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Published on 05/13/2026 at 07:55 pm EDT
May 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
D e b b i e K a st er Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business Officer
Alex Babkin, Ph D
Chief Technology Officer
Nabil Jubran
Chief Compliance Officer
Ant w an Gipson
Sr VP, Manufacturing & Operations
M arie- Claude Jacques
Sr VP, Global Sales
D o u g Kurschinski
VP Clinical Affairs
M atthew Hakimi, M D
Medical Director
I l y a G r i g o r o v , P h D VP Global Marketing & Product M anagement
Select Prior Experiences
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$5.8B
VT ABLATION MARKET
Only 6% penetrated today
2.4%
LOWEST MAJOR ADVERSE EVENT RATE
vs. 18-21% for current devices
84%
FREEDOM FROM ICD SHOCK
at 6 months
350+
PATIENTS TREATED
Ischemic & non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
Q4 '26
FDA APPROVAL EXPECTED
209 Patients 100% Enrolled; Reimbursement in Place; Breakthrough Designation
2-Year
COMPETITIVE HEAD START
Strong IP · Next-gen device in clinical trial
VT Causes Over 70% of the 300,000 Sudden Cardiac Deaths Each Year in the U.S. Alone
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209
Patients Enrolled
<11
Months to Complete Enrollment
>13
Compassionate Use Cases
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Remaining 2026 Catalysts
Accomplished
Fully enrolled 209-patient FULCRUM-VT trial - under 11 months
Acute results presented at VT Symposium
FDA IDE approval for vCLAS Ultra (next-gen substudy)
13 compassionate use cases completed, including PVCs
Pivotal results presented at HRS 2026
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Upcoming - Year End 2026
→
First patient in - vCLAS Ultra sub-study
→
PMA submission to FDA for vCLAS approval
→
vCLAS Ultra sub-study enrollment completion
→
Acute results - vCLAS Ultra sub-study
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FDA approval - vCLAS
Building Value through Real, Achievable Near-Term Milestones
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~$5.8B Global TAM
~1.6M
Global Patients Eligible for VT Ablation Annually
Idiopathic VT and Premature Ventricular Contractions
~780K Cases Unserved
~1.6M
Global Patients Eligible for VT Ablation Annually
~$1.6B U.S. TAM
(Assumes $8K ASP in U.S.)
~70K
~30K
~200K
U.S. Patients Eligible for VT Ablation Annually
Structural Heart Disease VTs
~730K Cases Unserved
~100K current VT ablation procedures represent
only 6% penetration of the global TAM
Note: Market size, number of procedures and patients, and current market penetration are based on management's analysis and calculations using internal and third-
party estimates and resources, subject to certain assumptions and limitations. 6
10%-13%
Growth in AF Ablation
2012: Positive
guideline changes for AF catheter ablation
VT Ablation Poised for Acceleration
VT: Historic 5-8% Growth1
Large, heterogeneous (and sick) patient population (1.6M patients)
Market in need of purpose-built catheter addressing VT-specific requirements
Lower rate of complications
Safe ablation of large, deep lesions
Low-risk (endocardial) approach
Catheter stability
Hemodynamic management
VANISH 2 and PAUSE-SCD
studies provide emerging evidence for VT ablation as a 1st line therapy2,3
AF: Historic 10-13%
Growth1
Large patient population (~12M patients)
Significant investment in ablation and mapping technology
Procedural standardization; stable, predictable efficacy
Reduced complexity, complications and procedure time
Studies starting in 2010 led to guidelines now supporting AF ablation as 1st line therapy4
1600
1400
1200
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Global Procedures1
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
The current catheter market size, historical and future market growth are based on management's analysis and calculations using internal and third-party estimates and resources, subject to certain assumptions and limitations.
Sapp JL, Tang ASL, Parkash R, Stevenson WG, et al, Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drugs or Ventricular Tachycardia. N Engl J Med 2024 Nov 16. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2409501
Tung R, Xue Y, Chen M, Jiang C, et al. First-Line Catheter Ablation of Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in Cardiomyopathy Concurrent With Defibrillator Implantation: The PAUSE-SCD Randomized Trial. Circulation. 2022;145:1839-1849
Ding WY, Pearman CM, Bonnett L, et al. Complication rates following ventricular tachycardia ablation in ischaemic and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathies: a systematic review. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology (2022) 63:59-67
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Current Products are Repurposed Catheters Designed for Atrial Ablations
Lack of Depth for Effective Lesions
High Risk of Hemolysis
Epicardial Approach Required for Deep Lesions Adds Risk
Lack of Stability in Moving Ventricular Structures
Irrigation Required in Fluid Compromised Patients
Thermal Effect/Steam Pop
Nitroglycerin Utilized to Reduce Vasospasm
Electrical / Pulsed Current
11.5% Total Procedural Complication Rate with Current Technologies1,2
Ding WY, Pearman CM, Bonnett L, et al. Complication rates following ventricular tachycardia ablation in ischaemic and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathies: a systematic review. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology (2022) 63:59-67
Cheung JW, Yeo I, Ip JE, et al. Outcomes, Costs, and 30-Day Readmissions After Catheter Ablation of Myocardial Infarct-Associated Ventricular Tachycardia in the Real World. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2018;11:e006754 8
Overview
Durable lesions of titratable depth and size Endocardial ablations of mid-myocardial scar Designed to address all VTs
Catheter stability during energy delivery
Time and effort: efficient procedures with few lesions No irrigation simplifies hemodynamic management Open platform works with current mapping technologies
CATHETER SPECIFICATIONS
15 mm long cryoablation element
8 electrodes
Bidirectionally deflectable
Liquid nitrogen
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Ablative power to produce large footprint, depth-controlled endocardial lesions ≥10 mm, unaffected by the presence of the scar
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>50%
Reduction in Number of Lesions
vs. RF, PFA and PFA/ RF ablation***
72%
Reduction or Elimination of AAD
at 6 months
2.4%
Major Adverse Events
vs. 10-18% for RF and PFA ablation**
84%
Freedom from ICD Shock
at 6 months
Overview
FULCRUM-VT Centers
MHI
Mc Gi l l
B r i g h a m & W o m e n
B e t h - I srael
UM
O S U
U C S F
Co r n e l l
No r t h w e l l
U P e n n J H U Mt. Sin ai
B a p t i s t H e a l t h
V a n d e r bi l t
V U M C
S e n t a r a
L B M H
B a n n e r
M U S C
St. D a v i d s
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Study Design
Proposed Indication:
* FEASIBILITY OF ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE CRYOABLATION FOR RECURRING MONOMORPHIC VT, NCT #05675865 Source: Adagio Medical CS-300. Data on File
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** Excludes registry studies.
*** Per HRS 2026 late breaker sessions
Adagio Medical
(vCLAS)
250
PFA/ PFA+RF
Studies
Studies with RF catheters designed for AF
JNJ
(ICM Only)
n= 315
FULCRUM-VT
n= 209
200
ABT
(Endo/Epicardial)
n= 182
150
Sphere-9
EU AVAAR
(Registry) n=126
100
CryoCure-VT
n= 64
50
Field Medical
VCAS EFS
n= 26
Sphere-9 EFS '24
n= 18
Sphere-9
EFS '25
n= ~20
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STUDY RIGOR ETIOLOGY
✗ Patient selection / procedural approaches -ICM/NICM, endo/epi
✗ No Controlled measure of AAD reduction or elimination
✗ EFS - Small numbers, underpowered, single center
✗ Registry - uncontrolled reporting
✗ No multi-site reproducibility demonstrated
Multiple safety events reported
Embolic stroke, ICD generator damage from RF, 14% RF steam pops
Other VT Studies - Data Interpretation Confounders
First large-scale, rigorously executed pivotal trial in patients with both ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies
20 sites, FDA IDE, independent adjudication
ICM + NICM - equivalent results, endocardial only
84% freedom from ICD shock at 6 months
2.4% MAEs - 5× safer than legacy RF
72% amiodarone reduction or elimination
Adagio FULCRUM-VT - What We Know
← Less Robust Composite Study Measure More Robust →
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Patients Enrolled
Endpoints for VT Trials Have Not Been Standardized - Study Rigor / Patient Selection, Safety and Patient Scale Help Tell the Real Story
Registry
FIH / EFS
CE Mark /Lg Multicenter
FDA Pivotal IDE
ICM Only
NICM Only -Epi
ICM + NICM Epi/Endo
ICM + NICM Endocardial
Selected Case Details
Adagio receives vCLAS compassionate use requests regularly and cases are ongoing
Common Clinical Studies
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Clinical Situation
Treatment History Prior to vCLAS
Patient 1
Surgical repair of LV aneurism; Hypertrophic basal lateral scar
2 prior RF ablations, including through CS
No epicardial ablation option
Patient 2
ARVC with moderator band VT
3 prior RF ablations
Patient 3
ARVC (epicardial scar)
3 prior RF ablations
No epicardial ablation option due to RCA proximity
Patient 4
Basal septal scar LV with anterior and inferior involvement
Tissue thickness 10-15 mm
5 prior RF ablations
Patient 5
Hypertrophic LV with apical aneurism
4 prior ablations, including RF, off-label focal PFA + ethanol injection
Multiple failed prior ablations
RF, PFA, Dual Energy
Thick target tissue
Likely mid-myocardial / sub-epicardial targets
Lack of epicardial ablation option
1st Gen
2nd Gen
Freeze Time Per Lesion Reduction*
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Sheath Compatibility
9 Fr
8.5 Fr
Shaft Stiffness Profile
Uniform
Variable
Bi-Directional Deflection
F/F
D/F
Ablation Element Length
15 mm
12 mm
Number of Electrodes
8
6
# of Freezes per Lesion
2
1
COGS
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> 50% reduction
~4. min.
~30-60 sec.
75%
Reduction
1st Gen Catheter 2nd Gen Catheter
* K. Dyrda et al. Initial Pre-Clinical Evaluation of the Augmented Ultra-Low Temperature Cryoablation Catheter for Ventricular Ablations. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2026
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Benefit
Patient
Provider
Physician
>80% reduction in ICD shocks
>72% reduction in amiodarone dependence
Nitroglycerin not needed - removes hypotension risk
Reduced anesthesia requirements
No irrigation - shorter hospital stays
Clinically validated safety profile
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No ICD generator interference or valve entrapment risk
Titratable lesion depth - ischemic & non-ischemic
Fully endocardial approach; democratizes procedure
Low rate of 30-day readmissions
Single product for all VT ablation indications; streamlined inventory
Established reimbursement pathway
CITE FULCRUM, Compassionate use cases.
$26.7k
Outpatient (APC) Payment Amount
~60%
% of VT Ablation Procedures
$22-27k
Inpatient (DRG) Payment Amount
~40%
% of VT Ablation Procedures
Existing U.S. Reimbursement
Breakthrough Designation Increases Likelihood of Additional Payment Through NTAP1
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New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) for Inpatient Procedures
Cost - higher charge per case
Substantial clinical improvement - waived by CMS for devices with Breakthrough Designation
Newness - waived by CMS for devices with Breakthrough Designation
The incremental payment gets added to the standard payment for the intervention
Payment amount varies and depends on hospital specific charges and metrics 1 5
vCLAS ULTA
System
Enrollment
Complete Q4 2025
Acute Data
Read Out / VT Symposium Q4 2025
Late Breaker Primary End FDA
Points / HRS Submission Q2 2026 Q2 2026
PMA
Approval Q4 2026
U.S. Launch
(Limited Market Release)
Q1 2027
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2025 2026 2027
Q3 Q4
Q1 Q2 Q3
Q4 Q1
Q2 Q3
Next Gen vCLAS
Ultra System
Start
Validation Testing Q3 2025
IDE Sub
Submit IDE Study Supplement Approval Q4 2025 Q1 2026
Enrollment
Complete Q3 2026
Submit PMA
Supplement Q1 2027
PMA
Approval 2H 2027
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($ in millions)
At 03/31/26
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$12.9M
Convertible Notes Payable (including accrued interest)
$22.9M
Shares Outstanding
22.2M
Total Base Warrants ($10 ex. price)
7.5M
Total Convert Warrants ($25 ex. price)
1.5M
Total PIPE Warrants ($1.71 ex. price)
18.0M
Total Pre-funded PIPE Warrants
3.0 M
Validation From Leading Healthcare Investors
Additional leading healthcare investors
October 2025 Financing of Up to $50 Million
Adagio closed a private investor confidence in our proprietary, disruptive technology for VT and validating our product and FDA pathway
$19 million in upfront funding
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$31 million tied to achievement of 3 milestones ($10 million each) each expiring upon the earlier of 5 years or 30 days following the achievement of each milestone:
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Pivotal Data Readout Achieved April 26, 2026
FDA Approval of vCLAS 1st generation ULTA technology
Expected by Year End 2026
FDA Approval of vCLAS Ultra next-gen ULTA technology
Expected by Year End 2027
Full warrant exercise already assumed in fully diluted share count
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Established Reimbursement with VT Ablation Covered by Existing Codes
Next Gen ULTA Addressing Evolving Needs of Market Enrolling; FDA Approval Expected Late 2027
Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA
FDA Approval of vCLAS as First Approved Purpose-Built VT Catheter Expected Q4/2026
Best-in-Class Results from Rigorous CRYOCURE-VT and FULCRUM-VT Studies
Addressing Underserved, 6% Penetrated, $5.8 Billion VT Ablation Market1
Two-Year Lead with Purpose Built Catheter to Address VT Ablations without Compromises
1) Market size and current market penetration are based on management's analysis and calculations using internal and third-party estimates and resources, subject to certain assumptions and limitations.
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