Esperion Reaches Settlement Agreement with Second ANDA Filer Not to Market Generic Version of NEXLETOL® (bempedoic acid) Prior to April 19, 2040

Core Insights - Esperion has entered into a settlement agreement with Hetero USA, resolving patent litigation related to the generic version of NEXLETOL, preventing Hetero USA from marketing the generic in the U.S. before April 19, 2040, unless specific circumstances arise [1] - Ongoing patent litigation against other defendants regarding NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET continues, with no assurance on the outcome or potential market entry of generics before the 2040 date [2] Company Overview - Esperion Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and marketing new medicines for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, specifically offering FDA-approved oral, once-daily, non-statin medications for elevated LDL-C [3] - The company is advancing its next-generation program aimed at developing ATP citrate lyase inhibitors (ACLYi), leveraging new insights for rational drug design and the creation of potent inhibitors [3][4] - Esperion is evolving into a leading global biopharmaceutical company through commercial execution, international partnerships, collaborations, and the advancement of its pre-clinical pipeline [4]