercilin protein. LCA5-associated inherited retinal disease (IRD) is an early-onset severe inherited retinal dystrophy. Studies in patients with this mutation have reported evidence for the dissociation of retinal architecture and visual function in this disease, suggesting an opportunity for therapeutic intervention through gene augmentation. OPGx-LCA5 uses an adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) vector to precisely deliver a functional LCA5 gene to the outer retina via a single subretinal injection. The program has been granted Rare Pediatric Disease, Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT), and Orphan Drug designations from the FDA.
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OPGx-LCA5 is currently being evaluated in an open-label, Phase 1/2 clinical trial. To date, six late-stage participants have been treated with OPGx-LCA5, all of whom have experienced clinically meaningful improvements in vision, providing evidence of biological activity with the potential for functional restoration of vision in individuals with advanced disease.
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In September 2025, we reported positive data from the six participants. The three pediatric participants treated over three months demonstrated large gains in cone-mediated vision with improvements across multiple measures of visual function. In the three adult participants, responses have been observed out to 18 months, underscoring the potential durability of the treatment response. OPGx-LCA5 has been well tolerated with no ocular serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities.
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On November 6, 2025 the Company announced the successful completion of a Type B RMAT meeting with the FDA regarding OPGx-LCA5. The meeting provided constructive feedback from the FDA on key elements of the Company’s registration strategy, including Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), and the pivotal trial design. The FDA acknowledged the significant unmet medical need for individuals with LCA5-related blindness and reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory flexibility for rare genetic diseases.
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The Company will incorporate the FDA’s feedback into its updated clinical development and CMC plans for the Phase 3 portion of the study to include enrolling as few as 8 participants in a single arm, 12-month study utilizing an adaptive design, which provides flexibility on endpoints and number of participants, reflective of LCA5 as a rare condition with an urgent medical need.
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We expect the Phase 3 portion of the trial will include a run-in period prior to dosing to evaluate the natural history of each participant to serve as their own control in the study. The Company is actively identifying patients for this segment and has enrolled the first participant for ongoing disease monitoring. Following availability of validated clinical drug supply manufactured with the intended commercial processes, dosing with OPGx-LCA5 is anticipated in the second half of 2026 with topline clinical data expected approximately one year later.
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In September 2025, the FDA introduced the Rare Disease Evidence Principles (RDEP) review process to facilitate the approval of drugs to treat rare diseases with very small patient populations with significant unmet medical need and with a known genetic defect that is the major driver of the pathophysiology. With a patient population of fewer than 1,000 individuals, the Company believes that its LCA5 program meets the eligibility criteria for the RDEP process and plans to submit an application.
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In August 2025, we announced FDA clearance of an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application to initiate a clinical trial. An adaptive, open-label, dose-exploring Phase 1/2 trial, known as BIRD1, is currently recruiting participants to study the safety and tolerability of subretinally injected OPGx-BEST1 in participants with Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (BVMD) or Autosomal-Recessive Bestrophinopathy (ARB). Initial data is expected in the mid-2026.
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In November 2025, we dosed our first participant in our OPGx-BEST1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, known as BIRD-1, in patients with BVMD or ARB. The trial is an adaptive, open-label, dose-exploring, safety and tolerability study. Treatment will be administered via a single subretinal injection in one eye of each participant with two dosing cohorts. The trial will also explore biological activity through functional and anatomical endpoints, including changes in visual function and retinal structure.
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In December 2025, we announced that the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) overseeing the trial completed its pre-specified safety review of the one-month data from the sentinel participant and recommended advancing enrollment and dosing of additional participants in the trial, without modification. To date, 2 participants have been treated in the study, representing both dominant and recessive forms of BEST disease, with three-month results from Cohort 1 expected in mid-2026.
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We are planning to discuss with the FDA an adaptive Phase 1/2/3 trial design, similar to the design of the OPGx-LCA5 trial, and acceleration to a pivotal study if the majority of patients show a treatment-related fluid resolution on optical coherence tomography.
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Earlier Stage Programs
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We also have five programs in pre-clinical development. Three programs are currently in IND-enabling studies and received grant/partner funding to support their development: OPGx-RHO is being co-funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness (“FFB”) and the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”); OPGx-RDH12 is being co-funded by the Global RDH12 Alliance; and OPGx-MERTK is being co-funded by the Retinal Degeneration Fund (“RDF”) of the FFB. Our pre-IND programs include OPGx-NMNAT1 and OPGxCNGB1.
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Our pipeline also includes Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% (PS), a relatively non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist designed to reduce pupil size, administered as an eye drop. It aims to work by uniquely blocking the alpha-1 receptors found on the radial iris dilator muscles, which are activated by the alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. PS is designed to reduce pupil diameter through a sympatholytic mechanism of action that avoids engaging the ciliary muscle, potentially reducing risks such as retinal tears or detachment associated with older parasympathomimetic agents. PS is targeting three different indications.
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Presbyopia: In June 2025, we announced positive results from VEGA-3, our second pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating PS for the treatment of presbyopia, an ophthalmic disorder that involves the progressive loss of ability to focus on close objects that results in blurred near vision, difficulty seeing in dim light, and eye strain. VEGA-3 met its primary endpoint, with a statistically significant 27.2% of participants treated with PS achieving a ≥15-letter improvement in binocular distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA), with less than a 5-letter loss in binocular best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) at 12 hours post-dose on Day 8, compared to 11.5% of patients on placebo (p<0.0001). The trial also met key secondary efficacy endpoints, reinforcing the benefit observed. Based on positive results from both Phase 3 studies, Viatris, the Company’s global commercialization partner for PS, filed a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) with the FDA in December 2025. In February 2026, the FDA accepted the sNDA and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of October 17, 2026.
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Mesopic, Low-Contrast Conditions: We are conducting our second Phase 3 trial, known as LYNX-3, to treat significant, chronic night driving impairment in keratorefractive patients with reduced mesopic vision. The program is being conducted under a Special Protocol Assessment (“SPA”) and has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA. The first Phase 3 trial, LYNX-2, met its primary endpoint of a gain of three lines (or 15 letters) or more of distance vision improvement on a low contrast chart in low light conditions after 15 days of dosing. In the study, 17.3% of participants treated with PS achieved a ≥15-letter Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) (≥ 3-line) improvement in Mesopic Low Contrast Distance Visual Acuity (mLCVA) at Day 15, compared to 9.2% in the placebo group (p<0.05). We are currently enrolling participants in LYNX-3, with topline results from trial expected in the first half of 2026.
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Fair value change in warrant and other derivative liabilities
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The fair value change in warrant and other derivative liabilities consists of the fair value changes associated with the March 2025 Warrants and March 2025 Private Placement Warrants, and to a much lesser extent, the Purchase Agreement, both described further below.
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Financing costs consist of issuance costs attributed to our March 2025 Warrants and March 2025 Private Placement Warrants.
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2025 relates to interest accretion under the RDF Agreement, described further below, which is accounted for as debt under ASC 470, Debt.
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A greater percentage of research and development expense incurred has been allocated to IRD programs for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 as the Company continues to focus on developing the IRD gene therapy programs acquired in connection with the Opus Acquisition. Conversely, a lesser percentage of research and development expense incurred has been allocated to APX 3330 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the prior year period, as we do not expect to incur meaningful research and development expenses in the future for APX3330.
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Fair value change in warrant and other derivative liabilities
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Interest expense
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During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded interest expense in connection with the RDF Agreement in the amount of $0.1 million. There was no interest expense during the comparable prior year period.
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November 2025 Registered Direct Offering
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On November 6, 2025, we entered into a securities purchase agreement to sell securities in a registered direct offering for gross proceeds of approximately $23.0 million, before deducting offering expenses. The financing was led by Perceptive Advisors and Balyasny Asset Management, with participation by new and existing institutional investors, including Nantahala Capital. We intend to use the net proceeds to advance our OPGx-LCA5 and OPGx-BEST1 gene therapy programs, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.
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In the offering, we sold an aggregate of 3,827,751 shares of common stock at a price of $2.09 per share and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 7,177,033 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.0899 per pre-funded warrant. Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.0001 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire. The offering closed on November 7, 2025.
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August 2025 Private Placement
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On August 25, 2025, we entered into subscription agreements pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell in the August 2025 Private Placement to certain investors an aggregate of 3,138,338 shares of our common stock. The aggregate gross proceeds from the August 2025 Private Placement were approximately $3.5 million. The August 2025 Private Placement closed on August 25, 2025.
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We intend to use the net proceeds of the August 2025 Private Placement to expedite manufacturing process development, including scale-up of clinical and commercial production and testing, to ensure sufficient supply of cGMP material for its gene therapy candidates, OPGx-LCA5 and OPGx-BEST1. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to the August 2025 Private Placement.
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The August 2025 Private Placement was led by Cam Gallagher, Chair of our board of directors (the “Board”), with an investment of $1.0 million, along with participation by Sean Ainsworth, the lead independent director of the Board, and other investors.
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March 2025 Private Placement Warrants
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On April 2, 2025, the Company delivered written notice to Lincoln Park of its election to terminate the Purchase Agreement, effective as of April 3, 2025.
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Since 2021, the Company has maintained at‑the‑market equity offering programs (collectively, the “ATM Programs”) pursuant to sales agreements with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC (“JonesTrading”) and, more recently, Leerink Partners LLC (“Leerink”). Under the ATM Programs, shares of our common stock may be offered and sold from time to time at prevailing market prices. References in this Annual Report on 10-K to proceeds from “the ATM” or “ATM offerings” refer collectively to sales of our common stock under one or more of the ATM Programs.
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As of December 31, 2025, we had sold an aggregate of 9,573,250 shares of common stock under the ATM Programs since their inception, resulting in gross proceeds of $28.7 million and total issuance costs of $1.4 million.
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Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 was $50.0 million, which consisted principally of proceeds received from the November 2025 Registered Direct Offering in the amount of $23.0 million, March 2025 Offering and March 2025 Private Placement in the amount of $21.5 million, August 2025 Private Placement in the amount of $3.5 million, and from gross proceeds received from the Leerink ATM in the amount of $2.3 million. The financings were offset by issuance costs of $2.3 million in the aggregate. Lastly, we received funding of $1.0 million in connection with the RDF Agreement and from the proceeds of warrant and stock option exercises in the amount of $1.2 million, offset in part of by the repurchase of common stock for employee withholding taxes in the amount of $0.2 million.
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Facility and Equipment Leases
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On January 1, 2025, the Company relocated its headquarters to Durham, North Carolina. On July 1, 2025, the Company extended the lease for its headquarters in Durham, North Carolina for three months through September 30, 2025, and the lease is currently on a month-to-month basis as of the issuance of this Annual Report.
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RYZUMVI and Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% (PS)
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PS is a once-daily eye drop formulation of phentolamine mesylate designed to reduce pupil diameter and improve visual acuity. The VEGA-3 Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating PS for the treatment of presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) completed enrollment and topline results are expected in the first half of 2025. Additionally, for the treatment of decreased vision under mesopic (low) light conditions following keratorefractive surgery, we received FDA agreement under Special Protocol Assessment (“SPA”) for LYNX-2, a Phase 3 Trial of PS. LYNX-2 completed enrollment and topline results are expected mid-year 2025. We expect that an additional Phase 3 study of LYNX-3 for the treatment of decreased vision under mesopic (low) light conditions following keratorefractive surgery will commence in the second half of 2025.
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Financing costs consist of issuance costs attributed to an equity line financing with Lincoln Park discussed further below.
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Fair value change in derivative liabilities
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The fair value change in derivative liabilities consists of the fair value change of the derivative liability associated with our equity line financing during the periods the equity line financing is outstanding. In addition, the fair value change of the warrant liabilities associated with the Rexahn warrants, while outstanding, were also included in this line item.
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Revenue during 2023 was derived in part from a milestone payment of $10.0 attributed to the FDA’s approval of PS, under brand name RYZUMVI for the treatment of pharmacologically induced mydriasis. The $10 million milestone payment was previously constrained by the Company with regard to its inclusion in the initial aggregate transaction price associated with the Viatris License Agreement. Lastly, the balance of the revenue recognized during calendar year 2023 related to the output of research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement.
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Fair value change in derivative liabilities
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At issuance, the Series A Warrants contained certain provisions that could have resulted in a downward adjustment of the initial exercise price and an upward adjustment in the number of shares underlying the warrants if the Company were to have issued or sold, or made an agreement to issue or sell, any shares of common stock for a price lower than the exercise price then in effect. Pursuant to the terms of the Waiver Agreements, these provisions are no longer in effect.
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Series B Warrants
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The Series B Warrants had an exercise price of $0.0001 and ultimately became exercisable for 1,708,335 shares of common stock upon execution of the Waiver Agreements. As of December 31, 2024, none of the Series B Warrants remained outstanding.
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In addition, on August 10, 2023, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Park, which provides that we have the sole right, but not the obligation, to direct Lincoln Park to purchase up to $50 million of shares of our common stock, from time to time over the 30-month term of the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement was executed to compliment the ATM. Concurrently with entering into the Purchase Agreement, we also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with Lincoln Park, pursuant to which we agreed to register the resale of the shares of our common stock that have been and may be issued to Lincoln Park under the Purchase Agreement pursuant to a registration statement. We filed a prospectus supplement to our Registration Statement (File No. 333-252715) on August 11, 2023 with the SEC. Per the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we will be unable to sell shares of our common stock to Lincoln Park if the sale price falls below $0.25 per share. Therefore, there is no assurance that we will have full access to the facility during the term of the Purchase Agreement.
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Facility Lease
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We currently lease a facility under a short-term, non-cancellable agreement that expires on September 30, 2025, for a base rent in the amount of $1,300 per month.
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Opus Genetics, Inc. (the “Company,” “Opus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biotechnology company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (“IRDs”) and other types of therapies for additional ophthalmic disorders.
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Opus Genetics, Inc. (the “Company,” “Opus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (“IRDs”), and other types of therapies for additional ophthalmic disorders.
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On October 22, 2024, Opus Genetics, Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (the “Company,” “Opus,” “we,” “us” or “our”), acquired a private corporation then operating under the name of “Opus Genetics Inc.” (“Private Opus”) pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 22, 2024 (such agreement, the “Merger Agreement” and the transaction consummated via the Merger Agreement, the “Opus Acquisition”), by and among the Company, Private Opus, and certain merger subsidiaries party thereto. As consideration for the Opus Acquisition, the Company issued 5,237,063 shares of its common stock and 14,145.374 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, each of which is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock. Further information about the Opus Acquisition can be found in Note 2 – Mergers, included in “Part II, Item 8– Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report.
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On October 22, 2024, Opus Genetics, Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (the “Company,” “Opus,” “we,” “us” or “our”), acquired a private corporation then operating under the name of “Opus Genetics Inc.” (“Private Opus”) pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 22, 2024 (such agreement, the “Merger Agreement” and the transaction consummated via the Merger Agreement, the “Opus Acquisition”), by and among the Company, Private Opus, and certain merger subsidiaries party thereto. Further information about the Opus Acquisition can be found in Note 2 – Mergers, included in “Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report.
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Our expanded pipeline following the Opus Acquisition includes assets from the adeno-associated virus (“AAV”) based gene therapy portfolio of Private Opus that address mutations in genes that cause different forms of Leber congenital amaurosis (“LCA”), bestrophinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. Apart from gene therapies, our pipeline also includes Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist to reduce pupil size, as well as APX3330, a novel small-molecule inhibitor of Ref-1 designed to slow the progression of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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Our pipeline features a portfolio of seven adeno-associated virus (“AAV”) based gene therapies that address mutations in genes that cause different forms of Leber congenital amaurosis (“LCA”), bestrophinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa.
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Our most advanced gene therapy program is designed to address mutations in the LCA5 gene (“LCA5”), which encodes the lebercilin protein. More specifically, we are developing OPGx-LCA5 to treat LCA5-associated IRD, an early-onset retinal degeneration, and an open-label, dose-escalation Phase 1/2 clinical trial is ongoing. The trial has shown clinical proof-of-concept—one-year data has provided evidence that the therapy supported visual improvement in three out of three adult patients participating in the trial, each of whom has late-stage disease. Enrollment of the first pediatric patient in the LCA5 Phase 1/2 trial occurred in the first quarter of 2025, with the first data anticipated in the third quarter of 2025. The program has received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). OPGx-BEST1 is another gene therapy candidate in our portfolio, which Private Opus acquired from Iveric Bio, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel treatments for retinal diseases, in late 2022. This asset is being developed for the treatment of IRDs associated with mutations in the BEST1 gene (“Best Disease”), which can lead to legal blindness. In preclinical studies conducted in a naturally occurring canine model of Best Disease, OPGx-BEST1 provided evidence in support of a first-in-man clinical trial. We aim to obtain preliminary data from a Phase 1/2study by the first quarter of 2026.
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OPGx-BEST1 is being developed for the treatment of IRDs associated with mutations in the BEST1 gene. BEST1 disease, or vitelliform macular dystrophy, is a rare, inherited retinal condition causing macular degeneration by mutations in the BEST1 gene, leading to progressive vision loss and, in some cases, blindness. In preclinical studies conducted in a naturally occurring canine model of BEST1 disease, OPGx-BEST1 demonstrated restoration of the retinal pigment epithelium-photoreceptor interface using AAV-mediated gene delivery, providing evidence in support of a first-in-man clinical trial.
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In November 2022, we entered into a license and collaboration agreement (the “Viatris License Agreement”) with a company now known as Viatris, Inc. (“Viatris”), pursuant to which we granted Viatris an exclusive license to develop, manufacture, import, export and commercialize its refractive product candidate Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% (initially known as Nyxol) (“PS”), for treating (a) reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis, (b) decreased vision under mesopic (low) light conditions after keratorefractive surgery, and (c) presbyopia; and (ii) PS and low dose pilocarpine for treating presbyopia (together, the “PS Products”) worldwide except for certain countries and jurisdictions in Asia (the “Viatris Territory”). PS was approved by the FDA for the treatment for pharmacologically-induced mydriasis under the brand name RYZUMVI® in September 2023, which triggered a $10 million milestone payment under the Viatris License Agreement. RYZUMVI was commercialized by Viatris in April 2024. For more information on the Viatris License Agreement, please refer to Note 10 – License and Collaboration Agreements included in “Part I, Item 1– Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report.
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In November 2022, we entered into a license and collaboration agreement (as amended, the “Viatris License Agreement”) with Viatris, Inc. (“Viatris”), pursuant to which we granted Viatris an exclusive license to develop, manufacture, import, export and commercialize PS for treating (a) reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis, (b) decreased vision under mesopic (low) light conditions after keratorefractive surgery, and (c) presbyopia; and (ii) PS and low dose pilocarpine for treating presbyopia (together, the “PS Products”) worldwide except for certain countries and jurisdictions in Asia. For more information on the Viatris License Agreement, please refer to Note 11 – License and Collaboration Agreements and Other Funding Agreements included in “Part II, Item 8– Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report.
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APX3330 is a selective small molecule that is designed to act on the dual-functioning Apurinic/Apyrimidinic Endonuclease 1/Redox Effector Factor-1 (APE1/Ref-1) protein, referred to as Ref-1. APX3330 has completed a Phase 2 clinical study in 103 patients and FDA agreement under SPA was reached for a Phase 3 program. However, due to the capital requirements and developmental timelines associated with APX3330, we are currently seeking a strategic partner to advance the clinical development of this diabetic retinopathy program and redirecting existing resources toward the acquired gene therapy programs.
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APX3330 is a selective small molecule that is designed to act on the dual-functioning Apurinic/Apyrimidinic Endonuclease 1/Redox Effector Factor-1 (APE1/Ref-1) protein, referred to as Ref-1. We completed a Phase 2 clinical study of APX3330 in diabetic retinopathy and reached FDA agreement under a SPA for a Phase 3 program. We are currently seeking a strategic partner to advance the clinical development of this diabetic retinopathy program and redirecting existing resources toward the acquired gene therapy programs.
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We intend to advance our current active pipeline and may explore opportunities to out-license from our portfolio or in-license other drug candidates. To date, our primary activities have been conducting research and development activities, performing business and financial planning, recruiting personnel and raising capital. We have one product, RYZUMVI, approved for sale that is generating royalties based on sales by Viatris, and we do not expect to consistently generate significant revenues, other than license and collaborations revenue, unless and until the FDA or other regulatory authorities approve, and we successfully commercialize, LCA5, BEST1, other internally-developed assets or PS for other indications. Until such time, if ever, as we can consistently generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our cash needs through a combination of equity, debt and alternative financings as well as through collaborations, strategic alliances and licensing arrangements.
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We intend to advance our current active pipeline and may explore opportunities to out-license from our portfolio or in-license other drug candidates. To date, our primary activities have been conducting research and development activities, performing business and financial planning, recruiting personnel and raising capital. We have one product, RYZUMVI®, approved for sale that is generating royalties based on sales by Viatris, and we do not expect to consistently generate significant revenues, other than license and collaborations revenue, unless and until the FDA or other regulatory authorities approve, and we successfully commercialize, LCA5, BEST1, other internally-developed gene therapy assets or PS for other indications. Until such time, if ever, as we can consistently generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our cash needs through a combination of equity, debt and alternative financings as well as through collaborations, strategic alliances and licensing arrangements.
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Through December 31, 2024, we have funded our operations primarily through equity financings, the issuance of convertible notes in private placements, and license fee and milestone payments in connection with the Viatris License Agreement.
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Through December 31, 2025, we have funded our operations primarily through equity financings, the issuance of convertible notes in private placements, license fee and milestone payments in connection with the Viatris License Agreement, and non-dilutive funding from collaborative partners.
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Our net loss was $57.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a net loss of $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $139.0 million. Furthermore, we anticipate that our expenses will increase as we:
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Our net loss was $49.6 million and $57.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $188.6 million. We anticipate that our expenses will continue to increase as we:
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Our net loss will likely continue to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year, depending on the timing of our nonclinical studies, clinical trials, expenditures on other research and development activities (and reimbursement thereof), and from potential milestone payments received from and revenue earned under the Viatris License Agreement or any other license and collaboration agreements that we enter into, and potential payments that may become payable from time to time under the Apexian Sublicense Agreement.
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Our net loss will likely continue to fluctuate significantly from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year, depending on the timing of our nonclinical studies, clinical trials, expenditures on other research and development activities (and reimbursement thereof), and from potential milestone payments received from and revenue earned under the Viatris License Agreement or any other license and collaboration agreements that we enter into.
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License and collaborations revenue to date was derived from a one-time non-refundable payment related to a license transfer, an additional milestone payment and reimbursement of expenses earned under the Viatris License Agreement, and to a much lesser degree, from license agreements with BioSense Global LLC (“BioSense”) and Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Processa”). We anticipate that we will recognize revenue as we earn reimbursement for research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement and we may earn additional revenues from potential milestone and royalty payments from the agreements with Viatris, BioSense, or Processa, or from other license agreements entered into the future; however, the attainment of milestones or level of sales required to earn significant royalty payments is highly uncertain for the reasons explained below. Until further notice, we will report earned RYZUMVI royalties as a component of license and collaboration revenue listed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
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License and collaborations revenue to date was derived from a one-time, non-refundable payment related to a license transfer, an additional milestone payment and reimbursement of expenses earned under the Viatris License Agreement, and to a much lesser degree, from license agreements with BioSense Global LLC (“BioSense”) and Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Processa”). We anticipate that we will recognize revenue as we earn reimbursement for research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement, up to a cap of $50.0 million, and we may earn additional revenues from potential milestone and royalty payments from the agreements with Viatris or from other license agreements entered into the future; however, the attainment of milestones or level of sales required to earn significant royalty payments is highly uncertain for the reasons explained below. Until further notice, we will report earned RYZUMVI® royalties as a component of license and collaboration revenue listed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
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To date, outside of the license and collaborations revenue referenced above, we do not expect to generate significant revenue unless or until RYZUMVI sales become material, or regulatory approval is obtained, and commercialization begins for LCA5, BEST1, other internally-developed assets or PS for additional indications. If we fail to complete the development of LCA5, BEST1, PS, or any other product candidate we may pursue in the future in a timely manner or fail to obtain regulatory approval, our ability to generate significant revenue will be compromised.
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To date, outside of the license and collaborations revenue referenced above, we do not expect to generate significant revenue unless or until RYZUMVI® sales become material, or regulatory approval is obtained, and commercialization begins for LCA5, BEST1, other internally-developed assets or PS for additional indications. If we fail to complete the development of LCA5, BEST1, PS, or any other product candidate we may pursue or fail to obtain regulatory approval, our ability to generate significant revenue will be compromised.
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The Company’s operating expenses are classified into two categories: general and administrative and research and development.
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The Company’s operating expenses are classified into three categories: research and development, general and administrative, and acquired in-process research and development expenses.
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To date, our research and development expenses have related primarily to the clinical stage development of APX3330 and PS. Research and development expenses consist of costs incurred in performing research and development activities, including compensation, benefits and stock-based compensation costs for research and development employees and costs for consultants, costs associated with nonclinical studies and clinical trials, regulatory activities, manufacturing activities to support clinical activities, license fees, nonlegal patent costs, fees paid to external service providers that conduct certain research and development, and an allocation of overhead expenses. We do not expect to incur meaningful research and development expenses in the future for APX3330, and we announced plans to seek a partner for the program to advance development.
Current wording
To date, our research and development expenses have related primarily to the clinical stage development of our IRD programs, including LCA5 and BEST1, as well as development of PS, and APX3330. Research and development expenses consist of costs incurred in performing research and development activities, including compensation, benefits and stock-based compensation costs for research and development employees and costs for consultants, costs associated with nonclinical studies and clinical trials, regulatory activities, manufacturing activities to support clinical activities, license fees, nonlegal patent costs, fees paid to external service providers that conduct certain research and development, and an allocation of overhead expenses. We do not expect to incur meaningful research and development expenses in the future for APX3330.
Previous wording
Pursuant to the Viatris License Agreement, our budgeted research and development expenses related to the development of PS to date have been fully reimbursed by Viatris. However, all research and development costs, including those related to PS, are expensed as incurred, and costs incurred by third parties are expensed as the contracted work is performed. We accrue for costs incurred as the services are being provided by monitoring the status of the study or project, and as the invoices are received from our external service providers. We adjust our accrual as actual costs become known. Research and development activities are central to our business model.
Current wording
Pursuant to the Viatris License Agreement, our research and development expenses related to the development of PS to date have been fully reimbursed by Viatris.
Previous wording
We expect that LCA5, BEST1, PS and other internally-developed assets will have higher development costs during the later stages of clinical development, as compared to costs incurred during their earlier stages of development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of the later-stage clinical trials and associated nonclinical studies. We expect our research and development expenses to increase over the next several years. However, it is difficult for us to determine with certainty the duration, costs and timing to complete our current or future nonclinical programs and clinical trials of LCA5, BEST1, PS and other internally-developed assets.
Current wording
We expect that LCA5, BEST1, PS and other internally-developed assets will have higher development costs during the later stages of clinical development, as compared to costs incurred during their earlier stages of development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of the later-stage clinical trials and associated nonclinical studies. We expect our research and development expenses to increase over the next several years. However, it is difficult for us to determine with certainty the duration, costs and timing to complete our current or future preclinical programs and clinical trials of LCA5, BEST1, PS and other internally-developed assets.
Previous wording
We include costs to acquire or in-license product candidates as acquired in-process research and development expenses. These costs are immediately expensed provided that the payments do not also represent processes or activities that would constitute a “business” as defined under accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) or provided that the product candidate has not achieved regulatory approval for marketing and, absent obtaining such approval, has no alternative future use. Royalties owed on future sales of any licensed product will be expensed in the period the related revenues are recognized. The costs associated with the Merger were recorded as acquired in-process research and development expenses (“IPR&D”).
Current wording
We include costs to acquire or in-license product candidates as acquired in-process research and development expenses. These costs are immediately expensed provided that the payments do not also represent processes or activities that would constitute a “business” as defined under accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) or provided that the product candidate has not achieved regulatory approval for marketing and, absent obtaining such approval, has no alternative future use. Royalties owed on future sales of any licensed product will be expensed in the period the related revenues are recognized. The costs associated with the Opus Acquisition were recorded as acquired in-process research and development expenses (“IPR&D”).
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Other income, net includes interest earned from cash and cash equivalent investments, realized and unrealized gains (losses) from equity investments, gain in connection with Opus Acquisition and reimbursements in connection with grants and other sources when they occur. In addition, this line item includes payments made by the Company in connection with the Contingent Value Rights Agreement (the “CVR Agreement”) discussed further below with former shareholders Rexahn.
Current wording
Other income, net includes interest earned from cash and cash equivalent investments, realized and unrealized gains (losses) from equity investments, the gain in connection with Opus Acquisition and reimbursements in connection with grants and other sources when they occur.
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License and collaborations revenue was $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $19.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Current wording
License and collaborations revenue was $14.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Revenue during 2024 was derived from the output of research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement.
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Revenue during 2025 and 2024 was derived largely from research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement.
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Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $26.9 million compared to $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The $9.2 million increase was primarily attributable to clinical costs of $3.4 million for the Lynx-2 and Vega-3 trials and other research and development activities period over period, drug manufacturing costs of $1.1 million and toxicology service costs of $2.2 million related to APX3330 and $0.2 million related to IRD programs, payroll related costs of $1.7 million, and regulatory and operating related expenses of $0.6 million on a net basis. Pursuant to the Viatris License Agreement, our budgeted research and development expenses related to the development of PS are fully reimbursed by Viatris. Research and development expenses included $1.0 million and $1.1 million in stock-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $30.8 million compared to $26.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $4.0 million increase was primarily attributable to increased clinical research costs of $4.8 million, higher toxicology costs of $0.5 million, higher payroll related costs of $0.6 million, higher professional service costs of $0.5 million and other increased operating costs of $0.3 million on a net basis, partially offset by lower manufacturing costs of $2.4 million and lower regulatory costs of $0.4 million. Pursuant to the Viatris License Agreement, our research and development expenses related to the development of PS are fully reimbursed by Viatris. Research and development expenses included $1.0 million in stock-based compensation expense during each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $18.2 million compared to $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The $6.3 million increase was attributed to transaction costs in connection with the Opus Acquisition of $2.8 million, payroll related costs of $0.8 million primarily attributable to new headcount supporting business development initiatives, legal support of $2.0 million, and business development activities and other costs of $0.7 million on a net basis. General and administrative expenses included $2.4 million in stock-based compensation expense during each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Current wording
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $22.0 million compared to $18.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $3.8 million increase was primarily attributable to public company related costs of $2.1 million, payroll related costs of $1.3 million, patent fees of $0.7 million, general legal fees of $0.3 million, professional service costs of $0.2 million, rent of $0.2 million and other operating costs of $0.8 million on a net basis, offset in part by business development activity associated with the prior year corporate strategic transaction in the amount of $1.8 million when compared to the corresponding prior year period. General and administrative expenses included $2.4 million in stock-based compensation expense during each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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On October 22, 2024, Opus acquired Private Opus. Research and development projects of Private Opus which were in-process at the Opus Acquisition date were expensed as IPR&D and amounted to $28.0 million. Current accounting standards require that the fair value of IPR&D with no alternative future use be charged to expense on the acquisition date. There were no IPR&D costs in the comparable prior year period.
Current wording
On October 22, 2024, the Company acquired Private Opus. Research and development projects of Private Opus which were in-process at the Opus Acquisition date were expensed as IPR&D and amounted to $28.0 million. Current accounting standards require that the fair value of IPR&D with no alternative future use be charged to expense on the acquisition date. There were no IPR&D costs in the current year period.
Previous wording
The fair value change in derivative liabilities was attributed to the equity line financing, described further below, was a gain of $72,000 and $80,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, attributed to the fluctuations in our common stock fair value and the number of potential shares of common stock issuable at the various discount tiers under the equity line financing.
Current wording
The fair value change in warrant and other derivative liabilities was attributed to the March 2025 Warrants and March 2025 Private Placement Warrants and Purchase Agreement, described further below, was an expense of $11.5 million and a gain of $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, attributed largely to the fluctuations in our common stock fair value and the number of potential shares of common stock issuable at the various discount tiers under the equity line financing.
Previous wording
Financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $1.3 million was comprised of issuance costs attributed to the equity line financing with Lincoln Park described further below. We did not have any financing costs during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Current wording
Financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $1.3 million was comprised of issuance costs attributed to the March 2025 Warrants and March 2025 Private Placement Warrants. We did not have any financing costs during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, Opus had other income, net of $1.8 million related primarily to interest income in connection with our cash and cash equivalents on-hand.
Current wording
During the year ended December 31, 2025, Opus had other income, net of $2.0 million related primarily to interest income in the amount of $1.3 million in connection with our cash and cash equivalents on-hand and to a lesser extent grant revenue in the amount of $0.7 million.
Previous wording
Provision for income taxes consisted of federal and state income taxes in the United States in the amount of $12,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, resulting from our net taxable income after the application of net operating loss carryforwards and research credits. We did not have any taxable income during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Current wording
We did not have any taxable income during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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As of December 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $30.3 million. We believe that our cash on hand at the end of 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least twelve months beyond the date of this filing. As of December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents were invested primarily in cash deposits and cash equivalent investments at three large financial institutions.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2025, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $45.1 million. As disclosed in Note 14 — Subsequent Events, included in “Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report, the Company received gross proceeds of approximately $25.0 million from its February 2026 private placement which closed on February 18, 2026. We believe that our current cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least twelve months beyond the date of this filing. As of December 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents were invested primarily in cash deposits and cash equivalent investments at three large financial institutions.
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Our primary source of cash to fund our operations has been various equity offerings in the amount of $89.7 million and the issuance of convertible notes in the amount of $8.5 million, inclusive of the promissory notes exchanged for Opus convertible notes (the “Opus Convertible Notes”). In addition, we received a one-time non-refundable cash payment of $35.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2023, a $10.0 million milestone payment during the fourth quarter of 2023, and have received reimbursement for costs related to development since the fourth quarter of 2022, all in connection with the Viatris License Agreement.
Current wording
Our primary source of cash to fund our operations has been various equity offerings in the amount of $118.1 million and the issuance of convertible notes in the amount of $8.5 million, inclusive of the promissory notes exchanged for Opus convertible notes. In addition, we received a one-time non-refundable cash payment of $35.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2022, a $10.0 million milestone payment during the fourth quarter of 2023, and have received reimbursement for costs related to development since the fourth quarter of 2022 totaling $37.7 million through December 31, 2025, all in connection with the Viatris License Agreement. Lastly, we received funding of approximately $1.7 million from the RDF Agreement and various research and development grants.
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On March 21, 2025, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC, as the sole underwriter (the “Underwriter”). Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, we agreed to issue and sell, in an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”), 12,219,736 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 21,052,631 shares of common stock (the “March 2025 Warrants”). Each share of common stock was sold together with one March 2025 Warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price to the public of $0.95 per share and related March 2025 Warrant. We also agreed to issue 8,832,895 pre-funded warrants (“Pre-Funded Warrants”) at a price to the public of $0.9499 per Pre-funded Warrant.
Current wording
On March 21, 2025, we entered into an underwriting agreement with Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC, as the sole underwriter. Pursuant to the underwriting agreement, we agreed to issue and sell, in an underwritten public offering, 12,219,736 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 21,052,631 shares of common stock (the “March 2025 Warrants”). Each share of common stock was sold together with one March 2025 Warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price to the public of $0.95 per share and related March 2025 Warrant. We also issued 8,832,895 pre-funded warrants (“Pre-Funded Warrants”) at a price to the public of $0.9499 per Pre-Funded Warrant.
Previous wording
Also on March 21, 2025, we entered into a subscription agreement with Dr. George Magrath, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Cam Gallagher, the chairman of the Company’s board of directors, (the “Subscription Agreement”) for the issuance and sale by the Company of 1,176,471 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), and warrants to purchase 1,176,471 shares of Common Stock (the “Private Placement Warrants”), at an offering price of $1.275 per share and related warrant (the “Private Placement”). Each Private Placement Warrant has an initial exercise price of $1.15, expires on the five-year anniversary of the original issuance date and may be called by the Company 30 days following the release of the Company’s OPGx-BEST1 DUO-1001 Cohort 1 data upon achievement of a volume weighted average price of our common stock for 30 consecutive trading days of over $1.725 per share and the trading average daily volume for such 30 day period exceeds $150,000 per trading day.
Current wording
Also on March 21, 2025, we entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with each of Dr. George Magrath, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Cam Gallagher, the chairman our Board. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Company agreed to issue and sell, in a private offering (the “March 2025 Private Placement”), a total of 392,157 shares of common stock to Mr. Magrath and 784,314 shares of common stock to Mr. Gallagher, as well as 392,157 warrants to purchase shares of common stock to Mr. Magrath and 784,314 warrants to purchase shares of common stock to Mr. Gallagher (“March 2025 Private Placement Warrants”). Each March 2025 Private Placement Warrant has an initial exercise price of $1.15, expires on the five-year anniversary of the original issuance date and may be called by the Company 30 days following the release of the Company’s OPGx-BEST1 DUO-1001 Cohort 1 data upon achievement of a volume weighted average price of our common stock for 30 consecutive trading days of over $1.725 per share and the trading average daily volume for such 30 day period exceeds $150,000 per trading day.
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The combined gross proceeds from the Offering and the Private Offering, which closed on March 24, 2025, were approximately $21.5 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by us.
Current wording
The combined gross proceeds from the March 2025 Offering and the March 2025 Private Placement, which both closed on March 24, 2025, were approximately $21.5 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by us. Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, 862,684 of the March 2025 Warrants were exercised for cash in the amount of $0.8 million.
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The Offering (including the shares of common stock issuable from time to time upon exercise of the March 2025 Warrants and the Pre-Funded Warrants) was made pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276462) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2024, including the prospectus dated January 23, 2024 contained therein, as the same has been supplemented.
Current wording
The March 2025 Offering (including the shares of common stock issuable from time to time upon exercise of the March 2025 Warrants and the Pre-Funded Warrants) was made pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276462) filed with the SEC on January 10, 2024, including the prospectus dated January 23, 2024 contained therein, as the same has been supplemented.
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The March 2025 Warrants are callable by us in certain circumstances. Subject to certain exceptions, in the event that the March 2025 Warrants are outstanding, if, after the closing date, (i) we have announced OPGx-BEST1 DUO-1001 Cohort 1 data, (ii) the volume weighted average price of the common stock for 30 consecutive trading days (the “Measurement Period”, which 30 consecutive trading day period shall not have commenced until after the initial exercise date) exceeds $1.43 (subject to adjustment), (iii) the trading average daily volume for such Measurement Period exceeds $150,000 per trading day and (iv) the March 2025 Warrant holder is not in possession of any information that constitutes or might constitute material non-public information which was provided by the Company, its subsidiaries or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliates, then the Company may, within one trading day of the end of such Measurement Period, upon notice, call for cancellation of all or any portion of the March 2025 Warrants for which a notice of exercise has not yet been delivered for consideration equal to $0.001 per March 2025 Warrant share.
Current wording
The March 2025 Warrants are callable by us in certain circumstances. Subject to certain exceptions, in the event that the March 2025 Warrants are outstanding, if, after the closing date, March 24, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), (i) we have announced OPGx-BEST1 DUO-1001 Cohort 1 data, (ii) the volume weighted average price of the common stock for 30 consecutive trading days (“Warrant Measurement Period”), which 30 consecutive trading day period shall not have commenced until after the initial exercise date) exceeds $1.425 (subject to adjustment), (iii) the trading average daily volume for such Warrant Measurement Period exceeds $150,000 per trading day and (iv) the March 2025 Warrant holder is not in possession of any information that constitutes or might constitute material non-public information which was provided by the Company, its subsidiaries or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliates, then the Company may, within one trading day of the end of such Warrant Measurement Period, upon notice, call for cancellation of all or any portion of the March 2025 Warrants for which a notice of exercise has not yet been delivered for consideration equal to $0.001 per March 2025 Warrant share.
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In the event of a fundamental transaction, as defined in the Form of Pre-Funded Warrant, the holders of the Pre-Funded Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Pre-Funded Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Current wording
The Pre-Funded Warrants have an exercise price of $0.0001 per share of common stock and are immediately exercisable and are exercisable at any time until exercised in full. The exercise prices and numbers of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise are subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting the common stock. A holder may not exercise the Pre-Funded Warrant if, after giving effect to such exercise, the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own (as determined in accordance with the terms of the Pre-Funded Warrants) more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the holder, 9.99%) of the outstanding common stock immediately after giving effect to the exercise. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as defined in the Form of Pre-Funded Warrant, the holders of the Pre-Funded Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Pre-Funded Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
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On August 10, 2023, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“Lincoln Park”) for an equity line financing (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Purchase Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, we have the sole right, but not the obligation, to direct Lincoln Park to purchase up to $50 million of shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time over the 30-month term of the Purchase Agreement. Concurrently with entering into the Purchase Agreement, we also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to register the resale of the shares of our common stock that have been and may be issued to Lincoln Park under the Purchase Agreement pursuant to a registration statement. Upon the execution of the Purchase Agreement, we issued 246,792 shares of the Company’s common stock to Lincoln Park as consideration for its commitment to purchase shares of our common stock under the Purchase Agreement. Lincoln Park has agreed not to cause or engage in any manner whatsoever in any direct or indirect short selling or hedging of our common stock. In addition to the commitment shares referenced above, a total of 1,700,000 shares of common stock were sold under the Purchase Agreement for gross proceeds through December 31, 2024 in the amount of $5.2 million.
Current wording
On August 10, 2023, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“Lincoln Park”) for an equity line financing (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Purchase Agreement provided that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, we had the sole right, but not the obligation, to direct Lincoln Park to purchase up to $50 million of shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time over the 30-month term of the Purchase Agreement. A total of 1,946,792 shares of common stock were sold under the Purchase Agreement for gross proceeds through the termination of the Purchase Agreement in the amount of $5.2 million.
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On January 10, 2024, we filed a Form S-3 shelf registration under the Securities Act which was declared effective by the SEC on January 23, 2024 under which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time in our sole discretion, securities having an aggregate offering price up to $175 million. On March 11, 2021, we entered into a sales agreement with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC (“JonesTrading”) under which we may offer and sell, from time to time at our sole discretion, to or through JonesTrading, acting as agent and/or principal, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $40 million (the “ATM”). A total of 8,006,791 shares of common stock were sold under the ATM since its inception for gross proceeds through the filing of this Annual Report in the amount of $26.8 million.
Current wording
On March 11, 2021, we entered into a sales agreement with JonesTrading under which we may offer and sell, from time to time at our sole discretion, to or through JonesTrading, acting as agent and/or principal, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $40.0 million.
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On January 13, 2025, the Company filed a new prospectus supplement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the offer and sale of shares of its common stock, with an aggregate offering price of up to $40,000,000, establishing an at-the-market equity issuance program. On January 13, 2025, the Company also entered into a sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) by and between the Company and Leerink Partners LLC (“Leerink”) through or to which the Company will sell shares of common stock via an ATM program. Upon entry into the Sales Agreement, the Company terminated its prior ATM program pursuant to the Capital on Demand TM Sales Agreement dated March 11, 2021, by and between the Company and JonesTrading.
Current wording
On January 13, 2025, the Company entered into a new sales agreement by and between the Company and Leerink under which we may offer and sell, from time to time at our sole discretion, to or through Leerink, acting as agent and/or principal, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $40.0 million. Upon entry into the new sales agreement, the Company terminated its prior ATM program pursuant to the Capital on Demand TM Sales Agreement dated March 11, 2021, by and between the Company and JonesTrading.
Previous wording
On June 4, 2021, we entered into a placement agency agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“AGP”). Pursuant to the terms of the placement agency agreement, AGP on June 8, 2021, sold an aggregate of 3,076,923 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,538,461 shares of our common stock (the “RDO Warrants”) at an offering price of $4.875 per share and 0.50 RDO Warrants, for gross proceeds of $15.0 million, before deducting AGP’s fees and related offering expenses in the amount of $1.1 million. The purchase agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by the Company, customary conditions to closing, indemnification obligations of the Company, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions.
Current wording
On June 4, 2021, we entered into a placement agency agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“AGP”). Pursuant to the terms of the placement agency agreement, AGP on June 8, 2021, sold an aggregate of 3,076,923 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,538,461 shares of our common stock (“RDO Warrants”) at an offering price of $4.875 per share and 0.50 RDO Warrants, for gross proceeds of $15.0 million, before deducting AGP’s fees and related offering expenses in the amount of $1.1 million. The purchase agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by the Company, customary conditions to closing, indemnification obligations of the Company, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions.
Previous wording
The RDO Warrants have an exercise price of $6.09 per share, are exercisable upon the initial issuance date of June 8, 2021, and will expire five years following the initial exercise date. Subject to limited exceptions, a holder of a RDO Warrant will not have the right to exercise any portion of its RDO Warrants if the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (or, at the election of a holder prior to the date of issuance, 9.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise; provided, however, that upon prior notice to us, the holder may increase or decrease the beneficial ownership limitation, provided further that in no event shall the beneficial ownership limitation exceed 9.99%. As of December 31, 2024, 1,538,461 RDO Warrants were still outstanding. The offering of the securities was made pursuant to our effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
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The RDO Warrants have an exercise price of $6.09 per share, are exercisable from the initial issuance date of June 8, 2021, and will expire five years following the initial issuance date. Subject to limited exceptions, a holder of a RDO Warrant will not have the right to exercise any portion of its RDO Warrants if the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (or, at the election of a holder prior to the date of issuance, 9.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise; provided, however, that upon prior notice to us, the holder may increase or decrease the beneficial ownership limitation, provided further that in no event shall the beneficial ownership limitation exceed 9.99%. As of December 31, 2025, 1,538,461 RDO Warrants were outstanding. The offering of the securities was made pursuant to our effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
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RYZUMVI® (phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75%: PS was approved by the FDA for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis under the brand name RYZUMVI® in September 2023, which triggered a $10 million milestone payment under the Viatris License Agreement. RYZUMVI® was commercialized by Viatris in April 2024.
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Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
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Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
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The March 2025 Private Placement Warrants have an initial exercise price equal to $1.15 per share of common stock and are exercisable for five years from the date of issuance. The March 2025 Private Placement Warrants are callable by us in certain circumstances. Subject to certain exceptions, in the event that the March 2025 Private Placement Warrants are outstanding, if, after the Closing Date, (i) the Company announced OPGx-BEST1 DUO-1001 Cohort 1 data, (ii) the volume weighted average price of the common stock for 30 consecutive trading days (“Private Placement Measurement Period”), which 30 consecutive trading day period shall not have commenced until after the initial exercise date) exceeds $1.725 (subject to adjustment), (iii) the trading average daily volume for such Private Placement Measurement Period exceeds $150,000 per trading day and (iv) the March 2025 Private Placement Warrant holder is not in possession of any information that constitutes or might constitute material non-public information which was provided by the Company, its subsidiaries or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliates, then the Company may, within one trading day of the end of such Private Placement Measurement Period, upon notice, call for cancellation of all or any portion of the March 2025 Private Placement Warrants for which a notice of exercise has not yet been delivered for consideration equal to $0.001 per March 2025 Private Placement Warrant share. Other terms under the March 2025 Private Placement Warrants are generally identical to the terms of the March 2025 Warrants discussed above.
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As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $45.1 million. Our primary source of cash to fund our operations has been various equity offerings in the amount of $118.1 million and the issuance of convertible notes in the amount of $8.5 million, inclusive of the promissory notes exchanged for Opus convertible notes. In addition, we received a one-time non-refundable cash payment of $35.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2022, a $10.0 million milestone payment during the fourth quarter of 2023, and have received reimbursement for costs related to development since the fourth quarter of 2022 totaling $37.7 million through December 31, 2025, all in connection with the Viatris License Agreement. Lastly, we received funding of approximately $1.7 million from the RDF Agreement and various research and development grants.
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The Pre-Funded Warrants have an exercise price of $0.0001 per share of common stock and are immediately exercisable and are exercisable at any time until exercised in full. The exercise prices and numbers of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise are subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting the common stock.
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A holder may not exercise the Pre-Funded Warrant if, after giving effect to such exercise, the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own (as determined in accordance with the terms of the Pre-Funded Warrants) more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the holder, 9.99%) of the outstanding common stock immediately after giving effect to the exercise.
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Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $9.0 million that consisted principally of proceeds received from the Purchase Agreement and ATM, net of issuance costs, in the amount of $4.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
As of December 31, 2024 we had cash and cash equivalents of $30.3 million. License and collaborations revenue inception to date was derived from a one-time non-refundable payment of $35 million, a milestone payment of $10 million, reimbursement and expected reimbursement of expenses and royalties earned under the Viatris License Agreement and, to a much lesser degree, from license agreements with BioSense Global LLC (“BioSense”) and Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Processa”) in connection with the Rexahn RX-3117 drug compound. We anticipate that we will recognize revenue as we earn reimbursement for research and development services in connection with the Viatris License Agreement and we may earn additional revenues from future potential milestone and royalty payments from the agreements with Viatris, BioSense or Processa, or from other license agreements entered into in the future; however, the attainment of milestones or level of sales required to earn royalty payments is highly uncertain for the reasons explained below.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
We expect to satisfy our short-term and long-term obligations through cash on hand, from future equity and debt financings, and from reimbursement payments, potential milestone and royalty payments under the Viatris License Agreement and any future collaborations and license agreements, until we generate an adequate level of revenue from commercial sales to cover expenses, if ever.