Operational Costs Compared: SG&A Analysis of Ascendis Pharma A/S and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Biopharma SG&A Expenses: A Decade of Divergence

__timestampApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Ascendis Pharma A/S
Wednesday, January 1, 201429081666274000
Thursday, January 1, 201563567829415000
Friday, January 1, 2016430374311504000
Sunday, January 1, 20171046315113482000
Monday, January 1, 20182263918425057000
Tuesday, January 1, 20196704648348473000
Wednesday, January 1, 202013940100076669000
Friday, January 1, 2021176771000160180000
Saturday, January 1, 2022277163000221227000
Sunday, January 1, 2023500815000264410000
Monday, January 1, 2024284545000
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SG&A Expenses: A Tale of Two Biopharma Giants

In the competitive world of biopharmaceuticals, operational efficiency is key. Over the past decade, Ascendis Pharma A/S and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have shown distinct trajectories in their Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses. From 2014 to 2023, Apellis Pharmaceuticals saw a staggering increase of over 17,000% in SG&A expenses, peaking at approximately $500 million in 2023. In contrast, Ascendis Pharma's expenses grew by around 4,100%, reaching about $264 million in the same year. This divergence highlights Apellis's aggressive expansion strategy compared to Ascendis's more measured approach. The data underscores the dynamic nature of the biopharma sector, where strategic financial management can significantly impact a company's market position. As these companies continue to innovate, their operational costs will remain a critical factor in their success.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025