VNDA 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Nasdaq · Pharmaceutical Preparations · CIK 1347178 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “We might not obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to commercialize current product candidates, including BysantiTM and imsidolimab.”
New heading “Disruptions at the FDA and other government agencies caused by, among other things, government shutdowns, could hinder their ability to hire, retain or deploy key leadership and other personnel, conduct inspections of manufacturing facilities or otherwise prevent new or modified products from being developed, approved or commercialized in a timely manner or at all, which could negatively impact our business.”
New heading “Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.”
New heading “Artificial intelligence presents risks and challenges that can impact our business including by posing security risks to our confidential information, proprietary information, and personal data.”
Removed heading “See the risk factor entitled “If the FDA does not approve our NDA filing for the use of tradipitant for patients with gastroparesis; or if the FDA determines that our clinical trial results for tradipitant for the treatment of gastroparesis do not demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy, continued development of tradipitant may be significantly delayed or terminated, our business will be significantly harmed, and the market price of our stock could decline” for additional details regarding tradipitant.”
Removed heading “If the FDA does not approve our sNDAs for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder or insomnia, continued development of tasimelteon for the treatment of jet lag disorder and insomnia may be significantly delayed or terminated, our business will be significantly harmed, and the market price of our stock could decline.”
Removed heading “We completed the acquisition of PONVORY® in December 2023 and initiated our commercial launch of PONVORY® in the third quarter of 2024. Our ability to successfully launch PONVORY® in the U.S. and Canada is uncertain, and we may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, those benefits make take longer to realize than expected or we may encounter significant integration difficulties.”
Largest changes
“Existing free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we manufacture products could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. Recently there have been significant changes to U.S. …”see in full comparison
see in full comparisonWeAlsohaveinalsoDecember 2022, we filed Hatch-Waxmanlawsuitslawsuits, which are currently pending inU.S.the Delaware DistrictCourt for the District of New JerseyCourt, against each of Teva andApotex and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida againstApotex,in each case,asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,285,129, which is a method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation.The New Jersey cases have been transferred to the Delaware District Court, where they remain pending, and the Florida case was voluntarily dismissed.Wehavealso filed patent infringement lawsuits against each of Teva and Apotex in theU.S.Delaware DistrictCourt for the District of Delaware,Court, in each case, asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,918,556, another method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation.WhileAwetrialareispursuingscheduledadditionaltoremedies,beginweincannotthesebecasescertainon August 3, 2026. These lawsuits do not affect the sale of HETLIOZ® in the E.U. and there is no generic litigation pending outside of thesuccess, timing or efforts involved in connectionU.S. withtheserespectefforts.toIf any of the generic manufacturers has adequate supply available and is successful, such generic competition in the short term could have a material and adverse impact on our revenues and our stock price.HETLIOZ®.
“In December 2018, we announced that the FDA had accepted the HETLIOZ® sNDA for the treatment of jet lag disorder. We received a CRL in August 2019 in which the FDA asserted that the measures of the study were of unclear clinical significance and declined to approve our sNDA. We met with the FDA to discuss the CRL in a Post Action meeting and, in 2022, we requested the opportunity for a hearing with the FDA on the approvability of the jet lag disorder sNDA. …”see in full comparison
“Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.”see in full comparison
Financial instability or a general decline in economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries caused by political instability and conflict and economic challenges caused by general health crises have led to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital market instability and supply chain interruptions, which have caused record inflation globally and could adversely affect our operations. Increased inflation may result in increases in our operating costs (including our labor costs), reduced liquidity and limits on our ability to access credit or otherwise raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all.see in full comparisonExisting free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we manufacture products, such as Canada, China and Mexico, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. For example, in February 2025, the U.S. government imposed or threatened to impose new tariffs on imported products from Mexico, Canada and China. The impact of these tariffs is subject to a number of factors, including the effective date and duration of such tariffs, changes in the amount, scope and nature of the tariffs in the future, any retaliatory responses to such actions that the target countries may take and any mitigating actions that may become available. Despite recent trade negotiations between the U.S. and the Mexican, Canadian and Chinese governments, given the uncertainty regarding the scope and duration of any new tariffs, as well as the potential for additional tariffs or trade barriers by the U.S., Mexico, Canada, China or other countries, we can provide no assurance that any strategies we implement to mitigate the impact of such tariffs or other trade actions will be successful.In addition, the U.S. Federal Reserve has raised, and may again raise, interest rates in response to concerns about inflation, which, coupled with reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets, may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks. Economic conditions, and uncertainty as to the general direction of the macroeconomic environment, are beyond our control and may make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult, costly and dilutive. While we believe we have adequate capital resources to meet current working capital and capital expenditure requirements, an economic downturn or significant increase in our expenses could require additional financing on less than attractive rates or on terms that are excessively dilutive to existing stockholders. Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our stock price and could require us to delay or abandon clinical development plans.
We have been and continue to be involved in a number of lawsuits with a variety of generic drug manufacturers who have filed ANDAs relating to certain of our patents. In December 2022, the Delaware District Court ruled in favor of Teva and Apotex in our patent litigation relating to their filing of ANDAs for generic versions of HETLIOZ® in thesee in full comparisonU.S.U.S,Wewhichappealedwastheaffirmeddecision to the Federal Circuit, and in May 2023, a three-judge panel ofby the Federal Circuitaffirmedin May 2023. Also in December 2022, we filed Hatch-Waxman lawsuits, which are currently pending in the Delaware DistrictCourt’s ruling. In August 2023, the Federal Circuit denied our request for a rehearing. In January 2024, we filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S SupremeCourtto review the Federal Circuit’s decision. In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition. We have also filed Hatch-Waxman lawsuits in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jerseyagainst each of Teva andApotex and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida againstApotex,in each case,asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,285,129, which is a method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation.The New Jersey cases have been transferred to the Delaware District Court, where they remain pending, and the Florida case was voluntarily dismissed.Wehavealso filed patent infringement lawsuits against each of Teva and Apotex in theU.S.Delaware DistrictCourt for the District of Delaware,Court, in each case, asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No.11,918,55611,918,556, another method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation.We have also filed a Hatch-Waxman lawsuit against MSN in the Delaware District Court asserting that U.S. Patent Nos. 10,179,119, 11,266,622, 11,285,129, 11,850,229, 10,610,510, 10,980,770, and 11,759,446 will be infringed by MSN’s generic version of HETLIOZ LQ® for which MSN is seeking FDA approval.A trial is scheduled to begin in these cases onJune 15, 2026, and a 30-month stay is in place until DecemberAugust 3, 2026.WeThesealsolawsuitshavedoOrphannotDrugaffectExclusivitytheforsale of HETLIOZLQ®untilinDecemberthe1,E.U.2027,andthusthere is noANDAs forgenericHETLIOZlitigationLQ®pendingcanoutsidebeofapprovedthepriorU.S. with respect toDecember 1, 2027. See Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information.HETLIOZ®.
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We are dependent on the commercial success of Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial and PONVORY®.products. In the U.S., HETLIOZ® competes with generic versions of HETLIOZ® and we could experience increased generic competition in the near term.
We are substantially dependent upon the commercial success of Fanapt® oral tablets for the acute treatment of mixed or manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and the treatment of schizophrenia, HETLIOZ® capsules for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24), HETLIOZ® capsules and oral suspension (HETLIOZ LQ®) for the treatment of nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) and, PONVORY® oral tablets for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) in adults.adults and NEREUSTM capsules for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion.
In December 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (Delaware District Court) ruled in favor of certain generic drug companies in our patent litigation alleging that the companies’ generic versions of HETLIOZ® capsules, for which they were seeking FDA approval, infringed our patents covering HETLIOZ®., Wewhich appealedwas theaffirmed decision toby the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit). Inin May 2023, a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit affirmed the Delaware District Court’s ruling. In August 2023, the Federal Circuit denied our request for a rehearing. In January 2024, we filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit’s decision. In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition.2023. The FDA has approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) for generic versions of HETLIOZ® for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Teva), Apotex Inc. (Apotex) and MSN Pharmaceuticals Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Limited (MSN). Teva and Apotex have launched their generic versions of HETLIOZ® at risk in the U.S., and MSN has launched its generic version as well. HETLIOZ® could face even more competition from other generic companies in the U.S. in the near term in light of the patent litigation rulings against us. Sales of generic versions of HETLIOZ® have resulted in and could continue to result in a reduction in the demand for HETLIOZ® and/or the price at which we can sell it and/or create volatility in net product sales in future periods, which would have a material and adverse impact on our revenues and results of operations. Our expansion and development of HETLIOZ® outside the U.S. is generally not subject to the adverse patent ruling in the U.S.
PONVORY® tablets were approved in the U.S. for the treatment of RMS in adults in March 2021 and commercially launched in the U.S. by Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Janssen), a Johnson & Johnson Company in April 2021. PONVORY® tablets were approved in Canada for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) in adults in April 2021 and commercially launched in Canada by Janssen in November 2021. In December 2023, we acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to PONVORY® from Janssen. Janssen was responsible for the continued marketing and sale of PONVORY® during a transition period. We initiated our commercial launch of PONVORY® in RMS in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024. We have no Canadian operations and no history of commercializing products in Canada.
NEREUSTM capsules were approved in the U.S. for the preventing of vomiting induced by motion in December 2025.
Our ability to generate significant product revenue from sales of Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial and PONVORY®products both in the U.S. and abroad, in the near term will depend on, among other things, our ability to:
•minimize the impact of disruptions caused by public health crises;
•obtain regulatory approval for Fanapt®, HETLIOZ® or Fanapt®NEREUSTM in additional countries;
We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and to utilize a substantial portion of our cash resources as we continue to commercialize our commercial products, evaluate foreign market opportunities for Fanapt®, HETLIOZ® and HETLIOZ®NEREUSTM and continue to grow our operational capabilities, both domestically and abroad. This activity represents a significant investment in the commercial success of Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial and PONVORY®,products, which is uncertain.
The cost of growing and maintaining a sales, marketing and distribution organization may exceed its cost effectiveness. If we fail to continue to develop sales, marketing and distribution capabilities, if sales efforts are not effective or if costs of developing sales, marketing and distribution capabilities exceed their cost effectiveness, our business, financial condition and results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
As a result of the decision in favor of generic drug companies in connection with our HETLIOZ® patent litigation, we have faced generic competition in the near term and our revenues and results of operations could be further affected by the launch of additional generic versions of HETLIOZ® in the U.S.
Between April 2018 and March 2021, we filed numerous Hatch-Waxman lawsuits in the Delaware District Court against Teva, Apotex and MSN asserting that our patents would be infringed by their generic versions of HETLIOZ®. In January 2022, we entered into a license agreement with MSN and Impax Laboratories LLC (Impax), resolving the lawsuits against MSN. A trial was held in March 2022 in the Delaware District Court to resolve the consolidated lawsuits against Teva and Apotex.
InWe Decemberfiled 2022,several followingHatch-Waxman conclusionlawsuits of the trial,in the Delaware District Court issuedagainst itsTeva, rulingApotex, inand favorMSN asserting infringement of patents covering HETLIOZ® 20 mg capsules. In January 2022, we entered into a license agreement with MSN and Impax Laboratories LLC (Impax) resolving the lawsuits against MSN. The consolidated lawsuits against Teva and Apotex,Apotex findingwere tried in March 2022. In December 2022, the Delaware District Court ruled that theirTeva useand of a generic HETLIOZ®, for which they were seeking FDA approval,Apotex did not infringe oneU.S. ofPatent ourNo. HETLIOZ® patentsRE46,604, and that the asserted claims of certainU.S. ofPatent ourNos. otherRE46,604; HETLIOZ®9,730,910; patents10,149,829; and 10,376,487 were invalid.invalid, Wewhich appealedwas theaffirmed decision toby the Federal Circuit and in May 2023, a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit affirmed the Delaware District Court’s ruling. In August 2023, the Federal Circuit denied our request for a rehearing. In January 2024, we filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit’s decision. In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition.2023. Teva and Apotex have since launched their generic versions at risk and MSN has launched its generic version as well. The commercial launch of the generic versions, and potential increased competition from additional generic entrants in the near term,entrants, have resulted in and could continue to have a material and adverse impact on our revenues and results of operations.
Further, although we are pursuing additional remedies in other courts,remedies, including seeking injunctions against Apotex and Teva, we may not be successful in any such efforts, which will be costly and time-consuming to pursue. Specifically, in December 2022 we have filed Hatch-Waxman lawsuitslawsuits, which are currently pending in the U.S.Delaware District Court for the District of New JerseyCourt, against each of Teva and Apotex, and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Apotex, asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,285,129, which is a method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation. The New Jersey cases have been transferred to the Delaware District Court, where they remain pending, and the Florida case was voluntarily dismissed. We have also filed patent infringement lawsuits against each of Teva and Apotex in the U.S.Delaware District Court for the District of Delaware,Court, in each case, asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,918,556, another method of administration patent that was not litigated in the prior litigation. A trial is scheduled to begin in these cases on August 3, 2026. These lawsuits do not affect the sale of HETLIOZ® in the E.U. and there is no generic litigation pending outside of the U.S. with respect to HETLIOZ®. These lawsuits do not relate to the HETLIOZ LQ® oral suspension formulation. These efforts will also require considerable attention of management and could, even if ultimately successful, negatively impact our results of operations. See Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report and the risk factor entitled “We are, have been, and may continue to be, involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our patents, which could be expensive, time-consuming and unsuccessful, and third parties may challenge the validity or enforceability of our patents and they may be successful,” each of which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information.
Future performance of Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial and PONVORY®products may be impacted by a number of factors including competing products or unanticipated safety issues. If Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial orproducts PONVORY® isare not successful in gaining broad commercial acceptance, our business would be harmed.
Future performance of Fanapt®,our HETLIOZ®commercial and PONVORY®products sales will be dependent on several factors, including our ability to educate physicians and to increase physician awareness of the benefits of our products relative to competing products. The degree of further market acceptance of any of our products, including with respect to new indications, or market acceptance of approved product candidates among physicians, patients, health care payors and the medical community, will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to:
Our ability to commercialize our products successfully depends in part on the coverage and reimbursement levels with governmental authorities, private health insurers and other third-party payors. In determining whether to reimburse our products and at what level, third-party payors consider factors that include the efficacy, cost effectiveness and safety of our products, as well as the availability of other treatments including generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter alternatives. We expect to continue to face pressure to make unfavorable pricing modifications, such as discounts or rebates. Negotiating favorable reimbursement can be a time consumingtime-consuming and expensive process, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to reach pricing terms with third-party payors at levels that are profitable to us. Certain third-party payors also have reimbursement or coverage processes that we believe are difficult to navigate and require prior authorization for, or even refuse to provide, reimbursement for our products, and others may do so in the future. Our business may be materially adversely affected if our patients are not able to receive approval for reimbursement of our products from third-party payors on a broad, timely or satisfactory basis; if reimbursement is subject to difficult reimbursement or coverage processes or prior authorization requirements; or if reimbursement is not maintained at satisfactory levels. In addition, our business could be adversely affected if third-party payors limit or reduce the indications for, or conditions under which, or the patient populations for whom, our products may be reimbursed. Moreover, as discussed further below and above in Part I, Item 1 under the heading Pharmaceutical Coverage, Pricing and Reimbursement and Healthcare Reform, changes in insurance coverage or reimbursement levels by third-party payors, or in the type of such coverage held by patients, may materially harm our business and commercialization efforts.
Most significantly, in August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law. This statute marks the most significant action by Congress with respect to the pharmaceutical industry since adoption of the ACA in 2010. Among other things, the IRA requires manufacturers of certain drugs to engage in price negotiations with Medicare, with prices that can be negotiated subject to a cap, with the first drug price negotiations effective January 1, 2026; imposes rebates under Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D to penalize price increases that outpace inflation beginning October 1, 2022; and replaces the Medicare Part D coverage gap discount program with a new discounting program beginning January 1, 2025. The IRA permits the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement many of these provisions through guidance, as opposed to regulation, for the initial years. On March 15, 2023 and June 30, 2023, HHS issuedhas continued to issue guidance regardingas implementationthese ofprograms theare Medicare drug price negotiation program in initial price applicability year 2026. More recently, in October 2024, HHS released guidance related to implementation for initial price applicability year 2027.implemented. In August 2024, CMS announced prices for the first ten drugs under the drug price negotiation program, with the newnegotiated prices going into effect in 2026, andand, isin expectedMarch to2025, announceannounced the next fifteen drugs to be selected for the second round of negotiationsnegotiations, bywith Februarynegotiated 1,prices 2025.going into effect in 2027. Several manufacturers and industry groups have challenged the drug price negotiation program for Medicare Parts B and D in federal court. These lawsuits are ongoing, and additional lawsuits may be filed in the future related to provisions of the IRA. It is unknown whether such litigation or other litigation, if brought, will be successful, or whether there will be future changes to the IRA. Moreover, the recent change in presidential administrationsadministration in the2025 U.S.and mayassociated introduceexecutive branch policy priorities have introduced additional unpredictability regarding the future implementation of the IRA. For these and other reasons, it is currently unclear how the IRA will be effectuated, and while the impact of the IRA on the pharmaceutical industry cannot yet be fully determined, it is likely to be significant.
Healthcare reform efforts or any future legislation or regulatory actions aimed at controlling and reducing healthcare costs, including through measures designed to limit reimbursement, restrict access or impose unfavorable pricing modifications on pharmaceutical products, such as the executive order recently issued by the Trump administration calling for most favored drug pricing in the U.S., which would tie the price of drugs in the U.S. to the lowest price in a group of other countries, could impact our ability to obtain or maintain reimbursementreimbursement, or price, for our products at satisfactory levels, or at all, which could materially harm our business and financial results.
If the FDA does not approve our NDA filing for the use of tradipitantNEREUSTM for patients with gastroparesis; or if the FDA determines that our clinical trial results for tradipitant for the treatment of gastroparesis do not demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy, continued development of tradipitant may be significantly delayed or terminated,gastroparesis, our business willmay be significantly harmed, and the market price of our stock could decline.
In February 2022, we announced results from oura Phase III clinical study,study VP-VLY-686-3301,(3301) evaluating the efficacy and safety of tradipitantNEREUSTM in treating the symptoms of gastroparesis. The study did not meet its prespecified primary endpoint, which was the difference between drug and placebo on the change of the severity of nausea from baseline at week 12 of treatment. Both treatment arms showed significant improvements from baseline on nausea as well as the other core symptoms of gastroparesis. When restricting the analysis in the group of patients that used no rescue medications at baseline and adjusting for poor compliance, we identified strong evidence of a drug effect across a number of symptoms and across the duration of the study, including a significant and meaningful effect at the prespecified primary endpoint of nausea change at week 12. TheOn September 18, 2024, the FDA mayinformed us that it did not view this data as constituting substantial evidence of efficacy for tradipitantNEREUSTM in any indication for the treatment of gastroparesis or its symptoms, for any length of treatment. Any adverse developments or results or perceived adverse developments or results with respect to our regulatory submission or the tradipitantNEREUSTM clinical program in gastroparesis will significantly harm our business and could cause the market price of our stock to decline. Examples of such potential adverse developments include, but are not limited to:
•the FDA determining that it believes additional clinical studies are required with respect to tradipitantNEREUSTM for the treatment of gastroparesis;
•the FDA determining that the tradipitantNEREUSTM clinical trial program for gastroparesis does not demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy.
We believe that tradipitantNEREUSTM has a well-established safety profile, as demonstrated by the results of extensive testing in animals and humans. Despite these results, however, the FDA informed us in December 2018 that in order to treat patients beyond 12 weeks, we would have to conduct a nine-month non-rodent chronic toxicity study. This currently limits our ability to collect safety data in humans for more than 12 weeks. The non-rodent study required by the FDA necessitates the sacrifice of dozens of animals and we have disputed the necessity of a nine-month non-rodent chronic toxicity study. In February 2019, we filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (DC District Court) challenging the FDA’s position, but we ultimately did not prevail. Despite our disagreement with the FDA, the preclinical package has allowed us to continue to conduct all of the efficacy studies necessary for NDA filing. Moreover, in July 2020, the FDA authorized tradipitantNEREUSTM through an expanded access program (EAP) for a single patient. An EAP allows a patient to request the use of tradipitant,NEREUSTM, prior to NDA approval, for up to six months with an option to request renewal. Since then, certain patients who experienced a benefit in tradipitantNEREUSTM studies have requested and received expanded access, while others have been denied treatment under the EAP. The EAP is ongoing and a number of patients have initiated treatment. Although this EAP is not intended for data collection, we collect safety data from this cohort of expanded access patients and included this data in the NDA that we submitted for tradipitantNEREUSTM for patients with gastroparesis. In December 2023, the FDA accepted our NDA for tradipitant in gastroparesis for filing and set a PDUFA target action date of September 18, 2024. On September 18, 2024, we received a CRL from the FDA. In January 2025, we received a Notice of Opportunity for a Hearing, and we have accepted the opportunity for a hearing. Tradipitant is the first novel drug to be accepted for review by the FDA for gastroparesis in over 30 years and, if approved, will be the first novel drug to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of gastroparesis in over 40 years. The lack of long-term (i.e., more than 12 weeks in humans) safety data would likely impact the FDA’s willingness to approve tradipitantNEREUSTM for a chronic indication. However, because long-term safety data is not normally a requirement for short-term indications, and with a preclinical profile that has not precluded clinical development, we believe the package was complete for any NDA filing to treat patients for 12 weeks or less. For example, the FDA has communicated to us that it is considering an indication for the short-term relief of nausea in gastroparesis. While this short-term indication is not preferred, we would consider accepting this limited indication while continuing to pursue a chronic indication. However, the FDA may not deem the safety information sufficient even for a short-term indication. Moreover, FDA authorization of an EAP is not a guarantee of or a step towards obtaining full FDA approval of an NDA. In December 2023, the FDA accepted our NDA for NEREUSTM in gastroparesis for filing and set a PDUFA target action date of September 18, 2024. On September 18, 2024, we received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA. In January 2025, we received a Notice of Opportunity for a Hearing, and we have accepted the opportunity for a hearing. NEREUSTM is the first novel drug to be accepted for review by the FDA for gastroparesis in over 30 years and, if approved, will be the first novel drug to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of gastroparesis in over 40 years. We plan to continue to pursue the marketing authorization for tradipitantNEREUSTM but our business will be materially adversely impacted if we are not able to agree with the FDA on a regulatory path to approval for tradipitantNEREUSTM or the FDA delays or denies approval of our NDA filing.
If the FDA does not acceptapprove our NDA filingsNDAs for the use of tradipitant for patients with motion sickness; or if the FDA determines that our clinical trial results for tradipitantHETLIOZ® for the treatment of motionjet sicknesslag dodisorder notor demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy,insomnia, continued development of tradipitantHETLIOZ® willfor the treatment of jet lag disorder and insomnia may be significantly delayed or terminated, our business will be significantly harmed,harmed and the market price of our stock could decline.
In December 2018, we announced that the FDA had accepted the HETLIOZ® sNDA for the treatment of jet lag disorder. We received a CRL in August 2019 in which the FDA asserted that the measures of the study were of unclear clinical significance and declined to approve our sNDA. We met with the FDA to discuss the CRL in a Post Action meeting and, in 2022, we requested the opportunity for a hearing with the FDA on the approvability of the jet lag disorder sNDA. We filed a lawsuit against the FDA in September 2022 demanding that the FDA immediately publish in the Federal Register a notice of opportunity for a hearing on the jet lag disorder sNDA. The FDA then published the notice in the Federal Register in October 2022. We have asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (DC District Court) to, among other things, compel the FDA to comply with its obligations and declare that the FDA’s lack of compliance violates the FDCA and the FDA regulations. In January 2024, the DC District Court held an oral argument on dispositive cross-motions, following which the DC District Court granted our motion for summary judgment. The DC District Court ruled that the FDA violated the statute and ordered the FDA to either finally resolve our application or commence a hearing on or before March 5, 2024. In March 2024, we and the FDA filed a consent motion for entry of final judgment in our favor on our Administrative Procedure Act claim for the FDA’s unreasonable delay in resolving the hearing request, following which the FDA refused to hold a hearing or approve our sNDA for HETLIOZ® in the treatment of jet lag disorder. We subsequently filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit). In January 2025, the DC Circuit held an oral argument on the petition. In August 2025, the DC Circuit issued a decision in our favor against the FDA, setting aside the FDA’s refusal to hold a hearing on our sNDA for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder and remanding the case back to the FDA. In October 2025, we announced that we entered into a collaborative framework with the FDA for the resolution of certain of our disputes regarding HETLIOZ® and NEREUSTM (the FDA Agreement), pursuant to which the FDA agreed to conduct an expedited re-review of the sNDA and we sought a temporary abeyance in these proceedings. In January 2026, the FDA notified us that, following its re-review of the sNDA, it has determined that the sNDA cannot be approved in its current form. In January 2026, we requested that the FDA Commissioner resume hearing proceedings. We continue to evaluate our options with respect to obtaining FDA approval for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder.
In July 2023, the FDA accepted our sNDA for HETLIOZ® for insomnia for filing. On March 4, 2024, we received a CRL from the FDA. In June 2024, we received a Notice of Opportunity for a Hearing and accepted an opportunity for a hearing in July 2024. In August 2024, we filed for summary judgment requesting approval or a hearing on approvability of tasimelteon to treat insomnia associated with difficulties with sleep initiation. In October 2024, we received a Proposed Order denying a hearing on approvability for the insomnia sNDA, and we submitted a response to the Proposed Order in December 2024. We continue to pursue FDA approval for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of insomnia.
InAny May 2023, we announced positive results from the first Phase III study of tradipitant in motion sickness, confirming the previously reported results demonstrating that tradipitant is effective in the prevention of vomiting associated with motion sickness. In May 2024 we announced positive results from the second Phase III study of tradipitant in motion sickness, confirming the previously reported results of two efficacy studies demonstrating tradipitant is effective in prevention of vomiting associated with motion sickness. Anyadditional adverse developments or results or perceived adverse developments or results with respect to our regulatory submissionsubmissions for jet lag disorder or the tradipitant clinical program in motion sicknessinsomnia will significantly harm our business and could cause the market price of our stock to decline. Examples of such potential adverse developments include, but are not limited to:
•the FDA determining that it believes additional clinical studies are required with respect to tradipitant for the treatmentjet oflag motiondisorder sicknessor insomnia programs;
•safety, efficacy or other concerns arising from clinical or non-clinical studies in thisthe programjet lag disorder or insomnia programs, or the manufacturing processes or facilities used for the jet lag disorder or insomnia programs; or
•the FDA determining that the tradipitantjet clinicallag trialdisorder programor forinsomnia motionprograms sicknessraise doessafety concerns or do not demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy.
We might not obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to commercialize current product candidates, including BysantiTM and imsidolimab.
We cannot assure you that we will receive the approvals necessary to commercialize product candidates we are currently developing or that we may acquire or seek to develop in the future. We will need FDA approval to commercialize our product candidates in the U.S. In order to obtain FDA approval of any product candidate, we must submit to the FDA an NDA or a Biologics License Application (BLA) demonstrating that the product candidate is safe for humans and effective for its intended use. Our BysantiTM NDA for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia has been accepted for filing with a PDUFA target action date of February 21, 2026 and our imsidolimab BLA has been submitted for generalized pustular psoriasis. This demonstration requires significant research, pre-clinical studies, and clinical trials. Satisfaction of the FDA’s regulatory requirements typically takes many years, depends upon the type, complexity and novelty of the product candidate and requires substantial resources for research, development and testing. We cannot predict whether our research and clinical approaches will result in products that the FDA considers safe for humans and effective for their indicated uses. The FDA has substantial discretion in the product approval process and might require us to conduct additional pre-clinical and clinical testing, perform post-marketing studies or otherwise limit or impose conditions on any additional approvals we obtain. The approval process might also be delayed by changes in government regulation, future legislation or administrative action or changes in FDA policy that occur prior to or during our product candidate’s regulatory review. Delays in obtaining regulatory approvals might:
•delay commercialization of, and our ability to derive product revenues from, our product candidates;
•impose costly procedures on us; and
•diminish any competitive advantages that we might otherwise enjoy.
Even if we comply with all FDA requests, the FDA might ultimately reject one or more of our NDAs or BLAs. Even if we are able to obtain regulatory approval for a particular product candidate, the approval might limit the indicated medical uses for the product, limit our ability to promote, sell, and distribute the product, require that we conduct costly post-marketing surveillance and/or require that we conduct ongoing post-marketing studies. Failure to obtain FDA approval of one or more of our product candidates could severely undermine our business.
Disruptions at the FDA and other government agencies caused by, among other things, government shutdowns, could hinder their ability to hire, retain or deploy key leadership and other personnel, conduct inspections of manufacturing facilities or otherwise prevent new or modified products from being developed, approved or commercialized in a timely manner or at all, which could negatively impact our business.
The ability of the FDA to review and approve new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, government shut-downs, statutory, regulatory, and policy changes, the FDA’s ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept the payment of user fees, and other events that may otherwise affect the FDA’s ability to perform routine functions. Average review times at the FDA have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of other government agencies that fund research and development activities is subject to the political process, which is inherently fluid and unpredictable. Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may also slow the time necessary for new drugs and biologics or modifications to approved drugs and biologics to be reviewed or approved by necessary government agencies, which would adversely affect our business. For example, over the last several years, the U.S. government has periodically shut down and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, had to furlough critical employees and stop critical activities.
If another prolonged government shut-down occurs, or if funding shortages, staffing limitations or further global health concerns emerge, such events could significantly impact the ability of the FDA or other regulatory authorities to timely review and process our regulatory submissions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
See the risk factor entitled “If the FDA does not approve our NDA filing for the use of tradipitant for patients with gastroparesis; or if the FDA determines that our clinical trial results for tradipitant for the treatment of gastroparesis do not demonstrate adequate safety and substantial evidence of efficacy, continued development of tradipitant may be significantly delayed or terminated, our business will be significantly harmed, and the market price of our stock could decline” for additional details regarding tradipitant.
Financial instability or a general decline in economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries caused by political instability and conflict and economic challenges caused by general health crises have led to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital market instability and supply chain interruptions, which have caused record inflation globally and could adversely affect our operations. Increased inflation may result in increases in our operating costs (including our labor costs), reduced liquidity and limits on our ability to access credit or otherwise raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all. Existing free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we manufacture products, such as Canada, China and Mexico, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. For example, in February 2025, the U.S. government imposed or threatened to impose new tariffs on imported products from Mexico, Canada and China. The impact of these tariffs is subject to a number of factors, including the effective date and duration of such tariffs, changes in the amount, scope and nature of the tariffs in the future, any retaliatory responses to such actions that the target countries may take and any mitigating actions that may become available. Despite recent trade negotiations between the U.S. and the Mexican, Canadian and Chinese governments, given the uncertainty regarding the scope and duration of any new tariffs, as well as the potential for additional tariffs or trade barriers by the U.S., Mexico, Canada, China or other countries, we can provide no assurance that any strategies we implement to mitigate the impact of such tariffs or other trade actions will be successful. In addition, the U.S. Federal Reserve has raised, and may again raise, interest rates in response to concerns about inflation, which, coupled with reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets, may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks. Economic conditions, and uncertainty as to the general direction of the macroeconomic environment, are beyond our control and may make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult, costly and dilutive. While we believe we have adequate capital resources to meet current working capital and capital expenditure requirements, an economic downturn or significant increase in our expenses could require additional financing on less than attractive rates or on terms that are excessively dilutive to existing stockholders. Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our stock price and could require us to delay or abandon clinical development plans.
Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.
Existing free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we manufacture products could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. Recently there have been significant changes to U.S. trade policies, sanctions, legislation, treaties and tariffs, including, but not limited to, trade policies and tariffs affecting products from outside of the U.S. While pharmaceutical products are currently excluded from reciprocal tariffs, we could be subject to increased costs associated with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), raw materials, laboratory equipment, and research material and components imported from other countries if these exclusions are removed. The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting a Section 232 investigation to assess the national security implications of pharmaceutical and API imports. The outcome of this investigation could result in additional trade restrictions, including tariffs. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently heard arguments as to whether the president can legally use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. The extent and duration of increased tariffs and the resulting impact on general economic conditions and our business are uncertain and depend on various factors, such as negotiations between the U.S. and affected countries, the responses of other countries or regions, exemptions or exclusions that may be granted and availability and cost of alternative sources of supply. Any new or additional tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. could also increase the cost of some of our products and reduce our margins. The imposition of additional tariffs or other trade barriers could increase our costs in certain markets. Additionally, it is possible that U.S. policy changes and uncertainty about such changes could increase market volatility and currency exchange rate fluctuations. As a result of these dynamics, we cannot predict the impact to our business of any future changes to the U.S.’s or other countries’ trading relationships or the impact of new laws or regulations adopted by the U.S. or other countries.
If the FDA does not approve our sNDAs for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder or insomnia, continued development of tasimelteon for the treatment of jet lag disorder and insomnia may be significantly delayed or terminated, our business will be significantly harmed, and the market price of our stock could decline.
In December 2018, we announced that the FDA had accepted the HETLIOZ® sNDA for the treatment of jet lag disorder. We received a complete response letter (CRL) in August 2019 in which the FDA asserted that the measures of the study were of unclear clinical significance and declined to approve our sNDA. We met with the FDA to discuss the CRL in a Post Action meeting and in 2022 we requested the opportunity for a hearing with the FDA on the approvability of the jet lag disorder sNDA. We filed a lawsuit against the FDA in September 2022 demanding that the FDA immediately publish in the Federal Register a notice of opportunity for a hearing on the jet lag disorder sNDA. The FDA then published the notice in the Federal Register in October 2022. We have asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (DC District Court) to, among other things, compel the FDA to comply with its obligations and declare that the FDA’s lack of compliance violates the FDCA and the FDA regulations. In January 2024, the DC District Court held an oral argument on dispositive cross-motions, following which the DC District Court granted our motion for summary judgment. The DC District Court ruled that the FDA violated the statute and ordered the FDA to either finally resolve our application or commence a hearing on or before March 5, 2024. In March 2024, we and the FDA filed a consent motion for entry of final judgment in our favor on our Administrative Procedure Act claim for the FDA’s unreasonable delay in resolving the hearing request, following which the FDA refused to hold a hearing or approve our sNDA for HETLIOZ® in the treatment of jet lag disorder. We subsequently filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit). In January 2025, the DC Circuit held an oral argument on the petition. Our petition remains pending. We continue to pursue FDA approval for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder.
In July 2023, the FDA accepted our sNDA for HETLIOZ® for insomnia for filing. On March 4, 2024, we received a CRL from the FDA. In June 2024, we received a Notice of Opportunity for a Hearing and accepted an opportunity for a heading in July 2024. In August 2024, we filed for summary judgment requesting approval or a hearing on approvability of tasimelteon to treat insomnia associated with difficulties with sleep initiation. In October 2024, we received a Proposed Order denying a hearing on approvability for the insomnia sNDA, and we submitted a response to the Proposed Order in December 2024. We continue to pursue FDA approval for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of insomnia.
Any additional adverse developments or results or perceived adverse developments or results with respect to our regulatory submissions for jet lag disorder or insomnia will significantly harm our business and could cause the market price of our stock to decline. Examples of such potential adverse developments include, but are not limited to:
•the FDA determining that additional clinical studies are required with respect to the jet lag disorder or insomnia programs;
•safety, efficacy or other concerns arising from clinical or non-clinical studies in the jet lag disorder or insomnia programs, or the manufacturing processes or facilities used for the jet lag disorder or insomnia programs; or
•the FDA determining that the jet lag disorder or insomnia programs raise safety concerns or do not demonstrate substantial evidence of efficacy.
Our business strategy includes entering into collaborations with third parties for the commercialization of our products. While we are not currently party to any material commercial collaborative arrangements, areas in which we may potentially enter into third-party collaboration arrangements include joint sales and marketing arrangements for sales and marketing in certain E.U. countries and elsewhere outside of the U.S., and future product development arrangements. If we are unable to identify or enter into an agreement with any material third-party collaborator, our business, financial condition or results of operations or financial condition could be adversely affected. The launch of generic versions of HETLIOZ® and further generic competition may make it more difficult for us to identify or attract third-party collaborators and obtain favorable commercial terms in any such agreement or arrangement. Any arrangements we do enter into may not be scientifically or commercially successful. The termination of any of these arrangements might adversely affect our ability to develop, commercialize and market our products.
We completed the acquisition of PONVORY® in December 2023 and initiated our commercial launch of PONVORY® in the third quarter of 2024. Our ability to successfully launch PONVORY® in the U.S. and Canada is uncertain, and we may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, those benefits make take longer to realize than expected or we may encounter significant integration difficulties.
We acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to PONVORY® in December 2023 and we initiated our commercial launch of PONVORY® in the third quarter of 2024. Our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition will depend, to a large extent, on our capacity to capitalize on potential growth opportunities and synergies. The process may be disruptive to our business and the expected benefits may not be achieved within the anticipated time frame, or at all. The failure to meet the challenges involved and to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction will require us to overcome a number of difficulties, including, among others:
•difficulties in achieving anticipated business opportunities and growth prospects from the acquisition;
•challenges related to public and market perception of PONVORY® and/or our acquisition of the product; and
•potential unknown liabilities, adverse consequences, unforeseen increased expenses or other unanticipated problems associated with the acquisition.
In addition, we have no Canadian operations and no history of commercializing products in Canada. As a result, we will have to either build our own Canadian sales force or enter into an agreement with one or more third-party collaborators for the sale and distribution of PONVORY® in Canada. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in building our own Canadian sales force or that we will be able to identify or enter into an agreement with any such third-party collaborator on favorable terms, or at all.
All of these factors could decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of the acquisition and negatively impact our stock price and harm our business. As a result, it cannot be assured that the acquisition of PONVORY® will result in the full realization of the benefits anticipated from the transaction within the anticipated time frames, or at all.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “Key Operational Highlights – Commercial”
New heading “Key Operational Highlights – Regulatory & Clinical Development”
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“For HETLIOZ®, the FDA has approved ANDAs for Teva and Apotex, both of which have since launched their generic versions of HETLIOZ® at risk in the U.S. In December 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (Delaware District Court) ruled in favor of Teva and Apotex in our patent litigation relating to their filing of ANDAs for generic versions of HETLIOZ® in the U.S. The Federal Circuit affirmed this ruling, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition for a writ of certiorari in April 2024. The FDA has also approved the ANDA for MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. …”see in full comparison
“As a result of the unfavorable events and subsequent developments in the 2022 and 2023 related to the HETLIOZ® patent litigation (see Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report) we performed impairment reviews for our HETLIOZ® asset group in those years and determined, based upon our review of undiscounted cash flows, that the carrying value of our HETLIOZ® asset group, inclusive of the intangible asset, is recoverable. Accordingly, we have not recorded an intangible asset impairment charge in any period. …”see in full comparison
“HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $23.5 million, or 23%, to $76.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $100.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume, partially offset by an increase in price, net of deductions, including the impact of changes in constrained revenue. Our HETLIOZ® net product sales as reported for the three months ended March 31, 2023 reflected higher unit sales as compared to recent prior periods. …”see in full comparison
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Our commercial portfolio is currently comprised of threefour products: Fanapt® for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and the treatment of schizophrenia, HETLIOZ® for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and for the treatment of nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) and, PONVORY® for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease.disease and NEREUSTM for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion (collectively, our commercial products). HETLIOZ® is the first product approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with Non-24 and for patients with SMS. In addition, we have a number of drugs and/or additional indications for current products in development, including:
•Fanapt® (iloperidone) long acting injectable (LAI) formulation for the treatment of schizophrenia and hypertension;
•BysantiTM (milsaperidone), the active metabolite of Fanapt® (iloperidone), for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for the treatment of schizophrenia and major depressive disorder (MDD);
•TradipitantNEREUSTM (VLY-686tradipitant), afor smallthe moleculeprevention neurokinin-1of (NK-1)vomiting induced by GLP-1 receptor antagonist, foragonists, the treatment of gastroparesis, motion sicknessgastroparesis and the treatment of atopic dermatitis;
•VTR-297, a small molecule histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor for the treatment of onychomycosishematologic malignancies and hematologic malignanciesonychomycosis and with potential use as a treatment for several oncology indications;
•VQW-765, a small molecule alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, for the treatment of social/performance anxiety and psychiatric disorders; and
Key Operational Highlights – Commercial
•Fanapt® experienced significant growth, with total prescriptions (TRx) increasing by 36% and Fanapt® net product sales increasing by 25% in the fourth quarter of 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Fanapt® total prescriptions increased by 28% and Fanapt® net product sales increased by 24% for the full year 2025 as compared to the full year 2024. New to brand prescriptions (NBRx) increased by 108% in the fourth quarter of 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 and increased by 149% for the full year 2025 as compared to the full year 2024.
•During 2025, our direct-to-consumer campaign, launched in the first quarter, continued to drive meaningful gains in brand awareness for us and our products, Fanapt® and PONVORY®. We maintained strategic investments in our commercial infrastructure, including increased brand visibility through targeted sponsorships, with the goal of supporting long-term market leadership and future commercial launches. Fanapt® performance remains the focus of our commercial initiatives and encourages us to continue to invest in this differentiated medicine, and, if approved, the franchise-extending launch of BysantiTM.
Key Operational Highlights – Regulatory & Clinical Development
•The FDA has approved NEREUSTM for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion.
•BysantiTM New Drug Application (NDA) for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia is under review by the FDA, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of February 21, 2026.
•Fanapt® was approved in the second quarter of 2024 for the acute treatment of bipolar I disorder. We initiated the commercial launch of Fanapt® in this indication in the third quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, new patient starts, as reflected by new to brand prescriptions (NBRx), increased by over 160% and Fanapt® net product sales increased by 18%.
•We initiated a Phase III program for the long acting injectable (LAI) formulation of Fanapt® in the fourth quarter of 2024.
•We plan to initiate a study of the Fanapt® LAI as a once-a-month injectable for the treatment of hypertension to address both treatment resistance and treatment compliance.
•We submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the fourth quarter of 2024 for Fanapt® for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia.
BysantiTM
•We expect to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) for Bysanti™ to the FDA for the treatments of acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia in the first quarter of 2025. Exclusivity, including pending patent applications, could extend into the 2040s.
•WeA initiated aBysantiTM Phase III clinical study for Bysanti™use as a once-daily adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) inis theenrolling fourthpatients quarterand of 2024. Resultsresults are expected in 2026.
•We have initiated clinical programs for HETLIOZ® in pediatric insomnia and DSPD and these programs are ongoing.
•Our MAA for HETLIOZ® and HETLIOZ LQ® for SMS is pending with the EMA.
•We initiated the commercial launch of PONVORY® for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in the third quarter of 2024.
•Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for PONVORY® in the treatments of psoriasis and ulcerative colitis were accepted by the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tradipitant
•The NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of motion sickness was submitted to the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2024.
•We initiatedannounced positive results of a clinical trial to study tradipitantof NEREUSTM in the prevention of vomiting induced by a GLP-1 analog, Wegovy® (semaglutide),. A Phase III clinical program is anticipated to be initiated in the fourthfirst quarterhalf of 2024.2026.
•Imsidolimab Biologics License Application (BLA) in generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) was submitted to the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2025.
•A Phase III study of VQW-765 in the treatment of adults with social anxiety disorder has been initiated and study results are expected by the end of 2026.
•The Phase III study of the LAI formulation of iloperidone in the treatment of schizophrenia in relapse-prevention is enrolling patients.
•A clinical study of the LAI formulation of iloperidone in people with treatment-resistant hypertension is ongoing and we are enrolling patients.
•On January 8, 2026, we announced that we had received a decision letter from the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) concluding that the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder cannot be approved in the current form. This letter followed CDER’s re-review of the jet lag sNDA under our collaborative framework agreement with the FDA. We have requested that the FDA Commissioner resume hearing proceedings.
•We have accepted the opportunity for a hearing with the FDA on the approvability of the NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of symptoms of gastroparesis.
Imsidolimab
•In February 2025, we announced that we entered into an exclusive, global license agreement with AnaptysBio, Inc. (Anaptys) for the development and commercialization of imsidolimab (IL-36R antagonist mAb). We expect to initiate and complete the technology transfer activities in 2025 and immediately begin preparing the Biologics License Application (BLA) and MAA for GPP for the US and EU. The imsidolimab BLA for GPP is expected to be submitted to the FDA in 2025.
Early-Stage Program Highlights
•VQW-765, an alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, is currently in clinical development for the treatment of acute performance anxiety in social situations. We expect to initiate a Phase III program in 2025.
•The IND application for VCA-894A in the treatment of CMT2S, an inherited peripheral neuropathy for which there is no available treatment, was accepted by the FDA in 2024. Previously in 2023, VCA-894A was granted Orphan Drug Designation for the same indication. The Phase I clinical study for VCA-894A expects to enroll the patient by mid-2025.
•In December 2024, we announced that the FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation for VGT-1849A, a selective ASO-based JAK2 inhibitor for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV), a form of a rare hematologic malignancy that is estimated to affect 1 in 2,000 Americans.
Since we began operations, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to the in-licensing, clinical development and commercialization of our products. Our ability to generate meaningful product sales and achieve profitability largely depends on our level of success in commercializing Fanapt® andin the United States (U.S.), HETLIOZ® in the U.S. and Europe andEurope, PONVORY® in the U.SU.S. and Canada,NEREUSTM in the U.S., on our ability, alone or with others, to complete the development of our products and to obtain the regulatory approvals for and to manufacture, market and sell our products. The results of our operations will vary significantly from year-to-year and quarter-to-quarter and depend on a number of factors, including risks related to our business, risks related to our industry, and other risks that are detailed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Annual Report.
Revenue from net product sales. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. We recognize revenue when control of the product is transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those product sales, which is typically once the product physically arrives at the customer. Sales tax,taxes, value-added taxes and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues.
Fanapt® is available in the U.S. for distribution through a limited number of wholesalers and is available in retail pharmacies. HETLIOZ® is available in the U.S. for distribution through a limited number of specialty pharmacies and is not available in retail pharmacies. PONVORY® is available in the U.S. for distribution primarily through a limited number of specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies. We invoice and record revenue when our customers, wholesalers, specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors, receive product from the third-party logistics warehouse, which is the point at which control is transferred to the customer. Revenues and accounts receivable are concentrated with these customers. Outside the U.S., we have a distribution agreement for the commercialization of Fanapt® in Israel and sell HETLIOZ® in Germany. Receivables are carried at transaction price,price paid by the wholesalers, specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors, net of estimated prompt-pay discounts and allowance for credit losses. Payment terms differ by customer, but are based on customary commercial terms and typically range between thirty and sixty days. Allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss rates based on the aging of receivables and incorporating current conditions and forward-looking estimates.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we constrained the variable consideration for HETLIOZ® net product sales. The constrained revenue relates to the uncertainties of payor utilization, patient demand and chargeback and rebate amounts, including Medicaid, related to the elevated levels of inventory on hand at the specialty pharmacies.
Reserves for variable consideration are classified as product revenue allowances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the exception of prompt-pay discounts, which are classified as reductions of accounts receivable. The reserve for product returns for which the product may not be returned for a period of greater than one year from the balance sheet date is included as a component of other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Uncertainties related to variable consideration are generally resolved in the quarter subsequent to period end, with the exception of Medicaid rebates, which are dependent upon the timing of when states submit reimbursement claims, Medicare inflationary rebates, which are expected to be billed on an annual basis beginning in 2025, and product returns that are resolved during the product expiry period specified in the customer contract. Due to increasedFurthermore, inventory stocking of HETLIOZ® at specialty pharmacy customers since the entrance of HETLIOZ®generic competition in 2024early and2023 2023,has theresulted timein itlonger takesperiods to resolve these uncertainties couldrelated beto longervariable than we have historically experienced.consideration. We currently record sales allowances for the following:
•Rebates: Allowances for rebates include mandated discounts under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program as well as contracted rebate programs with other payors, including the Medicare Part D inflationary rebate effective October 1, 2022.rebate. Rebate amounts owed after the final dispensing of the product to a benefit plan participant are based upon contractual agreements or legal requirements with public sector benefit providers, such as Medicaid and Medicare. The allowances for rebates are based on statutory or contracted discount rates and estimated patient utilization.
•Medicare Part D rebates: ThePrior to January 1, 2025, the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit requiresrequired manufacturers to fund approximately 70% of the Medicare Part D insurance coverage gap for prescription drugs sold to eligible patients for applicable drugs. We accountaccounted for the Medicare Part D coverage gap using a point of sale model. Estimates for expected Medicare Part D rebates are based, in part, on historical activity and, where available, actual and pending prescriptions when we have validated the insurance benefits. Beginning January 1, 2025, the Medicare Part D coverage gap discount program was replaced with a new discounting program under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Medicare Part D benefit redesign ishas expected to resultresulted in overall higher discounts for our Medicare payor segment relative to the currentprevious Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap discount program. Under the redesigned Medicare Part D program, applicable drugs dispensed to applicable beneficiaries will beare subject to manufacturer discounts of 10% during the initial coverage phase and 20% during the catastrophic coverage phase. Manufacturers may be eligible for phase-in of discounts, such as for applicable beneficiaries who are Low Income Subsidy (LIS) eligible under section 1860D-14(a) ofUnder the SocialMedicare SecurityPart Act.D Webenefit redesign, we are a specified manufacturer whose applicable drugs for applicable beneficiaries who are LISLow Income Subsidy eligible willunder besection 1860D-14(a) of the Social Security Act are subject to lower applicable discounts during the phase-in period. Estimates for expected Medicare Part D rebates are based, in part, on historical activity and, where available, actual and pending prescriptions when we have validated the insurance benefits.
The provision of $104.7 million and $82.2 million for rebates and chargebacks of $82.2 million and $85.9 million for the years ended December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, respectively, and their ending balances at December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, primarily represent Medicaid rebates. The provision of $42.5 million and $33.4 million for discounts, returns and other of $33.4 million and $28.5 million for the years ended December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, and their ending balances at December 31, 2025 and 2024, primarily representsrepresent wholesalerservice distribution fees applicable to sales of Fanapt® andfees, estimated product returns of Fanapt®, andreturns, co-pay assistance costs and prompt pay discounts applicable to the sales of all of our commercial products. The ending balances of discounts, returns and other as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 primarily represent estimated product returns of Fanapt® and wholesaler distribution fees applicable to sales of Fanapt®.discounts.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses consist primarily of fees for services provided by third parties in connection with the clinical trials, costs of contract manufacturing services for clinical trial use, milestone payments made under licensing agreements prior to regulatory approval, costs of materials used in clinical trials and research and development, costs for regulatory consultants and filings, depreciation of capital resources used to develop products, related facilities costs, and salaries, other employee-related costs and stock-based compensation for research and development personnel. We generally expense research and development costs as they are incurred for products in the development stage, including manufacturing costs and milestone payments made under license agreements prior to FDA approval. Upon and subsequent to FDA approval, manufacturing and milestone payments made under license agreements are capitalized. Milestone payments are accrued when it is deemed probable that the milestone event will be achieved. Costs related to the acquisition of intellectual property are expensed as incurred if the underlying technology is developed in connection with our research and development efforts and has no alternative future use.
As a result of the unfavorable events and subsequent developments in the 2022 and 2023 related to the HETLIOZ® patent litigation (see Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report) we performed impairment reviews for our HETLIOZ® asset group in those years and determined, based upon our review of undiscounted cash flows, that the carrying value of our HETLIOZ® asset group, inclusive of the intangible asset, is recoverable. Accordingly, we have not recorded an intangible asset impairment charge in any period. The litigation and subsequent developments do not affect the sale of HETLIOZ® in the E.U. and there is no generic litigation pending outside of the U.S. with respect to HETLIOZ®. Furthermore, the litigation and subsequent events do not relate to the HETLIOZ LQ® oral suspension formulation. Our expected cash flows continue to support our estimated useful economic life of the intangible asset through 2035.
Income taxes. We assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets each quarter through the review of all available positive and negative evidence. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a tax valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The analysis is highly dependent upon historical and projected pretax income. In 2024, we generated our firstProjected pretax loss since 2017, largely due to expenditures on the commercial launches of Fanapt® in bipolar I disorder and PONVORY® in RMS. Projected taxable income includes significant assumptions related to revenue, which could be affected by the success of the commercial launches of Fanapt® in bipolar I disorder anddisorder, PONVORY® in RMS and NEREUSTM in the prevention of vomiting induced by motion, which was approved on December 30, 2025, and HETLIOZ® generic competition, as well as commercial and research and development activities, including spend on our commercial launches and late-stage clinical activities, and our ability to obtain regulatory approval from the FDA for products or new indications in development, among other factors. Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not thatIn the taxfourth position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical meritsquarter of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. As of December 31, 2024,2025, after considering all available positive and negative evidence, including but not limited to historical, current and future projected results and significant risks and uncertainties related to forecasts, we concluded, consistent with prior periods,concluded that it wasis not more likely than not that substantially all of our deferred tax assets in the U.S. are realizable in future periods.periods Weand maintainrecorded a valuation allowance against certain stateall net deferred tax assets.assets in the U.S., resulting in a non-cash income tax expense of $113.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. If ourwe resultshave arecumulative notpretax income in linefuture withperiods our projections orand if our projections change,indicate pretax income in future periods or if there are meaningful changes to our business operations, the conclusion about the appropriateness of the valuation allowance could change in a future period. AnA increasefuture inreduction of the valuation allowanceallowance, in whole or in part, would result in a non-cash income tax expensebenefit during the period of change.reduction. The potential timing and amount of any future valuation allowance release has yet to be determined and requires an analysis that is highly dependent upon historical and future projected earnings, among other factors. Any such adjustment could have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement.
We anticipate that our results of operations will fluctuate for the foreseeable future due to several factors, including our and our partners’ ability to continue to successfully commercialize our products, including activities related to Fanapt® for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adultsadults, PONVORY® for the treatment of RMS and NEREUSTM for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion, which was approved in April 2024 and acquired rights to PONVORY® in the U.S. and Canada in December 2023,2025, the impact of regulatory changes to the pharmaceutical industry such as the Medicare Part D benefitprovisions redesign effective January 1, 2025 underof the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, any possible payments made or received pursuant to license agreements, progress of our research and development efforts, the timing and outcome of clinical trials and related possible regulatory approvals and the status of existing and future potential litigation involving our products and intellectual property. See Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements included in Part IV of this Annual Report for information on material legal matters.
For HETLIOZ®, the FDA has approved ANDAs for Teva and Apotex, both of which have since launched their generic versions of HETLIOZ® at risk in the U.S. In December 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (Delaware District Court) ruled in favor of Teva and Apotex in our patent litigation relating to their filing of ANDAs for generic versions of HETLIOZ® in the U.S. The Federal Circuit affirmed this ruling, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition for a writ of certiorari in April 2024. The FDA has also approved the ANDA for MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Limited (MSN). The license agreement that we entered into when we settled our patent litigation with MSN (MSN/Impax License Agreement) grants MSN and Impax Laboratories LLC (Impax) a non-exclusive license to manufacture and commercialize MSN’s generic version of HETLIOZ® in the U.S. effective as of March 13, 2035, unless prior to that date we obtain pediatric exclusivity for HETLIOZ®, in which case the license will be effective as of July 27, 2035, or earlier under certain limited circumstances. In January 2023, MSN and its commercial partner, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., informed us of their belief that such circumstances had occurred and have since launched their generic version. In April 2024, we filed litigation against MSN, Impax, and Amneal alleging fraudulent inducement of the license agreement. See Note 18, Legal Matters, to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report. HETLIOZ® could face even more competition from other generic companies in the U.S. in the near term in light of the patent litigation rulings against us. In addition, sales of generic versions of HETLIOZ® have resulted in and could continue to result in a reduction in the demand for HETLIOZ® and/or the price at which we can sell it and/or create volatility in net product sales in future periods, which could have a material impact on our revenues and results of operations.
On September 18, 2024, the FDA declined to approve our NDA of tradipitant for the treatment of symptoms in gastroparesis, providing us with a Complete Response Letter (CRL). We will continue to pursue the marketing authorization for tradipitant and will continue to support the expanded access program that is currently serving several dozen patients with gastroparesis.
Revenues. Total revenues increased by $6.1$17.3 million, or 3%,9%, to $216.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $198.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $192.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The impact of the Medicare Part D benefit redesign under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which begins January 1, 2025, is uncertain and will affect all of our products.2024. Revenues may decline in future periods, potentially significantly, as a result of the Medicare Part D program benefit redesign. Revenue from net product sales werewas as follows:
Fanapt® net product sales increased by $3.4$23.0 million, or 4%,24%, to $117.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $94.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $90.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.2024. The increase to net product sales was primarily attributable to an increase in price net of deductions and volume. We initiated the commercial launch of Fanapt® for bipolar I disorder in adults in the third quarter of 2024. An amount of variable consideration related to Fanapt® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $5.2 million, or 7%, to $71.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $76.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume and price, net of deductions. Since the entrance of generic competition in the first quarter of 2023, inventory levels at our specialty pharmacy customers have been elevated relative to inventory levels prior to the entrance of generic competition. The elevated levels of inventory have resulted in longer periods to resolve uncertainties related to variable consideration. HETLIOZ® net product sales have been and may continue to be variable depending on when specialty pharmacy customers purchase again. Further, HETLIOZ® net product sales may decline in future periods, potentially significantly, related to continued generic competition in the U.S.
PONVORY® net product sales decreased by $0.4 million, or 2%, to $27.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $27.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. We initiated the commercial launch of PONVORY® in RMS in the third quarter of 2024. An amount of variable consideration related to PONVORY® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $23.5 million, or 23%, to $76.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $100.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume, partially offset by an increase in price, net of deductions, including the impact of changes in constrained revenue. Our HETLIOZ® net product sales as reported for the three months ended March 31, 2023 reflected higher unit sales as compared to recent prior periods. The higher unit sales during the three months ended March 31, 2023 resulted in a significant increase of inventory stocking at specialty pharmacy customers at March 31, 2023. During the remainder of 2023, although there was continued destocking at specialty pharmacy customers, inventory levels remained elevated relative to inventory levels prior to the entrance of generic competition and remained elevated throughout 2024. Going forward, HETLIOZ® net product sales may reflect lower unit sales as a result of reduction of the elevated inventory levels at specialty pharmacy customers or may be variable depending upon when specialty pharmacy customers need to purchase again. Further, HETLIOZ® net product sales will likely decline in future periods, potentially significantly, related to continued generic competition in the U.S. We constrained HETLIOZ® net product sales for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 to an amount not probable of significant revenue reversal. The amount of revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024 related to change in estimates on revenue constrained during 2023 was $1.3 million. HETLIOZ® net product sales could experience variability in future periods as the remaining uncertainties associated with variable consideration related to inventory stocking by specialty pharmacy customers are resolved.
In December 2023, we completed the acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian rights to PONVORY® from Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Janssen), a Johnson & Johnson Company. PONVORY® net product sales were $27.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, which reflects sales during the post-acquisition period. We initiated the commercial launch of PONVORY® in RMS in the third quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we recognized approximately $3.0 million of variable consideration that may be subject to dispute but that we believe is not probable of significant revenue reversal.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold decreasedincreased by $3.5$1.7 million, or 24%,15%, to $13.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $14.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.2024. Cost of goods sold includes third-party manufacturing costs of product sold, third-party royalty costs and distribution and other costs. Third-party royalty costs were 6% of Fanapt® net product sales and 5% of HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany. Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in the U.S. decreased from 10% to 5% in December 2022 and ended in April 2024. Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany will end in October 2026 and third-party royalty costs on Fanapt® net product sales in the U.S. will end in November 2026. There wereare no-thirdno partythird-party royalty costs on net sales of PONVORY®. Third-party royalty costs on NEREUSTM net product sales in the U.S. are tiered, up to the low double digits, and will begin once we initiate the commercial launch of NEREUSTM. We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage, and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $2.1 million of Fanapt® product, $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $0.3 million of PONVORY® product as of December 31, 2025. Our inventory balance consisted of $2.0 million of Fanapt® product, $7.3 million of HETLIOZ® product and $0.2 million of PONVORY® product as of December 31, 2024. Our inventory balance consisted of $3.0 million of Fanapt® product and $7.2 million of HETLIOZ® product as of December 31, 2023.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
New heading “Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.”
Largest changes
“Existing free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we or our third-party suppliers manufacture or source products, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. …”see in full comparison
“Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.”see in full comparison
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We previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K (Annual Report) for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2026, important factors which could affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future operations under the heading Risk Factors. Our business, financial condition and operating results can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described as risk factors, any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause our actual operating results and financial condition to vary materially from past, or anticipated future, operating results and financial condition. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and the price of our common stock. ThereOther than as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in (i) our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Our business may be materially adversely affected by the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory countermeasures implemented by the U.S. and other governments.
Existing free trade laws and regulations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, provide certain beneficial duties and tariffs for qualifying imports and exports, subject to compliance with the applicable classification and other requirements. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we or our third-party suppliers manufacture or source products, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. Recently there have been significant changes to U.S. trade policies, sanctions, legislation, treaties and tariffs, including, but not limited to, trade policies and tariffs affecting products from outside of the U.S. On April 2, 2026, the President issued a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, following the completion of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of pharmaceutical and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) imports, imposing a 100% ad valorem tariff on imports of patented pharmaceutical products and associated pharmaceutical ingredients, including APIs. For the large pharmaceutical companies identified in the proclamation, the tariffs become effective on July 31, 2026; for all other importers, the tariffs become effective on September 29, 2026. The proclamation provides for reduced or zero tariff rates in certain circumstances, including exemptions for generic pharmaceuticals, U.S.-origin products, and certain specialty products, such as drugs for which all approved indications carry orphan drug designation under the Orphan Drug Act, subject to specified conditions. We do not have in-house manufacturing capability and depend on a limited number of third-party manufacturers and API formulators, certain of which are located outside the U.S. or source APIs, raw materials, laboratory equipment and research material and components from other countries. To the extent the new tariffs apply to our products or their inputs and are not subject to an exemption or reduced rate, they could increase our costs and reduce our margins. The extent and duration of these and any future tariffs and trade restrictions, and the resulting impact on general economic conditions and our business, are uncertain and depend on various factors, such as negotiations between the U.S. and affected countries, the responses of other countries or regions, the availability and scope of exemptions or exclusions that may be granted, including any orphan drug exemption potentially relevant to certain of our products, the outcome of any legal challenges to these measures and the availability and cost of alternative sources of supply and availability and cost of alternative locations of manufacturing facility in the U.S. or lower tariff jurisdiction. Introducing a replacement manufacturer or supplier for our products requires a lengthy regulatory and commercial process, including FDA approval of chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) changes, and there can be no guarantee that we could obtain necessary regulatory approvals in a timely fashion, or at all. As a result of these dynamics, we cannot predict the impact to our business of any future changes to the U.S.’s or other countries’ trading relationships or the impact of new laws or regulations adopted by the U.S. or other countries.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “Upcoming Clinical Milestones”
New heading “Six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to six months ended June 30, 2025”
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“Six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to six months ended June 30, 2025”see in full comparison
“HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $15.5 million, or 42%, to $21.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $37.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume. Since the entrance of generic competition in the first quarter of 2023, HETLIOZ® dispenses have decreased. Additionally, inventory levels at our specialty pharmacy customers have been elevated relative to inventory levels prior to the entrance of generic competition. …”see in full comparison
“We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.1 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.1 million of other products as of June 30, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025. …”see in full comparison
“We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage, and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.1 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.1 million of other products as of June 30, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025. …”see in full comparison
see in full comparisonCost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold decreased by $0.4 million, or 10%, to $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cost of goods sold includes third-party manufacturing costs of product sold, third-party royalty costs and distribution and other costs.Third-party royalty costs were 6% of Fanapt® net product sales and 5% of HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany.Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in the U.S. decreased from 10% to 5% in December 2022 and ended in April 2024.Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany will end in October 2026 and third-party royalty costs on Fanapt® net product sales in the U.S. will end in November 2026. There are no third-party royalty costs on net sales of PONVORY®. Third-party royalty costs on NEREUSTM net product sales in the U.S. are tiered, up to the low double digits, and began with the U.S. commercial launch of NEREUSTMonin May1,2026.We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage, and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.5 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.0 million of other products as of March 31, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025.
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Our commercial portfolio is currently comprised of five products: Fanapt® (iloperidone) and BYSANTITM (milsaperidone) for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and the treatment of schizophrenia, HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon) for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and for the treatment of nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), PONVORY® (ponesimod) for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease and NEREUSTM (tradipitant) for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion (collectively, our commercial products). In addition, we have a number of drugs and/or additional indications for current products in development, including:
•Fanapt® (iloperidone) long acting injectable (LAI) formulation for the treatment of schizophrenia and hypertension;
•BYSANTITM (milsaperidone) for major depressive disorder (MDD);
•HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon) for the treatment of jet lag disorder, insomnia, pediatric insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) and pediatric Non-24;
•PONVORY® (ponesimod) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and psoriasis;
•Imsidolimab,QuimilzaTM (imsidolimab), an IL-36R antagonist, for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP);
•NEREUSTM (tradipitant) for the prevention of vomiting induced by GLP-1 receptor agonists and the treatment of gastroparesis;
•VTR-297, a small molecule histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitorinhibitor, for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and onychomycosis and with potential use as a treatment for several oncology indications; and
•Fanapt® saw continued strong momentum in Q2 2026, with total prescriptions (TRx) up 32%31% and new-to-brand prescriptions (NBRx) up 76%32% versus Q1Q2 2025. InSince Aprilcommercial 2026,expansion weeklyfollowing TRxthe forapproval of bipolar disorder, Fanapt® reachedhas anseen 11-yearsignificant highgrowth, ofwith overTRx 2,600up prescriptions62% forand theNBRx weekup ending300% Aprilversus 24,Q2 2026.2024.
•BYSANTITM received FDA approval for the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia in Q1 2026 and is expected to launch in the second half of 2026. BYSANTITM is protected by data exclusivity through February 20, 2031 and multiple patents, the latest of which expires on May 31, 2044.
•In May 2026, the early commercial launch of NEREUSTM was initiated with a direct-to-consumer offering via the web portal nereus.us. Personal promotion is expected to commence later in 2026.
•NEREUSTM is now commercially available nationwide through nereus.us, our innovative direct-to-consumer platform. This pioneering, patient-centric model enables convenient ordering online with rapid, direct delivery, eliminating traditional pharmacy barriers and providing a seamless, modern access experience. As the first new prescription therapy approved for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion in adults in more than 40 years, NEREUSTM represents a breakthrough in both science and patient access.
Upcoming Clinical Milestones
•BYSANTITM (milsaperidone) received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. BYSANTITM is protected by data exclusivity through February 20, 2031 and multiple patents, the latest of which expires on May 31, 2044.
◦The Phase III study of BYSANTITM as a once-daily adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), with results expected in Q1 2027.
◦The Phase III study of VQW-765 in the treatment of adults with social anxiety disorder, with results expected by the end ofin 2026.
◦The Phase III study of HETLIOZ® in the treatment of delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) with results expected in 2026.
◦The Phase III study of BYSANTITM as a once-daily adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), with results expected in the first half of 2027.
Other Updates
•The FDA accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for imsidolimabQuimilzaTM in GeneralizedGPP Pustularis Psoriasisunder (GPP)review by the FDA with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of December 12, 2026. The results of the pivotal clinical study were published in the April 28, 2026 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Evidence.
•In May 2026, Vanda announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) granted orphan drug designation to QuimilzaTM for the treatment of GPP. In July 2026, we announced that the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) had adopted a positive opinion recommending orphan drug designation for QuimilzaTM for the treatment of GPP.
•In July 2026, we announced that the FDA had granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to VCA-894A, Vanda's investigational antisense oligonucleotide therapy for the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2S (CMT2S), a rare, serious, and progressive inherited neurological disorder.
•We continue to progress the FDA formal hearing regarding HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder. The proceeding, a rare administrative hearing process granted after the D.C. Circuit set aside the FDA’s prior refusal to approve the application, is advancing according to schedule and is expected to culminate in a five-day hearing before the Administrative Law Judge in December 2026.
Since we began operations, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to the in-licensing, clinical development and commercialization of our products. Our ability to generate meaningful product sales and achieve profitability largely depends on our level of success in commercializing our commercial products, on our ability, alone or with others, to complete the development of our products and toof, obtain the regulatory approvals for and manufacture, market and sell our products. The results of our operations will vary significantly from year-to-year and quarter-to-quarter and depend on a number of factors, including risks related to our business, risks related to our industry,industry and other risks that are detailed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our annual report on Form 10-K (Annual Report) for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Item 1A, Risk Factors, of any Quarterly Report filed subsequent to our Annual Report.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policiespolicies, including estimates, assumptions and judgmentsjudgments, from those described in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Annual Report. A summary of our significant accounting policies appears in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report. However, we believe that the following accounting policies are important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial results as they involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, and we have accordingly included them in this discussion.
Fanapt® isand NEREUSTM are available in the U.S. for distribution through a limited number of wholesalers and isare also available in retail pharmacies. In addition, NEREUSTM is available by prescription directly through the nereus.us website. HETLIOZ® is available in the U.S. for distribution through a limited number of specialty pharmacies and is not available in retail pharmacies. PONVORY® is available in the U.S. for distribution primarily through a limited number of specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies. We invoice and record revenue when our customers, wholesalers, specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors, receive product from the third-party logistics warehouse, which is the point at which control is transferred to the customer. Revenues and accounts receivable are concentrated with these customers. Outside the U.S., we have a distribution agreement for the commercialization of Fanapt® in Israel and sell HETLIOZ® in Germany. Receivables are carried at transaction price paid by the wholesalers, specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors, net of estimated prompt-pay discounts and allowance for credit losses. Payment terms differ by customer, but are based on customary commercial terms and typically range between thirty and sixty days. Allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss rates based on the aging of receivables and incorporating current conditions and forward-looking estimates.
The transaction price is determined based upon the consideration to which we will be entitled in exchange for transferring product to the customer. Our product sales are recorded net of applicable product revenue allowances for which reserves are established and include discounts, rebates, chargebacks, service fees, co-pay assistance and product returns that are applicable for various government and commercial payors. Where appropriate, our estimates of variable consideration included in the transaction price consider a range of possible outcomes. Allowances for rebates, chargebacks and co-pay assistance are based upon the insurance benefits of the end customer, if any, which are estimated using historical activity and, where available, actual and pending prescriptions for which we have validated the insurance benefits. Variable consideration may be constrained and is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Overall, these reserves reflect our best estimates of the amount of consideration to which we are entitled based on the terms of the respective underlying contracts. If actual results in the future vary from our estimates, we adjust our estimate in the period identified, which would affect net product sales in the period such variances become known. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we constrained NEREUSTM net product sales. The constrained revenue relates to the uncertainties of patient demand and product returns related to the elevated levels of inventory on hand at wholesalers.
Net product sales of NEREUSTM made directly to patients through the nereus.us website are cash-pay transactions that are not subject to commercial or government payor insurance benefits and, accordingly, are not subject to the rebate, chargeback, Medicare Part D and co-pay assistance allowances described above.
•Product returns: We generally offer direct customers a limited right to return, as contractually defined with our customers. We consider several factors in the estimation process, including expiration dates of product shipped to customers, inventory levels within the distribution channel, product shelf life, historical return activity, including activity for product sold for which the return period has passed, prescription trends and other relevant factors. We do not expect returned products to be resalable. There was no right of return asset as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes sales discounts and allowance activity as of and for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026:
The provision of $28.5$64.1 million for rebates and chargebacks for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and its ending balance at MarchJune 31,30, 2026 primarily represent Medicaid rebates. The provision of $11.3$36.1 million for discounts, returns and other for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and its ending balance at MarchJune 31,30, 2026 primarily represents service fees, estimated product returns, co-pay assistance costs and prompt-pay discounts. NEREUSTM became commercially available in the U.S. in May 2026. The increase in the balance of discounts, returns and other as of June 30, 2026 relative to December 31, 2025 was primarily due to provisions for constrained revenue for the initial stocking of NEREUSTM by wholesalers.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses consist primarily of fees for services provided by third parties in connection with the clinical trials, costs of contract manufacturing services for clinical trial use, milestone payments made under licensing agreements prior to regulatory approval, costs of materials used in clinical trials and research and development, costs for regulatory consultants and filings, depreciation of capital resources used to develop products, related facilities costs,costs and salaries, other employee-related costs and stock-based compensation for research and development personnel. We generally expense research and development costs as they are incurred for products in the development stage, including manufacturing costs and milestone payments made under license agreements prior to FDA approval. Upon and subsequent to FDA approval, manufacturing and milestone payments made under license agreements are capitalized. Milestone payments are accrued when it is deemed probable that the milestone event will be achieved. Costs related to the acquisition of intellectual property are expensed as incurred if the underlying technology is developed in connection with our research and development efforts and has no alternative future use.
Intangible assets and impairment of long-lived assets. Our intangible assets consist of capitalized license costs for products approved by the FDA or costs to acquire already commercialized products. We amortize our intangible assets on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful economic life of the related product patents. We assess the impairment of intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important that could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative to expectedexpected, historical or projected future operating results, a significant adverse change in legal or regulatory factors that could affect the value or patent life, including our ability to defend and enforce patent claims and other intellectual property rights, and significant negative industry or economic trends. When we determine that the carrying value of our intangible assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the indicators of impairment, we measure any impairment based on the amount that carrying value exceeds fair value.
Income taxes. We assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets each quarter through the review of all available positive and negative evidence. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The analysis is highly dependent upon historical and projected pretax income. Projected pretax income includes significant assumptions related to revenue, which could be affected by the success of the commercial launches of Fanapt® in bipolar I disorder, PONVORY® in RMS, NEREUSTM in the prevention of vomiting induced by motionmotion, which became commercially available in the U.S. in May 2026, and BYSANTITM for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for the treatment of schizophrenia, which was approved onin February 20, 2026, and HETLIOZ® generic competition, as well as commercial and research and development activities, including spend on our commercial launches and late-stage clinical activities and our ability to obtain regulatory approval from the FDA for products or new indications in development, among other factors. After considering all available positive and negative evidence, including but not limited to historical, current and future projected results and significant risks and uncertainties related to forecasts, we have concluded that it is not more likely than not that substantially all of our deferred tax assets are realizable in future periods and maintained a valuation allowance against all net deferred tax assets as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The valuation allowance was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, resulting in a non-cash income tax expense of $113.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. If we have cumulative pretax income in future periods and if our projections indicate pretax income in future periods or if there are meaningful changes to our business operations, the conclusion about the appropriateness of the valuation allowance could change in a future period. A future reduction of the valuation allowance, in whole or in part, would result in a non-cash income tax benefit during the period of reduction. The potential timing and amount of any future valuation allowance release has yet to be determined and requires an analysis that is highly dependent upon historical and future projected earnings, among other factors. Any such adjustment could have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained onupon examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement.
We anticipate that our results of operations will fluctuate for the foreseeable future due to several factors, including our and our partners’ ability to continue to successfully commercialize our products, including theour ongoingnewest commercial launch ofproducts, NEREUSTM for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion, which was approved in December 2025 and became commercially available in the U.S. onin May 1, 2026, and the upcoming launch of BYSANTITM for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for the treatment of schizophrenia, which was approved onin February 20, 2026, the impact of regulatory changes to the pharmaceutical industry such as the Medicare Part D provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, any possible payments made or received pursuant to license agreements, progress of our research and development efforts, the timing and outcome of clinical trials and related possible regulatory approvals and the status of existing and future potential litigation involving our products and intellectual property. See Note 14, Legal Matters, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I of this Quarterly Report for information on material legal matters.
Three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025
Revenues. Total revenues increaseddecreased by $1.7$2.1 million, or 3%,4%, to $51.7$50.5 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $50.0$52.6 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. Revenue from net product sales was as follows:
Fanapt® net product sales increased by $6.0$6.7 million, or 26%,23%, to $29.6$36.0 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $23.5$29.3 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The increase to net product sales was primarily attributable to an increase in volume, partially offset by a decrease in price, net of deductions.volume. An amount of variable consideration related to Fanapt® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $4.9$10.6 million, or 24%,66%, to $15.9$5.6 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $20.9$16.2 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume. Since the entrance of generic competition in the first quarter of 2023, HETLIOZ® dispenses have decreased. Additionally, inventory levels at our specialty pharmacy customers have been elevated relative to inventory levels prior to the entrance of generic competition. The elevated levels of inventory have resulted in longer periods to resolve uncertainties related to variable consideration. HETLIOZ® net product sales have been and may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on when specialty pharmacy customers purchase again. During the second quarter of 2026, there was destocking of inventory by certain of our specialty pharmacy customers, as well as orders, totaling approximately $7.0 million in revenue, that were shipped on June 29, 2026 and arrived on July 1, 2026, both resulting in a decline in volume. These orders that did not arrive by quarter end will be recognized as revenue in the third quarter of 2026. HETLIOZ® net product sales may decline in future periods, potentially significantly, related to continued generic competition in the U.S.
PONVORY® net product sales increased by $0.6$0.8 million, or 10%,12%, to $6.2$7.9 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $5.6$7.1 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. An amount of variable consideration related to PONVORY® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
NEREUSTM became commercially available in the U.S. in May 2026. NEREUSTM net product sales were $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, there was an initial stocking of NEREUSTM by wholesalers and we constrained NEREUSTM net product sales. The constrained revenue relates to the uncertainties of patient demand and product returns related to the elevated levels of inventory on hand at wholesalers.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased by $0.8 million, or 30%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Cost of goods sold includes third-party manufacturing costs of product sold, third-party royalty costs and distribution and other costs.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold decreased by $0.4 million, or 10%, to $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cost of goods sold includes third-party manufacturing costs of product sold, third-party royalty costs and distribution and other costs. Third-party royalty costs were 6% of Fanapt® net product sales and 5% of HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany. Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in the U.S. decreased from 10% to 5% in December 2022 and ended in April 2024. Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany will end in October 2026 and third-party royalty costs on Fanapt® net product sales in the U.S. will end in November 2026. There are no third-party royalty costs on net sales of PONVORY®. Third-party royalty costs on NEREUSTM net product sales in the U.S. are tiered, up to the low double digits, and began with the U.S. commercial launch of NEREUSTM onin May 1, 2026. We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage, and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.5 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.0 million of other products as of March 31, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025.
We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.1 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.1 million of other products as of June 30, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025. Net product sales during the three months ended June 30, 2026 was derived from zero-cost inventory related to inventory manufactured prior to when FDA approval of NEREUSTM was determined to be probable, which was previously expensed as research and development expense. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the increase to cost of goods sold would not have been material if we included zero-cost inventory. As of June 30, 2026, the remaining zero-cost inventory that was previously expensed was $5.0 million, which consisted of work-in-process.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses decreasedincreased by $7.3$15.0 million, or 20%,68%, to $28.4$37.0 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $35.7$22.0 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher expenses on our imsidolimab program, partially offset by an increase in expenses for our VQW-765 and various of our other development programs. The three months ended March 31, 2025 included an upfront payment to AnaptysBio, Inc. for the exclusive, global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize imsidolimab and drug supply.
The following table summarizes the costs of our product development initiatives for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025:
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $18.3$7.2 million, or 36%,11%, to $68.4$71.8 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $50.1$64.6 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of an increase in spending on our continued commercialization efforts for Fanapt® in bipolar disorder and PONVORY® in RMS, including the expansion of our sales force during 2025. Selling, general and administrative expenses may increase in future periods as a result of the ongoing commercial launches,products, including the U.S. commercial launch of NEREUSTM initiated onin May 1,2026 2026, as well asand the otherexpansion futureof commercialour launches.sales force during 2025.
Intangible asset amortization. Intangible asset amortization was $2.0 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. Intangible asset amortization increased in 2026 due to the amortization of the NEREUSTM intangible asset, which was capitalized in December 2025.
Other income, net. Other income, net was $1.8$1.4 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $3.7$3.6 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. Other income primarily consists of investment income on our marketable securities.
Provision (benefit) for income taxes. We recorded an income tax provision of $0.1 million and a benefit for income taxes of $7.9$7.7 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The income tax provision for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was driven by discrete income tax expense of $0.1 million. The income tax benefit for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025 was primarily driven by the estimated effective tax rate for the year as well as discrete income tax expense of $0.5$0.4 million.
Six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to six months ended June 30, 2025
Revenues. Total revenues decreased by $0.4 million to $102.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $102.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Revenues were as follows:
Fanapt® net product sales increased by $12.7 million, or 24%, to $65.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase to net product sales was primarily attributable to an increase in volume, partially offset by a decrease in price net of deductions. An amount of variable consideration related to Fanapt® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
HETLIOZ® net product sales decreased by $15.5 million, or 42%, to $21.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $37.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in volume. Since the entrance of generic competition in the first quarter of 2023, HETLIOZ® dispenses have decreased. Additionally, inventory levels at our specialty pharmacy customers have been elevated relative to inventory levels prior to the entrance of generic competition. The elevated levels of inventory have resulted in longer periods to resolve uncertainties related to variable consideration. HETLIOZ® net product sales have been and may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on when specialty pharmacy customers purchase again. During the second quarter of 2026, there was destocking of inventory by certain of our specialty pharmacy customers, as well as orders, totaling approximately $7.0 million in revenue, that were shipped on June 29, 2026 and arrived on July 1, 2026, both resulting in a decline in volume. These orders that did not arrive by quarter end will be recognized as revenue in the third quarter of 2026. HETLIOZ® net product sales may decline in future periods, potentially significantly, related to continued generic competition in the U.S.
PONVORY® net product sales increased by $1.4 million, or 11%, to $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $12.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. An amount of variable consideration related to PONVORY® net product sales is subject to dispute, of which approximately $3.0 million was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
NEREUSTM became commercially available in the U.S. in May 2026. NEREUSTM net product sales were $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there was an initial stocking of NEREUSTM by wholesalers and we constrained NEREUSTM net product sales. The constrained revenue relates to the uncertainties of patient demand and product returns related to the elevated levels of inventory on hand at wholesalers.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased by $0.5 million, or 7%, to $6.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Cost of goods sold includes third-party manufacturing costs of product sold, third-party royalty costs and distribution and other costs.
Third-party royalty costs were 6% of Fanapt® net product sales and 5% of HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany. Third-party royalty costs on HETLIOZ® net product sales in Germany will end in October 2026 and third-party royalty costs on Fanapt® net product sales in the U.S. will end in November 2026. There are no third-party royalty costs on net sales of PONVORY®. Third-party royalty costs on NEREUSTM net product sales in the U.S. are tiered up to the low double digits, and began with the U.S. commercial launch of NEREUSTM in May 2026.
We evaluate the risk of excess inventory and product expiry by evaluating current and future product demand relative to product shelf life and build demand forecasts by considering factors such as, but not limited to, overall market potential, market share, market acceptance, patient usage, and generic competition. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.1 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.1 million of other products as of June 30, 2026. Our inventory balance consisted of $7.8 million of HETLIOZ® product and $3.2 million of other products as of December 31, 2025. Net product sales during the six months ended June 30, 2026 was derived from zero-cost inventory related to inventory manufactured prior to when FDA approval of NEREUSTM was determined to be probable, which was previously expensed as research and development expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the increase to cost of goods sold would not have been material if we included zero-cost inventory. As of June 30, 2026, the remaining zero-cost inventory that was previously expensed was $5.0 million, which consisted of work-in-process.
VNDA insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 0 filings. Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Mcguire Daniel Patrick |
Grant/award | 80,000 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Chrousos Phaedra |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Duncan Charles Cliff |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Dugan Richard W |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Ward Anne Sempowski |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Honore Tage |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-06-04 | Mitchell Stephen Ray |
Grant/award | 41,600 | — | — |
| 2026-05-18 | Mitchell Stephen Ray |
Gift | 25,836 | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | Duncan Charles Cliff |
Grant/award | 57,101 | — | — |
Well-known investors holding VNDA (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management (Cliff Asness) | 2026-06-30 | 3,497,695 | $21.4M | 0.01% | Added 118% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2026-06-30 | 3,441,361 | $21.1M | 0.03% | Reduced 8% |
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 1,602,813 | $9.8M | 0.01% | Reduced 15% |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 1,349,072 | $8.3M | 0.01% | Reduced 4% |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 758,302 | $4.6M | 0.0% | Added 20% |
| Point72 Asset Management (Steve Cohen) | 2026-06-30 | 311,362 | $1.9M | 0.0% | Added 93% |