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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals(TARS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results

Financial Performance - XDEMVY generated net product sales of 66.4millioninQ42024and66.4 million in Q4 2024 and 180.1 million for the full year, marking a significant increase from 13.1millionand13.1 million and 14.7 million in the respective periods of 2023[3][8][9]. - Product sales for Q4 2024 reached 66.4million,asignificantincreasefrom66.4 million, a significant increase from 13.1 million in Q4 2023, representing a growth of 408%[20]. - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were 183.0million,comparedto183.0 million, compared to 17.4 million in 2023, marking a year-over-year increase of 949%[20]. - The net loss for Q4 2024 was 23.1million,animprovementfromanetlossof23.1 million, an improvement from a net loss of 41.9 million in Q4 2023, with a basic and diluted net loss per share of (0.60)comparedto(0.60) compared to (1.31) in the prior year[8][9]. - The net loss for Q4 2024 was 23.1million,adecreasefromanetlossof23.1 million, a decrease from a net loss of 41.9 million in Q4 2023, indicating an improvement of 45%[20]. - The company reported a comprehensive loss of 23.3millionforQ42024,comparedtoacomprehensivelossof23.3 million for Q4 2024, compared to a comprehensive loss of 41.9 million in Q4 2023[20]. Expenses - Research and development (R&D) expenses increased to 16.9millioninQ42024from16.9 million in Q4 2024 from 13.3 million in Q4 2023, driven by higher milestone expenses and program spending[8]. - Research and development expenses for the year were 53.4million,slightlyupfrom53.4 million, slightly up from 50.3 million in 2023[20]. - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses rose to 69.0millioninQ42024,upfrom69.0 million in Q4 2024, up from 43.0 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to increased commercial and market research costs[8][9]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses surged to 237.3millionfortheyear,comparedto237.3 million for the year, compared to 108.7 million in 2023, an increase of 118%[20]. - Operating expenses for Q4 2024 totaled 90.8million,upfrom90.8 million, up from 57.5 million in Q4 2023, reflecting a 58% increase[20]. Market Adoption and Product Development - Over 58,500 bottles of XDEMVY were dispensed in Q4 2024, compared to approximately 15,700 bottles in Q4 2023, reflecting strong market adoption[3][8]. - The gross-to-net discount for XDEMVY was approximately 45% in Q4 2024 and the full year, with broad reimbursement coverage extending to over 90% of covered lives as of February 25, 2025[3][8]. - Tarsus plans to initiate a Phase 2 study for TP-04, an investigational treatment for Ocular Rosacea, in the second half of 2025 following positive FDA feedback[5][6]. - The company is on track for potential European regulatory approval of a preservative-free formulation of XDEMVY in 2027, with market development activities already initiated[5]. - The company activated a Direct-To-Consumer campaign in Q4 2024, with positive initial patient responses, and plans to expand this campaign into network television in 2025[5]. Leadership and Strategic Initiatives - Tarsus has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Elizabeth Yeu, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, enhancing its leadership in eye care[5]. - The company anticipates continued investment in its business to establish itself as a leader in eye care, with a focus on expanding its product pipeline and market presence[17]. Assets and Cash Position - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to 94.8millionasofDecember31,2024,downfrom94.8 million as of December 31, 2024, down from 224.9 million in 2023[22]. - Total assets increased to 377.0millionin2024,comparedto377.0 million in 2024, compared to 265.5 million in 2023, representing a growth of 42%[22].