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Apellis Pharmaceuticals TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference summary

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TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference summary2 Mar, 2026

Company overview and strategic pillars

  • Focused on three pillars: SYFOVRE for geographic atrophy, EMPAVELI for rare kidney diseases, and a gene editing program targeting FcRn, with clinical entry planned in H2 this year.

  • SYFOVRE business is resilient, with ongoing efforts to expand market penetration and introduce innovations like a prefilled syringe and functional OCT technology.

  • EMPAVELI is experiencing strong early launch momentum in C3G and IC-MPGN, with expectations to reach up to 50% market penetration at peak.

  • Pipeline includes phase III trials in FSGS and DGF, and a phase II combination program (3007 + SYFOVRE) aiming to further improve outcomes in geographic atrophy.

  • Company is on a path to profitability, supported by a solid organizational foundation and strong cash position.

Financial performance and outlook

  • Revenue declined year-over-year due to unique factors, including loss of co-pay assistance for SYFOVRE and inventory build impacts.

  • EMPAVELI revenue remained flat in PNH but showed strong growth in new indications, with continued momentum expected.

  • SYFOVRE faced headwinds from co-pay assistance disruptions, but underlying demand grew, evidenced by a 17% increase in injections.

  • Free goods as a percentage of SYFOVRE sales rose to 12-14% in 2025 but are expected to decline as the market stabilizes.

  • Cash balance exceeds $500 million, with additional milestone payments expected and manageable debt obligations.

Product performance and market dynamics

  • SYFOVRE maintains a stable 60% market share, with strong patient retention and compliance compared to competitors.

  • Five-year data shows significant efficacy in slowing vision loss in geographic atrophy, with real-world evidence supporting differentiation.

  • Safety profile for SYFOVRE is comparable to anti-VEGF injections, with very low incidence of vasculitis.

  • EMPAVELI is the only approved therapy for pediatric and post-transplant populations in its class, with a strong safety record and no observed cases of encapsulated meningococcal infection.

  • Oral competitor Fabhalta offers convenience, but EMPAVELI's efficacy and safety are prioritized in severe disease settings.

SYFOVRE prefilled syringe impact?
EMPAVELI C3G/IC-MPGN peak penetration?
Address $94M convert due by September?
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Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for autoimmune and rare diseases. The company’s research is centered around complement inhibition, targeting the C3 protein in the complement system, which plays a key role in immune response. Apellis’ lead products and drug candidates aim to treat conditions such as geographic atrophy (a form of age-related macular degeneration) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), among other serious diseases. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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