Biggest changeWe allocate research and development salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and other indirect costs to our product candidates on a program-specific basis, and we include these costs in the program-specific expenses. 72 Research and development expenses decreased $170.8 million, or 64% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 as a result of the net effect of the following: • Decrease of $61.4 million in clinical trials costs primarily associated with the termination of pamrevlumab programs during the second half of 2024 responding to the topline clinical data results we reported in July 2024; • Decrease of $36.5 million in employee-related costs primarily due to the impact from reduction in force actions in August 2024 and July 2023, and cost control efforts; • $24.6 million one-time, non-cash charge of acquired IPR&D expenses, in the prior year, associated with the exclusive license for FG-3246 from Fortis and the acquisition of Fortis; • Decrease of $17.2 million in facilities-related expenses due to cost control efforts and lower depreciation expense as certain property and equipment reached their useful lives in prior year period, offset by the loss on disposal of property and equipment associated with efforts to streamline operations during the third quarter of 2024; • Decrease of $13.4 million in stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units due to reduced headcount; • Decrease of $10.0 million in drug development expenses associated with drug substance activities and logistic expenses related to pamrevlumab programs which were completed and terminated; and • Decrease of $7.0 million in outside services expenses primarily due to termination of pamrevlumab programs, wind down of remaining obligations and cost control efforts.
Biggest changeTotal operating costs and expenses decreased $127.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year as a result of the net effect of the following: • $25.8 million lower employee-related expenses primarily due to the impact from reduction in force actions in August 2024 and July 2023, and cost control efforts; • $23.8 million lower facilities-related expenses due to cost control efforts and lower depreciation expense as certain property and equipment reached their useful lives in prior year period, offset by the loss on disposal of property and equipment associated with efforts to streamline operations; • $18.9 million restructuring charge related to the reduction in force plan in August 2024 recorded in prior year, which did not recur in 2025; • $17.1 million lower stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units due to reduced headcount; • $16.9 million lower clinical trial expenses primarily associated with the termination of pamrevlumab programs during the second half of 2024 responding to the topline clinical data results we reported in July 2024; • $15.0 million cost of goods sold corresponding to the drug product revenue resulting from the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement in 2024 related to the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement (as defined below), which did not recur in 2025; and • $8.0 million lower drug development expenses associated with drug substance activities and logistic expenses related to pamrevlumab programs which were completed and terminated. 54 Our research and development expenses were $23.5 million and $95.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In addition, we updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the bulk drug product transferred in prior years. Specifically, the change in estimated variable consideration was based on the bulk drug product held by Astellas at the period end, adjusted to reflect the changes in the estimated transfer price, forecast information, shelf-life estimates and other items.
In addition, we updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the bulk drug product transferred in prior years. Specifically, the change in estimated variable consideration was based on the bulk drug product held by Astellas at the period end, adjusted to reflect the changes in the estimated transfer price, forecast information, shelf-life estimates and other items.
The process of conducting the necessary clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time consuming. We implemented cost reduction efforts in 2023 and 2024 in connection with our efforts to streamline operations to align with our business goals. As a result, operating expenses have decreased and may continue to decrease in certain areas over time.
The process of conducting the necessary clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time consuming. We implemented cost reduction efforts in 2024 in connection with our efforts to streamline operations to align with our business goals. As a result, operating expenses have decreased and may continue to decrease in certain areas over time.
We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses over at least the next few years as we continue to make investments in research and development to advance our product candidate portfolio. We consider the active management and development of our clinical pipeline to be particularly crucial to our long-term success.
We expect to incur significant expenses and operating losses over at least the next few years as we continue to make investments in research and development to advance our current product candidate portfolio. We consider the active management and development of our clinical pipeline to be particularly crucial to our long-term success.
We and our collaboration partners have developed roxadustat (爱瑞卓 ® , EVRENZO TM ), which is currently approved in the People’s Republic of China (“China”), Europe, Japan, and numerous other countries for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease (“CKD”) patients on dialysis and not on dialysis.
We and our collaboration partners developed roxadustat (爱瑞卓 ® , EVRENZO TM ), which is currently approved in Europe, Japan, the People’s Republic of China (“China”), and numerous other countries for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease (“CKD”) patients on dialysis and not on dialysis.
Astellas Japan Agreement We updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the API shipments fulfilled under the terms of Astellas Japan Amendment and accordingly recorded a reduction to the drug product revenue of $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the API shipments fulfilled under the terms of Astellas Japan Amendment and accordingly recorded a reduction to the drug product revenue of $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest Income and Other Income (Expenses), Net Interest income and other income (expenses), net primarily include interest income earned on our cash, cash equivalents and investments, foreign currency transaction gains (losses), remeasurement of certain monetary assets and liabilities in non-functional currency of our subsidiaries into the functional currency, realized gains (losses) on sales of investments, and other non-operating income and expenses.
Interest Income and Other Income (Expenses), Net Interest income and other income (expenses), net primarily include interest income earned on our cash, cash equivalents and investments, foreign currency transaction gains (losses), remeasurement of certain monetary assets and liabilities in non-functional currency into the functional currency, realized gains (losses) on sales of investments, and other non-operating income and expenses.
We expect to continue to incur significant research and development expenses to invest in our other programs and there is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to continue to fund these development efforts through commercialization or otherwise.
We expect to continue to incur significant research and development expenses to invest in our development programs and there is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to continue to fund these development efforts through commercialization or otherwise.
Accordingly, the operating results related to FibroGen International are classified as discontinued operations, and have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations , for details.
Accordingly, the operating results related to FibroGen International are classified as discontinued operations, and have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Divestiture , for details.
See Note 11, Product Development Obligations , to the consolidated financial statements for details. There is no stated maturity date related to these loans and each loan may be forgiven if the research work funded by TEKES does not result in an economically profitable business or does not meet its technological objectives.
See Note 10, Product Development Obligations , to the consolidated financial statements for details. There is no stated maturity date related to these loans and each loan may be forgiven if the research work funded by TEKES does not result in an economically profitable business or does not meet its technological objectives.
In April 2006, we entered into the Europe Agreement with Astellas for roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, and South Africa (“Astellas Europe Agreement”). Under these agreements, the aggregate amount for upfront payments and milestone payments received through December 31, 2024 totals $790.1 million.
In April 2006, we entered into the Europe Agreement with Astellas for roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, and South Africa (“Astellas Europe Agreement”). Under these agreements, the aggregate amount for upfront payments and milestone payments received through December 31, 2025 totals $790.1 million.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“Annual Report”).
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“Annual Report”).
Unless noted otherwise, this management’s discussion and analysis relates solely to our continuing operations and does not reflect the operations results of FibroGen International (defined below), which is reflected as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Financial Statements. BUSINESS OVERVIEW FibroGen, Inc.
Unless noted otherwise, this management’s discussion and analysis relates solely to our continuing operations and does not reflect the operations results of FibroGen International (defined below), which is reflected as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Financial Statements. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Kyntra Bio, Inc.
As of December 31, 2024, we have several on-going clinical studies in various stages. Under agreements with various contract research organizations (“CROs”), and clinical study sites, we incur expenses related to clinical studies of our product candidates and potential other clinical candidates.
As of December 31, 2025, we have several on-going clinical studies in various stages. Under agreements with various contract research organizations (“CROs”), and clinical study sites, we incur expenses related to clinical studies of our product candidates and potential other clinical candidates.
The aggregate amount of consideration for milestone and upfront payments received under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement through the termination totaled $439.0 million. In addition, resulting from the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, FibroGen and AstraZeneca settled the outstanding balances relating to past transactions under the AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement.
The aggregate amount of consideration for milestone and upfront payments received under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement through the termination totaled $439.0 million. In addition, resulting from the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, Kyntra Bio and AstraZeneca settled the outstanding balances relating to past transactions under the AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement.
Accordingly, during the first quarter of 2024, we accounted for the termination of the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW agreement as a contract modification under the ASC 606 and recorded a cumulative catch-up net adjustment of $25.7 million to the drug product revenue, and received the cash during the second quarter of 2024.
Accordingly, during the first quarter of 2024, we accounted for the termination of the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement as a contract modification under the ASC 606 and recorded a cumulative catch-up net adjustment of $25.7 million to the drug product revenue.
Cost of goods sold associated with the roxadustat drug product revenue in the U.S. was $0.8 million and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, associated with the costs of API or bulk drug product delivered to Astellas and AstraZeneca in the respective periods.
Cost of goods sold associated with the roxadustat drug product revenue in the U.S. was $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, associated with the costs of API or bulk drug product delivered to Astellas and AstraZeneca in the respective periods.
The related drug product revenue was $4.9 million and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. AstraZeneca In July 2013, we entered into a collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca for roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in the U.S. and all territories except for China and those territories previously licensed to Astellas (the “AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement”).
The related drug product revenue was $5.1 million and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. AstraZeneca In July 2013, we entered into a collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca for roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in the U.S. and all territories except for China and those territories previously licensed to Astellas (the “AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement”).
Under the AstraZeneca China Amendment, in 2020, FibroGen Beijing and AstraZeneca completed the establishment of a jointly owned entity, Falikang, which performs roxadustat distribution, as well as conduct sales and marketing through AstraZeneca. W e account for our investment in Falikang under the equity method, and Falikang is not consolidated into our consolidated financial statements.
Under the AstraZeneca China Amendment, in 2020, FibroGen Beijing and AstraZeneca completed the establishment of a jointly owned entity, Falikang, which performs roxadustat distribution, as well as conduct sales and marketing through AstraZeneca. W e accounted for our investment in Falikang under the equity method, and Falikang was not consolidated into our consolidated financial statements.
Actual amounts of consideration ultimately received in the future may differ from our estimates, for which we will adjust these estimates and affect the drug product revenue in the period such variances become known. Drug product revenues represented 93% and 40% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Actual amounts of consideration ultimately received in the future may differ from our estimates, for which we will adjust these estimates and affect the drug product revenue in the period such variances become known. Drug product revenues represented 91% and 93% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the balances related to the API price true-up under the Astellas Japan Agreement were $2.5 million in accrued liabilities and $0.6 million in other long-term liabilities, representing the Company’s best estimate of the timing for these amounts to be paid.
As of December 31, 2025, the balances related to the API price true-up under the Astellas Japan Agreement were $1.6 million in accrued liabilities, representing our best estimate of the timing for these amounts to be paid. As of December 31, 2024, the related balances were $2.5 million in accrued liabilities and $0.6 million in other long-term liabilities.
In addition, as a part of this AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, AstraZeneca will receive tiered mid-single digit royalties on FibroGen’s sales of roxadustat in the terminated territories, or thirty-five percent of all revenue FibroGen receives if it licenses or sells such rights to a third-party. Neither party incurred any early termination penalties.
In addition, as a part of this AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, AstraZeneca will receive tiered mid-single digit royalties on Kyntra Bio’s sales of roxadustat in the terminated territories, or thirty-five percent of all revenue Kyntra Bio receives if it licenses or sells such rights to a third-party. Neither party incurred any early termination penalties.
AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement As described above, pursuant to the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement related to the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement, FibroGen and AstraZeneca settled the outstanding balances relating to past transactions under the AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement.
AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement As described above, pursuant to the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement related to the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement, Kyntra Bio and AstraZeneca settled the outstanding balances relating to past transactions under the AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement.
Accounts receivable from Falikang is part of the held-for-sale assets resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited as discussed above and in Note 3, Discontinued Operations to the consolidated financial statements; 76 • Inventory decreased $22.3 million primarily driven by the $12.6 million of work-in-progress inventory that was reimbursed as part of the above-mentioned termination of the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW agreement, and lower inventory production in China as we have decommissioned our API manufacturing facility in Cangzhou, China, and intend to manufacture API for China at Shanghai SynTheAll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Accounts receivable from Falikang is part of the held-for-sale assets resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited; • Inventory decreased $22.3 million primarily driven by the $12.6 million of work-in-progress inventory that was reimbursed as part of the above-mentioned termination of the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement, and lower inventory production in China as we have decommissioned our API manufacturing facility in Cangzhou, China, and intend to manufacture API for China at Shanghai SynTheAll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
We recognize revenue upon the transfer of control of commercial products to Falikang in an amount that reflects the allocation of transaction price of the China manufacturing and supply obligation (“China performance obligation”) to the performance obligation satisfied during the reporting period.
We recognized revenue upon the transfer of control of commercial products to Falikang in an amount that reflected the allocation of transaction price of the China manufacturing and supply obligation (“China Performance Obligation”) to the performance obligation satisfied during the reporting period.
See Note 10, Liability Related to Sale of Future Revenues , to the consolidated financial statements for details.
See Note 9, Liability Related to Sale of Future Revenues , to the consolidated financial statements for details.
In April 2023, we entered into the Financing Agreement with investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value, (“Lenders”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the administrative agent, providing for senior secured term loan facilities consisting of a $75.0 million initial term loan.
In April 2023, we entered into a financing agreement with investment funds managed by MSTV (“Lenders”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the administrative agent, providing for senior secured term loan facilities consisting of a $75.0 million initial term loan.
We are also subject to all the risks related to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics, and we may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, delays and other factors outlined outlined under Part I, Item 1A “ Risk Factors ” in this Annual Report, as well as unknown factors that may adversely affect our business.
We are also subject to all the risks related to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics, and we may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, delays and other factors outlined under Item 1A “ Risk Factors ” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as unknown factors that may adversely affect our business.
Specifically, the change in estimated variable consideration was based on the API held by Astellas at period end, adjusted to reflect the changes in the estimated bulk product strength mix intended to be manufactured by Astellas, foreign exchange impacts and estimated yield from the manufacture of bulk product tablets, among others.
Specifically, the change in estimated variable consideration was based on the API held by Astellas at period end, adjusted to reflect the changes in the estimated bulk product strength mix intended to be manufactured by Astellas and foreign exchange impacts, among others.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, we transferred bulk drug product for commercial purposes under the terms of the Astellas Europe Agreement and the Astellas EU Supply Agreement, and recognized the related fully-burdened manufacturing costs of $0.8 million as drug product revenue, and recorded $17.7 million as deferred revenue due to a high degree of uncertainty associated with the variable consideration for revenue recognition purposes.
Astellas Europe Agreement During the fourth quarter of 2025, we transferred bulk drug product for commercial purposes under the terms of the Astellas Europe Agreement and the Astellas EU Supply Agreement, and recognized the related fully-burdened manufacturing costs of $0.3 million as drug product revenue, and recorded $2.2 million as deferred revenue due to a high degree of uncertainty associated with the variable consideration for revenue recognition purposes.
Our proportionate share of the reported profits or losses of Falikang, is included in the discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations, and the investment in unconsolidated subsidiary is included the held for sale assets in the consolidated balance sheet.
Our proportionate share of the reported profits or losses of Falikang, was included in the discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations, and the investment in unconsolidated subsidiary is included the held for sale assets in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, our FibroGen Europe Oy (“FibroGen Europe”) subsidiary had $9.8 million of principal outstanding and $7.2 million of interest accrued related to loans from the Finnish government (“TEKES” loans), respectively, which have been included as product development obligations on our consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2025, our FibroGen Europe Oy (“FibroGen Europe”) subsidiary had $11.1 million of principal outstanding and $8.5 million of interest accrued related to loans from the Finnish government (“TEKES” loans), respectively, which have been included as product development obligations on our consolidated balance sheet.
As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we reclassified $7.2 million from the related deferred revenue to accrued liabilities. As of December 31, 2024, the related balance in accrued liabilities was $10.5 million, representing our best estimate that this amount will be paid within the next 12 months.
As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2025, we reclassified $1.8 million from the related deferred revenue to accrued liabilities. As of December 31, 2025, the related balance in accrued liabilities was $5.4 million, representing our best estimate that this amount will be paid within the next 12 months.
The operating results related to FibroGen International are classified as discontinued operations, and have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations, while the related assets and liabilities were classified within the consolidated balance sheets as held for sale for all periods presented. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations , to our consolidated financial statements for related disclosures.
Accordingly, the operating results related to FibroGen International are classified as discontinued operations, and have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations, while the related assets and liabilities were classified within the consolidated balance sheets as held for sale for all periods presented.
AstraZeneca AB (“AstraZeneca”) is our long-time commercialization partner for roxadustat in greater China and South Korea. This sale includes all of our roxadustat assets in China, including FibroGen International’s subsidiary FibroGen (China) Medical Technology Development Co., Ltd and its 51.1% interest in Beijing Falikang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (“Falikang”).
AstraZeneca AB (“AstraZeneca”) was our long-time commercialization partner for roxadustat in greater China. This sale included all of our roxadustat assets in China, including FibroGen International’s subsidiary FibroGen (China) Medical Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“FibroGen Beijing”) and its 51.1% interest in Beijing Falikang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (“Falikang”).
Interest income and other income (expenses), net decreased $2.3 million, or 30%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to lower interest income resulting from lower investment balances.
Interest income and other income (expenses), net decreased $2.4 million, or 44%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to lower interest income resulting from lower investment balances.
Inventory in China is part of the held-for-sale assets resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited as discussed above and in Note 3, Discontinued Operations to the consolidated financial statements; and • Accounts payable increased $14.5 million, primarily driven by the payments to be made for the historical co-promotion expenses to AstraZeneca during the current year, which is part of the held-for-sale liabilities resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited as discussed above and in Note 3, Discontinued Operations to the consolidated financial statements.
Inventory in China is part of the held-for-sale assets resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited; and • Accounts payable increased $14.5 million, primarily driven by the payments to be made for the historical co-promotion expenses to AstraZeneca during the current year, which is part of the held-for-sale liabilities resulting from the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, included in the discontinued operations, we recognized $159.0 million and $89.1 million of net product revenue from the sales to Falikang, and $14.7 million and $11.9 million of net product revenue from sales directly to distributors in one province in China, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, included in the discontinued operations, we recognized $218.6 million and $159.0 million of net product revenue from the sales to Falikang, and $8.1 million and $14.7 million of net product revenue from sales directly to distributors in one province in China, respectively.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $153.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and consisted primarily of $400.6 million of proceeds from maturities of investments and $6.7 million of proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities, partially offset by $251.8 million of cash used in purchases of available-for-sale securities. 77 Financing Activities Financing activities primarily reflect proceeds from strategic financing arrangements, proceeds from the issuance of our common stock, and cash paid for payroll taxes on restricted stock unit releases.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $126.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of $133.8 million of proceeds from maturities of investments, partially offset by $8.6 million of cash used in purchases of available-for-sale securities. 64 Financing Activities Financing activities primarily reflect proceeds from strategic financing arrangements, proceeds from the issuance of our common stock, and cash paid for payroll taxes on restricted stock unit releases.
We will retain the rights to roxadustat in the United States of America (“U.S.”), Canada, Mexico, and in all markets not held by AstraZeneca or licensed to Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”).
Kyntra Bio has retained the rights to roxadustat in the United States of America (“U.S.”), Canada, Mexico, and in all markets not held by AstraZeneca or licensed to Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”).
See Note 3, Discontinued Operations , to the consolidated financial statements for details. 67 Product revenue, net, which is included in the discontinued operations, consists primarily of revenues from sales of roxadustat commercial product to Falikang.
See Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Divestiture , to the consolidated financial statements for details. Product revenue, net, which was included in the discontinued operations, consisted primarily of revenues from sales of roxadustat commercial product to Falikang.
We terminated this at-the-market agreement in February 2025, in connection with entering into a new Equity Distribution Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc. pursuant to which we may issue and sell, from time to time and through BofA Securities, Inc., shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $30.0 million.
In February 2025, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc. pursuant to which we may issue and sell, from time to time and through BofA Securities, Inc., shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $30.0 million.
In addition, we updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the API shipments fulfilled under the terms of Astellas Japan Amendment and accordingly recorded an adjustment to the drug product revenue of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Astellas Japan Agreement We updated our estimate of variable consideration related to the API shipments fulfilled under the terms of Astellas Japan Amendment and accordingly recorded an adjustment to the drug product revenue of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
For our direct sales of commercial drug product, we recognize revenue when control of the promised good is transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for the product.
For our direct sales of commercial drug product, we recognized revenue when control of the promised good was transferred to the customer in an amount that reflected the consideration that we expected to be entitled to in exchange for the product.
As of December 31, 2023, the related balances were $1.2 million in accrued liabilities and $0.7 million in other long-term liabilities. 70 Astellas Europe Agreement During the fourth quarter of 2024, we transferred bulk drug product for commercial purposes under the terms of the Astellas Europe Agreement and the Astellas EU Supply Agreement, and recognized the related fully-burdened manufacturing costs of $0.6 million as drug product revenue, and recorded $4.4 million as deferred revenue due to a high degree of uncertainty associated with the variable consideration for revenue recognition purposes.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, we transferred bulk drug product for commercial purposes under the terms of the Astellas Europe Agreement and the Astellas EU Supply Agreement, and recognized the related fully-burdened manufacturing costs of $0.6 million as drug product revenue, and recorded $4.4 million as deferred revenue due to a high degree of uncertainty associated with the variable consideration for revenue recognition purposes.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had a loss from continuing operations of $153.1 million or loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted share of $(1.53), as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $323.0 million, or loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted share of $(3.32) for the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in operating costs and expenses, offset by a decrease in revenues.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we had a loss from continuing operations of $58.2 million or loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted share of $14.40, as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $153.1 million, or loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted share of $38.26 for the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in operating costs and expenses, offset by a decrease in revenues.
The table above excludes uncertain tax benefits of approximately $74.3 million that are disclosed in Note 15, Income Taxes , to the consolidated financial statements because these uncertain tax positions, if recognized, would be an adjustment to the gross deferred tax assets and the corresponding valuation allowance, if warranted.
See Note 9, Liability Related to Sale of Future Revenues , to the consolidated financial statements for details. 65 The table above excludes uncertain tax benefits of approximately $74.5 million that are disclosed in Note 14, Income Taxes , to the consolidated financial statements because these uncertain tax positions, if recognized, would be an adjustment to the gross deferred tax assets and the corresponding valuation allowance, if warranted.
In February 2025, we entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited pursuant to which we and our subsidiary FibroGen China Anemia Holdings, Ltd. agreed to sell all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of FibroGen International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (“FibroGen International”) to AstraZeneca Treasury Limited.
Discontinued Operations On February 20, 2025, we entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with AstraZeneca Treasury Limited pursuant to which we and our subsidiary FibroGen China Anemia Holdings, Ltd. agreed to sell all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of FibroGen International to AstraZeneca Treasury Limited.
Based on our current estimates of drug product revenue and revenue from milestone payments under the Astellas Agreements, and taking into the consideration of the terms under the RIFA, we anticipate to reach a payment cap up to $125.0 million by 2031. See Note 10, Liability Related to Sale of Future Revenues , to the consolidated financial statements for details.
Based on our current estimates of drug product revenue and revenue from milestone payments under the Astellas Agreements, and taking into the consideration of the terms under the RIFA, we anticipate to reach a payment cap up to $125.0 million by 2031.
Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses consist of third-party research and development costs and the fully-burdened amount of costs associated with work performed under collaboration agreements.
Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses consist of independent research and development costs and the gross amount of costs associated with work performed under collaboration agreements.
We have implemented a significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024, and efforts to streamline operations to align with our business goals in the second half of 2023. As a result, SG&A expenses have overall decreased and may continue to decrease over time.
We have implemented a significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024. As a result, SG&A expenses have overall decreased and may continue to decrease over time.
In 2020, we entered into a Master Supply Agreement with AstraZeneca under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement (the “AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement”) to define general forecast, order, supply and payment terms for AstraZeneca to purchase roxadustat bulk drug product from FibroGen in support of commercial supplies.
In 2020, we entered into a Master Supply Agreement with AstraZeneca under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement (the “AstraZeneca Master Supply Agreement”) to define general forecast, order, supply and payment terms for AstraZeneca to purchase roxadustat bulk drug product from Kyntra Bio in support of commercial supplies. 55 In February 2024, we entered into an agreement to terminate the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement with AstraZeneca, as amended and restated on August 29, 2025.
Interest expense remained flat for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, and primarily included interest expense of $7.9 million and $7.7 million, respectively, related to sale of future revenues under the Revenue Interest Financing Agreement (“RIFA”) with an affiliate of NovaQuest Capital Management (“NovaQuest”) entered into in November 2022.
Interest expense remained relatively flat for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, and primarily included interest expense of $8.4 million and $7.9 million, respectively, related to sale of future revenues under a revenue interest financing agreement (the “RIFA”) with NQ Project Phoebus, L.P. (“NovaQuest”) entered into in November 2022.
The related drug product revenue was ($2.9) million and $15.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. 66 During the first quarter of 2021, we entered into an EU Supply Agreement with Astellas under the Astellas Europe Agreement to define general forecast, order, supply and payment terms for Astellas to purchase roxadustat bulk drug product from FibroGen in support of commercial supplies (the “Astellas EU Supply Agreement”).
During the first quarter of 2021, we entered into an EU Supply Agreement with Astellas under the Astellas Europe Agreement to define general forecast, order, supply and payment terms for Astellas to purchase roxadustat bulk drug product from us in support of commercial supplies (the “Astellas EU Supply Agreement”).
Other revenues consist of contract manufacturing revenue, patent transfer and sales of research and development material, which have not been material for any of the periods presented.
Other revenues consist of contract manufacturing revenue, patent transfer and sales of research and development material, which have not been material for any of the periods presented. Development and other revenues represented 9% and 7% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In November 2022, we entered into a RIFA with NovaQuest with respect to our revenues from Astellas’ sales of roxadustat in Europe, Japan and the other Astellas territories.
See Note 8, Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities , to the consolidated financial statements for details. In November 2022, we entered into a RIFA with NovaQuest with respect to our revenues from Astellas’ sales of roxadustat in Europe, Japan and the other Astellas territories.
In addition, we are not a guarantor of the TEKES loans, and these loans are not repayable by FibroGen Europe until it has distributable funds. We do not expect FibroGen Europe to have such funds in the foreseeable future. For the foregoing reasons, we cannot estimate the potential timing and the amounts of repayments (if required) or forgiveness.
In addition, we are not a guarantor of the TEKES loans, and the principal or the accrued interest of these loans are not repayable by FibroGen Europe until it has distributable funds. We do not expect FibroGen Europe to have such funds in the foreseeable future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements During the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated organizations or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. 79 Indemnification Agreements We enter into standard indemnification arrangements in the ordinary course of business, including for example, service, manufacturing and collaboration agreements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements During the year ended December 31, 2025, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated organizations or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.
Expected timing of those payments are as follows (in thousands): Payments Due In Total Next 12 Months Beyond 12 Months Purchase obligations $ 2,770 $ 2,134 $ 636 Liability related to sale of future revenues 119,347 460 118,887 Total payments $ 122,117 $ 2,594 $ 119,523 Our outstanding non-cancelable purchase obligations primarily related to manufacturing and supply for FG-3246 and roxadustat, and other purchases and programs.
Expected timing of those payments are as follows (in thousands): Payments Due In Total Next 12 Months Beyond 12 Months Purchase obligations $ 5,618 $ 5,618 $ — Liability related to sale of future revenues 118,897 1,334 117,563 Total payments $ 124,515 $ 6,952 $ 117,563 Our outstanding non-cancelable purchase obligations primarily related to manufacturing and supply for FG-3246 and roxadustat, and other purchases and programs.
On February 23, 2024, we entered into an agreement to terminate the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement with AstraZeneca, effective as of February 25, 2024. Pursuant to the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, AstraZeneca returns all of their non-China roxadustat rights to us, with the exception of South Korea, and provides certain assistance during a transition period.
Pursuant to the AstraZeneca Termination and Transition Agreement, AstraZeneca returns all of their non-China roxadustat rights to us, with the exception of South Korea, and provides certain assistance during a transition period.
While our significant accounting policies and critical estimates are described in more detail in the notes to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report, we believe the following accounting policies to be most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
While our significant accounting policies and critical estimates are described in more detail in the notes to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report, we believe the following accounting policies to be most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. 66 Revenue Recognition Drug product revenue Drug product revenue includes commercial-grade API or bulk drug product sales to Astellas for ongoing commercial activities in Japan and Europe.
Under the RIFA with NovaQuest, as of December 31, 2024, we had $59.3 million of liability related to sale of future revenues on the consolidated balance sheets, $0.5 million of which we expect to pay within the next 12 months.
See Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies , to the consolidated financial statements for details. Under the RIFA with NovaQuest, as of December 31, 2025, we had $67.3 million of liability related to sale of future revenues on the consolidated balance sheets, $1.3 million of which we expect to pay within the next 12 months.
The accrued and other liabilities were also impacted by cost control efforts and the timing of invoicing and payment. • Operating lease right-of-use assets decreased $66.3 million, operating lease liabilities, non-current decreased $66.2 million and operating lease liabilities, current decreased $12.8 million related to the operating lease termination of our corporate headquarters.
The accrued and other liabilities were also impacted by cost control efforts and the timing of invoicing and payment. • Operating lease right-of-use assets decreased $66.3 million, operating lease liabilities, non-current decreased $66.2 million and operating lease liabilities, current decreased $12.8 million related to the operating lease termination of our corporate headquarters; • Deferred revenue decreased $28.3 million, primarily related to the $46.7 million product revenue recognized, which is included in the discontinued operations, from the previously deferred revenue of the China Performance Obligation during the year.
Development and other revenues represented 7% and 39% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. 68 Drug product revenue includes commercial-grade API or bulk drug product sales to AstraZeneca, under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement, and Astellas in support of pre-commercial preparation prior to the New Drug Application or marketing authorization application approval, and to Astellas for ongoing commercial activities in Japan and Europe.
Drug product revenue includes commercial-grade API or bulk drug product sales to AstraZeneca, under the AstraZeneca U.S./RoW Agreement, and Astellas in support of pre-commercial preparation prior to the new drug application or marketing authorization application approval, and to Astellas for ongoing commercial activities in Japan and Europe. We recognize drug product revenue when we fulfill the inventory transfer obligations.
To date, we have funded certain portions of our research and development and manufacturing efforts globally through collaboration partners, debt financings, and equity financing.
Even with these revenues, we anticipate that we will continue to generate losses for the foreseeable future. To date, we have funded certain portions of our research and development and manufacturing efforts globally through collaboration partners, debt financings, and equity financing.
In addition, we recognized royalty revenue of $4.3 million and $2.3 million as drug product revenue from the deferred revenue under the Astellas Europe Agreement for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the related balance in accrued liabilities was $10.5 million, and we paid $7.1 million to Astellas during the year ended December 31, 2025. 58 In addition, we recognized royalty revenue of $4.8 million and $4.3 million as drug product revenue from the deferred revenue under the Astellas Europe Agreement for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In 2018, we and Astellas entered into an amendment to the Astellas Japan Agreement that allows Astellas to manufacture roxadustat drug product for commercialization in Japan (the “Astellas Japan Amendment”).
In 2018, we and Astellas entered into an amendment to the Astellas Japan Agreement that allows Astellas to manufacture roxadustat drug product for commercialization in Japan (the “Astellas Japan Amendment”). The related drug product revenue was $0.8 million and $(2.9) million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2023, we reclassified $38.7 million from the related deferred revenue to accrued liabilities. As of December 31, 2023, the related balance in accrued liabilities was $38.6 million, and we paid $35.3 million to Astellas during the year ended December 31, 2024.
As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we reclassified $7.2 million from the related deferred revenue to accrued liabilities.
Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold increased $11.6 million or 293% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold decreased $15.0 million or 96% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our research and development expenses were $95.7 million and $266.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Since inception and through December 31, 2024, we have incurred a total of approximately $3.3 billion in research and development expenses, a majority of which relates to the development of roxadustat, pamrevlumab, FG-3246 and other HIF-PH inhibitors.
Since inception and through December 31, 2025, we have incurred a total of approximately $3.3 billion in research and development expenses, a majority of which relates to the development of roxadustat, pamrevlumab, FG-3246 and other hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors.
SG&A expenses decreased $37.2 million, or 43% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, as a result of the net effect of the following: • Decrease of $15.0 million in employee-related costs primarily due to the impact from reduction in force actions in August 2024 and July 2023, and cost control efforts; • Decrease of $11.5 million in stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units; • Decrease of $5.4 million in outside services expenses due to cost control efforts; and • Decrease of $4.3 million in legal expenses primarily due to lower activities in corporate legal, legal proceedings and intellectual properties.
SG&A expenses decreased $21.6 million, or 44% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, as a result of the net effect of the following: • Decrease of $9.8 million in employee-related costs primarily due to the impact from reduction in force action in August 2024 and cost control efforts due to reduced headcount and terminations; • Decrease of $7.4 million in stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units; and • Decrease of $4.6 million in facilities-related expenses due to cost control efforts including the lease termination in the third quarter of 2024.
Based upon the weight of available evidence, which includes our historical operating performance, reported cumulative net losses since inception and expected continuing net loss, we have established a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets as we do not currently believe that realization of those assets is more likely than not.
Benefits from Income Taxes Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (dollars in thousands) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (58,294 ) $ (153,367 ) Benefit from income taxes (90 ) (269 ) Effective tax rate 0.2 % 0.2 % The benefits from income taxes for each of the two years ended December 31, 2025 were due to foreign taxes. 61 Based upon the weight of available evidence, which includes our historical operating performance, reported cumulative net losses since inception and expected continuing net loss, we have established a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets as we do not currently believe that realization of those assets is more likely than not.
The transaction is expected to close by mid-2025, and is subject to customary closing conditions and closing deliverables, including receipt of regulatory approval from the China State Administration for Market Regulation. 74 We determined that FibroGen International met the “held for sale” criteria and the “discontinued operations” criteria in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Boards Accounting Standards Codification ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements , as of December 31, 2024.
We determined that FibroGen International met the “held for sale” criteria and the “discontinued operations” criteria in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Boards Accounting Standards Codification ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements , as of December 31, 2024.
Substantially all direct roxadustat product sales to distributors in China are made by Falikang, while FibroGen Beijing continues to sell roxadustat product directly in one province in China. FibroGen Beijing manufactures and supplies commercial product to Falikang.
Substantially all direct roxadustat product sales to distributors in China were made by Falikang, while FibroGen Beijing continues to sell roxadustat product directly in limited areas in China. FibroGen Beijing manufactures and supplies commercial product to Falikang, based on a gross transaction price, adjusted for the estimated profit share.
As a result, we recorded a total of $19.5 million non-recurring restructuring charge during the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily consisting of notice period and severance payments, accrued vacation, and employee benefits contributions. In July 2023, we approved a restructuring plan to lower our operating expenses. The restructuring plan included reducing our U.S. workforce by approximately 32%.
As a result, we recorded a total of $19.5 million non-recurring restructuring charge during the year 60 ended December 31, 2024, primarily consisting of notice period and severance payments, accrued vacation, and employee benefits contributions. The related restructuring charges for the year ended December 31, 2025 were not material.
Total operating costs and expenses decreased $189.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year as a result of the net effect of the following: • $61.4 million lower clinical trial expenses primarily associated with the termination of pamrevlumab programs during the second half of 2024 responding to the topline clinical data results we reported in July 2024; • $51.5 million lower employee-related expenses primarily due to the impact from reduction in force actions in August 2024 and July 2023, and cost control efforts; • $24.9 million lower stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units due to reduced headcount; • $24.6 million one-time, non-cash charge of acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) expenses, in the nine-month period in prior year, associated with the exclusive license for FG-3246 from Fortis Therapeutics, Inc.
Research and development expenses decreased $72.2 million, or 75% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 as a result of the net effect of the following: • Decrease of $19.2 million in facilities-related expenses due to cost control efforts including the lease termination in the third quarter of 2024; • Decrease of $16.9 million in clinical trials costs primarily associated with the termination of pamrevlumab programs during the second half of 2024 responding to the topline clinical data results we reported in July 2024; • Decrease of $16.0 million in employee-related costs primarily due to the impact from reduction in force actions in August 2024, and cost control efforts; • Decrease of $9.7 million in stock-based compensation primarily resulting from significantly lower stock price and cancellations of stock options and restricted stock units due to reduced headcount and terminations; and • Decrease of $8.0 million in drug development expenses associated with drug substance activities related to pamrevlumab programs which were completed and terminated.
We recognize costs for certain development activities based on an evaluation of the progress to completion of specific tasks using information and data provided to us by our vendors and our clinical sites. Research and development expenses also include in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) assets that have no alternative future use other than in a particular research and development project.
We recognize costs for certain development activities based on an evaluation of the progress to completion of specific tasks using information and data provided to us by our vendors and our clinical sites. We have implemented a significant cost reduction plan in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024.
The increase was offset by timing of invoicing and payments and cost control efforts.
The increase was offset by timing of invoicing and payments and cost control efforts. Investing Activities Investing activities primarily consist of net proceeds from divestiture, purchases of investments, and proceeds from the maturity and sale of investments.
Operating Costs and Expenses Years Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 $ % (dollars in thousands) Operating costs and expenses Cost of goods sold $ 15,561 $ 3,962 $ 11,599 293 % Research and development 95,692 266,473 (170,781 ) (64 ) % Selling, general and administrative 49,330 86,483 (37,153 ) (43 ) % Restructuring charge 19,454 12,606 6,848 54 % Total operating costs and expenses $ 180,037 $ 369,524 $ (189,487 ) (51 ) % 71 Total operating expenses decreased $189.5 million, or 51% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, for the reasons discussed in the sections below.
Operating Costs and Expenses Years Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 $ % (dollars in thousands) Operating costs and expenses Cost of goods sold $ 556 $ 15,561 $ (15,005 ) (96 ) % Research and development 23,517 95,692 (72,175 ) (75 ) % Selling, general and administrative 27,709 49,330 (21,621 ) (44 ) % Restructuring charge 553 19,454 (18,901 ) (97 ) % Total operating costs and expenses $ 52,335 $ 180,037 $ (127,702 ) (71 ) % Total operating expenses decreased $127.7 million, or 71% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, for the reasons discussed in the sections below.
The completion of the sale of FibroGen International, access to additional cash from our China operations and our capital contributions to FibroGen Beijing and the liquidity position of FibroGen Beijing depend on many factors, including those set forth under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report. 75 Cash Sources and Uses The following table summarizes the primary sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands), including both continuing operations and discontinued operations: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (137,999 ) $ (315,021 ) Investing activities 125,993 153,657 Financing activities (255 ) 122,749 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 751 (3,397 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (11,510 ) $ (42,012 ) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities was $138.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of net loss of $47.6 million adjusted for non-cash items and non-operating activities of $27.0 million and a net decrease in operating assets and liabilities of $117.5 million.
Cash Sources and Uses The following table summarizes the primary sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands), including both continuing operations and discontinued operations: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (4,774 ) $ (137,999 ) Investing activities 35,419 125,993 Financing activities (86,028 ) (255 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,077 751 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (54,306 ) $ (11,510 ) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities was $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and consisted primarily of net income of $183.5 million, adjusted for non-cash items and non-operating activities of $35.2 million and a net decrease in operating assets and liabilities of $153.0 million.