Bergen, Norway - BerGenBio ASA (OSE: BGBIO), a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company developing novel, selective AXL kinase inhibitors for severe unmet medical needs, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a business update.
Highlights, including post period: Data Safety Monitoring Board review supported dose escalation in Ph 1b and initiation of Ph2a
Site activation of Ph2a in US and Europe proceeding well
Bemcentinib remains the leading selective AXL inhibitor in the clinic and was selected for inclusion in National Cancer Institute funded study in advanced NSCLC, led by the Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Financial position of NOK 117.3 million at 31 March - strengthened further with gross funding of NOK 138.9 million from warrants exercise in April 2024
Continued reduction of operating expenses from NOK 72.4 million in Q1 2023 to NOK 39.9 million in Q1 2024
Net cash flow of NOK -42.5 million
Martin Olin, Chief Executive Officer of BerGenBio stated: '1L NSCLC STK11m patients are not currently eligible for targeted therapy and face a very poor prognosis. The total market for this patient group is estimated to be between 4 and 5 billion USD. The initiation of Phase 2a of the study of our lead compound bemcentinib in these patients represents an important milestone for the company. Our clinical progress in the quarter combined with the successful capital raise from the warrants exercise positions BerGenBio to advance a new much needed therapeutic option for these patients with high unmet medical need.'
Presentation and Financial Report
The Q1 2024 Financial report is attached to this stock exchange announcement and the report and the Q1 2024 presentation are available at the Company's website https://www.bergenbio.com/investors/financial-reports.
Contact:
Martin Olin
Email: ir@bergenbio.com
Rune Skeie
Email: rune.skeie@bergenbio.com
Jan Lilleby
Email: jl@lillebyfrisch.no
About BerGenBio ASA
BerGenBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative drugs targeting AXL as a potential cornerstone of therapy for aggressive diseases, including cancer and severe respiratory infections. The Company is focused on its proprietary lead candidate, bemcentinib, a potentially first-in-class selective AXL inhibitor in clinical development for STK11 mutated NSCLC and preclinical development for severe respiratory infections.
BerGenBio is based in Bergen, Norway, with a subsidiary in Oxford, UK. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: BGBIO).
Forward looking statements
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