Viking Therapeutics Inc.

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Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 (Form 10-Q)

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include estimates of our expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and our needs for additional financing; statements regarding our ability to develop, acquire and advance drug candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials and preclinical studies; statements concerning new product candidates; risks and uncertainties associated with our research and development activities, including our clinical trials and preclinical studies; our expectations regarding the potential market size and the size of the patient populations for our drug candidates, if approved for commercial use, and our ability to serve such markets; statements regarding our ability to maintain and establish collaborations or obtain additional funding; statements regarding developments and projections relating to our competitors and our industry and other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts or statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These statements are often identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may" or "will," the negative versions of these terms and similar expressions or variations. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially and adversely from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below, and those discussed in the section titled "Risk Factors" included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, filings. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements.

Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "Viking," "we," "us" and "our" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Viking Therapeutics, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Overview

We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.

In January 2022, we announced the initiation of a Phase 1 single ascending dose, or SAD, and multiple ascending dose, or MAD, clinical trial of VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1, or GLP-1, and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, or GIP, receptors. VK2735 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders such as obesity.

On March 28, 2023, we announced the completion of the Phase 1 trial. The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, SAD and MAD study in healthy adults. The primary objectives of the study included evaluation of the safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of VK2735 delivered subcutaneously and the identification of VK2735 doses suitable for further clinical development. Study investigators also evaluated the pharmacokinetics of single and multiple doses of VK2735. Based upon the results from this Phase 1 study, in September 2023, we initiated the VENTURE study, a Phase 2 clinical trial of VK2735 in patients with obesity.

The Phase 2 VENTURE study was a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and weight loss efficacy of VK2735, administered subcutaneously, once weekly. The 13-week study enrolled adults who were obese (BMI >= 30 kg/m2) or adults who were overweight (BMI >= 27kg/m2) with at least one weight-related co-morbidity condition. The primary endpoint of the study was the percent change in body weight from baseline to week 13, with secondary and exploratory endpoints evaluating a range of additional safety and efficacy measures. In October 2023, we announced completion of patient enrollment in the Phase 2 VENTURE study and on February 27, 2024, we announced that patients receiving weekly doses of VK2735 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in mean body weight after 13 weeks, ranging up to 14.7% from baseline. Patients receiving VK2735 also demonstrated statistically significant reductions in mean body weight relative to placebo, ranging up to 13.1%. We expect to report the results from this study in the second half of 2025.

In June 2025, we announced the initiation of our VANQUISH Phase 3 program, which includes two studies evaluating VK2735: one in adults with obesity and one in obese or overweight adults with type 2 diabetes. Each study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial designed to assess the efficacy and safety of VK2735 administered by subcutaneous injection once weekly for 78 weeks. The VANQUISH-1 study will target enrollment of approximately 4,500 adults who are obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or who are overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2) with at least one weight-related co-morbid condition. The VANQUISH-2 study will target enrollment of approximately 1,100 adults with type 2 diabetes who are obese or overweight. Participants in both trials will be randomized to one of four weekly treatment arms: VK2735 7.5 mg, VK2735 12.5 mg, VK2735 17.5 mg and placebo. The primary

endpoint of the trials is the percent change in body weight from baseline for participants receiving VK2735 as compared to placebo after 78 weeks of treatment. Secondary and exploratory endpoints will evaluate a range of additional safety and efficacy measures, including the percentage of patients who achieve ≥5%, ≥10%, ≥15% and ≥20% body weight reduction. Each study will include an open-label extension allowing participants the opportunity to continue receiving treatment following completion of the primary dosing period.

On March 28, 2023, we announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical study to evaluate a novel oral formulation of VK2735. The study, which was an extension of our completed Phase 1 evaluation of subcutaneously administered VK2735, evaluated daily oral doses for 28 days. On March 26, 2024, we announced that the 28-day MAD study results highlighted positive signs of clinical activity following treatment with oral VK2735. Cohorts receiving VK2735 demonstrated dose-dependent reductions in mean body weight from baseline, ranging up to approximately 5.3%.

On January 8, 2025, we announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735, our dual agonist of the GLP-1 and GIP receptors. In March 2025, we announced the completion of enrollment for this trial, and we expect to complete this study and report initial results in the second half of 2025. VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders such as obesity.

On March 10, 2025, we entered into broad, multi-year manufacturing agreements, or the Manufacturing Agreements, with Corden Pharma Colorado, Inc. and its affiliates, or CordenPharma, covering both the active pharmaceutical ingredient, or API, and final finished product supply for VK2735.

Under the terms of the Manufacturing Agreements, we have secured dedicated capacity for the annual manufacture and supply of multiple metric tons of VK2735 API. In addition, CordenPharma will provide fill/finish capacity for both the injectable and oral formulations of VK2735. This includes dedicated manufacturing lines and an annual commitment to supply 100 million autoinjectors and an additional 100 million vial and syringe products for the subcutaneous formulation, as well as an annual capacity of over one billion oral VK2735 tablets. These API and final finished product capacities are further expandable at Viking's option. In exchange for dedicated API and fill/finish capacity, we will make prepayments to CordenPharma, to be paid over the period from 2025 to 2028. These prepayments will be fully credited against future orders.

We are also developing VK2809, which is an orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta, or TRß. In November 2019, we initiated the VOYAGE study, a Phase 2b clinical trial of VK2809 in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH/MASH.

The VOYAGE study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial designed to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of VK2809 in patients with biopsy-confirmed NASH/MASH and fibrosis ranging from stages F1 to F3. The primary endpoint of the study evaluated the relative change in liver fat content, as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging, proton density fat fraction from baseline to week 12 in subjects treated with VK2809 as compared to placebo. Secondary objectives included evaluation of histologic changes assessed by hepatic biopsy after 52 weeks of dosing.

In January 2023, we announced completion of patient enrollment in the VOYAGE study and in May 2023 we reported that the VOYAGE study successfully achieved its primary endpoint, with patients receiving VK2809 experiencing statistically significant reductions in liver fat content from baseline to Week 12 as compared to placebo.

In June 2024, we announced positive 52-week histologic data from the VOYAGE study with up to 75% of patients treated with VK2809 achieving NASH/MASH resolution with no worsening of fibrosis as compared to 29% for placebo (p=0.0001), up to 57% of VK2809-treated patients achieving ≥1-stage improvement in fibrosis with no worsening of NASH/MASH as compared to 34% for placebo (p<0.05) and up to 48% of VK2809-treated patients achieving both resolution of NASH/MASH and a ≥1-stage improvement in fibrosis as compared to 20% for placebo (p=0.01). Adverse events, including gastrointestinal-related adverse events, were similar among VK2809-treated patients vs. placebo at week 52 and consistent with prior data reported at week 12. VK2809 has been evaluated in eight completed clinical studies, which enrolled more than 400 subjects.

We are also developing VK0214, which is also an orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, or X-ALD, a rare X-linked, inherited neurological disorder characterized by a breakdown in the protective barriers surrounding brain and nerve cells. The disease, for which there is no approved treatment, is caused by mutations in a peroxisomal transporter of very long chain fatty acids, or VLCFA, known as ABCD1. As a result, transporter function is impaired and patients are unable to efficiently metabolize VLCFA. The TRß receptor is known to regulate expression of an alternative VLCFA transporter, known as ABCD2. Various preclinical models have demonstrated that increased expression of ABCD2 can lead to normalization of VLCFA metabolism. Preliminary data suggest that VK0214 stimulates ABCD2 expression in an in vitro model and reduces VLCFA levels in an in vivo model of X-ALD.

In June 2021, we initiated a Phase 1b clinical trial of VK0214 in patients with X-ALD. This trial was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adult male patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy, or AMN, form of X-ALD. The study enrolled patients across three cohorts: placebo, VK0214 20 mg daily, and VK0214 40 mg daily.

The primary objectives of the study were to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VK0214 administered once-daily over a 28-day dosing period. Secondary objectives included an evaluation of the pharmacokinetics of VK0214 following 28 days of dosing in this population. An exploratory objective was to evaluate the effects of VK0214 on plasma levels of VLCFAs in subjects with AMN. In October 2024, we announced results from the Phase 1b clinical trial, which showed VK0214 to be safe and well-tolerated following once-daily dosing over the 28-day study period. In addition, significant reductions were observed in plasma levels of VLCFAs and other lipids, as compared to placebo. Our intent is to pursue partnering or licensing opportunities for VK0214 prior to conducting additional clinical studies.

In 2024, we announced a new, internally developed Dual Amylin and Calcitonin Receptor Agonist, or DACRA, program for the treatment of obesity and highlighted the effects of treatment on body weight, food intake and metabolic profile in both healthy rats and in diet-induced obese mice. The results demonstrated that our DACRAs reduced food intake in lean rats in the period from 0 - 72 hours following a single subcutaneous dose. We plan to file an investigational new drug application for this program in the fourth quarter of this year.

Other programs include VK5211, an orally available, non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator. In November 2017, we announced positive top-line results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial in 108 patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery. Top-line data showed that the trial achieved its primary endpoint, demonstrating statistically significant, dose dependent increases in lean body mass, less head, following treatment with VK5211 as compared to placebo. The study also achieved certain secondary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant increases in appendicular lean body mass and total lean body mass for all doses of VK5211, compared to placebo. VK5211 demonstrated encouraging safety and tolerability in this study, with no drug-related serious adverse events reported. Our intent is to continue to pursue partnering or licensing opportunities for VK5211 prior to conducting additional clinical studies.

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on September 24, 2012. Since our incorporation, we have devoted most of our efforts towards conducting certain clinical trials and preclinical studies related to our VK2735 subcutaneous, VK2735 Oral, VK2809, VK0214, VK5211 and DACRA programs and towards raising capital and building infrastructure. We obtained exclusive worldwide rights to VK2809, VK0214 and VK5211 and certain other assets pursuant to an exclusive license agreement with Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, or Ligand. The terms of this license agreement are detailed in the Master License Agreement with Ligand, which we entered into on May 21, 2014, as amended, or the Master License Agreement. A summary of the Master License Agreement can be found under the heading "Agreements with Ligand-Master License Agreement" under Part I, "Item 1. Business" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025.

Financial Operations Overview

Revenues

To date, we have not generated any revenue. We do not expect to receive any revenue from any drug candidates that we develop unless and until we obtain regulatory approval for, and commercialize, our drug candidates or enter into collaborative agreements with third parties.

Research and Development Expenses

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred $101.6 million in research and development expenses primarily related to our efforts in conducting the VK2735 Phase 2 VENTURE clinical trial, the VK2735 Phase 1 subcutaneous clinical trial, the VK2735 Phase 1 oral clinical trial, the VK2809 Phase 2b VOYAGE clinical trial and the VK0214 Phase 1b clinical trial. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we incurred $101.5 million in research and development expenses primarily related to our efforts in conducting the VK2735 Phase 3 VANQUISH clinical trial, the VK2735 Phase 2 VENTURE clinical trial, the VK2735 Phase 1 subcutaneous clinical trial, the VK2809 Phase 2b VOYAGE clinical trial and the VK0214 Phase 1b clinical trial. We expect that our ongoing research and development expenses will consist of costs incurred for the development of our drug candidates, including, but not limited to:

employee- and consultant-related expenses, which will include salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation, and certain consultant fees and travel expenses;
expenses incurred under agreements with investigative sites and CROs, which will conduct a substantial portion of our research and development activities, including studies in NASH/MASH, on our behalf;
payments to third-party manufacturers, which will produce our active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products;
license fees paid to third parties for use of their intellectual property; and
facilities, depreciation and other allocated expenses, which will include direct and allocated expenses for rent and maintenance of facilities and equipment, depreciation of leasehold improvements, equipment and laboratory and other supplies.

We expense all research and development costs as incurred.

We manage and prioritize our research and development expenses dynamically based on scientific data, probability of successful technical development and regulatory approval, market potential and unmet medical need, available human and capital resources and other considerations. We regularly review our research and development activities and, as necessary, reallocate resources among our program, product candidates and external opportunities that we believe will best support the long-term growth of our business. We do not track total research and development expenses by program, product candidates, or development phase.

The following table provides a breakout of expenses by major cost type:

(in thousands)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

Personnel, facility and equipment, and other overhead costs

$

14,768

$

8,635

Clinical and other development costs

$

86,775

$

39,237

Total

$

101,543

$

47,872

The process of conducting the necessary clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time-consuming and the successful development of our drug candidates is highly uncertain. Our future research and development expenses will depend on the clinical success of each of our drug candidates, as well as ongoing assessments of the commercial potential of such drug candidates. In addition, we cannot forecast with any degree of certainty which drug candidates may be subject to future collaborations, when such arrangements will be secured, if at all, and to what degree such arrangements would affect our development plans and capital requirements. We expect to incur increased research and development expenses in the future as we continue our efforts towards advancing our VK2735, VK2809 and VK0214 programs and seek to advance our additional programs.

General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses have generally increased year-over-year as we have hired additional employees, issued additional equity awards, which has resulted in increased stock-based compensation expense, implemented certain systems to increase efficiency, and incurred additional costs for insurance, legal and accounting related to operating as a public company. We expect that our general and administrative expenses will continue to increase in the future in order to support our expected increase in research and development activities, including increased salaries and other related costs, stock-based compensation and consulting fees for executive, finance, accounting and business development functions. We also expect general and administrative expenses to increase as a result of additional costs associated with being a public company, including expenses related to continued compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, additional insurance expenses, investor relations activities and other administration and professional services. Other significant costs are expected to include legal fees relating to patent and corporate matters, facility costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses, and fees for accounting and other consulting services.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) includes interest income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments related to our preclinical, nonclinical and clinical development costs and drug manufacturing costs, which we consider to be critical accounting estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 and Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

Research and Development Expenses

The following table summarizes our research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Three Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

Research and development expenses

$

60,153

$

23,769

$

36,384

153.1

%

The increase in research and development expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to increased expenses related to clinical studies of $20.5 million, manufacturing for our drug candidates of $10.6 million, pre-clinical studies of $2.2 million, stock-based compensation of $1.6 million and salaries and benefits of $1.0 million.

General and Administrative Expenses

The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Three Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

General and administrative expenses

$

14,421

$

10,285

$

4,136

40.2

%

The increase in general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to increased expenses related to stock-based compensation of $4.8 million and salaries and benefits of $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in legal and patent services of $1.2 million.

Total Other Income, Net

The following table summarizes our total other income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Three Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

Total other income, net

$

9,013

$

11,804

$

(2,791

)

(23.6

)%

Total other income, net recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 consisted primarily of interest income, partially offset by expense relating to the amortization of certain financing costs.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

Research and Development Expenses

The following table summarizes our research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Six Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

Research and development expenses

$

101,543

$

47,872

$

53,671

112.1

%

The increase in research and development expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to increased expenses related to clinical studies of $27.2 million, manufacturing for our drug candidates of $21.1 million, stock-based compensation of $3.5 million and salaries and benefits of $2.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in expenses related to pre-clinical studies of $0.7 million.

General and Administrative Expenses

The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Six Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

General and administrative expenses

$

28,500

$

20,255

$

8,245

40.7

%

The increase in general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to increased expenses related to stock-based compensation of $6.4 million, legal and patent services of $1.6 million and insurance of $0.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in third party consultants of $0.3 million.

Total Other Income, Net

The following table summarizes our total other income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except % change).

Six Months Ended June 30,

$
Change

%
Change

2025

2024

Total other income, net

$

18,853

$

18,521

$

332

1.8

%

Total other income, net recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 consisted primarily of interest income, partially offset by expense relating to the amortization of certain financing costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have incurred losses and negative cash flows from operations and have not generated any revenues since our inception. As of June 30, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $807.7 million. As such, we believe our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to fund our operations through at least September 30, 2026, which is more than one year after the date of our filing of this Form 10-Q.

Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, which to date have consisted of the cost to obtain the license of intellectual property from Ligand, certain research and development expenses related to furthering the development of VK2735 subcutaneous, VK2735 oral, VK2809, VK0214 and VK5211, and general and administrative expenses. Since we have not generated any revenues to date, we have incurred operating losses since our inception. Cash used to fund operating expenses is impacted by the timing of payment of these expenses, as reflected in the change in our outstanding accounts payable and accrued expenses.

On March 10, 2022, our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program, or the Prior Repurchase Program, effective March 18, 2022, whereby we could purchase up to $50.0 million in shares of our common stock over a period of up to two years. The Prior Repurchase Program was carried out at the discretion of a committee of our board of directors through open market purchases, one or more Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, block trades and in privately negotiated transactions. Through March 18, 2024, the termination date of the Prior Repurchase Program, we repurchased an aggregate of 729,034 shares of our common stock under the Prior Repurchase Program. Shares repurchased by us under the Prior Repurchase Program were held in treasury and reissued by us as part of the March

2024 Offering (as defined below).

On July 26, 2023, we filed an automatic universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273460) as a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which became effective upon filing, or the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement. The 2023 Shelf Registration Statement allows us to offer an indeterminate amount of securities, including equity securities, debt securities, warrants, rights, units and depositary shares, from time to time as described in the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement. The specific terms of any offering under the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement will be established at the time of such offering. The 2023 Shelf Registration Statement will expire on July 26, 2026.

On July 26, 2023, we entered into an Amendment No. 1 to At-The-Market Equity Offering Sales Agreement, or the ATM Agreement Amendment, with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Truist Securities, Inc., H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC and BTIG, LLC, or collectively, the Agents. Pursuant to the ATM Agreement Amendment, BTIG, LLC was added as a sales agent for the ATM Offering (as defined below) and the At-The-Market Equity Offering Sales Agreement we previously entered into on July 28, 2021 was amended to provide that our offer and sale of shares from time to time through or to the Agents, as sales agent or principal, or the ATM Offering, could be conducted off of registration statements on Form S-3 subsequently filed by us. Any shares of our common stock offered and sold in the ATM Offering will now be issued pursuant to the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement and the prospectus, dated July 26, 2023, relating to the sale of up to $200.0 million of shares of our common stock pursuant to the ATM Offering that was included in the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement, or the ATM Prospectus. From the date of the ATM Prospectus through December 31, 2024, 1,426,303 shares of our common stock were sold pursuant to the ATM Offering and, as of June 30, 2025, we may sell shares of our common stock for remaining gross proceeds of up to $151.9 million from time to time pursuant to the ATM Prospectus.

On March 4, 2024, we completed an underwritten public offering of our common stock, or the March 2024 Offering, pursuant to the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement. In the March 2024 Offering, we sold an aggregate of 7,441,650 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $85.00 per share, which included the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase 970,650 additional shares of common stock. Upon the closing of the March 2024 Offering, we received net proceeds of $597.1 million.

In February 2025, our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program effective February 27, 2025, whereby we may purchase up to $250.0 million in shares of our common stock over a period of up to two years, or the Repurchase Program. The Repurchase Program may be carried out at the discretion of a committee of our board of directors through open market purchases, one or more Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, block trades and in privately negotiated transactions. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated below (in thousands):

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

Cash used in operating activities

$

(99,392

)

$

(34,647

)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

$

105,751

$

(585,851

)

Cash provided by financing activities

$

856

$

608,942

Cash Used in Operating Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, cash used in operating activities of $99.4 million primarily reflected our net losses for the period, adjusted by non-cash charges such as accrued expenses, stock-based compensation, prepaid expenses and other assets, amortization of right-of-use assets, amortization of financing costs, and interest expense related to operating lease liabilities as well as changes in our working capital accounts, primarily consisting of an increase in accrued interest, net of interest received on maturity of investments, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of investment premiums and decreases in accounts payable and lease liability.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, cash used in operating activities of $34.6 million primarily reflected our net losses for the period, adjusted by non-cash charges such as stock-based compensation, amortization of investment premiums, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses and other assets, amortization of right-of-use assets, amortization of financing costs, and interest expense related to operating lease liabilities as well as changes in our working capital accounts, primarily consisting of an increase in accrued interest, net of interest received on maturity of investments, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of investment premiums and decreases in accounts payable and lease liability.

Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, cash provided by investing activities of $105.8 million resulted primarily from the purchase of investments of $356.1 million, partially offset by the proceeds of maturities of investments of $461.8 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, cash used in investing activities of $585.9 million resulted primarily from the purchase of investments of $826.4 million, partially offset by the proceeds of maturities of investments of $240.6 million.

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, cash provided by financing activities was $0.9 million, which consisted of proceeds from certain option exercises.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, cash provided by financing activities was $608.9 million, which consisted primarily of proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of discount, of $597.1 million in the March 2024 Offering, proceeds from certain option exercises and 2014 ESPP common stock issuances of $7.3 million and proceeds from the ATM Offering, net of fees, of $46.7 million, partially offset by value of shares withheld to cover taxes of $42.1 million.

Future Funding Requirements

As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and based upon our current operating plan, we believe that we have sufficient capital to fund our operating and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months. We anticipate, however, that we will continue to generate losses for the foreseeable future, and we expect the losses to increase materially as we continue the development of, and seek regulatory approvals for, our drug candidates, and seek to commercialize any drugs for which we receive regulatory approval. We will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations and complete our ongoing and planned clinical trials. We expect to finance future cash needs through public or private equity or debt offerings; however, funding may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our drug development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market drug candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.

Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

the scope, rate of progress, results and costs of our clinical trials, preclinical studies and other related activities;
our ability to establish and maintain strategic collaborations, licensing or other arrangements and the financial terms of such agreements;
the timing of, and the costs involved in, obtaining regulatory approvals for any of our current or future drug candidates;
the number and characteristics of the drug candidates we seek to develop or commercialize;
the cost of manufacturing clinical supplies, and establishing commercial supplies, of our drug candidates;
the ability of CordenPharma to achieve its prepayment milestones;
the cost of commercialization activities if any of our current or future drug candidates are approved for sale, including marketing, sales and distribution costs;
the expenses needed to attract and retain skilled personnel;
the costs associated with being a public company;
the amount of revenue, if any, received from commercial sales of our drug candidates, should any of our drug candidates receive marketing approval; and
the costs involved in preparing, filing, prosecuting, maintaining, defending and enforcing possible patent claims, including litigation costs and the outcome of any such litigation.
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