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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH): restructuring charge — Aurinia reports 2023 net product revenue up 53% to $158.5M; ends strategic review, initiates $150M buyback
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Net product revenue $158.5M (+53% YoY); net loss $78.0M ($0.54/shr) vs $108.2M loss in 2022.
- Discontinues AUR200/AUR300 development; expects $11-15M Q1'24 charge and $50-55M annual savings; headcount cut ≥25% (non-commercial).
- Board authorizes up to $150M share repurchase; max subject to Canadian regulatory approval; purchases start Feb 21, 2024.
- Strategic review concluded after engaging 60+ parties; one non-binding expression of interest did not lead to formal offer.
- Reaffirms 2024 net product revenue guidance of $200-220M; 2,066 patients on LUPKYNIS at year-end (vs 1,525).