Earnings Release • Oct 31, 2024
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"Progress to date brings the company one step closer to addressing the needs for new treatment solutions for patients. As part of our Q3 report, we are today pleased to present continued positive data from the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as a subcutaneous (SC) formulation for the treatment of NHL. We now have another complete response (CR) and another partial response (PR), adding to the already promising response levels (1 CR, 2 PR) presented at EHA in June this year. In addition, the recent efficacy data in CTCL and solid tumors with BI-1808 administered as monotherapy are compelling."
| THIRD QUARTER | JANUARY-SEPTEMBER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All figures in SEK million unless otherwise stated | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net sales | 12.8 | 26.8 | 23.3 | 56.1 | |
| Profit/loss after tax | -97.2 | -71.1 | -312.5 | -233.1 | |
| Profit/loss after tax per share before and after dilution, SEK | -1.48 | -1.08 | -4.75 | -3.55 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -97.0 | -106.2 | -282.2 | -269.3 | |
| Liquid funds, current and long-term investments at the end of the period | 979.2 | 1,357.5 | 979.2 | 1,357.5 |
BioInvent in numbers, September 30, 2024
6 projects in clinical development
10+ development agreements
SEK 979 m in liquid funds & investments
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• Additional positive data from the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as a SC formulation for the treatment of NHL. Clinical responses adding to a total of two CRs, three PRs and three SDs out of nine evaluable patients.
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Clinical data announced during Q3 built on the momentum accomplished this year and provided further evidence of the potential for the company's programs to deliver important new treatments for a number of different cancer types. Progress to date brings the company one step closer to addressing the needs for new treatment solutions for patients.
• Additional positive data from the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as a SC formulation for the treatment of NHL. Clinical responses adding to a total of two CRs, three PRs and three SDs out of nine evaluable patients.
As part of our Q3 report, we are today pleased to present continued positive data from the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as a subcutaneous (SC) formulation for the treatment of NHL. We now have another complete response (CR) and another partial response (PR), adding to the already promising response levels (1 CR, 2 PR) presented at EHA in June this year. In addition, the recent efficacy data in CTCL and solid tumors with BI-1808 administered as monotherapy are compelling. The CTCL indication has a high unmet medical need, with current treatments only delivering around 35 percent overall response rates and largely unfavorable safety profiles.
A key highlight of the quarter was the announcement of additional positive preliminary efficacy data from our ongoing Phase 2a dose expansion study of BI-1808 as monotherapy. It was compelling to observe three partial responses (PR) and one stable disease (SD) out of four evaluable patients with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL), an important indication with a highly unmet medical need. These results, together with data previously reported at this year's ASCO Conference, support the potential of BI-1808 to become a new class of immunomodulatory treatment for patients with different types of cancer.
In our second anti-TNFR2 program with BI-1910, we presented progress in the Phase 1 trial studying the antibody as single agent in solid tumors in a poster presented at this year's ESMO Conference. The patent protection for BI-1910 was also strengthened with the Martin Welschof, CEO

award of a patent from US authorities covering composition-of-matter protection and the use of the antibody for the treatment of cancer.
In this report, we are happy to communicate great progress for one of our most advanced drug candidates, BI-1206 for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Data from the Phase 1 part in combination with rituximab now display two CR:s, three PR:s and three SD:s out of nine evaluable patients, confirming the initial data presented at the EHA (European Hematology Association) conference in June 2024. This also strengthens the rationale for choosing the subcutaneous formulation for the triplet study with acalabrutinib.
Another important milestone in the developmentof BI-1206, is the enrolment of the first patient in the triple combination arm of our Phase 1/2a study of BI-1206 As mentioned, the combination of BI-1206 and rituximab has already demonstrated promising signs of clinical efficacy with a favorable safety profile, and we have strong reason to believe that the addition of Calquence® (acalabrutinib) will increase response rates even further. In this study, we will use the subcutaneous formulation of BI-1206 which will provide significant more convenience and enhanced tolerability to the treatment.
In a second presentation at ESMO 2024 we presented new preliminary data from our Phase 1/2a study on the oncolytic virus BT-001, which we are co-developing with our partner Transgene. The data showed that BT-001 induces tumor regression in patients unresponsive to prior PD(L)-1 treatment, both as a monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab). This clinical proof-of-concept also further reinforces BioInvent's proven ability to identify antibodies that bind to a selected target and exhibit differentiated activity.
We look forward to a data rich end of 2024 and even more to come next year. In our anti-TNFR2 program we expect to report additional data from both the Phase 2a study of BI-1808 as a single agent and the first Phase 1 data for BI-1910 as a single agent. In our FcyRIIB program we expect to report the first Phase 2a data for the BI-1206 triple combination in NHL around year-end, with additional Phase 2a results due in mid-2025.
Looking ahead, we continue our strong momentum with an additional seven major data readouts expected during 2025 from four different clinical assets, which sets the stage for a busy and productive period for BioInvent. Our achievements so far are a testament to the dedication of the entire BioInvent team and the loyal support of our partners and investors. I would like to thank all of you for your continued contribution to our mission to develop novel immunooncology drugs with curative potential. I look forward to updating you again in our next report in a few months from now.
Martin Welschof, CEO October 2024

BioInvent is developing novel immuno-modulatory antibodies for cancer therapy. These innovative antibodies may significantly improve the efficacy of currently available checkpoint inhibitors and/or activate anti-cancer immunity in non-responding patients. Our clinical portfolio is currently focused on the immunological targets TNFR2, FcyRIIB, and CTLA-4.

| Program | Study arm | Discovery | Preclinical | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT-001 in solid tumors | + pembrolizumab1) | 4) | ||||
| 1) Supply agreement with MSD 2) Supply agreement with AZ 3) Licensed to CASI for China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan 4) 50/50 co-development collaboration with Transgene |
Completed | Ongoing | Upcoming |
BioInvent maximizes the chances of success and the patient populations we can treat, by choosing two drug candidates with different mechanisms of action against a novel target. Understanding the biology of the target is of the essence, and an area where the company excels.
BioInvent's anti-TNFR2 antibody BI-1808 is a first-in-class drug candidate in clinical development for the treatment of solid tumors and for a type of blood cancer. BI-1808 has shown single agent activity and excellent tolerability in an ongoing Phase 2 study and promising signs of efficacy and safety in combination with pembrolizumab in Phase 1.
Further single agent efficacy in clinical Phase 1/2a study (NCT04752826)
In September 2024, promising early signals were announced on the potential efficacy of BI-1808 as monotherapy for the treatment of CTCL (cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma)
The data showed three patients with partial response (PR) and one with stable disease (SD) out of four evaluable patients with CTCL in the monotherapy part of the Phase 2a study. Three other patients in the cohort were not considered evaluable. All of these patients had previously deteriorated after standard treatment. The three patients who responded had undergone nine, three and three previous lines of therapy respectively, and one of them had previously received anti-PD1 treatment.
These data support earlier disclosed single agent data showing one complete response (CR), one PR and nine patients with stable disease (SD) presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference (ASCO) in June 2024. Promising signs of efficacy and favorable safety profile in the Phase 1 dose escalation part studying BI-1808 in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) were also presented at ASCO.
The dose escalation in Phase 1 Part B investigating the safety and tolerability of BI-1808 when co-administered with pembrolizumab has been completed, and the Phase 2a dose expansion study for the combination with pembrolizumab has started enrollment.
During the first part of the Phase 1/2a study the safety, tolerability, and potential signs of efficacy of BI-1808 as a single agent (part A) and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy pembrolizumab (part B) are evaluated in patients with advanced solid tumors and T cell lymphoma. The efficacy of BI-1808 as single agent is currently explored in the Phase 2a part of the trial in a larger sample of patients. Expansion cohorts include metastatic melanoma, ovarian cancer, all tumor types (including GIST) and T cell lymphomas (including CTCL).
The dose escalation in Phase 1 Part B has been completed and the Phase 2a dose expansion study for the combination has been initiated. The expansion cohorts are the same as for monotherapy, i.e., ovarian cancer, all tumor types (including GIST), and T-cell lymphoma (including CTCL).
An additional part (part C) is planned for the study. Part C will evaluate BI-1808 in combination with pembrolizumab and the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. This part has not yet started.
Since August 2021, BioInvent has a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with MSD, a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ., USA, to evaluate the combination of BI-1808 and MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors. Under the agreement, MSD supplies KEYTRUDA which supports the evaluation of BI-1808 in combination with a very successful immuno-oncology drug on the market.
Additional data from Phase 2a study of single agent BI-1808 are expected by year-end 2024. Data from the Phase 2a combination study with BI-1808 and pembrolizumab are expected to be presented in H2 2025.

BI-1910 offers a differentiated, agonist approach to cancer treatment compared to BI-1808, BioInvent's first-inclass anti-TNFR2 antibody currently in a Phase 1/2a trial. Both monoclonal antibodies were chosen as potential best-in-class, from a large family of binders generated through BioInvent's proprietary F.I.R.S.T™ technology platform.
Clinical Phase 1/2a study (NCT06205706) ongoing Phase 1 dose escalation of single agent BI-1910 is ongoing and has reached the final planned dose level without any notable adverse events observed. The prespecified target dose range with robust target occupancy has been reached, and evidence of immune activation has been observed.
Patient enrollment will continue to further explore the dose-safety/ tolerability margin. It is expected to be completed before year-end 2024, leading to opening Phase 2a with BI-1910 as monotherapy in first half of 2025. Phase 1 Part B dose escalation of BI-1910 in combination with pembrolizumab is expected to commence in Q4 2024.
The Phase 1/2a study aims to establish the safety/tolerability profile, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and preliminary signs of efficacy of BI-1910 as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. Phase 2a will be performed in several tumor types including HCC patients in parallel expansion cohorts. Safety and efficacy of BI-1910 as monotherapy and in combination will be evaluated at two separate dose levels for dose optimization.
Status in the ongoing Phase 1 monotherapy study was presented at ESMO 2024 (European Society for Medical Oncology) in a poster entitled "A Phase 1/2a First-in-Human Phase 1 Study of BI-1910, a Monoclonal Antibody Agonistic to TNFR2, as a Single Agent and in Combination with Pembrolizumab in Subjects with Advanced Solid Tumors".
In July 2024, the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application relevant to the anti-TNFR2 antibody BI-1910. The patent, once granted, provides a compositionof-matter protection for BI-1910 and the use of the antibody for the treatment of cancer.
During the first part of Phase 1/2a study the safety, tolerability, and potential signs of efficacy of BI-1910 as a single agent are evaluated in patients with advanced solid tumors. In the subsequent part of the Phase 1/2a study, BI-1910 as single-agent (Part A) and in combination (Part B) with the anti-PD-1 therapy pembrolizumab will be evaluated. The study is expected to enroll a total of approximately 180 patients.
In April 2024, BioInvent announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with MSD, a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ., USA, to evaluate BI-1910 in combination with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for the treatment of patients with solid tumors. Under the terms of the supply agreement, MSD will provide pembrolizumab to be used in combination with BI-1910 in the ongoing Phase 1/2a clinical trial.
First clinical Phase 1 monotherapy data is expected H2 2024. Phase 2a of BI-1910 as monotherapy is planned to start in the first half of 2025 with first Phase 2a data expected H2 2025.
Phase 1 Part B, dose escalation of BI-1910 in combination with pembrolizumab is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2024 with first Phase 1 data expected H2 2025.

FcγRIIB is overexpressed in several forms of NHL and overexpression has been associated with poor prognosis in difficult-to-treat forms of NHL, such as mantle cell lymphoma. By blocking the receptor FcγRIIB on tumor cells, BI-1206 is expected to recover and enhance the activity of rituximab and acalabrutinib in the treatment of several forms of NHL. In February 2024, a clinical supply agreement was signed with AstraZeneca to evaluate a triplet of BI-1206 in combination with rituximab and Calquence (acalabrutinib). The combination of drugs could provide a new and important option for patients suffering from NHL and represents a substantial commercial opportunity.
Additional positive data have been observed in the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as subcutaneous (SC) formulation for the treatment of relapsed/refractory (R/R) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). As of October 2024, one additional complete response (CR), one more partial response (PR) and two more patients with stable disease (SD) are reported. This data adds to the positive data previously reported at the EHA 2024 (European Hematology Association) conference in June this year. For BI-1206 as a subcutaneous formulation, a total of two CR, three PR and three SD out of nine evaluable patients have now been observed.
At EHA 2024, first data for the subcutaneous (SC) study arm were presented and the results then showed one CR, two PR and one SD out of four evaluable patients.
All patients in BioInvent's study with BI-1206 have previously received at least one previous line of rituximab-containing treatments. For the subgroup of patients with follicular lymphoma (FL), IV and SC dosing have so far in total yielded response rates of 55% ORR (overall response rate), 35% CRR (complete response rate) and 85% DCR (disease control rate).
In the responding patients, the responses have been long-lasting, several of them have lasted several years after the end of treatment. The results show how BI-1206 can restore the efficacy of rituximab in the treatment of advanced NHL.
Based on the presented strong data, the subcutaneous formulation of BI-1206 was selected for the ongoing triplet study. This Phase 2a study combines BI-1206 and rituximab with acalabrutinib, a selective inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK).
The Phase 1/2a study (NCT03571568) is divided into two parts:
Phase 1, dose escalation with the aim of selecting the dose of BI-1206 to be further studied in Phase 2a; and
Phase 2a, this part consists of a signal seeking with a safety run-in, , and a dose optimization to select the recommended dose of BI-1206 in combination with rituximab and acalabrutinib.
CASI is performing the trials with the aim to further evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of BI-1206 in combination with rituximab in NHL, to assess safety and tolerability, select the dose for Phase 2 and assess early signs of clinical efficacy as part of its development program for BI-1206 in China and associated markets.
In March 2024, CASI reported interim data from its ongoing Phase 1 dose-escalation study, reinforcing previously reported positive efficacy data from BioInvent. The presented results include one complete response (CR), one partial response (PR) out of 8 evaluable patients. The CR (in Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL) has been long-lasting, 20+ weeks. A manageable safety profile was observed across all patients.

BI-1206 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by FDA for the treatment of follicular lymphoma (FL), the most common form of slow-growing Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as for the more difficult-to-treat form mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
In February 2024, a clinical supply agreement was signed with AstraZeneca to evaluate BI-1206 in combination with rituximab and Calquence (acalabrutinib). The ongoing rituximab combination trial in NHL will be expanded to include the triplet arm.
Since October 2020, BioInvent has a licensing agreement in place with CASI Pharmaceuticals for China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Under the terms of the agreement, BioInvent and CASI develop BI-1206 in both hematological and solid cancers, with CASI responsible for commercialization in China and associated markets. BioInvent received USD 12 million upfront in combination of cash and equity
investment and eligible to receive up to USD 83 million in milestone payments, plus tiered royalties.
In January 2023, BioInvent was selected as partner of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Therapy Acceleration Program® (LLS TAP), aimed at advancing the company's program to treat blood cancers. The partnership gives access to the unique scientific, clinical and drug development expertise of LLS and also entailed a strategic capital equity investment from LLS TAP of USD 3 million.
First Phase 2a triplet data for BI-1206 in combination with rituximab and acalabrutinib are expected by year-end 2024 and further Phase 2a data by mid-2025.
The ongoing clinical program addresses the ability of BI-1206 to target an important mechanism of resistance to PD-1 inhibition, providing a way to enhance anti-tumor immune responses in patients with solid tumors. BI-1206 in combination with pembrolizumab has led to responses in melanoma patients who previously failed on anti-PD1 therapy.
In May 2024, the company announced promising Phase 1 data for BI-1206 in combination with MSD's (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in heavily pre-treated patients with solid tumors. The data showed encouraging and durable responses in patients who previously had failed on anti-PD-1/L1 therapy. The combination was well-tolerated in this heavily pre-treated population of patients.
Out of 28 evaluable patients (as of Oct 14th 2024), the results included one complete response (CR) in metastatic melanoma, one partial response (PR) in uveal melanoma and eight patients with stable disease (SD) as best response, whereof one long-lasting metastatic melanoma patient who had previously progressed on nivolumab treatment that remained stable disease throughout the two year study duration.
The ongoing study is recruiting patients with advanced solid tumors who had progressed on prior treatments including PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. Patients receive a three-week cycle of BI-1206 in combination with pembrolizumab for up to two years, or until disease progression. Phase 1 dose escalation of BI-1206 IV administration has been completed and a dose of 70 mg Day 2 and Day 9 of each 3-week treatment cycle has been selected for further exploration in Phase 2a, where treatment started in September 2024. In September 2023, the first patient was recruited to a subcutaneous (SC) arm of the Phase 1/2a study.
The Phase 1/2a is a multicenter, dose-finding, open-label study of BI-1206 in combination with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®) in patients with advanced solid tumors. Patients in the study will previously have received treatment with PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. It is conducted at several sites across the US and Europe and will assess potential signs of antitumoral activity, as well as exploring the expression of potential immunological markers that might be associated, and eventually predict clinical responses.
BI-1206 is being evaluated as both an intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) administration. The overall objective of the Phase 1/2a study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of BI-1206 in combination with pembrolizumab. The Phase 1 part is a dose escalation study with the aim to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of BI-1206 in combination with pembrolizumab. The Phase 2a part will study the BI-1206/ pembrolizumab combination treatment in patients with advanced lung cancer, melanoma and other types of malignancies.
In December 2019 BioInvent entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with MSD, a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ., USA, to evaluate the combination of BioInvent's BI-1206 and MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for patients with solid tumors. Under the agreement, MSD supplies KEYTRUDA.
Results from Phase 1 dose-escalation part of subcutaneous (SC) BI-1206 and pembrolizumab expected mid-2025.

BI-1607 is an FcγRIIB-blocking antibody that differs from BI-1206 in that it has been engineered for reduced Fcbinding to FcγRs. BI-1607 can be viewed as a platform to enhance efficacy and overcome resistance to existing cancer treatments, such as targeted monoclonal antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
In July 2024, a clinical trial and supply agreement with Merck was announced to support the expansion of the BI-1607 program with a new Phase 2a triplet combination study in unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The study will evaluate the safety and anti-tumoral activity of BI-1607 in combination with ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4), plus KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab). The study includes an exploratory part including the assessment of lower doses of anti-CTLA-4. Preclinical studies indicate that a triple combination regimen including BI-1607 could allow the use of lower doses of ipilimumab, potentially achieving increased tolerability and higher efficacy.
A clinical Phase 1/2a study evaluating BI-1607 in combination with trastuzumab has been concluded, demonstrating that BI-1607 is safe and well tolerated and achieves full receptor occupancy during the treatment interval at several dose levels.
The Phase 1 data, presented in December 2023 in a poster with the title "Phase 1/2a Open-label Clinical Trial of BI-1607, an Fc Engineered Monoclonal Antibody to CD32b (FcγRIIB), in Combination with Trastuzumab in Subjects with HER2-positive Advanced Solid Tumors – CONTRAST" at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, covered 18 patients treated at doses ranging from 75 mg up to 900 mg flat dose. Treatment was well tolerated, and no serious adverse events related to BI-1607 were observed. The best clinical response reported was stable disease (SD) in 6 patients, with disease control lasting up to 7 cycles (21 weeks).
The concluded first-in-human Phase 1 trial was a dose escalation study of BI-1607 in combination with trastuzumab in HER2+ advanced or metastatic tumors. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data allowed identification of a wide dose range, where complete target engagement throughout a 3-week dose interval can be achieved and showed a good tolerability of BI-1607 in combination with trastuzumab.
The planned Phase 1b/2a triplet study will incorporate four cohorts; two different dose levels of BI-1607 will be tested with two different dose levels of ipilimumab in combination with 200 mg flat dose of pembrolizumab in patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, previously treated with anti-PD-1/L1.
Preparations ongoing to initiate patient recruitment for the triplet Phase 1b/2a study with the first data expected H2 2025.

BT-001 is an oncolytic virus armed with BioInvent's anti-CTLA-4 antibody. When the virus is infecting the tumor cells it releases the anti-CTLA-4 locally in the tumor to decrease the risk for systemic side-effects. It is currently evaluated in a clinical Phase 1/2a study. BT-001 is a drug candidate being developed in collaboration with the French biotech company Transgene.
Clinical phase 1/2a study (NCT04725331) ongoing In September 2024, at ESMO 2024, a poster was presented (Initial clinical results of BT-001, an oncolytic virus expressing an anti-CTLA4 mAb, administered as single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors) with data showing that BT-001 induced tumor reduction in patients who did not respond to prior anti-PD(L)-1 therapy, both as monotherapy and in combination with MSD's (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) anti-PD-1 treatment pembrolizumab.
Preliminary translational data indicate that BT-001 replicates in the tumor without being detectable in blood. BT-001 was shown as monotherapy, or in combination with pembrolizumab, to be well tolerated and showed first signs of efficacy with clinical response in 2/6 refractory patients, when given in combination with pembrolizumab. Treatment with BT-001 converted "cold" tumors into "hot" ones, and induced T-cell infiltration, a higher M1/M2 ratio, as well as PD(L)-1 expression in the tumor microenvironment.
The Phase 1/2a (NCT: 04725331) study is a multicenter, open label, dose-escalation trial evaluating BT-001 as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1 treatment).
This Phase 1 is divided into two parts. In part A, patients with metastatic/advanced tumors received single-agent, intra-tumoral administrations of BT-001. Part B is exploring intra-tumoral injections of BT-001 in combination with pembrolizumab.
Phase 2a will evaluate the combination regimen in several patient cohorts with selected tumor types. These expansion cohorts will offer the possibility of exploring the activity of this approach to treat other malignancies not traditionally addressed with this type of treatment.
In June 2022, BioInvent and Transgene announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with MSD, a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ., USA, to evaluate the oncolytic virus BT-001 in combination with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for the treatment of patients with solid tumors.
Since 2017, BioInvent and Transgene have been collaborating to develop the drug candidate BT-001, which encodes both a differentiated and proprietary CTLA-4 antibody and the cytokine GM-CSF. The research and development costs as well as revenue and royalties are shared 50:50.
Finalizing the second cohort in Phase 1/2a Part B to define the strategy for further development.

BioInvent's discovery and preclinical research is focused on developing novel immuno-modulatory antibodies for cancer therapy. Such antibodies may significantly improve efficacy of currently available checkpoint inhibitor therapies and/or activate anti-cancer immunity in currently non-responding patients and cancer types.
Traditionally, drug discovery work is carried out according to a hypothesis in which first a receptor is found that is believed to be suitable for antibody drugs. The search then begins for antibodies that bind to this receptor. However, by combining new techniques looking simultaneously for both antibodies and the receptors they bind to, it is possible to find many more functioning antibodies than previously.
What BioInvent does is find antibodies against large amounts of different receptors on the cell and look at these antibodies' function directly. The strategy is to test how the antibodies work without any prior assumptions; for example, whether it can kill a tumor cell. Once we have identified which antibodies work, various tests are carried out to determine which receptor they bind to. By doing this, we have found antibodies that bind to cancer cells but not to normal cells in healthy individuals.
The process of looking for antibodies and targets simultaneously, rather than first finding a target and then looking for a suitable antibody is central in BioInvent's F.I.R.S.T™ platform. It is this strategy, combined with new techniques, that enables many more antibodies to be found than before. This method is important for the development of future antibody drugs that can be used to treat many different diseases.
The Preclinical team at BioInvent is highly involved in all steps in a project – from idea to pulling out desired antibodies from our n-CoDeR library, functionally testing these in predictive cancer models, as well as in developing biomarkers for the clinic.
The flexibility of the team and the close communication between the Preclinical, Translational and Core Research Teams and Clinical Development ensures rapid adjustments to answer the most critical questions to advance our pipeline.
The strength of the company's technology platform with its development tool F.I.R.S.T™ and the n-CoDeR® antibody library is a strong driver in the discovery phase where the company currently is working on a number of promising candidates.
Unique proprietary platform and deep immunology expertise yield both unique targets and high-quality antibodies.
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Our approach contrasts with the more commonly used target-focused approach, where a target is picked on beforehand and consequently, functionality is restricted to this specified target. BioInvent applies a function-first approach, meaning it discovers the most functional
antibodies to unknown targets, which can then be identified in a subsequent step. As such, BioInvent's approach discovers highly efficacious antibodies to targets that have not previously been pursued in cancer immunotherapy, as well as uniquely functional antibodies
to validated targets. This is exemplified in, e.g., the company's BI-1808 first-in-class anti-TNFR2 antibody and the strongly Treg-depleting anti-CTLA-4 antibody that has been vectorized in the BT-001 program.
BioInvent collaborates with a number of important players within the pharmaceutical industry and within academia. The collaborations with other pharmaceutical companies focus on commercial partnerships for BioInvent's clinical assets. The further the clinical programs have advanced, the greater is the chance of establishing partnerships that bring real value to BioInvent. Academic partnerships, on the other hand, allow BioInvent to tap into world class scientific expertise to advance the company's early programs, and potentially to acquire high quality early assets that could be of interest to BioInvent for further development.
| Project | Target | Primary indication | Phase 1 Phase 2 |
Phase 3 Market |
Licensee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2990 | anti-IL33 | Endometriosis | Mitsubishi Tanabe | ||
| TAK-079 | anti-CD38 | ITP | Takeda | ||
| Orticumab | anti-ApoB100 | Cardiovascular | Abcentra | ||
| DS-1055 | anti-GARP | Solid tumor | Daiichi-Sankyo | ||
| HMI-115 | anti-PRLR | Alopecia | Hope Medicine/Bayer |
BioInvent currently has five clinical projects outlicensed to other companies. Long-term, these projects hold real financial potential. In the short term, say five years, BioInvent may receive minor clinical milestone payments, but the upside in these projects lies in commercial milestones and potential royalties five to ten years from now. It is impossible to know if any of BioInvent's external projects will go all the way to market but statistically it is highly probable that at least one or two will be successful.
For its clinical programs, BioInvent has different kinds of collaborations with leading pharmaceutical companies such as CASI, MSD, AstraZeneca, and Transgene, see pages 6 to 10 for details.
BioInvent has five supply and collaboration agreements with MSD to support the expansion of the clinical trial programs for the anti-FcγRIIB antibodies BI-1206 and BI-1607, the anti-TNFR2 antibodies BI-1808 and BI-1910, and the oncolytic virus BT-001. The agreements with MSD give BioInvent the opportunity to explore the potential synergistic activity of its proprietary drug candidates in combination with pembrolizumab.
The agreement with AstraZeneca is a supply agreement to clinically evaluate Calquence® in combination with BI-1206 and rituximab.
As the external partners carefully review programs before establishing such agreements, these agreements provide further validation of the high quality of the programs.
In January 2023, BioInvent was selected as partner of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Therapy Acceleration Program® (LLS TAP) and received a strategic equity investment of USD 3 million to support clinical advancement of BI-1206 in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and BI-1808 in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. LLS TAP is a strategic funding initiative to accelerate innovative blood cancer therapeutics worldwide.
Figures in parentheses refer to the outcome for the corresponding period in the preceding year.
Net sales amounted to SEK 12.8 million (26.8). Revenues for the period were mainly derived from production of antibodies for clinical studies.
Revenues for the corresponding period 2023 were mainly derived from a USD 1 million (SEK 11.1 million) milestone payment from Exelixis, when a research milestone had been achieved in the development of an antibody, as well as revenues from production of antibodies for clinical studies and revenues from research services. See also note 2.
The Company's total costs amounted to SEK 120.3 million (108.0). These are divided between external costs of SEK 85.6 million (76.4), personnel costs of SEK 29.9 million (27.4) and depreciation of SEK 4.8 million (4.2).
Research and development costs amounted to SEK 107.5 million (96.7). Sales and administrative costs amounted to SEK 12.8 million (11.3).
Profit/loss after tax amounted to SEK -97.2 million (-71.1). The net financial items amounted to SEK 9.9 million (10.3). Profit/loss per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -1.48 (-1.08).
Net sales amounted to SEK 23.3 million (56.1). Revenues for the period were mainly derived from production of antibodies for clinical trials, and revenues from research services.
Revenues for the corresponding period 2023 were mainly derived from a USD 1 million (SEK 11.1 million) milestone payment from Exelixis, when a research milestone had been achieved in the development of an antibody, as well as revenues from production of antibodies for clinical studies and revenues from research services. See also note 2.
The Company's total costs amounted to SEK 369.0 million (315.3). These are divided between external costs of SEK 255.0 million (217.0), personnel costs of SEK 99.6 million (86.1) and depreciation of SEK 14.4 million (12.2).
Research and development costs amounted to SEK 328.4 million (278.8). Sales and administrative costs amounted to SEK 40.6 million (36.5).
Profit/loss after tax amounted to SEK -312.5 million (-233.1). The net financial items amounted to SEK 32.8 million (25.9). Profit/loss per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -4.75 (-3.55).
The share capital consists of 65,804,362 shares as of September 30, 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, the Group's liquid funds, current and long-term investments amounted to SEK 979.2 million (1,357.5). The cash flow from operating activities for the January-September period amounted to SEK -282.2 million (-269.3).
The shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 1,003.1 million (1,406.3) at the end of the period. The Company's share capital was SEK 13.2 million. The equity/assets ratio at the end of the period was 92 (95) percent. Shareholders' equity per share amounted to SEK 15.24 (21.37).
Investments for the January-September period in tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 9.2 million (10.6).
All operations of the Group are conducted by the Parent Company. Except for financial leases, the Group's and the Parent Company's financial statements coincide in every material way.
As of September 30, 2024, BioInvent had 115 (108) employees (full time equivalent). 101 (97) of these work in research and development.
For description of benefits to senior executives, see page 59 in the Company's annual report 2023. Otherwise there are no transactions with related parties, in accordance with IAS 24, to report.
The Company's operations are associated with risks related to factors such as pharmaceutical development, clinical trials and product responsibility, commercialization and partners, competition, intellectual property protection, compensation for pharmaceutical sales, qualified personnel and key individuals, additional financing requirements, currency risk and interest risk. The risks summarize the factors of significance for BioInvent and thus an investment in the BioInvent share.
For a more detailed description of risk factors, see section "Risks and Risk Management", page 42, in the Company's annual report 2023.
| 3 MONTHS | 3 MONTHS | 9 MONTHS | 9 MONTHS | 12 MONTHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| JULY-SEP. | JULY-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-DEC. | |
| Net sales | 12,764 | 26,797 | 23,317 | 56,142 | 71,461 |
| Operating costs | |||||
| Research and development costs | -107,466 | -96,729 | -328,442 | -278,837 | -390,434 |
| Sales and administrative costs | -12,819 | -11,270 | -40,602 | -36,470 | -51,606 |
| Other operating income and costs | 375 | -116 | 541 | 151 | 637 |
| -119,910 | -108,115 | -368,503 | -315,156 | -441,403 | |
| Operating profit/loss | |||||
| -107,146 | -81,318 | -345,186 | -259,014 | -369,942 | |
| Profit/loss from financial investments | 9,932 | 10,252 | 32,778 | 25,869 | 39,842 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -97,214 | -71,066 | -312,408 | -233,145 | -330,100 |
| Tax | -28 | - | -87 | - | -204 |
| Profit/loss | -97,242 | -71,066 | -312,495 | -233,145 | -330,304 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Items that have been or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | - | - | - | - | - |
| Comprehensive income | -97,242 | -71,066 | -312,495 | -233,145 | -330,304 |
| Other comprehensive income attributable to parent Company's shareholders | -97,242 | -71,066 | -312,495 | -233,145 | -330,304 |
| Profit/loss per share, SEK | |||||
| Before dilution | -1.48 | -1.08 | -4.75 | -3.55 | -5.02 |
| After dilution | -1.48 | -1.08 | -4.75 | -3.55 | -5.02 |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP. 30 | SEP. 30 | DEC. 31 | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tangible fixed assets - leases | 17,017 | 21,064 | 23,153 |
| Tangible fixed assets - other | 30,406 | 29,303 | 29,510 |
| Financial fixed assets - long-term investments | 29,065 | 203,776 | 214,252 |
| Total fixed assets | 76,488 | 254,143 | 266,915 |
| Inventories | 9,891 | 13,315 | 11,844 |
| Current receivables | 50,980 | 61,838 | 52,722 |
| Current investments | 232,752 | 563,952 | 809,151 |
| Liquid funds | 717,362 | 589,795 | 259,548 |
| Total current assets | 1,010,985 | 1,228,900 | 1,133,265 |
| Total assets | 1,087,473 | 1,483,043 | 1,400,180 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,003,093 | 1,406,269 | 1,309,727 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Lease liabilities | 8,315 | 13,458 | 14,535 |
| Total long term liabilities | 8,315 | 13,458 | 14,535 |
| Lease liabilities | 8,709 | 7,741 | 8,709 |
| Other liabilities | 67,356 | 55,575 | 67,209 |
| Total short term liabilities | 76,065 | 63,316 | 75,918 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1,087,473 | 1,483,043 | 1,400,180 |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULY-SEP. | JULY-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-DEC. | |
| Shareholders' equity at beginning of period | 1,097,516 | 1,476,329 | 1,309,727 | 1,606,122 | 1,606,122 |
| Comprehensive income | |||||
| Profit/loss | -97,242 | -71,066 | -312,495 | -233,145 | -330,304 |
| Comprehensive other income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income | -97,242 | -71,066 | -312,495 | -233,145 | -330,304 |
| Total, excluding transactions with equity holders of the Company | 1,000,274 | 1,405,263 | 997,232 | 1,372,977 | 1,275,818 |
| Transactions with equity holders of the Company | |||||
| Employee options program | 2,819 | 1,006 | 5,861 | 2,333 | 2,950 |
| Directed share issue | 30,959 | 30,959 | |||
| Shareholders' equity at end of period | 1,003,093 | 1,406,269 | 1,003,093 | 1,406,269 | 1,309,727 |
The share capital as of September 30, 2024 consists of 65,804,362 shares and the share's ratio value was 0.20. The directed new share issue carried out in January 2023 raised SEK 31.3 million before issue expenses and SEK 31.0 million after issue expenses.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULY-SEP. | JULY-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-DEC. | |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Operating profit/loss | -107,146 | -81,318 | -345,186 | -259,014 | -369,942 |
| Depreciation | 4,832 | 4,235 | 14,424 | 12,195 | 16,755 |
| Adjustment for other non-cash items | 2,819 | 1,006 | 5,861 | 2,333 | 2,950 |
| Interest received and paid | 19,957 | 3,582 | 38,887 | 7,682 | 18,781 |
| Income taxes paid | - | - | -114 | - | -90 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | -79,538 | -72,495 | -286,128 | -236,804 | -331,546 |
| Changes in working capital | -17,511 | -33,748 | 3,969 | -32,496 | -10,145 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -97,049 | -106,243 | -282,159 | -269,300 | -341,691 |
| Investment activities | |||||
| Acquisition of tangible fixed assets | -1,978 | -2,749 | -9,185 | -10,550 | -13,304 |
| Changes of financial investments | 350,974 | 126,606 | 744,835 | 323,876 | 72,985 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | 348,996 | 123,857 | 735,650 | 313,326 | 59,681 |
| Cash flow from operating activities and investment activities | 251,947 | 17,614 | 453,491 | 44,026 | -282,010 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Directed share issue | 30,959 | 30,959 | |||
| Amortization of lease liability | -2,087 | -1,934 | -6,220 | -5,764 | -7,820 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -2,087 | -1,934 | -6,220 | 25,195 | 23,139 |
| Change in liquid funds | 249,860 | 15,680 | 447,271 | 69,221 | -258,871 |
| Opening liquid funds | 470,255 | 570,567 | 259,548 | 515,047 | 515,047 |
| Accrued interest on investments classified as liquid funds | -2,753 | 3,548 | 10,543 | 5,527 | 3,372 |
| Liquid funds at end of period | 717,362 | 589,795 | 717,362 | 589,795 | 259,548 |
| Liquid funds, specification: | |||||
| Cash and bank | 37,692 | 265,632 | 37,692 | 265,632 | 48,237 |
| Current investments, equivalent to liquid funds | 679,670 | 324,163 | 679,670 | 324,163 | 211,311 |
| 717,362 | 589,795 | 717,362 | 589,795 | 259,548 |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP. 30 | SEP. 30 | DEC. 31 | |
| Shareholders' equity per share at end of period, SEK | 15.24 | 21.37 | 19.90 |
| Number of shares at end of period (thousand) | 65,804 | 65,804 | 65,804 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 92.2 | 94.8 | 93.5 |
| Number of employees at end of period | 115 | 108 | 111 |
| 3 MONTHS | 3 MONTHS | 9 MONTHS | 9 MONTHS | 12 MONTHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| JULY-SEP. | JULY-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-DEC. | |
| Net sales | 12,764 | 26,797 | 23,317 | 56,142 | 71,461 |
| Operating costs | |||||
| Research and development costs | -107,650 | -96,878 | -328,651 | -279,283 | -390,857 |
| Sales and administrative costs | -12,834 | -11,283 | -40,620 | -36,509 | -51,643 |
| Other operating income and costs | 375 | -116 | 541 | 151 | 637 |
| -120,109 | -108,277 | -368,730 | -315,641 | -441,863 | |
| Operating profit/loss | -107,345 | -81,480 | -345,413 | -259,499 | -370,402 |
| Profit/loss from financial investments | 10,059 | 10,398 | 33,198 | 26,345 | 40,476 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | -97,286 | -71,082 | -312,215 | -233,154 | -329,926 |
| Tax | -28 | - | -87 | - | -204 |
| Profit/loss | -97,314 | -71,082 | -312,302 | -233,154 | -330,130 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Comprehensive income | -97,314 | -71,082 | -312,302 | -233,154 | -330,130 |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP. 30 | SEP. 30 | DEC. 31 | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 30,406 | 29,303 | 29,510 |
| Financial fixed assets - Shares in subsidiaries | 687 | 687 | 687 |
| Financial fixed assets - long-term investments | 29,065 | 203,776 | 214,252 |
| Total fixed assets | 60,158 | 233,766 | 244,449 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 9,891 | 13,315 | 11,844 |
| Current receivables | 52,135 | 62,490 | 53,600 |
| Current investments | 232,752 | 563,952 | 809,151 |
| Cash and bank | 717,362 | 589,795 | 259,548 |
| Total current assets | 1,012,140 | 1,229,552 | 1,134,143 |
| Total assets | 1,072,298 | 1,463,318 | 1,378,592 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Restricted equity | 40,854 | 40,854 | 40,854 |
| Non-restricted equity | 963,439 | 1,366,239 | 1,269,880 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,004,293 | 1,407,093 | 1,310,734 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Short term liabilities | 68,005 | 56,225 | 67,858 |
| Total short term liabilities | 68,005 | 56,225 | 67,858 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1,072,298 | 1,463,318 | 1,378,592 |
Lund, October 31, 2024
Martin Welschof
CEO
We have reviewed the summarized interim financial information for BioInvent International AB (publ) on September 30, 2024 and for the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, for the group's part according to IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act and for the parent Company's part according to the Annual Accounts Act.
Malmö, October 31, 2024
KPMG AB
Linda Bengtsson Authorized Public Accountant
This interim report in brief for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable parts of the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report of the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act. For the Group and the Parent Company, the same accounting policies and accounting estimates and assumptions were applied to this interim report as were used in the preparation of the most recent annual report.
Changes in IFRS standards entered into force in 2024 has had no material impact on the financial statements. Except for financial leases, the Group's and the Parent Company's financial statements coincide in every material way.
The definition of alternative performance measures not defined by IFRS is unchanged from those presented in the most recent annual report.
Additional positive data from the Phase 1 part of the study with BI-1206 as a subcutaneous (SC) formulation for the treatment of NHL. Clinical responses adding to a total of two CRs, three PRs and three SDs out of nine evaluable patients.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK THOUSAND | JULY-SEP. | JULY-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-SEP. | JAN.-DEC. |
| Revenue by geographical region: | |||||
| Sweden | 683 | 5,602 | 3,389 | 13,132 | 18,263 |
| Europe | 590 | 1,298 | 2,415 | 4,320 | 2,951 |
| USA | 11,299 | 19,897 | 16,844 | 38,690 | 47,393 |
| Other countries | 192 | - | 669 | - | 2,854 |
| 12,764 | 26,797 | 23,317 | 56,142 | 71,461 | |
| Revenue consists of: | |||||
| Revenue from collaboration agreements associated with | |||||
| outlicensing of proprietary projects | - | 18,988 | 572 | 37,307 | 44,303 |
| Revenue from technology licenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Revenue from external development projects | 12,764 | 7,809 | 22,745 | 18,835 | 27,158 |
| 12,764 | 26,797 | 23,317 | 56,142 | 71,461 |
The net revenue of the Group and the Parent Company coincide.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 29, 2025, at 4 p.m. CET at Elite Hotel Ideon, Scheelevägen 27, Lund. Notice to attend will be announced in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar and on the Company website.
Any questions regarding this report will be answered by Cecilia Hofvander, Senior Director Investor Relations, +46 (0)46 286 85 50, [email protected].
The report is also available at www.bioinvent.com.
Co. reg. no. 556537-7263 Address: Ideongatan 1, 223 70 Lund Phone.: +46 (0)46 286 85 50
This interim report contains statements about the future, consisting of subjective assumptions and forecasts for future scenarios. Predictions for the future only apply as of the date they are made and are, by their very nature, in the same way as research and development work in the biotech segment, associated with risk and uncertainty. With this in mind, the actual out-come may deviate significantly from the scenarios described in this interim report.
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