ABVC Biopharma Inc.

04/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2025 11:43

Amendment to Current Report (Form 8-K/A)

ABVC BioPharma Announces 2024 Financial Results

Revenue Surges 234%, Expenses Down 21%, EPS Improves 77%, with Over $18.3 Million1 Licensing Incomes Available

Silicon Valley, CA (April 16, 2025) - ABVC BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative treatments in ophthalmology, CNS (central nervous system), and oncology/hematology, leveraging its asset-light, partnership-driven model, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, marking a pivotal year of operational transformation and financial improvement.

Revenue Growth of 234% Fueled by Global Licensing Milestones

ABVC reported total revenues of $509,589 in 2024, representing a 234% increase compared to $152,430 in 2023. This significant growth was primarily driven by milestone payments collected from the Company's global licensing partners in CNS, oncology, and ophthalmology therapeutic areas.

Importantly, ABVC remains eligible to receive up to an additional $18.3 million in milestone payments under existing licensing agreements, which, if received, will provide strong non-dilutive funding visibility to support future growth.

Operating Expenses Reduced by 21% Reflecting Cost Discipline

Total operating expenses were reduced to $5.21 million in 2024, down 21% from $6.62 million in 2023. The decline was primarily driven by:

Selling, General and Administrative expenses reduced by 58%
Research and Development expenses reduced by 83%

This demonstrates ABVC's successful shift to a capital-efficient, partnership-focused operating model.

Stock-Based Compensation Aligns Talent Retention with Long-Term Growth

ABVC significantly increased the use of stock-based compensation in 2024 to $2.77 million, compared to $0.19 million in 2023, preserving cash while aligning employees and consultants with long-term shareholder value creation.

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EPS Improves by 77% Driven by Strong Execution

Net loss attributable to ABVC narrowed from $7.79 million in 2023 to $4.90 million in 2024. Basic and diluted loss per share improved significantly from $(1.80) to $(0.42), reflecting a 77% year-over-year improvement.

Remaining Licensing Milestone Income Provides Strong Revenue Visibility

Partner Program Cash Collected Remaining Milestone Potential
AiBtl BioPharma Inc. CNS (MDD & ADHD) $ 200,000 $ 6,800,000
ForSeeCon Eye Corporation Ophthalmology (Vitargus®) $ 296,000 $ 6,704,000
OncoX BioPharma Inc. Oncology $ 200,000 $ 4,800,000
Total $ 696,007 $ 18,304,000

Future milestone payments remain subject to the achievement of specified development and regulatory events outlined in each licensing agreement and therefore such payments are not guaranteed.

Management Commentary

"2024 was a breakthrough year for ABVC. We delivered strong revenue growth, executed disciplined cost management, and validated our partnership-driven business model. With over $18 million of contracted milestone payments remaining available under licensing agreements, we believe ABVC is uniquely positioned to drive long-term shareholder value without relying on dilutive financings."

- Uttam Patil, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ABVC

About ABVC BioPharma & Its Industry

ABVC BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with an active pipeline of six drugs and one medical device (ABV-1701/Vitargus®) under development. For its drug products, the Company utilizes in-licensed technology from its network of world-renowned research institutions to conduct proof-of-concept trials through Phase II of clinical development. The Company's network of research institutions includes Stanford University, University of California at San Francisco, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. For Vitargus®, the Company intends to conduct pivotal clinical trials (phase III) through global partnerships.

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