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## Filing Summary
**0001628280-26-001459.hdr.sgml**: 20260109

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-26-001459

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 80

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260109

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260109

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260109

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001649904
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 462159271
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38223
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26521465

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 857-264-4280

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RHYTHM METABOLIC, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20150803

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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): January 9, 2026

**RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation)<br>| (Commission<br>File Number)<br>| (IRS Employer<br>Identification Number)<br>|

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**222 Berkeley Street**

**12th Floor**

**Boston, MA02116**

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(857) 264-4280**

**N/A**

(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)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-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 | Trading<br>Symbol(s)<br>| Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | RYTM | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Market) |

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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. ☐

**Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On January 9, 2026, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other

things, the Company's preliminary unaudited net product revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2025. The full text of the press release issued by the Company is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current

Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed

"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise

subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities

Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly provided by specific reference in

such a filing.

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On January 9, 2026, in connection with its participation in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the Company posted a

corporate slide presentation in the "Investors" portion of its website at www.rhythmtx.com. A copy of the presentation is

furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update,

supplement or amend the materials attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed

"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be

deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly provided

by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 8.01. Other Events**

On January 9, 2026, the Company announced preliminary unaudited net revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE®

(setmelanotide) of approximately $57 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 11% percent on a sequential

basis from the third quarter of 2025. Net product revenues for the full year of 2025 are expected to be approximately $194

million, compared to $130 million for the full year of 2024, an increase of approximately 50% year over year. U.S. sales of

IMCIVREE contributed approximately 68% of fourth quarter preliminary unaudited net product revenues and

approximately 69% of full-year 2025 preliminary unaudited net product revenues.

The Company also provided an update on anticipated upcoming milestones:

**Setmelanotide**

*Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO)*

• Launch IMCIVREE in the United States for the treatment of acquired hypothalamic obesity pending FDA

approval; the FDA's assigned PDUFA goal date is March 20, 2026;

• Announce topline data in the 12-patient Japanese cohort of the setmelanotide Phase 3 trial in acquired HO in the

first quarter of 2026.

*Congenital HO*

• Complete enrollment in the setmelanotide Phase 3 trial substudy in congenital HO in the first half of 2026.

*Genetically Caused MC4R Pathway Diseases*

• Announce topline data in the Phase 3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in genetically caused MC4R

pathway diseases in the first quarter of 2026.

*Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)*

• In December 2025, Rhythm announced positive preliminary data for the exploratory phase 2 trial of setmelanotide

in patients with PWS that showed BMI and hyperphagia reductions at month 3 and month 6, as well as safety and

tolerability consistent with setmelanotide's well-established clinical profile. Rhythm anticipates announcing six-

month results from 18 patients from the ongoing Phase 2 trial in the first half of 2026.

**Bivamelagon**

• Pending further feedback from U.S. and European regulatory agencies, initiate a pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating

bivamelagon in acquired HO in 2026.

**RM-718** 

• Complete enrollment in the Phase 1, Part C trial evaluating the weekly, MC4R agonist RM-718 in patients with

acquired HO in the first quarter of 2026.

**Financial Disclosure Advisory**

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains certain estimated preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal

year ended December 31, 2025. These estimates are based on the information available to the Company at this time. The

Company's financial closing procedures for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 are not yet complete and, as a result,

actual results may vary from the estimated preliminary results presented here due to the completion of the Company's

financial closing and audit procedures. The estimated preliminary financial results have not been audited or reviewed by

the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for the

Company's full interim or annual financial statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this

preliminary data.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities

Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Current Report that do not relate to matters of historical

fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the Company's

anticipated financial performance for any period of time, including preliminary unaudited revenues, for the fourth quarter

and full year ending December 31, 2025; the potential, safety, efficacy, and regulatory and clinical progress, potential

regulatory submissions, approvals and timing thereof of setmelanotide and other product candidates, including

bivamelagon (LB54640) and RM-718; the announcement of data from our clinical trials, including our global Phase 3 trial

evaluating setmelanotide in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity; the ongoing enrollment of patients in our clinical

trials; our participation in upcoming events and presentations; and the timing of any of the foregoing. Statements using

words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "may", "will", "aim" and similar terms are also forward-looking

statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our actual

financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 may differ from our preliminary estimates; our ability to enroll

patients in clinical trials, the design and outcome of clinical trials, the ability to achieve necessary regulatory approvals,

risks associated with data analysis and reporting, failure to identify and develop additional product candidates, unfavorable

pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, risks associated with the laws and

regulations governing our international operations and the costs of any related compliance programs, the impact of

competition, risks relating to product liability lawsuits, inability to maintain collaborations, or the failure of these

collaborations, our reliance on third parties, risks relating to intellectual property, our ability to hire and retain necessary

personnel, general economic conditions, risks related to internal control over financial reporting, and the other important

factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September

30, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no

obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report release or to update

them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Current Report, whether as a result of new

information, future developments or otherwise.

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

(d) Exhibits

The following Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 relate to Items 2.02 and 7.01, respectively and shall be deemed to be furnished, and

not filed:

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| **Exhibit**<br>**No.**<br>| **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press release dated January 9, 2026](exhibit991rytmq42025prel.htm) |
| 99.2 | [Corporate Presentation dated January 2026](exhibit992rytm_january20.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, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this

report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.** | **RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.** |
| Date: January 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Hunter C. Smith |
|  |  | Hunter C. Smith |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXHIBIT 99.1 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Preliminary, Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Net Product Revenues and Upcoming Milestones -- Q4 2025 preliminary net product revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) of approximately $57 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an 11% increase over Q3 2025 -- -- FY 2025 preliminary net product revenue of approximately $194 million, approximately 50% increase from FY2024 -- -- March 20, 2026 PDUFA goal date for sNDA for setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity -- -- On track to report topline data from 12-patient Japanese cohort of setmelanotide Phase 3 trial in acquired hypothalamic obesity in first quarter of 2026 -- -- On track to report topline data from Phase 3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in genetically caused MC4R pathway diseases in first quarter of 2026 -- BOSTON, January 9, 2026 – Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced preliminary unaudited net product revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and upcoming milestones. "2025 was a year of strong execution and reflects significant progress toward our mission of transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases," said David Meeker, M.D., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rhythm. "Our preliminary fourth quarter and full-year 2025 net product revenues reflect consistent growth in both the United States and international markets, driven by a steady increase in patients on reimbursed therapy and continued progress in securing access to IMCIVREE." Dr. Meeker continued, "Looking ahead, we are focused on delivering sustainable, long-term growth as we prepare to launch IMCIVREE for patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) in the United States, pending FDA approval. Additionally in 2026, we are excited about top-line data readouts from the Japanese cohort of our Phase 3 trial in acquired HO and the Phase 3 EMANATE trial, initiating a Phase 3 trial to evaluate our oral MC4R agonist, bivamelagon, in acquired HO and advancing setmelanotide and RM-718 for patients with Prader-Willi syndrome." Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Net Product Revenues Based on preliminary unaudited financial information, Rhythm expects net product revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE to be approximately $57 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 11% percent on a sequential basis from the third quarter of 2025. Net product revenues for the full year of 2025 are expected to be approximately $194 million, compared to $130 million for the full year of 2024, an increase of approximately 50% year over year. U.S.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sales of IMCIVREE contributed approximately 68% of fourth quarter preliminary unaudited net product revenues and approximately 69% of full-year 2025 preliminary unaudited net product revenues. The Company plans to report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results in late February 2026. Anticipated Upcoming Milestones Setmelanotide Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO)  Launch IMCIVREE in the United States for the treatment of acquired hypothalamic obesity pending FDA approval; the FDA's assigned PDUFA goal date is March 20, 2026;  Announce topline data in the 12-patient Japanese cohort of the setmelanotide Phase 3 trial in acquired HO in the first quarter of 2026. Congenital HO  Complete enrollment in the setmelanotide Phase 3 trial substudy in congenital HO in the first half of 2026. Genetically Caused MC4R Pathway Diseases  Announce topline data in the Phase 3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in genetically caused MC4R pathway diseases in the first quarter of 2026. Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)  In December 2025, Rhythm announced positive preliminary data for the exploratory phase 2 trial of setmelanotide in patients with PWS that showed BMI and hyperphagia reductions at month 3 and month 6, as well as safety and tolerability consistent with setmelanotide's well-established clinical profile. Rhythm anticipates announcing six- month results from 18 patients from the ongoing Phase 2 trial in the first half of 2026. Bivamelagon  Pending further feedback from U.S. and European regulatory agencies, initiate a pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating bivamelagon in acquired HO in 2026. RM-718  Complete enrollment in the Phase 1, Part C trial evaluating the weekly, MC4R agonist RM-718 in patients with acquired HO in the first quarter of 2026. Financial Disclosure Advisory This release contains certain estimated preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. These estimates are based on the information available to the Company at this time. The Company's financial close process for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 is not yet complete and, as a result, actual results may vary from the estimated preliminary results presented here. The estimated preliminary financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. These

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's full interim or annual financial statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this preliminary data. About Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Rhythm is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. Rhythm's lead asset, IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide), an MC4R agonist designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with syndromic or monogenic obesity due to Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) or genetically confirmed pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), including proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), deficiency or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency. Both the European Commission (EC) and the UK's Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have authorized setmelanotide for the treatment of obesity and the control of hunger associated with genetically confirmed BBS or genetically confirmed loss-of-function biallelic POMC, including PCSK1, deficiency or biallelic LEPR deficiency in adults and children 2 years of age and above. Additionally, Rhythm is advancing a broad clinical development program for setmelanotide in other rare diseases, as well as investigational MC4R agonists bivamelagon and RM-718, and a preclinical suite of small molecules for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. Rhythm's headquarters is in Boston, MA. Setmelanotide Indication In the United States, setmelanotide is indicated to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with syndromic or monogenic obesity due to Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) or Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency as determined by an FDA-approved test demonstrating variants in POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR genes that are interpreted as pathogenic, likely pathogenic, or of uncertain significance (VUS). In the European Union and the United Kingdom, setmelanotide is indicated for the treatment of obesity and the control of hunger associated with genetically confirmed BBS or loss-of-function biallelic POMC, including PCSK1, deficiency or biallelic LEPR deficiency in adults and children 2 years of age and above. In the European Union and the United Kingdom, setmelanotide should be prescribed and supervised by a physician with expertise in obesity with underlying genetic etiology. Limitations of Use Setmelanotide is not indicated for the treatment of patients with the following conditions as setmelanotide would not be expected to be effective:  Obesity due to suspected POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR deficiency with POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR variants classified as benign or likely benign  Other types of obesity not related to BBS or POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR deficiency, including obesity associated with other genetic syndromes and general (polygenic) obesity

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contraindication Prior serious hypersensitivity to setmelanotide or any of the excipients in IMCIVREE. Serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) have been reported. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Disturbance in Sexual Arousal: Spontaneous penile erections in males and sexual adverse reactions in females have occurred. Inform patients that these events may occur and instruct patients who have an erection lasting longer than 4 hours to seek emergency medical attention. Depression and Suicidal Ideation: Depression, suicidal ideation and depressed mood have occurred. Monitor patients for new onset or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Consider discontinuing IMCIVREE if patients experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or clinically significant or persistent depression symptoms occur. Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) have been reported. If suspected, advise patients to promptly seek medical attention and discontinue IMCIVREE. Skin Hyperpigmentation, Darkening of Pre-existing Nevi, and Development of New Melanocytic Nevi: Generalized or focal increases in skin pigmentation, darkening of pre- existing nevi, development of new melanocytic nevi and increase in size of existing melanocytic nevi have occurred. Perform a full body skin examination prior to initiation and periodically during treatment to monitor pre-existing and new pigmented lesions. Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Benzyl Alcohol Preservative in Neonates and Low Birth Weight Infants: IMCIVREE is not approved for use in neonates or infants. Serious and fatal adverse reactions including "gasping syndrome" can occur in neonates and low birth weight infants treated with benzyl alcohol preserved drugs. ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) included skin hyperpigmentation, injection site reactions, nausea, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, depression, and spontaneous penile erection. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Treatment with IMCIVREE is not recommended when breastfeeding. Discontinue IMCIVREE when pregnancy is recognized unless the benefits of therapy outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rhythm Pharmaceuticals at +1 (833) 789-6337 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. See section 4.8 of the Summary of Product Characteristics for information on reporting suspected adverse reactions in Europe. Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our preliminary, unaudited revenues for the fourth quarter and full year 2025; the safety, efficacy, potential benefits of, and clinical design or progress of any of our products or product candidates at any dosage or in any indication, including, setmelanotide, bivamelagon, and RM-718; the potential use of setmelanotide in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity; the commercial growth of IMCIVREE; our expectations surrounding potential regulatory submissions, progress, or approvals and timing thereof for any of our product candidates; the estimated market size and addressable population for our drug products, including setmelanotide for the treatment of hypothalamic obesity; the future announcement of data from our ongoing clinical trials, including the Japanese cohort of our Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide for patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity, the substudy evaluating setmelanotide for patients with congenital hypothalamic obesity, the Phase 3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in genetically caused MC4R pathway diseases; Part C of the Phase 1 trial evaluating RM-718, and the open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating setmelanotide in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome; the ongoing enrollment in our clinical trials; and the timing of any of the foregoing. Statements using words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "may", "will" and similar terms are also forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our ability to enroll patients in clinical trials, the design and outcome of clinical trials, the impact of competition, the ability to achieve or obtain necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated with data analysis and reporting, unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, risks associated with the laws and regulations governing our international operations and the costs of any related compliance programs, our ability to successfully commercialize setmelanotide, our liquidity and expenses, our ability to retain our key employees and consultants, and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, and general economic conditions, and the other important factors, including those discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Rhythm's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Corporate Contact: David Connolly Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dconnolly@rhythmtx.com Media Contact: Layne Litsinger Real Chemistry llitsinger@realchemistry.com

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## Exhibit 99.2

![](exhibit992rytm_january20001.jpg)© Rhythm® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.® Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Corporate Presentation January 2026 EXHIBIT 99.2

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20002.jpg)® 2 This presentation and the accompanying oral presentation contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this presentation that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our preliminary, unaudited revenues for the fourth quarter and full year 2025; sufficiency of our cash and cash equivalents; the safety, efficacy, potential benefits of, and clinical design or progress of any of our products or product candidates at any dosage or in any indication, including, setmelanotide, bivamelagon, and RM-718; the potential use of setmelanotide in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity; our expectations surrounding potential regulatory submissions, progress, or approvals and timing thereof for any of our product candidates; the estimated market size and addressable population for our drug products, including setmelanotide for the treatment of hypothalamic obesity; the future announcement of data from our ongoing clinical trials, including the Japanese cohort of our Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide for patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity, the substudy evaluating setmelanotide for patients with congenital hypothalamic obesity, the Phase 3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in genetically caused MC4R pathway diseases; Part C of the Phase 1 trial evaluating RM- 718, and the open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating setmelanotide in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome; the ongoing enrollment in our clinical trials; and the timing of any of the foregoing. Statements using words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "may", "will", "aim" and similar terms are also forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our ability to enroll patients in clinical trials, the design and outcome of clinical trials, the ability to achieve necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated with data analysis and reporting, failure to identify and develop additional product candidates, unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, risks associated with the laws and regulations governing our international operations and the costs of any related compliance programs, the impact of competition, risks relating to product liability lawsuits, inability to maintain collaborations, or the failure of these collaborations, our reliance on third parties, risks relating to intellectual property, our ability to hire and retain necessary personnel, general economic conditions, risks related to internal control over financial reporting, and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Forward Looking Statements Financial Disclosure Advisory This release contains certain estimated preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. These estimates are based on the information available to the Company at this time. The Company's financial closing and audit procedures for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 are not yet complete and, as a result, actual results may vary from the estimated preliminary results presented here. The estimated preliminary financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's full interim or annual financial statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this preliminary data.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20003.jpg)® 3 Well Positioned to Deliver Long-term, Sustained Growth As of September 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $416.1 million; sufficient to fund planned operations for at least 24 months Global MC4R Franchise Acquired hypothalamic obesity represents significant, near-term growth opportunity in United States, Europe and Japan (PDUFA goal date of March 20, 2026) Next-generation MC4R-specific agonists, weekly RM-718 and oral bivamelagon, with global patent protection extending into 2040s Established global commercial infrastructure with IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) available >25 countries for BBS, POMC, LEPR deficiencies Setmelanotide, MC4R agonism advancing to address significant unmet need in Prader-Willi syndrome and additional genetic causes of rare MC4R pathways diseases

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20004.jpg)® 4 Continued Growth in IMCIVREE Global Sales ~10% increase in number of patients globally on reimbursed therapy 11% Q4 2025 preliminary unaudited net revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) QoQ increase from Q3 2025\*\* 68% of Q4 2025 revenue from U.S. 69% of FY 2025 revenue from U.S. $57M\* Q4 2025 ~ $194M FY 2025 ~ The Company plans to report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results in February \* Preliminary, unaudited Q4 2025 revenue from vials shipped to U.S. specialty pharma in excess of vials dispensed to patients is approximately $1.7M; \*\*Reminder: During Q3 2025, Rhythm recorded a one-time $3.2 million charge following a final agreement with French authorities for reimbursement for IMCIVREE for POMC/LEPR and BBS.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20005.jpg)® 5 MC4R Pathway Biology is Clear Adipose tissue Leptin Blood-brain barrier MC4R neuron POMC neuron AgRP neuron AgRP LEPR Upstream Downstream Hypothalamus PCSK1 POMC LEPR MC4R Downstream MC4R activity Low Normal α-MSH β-MSH α-MSH β-MSH AgRP, agouti-related peptide; LEPR, leptin receptor; MC4R, melanocortin-4 receptor; MSH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone; PCSK1, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1; POMC, proopiomelanocortin. 1. Abuzzahab et al. Horm Res Paediatr. 2019;91:128-136. 2. Erfurth. Neuroendocrinology. 2020;110:767-779. 3. Rose et al. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2018;26:1727-1732. 4. Roth. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2011;2:49. Hyperphagia Energy Expenditure Obesity

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20006.jpg)® 6 Hyperphagia and Early-onset Obesity Have a Significant Impact on Patients and their Families "I was hungry all day long. I even started sneaking food in the middle of the night because my mind was constantly on my hunger." "Prior to IMCIVREE, I didn't realize how much of my mental energy was consumed by my hunger. I'm able to free up my mind and do more enjoyable things with my life." Kathryn, Diagnosed with BBS at 6 years old 28 YEARS OLD: IMCIVREE prescribed by PCP TEEN YEARS: Hyperphagia, obesity, and visual deficits worsen 6 YEARS OLD: Pronounced hyperphagia; clinical presentation prompted BBS diagnosis via genetic testing 2 YEARS OLD: Visual impairment and developmental delays emerge BORN WITH: Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (diagnosed in utero), polydactyly IMCIVREE Patient Ambassador program launched with 8 patient/caregiver speakers

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20007.jpg)® 7 Expanding Pipeline in Rare Neuroendocrine Diseases Regulatory ApprovalPhase 3Phase 1/2Pre-clinicalPatient Population Bardet-Biedl syndrome or biallelic POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR deficiency Acquired hypothalamic obesity Congenital hypothalamic obesity Setmelanotide daily sc injection^ Prader-Willi syndrome Acquired hypothalamic obesity Bivamelagon daily oral formulation^ RM-718 weekly sc injection^ Prader-Willi syndrome Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI)Pre-clinical US, EU, UK, Canada Complete Ongoing Submitted for FDA, EMA approval Enrollment complete Setmelanotide daily sc injection RecruitingAcquired hypothalamic obesity Phase 3 Preparation \*Approved in Israel & Canada LEPR, leptin receptor; MC4R, melanocortin-4 receptor; PCSK1, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1; POMC, proopiomelanocortin. ^Currently being studied as Recruiting

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20008.jpg)® 8 \*Estimated prevalence of U.S. patients based on company estimates; does not include ex-U.S. prevalence estimates. Estimated U.S. patients based on population with early-onset, severe obesity who may benefit from setmelanotide based on sequencing results that factor in variant classifcations, as applicable, current estimated responder rates and that 1.7% of the U.S. population(328M; 2019 US census) presents with severe early onset obesity (Hales et al 2018Ɨ); ~95% of individuals with severe early onset obesity remain obese into adulthood(Ward et al 2017). \*\*Estimated prevalence in United States of SH2B1 and POMC and/or PCSK1 cohorts. Significant Market Opportunity for MC4R Agonists 1. U.S. estimates based on reported incidence of hypothalamic obesity following craniopharyngioma and long-term survival rates, (Zacharia, et al., Neuro-Oncology 14(8):1070–1078, 2012. doi:10.1093/neuonc/nos142; and Muller, et al., Neuro-Oncology 17(7), 1029– 1038, 2015 doi:10.1093/neuonc/nov 044.); 2. European estimates limited to the EU4 (Germany, France, Spain, Italy), UK and the Netherlands and prevalence of 0.1-0.3 in 10,000 patients; 3. Rhythm estimates the prevalence of acquired hypothalamic obesity in Japan to be approximately 5,000 to 8,000 based on our review of tumor registries and claims data. 4. Driscoll DJ, Miller JL, Cassidy SB. Prader-Willi Syndrome. In: Adam MP, Bick S, Mirzaa GM, et al, eds. GeneReviews®. 1998:1-41. Updated December 5, 2024. Accessed December 10, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1330/ U.S. patent protection for next-generation assets bivamelagon and RM-718 extends into 2040s 600 – 2,500\* POMC, PCSK1 and LEPR deficiencies 4,000 – 5,000\* Bardet-Biedl syndrome ~29,000\*\* EMANATE lead indications +DAYBREAK Ph2: Positive signals observed in six new genes and gene families ~10,000 estimated U.S. prevalence1 ~10,000 estimated European prevalence2 5,000 – 8,000 estimated Japanese prevalence3 ~20,000 estimated U.S. prevalence4 ~400,000 estimated worldwide prevalence4 Approved for IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) in U.S., EU,+ Acquired hypothalamic obesity Prader-Willi syndrome Additional potential

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20009.jpg)® 9 Multiple Anticipated Milestones H1 2026 Disclose six-month results from exploratory Ph2 Prader-Willi trial evaluating setmelanotide Mar. 20, 2026 PDUFA goal date for setmelanotide in conditions associated with acquired hypothalamic obesity H1 2026 Complete enrollment in Ph3 congenital hypothalamic obesity substudy evaluating setmelanotide Q1 2026 Complete enrollment in Part C of Ph1/2 trial evaluating RM-718 in acquired hypothalamic obesity Q1 2026 Topline data from Ph3 EMANATE trial evaluating setmelanotide in four genetically-defined, rare MC4R pathway diseases Q1 2026 Topline data from 12-patient Japanese cohort of Ph3 acquired hypothalamic obesity trial evaluating setmelanotide 2026 Initiate pivotal Ph3 trial evaluating oral bivamelagon in acquired hypothalamic obesity; complete enrollment in Part D of Ph1/2 trial evaluating RM-718 in PWS

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20010.jpg)® 10 IMCIVREE Global Commercial Execution

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20011.jpg)® 11 First and Only FDA- and EMA-approved Therapy that Targets Early- onset, Severe Obesity and Hyperphagia Associated with BBS IMCIVREE is a melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor agonist indicated for chronic weight management in patients with monogenic or syndromic obesity due to: • Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) • Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency as determined by an FDA- approved test demonstrating variants in POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR genes that are interpreted as pathogenic, likely pathogenic, or of uncertain significance (VUS)

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20012.jpg)® 12 IMCIVREE available in >25 countries outside the United States Early-access acquired HO programs in France and Italy Ongoing BBS, POMC/LEPR sales Named patient sales Continued execution

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20013.jpg)® 13 FDA approved IMCIVREE for BBS in June 2022 Steady Growth in Net Product Revenues since BBS Launch Global net sales in $M $- $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00 $50.00 $60.00 2Q 22 3Q 22 4Q 22 1Q 23 2Q 23 3Q 23 4Q 23 1Q 24 2Q 24 3Q 24 4Q 24 1Q 25 2Q 25 3Q 25 4Q 25 US Ex US $4.3M $8.8M $26.0M$24.2M $19.2M $11.5M $22.5M $2.3M $29.1M $33.3M $41.8M $37.7M $51.3M $48.5M $57M\* \*Preliminary, unaudited net product revenues as reported on January 9th, 2026

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20014.jpg)® 14 Rhythm is Ready for a Successful U.S. Launch in Hypothalamic Obesity Significant unmet need Setmelanotide's demonstrated efficacy Transformative opportunity ~10,000 estimated U.S. prevalence1 1. U.S. estimates based on reported incidence of hypothalamic obesity following craniopharyngioma and long-term survival rates, (Zacharia, et al., Neuro-Oncology 14(8):1070–1078, 2012. doi:10.1093/neuonc/nos142; and Muller, et al., Neuro-Oncology 17(7), 1029–1038, 2015 doi:10.1093/neuonc/nov 044.); PDUFA goal date of March 20, 2026

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20015.jpg)® 15 Craniopharyngioma (CP) and other suprasellar brain tumors and treatment – tumor resection surgery and radiation – is most common cause MC4R pathway deficiency following injury to hypothalamic region causes reduced energy, hyperphagia and rapid-onset, severe obesity No approved treatments available Hypothalamic Obesity: A Rare, Acquired Form of Obesity Following Injury to the Hypothalamic Region van Iersel et al. Endo Rev. 2020 (PMID: 30247642)

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20016.jpg)® 16 Claims Analysis to Inform Physician Targeting Patients with…. ~5,000 Endos potentially caring for a patient with acquired HO ~2,400 Top target physicians Hypothalamic dysfunction Obesity Endo visit within 18 months Tumor + treatment

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20017.jpg)® 17 Field Teams Profiling Physicians and Patients Under Their Care in Advance of Launch Field teams prioritize top tier physicians IDed through claims analysis Ongoing efforts profiling physicians >2,000 potential patients\* Suspected to have…. or… diagnosed with acquired hypothalamic obesity \*Patient identification through physician profiling initially was detailed during Rhythm's Commercial Readiness for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity event on Sept. 24, 2025, and updated on Rhythm's Q3 2025 earnings conference call on Nov. 4, 2025; In the U.S., there are >75 trial patients enrolled in RYTM's extension trial who potentially would be converted to commercial patients over time, pending FDA approval.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20018.jpg)® 18 Hypothalamic Obesity Acquired and Congenital

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20019.jpg)® 19 Severe, Life-long Burden for Patients with Acquired HO Frequent visits with multiple specialists, a complex regimen of medications, and hospitalization 89% were receiving ≥3 therapies for neuroendocrine dysfunction 22.1 average number of unique medications over 2 years 5.5 average active prescriptions per quarter 3.7 average hospitalizations during the two years following index; 23% included ICU admission in the first year 12 average number of general practitioner visits and 20 specialist visits, during the two years following index "Treatment of patients with tumor/treatment- related hypothalamic obesity in the first two years following surgical treatment or radiotherapy" Müller et al., 2025

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20020.jpg)® 20 HO: Aggressive, Rapid Weight Gain follows Therapy for CP Setmelanotide therapyGLP1 therapy Patient Case Study: Setmelanotide therapy achieved rapid, significant weight loss Patient case of M. Jennifer Abuzzahab, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, at Children's Minnesota

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20021.jpg)® 21 Phase 3 TRANSCEND Trial: Largest and Longest Placebo-controlled Trial in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity Setmelanotide QD Double-blind, placebo-control Placebo QD Up to 8 weeks 52 weeks Dose titration Open-label extension patients treated with setmelanotide: placebo 120 Primary analysis cohort +12 Japanese patients remain blinded in ongoing supplemental cohort; Data from this supplemental cohort will serve as the basis for a regulatory submission in Japan. 81 39

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20022.jpg)® 22 Setmelanotide Achieved Statistically Significant and Highly Clinically Meaningful Reduction in BMI in Phase 3 Acquired HO Trial Primary analysis cohort (N=120) -19.8% Placebo-adjusted difference in BMI reduction from baseline (P<0.0001) -16.5% BMI change from baseline in Setmelanotide arm (n=81) +3.3% BMI change from baseline in Placebo arm (n=39) NOTE: Shown are the least square (LS) means for setmelanotide and placebo groups and the LS mean difference in mean percentage change from baseline in BMI at Week 52, obtained from an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model. Rubin's Rule was used to provide the overall estimates of differences in LS means and p-value.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20023.jpg)® 23 -25.00% -20.00% -15.00% -10.00% -5.00% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% Mean BMI Reduction Consistent Across Stratified Age Groups in Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Setmelanotide in Acquired HO < 12 Yrs -19.5% p <0.0001 (n=31: 20 setmelanotide, 11 placebo) 12 – < 18 Yrs -21.0% p <0.0001 (n=40: 28 setmelanotide, 12 placebo) ≥ 18 Yrs -19.2% p <0.0001 (n=49: 33 setmelanotide, 16 placebo) Pbo-Adj Set Pbo

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20024.jpg)® 24 Significant BMI Reductions Observed in Patients with Prior Use or Concomitant Use of GLP-1s -24.7% Placebo-adjusted difference in BMI reduction from baseline Prior use of GLP-1 (n=16) Concomitant GLP-1 (n=15) -27.1% Placebo-adjusted difference in BMI reduction from baseline

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20025.jpg)® 25 Congenital HO Represents Additional Opportunity with Significant Unmet Need Congenital HO occurs due to dysfunction or damage to the hypothalamus from birth, with patients often experiencing hyperphagia and difficulty managing their weight The weight gain and appetite changes accompanying HO are often unresponsive to existing therapies for obesity No approved therapies for congenital HO Estimated prevalence in each the United States and Europe >1,000 Patients

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20026.jpg)® 26 Independent substudy leverages existing Ph3 trial infrastructure; Enrollment completion expected in H2 2025 34-week Substudy in Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity Added to Pivotal, Ph3 HO Study ~90% power to detect a treatment difference (treatment - placebo) of -12% in percent change of BMI from baseline after 26 weeks on a therapeutic regimen (up to 34 weeks) at 2-sided alpha of 0.05 patients randomized 2:1 setmelanotide: placebo 39 Setmelanotide QD (n=26) Double-blind, placebo-control Placebo QD (n=13) Variable duration 34 weeks Dose titration Open-label extension

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20027.jpg)® 27 ≥18yo BMI ≥30 kg/m2 12-<18 yo >95th percentile Setmelanotide-naive SIGNAL Trial: 14-week, Phase 2 Open-label Trial Evaluating Bivamelagon in Patients with Hypothalamic Obesity Inclusion criteria Screening Long-term Extension (LTE) Trial Placebo 200 mg 200 mg 400 mg 200 mg 400 mg 600 mg Week 15 Week 16 Week 40 Week 52 200 mg 400 mg 600 mg 2 weeks 12 weeks RDZ 1:1:1:1 Open-label Week 0 Week 2 Week 14

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20028.jpg)® 28 Overall Baseline Demographics N=28 46.4% Female 25.4yo Mean Age (13 of 28 <18yo) 38.7 kg/m2 Mean BMI 82.1% Patients with craniopharyngioma 7 years Mean time from hypothalamic injury to trial enrollment Overall bivamelagon population

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20029.jpg)® 29 Bivamelagon Achieved Statistically Significant BMI Reductions at All Doses 200 mg -2.68% Mean BMI reduction from baseline (n=6) p-value = 0.0180 400 mg -7.69% Mean BMI reduction from baseline (n=7) p-value = 0.0002 600 mg -9.31% Mean BMI reduction from baseline (n=8) p-value = 0.0004 Placebo +2.18% Mean BMI increase from baseline (n=7) Note: Arithmetic means and p-values from 2-sided t-test shown above.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20030.jpg)® 30 Bivamelagon Achieved BMI Reductions Consistent with Setmelanotide Week 14 \* LOCF (LOCF not performed for Wk12 , patients not included in those means) Bivamelagon M ea n pe rc en t B M I r ed uc tio n, % -7.7 -9.3 -8.8 -10.1 -15.0 -10.0 -5.0 0.0 5.0 n=7 400 mg n=8 600 mg n=6\*\* 400 mg n=7\*\* 600 mg These values represent patients who demonstrated compliance and no concomitant GLP1 therapy (no patients who enrolled in the Phase 2 bivamelagon were on concomitant GLP1 therapy). Patients deemed non-compliant were excluded. †LOCF performed for week 16 only; \*\*1 patient in 400 mg arm and 1 patient in 600 mg arm removed due to Week 1 discontinuation and documented partial compliance respectively. Setmelanotide n=59 n=64† Phase 2+3 combined\* Week 12 Week 16 All patients Removing 2 patients with documented non-compliance -10.1-9.7 Post-hoc analysis:

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20031.jpg)® 31 AEs consistent with MC4R Mechanism, Setmelanotide Trials in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity Placebo (N=7) BIVA 600mg (N=8) BIVA 400mg (N=7) BIVA 200mg (N=6)n (%) 6 (86)8 (100)7 (100)6 (100)Any AEs 1 (14)01 (14)0 (0)Serious AEs 3 (43)8 (100)7 (100)6 (100)Treatment-Related AEs 001 (14)0 Treatment-Related SAEs 1 (14)02 (29)0Grade ≥3 AE 001(14)\*0AEs Leading to Study Intervention Discontinuation AEs with >=10% in all BIVA dosing (N=21) 2 (29)4 (50)5 (71)6 (100)Nausea 1 (14)3 (37)5 (71)2 (33)Diarrhea 2 (29)4 (50)4 (57)2 (33)Vomiting 2 (29)0 (0)5 (71)1 (17)Headache 003 (43)2 (33)AEs of Special Interest 002 (29)2 (33)Skin Pigmentation\*\* 001 (14)0Adrenal Adverse Events \*Rectal bleeding; \*\* In addition to the four patients on study drug, one placebo-treated participant had skin hyperpigmentation that was not treatment related and therefore not included as an AE of special interest.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20032.jpg)® 32 Prader-Willi Syndrome

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20033.jpg)® 33 Revisiting Prader-Willi Syndrome \* Driscoll DJ, Miller JL, Cassidy SB. Prader-Willi Syndrome. In: Adam MP, Bick S, Mirzaa GM, et al, eds. GeneReviews®. 1998:1-41. Updated December 5, 2024. Accessed December 10, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1330/ PWS is a complex, multi-system disorder Constant sense of hunger usually begins at 2yo; if not managed by stringent food restrictions and environmental controls, often results in life-threatening obesity Currently limited therapeutic options that effectively reduce the extreme hyperphagia and address low resting energy expenditure Prior setmelanotide study evaluated low doses (up to 2.5mg daily) for only 4 weeks; results were not statistically significant Estimated U.S. prevalence\* ~20,000 Patients Estimated worldwide prevalence\* ~400,000 Patients

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20034.jpg)® 34 18 patients with PWS and obesity aged 6 to 65 years old enrolled Daily dose of setmelanotide escalated up to 5 mg/day as tolerated for 52 weeks Primary endpoints: safety and tolerability Key secondaries: assessments on BMI, hyperphagia, body composition and pharmacokinetics Exploratory Phase 2, Open-label Trial of Setmelanotide in PWS Treatment period (52 weeks)

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20035.jpg)® 35 Baseline Demographics N=18 Patients enrolled Overall (N=18)StatisticParameter 17.1 (5.6) (6 – 23) 3 (16.7) 4 (22.2) 11 (61.1) Mean (SD) (range) <12 years old, n (%) >12 years and <18, n (%) ≥18 years old, n (%) Age, years 8/10 (44.4/55.6)Female / MaleSex, n (%) 15 (83.3) 2 (11.1) 1 (5.6) White Multiple Asian Race, n (%) 39.1 (9.5) 24.2 – 67.0 Mean (SD) RangeBMI, kg/m2 43.7 (10.3) 32.6 – 67.0 Mean (SD) RangeBMI, kg/m2 (n=8\*) \*BMI for the 8 patients with ≥3 months' treatment n=8 patients reached Month 31 n=5 patients reached Month 61 17 patients remain on active therapy 1. Data cut-off date is Nov. 14, 2025

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20036.jpg)® 36 -4.8 -3.8 -3.7 -2.8 -2.7 -1.3 2 2.4 -5.9 -5.6 -2.6 0.5 4.2 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 Pt 8 Pt 7 Pt 3 Pt 2 Pt 6 Pt 5 Pt 4 Pt 1 Mo3 Mo 6 Setmelanotide Achieved BMI Reductions from Baseline in Patients with PWS After 3 and 6 Months of Treatment Age/Sex/BMI 12/F/32.6 23/M/37.4 23/F/42.2 18/F/44.6 23/M/45.4 14/M/38.8 21/M/41.5 20/F/67.0 V V % C ha ng e fr om B as el in e in B M I Notes: V=Patients 7 and 6 are on Vykat XR (diazoxide choline); \*Patients 7, 3, 6, and 1 have type 2 diabetes. Patient 3: Worsened diabetes control after 13 weeks, started on insulin. Patient 5: non compliant after initial response; Patient 4: discontinued prior to visit 6. Patient 1: poorly controlled diabetes, lipohypertrophy, severe lower extremity lymph edema \* \*\* \*

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20037.jpg)® 37 HQ-CT1 Scores Showed Meaningful Hyperphagia Reductions from Baseline Observed in 6 of 7 Evaluable Patients at Month 3 14 6 10 0 7 18 24 20 1 4 0 0 4 22 10 11 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Pt 8 Pt 7 Pt 3 Pt 2 Pt 6 Pt 5 Pt 4 Pt 1 Baseline Month 3 H Q -C T Sc or e 1. The Hyperphagia Questionnaire for Clinical Trials (HQ-CT) is a 9-item, observer-reported outcome measure that assesses changes in hyperphagic behaviors in individuals with PWS. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, for a total possible score of 36.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20038.jpg)® 38 Positive Body Composition Changes from Baseline to Month 6 Note: There are no DEXA data for Patient 1 (exceeded table's weight limits) -7.9 -7.2 -10.1 3.2 -6.3 -0.1 -1 -0.2 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 Pt 3 Pt 2 Pt 6 Pt 5 Fat Mass Lean Mass % C ha ng e fr om B as el in e

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20039.jpg)® 39 EMANATE and DAYBREAK Genetically-defined MC4R Pathway Diseases

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20040.jpg)® 40 Phase 3 EMANATE Trial€ EMANATE and DAYBREAK Studies to Drive Significant Expansion of Setmelanotide's Potential Addressable Market \*† EsƟmated U.S. paƟents based on populaƟon\* with early-onset, severe obesity who may benefit from setmelanotide based on sequencing results, current estimated responder rates and that 1.7% of the US population(328M; 2019 US census) presents with severe early onset obesity (Hales et al 2018Ɨ); ~95% of individuals with severe early onset obesity remain obese into adulthood(Ward et al 2017); £ U.S. and EU regulatory submissions for BBS and Alström syndrome filed in September and October 2021, respectively. € Planned EMANATE trial would include patients with variants classified as pathogenic, likely pathogenicor suspected pathogenic; 20,000† Heterozygous POMC/PCSK1 deficiency Heterozygous LEPR deficiency SRC1 deficiency SH2B1 deficiency Study completed in 2024 23,000† 4,000† Phase 2 DAYBREAK Trial 6,000† Four independent sub-studies

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20041.jpg)® 41 Each sub-study: Patients randomized 1:1 Phase 3 EMANATE Trial Comprised of Four Independent Sub-studies ACMG Classification Enrolled patients Genetic substudy • Pathogenic • Likely pathogenic • VUS\*-Suspected pathogenic n=79 POMC/ PCSK1\* • Pathogenic • Likely pathogenic • VUS-Suspected pathogenic n=23LEPR\* • All VUSn=73SRC1 • Pathogenic • Likely pathogenic • VUS n=121SH2B1 Setmelanotide Placebo 52 weeks Open-label extension Endpoints • Primary: Difference in mean percent change in BMI from baseline to 52 weeks in setmelanotide arm compared to placebo arm • Key secondary: Additional measurements of effects on weight- related and hunger/hyperphagia endpoints \* VUS = Variant of uncertain significance; Enrollment completed in 4Q 2024; Topline data anticipated in 1Q 2026 NOTE: The SRC1 and LEPR substudies are currently under-enrolled, so additional studies may be necessary in order to seek regulatory approval. We believe the SH2B1 and POMC/PCSK1 substudies are fully enrolled and powered and could enable Rhythm to seek registration, pending success.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20042.jpg)® 42 DAYBREAK 2-Stage Design: 16-Week Run-in Followed by 24-week Randomized Withdrawal and Double-blind, Placebo-controlled ≥12 years starting dose 2 mg 6 to <12 years starting dose 1 mg 6 to <12 years dose titration to 2 mg Open-label dose titration 2 weeks Screening 2-8 weeks 14 weeks Open-label treatment at therapeutic dose 3 mg Open-label run-in Week 0 (baseline) Week 16Screening Visit 1a R 2:1 Placebo Randomized, double-blind Setmelanotide 3 mg 24 weeks End of study visita Visit 14 Week 40 (primary assessment) Final visit Stage 1: Open-label Run-in Completers Non-responders End of study visit Week 44 aVirtual visit. R, randomization. Stage 2: Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Eligibility Criteria: Genetic confirmation in patients 6-65 years; Obesity: BMI ≥40 kg/m2 (adults ≥18 years) or BMI ≥97th percentile for age and sex (children <18) Primary Endpoint: proportion of patients by genotype who achieve a BMI reduction of ≥5% from baseline in response to setmelanotide at the end of Stage 1 S2 Eligibility Criteria Reduction at end of S1, from baseline: Adult: Reduction of ≥3% BMI; Pediatric: reduction of ≥3% BMI OR of ≥0.05 BMI Z-score

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20043.jpg)® 43 84% or 27 of 32 patients on setmelanotide Data Highlights from Stage 2 of DAYBREAK Phase 2 Trial \* Analyses were limited by the small number of PBO-treated pts -12.4% Mean BMI change from baseline (SD: 8.0%; range 1.2%-35.0%) n=32 patients on continuous setmelanotide therapy\* VS. 29% or 5 of 17 patients on placebo achieved or maintained >5% BMI reduction from baseline P=0.001

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20044.jpg)® 44 \*One adult and one pediatric SEMA3G patient dropped out of S2 prior to having any data and are not shown Several genetically defined subgroups may merit further study with next-generation MC4R agonists Variable Responses Observed in DAYBREAK Stage 2 in Different Genetic Cohorts Early bridging to setmelanotide Week -7.5 -10.0 -12.5 -15.0 0 8 3216 24 40 -5.0 -2.5 0.0 Week Pe rc en ta ge B M I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % -7.5 -10.0 -12.5 -15.00 8 3216 24 40 -5.0 -2.5 0.0 Rescue with setmelanotide Adult, n=5 Pediatric, n=4PHIP Adult, n=7\* Pediatric, n=8\*SEMA3(A-G) WeekPe rc en ta ge B M I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % -20.0 -30.0 0 8 3216 24 40 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 Discontinued Week -20.0 -30.0 0 8 3216 24 40 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 Early Bridging Week -20.0 0 8 3216 24 40 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 Pe rc en ta ge B M I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % SIM1 Adult, n=2 Pediatric, n=3 Week -20.0 0 8 3216 24 40 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 40 Week -20.0 -30.0 0 8 3216 24 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 40 Week -20.0 -30.0 0 8 3216 24 -10.0 0.0 -15.0 -25.0 -5.0 Rescue with setmelanotid e PLXNA (1-4) Adult, n=8 Pediatric, n=5 Pe rc en ta ge B M I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % Early Bridging X X X X X X X S1 S1 S1 S1 S1 S1 S1 S1 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 Placebo Setmelanotide

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20045.jpg)® 45 Well Capitalized: Cash Sufficient to Fund Planned Operations for at least 24 Months $416.1M Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of September 30, 2025 Guidance RYTM expects cash to be sufficient to fund planned operations for at least 24 months 66.3 Million Weighted average common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20046.jpg)® 46 Alastair Garfield, PhD Chief Scientific Officer Joe Shulman Chief Technology Officer Yann Mazabraud Executive Vice President, Head of International Jennifer Lee Executive Vice President, Head of North America Hunter Smith Chief Financial Officer David Meeker, MD Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer 20 years experience in neurobiology of appetite /body weight regulation; rare disease drug discovery 20-plus years experience leading CMC, supply chain planning and quality assurance and control 20-plus years leading global commercial strategy in rare diseases 20-plus years leading global commercial strategy in rare diseases 20-plus years in finance, M&A, capital markets; financial leadership for Otezla® 25-plus years; focus on rare genetic disease treatments, including Aldurazyme®, Fabrazyme® and Myozyme® Rhythm Leadership – Strong Team with Broad Biopharma Experience

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20047.jpg)® 47 Appendix

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20048.jpg)® 48 German Investigator-led Observational Study Showed Setmelanotide associated with Improvement in Measures of MASLD, Kidney Function in Patients with BBS 26 patients with BBS completed six months on setmelanotide therapy. Adapted from Hühne, T., et al. (2025). Impact of the melanocortin-4 receptor agonist setmelanotide on MASLD and kidney function in Bardet-Biedl syndrome. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgaf483; \* MASLD improvement was correlated with only liver size, not BMI reduction; This study was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education and by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals. >80% of patients exhibited either resolution of MASLD or stabilization at grade S1\* 100% of patients (N=26) with both BBS and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20049.jpg)® 49 Positive Real-world Setmelanotide Data Reported from French Early- access Program in Adult Patients with Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity \*50% male; all aged ≥18 years, with a previous resection of craniopharyngioma (n=7) or of Rathke cleft cyst (n=1); Adapted from "3-Month Real-World Setmelanotide Hunger and Weight Outcomes in Patients with Hypothalamic Obesity" poster presented ObesityWeek®; November 3-6, 2024, in San Antonio, TX, USA. N=8\* patients -5.6% Mean BMI reduction Month 1 -12.8% Mean BMI reduction Month 3 -21.3% Mean BMI reduction Month 6 -5 .3 -0 .6 -6 .9 -1 0. 5 -2 .3 -4 .5 -4 .6 -9 .9 -9 .6 -9 .6 -1 9 -2 0. 3 -5 -1 0. 6 -9 .9 -1 8. 6-1 4. 9 -1 8. 9 -2 7. 8 -3 2. 5 -1 2. 5 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 -5% change -10% change Ch an ge in B M I f ro m b as el in e, % 19.3 years Mean age at resection 31.4 years Mean age at initiation of setmelanotide therapy 44.1 kg/m2 Mean BMI at baseline

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20050.jpg)® 50 Case reports presented at 62nd annual meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (EPSE) Real-world Case Reports from French Early-access Program Suggest Setmelanotide may be Effective Treatment for Congenital HO Adapted from '3-Month real-world setmelanotide hunger and weight outcomes in four French paediatric patients with acquired or congenital hypothalamic obesity,' presented at ESPE on November 18, 2024, by Dr. Ahlam Azar-Kolakez, et al.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20051.jpg)® 51 2457n= \*Weekly average of daily scores. participants ≥12 years of age who were able to self-report were administered the questionnaire. Participants were asked to rate their most hunger on an 11-point numerical rating scale from 0 to 10, where 0 = not hungry at all and 10 = hungriest possible via the question, "In the last 24 hours, how hungry did you feel when you were the most hungry?" CI, confidence interval; LSM, least squares mean. -2.23 -3.11 -3.22 -3.27 -3.00 -2.86 -2.96 -3.18 -1.07 -1.73 -1.60 -1.93 -1.43 -1.50 -1.48 -1.65 -4.0 -3.0 -2.0 -1.0 0.0 52-Week Most Hunger Score\* Reduction -1.28 Reduction in Most Hunger Score\* Over Time PBO-adjusted difference EOT56484032241240 Weeks 394444465044535257Setmelanotide, n 151718192223191824Placebo, n M ea n ch an ge in m ax im al d ai ly h un ge r s co re (9 5% C I) Rapid and Statistically Significant Hunger Reduction in Patients with HO Aged ≥12 Years †P=0.0086 vs placebo.  Setmelanotide  Placebo Ch an ge in m ax im al d ai ly h un ge r sc or e, L SM (9 5% C I) -2.73† -1.45 -4.0 -3.5 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 As presented at ENDO 2025

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20052.jpg)® 52 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 % C ha ng e fr om B as el in e -16.3% +3.9% -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 Significant Reductions in BMI Observed in both Adults and Children in Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Setmelanotide in Acquired HO ≥18 Years Old (n=49) (P<0.0001) Setmelanotide Placebo % C ha ng e fr om B as el in e <18 Years Old (n=71) -19.2% Placebo-adjusted Difference -16.8% +2.4% (P<0.0001) Setmelanotide Placebo -20.2% Placebo-adjusted Difference (n=33) (n=16) (n=48) (n=23)

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20053.jpg)® 53 Rapid and Significant BMI Percent Reduction Starting at Week 4 M ea n BM I p er ce nt c ha ng e (9 5% C I) A Higher Proportion Achieved Percent BMI Reductions for All BMI Thresholds -3.7 -10.6 -15.5 -17.5 -18.3 -18.7 -19.6 -18.3 0.2 0.9 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.6 2.8 3.5 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Weeks EOT56484032241240 716968736875778181Setmelanotide, n 373533363438373839Placebo, n 79.5\* 63.0\* 50.6\* 43.2\* 10.4 5.2 2.6 0.00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 2 3 4 BMI percent reduction from baseline n=81 n=39 ≥5% ≥10% ≥15% ≥20% BMI, body mass index; CI, confidence interval. \*P<0.0001 vs placebo.  Setmelanotide  Placebo  Setmelanotide  Placebo Pe rc en t o f p ar tic ip an ts a ch ie vi ng B M I p er ce nt re du ct io n th re sh ol d (9 5% C I) As presented at ENDO 2025

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20054.jpg)® 54 Hypothalamic Obesity: Patients Achieved 25.5% Mean BMI Reduction at One Year of Setmelanotide Therapy in Long-term Ext. Trial -21.1 0.8 -10.8 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 BM I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % Off treatment Reinitiated treatment -29.2 -8.7 -14.6 -20.5 -21.6 -27.1 -39.1 -36.6 -35.8 -23.9 -7.0 -42.4 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 BM I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % Month -5.1 -8.9 -10.1 -6.0 -9.7 -11.1 -6.0 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 BM I c ha ng e fr om b as el in e, % Off treatment Dose reduced Dose increased Dose reduced MonthMonth Patients on treatment at Month 12 (n=12) Patient lost to follow-up (n=1) Patient who discontinued treatment because of an AE (n=1) As presented during The Obesity Society Annual Meeting (TOS 2023) on October 17, 2023, in Dallas.

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20055.jpg)® 55 Body Composition Data Show Greater Decreases in Total Fat Mass vs. Lean Muscle Mass 121110987654321Patient number 241615151413121110996Age at baseline -27.1-42.4-36.6-14.6-29.2-21.6-8.7-7-23.9-39.1-20.5-35.8 Percent change in BMI from baseline to Month 12 -5 7. 8 -2 3. 7 -3 6. 5 -1 2. 2 -5 .0 -1 5. 4 -2 4. 2 3. 1 -5 1. 4 -5 3. 9 -3 3. 1 -5 .1 -1 8. 1 -2 8. 1 -6 .5 5. 3 23 .8 2. 6 -4 .2 -1 4. 1 -3 8. 2 -1 5. 5 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 Ch an ge in m as s, % Total fat mass Lean muscle mass -6 2. 0 -1 5. 7 -1 8. 5 -1 5. 7 -2 0. 2 -9 .9 -2 6. 3 -2 2. 3 -1 6. 9 -2 8. 2 -2 6. 8 -8 .5 -1 8. 1 -6 .8 -1 6. 3 -1 1. 5 -1 .4 17 .5 16 .8 -5 .6 -6 .4 -1 5. 7 -2 1. 3 -1 2. 3 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 Ch an ge in m as s, % Week 16 ≥1 year

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20056.jpg)® 56 Three of 11 pediatric patients achieved normal weight at one year based on NIH, WHO weight classifications All Patients Achieved a Decrease in Obesity Severity at One Year \*Pediatric paƟents reported as %BMI95. †Or BMI ≥40 kg/m2 (whichever is lower). ‡Or BMI ≥35 to <40 kg/m2 (whichever is lower). §Or BMI ≥30 to <35 kg/m2 (whichever is lower). %BMI95, percent of the 95th percentile for BMI; BMI, body mass index; NIH, National Institutes of Health; WHO, World Health Organization. BMI percentile6Pediatric patients (n=11)\*WHO Classification (NIH5) Adults (n=1)BMI, kg/m2 ≥95th percentile ≥140%† 158 190166 157 Obesity class III (extreme) 50≥50 149≥45 to <50 141140144≥40 to <45 ≥120% to <140%‡ 138 120126131124 139Obesity class II (severe)537≥35 to <40 ≥95% to <120%§109109 96 Obesity class I≥30 to <35 ≥85th to <95th percentile8986Overweight≥25 to <30 ≥5th to <85th percentile797383Normal weight<25

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20057.jpg)® 57 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 5% 10% 15% 20% Pr op or tio n of p at ie nt s Consistent Response to Setmelanotide Therapy Observed across Majority of Patients in Phase 3 Trial in Acquired HO 5% 3% 51% 0% 43% Setmelanotide Placebo 10% 80% 63% P<0.0001 P<0.0001 P<0.0001 P<0.0001 Observed Reduction in BMI at 52 weeks

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20058.jpg)® 58 Individual Percentage Change in BMI from Baseline to Week 14 \*LOCF (BIVA 400mg participant discontinued Tx Week 1, BIVA 600mg participant Week 10). BIVA, Bivamelagon. BIVA 200mg (n=6) BIVA 400mg (n=7) BIVA 600mg (n=8) Placebo (n=7) -1.7 -0.1 1.5 1.8 2.1 5.2 6.5 -8.0 -4.2 -3.2 -3.0 1.0 1.3 -13.7 -9.6 -9.3 -8.9 -6.9 -4.2 -1.4 -16.4 -14.8 -14.5 -9.0 -9.0 -7.8 -3.5 0.4 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 \* Last observation carried forward (LOCF): One patient in 400mg cohort discontinued therapy at week one. Pe rc en ta ge C ha ng e in B M I,% \* \*

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20059.jpg)® 59 Patients Achieved BMI Reductions of at least 5%, 10% at Week 14 0.0% 16.7% 71.4% 75.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 37.5% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Placebo (N=7) 200mg BIVA (N=6) 400mg BIVA (N=7) 600mg BIVA (N=8) Achieved a >=5% Reduction Achieved a >=10% Reduction 1 1. P=0.0105 2. P= 0.0056 vs placebo 2 Pe rc en ta ge o f p at ie nt s a ch ie vi ng B M I% re du ct io n cu t p oi nt , %

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20060.jpg)® 60 Bivamelagon Achieved Meaningful Reductions in 'Most' Hunger Scores at Week 14 Ch an ge in m os t h un ge r s co re Bivamelagon QD Placebo QD (n=7) 600mg (n=8)400mg (n=6\*)200mg (n=6) -0.8 -2.1 -2.8 -2.8-3.0 -2.0 -1.0 0.0 Weekly average of daily scores on a 10-point scale with 10 being 'most' hungry. \*One patient 400mg bivamelagon who did not complete trial did not have Week 14 score and is not included

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![](exhibit992rytm_january20061.jpg)® 61 Thank you

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