Agenus Provides R&D Update & Second Quarter Financial Report

- Dr. Chuck Drake & Dr. Bree Wilky to discuss AGEN1181 & zalifrelimab - new responses - AGEN2373 achieves durable SDs in early Ph1; balstilimab combos to start - Zalifrelimab achieves responses in PD-1 failures (1CR, 3PRs); Ph2 expansion underway - Next-gen CTLA-4, PD-1 & iNKT activating therapy shows curative potential (AACR2020) - Renewably sourced QS-21 shows bio-equivalence; QS-21 enhances antibody titers in SARS-CoV-2 models - Partnership with Betta Pharmaceuticals for greater China rights to Bali/Zali closes with $35M in cash and equity, plus up to $100M in milestones plus royalties LEXINGTON, Mass. , Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN ), an immuno-oncology company with an extensive pipeline of checkpoint antibodies, cell therapy, adjuvants, and vaccines designed to activate immune response to cancers and infections, today provided an R&D and business update and reported financial results for the second quarter of 2020. Balstilimab BLA filing to be initiated in current quarter Balstilimab granted FTD and eligible for priority review Combo trial with zali completes accrual & required follow-up; BLA planning underway Zalifrelimab actives responses in PD-1 refractory tumors (1CR, 3PRs) Ph2 expansion trial in angiosarcoma underway; additional cancers to follow AGEN1181 combo w bali achieves CR with both primary and metastatic tumors confirmed by PET scan Updated Ph1 achieves a total of 2 CRs & clinical benefit (CR/PR/SD) in ~65% patients Expansion cohorts in NSCLC, MSS tumors, melanoma, and RCC launched AGEN2373 achieves durable SD in ovarian, lung, sarcoma No liver toxicity observed AGEN2373 advancing to combo with balstilimab Production of QS-21 from a renewable source achieved and equivalence to QS-21 Saponin demonstrated High-yield process development underway Bioequivalence to first-generation demonstrated Enhanced antibody responses achieved in SARS-CoV-2 models Completed partnership with Betta Pharmaceuticals; $15M upfront, $20M equity investment, $100M in milestones & royalties Rights to balstilimab and zalifrelimab for Greater China Clinical development in major cancers being planned First Quarter Financial Results We ended the second quarter of 2020 with a cash balance of $79 million as compared to $62 million at December 31, 2019 . Subsequent to the quarter end we received $35 million related to our Betta partnership. With this and other anticipated cash inflows, based on our current plans and projections our cash position will be sufficient to support our operations into the third quarter of 2021. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 , our cash used in operations was $37 million and we reported a net loss of $48 million or $0.28 per share. This compares to cash used in operations for the same period in 2019 of $36 million and a net loss of $52 million or $0.38 per share. Our cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $72 million with a net loss of $94 million or $0.59 per share compared to cash provided by operations of $41 million and a net loss for the same period in 2019 of $34 million or $0.24 per share. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 , we recognized revenue of $42 million which includes revenue related to the upfront license fee from our transaction with Betta in addition to non-cash royalties earned. For the same period in 2019 we recorded revenue of $96 million which includes revenue related to the upfront license fee from our transaction with Gilead in addition to non-cash royalties earned. Select Financial Information (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 79,171 $ 61,808 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenues, research and development $ 18,068 $ 4,399 $ 19,996 $ 75,271 Revenues, non-cash royalty 7,846 9,263 21,002 17,869 Revenues, other 1,031 2,053 1,075 2,468 Total Revenue 26,945 15,715 42,073 95,608 Research and development expenses 38,550 45,243 74,913 85,374 General and administrative expenses 14,195 11,405 24,809 22,211 Cost of service revenue 634 - 634 - Other expense (income) 623 540 1,865 (115) Non-cash interest expense 14,347 10,181 28,191 19,609 Loss on modification of debt - - 2,720 - Non-cash contingent consideration fair value adjustment 6,840 213 2,456 2,961 Net loss $ (48,244) $ (51,867) $ (93,515) $ (34,432) Net loss per share attributable to Agenus Inc. common stockholders $ (0.28) $ (0.38) $ (0.59) $ (0.24) Cash (used in) provided by operations $ (37,375) $ (35,704) $ (71,880) $ 40,883 Call Access To access the live call, dial 1-844-492-3727 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-5118 (International) and ask to be joined into the Agenus call. The call will also be webcast and will be accessible from the Company's website at http://investor.agenusbio.com/presentation-webcasts or via https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1556/35715 . A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and will remain available until November 7, 2020 . About Agenus Agenus is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on the discovery and development of therapies that engage the body's immune system to fight cancer. The Company's vision is to expand the patient populations benefiting from cancer immunotherapy by pursuing combination approaches that leverage a broad repertoire of antibody therapeutics, adoptive cell therapies (through its AgenTus Therapeutics subsidiary), and proprietary cancer vaccine platforms. The Company is equipped with a suite of antibody discovery platforms and a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility with the capacity to support clinical programs. Agenus is headquartered in Lexington, MA. 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