Seralutinib Partnership with Chiesi - Chiesi will provide a $160 million immediate development reimbursement to Gossamer[13] - Gossamer and Chiesi will split US profits 50/50, with mid-to-high teens royalties to Gossamer ex-US[13] - Regulatory milestones could reach up to $146 million, and sales milestones up to $180 million[13] - R&D costs will be split 50/50 worldwide, with Gossamer leading global development and US commercialization of PAH & PH-ILD[13] - Gossamer has a pro forma cash position of approximately $396 million[20, 38] Seralutinib in PAH - Seralutinib is in an ongoing registrational Phase 3 trial for PAH, with topline results expected in Q4 2025[13, 24, 26] - The PROSERA Phase 3 study is a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 175 patients per arm[26] - The US has approximately 30,000 to 50,000 PAH patients, with a 5-year survival rate of 57%[13, 22, 23, 35] Seralutinib in PH-ILD - The US has approximately 60,000 to 100,000 PH-ILD patients[13, 29, 35] - The median 5-year survival for PH-ILD patients is 23%[13, 35] - A Phase 3 study in PH-ILD is expected to begin in mid-2025[13, 20] - Only one therapy is approved for PH-ILD in the US[29, 30, 35]

Core Insights - Merck's Keytruda, a PD-L1 inhibitor, is the primary revenue source, contributing approximately 50% of pharmaceutical sales and driving top-line growth [1] - The company is heavily reliant on Keytruda, which is set to lose exclusivity in 2028, prompting strategies for long-term growth [2][3] - Merck is developing a subcutaneous formulation of Keytruda and diversifying its product lineup, particularly in non-oncology areas [3] Winrevair Development - Merck is optimistic about Winrevair, a newly launched pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) drug, to enhance revenue post-Keytruda exclusivity [4] - Winrevair received FDA approval in March 2024 based on the STELLAR study, with EU approval following in August 2024 [4] - The drug has shown significant efficacy in late-stage studies, leading to early stoppages due to overwhelming results [6][8] Regulatory Updates - The FDA has accepted Merck's supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for Winrevair, with a decision expected on October 25, 2025 [7][10] - The ZENITH study demonstrated a meaningful reduction in morbidity or mortality events, supporting the drug's efficacy [6] Financial Performance - Winrevair generated $280 million in sales in Q1 2025, with expectations for increased revenue following a successful label update [11] - Merck's shares have decreased by 17.1% year-to-date, contrasting with a 0.6% decline in the industry [15] - The company's price/earnings ratio is currently 8.84, lower than the industry average of 15.05, indicating attractive valuation [16] Market Competition - Winrevair faces strong competition in the PAH market from United Therapeutics and Johnson & Johnson, which have established products and significant sales [11][12]

Key Takeaways MRK's HYPERION study met its primary goal, reducing clinical worsening in newly diagnosed PAH patients. The HYPERION study was stopped early due to strong efficacy seen in the ZENITH study and other data. Winrevair sales reached $280M in Q1 2025, growing 40% sequentially with strong U.S. prescription trends.Merck (MRK) announced that the phase III HYPERION study evaluating its pulmonary arterial hypertension (“PAH”) drug, Winrevair (sotatercept), in newly diagnosed intermediate or high-risk ...

MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease, today announced the receipt of an additional $50.0 million under its sixth amendment to its financing agreement (HCR Agreement) with Healthcare Royalty (HCRx) upon the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina denying United Therapeutics Corporation’s request for a preliminary injunction and t ...

Company Overview - United Therapeutics (UTHR) shares increased by 3.5% to close at $286.14, following a period of decline where the stock lost 7.7% over the past four weeks [1] - The rise in share price is linked to a recovery after a decline due to positive results from a pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) study conducted by Insmed, which evaluated a prodrug formulation of UTHR's treprostinil [2] Financial Performance - United Therapeutics is expected to report quarterly earnings of $6.87 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.4% [3] - Revenue projections for the upcoming quarter stand at $796.42 million, which is an 11.4% increase compared to the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Estimates and Market Sentiment - The consensus EPS estimate for United Therapeutics has been revised 0.7% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive trend that typically correlates with stock price appreciation [4] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a neutral outlook in the market [4] Industry Context - United Therapeutics operates within the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, where BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) is another player, having closed 2% lower at $10.40 [4] - BioCryst's consensus EPS estimate remains unchanged at $0.02, representing a significant year-over-year change of 133.3% [5]

MannKind Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference June 5, 2025 © Copyright 2025. All rights reserved. MannKind Corporation. Cautionary Statement Statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact are forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Words such as "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "intend", "will", "goal", "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements are based upon ...

Summary of Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: MannKind Corporation - **Core Product**: Afrezza, an inhaled insulin product - **Key Partnerships**: United Therapeutics Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - MannKind has reduced its debt significantly, paying down over $250 million, leaving $35 million remaining on the balance sheet [3] - The company reported a 20% growth in new prescriptions (NRx) for diabetes in Q1 [4] - Cash equivalents stood at nearly $200 million [6] - Revenue growth year-over-year was 18%, with royalties up 32% [37] Product Development and Pipeline - **Afrezza**: - Expected label change in Q4, which is anticipated to drive growth [5] - Pediatric data submission to the FDA is planned for late June to early July, with hopes for approval next year [5][9] - The company is focusing on expanding Afrezza's use in gestational diabetes, with ongoing studies and published data [10][19] - The company aims to achieve a run rate of $203 million for Afrezza sales in the near term [20] - **Tyvaso DPI**: - Licensed to United Therapeutics, showing strong year-over-year growth [20] - Anticipated readout from the TETON-two study in the second half of the year [21] - **Clofazamine**: - Enrollment targets for the trial are ahead of schedule, with a focus on non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease [6][24] - The inhaled formulation aims to mitigate risks associated with the oral version of the drug [25] - **02/2001 (IPF Asset)**: - Development is ongoing, with plans to initiate a Phase 2 study [33][34] Market Dynamics - The inhaled insulin market is becoming competitive with insulin pumps, but Afrezza offers unique advantages such as fixed dosing without the need for carb counting [8][9] - The pediatric market is seen as a pivotal opportunity for growth, with a focus on improving A1C levels in children with diabetes [44][45] Strategic Outlook - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, with multiple label changes and product approvals expected in the coming year [42] - MannKind is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the diabetes market, particularly among children and pregnant women [44][45] - The company anticipates that every 10% market share in pediatrics could yield approximately $150 million in net revenue [44] Risks and Considerations - The company acknowledges the challenges in scaling Afrezza's growth and the need for effective marketing strategies to overcome competition [4][39] - There are concerns regarding the variability in trial results and the need for proper dosing to achieve better control for patients [18] Additional Important Information - MannKind has a strong focus on improving patient outcomes and providing alternatives to traditional insulin delivery methods [12][19] - The company is actively engaging with the FDA and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development and market entry [5][42] - The potential market for NTM is estimated to be a billion-dollar market, with significant unmet needs [22][23]

Liquidia Corp (LQDA) 2025 Conference June 04, 2025 11:05 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. My name is Kombe Ziazi. I'm a biotech analyst here at Jefferies. Today, it's my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome Liquidia Therapeutics CEO, Roger Jeffs, and CFO, Mike Caseta. Coming off a recent drug approval for Eutrebia. Welcome gentlemen. Thank you, Combes. Roger, maybe I'll allow you to have some open remarks because Eutrebia was so recently approved. We'd just love to hea ...

Core Insights - Liquidia Corporation has announced the first commercial shipment of YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder, following FDA approval on May 23, 2025, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) [1][6] - The company has moved quickly to promote YUTREPIA, with its sales force actively engaging in the market just over a week after FDA approval [2] - A recent court ruling denied United Therapeutics' request for a preliminary injunction against Liquidia, allowing for the full commercial launch of YUTREPIA [2] Company Overview - Liquidia Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for rare cardiopulmonary diseases, particularly in pulmonary hypertension [9] - The company utilizes its proprietary PRINT technology to create drug formulations, including YUTREPIA, which is designed for enhanced lung deposition [5][9] - Liquidia is also developing L606, a sustained-release formulation of treprostinil, and markets generic Treprostinil Injection for PAH treatment [9] Product Information - YUTREPIA is an inhaled dry-powder formulation of treprostinil, delivered through a user-friendly device, aimed at providing a new therapeutic option for patients with PAH and PH-ILD [5][6] - The product was previously known as LIQ861 during investigational studies and has undergone clinical trials to establish its safety and efficacy [5] Disease Context - PAH is a rare, chronic disease affecting approximately 45,000 patients in the U.S., with no current cure, making symptom management and quality of life improvement critical [3] - PH-ILD encompasses a range of pulmonary diseases affecting over 60,000 patients in the U.S., with associated poor survival rates [4]

Liquidia Corp (LQDA) Update / Briefing May 27, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning and welcome everyone to the Liquidia Corporation's Conference Call. My name is Michelle and I will be the conference operator today. Currently all participants are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time for you to queue up for questions. I'd like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded. I'll now hand ...