COMPANY
PRESENTATION
JUNE 2016
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy
Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
MOLOGEN Snapshot
Management Board
Extensive expertise and experience in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry
Co-founder of the biopharmaceutical company PAION AG, Germany
Extensive expertise in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry (Nuvisan GmbH, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Group)
Long-standing experience in finance and management Dr. Mariola Soehngen, CEO (since Nov 2015)
Walter Miller, CFO (since Apr 2016) • Based in Berlin, Germany; founded
1998
• ~ 65 employees
MOLOGEN Shares
24% 6% 6% 5% 5% 54%Global Derivative Trading GmbH Baloise Holding
Deutscher Ring Krankenversicherungsverein a.G.
Salvator Vermoegensverwaltungs GmbH Deutsche Balaton Aktiengesellschaft
• ISIN DE0006637200
• Shares issued: 22,631,501
• Market capitalization ~ €87m (31 March 2016)
• Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard): MGN | Reuters: MGNG.DE
Close-to-market compounds
• Focus on family of TLR9 agonists:
• Lefitolimod (MGN1703) • EnanDIM®
Highly attractive markets
• Immunotherapies: A new megatrend
• Cancer treatments: A multi-billion US-$ market
Close network with scientific institutions & experts
Biotechnology company with focus on immunotherapies
• One of the pioneers in immunotherapies
Highly qualified & dedicated team
• Long-term experience, in particular in R&D of DNA- and cell-based products
MOLOGEN AG
Company Overview
New Strategy ,,Next Level” – Shift from Research- to
Product- and Market-Oriented Company
• Strong market- and product-oriented strategy program • Focus on close-to-market compounds:
• Lead product immunomodulator lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM®: Lefitolimod successor molecules and next-generation
technology
• MGN1601: Shelve clinical development – backup compound • MIDGE® technology: Divestment or spin-off
• Streamline company’s organizational structure
• Accelerate commercialization of products via out-licensing
Create added value
Target Portfolio: Focus on Lead Product Lefitolimod and
Its Next-Generation Compound EnanDIM
®DNA-based TLR9 agonists (ISRs) • Bind to TLR9 receptors • Several Immune Surveillance Reactivators (ISR) in development: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703): Four trials
• EnanDIM: New class of linear TLR9 agonists • Suitable for mono- and
combination therapies
• DNA-based, non-viral
vector system: gene ferries • Three products in development: • MGN1404 (malignant melanoma) • MGN1331 (leishmaniasis) • MGN1333 (hepatitis B)
• Genetically modified human renal cancer cell line using MIDGE® platform –
combined with low-dose lefitolimod as adjuvant • Phase I/II data available • Orphan drug status
Cell-based therapeutic vaccination (MGN1601)
MIDGE® Vector System
Focus
Divestment/Spin-off
Backup
Advanced Product Pipeline with
Strong Focus on Cancer Immunotherapies
Lefitolimod (MGN1703)1,2 HIV EnanDIM1 Oncology & Anti-infectives
Preclinical Phase II Phase III
Lefitolimod (MGN1703)1 SCLC Lefitolimod (MGN1703)1 Colorectal cancer Phase I
1 Immune Surveillance Reactivator and TLR9 agonist 2 Collaboration with University Hospital Aarhus, Denmark
3 Collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, US; study is expected to start in Q2 2016
Lefitolimod (MGN1703)1 Other solid tumors
Lefitolimod (MGN1703)1 + ipilimumab (Yervoy®)3
Advanced solid malignancies
MGN1601
Renal cancer
Oncology
Infectious diseases
Oncology & Infectious diseases Oncology combination trials
SCLC small cell lung cancer
Target Product Portfolio – Focus on TLR9 Product
Family: Lefitolimod and EnanDIM
®Platform Compound Indications PC PH I PH II PH III Study Cooperation partners DNA- based TLR9 agonists (ISR) Lefitolimod (MGN1703) Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) IMPALA -
Small cell lung
cancer (SCLC) IMPULSE -
HIV TEACH Aarhus University Hospital Advanced solid malignancies Lefitolimod & ipilimumab MD Anderson Cancer Center
EnanDIM Cancer / anti-
infective therapies
Therapeutic Vaccine (cell-line)
MGN 1601 Renal cancer On hold: backup compound
Strategic Focus: Outlicensing of Products to Generate
High Returns – Focus on Lefitolimod
High returns in the mid- and long-term
Partnering agreement for lefitolimod (MGN1703) Shelve clinical development of MGN1601 Backup compound High market potential
Ensure funding of
lefitolimod (MGN1703) until filing/approval
Initiate new projects Initiate combi trials; extend and advance
product pipeline: ensure long-term growth
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy
Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
Oncology Market: Leading Therapy Category
Business Overview
Market
lefitolimod (MGN1703) – Cancer Immunotherapy
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer
EnanDIM – New Generation of Immunomodulators
Key Financials and Outlook 2015
Appendix
Worldwide Prescription Drugs in US$ billion Worldwide Oncology Drugs in US$ billion
• Pharmaceutical Industry and prescription drug sales return to growth
• “Patent cliff” overcome
• Oncology remains the largest segment • Highest growth rate & strongest sales
increase worldwide in the long-term • Immunotherapies represent emerging
field => new mega-trend with US$ 35 billion market potential
2014 2020 743 987 CAGR +4.8% 2014 2020 CAGR +11.6%
Source: EvaluatePharma 2015 | CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate
153
79
Colorectal Cancer & Lung Cancer: High Growth Expected
Colorectal Cancer
Sales in US$ billion1
Lung Cancer
Sales in $US billion2
SCLC
Sales in $US billion3
• Launch of premium-priced adjuvant / maintenance therapies will extend first-line treatment
• Most common cancer worldwide in terms of incidence and death
• High income countries have more than double the lung cancer incidence of low income countries
• Main drivers for growth: novel immunotherapies 8.3 9.4 2013 2020 CAGR +1.8% 4 13 2010 2020 CAGR +12.5% 0.2 2.3 2014 2024 CAGR +27.7%
1 5EU, US, Japan & Canada; Source: ResearchandMarkets Jan 2015 2 G7 Countries; Source: MarketsandMarkets Nov 2011 | 3 5EU, US, Japan;
Source: GlobalData, Jan 2016| CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate I SCLC small cell lung cancer
Incidences Oncology1 Incidences by Oncology indication 20122
• Aging populations will increase incident case rates in all markets covered
• Cancer rates for all cancers combined rise with increasing levels of country income
• Total number of estimated cancer cases: 14.1 million
Oncology Market: Sharp Increase of Incidences
14m 20m 2012 2025 +40% 1.8m 1.7m 1.4m 9.2m Lung Breast Colorectum Other
Combination Therapies: The Next Opportunity
• Combination therapies are expected to be launched in increasing numbers in the coming years
• Treatment options will increase with launch of new immunotherapeutic agents • Combination of immunotherapy with chemotherapy offer new potential for
breakthrough outcomes
Source: IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics: “Global Oncology Trend Report 2015 “
New partnering opportunities
Cancer Immunotherapies: New Megatrend
Science Magazine:
“Breakthrough of the Year 2013“
US$ 35,000,000,000 market potential*
*Source: Citi-Bank 2013 – estimated peak sales
Chemotherapy
• Fast effect in many patients • Effect not lasting
Immunotherapy
• Needs time to be effective
• Long-lasting effect in a subgroup of patients Control group Chemotherapy time Patients alive in % Immunotherapy Control group time Patients alive in % Ca. 10%
Cancer Immunotherapy: Superior Treatment - How to
Increase Overall Survival?
“Combi-therapy”
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family:
• Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
Lefitolimod (MGN1703): ‘Best in Class’ TLR9 Agonist
• Activation profile and chemical structure supports application in cancer therapy
• High dosing over long periods of time without major toxic effects
• Clinical strategy optimized for lefitolimod (MGN1703) TLR9 activation pattern
Light blue area: recognized by TLR9 receptor
Maximized probability of success compared to other TLR9 agonists
Activating the Immune System to Fight Cancer
mDC myeloid dendritic cell | NK cell natural killer cell | NKT cell natural killer T cell | pDC plasmacytoid dendritic cell
Cancer
patient
IMPACT
–
Phase II Study in Colorectal Cancer
Generated Sustained Long-Term Responses
• Primary endpoint met: Progression free survival (HR 0.55, p=0.04)
• Secondary endpoint “Overall Survival”: Median OS 22.6 months (lefitolimod (MGN1703))
vs. 15.1 months (p=ns), and in subgroup (relevant pts for phase III): Median OS 24.5 months (lefitolimod (MGN1703)) vs. 15.1 months (p=0.069)
• Predictive biomarkers identified: Tumor reduction by induction therapy, normalized CEA level, presence of activated NKTs
• Follow-up of four patients who continued MGN1703 treatment in compassionate use programs since no relapse at end of study:
3 patients progression-free in excess of 47-55 months as of August 2015
Excellent safety and tolerability, also when treated long-term
Findings from subgroup analyses were used to optimize the phase III study design CEA carcinoembryonic antigen - a tumor marker for colorectal cancer | HR Hazard Ratio | NKT Natural Killer T cells | ns not significant
CI confidence interval | HR hazard ratio | mPFS median progression-free survival MGN1703 (n=43) Placebo (n=16) mPFS [95% CI] 2.8 months [2.8-4.1] 2.6 months [2.5-2.8] HR=0.55 [95% CI: 0.3-1.0]
• PFS from start of maintenance (local assessment)
• ~10% long-term responders
4 progression-free patients still on treatment at end of study
IMPACT– Primary Endpoint Provides Proof of Efficacy
AS OF MARCH 2013IMPACT – Sustained Efficacy
April 2010: Patient 049 – Initial diagnosis
• Colon carcinoma with multiple liver metastases
December 2010: After induction chemotherapy
• 06/2010 - 11/2010: 9 courses of CT (FOLFIRI) + bevacizumab (biologic)
• 12/2010: Response to induction CT: PR*
March 2015: Under maintenance therapy
• Since 12/2010: Lefitolimod (MGN1703) maintenance therapy
• New PR* after 9 months
• Still ongoing PR (46months as of August 2015) • Good medical condition, mild local skin reactions, no
further toxicities
CT chemotherapy | PR partial response | *confirmed by two independent radiologists
Lefitolimod (MGN1703) – Ongoing Clinical Trials
IMPALA IMPULSE TEACH
• Pivotal trial (phase III) • 540 patients • 8 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK • Currently Recruiting • Randomized study • 100 patients • 4 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Spain • Recruitment completed (Oct 2015) • Early Stage Study (phase I) • 15 patients (first phase); 15 patients in extension phase • Denmark • Extension phase to start shortly Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) HIV (Infectious Disease) Combination trial • Lefitolimod (MGN1703) + ipilimumab (Yervoy®) • Early Stage Study (phase I) • 50-60 patients • Texas, US • Study expected to start shortly Advanced Solid Malignancies 24
IMPALA
– Pivotal Phase III Study in mCRC
PD
Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
Maintenance Re-Induction
Trial Treatment Period
Induction CT 12–30 weeks Standard first-line CT for mCRC PR/CR Responder Screening/ Randomization 1:1 Control group PD Lefitolimod (MGN1703) with induction CT Induction CT PD Start of 2nd line
• Primary endpoint: Overall survival
• Open-label, randomized, controlled, two-arm, multinational phase III trial • 540 patients in around 120 sites in eight European countries, including Top 5
European pharma markets
• Biomarkers used as stratification factors: CEA level and NKT activation CT chemotherapy | CR complete response | PR partial response | PD progressive disease | mCRC metastatic colorectal cancer |
CEA carcinoembryonic antigen - a tumor marker for colorectal cancer | NKT Natural Killer T cells
PD
IMPULSE - SCLC Randomized Study
• Primary endpoint: Overall survival
• Randomized, controlled, two-arm, multinational trial with 100 patients in Belgium, Austria, Germany and Spain
• Biomarkers used as stratification factors: NSE level and NKT activation • Patient enrollment completed: end of October 2015
CR complete response | CT chemotherapy | NKT Natural Killer T cells | NSE neuron specific enolase - a tumor marker for lung cancer |
PD progressive disease | PR partial response | SCLC small cell lung cancer
Maintenance
Trial TreatmentPeriod
Induction CT 4 cycles of platinum-based therapy Standard first-line CT for extensive disease SCLC PR/CR Responder Screening/ Randomization 3:2 Experimental Group:
5th cycle of platinum based
CT followed by lefitolimod (MGN1703) maintenance Control Group: 5th cycle of platinum based CT followed by local practice PD PD Start of 2nd line 26
TEACH – Phase I Study in HIV
• Collaboration agreement with Aarhus University Hospital, DK conducting the
study; funding received from the American Foundation for AIDS research (amfAR) • MOLOGEN provides lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• More patients to be treated for 6 months in extension phase based on broad activation of immune system induced by lefitolimod as shown in first phase:
Activation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC), natural killer cells (NK) and T cells in HIV patients during the antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Final results expected in Q2 2017
Potential expansion of applications
Combination Trial with Lefitolimod (MGN1703) and
Ipilimumab (Yervoy
®)
• Collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center, US, Texas
• First combination study of lefitolimod (MGN1703) with checkpoint inhibitor, commercially available ipilimumab (Yervoy®), manufactured by Bristol-Myers
Squibb Co.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center conducts the trial; MOLOGEN provides lefitolimod (MGN1703) and funding for the trial
• Phase I trial in 50-60 patients with advanced solid malignancies, mainly melanoma
Potential expansion of applications
Lefitolimod (MGN1703) – Milestones Clinical Trials
mCRC metastatic colorectal cancer | SCLC small cell lung cancer I * Study expected to start in Q2 2016
IMPALA (mCRC) – Pivotal study IMPULSE (SCLC) – Randomized study TEACH (HIV) – Phase I
First patient in (FPI)
Recruitment completed Start of primary analyses Results Start/end of first phase
Initial results of first phase; start extension
Final results 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
First patient in (FPI)
Recruitment completed
Start primary endpoint analysis (OS)
End of recruitment Combination trial –
Phase I
First patient in (FPI) *
Start of primary analyses Results 2019 29
Conclusion: Late-Stage Product Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
with Unique Profile and Huge Market Potential
Best in class and most advanced in mCRC (pivotal trial)
Long-term treatment
Usable for various indications (mCRC, SCLC,…)
Superior safety and tolerability Suitable for mono- and combination therapy
Patient selection via biomarker
Blockbuster potential
mCRC metastatic colorectal cancer | SCLC small cell lung cancer
Best in class TLR9 agonist and most advanced in mCRC (pivotal trial)
Long-term treatment
Usable for various indications (mCRC, SCLC,…)
Superior safety and tolerability
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
EnanDIM
®– Next Generation TLR9 Agonists
• New class of linear TLR9 agonists
Combines advantages of molecules containing only natural DNA components with benefits from linear molecules
Specific structure protects against degradation - no chemical modifications needed
• Broad immune activation shown in pre-clinical models
• Potential application in the fields of cancer and anti-infective therapies
…Combining Advantages of Two Types of Agonists:
Linear and Not Chemically Modified Structure
• Linear molecules
• Easy and cost-effective production • Chemically modified structure ( )
Linear DNA-structure
• Closed, dumbbell-shaped structure • Only natural DNA components • Good safety and tolerability profile • One additional production step
lefitolimod (MGN1703)
EnanDIM® =Enantiomeric DNA-based ImmunoModulator
New structural feature Protection against degradation
• Linear molecules
• No chemical modifications
• Good safety and tolerability profile expected • Easy and cost-effective production
DNA sequence essential for function
(so-called “CG motifs”)
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy Market
TLR9 Product Family:
• Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators
MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer
Key Financials and Outlook 2016 Appendix
MGN1601 – Unique Therapeutic Cancer Vaccination
ASET Trial with MGN1601: Promising Data
Phase I/II study (12/2010 – 08/2013):• Open-label, proof-of-principle, multi-center phase I/II trial
• 19 patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who failed prior systemic therapies
• Primary endpoint met: Favorable safety and tolerability profile • Promising overall survival data in subgroup of patients
• Identification of potential biomarkers
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer
Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
Key Financials Q1 2016
In € million Q1 2016 Q1 2015 ∆
R&D expenses 3.7 2.4 54%
EBIT -4.5 -3.2 41%
Cash flows from operating
activities -4.4 -2.2 100%
Cash flows from financing
activities 0 -0.7 -
Monthly cash burn 1.5 1.0 50%
• R&D expenses increased due to advanced study program
• Accordingly increase of cash burn
• Main items impacted by study progress; cash outflows accordingly
In € million 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 ∆
Total assets 21.5 26.4 -19%
Cash & cash equivalents 20.1 24.6 -18%
Equity ratio 70% 74% -5%
Outlook 2016
• Intensify product development
Focus on lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• IMPULSE study: start of analyses towards end of 2016 • IMPALA study: finalize patient recruitment in H2 2016 • Continue TEACH study with extension phase
• Start combination study with ipilimumab (Yervoy®) in patients with solid
cancers in cooperation with the MD Anderson • Evaluation of additional combination studies • Continue partnering discussions
• R&D expenses increased due to study progress; results accordingly below FY 2015
Key Financials FY 2015
In € million FY 2015 FY 2014 ∆
R&D expenses 16.8 13.3 26 %
EBIT -20.5 -17.1 20%
Cash flows from operating
activities -15.1 -15.6 -3%
Cash flows from financing
activities 26.2 14.5 81%
Monthly cash burn 1.4 1.4 0%
• R&D expenses increased due to positive study progress • Capital increase reflected in
financing cash flows
• Main items impacted by capital increase
In € million 31 Dec 2015 31 Dec 2014 ∆
Total assets 26.4 15.1 75%
Cash & cash equivalents 24.6 13.6 81%
Equity ratio 74% 88% -16%
• 12 May 2016
Quarterly Statement as of 31 March 2016 • 11 August 2016
Annual General Meeting • 11 August 2016
Half-Yearly Financial Report as of 30 June 2016 • 07 November 2016
Quarterly Statement as of 30 September 2016
Claudia Nickolaus
Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Phone: +49-30-841788-38 Fax: +49-30-841788-50 [email protected] www.mologen.com
MOLOGEN®, MIDGE®, dSLIM®, and EnanDIM® are registered trademarks of the MOLOGEN AG
Financial Calendar and Contact Details
Agenda
Business Overview and ‘‘Next Level’’ Strategy Market
TLR9 Agonist Product Family: • Lefitolimod (MGN1703)
• EnanDIM® – New Generation of Immunomodulators MGN1601 – Therapeutic Vaccination against Cancer
Key Financials and Outlook 2016
Appendix
IMPACT – Phase II Study Design and Results
• Primary endpoint: Progression-free survival
• Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, two-arm, multinational phase II trial with 59 mCRC patients
• Predictive biomarkers identified: Tumor reduction by induction therapy, CEA level, NKT activation
• Start: June 2010 – primary completion date: February 2013
CEA carcinoembryonic antigen - a tumor marker for colorectal cancer | CT chemotherapy | mCRC metastatic colorectal cancer | NKT Natural Killer T cells | PD progressive disease | s.c. subcutaneous injection | SD stable disease
*at investigators discretion
Maintenance
Trial Treatment Period
Induction CT 4.5-6 months mCRC patients treated first-line with FOLFOX / XELOX or FOLFIRI +/- bevacizumab* At least SD Experimental Group: 60mg lefitolimod (MGN1703) twice weekly s.c. No maintenance Placebo Twice weekly s.c. Screening / Randomization 2:1 PD** PD** ** Treatment after PD at investigators discretion 43
Lefitolimod (MGN1703) – Mode of Action
ISR by Lefitolimod
MGN1601 – ASET Study Design
• Primary endpoints met: safety and tolerability
• Open-label, proof-of-principle, multi-center phase I/II trial
• 19 patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who failed prior systemic therapies
• Orphan drug designation from EMA
• Start: December 2010 – primary completion date: August 2013
DC Disease Control | EMA European Medicines Agency | i.d. intradermal injection | PD progressive disease | TPP Treatment per protocol
TPP Extension phase Patients with advanced renal cell cancer No standard therapy available Trial inclusion 8 applications of MGN1601 in 12 weeks i.d. DC Max. 5 applications in week 24, 36, 48, 72 and 120
Trial Treatment Period
DC PD** PD** ** Treatment after PD at investigators discretion 8 applications of MGN1601 in 12 weeks i.d. 45
MGN1601 – ASET Study Results
Trial inclusion DC DC PD** PD** • ITT group (19 pts) : all patients who received at least one vaccination• PP group (10 pts.): patients received eight vaccinations within twelve weeks as planned
• Non-PP group (9 pts.): patients dropped out before finalizing the 12 weeks course of treatment Overall survival 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 PP non-PP ITT OS time [weeks] O S r a te 46
MGN1601 – ASET Study Results
Trial inclusion DC DC PD** PD** • Median OS: 24.8 weeks (ITT group): 115.3 weeks (PP group)• Potential biomarker identified
MSKCC Score & NLR may have predictive value for longer OS
First evidence of cytotoxic antitumor immune response after MGN1601 vaccination (in patient subgroup)
Significant improvement of cellular immune function during treatment (in patient subgroup)
COMPANY
PRESENTATION
JUNE 2016