SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 19, 2025
 
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
000-19125
 
33-0336973
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2855 Gazelle Court
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 931-9200


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
 
Trading symbol
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 Par Value

IONS
 
The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 19, 2025, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.  In addition to disclosing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company also discloses pro forma or non-GAAP results of operations, which are adjusted from GAAP to exclude non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards and the related tax effects. The Company is presenting pro forma information excluding non-cash compensation expense and the related tax effects because the Company believes it better enables financial statement users to assess and compare its historical performance and project its future operating results and cash flows.  A copy of the release is furnished with this report as an exhibit pursuant to “Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583.
 
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
 
Item 9.01. 
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
Press Release dated February 19, 2025.
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   
Dated:  February 19, 2025 By: /s/ Patrick R. O’Neil
 
Patrick R. O’Neil
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel




Exhibit 99.1


Ionis reports fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results

- First independent launch underway following TRYNGOLZATM approval -
 
- Second independent launch on track with donidalorsen PDUFA August 21, 2025 -
 
- WAINUATM U.S. launch delivering accelerating sequential growth -
 
- Ionis exceeds 2024 financial guidance and provides full year 2025 guidance -
 
CARLSBAD, Calif., February 19, 2025 – Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
 
“With the recent launch of our first independent medicine, TRYNGOLZA for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Ionis has begun a new chapter as a fully integrated commercial-stage biotechnology company,” said Brett P. Monia, Ph.D., chief executive officer,  Ionis. “Over the next three years, we expect three more independent launches, including donidalorsen later this year for hereditary angioedema and olezarsen for severe hypertriglyceridemia in 2026, pending Phase 3 results in the second half of this year. Additionally, our partners are on track to launch four Ionis-discovered medicines over the same time period, including several that address broad patient populations. Ionis continues to advance our next wave of potentially transformational wholly owned medicines, including ION582 for Angelman syndrome, which is on track to start Phase 3 development in the first half of this year. Our recent achievements, combined with our strong commercial execution and advancing pipeline, position Ionis to deliver increasing value for all our stakeholders.”
 
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Summary Financial Results(1):
 
   
Three months
ended
December 31,
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(amounts in millions)
 
Total revenue
 
$
227
   
$
325
   
$
705
   
$
788
 
Operating expenses
 
$
337
   
$
331
   
$
1,180
   
$
1,141
 
Operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
301
   
$
305
   
$
1,050
   
$
1,035
 
Loss from operations
 
(110
)
 
(6
)
 
(475
)
 
(353
)
Income (Loss) from operations on a non-GAAP basis
 
(74
)
 
$
20
   
(345
)
 
(247
)

  (1)
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP basis contained later in this release.

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Financial Highlights
 
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 substantially exceeded guidance as Ionis continued to generate revenue from diverse sources. Ionis added new sources of revenue in 2024 with the launch of WAINUA and TRYNGOLZA in the U.S. in late January and late December, respectively
 
Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were in line with expectations with increased expenses from commercialization efforts for WAINUA, TRYNGOLZA and donidalorsen
 
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $2.3 billion as of December 31, 2024 exceeded revised guidance and enable continued investments to support ongoing and upcoming planned launches and advancing wholly owned medicines in development

Recent Highlights- Marketed Medicines
 
TRYNGOLZATM (olezarsen) launch underway following approval on December 19, 2024 in the U.S as first-ever treatment for adults living with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) as an adjunct to diet
 
WAINUATM (eplontersen) (WAINZUA in EU) for the treatment of adults with polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) achieved multiple commercial and regulatory milestones:
 

o
Generated sales of $85 million resulting in royalty revenue of $20 million in the year ended December 31, 2024. Substantial sequential growth throughout 2024 as launch progressed, including an 84% increase in product sales in the fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter
 

o
Launch underway in numerous countries, including the UK, following approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with an accelerated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendation
 

o
Received positive Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) opinion from European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adult patients with stage 1 or stage 2 polyneuropathy
 
SPINRAZA® (nusinersen) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) generated global sales of $1.6 billion resulting in royalty revenue of $216 million in year ended December 31, 2024. Product sales increased 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023
 

o
Higher dose nusinersen under regulatory review in U.S. (PDUFA date of September 22, 2025) and EU
 
QALSODY® (tofersen) for the treatment of SOD1-ALS generated global sales of $32 million resulting in royalty revenue of $4 million in the year ended December 31, 2024. Product sales grew sequentially throughout 2024
 

o
Granted marketing approval in China and Japan

Recent Highlights- Late-Stage Pipeline

Olezarsen on track for Phase 3 data in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) in H2:2025, positioning it to potentially treat this second more prevalent patient population with urgent unmet need

Olezarsen and donidalorsen Canadian commercialization rights licensed to Theratechnologies

2

Donidalorsen on track for potential launch this year as the first RNA-targeted prophylactic treatment for people with hereditary angioedema (HAE):
 

o
Under review in U.S. (PDUFA date of August 21, 2025) and EU
 

o
Presented positive Phase 2 open label extension (OLE) study data demonstrating an overall sustained mean reduction in HAE attack rates of 96% in patients treated up to three years with every four weeks or every eight weeks dosing
 
ION582 on track to initiate Phase 3 development in Angelman syndrome (AS) in H1:2025
 
Ulefnersen global commercialization rights licensed to Otsuka; Phase 3 development ongoing for the treatment of patients with FUS-ALS

Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2024 Financial Results and 2025 Financial Guidance
 
“In 2024, we exceeded our revenue guidance due to our continued pipeline and technology successes, which drove a smaller than anticipated operating loss. Importantly, we added two new sources of commercial revenue with TRYNGOLZA product revenue from Ionis’ first independent launch and WAINUA royalties,” said Elizabeth L. Hougen, chief financial officer, Ionis. “In 2025, we will continue to invest in go-to-market activities for TRYNGOLZA for FCS and scale our resources to support our next planned launches, including donidalorsen for hereditary angioedema later this year. At the same time, we are investing in our next wave of medicines, including Phase 3 development and pre-commercialization activities for ION582 for Angelman syndrome. These important investments position Ionis to deliver substantial and growing product revenue; and when combined with increasing royalty revenue from anticipated partner launches, provides us with a clear path to achieve sustained positive cash flow.
 
Revenue
 
Ionis’ revenue was comprised of the following:

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
   
2024
   
2023
 
Revenue:
 
(amounts in millions)
 
Commercial revenue:
                       
SPINRAZA royalties
 
$
64
   
$
62
   
$
216
   
$
240
 
WAINUA royalties
   
10
     
-
     
20
     
-
 
Other commercial revenue:
                               
TEGSEDI and WAYLIVRA revenue, net
   
8
     
9
     
34
     
35
 
Other revenue
   
4
     
8
     
23
     
34
 
Total commercial revenue
   
86
     
79
     
293
     
309
 
Research and development revenue:
                               
Amortization from upfront payments
   
27
     
76
     
132
     
125
 
Milestone payments
   
30
     
11
     
106
     
101
 
License fees
   
34
     
92
     
71
     
117
 
Other services
   
6
     
-
     
24
     
10
 
Collaborative agreement revenue
   
97
     
179
     
333
     
353
 
WAINUA joint development revenue
   
44
     
67
     
79
     
126
 
Total research and development revenue
   
141
     
246
     
412
     
479
 
Total revenue
 
$
227
   
$
325
   
$
705
   
$
788
 

3

Commercial revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 included new sources of commercial revenue with the launch of WAINUA in the U.S. in late January 2024 and the launch of TRYNGOLZA in the U.S. in late December 2024. SPINRAZA product sales in the U.S. increased slightly in 2024 compared to 2023. SPINRAZA product sales outside of the U.S. were impacted from an annual order from a single country that did not recur in 2024.

R&D revenue decreased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to the decrease in WAINUA joint development revenue as development activities relating to ATTRv-PN wound down with the launch of WAINUA.

Operating Expenses
 
Ionis’ operating expenses increased slightly for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023. SG&A expenses increased year over year primarily due to the launches of WAINUA and TRYNGOLZA, and advancing launch preparation activities for donidalorsen. R&D expenses were flat year over year.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2024, Ionis’ cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $2.3 billion, consistent with December 31, 2023. In September 2024, Ionis generated gross proceeds of $500 million from a public offering of its common stock. Ionis’ working capital increased as of December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023 primarily from the Company’s lower current liabilities as a result of lower deferred contract revenue.

2025 Financial Guidance

The Company’s 2025 financial guidance reflects its evolution to a fully integrated commercial-stage biotechnology company independently launching its first medicine, TRYNGOLZA, and advancing commercialization efforts for multiple additional upcoming planned launches. As a result, the Company expects to earn substantial revenue from numerous diverse sources, with a shift toward increasing commercial revenue. Additionally, the Company expects a modest increase in its non-GAAP operating expenses in line with its plan to invest in the Company’s independent launches and advance its wholly owned pipeline of innovative medicines. The Company expects that these investments will enable Ionis to deliver accelerating value.

Full Year 2025 Guidance

Revenue
>$600 million
Operating loss on a non-GAAP basis
<$495 million
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
~$1.7 billion

Webcast

Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Ionis’ fourth quarter and full year 2024 results at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Interested parties may access the webcast here. A webcast replay will be available for a limited time at the same address. To access the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings slides click here.

For more information about SPINRAZA and QALSODY, visit https://www.spinraza.com/ and https://www.qalsody.com/, respectively. QALSODY is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL) observed in patients treated with QALSODY. Continued approval may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).

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INDICATION for TRYNGOLZA™ (olezarsen)
 
TRYNGOLZA™ (olezarsen) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS).
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS
TRYNGOLZA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity to TRYNGOLZA or any of the excipients in TRYNGOLZA. Hypersensitivity reactions requiring medical treatment have occurred.
 
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions (including symptoms of bronchospasm, diffuse erythema, facial swelling, urticaria, chills and myalgias) have been reported in patients treated with TRYNGOLZA. Advise patients on the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct patients to promptly seek medical attention and discontinue use of TRYNGOLZA if hypersensitivity reactions occur.
 
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (incidence >5% of TRYNGOLZA-treated patients and >3% higher frequency than placebo) were injection site reactions, decreased platelet count and arthralgia.
 
Please see full Prescribing Information for TRYNGOLZA.

INDICATION for WAINUA™ (eplontersen)
WAINUA injection, for subcutaneous use, 45 mg is indicated for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for WAINUA™ (eplontersen)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation WAINUA leads to a decrease in serum vitamin A levels. Supplement with recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. Refer patient to an ophthalmologist if ocular symptoms suggestive of vitamin A deficiency occur.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions (≥9% in WAINUA-treated patients) were vitamin A decreased (15%) and vomiting (9%).

Please see link to U.S. Full Prescribing Information for WAINUA.

About Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases. Ionis currently has six marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient need. As the pioneer in RNA-targeted medicines, Ionis continues to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing. A deep understanding of disease biology and industry-leading technology propels our work, coupled with a passion and urgency to deliver life-changing advances for patients. To learn more about Ionis, visit Ionis.com and follow us on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Ionis’ Forward-looking Statement
 
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding Ionis’ business, financial guidance and the therapeutic and commercial potential of our commercial medicines, additional medicines in development and technologies. Any statement describing Ionis’ goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercializing medicines that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such medicines. Ionis’ forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although Ionis’ forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Ionis. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Ionis' programs are described in additional detail in Ionis' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and most recent Form 10-Q, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these and other documents are available from the Company.

In this press release, unless the context requires otherwise, “Ionis,” “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” all refer to Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals® is a registered trademark of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. TRYNGOLZATM is a trademark of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Akcea Therapeutics® is a registered trademark of Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. TEGSEDI® is a registered trademark of Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. WAYLIVRA® is a registered trademark of Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. SPINRAZA® and QALSODY® are registered trademarks of Biogen. WAINUATM is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

Ionis Investor Contact:
D. Wade Walke, Ph.D.
IR@ionis.com
760-603-2331

Ionis Media Contact:
Hayley Soffer
media@ionis.com
760-603-4679

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IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Revenue:
                       
Commercial revenue:
                       
SPINRAZA royalties
 
$
64
   
$
62
   
$
216
   
$
240
 
WAINUA royalties
   
10
     
-
     
20
     
-
 
Other commercial revenue
   
12
     
17
     
57
     
69
 
Total commercial revenue
   
86
     
79
     
293
     
309
 
Research and development revenue:
                               
Collaborative agreement revenue
   
97
     
179
     
333
     
353
 
WAINUA joint development revenue
   
44
     
67
     
79
     
126
 
Total research and development revenue
   
141
     
246
     
412
     
479
 
Total revenue
   
227
     
325
     
705
     
788
 
Expenses:
                               
Cost of sales
   
4
     
3
     
11
     
9
 
Research, development and patent
   
245
     
257
     
902
     
900
 
Selling, general and administrative
   
88
     
71
     
267
     
232
 
Total operating expenses
   
337
     
331
     
1,180
     
1,141
 
Loss from operations
   
(110
)
   
(6
)
   
(475
)
   
(353
)
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest expense related to the sale of future royalties
   
(19
)
   
(18
)
   
(73
)
   
(69
)
Other income, net
   
22
     
21
     
88
     
88
 
Loss before income tax benefit (expense)
   
(107
)
   
(3
)
   
(460
)
   
(334
)
                                 
Income tax benefit (expense)
   
3
     
(6
)
   
6
     
(32
)
                                 
Net loss
 
(104
)
 
(9
)
 
(454
)
 
(366
)
                                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share
 
(0.66
)
 
(0.06
)
 
(3.04
)
 
(2.56
)
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share
   
158
     
144
     
150
     
143
 

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IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Basis:
Condensed Consolidated Operating Expenses, Loss From Operations, and Net Loss
(In Millions)

   
Three months ended
December 31,
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
 
As reported research, development and patent expenses according to GAAP
 
$
245
   
$
257
   
$
902
   
$
900
 
Excluding compensation expense related to equity awards
   
(25
)
   
(20
)
   
(92
)
   
(78
)
Non-GAAP research, development and patent expenses
 
$
220
   
$
237
   
$
810
   
$
822
 
                                 
As reported selling, general and administrative expenses according to GAAP
 
$
88
   
$
71
   
$
267
   
$
232
 
Excluding compensation expense related to equity awards
   
(11
)
   
(6
)
   
(37
)
   
(27
)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
77
   
$
65
   
$
230
   
$
205
 
                                 
As reported operating expenses according to GAAP
 
$
337
   
$
331
   
$
1,180
   
$
1,141
 
Excluding compensation expense related to equity awards
   
(36
)
   
(26
)
   
(130
)
   
(106
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
 
$
301
   
$
305
   
$
1,050
   
$
1,035
 
                                 
As reported loss from operations according to GAAP
 
(110
)
 
(6
)
 
(475
)
 
(353
)
Excluding compensation expense related to equity awards
   
(36
)
   
(26
)
   
(130
)
   
(106
)
Non-GAAP loss from operations
 
(74
)
 
$
20
   
(345
)
 
(247
)
                                 
As reported net loss according to GAAP
 
(104
)
 
(9
)
 
(454
)
 
(366
)
Excluding compensation expense related to equity awards and related tax effects
   
(36
)
   
(26
)
   
(130
)
   
(106
)
Non-GAAP net loss
 
(68
)
 
$
17
   
(324
)
 
(260
)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Basis
 
As illustrated in the Selected Financial Information in this press release, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations, and non-GAAP net loss were adjusted from GAAP to exclude compensation expense related to equity awards and the related tax effects. Compensation expense related to equity awards are non-cash. These measures are provided as supplementary information and are not a substitute for financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Ionis reports these non-GAAP results to better enable financial statement users to assess and compare its historical performance and project its future operating results and cash flows. Further, the presentation of Ionis’ non-GAAP results is consistent with how Ionis’ management internally evaluates the performance of its operations.
 
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IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Millions)

   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets:
           
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
 
$
2,298
   
$
2,331
 
Contracts receivable
   
92
     
98
 
Other current assets
   
230
     
213
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
94
     
71
 
Right-of-use assets
   
162
     
172
 
Other assets
   
127
     
105
 
Total assets
 
$
3,003
   
$
2,990
 
                 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
               
Current portion of deferred contract revenue
 
$
79
   
$
151
 
0.125% convertible senior notes, net – short-term
   
-
     
44
 
Other current liabilities
   
229
     
253
 
1.75% convertible senior notes, net
   
565
     
562
 
0% convertible senior notes, net
   
629
     
625
 
Liability related to sale of future royalties, net
   
542
     
514
 
Long-term lease liabilities
   
162
     
171
 
Long-term obligations, less current portion
   
52
     
42
 
Long-term deferred contract revenue
   
157
     
241
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
588
     
387
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
3,003
   
$
2,990
 

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Key 2025 and 2026 Value Driving Events(1)

  New Product Launches
 
Program
 
Indication
2025
2026
 
Donidalorsen (U.S.)
 
HAE
 
 
TRYNGOLZA (U.S.)
 
FCS
Achieved
 
 
WAINZUA (EU)
 
ATTRv-PN
 
 
Olezarsen (U.S.)
 
sHTG
 
 
Zilganersen (U.S.)
 
Alexander disease
 

  Regulatory Actions
 
Program
 
Indication
 
Regulatory Action
2025
2026
 
Donidalorsen
 
HAE
 
U.S. approval decision
 
 
EU approval decision
 
 
TRYNGOLZA
 
FCS
 
EU approval decision
 
 
Olezarsen
 
sHTG
 
U.S. submission
 
 
U.S. approval decision
 
 
Zilganersen
 
Alexander disease
 
U.S. submission
 
 
U.S. approval decision
 
 
Nusinersen
(higher dose)
 
SMA
 
U.S. and EU submissions
Achieved
 
 
U.S. approval decision
 
 
WAINZUA
 
ATTRv-PN
 
EU approval decision
 
 
Pelacarsen
 
Lp(a)- CVD
 
U.S. submission
 
 
Bepirovirsen
 
HBV
 
Regulatory submission(s)
 
 
Regulatory decision(s)
 

 
Key Phase 3 Clinical Events
 
Program
 
Indication
 
Event
2025
2026
 
Olezarsen
 
sHTG
 
CORE, CORE2 and Essence data
 
 
Zilganersen
 
Alexander disease
 
Phase 3 data
 
 
ION582
 
Angelman syndrome
 
Phase 3 study start
 
 
Phase 3 enrollment completion
 
 
Pelacarsen
 
Lp(a)-CVD
 
HORIZON data
 
 
Bepirovirsen
 
HBV
 
B-Well data
 
 
Eplontersen
 
ATTR-CM
 
CARDIO-TTRansform data
 
 
Sefaxersen
 
IgAN
 
IMAGINATION data
 
 
Ulefnersen
 
FUS-ALS
 
Phase 3 data
 

(1)
Timing expectations based on current assumptions and subject to change.

Indicates that the milestone is anticipated in the respective year

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