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INVION LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Jul 21, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

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ACTIVITY REPORT AND CASH FLOW REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA) 22 July 2021: Invion Limited (ASX: IVX) (“Invion” or the “Company”) wishes to provide the following update and Appendix 4C for the quarter ending 30 June 2021.

Summary of cash position and expenditure during the quarter

The Company held cash reserves at the end of the quarter of just over $1 million and recorded a positive net cash inflow relating to operating activities of $0.72 million over the three-month period.

Invion remains funded through its R&D services agreement with RMW Cho Group and fluctuations in the cash position are influenced by the timing of payments and receipts. Invion invoices RMW Cho on a monthly basis and the Board believes Invion is adequately funded to advance its current program.

The primary areas of expenditure for the quarter were research and development (R&D) at $0.20 million and administration and corporate costs at $0.13 million.

As detailed in Item 6.1 of the accompanying Appendix 4C, the Company discloses that the aggregate payments to related parties and their associates during the quarter totalled $3k, which comprised of superannuation to Non-Executive Directors Rob Merriel and Alistair Bennallack.

R&D activities during the quarter

Invion’s primary activity in the period continued to be focused on developing the next generation of Photodynamic Therapy for treating cancers.

Following extensive research and development (R&D) efforts, Invion selected a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), called INV043, to advance during the quarter.

Importantly, the initial results from the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) tests on INV043 undertaken in collaboration with Invion’s research partner, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, showed great promise across a range of cancers.

Significant regression was observed in vivo in T-cell lymphoma, triple negative breast and pancreatic cancer models when a photoactive INV043 was applied. The results also showed that INV043 has ~50 times greater phototoxicity than Invion’s previous API, IVX-P03, and ~600 times greater phototoxicity than Talaporfin sodium, a widely used photosensitiser.

Furthermore, the PoC results showed INV043 is selectively retained in malignant, but not healthy tissues, and no toxicity issues were identified up to 50 times the therapeutic dose. There are also indications that INV043 can be used as a diagnostic tool as the API localises in to the tumour and causes it to “glow” under blue light. Fluorescence was readily visible even in metastatic deposits as small as <1mm, which would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.

Other significant events

Invion has signed a Co-Development Agreement and Exclusive Distribution and Licence Agreement with RMW Cho to co-develop the Photosoft™ technology for the treatment of atherosclerosis and infectious diseases (including viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic).

Invion Limited ABN 76 094 730 417

100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205

P: +61 3 9692 7222 W: www.inviongroup.com

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

Invion will have the exclusive distribution rights to Photosoft™ for the treatment of these noncancer indications in Asia Pacific, which excludes the Middle East, Russia and the specified territories of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

As part of the agreements, Invion will raise $4.5 million via a share placement to RMW Cho Health Technology Limited (RCHT), which is an investment vehicle comprising high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors who are new investors to Invion. Post-transaction, Michael Cho, the founder of RMW Cho, will not hold an economic interest in RCHT, but will continue to be a director in the entity for at least one year.


Investor and Media enquiries:

Thian Chew (Chairman & CEO) T: +61 3 8618 6843 E: [email protected]

Brendon Lau (Investor & Media Relations) M: +61 409 341 613 E: [email protected]

About Invion

Invion is a life-science company that is leading the global research and development of Photosoft[TM] technology for the treatment of a range of cancers. Invion holds the Australia and New Zealand license rights to the Photosoft[TM] technology. Research and clinical trials are funded by the technology licensor, RMW Cho Group Limited, via an R&D services agreement with the Company. Invion is listed on the ASX (ASX: IVX). This announcement was approved for release by Thian Chew, Chairman of the Board. For further information please contact [email protected].

About Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Invion is developing Photosoft[TM] technology as an improved next generation Photodynamic Therapy. PDT uses non-toxic photosensitisers and visible light in combination with oxygen to produce cytotoxic-reactive oxygen that kills malignant cells, shuts down tumours and stimulates the immune system. A potential alternative to surgery, and in contrast to radiotherapy and chemotherapy which are mostly immunosuppressive, PDT causes acute inflammation, expression of heat-shock proteins, and invasion and infiltration of a tumour by leukocytes.

Invion Limited ABN 76 094 730 417

100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205

P: +61 3 9692 7222 W: www.inviongroup.com

Rule 4.7B

Appendix 4C

Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Name of entity

INVION LTD ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 76 094 730 417 30 June 2021

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) research and development
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(c) advertising and marketing
(d) leased assets
(e) staff costs
(f)
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
1,051
(203)
-
-
-
-
(131)
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,635

(1,276)
(9)
-

-
(224)
(797)

-

-
-

-
89
-
717 418
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) businesses
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) intellectual property
(f)
other non-current assets
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Consolidated statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
2.2
Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) businesses
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) intellectual property
(f)
other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
3.8
Dividends paid
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
320
717
-
619
418
-

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Consolidated statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
4.4
4.5
4.6
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
-
-
-
-
1,037 1,037
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Other (provide details)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
1,037
-
-
-
320

-

-

-
1,037 320
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
3
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
3
-

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
Loan facilities
-
-
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
Other (please specify)
-
-
Total financing facilities
-
-
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
-
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
- -
- -
- -
- -
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
717
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
1,037
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
-
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
1,037
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
N/A
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
717
1,037
-
1,037
N/A
.
8.6.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
N/A
8.6.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
N/A
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Date: 22 July 2021

Authorised by: By the Board...................................................................................

(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)

Notes

  1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

  2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committeeeg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.

  5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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