Total Product revenue grew 5% compared to Q1 2024, with growth across both the US and CanadaCanadian Product revenue grew 13% (in local currency) compared to Q1 2024, driven by 34% year-over-year growth in Vascepa net sales Adjusted EBITDA grew 41% (or 78% excluding royalty revenue) compared to Q1 2024HLS expands Cardiovascular portfolio by securing Canadian rights to NEXLETOL® and NEXLIZET® from Esperion TherapeuticsTORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - HLS Therapeutics Inc. ("HLS" or the "Company") (TSX:HLS), a pharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet needs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease, announces its financial results for the three months ended Marc

– Q1 2025 Total Revenue of $65.0 Million, a Decrease of 53% Y/Y; Adjusting for One Time Milestone Received in Q1 2024, Total Revenue Grew 63% Y/Y – – Q1 2025 U.S. Net Product Revenue Grew 41% Y/Y to $34.9 Million – – Bempedoic Acid Earned Level 1a Recommendations in the 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes – – Expanded Development Portfolio with Introduction of Novel Program Targeting Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) – – Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 202

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 90 days. Esperion TherapeuticsEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company f

– FY24 Total Revenue Grew 186% Y/Y to $332.3 Million; FY24 U.S. Net Product Revenue Grew 48% Y/Y to $115.7 Million – –Q4 Total Revenue Grew 114% Y/Y to $69.1 Million; Q4 U.S. Net Product Revenue Grew 52% Y/Y to $31.6 Million – – Q4 Retail Prescription Equivalents Grew 45% Y/Y and 12% Q/Q – – Focused On Three Pillars for Building a Blockbuster Company: Continued Revenue Growth, Reaching Operating Profitability, and Portfolio Expansion/Pipeline Advancement – – Announces Development of Triple Combination Products with Bempedoic Acid in the U.S. – – Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 90 days. Esperion TherapeuticsEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company

– Total Revenue Increased 52% Year-over-Year to $51.6 Million with U.S. Net Product Revenue of $31.1 Million, Representing 53% Growth – – Total Retail Prescription Equivalents Increased 12% and New to Brand Prescriptions Grew 18% from Second Quarter – – October 2024 Total Retail Prescription Equivalents Increased 17% and New to Brand Prescriptions Grew 20% Compared to First Four Weeks of Q3 2024 – – Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and provided a business update. "The year to date has been transformational for Es

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. Please click here to pre-register to participate in the conference call and obtain your dial in number and PIN. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for appro

– Total Revenue Increased 186% Year-over-Year to $73.8 Million withU.S. Net Product Revenue of $28.3 Million, Representing 39% Growth – – Total Retail Prescription Equivalents Increased 14% from First Quarter, with ~11% Increase During Final Four Weeks of Second Quarter – – Completed Transformational Transaction by Monetizing European Royalties on Bempedoic Acid Product Sales to OMERS Life Sciences for $304.7 Million and Allocated Proceeds for Early, Discounted Payoff and Termination of Oberland Capital Revenue Interest Facility – – Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today reported finan

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report second quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, August 12, 2024. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. Please click here to pre-register to participate in the conference call and obtain your dial in number and PIN. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website at esperion.com/investor-relations/events. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be arc

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report first quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. Please click here to pre-register to participate in the conference call and obtain your dial in number and PIN. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website at esperion.com/investor-relations/events. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archiv

– Expands Development Portfolio with Introduction of a Novel Program Targeting PSC – – Confirms Highly Specific Allosteric ACLY Inhibitor Shown to Reduce Liver Injury, Inflammation and Fibrosis Across Multiple PSC-Relevant Pre-Clinical Models – – Demonstrates Internal R&D Capabilities with Wholly Owned, Next-Generation Candidates Targeting Liver and Kidney Disease – – Esperion to Webcast R&D Day Event Today at 9:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that the Company plans to highlight new research supporting its lead development candidates for the treatment of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare and progressive

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that it will host an in-person R&D Day for analysts and investors on April 24, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET in New York City. This event will feature presentations from company leadership and key opinion leaders to provide a deep dive into Esperion's research and development strategy. Discussions will highlight Esperion's advancements and novel insights into ATP citrate lyase (ACLY) biology and the therapeutic role these next-generation inhibitors can play in multiple life-threatening diseases such as rare and chronic liver and kidney diseases. Additionally, Esperion will unveil a new indicati

- Veteran Industry Executive Brings Decades of Financial and Leadership Experience - ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced the appointment of Robert E. Hoffman as an independent director, effective immediately, and he will also serve as Chairperson of the Audit Committee effective May 29, 2025. In addition, the Company announced that Nicole Vitullo and Antonio M. Gotto, Jr., M.D., D. Phil. will step down from the board of directors, effective June 1, 2025. "We are pleased to welcome Robert to the Esperion Board, confident that his decades of leadership within the biopharmaceutical sector will be of great benefit as we engage in our co

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that Ben Halladay, MBA, has been promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from his prior position of Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, effective as of today. He will serve as a member of the executive management team and report to Sheldon Koenig, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are thrilled to have Ben take on this expanded role on the Esperion leadership team with his promotion to CFO," said Sheldon Koenig, President and CEO of Esperion. "Ben has made significant contributions since joining the company in 2020, supporting our finance organization during a tra

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced the appointment of J. Martin Carroll as Chairperson of Esperion's Board of Directors. Mr. Carroll will serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. "On behalf of the Esperion team and our directors, I am excited to welcome Marty as Chairperson of the Esperion Board. With his significant experience, Marty will provide additional leadership and strategic guidance to our Board as we continue to commercialize our medicines and advance our pipeline," said Sheldon Koenig, president and chief executive officer of Esperion. "Marty's expertise will be critical

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced the appointment of Stephen Rocamboli as a Class I director, with a term expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Rocamboli fills the newly created vacancy resulting from Dr. Mark McGovern's retirement from the Board. "On behalf of the Esperion team and our directors, I am very pleased to welcome Stephen to the Esperion Board. Stephen's extensive experience as a senior business and legal executive for multiple public life science organizations will be a great asset for Esperion as we continue to commercialize our medicines and grow our pipeline," said Sheldon Koenig, president and ch

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR), today announced the appointment of Benjamin O. Looker as general counsel as of January 1, 2022. Mr. Looker will serve as a member of the Esperion executive leadership team effective immediately. In his role, Mr. Looker will lead the company's legal, compliance and ethics operations. "Mr. Looker is a highly experienced legal executive with broad pharmaceutical industry experience, and proven skill supporting clinical and commercial stage companies, and I welcome him to Esperion," said Sheldon Koenig, President and Chief Executive Officer of Esperion. "Mr. Looker's guidance and expertise will be especially valuabl

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced the appointment of Seth H.Z. Fischer as a Class III director, with a term expiring at the 2022 meeting of stockholders. "On behalf of the Esperion team and our directors, I am very pleased to welcome Seth to the Esperion board. His deep operational and commercial expertise will be especially relevant during this exciting and transformative time for our Company," said Sheldon Koenig, president and chief executive officer of Esperion. "Seth is a proven leader with a successful track record of developing and executing strategies to drive product growth, and we look forward to leveraging his counsel to

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESPERION (NASDAQ:ESPR), today announced the appointment of JoAnne Micale Foody, MD, FACC, FAHA as Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately. She will serve as a member of the executive team and report to Sheldon Koenig, President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Foody brings more than 20 years of experience in academic and preventive cardiology to ESPERION. "Dr. Foody is a global expert with extensive clinical and medical experience in preventive cardiology, global medical development and medical affairs, which adds greatly to the depth of our management team," said Sheldon Koenig, President and Chief Executive Officer of ESPERION. "J

-- Mr. Koenig has 30 years of commercial and operational experience as an accomplished leader in the cardiovascular space; previously served as ESPERION COO -- -- Succeeds Tim Mayleben, who served as President and CEO for almost a decade and will continue to serve as a senior advisor – ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESPERION (NASDAQ:ESPR), today announced the appointment of Sheldon Koenig as president and chief executive officer and board member, effective immediately. With over 30 years of commercial and operational experience as an accomplished leader in the cardiovascular space, Mr. Koenig has served as the company's chief operating officer since December 2020. He

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that the company will be participating in the webcasted H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference on May 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 90 days. Esperion TherapeuticsEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing new medicines to market that address unmet needs of patients and healthcar

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that on May 7, 2025, the Company granted 15 new employees 49,300 restricted stock units (RSUs) under Esperion's 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Esperion (or following a bona fide period of non-employment), as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Esperion, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules. Each RSU will vest and become exercisable as to 25 percent of the shares on t

Total Product revenue grew 5% compared to Q1 2024, with growth across both the US and CanadaCanadian Product revenue grew 13% (in local currency) compared to Q1 2024, driven by 34% year-over-year growth in Vascepa net sales Adjusted EBITDA grew 41% (or 78% excluding royalty revenue) compared to Q1 2024HLS expands Cardiovascular portfolio by securing Canadian rights to NEXLETOL® and NEXLIZET® from Esperion TherapeuticsTORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - HLS Therapeutics Inc. ("HLS" or the "Company") (TSX:HLS), a pharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet needs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease, announces its financial results for the three months ended Marc

– These cardiovascular medicines have the potential to address a significant unmet medical need for over half a million Canadians – HLS will leverage existing organizational capabilities and commercial infrastructure – Already approved and commercially available in the U.S. and Europe, NEXLETOL/NEXLIZET are under regulatory review in Canada with a decision expected later this year – Deal terms include $1 million paid upfront and additional milestone payments tied to achievement of regulatory, pricing, reimbursement and commercial sales objectives TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - HLS Therapeutics Inc. ("HLS" or the "Company") (TSX:HLS), a pharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet needs i

– Esperion to Receive an Upfront Payment, Near-Term Milestones and Tiered Royalties on Product Sales – – Further Expands Global Access to Bempedoic Acid Products and Provides Opportunity to Bring Innovative Preventative Therapy to 2.6 million Canadians Living with Diagnosed Heart Disease – ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it has entered into a license and distribution agreement with HLS Therapeutics (TSX:HLS) for the exclusive rights to commercialize NEXLETOL* and NEXLIZET* in Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, Esperion will receive an upfront payment, near-term milestone and tiered royalties on product sales. E

– Q1 2025 Total Revenue of $65.0 Million, a Decrease of 53% Y/Y; Adjusting for One Time Milestone Received in Q1 2024, Total Revenue Grew 63% Y/Y – – Q1 2025 U.S. Net Product Revenue Grew 41% Y/Y to $34.9 Million – – Bempedoic Acid Earned Level 1a Recommendations in the 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes – – Expanded Development Portfolio with Introduction of Novel Program Targeting Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) – – Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 202

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that the company will be participating in the webcasted Citizens Life Sciences Conference on May 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 90 days. Esperion TherapeuticsEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing new medicines to market that address unmet needs of patients and healthcare professionals. The

– Expands Development Portfolio with Introduction of a Novel Program Targeting PSC – – Confirms Highly Specific Allosteric ACLY Inhibitor Shown to Reduce Liver Injury, Inflammation and Fibrosis Across Multiple PSC-Relevant Pre-Clinical Models – – Demonstrates Internal R&D Capabilities with Wholly Owned, Next-Generation Candidates Targeting Liver and Kidney Disease – – Esperion to Webcast R&D Day Event Today at 9:00 a.m. ET – ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that the Company plans to highlight new research supporting its lead development candidates for the treatment of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare and progressive

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced it will report first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Following the release, management will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these financial results and provide business updates. A live audio webcast can be accessed on the investor and media section of the Esperion website. Access to the webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 90 days. Esperion TherapeuticsEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company f

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR) today announced that it will host an in-person R&D Day for analysts and investors on April 24, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET in New York City. This event will feature presentations from company leadership and key opinion leaders to provide a deep dive into Esperion's research and development strategy. Discussions will highlight Esperion's advancements and novel insights into ATP citrate lyase (ACLY) biology and the therapeutic role these next-generation inhibitors can play in multiple life-threatening diseases such as rare and chronic liver and kidney diseases. Additionally, Esperion will unveil a new indicati