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ITEM 7. 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 thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical information, some of the information in this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations and involving risk and uncertainties. For example, statements regarding our expectations as to our plans and strategy for our business, future financial performance, expense levels, and liquidity sources are forward-looking statements. Our actual results and the timing of those events could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements because of many factors, including those set forth under the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in this report.

Unless the content requires otherwise, the words "Supernus," "we," "our" and "the Company" refer to Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, as the case may be. These terms are used solely for the convenience of the reader. Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and each of its subsidiaries are distinct legal entities. For example, MDD US Operations, LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is the exclusive licensee and distributor of APOKYN in the United States and its territories. Adamas Operations, LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., wholly owns the patents and patent applications related to GOCOVRI and Osmolex ER and has a license agreement with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., granting Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. rights to market and sell GOCOVRI and Osmolex ER.

Overview

We are a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Our diverse neuroscience portfolio includes approved treatments for epilepsy, migraine, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hypomobility in Parkinson’s Disease (PD), cervical dystonia, chronic sialorrhea, dyskinesia in PD patients receiving levodopa-based therapy, and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions in adult patients. The Company is developing a broad range of novel CNS product candidates including new potential treatments for hypomobility in PD, epilepsy, depression, and other CNS disorders.

We have a portfolio of commercial products and product candidates.

Commercial Products

•Trokendi XR® (topiramate) is the first once-daily extended-release topiramate product indicated for the treatment of epilepsy in patients 6 years of age and older in the United States (U.S.) market. It is also indicated for the prophylaxis of migraine headache in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.

•Oxtellar XR® (oxcarbazepine) is indicated as therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 6 years of age and older. It is also the first once-daily extended-release oxcarbazepine product indicated for the treatment of epilepsy in the U.S. market.

•Qelbree® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a novel non-stimulant product indicated for the treatment of ADHD in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. On April 2, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qelbree for the treatment of ADHD in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age. In May 2021, the Company launched Qelbree for pediatric patients in the U.S. On April 29, 2022, the FDA approved Qelbree for treatment of ADHD in adult patients. The Company launched Qelbree for adult patients in May 2022.

•GOCOVRI® (amantadine) extended-release capsules is the first and only FDA approved medicine indicated for the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with PD receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications, and as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa with PD experiencing "off" episodes.

•APOKYN® (apomorphine hydrochloride injection) is a product indicated for the acute, intermittent treatment of hypomobility, "off" episodes ("end-of-dose wearing off" and unpredictable "on/off" episodes) in patients with advanced PD.

•XADAGO® (safinamide) is a once-daily product indicated as adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with PD experiencing "off" episodes.

•Osmolex ER® (amantadine) extended-release is a once-daily product for the treatment of PD and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions in adult patients.

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•MYOBLOC® (rimabotulinumtoxinB injection) is a product indicated for the treatment of cervical dystonia and chronic sialorrhea in adults. It is the only botulinum toxin type B available on the market.

Research and Development

We are committed to the development of innovative product candidates in neurology and psychiatry, including the following:

Product Candidate Indication Development NDA

SPN-820 Treatment-resistant depression Phase II

SPN-817 Treatment-resistant seizures Phase I

SPN-830 (apomorphine infusion device)

SPN-830 is a late-stage drug/device combination product candidate for the continuous treatment of motor fluctuations ("off" episodes) in PD patients that are not adequately controlled with oral levodopa and one or more adjunct PD medications. If approved, it would be the only continuous infusion of apomorphine available in the U.S. and an important step for PD patients that would have otherwise been candidates for potentially invasive surgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation. Continuous slow infusion may also limit some of the side effects of a bolus injection of apomorphine.

In December 2021, we resubmitted the NDA to the FDA. In February 2022, we received a notice from the FDA that the resubmission of the NDA for SPN-830 was considered as a Standard Review and was assigned a PDUFA target action date in early October 2022. In October 2022, the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) regarding the NDA for SPN-830. The CRL requires additional information and analysis related to the infusion device and drug product across several areas of the NDA including, but not limited to, labeling, product quality and manufacturing, device performance and risk analysis. In addition, the FDA mentions that approval of the NDA requires inspections that could not be completed in a timely manner due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The CRL does not request additional efficacy and safety clinical studies. The FDA has made an initial determination that the amendment to the Company’s application in response to the CRL will be subject to a Class 2, or six-month, review timeline. In February 2023, the FDA granted the Company a Type C meeting request to discuss the CRL with the meeting scheduled in April 2023.

SPN-820 (NV-5138)

SPN-820 is a first-in-class, orally active small molecule that activates brain mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1), a gatekeeper of cellular metabolism and renewal. SPN-820 binds to and modulates sestrin, which senses amino acid availability in the brain, a potent natural activator of mTORC1.

SPN-817 (huperzine A)

SPN-817 represents a novel mechanism of action (MOA) for an anticonvulsant. SPN-817 is a novel synthetic form of

huperzine A, whose MOA includes potent acetylcholinesterase inhibition, with pharmacological activities in CNS conditions such as epilepsy. The development will initially focus on the drug's anticonvulsant activity, which has been shown in preclinical models to be effective for the treatment of partial seizures and Dravet Syndrome. SPN-817 is in clinical development and has received Orphan Drug designation for several epilepsy indications from the FDA.

Adamas Reorganization

In the first quarter of 2022 and subsequent to the Adamas Acquisition, the Company completed a reorganization of the Adamas legal entities in an effort to obtain operational, legal and other benefits that also resulted in certain state tax efficiencies. The reorganization had no effect on the consolidated financial statements other than certain state tax efficiencies. (See Note 12, Income Taxes.

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COVID-19 Impact

While the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic did not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, we continue to closely monitor the events and circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on all aspects of our business operations. Since the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic remains fluid and the duration uncertain, the long-term nature and extent of the impacts of the pandemic on our business operations and financial position cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. See “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on risk factors that could impact our business and our results.

Operational Highlights

Qelbree Update

•Total IQVIA prescriptions were 117,635 in the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 24% compared to total prescriptions of 94,681 in the third quarter of 2022. In January 2023, the most recent month available, total prescriptions reached 42,881.

•Continued healthy growth in the U.S. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder market with 2022 total number of prescriptions reaching more than 90 million, an increase of 9% compared to 2021, according to IQVIA.

•The average price per Qelbree prescription continued to increase in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by increases in the average daily dose and prescription size.

•Executed a second significant pharmacy benefit manager contract effective January 2023, and continued making progress in securing and improving managed care coverage.

•Qelbree continues to expand its base of prescribers, with approximately 16,822 prescribers in the fourth quarter of 2022, up from 14,265 prescribers from the third quarter of 2022.

Product Pipeline Update

SPN-830 (apomorphine infusion device) - Continuous treatment of motor fluctuations (“off” episodes) in Parkinson's Disease (PD)

•The Company will be meeting with the FDA in April 2023 to discuss the CRL received in October 2022. The Company will announce the timing for our resubmission after our discussion with the FDA.

SPN-820 - Novel first-in-class activator of mTORC1

•The Phase II multi-center randomized double-blind placebo-controlled parallel design study of SPN-820 in adults with treatment-resistant depression is ongoing. The study will examine the efficacy and safety of SPN-820 over a course of five weeks of treatment in approximately 270 patients. The primary outcome measure is the change from baseline to end of treatment period on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score, a standard depression rating scale.

SPN-817 – A novel product candidate for the treatment of epilepsy

•The Company has commenced an open-label Phase II clinical study of SPN-817 in patients with treatment-resistant seizures. Depending on rate of enrollment, the Company expects to have data in the first half of 2024.

Critical Accounting Policies and the Use of Estimates

The significant accounting policies and basis of presentation for our consolidated financial statements are described in Part II, Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), requiring us to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and other related disclosures. Some judgments can be subjective and complex, and therefore, actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We believe the judgments, estimates, and assumptions associated with the following critical accounting policies have the greatest potential impact on our consolidated financial statements:

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•Revenue recognition; and

•Impairment of intangible assets.

Revenue Recognition

Our principal source of revenue is product sales. Revenue from product sales is recognized when physical control of our products is transferred to our customers, who are primarily pharmaceutical wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, and distributors. Product sales are recorded net of various forms of variable consideration, including: estimated rebates; sales discounts; and an estimated liability for future product returns (collectively, "sales deductions").

The variability in the net transaction price for our products arises primarily from the aforementioned sales deductions. Significant judgment is required in estimating certain sales deductions, including rebates and returns. In making these estimates, we consider: historical experience; product price increases; current contractual arrangements under applicable payor programs; unbilled claims; processing time lags for claims; inventory levels in the wholesale, specialty pharmacy, and retail distribution channel; and product life cycle. We adjust our estimates at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration we expect to receive changes, or when the consideration becomes fixed. Variable consideration on product sales is only recognized when it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur. If actual results in the future vary from our estimates, we adjust our estimates in the period identified. These adjustments could materially affect net product sales and earnings in the period in which the adjustment(s) is recorded. Refer to Part II, Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further discussion on each of the different sales deductions. While sales rebates have been relatively predictable based on historical experience such that there have not been material changes in estimates in prior periods, there have been critical estimates associated with rebates and returns that may result in significant variability as further discussed below.

Returns

We maintain a return policy that allows our customers to return products within a specified period of time. Sales of our products are not subject to a general right of return; however, we will accept return of expired product 6 months prior to and up to 12 months subsequent to the product's expiry date for certain products. Our products have a shelf life of up to 48 months from date of manufacture. The product return accrual is estimated principally based on historical experience, the level and estimated shelf life of inventory in the distribution channel, changes in the current wholesaler prices, our return policy and expected market events, including generic competition. The time lag from date of sale of our products when we accrue our provision for product returns and the time at which we issue credit for expired product can occur up to several years after the sale of our product. Estimates associated with our provision for product returns are particularly susceptible to adjustment given the extensive time lag. In regards to Trokendi XR, the Company has entered into settlement agreements with third parties, permitting the sale of a generic version of Trokendi XR on or after January 1, 2023. The Company is actively monitoring returns activity in light of the loss of exclusivity and potential sales decline based on timing of generic entry. The recent entry of a generic competitor may cause our future Trokendi XR product return rates to change from historical trends, and this change could have a material effect on the future provision for product returns. Historically, we have experienced changes in estimates in return reserve calculations, but those adjustments have not been material to net earnings. However, given the extensive number of inputs and assumptions, described above, future changes in our return reserves could be material.

Rebates

Rebates are discounts which we pay under either public sector or private sector health care programs. Rebates paid under public sector programs are generally mandated under law, whereas private sector rebates are generally contractually negotiated by us with managed care providers. Both types of rebates vary over time. Rebate amounts are typically based upon the volume of purchases using contractual or statutory prices, which may vary by product and by payer. For each type of rebate, the factors used in the calculations of the accruals for that rebate include the identification of the products subject to the rebate, applicable price terms and estimated lag time between sale and payment of the rebate, which can be significant. In order to establish the rebate accruals, we use both internal and external data to estimate the level of inventory in the distribution channel and the rebate claims processing lag time for each type of rebate. To estimate the rebate percentage or net price, we track sales by product and by customer or payer. We evaluate inventory data reported by wholesalers, available prescription volume information, product pricing, historical experience and other factors in order to determine the adequacy of our accruals. We regularly monitor our accruals and record adjustments when rebate trends, rebate programs and contract terms, legislative changes, or other significant events indicate that a change in reserve is appropriate. Historically, adjustments to rebate accruals have not been material to net earnings.

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Specifically, a significant portion of rebates we pay are on state Medicaid programs. We participate in state Medicaid programs wherein the lag time from the date of sale of our product when we accrue for provision for rebates and the ultimate invoicing by the individual state Medicaid program can occur up to several quarters after the sale of our product. Because of the time lag for Medicaid, in any particular quarter, our adjustments may incorporate revisions of accruals for prior periods. Estimates associated with our participation in state Medicaid programs are particularly susceptible to adjustment given the extensive time lag. Historically, adjustments to rebate accruals have not been material to net earnings, but there continues to be an extensive time lag related to certain programs that could result in variability in future periods.

For a roll-forward of the accrued sales deductions, see the section entitled Results of Operations - Revenues - Sales deductions and related accruals.

Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

In 2020, the Company acquired the right to further develop and commercialize SPN-830 (apomorphine infusion device), a late-stage product candidate (IPR&D intangible asset). The In Process Research and Development (IPR&D) intangible asset represents the estimate of the fair value of acquired technology which has not yet reached technological feasibility. The primary basis for determining the technological feasibility is obtaining specific regulatory approvals. IPR&D is accounted for as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until completion or abandonment of the IPR&D project. Upon completion of the development project, the IPR&D will be amortized over its estimated useful life. We review intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more often if impairment indicators are identified. Our annual evaluation is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. If the Company is unable to conclude that the indefinite intangible asset is not impaired during its qualitative assessment, the Company will perform a quantitative assessment by estimating the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount. The significant inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the IPR&D intangible asset include: the timing and probability of success of clinical and regulatory approvals for the IPR&D asset, the estimated future cash flows from product sales, and the timing and projection of costs and expenses. We believe that the timing and probability of success of clinical and regulatory approval for the IPR&D asset is key and directly drives the timing and realization of the estimated future cashflows from product sales and the incurrence of costs and expenses. The drug regulatory approval process is inherently uncertain, lengthy, and difficult. The FDA has substantial discretion in the drug approval process, including the ability to delay, limit or deny approval of a product candidate for many reasons. In addition, the actual review and approval process time required may vary substantially based upon the type, complexity, and novelty of the product or disease. Any adverse action by the FDA can potentially impact our estimated fair value of the IPR&D intangible asset. In October 2022, the FDA issued a CRL regarding the NDA for SPN-830. We consider the positive results of clinical trials, industry benchmarks, available market data, and recent communications with the FDA regarding SPN-830 in determining the probability of technical and regulatory success input and assumption. The carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset was $124.0 million as of December 31, 2022. Although we believe the assumptions, judgments, and estimates we have used in our assessments are reasonable and appropriate, a material change in any of our assumptions or external factors could lead to impairment charges. If the IPR&D project is abandoned or regulatory approvals are not obtained, we may have a full or partial impairment charge related to the IPR&D, calculated as the excess carrying value of the IPR&D assets over the estimated fair value.

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Results of Operations

In this section, we discuss the results of our operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, includes a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020, in Part II,

Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Revenues

Revenues consist primarily of net product sales of our commercial products in the U.S., supplemented by royalty revenues from our collaborative licensing arrangements. The following table provides information regarding our revenues during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

Years Ended December 31, Change

Net product sales

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(1) Includes net product sales of MYOBLOC, XADAGO and Osmolex ER.

** Indicates calculation result is equal to or greater than 100%. Net product sales of GOCOVRI represents sales subsequent to the completion of the Adamas Acquisition in November 2021. In addition, Qelbree was launched in May 2021.

Net Product Sales

Net product sales increased by $81.9 million from $567.5 million in 2021 to $649.4 million in 2022. The increase in net product sales was primarily due to the $94.6 million increase in net product sales of GOCOVRI, subsequent to the completion of the Adamas Acquisition in November 2021, as well as a $51.4 million increase in net product sales of Qelbree, which was launched in May 2021. Partially offsetting this increase was a $43.6 million decrease in net product sales of Trokendi XR and a $23.9 million decrease in net product sales of APOKYN primarily attributable to the decline in unit demand due to competitive headwinds.

Sales deductions and related accruals

We record accrued product returns and accrued product rebates as current liabilities in Accrued product returns and rebates, on our consolidated balance sheets. We record sales discounts as a reduction against Accounts receivable, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Both amounts are generally affected by changes in gross product sales, changes in the provision for net product sales deductions, and the timing of payments/credits.

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The following table provides a summary of activities with respect to accrued product returns and rebates for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

Accrued Product Returns and Rebates

ProductReturns ProductRebates Allowance forSales Discounts Total

Provision

Adjustments relating to prior year sales (3,866) (155) (3) (4,024)

Provision

Accrued product returns and rebates

The accrued product returns balance increased from $35.1 million as of December 31, 2021 to $45.0 million as of December 31, 2022 due to timing of related return activity and an increase in provision for product returns primarily for Qelbree.

The accrued product rebates balance increased from $97.6 million as of December 31, 2021 to $106.7 million as of December 31, 2022 due to timing of payments and the increase in the provision.

Provision for returns and rebates

The provision for product returns increased from $12.7 million in 2021 to $18.3 million in 2022. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in volume of products sold with the launch of Qelbree for pediatric patients in the second quarter of 2021 and for adults in second quarter of 2022, partially offset by lower sales of Trokendi XR.

The provision for product rebates increased from $371.6 million in 2021 to $437.2 million in 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales volume, as well as higher per patient payments under both government and commercial managed care programs.

The provision for sales discounts increased from $69.4 million in 2021 to $76.1 million in 2022. The increase is due to higher gross sales primarily due to launch of Qelbree and the acquired commercial products from the Adamas Acquisition in November 2021.

Adjustments related to prior year sales

Adjustments related to prior year sales in 2022 of $4.0 million was less than 1% of both net product sales and total provision for the year ended December 31, 2022. Adjustments related to prior year sales in 2021 of $1.7 million was less than 1% of both net product sales an total provision for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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Royalty Revenues

The following table provides information regarding our royalty revenues for the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

Royalty revenues increased by approximately $5.5 million, or 45%, in 2022 compared to 2021, primarily due to the full year of Namzaric royalties associated with the Adamas Acquisition. The Company recognized noncash royalty revenues of $9.8 million, $9.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Cost of Goods Sold

The following table provides information regarding our cost of goods sold for the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

Cost of goods sold includes the cost of royalties; cost of materials, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (API); and cost to manufacture, including tableting, packaging, personnel, overhead, stability testing, and distribution.

Cost of goods sold increased from $75.1 million in 2021 to $87.2 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher Qelbree sales, offset by lower royalty expense compared to the same period in the prior year.

Research and Development Expenses

The following table provides information regarding our research and development (R&D) expenses for the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

R&D expenses decreased from $90.5 million in 2021 to $74.6 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the $15.0 million write-down of the investment in Navitor LLC in 2021 which was attributable to a single in-process research and development (IPR&D) asset and recorded in R&D expense in the first quarter of 2021. Refer to Note 5, Investments in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this report for further discussion of the write-down of the investment in Navitor LLC in 2021.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expense

The table below provides information regarding our selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

Selling and Marketing Expense

Selling and marketing expenses increased from $199.7 million in 2021 to $267.8 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to increased marketing expenditures of $46.7 million primarily for activities to support the launch of Qelbree to the adult population and the Qelbree direct-to-consumer campaign, which substantially occurred in the third quarter of 2022, as well as higher sales and corporate accounts management expenditures to the commercial products including those acquired from the Adamas Acquisition.

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General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expenses increased from $105.1 million in 2021 to $109.4 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher professional and consulting costs and increased employee-related costs mainly to support IT and finance operations related to the ransomware incident, financial reporting and Adamas integration in 2022.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

The following table provides information regarding the amortization expense for intangible assets during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

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** Indicates calculation result is equal to or greater than 100%.

Amortization of intangible assets increased for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets acquired in the Adamas Acquisition.

Contingent Consideration (Gain) Expense

The following table provides information regarding the contingent consideration expense during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

Contingent consideration (gain) expense $ (510) $ (6,530) $ 6,020 (92)%

Contingent consideration gain recorded for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 of $0.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively. The decrease in contingent consideration gain was primarily due to $6.5 million gain recorded in 2021 due to the write-down of the sales-based contingent consideration liabilities associated with the USWM Acquisition.

Other Income (Expense)

The following table provides the components of other income (expense) during the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

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** Indicates calculation result is equal to or greater than 100%.

Interest and other income, net includes primarily interest earned from cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities holdings. Interest and other income, net increased from $10.6 million 2021 to $21.7 million in 2022. The increase in interest and other income, net was primarily due to $12.9 million recorded in 2022 in connection with the gain associated with the Navitor investment. The decrease in interest expense of $15.0 million was primarily related to the Company's adoption of ASU 2020-06.

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Income Tax Expense

The following table provides information regarding our income tax expense during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

Effective tax rate 0.1 % 27.0 %

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** Indicates calculation result is equal to or greater than 100%.

Income tax expense was $32 thousand and $19.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The change in income tax expense and effective income tax rate was primarily due to tax benefits associated with the Adamas legal entities reorganization in the first quarter of 2022.

Net Earnings

The following table provides information regarding our net earnings during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

Change

The increase in net earnings was primarily due to the decrease in income tax expense and interest expense, and an increase in interest income for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Summary of Cash Flows

The following table summarizes the major sources and uses of cash for the periods set forth below (dollars in thousands):

December 31, Change

Net cash provided by (used in):

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities is comprised of two components: cash provided by operating earnings; and cash provided by (used in) changes in working capital. The net cash provided by operating activities was $116.8 million in 2022 compared to $127.1 million in 2021. The year over year change was primarily driven by decrease in working capital which reflects the timing impacts of cash collections on receivables and settlement of payables, offset by an increase in operating earnings and non-cash items.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $216.7 million in 2022 compared to $81.9 million in 2021. The year over year change of $134.8 million was primarily attributed to the following:

•Cash outflows related to marketable securities activity were higher by $435.2 million in 2022 compared to 2021 due to higher purchases of marketable securities offset by lower proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities;

•Cash outflows in 2021 of $311.7 million related to the Adamas acquisition;

•Cash inflow from cash distribution received in 2021 of $12.9 million related to investment in Navitor.

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Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $10.5 million in 2022 compared to $130.4 million provided in the same period in 2021. This year over year change is primarily attributable to the repayment of the acquired debt from the Adamas Acquisition in prior year partially offset by the payment of a contingent consideration milestone associated with the USWM Acquisition in the first quarter of 2022 and the increase in proceeds from the issuance of common stock.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and long term marketable securities presented below are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents $ 93,120

Long term marketable securities 93,896

We have financed our operations primarily with cash generated from product sales, supplemented by revenues from royalty and licensing arrangements, as well as proceeds from the sale of equity and debt securities. Continued cash generation is highly dependent on the success of our commercial products, as well as the success of our product candidates if approved by the FDA. While we expect continued profitability in future years, we anticipate there may be significant variability from year to year in the level of our profits particularly due to the commercial launch of Qelbree in May 2021; continued market and payor pressures for our commercial products; and the likely unfavorable impact of the loss of patent exclusivity for Trokendi XR in January 2023.

The Company believes its balances of cash, cash equivalents and unrestricted marketable securities, which totaled $555.2 million as of December 31, 2022, along with cash generated from ongoing operations and continued access to debt markets, will be sufficient to satisfy its cash requirements over the next 12 months and beyond.

We may, from time to time, consider raising additional capital through: new collaborative arrangements; strategic alliances; additional equity and/or debt financings; or financing from other sources, especially in conjunction with opportunistic business development initiatives. We will continue to actively manage our capital structure and to consider all financing opportunities that could strengthen our long-term financial profile. Any such capital raises may or may not be similar to transactions in which we have engaged in the past. There can be no assurance that any such financing opportunities will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.

Our material cash requirements include the following contractual and other obligations.

Convertible Notes due 2023

As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding principal on the 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (2023 Notes) was $402.5 million. No 2023 Notes were converted as of December 31, 2022. Contemporaneous with the issuance of the 2023 Notes, the Company also entered into separate convertible note hedge transactions (collectively, the Convertible Note Hedge Transactions), issuing 402,500 convertible note hedge options. The Convertible Note Hedge Transactions are expected to reduce the potential dilution of the Company's common stock upon conversion of the 2023 Notes. Concurrently with entering into the Convertible Note Hedge Transactions, we also entered into separate warrant transactions, issuing a total of 6,783,939 warrants (the Warrant Transactions). Refer to Note 9, Convertible Senior Notes Due 2023 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

Secured Uncommitted Credit Line

During the first quarter of 2023, we entered into an uncommitted demand secured credit line with a financial institution for up to $150.0 million (the "Credit Line"). Although as of the March 1, 2023 the Company has not drawn from the Credit Line. The Credit Line is secured primarily by our portfolio of marketable securities, which is primarily comprised of corporate and U.S. government agency and municipal debt securities, and it contains collateral maintenance requirements. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Line, the lender may terminate the Credit Line and/or demand full or partial payment of amounts borrowed thereunder at any time.

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Leases

Our operating lease commitments include leases of fleet vehicles, leases of certain facilities, including the lease of the current headquarters office and laboratory space. As of December 31, 2022, we have fixed lease payment obligations of $50.8 million, with $8.3 million payable within 12 months. Refer to Note 13, Leases in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

Manufacturing Purchase Obligations

In October 2021, we entered into an amendment to the Merz Agreement which increased the price of the annual purchase commitment of MYOBLOC from €3.0 million to approximately €3.9 million. For further discussion on the embedded operating lease related to the Merz Agreement, refer to Note 13, Leases in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

Milestone Payment Obligations

The Company has contingent consideration milestones payable related to the Adamas Acquisition. The possible outcomes for the contingent consideration range, on an undiscounted basis, from $0 to $50.9 million. One Milestone Payment is payable (subject to certain terms and conditions) upon the first occurrence of the achievement of aggregate worldwide net sales of GOCOVRI in excess of $150 million during any consecutive 12-month period ending on or before December 31, 2024 (Milestone 2024). Another Milestone Payment is payable (subject to certain terms and conditions) upon the first occurrence of the achievement of aggregate worldwide net sales of GOCOVRI in excess of $225 million during any consecutive 12-month period ending on or before December 31, 2025 (Milestone 2025 and, together with Milestone 2024, the Milestones). Each Milestone may only be achieved once.

We also have contingent consideration milestones payable related to the USWM Acquisition. On February 18, 2022, the FDA accepted the SPN-830 NDA for review, and we paid the resulting $25 million milestone in the first quarter of 2022. In addition, there are two other regulatory and developmental contingent consideration milestone payments: the first is a $25 million milestone due upon the FDA's regulatory approval and $30 million upon commercial launch of SPN-830. If SPN-830 is approved by the FDA and commercially launched, we expect these milestones to become due and be paid in between 2023 and 2024.

Navitor Development Agreement

We have obligations from the Development Agreement with Navitor we entered into in April 2020. The Company can terminate the Development Agreement upon 30 days' notice. Under the terms of the Development Agreement, the Company and Navitor will jointly conduct a Phase II clinical program for NV-5138 (SPN-820) for treatment-resistant depression. The Company will bear all of Phase I and Phase II development costs incurred by either party, up to a maximum of $50 million. In addition, the Company will incur certain other research and development support costs.

Royalty Payments

We obtained exclusive licenses from third parties for proprietary rights to support our commercial products and product candidates. We are obligated to pay royalties to third parties, computed as a percentage of net product sales, for each respective product under a license agreement, beginning upon commercialization. The amount of future royalty obligations are dependent on future net product sales of each of the respective products under a license agreement.

Other Obligations

We have other obligations in which the timing, likelihood and, in some situations, the amount of such payments are not known, which include the following:

•any milestone payments which may become payable to third parties under license agreements or contractual agreements regarding our clinical trials, or those which may become payable upon achieving sales and developmental milestones per contractual agreements.

•any future royalty payments to third parties.

•liabilities related to uncertain tax positions. Due to uncertainties in the timing of potential tax audits, the timing and the amounts associated with the resolution of these positions is uncertain. As such, we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate regarding the timing of payments beyond 12 months.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not currently have, nor have we ever had, any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. In addition, we do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve our capital to fund operations and to facilitate business development activities. We also seek to maximize income from our investments without assuming significant interest rate risk, liquidity risk, or risk of default by investing in investment grade securities with maturities of four years or less. Our exposure to market risk is confined to investments in cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and long term marketable securities. As of December 31, 2022, we had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and long term marketable securities of $555.2 million.

In connection with the 2023 Notes, we have separately entered into Convertible Note Hedge Transactions and Warrant Transactions to reduce the potential dilution of the Company's common stock upon conversion of the 2023 Notes, and to partially offset the cost to purchase the Convertible Note Hedge Transactions, respectively.

We may borrow funds pursuant to our Credit Line at variable interest rates determined by reference to a reference rate and an applicable spread. Variable rate borrowing would expose us to interest rate risk as increases in interest rates would increase our borrowing costs.

If we borrow funds pursuant to our Credit Line, we will be subject to a collateral maintenance requirement. The Credit Line is secured primarily by our portfolio of marketable securities, which is primarily comprised of corporate and U.S. government agency and municipal debt securities and may fluctuate in value. The fluctuations may be driven by, among other things, changes in interest rates, economic conditions, and other financial conditions as well as idiosyncratic factors related to a security’s issuer. To the extent a fluctuation in value results in the value of the collateral decreasing below the required collateral maintenance requirements we may be required to promptly post additional collateral. Additionally, our Credit Line is an uncommitted facility that may be terminated by the lender at any time. During periods of rapidly changing interest rates, economic conditions or other financial conditions, the Credit Line may be terminated by the lender and/or the lender may declare that all borrowings thereunder are immediately due.

Our cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash held at banks and investments in highly liquid financial instruments with an original maturity of three months or less. Our marketable securities, which are reported at fair value, consist of investments in U.S. Treasury bills and notes; bank certificates of deposit; various U.S. governmental agency debt securities; and corporate and municipal debt securities. We place all investments with governmental, industrial, or financial institutions whose debt is rated as investment grade. We generally hold these securities to maturities of one to four years. Because of the relatively short period that we hold our investments and because we generally hold these securities to maturity, we do not believe that an increase in interest rates would have any significant impact on the realizable value of our investments. We do not have any currency or other derivative financial instruments other than outstanding warrants to purchase common stock and the convertible note hedges.

We may contract with clinical research organizations (CROs) and investigational sites globally. Currently, we have ongoing clinical trials, which are being conducted outside the U.S. for SPN-817. We do not hedge our foreign currency exchange rate risk. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. As of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, substantially all of our liabilities were denominated in the U.S. dollar.

Inflation generally affects us by increasing our cost of labor and the cost of services provided by our vendors. We do not believe that inflation and changing prices over the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 had a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 185) 90

Consolidated Balance Sheets 94

Consolidated Statements of Earnings 95

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings 96

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 97

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 98

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 99

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:

Opinion on the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 9, 2023 expressed an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Accrued sales deductions related to product returns

As disclosed in Notes 2 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded accrued product returns of $45,008 (dollars in thousands) as of December 31, 2022. The related provision for product returns is reflected as a reduction of gross product sales, and is recorded at the time of sale when the customer takes title to the product. Sale of the Company’s products are not subject to a general right of return; however, the Company will accept return of expired product six months prior to and up to 12 months subsequent to the product’s expiry date for certain products. The Company's products have a shelf life of up to 48 months from date of manufacture.

We identified the evaluation of accrued sales deductions related to Trokendi XR, Oxtellar XR and Qelbree product returns, and specifically the assessment of the expected long-term return rates, as a critical audit matter. The assessment of the expected long-term return rates included a comparison to actual returns experience and involved a high degree of auditor judgment due to the significant passage of time between product sale and the time at which the Company issues credit for expired product.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We assessed the Company’s long-term return rate assumptions by evaluating the consistency of those assumptions with the trend of actual historical return rates. We compared prior period expected long-term return rate assumptions against actual return rates experience.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2015.

Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2023

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weaknesses, described below, on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, the Company has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated March 9, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

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 the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The material weaknesses are specific to the lack of qualified resources and an adequate risk assessment over design and effective operation of controls in the inventory and cost of goods sold processes and the lack of an adequate risk assessment over the design and effective operation of controls that would affect the estimation of accrued product rebates have been identified and included in management’s assessment. The material weaknesses were considered in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2022 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2023

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Assets

Current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15,779 27,019

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 96,342 $ 117,683

Contingent consideration, current portion 21,120 44,840

Convertible notes, net 401,968 —

Convertible notes, net — 379,252

Operating lease liabilities, long term 35,998 41,298

Stockholders’ equity

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax (3,210) 1,539

See accompanying notes.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Years Ended December 31,

Revenues

Costs and expenses

Contingent consideration (gain) expense (510) (6,530) 1,900

Other income (expense)

Earnings per share

Weighted-average shares outstanding

(a) Excludes amortization of intangible assets.

See accompanying notes.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

(in thousands)

Years Ended December 31,

Other comprehensive loss:

Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax (4,749) (7,436) 1,558

See accompanying notes.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022

(in thousands, except share data)

Shares Amount

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax — — — 1,558 — 1,558

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax — — — (7,436) — (7,436)

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax — — — (4,749) — (4,749)

See accompanying notes.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Years Ended December 31,

Cash flows from operating activities

Navitor investment R&D expense (see Note 5) — 15,000 —

Other income from Navitor (see Note 5) (12,888) — —

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 2,112 17,501 16,581

Realized gains from sales of marketable securities (14) (347) (4,352)

Amortization of premium/discount on marketable securities 3,233 418 (2,889)

Changes in fair value of contingent consideration (510) (6,530) 1,900

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Contingent consideration (2,100) — —

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of USWM, net of cash acquired — (950) (298,541)

Acquisition of Adamas, net of cash acquired — (310,742) —

Distribution from (investment in) Navitor — 12,888 (15,000)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from governmental loan and grant — 800 —

Repayment of acquired Adamas loan — (138,315) —

Payments on finance lease liability — — (802)

Payment of contingent consideration (22,900) — —

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (10,477) (130,420) 3,559

Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest on convertible notes $ 2,516 $ 2,516 $ 2,516

Noncash investing and financing activity:

Contingent consideration liability related to acquisitions $ — $ 10,307 $ 76,700

Lease assets obtained for new finance lease $ — $ 22,747

See accompanying notes.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Organization and Business

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware and commenced operations in 2005. The Company is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The Company's diverse neuroscience portfolio includes approved treatments for epilepsy, migraine, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hypomobility in Parkinson's Disease (PD), cervical dystonia, chronic sialorrhea, dyskinesia in PD patients receiving levodopa-based therapy, and drug induced extrapyramidal reactions in adult patients. The Company is developing a broad range of novel CNS product candidates including new potential treatments for hypomobility in PD, epilepsy, depression, and other CNS disorders.

The Company has eight commercial products: Trokendi XR®, Oxtellar XR®, Qelbree®, APOKYN®, XADAGO®, MYOBLOC®, GOCOVRI®, and Osmolex ER®. In addition, SPN-830 (apomorphine infusion device) is a late-stage drug/device combination product candidate for the continuous treatment of motor fluctuations ("off" episodes) in PD patients that are not adequately controlled with oral levodopa and one or more adjunct PD medications.

Adamas Acquisition and Reorganization

On October 10, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Adamas) and Supernus Reef, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (Purchaser) (Adamas Agreement). On November 24, 2021 (the Closing Date), the Company completed its purchase of all of the outstanding equity of Adamas, pursuant to the Adamas Agreement dated October 10, 2021, and the Purchaser was merged with and into Adamas (the Merger), with Adamas continuing as the surviving corporation in the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (Adamas Acquisition). On the Closing Date, Adamas owned two marketed products: GOCOVRI (amantadine) extended-release capsules, the first and only FDA approved medicine indicated for the treatment of both "off" episodes and dyskinesia in patients with PD receiving levodopa-based therapy and as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with PD experiencing "off" episodes; and Osmolex ER (amantadine) extended-release tablets, approved for the treatment of PD and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions in adult patients. Adamas also owns the right to receive royalties from Allergan plc for sales of Namzaric (memantine hydrochloride extended-release and donepezil hydrochloride) in the U.S.

In the first quarter of 2022 and subsequent to the Adamas Acquisition, the Company completed a reorganization of the Adamas legal entities in an effort to obtain operational, legal and other benefits that also resulted in certain state tax efficiencies. The reorganization had no effect on the consolidated financial statements other than certain state tax efficiencies. (See Note 12, Income Taxes.)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP).

The Company, which is primarily located in the United States (U.S.), operates in one operating segment.

Consolidation

The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These are collectively referred to herein as "Supernus" or "the Company." All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidation of entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. In determining whether there is a controlling financial interest, the Company considers if it has a majority of the voting interests of the entity, or if the entity is a variable interest entity (VIE) and if the Company is the primary beneficiary. In determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company evaluates whether it has both: the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance; and the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to that VIE. The Company's judgment with respect to its level of

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

influence or control of an entity involves the consideration of various factors, including the form of an ownership interest; representation in the entity's governance; the size of the investment; estimates of future cash flows; the ability to participate in policymaking decisions; and the rights of the other investors to participate in the decision making process, including the right to liquidate the entity, if applicable. If the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and an ownership interest is maintained in the entity, the interest is accounted for under the equity or cost methods of accounting, as appropriate.

The Company continuously assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE as changes to existing relationships or future transactions may affect its conclusions.

Use of Estimates

The Company bases its estimates on: historical experience; forecasts; information received from its service providers; information from other sources, including public and proprietary sources; and other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from the Company’s estimates. The Company periodically evaluates the methodologies employed in making its estimates.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may directly or indirectly impact our business, financial condition and results of operations is highly uncertain and subject to change. As a result, certain of our estimates and assumptions, including the provision for sales deductions, the fair values of financial instruments and the recoverability of intangible assets, require increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility that could result in material changes to our estimates in future periods.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all investments in highly liquid financial instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Marketable Securities

Marketable securities consist of investments in U.S. Treasury bills and notes; bank certificates of deposit; various U.S. government agency debt securities; corporate and municipal debt securities; and other fixed income securities. The Company places all investments with governmental, industrial, or financial institutions whose debt is rated as investment grade.

The Company's investments are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. The Company classifies all available-for-sale marketable securities with maturities greater than one year from the balance sheet date as non-current assets.

Any unrealized holding gains or losses on debt securities, including their tax effect, are reported as components of Other comprehensive earnings (loss) in the consolidated statement of comprehensive earnings. Realized gains and losses, included in Interest and other income, net in the consolidated statement of earnings, are determined using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.

Declines in fair value below amortized cost related to credit losses (i.e., impairment due to credit losses) are included in the consolidated statement of earnings, with a corresponding allowance established. If the estimate of expected credit losses decreases in subsequent periods, the Company will reverse the credit losses through current period earnings and adjust the allowance accordingly.

Business Combinations and Contingent Considerations

The Company determines whether an acquisition should be accounted for as a business combination or as an asset acquisition. If the acquired set of activities and assets does not meet the definition of a business, as defined by U.S. GAAP, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. In an asset acquisition, any acquired research and development that does not have an alternative future use is charged to expense as of the acquisition date, and no goodwill is recorded. If the acquired set of activities and assets meets the definition of a business, the Company applies the acquisition method of accounting and accounts for the transaction as a business combination. In a business combination, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, if applicable, is recorded as goodwill.

In a business combination, the operating results of the acquired business are included in the Company's consolidated statement of earnings, beginning on the effective acquisition date. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred.

Significant judgment is involved in the determination of the fair value assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, as well as the estimated useful lives of assets. These estimates can materially affect our consolidated results of operations and financial position. The fair value of intangible assets are determined using information available as of the acquisition date and are based on estimates and assumptions that are deemed reasonable by management. Significant estimates and assumptions include but are not limited to: the probability of regulatory approval, revenue growth, and appropriate discount rate.

While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill.

Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our consolidated statements of earnings in the period that these adjustments are identified.

Contingent Consideration

Business combinations often include provisions for additional consideration to be transferred to former shareholders based upon the achievement of certain milestones, referred to as contingent consideration. Contingent consideration from product development milestones and sales-based milestone payments on future product sales are included in the purchase price for business combinations. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability is determined as of the acquisition date using estimated or forecasted inputs. These inputs include the estimated amount and timing of projected revenues, probability and timing of milestone achievement, probability of in-process research & development ("IPR&D") achieving regulatory approval, revenue volatility, and the estimated discount rates and risk-free rate used to present value the probability-weighted cash flows. Subsequent to the acquisition date, at each reporting period prior to the resolution of the contingency, the contingent consideration liability is remeasured at current fair value, with changes recorded in earnings in the period of remeasurement.

The determination of the initial and subsequent fair value of the contingent consideration liability requires significant judgment by management. Changes in any of the inputs not related to facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date may result in a significant fair value adjustment, which can impact the results of operations in the period in which the adjustment is made. Changes that are not measurement period adjustments are reported on the consolidated statement of earnings in Contingent consideration (gain) expense.

Additional information regarding contingent consideration is included in Note 3, Acquisition and Note 7, Contingent Consideration.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at outstanding amounts due from customers, less an allowance for doubtful accounts, and sales discounts. The Company extends credit without requiring collateral.

The Company writes off uncollectible receivables when the customer has had a change in creditworthiness and the likelihood of collection is remote. Payment terms for receivables are based on customary commercial terms and are predominantly less than one year.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk concentrations consist of cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. The counterparties are various corporations, governmental institutions, and financial institutions of high credit standing.

Substantially all of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities are maintained in U.S. government agency debt and debt of well-known, investment grade corporations. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of governmental insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand, and therefore, these bear minimal default risk.

The following table shows the percentage of the Company's sales made to and percentage of accounts receivables from wholesalers and distributors representing more than 10% of the Company's total net product sales and more than 10% of the Company's accounts receivables, net:

Percentage of Net Product Sales Percentage of Accounts Receivable, net

Refer to Note 4, Disaggregated Revenues, for the concentration of net product sales.

Inventories

Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, and include materials, labor, direct costs and indirect costs. These are valued using the first-in, first-out method. The Company writes down inventory that has become obsolete or has a cost basis in excess of its expected net realizable value. Expired inventory is destroyed, and the related costs are recognized as Cost of goods sold in the consolidated statement of earnings.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of definite-lived intangible assets: acquired developed technology and product rights, and patent defense costs, and an indefinite-lived intangible asset: acquired IPR&D.

Patent defense costs are legal fees that have been incurred in connection with legal proceedings related to the defense of patents. Patent defense costs are charged to expense in the event of an unsuccessful litigation outcome, or if they are deemed to not provide an increase in the value of the patent.

Definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization, with amortization calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company evaluates the estimated remaining useful life of its intangible assets annually, or when events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.

Acquired IPR&D in a business combination is considered an indefinite-lived intangible asset until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. Upon successful completion of the project, the Company will determine the then-useful life of the intangible asset. This is generally determined as the period over which the substantial majority of the cash flows are expected to be generated. The capitalized amount is then amortized over its estimated useful life. If a project is abandoned, all remaining capitalized amounts are written off immediately. During the period prior to completion or abandonment, the IPR&D asset is not amortized but tested for impairment on an annual basis or when potential indicators of impairment are identified.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets consist primarily of property and equipment, operating and finance lease assets, and definite-lived intangible assets. The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets with definite lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If indications of impairment exist, projected future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the carrying value of the asset to determine whether the asset's value is recoverable. If impairment is determined, the Company writes down the asset to its estimated fair value and records an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying value of the long-lived asset over its estimated fair value in the period at which such a determination is made.

Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

For indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as the acquired IPR&D asset, the Company evaluates impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. The annual evaluation is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. The Company considers various factors including but not limited to significant or adverse changes in the legal and regulatory environment, adverse clinical trial results, significant trial delays, inability to obtain governmental approval, inability to commercialize a product candidate, the introduction or advancement of competitive products, and product candidates, or other events that indicate it is more likely than not that fair value is less than its carrying value. If the Company is unable to conclude whether the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired after considering the totality of events and circumstances during its qualitative assessment, the Company performs a quantitative assessment by estimating the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount. Evaluating for impairment requires judgment, including evaluating current economic and competitive circumstances, estimating future cash flows, future growth rates, future profitability, and the expected life over which projected cash flows would occur. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company writes down the indefinite-lived intangible asset to its estimated fair value, and an impairment loss equal to the difference between the assets fair value and carrying value is recognized in the consolidated statement of earnings in the period at which such determination is made.

Goodwill and Goodwill Impairment Assessment

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration paid consequent to completing an acquisition compared to the net assets recognized in a business combination. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits from the other acquired assets that could not be individually identified and separately quantified.

The Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment at least annually (during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year), or more often, if and when events and circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. The annual evaluation is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in the business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the Company is unable to conclude whether the goodwill is not impaired after considering the totality of events and circumstances during its qualitative assessment, the Company performs a quantitative assessment by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount. Evaluating for impairment requires judgment, including identifying reporting units and estimating future cash flows. The Company estimates the fair values of its reporting unit using discounted cash flow models or other valuation models, such as comparative transactions or market multiples. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company writes down the goodwill to the estimated fair value, and an impairment loss equal to the difference is recognized in the consolidated statement of earnings in the period at which such determination is made.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes stated interest and the amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance of $402.5 million of 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (see Note 15, Interest Expense). The Company amortizes the deferred financing costs and debt discount over the term of the debt, using the effective interest method.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not adjust revenue for any financing effects in transactions where the Company expects the period between the transfer of the goods or services and collection to be less than one year.

No contract assets or liabilities were recorded as of December 31, 2022, or 2021.

Revenue from Product Sales

The Company's customers are primarily pharmaceutical wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, and pharmaceutical distributors. Customers purchase product to fulfill orders from retail pharmacy chains and independent pharmacies of varying size and purchasing power. The Company recognizes gross revenue when its products are shipped from a third party fulfillment center and physically received by its customers. The Company's customers take control of its products, including title and ownership, upon the physical receipt of its products at their facilities. Customer orders are generally fulfilled within a few days of order receipt, resulting in minimal order backlog. There are no minimum product purchase requirements with our customers.

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to ultimately receive in exchange for those goods. Product sales are recorded net of various forms of variable consideration, including: provision for estimated rebates; provision for estimated future product returns; and an estimated provision for discounts. These are collectively considered "sales deductions." Sales deductions are based on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related sales. These amounts are treated as variable consideration, estimated and recognized as a reduction of the transaction price at the time of sale using the most likely value method. The Company includes these estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur.

Variability in the net transaction price for the Company's products arises primarily from the aforementioned sales deductions. Significant judgment is required in estimating certain sales deductions. In making these estimates, the Company considers: historical experience; product price increases; current contractual arrangements under applicable payor programs; unbilled claims; processing time lags for claims; inventory levels in the wholesale, specialty pharmacy, and retail distribution channel; and product life cycle. The Company adjusts its estimates of revenue either when the most likely amount of consideration it expects to receive changes, or when the consideration becomes fixed. If actual results in the future vary from our estimates, the Company adjusts its estimates in the period identified. These adjustments could materially affect net product sales and earnings in the period in which the adjustment(s) is recorded.

Sales Deductions

The Company records product sales net of rebates, returns and discounts.

•Rebates - Rebates are discounts which the Company pays under either public sector or private sector health care programs. Rebates paid under public sector programs are generally mandated under law, whereas private sector rebates are generally contractually negotiated by the Company with managed care providers. Both types of rebates vary over time. Rebates are owed when our customer dispenses our product to a patient; i.e., filling a prescription. For each of its products, the Company bases its estimates of expected rebate claims on multiple factors, including: historical levels of deductions; contractual terms with managed care providers; actual and anticipated changes in product price; prospective changes in managed care fee for service contracts; prospective changes in co-payment assistance programs; and anticipated changes in program utilization rates; i.e., patient participation rates under each specific program. The Company records an estimated liability for rebates at the time the customer takes title to the product (i.e., at the time of sale to wholesalers/distributors). This liability is recorded as a reduction to gross product sales, and an increase in Accrued product returns and rebates. The liability is recorded as a component of current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

•Returns - Sales of the Company's products are not subject to a general right of return. A product that has been used to fill patient prescriptions is no longer subject to any right of return. However, the Company will accept a return of product that is damaged or defective when shipped from its third party fulfillment centers. The Company will also accept a return

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of expired product six months prior to and up to 12 months subsequent to the product's expiry date for certain products. Expired or defective returned product cannot be re-sold and is therefore destroyed. The Company records an estimated liability for product returns at the time the customer takes title to the product (i.e., at time of sale). The liability is reflected as a reduction to gross product sales, and an increase in Accrued product returns and rebates. This liability is recorded as a component of current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimates the liability for returns primarily based on the actual returns experience for its commercial products. Because the Company's products have a shelf life up to 48 months from the date of manufacture, and because the Company accepts return of product up to 12 months post its expiry date, there is a time lag of several years between the time when the product is sold and the time when the Company may issue credit on the expired product.

•Sales discounts - Distributors and wholesalers of the Company's pharmaceutical products are generally offered various forms of consideration, including allowances, service fees and prompt payment discounts, for distributing our products. Distributor and wholesaler allowances and service fees arise from contractual agreements and are estimated as a percentage of the price at which the Company sells product to them. In addition, distributors and wholesalers are offered a prompt pay discount for payment within a specified period. Prompt pay discounts are estimated as a percentage of the price at which the Company sells product. The Company accounts for these discounts at the time of sale as a reduction to gross product sales and accounts receivable, net.

Royalty Revenues

The Company recognizes noncash royalty revenues for amounts earned pursuant to its royalty agreement with United Therapeutics Corporation (United Therapeutics), based on estimated product sales of Orenitram by United Therapeutics (see Note 4, Disaggregated Revenues). This agreement includes the right to use the Company's intellectual property as a functional license. In 2014, the Company sold certain of these royalty rights to Healthcare Royalty Partners III, L.P. (HC Royalty). Consequent to this agreement, the Company recorded a nonrecourse liability related to this transaction and amortizes this liability as noncash royalty revenues (see Note 4, Disaggregated Revenues and Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies). Sales of Orenitram by United Therapeutics result in payments from United Therapeutics to HC Royalty, in accordance with this agreement. The Company also recognizes noncash interest expense related to the nonrecourse liability and accrues interest expense at an estimated effective interest rate (see Note 15, Interest Expense). This interest rate is determined based on projections of HC Royalty's rate of return.

Royalty revenues also include cash royalty amounts received from other collaboration partners for the right to use the Company's intellectual property as a functional license. The Company has royalty arrangements with third parties that include sales-based royalties on the licensed intellectual property to which the royalties relate. For sales-based royalties, royalty revenue is only recognized when the underlying product sale has occurred. Sales-based royalties are recorded based on estimated quarterly net sales of the underlying product. Differences between actual results and estimated amounts are adjusted in the period in which they become known, which typically follows the quarterly period in which the estimate is made. To date, actual royalties received have not differed materially from estimates.

There are no guaranteed minimum amounts owed to the Company related to any of these royalty revenue agreements.

Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold consists primarily of materials; third-party manufacturing costs; freight and distribution costs; direct labor; cost of royalties; cost to write down inventory to net realizable value and manufacturing overhead costs, including quality control and assurance.

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Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenditures are expensed as incurred. These expenses include: employee salaries, benefits, and share-based compensation; cost of contract research and development services provided by third parties; costs for preclinical and clinical studies; cost of acquiring or manufacturing clinical trial materials; regulatory costs; research facilities costs; depreciation expense and allocated occupancy expenses; and license fees and milestone payments related to in-licensed products and technologies. Acquired IPR&D assets that are used for research and development and have no future alternative use are expensed as incurred in-process research and development.

The Company estimates preclinical and clinical trial expenses based on services performed pursuant to contracts with research institutions, clinical investigators, clinical research organizations (CROs), and other service providers that perform services on the Company's behalf. In recording service fees, the Company estimates the cost of those services performed on behalf of the Company during the current period and compares those costs with the cumulative expenses recorded and payments made for such services. As appropriate, the Company accrues additional expense for services that have been delivered or defers nonrefundable advance payments until the related services are performed.

If the actual timing of the performance of services or the level of effort varies from our estimate, the Company adjusts its accrued expenses, or its deferred advance payments, accordingly. If the Company subsequently determines that it no longer expects the services associated with a nonrefundable advance payment to be rendered, the remaining portion of that advance payment is charged to expense in the period in which such determination is made.

Share-Based Compensation

Stock Options

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense over the service period, using the straight-line method. Employee share-based compensation for stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to compute the fair value of option grants as of their grant date. Forfeitures are accounted for as incurred. The Company uses the following assumptions for estimating the fair value of option grants:

Fair Value of Common Stock—The fair value of the common stock underlying the option grants is determined based on observable market prices of the Company's common stock.

•Expected Volatility—Volatility is a measure of the amount by which the Company's share price has historically fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate on a daily basis and is expected to fluctuate (i.e., expected volatility) in the future.

•Dividend Yield—The Company has never declared or paid dividends and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. Dividend yield is therefore zero.

•Expected Term—This is the period of time during which options are expected to remain unexercised. For the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, we determined the expected term based on the historical exercise behavior of the stock option plan participants. Options have a maximum contractual term of ten years.

•Risk-Free Interest Rate—This is the observed U.S. Treasury Note rate as of the week each option grant is issued, with a term that most closely resembles the expected term of the option.

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Share-based compensation expense is recorded based on amortizing the fair market value of the RSU as of the date of the grant over the implied service period. RSUs granted to employees generally vest over four equivalent annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the grant. RSUs granted to directors generally vest over a one year term.

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Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Performance-Based Awards

Share-based compensation expense for performance-based awards is recognized based on amortizing the fair market value of the award as of the grant date over the periods during which the achievement of the performance target is probable. Performance-based awards require certain performance targets to be achieved in order for the award to vest. Vesting occurs on the date of achievement of the performance target. Forfeitures are accounted for as incurred.

Market-Based Awards

Share-based compensation expense for market-based awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, regardless of whether the market condition has been satisfied. Market-based PSU awards vest upon the achievement of the performance target. Forfeitures are accounted for as incurred.

The Company estimates the fair value of these awards as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation that incorporates option-pricing inputs. This simulation covers the period from the grant date through the end of the derived requisite service period. Volatility as of the grant date is estimated based on historical daily volatility of the Company's common stock over a period of time, which is equivalent to the expected term of the award. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Note rate, as of the week, the award is issued, with a duration that most closely resembles the expected term of the award.

Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease considering whether there is an identified asset, and the contract conveys the right to control its use. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, the Company considers only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. The Company calculates the present value of future payments by using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, which approximates the rate at which the Company would borrow, on a secured basis and over a similar term. This rate is estimated based on information available at the commencement date of the lease and may differ for individual leases or portfolios of leased assets. Additionally, for certain equipment leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities.

Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term and recognized as an operating cost.

Some of the Company's leases include options to terminate prior to the end of the lease term or to extend the lease for one or more years. These options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

The Company's lease agreements may contain variable costs such as common area maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, or other costs. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company's lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense includes the cost of promotional materials and activities, such as television, print media, digital marketing, marketing programs and speaker programs. The cost of the Company's advertising efforts are expensed as incurred.

The Company incurred approximately $131.7 million, $86.0 million, and $54.5 million in advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. These expenses are recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings.

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Income Taxes

The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are determined based on differences between their financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. When appropriate, valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in its consolidated financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are initially and subsequently estimated as the largest amount of the tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authorities, assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts. The Company's policy is to recognize any interest and penalties related to income taxes as income tax expense in the relevant period.

The Company's policy is to recognize any interest and penalties related to income taxes as income tax expense in the relevant period.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2022

ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity - The new standard, issued in August 2020, simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible debt instruments with cash conversion and beneficial conversion features. ASU 2020-06 eliminates requirements to separately account for liability and equity components of such convertible debt instruments and eliminates the ability to use the treasury stock method for calculating diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments whose principal amount may be settled in whole or in part with equity. Instead, ASU 2020-06 requires (i) the entire amount of the security to be presented as a liability on the balance sheet and (ii) application of the “if-converted” method for calculating diluted earnings per share. This new standard also removes certain settlement conditions required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception.

The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2022 using the modified retrospective method of transition which allows for a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. As a result, the cumulative effect of the accounting change increased the carrying amount of the convertible notes, net by $20.6 million, increased retained earnings by $40.6 million, reduced additional paid-in capital by $56.2 million, and decreased deferred tax liabilities by $5.0 million as of January 1, 2022. In addition, the Company had an increase of 6.8 million in dilutive shares included in diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share under the if-converted method.

ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832) - The new standard, issued in November 2021, requires the disclosure of information about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution model by analogy. This could include various forms of government assistance, but excludes transactions in the scope of specific U.S. GAAP, such as tax incentives accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740, Income Taxes. For transactions in the scope of the new standard, information about the nature of the transaction, including significant terms and conditions, as well as the amounts and specific financial statement line items affected by the transaction are required to be disclosed. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 on a prospective basis. The adoption of the new standard as of January 1, 2022 did not have a material impact to the financial statements.

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New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers - The new standard, issued in October 2021, amended guidance on accounting for contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers in a business combination. At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts in accordance with Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as if the acquiree had initially applied recognition and measurement in their financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted.

3.Acquisition

Adamas Acquisition

In connection with the Adamas Acquisition on November 24, 2021 (see Note 1, Organization and Nature of Operations), the Company paid the Adamas shareholders $400.8 million and transferred two non-tradable contingent value rights (CVRs). Each CVR represents the contractual right to receive a contingent payment of $0.50 per share in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest, upon the achievement of the applicable milestone (each such amount, a Milestone Payment) in accordance with the terms of a Contingent Value Rights Agreement entered into between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent (CVR Agreement). One Milestone Payment is payable (subject to certain terms and conditions) upon the first occurrence of the achievement of aggregate worldwide net sales of GOCOVRI in excess of $150 million during any consecutive 12-month period ending on or before December 31, 2024 (Milestone 2024). Another Milestone Payment is payable (subject to certain terms and conditions) upon the first occurrence of the achievement of aggregate worldwide net sales of GOCOVRI in excess of $225 million during any consecutive 12-month period ending on or before December 31, 2025 (Milestone 2025 and, together with Milestone 2024, the Milestones). Each Milestone may only be achieved once.

In connection with the two CVRs, the Company recorded contingent consideration liabilities of $10.3 million as of the date of the acquisition, to reflect the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration. The estimated fair values of the contingent consideration liabilities were determined using Monte Carlo simulations. The fair value measurements of the contingent consideration liabilities were determined based on significant unobservable inputs and thus represent Level 3 fair value measurements. The key assumptions considered include the estimated amount and timing of projected revenues, volatility, estimated discount rates and the risk-free interest rate. In each reporting period after the acquisition, the Company will revalue the contingent consideration liabilities and will record increases or decreases in the fair value of the liabilities in its consolidated statements of earnings. Changes in fair value will result from actual milestone achievement, as well as changes to forecasts. The inputs and assumptions may not be observable in the market, but they reflect the assumptions the Company believes would be made by a market participant. The possible outcomes for the contingent consideration range from $0 to $50.9 million on an undiscounted basis.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including goodwill, have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the acquisition Closing Date.

In the fourth quarter of 2022 and within one year from the Closing Date, the Company finalized its accounting for the Adamas Acquisition; the Company recorded measurement period adjustments related to deferred tax liabilities, and the fair values for a lease (refer to Note 13, Leases), inventory, and intangible asset based on refinements to inputs used in the estimates.

The following purchase price allocation table presents the Company's estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Adamas Closing Date, and subsequent measurement period adjustments recorded during the year ended December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

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As Initially Reported Measurement Period Adjustments(1) As Adjusted

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,077 — 5,077

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (8,014) — (8,014)

Operating lease liabilities, long-term (5,224) — (5,224)

Fair value of contingent consideration 10,307 — 10,307

(1) Measurement period adjustments reflect changes for the year ended December 31, 2022 based on information related to the facts and circumstances that existed as of the Closing Date.

(2) Refinement of the estimate of fair value of the right of use asset associated with the acquired Adamas headquarters lease recorded in the first quarter of 2022. Refer to Note 13, Leases.

(3) Represents tax impact for the changes in fair value estimate of the right of use asset. inventory and intangible assets, and changes made to finalize the accounting of certain state tax attributes which existed at the opening balance sheet date.

(4) Represents adjustment to the fair value of inventory acquired which correspondingly increased the fair value of intangible assets.

Acquired Inventory

The estimated fair value of the inventory was determined using the comparative sales method, which estimated the expected sales price of the product, reduced by all costs expected to be incurred to complete or dispose of the inventory, as well as a profit on the sale.

Acquired Intangible Assets

The acquired intangible assets include the acquired developed technology and product rights to GOCOVRI and Osmolex ER, as well as the right to receive royalties from Allergan plc for sales of Namzaric. The Company determined the estimated fair values for the acquired intangible assets as of the Closing Date using the income approach. This is a valuation technique that provides an estimate of fair value of the assets, based on the market participant's expectations of the cash flows that the assets are forecasted to generate. The cash flows were discounted at a rate commensurate with the level of risk associated with its projected cash flows. The Company believes the assumptions are representative of those a market participant would use in estimating fair value.

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The fair value measurements of the acquired intangible assets were determined based on significant unobservable inputs and thus represent Level 3 fair value measurement. Some of the more significant inputs and assumptions used in the intangible assets valuation includes: the estimated future cash flows from product sales, the timing and projection of costs and expenses, discount rates and tax rates.

Acquired intangible assets consist of developed technology and product rights and are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation and the average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets (dollars in thousands):

Estimated Fair Value Estimated Useful Life as of Closing Date (in years)

Acquired developed technology and property rights $ 450,500 3.1 - 8.1

Goodwill

Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from the other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is primarily attributable to the anticipated cost synergies, additional growth platforms, and an expanded revenue base with the addition of the assets from the Adamas Acquisition. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Acquired Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, net

The deferred income tax liabilities, net relates to the difference between the financial statement carrying amount and the tax basis of acquired intangible assets and inventory, partially offset by acquired net operating loss carryforwards and other temporary differences. The acquired federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are reduced by a valuation allowance for amounts that are not expected to be realizable in the future.

Revenue and Net Earnings of Adamas

The operations of Adamas and its subsidiaries have been included in the Company's consolidated statements of earnings for the periods subsequent to the Closing Date.

Pro Forma Information

The following table presents the unaudited pro forma combined financial information for each of the periods presented, as if the Adamas Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,

(unaudited)

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information is based on historical financial information and the Company's allocation of purchase price. In order to reflect the occurrence of the acquisition on January 1, 2020, the unaudited pro forma combined financial information reflects the recognition of additional amortization expense on intangible assets and estimated additional cost of products sold related to the inventory step-up adjustment; the estimated reduction in the Company's interest income generated from marketable securities that were liquidated to fund the purchase price of the Adamas Acquisition, and the estimated tax impact of the pro forma adjustments.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information should not necessarily be considered indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated on the assumed completion date, nor are they indicative of future results.

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4. Disaggregated Revenues

The following table summarizes the disaggregation of revenues by product or source (dollars in thousands):

Years Ended December 31,

Net product sales

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(1) Includes net product sales of MYOBLOC, XADAGO and Osmolex ER.

Trokendi XR accounted for more than 40% of the Company's total net product sales in 2022, more than 50% in 2021, and more than 60% in 2020.

The Company recognized noncash royalty revenues of $9.8 million, $9.4 million, and $8.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively, consequent to the Company's agreement with HC Royalty (see Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).

Adjustments related to prior year sales in 2022 and 2021 have amounted to less than 1% of net product sales for each of the respective periods. Adjustments related to prior year sales in 2020 was $13.8 million compared to net product sales of $509.4 million in 2020. This included a $10.7 million adjustment for the discontinued Trokendi XR commercial blister pack configuration.

5. Investments

Marketable Securities

Unrestricted available-for-sale marketable securities held by the Company are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Corporate, U.S. government agency and municipal debt securities

Gross unrealized gains 14 2,349

Gross unrealized losses (4,237) (238)

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The contractual maturities of the unrestricted available-for-sale marketable securities held by the Company are as follows (dollars in thousands):

3 years to 4 years —

Greater than 4 years —

There was no impairment on any available-for-sale marketable securities as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.