ImmunoGen Reports Recent Progress and First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Submitted BLA for Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Monotherapy to FDA Under Accelerated Approval Pathway; Commercial Preparations Underway
Presented Results from Positive Pivotal SORAYA Trial of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Ovarian Cancer in Plenary Session at SGO Annual Meeting; Additional Efficacy and Safety Data to be Highlighted at ASCO
Top-Line Data from Confirmatory MIRASOL Trial Now Expected in Early 2023 Based on Recent Reforecast of Projected PFS Events
Progressing Second Pivotal Program, Pivekimab Sunirine, with Top-Line Data in BPDCN Anticipated Before Year-End; Enrollment Ongoing in Phase 1b/2 Expansion Triplet Cohorts in AML
Conference Call to be Held at
“Following the presentation of the results from our positive pivotal SORAYA trial at SGO, we were pleased to submit the BLA to support the accelerated approval of mirvetuximab monotherapy in FRα-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. We requested Priority Review for the BLA and look forward to acceptance towards the end of May and a PDUFA date on the application later this year,” said
Enyedy continued, “The broader mirvetuximab program is also advancing nicely, with accrual accelerating in MIRASOL following the release of the SORAYA results in late November, enrollment continuing in PICCOLO, and initiation of our GLORIOSA and Trial 0420 combination studies anticipated by mid-year. Based upon a reforecast generated in conjunction with the recent pre-specified interim futility analysis for MIRASOL, we now expect to reach the requisite number of PFS events in the fourth quarter and will report top-line data from MIRASOL in early 2023. Turning to our second pivotal program, pivekimab, with the recommended phase 2 dose for the triplet in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax determined, we have moved forward with expansion cohorts in both frontline and relapsed AML patients and are on track to report preliminary efficacy data from our pivotal CADENZA study in BPDCN before year-end. Regarding our earlier-stage programs, dose-escalation continues in the Phase 1 trial of IMGC936 in multiple solid tumors and the activities to generate the CMC information needed for our IND for IMGN151 are on track. With a strong start and intense focus on execution, we are well positioned to deliver on our near-term objectives and transform ImmunoGen into a fully-integrated oncology company this year.”
RECENT PROGRESS
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Submitted the biologics license application (BLA) under the accelerated approval pathway to the
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for mirvetuximab soravtansine (mirvetuximab) monotherapy in patients with folate receptor alpha (FRα)-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer who have been previously treated with 1 to 3 prior systemic treatments. -
Presented results from the pivotal SORAYA trial of mirvetuximab, demonstrating impressive anti-tumor activity and durability of response, together with a differentiated safety profile, at the
Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2022 Annual Meeting. -
Continued enrollment in the confirmatory MIRASOL study and recently completed a pre-specified interim futility analysis with a recommendation from the
Independent Data Monitoring Committee for MIRASOL to proceed without modification. - Advanced accrual in PICCOLO, a single-arm study of mirvetuximab monotherapy in FRα-high recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
- Supported investigator-sponsored trials of mirvetuximab plus carboplatin in a single-arm study in the neoadjuvant setting and a randomized study in patients with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
- Progressed the pivotal Phase 2 CADENZA study of pivekimab sunirine (pivekimab, formerly IMGN632) in frontline and relapsed/refractory (R/R) blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN).
- Initiated expansion cohorts in the Phase 1b/2 study evaluating pivekimab, Vidaza® (azacitidine), and Venclexta® (venetoclax) in both relapsed and frontline unfit acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.
- Advanced dose escalation and opened additional sites in the Phase 1 study of IMGC936 in multiple solid tumor types.
- Progressed the generation of supplemental chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) information to the FDA to support the investigational new drug (IND) application for IMGN151.
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Announced a global licensing agreement granting Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) exclusive rights to research, develop, and commercialize ADCs directed to targets selected by Lilly based on ImmunoGen’s novel camptothecin technology in exchange for up to
$1.7 billion in potential exercise fees and milestone payments.
ANTICIPATED UPCOMING EVENTS
- Potential for BLA acceptance by FDA under the accelerated approval pathway for mirvetuximab as a monotherapy in patients with FRα-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer who have been previously treated with 1 to 3 prior systemic treatments.
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Present additional efficacy and safety analyses from the mirvetuximab program at the
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June. - Generate top-line data for MIRASOL in early 2023.
- Initiate two combination studies for mirvetuximab in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer by mid-2022: Trial 0420, a single-arm Phase 2 trial of mirvetuximab in combination with carboplatin followed by mirvetuximab continuation in FRα-low, medium, and high patients; and GLORIOSA, a randomized Phase 3 trial of mirvetuximab in combination with Avastin® (bevacizumab) maintenance in FRα-high patients.
- Report preliminary efficacy data from the pivotal CADENZA study of pivekimab in BPDCN before year-end.
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Present initial data from frontline and relapsed AML expansion cohorts combining pivekimab, azacitidine, and venetoclax at the 2022
American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in December. - Complete dose-escalation in the Phase 1 study evaluating IMGC936, with initial data anticipated before year-end.
- Begin enrollment in the Phase 1 study of IMGN151 following the submission of supplemental CMC information to the FDA.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total revenues were
Operating expenses for the quarter ended
Net loss for the first quarter of 2022 was
ImmunoGen had
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
ImmunoGen’s financial guidance for 2022 remains unchanged; the Company continues to expect:
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revenues between
$75 million and$85 million ; -
operating expenses between
$285 million and$295 million ; and -
cash and cash equivalents at
December 31, 2022 to be between$245 million and$255 million .
Given the range in timing for potential approval, revenue guidance does not yet include potential product sales from mirvetuximab.
ImmunoGen expects that its current cash, combined with anticipated product and collaboration revenues, will fund operations into 2024.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
ImmunoGen will hold a conference call today at
ABOUT IMMUNOGEN
ImmunoGen is developing the next generation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to improve outcomes for cancer patients. By generating targeted therapies with enhanced anti-tumor activity and favorable tolerability profiles, we aim to disrupt the progression of cancer and offer our patients more good days. We call this our commitment to TARGET A BETTER NOW™.
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we do it at www.immunogen.com.
Avastin®, Vidaza®, Venclexta®, and Kadcyla® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, ImmunoGen’s expectations related to: the Company’s revenues and operating expenses for 2022 and its cash and cash equivalents as of
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
2022 |
2021 |
||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
437,661 |
|
$ |
478,750 |
|
|
Other assets |
44,048 |
|
47,015 |
|
|||
Total assets | $ |
481,709 |
|
$ |
525,765 |
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current portion of deferred revenue | $ |
23,417 |
|
$ |
44,351 |
|
|
Other current liabilities |
60,701 |
|
56,594 |
|
|||
Long-term portion of deferred revenue |
46,694 |
|
47,717 |
|
|||
Other long-term liabilities |
44,429 |
|
51,517 |
|
|||
Shareholders' equity |
306,468 |
|
325,586 |
|
|||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ |
481,709 |
|
$ |
525,765 |
|
|
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
2022 |
2021 |
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Revenues: | |||||||
License and milestone fees | $ |
30,892 |
|
$ |
157 |
|
|
Non-cash royalty revenue |
6,428 |
|
15,545 |
|
|||
Research and development support |
758 |
|
4 |
|
|||
Total revenues |
38,078 |
|
15,706 |
|
|||
Expenses: | |||||||
Research and development |
44,282 |
|
34,413 |
|
|||
Selling, general and administrative |
16,648 |
|
10,209 |
|
|||
Total operating expenses |
60,930 |
|
44,622 |
|
|||
Loss from operations |
(22,852 |
) |
(28,916 |
) |
|||
Non-cash interest expense on liability related to sale of future royalty & convertible bonds |
(1,249 |
) |
(4,644 |
) |
|||
Interest expense on convertible bonds |
- |
|
(24 |
) |
|||
Other loss, net |
(44 |
) |
(467 |
) |
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Net loss | $ |
(24,145 |
) |
$ |
(34,051 |
) |
|
Basic and diluted net loss per common share | $ |
(0.10 |
) |
$ |
(0.17 |
) |
|
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
253,263 |
|
198,835 |
|
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