[8-K] Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals entered a Distribution Agreement effective October 21, 2025 with Nanjing Chengong Pharmaceutical to expand sales of BAQSIMI nasal powder across Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Amphastar appointed Chengong as the exclusive distributor in the Greater China region. Chengong will obtain regulatory approvals and conduct required post‑marketing clinical trials.

The agreement includes minimum purchase amounts per contract year and a profit‑sharing structure on earnings above a floor price per unit, determined using Chengong’s per‑unit net revenue. The term is 10 years, with both parties holding termination rights without cause after the fourth Contract Year. Payments will be in U.S. dollars, and total revenue over the term is not determinable based on the filing. The transaction is a related party arrangement: executives and certain family members beneficially own a majority of Hanxin, Chengong’s parent. The Company’s independent and disinterested Audit Committee members evaluated and approved the agreement.

Insights

Biopharma commercial strategy analyst

Exclusive 10-year China distribution for BAQSIMI; revenue formula-based.

The deal installs Chengong as exclusive distributor of BAQSIMI in Greater China, with Chengong responsible for regulatory approvals and required post‑marketing trials. Commercial terms include minimum annual purchase commitments and a profit‑share above a floor price per unit tied to Chengong’s per‑unit net revenue.

Key mechanics are long‑dated (10 years) with bilateral termination rights after the fourth Contract Year. Payments occur in U.S. dollars, while total revenue is not determinable per the filing, as per‑unit net revenues may vary.

Governance is addressed: this is a related‑party transaction via Hanxin’s ownership, and the independent Audit Committee approved it. Execution will depend on regulatory approvals and uptake in the covered markets; subsequent filings may provide performance details.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): October 21, 2025

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Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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Delaware	001-36509	33-0702205
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

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11570 6th Street	​
Rancho Cucamonga, California	91730
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (909) 980-9484

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

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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	​	AMPH	​	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Emerging growth company ☐

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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. ☐

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

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On October 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amphastar”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), and Nanjing Chengong Pharmaceutical Co., Limited (“Chengong”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nanjing Hanxin Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hanxin”), entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Amphastar and Chengong will collaborate to expand distribution of the Company’s nasal powder product, BAQSIMI^®, in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau in the Greater China region (the “Region”). Per the terms of the Agreement, Amphastar has appointed Chengong as the exclusive distributor to market and sell BAQSIMI^® in the Region. Chengong is responsible for obtaining any and all regulatory approvals in the Region, and performing the required post marketing clinical trials for BAQSIMI^®. During the term of the Agreement, Chengong is subject to minimum purchase amounts per contract year. Amphastar and Chengong will engage in profit sharing for any earnings above a certain floor price per unit, which will be determined using Chengong’s per unit net revenue for BAQSIMI^®. Chengong has certain obligations with respect to the safety of data and quality control as set forth in a safety and data exchange agreement and quality agreement attached respectively as appendices to the Agreement and entered into in connection therewith. Each of Amphastar and Chengong have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Agreement. The term of the Agreement is for ten (10) years from the Effective Date and the parties may commence negotiations on an extension of the Agreement six (6) months prior to expiration. Both parties have termination rights without cause following the completion of the fourth (4^th) Contract Year. Payments under the Agreement will be made in U.S. dollars. The total revenue of the Agreement to the Company for the ten (10) year period of the Agreement is not determinable at this time as the per unit net revenues may vary over time.

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As previously disclosed in the Definitive Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on April 14, 2025, Dr. Jack Zhang, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director; and Dr. Mary Luo, the Company’s Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, and Director; and certain members of their family beneficially own a majority of the equity interest in Hanxin, the parent of Chengong, and the Agreement between Amphastar and Chengong represents a related party transaction. Accordingly, the independent and disinterested members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company evaluated and approved entry into the Agreement following their review of applicable considerations.

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The foregoing is a brief description of the material terms of the Agreement, does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of the Agreement that will be filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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All statements in this current report that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements relating to the performance of the parties under the Agreement and the expected payments thereunder. These statements are not facts but rather are based on Amphastar’s historical performance and our current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding our business, operations, and other similar or related factors. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "believe," "estimate," and other similar or related expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult or impossible to predict and, in some cases, beyond Amphastar’s control. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including changes in laws and regulations and disruptions in supply chains as well as others described in Amphastar’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 7, 2025. You can locate these reports through our website at http://ir.amphastar.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements in this current report speak only as of the date of the report. Amphastar undertakes no obligation to revise or update information or any forward-looking statements in this current report to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available or if subsequent events cause our expectations to change.

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SIGNATURES

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

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	AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Date: October 24, 2025
​	By:	/S/WILLIAM J. PETERS
	​	William J. Peters
	​	Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
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FAQ

What agreement did AMPH announce?

Amphastar signed an exclusive Distribution Agreement with Nanjing Chengong Pharmaceutical to market and sell BAQSIMI in Greater China.

Which regions are covered for BAQSIMI under AMPH’s deal?

The agreement covers Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Who handles regulatory approvals and trials under the AMPH agreement?

Chengong will obtain regulatory approvals and conduct required post‑marketing clinical trials for BAQSIMI.

What is the term and termination structure of AMPH’s agreement?

The term is 10 years from October 21, 2025, with termination without cause available to both parties after the fourth Contract Year.

How are payments and revenues structured for AMPH?

Payments are in U.S. dollars. Profit sharing applies to earnings above a floor price per unit, based on Chengong’s per‑unit net revenue. Total revenue is not determinable.

Is AMPH’s deal a related party transaction?

Yes. Executives and certain family members beneficially own a majority of Hanxin, Chengong’s parent. The independent Audit Committee approved the agreement.