CYTOKINETICS INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-06.
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SEQUOIA-HCM
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MAPLE-HCM
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ACACIA-HCM
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COMET-HF
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Net product revenue by geographic area for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
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Research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
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During the three months ended June 30, 2026, holders converted the remaining $21.1 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes into 2,002,817 shares of our common stock, together with an immaterial amount of cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. The conversions were completed in accordance with the original conversion terms of the 2026 Notes, and no gain or loss was recognized. As a result, the 2026 Notes were fully converted and no principal amount of 2026 Notes remained outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
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The FDA granted aficamten orphan drug designation for the treatment of symptomatic HCM in 2021.
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Collaboration for Commercialization of Aficamten in Greater China
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We are party to a license and collaboration agreement, pursuant to which we granted to Corxel an exclusive license to develop and commercialize drug products containing aficamten in China and Taiwan. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Genzyme Corporation, an affiliate of Sanofi, acquired Corxel's rights to develop and commercialize drug products containing aficamten in China and Taiwan.
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The China NMPA approved MYQORZO (aficamten) for the treatment of adults with (NYHA class II-III) oHCM, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms.
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Collaboration for Commercialization of Aficamten in Japan
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We are party to a collaboration and license agreement with Bayer Consumer Care AG, an affiliate of Bayer AG, for the exclusive development and commercialization of drug products containing aficamten in Japan, subject to certain reserved development rights of Cytokinetics to conduct ACACIA-HCM and CEDAR-HCM in Japan.
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The first patient in Japan was dosed in the Japanese cohort of ACACIA-HCM in the second quarter of 2025. The first patient was dosed in Bayer’s Phase 3 clinical trial in oHCM, CAMELLIA-HCM, in Japan in the third quarter of 2025.
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Aficamten was recently granted Orphan Drug Designation by the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for patients with nHCM and pediatric patients with oHCM.
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We are party to a revenue interest agreement with RPI ICAV, the RP Aficamten RPA, pursuant to which RPI ICAV purchased rights to certain revenue streams from net sales of MYQORZO and any other future potential pharmaceutical products containing aficamten by us, our affiliates and our licensees. Pursuant to the terms of the RP Aficamten RPA, as amended, RPI ICAV is entitled to receive 4.5% of our worldwide annual net sales of MYQORZO and any other future potential products containing aficamten up to $5.0 billion and 1% of our annual net sales above $5.0 billion.
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COMET-HF Informed by Results from Patient Subgroup in GALACTIC-HF
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In 2017, we entered into a Royalty Purchase Agreement, which we refer to as the RP OM RPA, with Royalty Pharma Development Funding, LLC, or RPFT, and amended the RP OM RPA on January 7, 2022. Pursuant to the RP OM RPA, as amended, RPFT has a revenue interest entitling it to up to 5.5% of our affiliates’ and licensees’ worldwide net sales of drug products containing omecamtiv mecarbil.
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In the second quarter of 2024, we entered into the RP OM Loan Agreement with RPDF. Pursuant to the RP OM Loan Agreement, RDPF has a revenue interest entitling it to quarterly payments in an amount equal to 2.0% of the annual worldwide net sales of drug products containing omecamtiv mecarbil, subject to a minimum floor amount ranging from $5.0 million to $8.0 million during the first 18 calendar quarters commencing on the calendar quarter during which FDA approval for any drug product containing omecamtiv mecarbil is obtained, as further described in Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the section "Agreements with Royalty Pharma," on the condition that a new Phase 3 clinical trial of omecamtiv mecarbil is successful by June 30, 2028 and we receive the marketing approval from the FDA for omecamtiv mecarbil on or prior to December 31, 2029.
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In preclinical models, ulacamten reduced cardiac hypercontractility by decreasing the number of active myosin cross-bridges during cardiac contraction thereby reducing the contractile force, without effect on calcium transients. Ulacamten selectively inhibits the ATPase of intact cardiac myosin but does not inhibit the ATPase of subfragment-1 of myosin (S1) as does aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor we have also developed. Unlike aficamten, the inhibitory effect of ulacamten requires the presence of the regulatory light chain (RLC) of myosin in the context of the intact myosin dimer (heavy meromyosin or HMM). In engineered human HCM heart tissues, ulacamten demonstrated a shallow force-concentration response and improved lusitropy. Lending support for investigating this mechanism of action in HFpEF, a subset of patients with HFpEF resemble patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in that those patients have higher ejection fractions, thickened walls of their heart, elevated biomarkers, and symptoms of heart failure. Data from a Phase 2 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with nHCM and the results of ACACIA-HCM show that aficamten was well tolerated, improved patient reported outcomes (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) and New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class) and biomarkers, measures that are also relevant to HFpEF.
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Phase 1 Trial Results
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We conducted a Phase 1 double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-part single and multiple ascending dose clinical study with the goal of evaluating the safety, tolerability and PK of ulacamten when administered orally as single or multiple doses to healthy participants. The primary objective of this clinical study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability and PK of ulacamten when administered orally to healthy participants. The study design included seven single ascending dose cohorts (10 mg to 600 mg) comprised of 10 participants each, and two multiple-dose cohorts (100 and 200 mg once daily) comprised of 10 participants each. This study data demonstrated that ulacamten was safe and well tolerated in healthy participants. No serious adverse events were observed and the stopping criteria for the study were not met. The half-life of ulacamten was observed to be in the range of 14 to 17 hours. Ulacamten demonstrated dose-linearity without a change in half-life over a wide range of exposures, with a steady-state appearing evident within seven days of dosing. Left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular fractional shortening decreased from baseline in an exposure-dependent manner, and the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship appeared shallow and predictable. At the highest single dose of 600 mg, the mean decrease in LVEF was <5%. These results demonstrate pharmacologic properties that may enable once-daily fixed-dose administration in the future.
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In the second quarter of 2024, we entered into a Revenue Participation Right Purchase agreement, which we refer to as the RP Ulacamten RPA, with RPI ICAV, pursuant to which RPI ICAV purchased rights to certain revenue streams from worldwide net sales of drug products containing ulacamten by us, our affiliates or licensees. Under the RP Ulacamten RPA, in consideration of an up-front $50 million payment, RPI ICAV purchased a revenue interest entitling it to 1.0% of our annual worldwide net sales of drug products containing ulacamten. In addition, following the initiation of the first Phase 3 clinical trial (or the Phase 3 portion of the first Phase 2b/3 clinical trial) in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in humans for ulacamten, RPI ICAV, at its sole discretion, has the right to purchase an additional revenue interest which if exercised would entitle it to an additional 3.5% of our annual worldwide net sales of drug products containing ulacamten in consideration of a payment equal to 50.0% of our future research and development costs of a Phase 3 trial of ulacamten up to a maximum of $150 million.
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We believe that our skeletal sarcomere activators may lead to new therapeutic options for diseases and medical conditions associated with neuromuscular dysfunction and potentially also conditions associated with aging and muscle weakness and wasting. The clinical effects of muscle weakness and wasting, fatigue and loss of mobility can range from decreased quality of life to, in some instances, life-threatening complications. By directly improving skeletal muscle function, a small molecule activator of the skeletal sarcomere potentially could enhance functional performance and quality of life in patients suffering from diseases or medical conditions associated with skeletal muscle weakness or wasting.
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Beyond Muscle Contractility
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We are a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel muscle activators and muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. We have discovered and are developing muscle-directed investigational medicines that may potentially improve the health span of people with devastating cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases of impaired muscle function. Our first commercial product is MYQORZO® (aficamten), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg tablets, which the FDA approved in December 2025. MYQORZO is an allosteric and reversible inhibitor of cardiac myosin motor activity. The approval of MYQORZO included a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program, otherwise known as a REMS, intended to support a favorable benefit-risk profile in light of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. In patients with oHCM, myosin inhibition with MYQORZO reduces cardiac contractility and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. MYQORZO became available for prescription to patients on or around January 27, 2026. In addition, in February 2026, the European Commission approved MYQORZO® (aficamten), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg tablets for the treatment of symptomatic (New York Heart Association, NYHA, class II-III) oHCM in adult patients. Moreover, in December 2025, the China National Medical Products Administration approved MYQORZO for the treatment of adults with (New York Heart Association class II-III) oHCM, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms.
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We are a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel muscle activators and muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. We have discovered and are developing muscle-directed investigational medicines that may potentially improve the health span of people with devastating cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases of impaired muscle function. Our first commercial product is MYQORZO® (aficamten), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg tablets, which the FDA approved in December 2025. MYQORZO is an allosteric and reversible inhibitor of cardiac myosin motor activity. The approval of MYQORZO included a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program, otherwise known as a REMS, intended to support a favorable benefit-risk profile in light of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. In patients with oHCM, myosin inhibition with MYQORZO reduces cardiac contractility and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. MYQORZO became available for prescription to patients on or around January 27, 2026. In addition, in February 2026, the European Commission approved MYQORZO® (aficamten), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg tablets for the treatment of symptomatic (New York Heart Association, NYHA, class II-III) oHCM in adult patients. In July 2026, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted MYQORZO marketing authorization across the United Kingdom for the treatment of symptomatic oHCM in adult patients. Moreover, in December 2025, the China National Medical Products Administration approved MYQORZO for the treatment of adults with (New York Heart Association class II-III) oHCM, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms.
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We commenced commercial sales of MYQORZO in the United States in the first quarter of 2026. Our market research supports our belief that MYQORZO will be highly competitive amongst cardiac myosin inhibitors, potentially eventually achieving a greater than 50% market share in the United States but also growing the cardiac myosin inhibitor category overall. Our partner, Sanofi, also commenced commercialization activities in China in the first quarter of 2026.
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We commenced commercial sales of MYQORZO in the United States in the first quarter of 2026. Our market research supports our belief that MYQORZO will be highly competitive amongst cardiac myosin inhibitors, potentially eventually achieving a greater than 50% market share in the United States but also growing the cardiac myosin inhibitor category overall.
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In the European Union, we anticipate commencing commercialization activities in Germany in the second quarter of 2026 to be followed by other major European countries. MYQORZO is approved in China for the treatment of adults with (New York Heart Association class II-III) oHCM, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms. We depend on Sanofi for commercialization of MYQORZO in China.
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In the European Union, we commenced commercialization activities in Germany in the second quarter of 2026 to be followed by other major European countries. In July 2026, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted MYQORZO marketing authorization across the United Kingdom for the treatment of symptomatic oHCM in adult patients. We expect the UK product launch later this year. MYQORZO is also approved in China for the treatment of adults with (New York Heart Association class II-III) oHCM, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms. Sanofi has the commercial rights for China and Taiwan and commenced commercialization of MYQORZO in the first quarter of 2026.
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We developed preclinical expertise in the mechanics of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle that extends from proteins to tissues to intact animal models. Our translational research in muscle contractility has enabled us to better understand the potential impact of small molecule compounds that increase cardiac or skeletal muscle contractility and to apply those findings to the further evaluation of our drug candidates in clinical populations. In addition to contractility, other major functions of muscle play a role in certain diseases that could benefit from novel mechanism treatments. Accordingly, our knowledge of muscle contractility may serve as an entry point to the discovery of novel treatments for disorders involving muscle functions other than muscle contractility. We are leveraging our current understandings of muscle biology to investigate new ways of modulating these other aspects of muscle function for other potential therapeutic applications.
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We are leveraging our current understandings of muscle biology to investigate new ways of modulating other aspects of muscle function for other potential therapeutic applications.
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Aficamten was evaluated in SEQUOIA-HCM, a positive pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with symptomatic oHCM. The results from SEQUOIA-HCM showed that treatment with aficamten for 24 weeks significantly improved exercise capacity compared to placebo, increasing peak oxygen uptake (pVO2) by 1.8 ml/kg/min compared to baseline in patients treated with aficamten versus 0.0 ml/kg/min in patients treated with placebo (p=0.000002). This treatment effect was consistent across all pre-specified subgroups, including patients receiving beta blockers. Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements were also observed in all 10 prespecified secondary endpoints, with functional and symptomatic improvements occurring within two weeks of initiating treatment with aficamten and sustained throughout the treatment period. There were no instances of worsening heart failure and no treatment interruptions due to low LVEF. Treatment emergent serious adverse events occurred in 5.6% of patients on MYQORZO (aficamten) and 9.3% of patients on placebo. Core laboratory echocardiographic LVEF was observed to be <50% in 5 patients (3.5%) on MYQORZO compared to 1 patient (0.7%) on placebo. Hypertension (8% vs 2%) was the only adverse reaction occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly on MYQORZO than on placebo. MYQORZO-associated increases in blood pressure are consistent with relief of LVOT obstruction and improved cardiac output. MYQORZO has been approved in the United States, the European Union, and China and, in each case as a treatment for adults with symptomatic oHCM.
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Aficamten was evaluated in SEQUOIA-HCM, a positive pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with symptomatic oHCM. The results from SEQUOIA-HCM showed that treatment with aficamten for 24 weeks significantly improved exercise capacity compared to placebo. Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements were also observed in all 10 prespecified secondary endpoints, with functional and symptomatic improvements occurring within two weeks of initiating treatment with aficamten and sustained throughout the treatment period. The safety of aficamten was consistent with previous trials.
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Aficamten was also evaluated in MAPLE-HCM, a Phase 3 randomized, double blind, active-comparator clinical trial of aficamten as monotherapy compared to metoprolol as a monotherapy in patients with obstructive HCM. In May 2025, the company announced positive topline results from MAPLE-HCM and in August 2025 the company presented the primary results of MAPLE-HCM at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025. The primary endpoint in MAPLE-HCM was the mean change from baseline in pVO 2 for aficamten compared to metoprolol after 24 weeks of treatment. MAPLE-HCM met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant improvement in peak oxygen uptake (pVO 2) from baseline to Week 24 for aficamten compared to metoprolol. For aficamten, the mean change in pVO2 from baseline to Week 24 was +1.1 mL/kg/min (95% CI 0.5 to 1.7) and for metoprolol was - 1.2 mL/kg/min (95% CI -1.7 to -0.8). The primary endpoint was statistically significant with a least-squares mean (LSM) difference between groups of 2.3 mL/kg/min (95% CI 1.5 to 3.1; p<0.0001). Overall, the rate of adverse events was similar between groups. At least one treatment-emergent adverse event was reported by 65 (73.9%) and 66 (75.9%) patients treated with aficamten and metoprolol, respectively. One patient receiving aficamten, a 69-year-old woman with multiple co-morbidities, developed a viral illness and subsequently died. Three patients receiving metoprolol terminated treatment due to adverse events. The most common AE reported in excess (>5%) of the comparator was hypertension for aficamten (9 [10.2%] patients compared to 2 [2.3%] patients on metoprolol).
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Aficamten was also evaluated in MAPLE-HCM, a Phase 3 randomized, double blind, active-comparator clinical trial of aficamten as monotherapy compared to metoprolol as a monotherapy in patients with obstructive HCM which demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in peak oxygen uptake (pVO 2) from baseline to Week 24 for aficamten compared to metoprolol. The safety of aficamten was consistent with previous trials.
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Aficamten was also evaluated in ACACIA-HCM, a Phase 3 randomized, double blind clinical trial in patients with symptomatic nHCM. On May 5, 2026, we announced positive topline results from ACACIA-HCM. ACACIA-HCM met both dual primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant improvements from baseline to Week 36 compared to placebo in both Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ) and maximal exercise performance (pVO2). The improvement in KCCQ was robust and consistent throughout the treatment period in participants on aficamten. Following washout, KCCQ decreased for participants on aficamten to match the placebo group. At Week 36, pVO2 increased for participants on aficamten, while it remained unchanged for participants on placebo, consistent with prior trials of aficamten in oHCM. Statistically significant (p<0.001) improvements compared to placebo were observed in key secondary endpoints including the proportion of participants with improvements in NYHA Functional Class, the composite z-score of ventilatory efficiency and pVO2, and NT-proBNP. At Week 36, pVO2 increased for participants on aficamten, while it remained unchanged for participants on placebo, consistent with prior trials of aficamten in oHCM. Statistically significant (p<0.001) improvements compared to placebo were observed in key secondary endpoints including the proportion of participants with improvements in NYHA Functional Class, the composite z-score of ventilatory efficiency and pVO2, and NT-proBNP. There were no new safety signals identified. The percentage of participants completing planned dosing was similar in those receiving aficamten or placebo (88.4% vs. 90.3%, respectively). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% occurred in 27 (10%) participants taking aficamten and 1% in participants taking placebo. Two participants on aficamten experienced a serious adverse event of heart failure associated with LVEF <50%. Treatment interruptions due to LVEF <40% occurred in 3% of participants taking aficamten.
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Aficamten was also evaluated in ACACIA-HCM, a Phase 3 randomized, double blind clinical trial in patients with symptomatic nHCM. ACACIA-HCM met both dual primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant improvements from baseline to Week 36 compared to placebo in both Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ) and maximal exercise performance (pVO2). The improvement in KCCQ was robust and consistent throughout the treatment period in participants on aficamten. Following washout, KCCQ decreased for participants on aficamten to match the placebo group. At Week 36, pVO2 increased for participants on aficamten, while it remained unchanged for participants on placebo, consistent with prior trials of aficamten in oHCM. Statistically significant (p<0.001) improvements compared to placebo were observed in key secondary endpoints including the proportion of participants with improvements in NYHA Functional Class, the composite z-score of ventilatory efficiency and pVO2, and NT-proBNP. There were no new safety signals identified. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% occurred in 27 (10%) participants taking aficamten and 1% in participants taking placebo. Two participants on aficamten experienced a serious adverse event of heart failure associated with LVEF <50%. Treatment interruptions due to LVEF <40% occurred in 3% of participants taking aficamten.
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Aficamten continues to be evaluated in CEDAR-HCM, a clinical trial of aficamten in a pediatric population with oHCM; and FOREST-HCM, an open-label extension clinical study of aficamten in patients with HCM. We expect to report complete enrollment in the adolescent cohort of CEDAR-HCM in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Aficamten continues to be evaluated in CEDAR-HCM, a clinical trial of aficamten in a pediatric population with oHCM; and FOREST-HCM, an open-label extension clinical study of aficamten in patients with HCM. We expect to complete enrollment in the adolescent cohort of CEDAR-HCM in the third quarter of 2026.
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The results of GALACTIC-HF showed a statistically significant effect of treatment with omecamtiv mecarbil to reduce risk of the primary composite endpoint of CV death or heart failure events (heart failure hospitalization and other urgent treatment for heart failure) compared to placebo in patients treated with standard of care after a median duration of follow up of 21.8 months. A first primary endpoint event occurred in 1,523 of 4,120 patients (37.0%) in the omecamtiv mecarbil group and in 1,607 of 4,112 patients (39.1%) in the placebo group (hazard ratio, 0.92; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.86, 0.99; p=0.025). This effect was observed without evidence of an increase in the overall rates of myocardial ischemic events, ventricular arrhythmias or death from cardiovascular or all causes.
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The results of GALACTIC-HF showed a statistically significant effect of treatment with omecamtiv mecarbil to reduce risk of the primary composite endpoint of CV death or heart failure events (heart failure hospitalization and other urgent treatment for heart failure) compared to placebo in patients treated with standard of care after a median duration of follow up of 21.8 months.
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Since our release of the primary results of GALACTIC-HF, we have conducted and announced supplemental and subgroup analyses suggesting that certain biologically plausible subgroups of patients treated with omecamtiv mecarbil in GALACTIC-HF may have benefited more than the general patient population in the trial. Based on these and other promising subgroup analyses from GALACTIC-HF and the high unmet need in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction, we are continuing the development program for omecamtiv mecarbil and conducting a confirmatory study in a patient population similar to the approximately 4,000 prespecified subgroup of patients with an LVEF<28% in GALACTIC-HF. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2024, we commenced patient enrollment in COMET-HF (Confirmation of Omecamtiv Mecarbil Efficacy Trial in Heart Failure), a Phase 3 multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of omecamtiv mecarbil in patients with symptomatic HFrEF with severely reduced ejection fraction. The primary endpoint of COMET-HF is the time to first event in the primary composite endpoint of cardiovascular death, first heart failure event, LVAD implantation or cardiac transplantation, or stroke. COMET-HF is expected to enroll approximately 1,800 patients randomized on a 1:1 basis to receive omecamtiv mecarbil or placebo for up to 48 weeks.
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Based on supplemental and subgroup analyses suggesting that certain biologically plausible subgroups of patients treated with omecamtiv mecarbil in GALACTIC-HF may have benefited more than the general patient population in the trial due to the high unmet need in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction, we are continuing the development program for omecamtiv mecarbil. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we commenced patient enrollment in COMET-HF (Confirmation of Omecamtiv Mecarbil Efficacy Trial in Heart Failure), a Phase 3 multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of omecamtiv mecarbil in patients with symptomatic HFrEF with severely reduced ejection fraction. The primary endpoint of COMET-HF is the time to first event in the primary composite endpoint of cardiovascular death, first heart failure event, LVAD implantation or cardiac transplantation, or stroke. COMET-HF is expected to enroll approximately 1,800 patients randomized on a 1:1 basis to receive omecamtiv mecarbil or placebo for up to 48 weeks.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, we announced that the first participants have been dosed in a Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part, single and multiple ascending dose clinical study of CK-089 in healthy human participants. CK-089 is a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired muscle function. The primary objective of this Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part single and multiple ascending dose clinical study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of CK-089 when administered orally as single or multiple doses to healthy participants. The study design includes single ascending dose cohorts and multiple-dose ascending cohorts comprised of 10 participants each. Our clinical development program for CK-089 was subject to a partial clinical hold from FDA that limited our ability to dose patients at doses anticipated to result in plasma exposures higher than certain levels. FDA subsequently lifted the partial clinical trial hold, permitting us to continue our development program as intended.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, we announced that the first participants have been dosed in a Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part, single and multiple ascending dose clinical study of CK-089 in healthy human participants. CK-089 is a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired muscle function. The primary objective of this Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part single and multiple ascending dose clinical study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of CK-089 when administered orally as single or multiple doses to healthy participants. The study design includes single ascending dose cohorts and multiple-dose ascending cohorts comprised of 10 participants each. Our clinical development program for CK-089 was subject to a partial clinical hold from FDA that limited our ability to dose patients at doses anticipated to result in plasma exposures higher than certain levels. FDA subsequently lifted the partial clinical trial hold in the second quarter of 2026, permitting us to continue our development program as intended.
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Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
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Revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
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Net product revenue was recorded for our first quarter of commercial sales of MYQORZO commencing in the last week of January 2026, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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Net product revenue was recorded for our commercial sales of MYQORZO commencing in the last week of January 2026, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
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Collaboration cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were primarily from Bayer under the Bayer License Agreement related to certain research and development cost reimbursements. Collaboration revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were from Sanofi under our collaboration and license agreement with Genzyme Corporation, an affiliate of Sanofi, and from Bayer related to certain research and development cost reimbursements.
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Collaboration revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were primarily from Bayer under the Bayer License Agreement related to certain research and development cost reimbursements.
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License and milestone revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were from Bayer related to the first commercial sale of MYQORZO in the United States.
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License and milestone revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were from Bayer related to the first commercial sale of MYQORZO in the United States. License and milestone revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were primarily from Bayer related to the delivery of the license and completion of the technology transfer totaling $52.4 million and certain clinical milestone achievements totaling $11.8 million.
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As of March 31, 2026, the accounts receivable, net balance was $6.8 million comprised of $2.1 million related to Bayer and $0.2 million related to Sanofi and the remaining $4.5 million is associated with product revenue.
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As of June 30, 2026, the accounts receivable, net balance was $24.4 million comprised of $2.5 million related to Bayer and $0.4 million related to Sanofi. The remaining $21.5 million receivable is associated with product revenue.
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Operating expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $30.4 million and $23.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Operating expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $35.7 million and $27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $66.1 million and $51.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $4.3 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to higher clinical trial activity in 2025 partially offset by higher personnel-related costs in 2026.
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Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $12.3 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to higher clinical trial activity, supply chain costs and medical affairs activities in 2025 partially offset by higher personnel-related costs in 2026.
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We continue to develop ulacamten in AMBER-HFpEF, a Phase 2 clinical trial of ulacamten in patients with symptomatic HFpEF, in which patient enrollment commenced in the first quarter of 2025. The $50 million in proceeds from the RP Ulacamten RPA are intended to offset expenses related to the conduct of AMBER-HFpEF. If the results of AMBER-HFpEF are supportive of continuing the development of ulacamten and commencing a Phase 3 clinical trial, Royalty Pharma has the option to cover potentially 50% of the continued development of ulacamten up to $150 million, subject to Royalty Pharma’s opt-in right to acquire an additional 3.5% revenue interest in our or our licensee’s future worldwide net sales of drug products containing ulacamten.
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We continue to develop ulacamten in AMBER-HFpEF, a Phase 2 clinical trial of ulacamten in patients with symptomatic HFpEF, in which patient enrollment commenced in the first quarter of 2025. The $50 million in proceeds from the RP Ulacamten RPA are intended to offset expenses related to the conduct of AMBER-HFpEF. If the results of AMBER-HFpEF are supportive of continuing the development of ulacamten and commencing a Phase 3 clinical trial, Royalty Pharma has the option to fund potentially 50% of the continued development of ulacamten up to $150 million, subject to Royalty Pharma’s opt-in right to acquire an additional 3.5% revenue interest in our or our licensee’s future worldwide net sales of drug products containing ulacamten.
Previous wording
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we announced that the first participants have been dosed in a Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part, single and multiple ascending dose clinical study of CK-089 in healthy human participants. CK-089 is a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired muscle function. The primary objective of this Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part single and multiple ascending dose clinical study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of CK-089 when administered orally as single or multiple doses to healthy participants. The study design includes single ascending dose cohorts and multiple-dose ascending cohorts comprised of 10 participants each. Our clinical development program for CK-089 was subject to a partial clinical hold from FDA. FDA subsequently lifted the partial clinical trial hold, permitting us to continue our development program as intended.
Current wording
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we announced that the first participants have been dosed in a Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part, single and multiple ascending dose clinical study of CK-089 in healthy human participants. CK-089 is a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired muscle function. The primary objective of this Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-part single and multiple ascending dose clinical study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of CK-089 when administered orally as single or multiple doses to healthy participants. The study design includes single ascending dose cohorts and multiple-dose ascending cohorts comprised of 10 participants each. Our clinical development program for CK-089 was subject to a partial clinical hold from FDA. FDA subsequently lifted the partial clinical trial hold in the second quarter of 2026, permitting us to continue our development program as intended.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $47.5 million from the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to external costs associated with the commercial launch of MYQORZO and higher personnel related costs, including stock-based compensation.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $38.7 million from the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to external costs associated with the commercial launch of MYQORZO and higher personnel related costs, including stock-based compensation.
Previous wording
We expect selling, general and administrative expenses to increase significantly in 2026. With the approval of MYQORZO in the United States, we expect to incur additional expenses for commercial activities, including, but not limited to, the full year impact of the U.S. sales force, training and education, the implementation of compliance systems, patient support programs, sales and marketing expenses. In addition, the European Commission approved MYQORZO for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM, (NYHA class II-III), and therefore, we expect to incur similar expenses for commercial readiness activities in Europe but with additional expenses for the establishment of a corporate infrastructure to enable commercialization activities in key European markets, beginning in Germany with other major European markets to follow.
Current wording
We expect selling, general and administrative expenses to increase significantly in 2026. With the approval of MYQORZO in the United States, we expect to incur additional expenses for commercial activities, including, but not limited to, the full year impact of the U.S. sales force, training and education, the implementation of compliance systems, patient support programs, sales and marketing expenses and pre-commercial activities to to support the commercial launch of MYQORZO in nHCM. In addition, the European Commission approved MYQORZO for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM, (NYHA class II-III), and therefore, we expect to incur similar expenses for commercial readiness activities in Europe but with additional expenses for the establishment of a corporate infrastructure to enable commercialization activities in key European markets, beginning in Germany with other major European markets to follow.
Previous wording
Costs of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
Costs of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
We received FDA approval for MYQORZO on December 19, 2025 and began capitalizing inventories upon FDA approval. Costs incurred prior to approval were recorded as research and development expense in our condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. As a result, cost of sales for the next several quarters are expected to reflect a lower average per unit cost of materials, it was immaterial for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Current wording
We received FDA approval for MYQORZO on December 19, 2025 and began capitalizing inventories upon FDA approval. Costs incurred prior to approval were recorded as research and development expense in our condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. As a result, cost of goods sold for the next several quarters are expected to reflect a lower average per unit cost of materials. Cost of goods sold in the second quarter of 2026 reflects a charge related to drug supply optimization which accounts for nearly the entire amount.
Previous wording
Collaboration cost of revenues includes cost reimbursements as well as costs incurred in connection with manufacturing drug supplies for collaboration partners. Collaboration of costs of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
Collaboration cost of revenues includes cost reimbursements as well as costs incurred in connection with manufacturing drug supplies for collaboration partners. Collaboration of cost of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
Collaboration revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were primarily from Bayer under the Bayer License Agreement related to certain research and development cost reimbursements. Collaboration revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were from Sanofi under our collaboration and license agreement with Genzyme Corporation, an affiliate of Sanofi, and from Bayer related to certain research and development cost reimbursements.
Current wording
Collaboration cost of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were primarily from Bayer under the Bayer License Agreement related to certain research and development cost reimbursements.
Previous wording
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, was as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, was as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
Term loan interest is related to the RP Multi Tranche Loan and it increased year over year due to four tranches of interest expense being incurred in first quarter of 2026 due to Tranches 1, 4, 5 and 6 compared to two tranches in the first quarter of 2025 related to Tranche 1 and 6. In September 2025, we issued the 2031 Notes and used the net proceeds and common stock to partially repurchase the 2027 Notes. Due to the balance of the 2027 Notes declining in the third quarter of 2025, interest expense declined year over year.
Current wording
Term loan interest expense is related to the RP Multi Tranche Loan and increased year over year due to four tranches of interest expense being incurred in first quarter of 2026 for Tranches 1, 4, 5 and 6 compared to two tranches in the first quarter of 2025 related to Tranche 1 and 6. In September 2025, we issued the 2031 Notes and used the net proceeds and common stock to partially repurchase the 2027 Notes. Due to the balance of the 2027 Notes declining in the third quarter of 2025, interest expense declined year over year. There will be no additional interest on the 2026 Notes subsequent to June 30, 2026 since they have been fully redeemed.
Previous wording
Non-cash interest expense on liability related to the RP OM RPA and the RP Aficamten RPA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
Non-cash interest expense on liability related to the RP OM RPA and the RP Aficamten RPA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
The carrying amount of the RP Aficamten Liability is based on our estimate of the future royalties to be paid pursuant to RP Aficamten RPA over the life of the arrangement as discounted using an imputed rate of interest. The imputed rate of interest on the carrying value of the RP Aficamten Liability was approximately 26.0% as of March 31, 2026 and 23.5% as of March 31, 2025.
Current wording
The carrying amount of the RP Aficamten Liability is based on our estimate of the future royalties to be paid pursuant to RP Aficamten RPA over the life of the arrangement as discounted using an imputed rate of interest. The imputed rate of interest on the carrying value of the RP Aficamten Liability was approximately 26.1% as of June 30, 2026 and 20.5% as of June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
Interest and other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 consisted primarily of interest income generated from our cash, cash equivalents and investments.
Current wording
Interest and other income, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 consisted primarily of interest income generated from our cash, cash equivalents and investments.
Previous wording
The change in fair value liabilities related to the RPI transactions (RP OM Loan Agreement and RP Ulacamten RPA) and the derivative liabilities for the RP Multi Tranche Loan Agreement for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
The change in fair value liabilities related to the RPI transactions (RP OM Loan Agreement and RP Ulacamten RPA) and the derivative liabilities for the RP Multi Tranche Loan Agreement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
The fair values of the liabilities related to RPI transactions (RP OM Loan Agreement and RP Ulacamten RPA) are based on significant unobservable inputs, including the probability of clinical success and regulatory approval based on historical industry success rates for product development specific to cardiovascular products, the estimated date of a product launch, estimates of pricing, sales ramp, variables for the timing of the related events, probability of change of control, and discount rates (which range from 12% to 17% as of March 31, 2026 and 2025), which are deemed to be Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. As products containing omecamtiv mecarbil and ulacamten have not yet been commercialized, the estimates are highly subjective. For example, assumed increases in the probability of the clinical success for the programs for omecamtiv mecarbil or ulacamten could increase the value of the liabilities. Similarly, assumed decreases in the discount rates used in the fair value measurements could also increase the value of the liabilities at period end.
Current wording
The fair values of the liabilities related to RPI transactions (RP OM Loan Agreement and RP Ulacamten RPA) are based on significant unobservable inputs, including the probability of clinical success and regulatory approval based on historical industry success rates for product development specific to cardiovascular products, the estimated date of a product launch, estimates of pricing, sales ramp, variables for the timing of the related events, probability of change of control, and discount rates (which ranged from 14% to 17% and 12% to 17% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and 10% to 18% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025), which are deemed to be Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. As products containing omecamtiv mecarbil and ulacamten have not yet been commercialized, the estimates are highly subjective. For example, assumed increases in the probability of the clinical success for the programs for omecamtiv mecarbil or ulacamten could increase the value of the liabilities. Similarly, assumed decreases in the discount rates used in the fair value measurements could also increase the value of the liabilities at period end.
Previous wording
The fair values of the derivative liabilities is determined using the probability-weighted expected return method and the “with and without” method. The fair values are based on significant unobservable inputs, including the probability of change of control, the probability of default (less than 10%), discount rates (ranging from 12% to 13% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 12% to 14% for the three months ended March 31, 2025) and other factors.
Current wording
The fair values of the derivative liabilities are determined using the probability-weighted expected return method and the “with and without” method. The fair values are based on significant unobservable inputs, including the probability of change of control, the probability of default (less than 10%), discount rates (ranging from 14% to 15% and 12% to 15% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and 10% to 12% and 10% to 14% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively) and other factors.
Previous wording
The total change in the estimated fair value liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily driven by changes in the discount rates used in the valuation of the 2024 RP OM Loan and the derivatives associated with the RP Multi Tranche Loan Agreement.
Current wording
The total change in the estimated fair value liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by changes in the discount rates used in the valuation of the 2024 RP OM Loan and the derivatives associated with the RP Multi Tranche Loan Agreement.
Previous wording
We funded our operations and capital expenditures with proceeds primarily from private and public sales of our equity securities, royalty monetization agreements, and revenue interest agreements, strategic alliances, long-term debt, other financings and interest on investments. We have generated significant operating losses since our inception. Our expenditures have historically been primarily related to research and development activities but have recently and will increasingly relate to our commercial readiness activities and general commercialization activities of our drug products. In December 2025, the FDA approved MYQORZO, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg tablets for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms, with sales of MYQORZO commencing in the first quarter of 2026. Accordingly, we will be increasingly relying on revenues generated from commercial sales of MYQORZO and/or traditional financing activities to fund our operations and cash expenditures.
Current wording
We funded our operations and capital expenditures with proceeds primarily from private and public sales of our equity securities, royalty monetization agreements, and revenue interest agreements, strategic alliances, long-term debt, other financings and interest on investments. We have generated significant operating losses since our inception. Our expenditures have historically been primarily related to research and development activities but have recently and will increasingly relate to our commercial readiness activities and general commercialization activities of our drug products. In December 2025, the FDA approved MYQORZO, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg tablets for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms, with sales of MYQORZO commencing in the first quarter of 2026. Product was launched in Germany and China in the first half of 2026. Accordingly, we will be increasingly relying on revenues generated from commercial sales of MYQORZO and/or traditional financing activities to fund our operations and cash expenditures.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities of $145.5 million and $131.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, was largely due to ongoing research and development activities and general and administrative expenses to support research and development as well as commercial readiness. In future quarters fluctuations in accounts receivable and inventories will impact cash flows used in operating activities. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 included, among other items: stock-based compensation, interest expense on liabilities related to revenue participation right purchase agreements and debt, and/or changes in fair values related to derivative liabilities and liabilities related to RPI Transactions.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities of $305.3 million and $259.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, was largely due to ongoing research and development activities and selling, general and administrative expenses to support commercial readiness and launch of MYQORZO. In future quarters fluctuations in accounts receivable and inventories will impact cash flows used in operating activities. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 included, among other items: stock-based compensation, interest expense on liabilities related to revenue participation right purchase agreements and debt, and/or changes in fair values related to derivative liabilities and liabilities related to RPI Transactions.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $106.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to maturities of investments offset by purchases of investments and property, plant and equipment.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activities of $361.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to maturities of investments offset by purchases of investments and property, plant and equipment.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $145.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to maturities of investments offset by purchases of investments and property, plant and equipment.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $158.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to purchases of investments and property, plant and equipment offset by maturities of investments.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities of $7.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 was mainly due to net proceeds from stock-based award activities, offset by repayment of RP Multi Tranche Term Loan.
Current wording
Net cash provided by financing activities of $800.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to $760.1 million of net proceeds from a public offering in May 2026 in addition to net proceeds from stock-based award activities, offset by repayment of RP Multi Tranche Term Loan.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $15.1 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to higher clinical trial activity, supply chain costs and medical fairs activities in 2025 partially offset by higher personnel-related costs in 2026.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $86.2 million from the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to external costs associated with the commercial launch of MYQORZO and higher personnel related costs, including stock-based compensation.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were as follows (in thousands):