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GERMAN FALL
CONFERENCE –
EQUITY FORUM
DR STEFAN M. MANTH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FRANKFURT, 3 SEPTEMBER 2019
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THE THREE REASONS TO INVEST IN MOLOGEN NOW
• Well seasoned Management Team
• Solid strategy post phase III failure
• Lucrative entry level
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WELL SEASONED MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dr Stefan M. Manth, CEO
More than 30 years industry
experience
20 years career in the Roche
Group, incl. Global Business
Director Oncology, Biotech
Product development, strategy,
business, turn-around and
change management, Boards
Dr Matthias Baumann, CMO
Almost 30 years industry
expertise
R&D and corporate leader-
ship positions in pharma,
CRO and biotech
Boehringer Mannheim,
Roche, FOCUS, NOXXON
C-Level plus eVP-like Level:
all highly experienced pharma- and biotech-professionals
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LEFITOLIMOD JUST FAILED IN A PHASE III TRIAL (IMPALA)
Randomized, prospective, multi-centric, multi-national trial (around 100 trial sites
in 8 EU-countries)
Lefitolimod as single agent versus standard maintenance treatment in
metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients who responded to 1L standard
induction therapy
Primary objective of the trial: prolongation of overall survival
Secondary endpoints: PFS (progression-free survival, overall response rates,
pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability)
A steering board made up of the top opinion leaders in the field
Tried and tested safety monitoring board
549 patients enrolled between September 2014 and May 2017
A major achievement in and of itself for a small biotech
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IMPALA TRIAL RESULTS INFORM THE WAY FORWARD
The destilled essentials
1. Lefitolimod (MGN1703) did not top standard maintenance treatment in mCRC as single
agent
2. The very favorable safety and tolerability profile of lefitolimod was once again
convincingly confirmed
3. Immunemonitoring of the patients on trial clearly confirms the biologic activity
(pharmacodynamics) of the TLR9-agonist lefitolimod
What does that tell us?
• TRL9 remains a valid molecular target for therapeutic activation of immunity
• We will concentrate all efforts on developing combination immunotherapeutic approaches
in anti-cancer and anti-HIV treatment going forward
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THE WAY FORWARD:
PURE-PLAY COMBINATION STRATEGY
Compliant close-out of the IMPALA trial by year end 2019
Lefitolimod
anti-HIV: Opportunistic support of renowned academic research institutions in the area of HIV/AIDS TITAN-trial with Aarhus University, Denmark Another two trials in collaboration with US-based researchers in advanced stage of planning,
combining lefitolimod with highly innovative immunotherapeutic approaches
anti-cancer: In combination with Yervoy® (Ipilimumab) at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas/USA In combination with a (marketed) CPI-inhibitor with a reputable European trial center (ex
IMPALA-site) in collaboration with our strategic partner Oncologie International Inc., Boston, Massachusetts/USA and Shanghai/China
Further smaller, explorative clinical studies to further profile the TLR9-principle for its immune-activating and TME-modulating capacity
EnanDIM®
First clinical candidate expected to be phase I-ready by year end 2019, projected to start
Phase I clinical testing with a pure-play combination development strategy in oncology
On-going funding and partnering efforts revolve around this strategy
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Pre-clinical
Data1
Data generated
by other TLR9
Agonists4
Safety- &
pharmaco-
dynamic-Data3
Clinical
evidence,
MD Anderson2
TLR9 agonists +
checkpoint inhibitors
Promising clinical data
on positive modulation
of the Tumor Micro-
environment (TME)
Clinical evidence of
enhanced anti-tumor
activity in malignant
melanoma
Lefitolimod
Confirmed safety in
433 cancer-, 20 HIV-
patients and 13
healthy volunteers
Positive
immunomodulatory
activity in 7 clinical
trials
Lefitolimod &
Ipilimumab
Favorable
modulation of tumor
mircorenvironment in
humans
Safely combined
with a commercial
checkpoint inhibitor
Combination approaches
for lefitolimod and EnanDIM®
1Kapp, J ImmuoTher Cancer, 2019; Kapp, OncoImmunol, 2019; 2Reilley, ASCO, 2019;
3PD – Pharmacodynamik, Quelle: Mologen AG; 4Wang, 2016; Ribas, 2018; Wang, 2018;
Diab, 2018; Milhem, 2018
STRONG PRE-CLINICAL + CLINICAL EVIDENCE IN
SUPPORT OF TLR9 COMBINATION APPROACHES
Lefitolimod,
EnanDIM®
Modulation of Tumor
Microenvironment
(TME)
Clear evidence of
enhancement of
other agents
immunogenic
efficacy
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PUBLISHED HIGHLIGHTS
1Kapp, OncoImmunol, 2019; 2Kapp,, ESMO-IO, 2017; 3Kapp, J ImmunoTher Cancer, 2019
Pre-clinical Data: Lefitolimod and EnanDIM®
Advantageous immune modulation of the tumor micro-environment 1-3
Striking enhancement of the anti-tumor effect of checkpoint-inhibitors1,2
EnanDIM® Vehicle EnanDIM® Vehicle
Lefitolimod
IgG + EnanDIM®
aPD-1 + EnanDIM®
aPD-1
IgG
Fold
vs.
CE
F
EnanDIM®
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MD Anderson Cancer Center:
Clinical trial – Lefitolimod in combination with Ipilimumab (Yervoy®)
Also in this combination, lefitolimod is well tolerated and safely administrable1
Clear evidence of immuno-modulating activity in patients1
PUBLISHED HIGHLIGHTS
1Reilley, ASCO, 2019
Advantageous modulation of the tumor micro-environment
Reilley, 2019
Paired biopsies in 5 patients show
evidence of T-cell activation with
combination therapy.
Tumor cell immune infiltrates shows
increased proportion and activation of
cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
PD-1 expression increased after
treatment suggesting potential benefit
from additional PD-1 blockade.
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PUBLISHED HIGHLIGHTS
1Thomas, Ann Oncol, 2018; 2Schmoll, J Cancer Res Clin Oncol, 2014
PD - Pharmacodynamik
Combined clinical data package for lefitolimod: safety and pharmacodynamics
Advantageous immuno-modulating activity in diverse clinical settings1,2
Favorable safety and tolerability profile1,2
Systemic immune activation
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STRONG BASIS ALSO FOR COMBINATION APPROACHES
IN HIV – PUBLISHED HIGHLIGHTS
Clinical Daten from TEACH A und B Studies
Advantageous immuno-modulating activity1-4
Favorable safety profile in HIV-patients1,2
1Vibholm, Clin Infect Dis, 2017; 2Vibholm, AIDS, 2019, 3Krarup, Mucosal
Immunol, 2017; 4Schleimann, E Bio Med, 2019
Type-I Interferon response in colon biopsies
Safety and Tolerability
Systemic immune activation
We conclude that 24 weeks of MGN1703 dosing,
concomitant with cART or alone during the ATI, was
safe and well tolerated.
Activated
NK cells
IFNa2a
Vibholm, 2019
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TITAN – LEFITOLIMOD ON ITS WAY TO
CLINICAL PROOF OF CONCEPT (POC) IN HIV
1www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03837756, 2019; 2Lu, Science, 2016; 3Bruel, Nat Comm, 2016; 4Scheid,
Nature, 2016; 5Caskey, Nat Med, 2017; 6Borducchi, Nature 2018; 7Gaudinski, CROI, 2018; 8Stephenson, CROI, 2019; 9Bar, New Endl J Med, 2016
TITAN Study: Lefitolimod in combination with broadly neutralizing monoclonal
antibodies
General information:
Sponsor: University of Aarhus/Denmark, funded by GILEAD
Start of this Investigator Initiated Trial in several Danish trial sites and additional centers to come
on-line from USA and Australia
Co-operation partnerships with the Rockefeller University and GILEAD Science Inc.
Study design / Rationale
Study objective: to achieve viral control1
Design based on data from the TEACH trial and more recent pre-clinical and clinical evidence
pertaining to neutralizing antibodies2-9
Synergistic effects expected by combining both immunotherapeutic modalities
+ Another two immunotherapeutic combination trials with renowned US academic
study groups in HIV/AIDS in the making
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH
Strategic alliance forged by MOLOGEN with OncologiE International Inc. in Feb. 2018
• License to develop, manufacture and commercialize lead compound lefitolimod in
China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Singapore
• Global Co-development agreement with a focus on immunotherapeutic combination
approaches
Company Profile (www.oncologie.international):
• Series B financing round closed this summer with proceeds of US$ 80 million
• On a mission to build a global immuno-oncology therapy development presence
• Clinical development team on ground in China, building global organization
• Staffed with and managed by industry professionals with in total over 60 man years
of experience in global oncology drug development
• Headquartered in Boston, USA, with operations in Boston and Shanghai
The partnership is alive and productive:
at present, jointly designing first combination trials
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Study
TEACH/
TITAN/
ASET
MGN1601 (paused)
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Solid Tumors
IO Combination5
HIV MonoTX / Combination3,4
Pre-clinic Phase I Phase II Phase III
LEFITOLIMOD
HIV
MD
Anderson
EnanDIM®
EnanDIM®
Candidates: Oncology
EnanDIM®
Candidates: HIV
Advanced Solid Tumors
IO Combination1,2
Oncology
Study
TEACH/
TITAN/
ASET
MGN1601 (paused)
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Solid Tumors
IO Combination6
HIV Combination5
HIV MonoTX / Combination3,4
Pre-clinic Phase I Phase II Phase III
LEFITOLIMOD
HIV
MD
Anderson
EnanDIM®
EnanDIM®
Candidates: Oncology
EnanDIM®
Candidates: HIV
Advanced Solid Tumors
IO Combination1,2
Oncology
PIPELINE
1cooperation with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, USA; 2combinaton with Yervoy®/Ipilimumab; 3cooperation with
Universitätsklinikum Aarhus, Denmark; 4combination with virus-neutralizing antibodies in TITAN and various combination
approaches in other studies; 5studies in preparation; abbreviation: IO - immuno-oncology
TITAN
others
Study
TEACH/
TITAN/
ASET
MGN1601 (paused)
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Solid Tumors
IO Combination5
HIV MonoTX / Combination3,4
Pre-clinic Phase I Phase II Phase III
LEFITOLIMOD
HIV
MD
Anderson
EnanDIM®
EnanDIM®
Candidates: Oncology
EnanDIM®
Candidates: HIV
Advanced Solid Tumors
IO Combination1,2
Oncology
TEACH
Study
TEACH/
TITAN/
ASET
MGN1601 (paused)
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Solid Tumors
IO Combination5
HIV MonoTX / Combination3,4
Pre-clinic Phase I Phase II Phase III
LEFITOLIMOD
HIV
MD
Anderson
EnanDIM®
EnanDIM®
Candidates: Oncology
EnanDIM®
Candidates: HIV
Advanced Solid Tumors
IO Combination1,2
Oncology
Study
TEACH/
TITAN/
ASET
MGN1601 (paused)
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Solid Tumors
IO Combination5
HIV MonoTX / Combination3,4
Pre-clinic Phase I Phase II Phase III
LEFITOLIMOD
HIV
MD
Anderson
EnanDIM®
EnanDIM®
Candidates: Oncology
EnanDIM®
Candidates: HIV
Advanced Solid Tumors
IO Combination1,2
Oncology
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ENANDIM® –
NEXT GENERATION INNOVATIVE TLR9 AGONISTS
Kapp,, ESMO-IO, 2017; Kapp, J ImmunoTher Cancer, 2019
Broad activation of immunity with expected
favorable safety and tolerability profile based
on unique molecular design
Pure, natural DNA
Pronounced induction of Type I-Interferon
pathway without inflammation
No toxicities frequently seen with other
chemically-modified TLR9 agonists
Broad therapeutic window (larger dosing
range)
Systemic and intratumoral application
possible
Amenable to high-dose long-term treatments
Activation of both, the innate and the adaptive
immunity
Herausragende Eigenschaften
Family of linear DNA Molecules
Potent immune activating sequences without any
chemically modified components (using enantiomeric
sugar moieties)
Resistant to enzymatic degradation through
enantiomeric modifications at the 3’ end
Unique immunomodulating properties
Indication specific molecular Design
5‘ 3‘
Natural DNA backbone
Non-methylated CG-motif
L-deoxyribose containing nucleotides
Unique molecular design Exceptional Features
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ENANDIM® – FIRST CLINICAL CANDIDATE ON ITS WAY TO
PROOF OF CONCEPT (POC) IN COMBINATION WITH CPI
EnanDIM® - ideally suited for combination immunotherapeutic approaches
Dual mechanism of action activates both, the innate as well as the adaptive immunity
Safety and tolerability profile no add-on toxicities to be expected
Meaningful combination approaches
Immunotherapeutic combination approaches with complementary modes of action , e.g.
checkpoint inhibition (CPI)
Planned clinical development strategy:
Phase 1 / 2:
Dose ranging and definition of RP2D
Confirmation of safety profile
Phase 2: Clinical Proof-of-concept
in combination with checkpoint inhibition in several relevant oncology indications in parallel
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KEY FINANCIALS 2018 AND HY2019
In million € 2018 2017 ∆%* 6M
2019
6M
2018 ∆%*
Revenues 3.0 0.0 n.a. 0.1 3.0 -97
R&D expenses 10.3 14.0 26% 5.0 5.6 +11
EBIT -11.3 -18.7 40% -7.5 -4.5 -67
CF from operating activities -13.7 -19.1 28% -8.7 -6.5 -34
CF from financing activities 15.2 5.1 198% 6.6 6.2 +6
Monthly burn-rate 1.1 1.7 35% 1.4 1.1 +27
In million € 31.12.
2018
31.12.
2017 ∆%*
30.06.
2019
31.12.
2018 ∆%*
Total assets 9.4 8.1 16% 7.7 9.4 18
Cash and cash equivalents 8.0 6.5 23% 6.0 8.0 25
Equity -0.9 -4.9 n.a. -2.6 -0.9 -189
Equity Ratio -10% -60% n.a. -34% -10% -240
Staff employed 50 52 -4% 47 50 -6
Notes: R&D Research & Development | CF Cash flows; accuracy of the %-deviations corresponds to the rounded values
*Economic view/ minus = neg. impact, plus = pos. impact
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ONGOING RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM
Key elements of the plan
• Closing down of the IMPALA trial in compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations
• Clinical development focus for EnanDIM® and lefitolimod on combination
immunotherapies; lefitolimod program going forward exclusively in support of IITs
(anti-cancer and anti-HIV)
• Patent-Portfolio management in search of saving potentials
• Downsizing the organization in line with operational needs to run the program
• Reduction of other operational costs corresponding to resized organization and
program focus
• Moving quotation from PRIME Standard to GENERAL Standard under evaluation
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EXPECTED RESULTS FROM RESTRUCTURING EFFORTS
Results
• Reduction of personnel costs by about 60% yoy in 2020 (as a result of normal fluctuation and terminations)
• IMPALA closure savings 1.7 million EUR
• Corresponding to downsizing further savings in G&A
• Monthly burn-rate reduction from on average of 1.4 million EUR in 2019
to on average 0.8 million EUR in 2020
• Funding needs till end of 2020 around 10 million EUR
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PERFORMANCE OF MOLOGEN SHARES –
2 JANUARY - 16 AUGUST 2019
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
300%
MOLOGEN AG (XETRA) DAX sub Biotech Perf. Tec DAX
12.07.
announcement of
postponement of
AGM due to IMPALA
readout date
19.02.
Start Coverage
MainFirst
28.02.
creditors
meeting
27.03.
new CEO announced
02.04.
Results of capital
raise announced
11.04.
Definite
Cancellation of
EGM
05.08.
IMPALA
top-line
results
announced
13.03.
Announcement
date of capital
raise
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SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE AUGUST 2019
<25%
<5%
70%
Global Derivative Trading GmbH, DE
Deutsche Balaton Aktiengesellschaft, DE
Streubesitz
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CONCLUSIONS
1. The TLR9 principle remains a valid principle and molecular target in
immunotherapy in oncology and HIV/AIDS
2. The IMPALA trial marks the end of the single-agent approach for lefitolimod in
anti-cancer immunotherapy; the study will be closed early in compliance with all
rules and regulations
3. In order to reap the full potential of our TLR9 agonist portfolio (dSLIM and
EnanDIM®), we will focus exclusively on combination immunotherapeutic
approaches going forward
4. The ongoing anti-HIV program is a new focal area in our portfolio, where
lefitolimod is tested in clinical trials in combination with other highly innovative
anti-HIV treatment modalities
5. We continue the ongoing pre-clinical program to make the first EnanDIM®
clinical candidate phase I-ready by year end 2019 and to launch it into clinical
testing for combination anti-cancer immunotherapy in 2020.
6. Our ongoing licensing and funding efforts revolve around this strategic
approach
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION QUESTIONS?
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DISCLAIMER
This presentation does not constitute an offer to buy shares or other securities of MOLOGEN AG and does not replace the prospectus. This announcement does not contain or constitute an offer of, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, securities to any person in the United States of America (the “United States”), Australia, Canada or Japan or in any jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this announcement will not be and have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act. There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States. Subject to certain exceptions, the securities referred to in this announcement may not be offered or sold in Australia, Canada or Japan, or to, or for the account or benefit of, any national, resident or citizen of Australia, Canada or Japan. The offer and sale of the securities referred to in this announcement has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or under the applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan. There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States. Note about risk for future predictions Certain statements in this presentation contain formulations or terms referring to the future or future developments, as well as negations of such formulations or terms, or similar terminology. These are described as forward-looking statements. In addition, all information in this presentation regarding planned or future results of business segments, financial classification numbers, developments of the financial situation, or other financial or statistical data contains such forward-looking statements. The company cautions prospective investors not to rely on such forward-looking statements as certain prognoses of actual future events and developments. The company is neither responsible nor liable for these forward-looking statements. It is not responsible for updating such information, which only represents the state of affairs on the day of publication.
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GERMAN FALL
CONFERENCE –
EQUITY FORUM
DR STEFAN M. MANTH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FRANKFURT, 3 SEPTEMBER 2019