CD47

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), an immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 immune checkpoint pathway, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update. “This past year proved to be a profound growth period for ALX Oncology highlighted by evorpacept’s positive results in the prespecified randomized interim analysis of the ASPEN-06 Phase 2 clinical trial in advanced HER2-positive gastric/GEJ cancer,” said Jason Lettmann, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of ALX Oncology. “Notably, this outcome is particularly important as it represents the first promising activity in a randomized trial in solid tumors in the CD47 space and further underscores evorpacept’s differentiation. Over the next 12-18 months, we expect to report multiple value inflection datapoints, with the goal of advancing evorpacept’s potential beyond anti-cancer antibodies through ongoing combination studies with ADCs and checkpoint inhibitors. With nine ongoing trials, our goal is to expand evorpacept’s value to other tumor types including breast, NHL, multiple myeloma and urothelial cancers as well as accelerate our efforts to identify new indications around this highly differentiated asset.” Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Appointed long-standing board member, Jason Lettmann to CEO, while co-founder and previous CEO, Jaume Pons, Ph.D., transitioned to Chief Scientific Officer in September. Reported positive results from a prespecified interim analysis of the Phase 2 randomized multi-center international clinical trial of ASPEN-06 for the treatment of advanced HER2-positive gastric/gastroesophageal junction (“GEJ”) cancer in October. Key findings from the 54 randomized subjects, which included those previously treated with ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) and/or immune checkpoint inhibitors, reported a confirmed overall response rate (“ORR”) of 52 percent in the evorpacept combination treatment arm compared to 22 percent for the control group of trastuzumab + CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab) + paclitaxel (“TRP”). Median duration of response (“mDOR”) was not reached for the evorpacept TRP combination treatment arm compared to 7.4 months for the control group of TRP. The safety pro evorpacept was consistent with the Company’s previous clinical trials and remained well-tolerated in this reported treatment combination. The interim results compared favorably to the efficacy results reported for CYRAMZA + paclitaxel in the RAINBOW study (ORR of 28 percent and mDOR of 4.4 months), which currently serves as the regulatory benchmark and global standard-of-care for second-line gastric/GEJ cancer. Executed an oversubscribed underwritten public offering that generated gross proceeds of approximately $63.2 million during October, which helps to extend the Company’s expected cash runway into early 2026. The follow-on offering closely followed the report of the positive interim analysis of the Phase 2 ASPEN-06 clinical trial in advanced HER2-positive gastric/GEJ cancer. ALX Oncology sold 8,663,793 shares of common stock, which included 1,293,103 shares of common stock pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock in the offering. The shares of common stock were sold at a public offering price of $6.38 per share (the closing price on October 4, 2023), and the pre-funded warrants were sold at a public offering price of $6.379 per pre-funded warrant. Anticipated 2024 Clinical Milestones for Evorpacept’s Maturing Pipeline Development Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma – Data from a Phase 1b IST with rituximab + lenalidomide will be presented in an oral presentation in a Clinical Trials Minisymposium session at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm PT. Urothelial Carcinoma – Data from a Phase 1b ASPEN-07 clinical trial with PADCEV® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) (Q2 2024) Gastric/GEJ Cancer – Top line results from all 122 subjects in a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial of ASPEN-06 (June-July 2024) Breast Cancer – Top line results from a Phase 1b I-SPY TRIAL with ENHERTU (Q4 2024) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Top line results from a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial of ASPEN-03 with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) (Q4 2024/Q1 2025) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Top line results from a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial of ASPEN-04 with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy (Q4 2024/Q1 2025) Gastric/GEJ Cancer – Initiation of Phase 3 registrational randomized clinical trial for evorpacept (Q4 2024) 2023 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Results: Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: Cash, cash equivalents and investments as of December 31, 2023, were $218.1 million. The Company believes its cash, cash equivalents, and investments along with the ability to draw down an additional $40 million of its term loan are sufficient to fund planned operations into early 2026. Research and Development (“R&D”) Expenses: R&D expenses consist primarily of pre-clinical, clinical and manufacturing expenses related to the development of the Company’s current lead product candidate, evorpacept, and R&D employee-related expenses. These expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were $41.8 million, compared to $25.2 million for the prior-year period. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $13.6 million in clinical costs from an increase in the number of active trials and patient enrollment as well as manufacturing of clinical trial materials to support a higher number of active clinical trials and future expected patient enrollment related to the advancement of evorpacept. R&D expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $141.8 million, compared to $98.4 million for the prior-year period. General and Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses: G&A expenses consist primarily of administrative employee-related expenses, legal and other professional fees, patent filing and maintenance fees, and insurance. These expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were $6.2 million, compared to $7.0 million for the prior year period. G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $28.5 million, compared to $29.0 million for the prior-year period. Net loss: GAAP net loss was $45.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, or ($0.93) per basic and diluted share, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $30.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, or ($0.75) per basic and diluted share. GAAP net loss was $160.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, or ($3.74) per basic and diluted share, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $123.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, or ($3.03) per basic and diluted share. Non-GAAP net loss was $38.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $24.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. Non-GAAP net loss was $134.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $99.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results can be found at the end of this news release. About ALX Oncology ALX Oncology is a publicly traded, clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on helping patients fight cancer by developing therapies that block the CD47 immune checkpoint inhibitor and bridge the innate and adaptive immune system. ALX Oncology’s lead product candidate, evorpacept, is a next generation CD47 blocking therapeutic that combines a high-affinity CD47 binding domain with an inactivated, proprietary Fc domain. To date, evorpacept has been dosed in over 500 subjects and has demonstrated promising activity and a favorable tolerability pro a range of hematologic and solid malignancies in combination with various leading anti-cancer antibodies. ALX Oncology is currently focusing on combining evorpacept with anti-cancer antibodies, ADCs, and PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. Evorpacept’s Unique Profile: Anchored by a Rational Design and Dual Development Pillars Rationally engineered with an inactive Fc effector function, evorpacept’s clinical data to date has demonstrated a substantially improved safety pro other anti-CD47 molecules in the clinic with an active Fc (i.e., binding the Fc gamma receptor on macrophages). This best-in-class safety pro for higher dosage with minimal overlapping toxicity in the combination treatment setting. CD47 expressed on cancer cells binds to its receptor SIRP alpha, which is predominantly expressed on two cell types: macrophages and dendritic cells. The Company’s pipeline of therapeutic candidates with standard-of-care agents include: Anti-cancer antibodies (the “don’t eat me” signal): evorpacept enables Fc-mediated antibody-dependent phagocytosis by macrophages in combination with anti-cancer antibodies (e.g., Herceptin®) with an active Fc domain, which is otherwise impaired by CD47 expression on cancer cells binding to SIRP alpha on macrophages. This same mechanism of action applies to ADCs. PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors (the “don’t activate T-cells” signal): evorpacept enables T-cell activation by dendritic cells that are constitutively inhibited by CD47 expression on cancer cells binding to SIRP alpha on dendritic cells. Activated dendritic cells present neoantigens to T-cells that once activated will kill cancer cells when the PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitory interaction is blocked by T-cell checkpoint inhibitors. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, product candidates, planned preclinical studies and clinical trials, results of clinical trials, research and development costs, regulatory approvals, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objects of management for future operations, as well as statements regarding industry trends. Such forward-looking statements are based on ALX Oncology’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to it on the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause ALX Oncology’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are described more fully in ALX Oncology’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including ALX Oncology’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents ALX Oncology files with the SEC from time to time. Except to the extent required by law, ALX Oncology undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. ALX ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS INC. Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Operating expenses: Research and development $ 41,784 $ 25,197 $ 141,795 $ 98,400 General and administrative 6,239 7,022 28,483 29,036 Total operating expenses 48,023 32,219 170,278 127,436 Loss from operations (48,023 ) (32,219 ) (170,278 ) (127,436 ) Interest income 2,995 1,807 10,649 4,278 Interest expense (415 ) (231 ) (1,565 ) (238 ) Other income (expense), net (29 ) (2 ) 389 (22 ) Loss before income taxes (45,472 ) (30,645 ) (160,805 ) (123,418 ) Income tax (provision) benefit — (64 ) — (64 ) Net loss $ (45,472 ) $ (30,709 ) $ (160,805 ) $ (123,482 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.93 ) $ (0.75 ) $ (3.74 ) $ (3.03 ) Weighted-average shares of common stock used to compute net loss per shares, basic and diluted 48,995,998 40,755,520 42,987,767 40,699,612 Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (in thousands) December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Cash, cash equivalents and investments $ 218,147 $ 282,906 Total assets $ 242,553 $ 306,489 Total liabilities $ 52,841 $ 43,025 Accumulated deficit $ (486,272 ) $ (325,467 ) Total stockholders’ equity $ 189,712 $ 263,464 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (unaudited) (in thousands) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 GAAP net loss, as reported $ (45,472 ) $ (30,709 ) $ (160,805 ) $ (123,482 ) Adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense 6,721 6,295 26,273 23,839 Accretion of term loan discount and issuance costs 64 44 250 44 Total adjustments 6,785 6,339 26,523 23,883 Non-GAAP net loss $ (38,687 ) $ (24,370 ) $ (134,282 ) $ (99,599 ) Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures We supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis by providing additional measures which may be considered “non-GAAP” financial measures under applicable SEC rules. We believe that the disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures provides our investors with additional information that reflects the amounts and financial basis upon which our management assesses and operates our business. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for reported, or GAAP, net loss, and are not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance performed in conformity with GAAP. “Non-GAAP net loss” is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and represents GAAP net loss adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense and accretion of term loan discount and issuance costs. Non-GAAP financial measures used by ALX Oncology may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Investor and Media Contact: Caitlyn Doherty Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, ALX Oncology cdoherty@alxoncology.com (650) 466-7125

- Investigator-initiated trial in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma selected for oral presentation SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), an immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 immune checkpoint pathway, today announced that two clinical abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting, which will be held in San Diego from April 5-10, 2024. Session titles and information for the two abstracts are listed below and are now available on the AACR online program planner. A Phase 1 investigator-initiated trial of evorpacept (ALX148), lenalidomide and rituximab for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma Session Title: Clinical Trials Minisymposium (Oral Presentation) / Novel Agents and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT Abstract: CT037 Phase 1 study of azacitidine in combination with evorpacept for higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) Session Title: Phase I Clinical Trials 1 Session Date and Time: Monday April 8, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT Location: Poster Section 48 Poster Board Number: 10 Abstract: CT060 Copies of the presentations will be available on ALX Oncology’s website at https://alxoncology.com/science/#publications following presentation at the meeting. About ALX Oncology ALX Oncology is a publicly traded, clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on helping patients fight cancer by developing therapies that block the CD47 immune checkpoint inhibitor and bridge the innate and adaptive immune system. ALX Oncology’s lead product candidate, evorpacept, is a next generation CD47 blocking therapeutic that combines a high-affinity CD47 binding domain with an inactivated, proprietary Fc domain. To date, evorpacept has been dosed in over 500 subjects and has demonstrated promising activity and favorable tolerability profile across a range of hematologic and solid malignancies in combination with various leading anti-cancer antibodies. ALX Oncology is currently focusing on combining evorpacept with anti-cancer antibodies, ADCs, and PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors.

AUSTIN, TX and DURHAM, NC, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shattuck Labs, Inc. (Shattuck) (Nasdaq: STTK), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of bifunctional fusion proteins as a new class of biologic medicine for the treatment of patients with cancer and autoimmune disease, today announced the appointment of Clay Siegall, Ph.D., and Kate Sasser, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024. Both Dr. Siegall and Dr. Sasser are highly successful executives and scientific pioneers who bring valuable industry experience to Shattuck. “It is a pleasure to welcome Clay and Kate, esteemed industry leaders, to our Board of Directors,” said Taylor Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Shattuck. “Clay's impressive record of building and leading companies from drug discovery through commercialization, together with Kate’s drug development expertise and insight in leading translational research, are invaluable as we transition to late-stage clinical development of SL-172154. Following the next clinical updates expected mid-year, we anticipate continued expansion of and future pivotal studies for SL-172154 in multiple indications. This was an appropriate time for us to expand our already strong Board of Directors, and we are eager to begin working with Clay and Kate as we progress towards these important inflection points.” Dr. Siegall added, "I have gotten to know Taylor and the team at Shattuck over the past several years and am delighted with the company’s progress. I have developed CD40 targeted therapies in the past, followed the CD47 landscape, and the emerging clinical data suggests that the design of SL-172154 may address the historical challenges for both targets. I look forward to offering my guidance to company management as they execute on their strategic objectives and position the company for continued growth.” Dr. Clay Siegall is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Immunome, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNM). With a distinguished career in leadership and drug development, he has significantly contributed to the pharmaceutical industry, including spearheading the establishment of antibody-drug conjugates as a backbone of cancer therapy in many indications. Previously, Dr. Siegall held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board at Seagen Inc. (formerly Seattle Genetics, Inc.). He was the founder of Seattle Genetics, established in 1998, where he guided the company to prominence as a pharmaceutical leader, particularly in the development of antibody-drug conjugates for cancer therapy. Prior to founding Seattle Genetics, Dr. Siegall held numerous leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb’s Pharmaceutical Research Institute and the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Siegall holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from George Washington University as well as a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maryland. Dr. Sasser added, "Joining Shattuck’s Board of Directors is an exciting opportunity. Shattuck’s new class of dual function fusion proteins has the potential to create novel therapeutics for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. The emerging clinical data with SL-172154 suggests that the CD40 agonism is differentiated from multiple agonists developed in the past. I look forward to working with the outstanding management team and Board of Directors to advance the company’s pipeline, unlock further value from the proprietary Agonist Redirected Checkpoint platform technology, and lay the foundation for sustained growth.” Dr. Kate Sasser is the Chief Scientific Officer of Tempus. Dr. Sasser brings over 25 years of experience in translational research and precision medicine in biological sciences across academia and the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Prior to Tempus, she led the translational research, precision medicine, and R&D operations organizations within Genmab A/S, a biotech company focused on developing transformative antibody therapeutics as medicine. She also led translational research for oncology at Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies). Dr. Sasser holds a Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences from the Ohio State University as well as a B.S. from Oregon State University. About Shattuck Labs, Inc.Shattuck Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: STTK) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of bi-functional fusion proteins as a new class of biologic medicine for the treatment of patients with cancer and autoimmune disease. Compounds derived from Shattuck’s proprietary Agonist Redirected Checkpoint (ARC®) platform are designed to simultaneously inhibit checkpoint molecules and activate costimulatory molecules with a single therapeutic. The company’s lead SL-172154 (SIRPα-Fc-CD40L) program, which is designed to block the CD47 immune checkpoint and simultaneously agonize the CD40 pathway, is being evaluated in multiple Phase 1 trials. Shattuck has offices in both Austin, Texas and Durham, North Carolina. For more information, please visit: www.ShattuckLabs.com. Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding: clinical development plans and strategies for SL-172154, timing of anticipated clinical data, future plans for Shattuck’s pipeline and Shattuck’s strategies. Words such as “anticipate,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “develop,” “plan” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to the company on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Shattuck’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)), many of which are beyond the company’s control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different. Risks and uncertainties which could cause such outcomes to change include: global macroeconomic conditions and related volatility; expectations regarding the initiation, progress, and expected results of Shattuck’s preclinical studies, clinical trials and research and development programs; expectations regarding the timing, completion and outcome of the company’s clinical trials; the unpredictable relationship between preclinical study results and clinical study results; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; liquidity and capital resources and other risks and uncertainties identified in Shattuck’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent disclosure documents filed with the SEC. Shattuck claims the protection of the Safe Harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. Shattuck expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The Company intends to use the investor relations portion of its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investor & Media Contact: Conor RichardsonVice President of Investor RelationsShattuck Labs, Inc.InvestorRelations@shattucklabs.com