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嘉和生物-B(06998) - 2022 - 年度财报
GENORGENOR(HK:06998)2023-04-28 08:31

Clinical Trials and Drug Development - The clinical trial application for GB263T (EGFR/cMET/cMET, a trispecific antibody) was approved in China, with the first patient dosed on October 14, 2022, for the treatment of advanced NSCLC[2] - The company plans to accelerate clinical trial progress for bispecific and trispecific antibody candidates in Australia and China, with GB261 (CD20/CD3, a bispecific antibody) expected to complete I/II phase trials within the next 12 to 18 months[11] - In 2022, the company successfully advanced clinical trials for GB491 (Lerociclib), GB261 (CD20/CD3 dual-specific antibody), and GB263T (EGFR/cMET/cMET tri-specific antibody) at a pace exceeding industry standards[137] - The National Medical Products Administration has officially accepted the new drug application for GB491 (Lerociclib) for treating HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer patients[137] - The Phase 3 clinical trial for GB491 (Lerociclib) in second-line breast cancer has completed patient enrollment[141] - The Phase 3 clinical trial for GB491 (Lerociclib) in first-line breast cancer is progressing as planned[142] - GB492 (IMSA101) received approval for a dose escalation study in advanced malignancies, completing the single-agent clinical trial at the 400ug dose level[180] - The company is actively pursuing high-potential therapeutic areas, including oncology and autoimmune diseases, to expand its product pipeline[182] Financial Performance - R&D expenses decreased by 4.7% from RMB 612.7 million in 2021 to RMB 583.9 million in 2022, primarily due to reduced employee benefits for research staff[19] - Administrative expenses decreased by 35.4% from RMB 207.4 million in 2021 to RMB 134.1 million in 2022[15] - Sales expenses decreased by 15.7% from RMB 98.6 million in 2021 to RMB 83.1 million in 2022, mainly due to reduced employee benefits for commercial personnel[17] - Financial income increased from RMB 23.7 million in 2021 to RMB 53.3 million in 2022, primarily due to net foreign exchange gains[21] - The company's loss decreased from RMB 865.4 million in 2021 to RMB 730.4 million in 2022[22] - Cash and bank balances decreased from RMB 2,200.6 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 1,588.7 million as of December 31, 2022, mainly due to operating losses in 2022[24] - The total revenue for the reporting period was RMB 15.9 million, primarily generated from the sales of Jiayoujian® (GB242, a biosimilar to infliximab) and research and manufacturing services provided under service contracts[198] - The total comprehensive loss for the reporting period was RMB 731.8 million, a decrease from RMB 865.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, mainly due to reduced expenses and total revenue generated during the reporting period[199] - Adjusted loss for the reporting period was RMB 682.2 million, compared to approximately RMB 731.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021[176] - The adjusted loss reflects ongoing investments in clinical trials and drug development, indicating a strategic focus on long-term growth despite short-term losses[176] Product Pipeline and Market Strategy - The company has a strong pipeline of candidate drugs in various therapeutic areas, with several antibody drugs in clinical stages[61] - The company is developing new drugs for various cancers, including a combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer[87] - The company has established a rich pipeline of innovative drug candidates, accelerating clinical trial applications and processes, particularly focusing on products in China and the Asia-Pacific region[140] - The company is focused on developing antibodies with First-in-Class (FIC) potential and continues to push forward with T-cell engagers and dual/multi-specific antibodies[182] - The company has five globally innovative or best-in-class bispecific/multispecific antibody projects and nearly ten differentiated innovative projects in early research stages[159] - The company aims to leverage its advanced process development capabilities and robust quality control systems to support rapid project advancement[139] - The company focuses on oncology, autoimmune diseases, and other unmet medical needs, aligning its strategy with market demands[135] Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The company has no controlling shareholder following the completion of the global offering[101] - The company reported a beneficial ownership of 12,738,108 shares by Dr. Guo Feng, representing approximately 2.52% of total shares[102] - HHJH Holdings Limited holds 126,239,103 shares, accounting for 24.99% of total shares, indicating strong institutional support[104] - Major shareholders include Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, which indirectly holds approximately 0.40% of the issued shares[107] - The company has complied with all statutory social security fund obligations as of December 31, 2022[60] - There were no significant contracts related to the management and administration of the company's business during the reporting period[78] - The board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the reporting period[95] - The company did not issue any debt securities during the reporting period[94] Research and Development Focus - The company is committed to efficient innovation and development across technology, R&D, processes, and management[183] - The core management team has an average of over 20 years of industry experience, ensuring a strong foundation for achieving key project advancements[139] - The company aims to optimize process development and enhance clinical trial efficiency through collaboration with top clinical experts[136] - The company has established a global FIC/differentiated T-cell engager immuno-oncology dual/multi-specific antibody and dual antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) research platform[135] - The company is collaborating with Abogen Biosciences to jointly promote the discovery and development of mRNA drugs for cancer treatment[139] - A collaboration agreement was established with Abogen Biosciences in May 2022 to jointly develop innovative mRNA products and related drugs for cancer treatment[181] - The company has received marketing approval for GB242 (infliximab biosimilar) for multiple indications including rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease[181]