# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001369568
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-226837
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
**Character Count:** 10333
**Document Hash:** 88829942820ef37ca2d5552ec1c5ad74
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-226837.hdr.sgml**: 20251001

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-226837

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251001

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251001

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251001

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001369568
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33057
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251365049

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 355 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 801
- **CITY:** CORAL GABLES
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33134
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (305) 529-2522

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 355 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 801
- **CITY:** CORAL GABLES
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33134

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110215

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060719

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### FORM 8-K

#### CURRENT REPORT

#### PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

#### OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 1, 2025

## CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

#### (Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-33057** | **76-0837053** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br> **of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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| **355 Alhambra Circle** |  |
| **Suite 801** |  |
| **Coral Gables, Florida** | **33134** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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#### Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 420-3200

#### Not Applicable

#### Former Name or Former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Name of Exchange**<br> **on Which Registered** | **Ticker**<br> **Symbol** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | NASDAQ Capital Market | CPRX |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this Chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 8.01** | **Other Events**  |

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On October 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its common stock between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026. Repurchases under the new share repurchase program may be made through a variety of methods, including open market or privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on the stock price, business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities, acquisition opportunities and other factors. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount of shares of common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time. The Company plans to use existing cash on hand to fund its share repurchase program.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.**  |

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(d) <u>Exhibits</u> 

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| 99.1 | [Press release issued by the Company on October 1, 2025](d118298dex991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| **Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.** | **Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.** |
| By: | /s/ Michael W. Kalb |
|  | Michael W. Kalb |
|  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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Dated: October 1, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1** 

**Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Announces $200 Million Share Repurchase Program** 

**CORAL GABLES, Fla.**, October 1, 2025 - Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Catalyst" or "Company") (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing and commercializing novel medicines for people living with rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to $200 million of shares of Catalyst's outstanding common stock between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026.

"Catalyst has a strong balance sheet, which reflected more than $650 million in cash and cash equivalents and no funded debt as of June 30, 2025, solid operating results, a demonstrated focus on execution, and significant cash flow generation. Based on all of these factors, we believe that we can execute this share repurchase program without impairing the advancement of our business development strategy," said Richard J. Daly, President and CEO, of Catalyst. "Further, we believe that this repurchase program will enable us to provide value to our stockholders. We also are confident in our long-term outlook and our continued investment in growth targets that could make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with rare diseases."

Repurchases under the new share repurchase program may be made through a variety of methods, including open market or privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on the stock price, business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities, acquisition opportunities and other factors. Catalyst is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount of shares of common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time. Catalyst plans to use existing cash on hand to fund its share repurchase program.

**About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals** 

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRX), is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. With a proven track record of bringing life-changing treatments to the market, we focus on in-licensing, commercializing, and developing innovative therapies. Guided by our deep commitment to patient care, we prioritize accessibility, ensuring patients receive the care they need through a comprehensive suite of support services designed to provide seamless access and ongoing assistance. Catalyst maintains a well-established U.S. presence, which remains the cornerstone of our commercial strategy, while continuously evaluating strategic opportunities to expand our global footprint. Catalyst, headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., was recognized on the Forbes 2025 list as one of America's Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies and on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500<sup>™</sup> list as one of North America's Fastest-Growing Companies.

For more information, please visit Catalyst's website at <u>www.catalystpharma.com</u>.

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**Forward-Looking Statements** 

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Catalyst's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. A number of factors, including (i) statements regarding Catalyst's plans, strategies, and the financial performance for its business, (ii) whether Catalyst will continue to be cash flow positive and profitable, (iii) whether Catalyst will be successful in executing on its strategic initiatives to expand its products and pipeline therapies to treat other rare diseases, (iv) statements regarding the amount, timing and execution of repurchases under the stock repurchase program, and (v) those factors described in Catalyst's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2024 and its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), could adversely affect Catalyst. Copies of Catalyst's filings with the SEC are available from the SEC, may be found on Catalyst's website, or may be obtained upon request from Catalyst. Catalyst does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

Source: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

**Investor Contact** 

Melissa Kendis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

<u>IR@catalystpharma.com</u> 

**Media Contact** 

David Schull, Russo Partners

(858) 717-2310

<u>david.schull@russopartnersllc.com</u>