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Camurus — Interim / Quarterly Report 2025
May 15, 2025
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"Productive first quarter with high profitability and pipeline progress"
Q1
Camurus is an international, science-led biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative, long-acting medicines for improving the lives of patients with severe and chronic diseases. New drug products with best-in-class potential are conceived based on the company's proprietary FluidCrystal® technology and its extensive R&D expertise. The R&D pipeline includes products for the treatment of dependence, pain, cancer, and endocrine diseases. Camurus has operations across Europe, the US, and Australia, with headquarters in Lund Sweden. The company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CAMX. For more information, visit camurus.com and LinkedIn
CAMURUS INTERIM REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2025
First quarter summary
January - March
- Total revenues grew 43% (41% at CER1 ) to SEK 558 (390) million
- Sales of Buvidal® increased 33% (30% at CER1 ) to SEK 485 (364) million
- Royalties of Brixadi® sales in the US increased by 185% to SEK 74 (26) million
- Profit before tax increased 162% to SEK 254 (97) million
- The cash position at the end of the quarter was SEK 2.9 (2.3) billion SEK
- Financial outlook for 2025 maintained
- Buvidal regulatory approval received in Serbia and new launches in Switzerland and Luxembourg
- Dosing initiated in a Phase 1 clinical study of semaglutide once-monthly depot (CAM2056)
Significant events after the period
• Positive CHMP opinion for marketing authorization of Oczyesa® (CAM2029) for acromegaly in the EU
First quarter 2025
Total revenues SEK 558 M +43%
Product sales SEK 485 M +33%
Profit before tax SEK 254 M +162%
- At constant exchange rate; 2. See Financial information, Note 4
| MSEK | 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues2 | 558 | 390 | 43% | 1,868 |
| whereof product sales, | 485 | 364 | 33% | 1,654 |
| royalties | 74 | 26 | 185% | 212 |
| OPEX | 289 | 289 | 0% | 1,275 |
| Operating result | 239 | 79 | 204% | 469 |
| Profit before tax | 254 | 97 | 162% | 553 |
| Result for the period | 197 | 78 | 153% | 428 |
| Earnings per share, | ||||
| after dilution, of SEK | 3.29 | 1.32 | 149% | 7.20 |
| Cash position | 2,878 | 2,274 | 27% | 2,853 |
Financial analysts, investors and media are invited to attend a telephone conference and presentation of the results on 15 May at 2 pm (CET).
The conference call can also be followed by a link on camurus.com or via external link: https://camurus.events.inderes.com/ q1-report-2025

Solid first quarter with high profitability and pipeline advancements
We began 2025 with enhanced profitability and significant progress in our core business and R&D programs. Buvidal® sales and patient numbers continued to increase in Europe and Australia. Royalties from Braeburn's net sales of Brixadi® in the US grew significantly versus the prior year, however, were flat versus the prior quarter. The EU regulatory review of CAM2029 advanced and led, after the quarter, to a positive CHMP opinion for marketing authorization of Oczyesa® for the treatment of acromegaly in the EU, alongside the progress of clinical programs for CAM2029 in polycystic liver disease and neuroendocrine tumors. In the early pipeline, treatment was initiated in the Phase 1 study of a monthly semaglutide (CAM2056) depot in participants with overweight or obesity.
We continued to strengthen our market-leading position in the long-acting injectable buprenorphine segment
Strong financial performance and record-high profitability
Camurus had a positive first quarter with solid growth and strong profitability. Total revenues increased by 43 percent to SEK 558 million, while operating expenses remained steady at SEK 289 million compared to the previous year. The operating result in the quarter increased by 204 percent to SEK 239 million.
The profit before tax amounted to SEK 254 million, Camurus' best result to date from ongoing operations. The cash position at the end of the quarter was SEK 2.9 billion.
Robust Buvidal sales growth in Europe and Australia
During the quarter, we continued to strengthen our market-leading position within the long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine segment across our markets in Europe, Australia, and the MENA region. Buvidal achieved product sales of SEK 485 million, 33 percent year-on-year and 3 percent (6 percent at constant exchange rates) versus a strong Q4 2024. The estimated total number of patients in treatment with Buvidal increased net 3,000 to 63,000. The growth was led by the UK, Australia, Germany, and the Nordics.
In addition to growth in established markets, we continued our efforts to expand the market and increase access to treatment with Buvidal. Launch processes and treatment of patients began during the quarter in Switzerland and Luxembourg, alongside preparations for a planned sales start in Portugal in May. Additionally, a new marketing authorization approval for Buvidal was obtained in Serbia.
First quarter challenges in the US opioid use disorder market
First quarter royalties on Braeburn's net sales of Brixadi* for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the US grew 185 percent year-on-year to SEK 74 million. Compared to the previous quarter, reported royalties decreased by 11 percent due to currency effects, but were flat at constant exchange rate (+1 percent). At the same time, the overall US buprenorphine market decreased by 13 percent compared to the previous quarter.1 Both new patient initiations and the number of patients in treatment were affected.
In the first quarter, headwinds in the US OUD market includes seasonal renewals of prescription authorizations, unwinding of
Positive CHMP opinion recommending marketing authorization for Oczyesa® (CAM2029) in acromegaly
the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition, and federal budget cuts that have reduced access to treatment in parts of the correctional system. Growth in other segments has not yet offset these impacts.2-5 These circumstances are viewed as transient and resumed growth is expected later in the year, driven by a high unmet medical need for effective OUD treatments alongside positive market dynamics in the commercial segment. Our licensee, Braeburn, expects renewed growth of Brixadi in the coming quarters.
This should be seen in the light of a recently announced potential pricing reform communicated in the form of an executive order by the President of the United States. Possible timelines and consequences of this reform remain unclear.
CAM2029 progress with CHMP recommendation for market approval for Oczyesa® in the EU
In the late-stage development portfolio, the regulatory review and clinical studies of our octreotide subcutaneous depot (CAM2029) progressed across indications: acromegaly, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET), and polycystic liver disease (PLD).
The review process of our regulatory application for CAM2029 for the treatment of acromegaly progressed, and a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's Scientific Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) was adopted after the period, recommending marketing authorization for Oczyesa® (CAM2029) for maintenance treatment of adult patients with acromegaly who have responded to and tolerated treatment with somatostatin analogues. We are very pleased with the outcome of the CHMP's review and look forward to a final decision from the European Commission in the coming months. The launch of Oczyesa® in the first markets in the EU is planned for the second half of this year. An updated filing with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planned after the completion of an independent audit of a third-party manufacturer scheduled at the end of the second quarter. active-controlled Phase 1 study of semaglutide monthly depot * Brixadi® is the US brand name for Camurus' product Buvidal®
Significant progress in the Phase 1 study of semaglutide monthly depot (CAM2056)
In parallel with these processes, our large randomized, activecontrolled Phase 3 study of CAM2029 for the treatment of GEP-NET, SORENTO, advanced, in line with previously updated timelines. The randomized part of the study is expected to be completed in the early part of 2026. The study has progressed well with continued positive feedback from our clinical investigators and participants in the study. Aside from the clinical study, preparations are also underway for the commercialization of CAM2029 in GEP-NET.
In the PLD program, the treatment of the last patients in the randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase of the POSITANO study was completed. The study compares efficacy and safety of treatment with CAM2029 versus placebo in patients with symptomatic PLD and primary results are expected in the current quarter. Following the completion of the randomized part of the POSITANO study, patients have entered an open-label extension phase for monitoring long-term safety and efficacy. PLD is a rare and serious chronic medical condition without approved medical treatments.
Clinical study assessing once-monthly semaglutide depot
During the quarter, significant progress was made in the randomized,
Camurus was awarded the EthiFinance ESG Platinum Medal
(CAM2056) in participants with overweight or obesity who are otherwise healthy. The study characterizes pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including weight loss and safety, of repeated dosing of CAM2056 compared to semaglutide weekly injection (Wegovy). Most of the study participants have now been included in the study, and results are anticipated in the latter half of the year.
Other long-acting incretins progressed alongside CAM2056 during the quarter.
Organization and improved ESG rankings
In the quarter, we announced that Jon Garay Alonso will leave the position as our CFO in August. After a successful recruitment process, I was pleased to announce Anders Vadsholt as Camurus' next CFO and member of the executive management team, effective 1 July 2025. With his extensive financial and M&A expertise from executive roles in the biotech and pharmaceutical sector, Anders is an excellent successor as CFO, and Jon will ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities before departing. I want to take the opportunity to thank Jon for his significant contributions to Camurus and wish him the best in the future.
During the period, we continued our efforts to further develop and strengthen Camurus' sustainability profile and performance across the organization. It was gratifying to receive information that Camurus was awarded the EthiFinance ESG Platinum Medal
this quarter. This highlights our commitment to creating value for patients, caregivers, and society, while minimizing sustainabilityrelated risks and reducing our environmental footprint across the entire value chain. Camurus consistently ranks highly among pharmaceutical companies in well-known sustainability rankings. To learn more, please refer to our Sustainability Report included in our Annual Report 2024, published after the period.6
Camurus had a productive and highly profitable start of 2025
The first quarter has been productive with good growth, high profitability, and progress in the development portfolio. Our strong balance sheet gives us the flexibility to invest in the expansion and diversification of our development portfolio, expected CAM2029 launches in acromegaly, GEP-NET and PLD, as well as in ongoing business development and additional manufacturing capacity in line with our long-term strategy.
Upcoming catalysts include results from the POSITANO study of CAM2029 in PLD, EU marketing approval for Oczyesa® for the treatment of patients with acromegaly, and resubmission of a New Drug Application for CAM2029 to the FDA. Our commercial preparations for CAM2029 are progressing in the EU and the US to be ready for launch shortly after market approval. Additionally, our important work continues to improve access to treatment for patients with opioid dependence and to ensure continued positive sales development in our own markets and the US.
Fredrik Tiberg President and CEO
References
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- Veeva Compass Claims Data.
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- CMCS Informational Bulletin, Sep 20, 2024. https://www.medicaid.gov/ federal-policy-guidance/downloads/cib09202024.pdf
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- Changes to Opioid Addiction Treatment in Federal Prisons Threaten Peoples' Lives. Truthout. Mar 26, 2025. https://truthout.org/articles/changes-to-opioid-addictiontreatment-in-federal-prisons-threaten-peoples-lives/
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- https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ unwinding-and-returning-regular-operations-after-covid-19
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- Camurus Annual Report 2024: https://www.camurus.com/files/Main/13456/4142801/ camurus-annual-report-2024.pdf
Products and pipeline
Camurus has an advanced and diversified pipeline of innovative investigational and marketed medical products for the treatment of serious and chronic diseases. New products are conceived based on extensive R&D expertise and applying the company's proprietary injection depot technology, FluidCrystal®, to active substances with available positive clinical data on efficacy and safety. As a result, new proprietary medicines with improved treatment outcomes and patient benefits can be developed both in a shorter time and to a lower cost, as well as with lower risk compared to the development of new chemical substances.

- Licensed to Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Globally

Buvidal® /Brixadi® – Treatment of opioid dependence
Buvidal (buprenorphine) prolonged-release solution for injection is used for the treatment of opioid dependence within a framework of medical, social and psychological treatment, in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over.1 Buvidal is available as weekly and monthly formulations in multiple dose options, offering the flexibility to tailor treatment to patients' different individual needs. The product combines fast onset and extended release of buprenorphine, and has been shown to effectively reduce illicit drug use, opioid withdrawal and cravings.2 Buvidal has also been demonstrated to block effects of injected opioids, thereby potentially reducing the risk of relapse and overdose.3
Additionally, clinical studies and real-world experience have showed improved patient-reported outcomes, including higher treatment satisfaction, reduced treatment burden, and improved quality of life during treatment with Buvidal compared to standard treatment with daily sublingual buprenorphine.2,4,5 Since Buvidal is administered by healthcare professionals only, the risk for misuse and diversion is significantly reduced compared to products that have to be taken daily by patients.1
READ MORE ABOUT BUVIDAL AND BRIXADI ON camurus.com/science/products
Status Q1 2025
Commercial development
Europe, Australia and MENA region
- Strong growth in the quarter across Europe and Australia:
- Buvidal sales in Q1 were 485 MSEK (462 at CER*), growing by 33% (30% at CER*) vs. Q1 2024 and 3% (6% at CER*) vs. Q4 2024
- Growth spread across geographies, led by the UK, Australia, Germany and the Nordics
- First patients treated in Switzerland and Luxembourg, following pricing and reimbursement approvals in Q4 2024
- Launch preparations finalized for launch in Portugal beginning of May
- Estimated 63,000 patients in treatment with Buvidal at the end of the quarter, a net increase of 3,000 in the quarter
US
• Royalties on Brixadi net sales grew 185% to 74 (26) MSEK vs. Q1 2024 and a decrease of -11% (+1% at CER*) vs. Q4 2024
Medical affairs
- Participation and presentations of clinical data and real-life experiences at scientific conferences and meetings:
- Sponsored the 29th Managing Addictions in Primary Care Conference on 16-17 January in Manchester, UK, and hosted a speaker session
- Sponsored the 17th APSEP congress on prison health (APSEP) on 27-28 March in Paris, France, and held a symposium focused on opioid dependence treatment in custodial settings
- Sponsored the Annual Meeting of prison doctors on 27-28 March in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Participated in the Australian Pharmacy Professional (AAPP) Conference on 20-22 March, Gold Coast, Australia, supported harm minimization education session, and co-sponsored the Pharmacy Guild's award for excellence in harm minimization
- New publications on Buvidal and Brixadi, including both Camurus studies and Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS), showing that:
- Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) was linked to better retention and outcomes than oral opioid dependence treatments6
- Incarcerated individuals reported high satisfaction and improved health with LAIB in Australian prisons7
- State funding for emergency department initiated buprenorphine improved patient outcomes and expanded opioid dependence treatment access8
- Protocol for the CTN-0100 study, exploring strategies to improve retention of opioid dependence medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone9
Regulatory
- Marketing authorization granted in Serbia
- Three national market authorization applications under review in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA)
* At constant exchange rate



Progress in key pipeline programs
CAM2029 – Acromegaly, GEP-NET and PLD
CAM2029 is a novel, once-monthly octreotide depot developed for easy self-administration and enhanced octreotide exposure. The product candidate is under development for the treatment of three rare diseases: acromegaly, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET) and polycystic liver disease (PLD). Studies completed to date show that CAM2029 provides about a five-fold increase in octreotide bioavailability compared to currently available long-acting octreotide product, enabling a potentially improved treatment efficacy. In addition, CAM2029 can be conveniently self-administered as a subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled autoinjector pen, while other somatostatin receptor ligands require injections intramuscularly or deep subcutaneously with large needles, generally administered by a trained healthcare professional.10,11 CAM2029 is also ready-to-use and stored in room temperature.
CAM2029 Clinical development
CAM2029 has been evaluated in an extensive clinical program consisting of seven clinical trials, including two Phase 3 studies of CAM2029 in patients with acromegaly within the ACROINNOVA program. The 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study, ACROINNOVA 1, was completed in 2023 with positive topline results on efficacy and safety.12,13 This was followed by further positive interim and later topline data from the 52-week long-term safety and efficacy study, ACROINNOVA 2, which confirmed the safety profile and sustained treatment efficacy with CAM2029, along with improved patient reported treatment satisfaction and quality of life, compared to treatment with standard of care at baseline. 14,15
READ MORE ABOUT OUR PIPELINE PROGRAMS ON www.camurus.com/science
Status Q1 2025
Acromegaly
- After the period, CHMP adopted a positive opinion, recommending marketing authorization of Oczyesa® (CAM2029) for the treatment of acromegaly in the EU. An approval decision by the European Commission is expected in the next couple of months.
- Following the CRL* received by the US FDA in Q4 2024, which was solely related to observations during a cGMP inspection at a third-party manufacturer, Camurus is planning for an NDA** resubmission to the FDA after the completion of an independent audit of a third-party manufacturer scheduled at the end of Q2 2025
- ACROINNOVA data presented at 68. Deutscher Kongress für Endokrinologie, 19-21 March in Baden-Baden, Germany
GEP-NET
• SORENTO, the randomized, active-controlled Phase 3 study16 progressed, assessing superiority for progression-free survival (PFS) of CAM2029 in GEP-NET versus standard of care in patients with GEP-NET. Estimated timeline for completing the randomized part of the study is beginning of 2026. * CRL – Complete Response Letter; ** NDA – New Drug Application
PLD
• The last participant in the placebo-controlled Phase 2/3 POSITANO17 study of CAM2029 in PLD completed the 52-week main study period and entered the long-term extension phase. Primary results are expected in Q2 2025.

Additional R&D program updates
In the first part of 2025, a randomized, dose-escalating, multipledose, Phase 1 study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of CAM2056 (monthly FluidCrystal semaglutide depot) and commercially available weekly semaglutide in participants who are overweight or obese and otherwise healthy, proceeded according to plan. The first study participant was dosed in January, and study results are expected in the second half of 2025.
Additional early and life-cycle management programs, including both peptide and small-molecule drugs, advanced during the period.
References
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- Buvidal SmPC, https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/ buvidal-eparproduct-information_en.pdf
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- Walsh L., et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2017;74(9):894-902.
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- Lintzeris N., et al. JAMA Network Open. 2021;4(5):e219041.
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- Frost M., et al. Addiction. 2019;114:1416-1426.
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- Montgomery C., et al. BMJ Open 2025;15:e090736.
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- White B., et al. Drug and alcohol review. 2025 Feb;44(2):640-648.
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- Prescribing Information SANDOSTATIN® LAR, https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/021008Orig1s047Corrected_lbl.pdf
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- Prescribing Information SOMATULINE®, https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/022074s026lbl.pdf
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- Press release 20 June, 2023: https://www.camurus.com/media/press-rele ases/2023/ camurus-octreotide-sc-depot-cam2029-achieves-superior-treatment-responsecompared-to-placebo-in-phase-3-acromegaly-trial/
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- Ferone, D., et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae707
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- Press release 17 July, 2023: https://www.camurus.com/media/press-releases/2023/ camurus-announces-new-phase-3-data-reinforcing-long-term-safety-and-efficacyof-octreotide-sc-depot-cam2029-in-patients-with-acromegaly/
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- Press release 15 July, 2024: https://www.camurus.com/media/press-releases/2024/ camurus-announces-positive-phase-3-results-from-the-acroinnova-2-studyofoctreotide-sc-depot-cam2029-in-acromegaly-patients/
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- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05050942
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- https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05281328

Corporate development
Camurus is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, long-acting medications aimed at improving the lives of patients with severe and chronic diseases in the areas of CNS, endocrinology, and oncology. Beyond own development, Camurus is actively pursuing business development and partnering efforts to expand and develop its product portfolio and pipeline, diversify its business, and expand globally to leverage sustainable value creation for its stakeholders.
During the period, preparations for the launch of Oczyesa® (CAM2029) in acromegaly in the first markets in the EU were ongoing. In parallel, Camurus is continuing to refine launch plans for Oclaiz™ (CAM2029) in acromegaly in the US, adding incremental expertise, finalizing launch campaign materials, and focusing on increasing awareness of Camurus' efforts to bring a new acromegaly treatment to patients.
Camurus closed the first quarter of 2025 with strong financial performance, interesting growth opportunities, and is on track to deliver on its Vision 2027.
Organizational update
• Camurus announced that Jon Garay Alonso will be leaving the position as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in August 2025. After the period, Camurus announced the appointment of Anders Vadsholt as Camurus' new CFO and member of the executive management team, effective 1 July 2025.
Sustainability
Camurus' commitment to improve the lives of patients has a clear sustainability perspective. To fulfill our commitment, we are determined to conduct our business in a sustainable manner. Based on the company's ambition to contribute to a healthier world, the work includes several dimensions in the ESG area. Camurus' sustainability strategy and work is divided into four focus areas with established ambitions, goals, key figures and activities and aims to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
READ MORE ABOUT CAMURUS' SUSTAINABILITY WORK AT camurus.com/sustainability



Status Q1 2025
- Camurus received EthiFinance ESG Platinum Medal by the independent European ESG rating company EthiFinance, underscoring Camurus' steadfast commitment to sustainability and the progress of the company's systematic sustainability work and performance*
- The certification process of Camurus' laboratories according to the My Green Lab standard progressed, with planned certification in Q3 2025
- Continued global implementation and training for new governance platform for healthcare stakeholder interactions, to enhance Camurus' healthcare compliance framework
- Camurus supported the global Rare Disease Day campaign on 28 February, aimed at ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, social care, and opportunities for people worldwide living with rare diseases
- On the International Women's Day on 8 March, Camurus highlighted the specific challenges and obstacles faced by women with opioid dependence
- After the period, Camurus published its sustainability report for 2024, partly adopted to the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). See Camurus' sustainability report 2024
\* See www.camurus.com/sustainability/ratings
Financial statements
Financial overview
Revenues
Total revenues during the quarter amounted to MSEK 558.3 (390.0) representing an increase of 43 percent (41 percent at CER1 ).
Product sales were MSEK 484.6 (364.1), corresponding to an increase of 33 percent (30 percent at CER) compared to the first quarter 2024 and 3 percent (6 percent at CER) versus prior quarter. SEK fluctuation has impacted revenue growth negatively by 3 points versus prior quarter and positively 3 points versus same period prior year.
Royalty revenue for Brixadi® product sales in the US was MSEK 73.8 (25.9) in the quarter representing a growth of 185 percent (206 percent at CER) and a decrease of -11 percent versus prior quarter (1 percent at CER). Factors like seasonal renewals of prescription authorizations, unwinding of Medicaid continuous enrollment condition, and federal budget cuts have affected the performance in the quarter. See the CEO statement page 4 for more information.
For further information, see Note 4.
Operating result
Marketing and distribution costs were MSEK 115.7 (92.9) in the quarter, an increase driven by commercial acceleration of Buvidal in Europe, Australia, Middle East and North Africa, as well as company expansion into the US.
Administrative expenses for the quarter were MSEK 41.8 (16.2), aligned with corporate evolution to substantiate company development.
R&D costs, including depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets, were MSEK 131.5 (180.0) for the quarter. The decrease compared to previous year is mainly linked to different progress status in the three pivotal Phase 3 studies of CAM2029 for the treatment of acromegaly, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Phase 2/3 study in polycystic liver disease, and preclinicial and clinical program in semaglutide monthly depot. During the quarter, the treatment of the last patients in the POSITANO study for patients with symptomatic PLD was completed.
The operating result for the quarter was MSEK 238.9 (78.7), an increase of 204 percent, driven by Buvidal product sales, royalty revenues from Brixadi in the US, and progress in the company's pipeline.
Financial items
Financial items in the period were MSEK 15.1 (18.2).
Profit before tax and tax
The profit before tax for the quarter was MSEK 254.0 (96.9), representing an increase of 162 percent.
Tax in the quarter was MSEK -56.7 (-19.0) driven by company profitability.
Result for the period
The result for the period amounted to MSEK 197.3 (77.9).
Earnings per share before dilution were SEK 3.35 (1.36) for the period while earnings per share after dilution were SEK 3.29 (1.32).
Cash flow and investment
Cash flow from operating activities, before change in working capital, amounted to MSEK 245.7 (138.5) for the quarter. The difference compared to previous year is mainly driven by operating result, and received interest.
The change in working capital affected the cash flow by MSEK -168.0 (-102.2) in the quarter, driven mainly by trade receivables increase related to Buvidal growth, trade payable reduction following clinical trials milestones payout and liabilities reduction due to bonus payout.
Cash flow from investing activities in the quarter was MSEK -34.1 (-1.6) driven by company new Headquarters and technological activities.
Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK -6.1 (1,046.3) in the quarter. The difference is mainly driven by the directed share issue carried out by the company in January 2024.
1) At constant exchange rates.
Financial position
The cash position for the group as of 31 March, 2025 was MSEK 2,878.1 (2,273.9). There were no loans as of 31 March, 2025 and no loans have been taken since this date. Consolidated equity as of 31 March, 2025 was MSEK 3,487.0 (2,645.7). The difference compared to last year mainly relates to company profitability improvement and exercise of stock options in the ESOP 2021/2024 program.
Total assets for the group were MSEK 3,969.1 (3,060.8).
Parent company
The company's total revenues in the quarter amounted to MSEK 533.9 (367.4).
The result after tax in quarter was MSEK 139.5 (69.1).
On 31 March, 2025, equity in the parent company amounted to MSEK 3,337.1 (2,539.7) and total assets to MSEK 3,624.1 (2,855.6), of which MSEK 2,731.8 (2,141.5) were cash and cash equivalents.
Acquisitions and divestitures
No acquisitions nor divestitures have taken place during the quarter.
Other disclosures
Camurus' share
Camurus' share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
At the end of the period, the total number of shares was 58,879,018 (57,623,618), with a quota value per share of SEK 0.025, while the total number of votes was 58,639,018 (57,623,618). The difference compared to last year mainly relates to new shares through exercise of stock options in the ESOP 2021/2024 program and hedging of PSP 2024/2027 program.
Currently, Camurus has three long-term share-based incentive programs ongoing, two employee stock option programs and one performance share program for the company's employees. During the quarter, earnings after tax were negatively impacted by MSEK 14.5, related to the programs.
For further information about the programs, see Note 2.3.
Personnel
At the end of the period, Camurus had 265 (218) employees, of whom 128 (113) were within research and development and medical affairs, 104 (77) within business development and marketing and sales, and 32 (27) within administration. The number of employees, in terms of full-time equivalents, amounted to 256 (193) in the quarter.
Financial outlook for 2025
When providing market guidance, the company has considered:
- a) Market conditions in current macroeconomic environment
- b) Continued investments aligned with strategic vision 2027
- R&D will continue approximately flat vs 2024 in the level of BNSEK 0.65
- Incremental investment of approximately BNSEK 0.35 to fully deploy US operation, launch CAM2029 globally and support company growth
- c) Social security cost regarding company long term incentive programs may temporarily fluctuate
Camurus' full year 2025 outlook is maintained:
- Total revenues BNSEK 2.7 to 3.0, a growth of 45% to 61% vs. 2024
- Profit before tax BNSEK 0.9 to 1.2, an increase of 63% to 117% vs. 2024
Annual General Meeting 2025
Camurus' Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 May, 2025, at 5 pm CET, at The Loop, Rydbergs torg 4, SE-224 84 Lund, Sweden.
Audit
This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditor.
Forward-looking statements
This report includes forward-looking statements about expected and assumed future events, such as start of new development programs, regulatory approvals, market potential and financial performance. These events are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which may cause actual results to differ materially from previous judgements.
Financial calendar 2025
| AGM 2025 | 27 May, 2025, at 5 pm CET |
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| Q2 Interim Report 2025 | 17 July, 2025 |
| Q3 Interim Report 2025 | 6 November, 2025 |
Further information
For further information, please contact: Fredrik Tiberg, President and CEO Tel. +46 46 286 46 92, e-mail: [email protected]
Lund, Sweden, 15 May, 2025 Camurus AB Board of Directors
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| KSEK Not |
2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue 4 |
558,342 | 389,985 | 1,867,581 |
| Cost of goods sold | -39,292 | -30,868 | -129,507 |
| Gross profit | 519,050 | 359,117 | 1,738,074 |
| Marketing and distribution costs | -115,653 | -92,889 | -492,400 |
| Administrative expenses | -41,750 | -16,208 | -91,322 |
| Research and development costs | -131,451 | -180,025 | -683,619 |
| Other operating income | 8,873 | 8,668 | 6,336 |
| Other operating expenses | -187 | – | -7,904 |
| Operating result | 238,882 | 78,663 | 469,165 |
| Financial income | 16,412 | 18,484 | 84,441 |
| Financial expenses | -1,335 | -288 | -1,084 |
| Net financial items | 15,077 | 18,196 | 83,357 |
| Result before tax | 253,959 | 96,859 | 552,522 |
| Income tax 9 |
-56,706 | -18,995 | -124,128 |
| Result for the period1) 5 |
197,253 | 77,864 | 428,394 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Exchange-rate differences | -10,278 | 3,420 | 2,722 |
| Comprehensive income for the period1) | 186,975 | 81,284 | 431,116 |
1) All attributable to parent company shareholders.
Earnings per share based on earnings attributable to parent company shareholders for the year (in SEK per share)
| Not | 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 5 | 3.35 | 1.36 | 7.39 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 5 | 3.29 | 1.32 | 7.20 |
For more information about calculation of earnings per share, see Note 5.
Presently, the company has three long-term share-based incentive programs active. For further information see page 17 Camurus' share, and Note 2.3.
Consolidated balance sheet
| KSEK Note |
31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible assets | |||
| Capitalized development expenditure | 22,276 | 23,231 | 22,722 |
| Tangible assets | |||
| Lease assets | 108,300 | 22,363 | 16,846 |
| Equipment | 38,920 | 10,297 | 9,485 |
| Construction in progress | 34,839 | 5,390 | 31,406 |
| Financial assets | |||
| Other long-term receivables | 1,505 | 1,386 | 1,563 |
| Deferred tax receivables 9 |
85,685 | 217,078 | 125,874 |
| Total fixed assets | 291,525 | 279,745 | 207,896 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | |||
| Finished goods and goods for resale | 75,971 | 60,178 | 87,778 |
| Raw materials | 58,286 | 58,560 | 52,445 |
| Total inventories | 134,257 | 118,738 | 140,223 |
| Current receivables | |||
| Trade receivables | 508,825 | 302,074 | 416,344 |
| Other receivables | 48,438 | 25,804 | 25,991 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 108,029 | 60,488 | 113,859 |
| Total current receivables 6 |
665,292 | 388,366 | 556,194 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,878,054 | 2,273,901 | 2,852,699 |
| Total current assets | 3,677,603 | 2,781,005 | 3,549,116 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,969,128 | 3,060,750 | 3,757,012 |
| KSEK | Note | 31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| EQUITY | ||||
| Equity attributable to parent company shareholders | ||||
| Share capital | 1,472 | 1,441 | 1,472 | |
| Other contributed capital | 3 418 385 | 3,113,853 | 3,408,062 | |
| Other reserves | -5,079 | 5,897 | 5,199 | |
| Retained earnings, including result for the period | 72 201 | -475,506 | -125,052 | |
| Total equity | 10 | 3,486,979 | 2,645,685 | 3,289,681 |
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||
| Lease liablities | 87,494 | 12,161 | 7,138 | |
| Social security fees incentive programs | 5,474 | 42,704 | 21,567 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 92,968 | 54,865 | 28,705 | |
| Short-term liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 65,187 | 75,797 | 118,253 | |
| Lease liabilities | 19,147 | 10,653 | 9,906 | |
| Income taxes | 29,754 | 14,396 | 15,270 | |
| Social security fees incentive programs | 77,241 | 58,129 | 52,837 | |
| Other liabilities | 42,236 | 48,421 | 49,882 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 155,616 | 152,804 | 192,478 | |
| Total short-term liabilities | 6 | 389,181 | 360,200 | 438,626 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,969,128 | 3,060,750 | 3,757,012 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Other | Retained earnings, |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| contri | including | |||||
| KSEK | Note | Share capital |
buted capital |
Other reserves |
result for the period |
Total equity |
| Opening balance 1 January, 2024 | 1,391 | 2,042,503 | 2,478 | -553,371 | 1,493,001 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | ||||||
| Result for the period | – | – | – | 77,864 | 77,864 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | – | – | 3,420 | – | 3,420 | |
| Transactions with shareholders | ||||||
| Directed share issue | 50 | 1,089,950 | – | – | 1,090,000 | |
| Sale of warrants | – | 23,177 | – | – | 23,177 | |
| Employee stock options program | – | 9,319 | – | – | 9,319 | |
| Issuance costs, net after deferred tax | – | -51,096 | – | – | -51,096 | |
| Closing balance 31 March, 2024 | 1,441 | 3,113,853 | 5,897 | -475,506 | 2,645,685 | |
| Opening balance 1 January, 2024 | 1,391 | 2,042,503 | 2,478 | -553,371 | 1,493,001 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | ||||||
| Result for the period | – | – | – | 428,394 | 428,394 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | – | – | 2,722 | – | 2,722 | |
| Transactions with shareholders | ||||||
| Share issues | 56 | 1,089,950 | – | – | 1,090,006 | |
| Sale of warrants | – | 23,177 | – | – | 23,177 | |
| Exercise of stock options | 25 | 267,533 | – | – | 267,558 | |
| Employee stock options and | ||||||
| performance share programs | – | 39,857 | – | – | 39,857 | |
| Issuance costs, net after deferred tax | – | -54,957 | – | – | -54,957 | |
| Acquisition of own shares (240,000) | – | – | – | -76 | -76 | |
| Closing balance 31 December, 2024 | 1,472 | 3,408,062 | 5,199 | -125,052 | 3,289,681 |
| KSEK | Note | Share capital |
Other contri buted capital |
Other reserves |
Retained earnings, including result for the period |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1 January, 2025 | 1,472 | 3,408,062 | 5,199 | -125,052 | 3,289,681 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | ||||||
| Result for the period | – | – | – | 197,253 | 197,253 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | – | – | -10,278 | – | -10,278 | |
| Transactions with shareholders Employee stock options and |
||||||
| performance share programs | – | 10,323 | – | – | 10,323 | |
| Closing balance 31 March, 2025 | 10 | 1,472 | 3,418,385 | -5,079 | 72,201 | 3,486,979 |
Consolidated statement of cash flow
| KSEK Note |
2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating profit/loss before financial items | 238,882 | 78,663 | 469,165 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items 8 |
1,300 | 41,774 | 52,642 |
| Interest received | 16,417 | 18,485 | 84,427 |
| Interest paid | -1,335 | -288 | -1,084 |
| Income taxes paid | -9,607 | -125 | -12,068 |
| Cashflow from operating activities before change in working capital |
245,657 | 138,509 | 593,082 |
| Increase/decrease in inventories | 5,173 | -17,540 | -39,032 |
| Increase/decrease in trade receivables | -98,001 | -26,816 | -142,248 |
| Increase/decrease in other current receivables | 11,455 | -29,169 | -79,657 |
| Increase/decrease in trade payables | -51,881 | -23,669 | 18,353 |
| Increase/decrease in other current operating liabilities | -34,768 | -4,986 | 37,492 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | -168,022 | -102,180 | -205,092 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 77,635 | 36,329 | 387,990 |
| Investing activities | |||
| Acquisition of intangible assets | – | -928 | -1,758 |
| Acquisition of tangible assets | -34,144 | -704 | -27,613 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -34,144 | -1,632 | -29,371 |
| Financing activities | |||
| Amortization of lease liabilities | -6,147 | -2,593 | -10,624 |
| Share issue after issuance costs | – | 1,048,824 | 1,311,525 |
| Acquisition of own shares | – | – | -76 |
| Other long-term receivables | 51 | 20 | -157 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -6,096 | 1,046,251 | 1,300,668 |
| Net cash flow for the period | 37,395 | 1,080,948 | 1,659,287 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 2,852,699 | 1,189,840 | 1,189,840 |
| Translation difference in cash flow and liquid assets | -12,040 | 3,113 | 3,572 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 2,878,054 | 2,273,901 | 2,852,699 |
Income statement – Parent company
| KSEK Note |
2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 533,885 | 367,404 | 1,764,550 |
| Cost of goods sold | -36,507 | -26,274 | -110,513 |
| Gross profit | 497,378 | 341,130 | 1,654,037 |
| Marketing and distribution costs Administrative expenses |
-142,213 -51,783 |
-103,767 -15,819 |
-471,978 -73,234 |
| Research and development costs | -127,943 | -178,943 | -679,249 |
| Other operating income | 40 | 13,090 | 7,240 |
| Other operating expenses | -14,942 | – | -7,904 |
| Operating result | 160,537 | 55,691 | 428,912 |
| Revenues from participation in group companies Interest income and similar items Interest expense and similar items |
– 15,896 -481 |
13,520 18,410 -228 |
23,480 82,734 -1 482 |
| Result after financial items | 175,952 | 87,393 | 533,644 |
| Result before tax | 175,952 | 87,393 | 533,644 |
| Tax on result for the period | -36,477 | -18,294 | -111,113 |
| Result for the period | 139,475 | 69,099 | 422,531 |
Total comprehensive income is the same as result for the period, as the parent company contains no items that are recognized under other comprehensive income.
Balance sheet – Parent company
| KSEK Note |
31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | |||
| Equipment | 34,843 | 10,238 | 9,436 |
| Construction in progress | 34,739 | 5,390 | 27,842 |
| Financial assets | |||
| Interests in group companies | 39,724 | 26,912 | 36,616 |
| Deferred tax assets | 83,881 | 212,175 | 120,358 |
| Other financial assets | 1,359 | 1,372 | 1,440 |
| Total fixed assets | 194,546 | 256,087 | 195,692 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | |||
| Finished goods and goods for resale | 66,950 | 46,395 | 79,615 |
| Raw materials | 58,286 | 58,560 | 52,445 |
| Total inventories | 125,236 | 104,955 | 132,060 |
| Current receivables | |||
| Receivables subsidiaries | 18,161 | 57,889 | 27,902 |
| Trade receivables | 450,546 | 231,536 | 353,067 |
| Other receivables | 8,679 | 8,332 | 10,902 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 95,072 | 55,314 | 103,556 |
| Total current receivables | 572,458 | 353,071 | 495,427 |
| Cash and bank deposit | 2,731,814 | 2,141,488 | 2,714,358 |
| Total current assets | 3,429,508 | 2,599,514 | 3,341,845 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,624,054 | 2,855,601 | 3,537,537 |
| KSEK Note |
31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| EQUITY | |||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital (58,879,018 shares) | 1,472 | 1,441 | 1,472 |
| Statutory reserve | 11,327 | 11,327 | 11,327 |
| Total restricted equity | 12,799 | 12,768 | 12,799 |
| Unrestricted equity | |||
| Retained earnings | -199,934 | -622,389 | -622,465 |
| Share premium reserve | 3,384,771 | 3,080,239 | 3,374,448 |
| Result for the period | 139,475 | 69,099 | 422,531 |
| Total unrestricted equity | 3,324,312 | 2,526,949 | 3,174,514 |
| Total equity 10 |
3,337,111 | 2,539,717 | 3,187,313 |
| UNTAXED RESERVES | |||
| Depreciation/amortization in excess of plan | 3,486 | 3,486 | 3,486 |
| Total untaxed reserves | 3,486 | 3,486 | 3,486 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to subsidiaries | 489 | 572 | 489 |
| Social security fees incentive programs | 4,505 | 35,954 | 18,038 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 4,994 | 36,526 | 18,527 |
| Short-term liabilities | |||
| Trade payables | 57,187 | 68,363 | 93,986 |
| Social security fees incentive programs | 64,664 | 47,543 | 44,229 |
| Other liabilities | 28,969 | 37,139 | 40,302 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 127,643 | 122,827 | 149,694 |
| Total short-term liabilities | 278,463 | 275,872 | 328,211 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,624,054 | 2,855,601 | 3,537,537 |
Key figures and definitions
| Key figures, MSEK | 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 558 | 390 | 1,868 |
| Operating expenses | -289 | -289 | -1,275 |
| Operating result | 239 | 79 | 469 |
| Result for the period | 197 | 78 | 428 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 78 | 36 | 388 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,878 | 2,274 | 2,853 |
| Equity | 3,487 | 2,646 | 3,290 |
| Equity ratio in group, percent | 88% | 86% | 88% |
| Total assets | 3,969 | 3,061 | 3,757 |
| Weighted average number of shares, before dilution | 58,879,018 | 57,249,992 | 58,008,077 |
| Weighted average number of shares, after dilution | 59,921,936 | 59,096,673 | 59,499,883 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 3.35 | 1.36 | 7.39 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.29 | 1.32 | 7.20 |
| Equity per share before dilution, SEK | 59.22 | 46.21 | 56.71 |
| Equity per share after dilution, SEK | 58.19 | 44.77 | 55.29 |
| Number of employees at end of period | 265 | 218 | 256 |
| Number of employees in R&D at end of period | 128 | 113 | 124 |
| R&D costs as a percentage of operating expenses | 46% | 62% | 54% |
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash bank balances
Equity ratio, percent Equity divided by total capital
Weighted average number of shares, before dilution Weighted average number of shares before adjustment for dilution effect of new shares
Weighted average number of shares, after dilution Weighted average number of shares adjusted for the dilution effect of new shares
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK
Result divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding before dilution
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK
Result divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding after dilution
Equity per share before dilution, SEK
Equity divided by the weighted number of shares at the end of period before dilution
Equity per share after dilution, SEK
Equity divided by the weighted number of shares at the end of the period after dilution
R&D costs as a percentage of operating expenses
Research and development costs divided by operating expenses (marketing and distribution costs, administrative expenses and research and development costs), excluding items affecting comparability
Note 1 General information
Camurus AB, corp. ID No. 556667-9105 is the parent company of the Camurus group and has its registered office based in Lund, Sweden, at Rydbergs Torg 4, 224 84 Lund. Camurus AB group's interim report for the first quarter 2025 has been approved for publication by the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.
All amounts are stated in SEK thousands (KSEK), unless otherwise indicated. Figures in brackets refer to the year-earlier period.
Note 2 Summary of key accounting policies
The consolidated financial statements for the Camurus AB group ("Camurus") have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, as well as the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's Recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for groups, interpretations from IFRS interpretations Committee (IFRS IC), and the Swedish Annual Account Act.
This interim report has been drawn up in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for groups.
The parent company statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for legal entities from the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. The application of RFR 2 means that the parent company in the interim report for the legal entity shall apply all EU-approved IFRS standards and statements as far as possible within the framework of the Annual Accounts Act, the Pension Obligations Vesting Act (Tryggandelagen) and taking into consideration the relationship between accounting and taxation. The parent company's accounting policies are the same as for the group, unless otherwise stated in Note 2.2.
The most important accounting policies that are applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are detailed below and are the same and consistent with those used in the preparation of the Annual Report 2024, see www.camurus.com/investors/financial-reports.
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF REPORTS
2.1.1 Changes to accounting policies and disclosures
No new or revised IFRS standards, with any material impact on the group, have come into force.
2.1.2 Derivatives
Derivatives are reported in the balance sheet on the transaction day and are valued at fair value, both initially and in subsequent revaluations at the end of each reporting period. The group does not apply hedge accounting and all changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are reported directly in the income statement as Other operating income or Other operating expenses. Derivatives are reported in the balance sheet as Other receivables and Other liabilities.
2.2 PARENT COMPANY'S ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The parent company applies accounting policies that differ from those of the group in the cases stated below.
2.2.1 Internally generated intangible assets
All expenses that relate to the development of internally generated intangible assets are recognized as expenses as they arise.
2.2.2 Interests in subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are reported at cost, less any impairment losses. The cost includes acquisition-related expenses and any additional considerations. When there is an indication that interests in subsidiaries have decreased in value, a calculation is made of the recoverable amount. If this amount is lower than the reported amount, an impairment is carried out. Impairment losses are recognized under the item "Result from interest in group companies".
2.2.3 Group contributions
Group contributions paid by the parent company to subsidiaries and group contributions received from subsidiaries by the parent company are recognized as appropriations.
2.2.4 Financial instruments
IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and liabilities and is applied with the exceptions that RFR 2 allows, i.e. at amortized cost.
Derivatives with a negative fair value are reported in the balance sheet as Other liabilities and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are reported directly in the income statement on the line Other operating income or Other operating expenses. Derivatives with a positive fair value are reported at the lower of acquisition value and fair value.
2.3 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
2.3.1 Employee stock options programs
Camurus has two Employee Stock Options Programs (ESOP) active for the company´s employees. The programs were adopted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2022 and 2023.
The options are granted free of charge and have a term approximately between three and four years from the grant date. Once vested, the options can be exercised during the exercise period provided that the participant is still employed. Each vested option gives the holder the right to acquire one share in Camurus at a pre-defined price corresponding to 125 or 130 percent of the volume-weighted average price for the company's share on Nasdaq Stockholm during the ten trading days immediately following the respective company's AGM in which the program was adopted.
The ESOP 2022/2026 program comprises a maximum of 1,000,000 employee stock options, and the ESOP 2023/2026 program comprises a maximum of 200,000 employee stock options.
The fair value of the service that entitles to the allotment of options through the program is reported as a personnel cost with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount to be expensed is based on the fair value of the employee stock options granted, including the share target price, and that the employee remains in the company's service during the exercise period. The total cost is reported over the vesting period. At the end of each reporting period, the company reconsiders its assessment of how many options are expected to be exercised and the difference is reported in the income statement and a corresponding adjustment is made in equity. As a basis for allocating social security contributions, a revaluation of fair value is continuously made for the employee stock options earned at the end of each reporting period. Social security contributions are reported as personnel costs and the corresponding provision is made under long- or short-term liabilities depending on the remaining term.
In total 903,166 employee options remain outstanding since the launch of the programs, of which 42,000 are granted to the CEO and 159,500 to other senior executives.
2.3.2 Performance share program
Camurus has one Performance Share Program (PSP) active for the company´s employees adopted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2024.
PSP awards are granted free of charge and have a term of approximately three years from the grant date. The allocation of performance shares is subject to the achievement of performance conditions relating to (a) absolute compounded Total Shareholder Return (TSR) increase, between the AGM 2024 and the AGM 2027, which is weighted 40 percent, (b) the company's revenue growth, where the revenue (as reported) for the financial year 2023 is compared to the revenue (as reported) for the financial year 2026, which is weighted 30 percent, and (c) pipeline progress during the financial years 2024–2026, which is weighted 30 percent. Dependent on the achievement of the performance conditions, the number of performance shares allocated to the participants after expiration of the vesting period may amount to between 0 and 120 percent of the PSP award.
The PSP 2024/2027 program comprises a maximum of 240,000 shares.
The fair value of the service that entitles to the allotment of shares through the program is reported as a personnel cost with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount to be expensed is based on the fair value of granted PSP awards and that the employee remains in the company's service during the exercise period. The total cost is reported over the vesting period. At the end of each reporting period, the company reconsiders its assessment of how many shares are expected to be granted and the difference is reported in the income statement and a corresponding adjustment is made in equity. As a basis for allocating social security contributions, a revaluation of fair value is continuously made for earned PSP awards at the end of each reporting period. Social security contributions are reported as personnel costs and the corresponding provision is made under long- or short-term liabilities depending on the remaining term.
In total 140,600 PSP awards have been allocated since program launch, of which 4,000 to the CEO and 18,100 to other senior executives.
2.3.3 Calculation of fair value of employee stock options programs and performance share program
The fair value of the instruments (options and PSP awards) when implementing the programs have been calculated using Black & Scholes' valuation model, which takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option and PSP awards, the share price on the allotment date, the expected volatility in the share price and risk-free interest for the option, and company assesment on probability to achieve and level of achievement for performance conditions.
For further information about the programs, see the minutes from the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Annual General Meetings published on the company's website, www.camurus.com/investors/ corporategovernance/general-meetings.
2.3.3 Summary of ongoing incentive programs (number of shares)
Full exercise of allotted employee stock options and PSP awards as of 31 March, 2025 corresponds to a total of 1,043,766 shares and would result in a dilution of shareholders with 1.77 percent, for more information see the below summary.
If decided, but not yet granted, employee performance share awards are fully exercised by further total of 99,400, the total dilution of shareholders would increase to 1.94 percent.
| Number of shares granted options |
Potential dilution of the granted |
Subscription | Strike price in SEK for subscription of shares upon |
Number of employees participating in the |
Granted instruments PSP 2024/2027 Total change |
2,450 -8,000 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | entitles to | options | period | exercise | Market value2) | program | Number of shares granted instruments may entitle to as of 31 March, 2025 |
1,043,766 |
| ESOP 2022/2026 | 881,1661) | 1.50%1) | 1 Jun, 2025- 1 Mar, 2026 |
237.40 | 1 Jun, 2022: SEK 59.45 | 141 | ||
| ESOP 2023/2026 | 22,0001) | 0.04%1) | 1 Jun, 2026- 31 Dec, 2026 |
346.30 | 1 Jun, 2023: SEK 79.75 | 2 | ||
| PSP 2024/2027 | 140,600 | 0.24% | 1 Jun, 2027- 31 Dec, 2027 |
247 | ||||
| Totalt | 1,043,766 | 1.77% |
1) No further allocation can be made.
2) Market valuation in accordance with Black & Scholes model. Data used in the valuation are volatility in the share,
dilution effect, subscription price at exercise, interest rate and the term for the warrants.
| Change in existing incentive programs | Number of shares granted instruments may entitle to |
|---|---|
| 1 January, 2025 | 1,051,766 |
| Change during the January-March period 2025 | |
| Returned instruments | |
| ESOP 2022/2026 | -9,500 |
| PSP 2024/2027 | -950 |
| Granted instruments | |
| PSP 2024/2027 | 2,450 |
| Total change | -8,000 |
| Number of shares granted instruments may | |
| entitle to as of 31 March, 2025 |
Note 3 Significant risks and uncertainties
The company management makes estimates and assumptions about the future. Such estimates can deviate considerably from the actual outcome, since they are based on various assumptions and experiences.
The estimates and assumptions that may lead to the risk of significant adjustments to reported amounts for assets and liabilities relate mainly to measurement and allocation of revenues and costs in connection with licensing agreements and deferred tax receivables. Risks in ongoing development projects comprise technical and manufacturing related risks (including products failing to meet set specifications post manufacturing), safety and effect-related risks that can arise in clinical trials, regulatory risks relating to non-approval or delays of clinical trial applications and market approvals, and commercial risks relating to the sale of proprietary and competing products and their development on the market, as well as IP risks relating to approval of patent applications and patent protection. In addition, there are risks relating to the development, strategy and management decisions of Camurus' partners. There is also a risk that differences of opinion will arise between Camurus and its partners or that such partners do not meet their contractual commitments.
Camurus pursues operations and its business on the international market and the company is therefore exposed to currency risks, since revenues and costs arise in different currencies, mainly AUD, EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK, and USD.
The group reports a deferred tax asset of MSEK 85.7 as of 31 March, 2025. The deferred tax asset is calculated on the basis that Camurus AB's entire losses carried forward will be utilized against taxable surpluses in the future. The basic circumstance leading the company to make this assessment is that the company, for the development of new drug candidates, utilizes its own proprietary and regulatory validated long-acting FluidCrystal® injection depot. By combining this technology with already existing active drug substances whose efficacy and safety profile previously has been documented, new proprietary drugs with improved properties and treatment results can be developed in shorter time, at a lower cost and risk compared to the development of completely new drugs.
Accounting for deferred tax assets according to IFRS requires that it is probable that taxable surpluses will be generated in the future which the losses carried forward can be used against. In addition, a company that has reported losses in recent periods must be able to demonstrate convincing factors that taxable profits will be generated. The progress made in the commercialization of CAM2038, including approval by the FDA and US launch, plus the development of CAM2029 at the time the company confirmed its sustainable profitability in 2023 is what convincingly suggests that the company will be able to utilize its losses carried forward.
Future revenues will mainly be generated from Camurus' own sales organization in markets where Camurus has own commercialization capabilities, and through partnerships for markets where Camurus has outlicensed FluidCrystal and/or product candidates or products, such as Buvidal.
Losses carried forward are only reported in Sweden and without any due dates based on current tax legislation in Sweden.
A more detailed description of the group's risk exposure is included in Camurus Annual Report 2024 (The Director's Report).
The Board of Directors has not changed its outlook about future risk and uncertainties development in relation to their outlook published in the Annual Report 2024.
Note 4 Segment information
The highest executive decision maker is the function responsible for allocating resources and assessing the operating segments results. In the group this function is identified as the CEO based on the information he manages. As the operations in the group, i.e. the development of pharmaceutical products based on Camurus' technology platform, is organized as an integrated unit, with similar risks and opportunities for the products and services produced, the entire group's business constitutes one operating segment. The operating segment is monitored in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. In the internal reporting to the CEO, only one segment is used.
Group-wide information
To follow is a breakdown of revenues from all products and services.
| 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|
| 1,474 | ||
| 73,760 | 25,905 | 212,095 |
| 484,550 | 364,073 | 1,654,012 |
| 558,342 | 389,985 | 1,867,581 |
| 32 | 7 |
1) Related to Buvidal.
| Revenues allocated by geographical area | 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 340,374 | 226,953 | 1,061,614 |
| (whereof Sweden) | (25,243) | (21,093) | (91,728) |
| North America | 73,782 | 25,930 | 212,979 |
| Africa, Middle East and Asia (including Oceania) | 144,186 | 137,102 | 592,988 |
| Total | 558,342 | 389,985 | 1,867,581 |
Revenues during the quarter of approximately MSEK 186.8 (98.3) relate to one single external customer.
98.5 (99.9) percent of the group's fixed assets are located in Sweden.
Note 5 Earnings per share
a) Before dilution
Earnings per share before dilution is calculated by dividing the result attributable to shareholders of the parent company by a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. 240,000 shares have been repurchased and are held as treasury shares by the parent company.
b) After dilution
In order to calculate earnings per share after dilution, the number of existing ordinary shares is adjusted for the dilutive effect of the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares. The parent company has one category of ordinary shares with anticipated dilution effect in the form of employee stock options and performance share awards. For this category, a calculation is made of the number of shares that could have been purchased at fair value (calculated as the average market price for the year for the parent company's shares), at an amount corresponding to the monetary value of the subscription rights linked to outstanding warrants and options. The number of shares calculated as above are compared to the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the employee stock options are exercised.
| 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Result attributable to parent company shareholders Weighted average number of ordinary shares |
197,253 | 77,864 | 428,394 |
| outstanding (thousands) | 58,879 | 57,250 | 58,008 |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Jan-Mar | Jan-Mar | Jan-Dec | |
| Jan-Mar | Jan-Mar | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result attributable to parent company shareholders Weighted average number of ordinary shares |
197,253 | 77,864 | 428,394 |
| outstanding (thousands) | 58,879 | 57,250 | 58,008 |
| Adjustment for stock options (thousands) | 1,043 | 1,847 | 1,492 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculation of earnings per share after dilution (thousands) |
59,922 | 59,097 | 59,500 |
Note 6 Financial instruments – Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
All of the group's financial instruments that are measured at amortized cost are short-term and expire within one year. The fair value of these instruments is deemed to correspond to their reported amounts, since discounting effects are minimal.
Financial assets and liabilities in the group that are reported at fair value consist of derivatives (currency futures). All derivatives are included in level 2 when valuing at fair value, which means that fair value is determined using valuation techniques that are based on market information as much as possible, while company-specific information is used as little as possible. All significant input data required for the fair value measurement of an instrument is observable. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined as the present value of future cash flows based on exchange rates for forward exchange contracts on the balance sheet date.
| Balance sheet assets, KSEK | 31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 508,825 | 302,074 | 416,344 |
| Derivatives - currency futures (part of Other receivables) | 27,690 | 1,270 | 4,033 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,878,054 | 2,273,901 | 2,852,699 |
| Total | 3,414,569 | 2,577,245 | 3,273,076 |
| Balance sheet liabilities, KSEK | 31-03-2025 | 31-03-2024 | 31-12-2024 |
| Trade payables | 65,187 | 75,797 | 118,253 |
| Derivatives - currency forwards (part of Other liabilities) | 3,521 | 4,273 | 2,841 |
| Other liabilities | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Total | 68,898 | 80,260 | 121,284 |
During the quarter, the company entered into a new office leasing arrangement which has been recognized in accordance with IFRS 16 regarding the new company headquarters in Lund, recording a corresponding Right-of-Use (RoU) asset and associated lease liability on the balance sheet. The total value of the RoU asset and liability related to the lease arrangement amounts to MSEK 76,7. The lease started on 2 January, 2025, and will remain in place until 30 November, 2034, with an annual rent of MSEK 10. In addition, a 3-year extension option has been applied. This new lease agreement is not expected to have a material impact on the company's financial position and future cash flows, with the associated liabilities being amortized over the lease term.
Note 7 Related party transaction
There were no related party transactions outside of the Camurus group during the period. No receivables or liabilities existed as of 31 March, 2025.
Note 8 Information on cash flow
Adjustment for non-cash items:
| KSEK | 2025 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Mar |
2024 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciations | 5,643 | 3,683 | 14,637 |
| Derivatives - currency futures | -22,977 | 7,374 | 3,179 |
| Incentive programs | 18,634 | 30,717 | 34,826 |
| Total | 1,300 | 41,774 | 52,642 |
Note 9 Tax
Tax for the quarter amounted to MSEK -56.7 (-19.0), attributable to the positive result in the period. As of 31 March, 2025, the Group's deferred tax asset amounted to MSEK 85.7 (217.1).
Note 10 Equity
The change in equity during the quarter is attributable to the result during the period.
This information is information that Camurus AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the Chief Executive Officer, 07.00 am (CET) on 15 May, 2025.
