Aquestive Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Core Insights - Aquestive Therapeutics announced pivotal progress with the FDA's acceptance of the NDA for Anaphylm, which could become the first oral, sublingual film epinephrine product if approved [2][3] - The company is preparing for a potential U.S. launch in 2026 and is also engaging in regulatory discussions for global expansion in Canada and the EU [2][4] - Financial results for Q2 2025 showed total revenues of $10.0 million, a decrease from $20.1 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to the prior year's one-time revenue recognition [11][14] Regulatory and Product Development - The FDA has accepted the NDA for Anaphylm, with a PDUFA date set for January 31, 2026, and the company is preparing for an Advisory Committee meeting [3][7] - Anaphylm has completed 10 clinical studies with approximately 935 administrations across 379 subjects, addressing the unmet need for non-invasive epinephrine delivery options [3][5] - The company is also advancing AQST-108, a topical gel for alopecia areata, with an anticipated IND submission in Q4 2025 [6] Commercial Strategy - Aquestive is building a commercial launch team for Anaphylm and leveraging existing infrastructure for execution [4] - The company views international markets as critical for long-term strategy and is actively pursuing regulatory meetings in Canada and the EU [4][5] - Anaphylm is positioned to address barriers to epinephrine adoption, such as fear of needles and device complexity, potentially transforming emergency allergy treatment [5] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 increased by $0.3 million, or 3%, year-over-year, excluding the impact of one-time deferred revenue recognition [11] - Manufacturing and supply revenue rose to $9.6 million in Q2 2025 from $8.1 million in Q2 2024, driven by increased Ondif revenues [12] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $13.5 million, compared to a net loss of $2.7 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to decreased revenues and increased administrative expenses [14][15] Future Outlook - The company expects total revenue for the full year 2025 to be between $44 million and $50 million, with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss projected between $47 million and $51 million [17] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $60.5 million as of June 30, 2025, indicating a stable financial position for ongoing operations [16]