Earnings Release • Feb 13, 2018
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Q4 and Full Year Results 2017 presentation, 13 February 2018
Richard Godfrey, CEO
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Leaders in developing therapeutics that target AXL, a protein that makes cancers and their environment highly aggressive and which is associated with poorer outcomes across many cancers
Diversified pipeline, lead drug is tested in several indications of high unmet medical need and large market potential
Promising efficacy with sustained treatment benefit and confirmed favourable safety
Companion diagnostic supported by biomarker tests
First-in-class highly selective small molecule AXL inhibitor
Broad phase II proof of concept clinical trials ongoing in NSCLC, TNBC, AML/MDS, melanoma.
Pipeline BGB324 (Bemcentinib) AXL antibody AXL ADC (partnered) Immunomodulatory small molecules
OSE:BGBIO
Raised NOK400m in IPO on OSE in April '17
NOK1.8bn market cap (Feb 12th 2018)
35 staff
Headquarters and research in Bergen, Norway; Clinical Trial Management in Oxford, UK
IPO (NOK 400m) enabling broad and ambitious Phase II clinical development programmes
Clinical collaborations (2) with Merck & Co. (MSD) to combine bemcentinib with KEYTRUDA, its blockbuster anti-PD-1 immune-oncology drug
Clinical development plan designed to establish clinical proof-of-concept and bemcentinib's potential to become a cornerstone of cancer therapy across multiple indications
Six international Phase II trials underway (350 patients, 50 sites, 6 countries) with multiple read-outs expected during 2018
All project milestones met in 2017
Companion diagnostic development made good progress using blood and tumour biomarkers
Scientific data presented at numerous conferences and journals demonstrate bemcemntib is an IO drug
BGB149 anti-AXL antibody on track to enter clinical trials in H2 2018
UK subsidiary (Oxford) established for efficient management of clinical trial operations
Clinical efficacy data presented at ASH: 2nd Line R/R AML 19% ORR
Clinical efficacy data presented at World Conference on Lung Cancer
Two non-dilutive grants (ca NOK 40m) received to support clinical trials of bemcentinib
Robust cash position of NOK 370.3 million at the end of Q4 2017
Cash sufficient to deliver key read-outs from Phase II trials during 2018
Strong progress in 2017, achieving all milestones outlined at IPO and well-positioned to deliver key proof-of-concept read-outs from clinical development programme designed to position bemcentinib as a cornerstone of cancer therapy
*Investigator-sponsored trials
Elderly (61 – 80 yrs) and immune compromised R/R AML & MDS patient population had their TCR measured before and after monotherapy treatment with bemcentinib
Bemcentinib (BGB324) foundation therapy
Docetaxel is standard second line chemo in NSCLC patients without activating mutations or low PD-L1 expression and common last line treatment option. Docetaxel is not well tolerated by patients, response rates are very low and PFS short.
The BGBIL005 trial is designed to test the hypothesis whether AXL inhibition with bemcentinib can
§ Enhance responses to chemotherapy
when given in combination with docetaxel in previously treated NSCLC patients
6 weeks time of first response evaluation
| Study | Intervention | ORR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CheckMate 057: Borghaei et al1 582 patients randomised Pt chemo failures |
Nivolumab vs Docetaxel |
19% 12% |
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| Single agent | et al2 OAK trial: Marinis 850 patients randomised Pt chemo failures |
Atezo vs Docetaxel |
14% 14% |
| KEYNOTE 0103 ≥ 1% PDL1 |
Pembro Docetaxel |
19% 9% |
|
| BGBIL005 | Bemcentinib + docetaxel | 33% | |
| Levvy et al4 95 patients randomised |
Docetaxel + PX-866 (PI3K inhibitor) vs Docetaxel alone |
6% 0% |
|
| Combination | et al5 Ramlau 913 patients randomised |
Docetaxel + Aflibercept (anti-VEGF) vs Docetaxel alone |
23% 9% |
NSCLC patients tend to initially respond well to targeted therapies but virtually all develop resistance in less than 1 year.
The BGBC004 trial is designed to test the hypothesis whether AXL inhibition with bemcentinib can
when given in combination with erlotinib in EGFRm NSCLC patients who have either progressed on or have just started EGFRm targeted therapy
BGBC004 Phase II – NSCLC EGFR-mutation driven
23 * FLAURA trial comparator arm, SoC erlotinib or gefitinib
Status January 2018
KEYTRUDA monotherapy showed 18% response rate in previously treated NSCLC patients. PD-L1 negative patients remain particularly challenging.
The BGBC008 trial is designed to test the hypothesis whether AXL inhibition with bemcentinib can
§ Enhance responses to immunotherapy
when given in combination with pembrolizumab in previously treated, immunotherapy-naïve NSCLC patients.
Clinical collaboration with Merck & Co. (MSD)
BGBC008 Phase 2 – NSCLC Adenocarcinoma of the lung
Previously treated, unresectable adenocarcinoma of the lung
up to 48 pts any PD-L1 expression any AXL expression no prior IO
Simon two stage (interim after 22 pts)
BGB324 200mg/d Keytruda 200mg/3w
Safety, DoR, TtP, OS at 12 mo, response by biomarker expression
ORR
Initial read-out expected 2H 2018
KEYTRUDA monotherapy showed 4% response rate in previously treated TNBC patients.
The BGBC007 trial is designed to test the hypothesis whether AXL inhibition with bemcentinib can
§ Enhance responses to immunotherapy
when given in combination with pembrolizumab in previously treated, immunotherapy-naïve TNBC patients.
Clinical collaboration with Merck & Co. (MSD)
BGBC007 Phase 2 – TNBC
Previously treated, unresectable or metastatic TNBC
up to 56 pts any PD-L1 expression any AXL expression no prior IO
Simon two stage (interim after 22 pts)
BGB324 200mg/d Keytruda 200mg/3w
Safety, DoR, TtP, OS at 12 mo, response by biomarker expression
Initial read-out expected 2H 2018
Expected readout
Rash & pyrexia most commonly observed
üBemcentinib/ pembrolizumab combination is well tolerated across three cancer indications
AML and high-risk MDS patients unfit for high intensity chemotherapy remain a very challenging patient population with no treatment options when driver mutations are absent
The BGBC003 trial is designed to test the hypothesis whether AXL inhibition with bemcentinib can
when given as a single agent in relapsed / refractory AML and high risk MDS or in combination with azacitidine or decitabine in treatment naïve AML patients
19% Response Rate (CRi + PR) • 2 CRi • 5 PRs
An additional 7 patients were stable > 4 months
Well tolerated
Correlation with predictive biomarker candidates
| Study | Intervention | ORR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BerGenBio 37 patients |
BGB324 all comers, elderly R/R patients |
19% | |
| Pratz et al1 31 patients |
TAK-659 investigational FLT-3 and SYK inhibitor |
9% | |
| Single agent | et al4 Daver 51 patients |
FLX925 Dual FLT3 and CDK4/6 |
0% |
| Dawson et al6 46 patients |
GSK525762 BET inhibitor |
11% | |
| et al5 DiNardo 258 patients – selected for mlDH1 mutation |
Ivosidenib (AG-120) mutant IDH1 (mIDH1) inhibitor |
30% | |
| Combination | Goldberg et al2 24 patients | Venetoclax* + hypomethylating agent (HMA) or low dose cytarabine (LDAC) |
28% |
| Rausch et al3 27 patients |
Venetoclax + HMA or LDAC |
22% | |
*Venetoclax + LDAC received breakthrough designation in 1st line AML (July 2017)
34 (1) ASH 2017 abstract 2622 (2) ASH 2017 abstract 1353 (3) ASH 2017 abstract 1356 (4) ASH 2017 abstract 1343 (5) ASH 2017 abstract 725 (6) ASH 2017 abstract 1377
| PD-L1, total & phospho AXL |
Tumour mutational burden |
|---|---|
| mRNA | Microsatellite |
| expression | instability |
PD-L1, PD-1, CTLA-4, CD8 and CD45RO expression phenotypes
Cell mediated immune system and other cell types
AXL expression in tumour adjacent alveolar macrophages
Shown are squamous cell carcinoma FFPE patient samples stained for AXL (brown) as per BerGenBio's proprietary AXL IHC assay
Series of AXL functionally blocking antibodies – lead and back-ups
Highly selective to human AXL High affinity (KD: 500pM)
Patent position on CDR sequences
Anti-tumour MoA and efficacy demonstrated (AML, NSCLC, pancreatic)
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| Phase I (single dose) study |
• OPEX sequentially increased as recruitment to our clinical studies is ramping up which triggers milestone payments
• Net cash flow is NOK 18.8 million below operating loss due to non dilutive cash grants and favourable working capital development
• Robust cash position gives runway to deliver key clinical read outs on our ongoing clinical studies.
Significant value drivers expected over the next 12 months:
üInterim clinical data from 6 ph II trials H1'18
üFinal readout from 4 phase 2 trials in H2
üInitiation of AXL antibody BGB149 clinical trials in H2
Bemcentinib, potential first-in-class, selective AXL inhibitor for multiple cancers with addressable market in excess of \$20bn
Axl mechanism now widely accepted by Pharma industry as a 'hot' target of great interest
Promising preliminary Phase II proof-of-concept data for bemcentinib already reported – additional data anticipated June 2018
Well funded & experienced organisation to deliver milestones that create shareholder value
Developing first-in-class Axl inhibitors to treat aggressive cancer
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Q4 2017 | Q4 2016 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | |
| Cost | |||||
| Employee benefit expenses | 3 | 10 302 | 6 242 | 28 827 | 20 561 |
| Depreciation | 41 | 58 | 193 | 207 | |
| Other operating expenses | 6 | 37 168 | 21 734 | 154 687 | 110 802 |
| Total operating expenses | 47 511 | 28 034 | 183 708 | 131 570 | |
| Operating profit | -47 511 | -28 034 | -183 708 | -131 570 | |
| Finance income | 912 | 801 | 4 168 | 3 031 | |
| Finance expense | 1 035 | 667 | 2 668 | 1 260 | |
| Financial items, net | - 122 |
134 | 1 500 | 1 771 | |
| Profit before tax | -47 633 | -27 900 | -182 208 | -129 799 | |
| Income tax expense | - | - | - | ||
| Profit after tax | -47 633 | -27 900 |
-182 208 | -129 799 |
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| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Items which will not be reclassified over profit and loss | |||||
| Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans | - | -1 089 | - | -1 089 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -47 633 | -28 989 | -182 208 | -130 888 | |
| Earnings per share: | |||||
| - Basic and diluted per share |
7 | -0. 96 |
-82. 81 |
-4. 01 |
-419. 68 |
54 View Q4 and FY 2017 report for notes: http://www.bergenbio.com/investors/reports/quarterly-reports/
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | 31 Dec 2017 |
31 Dec 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 557 | 410 | |
| Total non-current assets | 557 | 410 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Other current assets | 8 | 13 430 |
12 302 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 370 350 |
161 825 |
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| Total current assets | 383 780 |
174 126 |
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| TOTAL ASSETS | 384 336 |
174 536 |
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| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Paid in capital | |||
| Share capital | 9 | 4 992 |
3 369 |
| Share premium | 9 | 325 018 |
131 875 |
| Other paid in capital | 4, 9 | 20 340 |
18 026 |
| Paid in, not registered capital raise | 9 | - | |
| Total paid in capital | 350 350 |
153 270 |
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| Total equity | 350 350 |
153 270 |
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| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Pension liability | 10 | - | - |
| Total non-current liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 21 575 |
10 703 |
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| Other current liabilities | 9 391 |
5 721 |
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| Provisions | 3 020 |
4 843 |
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| Total current liabilities | 33 986 |
21 266 |
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| Total liabilities | 33 986 |
21 266 |
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| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 384 336 |
174 536 |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities |
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| Loss before tax |
-182 208 | -129 799 | |
| Non-cash adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flows |
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| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
193 | 207 | |
| Calculated interest element on convertible loan | - | 19 | |
| Share-based payment expense |
3, 4 | 2 314 | 5 702 |
| Movement in provisions and pensions | -1 823 | -2 099 | |
| Working capital adjustments: | |||
| Decrease in trade and other receivables and prepayments | -1 128 | -4 263 | |
| Increase in trade and other payables | 14 543 | 5 919 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | -168 109 | -124 314 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | - 340 |
- 255 |
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| Net cash flow used in investing activities | - 340 |
- 255 |
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| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from issue of share capital | 9 | 376 974 | 212 220 |
| Paid in, not registered capital increase | 9 | - | - |
| Proceeds from borrowings, convertible loan | - | -1 307 | |
| Conversion of loan by issue of share capital | - | 1 489 | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | 376 974 | 212 402 | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equvivalents | 208 525 | 87 832 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 161 825 | 73 993 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 370 350 | 161 825 |
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