iTeos to Present at the 2022 Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference

On August 2, 2022 iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of a new generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients, reported that Michel Detheux, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a panel discussion at the upcoming 2022 Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference titled: "IOs Wide Open – Opportunities and Challenges in Immuno-Oncology" on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. ET (Press release, iTeos Therapeutics, AUG 2, 2022, View Source [SID1234617292]).

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A live webcast of the events will be available on the Investors section of the company’s website at View Source An archived replay will be available for approximately 30 days following the presentation.

Antengene Announces First Patient Dosed in the PROBE-CN Study of ATG-101 (PD-L1/4-1BB Bispecific Antibody) for the Treatment of Solid Tumors and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

On August 2, 2022 Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapeutics in hematology and oncology, reported that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase I PROBE-CN trial to evaluate ATG-101 as a monotherapy in patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) in China (Press release, Antengene, AUG 2, 2022, View Source [SID1234617308]).

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Shanghai East Hospital of Tongji University is the lead site for the study, which will be conducted at four centers across China. This open-label, multicenter Phase I study is designed to assess the safety and tolerability of intravenously administered ATG-101 monotherapy in patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors and B-NHL. The study will be conducted in two parts (dose-escalation and a dose-expansion).

ATG-101 is a novel PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody that was designed to block the binding of immunosuppressive PD-1/PD-L1 and conditionally induce 4-1BB stimulation, thus activating anti-tumor immune effectors, while delivering enhanced anti-tumor activity, with an improved safety profile. In preclinical studies, ATG-101 demonstrated significant anti-tumor activity in animal models of resistant tumors as well as those that progressed on anti-PD-1/L1 treatment. Furthermore, ATG-101 has also shown an excellent safety profile in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicology studies.

"Since many patients with advanced cancer are resistant to existing chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and monoclonal antibodies or relapse in a short time after receiving treatment, there is an urgent need for innovative therapies that can improve treatment options. Increasing evidence suggests that bispecific antibodies will become a critical component of cancer therapy. We are excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with a number of prominent investigators in China to conduct the first clinical study of ATG-101, a novel PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody," said Professor Ye Guo, Deputy Director of Medical Oncology at Shanghai East Hospital of Tongji University, Director of the hospital’s center for Phase I trials, and principal investigator of the study. "ATG-101 has a high affinity for PD-L1 and can achieve conditional activation of 4-1BB agonist, which is expected to bring a lower risk of systemic toxicity, particularly the hepatotoxicity that has been seen with previous agonists of 4-1BB. We hope that ATG-101 will demonstrate efficacy and safety, and bring a new treatment option to patients with resistant or relapsed cancers."

"The development of novel therapies to improve and advance the care of patients with resistant, relapsed, or advanced cancers is central to Antengene’s mission. Compounds that combine the well-established efficacy of inhibition of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis with activation of 4-1BB represent a fascinating opportunity in oncology. In our view, ATG-101’s ability to activate exhausted T-cells and render ‘cold tumors’ hot has the potential to open the door to wide applicability in resistant/relapsed diseases. These qualities,together with a robust preclinical data package, position ATG-101 to be a potentially best-in-class molecule." said Dr. Kevin Lynch, Antengene’s Chief Medical Officer.

About ATG-101

ATG-101 is a novel PD-L1/4-1BB bi-specific antibody being developed for the treatment of advanced/metastatic solid tumors and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). ATG-101 was designed to activate anti-tumor immune effectors by forming a cell-antibody-cell trimer to simultaneously block the binding of PD-L1/PD-1 and induce 4-1BB stimulation. In PD-L1 over-expressing cancer cells, ATG-101 has shown potent PD-L1 crosslinking-dependent 4-1BB agonist activity, with the potential for delivery of enhanced therapeutic efficacy whilst mitigating the risk of hepatoxicity.

Data presented at the Annual Meeting of Society for Immunotherapy in Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) in 2021 showed that ATG-101 was active in anti-PD-L1 resistant and relapsed tumor models. ATG-101’s unique safety and efficacy properties make it a promising potential therapy for solid tumors and hematological cancers. To date, ATG-101 has received regulatory clearances in Australia, U.S., and China to enter a Phase I clinical study for the treatment of advanced/metastatic solid tumors and NHL. The study has already been initiated in Australia and China and is in the process of initiation in the U.S.

Notice Regarding Decision on Termination and Dissolution of Business in Consolidated Subsidiaries, ActivX Biosciences, Inc.

On August 2, 2022 KYORIN Holdings, Inc. reported that KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyodaku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shigeru Ogihara, hereinafter KYORIN), a subsidiary of KYORIN Holdings, Inc., passed at its Board of Directors meeting on August 2, 2022 a resolution on the termination and dissolution of business of ActivX Biosciences, Inc. (President and CEO: Hugh Rosen, hereinafter ActivX) by March 31, 2023 (Press release, Kyorin, AUG 2, 2022, View Source [SID1234617237]).

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In 2004, KYORIN acquired ActivX, which was formerly a bio venture company with a unique proteomics technology, as a wholly owned subsidiary, and KYORIN has utilized ActivX’s technology to improve efficiency and speed of the exploratory research of pharmaceutical candidates. In recent years, a collaboration between KYORIN and ActivX, with the use of ActivX’s KiNativTM (comprehensive kinase profiling in situ), as a platform technology as well as KYORIN’s analytical technology in disease modeling and its small molecule drug discovery technology, has led to discovery of novel pharmaceutical targets and candidates, and enhancement of, in terms of both quantity and quality, early stage discovery research programs. As drug discovery technologies continue to advance and diversify, KYORIN has determined that ActivX has fulfilled its certain role in small molecule drug discovery and has decided to terminate the business of ActivX, as a result of the examination of efficiency and productivity of KYORIN’s investment in drug discovery.

The impact of this event on the consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending in March, 2023 will be minor.

Exact Sciences Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results

On August 2, 2022 Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, reported that the company generated revenue of $521.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $434.8 million for the same period of 2021 (Press release, Exact Sciences, AUG 2, 2022, View Source [SID1234617261]).

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"Exact Sciences’ strong second quarter results reflect meaningful progress toward our vision to help eradicate cancer by providing patients better information before diagnosis and throughout their treatment," said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO. "We’re focusing on getting more people tested with Cologuard and Oncotype, prioritizing our highest impact projects to reach profitability, and generating high-quality evidence for our pipeline of cancer diagnostic tests."

Second quarter 2022 financial results

For the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the same period of 2021 (where applicable):

Total revenue was $521.6 million, an increase of 20 percent
Total revenue, excluding COVID-19 testing, increased 26 percent
Screening revenue was $353.9 million, an increase of 34 percent
Excluding PreventionGenetics acquisition, Screening revenue was $343.7 million, an increase of 30 percent
Precision Oncology revenue was $154.0 million, an increase of 12 percent
COVID-19 testing revenue was $13.8 million, a decrease of 58 percent
Gross margin including amortization of acquired intangible assets was 68 percent, and non-GAAP gross margin excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets was 72 percent
Net loss was $166.1 million, or $0.94 per share, compared to a net loss of $176.9 million, or $1.03 per share
EBITDA was $(111.4) million and adjusted EBITDA was $(45.8) million
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $728.0 million at the end of the quarter
Screening includes laboratory service revenue from Cologuard tests, PreventionGenetics, and immaterial revenue from Biomatrica and Oncoguard Liver products. Precision Oncology includes laboratory service revenue from global Oncotype products and therapy selection products, including oncomap and oncomap ExTra, formerly known as Oncotype Map and GEM ExTra, respectively.

2022 outlook

The company anticipates revenue of $1,980-$2,022 million during 2022, assuming:

Screening revenue of $1,350-$1,372 million, including $40-$42 million from PreventionGenetics,
Precision Oncology revenue of $580-$590 million, including the divestiture of the Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score test, and
COVID-19 testing revenue of $50-$60 million.
Revenue guidance has been updated from the previously expected range of $1,985-$2,032 million, which assumed:

Screening revenue of $1,350-$1,372 million, including $40-$42 million from PreventionGenetics,
Precision Oncology revenue of $595-$610 million, and
COVID-19 testing revenue of $40-$50 million.
Non-GAAP disclosure

In addition to the company’s financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the company provides non-GAAP measures that it determines to be useful in evaluating its operating performance. The company presents EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, as well as non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP gross profit. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA consist of net loss after adjustment for those items shown in the table below. The company defines non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin as GAAP gross profit and GAAP gross margin, respectively, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets. The amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets used in the calculation of non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin pertain only to the amortization associated with developed technology acquired and recorded through purchase accounting transactions. The amortization of these intangible assets will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. The company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating the company’s operating performance. The company uses this non-GAAP financial information to evaluate ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental information purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For example, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP gross profit exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets although such measures include the revenue associated with the acquisitions. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP, see below "EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations" and "Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin Reconciliations."

Second quarter conference call & webcast

Company management will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET to discuss second quarter 2022 results. The webcast will be available at exactsciences.com. Domestic callers should dial 888-330-2384 and international callers should dial +1-240-789-2701. The access code for both domestic and international callers is 4437608.

An archive of the webcast will be available at exactsciences.com. A replay of the conference call will be available by calling 800-770-2030 domestically or +1-647-362-9199 internationally. The access code for the replay of the call is 4437608. The webcast, conference call, and replay are open to all interested parties.

About Cologuard

The Cologuard test was approved by the FDA in August 2014, and results from Exact Sciences’ prospective 90-site, point-in-time, 10,000-patient pivotal trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2014. The Cologuard test is included in the American Cancer Society’s (2018) colorectal cancer screening guidelines and the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2021) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2016). The Cologuard test is indicated to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer by detecting certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Do not use the Cologuard test if you have had precancer, have inflammatory bowel disease and certain hereditary syndromes, or have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. The Cologuard test is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high risk patients. The Cologuard test performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. The Cologuard test performance in repeat testing has not been evaluated.

The Cologuard test result should be interpreted with caution. A positive test result does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should be referred for diagnostic colonoscopy. A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their doctor when they need to be tested again. Medicare and most major insurers cover the Cologuard test. For more information about the Cologuard test, visit cologuard.com. Rx only.

About Exact Sciences’ Precision Oncology portfolio

Exact Sciences’ Precision Oncology portfolio delivers actionable genomic insights to inform prognosis and cancer treatment after a diagnosis. In breast cancer, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score is the only test shown to predict the likelihood of chemotherapy benefit as well as recurrence in invasive breast cancer. The Oncotype DX test is recognized as the standard of care and is included in all major breast cancer treatment guidelines. The Oncomap ExTra test applies comprehensive tumor profiling, utilizing whole exome and whole transcriptome sequencing, to aid in therapy selection for patients with advanced, metastatic, refractory, relapsed, or recurrent cancer. With an extensive panel of approximately 20,000 genes and 169 introns, the Oncomap ExTra test is one of the most comprehensive genomic (DNA) and transcriptomic (RNA) panels available today. Exact Sciences enables patients to take a more active role in their cancer care and makes it easy for providers to order tests, interpret results, and personalize medicine by applying real-world evidence and guideline recommendations. To learn more, precisiononcology.exactsciences.com.

About PreventionGenetics

Founded in 2004 and located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, PreventionGenetics is a CLIA and ISO 15189:2012 accredited laboratory. PreventionGenetics delivers clinical genetic testing of the highest quality at fair prices with exemplary service to people around the world. PreventionGenetics has 25 PhD geneticists on staff and provides tests for nearly all clinically relevant genes including the powerful and comprehensive germline whole genome sequencing test, PGnome and whole exome sequencing test, PGxome. PreventionGenetics was acquired by Exact Sciences in December 2021.

HARPOON THERAPEUTICS TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES

On August 2, 2022 Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HARP), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing novel T cell engagers, reported that management will participate in two upcoming investor conferences (Press release, Harpoon Therapeutics, AUG 2, 2022, View Source [SID1234617293]):

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A panel discussion, "For Your IOnly – Progress, Challenges in Immuno-Oncology" at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference (hybrid) at 2:20 p.m. ET (11:20 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022; and
A corporate presentation at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference in Boston, at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
A live audio webcast of these events will be available in the Investors section of the Harpoon Therapeutics website at www.harpoontx.com with an archived replay available following each event.