CELEBRATION, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced its upcoming addition to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NASDAQ:NBI) ("NBI") as part of the annual reconstitution of the 2024 Nasdaq indexes. Zevra's inclusion in the NBI will be effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, December 23, 2024. "The past year has been transformational for Zevra as we continue to drive awareness among the investment community and we are proud to be added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, which further raises our profile giv

CELEBRATION, Fla., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced organizational changes designed to accelerate its transformation into a leading rare disease therapeutics company. The company announced that it is consolidating its development and scientific functions under Adrian Quartel, M.D., FFPM, Chief Medical Officer. Adrian will be responsible for clinical development, quality assurance, and regulatory and scientific affairs. As part of these changes, Christal M.M. Mickle, Chief Development Officer, and Sven Guenther, Ph

CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that Neil F. McFarlane, President and Chief Executive Office of Zevra, will participate in the following December investor events. Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET.Oppenheimer Movers in Rare Disease Summit Elevator Pitches from Rare Disease Companies with Key Near-term, Potentially Stock-moving Catalysts, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. ET as part of an invitation-only event hosted by O

MIPLYFFA, the first FDA-approved treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C, is available at Zevra's specialty pharmacy for dispense AmplifyAssist™, Zevra's comprehensive patient support program, in place to address access barriers CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that MIPLYFFA™ (MY-PLY-FAH) (arimoclomol), the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Nieman Pick disease type C (NPC), is now commercially available for dispense. MIPLYFFA is indicated for use in combination with miglus

FDA approval of MIPLYFFA™ and product launch cap third quarter filled with multiple commercial and clinical development milestones Zevra received rare pediatric disease Priority Review Voucher Company ends quarter with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $95.5 million Company to host conference call and webcast today, Nov. 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today reported its financial results for the t

Data show that the NPCCSS swallow score reflects the patient's level of dysfunction Study indicates that a change in score reflects actual improvement or worsening in a patient's swallowing function CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Neurological Sciences, and Biochemistry at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, is presenting data demonstrating the relevance of the swallow domain as part of the Niemann-Pick disease T

CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that Neil F. McFarlane, President and Chief Executive Office of Zevra, will participate in a fireside chat at the Guggenheim Securities Healthcare Innovation Conference Virtual on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET. Additionally, management will be available for one-on-one meetings with registered attendees. The live webcast will be accessible via "Events & Presentations" on the Investor Relations section of Zevra's website at investors.zevra.com. About Zevr

CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced it will report third quarter financial results and provide a corporate update on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Company will issue a news release after the market closes and host a conference call/audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. The corporate update will include recent progress with the commercial launches of MIPLYFFA™ and OLPRUVA® as well as the Company's clinical stage programs. A link to the audio webcast will be accessible on the "Events & Presentations"

CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that Neil F. McFarlane, President and Chief Executive Office of Zevra, will participate in a Rare Disease Panel at the 2024 Maxim Healthcare Virtual Summit, presented by Maxim Group LLC on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET. Maxim Group 2024 Annual Healthcare Conference Rare Disease Panel on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET. This conference will be live on M-Vest. To attend, investors can register and watch the company discussion on the M-Vest page. The archived presentation will also be accessible und

PASADENA, Calif. and CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation (NUCDF) and Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) are teaming up to launch an awareness campaign during the month of October to improve the diagnosis of urea cycle disorders (UCDs). Their goal is to highlight the critical importance of promptly checking blood ammonia levels and using proper testing techniques. A blood ammonia test is essential to uncover elevated ammonia levels (hyperammonemia), the classic sign of a urea cycle disorder. Resources on recognizing and testing for hyperammonemia are featured on the campaign website, checkammonia.com. Quickly diagnosing UCD

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Cantor Fitzgerald resumed coverage of Zevra Therapeutics with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $25.00

Guggenheim initiated coverage of Zevra Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $20.00

JMP Securities initiated coverage of Zevra Therapeutics with a rating of Mkt Outperform and set a new price target of $17.00

Maxim Group reiterated coverage of Zevra Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $25.00 from $18.00 previously

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CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage company focused on addressing unmet needs for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced it will report third quarter financial results and provide a corporate update on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Company will issue a news release after the market closes and host a conference call/audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. The corporate update will include recent progress with the commercial launches of MIPLYFFA™ and OLPRUVA® as well as the Company's clinical stage programs. A link to the audio webcast will be accessible on the "Events & Presentations"

MIPLYFFA is the first FDA-approved treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC), an ultra-rare and progressive neurodegenerative disease MIPLYFFA is indicated for use in combination with miglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of NPC in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older Zevra receives rare pediatric disease priority review voucher in conjunction with approval Company launches AmplifyAssist™ patient support program Conference call and webcast set for 8:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 CELEBRATION, Fla., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a commercial-stage rare disease therap

CELEBRATION, Fla., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company) a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it will host a conference call and audio webcast on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET, to review its corporate and financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The link to the audio webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, https://investors.zevra.com/. To join the meeting by conference call, use the dial-in information below. (800) 225-9448 (U.S.)+1 (203) 518- 9708 (International)Conference ID: ZVRAQ224 An archive of the webcast will be available for 90 da

Full commercial launch of OLPRUVA at the end of January 2024, with market access growing to ~75% of covered lives as of May 1, 2024 Arimoclomol NDA review underway with PDUFA date of September 21, 2024 Reported positive topline results from KP1077 Phase 2 Trial in idiopathic hypersomnia, with full data to be presented at SLEEP 2024 in early June 2024 Conference call scheduled for today, May 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET         CELEBRATION, Fla., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today provided corporate updates and reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. 

CELEBRATION, Fla., May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it will host a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET, to review its corporate and financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The link to the audio webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, https://investors.zevra.com/. To join the meeting by conference call, use the dial-in information below. 800-343-5419 (U.S.)+1 203-518-9731 (International)Conference ID: ZVRAQ124 An archive of the webcast wil

Launch of OLPRUVA® underway Topline results from KP1077 phase 2 study demonstrate clinically meaningful benefits for key IH symptoms Q4 2023 net revenue of $13.2M, and FY 2023 net revenue of $27.5M Conference call scheduled for today, March 28, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET  CELEBRATION, Fla., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today provided corporate updates and reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.  "We made solid progress on our key priorities in 2023," said Neil F. McFarlane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zevra. "As we look to 2

CELEBRATION, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company) a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET, to review its corporate and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. The link to the audio webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, https://investors.zevra.com/. To join the meeting by conference call, use the dial-in information below. (800) 245-3047 (U.S.)+1 (203) 518-9765 (International)Conference ID: ZVRAQ423 An archive of the webcast will be ava

Arimoclomol NDA resubmission remains on track for end of year filing Proposed acquisition of Acer Therapeutics on track to close Q4 2023 and will diversify Zevra's revenue with FDA-approved OLPRUVA® for urea cycle disorders (UCDs) Net revenue of $2.9M for Q3 2023 Ended Q3 2023 with $83.4M in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, supporting our forecasted cash runway into 2026 Conference call and live audio webcast scheduled for today, Nov 7, 2023, 8:00 a.m. ET  CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today provided corpo

CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company) a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. ET, to review its corporate and financial results for the third quarter of 2023. The link to audio webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, https://investors.zevra.com/. To join the meeting by conference call, use the dial-in information below. (800) 343-4849 (U.S.)+1 (203) 518-9843 (International)Conference ID: ZVRAQ323 An archive of the webcast will be available f

Proposed acquisition of Acer for $15M in Zevra stock plus Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) and Zevra's purchase of Acer's secured debt in capital efficient structure Zevra to assume commercialization efforts of OLPRUVA™, recently approved for the treatment of urea cycle disorders (UCDs) FDA-approved commercial asset expected to increase and diversify Zevra's revenues OLPRUVA™ commercial operations provide Zevra scale and cost synergies to complement the potential launch of arimoclomol Adds EDSIVO™, a Phase 3 program for vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (vEDS), to Zevra's rare disease clinical pipeline Zevra to discuss details during conference call today, at 8:30 a.m. ET CELEBRATION, F

Rahsaan W. Thompson appointed as Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer Alison Peters appointed as Chief People Officer CELEBRATION, Fla., June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced the appointments of Rahsaan W. Thompson as Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer, and Alison Peters as Chief People Officer. Both Mr. Thompson and Ms. Peters bring deep expertise in building high-performing teams which will be essential to deliver success through the Company's next phase of growth. "We are thrilled to welcome both Rahsaan and Alison to the Zevra team as w

CELEBRATION, Fla., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that Neil F. McFarlane, Zevra's President and Chief Executive Officer, has issued a Letter to Stockholders providing a review of key accomplishments and outlook for 2024. Dear Stockholders, It is hard for me to believe that April 2024 marks six months since the start of my tenure as Zevra's President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2023. From that time, and even prior to my official start date, I began a listening tour, seeking feedback from many of Zevra's stakeholders – stockholders, investors, employees, patie

CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced the appointment of Alvin Shih, MD, MBA, to the Company's Board of Directors (Board) effective as of January 20, 2024. Dr. Shih has extensive experience in biotechnology leadership and rare disease therapeutics development and currently serves as President and CEO of Catamaran Bio, a biotechnology company developing cell therapies for multiple oncologic indications. "We are honored to welcome Dr. Shih to our Board as we advance our therapeutic portfolio of product candidates in multiple rare disease indications," said Tamar

CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced the appointment of Adrian Quartel, M.D., FFPM, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Quartel brings more than 20 years of experience in the international pharmaceutical industry with senior roles in clinical development, pharmacovigilance and medical affairs. "It is an honor to welcome Dr. Quartel to our team during an exciting period of growth for Zevra after our recent acquisition of Acer Therapeutics and the expansion of our rare disease portfolio," said Neil F. McFarlane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zevra. "His ex

Christal Mickle transitions back to Chief Development Officer CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that Neil F. McFarlane has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Zevra and appointed to the Board of Directors, effective October 10, 2023. Neil succeeds Christal M.M. Mickle who has been serving as interim CEO and President since June 2023, and who will continue serving in her role as Chief Development Officer. Concurrently, the Company announced the effectiveness of Joseph B. Saluri's previously announced retirement from the Board of Directors.

CELEBRATION, Fla., Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ZVRA) ("Zevra" or "the Company"), a rare disease company melding science, data, and patient need to create transformational therapies for diseases with limited or no treatment options, proudly welcomes Tom Anderson, a highly accomplished biopharma veteran, to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Concurrently, the Company announces the retirement of board member Matthew R. Plooster, whose valuable leadership has played a crucial role in shaping Zevra's growth. Both the announcement of the new director and Mr. Plooster's retirement are in accordance with the plan announced by the Company on May 8, 2023. With ov

CELEBRATION, Fla., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) ("Zevra" or the "Company" and formerly KemPharm, Inc.), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced changes to the Company's Board of Directors ("Board") and leadership. At the Company's recent 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("Annual Meeting"), Zevra shareholders elected John B. Bode, Douglas W. Calder and Corey Watton to Zevra's Board. Additionally, as previously announced, Wendy L. Dixon, Ph.D., joined the Zevra Board on the date of the Annual Meeting. After the Annual Meeting, Zevra's newly configured Board met and unanimously approved the following changes: The Board accepted the r

CELEBRATION, Fla., March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ZVRA) ("Zevra" or the "Company" and formerly KemPharm, Inc.), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it has appointed Wendy L. Dixon, Ph.D., to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately following the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("2023 Annual Meeting"), to fill the vacancy resulting from Dr. Travis Mickle's resignation from the Board effective as of the day of the 2023 Annual Meeting to be held on April 25, 2023. Dr. Dixon is a seasoned biopharma executive with more than 40 years in senior leadership roles, including serving as Chief Marke