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Krystal Biotech Inc

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 4, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 4, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-05.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-04.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Current report

•the timing, scope or results of regulatory filings and approvals for B-VEC outside of the U.S. and the commercial success of B-VEC outside the U.S.

Current report

In September 2024, the Haute Autorité de Santé in France approved pre-marketing early reimbursed access to B-VEC under the Accès Précoce (AP1) program. DEB patient access to B-VEC under AP1 is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2024. AP1 allows for early access to innovative therapies in France prior to European regulatory approval when a positive benefit/risk ratio is recognized and when no other therapeutic alternatives are available.

Current report

Based on the current pace of enrollment in OPAL-1 and KYANITE-1, we expect to report initial interim data for KB707 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Current report

Gain from sale of priority review voucher relates to proceeds from sale of the rare pediatric PRV we received in connection with the FDA’s approval of VYJUVEK.

Current report

Product revenue, net was $83.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $8.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in product revenue, net was driven by an increase in VYJUVEK sales following initial commercial sales recorded in August 2023.

Current report

Research and development expenses increased $2.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

Current report

•an increase of $1.5 million in other research and development expenses primarily relating to facilities and equipment related costs, and

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•an increase of $636 thousand in manufacturing expenses related to our product candidates.

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•an increase of $679 thousand in other unallocated expenses primarily driven by facilities and equipment related costs, and

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•an increase of $441 thousand in KB105 costs to further advance this program.

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•a net decrease of $504 thousand in B-VEC costs due to the timing of the manufacturing process optimization activities and

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $5.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

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•an increase of $434 thousand in marketing costs to support commercial sales of VYJUVEK.

Current report

Gain from sale of priority review voucher for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was zero and $100.0 million, respectively, and consisted of amounts related to the sale of our rare pediatric disease PRV, which was awarded to the Company in connection with the FDA’s approval of VYJUVEK.

Current report

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2.6 million and zero, respectively, as a result of initial commercial sales of VYJUVEK recorded in August 2023. Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 relates to state, federal and foreign income taxes.

Current report

Research and development expenses increased $5.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

Current report

•an increase of $2.4 million in manufacturing expenses related to our product candidates,

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•an increase of $1.0 million in depreciation due to the Company’s second CGMP facility being placed into service in 2023 partially offset by the capitalization of depreciation associated with increased commercial batches of VYJUVEK.

Current report

•an increase of $793 thousand in other ophthalmology programs,

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $8.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

Current report

Gain from sale of priority review voucher for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was zero and $100.0 million, respectively, and consisted of amounts related to the sale of our rare pediatric disease PRV, which was awarded to the Company in connection with the FDA’s approval of VYJUVEK.

Current report

Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $3.1 million and zero, respectively, as a result of initial commercial sales of VYJUVEK recorded in August 2023. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 relates to state, federal and foreign income taxes.

Current report

On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a sales agreement with Cowen and Company, LLC (“Cowen”) with respect to an at-the-market equity offering program (“ATM Program”), under which the Company may issue and sell from time to time through Cowen, acting as agent and/or principal, shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price up to $150.0 million (“Placement Shares”).

Current report

The Placement Shares will be offered and sold pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on April 6, 2023 (the “Form S-3”), and a prospectus supplement relating to the Placement Shares that was filed with the SEC on May 8, 2023. We may terminate the ATM Program at any time upon 10 days’ notice to Cowen. If not earlier terminated, the ATM Program will automatically terminate upon issuance of all of the Placement Shares or the expiration of the Form S-3 on April 6, 2026.

Current report

On May 22, 2023 and May 23, 2023, the Company sold 1,720,100 and 9,629 shares of Common Stock, respectively, in a private placement to certain institutional investors at a price of $92.50 per share for aggregate net proceeds of $160.0 million. In addition, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement that required the Company to file a registration statement with the SEC within 60 days of the date of the Registration Rights Agreement registering the resale of the shares of Common Stock issued in the private placement. On July 18, 2023, the Company filed the resale registration statement on Form S-3ASR with the SEC, which became effective upon filing.
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•global economic conditions, including the recent rise in inflation and interest rates; and

Previous report

We presented preclinical data at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference held in May 2024 demonstrating KB407 transduction of fully differentiated, patient airway epithelial cell-derived apical out airway organoids leading to production of full-length and fully glycosylated CFTR.

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We presented preclinical efficacy data generated in syngeneic mouse models using murine equivalents to KB707 at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting that was held in April 2024. Study results demonstrated that IL-12 and IL-2, delivered intratumorally using Krystal’s HSV-1-based gene delivery platform, enhanced local and systemic T-cell effector responses consistent with previously reported anti-tumor activity.

Previous report

Product revenue, net was $70.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to zero for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to sales of VYJUVEK after FDA approval was obtained on May 19, 2023. As VYJUVEK initial product sales revenue did not begin until the third quarter of 2023, there was no comparative period revenue.

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Research and development expenses increased $3.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

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•an increase in manufacturing expenses of $2.0 million related to our product candidates, including on-going manufacturing efficiency and process optimization costs for which such processes have not yet been approved by the FDA,

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•an increase in depreciation of $621 thousand due to the Company's second CGMP facility being placed into service in 2023 partially offset by the capitalization of depreciation associated with commercial batches of VYJUVEK after FDA approval in May 2023 and

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•an increase in other research and development expenses of $678 thousand primarily relating to licensing and regulatory costs.

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•a net decrease in direct manufacturing expenses of $269 thousand primarily due to the capitalization of costs to manufacture VYJUVEK into inventory following FDA approval.

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•a net increase in B-VEC costs of $1.5 million largely due to the following:

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•an increase in ophthalmology programs of $612 thousand, inclusive of $214 thousand for ophthalmic B-VEC and

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

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•an increase in stock-based compensation of $1.9 million,

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•an increase in selling expenses related to the launch of VYJUVEK of $909 thousand, which includes $184 thousand related to our patient access program.

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•a decrease in information technology infrastructure costs of $355 thousand.

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Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $477 thousand and zero, respectively.

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Research and development expenses increased $2.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

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•an increase in manufacturing expenses of $1.8 million related to our product candidates,

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•an increase in depreciation of $893 thousand due to the Company's second CGMP facility being placed into service in 2023 partially offset by the capitalization of depreciation associated with commercial batches of VYJUVEK after FDA approval in May 2023 and

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•an increase in other aesthetics programs of $944 thousand,

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•an increase in ophthalmology programs of $712 thousand, inclusive of $214 thousand for ophthalmic B-VEC,

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•an increase in other unallocated expenses of $343 thousand, which largely relates to depreciation due to the Company's second CGMP facility being placed into service in 2023 partially offset by the capitalization of depreciation associated with commercial batches of VYJUVEK after its approval in May 2023.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.7 million in thesix months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to thesix months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

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•an increase in stock-based compensation of $1.4 million and

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•a decrease in information technology infrastructure costs of $436 thousand.

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Income tax expense for thesix months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $477 thousand and zero, respectively.
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Forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly as a result of subsequent events, developments or otherwise, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

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Forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of filing this Quarterly Report with the SEC. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly as a result of subsequent events, developments or otherwise, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

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We launched VYJUVEK in the United States in the second quarter of 2023. Net VYJUVEK product revenue was $70.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $166.2 million in cumulative net product revenue since launch in August 2023.

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Net VYJUVEK product revenue was $83.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and $250.1 million in cumulative net product revenue since launch.

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Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 91%. We define gross margin as product revenue, net less cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of product revenue, net.

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Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 92%. We define gross margin as product revenue, net less cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of product revenue, net.

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As of July 2024, we have secured over 400 reimbursement approvals for VYJUVEK in the U.S.

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As of October 2024, we have secured over 460 reimbursement approvals for VYJUVEK in the U.S.

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We seek to make the experience of starting and continuing on VYJUVEK treatment seamless for the patient. Since launch, infrastructure has been in place for patients to be treated in their homes by an HCP, reducing the need for regular visits to a clinic or hospital. Krystal Connect TM, our U.S. in-house patient services call center, has been active since FDA approval and assists patients, care givers and HCPs interested in accessing VYJUVEK. We also continue to offer no-cost genetic testing through our DecodeDEB program. Since launch and through the second quarter of 2024, patient compliance with once weekly treatment while on VYJUVEK remains high at 90%.

Current wording

We seek to make the experience of starting and continuing on VYJUVEK treatment seamless for the patient. Since launch, infrastructure has been in place for patients to be treated in their homes by a HCP, reducing the need for regular visits to a clinic or hospital. Krystal Connect TM, our U.S. in-house patient services call center, has been active since FDA approval and assists patients, care givers and HCPs interested in accessing VYJUVEK. Since launch and through the third quarter of 2024, patient compliance with once weekly treatment while on VYJUVEK remains high at 87%.

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Preparations and infrastructure buildout are underway in Europe and Japan to support our planned direct commercial launch in these regions. In June 2024, the President and General Manager of Krystal Biotech Japan G.K. joined the Company in preparation for a Japanese launch.

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Preparations and infrastructure buildout are underway in Europe and Japan to support our planned direct commercial launch in these regions in 2025.

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In October 2023, we submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (“MAA”) to the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) for B-VEC for the treatment of DEB. In November 2023, we were notified that the MAA had been validated and was now under Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use review. In February 2024, the EMA completed inspection of our manufacturing facility as part of the MAA review process and, in May 2024, good manufacturing practices certification was granted by the EMA. We expect an EMA decision on our MAA in the second half of 2024.

Current wording

In October 2023, we submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (“MAA”) to the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) for B-VEC for the treatment of DEB. In November 2023, we were notified that the MAA had been validated and was now under Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (“CHMP”) review. In February 2024, the EMA completed inspection of our manufacturing facility as part of the MAA review process and, in May 2024, good manufacturing practices certification was granted by the EMA. Based on recent interactions with the EMA, we expect a CHMP opinion on the MAA in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a launch in Germany in the first half of 2025.

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In July 2023, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (“PMDA”) in Japan officially accepted the open label extension (“OLE”) study of B-VEC. The efficacy portion of the Japan OLE study was completed in April 2024 and results closely mirrored those of our Phase 3 study in the U.S. A total of 5 patients were enrolled, with one patient discontinuing after 8 weeks due to scheduling challenges. B-VEC was well tolerated in the Japanese study population, with a safety profile consistent with previous studies, and all four patients that completed the study achieved the primary endpoint of complete wound closure at 6 months. We anticipate filing our Japan New Drug Application with Japan’s PMDA in the second half of 2024, enabling a potential authorization by PMDA in 2025.

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In October 2024, we filed a Japan New Drug Application (JNDA) with Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). The JNDA includes the results from the Japan OLE study, the design of which had been approved by the PMDA in July 2023. The efficacy portion of the Japan OLE study was completed in April 2024 and results closely mirrored those of our Phase 3 study in the U.S. A total of five patients were enrolled, with one patient discontinuing after eight weeks due to scheduling challenges. B-VEC was well tolerated in the Japanese study population, with a safety profile consistent with previous studies, and all four patients that completed the study achieved the primary endpoint of complete wound closure at six months. A decision on the JNDA by the PMDA is expected in the second half of 2025. The application is expected to receive priority review given the Orphan Drug Designation status granted to B-VEC in December 2023.

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KB408 is an inhaled (nebulized) formulation of our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the SERPINA1 transgene, that encodes for normal human alpha-1 antitrypsin protein, for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (“AATD”), a serious rare lung disease. In February 2024, we dosed the first patient in SERPENTINE-1, a Phase 1, open-label, single dose escalation study evaluating KB408, delivered via a nebulizer, in adult patients with AATD with a PiZZ or a PiZNull genotype. In May 2024, we cleared the safety evaluation window for the first cohort of SERPENTINE-1 and enrollment in the second cohort is ongoing. We are working closely with the Alpha-1 Foundation and their Therapeutic Development Network on the SERPENTINE-1 study and intend to announce interim data from the study in the fourth quarter of 2024. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier: NCT06049082. An overview of KB408 IND-enabling studies conducted to support the initiation of SERPENTINE-1 was presented at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference held in May 2024.

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KB408 is an inhaled (nebulized) formulation of our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the SERPINA1 transgene, that encodes for normal human alpha-1 antitrypsin protein, for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (“AATD”), a serious rare lung disease. In February 2024, we dosed the first patient in SERPENTINE-1, a Phase 1, open-label, single dose escalation study evaluating KB408, delivered via a nebulizer, in adult patients with AATD with a PiZZ or a PiZNull genotype. In September 2024, after initiating dosing in Cohort 2, we amended the SERPENTINE-1 protocol to include mandatory bronchoscopies in Cohort 2 for molecular evaluation of alpha-1 antitrypsin (“AAT”) expression . We are on track to report interim molecular data from the study before the end of the year. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier: NCT06049082.

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KB407 is an inhaled (nebulized) formulation of our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the full-length cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (“CFTR”) transgene for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (“CF”), a serious rare lung disease caused by missing or mutated CFTR protein. In July 2023, we announced that we had dosed the first patient in CORAL-1, a Phase 1 multi-center, dose-escalation study evaluating KB407, delivered via a nebulizer, in patients with CF, regardless of their underlying genotype. In May 2024, we cleared the safety evaluation window for the second cohort of CORAL-1, and we expect to initiate the third and final cohort in the second half of 2024. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT05504837.

Current wording

KB407 is an inhaled (nebulized) formulation of our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the full-length cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (“CFTR”) transgene for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (“CF”), a serious rare lung disease caused by missing or mutated CFTR protein. In July 2023, we announced that we had dosed the first patient in CORAL-1, a Phase 1 multi-center, dose-escalation study evaluating KB407, delivered via a nebulizer, in patients with CF, regardless of their underlying genotype. In May 2024, we cleared the safety evaluation window for the second cohort of CORAL-1. We recently activated two additional clinical sites for CORAL-1 and expect to report interim molecular data for KB407 in the first half of 2025. Dosing of the first patient in the third and final cohort in CORAL-1 is expected before the end of the year. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT05504837.

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In April 2023, we announced clinical data on the compassionate use of B-VEC, administered as an eyedrop, to treat a patient suffering from ocular complications of DEB. Data was first presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (“ARVO”) 2023 Annual Meeting and subsequently published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2024. Regular application of B-VEC to the eye was well tolerated and associated with full corneal healing at 3 months and visual acuity improvement from hand motion to 20/25 by 8 months.

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In April 2023, we announced clinical data on the compassionate use of B-VEC, formulated and administered as an eyedrop, to treat a patient suffering from ocular complications of DEB. Data was first presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (“ARVO”) 2023 Annual Meeting and subsequently published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2024. Regular application of B-VEC to the eye was well tolerated and associated with full corneal healing at three months and visual acuity improvement from hand motion to 20/25 by eight months.

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Based on this early clinical evidence of safety and potential benefit under compassionate use, we started discussions with the FDA in the first quarter of 2024 on a potential clinical development path for ophthalmic B-VEC, and in February 2024, we aligned with the FDA on our proposed single arm, open label study in approximately 10 to 15 patients to enable approval of B-VEC eyedrops to treat ocular complications which are thought to affect over 25% of DEB patients. We plan to initiate the registrational study in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Based on this early clinical evidence of safety and potential benefit under compassionate use, we started discussions with the FDA in the first quarter of 2024 on a potential clinical development path for KB803, an ophthalmic formulation of B-VEC, and in February 2024, we aligned with the FDA on our proposed single arm, open label study in approximately 10 to 15 patients to enable approval of KB803 to treat ocular complications which are thought to affect over 25% of DEB patients. We plan to initiate the registrational IOLITE study in the first half of 2025.

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In August 2024, we initiated a natural history study to prospectively collect data on the frequency and severity of corneal abrasions in patients with DEB and serve as a run-in period for patients who may be eligible to participate in the registrational study.

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In August 2024, we initiated a natural history study to prospectively collect data on the frequency of corneal abrasions in patients with DEB and serve as a run-in period for patients who may be eligible to participate in the registrational study. Enrollment in the study is ongoing.

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We are actively evaluating multiple, preclinical-stage genetic medicine candidates for the treatment of front and back of the eye diseases and presented preclinical data highlighting the potential of Krystal’s HSV-1-based gene delivery platform for back of the eye gene delivery at the ARVO 2024 Annual Meeting that was held in May 2024.

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We are actively evaluating multiple, preclinical-stage genetic medicine candidates for the treatment of front and back of the eye diseases.

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KB707 is a redosable, immunotherapy designed to deliver genes encoding both human interleukin-2 (“IL-2”) and interleukin-12 (“IL-12”) to the tumor microenvironment and promote systemic immune-mediated tumor clearance. Two formulations of KB707 are in development, a solution formulation for transcutaneous injection and an inhaled (nebulized) formulation for lung delivery. Both formulations of KB707 have been granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA and in May 2024, intratumoral KB707 was also granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation by the FDA for the treatment of osteosarcoma.

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KB707 is a redosable, immunotherapy designed to deliver genes encoding both human interleukin-2 (“IL-2”) and interleukin-12 (“IL-12”) to the tumor microenvironment and promote systemic immune-mediated tumor clearance. Two formulations of KB707 are in development, a solution formulation for transcutaneous injection and an inhaled (nebulized) formulation for lung delivery. Both intratumoral and inhaled KB707 have been granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (“RPDD”) by the FDA, with intratumoral receiving RPDD for the treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma in August 2024 and inhaled KB707 receiving RPDD for the treatment of osteosarcoma in May 2024. Both formulations of KB707 have also been granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA.

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In October 2023, we dosed the first patient in OPAL-1, an open-label, multi-center, monotherapy, dose escalation and expansion Phase 1 study, evaluating intratumoral KB707 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, who relapsed or are refractory to standard of care, with at least one measurable and injectable tumor accessible by transcutaneous route of administration. In May 2024, we cleared the safety evaluation window for our third and final dose escalation cohort of the OPAL-1 study. Enrollment in the dose expansion cohort is ongoing. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT05970497. Based on the current pace of enrollment, we expect to report interim data in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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In October 2023, we dosed the first patient in OPAL-1, an open-label, multi-center, monotherapy, dose escalation and expansion Phase 1 study, evaluating intratumoral KB707 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, who relapsed or are refractory to standard of care, with at least one measurable and injectable tumor accessible by transcutaneous route of administration. In May 2024, we cleared the safety evaluation window for our third and final dose escalation cohort of the OPAL-1 study. Enrollment in the dose expansion cohort is ongoing. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT05970497.

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In April 2024, we dosed the first patient in KYANITE-1, an open-label, monotherapy, dose escalation and expansion Phase 1 study, evaluating inhaled KB707 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors of the lung. The safety evaluation window for the first dose escalation cohort of the KYANITE-1 study was cleared in June 2024 and enrollment of the second cohort is ongoing. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT06228326.

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In April 2024, we dosed the first patient in KYANITE-1, an open-label, monotherapy, dose escalation and expansion Phase 1 study, evaluating inhaled KB707 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors of the lung. In August 2024, the dose escalation portion of the study was completed and a dose was selected for expansion. Enrollment in the dose expansion cohort is ongoing. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT06228326.

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KB105 is a topical gel containing our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the TGM1 transgene encoding the human enzyme transglutaminase-1 (“TGM1”) for the treatment of lamellar icthyosis, a serious rare skin disorder most often caused by missing or mutated TGM1 protein. KB104 is a topical gel formulation of our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the SPINK5 transgene for the treatment of Netherton Syndrome, a debilitating autosomal recessive skin disorder caused by missing or mutated SPINK5 protein. We expect to resume enrollment in the Phase 2 portion of JADE-1, a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 1/2 study evaluating KB105 for the treatment of lamellar icthyosis in the first half of 2025, and plan to file an investigational new drug (“IND”) application and initiate a clinical trial of KB104 to treat patients with Netherton Syndrome following initiation of the KB105 Phase 2 study. Details of the JADE-1 Phase 1/2 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT04047732.

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KB105 is a topical gel containing our novel vector designed to deliver two copies of the TGM1 transgene encoding the human enzyme transglutaminase-1 (“TGM1”) for the treatment of lamellar icthyosis, a serious rare skin disorder most often caused by missing or mutated TGM1 protein. We expect to resume enrollment in the Phase 2 portion of JADE-1, a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 1/2 study evaluating KB105 for the treatment of lamellar icthyosis in the first half of 2025. Details of the JADE-1 Phase 1/2 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT04047732.

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In addition to focusing on genetic medicines to treat patients with diseases with high unmet medical needs, we are leveraging the ability of our platform to deliver proteins of interest to cells in the skin in the context of aesthetic medicine via our wholly-owned subsidiary, Jeune Aesthetics, Inc. (“Jeune”). KB301 is a solution formulation of our novel vector for intradermal injection designed to deliver two copies of the COL3A1 transgene to address signs of aging or damaged skin caused by declining levels of, or damaged proteins within the extracellular matrix, including type III collagen. In April 2023, Jeune initiated and treated the first subject in the Phase 1 PEARL-1 Cohort 3 clinical study. The PEARL-1 Cohort 3 study is an open label study to evaluate different doses of KB301 for the improvement of lateral canthal lines at rest in up to 20 subjects. In January 2024, Jeune initiated the PEARL-1 Cohort 4 clinical study, an open label study to evaluate KB301 for the improvement of dynamic wrinkles of the décolleté in up to 20 subjects. Cohorts 3 and 4 were fully enrolled in April 2024 and Jeune plans to announce results for both cohorts in the third quarter of 2024. Following completion of both cohorts, Jeune plans to initiate a Phase 2 study of KB301. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT04540900. Jeune has several other aesthetic medicine product candidates in various stages of preclinical development.

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In addition to focusing on genetic medicines to treat patients with diseases with high unmet medical needs, we are leveraging the ability of our platform to deliver proteins of interest to cells in the skin in the context of aesthetic medicine via our wholly-owned subsidiary, Jeune Aesthetics, Inc. (“Jeune”). KB301 is a solution formulation of our novel vector for intradermal injection designed to deliver two copies of the COL3A1 transgene to address signs of aging or damaged skin caused by declining levels of, or damaged proteins within the extracellular matrix, including type III collagen. In August 2024, Jeune announced positive interim safety and efficacy results from Cohorts 3 and 4 of the Phase 1 study PEARL-1, open label studies evaluating KB301 in the treatment of lateral canthal lines at rest and dynamic wrinkles of the décolleté, respectively. Meaningful and sustained improvements in multiple skin aesthetic attributes, including wrinkles, crepiness, hydration, and radiance, were reported by the study investigators and subjects alike in both the décolleté and lateral canthal regions. Increased subject satisfaction with wrinkle appearance was also reported. Details of the Phase 1 study can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov under NCT identifier NCT04540900. Based on these Phase 1 results, Jeune has selected treatment of the dynamic wrinkles of the décolleté for advanced clinical development and expects to initiate a Phase 2 study evaluating KB301 in this indication in 2025. Jeune has several other aesthetic medicine product candidates in various stages of preclinical development.

Previous wording

After FDA approval of VYJUVEK in May 2023, we began commercial marketing and sales throughout the United States and began recognizing revenue during the third quarter of 2023. Our future revenue will fluctuate from quarter to quarter for many reasons, including the uncertain timing and amount of any such sales.

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After FDA approval of VYJUVEK in May 2023, we began commercial marketing and sales and began recognizing revenue during the third quarter of 2023. Our future revenue will fluctuate from quarter to quarter for many reasons, including the uncertain timing and amount of any such sales.

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We have contracted to sell VYJUVEK to a limited number of specialty pharmacy providers (“SPs”) that mix the medication and administer it to patients in the patient’s home by a healthcare professional and through a specialty distributor (“SD”) to hospitals and outpatient clinics where patients are administered the medication at a healthcare professional’s office. The transaction price that we recognize as revenue for VYJUVEK sales includes an estimate of variable consideration, which includes discounts, returns, copay assistance and rebates that are offered within contracts. Refer to Note 3 of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q and Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements in our 2023 10-K for additional information.

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We have contracted to sell VYJUVEK to a limited number of specialty pharmacy providers that mix the medication and administer it to patients in the patient’s home by a healthcare professional and through a limited number of hospitals and distributors where patients are administered the medication in a hospital or clinic. The transaction price that we recognize as revenue for VYJUVEK sales includes an estimate of variable consideration, which includes discounts, returns, copay assistance and rebates that are offered within contracts. Refer to Note 3 of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q and Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements in our 2023 10-K for additional information.

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We expect our research and development expenses will increase as we continue the manufacturing of preclinical and clinical materials and manage the clinical trials of, and seek regulatory approval for, our product candidates and as we expand our product portfolio. In the near term, we expect that our research and development expenses will increase as we continue our Phase 1 trials for KB407, KB408, intratumoral KB707, and inhaled KB707, resume dosing with KB105 in our Phase 1/2 clinical trial, complete the Phase 1, Cohorts 3 and 4 study and initiate a Phase 2 trial for KB301, begin our open label study evaluating ophthalmic B-VEC, and incur preclinical expenses for our other product candidates. Due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with product development, we cannot determine with certainty the duration, costs and timing of clinical trials, and, as a result, the actual costs to complete clinical trials may exceed the expected costs.

Current wording

We expect our research and development expenses will increase as we continue the manufacturing of preclinical and clinical materials and manage the clinical trials of, and seek regulatory approval for, our product candidates and as we expand our product portfolio. In the near term, we expect that our research and development expenses will increase as we continue our preclinical and clinical trials and studies and incur preclinical and clinical expenses for our product candidates. Due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with product development, we cannot determine with certainty the duration, costs and timing of clinical trials, and, as a result, the actual costs to complete clinical trials may exceed the expected costs.

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In March 2021, we closed on the purchase of the building that was constructed to house our second commercial scale CGMP facility, ASTRA. In March 2023, we received the permanent occupancy permit for ASTRA which allowed the Company to begin utilizing certain parts of the building for research and development operations once qualification was completed and a portion of the assets were placed into service throughout 2023. We incurred significant capital expenditures related to the construction of ASTRA in 2023 and expect to continue to incur capital expenditures related to ASTRA throughout the operational life of the facility.

Current wording

In March 2021, we closed on the purchase of the building that was constructed to house our second commercial scale CGMP facility, ASTRA. In March 2023, we received the permanent occupancy permit for ASTRA which allowed the Company to begin utilizing certain parts of the building for research and development operations once qualification was completed and a portion of the assets were placed into service throughout 2023 and 2024. We incurred significant capital expenditures related to the construction of ASTRA in 2023 and expect to continue to incur capital expenditures related to ASTRA throughout the operational life of the facility.

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There have been no significant changes during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to our critical accounting policies, significant judgments and estimates as disclosed in our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in our 2023 10-K.

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There have been no significant changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 to our critical accounting policies, significant judgments and estimates as disclosed in our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in our 2023 10-K.

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Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial position and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.

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Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.

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Cost of goods sold was $6.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to zero for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to sales of VYJUVEK after FDA approval was obtained on May 19, 2023. Prior to receiving FDA approval for VYJUVEK in May 2023, costs associated with the manufacturing of VYJUVEK were expensed as research and development expense.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold was $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $223 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, due to increased sales of VYJUVEK following initial commercial sales recorded in August 2023. Prior to receiving FDA approval for VYJUVEK in May 2023, costs associated with the manufacturing of VYJUVEK were expensed as research and development expense.

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•an increase of $820 thousand in clinical development costs,

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•an increase of $1.8 million in clinical development costs,

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•a decrease of $407 thousand due to the capitalization of allocated overhead costs for commercial batches of VYJUVEK after FDA approval in May 2023 and

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•a decrease of $1.1 million due to the capitalization of allocated overhead costs, including facilities costs, for increased commercial batches of VYJUVEK.

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•an increase in KB707 costs of $1.7 million following the expansion of our research and development pipeline to oncology consisting of increase in payroll related costs to support our research and an increase in contract research expenses in preparation for the Phase 1 clinical trial of inhaled KB707that has now commenced,

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•an increase of $2.0 million in KB707 costs following the expansion of our research and development pipeline to oncology consisting of an increase in payroll related costs to support our research and an increase in contract research expenses for our Phase 1 clinical trial of inhaled KB707,

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•a decrease in other unallocated manufacturing expenses of $1.2 million primarily due to costs related to the manufacturing of VYJUVEK being recorded as inventory and cost of goods sold following FDA approval.

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•a decrease of $460 thousand in other unallocated manufacturing expenses primarily due to the increased costs related to the manufacturing of VYJUVEK which are recorded as inventory and cost of goods sold, offset by an increase in facility related expenses.

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•an increase related to professional services incurred to support our commercial growth of $938 thousand and

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•an increase of $439 thousand related to professional services incurred to support our commercial growth, and

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Interest and other income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $7.5 million and $4.8 million, respectively, and consisted of interest and dividend income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and investments. The increase in interest and dividend income is the result of increased investment activity and more favorable interest rates as compared to the prior period and an increase in our balance of cash, cash equivalents and investments.

Current wording

Interest and other income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $7.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, and consisted of interest and dividend income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and investments. The increase in interest and dividend income is the result of increased investment activity.

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Product revenue, net was $115.5 million for thesix months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to zero for thesix months ended June 30, 2023 due to initial sales of VYJUVEK after FDA approval was obtained on May 19, 2023. As VYJUVEK was approved by the FDA in May 2023, there were no comparative period revenue.

Current wording

Product revenue, net was $199.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to initial sales of VYJUVEK after FDA approval was obtained on May 19, 2023.

Previous wording

Cost of goods sold was $8.4 million for thesix months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to zero for thesix months ended June 30, 2023 due to initial sales of VYJUVEK after FDA approval was obtained on May 19, 2023. Prior to receiving FDA approval for VYJUVEK in May 2023, costs associated with the manufacturing of VYJUVEK were expensed as research and development expense.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold was $15.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $223 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to initial sales of VYJUVEK. Prior to receiving FDA approval for VYJUVEK in May 2023, costs associated with the manufacturing of VYJUVEK were expensed as research and development expense.

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•an increase in clinical development costs of $983 thousand,

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•an increase of $2.8 million in clinical development costs,

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•an increase in other research and development expenses of $1.0 million primarily relating to licensing and regulatory costs.

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•an increase of $2.5 million in other research and development expenses primarily relating to licensing and regulatory costs and facilities and equipment related costs, and

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•a decrease of $1.3 million due to the capitalization of allocated overhead costs for commercial batches of VYJUVEK after FDA approval in May 2023 partially offset by increased payroll related expenses, including stock-based compensation, primarily driven by an increase in headcount to support overall growth and

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•a decrease of $2.4 million due to the capitalization of allocated overhead costs for increased commercial batches of VYJUVEK partially offset by increased payroll related expenses, including stock-based compensation, primarily driven by an increase in headcount to support overall growth and

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•a net decrease in direct manufacturing expenses of $1.2 million due to the capitalization of costs to manufacture VYJUVEK into inventory following FDA approval.

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•a net decrease of $1.3 million in direct manufacturing expenses due to the costs to manufacture VYJUVEK being capitalized into inventory and cost of goods sold.

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The following table summarizes our research and development expenses by product candidate or program, and for unallocated expenses, by type, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table summarizes our research and development expenses by product candidate or program, and for unallocated expenses, by type, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The primary changes in our research and development expenses by product candidate or program in the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:

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The primary changes in our research and development expenses by product candidate or program in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

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◦on-going manufacturing efficiency and process optimization costs for which such processes have not yet been approved by the FDA,

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◦an increase in overseas preclinical and clinical trial costs and

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◦overseas licensing and regulatory costs partially offset by costs being expensed to research and development expense prior to receiving FDA approval in May 2023 that are now included as part of the cost of inventory,

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•an increase in payroll related expenses of $1.0 million, which was primarily driven by an increase in headcount to support overall growth.

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•a decrease in marketing costs of $2.5 million due to the timing of marketing activities ahead of the VYJUVEK launch and