Biggest changeThere are a number of risks related to our strategic acquisitions, divestitures and collaborations that could impact our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows, including: • We may not be successful in identifying, structuring or acquiring businesses and products to drive our growth. • Our failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses and/or assets into our operations and our ability to realize the benefits of such acquisitions. • Our failure to realize the full benefits from the sale of our travel health business to Bavarian Nordic. 27 There are a number of risks associated with our common stock, including, but not limited to: • Our business or our share price could be negatively affected as a result of the actions of stockholders. • The price of our common stock has been and remains subject to extreme volatility.
Biggest changeThere can be no assurance that the SAFETY Act, Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (the "PREP Act"), or other liability protections will be sufficient to limit or avoid product liability, and defending such cases requires significant resources. • Our ability to maintain sufficient cash flow from our operations to pay our substantial debt, both now and in the future. • Restrictions on the operation of our business and limitations on cash available for investment in our business operations as a result of our current indebtedness. • Our ability to comply with the covenants under our Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan Facility, Senior Unsecured Notes and any other debt agreements to which we may be a party. • We may not be successful in identifying, structuring or acquiring businesses and products to drive our growth. • Our failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses and/or assets into our operations and our ability to realize the benefits of such acquisitions. • Our failure to realize the full benefits from our divestitures. • Our business or our share price could be negatively affected as a result of the actions of stockholders. • The price of our common stock has been and remains subject to extreme volatility.
All of our development and procurement contracts with the USG are terminable at their convenience with these potential consequences. In addition, our USG contracts grant the USG the right to use technologies developed by us under the government contract or the right to share data related to our technologies, for or on behalf of the USG.
All of our development and procurement contracts with the USG are terminable at their convenience with these potential consequences. In addition, our contracts with the USG grant the USG the right to use technologies developed by us under the government contract or the right to share data related to our technologies, for or on behalf of the USG.
Significant delays in product manufacturing or development and our ability to ramp up production to meet the needs of our customers could cause delays in recognizing revenues, which would harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. The majority of our products and product candidates are biologics. Manufacturing biologics, especially in large quantities, is complex.
Significant delays in product development or manufacturing and our ability to ramp up production to meet the needs of our customers could cause delays in recognizing revenues, which would harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. The majority of our products and product candidates are biologics. Manufacturing biologics, especially in large quantities, is complex.
Among other things, HITECH makes HIPAA's security standards directly applicable to “business associates,” or independent contractors or agents of covered entities that create, receive or obtain protected health information in connection with providing a service for or on behalf of a covered entity; • the Physician Payments Sunshine Act and its implementing regulations require certain manufacturers of drugs, biologics, medical devices and medical supplies for which payment is available under Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to report certain payments and transfers of value made to U.S. physicians, prescribers and teaching hospitals, as well as ownership or investment interests held by physicians, and their immediate family members; and • state law equivalents of each of the above federal laws, such as anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may apply to items or services reimbursed by any third-party payor, including commercial insurers; state and foreign laws governing the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and may not have the same effect, thus complicating compliance efforts; state, local and foreign laws that require pharmaceutical companies to comply with the pharmaceutical industry’s voluntary compliance guidelines and the relevant compliance guidance promulgated by the federal government, obtain pharmaceutical agent licensure, and/or otherwise restrict payments that may be made to health care providers and entities; and state, local and foreign laws that require drug manufacturers to report information related to payments and other transfers of value to health care providers or entities, or marketing expenditures.
Among other things, HITECH makes HIPAA's security standards directly applicable to “business associates,” or independent contractors or agents of covered entities that create, receive or obtain protected health information in connection with providing a service for or on behalf of a covered entity; • the Physician Payments Sunshine Act and its implementing regulations require certain manufacturers of drugs, biologics, medical devices and medical supplies for which payment is available under Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to report certain payments and transfers of value made to U.S. physicians, prescribers and teaching hospitals, as well as ownership or investment interests held by physicians, and their immediate family members; and 37 • state law equivalents of each of the above federal laws, such as anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may apply to items or services reimbursed by any third-party payor, including commercial insurers; state and foreign laws governing the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and may not have the same effect, thus complicating compliance efforts; state, local and foreign laws that require pharmaceutical companies to comply with the pharmaceutical industry’s voluntary compliance guidelines and the relevant compliance guidance promulgated by the federal government, obtain pharmaceutical agent licensure, and/or otherwise restrict payments that may be made to health care providers and entities; and state, local and foreign laws that require drug manufacturers to report information related to payments and other transfers of value to health care providers or entities, or marketing expenditures .
The term “remuneration” has been interpreted broadly and may constrain our marketing practices, educational programs, pricing policies and relationships with health care providers or other entities, among other activities; • the federal False Claims Act imposes criminal and civil penalties, including through civil whistleblower or qui tam actions, against individuals or entities for, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, false or fraudulent 37 claims for payment by a federal health care program or making a false statement or record material to payment of a false claim or avoiding, decreasing or concealing an obligation to pay money to the federal government, with potential liability, including mandatory treble damages and significant per-claim penalties. • the U.S. federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), which imposes criminal and civil liability for, among other things, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any health care benefit program or obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program, regardless of the payor (e.g., public or private) and knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up by any trick or device a material fact or making any materially false statement, in connection with the delivery of, or payment for, health care benefits, items or services.
The term “remuneration” has been interpreted broadly and may constrain our marketing practices, educational programs, pricing policies and relationships with health care providers or other entities, among other activities; • the federal False Claims Act imposes criminal and civil penalties, including through civil whistleblower or qui tam actions, against individuals or entities for, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, false or fraudulent claims for payment by a federal health care program or making a false statement or record material to payment of a false claim or avoiding, decreasing or concealing an obligation to pay money to the federal government, with potential liability, including mandatory treble damages and significant per-claim penalties. • the U.S. federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), which imposes criminal and civil liability for, among other things, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any health care benefit program or obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program, regardless of the payor (e.g., public or private) and knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up by any trick or device a material fact or making any materially false statement, in connection with the delivery of, or payment for, health care benefits, items or services.
For all FDA-regulated products, if the FDA finds that a manufacturer has failed to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or that a product is ineffective or poses an unreasonable health risk, it can institute or seek a wide variety of enforcement actions and other remedies, including but not limited to: • restrictions on such products, manufacturers or manufacturing processes; • restrictions on the labeling or marketing of a product; • restrictions on distribution or use of a product; • requirements to conduct post-marketing studies or clinical trials; • warning letters or untitled letters; • refusal to approve pending applications or supplements to approved applications that are submitted; • delay in or refusal to approve, clear or authorize pending PMA applications, 510(k) premarket submissions, or de novo authorization requests; • fines, restitution or disgorgement of profits or revenues; • suspension or withdrawal of marketing approvals; • refusal to permit the import or export of our products; • product seizure; and • injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
For all FDA-regulated products, if the FDA finds that a manufacturer has failed to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or that a product is ineffective or poses an unreasonable health risk, it can institute or seek a wide variety of enforcement actions and other remedies, including but not limited to: 35 • restrictions on such products, manufacturers or manufacturing processes; • restrictions on the labeling or marketing of a product; • restrictions on distribution or use of a product; • requirements to conduct post-marketing studies or clinical trials; • warning letters or untitled letters; • refusal to approve pending applications or supplements to approved applications that are submitted; • delay in or refusal to approve, clear or authorize pending PMA applications, 510(k) premarket submissions, or de novo authorization requests; • fines, restitution or disgorgement of profits or revenues; • suspension or withdrawal of marketing approvals; • refusal to permit the import or export of our products; • product seizure; and • injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
Government contracts customarily contain provisions that give the USG substantial rights and remedies, many of which are not typically found in commercial contracts, including provisions that allow the USG to: • terminate existing contracts, in whole or in part, for any reason; • unilaterally reduce or modify contracts or subcontracts; • decline, in whole or in part, to exercise an option to purchase product under a procurement contract or to fund additional development under a development contract; 29 • decline to renew a procurement contract; • claim certain rights to facilities or to products, including intellectual property, developed under the contract; • require repayment of contract funds spent on construction of facilities in the event of contract default; • take actions that result in a longer development timeline than expected; • direct the course of a development program in a manner not chosen by the government contractor; • suspend or debar the contractor from doing business with the government or a specific government agency; • pursue civil or criminal remedies under acts such as the False Claims Act and False Statements Act; and • control or prohibit the export of products.
Government contracts customarily contain provisions that give the USG substantial rights and remedies, many of which are not typically found in commercial contracts, including provisions that allow the USG to: • terminate existing contracts, in whole or in part, for any reason; • unilaterally reduce or modify contracts or subcontracts; • decline, in whole or in part, to exercise an option to purchase product under a procurement contract or to fund additional development under a development contract; • decline to renew a procurement contract; • claim certain rights to facilities or to products, including intellectual property, developed under the contract; • require repayment of contract funds spent on construction of facilities in the event of contract default; • take actions that result in a longer development timeline than expected; • direct the course of a development program in a manner not chosen by the government contractor; • suspend or debar the contractor from doing business with the government or a specific government agency; • pursue civil or criminal remedies under acts such as the False Claims Act and False Statements Act; and • control or prohibit the export of products.
If, in connection with any future inspection, regulatory authorities find that we are not in substantial compliance with all applicable requirements, or if they are not satisfied with the corrective actions we take, our regulators may undertake enforcement action against us, which may include: • warning letters, untitled letters, and other communications; • product seizure or withdrawal of the product from the market; • restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of a product; • suspension or withdrawal of regulatory approvals or refusal to approve pending applications or other marketing submissions, or supplements to approved applications; • fines or disgorgement of profits or revenue; and • injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
If, in connection with any future inspection, regulatory authorities find that we are not in substantial compliance with all applicable requirements, or if they are not satisfied with the corrective actions we take, our regulators may undertake enforcement action against us, which may include: • warning letters, untitled letters, and other communications; • product seizure or withdrawal of the product from the market; • restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of a product; 40 • suspension or withdrawal of regulatory approvals or refusal to approve pending applications or other marketing submissions, or supplements to approved applications; • fines or disgorgement of profits or revenue; and • injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
The market price of our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including, among others: • contracts, decisions and procurement policies by the USG affecting our anthrax vaccines and our other products and product candidates; • the success of competitive products or technologies; • results of clinical and non-clinical trials of our product candidates; • announcements of acquisitions, financings or other transactions by us; • litigation or legal proceedings; • public concern as to the safety of our products; • termination or delay of a development program; • the recruitment or departure of key personnel; • variations in our product revenue and profitability; and • the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section.
The market price of our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including, among others: • contracts, decisions and procurement policies by the USG affecting our anthrax vaccines and our other products and product candidates; • the success of competitive products or technologies; • results of clinical and non-clinical trials of our product candidates; 53 • announcements of acquisitions, financings or other transactions by us; • litigation or legal proceedings; • public concern as to the safety of our products; • termination or delay of a development program; • the recruitment or departure of key personnel; • variations in our product revenue and profitability; and • the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section.
A number of factors could cause interruptions, including: • equipment malfunctions or failures; 30 • technology malfunctions; • cyber-attacks; • work stoppages or slowdowns; • civil unrest and protests, including by animal rights activists; • injunctions; • damage to or destruction of our manufacturing equipment, or of one or more of our facilities; • findings and recommendations of health authorities or qualified persons in connection with facility inspections; • ongoing supply chain interruptions; and • product contamination or tampering.
A number of factors could cause interruptions, including: • equipment malfunctions or failures; • technology malfunctions; • cyber-attacks; • work stoppages or slowdowns; • civil unrest and protests, including by animal rights activists; • injunctions; • damage to or destruction of our manufacturing equipment, or of one or more of our facilities; • findings and recommendations of health authorities or qualified persons in connection with facility inspections; • ongoing supply chain interruptions; and • product contamination or tampering.
If we are unable to locate or establish alternative suppliers, our ability to manufacture our products and product candidates could be adversely affected and could harm our revenues, cause us to fail to satisfy contractual commitments, lead to a termination of one or more of our contracts or lead to delays in our clinical trials, any of which could be costly to us and otherwise materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
If we 45 are unable to locate or establish alternative suppliers, our ability to manufacture our products and product candidates could be adversely affected and could harm our revenues, cause us to fail to satisfy contractual commitments, lead to a termination of one or more of our contracts or lead to delays in our clinical trials, any of which could be costly to us and otherwise materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Accordingly, any damage to, or disruption or destruction of one or more of our facilities could impede our ability to manufacture our products, and our product candidates and our ability to provide manufacturing and development services for external customers, result in losses and delays, including delays in the performance of our contractual obligations or delays in our clinical trials, any of which could be costly to us and materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Accordingly, any damage to, or destruction of, or disruption at one or more of our facilities could impede our ability to manufacture our products, and our product candidates and our ability to provide manufacturing and development services for external customers, result in losses and delays, including delays in the performance of our contractual obligations or delays in our clinical trials, any of which could be costly to us and materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
These provisions include: • the classification of our directors; • limitations on changing the size of our board of directors; • limitations on the removal of directors; • limitations on filling vacancies on the board of directors; 53 • advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations of candidates for election to the board of directors and other proposals to be voted on at meetings of stockholders; • the inability of stockholders to act by written consent; • the inability of stockholders to call special meetings; and • the ability of our board of directors to designate the terms of and issue a new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval.
These provisions include: • the classification of our directors; • limitations on changing the size of our board of directors; • limitations on the removal of directors; • limitations on filling vacancies on the board of directors; • advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations of candidates for election to the board of directors and other proposals to be voted on at meetings of stockholders; • the inability of stockholders to act by written consent; • the inability of stockholders to call special meetings; and • the ability of our board of directors to designate the terms of and issue a new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval.
Issues that could delay or prevent successful integration or cost synergies of an acquired business or products include, among others: • retaining existing customers and attracting new customers; • retaining key employees; • diversion of management attention and resources; • conforming internal controls, policies and procedures, business cultures and compensation programs; • consolidating corporate and administrative infrastructures; • successfully executing technology transfers and obtaining required regulatory approvals; • consolidating sales and marketing operations; 52 • identifying and eliminating redundant and underperforming operations and assets; • assumption of known and unknown liabilities; • coordinating geographically dispersed organizations; • managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating operations; and • risks associated with intellectual property rights related to an acquisition or collaboration, including but not limited to, license rights, freedom-to-operate, litigation, and loss of proprietary confidential information, know-how, and trade secrets.
Issues that could delay or prevent successful integration or cost synergies of an acquired business or products include, among others: • retaining existing customers and attracting new customers; • retaining key employees; • diversion of management attention and resources; • conforming internal controls, policies and procedures, business cultures and compensation programs; • consolidating corporate and administrative infrastructures; • successfully executing technology transfers and obtaining required regulatory approvals; 51 • consolidating sales and marketing operations; • identifying and eliminating redundant and underperforming operations and assets; • assumption of known and unknown liabilities; • coordinating geographically dispersed organizations; • managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating operations; and • risks associated with intellectual property rights related to an acquisition or collaboration, including but not limited to, license rights, freedom-to-operate, litigation, and loss of proprietary confidential information, know-how, and trade secrets.
As part of state settlements, including in Florida, Texas, Rhode Island, and West Virginia, Teva has agreed to supply Medication- Assisted Treatment 43 (“MAT”) and generic opioid overdose reversal agents, like naloxone, to states at no cost in lieu of additional monetary compensation. The terms of these product donation agreements stretch 10 to 15 years.
As part of state settlements, including in Florida, Texas, Rhode Island, and West Virginia, Teva has agreed to supply Medication- Assisted Treatment (“MAT”) and generic opioid overdose reversal agents, like naloxone, to states at no cost in lieu of additional monetary compensation. The terms of these product donation agreements stretch 10 to 15 years.
If our employees or agents engage in marketing of an unapproved/uncleared product or the unapproved/uncleared use of an approved/cleared product, we could be subject 41 to civil or criminal investigations and monetary and injunctive penalties, which could adversely impact our ability to conduct business in certain markets, negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows, and damage our reputation.
If our employees or agents engage in marketing of an unapproved/uncleared product or the unapproved/uncleared use of an approved/cleared product, we could be subject to civil or criminal investigations and monetary and injunctive penalties, which could adversely impact our ability to conduct business in certain markets, negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows, and damage our reputation.
The market for current products can also depend on what resources can be devoted to marketing or selling products, or how companies are positioned to adapt more quickly to new technologies, respond to scientific advances or patient preferences and needs, initiate or withstand substantial price competition and/or procure third-party licensing and collaborative arrangements.
The market for current products can also depend on what resources can be devoted to marketing or selling products, or how companies are positioned to adapt more quickly to new 42 technologies, respond to scientific advances or patient preferences and needs, initiate or withstand substantial price competition and/or procure third-party licensing and collaborative arrangements.
If our operations are found to be in violation of any of these laws, we may be subject to significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, fines, individual imprisonment, integrity obligations, exclusion from government funded health care programs, such as Medicare and 38 Medicaid, and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations.
If our operations are found to be in violation of any of these laws, we may be subject to significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, fines, individual imprisonment, integrity obligations, exclusion from government funded health care programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations.
Our decisions to allocate our R&D, management and financial resources toward particular product candidates or therapeutic areas may not lead to the development of viable commercial products and may divert resources from better business opportunities. Similarly, our decisions to delay or terminate product development programs could also cause us to miss valuable opportunities.
Our decisions to allocate our R&D, management and financial resources toward particular product candidates or therapeutic areas may not lead to the development of viable commercial products and may divert 33 resources from better business opportunities. Similarly, our decisions to delay or terminate product development programs could also cause us to miss valuable opportunities.
There is also a risk that our communications with governments about our unapproved/uncleared products, such as in the procurement context, could be considered promotion of an unapproved/uncleared product or unapproved/uncleared use of an approved 40 product. Therefore, there is a risk that we could be subject to enforcement actions if found to be in violation of such laws or regulations.
There is also a risk that our communications with governments about our unapproved/uncleared products, such as in the procurement context, could be considered promotion of an unapproved/uncleared product or unapproved/uncleared use of an approved product. Therefore, there is a risk that we could be subject to enforcement actions if found to be in violation of such laws or regulations.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure follow-on product procurement contracts with the USG upon the expiration of any of our existing procurement contracts. 28 A significant portion of our revenue is substantially dependent upon product procurement contracts with the USG and foreign governments for our MCMs and other commercialized products.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure follow-on product procurement contracts with the USG upon the expiration of any of our existing procurement contracts. A significant portion of our revenue is substantially dependent upon product procurement contracts with the USG and foreign governments for our MCMs and other commercialized products.
Although we maintain and follow strict procedures to ensure the maximum possible integrity for our federal pricing calculations, the process for making the required calculations is complex, involves some subjective judgments and the risk of 39 errors always exists, which creates the potential for exposure under the false claims laws.
Although we maintain and follow strict procedures to ensure the maximum possible integrity for our federal pricing calculations, the process for making the required calculations is complex, involves some subjective judgments and the risk of errors always exists, which creates the potential for exposure under the false claims laws.
As we continue to expand our commercialization activities outside of the United States, we are subject to an increased risk of violating, and must dedicate additional resources towards avoiding inadvertently conducting activities in a manner that violates, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), the U.K.
As we continue to expand our activities outside of the United States, we are subject to an increased risk of violating, and must dedicate additional resources towards avoiding inadvertently conducting activities in a manner that violates, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), the U.K.
If we become aware that our reporting for a prior quarter was incorrect, or has changed as a result of recalculation of the pricing data, we are obligated to resubmit the corrected data for a period not to exceed twelve quarters from the quarter in which the data originally were due.
If we become aware that our reporting for a prior 38 quarter was incorrect, or has changed as a result of recalculation of the pricing data, we are obligated to resubmit the corrected data for a period not to exceed twelve quarters from the quarter in which the data originally were due.
NARCAN ® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray may also face additional generic and branded competition in the future. Political or social factors may delay or impair our ability to market and sell our products and may require us to spend significant management time and financial resources to address these issues.
NARCAN ® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray may also face additional generic and branded competition in the future. 43 Political or social factors may delay or impair our ability to market and sell our products and may require us to spend significant management time and financial resources to address these issues.
Our systems and information are also potentially vulnerable to cyber security incidents through user error, phishing scams, or malfeasance, as well as cyber security incidents involving our employees, business partners, collaborators or other third parties, any of which may expose sensitive data to unauthorized persons.
Our systems and information are also potentially vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents through user error, phishing scams, or malfeasance, as well as cyber-security incidents involving our employees, business partners, collaborators or other third parties, any of which may expose sensitive data to unauthorized persons.
Compliance with current or future laws and regulations in this area can require significant costs and we could be subject to substantial fines and penalties in the event of noncompliance. In addition, the risk of contamination or injury from these materials cannot be completely eliminated.
Compliance with current or future laws and regulations in this area can require significant costs and we could be subject to substantial 31 fines and penalties in the event of noncompliance. In addition, the risk of contamination or injury from these materials cannot be completely eliminated.
Many countries, including the United States, restrict the export or import of products to or from certain countries through, for example, bans, sanction programs, and boycotts. Such restrictions may preclude us from supplying products in certain countries, 42 which could limit our growth potential.
Many countries, including the United States, restrict the export or import of products to or from certain countries through, for example, bans, sanction programs, and boycotts. Such restrictions may preclude us from supplying products in certain countries, which could limit our growth potential.
In addition to our product sales, our ability to generate revenue is dependent on a number of factors, including the success of our development programs, the USG's interest in providing development funding for or procuring certain of our product candidates, and the commercial viability of our acquired or developed 32 product candidates.
In addition to our product sales, our ability to generate revenue is dependent on a number of factors, including the success of our development programs, the USG's interest in providing development funding for or procuring certain of our product candidates, and the commercial viability of our acquired or developed product candidates.
If one or more legal matters were resolved against us or an indemnified third party in a reporting period for amounts above management’s expectations, our financial condition and operating results for that reporting period could be materially adversely affected.
If one or more legal matters were resolved against us or an indemnified third party in a reporting period for amounts above management’s 46 expectations, our financial condition and operating results for that reporting period could be materially adversely affected.
Even if marketing approval of a product candidate is granted, the approval may be subject to limitations on the indicated uses for which the product may be marketed, or to conditions of approval, or contain 34 requirements for costly post-marketing testing and surveillance to monitor the safety or efficacy of the product.
Even if marketing approval of a product candidate is granted, the approval may be subject to limitations on the indicated uses for which the product may be marketed, or to conditions of approval, or contain requirements for costly post-marketing testing and surveillance to monitor the safety or efficacy of the product.
Violations of the FDCA and other statutes, including the False Claims 35 Act, relating to the promotion and advertising of prescription products may lead to investigations and enforcement actions alleging violations of federal and state health care fraud and abuse laws, as well as state consumer protection laws.
Violations of the FDCA and other statutes, including the False Claims Act, relating to the promotion and advertising of prescription products may lead to investigations and enforcement actions alleging violations of federal and state health care fraud and abuse laws, as well as state consumer protection laws.
Additionally, the FDA may revoke orphan drug designation if the FDA determines that the request for designation contained an untrue statement of material fact, omitted 44 material information, or the FDA subsequently finds that the drug in fact had not been eligible for orphan drug designation at the time of submission of the request for designation.
Additionally, the FDA may revoke orphan drug designation if the FDA determines that the request for designation contained an untrue statement of material fact, omitted material information, or the FDA subsequently finds that the drug in fact had not been eligible for orphan drug designation at the time of submission of the request for designation.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
As a result, when we are party to such interest rate swaps, we are subject to the risk that the counterparty to one or more of these contracts defaults on its performance under the 49 contract.
As a result, when we are party to such interest rate swaps, we are subject to the risk that the counterparty to one or more of these contracts defaults on its performance under the contract.
The number of claims, legal proceedings and government investigations involving us, and the alleged magnitude of such claims, proceedings and government investigations, has generally increased over time and may continue to 46 increase.
The number of claims, legal proceedings and government investigations involving us, and the alleged magnitude of such claims, proceedings and government investigations, has generally increased over time and may continue to increase.
Because we currently do not pay dividends, investors will benefit from an investment in our common stock only if it appreciates in value. 54 We currently do not pay dividends on our common stock.
Because we currently do not pay dividends, investors will benefit from an investment in our common stock only if it appreciates in value. We currently do not pay dividends on our common stock.
If we are unable to satisfy USG requirements for the release of our products or product candidates, our ability to supply such products and product candidates to authorized buyers would be impaired until such time as we become able to meet such requirements, which could materially harm our future business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
If we are unable to satisfy regulatory authority and/or USG requirements for the release of our products or product candidates, our ability to supply such products and product candidates to authorized buyers would be impaired until such time as we become able to meet such requirements, which could materially harm our future business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Difficulties manufacturing COVID-19 product candidates for certain Bioservices customers and the November 2021 termination of the termination of the Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing agreement with BARDA for COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing caused us to suffer considerable reputational and financial damage and resulted in the instigation of stockholder litigation and government investigations described elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Difficulties manufacturing COVID-19 product candidates for certain Bioservices customers and the November 2021 termination of the Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing agreement with BARDA for COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing caused us to suffer considerable reputational and financial damage and resulted in the initiation of stockholder litigation and government investigations described elsewhere in this Annual Report.
If we cannot offer a competitive compensation package to attract and retain the qualified personnel necessary for the continued development of our business, we may not be able to maintain our operations or grow our business. 55 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable.
If we cannot offer a competitive compensation package to attract and retain the qualified personnel necessary for the continued development of our business, we may not be able to maintain our operations or grow our business. 54 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable.
We expect that additional state and federal health care reform measures will be adopted in the future, any of which could limit the amounts that federal and state governments will pay for health care products and services, which could result in reduced demand for our product candidates or additional pricing pressures.
We expect that additional state and federal health care reform measures will be adopted in the future, any of which could limit the amounts that federal and state governments will pay for health care products and services, which could result in reduced demand for our products or additional pricing pressures.
The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including in response to the risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, or for reasons unrelated to our operations, such as reports by industry analysts, investor perceptions or negative announcements by our customers, competitors or suppliers regarding their own performance, as we ll as industry conditions and general financial, economic and political instability.
The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including in response to the risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, or for reasons unrelated to our operations, such as reports by industry analysts, investor perceptions or negative announcements by our customers, competitors or suppliers regarding their own performance, as well as industry conditions and general financial, economic and political instability.
Sales of generic versions of NARCAN ® Nasal Spray at prices lower than our branded product or provided at no cost by Teva, Padagis and Amneal (pending approval) have the potential to erode our sales and could impact our product revenue related to NARCAN ® Nasal Spray.
Sales of generic versions of NARCAN ® Nasal Spray at prices lower than our branded product or provided at no cost by Teva, Padagis and Amneal have the potential to erode our sales and could impact our product revenue related to NARCAN ® Nasal Spray.
From time to time, we may experience deviations in the manufacturing process that may take significant time and resources to resolve and, if unresolved, may affect manufacturing output and could cause us to fail to satisfy customer orders or contractual commitments, lead to a termination of one or more of our contracts, lead to delays in our clinical trials, result in litigation, or other restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of a product, any of which could be costly to us, damage our reputation and negatively impact our business.
From time to time, we may experience deviations in the manufacturing process, including as a result of regulatory action, that may take significant time and resources to resolve and, if unresolved, may affect manufacturing output and could cause us to fail to satisfy customer orders or contractual commitments, lead to a termination of one or more of our contracts, lead to delays in our clinical trials, result in litigation, or other restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of a product, any of which could be costly to us, damage our reputation and negatively impact our business.
Additionally, certain of our products, namely BioThrax ® and RSDL ® , are under the SAFETY Act, which provides certain product liability limitations for qualifying anti-terrorism technologies for claims arising from or related to an act of terrorism.
Additionally, certain of our products, namely BioThrax ® , are under the SAFETY Act, which provides certain product liability limitations for qualifying anti-terrorism technologies for claims arising from or related to an act of terrorism.
Certain of our products are approved as drug products under the provisions of the FDCA, which may render it susceptible to potential competition from generic manufacturers via the Hatch-Waxman Act and ANDA process. Other of our products may be susceptible to challenges by entry of biosimilars through the route established under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Action of 2009.
Certain of our products are approved as drug products under the provisions of the FDCA, which may render them susceptible to potential competition from generic manufacturers via the Hatch-Waxman Act and ANDA process. Other of our products may be susceptible to challenges by entry of biosimilars through the route established under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009.
The complaints, allege, among other things, that we made materially false and misleading statements regarding our procedures and quality controls relating to vaccine production, in violation of federal securities laws.
The complaints alleged, among other things, that we made materially false and misleading statements regarding our procedures and quality controls relating to vaccine production, in violation of federal securities laws.
While the Company has experienced non-material cyber incidents involving third-party vendors, the Company’s continued use of third parties in its business yields the potential for material cyber security incidents that may harm business operations.
While the Company has experienced non-material cyber incidents involving third-party vendors, the Company’s continued use of third parties in its business yields the potential for material cybersecurity incidents that may harm business operations.
Cyber security incidents could lead to the loss of trade secrets or other intellectual property or the public exposure of personal information, including sensitive personal information, of our employees, clinical trial patients, customers and others. Responding to any such threats may also be expensive and time-consuming.
Cybersecurity incidents could lead to the loss of trade secrets or other intellectual property or the public exposure of personal information, including sensitive personal information, of our employees, clinical trial patients, customers and others. Responding to any such threats may also be expensive and time-consuming.
Failure to meet potency, stability or other specification requirements could result in delays in distributions, recalls or other consequences. In November 2022, three lots of our RSDL ® kits was recalled due to leakage (the "November 2022 Recall"), which could cause the product not to perform as effectively as intended.
Failure to meet potency, stability or other specification requirements could result in delays in distributions, recalls or other consequences. In November 2022, three lots of RSDL ® kits were recalled due to leakage (the "November 2022 Recall"), which could cause the product not to perform as effectively as intended.
For example, multiple purported class action lawsuits have been filed against us and certain of our current and former senior officers in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland seeking unspecified damages on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of our common stock during various date ranges.
For example, in 2021, multiple purported class action lawsuits were filed against us and certain of our current and former senior officers in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland seeking unspecified damages on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of our common stock during various date ranges.
We purchase certain supplies used in our manufacturing processes from non-exclusive, or single sources due to quality considerations, costs or constraints resulting from regulatory requirements. We depend on certain single-source suppliers for key materials and services necessary to manufacture the majority of our products and certain product candidates.
We purchase certain supplies used in our manufacturing processes from non-exclusive, or single sources due to quality considerations, costs or constraints resulting from regulatory requirements. We depend on certain single-source suppliers for key materials, manufacturing and other services necessary to produce and release the majority of our products and certain product candidates.
Department of Agriculture and the DoD, as well as regulatory authorities in Canada. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION RISKS The product candidates that we work on for our Bioservices customers may not be safe or effective and even if they are, we may be unable to manufacture sufficient quantities to meet demand.
Department of Agriculture and the DoD, as well as regulatory authorities in Canada. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION RISKS The product candidates that we work on internally or for third-party customers may not be safe or effective and even if they are, we may be unable to manufacture sufficient quantities to meet demand.
If the USG’s demand for and/or funding for procurement of CYFENDUS ® , BioThrax ® , ACAM2000 ® and/or TEMBEXA ® are substantially reduced, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows would be materially harmed. We derive a substantial portion of our current and expected future revenues from USG procurement of CYFENDUS ® .
If the USG’s demand for and/or funding for procurement of these products are substantially reduced, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows would be materially harmed. We derive a substantial portion of our current and expected future revenues from USG procurement of CYFENDUS ® .
The Company's failure to maintain compliance with CGMP requirements at our manufacturing facilities has hindered and could continue to hinder our ability to continue manufacturing for our own products and for Bioservices customers, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
The FDA conducts periodic inspections of our manufacturing facilities for compliance with CGMP requirements. The Company's failure to maintain compliance with CGMP requirements at our manufacturing facilities has hindered and could continue to hinder our ability to continue manufacturing for our own products and for Bioservices customers, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We rely on PREP Act protection for BioThrax ® , raxibacumab, ACAM2000 ® , Anthrasil ® , BAT ® and VIGIV products, and SAFETY Act protection for BioThrax ® and RSDL ® products in addition to our insurance coverage to help mitigate our product liability exposure for these products.
We rely on PREP Act protection for BioThrax ® , raxibacumab, ACAM2000 ® , CYFENDUS ® , Anthrasil ® , BAT ® and VIGIV CNJ-016 ® products, and SAFETY Act protection for BioThrax ® in addition to our insurance coverage to help mitigate our product liability exposure for these products.
Additionally, there has been recent heightened federal governmental scrutiny over the manner in which manufacturers set prices for their marketed products.
There has been continued heightened federal governmental scrutiny over the manner in which manufacturers set prices for their marketed products.
In the United States and foreign jurisdictions, there have been a number of legislative and regulatory changes and proposed changes regarding the health care system that could prevent or delay marketing approval of our product candidates, restrict or regulate post-approval activities and affect our ability to profitably sell any product candidates for which we obtain marketing approval.
In the United States and foreign jurisdictions, there have been a number of policy, legislative and regulatory changes and proposed changes regarding the health care system that could prevent or delay marketing approval of our product candidates, restrict or regulate post-approval activities and affect our ability to profitably sell any approved products.
Debt financing can have significant adverse consequences for our business, including: 48 • requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flows from operations to payment on our debt, which would reduce available funds for other corporate initiatives; • increasing the amount of interest that we have to pay on debt with variable interest rates, if market rates of interest increase, to the extent we are unable to offset such risk through our hedging instruments; • subjecting us, as under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes, to restrictive covenants that reduce our ability to take certain corporate actions, acquire companies, products or technology, or obtain further debt financing; • requiring us to pledge our assets as collateral, which could limit our ability to obtain additional debt financing; • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, general adverse economic and industry conditions; and • placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt, better debt servicing options or stronger debt servicing capacity.
Debt financing can have significant adverse consequences for our business, including: • requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flows from operations to payment on our debt, which would reduce available funds for other corporate initiatives; • increasing the amount of interest that we have to pay on debt with variable interest rates, if market rates of interest increase, to the extent we are unable to offset such risk through our hedging instruments; 48 • subjecting us, as under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes, to restrictive covenants that reduce our ability to take certain corporate actions, acquire companies, products or technology, or obtain further debt financing; • requiring us to pledge our assets as collateral, which could reduce financial flexibility; and • increasing our exposure to adverse economic and industry conditions, furthering disadvantaging us against our competitors that have less debt, better debt servicing options or stronger debt servicing capacity.
An EUA terminates when the EUA is revoked or the emergency declaration underlying the EUA terminates. An EUA is not a long-term alternative to obtaining FDA approval, licensure, clearance, or other marketing authorization for a product. An EUA has not been granted for TROBIGARD ® .
An EUA terminates when the EUA is revoked or the emergency declaration underlying the 39 EUA terminates. An EUA is not a long-term alternative to obtaining FDA approval, licensure, clearance, or other marketing authorization for a product.
Some of the risks associated with procurement, maintenance and enforcement of intellectual property rights include changes in patent laws or administrative patent office rules, evolving criteria and eligibility of obtaining patent protection on particular subject matter, the validity and enforceability of our intellectual property rights, the potential scope of coverage of our intellectual property rights, and/or the availability or strength of legal remedies in a particular country to defend and enforce intellectual property rights.
Some of the risks associated with procurement, maintenance and enforcement of intellectual property rights include changes in patent laws or administrative patent office rules, evolving criteria and eligibility of obtaining patent protection on particular subject matter, the validity and enforceability of our intellectual property rights, the potential scope of coverage of our intellectual property rights, and/or the availability or strength of legal remedies in a particular country to defend and enforce intellectual property rights. 44 Other risks include associated costs, such as costs of patent prosecution and maintenance and costs associated with post-grant challenges.
Disruption at, damage to or destruction of, our manufacturing facilities could impede our ability to manufacture anthrax vaccines, our ACAM2000 ® vaccine or our other products or product candidates, as well as impact the delivery of bioservices, which would harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Damage to, destruction of, or any disruption at our manufacturing facilities could impede our ability to manufacture our products or product candidates, as well as impact the delivery of bioservices to third parties, which would harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
In addition, in the past we have derived a substantial portion of our revenues from sales of ACAM2000 ® vaccine to the USG.
In addition, we derive a substantial portion of our revenues from sales of ACAM2000 ® vaccine to the USG.
If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against future claims that our products or product candidates caused injuries and if we are not entitled to indemnity by the USG, or the USG does not honor its obligations to us under the PREP Act or SAFETY Act, or if the liability protections under the PREP Act and SAFETY Act are not adequate to cover all claims, we may incur substantial liabilities.
Although BioThrax ® is designated and certified under the SAFETY Act, the law may not provide adequate protection from claims made against us. 47 If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against future claims that our products or product candidates caused injuries and if we are not entitled to indemnity by the USG, or the USG does not honor its obligations to us under the PREP Act or SAFETY Act, or if the liability protections under the PREP Act and SAFETY Act are not adequate to cover all claims, we may incur substantial liabilities.
In addition, many institutional investors are increasingly focused on environmental, social, and corporate governance ("ESG") factors. These investors may be seeking enhanced ESG disclosures or to implement policies adverse to our business. There can be no assurances that stockholders will not publicly advocate for us to make corporate governance changes or engage in certain corporate actions.
In addition, certain institutional investors may continue to focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility factors. These investors may be seeking enhanced ESG disclosures or to implement policies adverse to our business. There can be no assurances that stockholders will not publicly advocate for us to make corporate governance changes or engage in certain corporate actions.
For example, we performed recoverability tests on certain asset groups within the Bioservices reporting unit during the three months ended June 30, 2023, and allocated and recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $306.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 related to certain Bioservices long-lived assets.
For example, we performed recoverability tests on the Bayview and Rockville asset groups within the Bioservices reporting unit during the three months ended June 30, 2024, and recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $27.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 related to certain Bioservices long-lived assets.
Under certain and narrow circumstances, MCMs may be procured by government entities prior to approval by the FDA or other regulatory authorities, a practice which we follow in connection with certain MCMs, including TROBIGARD ® (and CYFENDUS ® , prior to its approval by the FDA) in the United States.
Under certain and narrow circumstances, MCMs may be procured by government entities prior to approval by the FDA or other U.S. regulatory authorities, a practice which we followed in connection with CYFENDUS ® prior to its approval by the FDA.
While the IRA is still subject to rulemaking (with more information to come via guidance documents from the responsible federal agencies), the IRA, as written, will, among other changes, give HHS the ability and authority to directly negotiate with manufacturers the price that Medicare will pay for certain high-priced drugs.
While the IRA is still subject to rulemaking (and currently is being implemented through guidance documents from the responsible federal agencies), the IRA, as written, among other changes, gives HHS the ability and authority to directly negotiate with manufacturers the price that Medicare will pay for certain high-priced drugs.
The expansion of our international operations increases our risk of exposure to credit losses. As we continue to expand our business activities with foreign governments in certain countries that have experienced deterioration in credit and economic conditions or otherwise, our exposure to uncollectible accounts will rise.
As we continue to expand our business activities with foreign governments in certain countries that have experienced deterioration in credit and economic conditions or otherwise, our exposure to uncollectible accounts will rise.
To market or sell our products in foreign jurisdictions under normal circumstances, we generally need to obtain separate regulatory approvals and comply with numerous and varying requirements or use alternative “emergency use” or other exemptions from general approval and import requirements.
We currently have market authorization under the mutual recognition procedure to sell BioThrax ® in France and Germany. To market or sell our products in foreign jurisdictions under normal circumstances, we generally need to obtain separate regulatory approvals and comply with numerous and varying requirements or use alternative “emergency use” or other exemptions from general approval and import requirements.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to realize in full the expected benefits of the transaction. If we are unable to or do not realize the expected strategic, economic, or other benefits of the transaction, it could adversely affect our business and financial position.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to realize in full the expected benefits of these transactions, including as to whether any milestone payments will be received. If we are unable to or do not realize the expected strategic, economic, or other benefits of these transactions, it could adversely affect our business and financial position.
A significant business disruption or a breach in security resulting in misappropriation, theft or sabotage with respect to proprietary or confidential business or employee information could result in significant financial losses, legal, business or reputational harm to us, compromise our business prospects and our commitments to the USG or other customers, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. 47 W e face product liability exposure, which could cause us to incur substantial liabilities and negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A significant business disruption or a breach in security resulting in misappropriation, theft or sabotage with respect to proprietary or confidential business or employee information could result in significant financial losses, legal, business or reputational harm to us, compromise our business prospects and our commitments to the USG or other customers, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
There can be no assurance that we will be eligible to file a shelf registration statement or to have such a shelf registration statement become effective after such period, which may inhibit our ability to access the capital markets to raise funds. If we raise funds by issuing equity securities, including through our ATM Program, our stockholders may experience dilution.
There can be no assurance that we will have such a shelf registration statement become effective in the future, which may inhibit our ability to access the capital markets to raise funds. If we raise funds by issuing equity securities, including through a new shelf registrations statement, our stockholders may experience dilution.
Our profitability has been substantially dependent on product sales, which historically have fluctuated significantly from quarter to quarter, and we expect that they will continue to fluctuate significantly based primarily on the timing of our fulfillment of orders from the USG.
We may not maintain profitability in future periods or on a consistent basis. Our profitability has been substantially dependent on product sales, which historically have fluctuated significantly from quarter to quarter, and we expect that they will continue to fluctuate significantly based primarily on the timing of our fulfillment of orders from the USG.
Other risks include associated costs, such as costs of patent prosecution and maintenance and costs associated with post-grant challenges. For example, such costs include inter partes review proceedings in the United States and oppositions in Europe, as well as costs associated with litigating and enforcing patent and trademark rights.
For example, such costs include inter partes review proceedings in the United States and oppositions in Europe, as well as costs associated with litigating and enforcing patent and trademark rights.
The commercial success of our product candidates can depend on many factors, including accomplishing the following in an economical manner: • successful development, formulation and CGMP or Quality System Regulation ("QSR") scale-up of manufacturing that meets FDA and/or foreign regulatory requirements; • successful program partnering; • successful completion of clinical or non-clinical development; • receipt of marketing approvals, clearances, or other authorizations from the FDA and equivalent foreign regulatory authorities; • establishment of commercial manufacturing processes and product supply arrangements; • training of a commercial sales force for the product; • successful registration and maintenance of relevant patent and/or other proprietary protection; • competitive pricing and market access; and • acceptance of the product by potential government and other customers.
The commercial success of our product candidates can depend on many factors, including accomplishing the following in an economical manner: • successful development, formulation and CGMP or Quality System Regulation ("QSR") scale-up of manufacturing that meets FDA and/or foreign regulatory requirements; • successful program partnering; • successful completion of clinical or non-clinical development; • receipt of marketing approvals, clearances, or other authorizations from the FDA and equivalent foreign regulatory authorities; • establishment of commercial manufacturing processes and product supply arrangements; • training of a commercial sales force for the product; • successful registration and maintenance of relevant patent and/or other proprietary protection; • competitive pricing and market access; and • acceptance of the product by potential government and other customers. 32 In particular, the success of NARCAN ® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray, including in over-the-counter form, is subject to commercial availability of the product and our ability to gain sufficient market acceptance by physicians, patients, third-party payors and others in the medical community.
Any delay in obtaining, or an inability to obtain, any marketing approvals, as a result of Brexit or otherwise, may force us to restrict or delay efforts to seek regulatory approval in the United Kingdom for our product candidates, which could significantly and materially harm our business.
However, reliance-based or recognition-based regulatory decisions are not eligible under this procedure. 41 Any delay in obtaining, or an inability to obtain, any marketing approvals, as a result of Brexit or otherwise, may force us to restrict or delay efforts to seek regulatory approval in the United Kingdom or elsewhere for our product candidates, which could significantly and materially harm our business.
In June 2022, the FDA approved the ANDA and Padagis launched its prescription generic naloxone nasal spray. On July 18, 2023 the FDA approved an Rx-to-OTC switch of Padagis' product. In March 2023, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amneal”) announced that the FDA had accepted for review Amneal’s ANDA for generic naloxone nasal spray.
In June 2022, the FDA approved the ANDA and Padagis launched its prescription generic naloxone nasal spray. On July 18, 2023, the FDA approved an Rx-to-OTC switch of Padagis' product. In April 2024, the FDA approved an ANDA filed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amneal”) for generic naloxone nasal spray.
The failure to remedy any remaining objectionable conditions at Emergent's manufacturing facilities, or any additional failures to maintain compliance with CGMP requirements at any of our manufacturing facilities, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
The failure to remedy any objectionable conditions at Emergent's manufacturing facilities, any additional failures to maintain compliance with CGMP requirements at any of our manufacturing facilities, or any administrative or regulatory action or recommendation to take any such action by the FDA could damage our reputation and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We are unable to sell any products and product candidates that fail to satisfy certain testing specifications. For example, we must provide the FDA with the results of certain tests, including potency tests, before certain lots are released for sale. Potency testing of each applicable lot is performed against qualified control lots that we maintain.
For example, we must provide the FDA with the results of certain tests, including potency tests, before certain lots are released for sale. Potency testing of each applicable lot is performed against qualified control lots that we maintain.