Conference call will be held today, Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 am ET
Woburn, MA, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biofrontera Inc. (NASDAQ:BFRI) (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in dermatology, today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and provided a business update.
Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights
- Revenues for 4Q25 were a record $17.1 million, a 36% increase compared to $12.6 million for the same period in 2024.
- Gross margins were 82.4%, a roughly 2,400 basis point year over year increase compared to 58.0% in 4Q24, reflecting the transition away from the transfer pricing model under the prior license and supply agreement.
- Operating income was $4.6 million in 4Q25 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in 4Q24.
- Cash balance was $6.4 million as of December 31, 2025.
Recent Operational Highlights
- Announced positive results of its Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating Ameluz topical gel, 10% used in combination with the RhodoLED red-light lamp series for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris (AV).
- Announced FDA's completion of its filing review and filing acceptance of the Company's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Ameluz Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).
- Announced positive and statistically significant top-line results from its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Ameluz PDT with the red-light LED (RhodoLED) platform for the treatment of mild to moderate actinic keratoses (AKs) on the extremities, neck, and trunk.
- Announced database lock of Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study required for FDA filing on treatment field on extremities, neck and trunk of up to 240 cm2-
- Closed the purchase of all Ameluz and RhodoLED US Assets from Biofrontera AG. New earnout structure reduces payment rate from 25%-35% to 12%-15% of U.S. net sales.
- Received the final $2.5 million of $11 million financing led by existing investors in October.
- In November, announced the divestiture of its Xepi antibiotic cream to Pelthos Pharmaceuticals for $3 million at closing, $1 million upon commercial availability, and up to $6 million in milestone payments tied to revenue thresholds of $10 million and $15 million.
Hermann Luebbert, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Biofrontera Inc., stated: "2025 was a transformational year for Biofrontera. We delivered record annual and fourth quarter revenues, clear evidence that our refined commercial strategy is gaining traction and that the Ameluz PDT platform continues to resonate with dermatologists and their patients.
The completion of our strategic transaction with Biofrontera AG marks a fundamental inflection point for the Company. With full ownership and control of our U.S. assets-including intellectual property, regulatory approvals, and manufacturing rights-combined with a more favorable earnout structure, we have materially strengthened our cost profile. We saw this already in Q4 and expect the full annualized benefits of this transformation to be realized in 2026.
At the same time, our clinical pipeline is advancing with strong momentum, highlighted by a PDUFA date for sBCC in September 2026, positive Phase 3 results in AK on the extremities, and encouraging Phase 2b data in acne. With additional planned studies and patent protection extending through 2043, we believe we are uniquely positioned as the only company in the U.S. actively advancing FDA-controlled PDT clinical programs in dermatology.
Importantly, the combination of accelerating revenue growth, structurally lower cost of goods, and disciplined expense management drove profitability in the fourth quarter-the first full quarter reflecting our new cost structure. We believe this marks the beginning of a meaningful shift in our financial trajectory as we move toward sustained profitability and cash flow breakeven in 2026."
Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 were a record $17.1 million compared with $12.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The 36% year-over-year growth was primarily driven by strong Ameluz sales execution and the pricing adjustment introduced in December 2025.
Gross profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 82.4% compared to 58.0% in 4Q24. Cost of goods sold related party decreased 45% year over year, driven by the transition from the pricing model under the prior license and supply agreement to the significantly lower earnout structure under the strategic transaction that took place in 2025.
Total operating expenses were $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with $14.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with $8.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was mainly driven by legal costs.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $5.6 million, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million for the prior-year quarter. This improvement was driven by higher revenues and materially lower cost of revenues resulting from the strategic transaction with Biofrontera AG, partially offset by higher legal and R&D expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $4.9 million compared with $(1.4) million for the fourth quarter of 2024. We look at Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a indication of ongoing operations and this measurement is defined as net income or loss excluding interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain other non-recurring or non-cash items.
Please refer to the table below which presents a GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024.
Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Total revenues for full year 2025 increased 12% to $41.7 million compared with $37.3 million for the full year 2024.
Gross profit margin for the full year 2025 was 73.7% compared to 50.1% for the prior year. Cost of goods sold related party decreased 43% year over year, driven by the transition from the pricing model under the prior license and supply agreement to the significantly lower earnout structure under the strategic transaction that took place in 2025.
Total operating expenses were $53.1 million for the full year 2025 compared with $54.5 million for the same period in 2024. Increased legal expense was offset by reduced operational cost.
Net loss for the full year 2025 was $10.5 million compared to a loss of $17.7 million in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $(10.6) million for the full year 2025 compared with $(15.3) million for 2024. Please refer to the table below which presents a GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal years of 2025 and 2024.
Conference Call Details
Conference call: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
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About Biofrontera Inc.
Biofrontera Inc. is a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company commercializing a portfolio of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions with photodynamic therapy (PDT). The Company's products are used for the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are pre-cancerous skin lesions, and in development for additional indications. For more information, visit www.biofrontera-us.com and follow Biofrontera on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Contacts Investor Relations
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646-829-9701
shamsian@lythampartners.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
,In thousands, except par value and share amounts,
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 6,392 | - | 5,905 | ||||
| Investment, related party | 9 | 7 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 7,291 | 5,315 | ||||||
| Inventories | 1,426 | 6,646 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,279 | 527 | ||||||
| Asset held for sale | - | 2,300 | ||||||
| Other assets, related party | 686 | - | ||||||
| Total current assets | 18,083 | 20,700 | ||||||
| Inventories, long term | 3,729 | - | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,158 | 80 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,584 | 903 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 2,650 | 35 | ||||||
| Other assets | 360 | 383 | ||||||
| Total assets | , | 28,564 | , | 22,101 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 1,855 | 1,856 | ||||||
| Accounts payable, related parties, net | 4,811 | 5,344 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 332 | 548 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4,897 | 4,273 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 11,895 | 12,021 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
| Convertible notes payable | 4,589 | 4,098 | ||||||
| Warrant liabilities | 351 | 1,250 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 1,240 | 276 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 9 | 23 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 18,084 | 17,668 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no Series B-1; 2,050 and 3,366 Series B-2; 6,593 and 6,763 Series B-3; 10,719 and 0 Series C and 3,019 and 0 Series D shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | - | - | ||||||
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 70,000,000 shares authorized; 11,648,323 and 8,873,932 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | 12 | 9 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 138,413 | 121,833 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (127,945 | - | (117,409 | - | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 10,480 | 4,433 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | , | 28,564 | , | 22,101 | ||||
BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
,In thousands, except per share amounts and number of shares,
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Product revenues, net | - | 17,100 | - | 12,560 | - | 41,705 | - | 37,303 | ||||||||
| Revenues, related party | - | - | - | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues, net | 17,100 | 12,560 | 41,705 | 37,321 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues, related party | 2,734 | 5,016 | 10,111 | 17,855 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues, other | 275 | 256 | 853 | 752 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 8,523 | 8,192 | 37,751 | 33,793 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative, related party | 223 | 12 | 619 | 42 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 787 | 796 | 3,719 | 2,089 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 12,542 | 14,272 | 53,053 | 54,531 | ||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) from operations | 4,558 | (1,712 | , | (11,348 | , | (17,210 | , | |||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 482 | 351 | 899 | 1,680 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of investment, related party | (1 | - | (1 | - | 2 | (14 | - | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | - | - | - | (316 | - | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (120 | - | (40 | - | (452 | - | (2,035 | - | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 721 | 4 | 388 | 158 | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | 1,082 | 314 | 837 | (527 | , | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 5,640 | (1,398 | , | (10,511 | , | (17,737 | , | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | - | (2 | - | 25 | 22 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | , | 5,640 | , | (1,396 | , | , | (10,536 | , | , | (17,759 | , | |||||
BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | - | (10,536 | - | - | (17,759 | - | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows used in operations | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 138 | 421 | ||||||
| Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets | 730 | 728 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 951 | 1,019 | ||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 491 | 297 | ||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (69 | - | 162 | |||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (899 | - | (1,680 | - | ||||
| Gain on sale of asset held for sale | (700 | - | - | |||||
| Loss from termination of operating leases | 19 | - | ||||||
| Realized/unrealized loss in investment, related party | (2 | - | 14 | |||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | - | 316 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (1,907 | - | (315 | - | ||||
| Other receivables, related party | - | 2 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,728 | - | (141 | - | ||||
| Other assets, related party | (686 | - | 5,159 | |||||
| Inventories | 1,445 | 4,233 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | (2 | - | (1,452 | - | ||||
| Accounts payable, related parties, net | (533 | - | (355 | - | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (683 | - | (689 | - | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 610 | (230 | - | |||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities | (13,361 | , | (10,270 | , | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of asset held for sale | 3,000 | - | ||||||
| Sales of investment, related party | - | 57 | ||||||
| Purchase of intangible assets | - | (50 | - | |||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (2 | - | (10 | - | ||||
| Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities | 2,998 | (3 | , | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of Series C preferred stock, net of offering costs | 10,850 | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of Series B-1 preferred stock and warrants to purchase series B-3 preferred stock, net of issuance costs | - | 7,662 | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of Series B-3 preferred stock from exercise of warrants | - | 7,438 | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net of issuance costs | 4,050 | |||||||
| Payment of principal short-term debt | - | (4,315 | - | |||||
| Cash flows provided by financing activities | 10,850 | 14,835 | ||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 487 | 4,562 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the year | 6,105 | 1,543 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the year | , | 6,592 | , | 6,105 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Interest paid | - | 6 | - | 1,728 | ||||
| Income tax paid, net | - | 25 | - | 24 | ||||
| Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
| Preferred stock issued as consideration in asset purchase acquisition (See Note 3. Asset Acquisition- | - | 4,782 | - | - | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment acquired | 2,126 | - | ||||||
| Intangible asset acquired | 2,656 | - | ||||||
| Addition of right-of-use assets in exchange for operating lease liabilities | - | 1,371 | - | 55 | ||||
BIOFRONTERA INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
,In thousands, except per share amounts and number of shares,
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | , | 5,640 | , | (1,396 | , | , | (10,536 | , | , | (17,759 | , | |||||
| Interest expense, net | 121 | 40 | 452 | 2,035 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | - | (3 | - | 25 | 22 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 62 | 34 | 138 | 421 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 5,823 | (1,325 | , | (9,921 | , | (15,281 | , | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of asset held for sale | (700 | - | - | (700 | - | - | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (482 | - | (351 | - | (899 | - | (1,680 | - | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of investment, related party | 1 | 2 | (2 | - | 14 | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | - | - | - | 316 | ||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 289 | 299 | 951 | 1,019 | ||||||||||||
| Expensed issuance costs | - | - | - | 354 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | , | 4,931 | , | (1,375 | , | , | (10,571 | , | , | (15,258 | , | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 28.8 | - | -10.9 | - | -25.4 | , | -40.9 | , | ||||||||
