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© Polyphor Ltd 2018 Half Year Results Presentation
Business Progress and H1 Financial resultsSeptember 6th, 2018
H1 Results Conference Call
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Financing
Key programs’ progress– Murepavadin– Balixafortide– OMPTA Platform
H1 Financials
Q and A
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Key programs’ progress– Murepavadin– Balixafortide– OMPTA Platform
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§ Significant fund raising- Gross proceeds: CHF 155M
§ Largest in Switzerland since 10 years, one of the top 3 in Europe in the last 3 years
§ Allows Funding of- Development of murepavadin in HAP/VAP towards regulatory approval- Balixafortide pivotal program in Advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer- Initial investment for the development of the inhaled formulation of
murepavadin- Continued development of the OMPTA program- General Corporate purposes
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IPO – May 15th, 2018
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IPO
Shareholders’ structure as of 23 August, 2018
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Ingro Finanz AG
11%
Varuma AG
9%
Next 8 investors
(avg. 1.8%)*
14%
Remaining
investors
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Board & Management
3%
Source: Company information as of 23.08.2018 reflecting stabilized post-IPO shareholder structure
* Excluding Board and Management
§ 12 Months lockup for pre-IPO Investors, Board, Management Members and Employees - expiring May 15th, 2019
§ 85% Shares registered
100% = 10’857’263 shares
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§ Two trials- “PRISM-MDR” (EMA Study) - MPV+SoC vs. 2 SoC in Centers with high
MDR incidence
- “PRISM-UDR (FDA Study) – MPV vs. SoC as Pseudomonas aeruginosa monotherapy in UDR Centers (Centers with Low MDR incidence)
§ PRISM MDR substantially progressing- FPFV, March 2018- 72 Centers selected in 15 countries, 4 regions
- 50% of sites activated – including France, Spain, US
- Strong communication with Centers and minor protocol adjustments to secure steady recruitment
- Confirming timeline as per Prospectus
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Murepavadin program significantly progressingMurepavadin (MPV)
Notes:SoC: Standard of CareFPFV: First Patient First VisitMDR: Multi Drug ResistanceUDR: Usual Drug Resistance
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§ PRISM UDR to start recruitment before YE- Protocol finalized, FDA submission done in July- Approval received from central IRB (Independent Review Board/ Ethics Committee)
for the US- Targeting ~100 sites, ~50% already selected- FPFV anticipated by YE- Confirming timelines as per Prospectus
§ Other studies (preclinical, other) as well as MPV inhaled progressing in parallel- Reprotox completed, no unexpected results- MPV Inhaled: stability and Physicochemical parameters under analysis
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Murepavadin program significantly progressingMurepavadin (MPV)
§ Overall positive progress§ Supportive reaction of physicians and investigators, strong interest in
the community.§ Timelines confirmed
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§ One pivotal trial: BLX+ Eribulin vs. Eribulin for the treatment of advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer
§ CRO selected – PPD
§ FDA discussion progressing- Fast Track designation achieved
- EoP2 Meeting requested (foreseen around YE)
- Application for Breakthrough designation planned with interim analysis
§ EMA advice received- One study only sufficient
- Finalizing protocol, taking into account advice
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Study preparation in full swingBalixafortide (BLX)
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§ Steering Committee identified ( Co-chairs: Cortes, Kaufmann)- Kick-off at ESMO, October 2018
§ Expecting- Study Start Q1 2019- FPFV by Q2 2019- US Filing in H1 2021
- Earlier if accelerated approval
§ Preclinical studies in other combination/indications started
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Study preparation in full swingBalixafortide (BLX)
§ Overall, significant progress and strong physicians’ support
§ Start Q1/19, US Filing H1/21
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§ Lead preclinical candidate selected – POL7306- Strong activity against all most resistant Gram negative strains – including all
WHO priority 1 and colistin resistant- Potency confirmed in-vivo
- Process optimization started – to achieve optimal cost- IND planned H1/2020
§ In addition, backup program launched, to maximize pipeline/ chances of success
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Significant progress in OMPTAsOMPTA Platform
Neutropenic murine thigh infection models
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§ Objective and Scope- Support the advancement of the OMPTA program*
- Accelerate new OMPTA development and de-risk it (also backup(s))- OMPTA Preclinical pipeline
- Lead preclinical compound (POL7306) and Backup program
§ Novo REPAIR** Impact Fund- Separate business area of Novo Holdings A/S
- Holding company of the Novo Group- Strong investment track record
- USD165M, established in Feb 2018. - Strong Scientific Experts’ Board- Objective of the fund:
“Back companies that can change the future of the antibiotic resistance battle: innovative science, driven by a clear product vision and a strong management team and comfortable in a changing regulatory environment”
- Focus: Discovery and early stage development of therapies targeting resistant micro-organisms
- Does not preclude further non-dilutive funding from other sources
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Up to CHF 11.5M financing of the OMPTA platformNovo OMPTA financing
* A previous stage of the program was financed by the Wellcome Trust** Replenishing and Enabling the Pipeline for Anti-Infective Resistance
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§ Financing structure- Tranche 1: CHF 6.8M equity investment by Novo Holdings A/S
- CHF 38/share
- Tranche 2: CHF 4.7M royalty-bearing Project financing upon
- Achievement of preclinical milestones
- Customary closing conditions
§ Execution- Tranche 1
- Shares issued and filed for registration in the next few weeks
- Lock-up until May 15, 2019
- Tranche 2
- After reaching the milestone
- Following report submitted to Novo
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Up to CHF 11.5M financing of the OMPTA platformNovo OMPTA financing
§ First investment of the Novo REPAIR Impact Fund: a new, important, dedicated fund
§ Strong validation of our technology and of the OMPTA platform§ Valuable financial support to our OMPTA Research – as per our plan§ Entry of a distinguished member in our already strong shareholders’ group
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OverviewKey Programs’ Progress
Notes:1 European Medicines Agency2 Food and Drug Administration3 Cystic Fibrosis4 Non-Cystic Fibrosis bronchiectasis
5 Assuming positive outcome for interim results, filing and approval can be accelerated
6 IND-= Investigational New Drug (also called CTA in Europe)7 PoC = Proof of Concept
Murepavadin
§ Inhaled formulation
Pivotal ProgramPreparationFDA2 Filing
EMA1 Filing EMA approval
FDA approval
Clinical development – CF3 / NCFB4Pre-clinical / Formulation
OMPTA Pre-clinical Phase I PoC7
Balixafortide
§Eribulin combo
§Other combo
EOP1 FDA
Other combination studies in parallel
Select pre-clinical candidate
Target timeline
Ph. Ib
Potential for accelerated approval on interim analysis5
US pivotal trial FDA approval
FDA Filing
Potential for accelerated approval on interim analysis and
Breakthrough application 9/10
Fast Track 8
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Potential accelerated timeline
Preclin studies
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IND6 Phase II results
8 Conditional approval based on accelerated approval, timelines based on current estimates for recruitment
9 Fast track status granted10 Being reviewed to take into account EMA advice
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CHFm 30.06.18 30.06.17 Diff. (%)
Revenue
Total revenue 7.0 2.8 150
Costs and operating expenses
Research and development (21.7) (15.3) 42
Marketing and sales (0.6) (1.3) -55
General and administrative (2.8) (2.0) 38
Capitalized costs of Technology Platforms and other income 0.2 0.9 -77
Net operating expenses (24.9) (17.7) 41
Operating loss (18.0) (14.9) 20
Other Income/(expenses)
Financial result (2.9) (0.2) n.m.
Net loss for the period (20.8) (15.1) 37
Financial highlightsP&L overview
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Income statement Comments
§ CHF 6.4m received in form of Santhera shares for POL6014
§ Increase driven by the clinical trials and extraordinary costs:– CHF 1.1m related to the IPO– CHF 2.8m impairment of technology
platforms and leasehold improvements
§ Increase in H1-18 due to IPO costs and change in the allocation key
§ Includes CHF 2.3m loss on Santhera shares, mostly unrealized, interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses
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CHFm 30.06.18 31.12.17 Diff. (%)
AssetsCash equivalents and financial assets 155.6 24.6 n.m.Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 1.6 3.1 -48
Total current assets 157.2 27.6 n.m.Property, plant and equipment (PPE) 3.3 4.4 -23Technology Platforms 4.9 7.8 -37
Total non-current assets 8.7 12.6 -31Total assets 165.9 40.3 n.m.Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Total current liabilities 11.8 11.4 4Pension liabilities 6.4 7.3 -12Other non-current liabilities 2.5 4.3 -42
Total non-current liabilities 8.9 11.5 -23Total shareholders’ equity 145.3 17.3 n.m.
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 165.9 40.3 n.m.
Cash flow and balance sheet overview
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Selected cash flow items Comments
§ Increase due to higher R&D costs and IPO-related expenses
§ Includes maintenance of infrastructure and IT, capitalized costs of technology platforms in H1-17 and CHF 1.2m proceeds from sale of financial assets in H1-18
§ H1-18 includes CHF144.2m net proceeds from IPO; H1-17 includes CHF9.8m net proceeds from private placement
§ Includes impairment of CHF0.5m in H1-18 due to rebuilding of some laboratories into offices (consolidation in one building)
§ Includes impairment charge on technology platforms of CHF 2.3m in H1-18 and CHF 5.7m per 31.12.2017
§ Defined contribution plan under Swiss pension accounting framework. Classified as defined benefit plan under IAS19. The decrease reflects the release of 35 employees
§ H1-17 includes CHF4.8m interest bearing liabilities of which CHF1.3m relate to a convertible loan, which was converted into shares at IPO
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CHFm H1-18 H1-17 Diff. (%)
Net cash from operating activities (17.9) (13.8) 30Net cash from investing activities 1.1 (1.0) n.m.Net cash flow from financing activities 144.9 10.2 n.m.Net increase/decrease in cash equivalents 128.1 (4.5) n.m.Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30 152.6 10.0 n.m.Average net cash burn* (2.8) (2.5) 14
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A first half of year of strong progress on many frontsSummary
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* According to Bloomberg, net cash as at 31.12.2018 of CHF 126 million
Substantial IPO, allowing the full execution of the plan 1
Murepavadin trials positive progress and strong physicians’ support2
Balixafortide in preparation to start pivotal study in Q1/193
OMPTA Platform progressing well- Strong validation with the investment of Novo A/S4
H1 results showing increase in R&D costs due to trials launch5
Expected year end cash position substantially in line with consensus*, adjusted for the Novo investment6
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