Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of 771.7million,upfrom340.5 million as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to proceeds from offerings and milestone achievements[570]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, were 771.7million,withplanstoutilizethesefundsprimarilyforresearchanddevelopmentinitiatives[600].−AsofDecember31,2024,thecompanyhadcashandcashequivalentsof771.7 million, sufficient to fund estimated obligations of 11.8millionduewithinoneyear[617].−Netcashusedinoperatingactivitiesincreasedby17.4 million from 141.2millionin2023to158.6 million in 2024[613]. - Net cash flows provided by financing activities was 659.5millionin2024,anincreaseof650.6 million from 2023[615]. Clinical Trials and Research - The Phase 3 BROADWAY clinical trial demonstrated a statistically significant LDL-C reduction of 33% (p<0.0001) for obicetrapib compared to placebo[572]. - The Phase 3 TANDEM clinical trial achieved an LS mean reduction of LDL-C of 48.6% (p < 0.0001) for the fixed-dose combination of obicetrapib and ezetimibe compared to placebo[573]. - The Phase 3 BROOKLYN clinical trial met its primary endpoint with statistically significant reductions in LDL-C compared to placebo, with p-values <0.0001 for key secondary endpoints[574]. - Approximately 30 million patients in the U.S. do not reach their LDL-C goals despite lipid-lowering therapy, highlighting a significant unmet need in the market[566]. - Research and development expenses are expected to be significant as the company advances obicetrapib through clinical trials and regulatory approval processes[581]. Revenue and Expenses - Revenue increased by 31.5million,or223.445.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 14.1millionfortheyearendedDecember31,2023[589].−Researchanddevelopmentexpensesdecreasedby8.0 million, or 5.0%, to 151.4millionfortheyearendedDecember31,2024,comparedto159.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[590]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 32.8million,or87.270.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 37.6millionfortheyearendedDecember31,2023[591].−Lossfortheyearincreasedby64.7 million, to 241.6millionfortheyearendedDecember31,2024,comparedto176.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[595]. - As of December 31, 2024, the accumulated loss was 558.6million,withexpectationsofcontinuedsignificantlossesintheforeseeablefuture[598].PartnershipsandLicensing−ThecompanyhaspartneredwithMenariniforthecommercializationofobicetrapibinEurope,withplanstopursueU.S.developmentindependently[568].−Thecompanyhasnotgeneratedrevenuefromproductsales,relyingsolelyona120.9 million upfront payment from Menarini for licensing[575]. - Menarini made a non-refundable upfront payment of €115 million and committed to provide €27.5 million for R&D activities over two years[605]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company received a total of €30 million in milestone payments from Menarini, with €25 million received in 2024[606]. Market and Future Outlook - The company anticipates increased expenses as it no longer qualifies as an "emerging growth company" and will face higher reporting requirements[570]. - The company's net exposure to foreign currency risk was 108.6million,mainlyrelatedtotheEuro,withapotentialchangeinfutureearningsofapproximately1.1 million from a 1% change in exchange rates[628]. - The fair value of derivative warrant liabilities and derivative earnout liability as of December 31, 2024, were 37.5millionand44.8 million, respectively[630]. - The company has not included potential cash proceeds from the exercise of Warrants in its liquidity projections[608].