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IMAGION BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED
(ASX: IBX)
28 April 2022
Quarterly Activity Report – quarter ending 31 March 2022
Highlights:
MagSense® HER2 breast cancer study interim results released during the quarter
Move to new R&D facility completed
Sponsored Research Agreement executed with researchers at Massachusetts
General Hospital
MELBOURNE – Imagion Biosystems (ASX:IBX), a company dedicated to improving healthcare through
the early detection of cancer, today released its Appendix 4C Quarterly Cashflow report and update on
company activities for the quarter ending 31 March 2022 (Q1 FY2022).
Executive Chairman and CEO Bob Proulx said, “we were pleased to provide an update on the MagSense®
HER2 Breast Cancer Study with the announcement of interim results during the quarter. It has been
exciting to begin accumulating patient data for our lead imaging agent and seeing the promising
preliminary results. We are also pleased to be expanding our preclinical research programs with two new
research agreements as we look to progress and expand the pipeline of imaging applications for our
nanoparticle technology.”
Summary of Activities
Interim data from first five patients shows MagSense® imaging agent is safe and well tolerated
During the quarter the Company, together with its Clinical Investigators and Medical Monitor, undertook an
assessment of the first five test subjects to have completed the MagSense® HER2 Breast Cancer Phase I
Study. The interim results were shared via an ASX announcement noting that the interim data supported
the MagSense® HER2 imaging agent as being safe and well tolerated as used in the study. It was also
noted that the imaging agent is able to reach the patient’s lymph nodes as confirmed by histology
examination of tissue samples collected from the study subjects.
While these interim results do not provide sufficient information to draw conclusions about whether the
imaging agent could be effective in determining nodal status, the Company reported that it believes that
these preliminary results provided sufficient justification for the continuation of the study in Australia.
Completion of new R&D facility
It was noted in the prior Quarterly Activity Report (Jan 28, 2022) that the Company’s new R&D facility had
largely been completed. The Company was able to take possession of the new facility in January and
successfully move all R&D operations without significant disruption to product development programs.
The new facility provides for expanded large scale nanoparticle synthesis capabilities, including the ability
to implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), which will be used to support the next phase of
Imagion’s clinical product development and third-party commercial production opportunities.
Update on other pre-clinical initiatives
The prostate cancer project, partially funded by an Innovations Connections grant under the
Entrepreneurs’ Programme of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and
Resources has demonstrated encouraging results with a new PSMA targeting ligand similar to that used in
radiopharmaceuticals. The preclinical research is being undertaken in-house and in collaboration with
researchers at Monash University’s Biomedicine Discovery Institute.
Imagion Biosystems Limited
ACN 616 305 027
Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
www.imagionbiosystems.com
Subsequent to quarter end, a Sponsored Research Agreement was executed with Massachusetts General
Hospital with Dr. Matthew Rosen as Principal Investigator. The Sponsored Research Agreement will
leverage the Center’s extensive magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy facilities to characterize
Imagion’s super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and evaluate if they can be optimized for use in
vascular, or other MR imaging applications, as an alternative to GBCA’s.). Dr. Rosen directs the Low-Field
MRI and Hyperpolarized Media Laboratory at the A.A. Martinos Center and is a leader in low and ultra-low
field MRI.
While the Company’s MagSense® technology aims to use targeted magnetic nanoparticles to detect
specific types of diseased tissue, such as cancers, the purpose of this research is to evaluate the potential
to leverage the Company’s underlying expertise with magnetic nanoparticles to develop a non-targeted
imaging agent as aid in diagnostic imaging of cardiovascular diseases.
Summary of cash flows
Imagion’s cash balance at 31 March 2022 was $10.6 million, a decrease of $2.8 million from the prior
quarter. The Company reported an operating cash outflow of $2.3 million in the quarter, similar to the prior
quarter’s operating cash outflow and in line with the Company’s expectations.
Both research and development costs and administration and corporate costs increased slightly, and were
offset by reduced staff costs (due to timing). The Company had the benefit of the first two months in its
new premises in San Diego being rent free (excluding on-costs).
As previously mentioned as the MagSense® HER2 Breast Cancer Study progresses and the Company
advances its development pipeline, research and development expenditures and staff costs are expected
to increase in the coming quarters. Administration and corporate costs will also rise mainly due to the
increased rental costs associated with the new facility.
The Company also paid $144k to related parties and their associates. These payments are related to
director fees and executive director salaries.
-ENDS
About Imagion Biosystems
Imagion Biosystems is developing a new non-radioactive and precision diagnostic molecular imaging
technology. Combining biotechnology and nanotechnology, the Company aims to detect cancer and other
diseases earlier and with higher specificity than is currently possible. Imagion Biosystems listed on the
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in June 2017.
For further information please visit www.imagionbiosystems.com
Authorisation & Additional information
This announcement was authorised by the Board of Directors of Imagion Biosystems Limited
U.S. Media Contact:
Casie Ost
Casie.ost@imagionbio.com
+1-619-693-4428
Australian Media & Investor Relations:
Hannah Howlett, WE Communications
We-AUImagionBiosystems@we-worldwide.com
+61 (0) 450648064
Imagion Biosystems Limited
ACN 616 305 027
Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
www.imagionbiosystems.com
Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
Imagion Biosystems Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
42 616 305 027
31 March 2022
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A’000
95
95
(839)
(839)
-
-
(40)
(40)
-
-
(e) staff costs
(988)
(988)
(f)
(490)
(490)
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) research and development
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(c) advertising and marketing
(d) leased assets
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
1.4
Interest received
-
-
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(15)
(15)
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(2,277)
(2,277)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(182)
(182)
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
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
(3 months)
$A’000
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
Proceeds from disposal of:
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
(182)
(182)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
-
-
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
-
-
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
-
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(53)
(53)
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
(53)
(53)
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
13,394
13,394
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
(2,277)
(2,277)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
(182)
(182)
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
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A’000
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
(53)
(53)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
(253)
(253)
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
10,629
10,629
5.
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
10,629
13,394
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)
13,394
13,394
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
144
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
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
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(2,277)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
10,629
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)
-
10,629
4.7
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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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.
28 April 2022
Date:
...................................................................................
By the Board of Imagion Biosystems Limited
Authorised by: ...................................................................................
(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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