8-K
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UNITED STATES
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): August 04, 2025

 

 

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-37635

45-4241907

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

One World Trade Center, 29th Floor

 

New York, New York

 

10007

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 332-3241

 

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001 Per Share

 

AXSM

 

Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2025, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and provided an update on the Company’s operations. The Company is furnishing a copy of the press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto), shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 4, 2025, the Company updated its corporate presentation and posted such corporate presentation to the Company’s website. The updated corporate presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release dated August 4, 2025.

99.2

 

Corporate Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 4, 2025

By:

/s/ Herriot Tabuteau, M.D.

 

 

Name:

Title:

Herriot Tabuteau, M.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer

 


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Exhibit 99.1

 

Axsome Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Total 2Q 2025 net product revenue of $150.0 million, representing growth of 72% year-over-year and 24% sequentially

AUVELITY® 2Q 2025 net product sales of $119.6 million, representing growth of 84% year-over-year and 24% sequentially

SUNOSI® 2Q 2025 net product revenue of $30.0 million, representing growth of 35% year-over-year and 19% sequentially

SYMBRAVO® launched June 10th, with 2Q 2025 net product sales of $0.4 million

AUVELITY® market access expanded by 28 million new covered lives in the commercial channel

First group purchasing organization (GPO) contract for SYMBRAVO® signed

Supplemental NDA submission for AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s disease agitation on track for 3Q 2025

NDA submission for AXS-12 for cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy anticipated in 4Q 2025

Company to host conference call today at 8:00 AM Eastern

NEW YORK, August 4, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and provided a general business update.

“Axsome delivered robust second quarter performance, reflecting strong underlying demand for our life-changing medicines, exacting commercial execution, solid regulatory progress, and continued advancement of our differentiated neuroscience pipeline. We are excited by the recent approval and launch of SYMBRAVO for migraine, and are pleased with the accelerating performance of AUVELITY for depression and SUNOSI for excessive daytime sleepiness,” said Herriot Tabuteau, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Axsome Therapeutics. “We remain on track to submit new drug applications to the FDA for AXS-05 for Alzheimer’s disease agitation in the third quarter, and for AXS-12 in narcolepsy in the fourth quarter. The rest of our development pipeline is advancing apace, including late-stage programs in ADHD, binge eating disorder, shift work disorder, depression associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, fibromyalgia, and smoking cessation. In total, our portfolio of potentially first-in-class or best-in-class medicines have the potential to address serious conditions that affect more than 150 million patients in the U.S. alone.”

Financial Highlights

•
Total net product revenue was $150.0 million for the second quarter of 2025, representing 72% year-over-year growth, and 24% sequential growth compared to the first quarter of 2025. Total net product revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $87.2 million.
•
AUVELITY net product sales were $119.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, representing 84% year-over-year growth, and 24% sequential growth compared to the first quarter of 2025. AUVELITY net product sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $65.0 million.

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•
SUNOSI net product revenue was $30.0 million for the second quarter of 2025, representing 35% year-over-year growth, and 19% sequential growth compared to the first quarter of 2025. SUNOSI net product revenue for the second quarter of 2025 consisted of $28.9 million in net product sales and $1.1 million in royalty revenue associated with SUNOSI sales in out-licensed territories. SUNOSI net product revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $22.1 million, which consisted of $21.5 million in net product sales and $0.6 million in royalty revenue.
•
SYMBRAVO was launched on June 10, 2025, and had net product sales of $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. No SYMBRAVO sales were reported by Axsome for the comparable period in 2024 reflecting the timing of the product launch.
•
Total cost of revenue was $13.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. Total cost of revenue for the comparable period in 2024 was $8.1 million.
•
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $49.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $49.9 million for the comparable period in 2024. The decrease was primarily related to the completion of trials for solriamfetol in ADHD and MDD and for AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s disease agitation, which was partially offset by higher personnel costs.
•
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $130.3 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $103.6 million for the comparable period in 2024. The increase was primarily related to commercialization activities for AUVELITY, including the sales force expansion, and the commercial launch of SYMBRAVO.
•
Net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $48.0 million, or $(0.97) per share, compared to a net loss of $79.3 million, or $(1.67) per share, for the comparable period in 2024. The net loss in the second quarter of 2025 includes $24.6 million of stock-based compensation expense.
•
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $303.0 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $315.4 million at December 31, 2024.
•
Shares of common stock outstanding were 49,815,301 at June 30, 2025.

Financial Guidance

•
Axsome believes that its current cash is sufficient to fund anticipated operations into cash flow positivity, based on the current operating plan.

Commercial Highlights

AUVELITY

AUVELITY is the first and only rapid-acting oral NMDA receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist approved in the U.S. for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

•
Approximately 192,000 prescriptions were written for AUVELITY in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 56% compared to the same period in 2024, and an increase of 15% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
•
Payer coverage for AUVELITY in the commercial channel expanded by 28 million new covered lives as of July 1. Overall payer coverage for AUVELITY across all channels is now at approximately 83% of all lives covered, with the proportion of covered lives in the commercial and government (Medicare and Medicaid) channels at approximately 73% and 100%, respectively.

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SUNOSI

SUNOSI is the first and only dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.

•
Approximately 50,000 prescriptions were written for SUNOSI in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 13% compared to the same period in 2024, and an increase of 9% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
•
Payer coverage for SUNOSI across all channels is at approximately 83% of all lives covered. The proportion of lives covered for SUNOSI in the commercial and government channels are approximately 95% and 60%, respectively.

SYMBRAVO

SYMBRAVO is a novel, oral, rapidly absorbed, multi-mechanistic, selective COX-2 inhibitor and 5-HT1B/1D agonist approved in the U.S. for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

•
SYMBRAVO became commercially available in U.S. pharmacies on June 10, 2025. Our SYMBRAVO field force is actively engaging healthcare providers to provide comprehensive education on SYMBRAVO.
•
Effective July 1, Axsome has contracted with one of the three largest group purchasing organizations (GPOs) for potential formulary coverage of SYMBRAVO. Pharmacy benefit managers and health plans under this GPO are now able to make coverage decisions for SYMBRAVO based on the contracted terms.
•
Payer coverage for SYMBRAVO across all channels is currently at approximately 38% of all lives covered. The proportion of lives covered in the commercial and government (Medicare and Medicaid) channels are currently approximately 26% and 56%, respectively.
•
Axsome’s comprehensive patient support services, through the SYMBRAVO On My Side program, are operational and performing as planned. These include the SYMBRAVO On My Side Savings Card to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for commercially insured eligible patients who qualify, educational resources and tools for patients to facilitate discussions with their healthcare providers, and HCP samples.

Development Pipeline

Axsome is advancing an industry-leading neuroscience pipeline of innovative, late-stage, product candidates addressing serious psychiatric and neurological conditions. Recent and anticipated progress for key pipeline programs is summarized below.

AXS-05

AXS-05 (dextromethorphan-bupropion) is Axsome’s novel, oral, investigational N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, sigma-1 agonist, and aminoketone CYP2D6 inhibitor being developed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) agitation and smoking cessation. AXS-05 has been granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for AD agitation.

•
Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation: Activities for the submission of the Company’s supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AXS-05 in AD agitation are progressing. Axsome is on track to submit the sNDA to the FDA in the third quarter of 2025.
•
Smoking Cessation: Axsome plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 2/3 trial of AXS-05 in smoking cessation in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Solriamfetol

Solriamfetol is Axsome’s dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI), TAAR1 agonist, and 5-HT1A agonist being developed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD) with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), binge eating disorder (BED), and excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder (SWD).

•
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Axsome plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in children and adolescents with ADHD in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Company previously announced positive topline results from the FOCUS Phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol in ADHD in adults. In the trial, solriamfetol demonstrated rapid, substantial, and statistically significant improvements in ADHD symptoms and overall disease severity compared to placebo. Solriamfetol was safe and well tolerated in the trial, with a side effect profile consistent with the established safety profile of solriamfetol.

•
Major Depressive Disorder: Axsome plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in MDD patients with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Company previously announced topline results from the PARADIGM Phase 3 proof-of-concept trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol in MDD with and without EDS. In the prespecified subgroup of patients with severe EDS, solriamfetol led to numerically greater improvements in depressive symptoms. Solriamfetol was safe and well tolerated in the trial, with a side effect profile consistent with the established safety profile of solriamfetol.

•
Binge Eating Disorder: Axsome is conducting the ENGAGE study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol in BED. The Company anticipates topline results from the ENGAGE Phase 3 trial in 2026.
•
Shift Work Disorder: Axsome is conducting the SUSTAIN study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol in SWD in adults. The Company anticipates topline results from the SUSTAIN Phase 3 trial in 2026.

AXS-12

AXS-12 (reboxetine) is Axsome’s novel, oral, investigational, highly selective and potent norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and cortical dopamine modulator being developed for the treatment of narcolepsy. AXS-12 has been granted FDA Orphan Drug designation for narcolepsy.

•
Narcolepsy: Axsome plans to submit an NDA to the FDA for AXS-12 for the treatment of cataplexy in narcolepsy in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Axsome has completed three controlled Phase 2 and Phase 3 efficacy trials and a long-term safety trial. Across these trials, AXS-12 achieved the primary endpoints and rapidly and substantially reduced cataplexy attacks, improved excessive daytime sleepiness, and improved cognitive function compared to placebo.

AXS-14

AXS-14 (esreboxetine) is Axsome’s novel, oral, investigational, highly selective and potent norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor being developed for the management of fibromyalgia. Esreboxetine, the SS-enantiomer of reboxetine, is more potent and selective than racemic reboxetine.

•
Fibromyalgia: To address the FDA’s feedback in the previously disclosed Refusal to File (RTF) letter for the Company’s NDA for AXS-14 for the management of fibromyalgia, Axsome plans to initiate a Phase 3, fixed-dose, 12-week trial of AXS-14 in fibromyalgia in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Corporate Updates

•
In May 2025, Axsome announced that it resolved patent litigation with Hetero Labs Ltd. and certain of its affiliates (Hetero) related to Hetero’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of SUNOSI. The Company entered into a license and settlement agreement with Hetero, which permits Hetero to begin selling its generic version of SUNOSI on or after September 1, 2040, if pediatric exclusivity is granted, or on or after March 1, 2040, if no pediatric exclusivity is granted, subject to FDA approval and conditions and exceptions customary for agreements of this type.
•
In July 2025, the Company hosted its Frontiers in Brain Health R&D Day, featuring presentations from six leading expert clinicians and key opinion leaders who discussed current indications being targeted by Axsome’s late-stage pipeline and highlighted clinical data from the development programs.

Anticipated Milestones

•
Regulatory and Commercial:
o
AXS-05 for Alzheimer’s disease agitation, sNDA submission (3Q 2025)
o
AXS-12 for narcolepsy, NDA submission (4Q 2025)
•
Clinical Trial Topline Results:
o
Phase 3 ENGAGE trial of solriamfetol in binge eating disorder (2026)
o
Phase 3 SUSTAIN trial of solriamfetol in shift work disorder (2026)
•
Clinical Trial Initiations and Progress:
o
Pivotal Phase 2/3 trial of AXS-05 in smoking cessation, initiation (4Q 2025)
o
Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in ADHD in pediatric patients, initiation (4Q 2025)
o
Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in MDD with EDS, initiation (4Q 2025)
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Phase 3 trial of AXS-14 in fibromyalgia, initiation (4Q 2025)

Conference Call Information

Axsome will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results and provide a business update. To participate in the live conference call, please dial (877) 405-1239 (toll-free domestic) or +1 (201) 389-0851 (international). A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the “Webcasts & Presentations” page of the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at axsome.com. A replay of the conference call will be available for approximately 30 days following the live event.

About Axsome Therapeutics

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps in care and develop differentiated products with a focus on novel mechanisms of action that enable meaningful advancements in patient outcomes. Our industry-leading neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for major depressive disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, and multiple late-stage development programs addressing a broad range of serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that impact over 150 million people in the United States. Together, we are on a mission to solve some of the brain’s biggest problems so patients and their loved ones can flourish. For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements”. The Company may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company’s statements regarding trends and potential future results are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the commercial success of the Company’s SUNOSI®, AUVELITY®, and SYMBRAVO® products and the success of the Company’s efforts to obtain any additional indication(s) with respect to solriamfetol and/or AXS-05; the Company’s ability to maintain and expand payer coverage; the success, timing and cost of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials and anticipated clinical trials for the Company’s current product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of initiation, pace of enrollment and completion of the trials (including the Company’s ability to fully fund the Company’s disclosed clinical trials, which assumes no material changes to the Company’s currently projected revenues or expenses), futility analyses and receipt of interim results, which are not necessarily indicative of the final results of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, and/or data readouts, and the number or type of studies or nature of results necessary to support the filing of a new drug application (“NDA”) for any of the Company’s current product candidates; the Company’s ability to fund additional clinical trials to continue the advancement of the Company’s product candidates; the timing of and the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or other regulatory authority approval of, or other action with respect to, the Company’s product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of any NDA submission; the Company’s ability to successfully defend its intellectual property or obtain the necessary licenses at a cost acceptable to the Company, if at all; the Company’s ability to successfully resolve any intellectual property litigation, and even if such disputes are settled, whether the applicable federal agencies will approve of such settlements; the successful implementation of the Company’s research and development programs and collaborations; the success of the Company’s license agreements; the acceptance by the market of the Company’s products and product candidates, if approved; the Company’s anticipated capital requirements, including the amount of capital required for the commercialization of SUNOSI, AUVELITY, and SYMBRAVO and for the Company’s commercial launch of its other product candidates, if approved, and the potential impact on the Company’s anticipated cash runway; the Company’s ability to convert sales to recognized revenue and maintain a favorable gross to net sales; unforeseen circumstances or other disruptions to normal business operations arising from or related to domestic political climate, geo-political conflicts or a global pandemic and other factors, including general economic conditions and regulatory developments, not within the Company’s control. The factors discussed herein could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

303,016

 

 

$

315,353

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

198,825

 

 

 

142,001

 

Inventories, net

 

 

18,441

 

 

 

15,732

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

16,338

 

 

 

11,978

 

Total current assets

 

 

536,620

 

 

 

485,064

 

Equipment, net

 

 

667

 

 

 

584

 

Right-of-use asset - operating lease

 

 

22,472

 

 

 

5,383

 

Goodwill

 

 

12,042

 

 

 

12,042

 

Intangible asset, net

 

 

43,733

 

 

 

46,894

 

Non-current inventory and other assets

 

 

24,251

 

 

 

18,531

 

Total assets

 

$

639,785

 

 

$

568,498

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

91,628

 

 

$

71,997

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

170,902

 

 

 

147,987

 

Operating lease liability, current portion

 

 

337

 

 

 

1,835

 

Contingent consideration, current

 

 

9,232

 

 

 

8,285

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

—

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

342,099

 

 

 

230,104

 

Contingent consideration, non-current

 

 

79,655

 

 

 

91,680

 

Loan payable, long-term

 

 

117,540

 

 

 

180,710

 

Operating lease liability, long-term

 

 

23,624

 

 

 

6,046

 

Finance lease liability, long-term

 

 

3,792

 

 

 

2,943

 

Total liabilities

 

 

566,710

 

 

 

511,483

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share (10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized, 49,815,301 and 48,667,587 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively)

 

 

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Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,303,243

 

 

 

1,179,797

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,230,173

)

 

 

(1,122,787

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

73,075

 

 

 

57,015

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

639,785

 

 

$

568,498

 

 

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Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales, net

 

$

148,959

 

 

$

86,520

 

 

$

269,317

 

 

$

160,616

 

Royalty revenue

 

 

1,083

 

 

 

646

 

 

 

2,188

 

 

 

1,549

 

Total revenues

 

 

150,042

 

 

 

87,166

 

 

 

271,505

 

 

 

162,165

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue (excluding amortization and depreciation)

 

 

13,448

 

 

 

8,055

 

 

 

23,237

 

 

 

14,352

 

Research and development

 

 

49,541

 

 

 

49,853

 

 

 

94,326

 

 

 

86,683

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

130,280

 

 

 

103,554

 

 

 

251,067

 

 

 

202,524

 

Loss (Gain) in fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

(8,102

)

 

 

2,160

 

 

 

(6,590

)

 

 

748

 

Intangible asset amortization

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

1,590

 

 

 

3,161

 

 

 

3,179

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

186,756

 

 

 

165,212

 

 

 

365,201

 

 

 

307,486

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(36,714

)

 

 

(78,046

)

 

 

(93,696

)

 

 

(145,321

)

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,834

)

 

 

(1,299

)

 

 

(4,265

)

 

 

(2,381

)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

(10,385

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(10,385

)

 

 

—

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(48,933

)

 

 

(79,345

)

 

 

(108,346

)

 

 

(147,702

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

960

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

960

 

 

 

—

 

Net loss

 

$

(47,973

)

 

$

(79,345

)

 

$

(107,386

)

 

$

(147,702

)

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted

 

$

(0.97

)

 

$

(1.67

)

 

$

(2.18

)

 

$

(3.11

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

 

49,442,001

 

 

 

47,573,229

 

 

 

49,158,159

 

 

 

47,482,602

 

 

Investors:

Mark Jacobson

Chief Operating Officer

(212) 332-3243

[email protected]

Media:

Darren Opland

Director, Corporate Communications

(929) 837-1065

[email protected]

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August 4, 2025 2Q 2025 Corporate Presentation


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Forward looking statements & safe harbor Certain matters discussed in this presentation are “forward-looking statements”. The Company may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company’s statements regarding trends and potential future results are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the commercial success of the Company’s SUNOSI®, AUVELITY®, and SYMBRAVO® products and the success of the Company’s efforts to obtain any additional indication(s) with respect to solriamfetol and/or AXS-05; the Company’s ability to maintain and expand payer coverage; the success, timing and cost of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials and anticipated clinical trials for the Company’s current product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of initiation, pace of enrollment and completion of the trials (including the Company’s ability to fully fund the Company’s disclosed clinical trials, which assumes no material changes to the Company’s currently projected revenues or expenses), futility analyses and receipt of interim results, which are not necessarily indicative of the final results of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, and/or data readouts, and the number or type of studies or nature of results necessary to support the filing of a new drug application (“NDA”) for any of the Company’s current product candidates; the Company’s ability to fund additional clinical trials to continue the advancement of the Company’s product candidates; the timing of and the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or other regulatory authority approval of, or other action with respect to, the Company’s product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of any NDA submission; the Company’s ability to successfully defend its intellectual property or obtain the necessary licenses at a cost acceptable to the Company, if at all; the Company’s ability to successfully resolve any intellectual property litigation, and even if such disputes are settled, whether the applicable federal agencies will approve of such settlements; the successful implementation of the Company’s research and development programs and collaborations; the success of the Company’s license agreements; the acceptance by the market of the Company’s products and product candidates, if approved; the Company’s anticipated capital requirements, including the amount of capital required for the commercialization of SUNOSI, AUVELITY, and SYMBRAVO and for the Company’s commercial launch of its other product candidates, if approved, and the potential impact on the Company’s anticipated cash runway; the Company’s ability to convert sales to recognized revenue and maintain a favorable gross to net sales; unforeseen circumstances or other disruptions to normal business operations arising from or related to domestic political climate, geo-political conflicts or a global pandemic and other factors, including general economic conditions and regulatory developments, not within the Company’s control. The factors discussed herein could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this presentation and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. This presentation contains statements regarding the Company’s observations based upon the reported clinical data. This presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and other data about the Company's industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. Neither we nor any other person makes any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such data or undertakes any obligation to update such data after the date of this presentation. In addition, these projections, assumptions and estimates are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. Axsome, AUVELITY, SUNOSI, SYMBRAVO, and MoSEIC, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. or its affiliates. Except as with respect to AUVELITY and SUNOSI for their approved indications, the development products referenced herein have not been approved by the FDA.


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Our mission is to develop and deliver transformative medicines for the hundreds of millions of people impacted by central nervous system conditions At Axsome, we are defining the future of clinical practice in brain health


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Potential to reach >150M people in the U.S. across 10 serious CNS conditions We focus on conditions with high unmet need, strong value creation potential, and clear strategic fit Major depressive disorder Alzheimer’s disease agitation Smoking cessation ADHD Binge eating disorder Neurology Obstructive sleep apnea Migraine Narcolepsy Fibromyalgia Shift work disorder 21M+ ~ People in the U.S. live with MDD of patients fail to achieve remission from initial therapy 4M+ 1 people with Alzheimer’s disease experience agitation FDA-approved product 34M+ ~70% adults in the U.S. currently smoke cigarettes of smokers say they want to quit 22M+ ~ adults and children in the U.S. live with ADHD of adult ADHD patients do not receive any type of treatment 7M+ 2-3x people in the U.S. experience BED in their lifetime more likely to have psychiatric and medical comorbidities 22M+ ~80% U.S. adults are affected by OSA of patients remain undiagnosed 39M+ >70% adults in the U.S. suffer from migraine of migraine sufferers are not fully satisfied with their current treatment 185K ~70% people in the U.S. are affected by narcolepsy of patients suffer from cataplexy 17M+ >15 people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia years since the last FDA-approved therapeutic 15M+ 0 working Americans suffer from shift work disorder new medications approved in nearly two decades Psychiatry


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Develop first-in-class or best-in-class medicines Enabled by clinical research and regulatory innovation Deliver novel mechanisms of action Apply precision approaches in novel, underserved indications Leverage our deep expertise in neuroscience Our strategy positions us to advance the frontiers in brain health and deliver innovation for patients


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Leading in neuroscience innovation with a robust path to significant long-term growth In-market innovations Phase 3 development programs ongoing New indications in development across approved products Potential approvals through 2028 CNS conditions with critical gaps in care 3 4 6 7 10 + + + +


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NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate; CYP2D6 = Cytochrome P450 Family 2 Subfamily D Member 6; DNRI = Dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; TAAR1 = Trace amine-associated receptor 1; 5-HT = 5-Hydroxytryptamine; NRI = Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; Please see full Prescribing Information for AUVELITY, SUNOSI, and SYMBRAVO at www.AUVELITY.com, www.SUNOSI.com, and www.SYMBRAVO.com, respectively. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 NDA Marketed Executing across a broad and deep pipeline of potentially first-in-class, best-in-class therapeutics FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation FDA Orphan Drug Designation Major Depressive Disorder Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation Smoking Cessation Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Binge Eating Disorder Major Depressive Disorder with EDS EDS in Narcolepsy or OSA Migraine Narcolepsy Fibromyalgia Shift Work Disorder Psychiatry Neurology AXS-05 (dextromethorphan-bupropion) NMDA antagonist, sigma-1 agonist, and aminoketone CYP2D6 inhibitor Solriamfetol DNRI , TAAR1 agonist, 5-HT1A agonist AXS-12 (reboxetine) Highly selective NRI, dopamine mod. AXS-14 (esreboxetine) [S,S]-enantiomer of AXS-12 Solriamfetol DNRI , TAAR1 agonist, 5-HT1A agonist


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Differentiated portfolio enables multiple paths to value creation with combined peak sales potential of $16.5B AXS-05 AD Agitation $0.5-$1B AXS-14 Fibromyalgia AXS-12 Narcolepsy $0.5-$1B $1.5-$3B Solriamfetol MDD with EDS Solriamfetol ADHD $1-$3B $0.5-$1B Solriamfetol BED $0.3-$0.5B Solriamfetol SWD $0.5-$1B AXS-05 Smoking Cessation $1-$1.5B $0.3-$0.5B $1-$3B $0.5-$1B


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sNDA submission for AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s disease agitation on track for 3Q 2025 NDA submission for AXS-12 for cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy on track for 4Q 2025 Advancing late-stage programs in ADHD, binge eating disorder, shift work disorder, depression associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, fibromyalgia, and smoking cessation Commercial growth and execution Pipeline advancement Financial strength 2Q 2025 highlights Total Product Revenue $150.0M YoY Growth +72% +24% QoQ Growth $119.6M Net Product Sales Cash and Cash Equivalents $303.0M as of June 30, 2025 Expected to fund operations into cash flow positivity $30.0M Net Product Revenue Launched June 10th $0.4M Net Product Sales


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Strong progress to date with multiple programs advancing toward near-term regulatory and clinical milestones 2025 & 2026 Clinical Trial Topline Results Clinical Trial Initiations & Progress Positive topline results from EMERGE Ph 3 trial of SYMBRAVO in oral CGRP non-responders (1Q 2025) Positive topline results from FOCUS Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in ADHD in adults (1Q 2025) Topline results from PARADIGM Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in MDD (1Q 2025) ENGAGE Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in BED (2026) SUSTAIN Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in SWD (2026) 1H 2025 Initiate Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in ADHD in pediatric patients (4Q 2025) Initiate Ph 3 trial of solriamfetol in MDD with EDS (4Q 2025) Initiate Ph 3 trial of AXS-14 in fibromyalgia (4Q 2025) Initiate Ph 2/3 trial of AXS-05 in smoking cessation (4Q 2025) Commercial launch of SYMBRAVO in the U.S. (June 2025) sNDA submission for AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s disease agitation (3Q 2025) NDA submission for AXS-12 in narcolepsy (4Q 2025) Regulatory & Commercial


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2Q 2025 financial summary 2Q = three months ended June 30; *Includes royalty revenue associated with sales in out-licensed territories Net Product Revenue $150.0 $87.2 72% $271.5 $162.2 67% AUVELITY Net Product Sales $119.6 $65.0 84% $215.9 $118.4 82% SUNOSI Net Product Revenue* $30.0 $22.1 40% $55.2 $43.7 26% SYMBRAVO Net Product Sales $0.4 — — $0.4 — — R&D Expense $49.5 $49.9 -1% $94.3 $86.7 9% SG&A Expense $130.3 $103.6 26% $251.1 $202.5 24% 2Q 2025 2Q 2024 % Change YTD 2025 YTD 2024 % Change $ millions


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Cash Balance: (as of June 30, 2025) $303.0 M Debt (Face Value): (as of June 30, 2025) $190 M Market Cap: (as of August 1, 2025) $5.1 B Shares Outstanding: (as of June 30, 2025) 49.8 M Options, RSUs, and Warrants Outstanding*: 9.9 M Runway to reach cash flow positivity, based on the current operating plan Financial snapshot *Includes 8.1 M options, 1.5 M RSUs, 0.08 M warrants, and 0.09 M ESPP as of June 30, 2025


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Commercial Highlights


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Building a leading commercial portfolio in CNS Launched in the U.S. on June 10, 2025 EDS = Excessive daytime sleepiness; OSA = Obstructive sleep apnea Rx, sales, and revenue growth vs. comparable periods in 2024 MIGRAINE WITH OR WITHOUT AURA MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER EDS IN NARCOLEPSY OR OSA +56% TRx growth YoY +15% TRx growth QoQ +13% TRx growth YoY +9% TRx growth QoQ


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First and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist for MDD in adults1,2 NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate; MDD = Major depressive disorder 1. AUVELITY [Prescribing Information]. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., New York, NY; 2. Thomas, D. & Wessel, C. BIO (2017); 3. Iosifescu, D.V. et al. J Clin Psychiatry (2022) Only oral antidepressant with rapid-acting efficacy reflected in FDA label1 Rapid remission as early as week 2, sustained and increased vs. control through week 63 Rapid symptom improvement starting at week 1, sustained at week 6 vs. placebo1


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Robust underlying demand and expanding access Source: Symphony METYS Weekly TRx Launch to Date TRx = Total prescriptions ~192,000 Total prescriptions in Q2 ~30,000 New to brand Rx in Q2 ~220,000 New patients since launch ~41,000 Unique writers since launch ~28M Additional new covered commercial lives ~83% Covered lives all channels ~50% First-line or second-line use ~55% Monotherapy use Key drivers of prescribing among AUVELITY writers: Fast acting, lack of weight gain or sexual dysfunction, improved daily functioning and quality of life


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AUVELITY quarterly net sales performance 2Q 2025 net product sales of $119.6M represents growth of 84% YoY and 24% QoQ +84%


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First and only wakefulness promoting agent proven to improve wakefulness through 9 hours1 Improvements in cognitive functioning vs. placebo demonstrated in clinical trials 90% of patients reported feeling better with SUNOSI 150 mg2 First and only dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for EDS associated with narcolepsy or OSA1 EDS = Excessive daytime sleepiness; OSA = Obstructive sleep apnea; DNRI = Dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor 1. SUNOSI [Prescribing Information]. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., New York, NY; 2. Schweitzer, P.K. et al. Am J Resp Crit Care Med. (2019)


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Continued success supported by strong fundamentals nTRx = Normalized total prescriptions ~50,000 Total prescriptions in Q2 ~89,000 New patients since launch ~15,000 Unique writers since launch ~83% Covered lives all channels Source: Symphony METYS. nTRx normalizes number of pills in each Trx for 30-day period. Quarterly nTRX Launch to Date >50% Of patients who switch from or add on to their current treatment with SUNOSI come from other WPA agents Key drivers of high patient satisfaction: Minimal or no side effects, low abuse potential, does not interfere with nighttime sleep, and durable reduction in daytime sleepiness


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SUNOSI quarterly net revenue performance 2Q 2025 net product revenue of $30.0M represents growth of 35% YoY and 19% QoQ +35%


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Single, oral dose provided rapid migraine pain freedom and return to normal functioning within 2 hours1 Harnesses Axsome’s rapid absorption technology to target multiple pathways underlying a migraine attack Superior efficacy demonstrated across a broad range of migraine severity (mild, moderate, severe)1 Novel, oral, rapidly-absorbed, multi-mechanistic approach for the acute treatment of migraine1 1. SYMBRAVO [Prescribing Information]. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., New York, NY


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Early launch metrics support SYMBRAVO’s promise in the acute treatment of migraine 1. Symphony Health Claims, New to Brand Patients (2022-2023); 2. Lipton, et al. Neurology 2015 High patient dissatisfaction due to limited efficacy and/or burdensome side effects >80% of patients discontinue their acute migraine treatment in the first 12 months1 Inadequate acute treatment is associated with increased risk of progression to chronic migraine2 Unmet needs in migraine Launched in the U.S. on June 10, 2025 ~38% Covered lives all channels ~26% Covered lives commercial channel Comprehensive patient support services fully operational and performing as planned Positive early prescriber and patient feedback support differentiated efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SYMBRAVO


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Development Pipeline


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AXS-05 modulates the function of neurotransmitters and receptors implicated in Alzheimer’s disease (glutamate, sigma-1, norepinephrine, and dopamine)1-4 In Alzheimer’s disease, insoluble Aβ production and accumulation triggers secondary steps leading to synaptic loss and neuronal cell death1,2 Reductions in certain neurotransmitters are thought to contribute to cognitive and behavioral symptoms including agitation and aggression1-4 Potentially first-in-class, best-in-class treatment for Alzheimer’s disease agitation AXS-05 (dextromethorphan-bupropion) 1. Cummings JL, N Engl J Med. 2004; 2. Querfurth HW & LaFerla FM, N Engl J Med. 2010; 3. Porsteinsson AP & Antonsdottir IM, Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2017; 4. Rosenberg PB, Nowrangi MA, & Lyketsos CG, Mol Aspects Med. 2015; 5. Stahl SM, CNS Spectr. 2019; 6. Cheng W, et al. Mol Med Rep. 2015 5,6


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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) agitation 1. 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures; 2. Trachtenberg et al. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2002 Number of U.S. adults aged 65+ with Alzheimer’s dementia expected to double by 20601 25 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 7M people in the U.S.1 AD agitation is characterized by emotional distress, verbal and physical aggressiveness, disruptive irritability, and disinhibition1,2 Agitation is one of the most common and debilitating neuropsychiatric symptoms affecting up to 76% of people1,2


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Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in Alzheimer’s disease agitation CMAI = Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory p=0.069 p=0.007 p=0.010 0 Weeks from Randomization Probability of Freedom from Relapse (%) ACCORD-2 100 75 50 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 + Censored Log-Rank p-value: 0.001 AXS-05 Placebo Hazard Ratio for Time to Relapse Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 0.276 (0.119-0.641) p-value 0.001 Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) submission anticipated 3Q 2025 Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) submission on track for 3Q 2025


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70% of smokers want to quit2 Only 3-5% who attempt to quit without assistance are successful for 6-12 months2 Smoking cessation Single largest cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., accounting for nearly 1 in 5 deaths1 Associated with over $300 billion in annual costs in the U.S.1 ~34M adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, ~50% of whom live with a smoking-related disease1 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2020; 2. Hughes JR, et al. Addiction 2004


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Unique pharmacology of solriamfetol supports potential utility in a broad range of CNS conditions 1. Raony I, et al. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2022; 2. Halff EF, et al. Trends Neurosci. 2023 Solriamfetol was initially developed as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI) with wake-promoting effects Preclinical and clinical evidence1,2 suggest TAAR1 plays a role in neuropsychiatric conditions related to the dysregulation of monoaminergic transmission Multimodal activity of solriamfetol selectively inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine and exhibits agonist activity at TAAR1 receptors in the brain


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Solriamfetol Phase 3 development programs Topline data 2026 Topline data 2026 Complete Complete Substantial and statistically significant improvements in ADHD symptoms and disease severity Initiation of Phase 3 pediatric trial anticipated in 4Q 2025 Solriamfetol FOCUS Phase 3 (N=516) PARADIGM Phase 3 (EDS subgroup n=51) ENGAGE Phase 3 (N=450) SUSTAIN Phase 3 (N=450) Numerically greater improvements in depressive symptoms in prespecified subgroup of patients with severe EDS Initiation of Phase 3 trial in MDD with EDS anticipated in 4Q 2025 Efficacy and safety of solriamfetol vs. placebo in adults with binge eating disorder 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial Efficacy and safety of solriamfetol vs. placebo in adults with shift work disorder 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial ADHD MDD BED SWD ADHD = Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; MDD = Major depressive disorder; BED = Binge eating disorder; SWD = Shift work disorder


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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Chronic neurobiological and developmental disorder affecting an estimated ~22M people in the U.S.1, including ~7M children aged 3-17 years old2 Characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behaviors3 Associated with significant impairment in social, academic, and occupational functioning and development3 1. Facts About ADHD in Adults. CDC 2024; 2. Data and Statistics on ADHD. CDC 2024; 3. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. NIMH 2024


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1. p-values shown for solriamfetol 150 mg dose vs. placebo only (primary analysis) Significant improvements in ADHD symptoms with solriamfetol treatment in FOCUS Phase 3 trial in adult patients Substantial reduction in the AISRS score of 17.7 points at Week 6, representing a 45% improvement in ADHD symptoms from baseline (p=0.039, solriamfetol 150 mg) Significantly greater percentage of patients achieved a clinical response (≥30% reduction in AISRS) vs. placebo (p=0.024, solriamfetol 150 mg) Improvements in severity of overall ADHD as measured by the CGI-S total score at Week 6 (p=0.017, solriamfetol 150 mg) Well tolerated with a side effect profile consistent with the established safety profile of solriamfetol p=0.036 p=0.041 p=0.039 Solriamfetol 300 mg Solriamfetol 150 mg Placebo Initiation of Phase 3 pediatric trial anticipated in 4Q 2025


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Major depressive disorder ~2/3 of patients experience inadequate response to first-line treatment1 1. Rush AJ, et al. Am J Psychiatry 2006; 2. Major Depression. NIMH 2023; 3. Hasin DS, et al. JAMA Psychiatry 2018; 4. Hein M, et al. J Affect Disord. 2019 Approximately 50% of patients with MDD also experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)4, for which there are no approved treatments Initiation of Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in MDD patients with EDS anticipated in 4Q 2025 Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S., impacting ~21M adults each year2,3


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Binge eating disorder 1. Hudson JI, et al. Biol Psychiatry 2007; 2. Swanson SA, et al. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2011; 3. Kessler RM, et al. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2016; 4. McElroy SL, et al. J Clin Psychiatry 2020; BED is thought to involve issues with food reward processing, impulse control, cognitive control, and appetite regulation1,3 Unmet medical need associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of psychiatric and medical comorbidities4 >7 million people in the U.S. have BED1 Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, affecting 2.8% of adults and 1.6% of adolescents in the US1,2 BED is 1.75x more common in women than in men1


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Solriamfetol inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters implicated in the pathophysiology of binge eating disorder1-3 Topline results from the ENGAGE Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in binge eating disorder anticipated in 2026 Pre-clinical and clinical data support potential effects of solriamfetol on appetite, food consumption, and weight4,5 Ongoing Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in patients with binge eating disorder Solriamfetol (150 mg) Solriamfetol (300 mg) Placebo 1:1:1 R Screening (4 weeks) Double-blind Phase (12 weeks) Follow-up (1 week) Baseline ENGAGE Phase 3 Trial N=450 Key eligibility criteria 18-55 years of age with diagnosis of BED (DSM-5) Primary endpoint Change from baseline in days with binge eating episodes TAAR1 = Trace amine-associated receptor 1 1. Giel KE, et al. Nat Rev Dis Primer 2022; 2. Bello NT and Hajnal A. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2010; 3. Pruccoli J, et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2021; 4. Malhotra A, et al. Sleep Med. 2022; 5. SUNOSI [Prescribing Information]. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. New York, NY.


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Shift work has long been associated with multiple serious health complaints and a 23% greater risk of sustaining a work-related injury4-5 Shift work disorder No new medications approved since 2007 and considerable residual sleepiness reported when medication is used6 ~15 million U.S. workers may suffer from SWD Approximately 1 in 3 people working in the U.S. work an alternate shift2 10-43% have SWD1,3 Shift work disorder (SWD) is a combination of excessive sleepiness during wakefulness and persistent insomnia during daytime sleep when working outside a 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday1 1. Sateia MJ. Chest 2014; 2. Alterman T, et al. Am J Ind Med. 2013; 3. Wickwire EM. Chest 2017; 4. Smith L, et al. Lancet 1994; 5. Akerstedt T & Wright KP. Sleep Med Clin. 2009; 6. Czeisler CA, et al. N Engl J Med. 2005


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Evaluating solriamfetol as a potential treatment for SWD Solriamfetol (150 mg) Solriamfetol (300 mg) Placebo 1:1:1 R Screening (1-4 weeks) Double-blind Phase (12 weeks) Follow-up (1 week) Baseline SUSTAIN Phase 3 Trial N=450 Key eligibility criteria 18-65 years of age with diagnosis of SWD (ICSD-2 or ICSD-3) Primary endpoint Change from baseline in CGI-C score Topline results from the SUSTAIN Phase 3 trial of solriamfetol in shift work disorder anticipated in 2026 CGI-C = Clinical Global Impression - Change


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1. Szabo ST, et al. Sleep Med Rev. 2019; 2. Krahn LE, Zee PC, & Thorpy MJ. Adv Ther. 2022; 3. Scammell TE. N Engl J Med. 2015; 4. Stahl SM & Grady MM. J Clin Psychiatry 2003; 5. Burgess CR & Peever JH. Curr Biol. 2013; 6. Wu MF, et al. Neuroscience 1999; 7. Bruinstroop E, et al. J Comp Neurol. 2012 Norepinephrine and dopamine play important roles in sleep-wake regulation (both) and in maintaining muscle tone during wakefulness (norepinephrine)1-3 AXS-12 inhibits the reuptake of both neurotransmitters, improving both norepinephrine and cortical dopamine signaling in the brain The loss of orexin input inhibits the production of these neurotransmitters1,2 Decreased norepinephrine signaling is thought to contribute to cataplexy, EDS, and cognitive impairment1,4-7 Decreased dopamine signaling is thought to contribute to EDS and cognitive impairment1,4 Novel pharmacological approach for the treatment of narcolepsy AXS-12 (reboxetine)


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Narcolepsy Rare and debilitating neurological condition that affects approximately 185,000 people in the U.S.1 Characterized by cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), hypnagogic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and disrupted nocturnal sleep2-4 An estimated 70% of patients suffer from cataplexy, or the sudden reduction or loss of muscle tone while awake5 1. “About Narcolepsy.” Narcolepsy Network 2024; 2. Sateia MJ. Chest 2014; 3. “Narcolepsy.” NINDS 2024; 4. España RA & Scammell TE. Sleep 2011; 5. Swick TJ. Nat Sci Sleep 2015


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Rate ratio* p=0.007 p=0.006 p=0.031 p=0.031 p=0.018 Weekly cataplexy attacks (median) p<0.001 p=0.002 *Ratio of change in the AXS-12 group divided by the ratio of change in the placebo group (rate ratio of 1 = no difference) CONCERT SYMPHONY Rapid and robust reductions in cataplexy with AXS-12 treatment New Drug Application (NDA) submission on track for 4Q 2025


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Fibromyalgia pain is thought to be partially caused by dysregulated signaling in the descending analgesic system Norepinephrine, one of the key neurotransmitters in this pathway, has predominantly pain-inhibitory effects AXS-14 is a more potent and selective enantiomer of racemic reboxetine that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, resulting in increased norepinephrine activity and decreased pain signaling AXS-14 (esreboxetine) Novel pharmacological approach for the management of fibromyalgia (FM) Adapted from Siracusa, R. et al. Int. J. Mol. Sci. (2021)


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Fibromyalgia 1. Vincent, et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2013; 3. Choy E, et al. BMC Health Serv Res. 2010; 3. Arnold LM, et al. Patient Educ Couns. 2008; 4. Bair MJ & Krebs EE. Ann Intern Med. 2020; 5. Clauw DJ. Ann Rheum Dis. 2024 Chronic and debilitating neurological pain syndrome resulting from a dysfunction in central pain processing2,3 Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, disturbed sleep, mood disturbances, cognitive impairment, and hypersensitivity to sensory sitmuli4,5 Associated with substantial physical disability and reduced emotional and social wellbeing, financial burden, and reduced quality of life2,3 An estimated ~17 million people in the U.S. are impacted by fibromyalgia1


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Statistically significant improvements in key symptoms of fibromyalgia in Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials of AXS-14 Baseline * * *** * ** *** *** ** *** *** **** **** **** p<0.05 * p<0.01 ** p<0.001 *** p<0.0001 **** *** *** **** Baseline * ** *** *** *** ** *** *** ** **** Baseline * * Pain reduction Phase 3 efficacy results (N=1,122) Efficacy and safety of AXS-14 compared to placebo evaluated in >1,000 individuals with fibromyalgia across Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials for up to 14 weeks Rapid and significant reductions in pain scores, improvements in patient-reported global functioning, fatigue, and overall symptom severity Initiation of Phase 3 trial anticipated in 4Q 2025


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Strong intellectual property and barriers to entry Protected by a robust patent estate extending out to at least 2043; Multiple pending Proprietary drug product formulation >99 issued U.S. patents and >150 issued O.U.S. patents Claims extending to at least 2041; Multiple pending Proprietary MoSEICTM formulation and drug product formulation Protected by a robust patent estate extending out to at least 2042 40 issued U.S. patents and >100 issued O.U.S. patents; Multiple pending Proprietary drug substance and drug product formulation Orphan Drug Designation 9 issued U.S. patents and >2 issued O.U.S. patents Claims extending to at least 2039; Multiple pending Proprietary drug substance and drug product formulation >140 issued U.S. patents and >93 issued O.U.S. patents Claims extending to at least 2043; Multiple pending Proprietary drug product formulation Multiple pending U.S. patents Proprietary drug substance and drug product formulation AXS-05 AXS-12 AXS-14 UPDATED


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Leadership team Roger Jeffs, PhD CEO, Liquidia Corporation Former President, Co-CEO, Director United Therapeutics Corp. Prior positions at Amgen and Burroughs Wellcome Herriot Tabuteau, MD Founder & CEO Management Board of Directors Nick Pizzie, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer Mark Jacobson, MA Chief Operating Officer Hunter Murdock, JD General Counsel Ari Maizel Chief Commercial Officer Mark Saad CEO, NuLids, LLC Former COO of the Global Healthcare Group at UBS Mark Coleman, MD Medical Director, National Spine and Pain Centers Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology Susan Mahony, PhD Former SVP of Eli Lilly and President Lilly Oncology Prior positions at BMS, Amgen and Schering-Plough Herriot Tabuteau, MD Chairman


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Thank you