Core Insights - AEON Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a botulinum toxin complex for various therapeutic indications [1][3] - The company will present a corporate overview at the Aegis Capital Corp. 2025 Virtual Conference on May 21, 2025 [1] Company Overview - AEON is developing its proprietary botulinum toxin complex, ABP-450 (prabotulinumtoxinA) injection, for debilitating medical conditions [3] - ABP-450 is the same botulinum toxin complex marketed for cosmetic uses under the name Jeuveau by Evolus [3] - The product is manufactured by Daewoong in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and is approved by the U.S. FDA, Health Canada, and the European Medicines Agency [3] - ABP-450 is approved as a biosimilar in Mexico and India [3] - AEON holds exclusive development and distribution rights for therapeutic indications of ABP-450 in the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, and other international territories [3] - The company has a highly experienced management team with expertise in biopharmaceutical and botulinum toxin development and commercialization [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2024, the company achieved global net revenue of $266.3 million, a 32% increase over 2023, exceeding the guidance range of $260 million to $266 million [31] - The fourth quarter revenue was $79 million, reflecting a 30% increase compared to Q4 2023 [31] - The company reported a gross margin of 68.5% for the full year, with an adjusted gross margin of 69.6%, consistent with guidance [32] - Non-GAAP operating income for Q4 was $6.7 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $3.7 million in Q4 2023 [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added over 2,900 new accounts in 2024, bringing the total to more than 15,000 purchasing accounts, representing half of the toxin market [10] - The US market share approached 14% by the end of 2024, exceeding previous guidance [80] - The Evolys injectable gels are expected to contribute 8% to 10% of total revenue in 2025 [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total addressable market for the company's products is approximately $6.2 billion, projected to grow to $10 billion by 2028 [40] - The company anticipates the US toxin market to grow in the mid to high single-digit range through 2028 [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The launch of Evolys is a top priority, with plans to commercialize in early Q2 2025 [13] - The company aims to achieve at least $700 million in revenue by 2028, with a non-GAAP operating income margin of at least 20% [20] - The company is focusing on integrating Evolys into its existing portfolio, leveraging a cash pay model and co-branded media benefits [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite challenging market conditions, the toxin market has shown consistent growth, particularly among younger consumers [48] - The company expressed confidence in its ability to capture market share and drive growth through innovative products and strategic partnerships [82] - Management highlighted the importance of the new weight loss label for Evolys, which is expected to attract new patients [52] Other Important Information - The company achieved profitability for the full year 2024, one year ahead of its goal [7] - The Evolys injectable gels utilize proprietary Coldex technology, which is expected to differentiate them from competitors [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company view the market conditions for US facial injectables? - Management acknowledged challenging market conditions but noted strong growth in the toxin market, particularly among younger consumers [48] Question: What are the expectations for the subscription model's performance? - The subscription model has shown good early results, but the company plans to wait for a full year cycle before sharing detailed metrics [56] Question: What are the growth expectations for the US toxin market in 2025? - Management projected a healthy growth rate for the toxin market, with expectations of mid to high single-digit growth [68] Question: How does the company plan to train accounts for the new Evolys products? - The company has developed a comprehensive training program and plans to train a significant number of accounts quickly [102] Question: What is the significance of the weight loss label for Evolys? - The weight loss label is expected to be a powerful marketing tool, attracting new patients seeking facial injectables [52]