OMEROS CORP - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

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For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 001-34475

OMEROS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ⌧ No ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ⌧ No ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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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. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ⌧

As of May 3, 2023, the number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, was 62,828,765.

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections for such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on currently available information. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements.” Terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “look forward to,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “slate,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding:

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Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, actual results or anticipated developments may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, may not have the expected consequences to or effects on our company, business or operations. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual results in subsequent periods may differ materially from current expectations. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

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OMEROS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OMEROS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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OMEROS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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OMEROS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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OMEROS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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OMEROS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1—Organization and Basis of Presentation

General

Omeros Corporation (“Omeros,” the “Company” or “we”) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting immunologic disorders, including complement-mediated diseases, cancers and addictive and compulsive disorders. We marketed our first drug product, OMIDRIA^® (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution) 1% / 0.3% for use during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement in the United States (the “U.S.”) until we sold OMIDRIA and related business assets on December 23, 2021 (see “Sale of OMIDRIA Assets” below for additional information).

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The lead drug candidate in our pipeline of complement-targeted therapeutics is narsoplimab, a proprietary, patented human monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 2 (“MASP-2”), the key activator of the lectin pathway of complement. Clinical development of narsoplimab is currently focused primarily on hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (“HSCT-TMA”) and immunoglobulin A (“IgA”) nephropathy. Our pipeline of clinical-stage development programs includes: our long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor OMS1029, our inhibitor of mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-3 (“MASP-3”) OMS906 and our phophodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitor OMS527.

Sale of OMIDRIA Assets

On December 23, 2021, we sold our commercial product OMIDRIA and certain related assets including inventory and prepaid expenses to Rayner Surgical Inc. (“Rayner”). Rayner paid us $126.0 million in cash at closing, and we retained all outstanding accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses as of the closing date.

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Under the Asset Purchase Agreement with Rayner (“Asset Purchase Agreement”), we were entitled to receive a milestone payment of $200.0 million (the “Milestone Payment”) within 30 days following an event (the “Milestone Event”) that establishes separate payment for OMIDRIA for a continuous period of at least four years when furnished in the ambulatory surgery center (“ASC”) setting. In December 2022, the Milestone Event occurred and we recorded a $200.0 million milestone receivable. We received the Milestone Payment together with accrued interest in February 2023.

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As a result of the divestiture, the results of OMIDRIA operations (e.g., revenues and operating costs) are included in discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented (See “Note 3 – Discontinued Operations”).

Basis of Presentation

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial position and results of operations of Omeros and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $371.4 million and outstanding accounts receivable of $10.0 million. Our loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $33.7 million and our cash provided by operations was $174.5 million. Included in our cash provided by operations was the $200.0 million collection of the Milestone Payment.

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Historically, we have incurred net losses from continuing operations and negative operating cash flows. We have not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover our operating costs and, therefore, could need to raise additional capital to accomplish our business plan and to retire our outstanding convertible senior notes due in 2026. We plan to continue to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months with our existing cash and investments, royalties from Rayner and our outstanding accounts receivable. If FDA approval is granted for narsoplimab for treatment of HSCT-TMA within the next twelve months, sales of narsoplimab may also provide funds for our operations. We have a sales agreement to sell shares of our common stock, from time to time, in an “at the market” equity offering facility through which we may offer and sell shares of our common stock equaling an aggregate amount up to $150.0 million. Should it be determined to be strategically advantageous, we could pursue debt financings as well as public and private offerings of our equity securities, similar to those we have previously completed, or other strategic transactions, which may include licensing a portion of our existing technology.

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates include OMIDRIA contract royalty asset valuation, stock-based compensation expense, and accruals for clinical trials and manufacturing of drug product. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies

OMIDRIA Royalties, Milestones and Contract Royalty Assets

We have rights to receive future royalties from Rayner on OMIDRIA net sales at royalty rates that vary based on geography and certain regulatory contingencies. Therefore, future OMIDRIA royalties are treated as variable consideration. The sale of OMIDRIA qualified as an asset sale under GAAP. To measure the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset we used the expected value approach which is the sum of the discounted probability-weighted royalty payments we would receive using a range of potential outcomes to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative income recognized will not occur. As contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement, the royalty rate applicable to U.S. net sales of OMIDRIA was reduced from 50% to 30% upon the occurrence, in December 2022, of the event triggering the $200.0 million Milestone Payment. Consequently, in December 2022, we revalued the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset using the 30% royalty rate on U.S. net sales and adjusted the probability-weighted outcomes to reflect the occurrence of the Milestone Event. Royalties earned are recorded as a reduction to the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset. The amount recorded in discontinued operations in future periods will reflect interest earned on the outstanding OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at an effective interest rate of 11.0% and any amounts we receive that are different from the expected royalties. The OMIDRIA contract royalty asset will be re-measured periodically using the expected value approach based on actual results and future expectations. Any required adjustment to the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset will be recorded in discontinued operations.

OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation

On September 30, 2022, we sold to DRI Healthcare Acquisitions LP (“DRI”) an interest in a portion of our future OMIDRIA royalty receipts for a purchase price of $125.0 million in cash (see “Note 8 – OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation”).

The $125.0 million cash consideration obtained is classified as a liability and is recorded as an “OMIDRIA royalty obligation” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The liability is being amortized over the term of the arrangement using the implied effective interest rate of 9.4% and interest expense is recorded as a component of continuing operations.

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To the extent our estimates of future royalties differ from previous estimates, we will adjust the carrying amount of the liability for future OMIDRIA royalties to the present value of the revised estimated cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate of 9.4% utilizing the cumulative catch-up method. The offset to the adjustment would be recognized as a component of net income (loss) from continuing operations.

Inventory

We expense inventory costs related to product candidates as research and development expenses until regulatory approval is reasonably assured in the U.S. or the European Union (“EU”). Once approval is reasonably assured, costs, including amounts related to third-party manufacturing, transportation and internal labor and overhead, will be capitalized.

Right-of-Use Assets and Related Lease Liabilities

We record operating leases as right-of-use assets and recognize the related lease liabilities equal to the fair value of the lease payments using our incremental borrowing rate when the implicit rate in the lease agreement is not readily available. We recognize variable lease payments, when incurred. Costs associated with operating lease assets are recognized on a straight-line basis within operating expenses over the term of the lease.

We record finance lease obligations as a component of property and equipment and amortize these assets within operating expenses on a straight-line basis to their residual values over the shorter of the term of the underlying lease or the estimated useful life of the equipment. The interest component of finance lease obligations is included in interest expense and recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term.

We account for leases with initial terms of 12 months or less as operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payments, including grants of stock option awards and restricted stock units (“RSU”) based on estimated fair values. The fair value of our stock is calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which requires judgmental assumptions around volatility, risk-free rates, forfeiture rates and expected option life. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period, using the straight-line method. Forfeiture expense is estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained upon an examination. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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Note 3—Discontinued Operations

On December 23, 2021, we sold OMIDRIA and certain related assets including inventory and prepaid expenses to Rayner.

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Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, the achievement of the Milestone Event in December 2022 triggered a $200.0 million Milestone Payment from Rayner and a reduction in the U.S. royalty rate from 50% to 30% on OMIDRIA net sales until the expiration or termination of the last issued and unexpired U.S. patent, which we expect to occur no earlier than 2033. The Milestone Event resulted in recognition of the $200.0 million Milestone Payment, which we received in

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February 2023. Upon the occurrence of certain events described in the Asset Purchase Agreement, including during any specific period in which OMIDRIA is no longer eligible for separate payment, the U.S. base royalty rate would be further reduced to 10%.

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The sale of OMIDRIA was recorded as an asset sale. Additionally, the results of operations related to OMIDRIA are recorded as income from discontinued operations for all periods presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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The following schedule presents a rollforward of the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset (in thousands):

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Net income from discontinued operations is as follows:

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Cash flow from discontinued operations is as follows:

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Net cash provided by discontinued operations primarily represents royalties earned and the $200.0 million Milestone Payment that we received from Rayner in February 2023.

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Note 4—Net Loss Per Share

Our potentially dilutive securities include potential common shares related to our stock options, warrants, RSUs and unsecured convertible senior notes. Diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”) considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted EPS excludes the impact of potential common shares related to our stock options in periods in which the option exercise price is greater than the average market price of our common stock for the period.

Potentially dilutive securities excluded from Diluted EPS are as follows:

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Note 5—Certain Balance Sheet Accounts

OMIDRIA Contract Royalty Asset

The OMIDRIA contract royalty asset consists of the following:

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Receivables

Receivables consist of the following:

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In March 2023, we received notification of an employee retention tax credit of $2.1 million from the Internal Revenue Service due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. We received an amount equal to the tax credit in April 2023.

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Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net consists of the following:

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For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, depreciation and amortization expense was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consists of the following:

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Note 6—Investments and Fair-Value Measurements

All of our investments are held in our name and are classified as short-term and held-to-maturity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of interest earned of $3.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and is included in other income.

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Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, an exit price, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs required:

Level 1—Observable inputs for identical assets or liabilities, such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore they are developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

Our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets and liabilities are as follows:

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Cash held in demand deposit accounts of $3.8 million and $11.0 million is excluded from our fair-value hierarchy disclosure as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for receivables, accounts payable and other current monetary assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

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Note 7—Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes

We carry $95.0 million in aggregate principal on our 6.25% Convertible Senior Notes (the “2023 Notes”) and $225.0 million in aggregate principal on our 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes (the “2026 Notes”) as shown below:

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2023 Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes

Our 2023 Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at an annual rate of 6.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2023 Notes mature on November 15, 2023 unless earlier purchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms.

The unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.4 million as of March 31, 2023 will be amortized to interest expense at an effective interest rate of 7.0% over the remaining term.

Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the 2023 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, as we elect at our sole discretion. The initial conversion rate is 52.0183 shares of our common stock per $1,000 of note principal (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.22 per share of common stock), which equals approximately 4.9 million shares of common stock issuable upon conversion, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

To reduce the dilutive impact or potential cash expenditure associated with the conversion of the 2023 Notes, we entered into a capped call transaction (the “2023 Capped Call”), which covers the number of shares of our common stock underlying the 2023 Notes when our common stock share price is trading between the initial conversion price of $19.22 and $28.84. However, should the market price of our common stock exceed the $28.84 cap, then the conversion of the 2023 notes could have a dilutive impact or may require a cash expenditure to the extent the market price exceeds the cap price. In connection with the partial repurchase of the 2023 Notes, we entered into a capped call termination contract to unwind a proportionate amount of the 2023 Capped Call. As of March 31, 2023, approximately 4.9 million shares remained outstanding on the 2023 Capped Call.

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The following table sets forth total interest expense recognized in connection with the 2023 Notes:

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2026 Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes

Our 2026 Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at an annual rate of 5.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 2026 Notes mature on February 15, 2026, unless earlier purchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms.

The unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.8 million as of March 31, 2023 will be amortized to interest expense at an effective interest rate of 5.9% over the remaining term.

Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the 2026 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, as we elect at our sole discretion. The initial conversion rate is 54.0906 shares of our common stock per $1,000 of note principal (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $18.4875 per share of common stock), which equals approximately 12.2 million shares of common stock issuable upon conversion, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

To reduce the dilutive impact or potential cash expenditure associated with the conversion of the 2026 Notes, we entered into capped call transactions (the “2026 Capped Calls”), which cover the number of shares of our common stock underlying the 2026 Notes when our common stock share price is trading between the initial conversion price of $18.49 and $26.10. However, should the market price of our common stock exceed the $26.10 cap, then the conversion of the 2026 Notes would have a dilutive impact or may require a cash expenditure to the extent the market price exceeds the cap price. As of March 31, 2023, approximately 12.2 million shares remained outstanding on the 2026 Capped Call.

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the 2026 Notes:

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Future Minimum Principal Payments

Future minimum principal payments for the 2023 Notes and 2026 Notes as of March 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

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Note 8—OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation

On September 30, 2022, we sold to DRI an interest in our future OMIDRIA royalty receipts and received $125.0 million in cash consideration which was recorded as an OMIDRIA royalty obligation on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. DRI is entitled to receive royalties on OMIDRIA net sales through December 31, 2030, subject to annual caps. DRI receives their prorated monthly cap amount before we receive any royalty proceeds. DRI is not entitled to carry-forward nor recoup any shortfall if the royalties paid by Rayner for an annual period are less than the cap amount applicable to each discrete calendar year. Additionally, DRI has no recourse to or security interest in our assets other than our OMIDRIA royalty receipts, and we retain all royalty receipts in excess of the respective cap in any given calendar year. At March 31, 2023, the maximum remaining amount that DRI is entitled to receive through the term of the agreement (December 31, 2030) is $183.5 million, which, if fully paid, would be at an implied effective interest rate of 9.4% over the entire term of the loan.

As of March 31, 2023, the OMIDRIA royalty obligation’s carrying value approximates fair value, which is a Level 3 estimate as its valuation requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable in the market. As of March 31, 2023, the obligation’s carrying value approximates fair value.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we incurred $3.0 million of cash interest expense.

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As of March 31, 2023, the maximum scheduled principal and interest payments (based on an implied effective interest rate of 9.4%) are as follows:

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Note 9—Leases

We have an operating lease for our office and laboratory facilities with an initial term that ends in November 2027 and two options to extend the lease term by an additional five years each. Restricted investments of $1.1 million represent the security deposit on our office and laboratory facilities. On January 14, 2022, we entered into an agreement with our landlord to early terminate a portion of the rentable square footage of our office and laboratory facilities, which reduced the right of use asset by $4.7 million and related liability by $5.2 million. We recorded a non-cash gain of $0.5 million upon early termination of this portion of the lease. In addition, we carry various finance lease obligations for laboratory equipment.

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Supplemental lease information is as follows:

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Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities is as follows:

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Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies

Contracts