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PYC THERAPEUTICS LIMITED — AGM Information 2020
Nov 5, 2020
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6 November 2020
2020 AGM Chairman's Address and CEO Presentation
PYC Therapeutics Limited (the 'Company') submits the following Chairman's Address and CEO Presentation to be made at the 2020 Annual General Meeting being held today at The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, at 9am AWST.
This ASX announcement was approved and authorised for release by the Board of PYC Therapeutics Limited.
ENDS For further information, please contact:
INVESTORS Rohan Hockings CEO [email protected]
About PYC Therapeutics
PYC Therapeutics Limited (ASX: PYC) is a drug development company solving a major challenge in the development of a revolutionary new class of drugs – delivering large drugs into cells. Cell Penetrating Peptides (CPPs) can overcome 'the delivery challenge' and provide access for a wide range of potent and precise drug 'cargoes' to the 'undruggable genome' – the highest value drug targets that exist inside cells. PYC Therapeutics is using its CPP platform to develop a pipeline of novel therapies with an initial focus on inherited retinal diseases.
This ASX announcement was approved and authorised for release by the B
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PYC Therapeutics Limited
CHAIRMANS ADDRESS
I am pleased to be able to report on another year of progress on several fronts:
Science – where significant advances were made
- Further development of our lead program (VP001) addressing Retinitis Pigmentosa 11 with the goal of gaining US Food and Drug Administration approval for clinical testing in humans. This program continues in close collaboration with the Lions Eye Institute of Western Australia
- Adding two more drug development programs within the eye. These are planned to progress into IND enabling studies during 2021 in preparation for US Food and Drug Administration IND submission
- Initial work on development of the first therapeutic asset beyond the eye in the Central Nervous System
Capital
- The financial position of the company was significantly strengthened with a capital raising which will raise in the order of $50m
US Markets
- In what proved to be a difficult commercial environment affected by the COVID-19 virus, the Company managed to start building its presence with both the investment community and regulatory authorities in the US
These achievements enhanced the value of the Company and this was partially reflected in its share price which again increased during the year.
YEAR AHEAD
The year ahead is planned to be another period of further technical progress. This, together with our continued push into the US, will be the focus of the Company and we look forward to further enhancement and recognition of shareholder value.
You will hear more about these developments in the CEO report which will follow the formal business of the meeting.
In summary, the Company is well placed with both exciting drug development programs and the financial resources to take them forward towards commercialisation. In addition, it is already making inroads into the important US market.
Again, I acknowledge the hard work of my talented colleagues who have achieved so much during the past year. The amount of effort and dedication required to achieve this measure of results should not be underestimated.
One of our co-Directors Doug Huey, is not seeking re-election as a Director at this meeting, and I acknowledge and thank him for his past contribution to the development of the Company over the past year.
Alan Tribe - Chairman - PYC Therapeutics Limited

Life-changing science

Annual General Meeting November 2020
2020 highlights

PYC is an RNA therapeutics company specialising in diseases of the eye
Major milestones achieved in 2020:
Lead program: PYC delivered the critical results demonstrating that its lead drug is capable of correcting the protein deficiency that causes Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 1
Pipeline expansion: PYC added 2 new high value drug programs to the pipeline that demonstrate both the synergies of additional therapies for the eye and the value of the company's delivery platform and RNA therapeutic design capability 2

Balance sheet strength: PYC extended its cash runway beyond $60 million1 – setting the stage for a major US expansion in 2021 to close the valuation gap to its US peers 3
The strength of PYC's financial position sees major milestones funded across each of the Company's pipeline programs


NOTE: this assumes successful progression of PYC's current lead program in RP11 into and through clinical development as well as efficient progression of multiple other pipeline programs into clinical development. PYC will prioritise programs according to the company's corporate strategy
2021 specifically is a major catalyst for value creation in the lead RP11 program

Anticipated 2021 milestones across major programs (1/4)

Additional milestones will be realised in PYC's second and third development programs

Anticipated 2021 milestones across major programs (2/4)

2021 is anticipated to mark the introduction of PYC's first pipeline asset beyond the eye

Anticipated 2021 milestones across major programs (3/4)

Further value will be created through progression of discovery programs through to IP filing

Anticipated 2021 milestones across major programs (4/4)

Successful delivery of these 2021 objectives will move PYC beyond many of its peers

| Market Cap. USD M1 | Cash, USD M2 | Stage | IND date | Platform | Lead target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3418380 | 31856 | Pre-clinical | 1H 22 | RNA delivery | Rare Ocular |
| 1,070 | 345 | Pre-clinical | 2H 21 | RNA delivery | Rare Muscle |
| 790 | 375 | Pre-clinical | 1H 22 | RNA delivery | Rare Muscle |
| 1,310 | 215 | Phase 1 | 1H 20 | RNA targets | Rare Neuro |
| 810 | 380 | IND | 1H 20 | DNA delivery | Rare Neuro |
| 1,210 | 340 | Pre-clinical | 2H 22 | DNA delivery | Rare Liver |
PYC has charted a path to ensuring that its technical progress is mirrored in the Company's valuation

| Value drivers | Focus to 'close the gap' in 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress VP-001 to clinic1 | Demonstrate safety in large animal toxicity studies | |||
| Scale PYC's CPP-PMO2technology | Progress VEGF and OPA1 programs through INDenabling efficacy read-outsAdd initial CNS program and further ocular programsto the pipeline | |||
| Build the capabilities to3ensure value is recognised | Prepare for US capital market listingIndustry-recognised US Board representationBuild executive capability in the US (strategy, clinical,regulatory, IR, BD, translation)Consolidate scientific capability in AustraliaIdentify strategic investors to join shareholder register |

Success in 2021 will see PYC:
- Eyeing first in human studies PYC's RP11 program will be about to enter a 36 month clinical development window prior to filing a New Drug Application for market launch
- With 'fast-follower' programs close behind leveraging the large body of pre-clinical work in the Company's lead program, two further ocular therapies will reach critical efficacy read-outs on their path to the clinic
- Preparing for a US capital markets listing at a valuation that reflects the intrinsic value of the Company's differentiated drug development pipeline
- With the value of the platform recognised the proof of concept in the eye will support the entire pipeline in this target tissue with the Central Nervous System providing the evidence that the Company's technology scales beyond the eye

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update of the business of PYC Therapeutics Limited trading as PYC Therapeutics Limited (ASX:PYC) ('PYC'). These slides have been prepared as a presentation aid only and the information they contain may require further explanation and/or clarification. Accordingly, these slides and the information they contain should be read in conjunction with past and future announcements made by PYC Therapeutics and should not be relied upon as an independent source of information. Please contact PYC and/or refer to the Company's website for further information.
The views expressed in this presentation contain information derived from publicly available sources that have not been independently verified. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information.
Any forward looking statements in this presentation have been prepared on the basis of a number of assumptions which may prove incorrect and the current intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs about future events are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside PYC's control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from assumptions or expectations expressed or implied in this presentation include known and unknown risks. Because actual results could differ materially to assumptions made and PYC's current intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward looking statements contained in this presentation with caution.
This presentation should not be relied on as a recommendation or forecast by PYC. Nothing in this presentation should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell shares in any jurisdiction.