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Interim report Q4 2024
Advancing selective AXL inhibition
"Yesterday we announced the company's decision to close BGBC016, a Ph1b/2a study in 1L NSCLC patients with a mutation in the STK11 gene. It is, of course, disappointing and unexpected that we are now discontinuing the study. I would like to extend my gratitude to the patients and investigators who participated in our study for this particularly difficult-to-treat patient group, as well as to our team members who have worked tirelessly on this effort. Unfortunately, we do not believe these preliminary results are strong enough for the company to obtain additional funding within the current cash runway to complete the study as originally designed. The company is now entering a new phase in which strategic alternatives will be explored, which may include a potential sale, merger, or other strategic transaction."

Olav Hellebø Chief Executive Officer
| (NOK million) | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenues | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Operating expenses | 34.2 | 43.9 | 152.1 | 192.2 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (33.5) | (43.5) | (151.2) | (191.8) |
| Profit/(loss) after tax | (28.6) | (41.6) | (139.3) | (190.4) |
| Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (NOK) | (0.73) | (0.02) | (3.95) | (13.30) |
| Net cash flow in the period | (32.9) | (11.8) | (19.9) | 2.8 |
| Cash position end of period | 140.2 | 156.4 | 140.2 | 156.4 |


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Q1 2024
Q2 2024
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Q4 2023
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Q4 2024
Q3 2024

Interim Report Q4 2024
BerGenBio's lead compound, bemcentinib, is a potentially first-in-class, oral, highly selective inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinase AXL, which is expressed and activated in response to oxidative stress, inflammation, hypoxia and drug treatment, resulting in several deleterious effects in cancer and severe respiratory infections.
In 2024, the company announced the completion of enrollment in the Ph1b portion of the study which demonstrated acceptable safety in 1L NSCLC patients regardless of STK11 mutational status, as evaluated by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). Early encouraging data were seen in three STK11m patients, including one patient who experienced a complete response and who remains in response and on treatment after nearly two years. The company, in agreement with the independent DSMB, determined that these initial results warranted the continuation of the study into the Ph2a portion.
In March 2024, the company initiated the Ph2a portion of the study designed to recruit 40 evaluable 1L STK11m NSCLC patients. The primary endpoint for the Ph2a was overall response rate (ORR). To determine the feasibility of obtaining near-term funding, the company performed a preliminary analysis of the responses in the 10 efficacy evaluable STK11m patients. While there was 1 response in the Ph1b we did not observe additional responses in the Ph2a patients. Consequently, the company has decided to discontinue the BGBC016 study.
The Board of Directors has now initiated an exploration of strategic alternatives. As part of this process, the board will consider a range of options for the company including, among other things, a potential sale, merger, or other strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that this exploration process will result in any transaction.
Post-quarter in January 2025, the Company announced that the first patient had been enrolled into the BGBIL025 study led by the University of Texas at San Antonio under the direction of Dr. Josephina Taverna, M.D., Assistant Professor. The study is being undertaken under a collaborative study agreement between UTSA, Sobi® and BGB and is fully funded by a NIH grant and studies the combination of BerGenBio's bemcentinib in combination with Sobi's pacritinib
Interim Report Q4 2024
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 the company announced the closure of the BGBC016 study. The BerGenBio Board of Directors has now initiated an exploration of strategic alternatives. As part of this process, the board will consider a range of options for the company including, among other things, a potential sale, merger, or other strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that this exploration process will result in any transaction.
At the October 2024 Extraordinary General Meeting, David Colpman was elected to the BGB Board of Directors. Mr. Colpman has more than 35 years of experience within the life sciences industry, and he will be strengthening the board with his experience within Business Development, mergers, acquisitions, licensing and divestments.
In November 2024 Olav Hellebø was appointed as CEO.
Mr. Hellebø brings three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Since 2023, he has served as board director in the clinical stage immuno-oncology company Cytovation ASA, and since 2021 he has been a board director at the clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, Antev Ltd, specializing in urology and oncology treatments. Prior to this, Mr. Hellebø's experience includes the role as CEO of ReNeuron Group PLC, a UK-based clinical-stage company specializing in cell therapy for ophthalmic and neurology-related diseases, and CEO at Clavis Pharma ASA, an oncologyfocused biotech company traded at the Oslo Stock Exchange. Mr Hellebø's earlier career includes leadership roles at UCB-Celltech, Novartis UK, and at Schering-Plough (now part of Merck & Co.).
Revenue for the fourth quarter 2024 amounted to NOK 0.7 million (NOK 0.4 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 0.8 million (NOK 0.4 million).
Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2024 amounted to NOK 34.2 million (NOK 43.9 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 152.1 million (NOK 192.2 million).
Payroll and other related employee costs in the fourth quarter were NOK 5.6 million (NOK 7.4 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December NOK 34.9 million (NOK 52.4 million). This represents a decrease of 24% in Q4 and 33% for the full year compared to similar period in 2023 which correspond to the reduction of FTE's in Q4 of 22% and the full year of 40% after a restructuring as a result of the focused strategy.
Employee share option costs in the fourth quarter were negative NOK 0.4 million (NOK 0.6 million) and YTD 2024 NOK 5.7 million (NOK 3.2 million). The increase year-to-date, year on year is a non-cash effect.
Other operating expenses amounted to NOK 28,9 million (NOK 35,8 million) for the fourth quarter and NOK 111.0 million (NOK 136.3 million) for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024. This represents a decrease of NOK 6.9 million (-19%) for the fourth quarter and NOK 25.3 million (-19%) YTD compared to similar period for 2023. Operating expenses were driven by the timing of clinical trial costs and drug supply purchase. The decrease in spending year on year is related to the singular focus on the BGBC016 study in 2024.
The operating loss for the quarter came to NOK 33.5 million (NOK 43.5 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 151.2 million (NOK 191.8 million), reflecting the operations during the period and the focused strategy including decrease in activity and decrease in the headcount after restructuring.
Net financial items amounted to a gain of NOK 4.9 million (gain of NOK 1.9 million) for the fourth quarter related to net gain on foreign exchanges and interest on cash deposits and money market funds. For the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 the net financial items amounted to a gain of NOK 12.0 million (gain of NOK 1.4 million) which represent a results from interest income on bank deposits and money market funds and net gain on foreign exchanges.
Losses after tax for the fourth quarter were NOK 28.6 million (NOK 41.6 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 139.3 million (NOK 190.4 million).
Total assets as of 31 December 2024 decreased to NOK 155.8 million (NOK 194.7 million as of 30 September 2024) mainly due to the operational loss in the period.
Total liabilities were NOK 33.1 million as of 31 December 2024 (NOK 41.4 million 30 September 2024).
Total equity as of 31 December 2024 was NOK 122.7 million (NOK 153.4 million 30 September 2024), corresponding to an equity ratio of 78.8 % (78.8 % as of 30 September 2024).

Net cash flow from operating activities was negative by NOK 36.4 million in the fourth quarter (negative by 22.1 million) and negative by NOK 153.2 million for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 (negative by 225.1 million), mainly driven by the level of activity in the in the clinical studies and drug development.
Net cash flow from investing during the fourth quarter was NOK 3.4 million (NOK 2.7 million) and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 3.7 million (NOK 3.1 million).
Net cash flow from financing activities in fourth quarter 2024 was negative by NOK 0.1 million (NOK 7.6 million) and positive for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 NOK 129.6 million (positive NOK 224.9 million) representing net proceeds from issue of share capital.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NOK 140.2 million as of 31 December 2024 (NOK 174.8 million 30 September 2024).
BerGenBio is exposed to a number of risk factors: financial risks, technology risks, competitive risks, patent and IP risks, regulatory and commercial risks.
The Risk and uncertainties section of the board of directors' report in the Annual report from 2023 contains a detailed description of these risks.
The Board of Directors has initiated an exploration of strategic alternatives and as part of this process the board will consider a range of options. There can be no assurance that this exploration process will result in any transaction.
The cash position at end of Q4 2024 was NOK 140.2 million. Following the decision to close the BGBC016 study in 1L NSCLC STK11m patients the company will take action save costs and to preserve cash. The cash position is expected to be sufficient to cover liabilities and costs to close the BGBC016 study in addition to complete a strategic review.
Anders Tullgren, Chairman Sally Bennett
Debra Barker David Colpman Olav Hellebø, CEO
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 681 | 354 | 848 | 354 | |
| Expenses | |||||
| Payroll and other related employee cost | 3 | 5,583 | 7,381 | 34,938 | 52,428 |
| Employee share option cost |
3 | (392) | 580 | 5,667 | 3,177 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 141 | 101 | 456 | 223 |
| Other operating expenses |
6 | 28,874 | 35,836 | 111,020 | 136,345 |
| Total operating expenses | 34,205 | 43,897 | 152,082 | 192,172 | |
| Operating profit/-loss | (33,525) | (43,543) | (151,234) | (191,819) | |
| Finance income | 5,747 | 4,212 | 16,653 | 13,409 | |
| Finance expense | 852 | 2,304 | 4,700 | 11,991 | |
| Financial items, net | 4,896 | 1,908 | 11,953 | 1,418 | |
| Profit before tax |
(28,629) | (41,635) | (139,282) | (190,401) | |
| Income tax expense |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit after tax |
(28,629) | (41,635) | (139,282) | (190,401) | |
| Other comprehensive income |
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| Items which may be reclassified over profit and loss |
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| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
(1,766) | (259) | (1,249) | 1,167 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (30,395) | (41,894) | (140,531) | (189,234) | |
| Earnings per share: |
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| - Basic and diluted per share |
7 | (0.73) | (0.02) | (3.95) | (13.30) |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | 30 DEC 2024 | 31 DEC 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,254 | 431 | |
| Total non-current assets |
1,254 | 431 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Other current assets | 5, 8 | 14,387 | 17,482 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 140,155 | 156,421 | |
| Total current assets | 154,543 | 173,904 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 155,796 | 174,335 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Paid in capital |
|||
| Share capital |
9 | 39,087 | 268,869 |
| Share premium |
9 | 8,899 | 854 |
| Other paid in capital | 4, 9 | 52,696 | 46,987 |
| Total paid in capital | 100,682 | 316,710 | |
| Retained earnings | 9 | 22,019 | (189,234) |
| Total equity | 122,702 | 127,476 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long term debt | 2 | 818 | 0 |
| 818 | 0 | ||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 12,924 | 18,605 | |
| Other current liabilities |
19,353 | 28,212 | |
| Provisions | 0 | 42 | |
| Total current liabilities | 32,277 | 46,859 | |
| Total liabilities | 33,095 | 46,859 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 155,796 | 174,335 |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Share capital |
Share premium |
Other paid in capital |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2024 |
268,869 | 854 | 46,987 (189,234) | 127,476 | ||
| Loss for the period |
(139,282) | (139,282) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax |
(1,249) | (1,249) | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 (140,531) | (140,531) | ||
| Recognition of share-based payments |
3, 4 | 5,709 | 5,709 | |||
| Issue of ordinary shares |
9 | 122,002 | 31,111 | 153,113 | ||
| Share issue costs |
9 | (23,066) | (23,066) | |||
| Captial reduction (not registered) |
(351,784) | 351,784 | 0 | |||
| Transactions with owners |
(229,782) | 8,045 | 5,709 | 351,784 | 135,757 | |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 39,087 | 8,899 | 52,696 | 22,019 | 122,702 |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Share capital |
Share premium |
Other paid in capital |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2023 |
8,866 | 35,780 | 43,852 | 0 | 88,498 | |
| Loss for the period |
(190,401) | (190,401) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax |
1,167 | 1,167 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 (189,234) | (189,234) | ||
| Recognition of share-based payments |
3, 4 | 3,135 | 3,135 | |||
| Issue of ordinary shares |
9 | 260,003 | 2,045 | 262,048 | ||
| Share issue costs |
9 | (36,971) | (36,971) | |||
| Transactions with owners |
260,003 | (34,926) | 3,135 | 0 | 228,211 | |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 268,869 | 854 | 46,987 (189,234) | 127,476 |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||||
| Profit (loss) before tax |
(28,629) | (41,635) | (139,282) | (190,401) | |
| Adjustments for: |
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| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
141 | 101 | 456 | 223 | |
| Share-based payment expense |
3, 4 | (392) | 537 | 5,709 | 3,135 |
| Movement in provisions and pensions | 0 | 42 | (42) | 42 | |
| Currency -gains/+loss not related to operating activities |
(16) | 797 | (4,927) | (1,613) | |
| Net interest received |
(3,440) | (2,697) | (3,521) | (3,055) | |
| Working capital adjustments: |
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| Decrease/-increase in trade and other receivables and prepayments |
5,393 | 669 | 2,928 | (1,622) | |
| Increase/-decrease in trade and other payables |
(9,416) | 20,080 | (14,564) | (31,809) | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | (36,359) | (22,107) | (153,242) | (225,101) | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
| Interest received |
3,440 | 2,697 | 3,521 | 3,055 | |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | 3,440 | 2,697 | 3,688 | 3,055 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from issue of share capital | 9 | 0 | 8,860 | 138,874 | 262,048 |
| Share issue costs |
9 | 106 | (1,191) | (8,827) | (36,971) |
| Cash payments for the principal portion of the lease liability |
(126) | (97) | (437) | (193) | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | (20) | 7,573 | 129,610 | 224,884 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(1,750) | (1,056) | 3,678 | 2,780 | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equvivalents |
(32,939) | (11,837) | (19,944) | 2,838 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
174,844 | 169,314 | 156,421 | 150,803 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 140,155 | 156,421 | 140,155 | 156,421 |
BerGenBio ASA ("the Company") and its subsidiary (together "the Group") is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines for aggressive diseases, including advanced, treatment-resistant cancers and severe respiratory infections.
BerGenBio ASA is a public limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The address of the registered office is Nygårdsgaten 114, 5008 Bergen, Norway.
The condensed interim financial information is unaudited. These interim financial statements cover the three and twelvemonth period ended 31 December 2024 and were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 25 February 2025.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
No new standards have been applied in 2024.
Amounts are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) and presented in 1,000 NOK unless stated otherwise. The functional currency of the group is NOK.
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as of 31 December 2024. The subsidiaries are BerGenBio Limited, located in Oxford in the United Kingdom and BerGenBio ApS in Denmark. Both are 100% owned and controlled by the parent company BerGenBio ASA.
Preparation of the accounts in accordance with IFRS requires the use of judgment, estimates and assumptions that have consequences for recognition in the balance sheet of assets and liabilities and recorded revenues and expenses. The use of estimates and assumptions are based on the best discretionary judgment of the Group's management. The Group works continuously to ensure financial flexibility in the short and long term to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.
The cash position at end of Q4 2024 was NOK 140.2 million. Following the decision to close the BGBC016 study in 1L NSCLC STK11m patients the company will take action save costs and to preserve cash. The cash position is expected to be sufficient to cover liabilities and cost to close the BGBC016 study in addition to complete a strategic review. The interim financial statements are prepared under the going concern assumption.
| Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries | 6,548 | 8,244 | 28,181 | 39,720 |
| Social security tax | 1,184 | 1,155 | 3,312 | 6,947 |
| Pension expense | 713 | 396 | 2,949 | 3,256 |
| Short term incentive | (11) | 1,782 | 3,256 | 4,900 |
| Other remuneration | 180 | 345 | 655 | 2,655 |
| Government grants 1) | (3,033) | (4,542) | (3,416) | (5,050) |
| Total payroll and other employee related cost | 5,583 | 7,381 | 34,938 | 52,428 |
| Share option expense employees | (392) | 537 | 5,709 | 3,135 |
| Change in accrued social security tax on share options | 0 | 42 | (42) | 42 |
| Total employee share option cost | (392) | 579 | 5,667 | 3,177 |
| Total employee benefit cost | 5,191 | 7,960 | 40,606 | 55,605 |
| Average number of full-time equivalent employees 1) See note 5 for government grants |
14 | 18 | 15 | 25 |
The Group has a Long-Term Incentive Program for employees, an option scheme program. Each option gives the right to acquire one share in BerGenBio at exercise.
The Group has a share option program to ensure focus and align the Group's long-term performance with shareholder values and interest. Most of the employees in the Group take part in the option program. The program also serves to attract and retain senior management. The exercise price for options granted is set at the market price of the shares at the time of grant of the options. In general, options expire eight years after the date of grant.
Primarily the options vest annually in equal tranches over a three-year period following the date of grant.

| Total options | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of options |
Weighted average exercise price |
Number of options |
Weighted average exercise price |
||
| Balance at 1 January | 115,649,120 | 56.58 | 4,219,845 | 15.13 | |
| Adjustment for reverse share split | (113,824,198) | 56.59 | |||
| Granted during the period | 1,315,000 | 11.23 | 112,000,000 | 0.21 | |
| Exercised during the period | 0 | 0 | |||
| Forfeited and cancelled | (1,408,309) | 19.69 | -570 725 | 14.30 | |
| Balance at 31 December | 1,731,613 | 37.84 | 115,649,120 | 0.68 |
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1.
| Vested options | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Options vested at 1 January | 25,726 | 1,615,066 |
| Exercised and forfeited in the period | (6,774) | (166,508) |
| Vested in the period | 292,257 | 1,124,057 |
| Options vested at 31 December | 311,209 | 2,572,615 |
| Total outstanding number of options | 1,731,613 | 115,649,120 |
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1. The overview above takes into account the reverse share split for 2024.
The options are valued using the Black-Scholes model.
The risk free interest rates are based on rates from Norges Bank and Oslo Børs on the Grant Date (bonds and certificates) equal to the expected term of the option being valued. Where there is no exact match between the term of the interest rates and the term of the options, interpolation is used to estimate a comparable term.
The vesting period is the period during which the conditions to obtain the right to exercise must be satisfied. The Group has estimated an expected vesting date and this date is used as basis for the expected lifetime. The Group expects the options to be exercised earlier than the expiry date. For Options granted earlier than 2014, the mean of the expected vesting date and expiry date has been used to calculate expected lifetime due to the lack of exercise pattern history for the Group and experience from other companies in combination with the relatively long lifetime of these options (up to 8 years).
For valuation purposes 50% expected future volatility has been applied.
For the twelve months period ending 31 December 2024 the value of the share options expensed through the profit or loss amounts to NOK 5.7 million (for the same period in 2023: NOK 3.1 million). In addition, a change in provision for social security contributions on share options of NOK -0.04 million (for the same period in 2023: NOK 0.04 million). The provision for social security contribution is calculated on the difference between the share price and exercise price on exercisable option as at the end of the period.

Members of senior management participating in the option program
| Option holder | Number of options outstanding 31 Dec 2024 |
Weighted Average Strike Price 2024 |
Number of options outstanding 31 Dec 2023 |
Weighted Average Strike Price 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Skeie | Chief Financial Officer |
288,981 | 41.16 | 397,097 | 18.90 |
| Cristina Oliva | Chief Medical Officer | 287,001 | 20.58 | 200,000 | 7.59 |
| Total | 575,982 | 597,097 |
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1.
Government grants have been recognized in the profit or loss as a reduction of related expense with the following amounts
| Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll and related expenses | 3,033 | 4,541 | 3,416 | 5,050 |
| Other operating expenses | 1,107 | 1,121 | 4,427 | 4,570 |
| Total | 4,139 | 5,663 | 7,843 | 9,620 |
December are detailed as follows:
| 31 Dec | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Grants from Research Council, PhD | 254 | 227 |
| Grants from SkatteFunn | 4,750 | 4,750 |
| Grants R&D UK | 2,925 | 4,410 |
| Total | 7,929 | 9,387 |
BerGenBio has been awarded two grants supporting industrial PhD's in 2020. The fellowship covers 50% of the established current rates for doctoral research fellowships and an operating grant to cover up to 50% of additional costs related to costly laboratory testing connected with the research fellow's doctoral work. The Group has recognized NOK 0.03 million YTD 2024 (YTD 2023 : NOK 0.4 million) classified partly as reduction of payroll and related expenses and partly as a cost reduction of other operating expenses.
R&D projects have been approved for SkatteFunn (a Norwegian government R&D tax incentive program designed to stimulate R&D in Norwegian trade and industry) for the period from 2021 until the end of 2024. The Group has recognized NOK 4.8 million YTD 2024 (YTD 2023: NOK 4.8 million) classified partly as reduction of payroll and related expenses and partly as a cost reduction of other operating expenses.
BerGenBio has been awarded a NOK 24 million (USD 2.85m) grant from Innovation Norway to support the clinical development of BGB324 in combination with Merck & Co.'s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with advanced lung cancer.
The grant from Innovation Norway is an Industrial Development Award (IFU). The IFU program is directed to Norwegian companies developing new products or services in collaboration with foreign companies. BerGenBio has by end of 2020 recognized and received the total grant of NOK 24 million. The grant may be withdrawn under certain circumstances.
BerGenBio Limited, a 100% subsidary of BerGenBio ASA, has been granted R&D tax grants in UK from 2017. R&D grants are approved retrospect by application. The Group has YTD 2024 recognized NOK 2.9 million (2023: NOK 4.4 mill) classified as reduction of payroll and related expenses for the year 2023.
| Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program expenses, clinical trials and research | 21,321 | 27,880 | 84,820 | 99,282 |
| Office rent and expenses | 267 | 206 | 994 | 2,325 |
| Consultants R&D projects | 962 | 1,477 | 2,871 | 8,504 |
| Patent and license expenses | 1,766 | 1,803 | 4,592 | 6,002 |
| Other operating expenses | 5,664 | 5,592 | 22,171 | 24,802 |
| Government grants | (1,107) | (1,121) | (4,427) | (4,570) |
| Total | 28,874 | 35,836 | 111,020 | 136,345 |
| Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss for the period (NOK 1,000) | (28,629) | (41,635) | (139,282) | (190,401) |
| Average number of outstanding shares during the period |
39,087,116 2,638,312,536 | 35,276,635 | 14,313,015 | |
| Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted (NOK) |
(0.73) | (0.02) | (3.95) | (13.30) |
The company has one class of shares and all shares carry equal voting rights.
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved to implement a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1. The earning per share is re-calculated considering the reverse share split retrospective for all historical periods.
Share options issued have a potential dilutive effect on earnings per share. No dilutive effect has been recognized as potential ordinary shares only shall be treated as dilutive if their conversion to ordinary shares would decrease earnings per share or increase loss per share from continuing operations. As the Group is currently loss-making, an increase in the average number of shares would have anti-dilutive effects.
| FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Government grants | 7,929 | 9,387 |
| Refundable VAT | 247 | 356 |
| Prepaid expenses | 5,532 | 7,390 |
| Other receivables | 679 | 349 |
| Total | 14,387 | 17,482 |
The company has one class of shares, and all shares carry equal voting rights.
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved to implement a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1. The nominal value was increased from NOK 0.10 to NOK 10. In addition, the annual general meeting 23 of May 2024 resolved to decrease the share capital by NOK 351.8 million by reducing the nominal value from NOK 10 to NOK 1 per share. The capital reduction has been transferred to other equity to cover loss.
| As of 31 December | Nominal value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares | (NOK) | Book value (NOK) | |||
| Ordinary shares 2024 | 39,087,116 | 1.00 | 39,087,116.00 | ||
| Ordinary shares 2023 | 2,688,689,214 | 0.10 | 268,868,921.40 |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares on 1 January | 2,688,689,214 | 88,660,532 |
| Issue of ordinary shares | 1,220,022,386 2,600,028,682 | |
| Reverse share split | (3,869,624,484) | 0 |
| Ordinary shares at 31 December | 39,087,116 2,688,689,214 |
| Shareholder | Number of shares |
Percentage share of total shares |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| METEVA AS | 9,011,505 | 23.1 % | |
| INVESTINOR DIREKTE AS | 2,287,633 | 5.9 % | |
| BERA AS | 837,684 | 2.1 % | |
| NORDNET BANK AB | NOMINEE | 660,057 | 1.7 % |
| NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS | 638,538 | 1.6 % | |
| J.P. MORGAN SE | NOMINEE | 464,919 | 1.2 % |
| MARSTIA INVEST AS | 402,558 | 1.0 % | |
| MOHN, MARIT | 382,398 | 1.0 % | |
| JAKOB HATTELAND HOLDING AS | 377,000 | 1.0 % | |
| SARSIA DEVELOPMENT AS | 360,915 | 0.9 % | |
| HØSE AS | 310,065 | 0.8 % | |
| MÆHLEN, NILS INGAR | 306,721 | 0.8 % | |
| HOLMEFJORD, IVAR | 254,499 | 0.7 % | |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | NOMINEE | 252,576 | 0.6 % |
| ZAIM, KEVIN | 205,800 | 0.5 % | |
| KJOSBAKKEN, SVEN MORE | 205,000 | 0.5 % | |
| BOYE HANSEN, ARNE | 169,361 | 0.4 % | |
| JAHATT AS | 150,750 | 0.4 % | |
| BERNER, JOACHIM | 145,000 | 0.4 % | |
| TJERVÅG, REIDUN PETRA KLOCK | 143,500 | 0.4 % | |
| Top 20 shareholders | 17,566,479 | 44.9 % | |
| Total other shareholders | 21,520,637 | 55.1 % | |
| Total number of shares | 39,087,116 | 100.0 % |
Followed the AGM approval of the reverse share split and capital reduction above, the Board of Directors has been granted a mandate from the general meeting held on 23 May 2024 to increase the share capital with up to NOK 3,908,711 by subscription of up to 3,908,711 new shares. The power of attorney was granted for the purpose of issuance of new shares in accordance with the Company's share incentive program and is valid until the earlier of the annual general meeting in 2025 and 30 June 2025. See note 4 for more information about the share incentive program and number of options granted.
The Board of Directors has been granted a mandate from the general meeting held on 23 May 2024 to increase the share capital with up to NOK 7,817,423 by subscription of 7,817,423 new shares. The proxy is valid until the earlier of the annual general meeting in 2025 and 30 June 2025.
| Position | Employed since |
Shares 31 Dec 2024 |
Shares 31 Dec 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Skeie | Chief Financial Officer |
March 2018 |
3,888 | 3,888 |
| Total shares held by management | 3,888 | 3,888 |
| Position | Served since | Shares 31 Dec 2024 |
Shares 31 Dec 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Tullgren | Chairman | January 2022 |
21,648 | 21,648 |
| Sally Bennett | Board member | December 2020 | 4,722 | 4,722 |
| Debra Barker | Board member | March 2019 | 4,665 | 4,665 |
| Total shares held by members of the Board of Directors | 31,036 | 31,036 |
In the annual general meeting on the 23 of May 2024 it was resolved to implement a reverse share split of the shares in the ratio 100:1. The overview above takes into account the reverse share split retrospectively.

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