Theravance Biopharma Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 7, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 7, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-01.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-07.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Recent Significant Developments
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YUPELRI Net Sales Growth
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Continued Enrollment in Ampreloxetine Phase 3 Clinical Study
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We continued to make steady progress with the open-label enrollment of our ampreloxetine Phase 3 clinical study (CYPRESS) in MSA patients with symptomatic nOH, using the Orthostatic Hypotension Symptom Assessment Scale (“OHSA”) composite score as the primary endpoint. Current enrollment is in-line with expectations for completion in mid-2025, with data anticipated to be available approximately six months later.
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Achievement of $50.0 Million TRELEGY®* Royalty Milestone Payment for 2024*
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In February 2025, we received a $50.0 million maximum milestone payment from Royalty Pharma Investments associated with the achievement of certain minimum royalty payments related to 2024 TRELEGY global net sales. TRELEGY’s 2024 global net sales of $3.46 billion would exceed the threshold required to achieve $50.0 million of milestones in 2025 (based on $3.41 billion of global net sales) with only 2% growth required to achieve $100.0 million of milestones in 2026 (based on $3.51 billion of global net sales).
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Formation of Strategic Review Committee
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In November 2024, the board of directors announced the formation of a Strategic Review Committee composed entirely of independent directors to assess all strategic alternatives to the Company, including those related to YUPELRI, ampreloxetine, and TRELEGY, with the objective of unlocking shareholder value. There can be no assurance that the Company’s strategic review process will result in any transaction. We have not set a timetable for completion of this process, and we do not intend to disclose further developments unless and until we determine that such disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
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We regularly review our long-lived assets, including operating lease assets, to determine whether indicators of impairment may exist. If indicators of impairment exist, we perform a test of recoverability by comparing the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset over its useful life to the carrying value of the long-lived asset. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds such estimated undiscounted cash flows, we would determine the fair value of the long-lived assets using the estimated discounted future cash flow approach. We will recognize an impairment loss for the amount in which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset. For year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $4.5 million related to our long-lived assets consisting of operating lease assets and leasehold improvements.
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Total R&D expenses decreased by $3.0 million in 2024, or 7%, compared to 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in share-based compensation of $2.9 million and facilities & other expenses of $2.2 million. These reductions were primarily attributed to (i) our previously announced 2023 strategic actions which included the discontinuation of investment in our research activities resulting in employee departures and (ii) allocated company-wide cost savings initiatives.
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Total SG&A expenses were $69.2 million in 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expense (“SBC”), total SG&A expenses were $52.9 million and were comprised of $27.2 million of general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses and $25.7 million of selling, marketing & medical affairs (“SM&M”) expenses. Total SG&A expenses (excluding SBC) was $53.1 million for the prior year period and were comprised of $31.9 million of G&A expenses and $21.2 million of SM&M expenses. The $4.7 million decrease in G&A expenses (excluding SBC) compared to the prior year period represented a 15% reduction and was primarily due to company-wide cost savings initiatives. SM&M expenses (excluding SBC) increased by $4.5 million in 2024 compared to the prior year period and was primarily due pre-launch medical affairs and commercialization expenses associated with ampreloxetine and an increase in employee-related expenses.
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Total SBC related to SG&A expenses was $16.3 million in 2024 compared to $17.0 million in the prior year.
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Impairment of long-lived assets, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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In 2024, we recognized non-cash impairment charges of $4.5 million to impair the carrying value of our operating lease assets associated with our laboratory space and related leasehold improvements located in South San Francisco, California. The laboratory space had been on the sublease market since March 2023. There were no impairment charges related to our long-lived assets inthe prior year period.
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Interest and other income, net, decreased by $4.2 million in 2024 compared to 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in interest income earned on our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities driven by
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a significant reduction in such balances over the past year. Our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances were lower in 2024, compared to the prior year, due to the completion of our previously announced $325.3 million capital return program that began in September 2022 and was completed in early January 2024.
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Provision for Income Tax Expense
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In 2024, we recognized income tax expense of $11.8 million compared to $5.9 million in 2023. Our income tax for 2024 was primarily attributed to our uncertain tax positions, including interest on historical positions which we began to accrue in the fourth quarter of 2023, and offset by the realization of tax credits.
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In February 2025, we received a $50.0 million milestone from Royalty Pharma Investments (“Royalty Pharma”), which was the maximum we could have received. This milestone was associated with certain royalty thresholds that were achieved by Royalty Pharma related to 2024 TRELEGY global net sales.
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Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
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Net cash used in financing activities was $2.5 million in 2024, consisting primarily of $0.4 million of cash outflows related to the repurchase of ordinary shares as part of completion of our capital return program, $0.5 million of cash inflows related to the sale of shares through our employee share purchase program (“ESPP”) and $2.7 million of cash outflows related to the repurchase of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
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2023 Significant Developments
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YUPELRI Sales Growth
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Initiation of Ampreloxetine New Phase 3 Clinical Study
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In the first quarter of 2023, we initiated the ampreloxetine new Phase 3 clinical study (CYPRESS) in MSA patients with symptomatic nOH, using the Orthostatic Hypotension Symptom Assessment Scale (“OHSA”) composite score as the primary endpoint. In May 2023, we announced that the FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation status to ampreloxetine for the treatment of symptomatic nOH in patients with MSA. The study is currently enrolling patients with 42 clinical sites open across 11 countries, as of February 26, 2024.
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Capital Return Program
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In 2023, we repurchased 18.63 million of our shares on the open market at a weighted average cost of $10.551 per share for an approximate aggregate cost of $196.6 million, excluding fees and expenses. Since the inception of the capital return program in September 2022 through its completion in early January 2024, we repurchased a total of 31.41
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million shares at a weighted average cost of $10.354 per share for an approximate aggregate cost of $325.3 million which reduced our shares by 37% since the inception of the capital return program.
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Discontinued Investment in Research** **
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In February 2023, we announced that we discontinued our research activities, including the inhaled Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor program, and prioritized our R&D resources toward the ampreloxetine Phase 3 study and the completion of the YUPELRI Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate (PIFR-2) Phase 4 study. As a result of halting further investment in research activities, our headcount was reduced by approximately 17% in March 2023. We plan to seek a partnership to continue progression of our inhaled JAK inhibitor program.
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Board Governance Changes
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In 2023, we appointed three new independent directors reflecting our ongoing commitment to bringing new perspectives and complementary skills to the Company. In addition, we put forth a proposal to declassify the board of the directors over time which was approved at our May 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
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Future Contingent Milestone and Royalty Assets
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The fair value of consideration received in connection with the sale of Theravance Respiratory Company, LLC (“TRC”) in July 2022 included an estimated $194.2 million in future contingent milestones and royalties that were recorded as a contingent consideration asset (“Contingent Consideration”) on our consolidated balance sheets on the transaction date. The Contingent Consideration was initially measured at fair value utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation model to calculate the present value of the risk-adjusted cash flows estimated to be received from the Contingent Consideration. The fair value model involved significant unobservable inputs derived using our estimates. Our estimates were based in part on external data and reflected our judgements and forecasts. The primary significant unobservable input was the estimate of forecasted TRELEGY ELLIPTA net revenues which is considered a Level 3 fair value input. We periodically reassess the carrying value of the Contingent Consideration when indicators of impairment are identified, and we will recognize an impairment loss if the carrying value materially exceeds the reassessed fair value. We recognize any increases in the carrying value of the Contingent Consideration only when such contingent gains are realized.
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Licensing revenue was $2.5 million in 2022 and was related to a non-recurring development milestone payment from Pfizer Inc. (“Pfizer”) for the first patient dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial of the skin-selective pan-JAK inhibitor program. In June 2023, we received notice from Pfizer terminating the Pfizer licensing agreement, effective as of October 7, 2023, at which time the skin-selective pan-JAK inhibitor program was returned to us. We did not recognize any licensing revenue in 2023.
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R&D expenses directly attributed to the 2023 Strategic Actions and the restructuring announced in 2021 and completed during the third quarter of 2022 (the “2021 Restructuring”) are included in theRestructuring and Related Expenses section below.
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In 2023, SG&A expenses increased by $3.0 million compared to 2022 and was primarily due to increases in external-related expenses of $4.9 million and SG&A allocated overhead expenses of $7.4 million. External-related expenses increased by $5.0 million and was primarily attributed to professional and financial advisory services and intellectual property protection services, such as the Hatch Waxman litigation, and the increase in SG&A allocated overhead expenses was driven by the reduction in our research activities which resulted in a larger absorption of such expenses by SG&A. Our cost reduction efforts led to decreases in employee-related expenses of $1.2 million, share-based compensation expenses of $2.9 million and facilities/other expenses of $5.1 million which partially offset the increases in external-related and allocated overhead expenses.
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Share-based compensation expense related to selling, general and administrative expenses was$17.0 million and $19.8 million for 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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SG&A expenses that were directly attributed to the 2023 Strategic Actions and the 2021 Restructuring are included in theRestructuring and Related Expenses section below. Following our 2023 Strategic Actions, we placed approximately 42,000 square feet of vacant office and laboratory space in South San Francisco on the market for sublease in March 2023. As of December 31, 2023, we evaluated the carrying value of our operating lease assets and leasehold improvements associated with the sublease space (approximately $10.9 million) and determined that the carrying amount of these assets was fully recoverable. As a result, we did not recognize an impairment charge in 2023. However, as the sublease market continues to evolve, it is possible that we will need to adjust our assumptions and record an impairment charge (non-cash) in a future period.
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In 2022, we incurred higher restructuring and related expenses of $12.8 million as a result of the much broader reduction in workforce related to the 2021 Restructuring compared to the smaller reduction in workforce associated with the 2023 Strategic Actions.
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Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
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Loss on extinguishment of debt, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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In 2022, we incurred a $3.0 million loss on the extinguishment of our 3.25% convertible senior notes. The $3.0 million loss was comprised of transaction costs related to the extinguishment and the write-off of the remaining debt issuance cost. We no longer have any long-term debt.
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Interest income and other income (expense), net, increased slightly by $0.6 million in 2023 compared 2022. The $0.6 million increase was primarily due to (i) higher interest income related to an increase in investment yields and (ii) higher investment balances resulting from cash proceeds received from the TRELEGY Royalty Transaction in July 2022.
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Provision for Income Tax Expense– Continuing Operations
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The provision for income tax expense related to continuing operations, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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Net Income from Discontinued Operations (After tax)
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Net income from discontinued operations, after tax, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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In 2022, the sale of TRC resulted in (i) income from our investment in TRC; (ii) interest expense related to our Non-Recourse 2035 Notes; and (iii) the net gain from the sale of our equity interests in TRC to be reclassified as net income from discontinued operations for 2022.
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The $965.0 million in net income from discontinued operations for 2022 was primarily attributed to the $1,141.1 million net realized gain from the sale of our equity interests in TRC. This net gain was partially offset by a $24.0 million loss on the extinguishment of our Non-Recourse 2035 Notes and a $179.0 million provision for income tax expense in 2022. The income tax expense was primarily attributed to the net gain from the sale of our equity interests in TRC and was partially offset by the release of our valuation allowance on our US federal deferred tax assets.
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We did not recognize any net income from discontinued operations in 2023.
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $1,154.0 million in 2022, of which $58.9 million was from continuing operations and $1,095.1 million was from discontinued operations, and consisted primarily of $54.9 million
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in net cash inflow from the purchase and maturities of marketable securities and $1,095.1 million in net proceeds related to the sale of our equity interests in TRC.
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Net cash used in financing activities was $758.8 million in 2022, of which $738.6 million was used in continuing operations and $20.2 million was used in discontinued operations, and consisted primarily of a $128.8 million cash outflow related to the repurchase of ordinary shares, a $631.6 million cash outflow related to the extinguishment of our debt, and a $20.2 million cash outflow related to the debt redemption premium associated with our previous non-recourse 2035 Notes. These cash outflows were partially offset by a $24.5 million cash inflow related to the funding of an additional Phase 3 study for the ampreloxetine program.
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In 2023, YUPELRI experienced sales growth and reached all-time high yearly net sales and profitability. Through the combined commercialization efforts with our partner Viatris Inc. (“Viatris”), total YUPELRI net sales increased by 9% to $221.0 million in 2023 compared to 2022. Hospital volumes, which we are directly responsible for, grew 46% in 2023 compared to 2022 and was a meaningful contributor to YUPELRI’s overall net sales growth for the year.
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In 2024, YUPELRI experienced net sales growth and reached launch-to-date highs in annual net sales and brand profitability. Through the combined commercialization efforts with our partner Viatris Inc. (“Viatris”), total YUPELRI net sales increased by 8% to $238.6 million in 2024 compared to 2023. Hospital volumes, which we are directly responsible for, grew 41% in 2024 compared to 2023 and continued to be a meaningful contributor to YUPELRI’s overall net sales growth for the year.
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In 2023 and 2022, we recognized $57.2 million and $48.6 million, respectively, in revenue from the Viatris collaboration agreement, which represented an increase of 18%. The increase was driven primarily by (i) an increase in net sales as YUPELRI continued to increase its share of the long-acting nebulized COPD market in both the hospital and outpatient settings; and (ii) lower costs incurred by Viatris. YUPELRI continued to be profitable for us on a brand basis, and total YUPELRI net sales recorded by Viatris reached an all-time high for 2023 and for the most recent fourth quarter of $221.0 million and $60.6 million, respectively.
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In 2024 and 2023, we recognized $64.4 million and $57.2 million, respectively, in revenue from the Viatris collaboration agreement, which represented an increase of 13%. The increase was primarily driven by (i) an increase in net sales as YUPELRI continued to increase its share of the long-acting nebulized COPD market in both the hospital and outpatient settings and (ii) lower costs incurred by Viatris. YUPELRI continued to be profitable for us on a brand basis, and total YUPELRI net sales recorded by Viatris reached another all-time high for 2024 and for the most recent fourth quarter of $238.6 million and $66.7 million, respectively.
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R&D expenses decreased by $22.8 million in 2023, or 36%, compared to 2022. The decrease was across all R&D categories and was primarily driven by our 2023 Strategic Actions announced in February 2023 which included the discontinuation of investment in our research activities. The $3.7 million decrease in external-related expenses was partially offset by increases related to the progression of the ampreloxetine Phase 3 clinical study (CYPRESS) for MSA patients with symptomatic nOH, the completion of the YUPELRI Phase 4 study (PIFR-2), and the close out of discontinued programs.
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The R&D expense decreases discussed above were partially offset by a $2.6 million increase in external-related expenses. The increase in external-related expenses was primarily driven by the continued progression of the ampreloxetine Phase 3 clinical study (CYPRESS) for MSA patients with symptomatic nOH and was partially offset by decreases in expenses related to the previously announced close-out of our research programs.
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Under certain of our collaborative arrangements, we receive partial reimbursement of employee-related costs and external costs, which have been reflected as a reduction of R&D expenses of $5.7 million and $6.7 million for 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Under certain of our collaborative arrangements, we receive partial reimbursement of external costs, which have been reflected as a reduction of R&D expenses of $0.4 million and $5.7 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Restructuring and related expenses of $2.7 million in 2023 were driven by the 2023 Strategic Actions and were primarily comprised of one-time R&D expenses related to one-time severance payments, employee-related separation costs, and the loss on sale of property and equipment. Cash-related expenses and non-cash related expenses associated with the 2023 Strategic Actions were $1.2 million and $1.5 million in 2023, respectively. We do not expect to recognize any additional restructuring and related expenses related to the 2023 Strategic Actions.
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There were no restructuring and related expenses recognized in 2024. The restructuring and related expenses of $2.7 million in 2023 were driven by our 2023 strategic actions that included the discontinuation of our research activities, resulting in a 17% reduction in headcount in March 2023. The restructuring and related expenses were primarily related to one-time severance payments, employee-related separation costs, and the loss on sale of property and equipment. Cash-related expenses and non-cash related expenses associated with the 2023 strategic actions were $1.2 million and $1.5 million in 2023, respectively.
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Interest expense was $2.4 million in 2023 compared to $6.4 million in 2022. The $4.0 million decrease in interest expense was due to the retirement of our 3.25% convertible senior notes in 2022. The interest expense in 2023 was non-cash interest expense associated with $25.0 million received from Royalty Pharma in July 2022 to fund the ampreloxetine Phase 3 clinical study (CYPRESS). We do not anticipate having any cash interest expense in the foreseeable future.
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Interest expense in 2024 and 2023 represented non-cash interest expense associated with $25.0 million received from Royalty Pharma Investments (“Royalty Pharma”) in July 2022 to partially fund our CYPRESS study. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the compounding of non-cash interest due to Royalty Pharma. We do not anticipate having any cash interest expense in the foreseeable future.
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Interest Income and Other Income (Expense), net
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Interest Income and Other Income, net
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Interest and other income (expense), net, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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Interest and other income, net, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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In 2022, the provision for income tax expense was largely attributable to the sale of TRC, which was reported as part of discontinued operations (see discussion below). This sale was a non-recurring item, and therefore, all of the provision for income tax expense was recorded in continuing operations in 2023. As a result of the TRC sale in 2022, we released our entire valuation allowance against our federal deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022. In 2023, this resulted in an increased provision for income tax expense as any changes in deferred tax expense or FIN48 positions were no longer sheltered by the valuation allowance.
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The provision for income tax expense, as compared to the prior year period, was as follows:
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As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $102.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable securities (excluding restricted cash) and no long-term debt. In January 2024, we repurchased $0.4 million of our shares to complete our capital return program. Since the inception of the capital return program in September 2022, we successfully returned $325.3 million to our shareholders.
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In January 2024, we completed our capital return program by repurchasing $0.4 million of our shares. Since the inception of the capital return program in September 2022 through its completion in January 2024, we successfully returned $325.3 million to our shareholders.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $187.0 million in 2022, of which $2.4 million was used in continuing operations and $184.6 million was used in discontinued operations, and consisted of net income of $872.1 million, adjustments for non-cash expenses and other reconciling items of ($1,098.8) million, primarily related to the net gain from the sale of our equity interests in TRC, and a net increase in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities of $39.7 million.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $11.5 million in 2024, consisting of a net loss of $56.4 million, a net increase in cash resulting from adjustments for non-cash and other reconciling items (e.g., share-based compensation expense) of $24.5 million, and a net increase in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities of $20.4 million.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $27.0 million in 2023, consisting of a net loss of $55.2 million, a net increase in cash resulting from adjustments for non-cash and other reconciling items of $36.5 million and a net decrease in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities of $8.3 million.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $27.0 million in 2023, consisting of a net loss of $55.2 million, a net increase in cash resulting from adjustments for non-cash and other reconciling items (e.g., share-based compensation expense) of $36.5 million, and a net decrease in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities of $8.3 million.
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In the table below, we set forth our significant contractual obligations, as well as obligations related to contracts that we are likely to continue, regardless of the fact that some were cancelable as of December 31, 2023. Some of the amounts that are included in this table are based on management’s estimates and assumptions regarding these obligations, including their duration. Because these estimates and assumptions are necessarily subjective, the amount of the obligations that we will pay in future periods may vary from those reflected in the table.
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The table below represents our contractual obligations, including agreements that, while cancelable as of December 31, 2024, we are likely to continue. Some of the amounts are based on management’s estimates and assumptions regarding these obligations, including their duration. As our estimates and assumptions are inherently subjective, the amount of the obligations that we will pay in future periods may differ from the amounts reflected in the table.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $88.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable securities (excluding restricted cash) and no long-term debt.
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $12.3 million in 2024, consisting primarily of cash inflows from the net purchase and maturities of marketable securities of $14.9 million.
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Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities