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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT AND CASH FLOW REPORT
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA) 20 January 2022: Invion Limited (ASX: IVX) (“Invion” or the
“Company”) wishes to provide the following update and Appendix 4C for the quarter ending
31 December 2021.
Summary of cash position and expenditure during the quarter
The Company held cash reserves at the end of the quarter of $13.6 million, an increase of
approximately $10.7 million from the previous quarter as Invion successfully raised $12.1 million
in new capital via a Share Placement (Placement) and Share Purchase Plan (SPP).
The capital raised under the Placement and SPP will be used for pre-clinical and clinical work,
and to expand Invion’s exclusive agreement covering cancer-related treatments with RMW
Cho, the licensor of the PhotosoftTM technology, as detailed in the section below.
The existing R&D services agreement with RMW Cho still stands where RMW Cho will fully fund
all cancer-related research and development of Photosoft™ around the world, apart from the
Asia Pacific countries where Invion has exclusive rights to.
Invion recorded a cash outflow of $705,000 from Operating Activities in the December quarter
and the primary areas of expenditure were research and development (R&D) at $550,000 and
administration and corporate costs at $680,000.
As detailed in Item 6.1 of the accompanying Appendix 4C, the Company discloses that the
aggregate payments to related parties and their associates during the December quarter
totalled $287,000. The payment relates to outstanding CEO salary and the superannuation
component of the directors’ fees.
R&D activities during the quarter
Invion and its research partner, the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, released the findings
from its follow-up Proof-of-Concept (PoC) II studies using Invion’s latest Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredient (API) INV043 to treat immunocompetent mice that had been implanted with triple
negative breast cancer (TNBC).
The results showed complete tumour regression with no recurrence of disease in mice treated
with photoactivated INV043.
Just as significantly, the treatment appeared to have triggered an immune response that
subsequently prevented the recurrence of TNBC, with no apparent scarring or other indication
of prior tumour presence, and no evidence of either primary tumour or metastatic spread at
autopsy.
TNBC is an aggressive and metastatic tumour type that is innately resistant to most
chemotherapies.
Hudson Institute is undertaking further studies on INV043, including tests on larger samples of
mice, combination therapies and other cancer indications.
Invion Limited ABN 76 094 730 417
100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 W: www.inviongroup.com
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Further, Invion is also commencing discovery studies looking at applications of PhotosoftTM in
the treatment of atherosclerosis and infectious diseases.
Expanded agreement
Invion and RMW Cho have entered into conditional agreements that will give the Company
exclusive distribution rights to the PhotosoftTM technology to treat cancer-related diseases in
all Asia Pacific countries excluding Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China (other than
Hong Kong).
These new territories are in addition to Invion’s exclusive rights to the Australian and New
Zealand markets, which are covered under Invion’s original agreement with RMW Cho.
Subject to shareholder approval, Invion will pay a one-off $5 million amount to RMW Cho for
the new territories as its contribution to development costs of the Photosoft™ technology, and
Invion will fund future pre-clinical and clinical trial work for cancer treatments undertaken in
the new territories.
This expanded agreement is on top of the co-development agreement struck between Invion
and RMW Cho, which was announced to the market on 2 June 2021. That agreement gives
the Company exclusive rights to Photosoft™ for the treatment of atherosclerosis and infectious
diseases (including viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic) in Asia Pacific 1. Invion and RMW Cho
will co-fund the development of treatments for these indications.
These agreements significantly expand the pipeline of opportunities and markets available to
Invion.
This announcement was approved for release by Thian Chew, Chairman of the Board.
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Investor and Media enquiries:
Thian Chew (Chairman & CEO)
T: +61 3 9692 7222
E: investor@inviongroup.com
Brendon Lau (Investor & Media Relations)
M: +61 409 341 613
E: brendon.lau@inviongroup.com
About Invion
Invion is a life-science company that is leading the global research and development of
PhotosoftTM technology for the treatment of a range of cancers, atherosclerosis and infectious
diseases. Invion holds the exclusive Australia and New Zealand license rights and exclusive
distribution rights to Asia Pacific excluding China (other than Hong Kong, which is included in
the Territory), Macau, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea to the PhotosoftTM technology for all
cancer indications. It also holds the exclusive rights to the technology in Asia Pacific (excluding
Greater China) for atherosclerosis and infectious diseases. Research and clinical cancer trials
1 Asia Pacific includes Asia and Oceania (other than Australia and New Zealand, which are the subject of an
existing distribution and licence agreement with RMW), and excludes Middle East, Russia and the specified
territories of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Invion Limited ABN 76 094 730 417
100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 W: www.inviongroup.com
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are funded by the technology licensor, RMW Cho Group Limited, via an R&D services
agreement with the Company. Invion is listed on the ASX (ASX: IVX).
About Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Invion is developing PhotosoftTM technology as a novel next generation Photodynamic
Therapy (PDT). PDT uses non-toxic photosensitisers and light to selectively kill cancer cells and
promote an anti-cancer immune response. Less invasive than surgery and with minimal side
effects, PDT offers an alternative treatment option aimed at achieving complete tumour
regression and long-lasting remission.
Invion Limited ABN 76 094 730 417
100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 W: www.inviongroup.com
Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
INVION LTD
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
76 094 730 417
31 December 2021
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
525
1,253
(550)
(1,345)
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
-
-
(c) advertising and marketing
-
-
(d) leased assets
-
-
(e) staff costs
-
-
(680)
(1,047)
(a) research and development
(f)
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
1.4
Interest received
-
-
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
-
-
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
-
88
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(705)
(1,051)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
(2,250)
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
2.2
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
(2,250)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
12,138
16,638
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
-
-
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
(818)
(818)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
-
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
-
-
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
-
-
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
11,320
15,820
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
2,941
1,037
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
(705)
(1,051)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
-
(2,250)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
5.
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
11,320
15,820
-
-
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
13,556
13,556
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
13,556
2,941
5.2
Call deposits
-
-
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (provide details)
-
-
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
13,556
2,941
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
(287)
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Current quarter
$A'000
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
7.1
Loan facilities
-
-
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (please specify)
-
-
7.4
Total financing facilities
-
-
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(705)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
13,556
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
-
$A’000
13,556
19.2
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
8.6
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
N/A
.
8.6.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
N/A
8.6.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
N/A
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies
which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
20 January 2022
Authorised by: By the Board...................................................................................
(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been
prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the
corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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