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HeartSciences Inc. Engages Integrous Communications to Enhance Investor Communications

Southlake, TX, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HeartSciences Inc. (Nasdaq: HSCS; HSCSW) (“HeartSciences” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered medical technology company focused on transforming ECGs/EKGs to save lives through earlier detection of heart disease, announced today that it has engaged Integrous Communications, a premier investor relations firm, to enhance communication channels with investors and the investment community. Under the expert guidance of Integrous Communications, HeartSciences will embark on a comprehensive investor relations program, benefiting from Integrous Communications’ proven track record in collaborating with leading medical companies to develop and execute an effective investor relations program. “We are excited to be working with Integrous Communications to elevate our communication with investors and the market,” stated Andrew Simpson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As we continue to transform cardiovascular screening using AI-ECG, radically increasing the clinical value of the ECG, it is imperative that we possess a robust investor relations program to convey our strategy to the market.” “We are thrilled to be working with HeartSciences to enhance its investor relations program,” said Mark Komonoski, Partner of Integrous Communications. “Our team looks forward to partnering with the Company to articulate its growth strategy and value proposition to investors, fostering long-term relationships with the investment community.” About HeartSciences HeartSciences is a medical technology company focused on applying innovative AI-based technology to an ECG (also known as an EKG) to expand and improve an ECG’s clinical utility. Millions of ECGs are performed every week and the Company’s objective is to improve healthcare by making it a far more valuable cardiac screening tool, particularly in frontline or point-of-care clinical settings. HeartSciences has one of the largest libraries of AI-ECG algorithms and intends to provide these AI-ECG algorithms on a device agnostic cloud-based solution as well as a low-cost ECG hardware platform. Working with clinical experts, HeartSciences ensures that all solutions are designed to work within existing clinical care pathways, making it easier for clinicians to use AI-ECG technology to improve their patient’s care and lead to better outcomes. HeartSciences’ first product candidate for FDA clearance, the MyoVista® wavECG™, or the MyoVista®, is a resting 12-lead ECG that is also designed to provide diagnostic information related to cardiac dysfunction which has traditionally only been available through the use of cardiac imaging. The MyoVista® wavECG™ also provides conventional ECG information in the same test. For more information, please visit: HeartSciences X: @HeartSciences About Integrous Communications Integrous Communications is an independent communications and investor relations consulting firm providing a single source solution for financial, corporate governance, applied technology, and integrated corporate communications services. Headquartered in Austin, Texas with personnel situated across North America, the firm’s diverse team of professionals has more than 100 years of combined experience. Integrous serves both domestic and international clients, including companies listed on the U.S., Canadian, Australian, and European exchanges. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are relating to the Company’s future financial and operating performance. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are “forward-looking statements” including, among other things, statements about HeartSciences’ beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and uncertainties involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements involve significant assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks discussed in HeartSciences’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 29, 2024, HeartSciences’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on September 12, 2024, HeartSciences’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on December 16, 2024 and in HeartSciences’ other filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements. Investor Relations: Integrous CommunicationsMark KomonoskiPartnerPhone: 877-255-8483Email: mkomonoski@integcom.us  

Mineralys Therapeutics Announces Positive Topline Results from Launch-HTN and Advance-HTN Pivotal Trials of Lorundrostat for the Treatment of Uncontrolled or Resistant Hypertension

– Launch-HTN met its primary endpoint with lorundrostat 50 mg dose achieving a 16.9 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure, and a 9.1 mmHg placebo-adjusted reduction (p-value < 0.0001) assessed by automated office blood pressure at week 6 –– Launch-HTN met a predefined endpoint with lorundrostat 50 mg dose achieving a 19.0 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure, and an 11.7 mmHg placebo-adjusted reduction (p-value < 0.0001) assessed by automated office blood pressure at end of treatment, week 12 –– Advance-HTN met its primary endpoint with lorundrostat 50 mg dose achieving a highly statistically significant 7.9 mmHg placebo-adjusted reduction assessed by 24hr ABPM at end of treatment, week 12 –– Lorundrostat demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile in both pivotal trials –– Full results from Advance-HTN to be presented on March 29, 2025, at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions –– Conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET – RADNOR, Pa., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MLYS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone, today announced positive topline data from its pivotal Launch-HTN Phase 3 and pivotal Advance-HTN Phase 2 trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of lorundrostat for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension (uHTN) or resistant hypertension (rHTN). Both trials successfully achieved statistical significance and were clinically meaningful in their pre-specified primary efficacy endpoints and demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. “The positive results and clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure observed in the Launch-HTN and Advance-HTN trials show us that lorundrostat has the potential to be a transformative new therapy for the approximately 15 to 20 million patients with uncontrolled hypertension in the United States,” stated Jon Congleton, Chief Executive Officer of Mineralys Therapeutics. “We have now completed three successful clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of lorundrostat and the importance of targeting dysregulated aldosterone. We believe the clinical profile observed for lorundrostat supports the potential regulatory approval of this novel agent and its significant commercial value. We appreciate the commitment and hard work of the clinical investigators, site staff, the Mineralys and Cleveland Clinic research teams, and especially the trial subjects who volunteered to participate in our program.” Efficacy Results The Launch-HTN trial was a global, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial, which enrolled eligible adult participants who failed to achieve their blood pressure goal despite being on two to five antihypertensive medications. Launch-HTN reflects the real-world setting for clinicians by utilizing automated office blood pressure (AOBP) measurement and allowing participants to stay on their existing medications. The trial met its endpoints demonstrating clinically meaningful, statistically significant mean reduction from baseline in placebo-adjusted systolic blood pressure at week six and the benefit was sustained with potential further reduction through week 12. Launch-HTN Phase 3 Trial (automated office systolic blood pressure measure, n=1,083) Week 6 (50 mg pooled)Week 12 Absolute ReductionPlacebo-Adjusted ReductionAbsolute ReductionPlacebo-Adjusted Reduction50 mg-16.9 mmHg-9.1 mmHg (p

SMART Trial two-year data continues to demonstrate superior valve performance for Evolut TAVR™ system in small annulus patients

CRT 2025 Late Breaking Science features largest head-to-head randomized control TAVR trial to primarily enroll women using the two most widely used global TAVR devices GALWAY, Ireland and WASHINGTON, March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare…

Elutia Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results: Strong Demand for EluPro™ in Pilot Launch Sets the Stage for Full Commercial Roll-Out

– Overall BioEnvelope sales up 18%, with same-center sales increasing 65% following EluPro commercialization – SILVER SPRING, Md., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elutia Inc. (Nasdaq: ELUT) (“Elutia” or the “Company”), a pioneer in drug-eluting biomatrix technologies, today provided a business update and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Business Highlights: Strong Initial Market Uptake for EluPro: Since its pilot launch in the fourth quarter, EluPro has been utilized across all major cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) brands, accounting for over 30% of BioEnvelope (CanGaroo and EluPro) sales in the quarter. Early adoption in neurostimulator applications is also underway.Robust Market Expansion: Elutia closed 2024 with 67 approved EluPro accounts, averaging more than 15 new approvals per month through Value Analysis Committees (VACs). The Company now has approximately 100 actively ordering accounts.Group Purchasing Agreements: Sales growth is further supported by agreements with major national group purchasing organizations (GPOs), including Premier, Inc. and Southern Strategic Sourcing Partners (S3P).Strong Independent Sales Agent Engagement: The mix of BioEnvelope sales generated from EluPro by the Company’s independent or ‘1099’ sales agent network reached 45% in the quarter, highlighting EluPro’s strong value proposition and the scalability of its sales model.Business Development Activity: Engaged in active discussions with multiple parties exploring partnering opportunities.Enhanced Financial Position: Raised gross proceeds of approximately $15 million in a registered direct offering that closed on February 4, 2025. “Elutia closed out 2024 with the successful pilot launch of EluPro, the first ever FDA-cleared antibiotic-eluting biomatrix designed for use with CIEDs and neurostimulators,” said Dr. Randy Mills, CEO of Elutia. “EluPro has quickly gained traction with physicians and hospital groups, and we are building on this momentum through VACs and key GPO relationships. Most importantly, EluPro is helping patients. We believe it is the most complete solution for device protection in this $600 million market.” Full Year 2024 Financial Results For the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period of 2023: Net sales for BioEnvelope products, including both EluPro and CanGaroo, increased by 5%, totaling $9.9 million compared to $9.4 million for the full year 2023.Net sales of SimpliDerm increased 12% to $11.6 million, compared to $10.3 million.Net sales of Cardiovascular products were $2.9 million, a decrease of 42%, as LeMaitre Vascular continues transitioning Cardiovascular products into its sales strategy, in line with our exclusive distribution relationship.Overall net sales decreased 1.5% to $24.4 million, compared to $24.7 million, driven by the change in the cardiovascular sales model.Gross margin on a GAAP basis was 43.9%, compared to 44.7%.Adjusted gross margin (a non-GAAP measure which excludes non-cash amortization of intangibles) was 57.9%, compared to 58.4%. A reconciliation of GAAP gross margin to adjusted gross margin is included in the accompanying financial tables.Total operating expenses were $46.4 million, compared to $41.6 million.Loss from operations was $35.7 million, compared to $30.5 million.Net loss from continuing operations was $54.1 million, compared to a loss of $41.2 million.Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure that excludes from net loss certain non-operating, non-cash and non-recurring items) was a loss of $12.9 million, compared to a loss of $14.4 million. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is included in the accompanying financial tables.Cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $13.2 million. Following year-end, the company completed a registered direct offering resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $15 million. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results For the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period of 2023: Net sales for BioEnvelope products, including both EluPro and CanGaroo, increased by 18%, totaling $2.7 million compared to $2.3 million in Q4 2023, reflecting strong initial sales of EluPro.Net sales of SimpliDerm decreased 23% to $2.3 million, compared to $3.0 million.Net sales of Cardiovascular products were $0.5 million, a decrease of 20%.Overall net sales decreased 7% to $5.5 million, compared to $5.9 million.Gross margin on a GAAP basis was 42.5%, compared to 36.2%Adjusted gross margin (a non-GAAP measure which excludes non-cash amortization of intangibles) was 58.1%, compared to 50.6%. A reconciliation of GAAP gross margin to adjusted gross margin is included in the accompanying financial tables.Total operating expenses were $10.8 million, compared to $10.6 million.Loss from operations was $8.4 million, compared to $8.5 million.Net loss from continuing operations was $9.1 million, compared to a loss of $15.2 million.Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure that excludes from net loss certain non-operating, non-cash and non-recurring items) was a loss of $3.8 million, compared to a loss of $4.5 million. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is included in the accompanying financial tables. Conference Call Elutia will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and performance. The conference call can be accessed using the following information: Webcast: Click hereU.S. Investors: 877-407-8029International Investors: 201-689-8029Conference ID: 13751810 About Elutia Elutia develops and commercializes drug-eluting biomatrix products to improve compatibility between medical devices and the patients who need them. With a growing population in need of implantable technologies, Elutia’s mission is humanizing medicine so patients can thrive without compromise. For more information, visit www.Elutia.com. Non-GAAP Disclosure In addition to the Company’s financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides non-GAAP measures that it determines to be useful in evaluating its operating performance and liquidity. The Company presents in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”), adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross profit. The Company defines EBITDA as GAAP net loss excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, and the Company defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding income from discontinued operations, stock-based compensation, FiberCel litigation costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, net of gain on debt forgiveness, loss or gain on revaluation of warrant liability and gain on revaluation of revenue interest obligation. The Company defines adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin as GAAP gross profit and GAAP gross margin, respectively, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets. The amortization of these intangible assets will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Management believes that presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to investors and facilitates the analysis of the Company’s core operating results and comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses this non-GAAP financial information to establish budgets, manage the Company’s business, and set incentive and compensation arrangements. Non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental information purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP, see below “Non-GAAP Reconciliations of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliations of Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin.” Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “promise” or similar references to future periods. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including any statements and information concerning the launch and market reception of EluPro, including the timing and anticipated success thereof. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. Such beliefs and assumptions may or may not prove to be correct. Additionally, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the following: our ability to successfully commercialize, market and sell our newly approved EluPro product; our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to achieve or sustain profitability; the risk of product liability claims and our ability to obtain or maintain adequate product liability insurance; our ability to defend against the various lawsuits and claims related to our recalled FiberCel and other viable bone matrix products and avoid a material adverse financial consequence from those lawsuits and claims; our ability to prevail in lawsuits and claims seeking indemnity, contribution and insurance coverage for FiberCel and other viable bone matrix product liabilities; the continued and future acceptance of our products by the medical community; our ability to enhance our products, expand our product indications and develop, acquire and commercialize additional product offerings; our dependence on our commercial partners and independent sales agents to generate a substantial portion of our net sales; our dependence on a limited number of third-party suppliers and manufacturers, which, in certain cases are exclusive suppliers for products essential to our business; our ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the November 2023 sale of our Orthobiologics business; physician awareness of the distinctive characteristics, benefits, safety, clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of our products; our ability to compete against other companies, most of which have longer operating histories, more established products and/or greater resources than we do; pricing pressure as a result of cost-containment efforts of our customers, purchasing groups, third-party payors and governmental organizations that could adversely affect our sales and profitability; our ability to obtain regulatory approval or other marketing authorizations by the FDA and comparable foreign authorities for our products and product candidates; our ability to obtain, maintain and adequately protect our intellectual property rights; and other important factors which can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of Elutia’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Elutia’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Elutia’s other filings with the SEC, including Elutia’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations page of Elutia’s website at https://investors.elutia.com. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Any forward-looking statement made by Elutia in this press release is based only on information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law, Elutia expressly disclaims any obligations to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Investors:Matt SteinbergFINN Partnersmatt.steinberg@finnpartners.com  ELUTIA INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA(Unaudited, in thousands)     Assets December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023Current assets:    Cash $13,239 $19,276Accounts receivable, net  2,276  3,263Inventory  3,911  3,853Receivables of litigation costs  4,760  2,696Prepaid expense and other current assets  1,986  2,165Total current assets  26,172  31,253Property and equipment, net  773  172Intangible assets, net  8,273  11,671Operating lease right-of-use assets, and other  909  332Total assets $36,127 $43,428     Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit    Current liabilities:    Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities $11,253 $12,676Current portion of long-term debt  1,250  3,321Current portion of revenue interest obligation  4,400  11,741Contingent liability for legal proceedings  20,432  15,024Current operating lease liabilities  460  275Total current liabilities  37,795  43,037Long-term debt  22,603  20,356Long-term revenue interest obligation  5,490  5,360Warrant liability  16,076  12,760Other long-term liabilities  423  515Total liabilities  82,387  82,028Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    Common stock  35  23Additional paid-in capital  183,298  137,021Accumulated deficit  (229,593)  (175,644)Total stockholders’ deficit  (46,260)  (38,600)Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $36,127 $43,428 ELUTIA INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)           Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,  2024 2023 2024 2023         Net sales $5,468 $5,875 $24,375 $24,745Cost of goods sold  3,144  3,751  13,668  13,692Gross profit  2,324  2,124  10,707  11,053Operating expenses:        Sales and marketing  2,918  2,572  12,546  13,087General and administrative  4,393  3,967  18,659  14,104Research and development  834  1,381  3,785  4,399FiberCel litigation costs  2,611  2,711  11,368  9,989Total operating expenses  10,756  10,631  46,358  41,579Loss from operations  (8,432)  (8,507)  (35,651)  (30,526)Interest expense  1,070  1,511  4,779  5,796Other (income) expense, net  (443)  5,211  13,692  4,899Income (loss) before provision of income taxes  (9,059)  (15,229)  (54,122)  (41,221)Income tax expense  2  (8)  7  28Net income (loss) from continuing operations  (9,061)  (15,221)  (54,129)  (41,249)Income (loss) from discontinued operations  –  5,905  180  3,593Net income (loss)  (9,061)  (9,316)  (53,949)  (37,656)         Net income (loss) attributable to common        stockholders per share – basic and diluted $(0.26) $(0.40) $(1.86) $(2.07)Weighted average common shares outstanding –        basic and diluted  34,845,672  23,195,190  29,071,113  18,160,822 ELUTIA INC.NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS OF ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT AND ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)           Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,  2024 2023 2024 2023         Net sales $5,468 $5,875 $24,375 $24,745Gross profit  2,324  2,124  10,707  11,053Intangible asset amortization expense  851  851  3,398  3,398Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP) $3,175 $2,975 $14,105 $14,451Gross margin  42.5%  36.2%  43.9%  44.7%Adjusted gross margin percentage (Non-GAAP)  58.1%  50.6%  57.9%  58.4% ELUTIA INC.NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS OF EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)         Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023        Net loss$(9,061) $(9,316) $(53,949) $(37,656)Interest expense(1) 1,070  1,511  4,779  5,796Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2  (8)  7  28Depreciation and amortization 863  891  3,451  3,713Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) (Non-GAAP) (7,126)  (6,922)  (45,712)  (28,119)Income (loss) from discontinued operations –  (5,905)  (180)  (3,593)Stock-based compensation 1,207  452  7,891  2,406FiberCel litigation costs(2) 2,611  2,711  11,368  9,989(Gain) loss on revaluation of warrant liability(3) (443)  4,452  14,878  4,140Warrant issuance expenses –  759  257  759Gain on revaluation of revenue interest obligation(4) –  –  (1,443)  -Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$(3,751) $(4,453) $(12,941) $(14,418)        (1) Represents interest expense recorded on all outstanding long-term debt as well as the revenue interest obligation.(2) Represents FiberCel litigation costs consisting primarily of legal fees and the estimated and actual costs to resolve the outstanding FiberCel litigation cases offset by the amounts recovered under insurance, indemnity and contribution agreements for such costs.(3) Represents non-cash expense attributable to the revaluation of Common Warrants and Prefunded Warrants issued in connection with a private offering in September 2023 and a registered direct offering in June 2024.(4) Represents the gain on the revaluation of the revenue interest obligation. At each reporting period, the value of the revenue interest obligation is re-measured based on current estimates of future payments, with changes to be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations using the catch-up method.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Topline Results for Phase 2b PROGRESS Study of Pilavapadin (LX9211) in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP); 10 mg dose to Advance into Phase 3 Development Leaner organization focused on Advancing Strong Pipeline Conference Call and Webcast at 5:00 pm ET  THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX), today reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, and provided an update on key corporate milestones and accomplishments.  “In 2024, Lexicon made progress on our Lead to Succeed strategy, resulting in a complete repositioning of the company to focus on advancing our R&D pipeline,” said Mike Exton, Ph.D., Lexicon’s chief executive officer and director. “With R&D efforts our core priority, we were pleased to report progress on three programs. First, we recently reported topline results from the PROGRESS Phase 2b study of pilavapadin, our novel non-opioid, oral, investigational therapy for neuropathic pain with potential to be the first new therapy for neuropathic pain in over two decades. We met our study objectives with respect to the 10 mg dose, which achieved meaningful pain reduction versus placebo and was well-tolerated, providing support for initiation of a Phase 3 program for pilavapadin in DPNP in 2025.” “We are on track for an IND filing this year for LX9851 in obesity and other potential metabolic disorders. In parallel, we continue to build strong differentiating evidence for sotagliflozin, an SGLT1/2 inhibitor, and we are continuing to enroll a Phase 3 clinical trial in support of a potential broad indication in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). These three pipeline opportunities are each in areas of significant unmet need, and have the potential for multiple indications, to be first or only new therapy to market, or to be meaningfully differentiated within their market.” Fourth Quarter 2024 Business and Pipeline Highlights  Pilavapadin (LX9211) for DPNP  Pilavapadin is an orally delivered, small molecule drug candidate for the treatment of DPNP. Pilavapadin has the potential to become the first oral non-opioid drug therapy approved in neuropathic pain in more than 20 years.Topline data in PROGRESS met the Company’s objective to identify a well-tolerated dose exhibiting meaningful pain reduction that is appropriate to advance into Phase 3 development. In the study, the 10 mg dose arm demonstrated meaningful separation in ADPS from both baseline and placebo and was well-tolerated, although the lack of separation in ADPS between the 20 mg dose arm and placebo resulted in the study not reaching statistical significance on its primary endpoint.The Company is moving toward an end of Phase 2 meeting with FDA and targeting initiation of U.S. and ex-U.S. Phase 3 trials in DPNP in 2025, while selecting a future medical meeting for release of additional clinical data later this year. LX9851 for Obesity and Associated Cardiometabolic Disorders  LX9851 is a novel, non-incretin oral development candidate that inhibits ACSL5 and is in preclinical development for obesity and weight management. LX9851 is progressing in IND-enabling studies and on track for a 2025 investigational new drug (IND) application submission.   Sotagliflozin for HCM  Enrollment is underway in SONATA HCM, a pivotal Phase 3 placebo-controlled study with a targeted enrollment of 500 patients with obstructive or nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Site initiation in the European Union and Latin America countries are well underway to further support the company’s trial execution timelines. All target sites are expected to be up and running by Q3. INPEFA (sotagliflozin) Completed reprioritization of SG&A investment to cease active promotion while continuing to make product commercially available. Zynquista (sotagliflozin) Discontinued preparation for potential Zynquista launch in type 1 diabetes following receipt of complete response letter from FDA. Data and Publications Highlights Continued to focus on generating clinical data to support differentiation of sotagliflozin, including most recent publication in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology analyzing the ability of sotagliflozin to reduce the risks of life-threatening cardiovascular outcomes.The findings from the study, “Reduction in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events with Sotagliflozin: A Prespecified Analysis of the SCORED Randomized Trial,” concluded that the ischemic benefit of sotagliflozin on both heart attack (myocardial infarction, or MI), and stroke reduction has not been observed with other SGLT inhibitors. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Revenues: Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to $26.6 million from $0.7 million for the comparable period in 2023 and for the full year 2024 increased to $31.1 million from $1.2 million for the full year 2023. Revenues for both periods in 2024 reflect increased sales of INPEFA compared to 2023 and an upfront payment of $25.0 million received upon entering into the Viatris INPEFA licensing agreement in October 2024. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to $26.7 million from $14.8 million for the comparable period in 2023. Full-year research and development expenses for 2024 increased to $84.5 million from $58.9 million for the full year 2023, primarily due to investments in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, including the SONATA Phase 3 study of sotagliflozin in HCM and the PROGRESS Phase 2b study of pilavapadin in DPNP. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased to $32.3 million from $32.6 million for the comparable period in 2023. Full-year 2024 selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $143.1 million from $114.0 million for the full year 2023. The increase in 2024 reflects higher marketing costs related to the commercialization of INPEFA and increased employee salaries and benefit costs prior to the reduction in our field force in late 2024 including severance costs associated with our strategic repositioning. Net Loss: Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $33.8 million, or $0.09 per share, as compared to a net loss of $49.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the corresponding period in 2023. For the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, net loss included non-cash, stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Net loss for the full year 2024 was $200.4 million, or $0.63 per share, as compared to a net loss of $177.1 million, or $0.80 per share, for the full year 2023. For the full years of 2024 and 2023, net loss included non-cash, stock-based compensation expense of $13.5 million and $14.3 million, respectively. Cash and Investments: As of December 31, 2024, Lexicon had $238.0 million in cash and short-term investments, as compared to $170.0 million as of December 31, 2023. Conference Call and Webcast Information  Lexicon management will hold a live conference call and webcast today at 5:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm CT to review its financial and operating results and to provide a general business update. A live audio webcast of the call can be accessed by visiting the Events page of the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.lexpharma.com/. Participants who wish to ask a question may register here to receive dial-in numbers and a unique pin to join the call. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the website for 30 days.  About Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission of pioneering medicines that transform patients’ lives. Through the Genome5000™ program, Lexicon’s unique genomics target discovery platform, Lexicon scientists studied the role and function of nearly 5,000 genes and identified more than 100 protein targets with significant therapeutic potential in a range of diseases. Through the precise targeting of these proteins, Lexicon is pioneering the discovery and development of innovative medicines to safely and effectively treat disease. Lexicon has advanced multiple medicines to market and has a pipeline of promising drug candidates in discovery and clinical and preclinical development in heart failure, neuropathic pain, diabetes and metabolism and other indications. For additional information, please visit www.lexpharma.com.  Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including statements relating to Lexicon’s financial position and long-term outlook on its business, including the commercialization of its approved products and the clinical development of, regulatory filings for, and potential therapeutic and commercial potential of its other drug candidates. In addition, this press release also contains forward looking statements relating to Lexicon’s growth and future operating results, discovery, development and commercialization of products, strategic alliances and intellectual property, as well as other matters that are not historical facts or information. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current assumptions and expectations and involve risks, uncertainties and other important factors, specifically including Lexicon’s ability to meet its capital requirements, successfully commercialize its approved products, successfully conduct preclinical and clinical development and obtain necessary regulatory approvals of its other drug candidates on its anticipated timelines, achieve its operational objectives, obtain patent protection for its discoveries and establish strategic alliances, as well as additional factors relating to manufacturing, intellectual property rights, and the therapeutic or commercial value of its approved products and other drug candidates. Any of these risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause Lexicon’s actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Information identifying such important factors is contained under “Risk Factors” in Lexicon’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lexicon undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.   Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Selected Financial Data        Consolidated Statements of Operations DataThree Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,(In thousands, except per share data) 2024   2023   2024   2023  (Unaudited) (Unaudited)Revenues:       Net product revenue$1,550  $672  $6,001  $1,110 Licensing revenue 25,000   —   25,000   — Royalties and other revenue 4   30   80   94 Total revenues 26,554   702   31,081   1,204 Operating expenses:       Cost of sales 348   70   616   85 Research and development, including stock-based       compensation of $1,106, $1,297, $5,839 and $5,139, respectively 26,685   14,762   84,480   58,887 Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based       compensation of $431, $1,915, $7,660, and $9,201, respectively 32,258   32,607   143,102   113,982 Total operating expenses 59,291   47,439   228,198   172,954 Loss from operations (32,737)   (46,737)   (197,117)   (171,750) Interest and other expense (3,858)   (5,421)   (15,579)   (13,101) Interest income and other, net 2,829   2,402   12,293   7,732 Net loss$(33,766)  $(49,756)  $(200,403)  $(177,119)         Net loss per common share, basic and diluted$(0.09)  $(0.20)  $(0.63)  $(0.80)         Weighted average common shares outstanding       basic and diluted 361,492   244,925   320,031   221,130                          As of As of    Consolidated Balance Sheet DataDecember 31, 2024 December 31, 2023    (In thousands)       Cash and investments$237,957  $170,026     Property and equipment, net 2,484   1,987     Goodwill 44,543   44,543     Total assets 298,420   229,429     Long-term debt, net. 100,298   99,508     Accumulated deficit (1,967,242)   (1,766,839)     Total stockholders’ equity 145,950   93,110              For Investor and Media Inquiries:  Lisa DeFrancesco  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. lexinvest@lexpharma.com  About INPEFA® (sotagliflozin)Discovered using Lexicon’s unique approach to gene science, INPEFA® (sotagliflozin) is an oral inhibitor of two proteins responsible for glucose regulation known as sodium-glucose cotransporter types 2 and 1 (SGLT2 and SGLT1). 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INPEFA dosing for patients with decompensated heart failure may begin when patients are hemodynamically stable, including when hospitalized or immediately upon discharge.   Contraindications: INPEFA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to INPEFA or any of its components.  Ketoacidosis: INPEFA increases the risk of ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Type 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and pancreatic disorders are also risk factors. The risk of ketoacidosis may be greater with higher doses. There have been postmarketing reports of fatal events of ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes using sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Before initiating INPEFA, assess risk factors for ketoacidosis. Consider ketone monitoring in patients with T1DM and consider ketone monitoring in others at risk for ketoacidosis and educate patients on the signs/symptoms of ketoacidosis. Patients receiving INPEFA may require monitoring and temporary discontinuation of therapy in clinical situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis. INPEFA is not indicated for glycemic control. Assess patients who present with signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis or ketoacidosis, regardless of blood glucose level. If suspected, discontinue INPEFA, evaluate, and treat promptly. Monitor patients for resolution of ketoacidosis before restarting INPEFA.   Volume Depletion: INPEFA can cause intravascular volume depletion which may sometimes manifest as symptomatic hypotension or acute transient changes in creatinine. There have been post-marketing reports of acute kidney injury, some requiring hospitalization and dialysis, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving SGLT2 inhibitors. Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. Before initiating INPEFA in patients with one or more of these characteristics, assess volume status and renal function, and monitor for signs and symptoms of hypotension during therapy. Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis: Treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors, including INPEFA, increases the risk for urinary tract infections. Serious urinary tract infections including urosepsis and pyelonephritis requiring hospitalization have been reported. Evaluate patients for signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections and treat promptly.  Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin and Insulin Secretagogues: Insulin and insulin secretagogues are known to cause hypoglycemia. INPEFA may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when combined with insulin or an insulin secretagogue. 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Use in Specific Populations:   Pregnancy and Lactation: INPEFA is not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, nor while breastfeeding.Geriatric Use: No INPEFA dosage change is recommended based on age. No overall differences in efficacy were detected between these patients and younger patients, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Elderly patients may be at increased risk for volume depletion adverse reactions, including hypotension. Renal Impairment: INPEFA was evaluated in patients with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) and in patients with heart failure with eGFR

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