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Invion Limited (ASX:IVX)
Clinical-stage life sciences company targeting chronic inflammation
Investor Presentation
March | 2015
Overview
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Revised strategy
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To position company for near term strategic partnership or trade sale
New funding arrangements
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Conclusion of facility with The Australian Special Opportunity Fund
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New R&D Tax rebate debt facility with Metamor Capital Partners
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Further support with unsecured loans from Invion directors
Capital raising
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Placement and non-renounceable entitlement offer
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Underwritten by Morgans Corporate Limited and Patersons Securities Limited
Next milestones
Strategy update
Strategic streamlining of operations
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Refocus on core activities required to achieve key near to mid-term milestones and value-drivers.
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These include:
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completion of enrolment and dosing and receipt of data in the phase II clinical trial of
INV103 (ala-Cpn10) in lupus patients;
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completion of dosing and receipt of data in the phase II clinical trial of oral INV102 (nadolol) in
smoking cessation;
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completion of feasibility, production of tox and phase I clinical supplies, and pre-IND status for
inhaled INV102 (nadolol); and
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selection of formulation and device for inhaled INV104 (zafirlukast) and partnering the program
Position company for strategic investment or trade sale
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Invion is currently completing its INV103 (ala-Cpn10) and INV102 (nadolol) programs, with pivotal data
anticipated within 3-4 months. Based on recent transactions in the industry it is anticipated that this data
will enable the Company to negotiate a strategic investment by a recognised biotech fund, or provide a
platform for the sale of the Company or its assets within 6 months.
Funding arrangements
Share Purchase & Convertible Security agreement (SPCSA) with The Australian Special Opportunity Fund (ASOF)
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As part of the update to strategy, the Company has mutually agreed to conclude the SPCSA with ASOF, effective
on 24 March 2015. The existing convertible security and all other outstanding liabilities will be repaid.
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As compensation for the conclusion of the SPCSA, ASOF will retain existing shares and options, and receive a new
convertible note to the value of $250,000. This Note cannot be converted until after 15 December 2015, with some
minor exceptions (e.g. change of control, share price >5c).
Funding from directors
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Additional unsecured (non-equity related) debt funding provided by Invion directors for working capital and for
repayment of outstanding liabilities under the SPSCA.
R&D tax offset funding
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Agreement with Metamor Capital Partners to access capital ahead of the anticipated receipt of its R&D Tax
incentive rebate. This funding facility provides Invion with a valuable capital management tool as it moves
towards completion of current R&D activities and continues its partnering plans.
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This non-dilutive (non-equity related) secured facility has a limit of A$1.56M and is due for repayment in full by 30
October 2016 from the proceeds of the Company's anticipated R&D Tax incentive refund for the 2015 financial year.
Capital raising overview
Placement and underwritten non-renounceable entitlement offer
Offer overview
Offer Details
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A Placement to institutional and sophisticated investors of approximately 35.8 million shares at an Offer Price of
2.5 cents per new ordinary share to raise approximately $895,000 to be followed by Entitlement Offer to existing
shareholders targeted to raise approximately $4.1 million.
Pricing
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The Offer Price of 2.5 cents represents a 36% discount to the closing price on 11 March 2015 of 3.9 cents.
Use of funds
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These funds are budgeted to last until the end of Q3 2015 which will be following the expected release of pivotal
clinical data relating to the INV103 (ala-Cpn10) and INV102 (nadolol) programs (anticipated within 3-4 months). It
is expected that positive clinical data from one or both of these trials will position the company to negotiate a
strategic investment in the company by a recognised biotech fund or provide a platform for a trade sale of the
company or its assets.
Other
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New securities issued pursuant to the Placement will rank equally with Invion’s existing securities.
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Morgans Corporate Limited and Patersons Securities Limited are underwriters and Joint Lead Managers
to the Offer.
Estimated use of funds
$000’s
Mar-Aug 2015
Opening cash
1.009
Capital raising *
4.976
R&D Tax Rebate funding facility
1.489
Other income
0.405
Total funds available
7.880
Outflows
Program spend in INV103 (ala-Cpn10) **
0.628
Program spend in INV102 (nadolol) **
2.625
Program spend on inhaled respiratory franchise **
1.941
Operating expenditure
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-- Australian corporate salaries and director fees
0.122
-- US R&D salaries and director fees
0.573
-- Compliance (ASX, audit, share registry) , consultants (accounting, tax, legal,
commercial) and other operating expenses
0.799
Settling of liabilities to SPCSA ***
0.430
Capital raising costs (including costs of R&D tax rebate facility)
0.558
Total outflow
7.678
* It is expected that this capital raising will fund the Company to the point of obtaining significant data that will position the Company to negotiate a strategic
investment in the Company by a recognised biotech fund, or provide a platform for the sale of the Company or the assets of the Company.
** These amounts include current trade creditors for these programs
*** As part of the update to strategy, the Company has concluded the Share Purchase and Convertible Security Agreement with The Australian Special
Opportunity Fund, effective on 24 March 2015, with the existing convertible security and all other outstanding liabilities to be repaid.
Timetable
Activity
Date
Announcement of the Placement and Entitlement Offer
20 March 2015
Mailing of the Entitlement Offer details
23 March 2015
Ex-date
24 March 2015
Record Date for Entitlement Offer (7.00pm (Sydney time))
26 March 2015
Information Booklet and Entitlement & Acceptance Form despatched
30 March 2015
Entitlement Offer opens
30 March 2015
Closing date for acceptances under Entitlement Offer (5.00pm (Sydney time))
17 April 2015
New Shares quoted on deferred settlement basis
20 April 2015
Company notifies ASX of under subscriptions
22 April 2015
Allotment of New Shares under the Entitlement Offer
24 April 2015
Despatch of holding statements for New Shares issued under the Entitlement Offer
27 April 2015
Normal ASX trading for New Shares issued under the Entitlement Offer commences
27 April 2015
This timetable is indicative only and subject to change. The Directors may vary these dates, in consultation with the Joint Lead Managers, subject to the Listing
Rules. The last date to extend the closing date is 14 April 2015. An extension of the Closing Date will delay the anticipated date for issue of the New Shares. The
Directors also reserve the right not to proceed with the whole or part of the Entitlement Offer any time prior to issue of the New Shares. In that event, the relevant
Application Monies (without interest) will be returned in full to Applicants.
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Pro forma Balance Sheet
Placement
$
$
Entitlement
Offer
$
31-Dec-14
Pro forma
Historical
$
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other current assets
Total Current Assets
1,909,903
1,328,358
84,938
3,323,199
830,088a
830,088
3,781,200b
3,781,200
6,521,191
1,328,358
84,938
7,934,487
Non-Current Assets
Trade and other receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Total Non-Current Assets
Total Assets
73,705
31,300
11,535,284
11,640,289
14,963,488
-
-
830,088
3,781,200
73,705
31,300
11,535,284
11,640,289
19,574,776
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Financial liabilities
Short-term provisions
Total Current Liabilities
2,172,144
1,508,954
79,499
3,760,597
-
-
2,172,144
1,508,954
79,499
3,760,597
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Long-term provisions
Total Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
4,437,299
16,957
4,454,256
8,214,853
-
-
4,437,299
16,957
4,454,256
8,214,853
Net Assets
6,748,635
830,088
3,781,200
11,359,923
113,466,852
22,203,929
(128,922,146)
6,748,635
830,088
830,088
3,781,200
3,781,200
118,078,140
22,203,929
(128,922,146)
11,359,923
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Total Equity
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31-Dec-14
Historical
Notes to the Pro Forma Balance Sheet:
Pro Forma Adjustments
The Pro Forma Historical Financial
Information has been derived from the
Historical Financial Information and has been
prepared on the basis that the following
significant transactions occurred as at 31
December 2014:
Material transactions since 31 December
2014:
a)
The issue of 35,826,290 New Shares
under the Placement, raising gross
proceeds of $895,757 less expenses of
$65,669.
The Entitlement Offer:
b)
The issue of 163,213,389 New Shares
under the Entitlement Offer, expected
to raise gross proceeds of $4,080,335
less estimated Offer Costs of $299,135.
Company overview and key milestones
Invion: targeting inflammation
Invion: targeting inflammation
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Global life sciences group in pharmaceutical drug development
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Expertise and assets target chronic inflammation in two key areas of human health:
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inflammatory airways disease (respiratory disease)
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inflammation caused by autoimmune disease
Executive Directors with proven track record
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Dr Greg Collier, MD & CEO: former MD & CEO ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals
(sold to Cephalon $230M); 150+ peer reviewed publications; Roche Award for Excellence
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Dr Mitchell Glass, EVP R&D & CMO: 5 FDA-approved drugs, senior executive roles at AZ
& GSK, Board certified pulmonary and critical care specialist
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Growing a broad pipeline of drug assets that target improved patient outcomes and major
commercial opportunities
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Operations: Brisbane, Australia; Delaware, USA
Invion’s assets
Respiratory
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INV102 (nadolol): a beta blocker (beta adrenergic biased ligand) currently used to treat
high blood pressure, coronary chest pain (angina) and migraine, is being repurposed to
treat chronic inflammatory airway diseases (e.g. asthma and COPD).
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INV104 (zafirlukast): a leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) that reduces inflammation,
constriction of the airways and the build-up of mucus in the lungs, is being developed as an
inhaled therapy to treat asthma in adults and children.
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INV102 & INV104 are the foundations of Invion’s inhaled respiratory drug franchise
Autoimmune
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INV103 (ala-Cpn10): a modified naturally occurring human protein and member of the
Resolution Associated Molecular Pattern (RAMPs) family, hypothesised to maintain and
restore immune homeostasis, is being developed to treat systemic lupus erythematosus
(lupus or SLE).
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Early partnering opportunity
Asthma
Smoking cessation
Inhaled INV102 (nadolol)
Asthma
COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Inhaled INV104 (zafirlukast)
Asthma
INV103 (ala-Cpn10)
Lupus (SLE)
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NIH funded
Phase I
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Oral INV102 (nadolol)
Formulation
development and
clinical feasibility
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Research
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Pipeline
Phase II
Recent INV102 (nadolol) milestones and clinical data
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Phase II smoking cessation trial blind-broken interim data released Jan 15. Clinically
relevant changes in four biomarkers of inflammation demonstrated:
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IL-8, a powerful chemoattractant for inflammatory cells, was stable between visits 6
and 7, with a median decrease in IL-8 levels compared to placebo which showed a
median increase in IL-8 levels;
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ERK2, a biomarker for the beta arrestin pathway, showed a greater median
decrease than placebo-treated patients resulting in a lower median value at visit 7
(487 v 1,910 pg/mL);
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MUC 1, a glycoprotein that lines the surface of epithelial cells in the lung, showed a
modest median decrease in patients receiving nadolol and placebo; and
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Neutrophils, the white blood cells that are the hallmark of inflammation of chronic
bronchitis decreased 7% (mean) versus a mean increase of 1.4% in placebo
patients.
Full trial enrolment announced 2 Feb 15
Targeting chronic inflammatory airway disease
INV102 (nadolol)
INV104 (zafirlukast)
Spectrum of airway disease and opportunities
Global market size: $34B
Exercise
Induced
Asthma
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Mild
Asthma
Moderate
Asthma
Severe
Asthma
Chronic
Bronchitis
$2.4B
$1.2B
Smoker’s
Cough
Cystic
Fibrosis
INV104 (zafirlukast)
INV102 (nadolol)
Monotherapy + combinations
Monotherapy + combinations
The critical role of the epithelium in severe airway disease
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Normal respiratory epithelium
Severe asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Cystic fibrosis
INV102 reverses epithelial changes in pre-clinical studies
Control lung tissue
Lung tissue of ‘asthmatic’ mice: epithelial
cells have been converted to mucusproducing goblet cells. No effect of
alprenolol.
Lung tissue of ‘asthmatic’ mice treated
with INV102 (nadolol) for 28 days:
restored epithelium
Reference: Nguyen LP., et.al., 2011. Complementary anti-inflammatory effects of a β-blocker and a corticosteroid in an asthma model. Arch Pharmacol. 2011: Oct 2.
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INV102 reverses epithelial changes via inhibition of the
beta-arrestin pathway
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INV102 development is based on the science of Richard A. Bond PhD, Professor of Pharmacology, U Houston. In
collaboration with nobel-prize winning Robert Lefkowitz, Dr Bond undertook studies on the spontaneous activity of
G-protein-coupled receptors and compounds functioning as inverse agonists. Dr Bond’s research has demonstrated
that INV102 has been shown to inhibit the beta-arrestin signalling pathway.
ligand
The canonical cAMP-dependent
pathway
Adenylyl cyclase
ligand
Newly discovered pathway ~2000
(R. Lefkowitz)
Beta-arrestin
Adenylyl cyclase
Asthma
phenotype
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Beta-arrestin
Restored
epithilium
Respiratory therapeutics: oral program
INV102 (nadolol)
Oral INV102: emerging phase II clinical data
Phase II asthma trial (NIMA): interim analysis
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Randomised, placebo-controlled, 60 patient clinical trial in patients with mild asthma
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High % of patients (> 90%) tolerated titration to maximum possible dose without severe adverse
events
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No pattern of cardiovascular or respiratory effects in patients during the four hours of
observation required after each titration dose
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Patients demonstrated no requirement to increase rescue medication usage – provided either
as a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) or as an anti-muscarinic agent
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Next milestone: completion of enrolment anticipated 2H 2015 per NIAID
Phase II smoking cessation trial: status
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Randomised, placebo-controlled, 136 patient clinical trial in patients with chronic cough due to
smoking who have failed to quit multiple times previously
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Q1 2015 sputum sample analysis showed positive effects of Nadolol versus placebo on airway
inflammation and blockade of beta arrestin pathway
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Sputum data supports ongoing development of inhaled INV102
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Enrolment completed Jan 2015
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Data package to support partnering discussions EOPII meeting targeted for 2H2015
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Next milestones: completion of dosing anticipated 1H2015
Respiratory therapeutics: inhaled program
INV102 (nadolol) in asthma, COPD & cystic fibrosis
INV104 (zafirlukast) in asthma
Inhaled INV102: program status
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Collaboration with 3M Drug Delivery systems
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Target outcome: proprietary formulation and device using 3M’s proprietary pressurised
metered dose inhalation (pMDI) technology
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Collaboration encompasses manufacture for toxicology and phase I studies
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Formulation and device selected
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Toxicology supplies manufactured
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Clinical supply manufacturing underway
Inhaled INV104: program status
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First inhaled non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for asthma
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Ongoing collaboration to develop proprietary formulation and device
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Largely risk mitigated development based on chemistry, inhaled toxicology and inhaled proof
of concept studies conducted by ICI/ Zeneca under Mitchell Glass
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Well defined CMC/TOX/ADME and safety profile: > 4M patients as oral Accolate® (AZ)
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7 studies showed excellent prevention of asthma, cold air and exercise induced
bronchospasm (EIB) without detectable drug blood levels
Targeting chronic inflammation caused by
autoimmune disease
INV103 (ala-Cpn10)
INV103 phase II lupus trial: interim blinded data
Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial in lupus patients. Up to 40 subjects in
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up to 5 cohorts (8 patients per cohort), increasing dose and increasing disease severity. Doses
10mg, 30mg, 100mg, 300mg
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Data analysed from lower dose cohorts - 10mg and 30mg twice weekly dosing
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Good safety demonstrated – no pattern of adverse events
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Safety profile now supportive of concurrent testing of:
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higher doses – 100mg twice-weekly is a tenfold increase over previously tested
highest doses; and
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patients with more severe disease – i.e. showing signs of renal impairment
Business development and partnering activities geared towards maximising potential
commercial opportunities from emerging data
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Invion: key milestones next 6-8 months
1H 2015
Blind-broken interim data from phase II smoking cessation trial
Completion of enrolment of INV102 oral (nadolol) in smoking cessation
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Pre-IND status for inhaled INV102 (nadolol) as a potential therapy for asthma, COPD & cystic fibrosis
Manufacture toxicology supplies and commencement of toxicology studies for inhaled INV102 (nadolol)
Full enrolment and completion of dosing in phase II study of INV103 (ala-Cpn10) in lupus patients
Selection of formulation and device for inhaled INV104 (zafirlukast)
2H 2015
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Completion and final data from phase II oral INV102 (nadolol) study in patients undergoing smoking
cessation
Completion of enrolment of NIH-funded phase II study of INV102 (nadolol) in asthma patients
*The information above (and where reflected elsewhere in this presentation) sets out indicative timeframes and assumes:
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Invion will continue to obtain the full benefit of the available R&D tax incentive for its eligible R&D activities and
clinical trials.
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The studies will proceed based on budgeted costs, assuming normal patient recruitment and clinical trial
timelines, and with no material regulatory hurdles.
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Ordinary R&D expenditure will continue broadly at the same levels as for past financial years.
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Key risks for investors
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Funding risk – the development of the respiratory franchise which includes progress to phase III clinical
trials for oral INV102 (nadolol) in smoking cessation; plus the development of two inhaled drugs (INV102
& INV104) are the primary drivers of cash requirements in the coming 2 to 3 years. It is estimated $10 to
$20 million will be required to complete phase III oral INV102, and reach phase II in the inhaled INV102
and inhaled INV104 programs. The funds raised under the Equity Raising are budgeted to last until the
end of Q3 2015. To the extent the Company does not find an appropriate partner for its programs or an
appropriate opportunity for the sale of the Company or the Company’s assets, it may need to raise further
funds, which may not be available when required or only available on unfavourable terms.
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Clinical trial risk - Invion’s ability to obtain regulatory approval for its products and profitably
commercialise its products is dependent upon its ability to conduct successful clinical trials which are
inherently risky, depend upon the availability of patients and regulatory approvals, and have no guarantee
of returning efficacious results or proving practical or cost effective.
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Partnering risk - successful partnering will rely on the independent interpretation of our clinical trial
results and a decision that the product candidate will be approvable and profitable in the portfolio of the
licensee.
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Regulatory and reimbursement approval risk – Invion’s ability to research, develop, manufacture and
sell its products is dependent upon regulatory approvals in target markets, for which there is no guarantee
of securing such approvals in a timely and cost effective manner. While submissions may be made for
reimbursement in certain jurisdictions, there is no guarantee that Invion will be reimbursed for any costs
associated with developing its products, which may adversely impact its financial position.
Key risks for investors
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Toxicology – in parallel with clinical trials, Invion will continue to test its product candidates in animal
species under controlled conditions governed by Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and its equivalent
regulations under the International Committee on Harmonisation (ICH). These studies could generate results
that identify previously unknown safety concerns, limit the use of product candidates to certain patient
populations, or limit the doses that may be used below the doses needed to achieve efficacy.
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Delay risk – the potential for delay of any of the key milestones, presents a number of risks, including the
ability to secure a commercial partner, receive regulatory classification and achieve revenues within
estimated timeframes.
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Manufacturing and distribution capability risk – Invion’s ultimate success is dependent upon its ability, or
that of its commercial partners, to scale up and maintain production within the estimated time frame, and in
accordance with regulatory standards.
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Competition – Invion is aware that there are a number of products in development or recently approved for
the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including lupus, as well as airway diseases including asthma and
chronic bronchitis. One or more of these competitor products or product candidates may be sufficiently safe
and effective so as to minimize the real or perceived value of Invion product candidates, thereby negatively
affecting the value placed upon our products for licensing or partnering.
Corporate snapshot
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Sector
Life Sciences (Biotechnology)
Principal activities
Clinical-stage pharmaceutical drug development
Pipeline
3 drug assets, multiple clinical and pre-clinical programs
Operations
Australia & USA
ASX code
IVX
Share price (11-Mar-15)
$0.039 (3.9 cents)
Shares on issue * (11-Mar-15)
~571.25M
Options on issue
~60M
Market cap (11-Mar-15)
~$22.2M
Cash at bank (31-Dec-14)
$1.9M
Disclaimer
• The information in this presentation does not constitute personal investment advice. The presentation is not
intended to be comprehensive or provide all information required by investors to make an informed decision on any
investment in Invion Limited ACN 094 730 417 (Company). In preparing this presentation, the Company did not
take into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any particular investor.
• Further advice should be obtained from a professional investment adviser before taking any action on any
information dealt with in the presentation. Those acting upon any information without advice do so entirely at their
own risk.
• Whilst this presentation is based on information from sources which are considered reliable, no representation or
warranty, express or implied, is made or given by or on behalf of the Company, any of its directors, or any other
person about the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions contained in this presentation.
No responsibility or liability is accepted by any of them for that information or those opinions or for any errors,
omissions, misstatements (negligent or otherwise) or for any communication written or otherwise, contained or
referred to in this presentation.
• Accordingly, neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers, employees, advisers, associated persons or
subsidiaries are liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of
relying upon any statement in this presentation or any document supplied with this presentation, or by any future
communications in connection with those documents and all of those losses and damages are expressly
disclaimed.
• Any opinions expressed reflect the Company’s position at the date of this presentation and are subject to change.
No assurance is given by the Company that any capital raising referred to in this presentation will proceed.
Dr Greg Collier
Managing Director and CEO
Invion Limited
GPO Box 1557
Brisbane, QLD, 4001
Australia
P: +61 7 3295 0500
E: greg.collier@inviongroup.com
W: www.inviongroup.com
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