Quarterly Report • Nov 13, 2024
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Interim report Q3 2024
Advancing selective AXL inhibition
BerGenBio continues to progress its focused strategy to develop its lead AXL inhibitor bemcentinib in first-line NSCLC patients with mutations in the STK11 gene which, we believe, represent a significant commercial opportunity. The on-going BGBC016 study in this population continues to progress and recently announced Ph1b data supports the safety and adequate pharmacokinetics of bemcentinib in combination with current standard of care therapy. The Ph2a portion of the study continues to accrue patients both in the US and in Europe. We expect to share a first Interim Analysis in the first part of 2025.
We ended the third quarter with a cash position of NOK 174.8 million and remain well within our financial guidance.
Martin Olin, Chief Executive Officer
As previously announced the process for identifying my successor has been initiated by the Board of Directors.
• New published data from MD Anderson continues to support the need for improved therapies in this patient population which is poorly served today
• After extensive out-reach, the Company has decided to discontinue all tilvestamab activities including out-licensing activities
| (NOK million) | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenues | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Operating expenses | 27.2 | 28.1 | 117.9 | 148.3 | 192.2 |
| Operating profit (-loss) | -27.2 | -28.1 | -117.7 | -148.3 | -191.8 |
| Profit (-loss) after tax | -24.8 | -27.9 | -110.7 | -148.8 | -190.4 |
| Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (NOK) | -0.63 | -1.07 | -3.26 | -14.52 | -13.30 |
| Net cash flow in the period | -27.7 | -55.4 | 13.0 | 14.7 | 2.8 |
| Cash position end of period | 174.8 | 169.3 | 174.8 | 169.3 | 156.4 |



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. Bemcentinib selectively inhibits AXL activation to prevent the progression of serious diseases through the modulation of resistance mechanisms and the adaptive immune system.
Bemcentinib is currently being developed in 1L non-squamous NSCLC STK11m, advanced adenocarcinoma lung cancer and severe respiratory infections. Its novel mechanisms of action and primary accumulation in the lungs, uniquely position it to address these severe lung diseases.
The Company continues to execute on the conduct of BGBC016, a global, open-label Phase 1b/2a study designed to determine the safety, tolerability and efficacy of bemcentinib in combination with standard of care treatments in untreated advanced/metastatic non-squamous NSCLC patients with STK11m and no actionable mutations. As announced in Q2 2024, enrollment in the Ph1b part of the study has been completed with no concerning safety signals identified. Ph1b patients will continue to be followed as per protocol.
In the third quarter, we received approval from the independent Drug Safety Monitoring Board to initiate a second dose in the Ph2a portion of the study in patients with STK11 mutations, our target
patient population for an eventual indication. Post quarter we announced additional details regarding the safety seen in Ph1b. In addition, the plasma levels of bemcentinib seen in the Ph1b patients were in the range where patient responses were seen in our completed BGBC004 study in 2L NSCLC patients.
As previously announced, all sites in the Ph2a part of BGBC016 have been activated albeit some sites have experienced administrative delays in patient enrollment which are being addressed.
In August 2024, we announced a collaboration with Tempus, a leader in the field of artificialintelligence guided precision medicine. The parties are working collaboratively to identify within Tempus' proprietary platform a group of 1L STK11m NSCLC patients with similar mutational profiles treated with standard of care treatments to serve as a contextual comparison to our data.
Preparatory activities continue for this study which is 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. We currently expect the first patient, first visit in this study to occur in late 2024/early 2025.

Tilvestamab: In 2022 we decided to discontinue to develop the tilvestamab program ourself and pursue a partnership. Extensive partnership discussions have failed to identify an attractive licensing opportunity. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have decided to discontinue all tilvestamab-related activities.
ADCT-601: Under development by ADC Therapeutics, ADCT-601 incorporates an AXL antibody licensed from BerGenBio. ADCT recently announced it would discontinue the program due to the narrow therapeutic window seen in their Phase 1b study. There is no evidence of a connection between AXL as a target and the toxicities observed in the clinical study.
Neither event will impact our financial guidance and outlook.
At the October 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.
As previously announced Martin Olin will step down as CEO and the Board of Directors has initiated a succession process and will actively work with the management to support and review the business requirements. The Company will update the market on the development of this process and the recruitment process.
Martin Olin will remain in his position during a transition period.
Revenue for the third quarter 2024 amounted to NOK 0.0 million (NOK 0.0 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 0.2 million (NOK 0.0 million).
Total operating expenses for the third quarter 2024 amounted to NOK 27.2 million (NOK 28.1 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 117.9 million (NOK 148.3 million).
Payroll and other employee related cost in the third quarter were NOK 8.3 million (NOK 13.7 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 29.4 million (NOK 45.0 million). The decrease in third quarter 2024 and year-todate 2024 compared to 2023 is related to the reduced headcount.
Employee share option costs in the third quarter were NOK 2.6 million (NOK 0.8 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 6.1 million (NOK 2.6 million). The increase year-to-date year on year is a non-cash effect.
Other operating expenses amounted to NOK 16.2 million (NOK 13.5 million) for the third quarter and NOK 82.1 million (NOK 100.5 million) year-to-date 2024. Operating expenses were driven by the timing of cost of the clinical studies and drug supply. The decrease in spending year on year is related to the singular focus on the BGBC016 study in 2024. SoC procurement for the BGBC016 study and other program costs will vary between quarters, but we expect average quarterly cash use going forward to be approx. NOK 40 million.
The operating loss for the third quarter amounts to NOK 27.2 million (NOK 28.1 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 117.7 million (NOK 148.3 million), reflecting the operations and settlements during close-out phases of a number of clinical trials, reduced drug manufacturing activities and decrease in headcount after restructuring.
Net financial items amounted to a profit of NOK 2.4 million (NOK 0.2 million) for the third quarter related to net gain on foreign exchanges and interest on cash deposit. Year-to-date 2024 the net financial items amounted to a profit of NOK 7.1 million (loss of NOK 0.5 million).
Losses after tax for the third quarter were NOK 24.8 million (NOK 27.9 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 110.7 million (NOK 148.8 million).
Total assets as of 30 September 2024 decreased to NOK 194.7 million (NOK 218.5 million as of 30 June 2024) mainly due to the operational loss in the period.
Total liabilities were NOK 41.4 million as of 30 September 2024 (NOK 43.2 million as of 30 June 2024).
Total equity as of 30 September 2024 was NOK 153.4 million (NOK 175.3 million as of 30 June 2024), corresponding to an equity ratio of 78.8% (80.2% as of 30 June 2024).

Net cash flow to operating activities was NOK 27.6 million in the third quarter (NOK 55.3 million) and NOK 116.9 million year-to-date 2024 (NOK 203.0 million), mainly driven by the level of activity in the in the clinical studies and drug development.
Net cash flow from investing during the third quarter was NOK 0.0 million (NOK 0.0 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 0.2 million (NOK 0.4 million).
Net cash flow from financing activities in the third quarter 2024 was negative NOK 0.1 million (negative NOK 0.1 million) and year-to-date 2024 NOK 129.6 million (NOK 217.3 million).
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NOK 174.8 million by 30 September 2024 (NOK 200.1 by 30 June 2024 and NOK 169.3 by 30 September 2023).
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 Company continues its work towards upcoming milestones focused on the clinical development of bemcentinib in NSCLC STK11m patients.
The cash position at end of Q3 2024 was NOK 174.8 million. The cash position combined with a singular focused strategy, will in the opinion of the Board support the progression of the BGBC016 study. A planned interim analysis expected in the first part of 2025 will influence our ability to secure additional financial resources.
Bergen, 12 November 2024
Anders Tullgren, Chairman Sally Bennett
Debra Barker David Colpman Martin Olin, CEO
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 354 | |
| Expenses | ||||||
| Payroll and other related employee cost | 3 | 8,288 | 13,679 | 29,356 | 45,047 | 52,428 |
| Employee share option cost |
3 | 2,630 | 829 | 6,059 | 2,597 | 3,177 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 105 | 109 | 316 | 122 | 223 |
| Other operating expenses |
6 | 16,163 | 13,473 | 82,146 | 100,508 | 136,345 |
| Total operating expenses | 27,186 | 28,090 | 117,877 | 148,275 | 192,172 | |
| Operating profit/-loss | (27,186) | (28,090) | (117,710) | (148,275) | (191,819) | |
| Finance income | 4,153 | 4,077 | 10,905 | 9,198 | 13,409 | |
| Finance expense | 1,782 | 3,919 | 3,848 | 9,688 | 11,991 | |
| Financial items, net | 2,371 | 158 | 7,057 | (490) | 1,418 | |
| Profit before tax |
(24,815) | (27,932) | (110,653) | (148,765) | (190,401) | |
| Income tax expense |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit after tax |
(24,815) | (27,932) | (110,653) | (148,765) | (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 |
303 | 228 | 517 | 1,425 | 1,167 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
(24,512) | (27,704) | (110,136) | (147,340) | (189,234) | |
| Earnings per share: |
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| - Basic and diluted per share |
7 | (0.63) | (1.07) | (3.26) | (14.52) | (13.30) |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | 30 SEPT 2024 | 30 SEPT 2023 | 31 DEC 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 115 | 532 | 431 | |
| Total non-current assets |
115 | 532 | 431 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Other current assets | 5, 8 | 19,780 | 18,151 | 17,482 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 174,844 | 169,314 | 156,421 | |
| Total current assets | 194,625 | 187,465 | 173,904 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 194,740 | 187,997 | 174,335 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Paid in capital |
||||
| Share capital |
9 | 39,087 | 262,053 | 268,869 |
| Share premium |
9 | 8,793 | 0 | 854 |
| Other paid in capital | 4, 9 | 53,088 | 46,449 | 46,987 |
| Total paid in capital | 100,968 | 308,503 | 316,710 | |
| Retained earnings | 9 | 52,414 | (147,340) | (189,234) |
| Total equity | 153,382 | 161,163 | 127,476 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Long term debt | 2 | 0 | 101 | 0 |
| 0 | 101 | 0 | ||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Accounts payable | 7,710 | 15,097 | 18,605 | |
| Other current liabilities |
33,648 | 11,636 | 28,212 | |
| Provisions | 0 | 0 | 42 | |
| Total current liabilities | 41,358 | 26,733 | 46,859 | |
| Total liabilities | 41,358 | 26,834 | 46,859 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 194,740 | 187,997 | 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 | (110,653) | (110,653) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax |
517 | 517 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 (110,136) | (110,136) | ||
| Recognition of share-based payments | 3, 4 | 6,101 | 6,101 | |||
| Issue of ordinary shares | 9 | 122,002 | 31,111 | 153,113 | ||
| Share issue costs |
9 | (23,172) | (23,172) | |||
| Captial reduction (not registered) | (351,784) | 351,784 | 0 | |||
| Transactions with owners | (229,782) | 7,939 | 6,101 | 351,784 | 136,042 | |
| Balance at 30 September 2024 | 39,087 | 8,793 | 53,088 | 52,414 | 153,382 |
| (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 | (148,765) | (148,765) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax |
1,425 | 1,425 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 (147,340) | (147,340) | ||
| Recognition of share-based payments | 3, 4 | 2,597 | 2,597 | |||
| Issue of ordinary shares | 9 | 253,187 | 253,187 | |||
| Share issue costs | 9 | (35,780) | (35,780) | |||
| Transactions with owners | 253,187 | (35,780) | 2,597 | 0 | 220,004 | |
| Balance at 30 September 2023 | 262,053 | (0) | 46,449 (147,340) | 161,163 |
| (NOK 1000) Unaudited | Note | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Profit (loss) before tax |
(24,815) | (27,932) | (110,653) | (148,765) | (190,401) | |
| Adjustments for: |
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| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
105 | 109 | 316 | 122 | 223 | |
| Share-based payment expense |
3, 4 | 2,631 | 829 | 6,101 | 2,597 | 3,135 |
| Movement in provisions and pensions | (1) | 0 | (43) | 0 | 42 | |
| Currency -gains/+loss not related to operating activities |
(2,082) | 1,453 | (4,911) | (2,410) | (1,613) | |
| Net interest received |
(18) | 0 | (81) | (358) | (3,055) | |
| Working capital adjustments: |
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| Decrease/-increase in trade and other receivables and prepayments |
(1,650) | (3,714) | (2,465) | (2,291) | (1,622) | |
| Increase/-decrease in trade and other payables |
(1,743) | (26,091) | (5,147) | (51,889) | (31,809) | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | (27,572) | (55,346) | (116,883) | (202,994) | (225,101) | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
| Interest received |
18 | 0 | 81 | 358 | 3,055 | |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities |
18 | 0 | 248 | 358 | 3,055 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Proceeds from issue of share capital | 9 | 0 | 0 | 138,874 | 253,187 | 262,048 |
| Share issue costs |
9 | 0 | 0 | (8,933) | (35,780) | (36,971) |
| Cash payments for the principal portion of the lease liability |
(105) | (96) | (311) | (96) | (193) | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | (105) | (96) | 129,629 | 217,311 | 224,884 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
2,385 | (1,225) | 5,428 | 3,836 | 2,780 | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equvivalents |
(27,660) | (55,442) | 12,995 | 14,675 | 2,838 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
200,119 | 225,981 | 156,421 | 150,803 | 150,803 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
174,844 | 169,314 | 174,844 | 169,314 | 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 Møllendalsbakken 9, 5009 Bergen, Norway.
The condensed interim financial information is unaudited. These interim financial statements cover the three and sixmonth period ended 30 September 2024 and were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 12 November 2024.
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 30 September 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.
Capital markets are used as a source of liquidity when this is appropriate and when conditions in these markets are acceptable. In June 2023 the company secured in total gross NOK 250 million in new equity from a rights issue, and additional NOK 129.9 million in April 2024 from exercise of Warrants. Cash position at end of September 2024 was NOK 174.8 million, and the Board of Directors has reasonable expectation that the Group will maintain adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The interim financial statements are prepared under the going concern assumption.
| Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries | 6,488 | 8,728 | 20,893 | 31,476 | 39,720 |
| Social security tax | 706 | 2,690 | 2,128 | 5,792 | 6,947 |
| Pension expense | 766 | 1,032 | 2,236 | 2,860 | 3,256 |
| Short term incentive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,900 |
| Other remuneration | 551 | 1,296 | 4,482 | 5,428 | 2,655 |
| Government grants 1) | (222) | (68) | (384) | (509) | (5,050) |
| Total payroll and other employee related cost |
8,288 | 13,678 | 29,356 | 45,047 | 52,428 |
| Share option expense employees | 2,631 | 829 | 6,101 | 2 597 | 3,135 |
| Change in accrued social security tax on share options |
(1) | 0 | (42) | 0 | 42 |
| Total employee share option cost | 2,630 | 829 | 6,059 | 2 597 | 3,177 |
| Total employee benefit cost | 10,918 | 14 507 | 35,415 | 47 644 | 55,605 |
| Average number of full-time equivalent employees |
15 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 25 |
1) See note 5 for government grants
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 | |||
| Exercised during the period | 0 | 0 | |||
| Forfeited and cancelled | (725,476) | 20.81 | (376 463) | 15.38 | |
| Balance at 30 September | 2,414,446 | 32.53 | 3,843,382 | 15.10 |
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) | (89,008) |
| Vested in the period | 4,370 | 799,742 |
| Options vested at 30 September | 23,322 | 2,325,800 |
| Total outstanding number of options | 2,414,446 | 3,843,382 |
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 50.27% expected future volatility has been applied.
For the nine months period ending 30 September 2024 the value of the share options expensed through the profit or loss amounts to NOK 6.1 million (for the same period in 2023: NOK 2.6 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 0.0 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 30 Sep 2024 |
Weighted Average Strike Price 2023 |
Number of options outstanding 30 Sep 2023 |
Weighted Average Strike Price 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Olin | Chief Executive Officer | 599,501 | 27.04 | 950,000 | 7.59 |
| 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 | 1,175,483 | 1,547,097 |
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
| Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll and related expenses | 222 | 68 | 384 | 509 | 5,050 |
| Other operating expenses | 1,107 | 1,120 | 3,320 | 3,449 | 4,570 |
| Total | 1,329 | 1,187 | 3,704 | 3,957 | 9,620 |
Grants receivable as of 30
September are detailed as follows:
| 30 Sep 2024 |
30 Sep 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Grants from Research Council, PhD | 227 | 227 |
| Grants from SkatteFunn | 8,313 | 8,312 |
| Grants R&D UK | 4,954 | 4,153 |
| Total | 13,494 | 12,693 |
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 0.0 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 3.6 million YTD 2024 (YTD 2023: NOK 3.6 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.
| Q3 2024 | Q3 2023YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program expenses, clinical trials and research | 10,797 | 7,332 | 63,500 | 71,402 | 99,282 |
| Office rent and expenses | 206 | 428 | 726 | 2,119 | 2,325 |
| Consultants R&D projects | 691 | 2,435 | 1,908 | 7,027 | 8,504 |
| Patent and license expenses | 803 | 570 | 2,826 | 4,200 | 6,002 |
| Other operating expenses | 4,773 | 3,827 | 16,507 | 19,209 | 24,802 |
| Government grants | (1,107) | (1,119) | (3,320) | (3,449) | (4,570) |
| Total | 16,163 | 13,473 | 82,146 | 100,508 | 136,345 |
| Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss for the period (NOK 1,000) | (24,815) | (27,932) | (110,653) | (148,765) | (190,401) |
| Average number of outstanding shares during the period |
39,087,116 | 26,205,325 33,992,517 | 10,245,432 14,313,015 | ||
| Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted (NOK) |
(0.63) | (1.07) | (3.26) | (14.52) | (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.
| YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Government grants | 13,494 | 12,693 | |
| Refundable VAT | 76 | (0) | |
| Prepaid expenses | 5,304 | 5,458 | |
| Other receivables | 906 | 0 | |
| Total | 19,780 | 18,151 |
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 shall be transferred to other equity to cover loss. The capital reduction has been registered by the Corporate register in Norway.
| As of 30 September | Number of shares | Nominal value (NOK) |
Book value (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares 2024 | 39,087,116 | 1.00 | 39,087,116.00 |
| Ordinary shares 2023 | 2,620,532,532 | 0.10 | 262,053,253.20 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| 2,688,689,214 | 88,660,532 |
| 1,220,022,386 2,531,872,000 | |
| (3,869,624,484) | 0 |
| 39,087,116 2,620,532,532 | |
| Shareholder | Number of shares |
Percentage share of total shares |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| METEVA AS | 9,011,505 | 23.1 % | |
| INVESTINOR DIREKTE AS | 2,300,133 | 5.9 % | |
| BERA AS | 837,684 | 2.1 % | |
| NORDNET BANK AB | NOMINEE | 723,617 | 1.9 % |
| J.P. MORGAN SE | NOMINEE | 572,831 | 1.5 % |
| NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS | 525,238 | 1.3 % | |
| 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 | 267,925 | 0.7 % | |
| ZAIM, KEVIN | 210,000 | 0.5 % | |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | NOMINEE | 196,437 | 0.5 % |
| KJOSBAKKEN, SVEN MORE | 163,772 | 0.4 % | |
| JAHATT AS | 150,750 | 0.4 % | |
| VIMALANATHAN | 145,565 | 0.4 % | |
| TJERVÅG, REIDUN PETRA KLOCK | 130,000 | 0.3 % | |
| VESLIK AS | 130,000 | 0.3 % | |
| JAN FR. BJERKENES HOLDING AS | 130,000 | 0.3 % | |
| Top 20 shareholders | 17,328,393 | 44.3 % | |
| Total other shareholders | 21,758,723 | 55.7 % | |
| 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 30 Sep 2024 |
Shares 30 Sep 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Olin | Chief Executive Officer | September 2021 | 30,371 | 20,371 |
| Rune Skeie | Chief Financial Officer |
March 2018 |
3,888 | 2,592 |
| Total shares held by management | 34,259 | 22,963 |
| Position | Served since | Shares 30 Sep 2024 |
Shares 30 Sep 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Tullgren | Chairman | January 2022 |
21,648 | 14,598 |
| Sally Bennett | Board member | December 2020 | 4,722 | 3,148 |
| Debra Barker | Board member | March 2019 | 4,665 | 3,110 |
| Total shares held by members of the Board of Directors | 31,036 | 20,857 |
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.
Mollendalsbakken 9, 5009 Bergen, Norway
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