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regarding the advancement and related timing of our product candidate Anaphylm (epinephrine) Sublingual Film through clinical development and approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the timing of acceptance of the
New Drug Application (NDA) for Anaphylm by the FDA, potential for an advisory committee meeting and regulatory submissions outside the U.S.; and the following pre-launch activities and commercial launch of Anaphylm, if approved by the FDA; that
the results of the Company's clinical studies and data for Anaphylm are sufficient to support submission of the NDA for approval of Anaphylm by the FDA; that Anaphylm will be the first and only oral administration of epinephrine and accepted as
an alternative to existing standards of care, if Anaphylm is approved by the FDA; the expected growth of the U.S. epinephrine market including in value and the opportunity such growth presents to the Company should Anaphylm be approved by the
FDA; the advancement, growth and related timing of our Adrenaverse pipeline epinephrine prodrug product candidates, including AQST-108 (epinephrine) Topical Gel; through clinical development including design and timing of clinical studies
including those necessary to support the targeted indication of moderate and severe alopecia areata for AQST-108, if approved by the FDA; plans and timing to submit the IND for AQST-108 and initiation of a Phase 2a clinical trial for AQST-108
for the treatment of patients with alopecia areata; following launch of AQST-108, if approved by the FDA; the launch of Libervant if approved by the FDA for U.S. market access for ARS epilepsy patients; the commercial opportunity of Libervant,
Anaphylm, and AQST-108, including potential market growth and revenues (including projected peak annual sales) generated for the Company from commercialization of these products and product candidates should Anaphylm and AQST-108 be approved by
the FDA and Libervant gain U.S. market access; the potential benefits our products and product candidates could bring to patients and acceptance by patients, prescribers and payors of our product candidates as an alternative to existing
standards of care for the targeted medical indication of these product candidates; and business strategies, market opportunities, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on our current
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limited to, risks associated with our development work, including any delays or changes to the timing, cost and success of our product development activities and clinical trials and plans, including those relating to Anaphylm, AQST-108, and our
other product candidates, or failure to receive FDA approval at all for these and other product candidates; risk of delays in advancement of the regulatory approval process through the FDA of our product candidates, including the acceptance of
the NDA for Anaphylm; the risk of whether the Company's clinical data is sufficient for approval of Anaphylm, including with respect to our pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) comparability submission for FDA approval of Anaphylm;
risks associated our ability to address the FDA's comments on our clinical trials and other concerns identified in the FDA Type C meeting minutes for Anaphylm, including the risk that the FDA may require additional clinical studies for approval
of Anaphylm; risk of U.S. market access for Libervant upon expiration of the seven year orphan drug market exclusivity granted by the FDA for an approved nasal spray product of another company, which is scheduled to occur in January 2027, or
for other reasons; risks associated with the success of any competing products, including generics; risks and uncertainties inherent in commercializing a new product (including technology risks, financial risks, market risks and implementation
risks and regulatory limitations); risk of development of a market access, sales and marketing capability for commercialization of our product candidates, including Libervant, Anaphylm and AQST-108; risks associated with the potential impact on
the value of the Company of the sale or outlicensing of our product and product candidates, including Libervant and Anaphylm and other product candidates; risk of insufficient capital and cash resources, including insufficient access to
available debt and equity financing, including under our ATM facility, and revenues from operations, to satisfy all of our short-term and longer-term liquidity and cash requirements and other cash needs, at the times and in the amounts needed,
including to commence principal payments on our 13.5% Notes in 2026 and to fund future clinical development and commercial activities for our product candidates, including Anaphylm and AQST-108, should these product candidates be approved by
the FDA, and for the launch of Libervant upon expiration of the orphan drug marketing exclusivity period of the nasal spray product, if granted by the FDA; risk that our manufacturing capabilities will be insufficient to support demand for
Libervant should Libervant receive U.S. market access, and for demand for our licensed products in the U.S. and abroad; risk of eroding market share for Suboxone as a sunsetting product, which accounts for a substantial part of our current
operating revenue; risk of default of our debt instruments; risks related to the outsourcing of certain sales, marketing and other operational and staff functions to third parties; risks associated with the rate and degree of market acceptance
in the U.S. and abroad of our product candidates, including Libervant and Anaphylm, if approved by the FDA; risk of the rate and degree of market acceptance in the U.S. and abroad of our licensed products; risk associated with the size and
growth of our product markets; risk associated with our compliance with all FDA and other governmental and customer requirements for our manufacturing facilities; risks associated with intellectual property rights and infringement claims
relating to our products; risk that our patent applications for our product candidates, including for Anaphylm, will not be timely issued, or issued at all, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO); risk of unexpected patent
developments; risk of legislation and regulatory actions and changes in laws or regulations affecting our business including relating to our products and product candidates and product pricing, reimbursement or access therefor; risk of loss of
significant customers; risks related to claims and legal proceedings against us including patent infringement, securities, business torts, investigative, product safety or efficacy and antitrust litigation matters; risk of product recalls and
withdrawals; risks related to any disruptions in our information technology networks and systems, including the impact of cybersecurity attacks; risk of increased cybersecurity attacks and data accessibility disruptions due to remote working
arrangements; risk of adverse developments affecting the financial services industry; risks related to inflation and changing interest rates; risks related to the impact of pandemic diseases on our business; risks and uncertainties related to
general economic, political (including the Ukraine and Israel wars and other acts of war and terrorism), business, industry, regulatory, financial and market conditions and other unusual items, including a potential recession; risks related to
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6 of revenue in 2024 150+ 20+ years since the company was founded Products
available in 6 continents drug approvals 2.5 billion $57M+ PharmFilm doses shipped worldwide More than employees based in Indiana and New Jersey expected in the U.S. by 2027 if approved by the FDA 2 product launches 4 Strictly
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Our Technologies AdrenaVerseTM platform contains a library of over 20 epinephrine
prodrugs that demonstrate control of absorption and conversion rates across a variety of dosage forms including lotions, creams, and ointments (LCOs) and delivery sites. The AdrenaVerse platform enables us to pursue a variety of allergy and
dermatological indications. PharmFilm PharmFilm is a unique and versatile technology for high-performance drug delivery. Aquestive scientists combine the customizable features of PharmFilm with patented formulation and engineering
processes to optimize the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). TM Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Aquestive is the go-to formulation development and commercial manufacturing
partner for oral thin film products worldwide Our Products 1. Ondif collaboration with Hypera-Pharma (Brazil). 2. Sympazan collaboration with Otter Pharmaceuticals (worldwide). 3. Emylif collaboration with Zambon (EU). 4. Suboxone
collaboration with Indivior (worldwide). Validation from 4 licensed commercial products1-4 Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Anaphylm (epinephrine) Sublingual Film (SEVERE ALLERGIES, ANAPHYLAXIS) PDUFA
action date is scheduled for January 31, 2026 Libervant (diazepam) Buccal Film (ACUTE REPETITIVE SEIZURES) AQST-108 (epinephrine) Topical Gel (ALOPECIA AREATA) Diversified Pipeline Fuels Our Growth Plan Proprietary Growth
Drivers Preclinical Clinical Filed Marketed Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Cassie Jung Chief Operating Officer Dedicated and Experienced Leadership
Team Daniel Barber President, CEO & Director Lori J. Braender Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary Ernie Toth Chief Financial Officer Peter Boyd SVP, HR & IT Melina Cioffi SVP, Regulatory
Affairs Carl Kraus Chief Medical Officer Sherry Korczynski Chief Commercial Officer Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Revenue Interest Purchase and Sales Agreement Strictly Confidential. Do Not
An affiliate of RTW (the "Purchaser") has agreed to enter into a $75M revenue
interest purchase and sale agreement (the "RIPSA") with Aquestive with substantially the following terms: Funding is contingent upon both FDA approval of Anaphylm (with a January 31, 2026 scheduled PDUFA date) and refinancing of Aquestive's
existing 13.5% Senior Secured Notes; Royalties will be payable on Anaphylm annual net sales at the rate of 7.5% initially and scaling down to 1.0%, based on achievement of certain net sales thresholds; The royalty rate could increase to
9.5% if net sales of Anaphylm do not achieve specified levels in prior calendar year periods starting in 2027; Royalty payments will cease upon the Purchaser's receipt of $187.5M by December 31, 2035 or $225M thereafter (the "Maximum Buy-out
Amount"); The RIPSA includes a buy-out option which provides Aquestive the right to settle all outstanding liabilities at any time by paying a specified buy-out amount, up to the Maximum Buy-out Amount, under various terms and conditions; The
proceeds of the funding will be used for the commercialization of Anaphylm, general corporate purposes and transaction expenses incurred in connection with the RIPSA and related documentation; and The RIPSA contains customary affirmative and
negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict Aquestive's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, grant liens, and enter into out-licenses of Anaphylm, in each case subject to certain exceptions. RTW has also
indicated an interest to make a $25M equity investment in Aquestive. Potential Revenue Interest Purchase and Sales Agreement Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Lead Asset Anaphylm (epinephrine) Sublingual Film Strictly Confidential. Do
A Novel Approach to Epinephrine Delivery First and only non-device based, orally
delivered epinephrine product candidate Needle-Free Easy to Administer Delay-Free Designed to Work Quickly1 Device-Free Easy to Carry + + Anaphylm (epinephrine) Sublingual Film 1. Aquestive Therapeutics data on file. Strictly
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Anaphylaxis: A rapid-onset, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate
intervention 1. Xiaowei Liu , Sangil Lee , Christine M Lohse , Cassandra T Hardy , Ronna L Campbell Biphasic Reactions in Emergency Department Anaphylaxis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.10.027 2. Shaw, Maggie
L, Gaps in Anaphylaxis Care, Epinephrine Use Highlight Resource Need, Nov. 6, 2021. Anaphylaxis signs & symptoms (minutes to hours)1,2 AllergenExposure LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE INITIAL
REACTION 5m 10m 15m 20m 25m 30m 1h 8h 72h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 9h 10h TIME During an allergic reaction, time is the enemy 30+ minute delay = Triple risk.1 Up to 73.6% do not receive epinephrine before ER visit2 Benefits of
epinephrine far outweigh the risks2 Strictly Confidential. Do Not Distribute.
Anaphylaxis is on the Rise-and so are the Risks 1. Gupta RS, et al. Pediatrics.
2011. 2. Gupta RS, et al. Pediatrics 2018. 3. McGowan EC, et al. J Clin Allergy Immunol. 2013. 4. Jackson KD, et al. NCHS Data Brief. 2013. 5. Black LI, et al. CDC National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief. 2019. 6. Gupta RS, et al. JAMA
Netw Open. 2019. 7. Verrill L, et al. Allergy Asthma Pro. 2015. 8. Bilo BM, et al. Current Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008. 9. IQVIA Claims Data, 2023. 10. Death From Anaphylaxis Is a Reassuringly Unusual Outcome Borish, Larry et al. Journal
of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 133, Issue 2, AB234 11. Aquestive Therapeutics data on file. Epidemiology prevalence data estimates ~40M patients with type 1 allergic reactions1-8 Significant number of patients diagnosed and under
physician care from 2020 to 20239 Significant number of scripts for epinephrine were filled in 202411 ~100 deaths per year in the U.S. due to anaphylaxis10 MORTALITY RATE: 0.3% of anaphylaxis-related hospitalizations 10 14 Strictly
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U.S. Market has the Potential to Grow to ~$2B in Value by 20311 Current Market
Size (2024) :~$800M Projected Market Size (2031):Over $1B 1. Aquestive Therapeutics data on file, scripts written for epinephrine auto-injectors(EAIs) have increased at a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021- 2023. 2. Aquestive
Therapeutics data on file, Precedence Research, "Epinephrine Market Size, Share and Trends 2025-2034". Market is expanding due to: Increasing prevalence of allergies Increased Patient Awareness Demand for Better solutions Strictly
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Top Reasons Why People Don't Carry Epinephrine Autoinjectors (EAI) Devices1 1.
https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/new-epinephrine-study-shows-alarming-results; survey results reflect EAIs only. 2.Fromer L., The American Journal of Medicine (2016) 129, 1244-1250. Inconvenience of carrying bulky