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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Abeona Therapeutics:

• A clinical-stage Sarepta Therapeutics, developing gene therapies for rare genetic disorders like Sanfilippo syndrome and Epidermolysis Bullosa.
• A developing Spark Therapeutics, focused on pioneering gene therapies for rare genetic disorders such as Sanfilippo syndrome and Epidermolysis Bullosa.

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• EB-101: A gene therapy candidate designed to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).
• ABO-102: An AAV-based gene therapy candidate developed for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPS IIIA).
• ABO-101: An AAV-based gene therapy candidate for the treatment of Sanfilippo syndrome type B (MPS IIIB).

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Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene and cell therapies for rare genetic diseases. As a clinical-stage company, Abeona Therapeutics does not currently have any commercially approved products on the market that generate sales.

Therefore, Abeona Therapeutics does not have "major customers" in the traditional sense that purchase its products. Its primary activities revolve around research, development, and conducting clinical trials for its investigational therapies. Revenue sources typically come from financing activities (equity offerings, debt), grants, or potential milestone payments from licensing agreements should its pipeline progress, rather than from product sales to end-users or distributors.

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• Lonza Group Ltd. (LONN)

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Vishwas Seshadri, Ph.D., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director

Dr. Vishwas Seshadri joined Abeona as Head of Research & Clinical Development in June 2021 and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Company's Board of Directors, in October 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, encompassing academia and various senior and executive leadership roles, overseeing product development, regulatory submissions, and commercialization for novel therapies, including personalized, autologous cell and gene therapies. Before joining Abeona, Dr. Seshadri served in roles of increasing responsibility at Celgene Corporation, now a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMS), where he focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies in hematology and oncology. Most recently, he led the team responsible for the launch of Breyanzi® (lisocabtagene maraleucel), an autologous CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. Previously, he was Head of Early-Stage Upstream Process Development for Biologics at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Biology and an M.B.A. in Finance and Healthcare from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Joseph Vazzano Chief Financial Officer

Joseph Vazzano joined Abeona as Chief Financial Officer in March 2022. Prior to Abeona, Mr. Vazzano served as Chief Financial Officer of Avenue Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXI) from February 2019 to January 2022, and before that, he was Avenue's Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller since August 2017. During his tenure at Avenue, Mr. Vazzano secured multiple equity financings for the company and played a leadership role in the signing of a complex, two-stage acquisition of Avenue, which included future contingent value rights. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant Corporate Controller at Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc. from 2016 to 2017.

Madhav Vasanthavada, Ph.D., M.B.A. Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Business Development

Dr. Madhav Vasanthavada served in commercial leadership roles at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Celgene before joining Abeona, where he led the marketing team for the Global CAR-T Cell Therapy Franchise, launching two autologous cell therapies, Breyanzi® (lisocabtagene maraleucel) and Abecma® (idecabtagene vicleucel), in key worldwide markets. He also held various U.S. commercial roles at Bayer, including serving as the brand leader for Xofigo® (radium Ra 223 dichloride). Dr. Vasanthavada began his career as a scientist in Novartis R&D. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Rhode Island and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.

James Gow, MD, MBA, MS, MHCM Senior Vice President, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

Dr. James Gow possesses over 20 years of industry experience in clinical development and medical affairs and is recognized as an expert in gene therapy, particularly in ophthalmology. His extensive track record in clinical development includes leading programs from Phase 1 through post-marketing studies, which resulted in FDA approvals for Xibrom™, Bromday®, Prolensa®, Bepreve™, and global regulatory approvals for Xiidra®. Prior to Abeona, Dr. Gow held executive leadership roles at several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including Shire plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Novartis AG, Biogen Inc., and SparingVision SAS.

Brendan O'Malley, J.D., Ph.D. SVP & General Counsel

Brendan O'Malley joined Abeona in 2019 as Chief IP Counsel, bringing significant technical and legal expertise to the team. Before joining Abeona, he was a partner at Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto, where he started his career in 2006, and subsequently at Venable LLP, which merged with Fitzpatrick in 2018. Dr. O'Malley earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology & Microbiology from Tufts University School of Medicine.

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The key risks to Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) are primarily centered around the commercial success of its lead product, the need to achieve financial viability, and the inherent challenges in clinical development and operations.

1. Commercialization and Market Acceptance of ZEVASKYN: Abeona's most significant risk revolves around the successful commercialization and market acceptance of ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel), its recently approved gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). While ZEVASKYN received FDA approval, the ultra-rare nature of RDEB means the addressable patient population is very small, potentially limiting the company's ability to achieve substantial long-term revenue streams. Furthermore, ensuring adequate reimbursement and successfully navigating the complexities of marketing a novel gene therapy in a specialized market remain critical challenges.
2. Financial Viability and Profitability: Abeona Therapeutics has historically operated at a loss and experienced negative free cash flow. Although the company recently boosted its cash reserves through the sale of a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher, its long-term financial viability depends on generating significant revenues from ZEVASKYN and any future product candidates to offset high research and development expenses and achieve profitability.
3. Clinical Development and Operational Challenges: Abeona faces ongoing risks related to its clinical development pipeline and manufacturing operations. These include potential delays in future clinical studies, difficulties in patient enrollment due to the rarity of the diseases being targeted, and the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with developing novel gene and cell therapies. Additionally, scaling up and consistently manufacturing sufficient batches of its complex gene therapy products to meet commercial demand presents a significant operational challenge. The potential for undesirable side effects or regulatory actions post-approval, such as restrictive labeling or withdrawal, also remains a risk, despite ZEVASKYN's current safety profile.

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Abeona Therapeutics' Main Products and Addressable Markets:

• ZEVASKYN™ (prademagene zamikeracel) for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB):
  • The addressable patient population in the U.S. for pz-cel eligible RDEB patients is approximately 750 individuals.
  • The global Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB) treatment market size was valued at approximately USD 3.80 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.65 billion by 2035, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.22%.
  • In 2023, the total Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa market size across the 7MM (U.S., EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and Japan) was approximately USD 550 million. The U.S. alone constituted approximately USD 400 million of this market in 2023.
  • The global dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa treatment market is also predicted to reach approximately US$ 715 million by 2030, increasing from US$ 415 million in 2020.
• UX111 (formerly ABO-102) for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPS IIIA): (Licensed to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., Abeona is eligible for royalties and milestone payments).
  • The global Sanfilippo A market size was valued at USD 11.64 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 23.70 million by 2032.
  • Another estimate places the global Sanfilippo A market at approximately USD 0.7 billion in 2023, with a projection to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2032. In 2024, this market was valued at approximately USD 0.93 billion.
  • The global Sanfilippo Syndrome market size is expected to reach USD 13.79 billion by 2029.
  • The Global Sanfilippo Syndrome Market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.62 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 20.05 billion by 2032.
  • North America held the largest revenue share in the Sanfilippo A market in 2024, with the U.S. Sanfilippo A market contributing the majority (83.7%) of that share.
• ABO-503 for X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS), ABO-504 for Stargardt Disease, and ABO-505 for Autosomal Dominant Optical Atrophy (ADOA):
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1. Commercial Launch and Ramp-up of ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel or pz-cel): The primary driver of future revenue growth is the commercialization of ZEVASKYN, the company's autologous, gene-corrected epidermal sheets for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB). ZEVASKYN received FDA approval in April 2025, and its commercial launch is anticipated in Q3 2025. Abeona projects a gradual increase in patient treatments, with an expectation to treat 10-14 ZEVASKYN patients in 2025. The company estimates approximately 750 eligible RDEB patients in the U.S., representing a significant market opportunity.
2. Expansion of Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs) and Patient Access: Abeona is focused on expanding its network of Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs) to facilitate broader patient access to ZEVASKYN. The company plans to onboard additional geographically dispersed QTCs by the end of 2025 to meet growing demand and streamline the treatment process for patients.
3. Securing Payer Coverage and Reimbursement: Positive payer coverage trends, including policies from major commercial payers such as UnitedHealth, Cigna, and Anthem, along with agreements with CMS for Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, are crucial for enabling patient access and driving ZEVASKYN revenue. Continued success in securing and expanding favorable reimbursement policies will be vital for commercial uptake.
4. Scaling Manufacturing Capacity for ZEVASKYN: To support the anticipated increase in demand following the commercial launch, Abeona is actively scaling its manufacturing capacity for ZEVASKYN. This expansion is essential to ensure adequate supply and prevent any constraints on revenue growth as patient treatments ramp up.
5. Strategic Use of Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Proceeds: While the sale of a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) is a one-time event (which occurred in Q2 2025 for $155 million), the proceeds significantly extend Abeona's cash runway into early 2026, or through projected profitability in the first half of 2026. This non-dilutive capital enables the company to fully fund its operations and commercialization efforts for ZEVASKYN, eliminating the need for additional capital raises and directly supporting the successful execution of its revenue growth strategy.

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Share Issuance

• Abeona Therapeutics raised $25 million in a registered direct offering with existing investors in July 2023, primarily to fund commercial launch preparations for EB-101.
• In May 2024, the company closed a $75 million underwritten securities offering.
• In December 2021, Abeona completed an underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants, resulting in approximately $16.0 million in net proceeds.

Inbound Investments

• In January 2024, Abeona entered into a $50 million credit facility and received the first tranche of $20 million, intended to support launch preparations and commercialization of pz-cel.
• The credit facility includes a second tranche of $10 million of committed capital and an option for an additional $20 million upon meeting certain terms and conditions.

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures were reported as -$5.31 million in the 12 months prior to July 2022.
• For the six months ended June 30, 2024, capital expenditures were $1.4 million.
• The company operates a cGMP manufacturing facility, the Elisa Linton Center in Cleveland, Ohio, aimed at enhancing supply chain control, increasing capacity, and reducing production costs for its product candidates.