Innate Pharma(IPHA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of $4.9 million, primarily driven by collaborations with AstraZeneca and Sanofi, as well as governmental funding for research expenditures [31] - Operating expenses reached $30.3 million, with R&D expenses at $20.5 million, reflecting a 29% decrease compared to the prior year, while G&A expenses remained stable at $9.8 million [31] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had $70.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and financial assets, providing a cash runway until the end of the third quarter of 2026 [31][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing investments on three high-value clinical assets: IPH4502, Lacutamab, and Monalizumab, which are expected to create meaningful value [6][33] - IPH4502 is currently in phase one development, with enrollment on track to complete by the end of Q1 2026 [13][15] - Lacutamab has received FDA breakthrough therapy designation and is preparing for a phase three trial, with a clear regulatory pathway for accelerated approval in Sézary syndrome [17][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company identified approximately 1,000 Sézary syndrome patients in the U.S., with around 300 new cases each year, representing a significant market opportunity for Lacutamab [26] - The total agreement with AstraZeneca for Monalizumab is worth up to $1.275 billion, with $450 million already received in upfront and milestone payments [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has made a strategic decision to streamline its organization and focus on high-value clinical assets to drive forward programs that can make a significant difference [6][33] - The company is actively working to secure financing for Lacutamab's phase three trial and is exploring partnerships to maximize value for both patients and shareholders [22][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strategic refocus and the potential of the clinical pipeline to deliver value for patients and shareholders [33] - The company is committed to advancing its ADC pipeline and expects to report preliminary safety and activity data for IPH4502 in the first half of 2026 [15][33] Other Important Information - The Chief Scientific Officer, Eric Vivier, will transition to a full-time academic role but will continue to support the company as an advisor [7] - The company is exploring the potential of IPH4502 in various tumor types with significant medical needs beyond urothelial cancer [12][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: What should we take away on the potential of targeting NK cells now that ANKET® assets are not included in your prioritization today? - Management clarified that while NK cells are not the main priority, they are still working on NK cell programs and will base future decisions on clinical data [36] Question: Any commentary on where Sanofi is with the assets that they currently are developing? - Management indicated that Sanofi continues to progress the BCMA-targeted ANKET® and expects updates in the near future [40] Question: Should we still assume that unless you have a partner signed up ahead of the start of the study, it'll still be a wait and watch till you get a partner? - Management confirmed they are actively working with investors and partners to keep options open for moving forward with Lacutamab [41] Question: Based on the preclinical data that you have generated so far, what potential indications do you think IPH4502 will be effective? - Management highlighted a focus on urothelial cancer patients who became refractory to enfortumab vedotin, with potential for accelerated market approval [42] Question: How is enrollment progressing for IPH4502? - Management reported that enrollment is going extremely well, with plans to finish by Q1 2026 and a pool of data expected from 50-60 patients [48] Question: Does the new strategic focus mean the ANKET® assets will not be progressed irrespective of clinical data? - Management reiterated that decisions on ANKET® assets will be based on clinical data and market relevance [50]