AMGEN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

On August 3, 2023 Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023 (Press release, Amgen, AUG 3, 2023, View Source [SID1234633734]).

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"We had a very strong quarter, serving more patients across all geographies and therapeutic categories and delivering record revenues and non-GAAP earnings per share," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. "Positive data being shared today illustrates the rapid progress we are making in advancing our pipeline of potential first-in-class medicines."

Key results include:

•Total revenues increased 6% to $7.0 billion in comparison to the second quarter of 2022, resulting from a 6% increase in product sales. Product sales growth was driven by 11% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price, 1% lower inventory levels and 1% negative impact from foreign exchange. Excluding the 1% negative impact of foreign exchange on product sales, total revenues increased 7%.
◦Volume growth of 11% included double-digit volume growth from EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg), BLINCYTO (blinatumomab), Repatha (evolocumab), LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (sotorasib), Vectibix (panitumumab), KYPROLIS (carfilzomib), Nplate (romiplostim) and biosimilar AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA (adalimumab).
◦Ex-U.S. volume grew 16%, including 46% volume growth in the Asia Pacific region.
•GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 5% from $2.45 to $2.57, driven by increased revenues and decreased operating expenses following the Q2 2022 impairment charge taken in connection with our divestiture of GENSENTA, a generics business in Turkey, partially offset by higher Q2 2023 nonoperating expenses.
◦GAAP operating income increased from $2.2 billion to $2.7 billion, and GAAP operating margin increased 5.6 percentage points to 40.2%.
•Non-GAAP EPS increased 8% from $4.65 to $5.00, driven by increased revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses in Q2 2023.
◦Non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.3 billion to $3.5 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin decreased 0.5 percentage points to 52.6%.

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•The Company generated $3.8 billion of free cash flow for the second quarter of 2023 versus $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, driven by timing of tax payments, higher interest income and higher operating income.
References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis," "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) and "total revenues and product sales adjusted for foreign exchange impact" (computed by converting our current period local currency product sales using the prior comparative period foreign exchange rates and comparing that to our current period product sales) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

Product Sales Performance

Total product sales increased 6% for the second quarter of 2023 versus the second quarter of 2022. Unit volumes grew 11%, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price, 1% lower inventory levels and 1% negative impact from foreign exchange.

General Medicine

•Repatha sales increased 30% year-over-year to a record $424 million for the second quarter, driven by volume growth of 35%, partially offset by lower net selling price. In the U.S., sales grew 38%, driven by 34% volume growth. Outside the U.S., sales grew 24%, driven by 37% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price. Repatha remains the global proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) segment leader, with 2 million patients treated since launch.

•Prolia (denosumab) sales increased 11% year-over-year to a record $1 billion for the second quarter, driven by 11% volume growth. We expect to treat over 7 million patients with Prolia in 2023.

•EVENITY sales increased 47% year-over-year to a record $281 million for the second quarter, primarily driven by strong volume growth across our markets. U.S. volumes grew 47% year-over-year and volumes outside the U.S. grew 64%.

•Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) sales decreased 11% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by lower net selling price, partially offset by 10% volume growth. For the remainder of 2023, we expect continued year-over-year net selling price declines in order to maintain broad formulary access for patients in response to competitive dynamics.

Inflammation

•TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko) generated $133 million of sales in the second quarter. Quarter-over-quarter sales increased 39%, driven by 37% volume growth that benefited from the introduction of our self-administered, pre-filled, single-use pen approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the first quarter. Healthcare providers are increasingly recognizing TEZSPIRE’s unique, differentiated profile and its broad potential to treat the 2.5 million patients worldwide with severe asthma who are uncontrolled, without any phenotypic or biomarker limitation.

•TAVNEOS (avacopan) generated $30 million of sales in the second quarter. Quarter-over-quarter sales increased 30%, driven by volume growth. U.S. volumes grew 28% quarter-over-quarter, driven by an increase in new patients starting treatment.

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•Otezla (apremilast) sales increased 1% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 2% volume growth. In the U.S., Otezla new patient demand was impacted by free drug programs for newly launched topical and systemic competitors. For the remainder of 2023, we expect new patient demand to continue to be impacted by free drug programs from newly launched competition.

We continue to see strong growth potential for Otezla given its established efficacy and safety profile, strong payer coverage with limited prior authorization requirements and ease of administration. Otezla remains the only approved oral systemic therapy with a broad indication and is well-positioned to help the 1.5 million U.S. patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis that cannot be optimally addressed by a topical and can benefit from a systemic treatment like Otezla.

•Enbrel (etanercept) sales increased 2% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by favorable changes to estimated sales deductions and higher net selling price, partially offset by lower inventory levels. Year-over-year volume was flat in the second quarter, while the number of new patients starting treatment increased driven by improved payer coverage. For the remainder of 2023, we expect this improved coverage will lead to continued growth in new patients that supports volume, and declining net selling price.

•AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA sales increased 29% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 60% volume growth, partially offset by lower inventory levels and net selling price. U.S. sales decreased 63% quarter-over-quarter, driven by a drawdown in inventory levels following the inventory build to support the launch in the first quarter, partially offset by volume growth. Ex-U.S. sales increased 13% year-over-year, driven by 25% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price.

Hematology-Oncology

•BLINCYTO sales increased 48% year-over-year to a record $206 million for the second quarter, driven by 36% volume growth supported by strong adoption across academic, community and pediatric centers, as well as higher net selling price.

•Vectibix sales increased 20% year-over-year for the second quarter to a record $248 million, driven by 20% volume growth supported by promotion of the positive data from the Phase 3 PARADIGM trial demonstrating the superiority of Vectibix over bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy.

•KYPROLIS sales increased 9% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 15% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price. Volume growth was supported by increased new patient share in the second line setting.

•LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS generated $77 million of sales for the second quarter. Year-over-year sales were flat for the second quarter as 20% volume growth was offset by lower net selling price and inventory levels.

•XGEVA (denosumab) sales decreased 1% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions, lower inventory levels and unfavorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by higher net selling price.

•Nplate sales increased 9% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 15% volume growth, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impact.

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•MVASI (bevacizumab-awwb) sales decreased 19% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by lower net selling price, partially offset by 7% volume growth. The published second quarter Average Selling Price (ASP) for MVASI in the U.S. declined 28% year-over-year and 12% quarter-over-quarter. Going forward, we expect continued net selling price erosion driven by increased competition.

•KANJINTI (trastuzumab-anns) sales decreased 41% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by lower net selling price and volume, partially offset by favorable changes to estimated sales deductions. The published second quarter ASP for KANJINTI in the U.S. declined 48% year-over-year and 27% quarter-over-quarter. Going forward, we expect continued net selling price erosion and declining volume driven by increased competition.

Established Products

•Total sales of our established products, which include EPOGEN (epoetin alfa), Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Parsabiv (etelcalcetide), and Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), decreased 17% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by lower net selling price and volume declines. The published second quarter ASP for Neulasta in the U.S. declined 35% year-over-year and 19% quarter-over-quarter. In the aggregate, we expect the year-over-year net selling price and volume erosion for this portfolio of products to continue.

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Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region
$Millions, except percentages Q2 ’23 Q2 ’22 YOY Δ
US ROW TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
Repatha
212 212 424 325 30%
Prolia
691 337 1,028 922 11%
EVENITY
192 89 281 191 47%
Aimovig
78 4 82 92 (11%)
TEZSPIRE
133 — 133 29 *
TAVNEOS
29 1 30 — NM
Otezla
495 105 600 594 1%
Enbrel
1,055 13 1,068 1,051 2%
AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA
19 131 150 116 29%
BLINCYTO
145 61 206 139 48%
Vectibix
118 130 248 207 20%
KYPROLIS
234 112 346 317 9%
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
50 27 77 77 —%
XGEVA
387 143 530 533 (1%)
Nplate
176 134 310 284 9%
MVASI
123 74 197 243 (19%)
KANJINTI
38 12 50 85 (41%)
EPOGEN
61 — 61 136 (55%)
Aranesp
123 242 365 357 2%
Parsabiv
54 33 87 103 (16%)
Neulasta
199 37 236 310 (24%)
Other products** 124 50 174 170 2%
Total product sales $ 4,736 $ 1,947 $ 6,683 $ 6,281 6%
*Change in excess of 100%
**Consists of AVSOLA, RIABNI, Corlanor, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Sensipar/Mimpara and BEKEMV, as well as sales by Bergamo and GENSENTA subsidiaries.
NM = not meaningful

Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis
On a GAAP basis:
•Total Operating Expenses decreased 3%. Cost of Sales margin increased 3.1 percentage points, primarily driven by higher profit share, acquisition-related costs and changes in product mix. Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 7%, due to higher spend in late-stage programs and marketed product support. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 2%, primarily driven by lower marketed product support, partially offset by higher acquisition-related expenses.
•Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 5.6 percentage points to 40.2%.
•Tax Rate increased 0.6 percentage points, primarily driven by the 2022 Puerto Rico tax law change that replaced the excise tax with an income tax beginning in 2023, partially offset by changes in the fair value of our equity investments and net favorable items.

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On a non-GAAP basis:
•Total Operating Expenses increased 7%. Cost of Sales margin increased 2.4 percentage points, primarily driven by higher profit share and changes in product mix. R&D expenses increased 7%, due to higher spend in late-stage programs and marketed product support. SG&A expenses decreased 6%, primarily due to lower marketed product support.
•Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 0.5 percentage points in the second quarter to 52.6%.
•Tax Rate increased 1.7 percentage points, primarily due to the 2022 Puerto Rico tax law change that replaced the excise tax with an income tax beginning in 2023.

$Millions, except percentages GAAP Non-GAAP
Q2 ’23 Q2 ’22 YOY Δ Q2 ’23 Q2 ’22 YOY Δ
Cost of Sales $ 1,813 $ 1,510 20% $ 1,142 $ 926 23%
% of product sales 27.1 % 24.0 % 3.1 pts. 17.1 % 14.7 % 2.4 pts.
Research & Development $ 1,113 $ 1,039 7% $ 1,092 $ 1,020 7%
% of product sales 16.7 % 16.5 % 0.2 pts. 16.3 % 16.2 % 0.1 pts.
Selling, General & Administrative $ 1,294 $ 1,327 (2%) $ 1,237 $ 1,313 (6%)
% of product sales 19.4 % 21.1 % (1.7) pts. 18.5 % 20.9 % (2.4) pts.
Other $ 82 $ 542 (85%) $ — $ — NM
Total Operating Expenses $ 4,302 $ 4,418 (3%) $ 3,471 $ 3,259 7%
Operating Margin
operating income as % of product sales 40.2 % 34.6 % 5.6 pts. 52.6 % 53.1 % (0.5) pts.
Tax Rate 14.6 % 14.0 % 0.6 pts. 16.4 % 14.7 % 1.7 pts.
pts: percentage points
NM = not meaningful

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
•The Company generated $3.8 billion of free cash flow in the second quarter of 2023 versus $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, driven by timing of tax payments, higher interest income and higher operating income.
•The Company’s second quarter 2023 dividend of $2.13 per share was declared on March 7, 2023, and was paid on June 8, 2023, to all stockholders of record as of May 18, 2023, representing a 10% increase from 2022.
•During the second quarter, there were no repurchases of common stock.
•Cash and investments totaled $34.2 billion and debt outstanding totaled $61.5 billion as of June 30, 2023.

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$Billions, except shares Q2 ’23 Q2 ’22 YOY Δ
Operating Cash Flow $ 4.1 $ 1.9 $ 2.2
Capital Expenditures $ 0.3 $ 0.2 $ 0.0
Free Cash Flow $ 3.8 $ 1.7 $ 2.2
Dividends Paid $ 1.1 $ 1.0 $ 0.1
Share Repurchases $ — $ — $ 0.0
Average Diluted Shares (millions) 537 537 0
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

$Billions 6/30/23 12/31/22 YTD Δ
Cash and Investments $ 34.2 $ 9.3 $ 24.9
Debt Outstanding $ 61.5 $ 38.9 $ 22.6
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

2023 Guidance (Excludes any contribution from the announced acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc)
The Company expects the announced acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc (Horizon) to close by mid-December 2023. For the full year 2023, excluding any contribution from the announced acquisition of Horizon, the Company now expects:
•Total revenues in the range of $26.6 billion to $27.4 billion.
•On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $14.30 to $15.41, and a tax rate in the range of 17.0% to 18.5%.
•On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $17.80 to $18.80, and a tax rate in the range of 17.5% to 18.5%.
•Capital expenditures to be approximately $925 million.
•Share repurchases not to exceed $500 million.

Second Quarter Product and Pipeline Update
The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs:

Oncology
Tarlatamab (AMG 757)
•Today, the Company announced positive top-line results from the global Phase 2 DeLLphi-301 study, evaluating tarlatamab, a first-in-class DLL3 targeting BiTE molecule, in patients with relapsed or refractory small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who had failed two or more prior lines of treatment. Tarlatamab demonstrated a durable objective response rate (ORR) (primary endpoint) that substantially exceeds what was previously reported in the Phase 1 study. Safety and tolerability were also more favorable compared to the Phase 1 study, with no new safety signals identified. The Company will discuss these potentially registrational data with regulatory agencies to evaluate tarlatamab as a potential treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory SCLC. Detailed results will be presented at an upcoming medical congress.
•DeLLphi-304, a Phase 3 study comparing tarlatamab with standard of care chemotherapy in second-line SCLC, is enrolling patients.
•The Company plans to initiate two additional Phase 3 studies of tarlatamab in earlier lines of SCLC.
•In June, the Company presented data showing that tarlatamab provided durable responses with manageable safety in patients with SCLC irrespective of the presence of brain metastases (BM) at

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baseline. Rate of immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) and associated neurologic adverse events (AEs) were comparable between those with treated and stable BM vs those without BM at baseline.
•DeLLphi-300, a Phase 1 study of tarlatamab in relapsed/refractory SCLC, continues to enroll patients.
•DeLLphi-302, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab in combination with AMG 404, an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) monoclonal antibody, in second-line or later SCLC, is ongoing.
•DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab in combination with standard of care in first-line SCLC, continues to enroll patients.
•DeLLpro-300, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab, in de novo or treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer, has completed enrollment.

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
•The global Phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 study evaluating LUMAKRAS combined with Vectibix vs current standard of care in chemorefractory metastatic KRAS G12C mutated colorectal cancer (CRC) met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) for both the 240 mg and 960 mg doses of LUMAKRAS. At comparable doses, efficacy results were consistent with what was observed in CodeBreaK 101 with no new safety signals. The Company will discuss these data with regulatory agencies to evaluate LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix as a potential treatment for patients with metastatic KRAS G12C mutated CRC. Detailed results will be presented at an upcoming medical congress.
•The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix for the treatment of patients with metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated CRC, as determined by an FDA approved test, who have received prior chemotherapy, based on data from the previous CodeBreaK 101 study.
•Regulatory review of the LUMAKRAS CodeBreaK 200 Phase 3 confirmatory data, along with data from the Phase 2 dose comparison substudy, continues at the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The supplemental New Drug Application (NDA) for full approval of LUMAKRAS for adults with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was accepted by the FDA for standard review, and a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of December 24, 2023 has been set.
•In June, the Company presented data demonstrating that:
i.LUMAKRAS delayed time to central nervous system (CNS) progression, had a longer CNS PFS, and a higher intracranial ORR vs docetaxel in a post-hoc analysis of the Phase 3 CodeBreaK 200 study in advanced NSCLC.
ii.LUMAKRAS improved PFS vs docetaxel across key co-alteration subgroups in the Phase 3 CodeBreaK 200 study in advanced NSCLC.
iii.LUMAKRAS plus Vectibix and FOLFIRI treatment resulted in a confirmed ORR of 55% in previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic CRC from the CodeBreaK 101 Phase 1b study.
•In June, data from SCARLET, a Phase 2 investigator study sponsored by the West Japan Oncology Group and supported by Amgen, were presented demonstrating that LUMAKRAS in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated an ORR of 89%, as assessed by blinded independent central review, and favorable tolerability in first-line advanced, NSCLC patients with KRAS G12C mutation.
•The Company continues to investigate novel combinations and is advancing a comprehensive global clinical development program in NSCLC, CRC, and other solid tumors to further explore the potential of LUMAKRAS.
•The Company plans to present data from CodeBreaK 101 testing the safety and efficacy of LUMAKRAS in combination with chemotherapy in first-line and second-line KRAS G12C-mutated

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advanced NSCLC at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in September.
•The Company is planning to initiate a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus chemotherapy in first-line KRAS G12C mutant and programmed cell death protein ligand-1 (PD-L1) negative advanced/metastatic NSCLC in Q3 2023.
•The Company is planning to initiate a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix and FOLFIRI in first-line KRAS G12C-mutated CRC.
•The Company will discontinue further enrollment in the study of LUMAKRAS in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor in KRAS G12C mutated NSCLC.

BLINCYTO
•In June, the FDA approved the supplemental Biologics License Application for BLINCYTO for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) in first or second complete remission with minimal residual disease (MRD) greater than or equal to 0.1%, based on additional data from two Phase 3 studies that were submitted. The approval converts the BLINCYTO accelerated approval to a full approval.
•Global regulatory authority submissions are planned in late 2023 to early 2024 for E1910, a Phase 3 study conducted by the National Cancer Institute, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ECOG ACRIN) Cancer Research Group that demonstrated superior overall survival with BLINCYTO treatment added to consolidation chemotherapy over standard of care consolidation chemotherapy in newly diagnosed adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome negative (Ph-) B-ALL who were MRD- negative following induction and intensification chemotherapy.
•In May and July, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology1 (NCCN Guidelines) for B-ALL were updated:
i.The blinatumomab (BLINCYTO)-containing ECOG1910 regimen became the only "preferred regimen" for first-line treatment of Ph-negative adult B-ALL patients.
ii.Blinatumomab (BLINCYTO) was added to multiagent chemotherapy as consolidation in MRD-negative patients, regardless of age or chemotherapy backbone, replacing prior recommendation for multiagent chemotherapy alone.
iii.Blinatumomab (BLINCYTO) in combination with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor was moved to the top of the treatment algorithm for MRD-negative Philadelphia chromosome positive B-ALL adult and adolescent and young adult patients.
•In April, data were published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrating that BLINCYTO added to chemotherapy improved two-year survival in lysine (K)-specific methyltransferase 2A (KMT2A)-rearranged B-ALL in infants as compared to historical results with chemotherapy; with BLINCYTO two-year survival of 93% vs chemotherapy two-year survival of 66%.
•Golden Gate, a Phase 3 study of BLINCYTO alternating with low-intensity chemotherapy in older adults with newly diagnosed Ph- B-ALL, continues to enroll patients.
•A Phase 1/2 study of subcutaneous BLINCYTO in adults with relapsed or refractory Ph- B-ALL continues to enroll patients.

Bemarituzumab
•FORTITUDE-101, a Phase 3 study of bemarituzumab, a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) targeting monoclonal antibody, plus chemotherapy in first-line gastric cancer, continues to enroll patients.
•FORTITUDE-102, a Phase 1b/3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab in first-line gastric cancer, continues to enroll patients in the Phase 3 portion of the study.
•FORTITUDE-103, a Phase 1b study of bemarituzumab plus oral chemotherapy regimens with or without nivolumab in first-line gastric cancer, continues to enroll patients.

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•FORTITUDE-201, a Phase 1b study of bemarituzumab monotherapy and in combination with standard of care therapy, in squamous NSCLC with FGFR2b overexpression, continues to enroll patients.
•FORTITUDE-301, a Phase 1b/2 basket study of bemarituzumab monotherapy in solid tumors with FGFR2b overexpression, continues to enroll patients in the Phase 2 portion of the study.

Xaluritamig (AMG 509)
•A Phase 1 dose-escalation/expansion study of xaluritamig, a first-in-class bispecific molecule targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1) in metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) continues to enroll patients. Initial data demonstrating responses will be presented at an upcoming medical congress.

AMG 340
•A Phase 1 dose-escalation study of AMG 340, a lower T-cell affinity BiTE molecule targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), in mCRPC continues to enroll patients.

AMG 193
•A Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193, a first-in-class small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA)-cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitor, continues to enroll patients with advanced methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null solid tumors. Initial data demonstrating responses in multiple tumor types will be presented at an upcoming medical congress.
•A Phase 1/2 study of AMG 193 in combination with IDE397, an investigational MAT2A inhibitor, is enrolling patients.

General Medicine
Maridebart cafraglutide (formerly AMG 133)
•A Phase 2 study of maridebart cafraglutide, a multispecific molecule that inhibits the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and activates the glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, in overweight or obese adults with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to enroll patients.

AMG 786
•A small molecule obesity program continues to enroll patients in a Phase 1 study. This molecule has a different target than AMG 133 and is not an incretin-based therapy.

Olpasiran (AMG 890)
•A Phase 3 cardiovascular outcomes study of olpasiran, a potentially best-in-class small interfering ribonucleic acid molecule that reduces lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) synthesis in the liver, in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and elevated Lp(a), continues to enroll patients.
•The Company plans to present data on the effects of olpasiran on oxidized phospholipids and the long-term efficacy and safety primary results of the OCEAN(a) DOSE extension program at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in August.

Repatha
•EVOLVE-MI, a Phase 4 study of Repatha administered immediately following acute myocardial infarction and designed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in hospitalized patients, continues to enroll patients.

Prolia
•In May, the Company presented data from a real-world study of nearly half a million postmenopausal women with osteoporosis in the U.S. Medicare program showing that Prolia substantially reduced fracture risk in patients vs oral alendronate. In addition, the same study

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showed that longer duration of Prolia treatment was associated with a greater reduction in major osteoporotic fracture risk.

Inflammation
Otezla
•In July, the FDA approved a supplemental NDA revising the U.S. prescribing information for Otezla to add efficacy results in adult subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the genital area based upon data from the Phase 3 DISCREET study. The prescribing information was further updated to indicate that the safety profile observed in the Otezla group during the placebo-controlled phase of the DISCREET study was consistent with the previously established safety profile of Otezla in adults with plaque psoriasis.

TEZSPIRE
•In severe asthma, the WAYFINDER Phase 3b study is fully enrolled. The PASSAGE Phase 4 real-world effectiveness study and the SUNRISE Phase 3 study continue to enroll patients.
•A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps continues to enroll patients.
•A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE in eosinophilic esophagitis continues to enroll patients.
•A Phase 2b study of TEZSPIRE in chronic spontaneous urticaria is complete, with top-line data anticipated in mid-2023.
•A Phase 2 study of TEZSPIRE in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is fully enrolled. Data readout is anticipated in H1 2024.

Rocatinlimab (AMG 451 / KHK4083)
•The ROCKET Phase 3 program, composed of seven studies evaluating rocatinlimab, a first-in-class anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, continues to enroll adult and adolescent patients.
•The Company plans to initiate a Phase 2 study of rocatinlimab in moderate to severe uncontrolled asthma.

Efavaleukin alfa (AMG 592)
•A Phase 2b study of efavaleukin alfa in ulcerative colitis continues to enroll patients.

Ordesekimab (AMG 714 / PRV-015)
•A Phase 2b study of AMG 714, a monoclonal antibody that binds interleukin-15, in nonresponsive celiac disease continues to enroll patients.

Biosimilars
•The Phase 1 portion of a randomized, double-blind pivotal study evaluating pharmacokinetic (PK) similarity of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO (nivolumab) in resected stage III or stage IV melanoma subjects in the adjuvant setting is enrolling patients.
•A Phase 3 switching study to support an interchangeability designation in the U.S. for ABP 654, an investigational biosimilar to STELARA (ustekinumab), evaluating multiple switches between STELARA and ABP 654 compared with continued use of STELARA in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, met its primary endpoint of similarity for the primary PK endpoints, based on a prespecified PK similarity range.
•The final analysis from a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABP 938, an investigational biosimilar to EYLEA (aflibercept) compared with EYLEA in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, is complete. The results confirmed no clinically meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity between ABP 938 and EYLEA.
•The FDA accepted the U.S. Biologics License Application for ABP 959, an investigational biosimilar to SOLIRIS (eculizumab).

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1National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.
TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Rocatinlimab, formerly AMG 451 / KHK4083 is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin.
Ordesekimab, formerly AMG 714 and also known as PRV-015, is being developed in collaboration with Provention Bio, a Sanofi company
Xaluritamig formerly AMG 509 is being developed in collaboration with Xencor.
IDE397 is an investigational MAT2A inhibitor from IDEAYA Biosciences.
OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
STELARA is a registered trademark of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV.
EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SOLIRIS is a registered trademark of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Aligos Therapeutics Reports Recent Business Progress and Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

On August 3, 2023 Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in liver and viral diseases, reported recent business progress and financial results for the second quarter 2023 (Press release, Aligos Therapeutics, AUG 3, 2023, View Source [SID1234633733]).

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"We continue to make important progress in advancing our portfolio of drug candidates," said Lawrence Blatt, Ph.D., MBA, Chairman & CEO of Aligos Therapeutics. "Phase 2a enabling activities for our lead program in NASH, ALG-055009, are going well and we remain on track to file this important Phase 2a protocol to the US IND in Q4 2023. Additionally, our COVID-19 protease inhibitor, ALG-097558, is now dosing in the clinic in a first in human study and our best-in-class capsid assembly modulator, ALG-000184, continues to generate impressive DNA, RNA, and HBsAg lowering activity as dosing continues in CHB subjects. We look forward to sharing emerging data from these exciting programs at future scientific conferences."

Recent Business Progress

Aligos Portfolio of Drug Candidates

NASH Program (ALG-055009)

Dosing in the Phase 1 first-in-human study is now complete and the database is locked. Data at all dose levels continue to support a favorable risk-benefit profile for ALG-055009
Phase 2a enabling activities (e.g., drug manufacturing, non-clinical studies) are ongoing and on track for a Q4 2023 filing of the Phase 2a protocol
Key design elements/milestones of the Phase 2a study have been formulated and include:
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating dosing for 12 weeks
Evaluation of multiple dose levels of ALG-055009 vs. placebo (gelcap formulation)
Primary endpoint based on change from baseline at 12 weeks in MRI-PDFF
Additional non-invasive biomarkers commonly evaluated in NASH trials will also be assessed
All sites will be in the US
Anticipated top line data: Q4 2024
Stephen Harrison, MD has signed on to be the Phase 2a study’s Principal Investigator
COVID-19 (ALG-097558)

The first-in-human study (ALG-097558-701) clinical trial application was approved in the UK
Dosing in Part 1, which is evaluating single ascending oral doses in healthy volunteers, of this multi-part study is ongoing
Dosing is expected to continue throughout 2023 and early 2024 with topline data anticipated in H1 2024
HBV Programs

Capsid-Assembly Modulator (ALG-000184)

Ongoing cohort data continue to show that 300 mg ALG-000184 + entecavir (ETV) is well tolerated and results in unprecedented HBsAg lowering activity for an oral CHB drug. Specifically, Hou et al., showed at EASL 2023 that a majority of HBeAg positive CHB subjects dosed with 300 mg ALG-000184 + ETV demonstrated declines of ≥0.4 and ≥1.0 log10 IU/mL at 12 and 24 weeks, respectively. The largest HBsAg reduction observed among subjects receiving this regimen was a 2 log10 IU/mL decline in a subject dosed for 36 weeks
Dosing with ALG-000184 + entecavir for up to 96 weeks in HBeAg positive and HBeAg negative CHB subjects is planned
Emerging data will continue to be presented at upcoming scientific conferences
ALG-125755

Dosing in Parts 1 and 2, which evaluated single ascending subcutaneous doses of ALG-125755 in healthy volunteers and virologically suppressed HBeAg negative CHB subjects, respectively, is now complete
Single doses of up to 320 mg ALG-125755:
Were found to be well tolerated with predicted PK
Lowered HBsAg levels across the dose range evaluated, but comparative efficacy data vs. competitor siRNAs are inconclusive
Further clinical evaluation of ALG-125755 is not prioritized with current funding. Further advancement will require partnership of the program.
Corporate

On July 31, 2023, Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") and Janssen Biopharma, LLC ("Janssen") filed a stipulation staying the case in their ongoing legal proceedings. The Company and Janssen have reached an agreement in principle to resolve their disputes and expect to finalize a settlement agreement promptly.
Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2023

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $90.8 million as of June 30, 2023, compared with $125.8 million as of December 31, 2022. We continue to believe our cash balance provides sufficient cash to fund planned operations through the end of 2024.

Net losses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $18.8 million or basic and diluted net loss per common share of $(0.43), compared to net losses of $19.9 million or basic and diluted net loss per common share of $(0.47) for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $16.8 million compared with $16.5 million for the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to other costs including facility expenses due to the right-of-use asset impairment, largely offset by a decrease in third party expenses from the reduced manufacturing of drug supply in advance of our NASH program in 2022, and employee-related costs. Total R&D stock-based compensation expense incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $1.6 million compared with $2.2 million for the same period of 2022.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $9.2 million compared with $7.6 million for the same period of 2022. The increase in G&A expenses for this comparative period is primarily attributable to an increase in legal and related costs offset by a decrease in facility expenses. Total G&A stock-based compensation expense incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $1.6 million compared with $1.8 million for the same period of 2022.

Alector Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

On August 3, 2023 Alector, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALEC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering immuno-neurology, reported second quarter 2023 financial results and recent portfolio and business updates. As of June 30, 2023, Alector’s cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $630.0 million (Press release, Alector, AUG 3, 2023, View Source [SID1234633732]).

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"We expect to complete enrollment in the INVOKE-2 Phase 2 clinical trial of AL002 in early Alzheimer’s disease in the third quarter," said Arnon Rosenthal, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Alector. "We have received positive feedback from the FDA and the EMA to conduct a primary analysis on approximately 90-100 symptomatic participants in our pivotal INFRONT-3 Phase 3 clinical trial of latozinemab in FTD-GRN. We anticipate completing enrollment in INFRONT-3 in the fourth quarter of this year."

Sara Kenkare-Mitra, Ph.D., President and Head of Research and Development at Alector added, "While we continue to progress our late-stage clinical programs, we are also strategically advancing our innovative research portfolio to fuel our pipeline. I am particularly excited about the ongoing development of our blood brain barrier technology and the progress on our preclinical program targeting GPNMB for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease."

Recent Clinical Updates

Immuno-Neurology Portfolio
TREM2 Program (AL002) Being Developed in Collaboration with AbbVie

Alector closed screening and plans to complete enrollment in the INVOKE-2 clinical trial in the third quarter of 2023, with data expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. The INVOKE-2 Phase 2 trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AL002 in slowing disease progression in individuals with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Alector presented an update on INVOKE-2 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in July 2023. The presentation highlighted that treatment-emergent MRI findings resembling amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in INVOKE-2 are similar to the ARIA reported following treatment with anti-amyloid beta antibodies.
Alector previously presented results from a Phase 1 trial of AL002 in healthy volunteers, which demonstrated both dose-dependent target engagement and activation of microglia.
Microglial activation is hypothesized to not only enhance clearance of misfolded proteins that accumulate and form amyloid plaques but also perform other supportive microglia functions, including maintenance of neuronal and synaptic health.
At AAIC, the company also presented a poster on mouse model data demonstrating that TREM2 activation improved AD biomarkers, including amyloid and tau.
Progranulin Programs (latozinemab (AL001) and AL101/ GSK4527226) Being Developed in Collaboration with GSK

Alector and GSK held a Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and received scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the pivotal INFRONT-3 Phase 3 clinical trial of latozinemab in participants with frontotemporal dementia due to progranulin gene mutation (FTD-GRN).
Alector and GSK aligned with the FDA and EMA to conduct the primary analysis on symptomatic participants in INFRONT-3. Based on feedback from the regulatory agencies, the companies performed a sample size re-estimation that is anticipated to support a more focused enrollment of approximately 90-100 symptomatic participants for a treatment duration of 96 weeks.
Alector plans to complete enrollment in INFRONT-3 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
In a recent data cut from the FTD-C9orf72 cohort of the open label INFRONT-2 Phase 2 clinical trial of latozinemab, Alector confirmed a two- to threefold elevation in progranulin levels in CSF and plasma. The company conducted an analysis of disease progression rates for the 14 participants who were treated with latozinemab compared with baseline-matched controls from the ALLFTD registry. The small sample size and a high degree of variability in disease progression in both groups rendered the results uninformative regarding treatment effect.
In June 2023, Alector published a manuscript in the Journal of Translational Medicine titled "Latozinemab, a novel progranulin-elevating therapy for frontotemporal dementia." This publication details Alector’s development of latozinemab and highlights findings demonstrating that the sortilin receptor is a viable target for PGRN-elevating therapy, particularly in patients who have a PGRN deficiency leading to FTD.
Alector and GSK plan to initiate a global Phase 2 clinical trial with AL101/GSK4527226 in early AD. The companies also plan to present a poster on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling of PGRN elevation in blood and CSF based on a Phase 1 trial of AL101 at the American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP) being held in Bellevue, Washington from September 10-12, 2023.
Early Research Pipeline

Alector is developing its proprietary, versatile blood brain barrier technology to selectively support its next-generation product candidates.
The company is developing an investigational therapy, ADP027, which modulates GPNMB for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Recent Corporate Updates

In the second quarter of 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued patents covering methods of treatment using AL002. The European Patent Office also issued a patent in the second quarter of 2023 covering AL002 compositions and methods of use.
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Revenue. Collaboration revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, was $56.2 million, compared to $79.9 million for the same period in 2022. The $23.6 million decrease was mainly due to $68.9 million of collaboration revenue recognized in the second quarter of 2022 due to changes in estimated costs to satisfy the performance obligations resulting from the termination of the AL003 program and a $16.7 million decrease in revenue recognized for the latozinemab programs. This was offset by a $33.5 million increase in revenue recognized for the AL101 programs, including a cumulative non-cash revenue adjustment due to contract modification to have GSK operationalize the AL101 Phase 2 trial, and a $28.5 million increase to collaboration revenue for the AL002 program due to changes in total expected costs and the addition of AL002 LTE and patient replacement revenue in 2023.

R&D Expenses. Total research and development expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, were $46.2 million, compared to $54.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The decrease of $8.4 million was mainly due to the Company’s strategy to prioritize late-stage programs and higher cost share amounts with GSK that are recorded as contra expense.

G&A Expenses. Total general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, were $13.6 million, compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease of $2.2 million was primarily due to a decrease in consulting expenses related to accounting, recruiting, IT, and other general expenses.

Net Income. For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, Alector reported a net income of $1.4 million, or $0.02 net income per share, compared to a net income of $9.9 million, or $0.12 net income per share, for the same period in 2022.

Cash Position. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $630.0 million as of June 30, 2023. Management continues to expect that this will be sufficient to fund current operations through 2025.

2023 Guidance. Management is revising guidance for the year ending 2023, increasing collaboration revenue to now be between $90 million and $100 million, decreasing total research and development expenses to now be between $210 million and $220 million and tightening expectations for total general and administrative expenses to now be between $60 million and $65 million.

Second Quarter 2023 Conference Call

Alector’s management team will host a conference call discussing Alector’s results for the second quarter of 2023 and provide a business update. The conference call will be webcast and accessible via the investor relations section of Alector’s website at www.alector.com.

To access the call, please use the following information:

Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. PT

The event will be webcast live under the investor relations section of Alector’s website at View Source and following the event a replay will be archived there for 30 days. Interested parties participating by phone will need to register using this online form. After registering for dial-in details, all phone participants will receive an auto-generated e-mail containing a link to the dial-in number along with a personal PIN number to use to access the event by phone.

Agios Reports Business Highlights and Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

On August 3, 2023 Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in the field of cellular metabolism pioneering therapies for rare diseases, reported business highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (Press release, Agios Pharmaceuticals, AUG 3, 2023, View Source [SID1234633731]).

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"Since our last quarterly update, Agios has made tremendous progress executing across our industry-leading pipeline of PK activators, and today we are further expanding our portfolio beyond PK activation through focused business development," said Brian Goff, chief executive officer at Agios. "We announced positive data from the Phase 2 portion of the RISE UP study of mitapivat in sickle cell disease, completed enrollment in three clinical studies, licensed a compelling preclinical program from Alnylam, and continued to strengthen our commercial capabilities to support future anticipated launches. We look forward to the readout of the Phase 2a study of AG-946 in lower-risk MDS by the end of this year and the readouts of the Phase 3 studies of mitapivat in thalassemia next year."

Second Quarter 2023 & Recent Highlights

PYRUKYND U.S. Launch: Generated $6.7 million in U.S. net revenue for the second quarter of 2023, a 20 percent increase over the first quarter of 2023. A total of 147 unique patients have completed prescription enrollment forms, representing an increase of 16 percent over the first quarter of 2023. A total of 99 patients are on PYRUKYND therapy, representing an 11 percent increase over the first quarter of 2023.
Sickle Cell Disease: Announced positive results from the Phase 2 portion of the RISE UP pivotal study of mitapivat in sickle cell disease.
Thalassemia: Completed enrollment of the Phase 3 ENERGIZE and ENERGIZE-T studies of mitapivat in not regularly transfused and regularly transfused adults with thalassemia, respectively.
Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (LR-MDS): Completed enrollment of the Phase 2a study of AG-946 in LR-MDS.
Business Development: Announced an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals for a novel siRNA for the potential treatment of polycythemia vera.
Leadership: Appointed Catherine Owens to the board of directors. Kaye Foster assumed the role of lead independent director.
Other: Data from Servier’s Phase 3 trial of vorasidenib in patients with residual or recurrent IDH mutant low-grade glioma were presented during the plenary session at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. As part of the divestiture of Agios’ oncology business to Servier, Agios retains rights to a potential $200 million milestone upon FDA approval of vorasidenib and 15% royalties on potential U.S. net sales.
Key Upcoming Milestones & Priorities

Agios expects to execute on the following additional key milestones and priorities by the end of 2023:

Pediatric PK Deficiency: Enroll more than half of patients in the Phase 3 ACTIVATE-kids and ACTIVATE-kidsT studies of mitapivat.
Sickle Cell Disease: Enroll first patient in Phase 3 portion of RISE UP study of mitapivat, with the 100 mg dose selected from the successful Phase 2 portion.
Lower-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (LR-MDS): Announce data from the Phase 2a study of novel PK activator AG-946.
Pipeline: File investigational new drug (IND) application for phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) stabilizer for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Revenue: Net U.S. product revenue from sales of PYRUKYND for the second quarter of 2023 was $6.7 million, compared to $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2022. PYRUKYND received FDA approval on February 17, 2022.

Cost of Sales: Cost of sales for the second quarter of 2023 was $1.1 million.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses were $68.9 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $74.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in workforce related expenses as a result of reduced headcount related to the evolution of our research organization.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses were $30.4 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $28.3 million for the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to an increase in stock-based compensation expense.

Net Loss: Net loss was $83.8 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $91.8 million for the second quarter of 2022.

Cash Position and Guidance: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2023, were $946.9 million compared to $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2022. Agios expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities together with anticipated product revenue, interest income and vorasidenib milestone will enable the company to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditures at least into 2026. This does not include potential royalties from vorasidenib, commercializing mitapivat outside of the U.S. through one or more partnerships, or other potential strategic business or financial agreements.

Conference Call Information
Agios will host a conference call and live webcast with slides today at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss second quarter 2023 financial results and recent business activities. The live webcast can be accessed under "Events & Presentations" in the Investors section of the company’s website at www.agios.com. The archived webcast will be available on the company’s website beginning approximately two hours after the event.

Imugene’s CF33 Oncolytic Virus (MAST) study to be showcased at SITC
Annual Meeting

On August 3, 2023 Imugene Limited (ASX:IMU), a clinical stage immunooncology company, reported that its CF33 Oncolytic Virus technology will be featured at the renowned Annual Meeting for the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper), to be held in San Diego, USA on 1-5 November 2023 (Press release, Imugene, AUG 3, 2023, View Source [SID1234633684]).

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As one of the most prestigious immunotherapy events on the calendar, SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper) 2023 features cutting-edge research presentations by various experts, oral, and poster abstract presentations and various opportunities for networking and discussion with members of the oncology community.

The CF33 technology has been accepted for a Trial-in-Progress Poster titled: A Phase I Safety and Tolerability Study of VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), a Novel Chimeric Oncolytic Poxvirus, Administered Intratumorally or Intravenously in Adults with Metastatic or Advanced Solid Tumors.
Abstract #: 730

Imugene will announce further details from this abstract closer to the time of the event. For more about SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper) 2023, please visit: View Source