Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 13, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 13, 2026
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share information)
Note 1. Company Overview and Basis of Presentation
(A) Company Overview
Aquestive is a pharmaceutical company advancing medicines to bring meaningful improvement to patients' lives through innovative science and delivery technologies. The worldwide leader in delivering trusted, quality medications on oral film, Aquestive operates as both a developer of its own proprietary products and a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for licensees, with its headquarters in New Jersey and U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in Indiana. The Company is the exclusive manufacturer of four commercialized products marketed by its licensees across six continents using proprietary, best-in-class technologies like PharmFilm®. Aquestive's AdrenaVerse™ platform contains a library of more than 20 epinephrine prodrugs enabling the pursuit of various potential allergy and dermatological indications. The Company is advancing Anaphylm™ (dibutepinephrine) sublingual film for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and AQST-108 (epinephrine) topical gel for various potential dermatological conditions, including alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis.
(B) Equity Transactions
ATM Facility
The Company established its first ATM facility in September 2019, and since inception to March 31, 2026, the Company has sold 28,506,216 shares of Common Stock under its ATM facility which has generated net cash proceeds of approximately $86,563, net of commissions and estimated other transactions costs of $4,142. On April 3, 2024, the Company filed a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3, the 2024 Registration Statement, which was declared effective by the SEC on April 23, 2024. Included as part of the 2024 Registration Statement are (i) a base prospectus registering the offer, issuance and sale of up to $250,000 worth of Common Stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights and units and (ii) a $100,000 ATM facility prospectus. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold 1,191,071 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the ATM prospectus and the Amended Equity Distribution Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. (successor to Piper Jaffray & Co.), which provided net proceeds of approximately $4,810 after deducting commissions and estimated other transaction costs of $252. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold 7,457,627 shares under the ATM facility which provided net proceeds of approximately $21,306 after deducting commissions and other transaction costs of $694. The remaining authorized balance of the ATM facility was approximately $73,000 as of March 31, 2026.
2025 Underwritten Public Offering
On August 14, 2025, the Company completed the 2025 Underwritten Public Offering of 21,250,000 shares of its common stock at the public offering price of $4.00 per share. Net proceeds from the 2025 Underwritten Public Offering were $79,900, after deducting underwriting discounts of $5,100. In addition to the underwriting discounts related to this offering, the Company incurred professional fees and other costs totaling $440.
(C)Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim condensed financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial reporting. In compliance with those rules, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 4, 2026 (the “2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). As included herein, the Condensed Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025 is derived from the audited financial statements as of that date. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim periods have been included. The accompanying condensed financial statements reflect certain reclassifications from previously issued financial statements to conform to the current presentation. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying condensed financial statements.
Any reference in the Notes to applicable guidance refers to the authoritative U.S. GAAP as found in the ASC and ASU of FASB.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB and adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted as of March 31, 2026:
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU modifies the effective tax rate reconciliation table and requires disaggregation of income taxes. The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 for the year ending December 31, 2025 and added the required disclosures on a prospective basis.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Adopted as of March 31, 2026:
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. ASU 2024-03 will require the Company to disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization, as applicable, included in certain expense captions in the Statements of Operations, and Comprehensive Loss as well as qualitatively describe the remaining amounts included in those captions. ASU 2024-03 will also require the Company to disclose both the amount and the Company’s definition of selling expenses. These disclosure requirements will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact from the adoption of ASU 2024-03 on disclosures to its financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software to provide clarification and improvements to the accounting for internal-use software costs under ASC 350-40, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software. The guidance includes amendments related to capitalization of implementation costs, subsequent measurement, and related presentation and disclosure requirements. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 3. Risks and Uncertainties
The Company assesses liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. The Company’s cash requirements for the remainder of 2026 and beyond include expenses related to continuing development and clinical evaluation of its products, manufacture and supply costs, costs of regulatory filings, patent prosecution expenses and litigation expenses, expenses related to commercialization of its products, as well as costs to comply with the requirements of being a public company operating in a highly regulated industry. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $110,734 of cash and cash equivalents.
The Company has experienced a history of net losses. The Company’s accumulated deficits totaled $455,055 as of March 31, 2026. The net losses and accumulated deficits were partially offset by gross margins from sales of commercialized licensed and proprietary products, license fees, milestone and royalty payments from commercial licensees and co-development parties. The Company’s funding requirements have been met by its cash and cash equivalents, as well as its equity and debt offerings, including the 13.5% Notes as further discussed in Note 13, Long-Term Debt, the ATM facility and other equity offerings, including the 2025 Underwritten Public Offering as discussed in Note 1, Company Overview and Basis of Presentation, Part B, Equity Transactions.
While the Company’s ability to execute its business objectives and achieve profitability over the longer term cannot be assured, the Company’s on-going business, existing cash and cash equivalents, expense management activities including, but not limited to, the ceasing of certain R&D activities, as well as access to the equity capital markets through its ATM facility, provide near term liquidity for the Company to fund its operating needs for at least the next twelve months as it continues to execute its business strategy.
Note 4. Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company has identifiedone operating and reportable segment. The Company defines its operating segment based on internally reported financial information that is regularly reviewed by the CODM to analyze financial performance, make decisions, and allocate resources. The Company's CEO is the CODM. The Company manages its operations as a single segment for purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions. This segment encompasses the development and advancement of a product pipeline for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and the AdrenaVerse epinephrine prodrug pipeline platform. Additionally, the Company served as the exclusive manufacturer for its proprietary product, Libervant, while it had U.S. market access, and four licensed commercialized products.
The CODM reviews the segment's profit or loss based on net loss reported on the Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The CODM also considers forecast-to-actual variances on a monthly basis for expenses deemed significant. Furthermore, the CODM reviews the segment's assets based on total assets reported on the Condensed Balance Sheets. All long-lived assets are held in the United States. While the Company generated $14,446 and $8,720 in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, management expects the Company to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as it advances product candidates through all stages of development and clinical trials, ultimately seeking regulatory approval and commencing commercialization activities for Anaphylm, if approved by the FDA. The CODM uses cash forecast models to guide investment decisions and assess entity-wide operating results and performance. Net loss is used to monitor budget and rolling forecasts versus actual results. The CODM views specific categories within R&D expenses, selling expenses, and general and administrative expenses as significant due to their direct correlation with cash burn and profitability.
The following table reconciles reported revenues to net loss under the significant expense principle for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Revenues | $14,446 | $8,720 |
| Costs and expenses: | ||
| Total Manufacture and Supply Expenses | 3,469 | 3,652 |
| R&D Project expenses: | ||
| Anaphylm project expenses | 1,085 | 2,488 |
| AQST-108 project expenses | 558 | 195 |
| R&D other expenses: | ||
| Personnel costs1 | 2,242 | 2,132 |
| Other2 | 319 | 546 |
| Total Research and Development Expenses | 4,204 | 5,361 |
| Selling expenses: | ||
| Personnel costs3 | 1,643 | 694 |
| Other4 | 277 | 2,262 |
| Total Selling expenses | 1,920 | 2,956 |
| General & Administrative expenses: | ||
| Personnel costs5 | 5,509 | 4,840 |
| Other6 | 3,548 | 11,276 |
| Total General and Administrative Expenses | 9,057 | 16,116 |
| Total Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 10,977 | 19,072 |
| Total costs and expenses | 18,650 | 28,085 |
| Loss from operations | (4,204) | (19,365) |
| Other income/(expenses), net | (3,853) | (3,565) |
| Net loss before income taxes | (8,057) | (22,930) |
| Net loss | $(8,057) | $(22,930) |
| Comprehensive loss | $(8,057) | $(22,930) |
1 - R&D Personnel costs include payroll expenses, share-based compensation expenses and severance
2 - Other R&D expenses include preclinical, consulting, maintenance, and testing fees
3 - Selling Personnel costs include payroll expenses, share-based compensation expenses and severance
4 - Other Selling expenses include commercialization and other related expenses
5 - G&A Personnel costs include payroll expenses, share-based compensation expenses and severance
6 - Other General and Administrative expenses include legal/patent fees, insurance fees, IT expenses, investor relations expenses, regulatory fees, facility and other costs
Note 5. Revenues and Trade Receivables, Net
The Company’s revenues include (i) sales of manufactured products pursuant to contracts with commercialization licensees, (ii) license and royalty revenues, (iii) co-development and research fees generally in the form of milestone payments, and (iv) sales of its proprietary CNS product, Libervant, for patients between two to five years of age while Libervant had U.S. market access through April 2025. The Company recognizes revenue to reflect the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, a five-step model is applied that includes (1) identifying the contract with a customer, (2) identifying the performance obligation in the contract, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations, and (5) recognizing when, or as, an entity satisfies a performance obligation.
Performance Obligations - a performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account in the current revenue recognition standard. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. At contract inception, the Company assesses the goods promised in its contracts with customers and identifies a performance obligation for each promise to transfer to the customer a distinct good. When identifying performance obligations, the Company considers all goods or services promised in a contract regardless of whether explicitly stated in the contract or implied by customary business practice. The Company’s performance obligations consist mainly of transferring goods and services identified in the contracts, purchase orders, invoices or statements of work.
Manufacture and supply revenue – this revenue is derived from products manufactured exclusively for specific customers according to their strictly-defined specifications, subject only to specified quality control inspections. Accordingly, at the point in time when quality control requirements are satisfied, revenue net of related discounts is recorded.
License and Royalty Revenue – license revenues are determined based on an assessment of whether the license is distinct from any other performance obligations that may be included in the underlying licensing arrangement. If the customer is able to benefit from the license without provision of any other performance obligations by the Company and the license is thereby viewed as a distinct or functional license, the Company then determines whether the customer has acquired a right to use the license or a right to access the license. For functional licenses that do not require further development or other ongoing activities by the Company, the customer is viewed as acquiring the right to use the license as, and when, transferred and revenues are generally recorded at a point in time, subject to contingencies or constraints. For symbolic licenses providing substantial value only in conjunction with other performance obligations to be provided by the Company, revenues are generally recorded over the term of the license agreement. Such other obligations provided by the Company generally include manufactured products, additional development services or other deliverables that are contracted to be provided during the license term. Payments received in excess of amounts ratably or otherwise earned are deferred and recognized over the term of the license or as contingencies or other performance obligations are met.
Royalty revenue is estimated and recognized when sales under supply agreements with commercial licensees are recorded, absent any contractual constraints or collectability uncertainties. Royalties based on sales of licensed products have been recorded in this manner.
Revenue recognition arising from milestone payments is dependent upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the milestone payments. Milestone payments based on a non-sales metric such as a development-based milestone (i.e., an NDA filing or obtaining regulatory approval) represent variable consideration and are included in the transaction price subject to any constraints. If the milestone payments relate to future development, the timing of recognition depends upon historical experience and the significance a third party has on the outcome. For milestone payments to be received upon the achievement of a sales threshold, the revenue from the milestone payments is recognized at the later of when the actual sales occur or the performance obligation to which the sales relate to has been satisfied.
Co-development and Research Fees – co-development and research fees are earned through performance of specific tasks, activities or completion of stages of development defined within a contractual development or feasibility study agreement with a customer. The nature of these performance obligations, broadly referred to as milestones or deliverables, are usually dependent on the scope and structure of the project as contracted, as well as the complexity of the product and the specific regulatory approval path necessary for that product. Accordingly, the duration of the Company’s R&D projects may range from several months to approximately three years. Although each contractual arrangement is unique, common milestones included in these arrangements include those for the performance of efficacy and other tests, reports of findings, formulation of initial prototypes, production of stability clinical and/or scale-up batches, and stability testing of those batches. Additional milestones may be established and linked to clinical results of the product submission and/or approval of the product by the FDA and the commercial launch of the product.
Proprietary product revenue, net - this net revenue is recognized when product is shipped and title passes to the customer, typically at time of delivery. At the time of sale, estimates for various revenue allowances are recorded based on historical trends and judgmental estimates. For sales of Libervant for patients between two to five years of age while Libervant had U.S. market access through April 2025, returns allowances and prompt pay discounts are estimated based on contract terms and historical return rates, if available, and these estimates are recorded as a reduction of receivables. Once receivables are collected, allowances are reclassified and treated as accrued liabilities. Similarly determined estimates are recorded relating to wholesaler service fees, co-pay support redemptions, and other rebates, and these estimates are reflected as a component of accrued liabilities. Once related variable considerations are resolved and uncertainties as to incurred amounts are eliminated, estimates are adjusted to actual allowance amounts. Provisions for these estimated amounts are reviewed and adjusted on no less than a quarterly basis.
Contract Assets - in certain situations, customer contractual payment terms provide for invoicing in arrears. Accordingly, some, or all performance obligations may be completely satisfied before the customer may be invoiced under such agreements. In these situations, billing occurs after revenue recognition, which results in a contract asset supported by the estimated value of the completed portion of the performance obligation. These contract assets are reflected as a component of other receivables within Trade and other receivables within the Condensed Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, such contract assets were $445 and $627, respectively, consisting primarily of products and services provided under specific contracts to customers for which earnings processes have been met prior to shipment of goods or full delivery of completed services, as well as estimated receivables from contracts with third parties.
Contract Liabilities - in certain situations, customer contractual payment terms are structured to permit invoicing in advance of delivery of a good or service. In such instances, the customer’s cash payment may be received before satisfaction of some, or any, performance obligations that are specified. In these situations, billing occurs in advance of revenue recognition, which results in contract liabilities. These contract liabilities are reflected as deferred revenue within the Condensed Balance Sheets. As remaining performance obligations are satisfied, an appropriate portion of the deferred revenue balance is credited to earnings. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, such contract liabilities were $20,210 and $20,482, respectively.
Costs to Obtain Contracts - in certain situations, the Company may incur incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. These costs, if expected to be recovered, are recognized as an asset and reflected as other assets within the Condensed Balance Sheets. The asset is amortized on a systematic basis that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the goods or services to which the asset relates. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, such costs to obtain contracts were $442 and $449, respectively.
The Company's revenues were comprised of the following:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Manufacture and supply revenue | $8,793 | $7,193 |
| License and royalty revenue a | 5,395 | 790 |
| Co-development and research fees | 258 | 418 |
| Proprietary product revenue, net | — | 319 |
| Total revenues | $14,446 | $8,720 |
a. Zevra-related royalty revenue of $4,500 recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026. For additional information, see Note 6, Material Agreements.
The following table provides disaggregated net revenue by geographic area:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| United States | $13,245 | $5,201 |
| Ex-United States | 1,201 | 3,519 |
| Total revenues | $14,446 | $8,720 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, United States revenues were derived primarily from Indivior (manufacture and supply revenue, and co-development and research fees), Zevra (license and royalty revenue), and Assertio manufacture and supply revenue, license and royalty revenue and co-development and research fees). Ex-United States revenues were derived primarily from Indivior (manufacture and supply revenue, license and royalty revenue and co-development and research fees), and Zambon (manufacture and supply revenue, license and royalty revenue, and co-development and research fees) for revenue markets outside of the United States.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, United States revenues were derived primarily from Indivior (manufacture and supply revenue, and co-development and research fees), and Assertio (manufacture and supply revenue, license and royalty revenue and co-development and research fees). Ex-United States revenues were derived primarily from Indivior (manufacture and supply revenue, license and royalty revenue and co-development and research fees), and Hypera (manufacture and supply revenue, and license and royalty revenue) for revenue markets outside of the United States.
Trade and other receivables, net consist of the following:
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | $5,262 | $8,013 |
| Contract and other receivables | 1,605 | 9,750 |
| Less: sales-related allowances | — | (582) |
| Reclassification into Accrued distribution expenses and sales-related allowances | — | 582 |
| Trade and other receivables, net | $6,867 | $17,763 |
Contract and other receivables totaled $1,605 and $9,750 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, consisting primarily of contract assets and other receivables. Contract assets consist of products and services provided under specific contracts to customers for which earnings processes have been met prior to shipment of goods or full delivery of completed services, as well as estimated receivables from contracts with third parties. Other receivables include the current portion related to the Monetization royalty receivable and other receivables. As of December 31, 2025, other receivables also include an insurance reimbursement. Sales-related allowances as of December 31, 2025 were estimated in relation to revenues recognized for sales of Libervant for patients between two to five years of age while Libervant had U.S. market access.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable, which is recorded as a reduction to accounts receivable. Changes in the allowance are classified as Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company assesses collectability by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis where similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when it identifies specific customers with known disputes or collectability issues. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Company considers historical collectability based on past due status. It also considers customer-specific information, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss data. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the adequacy of these reserves. The allowance for credit losses was $0 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Sales-Related Allowances
Revenues from sales of products are recorded net of prompt payment discounts, wholesaler service fees, returns allowances, chargebacks, rebates and co-pay support redemptions. These reserves are based on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related sales. These amounts are treated as variable consideration, estimated and recognized as a reduction of the transaction price at the time of the sale. The Company includes these estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized for such transaction will not occur, or when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The calculation of some of these items requires management to make estimates based on sales data, historical return data, contracts and other related information that may become known in the future. The adequacy of these provisions is reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis.
The following tables provides a summary of activity with respect to sales-related allowances:
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at beginning of period | $— | $48 |
| Provision | — | 568 |
| Payments / credits | — | (34) |
| Reclassification into Accrued distribution expenses and sales-related allowances | — | (582) |
| Balance at end of period | $— | $— |
Accruals for returns allowances and prompt pay discounts are reflected as a direct reduction of trade receivables as of December 31, 2025 and accruals for wholesaler service fees, co-pay support redemptions and other rebates are reflected as current liabilities. The accrued balances relative to these provisions included in Trade and other receivables, net and accrued expenses were $0 and $902, respectively, as of March 31, 2026, and $0 and $906, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. See Note 12, Accrued Expenses.
Concentration of Major Customers
Customers are considered major customers when net revenue exceeds 10% of total revenue for the period or outstanding receivable balances exceed 10% of total receivables. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Indivior and Zevra, represented approximately 57% and 32%, of total revenue, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, Indivior and Assertio exceeded the 10% threshold for outstanding receivable balances and represented approximately 81% and 15% of total trade and other receivables, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Indivior and Hypera exceeded the 10% threshold for revenue andrepresented approximately 67% and 17%of total revenue, including the one-time recognition of deferred revenue, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, Indivior and Hypera exceeded the 10% threshold for outstanding receivable balances and represented 69% and 25% of total trade and other receivables, respectively.
Note 6. Material Agreements
Purchase and Sale Agreement with RTW Investments LP
On August 13, 2025, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with funds managed by RTW Investments LP. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, in exchange for the Purchaser's payment to the Company of a purchase price of $75,000, upon approval of Anaphylm by the FDA by a specified date, the refinancing of the Company’s existing 13.5% Notes and certain other customary conditions (the "Closing Conditions"), the Company agreed to a sale of assigned interests to the Purchaser, including a right for the Purchaser to tiered revenue share payments ranging from 1.0% to 7.5% of net sales (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) of Anaphylm (and 9.5% for the subsequent calendar year period if net sales do not achieve specified level in a calendar year period beginning in 2027) in the United States. Revenue share payments commence in the first fiscal quarter in which the first commercial sale of Anaphylm in the United States after the satisfaction of the Closing Conditions. Revenue share payments will cease upon the Purchaser's receipt of $187,500 by December 31, 2035 or $225,000 thereafter. The Purchase Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness (which restrictions are eliminated after the achievement by the Purchaser of a specified return on its investment), and other provisions customary for transactions of this nature, in each case subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Purchase Agreement. As this financing is contingent on events that have not occurred yet and are outside of the Company's control, the accounting consequences for this transaction as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 have been limited to capitalized legal fees of approximately $750 and $700, respectively, recorded within Other current assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets.
On March 3, 2026, the Company entered into the Amendment No. 1 to the Purchase Agreement. The Amendment extends the Marketing Approval Deadline from its original date in the Purchase Agreement to June 30, 2027. Concurrently, the Company entered into a Warrant Issuance Agreement with funds managed by RTW, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue a warrant to purchase up to 375,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share, expiring on March 3, 2029. For information regarding the RTW Warrants, see Note 14, Warrants. On March 3, 2026, the Company also entered into a Share Purchase Commitment Agreement with certain RTW-affiliated funds, pursuant to which such funds committed to purchase, in the aggregate, not less than $5,000 of Common Stock during the 90-day period following the effective date of the Amendment, at prices determined in accordance with Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act.
Commercial Exploitation Agreement with Indivior
In August 2008, the Company entered into the Indivior License Agreement (with subsequent amendments) with Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. who was later succeeded to in interest by Indivior. Pursuant to the Indivior License Agreement, the Company agreed to manufacture and supply Indivior’s requirements for Suboxone®, a sublingual film formulation, both inside and outside the United States on an exclusive basis.
Under the terms of the Indivior License Agreement, the Company is required to manufacture Suboxone in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice standards and according to the specifications and processes set forth in the related quality agreements the Company entered into with Indivior. Additionally, the Company is required to obtain API for the manufacture of Suboxone directly from Indivior. The Indivior License Agreement specifies a minimum annual threshold quantity of Suboxone that the Company is obligated to fill and requires Indivior to provide the Company with a forecast of its requirements at various specified times throughout the year. The Indivior License Agreement provides for payment by Indivior of an agreed upon purchase price per unit until January 1, 2025 and, thereafter, that is subject to annual adjustments based on changes in an agreed upon price index. In addition to the purchase price for the Suboxone supplied, Indivior is required to make certain single digit percentage royalty payments tied to net sales value (as provided for in the Indivior License Agreement) outside of the U.S., subject to annual maximum amounts and limited to the life of the related patents.
The Indivior License Agreement contains customary contractual termination provisions, including with respect to a filing for bankruptcy or corporate dissolution, an invalidation of the intellectual property surrounding Suboxone, and commission of a material breach of the Indivior License Agreement by either party. Additionally, Indivior may terminate the Indivior License Agreement if the FDA or other applicable regulatory authority declares the Company’s manufacturing site to no longer be suitable for the manufacture of Suboxone or Suboxone is no longer suitable to be manufactured due to health or safety reasons. The initial term of the Indivior License Agreement wasseven years from the commencement date. Thereafter, the Indivior License Agreement automatically renewed for successiveone-year periods.
Effective as of March 2, 2023, the Company and Indivior entered into the Indivior Amendment to the Indivior License Agreement. The Indivior Amendment was entered into for the primary purpose of amending the Agreement as follows: (i) extending the term of the Agreement until August 16, 2026 and thereafter providing for automatic renewal terms of successiveone-year periods unless Indivior delivers notice to the Company, at least twelve months prior to the expiration of the then current term, of Indivior’s intent not to renew, subject to the earlier termination rights of the parties under the Agreement, and providing that the Agreement will not automatically renew for any renewal term beginning after the expiration of the last to expire of the product patents covered under the Indivior License Agreement; and (ii) agreeing to transfer pricing and payment terms for supplied product under the Indivior License Agreement.
License Agreement with Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
On April 1, 2016, the Company entered into a license agreement with Cynapsus Therapeutics Inc. (which was later succeeded to in interest by Sunovion), referred to as the Sunovion License Agreement, pursuant to which Sunovion obtained an exclusive, worldwide license (with the right to sub-license) to certain intellectual property, including existing and future patents and patent applications, covering all oral films containing apomorphine for the treatment of off episodes in Parkinson’s disease patients. Sunovion used this intellectual property to develop its apomorphine product KYNMOBI®, which was approved by the FDA on May 21, 2020. This approval triggered Sunovion’s obligation to remit a payment of $4,000, due on the earlier of: (a) the first day of product availability at a pharmacy in the United States; or (b) within six months of FDA approval of the product. This amount was received as of September 30, 2020 and was included in License and royalty revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020.
Effective March 16, 2020, the Company entered into the First Amendment. The First Amendment was entered into for the primary purpose of amending the Sunovion License Agreement as follows: (i) including the United Kingdom and any other country currently in the EU which later withdraws as a member country in the EU for purpose of determining the satisfaction of the condition triggering the obligation to pay the third milestone due under the Sunovion License Agreement, (ii) extending the date after which Sunovion has the right to terminate the Sunovion License Agreement for convenience from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2028, (iii) modifying the effective inception date of the first minimum annual royalty due from Sunovion to the Company from January 1, 2020 to April 1, 2020, and (iv) modifying the termination provision to reflect the Company’s waiver of the right to terminate the Sunovion License Agreement in the event that KYNMOBI was not commercialized by January 1, 2020. This Sunovion License Agreement will continue until terminated by Sunovion in accordance with the termination provisions of the First Amendment. The Sunovion License Agreement continues (on a country-by-country basis) until the expiration of all applicable licensed patents unless earlier terminated under the termination provisions contained therein. Upon termination of the Sunovion License Agreement, all rights to intellectual property granted to Sunovion to develop and commercialize apomorphine-based products will revert to the Company.
On October 23, 2020, the Company amended the Sunovion License Agreement to clarify the parties' agreement with respect to certain provisions in the Sunovion License Agreement, specifically the date after which Sunovion has the right to terminate the Sunovion License Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the prosecution and maintenance of the Company’s patents covered under the Sunovion License Agreement.
In consideration of the rights granted to Sunovion under the Sunovion License Agreement, the Company received aggregate payments totaling $22,000 to date. In addition to the upfront payment of $5,000, the Company has also earned an aggregate of $17,000 in connection with specified regulatory and development milestones in the United States and Europe (the “Initial Milestone Payments”), all of which have been received to date. With the Monetization Agreement (defined below) entered into on November 3, 2020 relating to KYNMOBI as described in the paragraph below, the Company is no longer entitled to receive any payments under the Sunovion License Agreement.
Purchase and Sale Agreement with an affiliate of Marathon
On November 3, 2020, the Company entered into the Monetization Agreement with Marathon. Under the terms of the Monetization Agreement, the Company sold to Marathon all of its contractual rights to receive royalties and milestone payments due under the Sunovion License Agreement related to Sunovion’s apomorphine product, KYNMOBI. In exchange for the sale of these rights, the Company received an upfront payment from Marathon of $40,000 and an additional payment of $10,000 through the achievement of the first milestone. The Company has received an aggregate amount of $50,000 through March 31, 2026 under the Monetization Agreement.
Under the Monetization Agreement, additional contingent payments of up to $75,000 may be due to the Company upon the achievement of worldwide royalty and other commercial targets within a specified timeframe, which could result in total potential proceeds of $125,000. In June 2023, Sunovion announced that it had voluntarily withdrawn KYNMOBI from the U.S. and Canadian markets; therefore, the Company likely will not receive any of the additional contingent payments under the Monetization Agreement. See Note 15, Sale of Future Revenue for further details on the accounting for the Monetization Agreement.
Agreement to Terminate CLA with Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly KemPharm)
In March 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Zevra to terminate a Collaboration and License Agreement entered into by the Company and Zevra in April 2011. Under this termination arrangement, the Company has the right to participate in any and all value that Zevra may derive from the commercialization or any other monetization of KP-415 and KP-484 compounds or their derivatives. Among these monetization transactions are those related to any business combinations involving Zevra and collaborations, royalty arrangements, or other transactions from which Zevra may realize value from these compounds, including the product Azstarys®. In March 2026, Zevra sold Azstarys to Commave Therapeutics SA. In accordance with the Company's agreement with Zevra, the Company received a payment out of the proceeds of the Zevra Commave agreement and recognized royalty revenues of $4,500 during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and will recognize additional $500 royalty revenues as a result of a payment to the Company in April 2026 in accordance with the Company's agreement with Zevra.
Licensing and Supply Agreement with Atnahs Pharma UK Limited (Pharmanovia)
The Company entered into the Pharmanovia Agreement, effective as of September 26, 2022, pursuant to which the Company granted Pharmanovia an exclusive license to certain of the Company’s intellectual property to develop and commercialize Libervant® (diazepam) buccal film for the treatment of prolonged or acute, convulsive seizures in all ages in the Territory during the term of the Pharmanovia Agreement. Under the Pharmanovia Agreement, Pharmanovia will lead the regulatory and commercialization activities for Libervant in the Territory and the Company will serve as the exclusive sole manufacturer and supplier of Libervant in the Territory. Pursuant to the Pharmanovia Agreement, the Company received $3,500 upon agreement execution and, upon the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the Pharmanovia Agreement, will receive additional milestone payments and profit shares, as well as manufacturing fees and royalty fees through the expiration of the Pharmanovia Agreement.
Effective March 27, 2023, the Company amended the Pharmanovia Agreement to expand the scope of territory for the license of Libervant to cover the rest of the world, excluding the U.S., Canada and China. Under the Pharmanovia Amendment, Pharmanovia will be responsible for seeking applicable regulatory approval in the expanded territories, which include Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific. Pursuant to the terms of the Pharmanovia Amendment, the Company received a non-refundable payment of $2,000 from Pharmanovia in connection with the execution of the Pharmanovia Amendment.
On April 20, 2026, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Pharmanovia Agreement relating to the license and supply of Libervant (diazepam) buccal film in territories outside the United States. The Pharmanovia Amendment No. 2 modifies certain commercial and operational terms of the agreement, including subcontracting rights, delivery terms, and minimum volume commitments in certain territories. All other terms and conditions of the Pharmanovia Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Licensing Agreement with Assertio Holdings, Inc.
Effective as of October 26, 2022, the Company entered into the Assertio Agreement to license Sympazan® (clobazam) oral film for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox‐Gastaut syndrome in patients aged two years of age and older. Under the terms of the Assertio Agreement, the Company granted to Assertio an exclusive, worldwide license of its intellectual property for Sympazan to Assertio during the term of the Assertio Agreement for an upfront payment of $9,000. In addition, Aquestive received a $6,000 milestone payment subsequent to Aquestive’s receipt of a notice of allowance from the PTO of the Company’s patent application U.S. Serial No. 16/561,573, and payment by the Company of the related allowance fee. The Company received the notice of allowance from the PTO and paid the related allowance fee on October 27, 2022. Further, under the Assertio Agreement, the Company will receive royalties from Assertio for the sale of the product through the expiration of the Assertio Agreement. The Company also entered into a long-term supply agreement with Assertio for Sympazan pursuant to which the Company is the exclusive sole worldwide manufacturer and supplier of the product and will receive manufacturing fees from Assertio for the product through the expiration of such supply agreement.
On April 8, 2026, Assertio entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Cosette, a United States-based, branded specialty pharmaceutical company, to divest a portfolio of products, including Sympazan, to Cosette. Under that Asset Purchase Agreement, Assertio assigned and transferred its rights and certain obligations arising post closing to Cosette. Cosette assumed the intellectual property license and rights to commercialize Sympazan and will continue to purchase product and pay royalties and milestones to Aquestive under the Assertio Agreement and the Company's long-term supply agreement with Assertio.
Note 7. Financial Instruments – Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are reported on a recurring basis at fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:
Level 1 — Observable quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but corroborated by market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, such as pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.
The carrying amounts reported in the Condensed Balance Sheets for Trade and other receivables, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and deferred revenue approximate their fair values based on the short-term maturity of these assets and liabilities.
In June 2022, the Company issued pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock and Common Stock Warrants to purchase up to 8,850,000 shares of Common Stock in connection with its Securities Purchase Agreements with certain purchasers. Those warrants were valued based on Level 3 inputs and their fair value was based primarily on an independent third-party appraisal prepared as of the grant date consistent with generally accepted valuation methods of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the American Society of Appraisers and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Accounting and Valuation Guide. See Note 14, Warrants for further information on these warrants.
On August 1, 2023, the Company entered into the Letter Agreement with the Exercising Holder of the remaining warrants to purchase 5,000,000 of the shares of Common Stock. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Exercising Holder and the Company agreed that the Exercising Holder would exercise all of its Existing Warrants for shares of Common Stock underlying the Existing Warrants at $0.96 per share of Common Stock, the current exercise price of the Existing Warrants. Under the Letter Agreement, in consideration of the Exercising Holder exercising the Existing Warrants, the Company issued to the Exercising Holder new warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of new warrants at $2.60 per share. Those warrants were valued based on Level 3 inputs and their fair value was based primarily on an independent third-party appraisal prepared as of the grant date consistent with generally accepted valuation methods of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the American Society of Appraisers and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Accounting and Valuation Guide. See Note 14, Warrants for further information on these warrants.
On November 1, 2023, in connection with the issuance of the 13.5% Notes, the Company and the Note Holders entered into the Royalty Right Agreements dated as of November 1, 2023, which provides the Note Holders:
a. a tiered royalty between 1.0% and 2.0% of annual worldwide net sales of Anaphylm™ (dibutepinephrine) sublingual film for a period ofeight years from the first sale of Anaphylm on a global basis, and
b. a tiered royalty between 1.0% to 2.0% of annual worldwide net sales of Libervant® (diazepam) buccal film until the earlier of (1) the first sale of Anaphylm and (2)eight years from the first sale of Libervant.
Those Royalty Agreements were valued based on Level 3 inputs and their fair value was based primarily on internal management estimates developed based on third-party data and reflect management’s judgment, current market conditions, and forecasts. The initial fair value measurement of the Royalty Right Agreements was determined based on significant unobservable inputs, including the discount rate, estimated probabilities of success, and the estimated amount of future sales of Anaphylm and Libervant. See Note 13, Long-Term Debt for further discussion.
On March 3, 2026, in connection with Amendment No.1 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Equity Commitment Agreement with RTW, the Company also entered into the Warrant Issuance Agreement with the RTW investors. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company issued to the RTW Investors the RTW Warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 375,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The RTW Warrant entitles the holders to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. Management estimated the fair value of the RTW Warrants to be $916, and it is presented within Additional Paid-in Capital on the Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026, and within Interest income and other income, net on the Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The RTW Warrants were valued based on Level 3 inputs and their fair value was based primarily on an independent third-party appraisal prepared as of the grant date consistent with generally accepted valuation methods of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the American Society of Appraisers and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Accounting and Valuation Guide. See Note 14, Warrants for further information on these warrants.
Note 8. Inventories, Net
The components of Inventory are as follows:
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw material | $4,320 | $3,143 |
| Packaging material | 2,521 | 2,362 |
| Finished goods | 1,225 | 664 |
| Total inventory | $8,066 | $6,169 |
Note 9. Property and Equipment, Net
| UsefulLives | March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery | 3-15 years | $20,383 | $20,383 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 3-15 years | 769 | 769 |
| Leasehold improvements | (a) | 21,419 | 21,419 |
| Computer, network equipment and software | 3-7 years | 3,140 | 3,140 |
| Construction in progress | 2,255 | 2,203 | |
| 47,966 | 47,914 | ||
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (44,127) | (44,021) | |
| Total property and equipment, net | $3,839 | $3,893 | |
(a)Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful lives.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, total depreciation and amortization related to property and equipment was $113 and $139, respectively.
Note 10. Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Obligations
The Company leases all realty used at its production and warehouse facilities, corporate headquarters, commercialization operations center and research and laboratory facilities. None of these three leases include the characteristics specified in ASC 842, Leases, which require classification as financing leases and, accordingly, these leases are accounted for as operating leases. These leases, as amended, provide remaining terms between 2.0 years and 7.5 years, including renewal options expected to be exercised to extend the lease periods. Commitments under finance leases are not significant, and are included in Property and equipment, net, and Notes Payable, net on the Condensed Balance Sheets.
The Company does not recognize a right-to-use asset and lease liability for short-term leases, which have terms of 12 months or less on its Condensed Balance Sheets. For longer-term lease arrangements that are recognized on the Company’s Condensed Balance Sheets, the right-of-use asset and lease liability is initially measured at the commencement date based upon the present value of the lease payments due under the lease. These payments represent the combination of the fixed lease and fixed non-lease components that are due under the arrangement. The costs associated with the Company’s short-term leases, as well as variable costs relating to the Company’s lease arrangements, are not material to the Company’s financial results.
The implicit interest rates of the Company’s lease arrangements are generally not readily determinable and as such, the Company applies an incremental borrowing rate, which is established based upon the information available at the lease commencement date, to determine the present value of lease payments due under an arrangement. Measurement of the operating lease liability reflects a range of an estimated discount rate of 14.8% to 15.6% applied to minimum lease payments, including expected renewals, based on the incremental borrowing rate experienced in the Company’s collateralized debt refinancing.
The Company’s lease costs are recorded in manufacture and supply, R&D and selling, general and administrative expenses in its Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total operating lease expenses totaled $447, including variable lease expenses such as common area maintenance and operating costs of $114. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total operating lease expenses totaled $427, including variable lease expenses such as common area maintenance and operating costs of $93.
The Company’s payments due under its operating leases are as follows:
| Remainder of 2026 | $991 |
| 2027 | 1,346 |
| 2028 | 1,180 |
| 2029 | 1,000 |
| 2030 and thereafter | 2,915 |
| Total future lease payments | 7,432 |
| Less: imputed interest | (2,611) |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $4,821 |
Note 11. Other Non-current Assets
The following table provides the components of other non-current assets:
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty receivable | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Other | 635 | 642 |
| Total other non-current assets | $2,635 | $2,642 |
During the second quarter of 2020, under the Sunovion License Agreement, the Company recognized $8,000 of royalty revenue and corresponding royalty receivable, related to theeight $1,000 annual minimum guaranteed royalty payments that are due to the Company. In connection with the Monetization Agreement, the Company performed an assessment under ASC 860, Transfer and Servicing to determine whether the existing receivable was transferred to Marathon and concluded it was not transferred. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Royalty receivable consists ofthree annual minimum payments due from Sunovion, the last of which is due in March 2028. The current portion of the royalty receivable is included in Trade and other receivables, net. See Note 15, Sale of Future Revenue for further details on how this receivable relates to the Monetization Agreement transaction.
Non-current portion of costs to obtain contracts capitalized under ASC 340, Other Assets and Deferred Costs, is recorded within Other non-current assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Note 12. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued compensation | $2,069 | $3,707 |
| Real estate and personal property taxes | 408 | 349 |
| Accrued distribution expenses and sales returns provision | 902 | 906 |
| Interest payable | 17 | 17 |
| Other | 53 | 50 |
| Total accrued expenses | $3,449 | $5,029 |
The reduction in Accrued compensation is mostly related to payments of accrued bonuses during the three months ended March 31, 2026, partially offset by the current year accrual of bonuses. Accrued distribution expenses and sales returns provision mostly represent estimated liabilities for returns, wholesaler service fees, co-pay support redemptions and other rebates related to the proprietary product Libervant and returns and other expenses related to the proprietary product Sympazan (prior to outlicensing to Assertio in October 2022).
Note 13. Long-Term Debt
13.5% Senior Secured Notes
On November 1, 2023, the Company entered into an Indenture Agreement with certain institutional investors (the “Note Holders”) and issued $45,000 aggregate principal amount of its 13.5% Notes due 2028. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $4,326 from this transaction after the repayment of the Company's 12.5% Notes and deduction of debt discount, and debt issuance costs.
The 13.5% Notes are senior secured obligations of the Company and mature on November 1, 2028. The 13.5% Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 13.5% per year, payable quarterly commencing on December 30, 2023. On each payment date commencing on June 30, 2026, the Company will pay an installment of principal of the 13.5% Notes pursuant to a fixed amortization schedule, along with the applicable Exit Fee. The Exit Fee totals $2,000.
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 13.5% Notes in full or in part:
a. if such redemption occurs prior to November 1, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus the applicable Exit Fee, plus an Applicable Premium which is the greater of
i.1.0% of the principal redeemed; and
ii. the amount, if any, by which the present value of the principal to be redeemed on November 1, 2025, plus all required interest due on such date, computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate, plus 100 basis points, exceeds the amount of principal to be redeemed; and
b. if such redemption occurs after November 1, 2025, the redemption price is equal to 108.5% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus the applicable Exit Fee.
If the Company undergoes a change of control, the Note Holders may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of the 13.5% Notes at a change of control repurchase price equal at 108.5% plus the Exit Fee of the remaining principal, plus accrued interest at the election of the Note Holders.
The Indenture permits the Company, upon the continuing satisfaction of certain conditions, including that the Company has at least $100,000 of net revenues for the most recently completed twelve calendar month period, to enter into an ABL facility not to exceed $10,000. The ABL Facility may be collateralized only by assets of the Company constituting inventory, accounts receivable, and the proceeds thereof.
On May 12, 2026, the Company entered into afive-year term loan facility of up to $150,000 with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P, consisting of a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $55,000 which was funded on May 12, 2026 and was used by the Company to repay the Company’s existing 13.5% Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $45,000 plus fees associated with the repayment. See Note 21, Subsequent Events.
In connection with the issuance of 13.5% Notes, the Company and the Note Holders entered into the Royalty Right Agreements dated as of November 1, 2023, which provides Note Holders:
a. a tiered royalty between 1.0% and 2.0% of annual worldwide net sales of Anaphylm™ (dibutepinephrine) sublingual film for a period ofeight years from the first sale of Anaphylm on a global basis, and
b. a tiered royalty between 1.0% to 2.0% of annual worldwide net sales of Libervant® (diazepam) buccal film until the earlier of (1) the first sale of Anaphylm and (2)eight years from the first sale of Libervant.
Both the 13.5% Notes and Royalty Right Agreements, represent freestanding instruments which were issued in conjunction with each other. They are classified as debt within the scope of ASC 470, Debt and are subsequently measured on an amortized cost basis.
The initial fair value measurement of the Royalty Right Agreements was determined based on significant unobservable inputs, including the discount rate, estimated probabilities of success, and the estimated amount of future sales of Anaphylm and Libervant. These inputs are derived using internal management estimates developed based on third-party data and reflect management’s judgment, current market conditions, and forecasts.
The Royalty Right Agreements’ fair value is estimated by applying probability-weighted cash flows for future sales, which are then discounted to present value. Changes to fair value of the Royalty Rights Agreements can result from changes to one or a number of the aforementioned inputs. A significant change in unobservable inputs could result in a material increase or decrease to the effective interest rate of the Royalty Right Agreements liability.
The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Royalty Right Agreements:
| Valuation Methodology | Significant Unobservable Input | Weighted Average (range, if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Rate | 15% | ||
| Royalty Right Agreements | Probability weightedincome approach | Probability of Success | 95% |
| Projected Years of Payments · 2025 · - · 2035 | |||
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no changes to the significant unobservable inputs used to recognize the Royalty Right Agreements liability. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company updated the probability-weighted cash flows for future sales, which decreased the royalty obligation to $51,886 and decreased the unamortized discount to $25,945. The effective interest rate changed by 2.64%, and the Company updated the projected years of payments to 2035.
Since the Royalty Right Agreements were issued in connection with the 13.5% Notes, the Company allocated the proceeds to thetwo instruments based on their relative fair values. The Company allocated approximately $13,856 to the Royalty Right Agreements. The Company determined the allocated fair value by calculating the present value of estimated future royalties to be paid to Note Holders over the life of the arrangement.
The excess of future estimated royalty payments over the allocated fair value is recognized as a discount related to the Royalty Right Agreements and is amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method.
The allocated amounts of $13,856 when combined with the Exit Fee of $2,000, original issue discount of $1,125 and debt issuance costs of $3,517, resulted in a debt discount of $20,498. The debt discount is being amortized over the term of 13.5% Notes using the effective interest method.
Amortization expense arising from the discounts related to the 13.5% Notes and the Royalty Right Agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $1,254 and $973, respectively.
Amortization expense arising from the discounts related to the 13.5% Notes and the Royalty Right Agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $1,254 and $1,437, respectively.
Unamortized discounts totaled $6,376 for the 13.5% Notes and $24,972 for the Royalty obligations as of March 31, 2026. Unamortized discounts totaled $7,630 for the 13.5% Notes and $25,945 for the Royalty obligations as of December 31, 2025, respectively.
Long-term notes and unamortized debt discount balances are as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Total Outstanding notes | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Unamortized discount, including Exit Fee | (6,376) | (7,630) |
| Notes payable, current | (13,630) | (9,964) |
| Notes payable, long-term | 24,994 | 27,406 |
| Finance lease | 105 | 113 |
| Notes payable, net | $25,099 | $27,519 |
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Total Royalty obligations | $51,886 | $51,886 |
| Unamortized discount | (24,972) | (25,945) |
| Royalty obligations, long term | $26,914 | $25,941 |
Scheduled principal payments on the 13.5% Notes as of March 31, 2026 are as follows:
| 2026 | $9,540 |
| 2027 | 14,535 |
| 2028 | 20,925 |
| Total | $45,000 |
As noted above, the 13.5% Notes were redeemed on May 12, 2026. See Note 21, Subsequent Events.
Note 14. Warrants
Warrants Issued to RTW Investments
On March 3, 2026, in connection with the Amendment No.1 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Equity Commitment Agreement with RTW, the Company also entered into the Warrant Issuance Agreement with the RTW investors. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company issued to the RTW Investors the RTW Warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 375,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The RTW Warrant entitles the holders to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The Warrant is exercisable at any time from the issuance date through March 3, 2029. Management estimated the fair value of the RTW Warrants to be $916, based on an assessment by an independent third-party appraiser. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model, which utilized the Company's historical stock price to measure volatility and a holding period ofthree years based on the time period between the valuation date and the termination date as defined in the Warrant Issuance Agreement. The fair value of the RTW Warrants is presented within Additional Paid-in Capital on the Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and within Interest income and other income, net on the Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
There were no warrants exercised as it relates to the RTW Warrants during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Warrants Issued to 12.5% Senior Secured Noteholders
Warrants that were issued in conjunction with the Initial Notes (the “Initial Warrants”) and Additional Notes (the “Additional Warrants”) entitled the noteholders of the Company's 12.5% Notes to purchase up to 2,143,000 shares of Common Stock and included specified registration rights. Management estimated the fair value of the Initial Warrants to be $6,800 and the Additional Warrants to be $735, each based on an assessment by an independent third-party appraiser. The fair value of the respective warrants was treated as a debt discount, amortizable over the term of the respective warrants, with the unamortized 12.5% Notes portion applied to reduce the aggregate principal amount of the 12.5% Notes. The 12.5% Notes were refinanced with the 13.5% Notes on November 1, 2023. Additionally, since the Initial Warrants and Additional Warrants issued do not provide warrant redemption or put rights within the control of the noteholders that could require the Company to make a payment of cash or other assets to satisfy the obligations under the warrants, except in the case of a “cash change in control”, the fair value attributed to the warrants is presented in Additional Paid-in Capital in the Company’s Condensed Balance Sheets. The Initial Warrants and Additional Warrants expired on June 30, 2025.
There wereno warrants exercised as it relates to the Initial Warrants and the Additional Warrants during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Warrants Issued Under Securities Purchase Agreements
In June 2022, the Company issued pre-funded warrants and Common Stock warrants to certain purchasers in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreements. The pre-funded warrants entitled purchasers to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock and were exercised in full during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Common Stock warrants expire on June 8, 2027 and entitled the purchasers to purchase up to 8,850,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.96 per share. Management estimated the fair value of the pre-funded warrants and Common Stock warrants to be $5,874 based on an assessment by an independent third-party appraiser. The fair value of the pre-funded and Common Stock warrants is treated as equity and presented in Additional Paid-in Capital in the Company’s Condensed Balance Sheets. On June 14, 2023,3,689,452 Common Stock warrants issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements were exercised with proceeds of approximately $3,542.
On August 1, 2023, the Company entered into the Letter Agreement with the Exercising Holder of 5,000,000 of the remaining Common Stock Warrants. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Exercising Holder and the Company agreed that the Exercising Holder would exercise all of its Existing Warrants for shares of Common Stock underlying the Existing Warrants at $0.96 per share of Common Stock, the then current exercise price of the Existing Warrants. Under the Letter Agreement, in consideration of the Exercising Holder exercising the Existing Warrants, the Company issued to the Exercising Holder New Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of Common Stock. The New Warrants became exercisable after February 2, 2024, expire on February 2, 2029 and are issuable only for cash, subject to exception if the shares of Common
Stock underlying the New Warrants are not registered in accordance with the terms of the Letter Agreement, in which case, the New Warrants may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a "cashless exercise". The New Warrants have an exercise price of $2.60 per share. Management estimated the fair value of the warrants to be $4,671 based on an assessment by an independent third-party appraiser. The fair value of the New Warrants is treated as equity and is presented in Additional Paid-in Capital in the Company’s Condensed Balance Sheets.
There wereno warrants issued or exercised as it relates to the Warrants issued under Securities Purchase Agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
As of March 31, 2026, in addition to the remaining New Warrants to purchase 2,200,000 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $2.60 per share and the RTW Warrants to purchase 375,000 shares with an exercise price of $4.00 per share described above, there remain outstanding warrants to purchase 160,548 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.96.
Note 15. Sale of Future Revenue
On November 3, 2020, the Company entered into the Monetization Agreement with Marathon. Under the terms of the Monetization Agreement, the Company sold all of its contractual rights to receive royalties and milestone payments due under the Sunovion License Agreement related to Sunovion’s apomorphine product, KYNMOBI®, an apomorphine film therapy for the treatment of off episodes in Parkinson’s disease patients, which received approval from the FDA on May 21, 2020. In exchange for the sale of these rights, the Company received an upfront payment of $40,000 and an additional payment of $10,000 through the achievement of the first milestone. The Company has received an aggregate amount of $50,000 through March 31, 2026 under the Monetization Agreement.
Under the Monetization Agreement, additional contingent payments of up to $75,000 may be due to the Company upon the achievement of worldwide royalty and other commercial targets within a specified timeframe, which could result in total potential proceeds of $125,000.
The Company recorded the upfront proceeds of $40,000 and subsequent first milestone of $10,000, reduced by $2,909 of transaction costs, as a liability related to the sale of future revenue that will be amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the Monetization Agreement. As future contingent payments are received, they will increase the balance of the liability related to the sale of future revenue. Although the Company sold all of its rights to receive royalties and milestones, as a result of ongoing obligations related to the generation of these royalties, the Company will account for these royalties as revenue. Its ongoing obligations include the maintenance and defense of the intellectual property and to provide assistance to Marathon in executing a new license agreement for KYNMOBI in the event Sunovion terminates the Sunovion License Agreement in one or more jurisdictions of the licensed territory under the Sunovion License Agreement. The accounting liabilities, as adjusted over time, resulting from this transaction and any non-cash interest expenses associated with those liabilities do not and will not represent any obligation to pay or any potential future use of cash.
During the second quarter of 2020, under the Sunovion License Agreement, the Company recognized $8,000 of royalty revenue and corresponding royalty receivable, related to the $1,000 annual minimum guaranteed royalty that is due. In connection with the Monetization Agreement, the Company performed an assessment under ASC 860, Transfer and Servicingto determine whether the existing receivable was transferred to Marathon and concluded that the receivable was not transferred.
As royalties are remitted to Marathon from Sunovion, the collection of the royalty receivable and balance of the liability related to the sale of future revenue will be effectively repaid over the life of the agreement. In order to determine the amortization of the liability related to the sale of future revenue, the Company is required to estimate the total amount of future royalty and milestone payments to Marathon over the life of the Monetization Agreement and contingent milestone payments from Marathon to the Company. The sum of future royalty payments less the $50,000 in proceeds received and future contingent payments has been recorded as interest expense over the life of the Monetization Agreement. At execution, the estimate of this total interest expense resulted in an effective annual interest rate of approximately 24.9%. This estimate contained significant assumptions that impact both the amount recorded at execution and the interest expense that will be recognized over the life of the Monetization Agreement. The Company assesses the estimated royalty and milestone payments to Marathon from Sunovion and contingent milestone payments from Marathon to the Company. To the extent the amount or timing of such payments is materially different from the original estimates, an adjustment will be recorded prospectively to increase or decrease interest expense. There are a number of factors that could materially affect the amount and timing of royalty and milestone payments to Marathon from Sunovion and, correspondingly, the amount of interest expense recorded by the Company, most of which are not under the Company’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changing standards of care, the initiation of competing products, manufacturing or other delays, generic competition, intellectual property matters, adverse events that result in government health authority imposed restrictions on the use of products, significant changes in foreign exchange rates as the royalties remitted to Marathon are made in U.S. dollars (USD) while a portion of the underlying sales of KYNMOBI will be made in currencies other than USD, and other events or circumstances that are not currently foreseen. Changes to any of these factors could result in increases or decreases to both royalty revenue and interest expense related to the sale of future revenue.
In June 2023, Sunovion announced that it had voluntarily withdrawn KYNMOBI from the U.S. and Canadian markets. Therefore, the Company likely will not receive any of the additional contingent payments under the Monetization agreement. Further, the Company discontinued recording interest expense related to the sale of future revenue during the fourth quarter of 2022.
The following table shows the activity of the liability related to the sale of future revenue:
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Liability related to the sale of future revenue, net at beginning of the period | $63,023 | $63,718 |
| Royalties related to the sale of future revenue | — | (938) |
| Amortization of issuance costs | 60 | 243 |
| Liability related to the sale of future revenue, net at end of the period (includes current portion of $1,000 and $1,000, respectively) | $63,083 | $63,023 |
Note 16. Other Non-Current Liabilities
The Company’s other non-current liabilities at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of a confidential legal settlement net liability and AROs of $2,072 and $2,065, respectively.
AROs consists of estimated future spending related to removing certain leasehold improvements at the Company’s facilities in Portage, Indiana and Warren, New Jersey, and returning all facilities to their original condition. Depreciation expense related to the ARO assets included in overall depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $6 and $7, respectively.
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $2,039 |
|---|---|
| Additions | — |
| Accretion | 6 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $2,045 |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $2,065 |
| Additions | — |
| Accretion | 7 |
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | $2,072 |
Note 17. Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of Common Stock.
Diluted EPS is adjusted by the effect of dilutive securities, including options and awards under the Company’s equity compensation plans, warrants and ESPP. As a result of the Company’s net loss incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, all potentially dilutive instruments outstanding would have anti-dilutive effects on per-share calculations. Therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share are the same for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 as reflected below.
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Numerator: | ||
| Net loss | $(8,057) | $(22,930) |
| Denominator: | ||
| Weighted-average number of common shares – basic and diluted | 122,609,995 | 95,497,056 |
| Loss per common share – basic and diluted | $(0.07) | $(0.24) |
(a)For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, outstanding stock options of 7,501,729 and 6,977,367 to purchase shares of Common Stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive.
(b)For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, outstanding restricted stock units of 4,566,190 and 5,167,351 to purchase shares of Common Stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive.
(c)For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, outstanding warrants of 2,735,548 and 4,594,332 to purchase shares of Common Stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive.
Note 18. Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognized share-based compensation in its Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 as follows:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Manufacture and supply | $69 | $100 |
| Research and development | 236 | 330 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 2,013 | 1,157 |
| Total share-based compensation expenses | $2,318 | $1,587 |
| Share-based compensation from: | ||
| Restricted stock units | $1,655 | $1,102 |
| Stock options | 663 | 485 |
| Total share-based compensation expenses | $2,318 | $1,587 |
Share-Based Compensation Equity Awards
The following tables provide information about the Company’s restricted stock unit and stock option activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2026:
Restricted Stock Units
The following tables summarize the Company’s awards of service-based and market conditions vesting-based restricted stock units for the three month period ended March 31, 2026:
| Restricted Stock Unit Awards (RSUs) - Service-based: | Number ofUnits | WeightedAverageGrant Date FairValue |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Unvested as of December 31, 2025 | 2,684 | $3.24 |
| Granted | 1,282 | $4.29 |
| Vested | (1,125) | $2.32 |
| Forfeited | (2) | $4.14 |
| Unvested as of March 31, 2026 | 2,839 | $4.08 |
| Expected to vest as of March 31, 2026 | 2,597 | $4.08 |
As of March 31, 2026, $8,931 of total unrecognized compensation expenses related to unvested service-based restricted stock units are expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 2.24 years. The service-based restricted stock units granted to employees are subject to athree-year graduated vesting schedule and are not subject to performance-based criteria other than continued employment.
| Restricted Stock Unit Awards (RSUs) - Market conditions vesting-based: | Number ofUnits | WeightedAverageGrant Date FairValue |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Unvested as of December 31, 2025 | 1,728 | $2.55 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Unvested as of March 31, 2026 | 1,728 | $2.55 |
| Expected to vest as of March 31, 2026 | 1,661 | $2.54 |
As of March 31, 2026, $1,090 of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested market condition vesting- based restricted stock units are expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 0.78 years.
The 2023 market conditions vesting-based restricted stock units vest based on a Performance Price measured as the 30-day average of the closing prices of the Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market immediately prior to and including the last calendar day of thethree-year performance period (which ends on the third anniversary of the grant date). To the extent the Performance Price is less than $1.75, the Vesting Percentage will bezero. To the extent the Performance Price is $1.75, the Vesting Percentage will be 50%. To the extent the Performance Price is $1.76 or greater, but less than $2.50, the Vesting Percentage will be a prorated amount between 50.01% and 99.99%, based on straight-line interpolation. To the extent the Performance Price is $2.50, the Vesting Percentage will be 100%. To the extent the Performance Price is $2.51 or greater, but less than $3.25, the Vesting Percentage will be a prorated amount between 100.01% and 149.99%, based on straight-line interpolation. To the extent the Performance Price is $3.25 or greater, the Vesting Percentage will be 150%. In no event will the Vesting Percentage exceed 150%.
The 2025 market conditions vesting-based restricted stock units were measured over athree-year performance period. The performance period is split intotwo pricing periods. The first pricing period commences on the grant date and ends on the calendar day immediately proceeding the second anniversary of the grant date. The second pricing period commences on the second anniversary of the grant date and ends on the third anniversary of the grant date, The performance price for the first pricing period is calculated based on the 30-day average price observed for the last 30 days of the first pricing period. The performance price for the second pricing period is calculated based on the highest 30-day average for any 30-day period throughout the second pricing period. To the extent the Performance Price is less than $6.00, the Vesting Percentage will bezero. To the extent the Performance Price is $6.00, the Vesting Percentage will be 50%. To the extent the Performance Price is $6.01 or greater, but less than $7.00, the Vesting Percentage will be a prorated amount between 50.01% and 99.99%, based on straight-line interpolation. To the extent the Performance Price is $7.00, the Vesting Percentage will be 100%. To the extent the Performance Price is $7.01 or greater, but less than $8.00, the Vesting Percentage will be a prorated amount between 100.01% and 149.99%, based on straight-line interpolation. To the extent the Performance Price is $8.00 or greater, the Vesting Percentage will be 150%. In no event will the Vesting Percentage exceed 150%.
The Company’s estimates of the fair value of the 2025 market conditions vesting-based awards at their grant or valuation dates were based on a Monte Carlo simulation and considered various variables and the following assumptions:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Expected dividend yield | 0% |
| Expected volatility | 91.5% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9% |
| Stock price at grant date | $2.65 |
| Stock Option Awards: | Number ofOptions | Weighted AverageExercise Price |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 6,558 | $5.59 |
| Granted | 946 | 4.29 |
| Exercised | (1) | 0.88 |
| Forfeited/Expired | (1) | 3.84 |
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 7,502 | $5.42 |
| Expected to vest as of March 31, 2026 | 7,342 | $5.45 |
| Exercisable as of March 31, 2026 | 5,441 | $5.96 |
The fair values of stock options granted were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model based on the following assumptions:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Expected dividend yield | —% |
| Expected volatility | 98% |
| Expected term (years) | 6.1 |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.8% |
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.43. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, stock options were granted with a weighted average exercise price of $4.29.
As of March 31, 2026, $5,272 of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 2.04 years.
2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (number of units in thousands)
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the Company adopted the 2022 Equity Inducement Plan approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company effective as of July 29, 2022. There were 75 service-based awards and 50 options granted under this Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2026. The options and service-based awards granted under this Plan are included in the tables above. As of March 31, 2026,775 shares remained available for grant under this Plan.
Note 19. Income Taxes
The Company has accounted for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts and respective tax bases of existing assets and liabilities, as well as net operating loss carryforwards and R&D credits. Valuation allowances are provided if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company’s tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of its annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the effective income tax rate was 0%, and the Company recordedno income tax expense from its pretax losses of $8,057 and $22,930, respectively.
The primary factors impacting the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is the anticipated full year pre-tax book loss and a full valuation allowance against any associated net deferred tax assets.
On July 4, 2025, the President signed H.R. 1, the Budget Reconciliation Bill, into law. The legislation includes several changes to federal tax law that generally allow for more favorable deductibility of certain business expenses beginning in 2025, including the restoration of immediate expensing of domestic R&D expenditures, reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, and more favorable rules for determining the limitation on business interest expense.
These changes were reflected in the income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2026. As the result of the Company maintaining a full valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets, the changes introduced by this legislation did not result in a material impact to the Company’s income tax provision or deferred tax balances for the current reporting period. The Company will continue to monitor the potential future impacts of the legislation, including any changes to its valuation allowance assessment, as further guidance becomes available and as facts and circumstances evolve.
Note 20. Contingencies
From time to time, the Company has been and may again become involved in legal proceedings arising in the course of its business, including product liability, intellectual property, securities, civil tort, and commercial litigation, and environmental or other regulatory matters.
California Litigation
Neurelis, Inc. v. Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.
On December 5, 2019, Neurelis, Inc. ("Neurelis") filed a civil tort lawsuit against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. In December 2025, the parties reached a mutual out-of-court settlement agreement resolving all claims related to the matter, the terms of which settlement agreement are confidential. In the settlement agreement, the Company did not concede liability and settled the matter for business reasons. The Company does not consider this settlement material to its financial condition. The settlement of the matter was recorded within Selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Company's Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2025. The current liability was recorded within Accounts payable and the non-current liability was recorded within Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. On April 3, 2026 the court signed the Order dismissing the case with prejudice.
Neurelis FDA Lawsuit
Neurelis, Inc. v. Califf, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
In May 2024, Neurelis filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and certain government officials. The complaint in this matter alleges that the defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act by approving the Company's NDA for Libervant for ARS patients aged between two and five years, and asked the Court to vacate that approval and enjoin the defendants from approving Libervant for this pediatric patient population until January 10, 2027, the scheduled date for the expiration of the U.S. orphan drug market exclusivity (ODE) granted by the FDA to the Valtoco® nasal spray product of Neurelis (the "ODE Expiration"). The Company intervened in this litigation to defend the approval of Libervant for this ARS pediatric patient population. Following submission of briefs and filings of respective motions by the parties for summary judgment, on February 14, 2025, the Court entered a final appealable judgment in favor of Neurelis, and against the FDA's and the Company's cross-motions for summary judgment, and directed the FDA to vacate the approval of Libervant. On February 18, 2025, the Company filed an appeal of the District Court's decision with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the "DC Appellate Court") and, on the same day, filed an emergency motion with the District Court to stay its order pending a decision on the appeal with the DC Appellate Court. The District Court denied the motion for a stay. On March 27, 2025, the DC Appellate Court denied the Company's emergency motion for stay. The FDA filed an appeal of the District Court's decision to the DC Appellate Court and the Company withdrew its appeal. As a result of the District Court's ruling, the FDA converted the approval of Libervant to a "tentative approval" and the Company has ceased marketing activities in the United States for Libervant for these ARS pediatric patients. After a delay of the proceedings at the DC Appellate Court caused by the government shutdown beginning in October 2025, on November 21, 2025, the DC Appellate Court entered a schedule for briefing and oral arguments on the appeal. Subsequently, on February 3, 2026, Congress adopted and the President signed into law legislation that amended the Orphan Drug Act to provide that ODE applies only to the extent a subsequent applicant seeks approval for the same approved use or indication within the designated rare disease or condition to which the ODE applies. As applied, this legislation would confirm the FDA's long-standing interpretation of the Orphan Drug Act and its authority to approve another sponsor’s orphan drug for a different use or indication than that of an approved drug with ODE, such as the FDA's prior approval of Libervant for ARS patients aged between two and five years. On February 16, 2026, the Company filed a motion with the DC Appellate Court requesting that the DC Appellate Court order all parties to submit simultaneous briefs regarding appropriate next steps regarding this legislation and its intended application to this case, including the possibility of a summary disposition of the matter by the DC Appellate Court. On February 18, 2026, Neurelis filed a brief opposing the Company's motion. On the DC Appellate Court's own motion filed on February 17, 2026, the DC Appellate Court suspended briefing by the parties in this case pending further order from the court. On March 2, 2026, the DC Appellate Court entered an order directing the parties to file motions by March 20, 2026 addressing, among other things, their positions on the effect on the appeal resulting from the recent amendment to the Orphan Drug Act. The court denied pending motioned and entered a briefing scheduling order. The Company is not able to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of these proceedings or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this matter or whether the FDA will grant U.S. market access to Libervant for ARS patients aged between two and five years in advance of the ODE Expiration.
Suboxone Product Liability Litigation
The Company was named as a defendant in a multitude of product liability lawsuits, along with Indivior and several other named defendants, in which the individual plaintiffs in those cases allege that their use of Suboxone® sublingual film, a prescription drug product for opioid use disorder, caused them dental injuries. On February 2, 2024, this litigation became a MDL consolidated in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. One case alleging the same allegations as contained in the MDL has been filed in a state court in the State of New Jersey. The parties to the MDL have agreed to a tolling of unfiled claimants in several states. Indivior has agreed to defend the Company in these litigation matters. Discovery is underway and no trial date has been set in the MDL matter. The Company's motion to dismiss the MDL matter was granted as to all claims against Aquestive by plaintiffs except design defect claims and claims for punitive damages. The Company is not able to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of this litigation or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this matter.
The Company was named as a defendant inthree proposed class action lawsuits filed in Canada, along with Indivior and several other named defendants, in which the individual plaintiffs in those cases allege that their use of Suboxone® products caused them dental injuries. Two of these cases have been filed in British Columbia, and the plaintiffs in those cases are seeking assignment of a case management judge. The anticipated next step in British Columbia will involve applications by the plaintiffs to determine which of thetwo cases will proceed towards a certification hearing and which will be stayed. The third case has been filed in Quebec and is proceeding towards an authorization hearing, the date of which has not yet been set. The authorization and certification hearings will determine whether the Courts will allow the cases to proceed as class actions. Pre-discovery and case management proceedings are underway and no trial date has yet been set. The Company is not able to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of this litigation or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this litigation.
Federal Securities Class Action
On March 5, 2026, a putative securities class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and Daniel Barber in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, captioned Modica v. Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. and Daniel Barber. The complaint purports to seek relief on behalf of a class of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s publicly traded securities between June 16, 2025 and January 8, 2026, and asserts violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act against all defendants and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act against the individual defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, that during the proposed class period, defendants made misstatements and/or failed to disclose certain facts regarding the NDA for Anaphylm. The complaint seeks various forms of relief, including monetary damages in an unspecified amount. The Company is not able to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of this proceeding or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this matter.
Shareholder Derivative Litigation
On April 15, 2026, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed by a purported shareholder on behalf of the Company against certain individual directors and officers of the Company, naming the Company as a nominal defendant, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, captioned Wilson v. Brown, et al. The complaint asserts claims for violation of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act against the director defendants, and breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and waste of corporate assets against all individual defendants. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the individual defendants failed to exercise adequate oversight of, and misrepresented and/or failed to disclose certain facts regarding the NDA for Anaphylm. The derivative action has been designated as related to the securities class action described above. The complaint seeks various forms of relief, including monetary damages in an unspecified amount and corporate governance reforms. The Company is not able to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of this proceeding or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this matter.
Note 21. Subsequent Events
On April 20, 2026, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Pharmanovia Agreement relating to the license and supply of Libervant (diazepam) buccal film in territories outside the United States. The Pharmanovia Amendment No. 2 modifies certain commercial and operational terms of the agreement, including subcontracting rights, delivery terms, and minimum volume commitments in certain territories. All other terms and conditions of the Pharmanovia Agreement remain in full force and effect.
On May 8, 2026, the Company entered into a lease agreement which will serve as the Company’s corporate headquarters. The lease has an initial term ofeleven years, inclusive of an initial rent abatement period of approximately twelve months, commencing on the earlier of the date the Company obtains a certificate of occupancy or September 1, 2026. The lease provides the Company withtwo successive five-year renewal options at fair market rental value and an option to expand into additional space. The Company expects to account for the lease as an operating lease in accordance with ASC 842, Leases.
On May 12, 2026, the Company entered into afive-year term loan facility of up to $150,000 with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Thefive year term loan facility consisted of an aggregate principal amount of $55,000, which was funded on May 12, 2026 and was primarily used to repay the Company’s existing 13.5% Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $45,000 plus fees associated with the repayment. Upon FDA approval of Anaphylm and satisfaction of other customary conditions, an additional $20,000 will be available. A third tranche of $25,000 will be available upon the achievement of specified sales milestones, with the final tranche of up to $50,000 available with the mutual consent of the Lenders and the Company. The Company will pay only interest on the newfive-year facility with all principal amounts outstanding due at maturity.
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