Partnered programs continue to advance with Crystalys Therapeutics announcing its $130 million Series B financing to support the late-stage global development and commercialization preparation for dotinurad, and royalties generated from the launches of ZYCUBO^® and UNLOXCYT™

MIAMI, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) (“Fortress”), an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., Fortress’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The second quarter of 2026 reflected continued momentum across our portfolio and further progress in unlocking long-term shareholder value. Our subsidiary Urica Therapeutics, Inc.’s (“Urica”) equity position in Crystalys Therapeutics, Inc. (“Crystalys”) was strengthened by Crystalys' $130 million Series B financing, which will support the late-stage global development and commercialization preparation for dotinurad, a next-generation oral URAT1 inhibitor for gout, on which Urica is entitled to a 3% royalty on future net sales. Journey Medical also continues to scale Emrosi^®, securing a third major GPO contract that expanded payer access to over 150 million commercial lives. Coming off the momentum of ZYCUBO^®'s approval and the $205 million PRV sale in the first quarter, we enter the second half of 2026 with a favorable cash balance that positions us to continue executing on our pipeline and business development priorities.”

Dr. Rosenwald added, “We continued to see encouraging clinical progress this quarter on our partnered programs. AstraZeneca reported additional prespecified subgroup analyses for anselamimab (formerly CAEL-101) showing a 62% improvement in survival and a 71% reduction in cardiovascular hospitalizations among kappa predominant light chain isotype patients in the CARES program, and indicated that it plans to submit these findings to regulatory authorities. Crystalys also continues to advance dotinurad's two global Phase 3 trials while initiating a new Phase 2 study in difficult-to-treat gout, broadening the program's potential patient population. With a diversified portfolio spanning commercial, late-stage, and development-stage programs, including royalties, milestones and equity, and a strengthened balance sheet following the ZYCUBO^® PRV monetization, we believe Fortress is well positioned to advance strategic initiatives and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

Recent Corporate Highlights¹:

Commercial Portfolio Updates

• Journey Medical Expands Payer Access for Emrosi^®. At the end of March 2025, our partner company Journey Medical Corporation (“Journey Medical”) commercially launched Emrosi^® (40mg Minocycline Hydrochloride Modified-Release Capsules, consisting of 10mg immediate release and 30mg extended release pellets), also known as DFD-29, for inflammatory lesions of rosacea. Emrosi^® was approved by the FDA in November 2024 and is available by prescription at specialty pharmacy chains. In April 2026, Journey Medical announced that it secured a contract with a third major group purchasing organization (GPO) for Emrosi^®. As such, payer access for Emrosi^® expanded to over 150 million commercial lives as of April 1, 2026, which equates to approximately 85% of all commercial lives in the United States that have access to Emrosi^®. Journey Medical reported net product revenues of $17.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net product revenues of $15.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
• Royalties. In the second quarter of 2026, Cyprium Therapeutics, Inc. (“Cyprium”) recognized $0.2 million in royalty revenue on net sales of ZYCUBO^®, and Fortress recognized $0.1 million in royalty income (contingent consideration) on net sales of UNLOXCYT™, following their recent commercial launches.
  

Clinical Updates

• Phase 3 CARES Results for Anselamimab (CAEL-101); Regulatory Submission of Prespecified Subgroup Analysis Planned. In the second quarter of 2026, AstraZeneca announced additional prespecified subgroup analyses in patients with kappa predominant light chain isotype, showing that anselamimab (formerly known as CAEL-101) improved survival by 62%, measured by time to all-cause mortality (HR 0.38; 95% CI 0.17, 0.86; nominal p=0.012), and reduced the frequency of cardiovascular hospitalizations by 71% (incidence risk ratio 0.29; 95% CI 0.10, 0.87; nominal p=0.028) compared to placebo in the subgroup with kappa AL amyloidosis. Although anselamimab did not achieve statistical significance for the primary endpoint in its Phase III Cardiac Amyloid Reaching for Extended Survival (“CARES”) clinical program for Mayo stages IIIa and IIIb AL amyloidosis patients, the drug showed clinically meaningful improvement in the prespecified subgroup and was well tolerated. AstraZeneca indicated that the company plans to submit the prespecified subgroup analysis from the CARES trials to regulatory authorities and disclosed regulatory submissions in the EU and Japan.
• Dotinurad Progresses in Phase 3 Development with Crystalys Series B Financing of $130 million; Initiation of Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Difficult-to-Treat Gout. In July 2026, Crystalys, in which our majority-owned and controlled subsidiary company Urica maintains an equity position, announced a $130 million Series B financing to support the late-stage global clinical development and commercialization preparation for dotinurad. Patients continue to be enrolled in Crystalys’ two randomized, double-blind, multicenter global Phase 3 trials evaluating dotinurad, a next-generation, once daily oral, URAT1 inhibitor with potential for best-in-class safety and efficacy for the treatment of gout. In the second quarter of 2026, Crystalys also announced the initiation of a Phase 2 study in difficult-to-treat gout.
• Other Portfolio Programs Continue to Advance with Potential Upcoming Data and Trial Initiations. Triplex is currently in multiple ongoing clinical trials for cytomegalovirus (CMV) treatment and prevention in solid organ and stem cell transplants, combination trials with CAR T cell therapies for hematologic malignancies, and a potential data readout by the end of 2026 for prevention and control of CMV in patients co-infected with HIV and CMV. A clinical trial evaluating MB-109, a combination CAR T cell therapy and oncolytic virus, is anticipated to initiate in the fourth quarter of 2026 for patients with IL13Rα2-positive recurrent glioblastoma and high-grade astrocytoma. There are also ongoing and planned regulatory interactions with the FDA on trial designs for ATX-04 (selective β2-adrenergic agonist) for patients with Pompe disease and FB-606 (membrane stabilizer) for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
  

Financial Results:

• As of June 30, 2026, Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $196.6 million, compared to $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $117.2 million year-to-date.
• Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaling $196.6 million as of June 30, 2026, includes $153.8 million attributable to Fortress and the private subsidiaries, $1.9 million attributable to Avenue, $15.1 million attributable to Mustang Bio and $25.6 million attributable to Journey Medical.
  • Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, and includes $35.2 million attributable to Fortress and private subsidiaries, $2.9 million attributable to Avenue, $17.3 million attributable to Mustang and $24.1 million attributable to Journey Medical.
• Fortress’ consolidated net revenue totaled $18.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, $17.8 million of which was generated from our marketed dermatology products. This compares to consolidated net revenue totaling $16.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, $15.0 million of which was generated from our marketed dermatology products.
• Consolidated research and development expenses totaled $0.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
• Consolidated selling, general and administrative costs were $20.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $38.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
• Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(2.5) million, or $(0.08) per share basic and diluted, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.4 million, or $0.50 per share basic, and $0.45 per share diluted, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

About Fortress Biotech 
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income. The company has a portfolio of multiple marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners and subsidiaries and at partners and subsidiaries it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Fortress’ portfolio is being commercialized and developed for various therapeutic areas including oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Fortress’ model is focused on leveraging its significant biopharmaceutical industry expertise and network to further expand and advance the company’s portfolio of product opportunities. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading academic research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to maximize each opportunity to its full potential, including AstraZeneca, City of Hope, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Dana-Farber Cancer Center and Sentynl Therapeutics. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include risks relating to: our growth strategy, financing and strategic agreements and relationships; our need for substantial additional funds and uncertainties relating to financings; uncertainty related to the timing and amounts expected to be realized from future milestone, contingent value right, royalty or similar future revenue streams, if at all; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates successfully and on a timely basis; our ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; the early stage of product candidates under development; the results of research and development activities; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for products under development; our ability to successfully commercialize products for which we receive regulatory approval or receive royalties or other distributions from third parties; our ability to secure and maintain third-party manufacturing, marketing and distribution of our and our partner companies’ products and product candidates; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained herein is intended to be reviewed in its totality, and any stipulations, conditions or provisos that apply to a given piece of information in one part of this press release should be read as applying mutatis mutandis to every other instance of such information appearing herein.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@fortressbiotech.com

Media Relations Contact:
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6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
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¹ This press release references products being developed or commercialized by Fortress, by Fortress’ private or public subsidiaries (referred to herein as “subsidiaries” or “partner companies”) and by entities with whom one of the foregoing parties has a significant business relationship, such as an exclusive license or an ongoing product-related payment obligation (such entities referred to herein as “partners”). The words “we”, “us” and “our” may refer to Fortress individually, to one or more of our subsidiaries and/or partner companies, or to all such entities as a group, as dictated by context.

Emrosi^® revenues were $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2026

Strong revenue growth and disciplined cost management continue drive to profitability

Company to hold conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical,” “the Company,” “we” or “our”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Claude Maraoui, Journey Medical’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered solid performance in the second quarter, highlighted by 23% total net revenue growth, year over year, and continued progress toward profitability, driven by revenue growth and ongoing disciplined investment in our dermatology commercial infrastructure. Momentum behind Emrosi^® remains strong, with sales of the product up significantly compared to both the prior-year period and the first quarter of this year. Prescription demand and payer coverage for Emrosi^® are increasing as we establish the product as the best-in-class oral treatment for patients suffering from rosacea. With this progress and over $25 million in cash, we believe that we are well-positioned to execute on our strategy and deliver strong financial performance going forward.”

Financial Results:

• Total revenues were $18.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 23% increase from $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by continued commercial demand momentum for Emrosi^®, which generated revenues of $8.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  
  
• The Company’s gross margin⁽¹⁾ was 67% for the second quarter of 2026, consistent with the prior-year quarter.
  
  
• Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $1.0 million from the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to a reduction in launch-related spending for Emrosi^® compared to the prior year quarter.
  
  
• The Company’s GAAP Net Loss narrowed to $0.3 million, or $(0.01) per share basic and diluted, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $3.8 million, or $(0.16) per share basic and diluted, for the second quarter of 2025.
  
  
• The Company’s non-GAAP results in the table below reflect positive EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026.
  
  
• At June 30, 2026, the Company had $25.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $24.1 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2025.
  
  

Recent Corporate Highlights:

• Emrosi^® total prescriptions (TRx) were approximately 36,000 for the second quarter of 2026, compared to approximately 30,000 for the first quarter of 2026 and 27,000 for the fourth quarter of 2025.
  
  

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Journey Medical management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on August 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should dial 1-866-777-2509 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5413 (international). All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask to be joined into the Journey Medical conference call. Participants can register for the conference call here: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10210876/1048acbd764. Please note that registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration.

A live audio webcast can be accessed on the News and Events page of the Investors section of Journey Medical’s website, www.journeymedicalcorp.com, and will remain available for replay for approximately 30 days after the meeting.

(1)  We define gross margin as total revenue less cost of goods sold divided by total revenue.

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets nine branded FDA-approved prescription drugs that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the company files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. As used below and throughout this press release, the words “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” may refer to Journey Medical. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “may,” “expect,” “will,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “potential” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: the fact that our products and product candidates are subject to time and cost intensive regulation and clinical testing and as a result, may never be successfully developed or commercialized; a substantial portion of our sales derive from products that may become subject to third-party generic competition because their period of exclusivity has ended or they are without patent protection, subjecting them to the potential introduction of new competitor products and/or an increase in market share of existing competitor products, either of which could have a significant adverse impact on our operating income; we operate in a heavily regulated industry, and we cannot predict the impact that any future legislation or administrative or executive action may have on our operations; our revenue is dependent mainly upon sales of our dermatology products and any setback relating to the sale of such products could impair our operating results; competition could limit our products’ commercial opportunity and profitability, including competition from manufacturers of generic versions of our products; the risk that our products do not achieve broad market acceptance, including by government and third-party payors; our reliance on third parties for several aspects of our operations; our dependence on our ability to identify, develop, and acquire or in-license products and integrate them into our operations, at which we may be unsuccessful; the dependence of the success of our business, including our ability to finance our company and generate additional revenue, on the successful commercialization of Emrosi^® and the successful development, regulatory approval and commercialization of any future product candidates that we may develop, in-license or acquire; clinical drug development is very expensive, time consuming, and uncertain and our clinical trials may fail to adequately demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our current or any future product candidates; our competitors could develop and commercialize products similar or identical to ours; risks related to the protection of our intellectual property and our potential inability to maintain sufficient patent protection for our technology and products; our business and operations would suffer in the event of computer system failures, cyber-attacks, or deficiencies in our or our third parties’ cybersecurity; the substantial doubt expressed about our ability to continue as a going concern; the effects of major public health issues, epidemics or pandemics on our product revenues and any future clinical trials; our potential need to raise additional capital; Fortress controls a voting majority of our common stock, which could be detrimental to our other shareholders; as well as other risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other filings we make with the SEC. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com

Use of Non-GAAP Measures:

In addition to the GAAP financial measures as presented in our Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company has, in this press release, included certain non-GAAP measurements, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization and we define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes and depreciation, less certain other non-cash and/or infrequent items not considered to be normal, recurring operating expenses, including, share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairments of acquired intangible assets, inventory step-ups from the purchases of intangible assets and products, severance, and foreign exchange transaction losses.

In particular, we exclude the following matters for the reasons more fully described below:

• Share-Based Compensation Expense: We exclude share-based compensation from our adjusted financial results because share-based compensation expense, which is non-cash, although a recurring expense, fluctuates from period to period based on factors that are not within our control, such as our stock price on the dates share-based grants are issued.
  
  

Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we no longer exclude short-term research and development expenses (including any one-time license and milestone payments) from our Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA results. Prior period Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA results have been revised to reflect this change.

Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted are determined by dividing the resulting Adjusted EBITDA by the number of shares outstanding on an actual and fully diluted basis.

Management believes the use of these non-GAAP measures provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance because (i) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key measures used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (ii) they exclude the impact of non-cash or, when specified, non-recurring items that are not directly attributable to the Company’s core operating performance and that may obscure trends in the Company’s core operating performance and (iii) they are used by institutional investors and the analyst community to help analyze the Company's results. However, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic, Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted and any other non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further, non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company and the manner in which they are calculated may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures or the calculations of the same non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors.

The table below provides a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (“Journey Medical” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DERM), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company primarily focused on developing, selling and marketing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced the Company will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Journey Medical management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should dial 1-866-777-2509 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5413 (international). All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask to join the Journey Medical conference call. Participants can register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10210876/1048acbd764. Please note that registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration.

A live audio webcast can be accessed on the News and Events page of the Investors section of Journey Medical’s website, www.journeymedicalcorp.com, and will remain available for replay for approximately 30 days after the conference call.

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets nine branded FDA-approved prescription drugs that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Journey Medical Corporation
(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com  

MIAMI, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urica Therapeutics, Inc. (“Urica” or the “Company”), a Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) (“Fortress”) subsidiary, today announced that Crystalys Therapeutics, Inc. (“Crystalys”), in which Urica maintains an equity position, closed an oversubscribed $130 million Series B financing to support the late-stage global clinical development and commercialization preparation for dotinurad, a next-generation, once daily, oral URAT1 inhibitor for the treatment of gout.

Dotinurad's clinical development program includes two ongoing Phase 3 registration-directed trials, RUBY and TOPAZ, as well as the ongoing Phase 2 AMETHYST study, collectively designed to evaluate dotinurad across a broad spectrum of patients with gout, including those with limited treatment options. The proceeds from the financing are expected to support ongoing clinical development of dotinurad, commercialization preparation activities and provide operational runway through multiple anticipated clinical and regulatory milestones.

Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., Fortress’ Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “This financing supports the advancement of global pivotal trials and paves the way toward regulatory approval and commercialization for dotinurad in the United States and Europe, potentially bringing a new treatment option to the millions of people living with gout. In addition to its clinical promise, this transaction strengthens the position of Fortress and our subsidiary Urica, through Urica’s equity stake in Crystalys and royalties tied to dotinurad's future commercialization.”

Crystalys acquired dotinurad from Urica in 2024, and Urica currently holds a minority equity position in Crystalys and is eligible to receive a 3% royalty on future net sales of dotinurad. Urica is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Fortress.

For more information on Crystalys, the Series B financing, and the ongoing clinical trials, please refer to Crystalys’ press release.

About Fortress Biotech
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income. The company has a portfolio of marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and multiple programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners and subsidiaries and at partners and subsidiaries it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Fortress’ portfolio is being commercialized and developed for various therapeutic areas including oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Fortress’ model is focused on leveraging its significant biopharmaceutical industry expertise and network to further expand and advance the company’s portfolio of product opportunities. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading academic research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to maximize each opportunity to its full potential, including AstraZeneca, City of Hope, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Dana-Farber Cancer Center and Sentynl Therapeutics. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include risks relating to: our growth strategy, financing and strategic agreements and relationships; our need for substantial additional funds and uncertainties relating to financings; uncertainty related to the timing and amounts expected to be realized from future milestone, contingent value right, royalty or similar future revenue streams, if at all; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates successfully and on a timely basis; our ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; the early stage of product candidates under development; the results of research and development activities; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for products under development; our ability to successfully commercialize products for which we receive regulatory approval or receive royalties or other distributions from third parties; our ability to secure and maintain third-party manufacturing, marketing and distribution of our and our partner companies’ products and product candidates; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained herein is intended to be reviewed in its totality, and any stipulations, conditions or provisos that apply to a given piece of information in one part of this press release should be read as applying mutatis mutandis to every other instance of such information appearing herein.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@fortressbiotech.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com  

To register for the conference, visit the A.G.P. Registration Link.

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets eight branded FDA-approved prescription drugs that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com

To register for the conference, visit the A.G.P. Registration Link.

About Fortress Biotech
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income. The company has a portfolio of multiple marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners and subsidiaries and at partners and subsidiaries it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Fortress’ portfolio is being commercialized and developed for various therapeutic areas including oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Fortress’ model is focused on leveraging its significant biopharmaceutical industry expertise and network to further expand and advance the company’s portfolio of product opportunities. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading academic research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to maximize each opportunity to its full potential, including AstraZeneca, City of Hope, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Dana-Farber Cancer Center and Sentynl Therapeutics. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@fortressbiotech.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com  

Fortress’ consolidated net income attributable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2026 was $108.4 million, or $3.44 per common share (basic) and $2.82 per common share (diluted)

MIAMI, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) (“Fortress”), an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., Fortress’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The first quarter of 2026 marked a pivotal period for Fortress, highlighted by significant execution across our portfolio and meaningful progress in enhancing long‑term shareholder value. The FDA approval of ZYCUBO^® for Menkes disease and the subsequent monetization of Cyprium’s PRV for $205 million represent important validation of our business model. We deployed a portion of these proceeds to strengthen our balance sheet through debt reduction, lowering our outstanding principal with Oaktree to $15.0 million. We also continued to expand our pipeline through business development, including Avenue’s acquisition of ATX‑04 from Duke University, a clinically validated program with the potential to address significant unmet need in Pompe disease.”

Dr. Rosenwald added, “Looking ahead, we expect to generate increasing royalty revenue from ZYCUBO^® and UNLOXCYT™, along with potential milestone payments across our portfolio. In parallel, AstraZeneca’s regulatory submissions in the EU and Japan for anselamimab (formerly known as CAEL-101), underscore the continued optionality within our partnered assets for potential future sales milestones for Fortress and approval milestones in the U.S. We have a diversified portfolio of commercial, late‑stage, and development‑stage programs and Fortress is well positioned to advance strategic initiatives and drive long‑term value for our shareholders.”

Recent Corporate Highlights¹:

Regulatory and Monetization Updates

• ZYCUBO^® Approved for Menkes Disease; Cyprium Sold PRV for $205 Million. In January 2026, the FDA approved ZYCUBO^® (copper histidinate, formerly known as CUTX-101) for the treatment of Menkes disease in pediatric patients. A PRV was issued at approval and transferred to Cyprium under its agreement with Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sentynl”). In March 2026, Cyprium closed the sale of the PRV for gross proceeds of $205 million. Cyprium is also eligible to receive tiered royalties on net sales of ZYCUBO^® and up to approximately $128 million in aggregate sales milestones from Sentynl.
  • In connection with the sale of the PRV, Cyprium redeemed all outstanding shares of its 9.375% Perpetual Preferred Stock pursuant to the previously disclosed terms of such securities.
• Checkpoint Acquired by Sun Pharma; Fortress Establishes Long-Term Royalty Stream. In May 2025, Fortress’ subsidiary, Checkpoint, was acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and/or associated companies, “Sun Pharma”). Pursuant to the acquisition, Fortress received ~$28 million upfront, with the potential for an additional contingent value right payment of up to $4.8 million and a 2.5% royalty on future net sales of UNLOXCYT™ (cosibelimab-ipdl). UNLOXCYT™ was approved by the FDA in December 2024 to treat metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (“cSCC”) in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation and was commercially launched in January 2026.
  
  

Commercial Portfolio Updates

• Journey Medical Expands Payer Access for Emrosi^®. At the end of March 2025, our partner company Journey Medical Corporation (“Journey Medical”) commercially launched Emrosi^® (40mg Minocycline Hydrochloride Modified-Release Capsules, consisting of 10mg immediate release and 30mg extended release pellets), also known as DFD-29, for inflammatory lesions of rosacea. Emrosi^® was approved by the FDA in November 2024 and is available by prescription at specialty pharmacy chains. In April 2026, Journey Medical announced that it secured a contract with a third major group purchasing organization (GPO) for Emrosi^®. As such, payer access for Emrosi^® expanded to over 150 million commercial lives as of April 1, 2026, which equates to approximately 85% of all commercial lives in the United States that have access to Emrosi^®. Journey Medical reported net product revenues of $15.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net product revenues of $13.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
• Royalties. In the first quarter of 2026, Cyprium recognized $0.1 million in royalty revenue on net sales of ZYCUBO^®.
  
  

Clinical Updates

• Phase 3 CARES Results for Anselamimab (CAEL-101); Regulatory Submission of Prespecified Subgroup Analysis Planned. In July 2025, AstraZeneca announced that anselamimab (formerly known as CAEL-101) did not achieve statistical significance for the primary endpoint in its Phase III Cardiac Amyloid Reaching for Extended Survival (“CARES”) clinical program for Mayo stages IIIa and IIIb AL amyloidosis patients. However, the drug showed clinically meaningful improvement in a prespecified subgroup and was well tolerated. AstraZeneca indicated that the company plans to submit the prespecified subgroup analysis from the CARES trials to regulatory authorities and disclosed regulatory submissions in the EU and Japan.
  
  

General Corporate:

• In March 2026, Fortress made aggregate prepayments on its loan with Oaktree, including a prepayment in connection with the sale of the PRV, reducing the outstanding principal balance to $15.0 million.
• In February 2026, Avenue entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Duke University to acquire patent and know-how rights pertaining to ATX-04 (clenbuterol), a well-characterized small-molecule β2-adrenergic agonist, in clinical development for the treatment of Pompe disease. ATX-04 is a selective β2-adrenergic agonist with human proof-of-concept data demonstrating improved muscle function and enhanced response to enzyme replacement therapy. Avenue anticipates meeting with the FDA in 2026 to discuss and align on the design of a potential single pivotal trial for ATX-04 for Pompe disease.
  
  

Financial Results:

• As of March 31, 2026, Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $255.8 million, compared to $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $176.5 million during the quarter.
• Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaling $255.8 million as of March 31, 2026, includes $209.9 million attributable to Fortress and the private subsidiaries, $2.4 million attributable to Avenue, $16.3 million attributable to Mustang Bio and $27.2 million attributable to Journey Medical.
  • Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, and includes $35.2 million attributable to Fortress and private subsidiaries, $2.9 million attributable to Avenue, $17.3 million attributable to Mustang and $24.1 million attributable to Journey Medical.
• Fortress’ consolidated net revenue totaled $16.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, of which $15.9 million is generated from Journey Medical’s marketed dermatology products. This compares to consolidated revenue totaling $13.1 million for the first quarter of 2025.
• Consolidated research and development expenses totaled $0.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $3.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
• Consolidated selling, general and administrative costs were $15.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $25.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
• Consolidated net income attributable to common stockholders was $108.4 million, or $3.44 per share (basic) and $2.82 per share (diluted), for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(12.7) million, or $(0.48) per share basic and diluted for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
  
  

About Fortress Biotech
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income. The company has a portfolio of multiple marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners and subsidiaries and at partners and subsidiaries it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Fortress’ portfolio is being commercialized and developed for various therapeutic areas including oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Fortress’ model is focused on leveraging its significant biopharmaceutical industry expertise and network to further expand and advance the company’s portfolio of product opportunities. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading academic research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to maximize each opportunity to its full potential, including AstraZeneca, City of Hope, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Dana-Farber Cancer Center and Sentynl Therapeutics. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include risks relating to: our growth strategy, financing and strategic agreements and relationships; our need for substantial additional funds and uncertainties relating to financings; uncertainty related to the timing and amounts expected to be realized from future milestone, contingent value right, royalty or similar future revenue streams, if at all; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates successfully and on a timely basis; our ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; the early stage of product candidates under development; the results of research and development activities; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for products under development; our ability to successfully commercialize products for which we receive regulatory approval or receive royalties or other distributions from third parties; our ability to secure and maintain third-party manufacturing, marketing and distribution of our and our partner companies’ products and product candidates; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained herein is intended to be reviewed in its totality, and any stipulations, conditions or provisos that apply to a given piece of information in one part of this press release should be read as applying mutatis mutandis to every other instance of such information appearing herein.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@fortressbiotech.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com

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¹ This press release references products being developed or commercialized by Fortress, by Fortress’ private or public subsidiaries (referred to herein as “subsidiaries” or “partner companies”) and by entities with whom one of the foregoing parties has a significant business relationship, such as an exclusive license or an ongoing product-related payment obligation (such entities referred to herein as “partners”). The words “we”, “us” and “our” may refer to Fortress individually, to one or more of our subsidiaries and/or partner companies, or to all such entities as a group, as dictated by context.

Emrosi^® revenues were $6.3 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026

Cash position increased to $27 million, driven by strong financial performance

Company to hold conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical,” “the Company,” “we” or “our”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Claude Maraoui, Journey Medical’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “2026 is off to a strong start, as we delivered solid revenue growth and cash generation in the first quarter of the year. Prescription demand and payer coverage for Emrosi^® continue to increase, with the product’s differentiated clinical profile gaining traction as we establish Emrosi^® as the best-in-class oral treatment for patients suffering from rosacea. Increasing refill rates and a growing number of Emrosi^® prescribers are also building momentum behind the brand. Our net product sales growth in the quarter coupled with disciplined investment in our dermatology-focused commercial infrastructure resulted in improved operating leverage, and we expect this trend to continue going forward. With over $27 million in cash and Emrosi^® entering its second year on the market, we remain well-positioned to continue to execute on our strategy and deliver strong financial progress throughout the year.”

Financial Results:

• Total revenues were $16.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 21% increase from $13.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by continued growth in Emrosi^®, which generated revenues of $6.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
  
  
• The Company’s gross margin⁽¹⁾ decreased to 61.0% for the first quarter of 2026, from 63.5% in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease resulted primarily from a $1.3 million non-recurring non-cash charge against cost of goods during the first quarter of 2026 associated with a write down of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) inventory related to the 2021 Qbrexza^® asset acquisition.
  
  
• Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million to $10.1 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, from $10.6 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is primarily due to lower Emrosi^® launch costs compared to the prior year quarter.
  
  
• Net loss for the Company narrowed to $2.2 million, or $(0.08) per share basic and diluted, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million, or $(0.18) per share basic and diluted, for the first quarter of 2025.
  
  
• The Company’s non-GAAP results in the table below reflect positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per share basic and diluted for the first quarter of 2026. This compares to negative Adjusted EBITDA of $(0.9) million, or $(0.04) loss per share basic diluted for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted are non-GAAP financial measures, each of which are reconciled to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP below.
  
  
• At March 31, 2026, the Company had $27.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $24.1 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2025.
  
  

Recent Corporate Highlights:

• Emrosi^® prescriptions totaled 29,968 for the first quarter of 2026 versus 27,023 in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  
  
• On April 21, 2026, the Company announced that it secured a contract with the third largest Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) in the United States for Emrosi^®. With this contract in place, approximately 85% of all commercial lives in the nation have access to Emrosi^®. Expanded payer access is anticipated to facilitate further growth in Emrosi^® prescription demand.
  
  

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Journey Medical management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on May 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should dial 1-866-777-2509 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5413 (international). All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask to be joined into the Journey Medical conference call. Participants can register for the conference call here: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10209171/10401b25258. Please note that registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration.

A live audio webcast can be accessed on the News and Events page of the Investors section of Journey Medical’s website, www.journeymedicalcorp.com, and will remain available for replay for approximately 30 days after the meeting.

(1)        We define gross margin as total revenue less cost of goods sold divided by total revenue.

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets eight branded FDA-approved prescription drugs that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. As used below and throughout this press release, the words “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” may refer to Journey Medical. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “may,” “expect,” “will,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “potential” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: the fact that our products and product candidates are subject to time and cost intensive regulation and clinical testing and as a result, may never be successfully developed or commercialized; a substantial portion of our sales derive from products that may become subject to third-party generic competition because their period of exclusivity has ended or they are without patent protection, subjecting them to the potential introduction of new competitor products and/or an increase in market share of existing competitor products, either of which could have a significant adverse impact on our operating income; we operate in a heavily regulated industry, and we cannot predict the impact that any future legislation or administrative or executive action may have on our operations; our revenue is dependent mainly upon sales of our dermatology products and any setback relating to the sale of such products could impair our operating results; competition could limit our products’ commercial opportunity and profitability, including competition from manufacturers of generic versions of our products; the risk that our products do not achieve broad market acceptance, including by government and third-party payors; our reliance on third parties for several aspects of our operations; our dependence on our ability to identify, develop, and acquire or in-license products and integrate them into our operations, at which we may be unsuccessful; the dependence of the success of our business, including our ability to finance our company and generate additional revenue, on the successful commercialization of Emrosi^® and the successful development, regulatory approval and commercialization of any future product candidates that we may develop, in-license or acquire; clinical drug development is very expensive, time consuming, and uncertain and our clinical trials may fail to adequately demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our current or any future product candidates; our competitors could develop and commercialize products similar or identical to ours; risks related to the protection of our intellectual property and our potential inability to maintain sufficient patent protection for our technology and products; our business and operations would suffer in the event of computer system failures, cyber-attacks, or deficiencies in our or our third parties’ cybersecurity; the substantial doubt expressed about our ability to continue as a going concern; the effects of major public health issues, epidemics or pandemics on our product revenues and any future clinical trials; our potential need to raise additional capital; Fortress controls a voting majority of our common stock, which could be detrimental to our other shareholders; as well as other risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other filings we make with the SEC. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com

Use of Non-GAAP Measures:

In addition to the GAAP financial measures as presented in our Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company has, in this press release, included certain non-GAAP measurements, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization and we define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes and depreciation, less certain other non-cash and/or infrequent items not considered to be normal, recurring operating expenses, including, share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairments of acquired intangible assets, inventory step-ups from the purchases of intangibles assets and products, severance, and foreign exchange transaction losses.

In particular, we exclude the following matters for the reasons more fully described below:

• Share-Based Compensation Expense: We exclude share-based compensation from our adjusted financial results because share-based compensation expense, which is non-cash, although a recurring expense, fluctuates from period to period based on factors that are not within our control, such as our stock price on the dates share-based grants are issued.
  
  
• Amortization and impairments of Acquired Intangible assets: We exclude the impact of certain amounts recorded in connection with the acquisitions of intangible assets that are either non-cash or not normal, recurring operating expenses due to their nature, variability of amounts, and lack of predictability as to occurrence and/or timing. These amounts may include non-cash items such as the amortization impairments of acquired intangible assets and amortization of step-ups of acquisition accounting adjustments to inventories.
  
  

Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we no longer exclude short-term research and development expenses (including any one-time license and milestone payments) from our Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA results. Prior period Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA results have been revised to reflect this change.

Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted are determined by dividing the resulting Adjusted EBITDA by the number of shares outstanding on an actual and fully diluted basis.

Management believes the use of these non-GAAP measures provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance because (i) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key measures used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (ii) they exclude the impact of non-cash or, when specified, non-recurring items that are not directly attributable to the Company’s core operating performance and that may obscure trends in the Company’s core operating performance and (iii) they are used by institutional investors and the analyst community to help analyze the Company's results. However, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic, Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted and any other non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further, non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company and the manner in which they are calculated may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures or the calculations of the same non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors.

The table below provides a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (“Journey Medical” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DERM), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company primarily focused on developing, selling and marketing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced the Company will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Journey Medical management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should dial 1-866-777-2509 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5413 (international). All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask to join the Journey Medical conference call. Participants can register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10209171/10401b25258. Please note that registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration.

A live audio webcast can be accessed on the News and Events page of the Investors section of Journey Medical’s website, www.journeymedicalcorp.com, and will remain available for replay for approximately 30 days after the conference call.

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on developing, selling and marketing FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets eight branded FDA-approved prescription drugs that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Journey Medical Corporation
(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com  

To register for the conference, visit https://hcwevents.com/royalty-company-conference.

About Fortress Biotech 
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income. The company has a portfolio of multiple marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners and subsidiaries and at partners and subsidiaries it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Fortress’ portfolio is being commercialized and developed for various therapeutic areas including oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Fortress’ model is focused on leveraging its significant biopharmaceutical industry expertise and network to further expand and advance the company’s portfolio of product opportunities. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading academic research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to maximize each opportunity to its full potential, including AstraZeneca, City of Hope, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Dana-Farber Cancer Center and Sentynl Therapeutics. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Company Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@fortressbiotech.com

Media Relations Contact:
Tony Plohoros
6 Degrees
(908) 591-2839
tplohoros@6degreespr.com