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Evaxion(EVAX) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2024, the company recorded revenue of 3.3millionfromanoptionallicenseagreementwithMSD,withexpectationsforfutureincomefromthisagreement[44]Thenetlossfor2024was3.3 million from an optional license agreement with MSD, with expectations for future income from this agreement [44] - The net loss for 2024 was 10.6 million, an improvement from a loss of 22 million in 2023, driven by increased revenue and reduced R&D and G&A expenses [48][49] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of December 2024 were 6 million, up from 5.6millionattheendof2023,withsufficientfundsprojectedtolastintomid2026[46][51]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesTheongoingEBX01PhaseIItrialshoweda695.6 million at the end of 2023, with sufficient funds projected to last into mid-2026 [46][51] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ongoing EBX01 Phase II trial showed a 69% overall response rate at the one-year readout, with 15 out of 16 patients showing a reduction in tumor target lesions [8] - The company has established a new precision cancer vaccine concept targeting non-conventional endogenous retroviruses, broadening the potential of cancer vaccines [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The partnership with MSD, established in September 2024, is expected to lead to potential option exercises in the second half of 2025, which could generate up to 10 million in income [6][15] - The company aims to generate at least two new agreements in 2025, focusing on a multi-partner approach to expand its pipeline [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on deriving value from both its platform and pipeline, emphasizing the complementarity of its AI immunology capabilities [18][20] - The strategy includes entering into high-value, low-risk partnerships for target discovery and the development of novel vaccine candidates [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong position, highlighting the successful execution of the pipeline and the transformative agreement with MSD [55][56] - The company is well-positioned for strong execution in 2025, with key milestones and value triggers locked in [56] Other Important Information - The company extended the EVX01 trial from two to three years to collect three-year outcome data, which is expected to enhance the data package for the personalized cancer vaccine [27] - The company has raised $17 million through public offerings and other capital market activities, extending its cash runway to mid-2026 [12][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company ensure new pipeline candidates are partnerable assets? - The company emphasizes unmet medical needs and commercial potential as primary criteria, engaging in early dialogues with potential partners to shape preclinical programs accordingly [62][64] Question: What data should be expected at the AACR regarding EBX01? - The company will present biomarker data and additional T cell data, providing a more in-depth analysis of the ongoing trial [80] Question: What types of cancers could the ERV vaccines target? - The company has identified specific cancer indications with a high burden where ERV sequences are shared across patients, with further information expected by the end of the year [86] Question: Will any data be released ahead of submitting to MSD for EVX B2 and B3? - No additional data will be released for B2, as MSD is conducting confirmatory work on existing data, while B3 is in the finalization stage of the work plan [89]