Core Insights - Annexon, Inc. has appointed Dr. Lloyd Clark as senior vice president of ophthalmology strategy and innovation, bringing over 25 years of experience in retina diseases and drug development [1][3] - The investigational therapy ANX007 is the only treatment shown to significantly preserve vision and central retinal photoreceptors in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with geographic atrophy (GA) [2][3] - The Phase 3 ARCHER II trial for ANX007 is expected to complete enrollment by Q3 2025, with topline data anticipated in the second half of 2026 [2][6] Company Overview - Annexon, Inc. focuses on developing novel therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases, targeting the classical complement pathway to prevent tissue damage [7] - The company aims to address significant unmet needs in the treatment of neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases, with a pipeline that includes investigational drug candidates for over 8 million patients globally [7] Product Details - ANX007 is designed to block C1q locally in the eye and is currently being evaluated in the pivotal Phase 3 ARCHER II trial, which will enroll approximately 630 patients [2][6] - The primary endpoint of the ARCHER II trial is to prevent a ≥15-letter loss in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), a well-established functional endpoint for ophthalmology drug approvals [6] Market Context - Dry AMD with GA is a leading cause of blindness affecting over 8 million patients worldwide, with no approved therapies currently available to preserve vision [2][4] - The addition of Dr. Clark to the Annexon team is seen as a strategic move to enhance the company's position in the retina community and improve treatment options for patients with dry AMD [3]

Summary of Inexon Conference Call Company Overview - Inexon is focused on complement, specifically classical complement C1Q, which is relevant in various neurodegenerative diseases and autoimmune conditions [5][6] Key Programs and Milestones - **Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)** - Late-stage program with a pivotal Phase III study [5] - No approved therapies in the U.S. for GBS; standard care is IVIG, which lacks substantial evidence [8][9] - Market opportunity: 150,000 patients worldwide, with 7,000 in the U.S. and 22,000 in Europe [8] - Phase III study showed a 2.5 times better likelihood of patients returning to normal health by week eight compared to placebo [12][14] - Expected BLA filing later this year [5][28] - **Geographic Atrophy (GA)** - Phase III program with 630 patients, aiming to treat 8 million patients worldwide [6] - Only program showing preservation of vision loss on multiple endpoints [6] - **Small Molecule Program** - First and only in the classical pathway, targeting various neuromuscular diseases [6] - Aiming to complete proof of concept study this summer [6] Regulatory and Market Considerations - **FDA Engagement** - Positive feedback from FDA regarding Phase III study and generalizability of data [30][31] - Upcoming pre-BLA meeting to discuss comparability of study patients to U.S. patients [31] - Potential for breakthrough designation to be discussed after the upcoming meeting [35] - **Market Access and Pricing** - Anticipated pricing for the therapy ranges from $75,000 to $150,000 per course [42] - Emphasis on health economics to demonstrate cost savings by reducing ICU and ventilator use [39][40] Safety and Efficacy - Safety profile of the drug is compelling, with treatment arms showing similar safety to placebo [52] - The Phase III study is the longest duration study ever conducted in GBS, with a primary endpoint at week eight [38] FORWARD Study - Open-label study enrolling Western patients to address physician concerns about U.S. experience with the drug [54][56] - Designed to provide real-time data on efficacy and safety [58] European Market - EMA discussions are advanced, with a target to file in Europe by the end of the year or early next year [62] Small Molecule Program Details - Enteric-coated tablet developed to improve tolerability [70] - Focus on treating patients with hemolysis in cold agglutinin disease [74] - Key biomarkers for success include safety, tolerability, complement reduction, and bilirubin levels [76][78] Conclusion - Inexon is positioned to make significant advancements in the treatment of GBS and other neuromuscular diseases, with promising data and regulatory engagement paving the way for potential market entry in the near future [5][6][28]

Company Overview - Annexon, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases affecting the body, brain, and eye [1][3] - The company targets C1q, a key molecule in the classical complement pathway, to prevent tissue damage and neuroinflammation [3] - Annexon's pipeline includes investigational drug candidates across autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and ophthalmic diseases, addressing the needs of over 8 million people globally [3] Upcoming Events - Douglas Love, the president and CEO of Annexon, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025, at 8:10 a.m. EST [1] - A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's Investors page, with a replay accessible for 30 days post-event [2]

Core Insights - The article highlights the presentation of the Tanruprubart Real-World Evidence (RWE) study, demonstrating its benefits over the current standard of care for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients [1][4] - Tanruprubart, a first-in-kind monoclonal antibody, shows significant improvements in muscle strength and overall recovery compared to existing treatments [2][3] Company Overview - Annexon, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases [1][11] - The company’s lead investigational therapy, Tanruprubart, targets C1q to reduce inflammation and nerve damage in GBS [9][11] Clinical Findings - The RWE study matched Tanruprubart-treated patients with those receiving standard care (IVIg or PE), showing a rapid increase in muscle function and sustained recovery [4][8] - By Week 1, patients treated with Tanruprubart exhibited approximately a ten-point improvement in muscle strength compared to those on IVIg or PE [8] - Tanruprubart-treated patients were about three times more likely to achieve a better state of health on the GBS-Disability Scale at Weeks 4, 8, and 26 [8] Treatment Impact - Tanruprubart demonstrated rapid clinical benefits, including improvements in muscle strength, mobility, balance, and coordination, maintained through Week 26 [8] - The treatment allows patients to regain independence and return to daily activities sooner than with standard therapies [8][9] Disease Context - GBS is a rare autoimmune disease affecting at least 150,000 people globally each year, with no FDA-approved therapies currently available [2][10] - The disease can lead to severe weakness and paralysis, often requiring intensive care [2][10]

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Annexon reported a net loss of $54.4 million, a significant increase from the $25.2 million loss in the same period of 2024, primarily driven by a 130% rise in R&D expenses [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2025, the company's total assets were $303.0 million, a decrease from $350.1 million at the end of 2024, mainly due to a reduction in short-term investments Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2025 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $97,122 | $49,498 | | Short-term investments | $166,574 | $262,519 | | Total current assets | $268,162 | $316,461 | | **Total assets** | **$303,027** | **$350,071** | | **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $33,547 | $30,512 | | **Total liabilities** | **$59,239** | **$56,966** | | **Total stockholders' equity** | **$243,788** | **$293,105** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For the first quarter of 2025, Annexon reported a net loss of $54.4 million, or $0.37 per share, more than double the net loss of $25.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in the same period of 2024 Statement of Operations Summary (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $48,179 | $20,963 | | General and administrative | $9,226 | $7,609 | | Total operating expenses | $57,405 | $28,572 | | Loss from operations | $(57,405) | $(28,572) | | **Net loss** | **$(54,356)** | **$(25,176)** | | **Net loss per share, basic and diluted** | **$(0.37)** | **$(0.21)** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) In the first three months of 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $50.1 million, up from $28.3 million in the prior-year period, while investing activities provided $97.6 million in cash Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | $(50,055) | $(28,267) | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $97,620 | $(77,302) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $59 | $32,412 | | **Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash** | **$47,624** | **$(73,157)** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the company's financial position and operations, including an accumulated deficit of $765.1 million and sufficient cash to fund operations for at least the next twelve months - As of March 31, 2025, the company had an accumulated deficit of **$765.1 million** and cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of **$263.7 million**[28](index=28&type=chunk) - Management projects that existing cash and investments will fund operating expenses and capital requirements for at least twelve months from the financial statement issuance date[29](index=29&type=chunk) - In March 2024, the company initiated a new At-the-Market (ATM) program for up to **$100.0 million**; as of March 31, 2025, approximately **$95.4 million** remained available under this program[61](index=61&type=chunk) - Total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to unvested stock options was **$39.5 million** as of March 31, 2025, expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of **3.2 years**[71](index=71&type=chunk) - Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense for unvested RSUs was **$4.7 million** as of March 31, 2025, expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of **2.4 years**[73](index=73&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=24&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the significant increase in operating expenses, particularly a 130% rise in R&D costs to $48.2 million in Q1 2025, driven by manufacturing activities for the tanruprubart BLA submission and the ANX007 program - The company is advancing three priority programs: tanruprubart for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), ANX007 for Geographic Atrophy (GA), and ANX1502 for autoimmune indications[93](index=93&type=chunk) - Key upcoming milestones include a targeted FDA meeting in Q2 2025 for tanruprubart's BLA, completion of ANX007 Phase 3 enrollment in Q3 2025 (topline data in H2 2026), and ANX1502 proof-of-concept data in mid-2025[93](index=93&type=chunk)[95](index=95&type=chunk) Operating Results Comparison (in thousands) | Expense Category | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $48,179 | $20,963 | $27,216 | 130% | | General and administrative | $9,226 | $7,609 | $1,617 | 21% | | **Total operating expenses** | **$57,405** | **$28,572** | **$28,833** | **101%** | - The **130% increase** in R&D expenses was primarily due to a **$14.1 million** increase in contract manufacturing for tanruprubart BLA preparation and ANX007 technology transfer, plus higher personnel and clinical trial costs[107](index=107&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2025, the company had **$263.7 million** in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2026[111](index=111&type=chunk)[119](index=119&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=34&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section is not applicable for the reporting period - The company has indicated that quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are not applicable[130](index=130&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=34&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the company's disclosure controls and procedures and concluded they were effective as of March 31, 2025 - The CEO and CFO concluded that as of the end of the quarter, the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective[131](index=131&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these controls[132](index=132&type=chunk) PART II—OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently a party to any material legal proceedings but may become involved in various legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of business - As of the report date, the company is not involved in any material legal proceedings[134](index=134&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company outlines significant risks to its business, primarily related to its clinical-stage status, financial condition, and dependence on the success of its product candidates - The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm with a history of significant losses (**$765.1 million** accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2025) and expects to incur losses for the foreseeable future[138](index=138&type=chunk)[139](index=139&type=chunk) - Substantial additional financing is required to achieve goals, and failure to obtain capital could force delays, reductions, or termination of development programs[140](index=140&type=chunk) - The business is heavily dependent on the successful development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of its product candidates, particularly tanruprubart, ANX007, and ANX1502[153](index=153&type=chunk) - The company relies on third-party suppliers for manufacturing and does not have its own manufacturing capabilities, creating dependence and risk related to cGMP compliance, supply chain disruptions, and quality control[217](index=217&type=chunk) - The company conducts clinical trials outside the United States, and there is a risk that the FDA and other regulators may not accept data from these trials, which could require additional, costly studies[206](index=206&type=chunk)[209](index=209&type=chunk) - Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and phishing attacks, pose a significant risk to the company's IT systems and sensitive data, which could lead to operational disruptions, regulatory actions, and financial loss[361](index=361&type=chunk)[363](index=363&type=chunk)[364](index=364&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=116&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the reporting period - No unregistered sales of equity securities occurred during the quarter[381](index=381&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=116&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section discloses the adoption of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan by a company director, Dr. William H. Carson, on March 17, 2025 - On March 17, 2025, Director William H. Carson, M.D., adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the purchase of **28,805 shares** of common stock, with an expiration date of January 30, 2026[385](index=385&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=117&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section provides an index of the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and Inline XBRL documents - The report includes required certifications from the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as well as XBRL data files[388](index=388&type=chunk)

[Q1 2025 Overview and Corporate Update](index=1&type=section&id=Annexon%20Reports%20First%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Results%2C%20Portfolio%20Progress%20and%20Key%20Anticipated%20Milestones) Annexon reported significant progress across its late-stage clinical portfolio in Q1 2025, ending the quarter with **$263.7 million** in cash and investments, providing an operational runway into the second half of 2026 - Annexon is advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies targeting classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The company's CEO, Douglas Love, highlighted that the C1 platform has produced multiple late-stage programs showing positive patient outcomes by stopping harmful neuroinflammation[2](index=2&type=chunk) Key Anticipated Milestones | Program | Milestone | Anticipated Timing | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Tanruprubart (GBS)** | FDA Meeting for BLA Submission | Q2 2025 | | **Tanruprubart (GBS)** | Initiation of Open-Label FORWARD Study | Q2 2025 | | **ANX007 (GA)** | Completion of Phase 3 ARCHER II Enrollment | Q3 2025 | | **ANX007 (GA)** | Pivotal Topline Data | H2 2026 | | **ANX1502 (CAD)** | Completion of Proof-of-Concept Trial | Mid-2025 | - As of March 31, 2025, the company has **$263.7 million** in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2026[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Clinical Program Updates](index=1&type=section&id=Recent%20Corporate%20and%20Clinical%20Program%20Updates) Annexon is advancing its three flagship programs: Tanruprubart for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), ANX007 for Geographic Atrophy (GA), and the oral inhibitor ANX1502 for autoimmune diseases [Tanruprubart (ANX005) in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)](index=1&type=section&id=Tanruprubart%20(ANX005)%20in%20Guillain-Barr%C3%A9%20Syndrome%20(GBS)) Tanruprubart, a first-in-kind monoclonal antibody for GBS, is advancing towards a Biologics License Application (BLA) submission, with a key FDA meeting scheduled for Q2 2025 - Tanruprubart is a first-in-kind monoclonal antibody designed to block C1q with a single infusion to halt neuroinflammation in GBS, a condition affecting approximately **150,000 people worldwide annually**[3](index=3&type=chunk) - A meeting with the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is scheduled for **Q2 2025**, preceding the planned BLA submission[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) - The open-label FORWARD study will initiate in **Q2 2025** to provide experience with tanruprubart to patients and physicians in the United States, Canada, and Europe[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [ANX007 in Geographic Atrophy (GA)](index=3&type=section&id=ANX007%20in%20Dry%20Age-Related%20Macular%20Degeneration%20(AMD)%20Patients%20with%20Geographic%20Atrophy%20(GA)) ANX007 is being developed as a potential first-in-kind, vision-preserving treatment for dry AMD with Geographic Atrophy (GA), with enrollment in the pivotal Phase 3 ARCHER II trial expected to complete in Q3 2025 - ANX007 is a non-pegylated antigen-binding fragment (Fab) designed to block C1q locally in the eye, targeting a leading cause of blindness affecting over **eight million people globally**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Enrollment in the global, pivotal Phase 3 ARCHER II trial is expected to complete in **Q3 2025**[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Pivotal topline data from the ARCHER II trial is expected in the **second half of 2026**[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [ANX1502 for Autoimmune Conditions](index=3&type=section&id=ANX1502%20for%20Autoimmune%20Conditions) ANX1502 is a first-in-kind oral small molecule C1s inhibitor being developed for autoimmune conditions, with its proof-of-concept study in cold agglutinin disease (CAD) expected to complete in mid-2025 - ANX1502 is an oral small molecule designed to inhibit C1s, a key enzyme in the classical complement cascade, offering a potential convenient treatment for antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Completion of the proof-of-concept (POC) trial in up to seven patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is anticipated in **mid-2025**[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [First Quarter 2025 Financial Results](index=3&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Results) For the first quarter of 2025, Annexon reported a net loss of **$54.4 million**, an increase from the **$25.2 million** loss in Q1 2024, primarily due to a significant rise in R&D expenses to **$48.2 million** [Financial Summary](index=3&type=section&id=Financial%20Summary) In Q1 2025, Annexon's R&D expenses more than doubled to **$48.2 million** from **$21.0 million** in Q1 2024, resulting in a net loss of **$54.4 million**, or **$0.37** per share - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled **$263.7 million** as of March 31, 2025, which is expected to fund planned operating expenses into the second half of 2026[1](index=1&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Financial Highlights | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **R&D Expenses** | $48.2 million | $21.0 million | | **G&A Expenses** | $9.2 million | $7.6 million | | **Net Loss** | $54.4 million | $25.2 million | | **Net Loss Per Share** | $0.37 | $0.21 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20(Unaudited)) The unaudited statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, details a total operating expense of **$57.4 million**, leading to a net loss of **$54.4 million**, or **$0.37** per share Statement of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) | | Three Months Ended March 31, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2025** | **2024** | | **Operating expenses:** | | | | Research and development | $48,179 | $20,963 | | General and administrative | $9,226 | $7,609 | | **Total operating expenses** | **$57,405** | **$28,572** | | **Loss from operations** | **($57,405)** | **($28,572)** | | Interest and other income, net | $3,049 | $3,396 | | **Net loss** | **($54,356)** | **($25,176)** | | **Net loss per share, basic and diluted** | **($0.37)** | **($0.21)** | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets%20(Unaudited)) As of March 31, 2025, Annexon's balance sheet showed total assets of **$303.0 million**, a decrease from **$350.1 million** at year-end 2024, with total stockholders' equity at **$243.8 million** Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $97,122 | $49,498 | | Short-term investments | $166,574 | $262,519 | | **Total current assets** | **$268,162** | **$316,461** | | **Total assets** | **$303,027** | **$350,071** | | **Liabilities and Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $33,547 | $30,512 | | **Total liabilities** | **$59,239** | **$56,966** | | **Total stockholders' equity** | **$243,788** | **$293,105** | [About Annexon and Forward Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=About%20Annexon%20and%20Forward%20Looking%20Statements) Annexon is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing first-in-kind treatments for serious neuroinflammatory diseases by targeting C1q, with its pipeline addressing unmet needs in autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and ophthalmology - Annexon's therapeutic approach is centered on targeting C1q, the initiating molecule of the classical complement pathway, to stop neuroinflammation before it causes tissue damage[8](index=8&type=chunk)[10](index=10&type=chunk) - The company's pipeline addresses unmet needs in autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and ophthalmology, aiming to help nearly **10 million people worldwide**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding trial timelines, regulatory submissions, potential therapeutic benefits, and financial runway. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks described in the company's SEC filings[11](index=11&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Annexon, Inc. is advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies targeting classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases, with significant progress in its portfolio and financial results for Q1 2025 [1][2][9] Group 1: Clinical Development Updates - The FDA meeting for Tanruprubart (formerly ANX005), a potential treatment for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), is scheduled for Q2 2025 ahead of a planned Biologics License Application (BLA) submission [1][2] - The open-label Tanruprubart FORWARD study is set to initiate in Q2 2025, aimed at broadening patient and healthcare community experience in North America and Europe [1][8] - The Phase 3 ARCHER II trial for ANX007, targeting dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with geographic atrophy (GA), is on track for completion in Q3 2025, with pivotal topline data expected in the second half of 2026 [1][2][8] - Completion of the proof-of-concept trial for ANX1502, an oral C1s inhibitor for cold agglutinin disease, is anticipated by mid-2025 [1][2][8] Group 2: Financial Performance - As of March 31, 2025, the company reported $263.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, providing a runway into the second half of 2026 [1][7] - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were $48.2 million, significantly higher than $21.0 million in Q1 2024, reflecting the advancement of priority programs [7][13] - General and administrative expenses increased to $9.2 million in Q1 2025 from $7.6 million in Q1 2024 [7][13] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $54.4 million, or $0.37 per share, compared to a net loss of $25.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in Q1 2024 [7][13] Group 3: Market Potential and Strategic Positioning - Tanruprubart is positioned as the first potential therapy for GBS, addressing a significant unmet need with no FDA-approved treatments currently available [2][3] - ANX007 aims to be the first vision-preserving treatment for dry AMD with GA, potentially benefiting over eight million patients globally [2][5] - The company's innovative C1 platform is designed to halt harmful neuroinflammation, with a focus on addressing the unmet needs of nearly 10 million people worldwide [2][9]

Core Insights - The International Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcomes Study (IGOS) presented real-world evidence showing improved outcomes with tanruprubart compared to current standards of care in matched patient populations [1][2] - Tanruprubart, a first-in-kind monoclonal antibody, is designed to block C1q to halt neuroinflammation and nerve damage in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) [2][3] - The drug has received Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations from the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency for GBS treatment [5] Company Overview - Annexon, Inc. is focused on developing novel therapies for classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases affecting the body, brain, and eye [1][7] - The company aims to deliver innovative treatments targeting C1q to prevent tissue damage and loss in various neuroinflammatory conditions [7] - Annexon's pipeline includes investigational drug candidates addressing unmet needs in autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and ophthalmic diseases, potentially benefiting over 8 million people globally [7] Industry Context - GBS is a rare autoimmune disease with no FDA-approved therapies, characterized by rapid progression and severe weakness, often leading to paralysis [2][6] - The disease results in over 22,000 hospitalizations annually in the U.S. and Europe, contributing to significant morbidity and economic costs to the healthcare system [6] - The long-term burden of GBS has led to a multi-billion-dollar annual economic impact on the U.S. healthcare system [6]

Core Insights - Annexon, Inc. announced positive Phase 2 ARCHER trial results for ANX007, a novel therapy aimed at preserving vision in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) [1][2][3] - The company is preparing for a Phase 3 trial, ARCHER II, which will enroll approximately 630 patients globally [1][10] Group 1: ANX007 and Its Mechanism - ANX007 is a first-in-kind, non-pegylated antigen-binding fragment designed to inhibit C1q locally in the eye, addressing neurodegeneration caused by classical complement pathway activation [3][4] - The therapy has shown significant vision preservation in clinical endpoints such as best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and low luminance visual acuity (LLVA) [3][6] - ANX007 has received Fast Track designation from the FDA and Priority Medicine (PRIME) designation in the EU, indicating its potential therapeutic advantage [5] Group 2: Clinical Trial Results - In the Phase 2 ARCHER trial, ANX007 demonstrated statistically significant protection against vision loss, with a time and dose-dependent effect observed [6][8] - The treatment effect was maintained during a six-month off-treatment period, suggesting a durable benefit [8] - ANX007 was well-tolerated, with no increase in choroidal neovascularization rates or retinal vasculitis events reported [8] Group 3: Future Developments - The Phase 3 ARCHER II trial aims to prevent ≥15-letter loss of BCVA, a well-established functional endpoint for ophthalmology drug approvals [10] - Topline data from the ARCHER II trial is expected in the second half of 2026 [10] - The trial will further assess safety and visual function outcomes, including low-luminance visual acuity and photoreceptor integrity [10]

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