• Net Revenue: $50.4 million for Q4 2024.
• Gross Profit: $45.6 million for Q4 2024.
• GAAP Operating Expenses: $48.9 million for Q4 2024.
• Cash Operating Expenses: $43.8 million for Q4 2024.
• Cash Flow: Positive cash flow of approximately $8 million in Q4 2024.
• Ending Cash Balance: $74 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at the end of 2024.
• Adjusted Operating Income: Positive $1.8 million for Q4 2024.
• 2025 Revenue Guidance: Projected to be in the range of $240 million to $260 million.
• 2025 Cash Operating Expenses Guidance: Expected to be in the range of $180 million to $200 million.
• 2025 Cash Flow Guidance: Projected to be in the range of $20 million to $40 million.

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Release Date: March 03, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• LUMRYZ has gained significant traction in the market, with over 2,500 net patients added, representing approximately 75% of new oxybate patients since its launch.
• Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:AVDL) has achieved cash flow positivity for the first time since the launch of LUMRYZ, with an increase in cash of approximately $8 million in Q4 2024.
• The company has expanded its commercial team, including a 15% increase in sales reps and doubling the size of field support and nursing support teams, to enhance customer engagement.
• Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:AVDL) projects a revenue increase of nearly 50% for 2025, with expectations of $240 million to $260 million in revenue.
• The company is progressing with its Phase 3 REVITALYZ trial for LUMRYZ in idiopathic hypersomnia, with enrollment on track and potential NDA filing expected after top-line data in 2026.

Negative Points

• The company faces ongoing litigation, including an injunction case and antitrust case against Jazz Pharmaceuticals, which could impact financial outcomes.
• Gross to net adjustments are expected to be highest in Q1 2025, potentially affecting revenue recognition and financial performance.
• There is a pending Delaware court ruling regarding a potential 3.5% royalty on LUMRYZ sales, which could impact future profitability.
• Despite commercial coverage exceeding 90%, there is little to no Medicaid coverage for LUMRYZ, limiting access for some patient segments.
• The company acknowledges the need for continued efforts to improve patient persistency and manage discontinuation rates, which could affect long-term revenue growth.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide an update on the evolution of your sales team and any direct-to-consumer (DTC) efforts? A: Gregory Divis, CEO: We increased our sales team by 15% as of January 1, 2025, bringing it to 53 members. Our field support and nurse support teams have also doubled in size. Regarding DTC, we've significantly increased our channels and investments to educate and connect with patients effectively.

Q: How do field support and nurse support roles differ, and what are their responsibilities? A: Gregory Divis, CEO: Field support focuses on patient pull-through from prescription activation to therapy initiation, engaging with office staff around refills. Thomas McHugh, CFO: These investments are contributing to early positive trends in 2025, leading to more patients on therapy and higher revenue.

Q: What are the key factors influencing your 2025 guidance range, and how do you see Q1 sales compared to Q4? A: Gregory Divis, CEO: The most important metrics are patient starts and net patients on therapy. Favorable trends in these areas could lead to the upper end of our guidance range. Thomas McHugh, CFO: Q1 is dynamic with higher gross-to-net adjustments, but early trends are positive, aligning with our expectations.

Q: How are you addressing the potential impact of orexin agonists on the oxybate market? A: Gregory Divis, CEO: While orexin agonists are exciting, we focus on clinician perspectives. Oxybate will continue to play a role as a nighttime agent, and our goal is to make LUMRYZ the oxybate of choice. We are investing in understanding physician views and ensuring LUMRYZ remains competitive.

Q: What initiatives are you implementing to improve persistency among new-to-oxybate patients? A: Gregory Divis, CEO: We focus on direct engagement with patients through nurses, office staff, and pharmacy partners. Our persistency rates are better than legacy products, and early signs in 2025 show positive trends, which should lead to more net patients on therapy and increased revenue.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.