Quarterly Activities/Appendix 4C Cash Flow Report
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
Quarterly
Activity Report
Quarter ended 31 March 2023
IMAGION BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED
(ASX: IBX)
28 April 2023
Highlights:
Reported positive results of
independent review of utility for
MagSense® HER2 breast cancer
detection
Announced plan to advance
MagSense® HER2 program to
multi-site US study
Received 2nd CSIRO Federal
Government grant for prostate
cancer project
Opened a non-renounceable
entitlement offer to raise up to
$2.4 million
$
Secured a $15 million funding
facility with Mercer Street Global
Opportunity Fund, LLC
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 ended 31 March 2023
(Q1 FY2023).
“
“The momentum from 2022, where we were able to report positive in-human data from
the MagSense® HER2 Phase 1 study, has continued into 2023 with further advancements
in relation to the HER2 program as well as reporting positive pre-clinical data for our
Ovarian Cancer program,” commented CEO Bob Proulx.
“The positive independent review of our Phase 1 data by an independent panel of
radiologists has given us the confidence to move forward with planning for a multi-site
study in the US for the MagSense® HER2 imaging agent. We have had good dialogue
with the FDA and feel confident moving forward to an Investigational New Drug (IND)
filing which we feel it is achievable in late 2023 or early 2024.”
Summary of Activities
MagSense® HER2 breast cancer program
During the quarter the Company announced that an independent blinded review by a panel of
expert breast cancer radiologists corroborated the Company’s previously reported positive
findings from its MagSense® HER2 breast cancer phase 1 study.
The radiologists ascertained that the MagSense® HER2 imaging agent produces a change in
Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) contrast and that the contrast in nodes highly suspicious for
tumour is distinctly different from the MRI contrast seen in non-involved nodes. The independent
reviews are consistent with the Company’s previous assertion that the MagSense® imaging agent
provides new information for the radiologist not available through conventional methods, like
ultrasound, and has the potential to aid in the clinical assessment of nodal metastasis in HER2
positive breast cancer. The Company now plans to prioritise the development of its pipeline of
tumour targeting MagSense® imaging agents for use with widely available commercial MRI
systems.
This approach is expected to provide a faster path to patients and commercialization and
eliminates near-term expense and risks associated with developing and introducing the
Company’s proprietary detection technology (Magnetic Relaxometry). The Company plans to
collaborate with academic and industry partners on a new generation of small magnetic sensors
that could enable the use of magnetic relaxometry in a doctor’s office.
Please refer to the Company’s announcement on 5 Feb 2023 for further information:
https://imagionbiosystems.com/news/priority-path-to-market-for-magsense-technology/
During the quarter, Imagion also announced it has been in communication with the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) related to its interest in advancing the MagSense® HER2 breast cancer
clinical investigations to include sites in U.S. The Company noted that the guidance and
recommendations received from the FDA are consistent with regulatory oversight for products
entering Phase 2. The Company now plans to proceed with an IND filing in the US for the
MagSense® HER2 imaging agent.
The Company noted that activities in the coming quarters would include: collecting additional nonclinical and clinical data (pharmacokinetics) in support of commencing a US Phase 2 study;
manufacturing additional MagSense® HER2 imaging agent material to support the US Phase 2
study; and establishing the initial clinical investigators and sites to support the study. Imagion
expects to be able to file the IND submission in Q4 of 2023 or Q1 of 2024.
Please refer to the Company’s announcement on 27 March 2023 for further information:
https://imagionbiosystems.com/news/imagion-to-proceed-to-file-an-ind-for-the-magsense-her2imaging-agent/
MagSense® prostate cancer program
During the quarter the Company qualified for a second grant of $50,000 under the
Entrepreneurs’ Programme of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy
and Resources. Imagion used the first grant in 2021 to support its early preclinical research
efforts for prostate cancer detection in collaboration with researchers at Monash University. The
second grant will be used to continue that program, building on the preclinical results that were
reported at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in September 2022. These funds will help
to further advance the MagSense® prostate cancer imaging agent for use with Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) for clinical detection of the Company’s MagSense® molecular imaging
technology.
Imagion Biosystems Limited | imagionbio.com | ACN 616 305 027 | Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
MagSense® ovarian cancer program
Subsequent to quarter end Imagion’s VP of R&D, Dr. Marie Zhang, presented two scientific posters
related to the Company’s ovarian cancer detection program at the Annual Association of Cancer
Research in Florida.
Poster 1: Targeted Detection of Ovarian Cancer Using Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Poster 2: In Vivo Targeted Detection and Imaging of Ovarian Cancer by SPMR and MRI Using AntiFolate Receptor Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Please visit the link to obtain copies of the posters: https://info.imagionbio.com/aacr-2023poster-request
Intellectual Property
Subsequent to quarter end the Company announced that it had filed a provisional patent
application related to the image patterns(s) associated with the presence of the MagSense®
targeted imaging agent. The new IP would extend Imagion’s proprietary position for our
magnetic nanoparticles across Magnetic Relaxometry (MRX) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI), providing broader protection against other imaging agents that might try to replicate
targeted detection by MRI. Whilst there is no guarantee that the patent will issue, the new IP will
provide significant value to Imagion and its commercial partners.
Since all MagSense® targeted imaging agents use the same underlying nanoparticle
technology, the Company would look to apply the intellectual property position broadly
across the portfolio of MagSense® nanoparticle imaging agents.
Strategic partnering
Now that the Company’s MagSense® imaging agent for HER2 breast cancer is progressing
towards Phase 2 and our technology is showing positive preclinical results in other areas of high
unmet need, including prostate cancer and ovarian cancer, we have a potentially substantial
value proposition for the medical imaging sector and are now well-placed to initiate discussions
around strategic options with potential commercial partners.
To facilitate this process, we have established a secure data room where we can share
confidential information related to the MagSense® HER2 program as well as our growing pipeline
of imaging agents and will begin outreach programs to potential partners in an effort to gauge
market interest in our technology.
Imagion Biosystems Limited | imagionbio.com | ACN 616 305 027 | Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Funding initiatives
During the quarter the Company announced an entitlement offer seeking to raise up to $2.4
million as well as a funding facility of up to $15 million with Mercer Street Global Opportunity
Fund, LLC (Mercer).
The entitlement offer, which closed on 14 April 2023, provided funds of $413k (before costs)
from existing shareholders. There is a shortfall of up to $1.97 million available for the Company
to place to new or existing shareholders prior to 14 July 2023. The ability for the Company to
place this shortfall will be dependent on market conditions and Imagion’s share price trading on
or above the entitlement offer price (being $0.017 or 1.7cents per share).
The funding facility with Mercer initially provided an investment of $1.5 million in convertible
securities, which was received during the quarter. A further investment of $1.0 million in
convertible securities has been committed by Mercer and is subject to shareholder approval at
the Company’s upcoming AGM to be held on 25 May 2023. The facility provides for up to a
further $12.5 million in convertible securities subject to mutual agreement between the Company
and Mercer as well as either receiving shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM or having
available placement capacity in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules.
Please refer to the Company’s announcement on 7 March 2023 for further information:
https://imagionbiosystems.com/news/imagion-funding-update/
The decision to enter into the funding agreement was taken to assist in providing liquidity for the
Company as it advances its clinical development towards an IND filing and commencement of a
multi-site Phase 2 study in the US. The advancement of any medical technology company
towards Phase 2 studies and beyond requires significant investment and the Company is utilising
its positive relationship with Mercer to provide another avenue of liquidity. This liquidity is in
addition to the capital markets and prior to the ability to find any strategic commercial partners
(refer above for initiatives in this area). In making this decision the Company is cognisant of the
depressed capital markets, particularly in relation to microcap and pre-revenue companies, in
Australia and to a lesser extent the US.
At this stage the Company has no intention to fully utilise the Mercer facility but is pleased to
have this facility as part of its overall capital requirements.
Imagion Biosystems Limited | imagionbio.com | ACN 616 305 027 | Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Summary of cash flows
Imagion’s cash balance at 31 March 2023 was $2.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million from the
prior quarter. The Company reported an operating cash outflow of $2.9 million in the quarter,
similar to the prior quarter’s operating cash outflow (when adjusting for the receipt of the $2.5
million research and development tax incentive received in Q4 2022). This was in line with the
Company’s expectations.
Administration and corporate costs, and staff costs increased slightly on the prior quarter while
research and development costs reduced slightly. Repayment of borrowings and interest costs
reduced slightly during the quarter. These relate to the allocation of rent for our San Diego facility,
in line with the lease accounting provisions of the accounting standards.
We anticipate administration and corporate costs to remain relatively consistent through the
remainder of 2023. Research and development costs are expected to increase during the
remainder of 2023 as the MagSense® HER2 Breast Cancer program progresses towards an IND
filing and undertakes activities outlined above. In addition, the Company will also be planning to
advance its development pipeline, and therefore this may add to research and development
expenditures.
In relation to liquidity the Company anticipates receiving up to $4.9 million from the following
financing proceeds in Q2 2023: receipt of $1.0 million (pre-costs) for the second tranche of
convertible securities from Mercer (subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s upcoming
AGM); receipt of its research and development tax incentive in respect of the 2022 year which is
anticipated to be $3.5 million (this has been lodged with the Australian Taxation Office); and
receipt of $413k (pre-costs from the Company’s recent Entitlement Offer). In addition to this the
Company has the ability to raise a further $1.97 million under the shortfall associated with the
entitlement offer should favorable market conditions prevail.
The Company also paid $151k to related parties and their associates. These payments are related
to director fees and executive director salaries.
Imagion Biosystems Limited | imagionbio.com | ACN 616 305 027 | Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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.
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:
Australian Media & Investor Relations:
Casie Ost
Casie.ost@imagionbio.com
+1-619-693-4428
WE Communications
We-AUImagionBiosystems@we-worldwide.com
+61 (0) 450648064
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 2023
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A’000
85
85
(839)
(839)
-
-
(92)
(92)
-
-
(e) staff costs
(1,492)
(1,492)
(f)
(587)
(587)
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
8
8
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(41)
(41)
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
41
41
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(2,917)
(2,917)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
(7)
(7)
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Page 1
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
(7)
(7)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
-
-
1,500
1,500
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
(176)
(176)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
-
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(306)
(306)
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
1,018
1,018
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4,446
4,446
(2,917)
(2,917)
(7)
(7)
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Page 2
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)
1,018
1,018
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
23
23
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
2,563
2,563
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
2,563
4,446
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)
2,563
4,446
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
151
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.
Page 3
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)
15,000
1,500
7.4
Total financing facilities
15,000
1,500
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.
13,500
The Company has a $15 million convertible note facility with $13.5 million undrawn at
quarter end. $1.5 million was drawn during the quarter. $1.0 million of the remaining
capacity is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s next AGM (to be held on 25
May 2023) and will be drawn if approved. The remaining $12.5 million is also subject to
shareholder approval and/or use of the Company’s 15% placement capacity as well as
mutual consent with the lender and the Company prior to drawdown. The facility is secured
over the Company’s assets and has no coupon payable.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(2,917)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
2,563
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
13,500
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
16,063
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
5.5
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
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Page 4
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
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.
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 2023
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.
Page 5
Share your feedback
Discover