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ASX RELEASE 19 November 2025
2025 Annual General Meeting
Chairman’s Address
Dear Shareholders,
As Chair and Managing Director, I am pleased to report on the strong progress Paradigm
Biopharmaceuticals has delivered over the past 12 months. 2025 has been a year defined
by operational execution, disciplined financial management, and meaningful strategic
advancement as we continue to progress our pivotal Phase 3 clinical program in knee
osteoarthritis (OA).
2025 marked Paradigm’s transition from planning to full execution of the global
PARA_OA_012 Phase 3 program, the final step before potential registration of injectable
pentosan polysulfate sodium (iPPS) for knee OA. Following extensive regulatory dialogue
and careful protocol refinement, the U.S. FDA completed its 30-day protocol review without
further questions. This outcome enabled Paradigm to efficiently advance into the ethics and
regulatory approvals needed to activate trial sites across Australia and the United States.
Site activation commenced in May 2025, led by our global CRO, Advanced Clinical, and by
June we had successfully consented our first participant in Australia. Since then, screening
and recruitment have continued to accelerate across both geographies, supported by
refined inclusion criteria and strong site engagement. To further strengthen global oversight
and enhance trial robustness, Paradigm recently engaged NBCD as a complementary
CRO. NBCD brings additional on-the-ground regulatory and operational expertise across
Europe and Asia, improving geographic diversity, governance efficiency, and data quality
throughout the Phase 3 program.
We remain firmly on track to achieve our key clinical milestones. Both the 25% and 50%
recruitment markers are now in sight, with hundreds of participants currently progressing
through screening. Our independent interim analysis remains scheduled for mid-2026, once
half the study cohort reaches Day 112. This analysis will represent a major value inflection
point for Paradigm, providing early efficacy signals and informing ongoing regulatory,
commercial, and partnering discussions.
While advancing iPPS remains our highest priority, 2025 was also notable for a strategic
broadening of Paradigm’s osteoarthritis portfolio. In June 2025, we completed the
acquisition of Proteobioactives Pty Ltd, securing global intellectual property rights for
Pentacoxib™, a novel oral combination of PPS and a COX-2 inhibitor designed for earlier-
stage OA and veterinary applications.
This acquisition positions Paradigm across the full OA treatment continuum, addressing
both early symptomatic disease with Pentacoxib and moderate-to-severe OA with Zilosul®.
The veterinary development pathway for Pentacoxib also creates a capital-efficient route to
generate early data and potentially revenue, supporting a measured and scalable
expansion of our musculoskeletal pipeline.
In response to clear feedback from shareholders during the 2024 AGM and subsequent
meetings, the Board prioritised a balanced, flexible and minimally dilutive funding strategy
in 2025. In December 2024, Paradigm successfully raised $16 million through an equity
placement at $0.40 per share, enabling accelerated site activation and manufacturing
readiness. In July 2025, we supplemented this with a US$27 million (approximately A$41
million) convertible note facility with Obsidian Global Partners, secured following a
competitive international process.
The Obsidian facility provides staged access to capital while preserving balance sheet
strength and maintaining strategic optionality. Importantly, it provides funding runway
through 100% recruitment and the interim analysis in mid-2026.
Our Loyalty and Piggyback Option Program further supports a long-term, shareholder-
aligned capital structure. While we acknowledge the options are not yet in the money, the
potential for up to $112 million in future non-dilutive capital underscores Paradigm’s
commitment to creating value for long-standing shareholders. We are focused every day
on delivering the progress needed to ensure these options can be exercised and reward
those who have supported the Company through this phase.
2025 has been characterised by disciplined execution across all operational pillars. Trial
site selection, activation and recruitment scaling have been supported by global systems
and experienced clinical, regulatory and operational teams. These efforts are designed to
optimise data integrity, trial consistency, and overall probability of success. Early screening
data demonstrates improved performance and lower screen-failure rates relative to
previous studies, reflecting the refinements implemented after FDA feedback.
Parallel progress continues across supply chain and CMC readiness, ensuring that
commercial-scale manufacturing capability remains aligned with our clinical and regulatory
timeline.
As we enter the next phase of execution, Paradigm does so with strengthened operational
momentum, increased regulatory clarity, and the financial runway required to deliver one of
the most important milestones in the Company’s history, the interim analysis of the Phase
3 PARA_OA_012 trial in mid-2026.
In the near term, our focus remains on accelerating recruitment, maintaining data quality,
driving operational efficiency, and we continue to assess regional licensing and strategic
partnership opportunities to support global positioning for both iPPS and Pentacoxib™.
With these two complementary assets, Paradigm is now uniquely positioned across the full
osteoarthritis treatment spectrum, from early symptom management to potential disease-
modifying treatment for moderate to severe OA. This portfolio breadth, combined with our
strong clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing foundations, provides a compelling long-term
value proposition.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our shareholders for their confidence and
support, to our clinical investigators and patients for their invaluable participation, to our
employees and partners for their ongoing dedication, and to my fellow Directors for their
continued guidance and commitment.
2026 will be a defining year for Paradigm, one in which we expect to complete recruitment,
deliver the interim analysis, and advance the next stage of our growth strategy. Our purpose
remains steadfast: to provide new hope to millions of people worldwide living with chronic
pain.
Thank you.
Paul Rennie
Chair and Managing Director
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
About Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (ASX: PAR) is a late-stage drug development
company driven by a purpose to improve patients’ health and quality of life by discovering,
developing, and delivering pharmaceutical therapies. Paradigm’s current focus is
developing iPPS for the treatment of diseases where inflammation plays a major
pathogenic role, indicating a need for the anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerative
properties of PPS, such as in osteoarthritis (phase 3).
Forward Looking Statements
This Company announcement contains forward-looking statements, including statements
regarding anticipated commencement dates or completions dates of preclinical or clinical
trials, regulatory developments, and regulatory approval. These forward-looking
statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance, and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our
control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in
the statements contained in this presentation. Readers are cautioned not to put undue
reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Information is provided on the understanding that unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may have significant valuation and
other effects.
This Company presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated commencement dates or
completions dates of preclinical or clinical trials, regulatory developments and regulatory approval.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
statements contained in this presentation. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The rate and timing of
enrolment of our clinical trials and the timing of top-line results of our clinical trials should be regarded as forward-looking statements and the
actual dates could differ materially from the expectations and projections set forth in Company presentations or statements especially during a
pandemic.
DISCLAIMER
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Paradigm is advancing pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) as a novel, non-opioid therapy to transform the treatment of osteoarthritis. By
targeting the underlying inflammation and structural degeneration that drive disease progression, Paradigm aims to deliver safer, more
effective options that move beyond symptom relief.
Mission
Develop and commercialise safe, effective
and non-opioid therapies for
musculoskeletal diseases, targeting
inflammation, pain relief, and disease
modification.
Unmet need
• Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 500
million people worldwide and is the leading
cause of pain-related disability in adults.
• Current treatment options are largely
symptomatic, relying on opioids or NSAIDs
that offer limited long-term relief and carry
significant safety risks.
• The U.S. FDA has reinforced the urgent
need for new non-opioid therapies for
chronic pain, creating a supportive regulatory
environment for novel OA treatments such as
iPPS.
OA Portfolio – Addressing
full OA Spectrum
• Early OA → Pentacoxib™ (oral PPS +
COX-2)
• Moderate to Severe → Zilosul®
(injectable PPS)
• Full OA Treatment Spectrum:
Veterinary → Early Human OA →
Moderate–Severe Knee OA
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COMPANY ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 YTD
Phase 3 trial transitioned from
setup to active dosing across
AUS & US.
Acquisition of Proteobioactives
→ broadened OA pipeline.
Secured US$27m Obsidian funding
facility, fully funded through interim
analysis.
Submission of Peer Review
Publications.
Advanced Clinical appointed as
global CRO with NBCD engaged in
a complementary role, broadening
geographic footprint.
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Osteoarthritis
By Numbers
Zilosul® is a non-opioid
subcutaneous
injectable aimed to treat
pain and function in
moderate-to-severe
osteoarthritis.
1. GBD 2019: Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019:
a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
2019. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/.
2. Long H, Liu Q, Yin H, Diao N, Zhang Y, Lin J et al. Prevalence trends of site-specific osteoarthritis
from 1990 to 2019: Findings from the global burden of disease study 2019. Arthritis Rheumatol
2022; 74(7): 1172-1183.
3. Cieza A, Causey K, Kamenow K, Wulf Hansen S, Chatterji S, Vos T. Global estimates of the need
for rehabilitation based on the Global Burden of Disease study 2019: a systematic analysis for the
Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet. 2020 Dec 19; 396(10267): 2006–2017.
4. National Institute of Health; Emerging drugs for osteoarthritis; Hunter DJ and Matthews G 16(3):
479–491; 2011 September.
5. Global Pricing Research conducted by Paradigm.US, UK Germany, France
Moderate – to – Severe OA3
OA patients dissatisfied with current
treatments4:
Zilosul indicative price:
US$2500 per year5
65%
• Significant TAM
• Prevalence continues to rise due to
ageing, obesity and injury.
People affected by OA Globally1
528m+
Knee OA most prevalent2
365m+
Knee OA is the most common form of OA, accounting for
around 69% of all cases, followed by hip and hand OA2.
of all OA
Target uptake: 10%
dissatisfied market
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81%
UNMET NEED
Current treatments (NSAIDs,
steroids, HA) focus on short-
term pain relief.
OA costs the US healthcare
system over $136B
annually1.
A safe, effective treatment
with long-term benefits is
urgently needed.
High economic
burden:
Limited treatment
options:
Strong demand for
alternatives:
1. GBD 2019: Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden
of Disease Study
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UNMET NEED
Grafe 1
Minor OA
Grade 2
Mild OA
Grade 3
Moderate OA
Grade 4
Severe OA
Non-validated
Effective Ineffective
*Royal Australian College of General Practitioners hold a ‘strong against’ recommendation
Invasive
Analgesics,NSAIDS
• Daily use
• GI, CV risk with prolonged use.
Opioids
• Severe side-effects
• Addictive
*Hyaluronic Acid Injectable*Platelet-rich
Plasma, *Stem Cells
• Limited pain relief
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners hold a ‘strong
against’ recommendation.
Steroid injectable
• Limited pain relief
• Evidence of further cartilage degradation
Surgery - Total Knee Arthroplasty
• High cost
• Patients opting for alternative treatments
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ADDRESSING FULL OA SPECTRUM
Dual PPS-based therapies
transforming osteoarthritis
management across the full
disease spectrum.
Together, they aim to shift
treatment earlier, reduce
opioid reliance, and improve
long-term outcomes.
Aligned with FDA focus on
non-opioid chronic pain
solutions.
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ADDRESSING FULL OA SPECTRUM
Grafe 1
Minor OA
Grade 2
Mild OA
Grade 3
Moderate OA
Grade 4
Severe OA
Under investigation
• Pentacoxib™ (oral PPS + COX-2) –
safe, non-opioid option for mild-to-
moderate OA.
• Applications across vetinary and
human OA
• Zilosul® (injectable PPS) Phase 3
program for moderate-to-severe OA
with disease-modifying potential.
• Current P3 program
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OA
PHASE 3
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PARA_OA_012 PHASE 3 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Global Pivotal Phase 3 Trial Progressing Toward Mid-2026 Interim Analysis
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Primary endpoint
Change in average
daily pain at Day 112;
key secondary
endpoints include
WOMAC pain and
function, PGIC, and
imaging biomarkers.
Study design
466-patient, randomised,
placebo-controlled trial
evaluating injectable pentosan
polysulfate sodium (iPPS,
Zilosul®) for moderate-to-
severe knee OA.
Dosing regimen
2 mg/kg twice weekly
for six weeks (12
injections).
Trial oversight
Conducted under FDA
Fast Track designation
with Advanced Clinical as
global CRO and NBCD
engaged in a
complementary role to
expand operational reach
and data robustness.
Interim analysis
Planned for mid-2026,
when 50 % of
participants reach Day
112; independent DSMB
oversight in place.
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PARA_OA_012
Phase 3 Site Locations by State
Nov 2025
United States
45 sites
Australia
11 sites
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LEAD PROGRAM OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase 3 Achievements
Nov 2025
Site Activations
• 60 sites across Australia, US,
Hong Kong and Moldova on track
for full activation by December
2025.
• New sites in Hong Kong and
Moldova broaden diversity and
support regional regulatory
pathways including the “1+”
framework.
Enrollment
• Hundreds in screening with
strong conversion to
randomisation.
• Improved screen-failure rates vs
PARA_OA_002 from refined
criteria and site training.
• Recruitment and retention on
plan; interim analysis mid-2026
(50 % of patients, DSMB-
overseen).
Addition of NBCD as
Complimentary CRO
• NBCD engaged alongside
Advanced Clinical to enhance
operational reach across Europe
& Asia.
• Strengthens site activation, data
quality and overall trial
governance efficiency.
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C o m p a n y
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FINANCE
Strong Capital Position to Deliver Key Milestones
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Obsidian Facility
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Key focus has been to secure
flexible sources of capital while
minimising shareholder dilution
wherever possible.
Each conversion to date under
the US$27 million Obsidian
facility has occurred at a higher
price than a traditional equity
raising would have achieved at
the time.
The most recent US$5 million
drawdown increased cash
reserves to approximately A$26
million, with US$15 million still
available at the company’s
discretion.
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FINANCE
Runway and Funding Outlook
Nov 2025
Fully funded through to the
mid-2026 interim analysis of
the Phase 3 program.
R&D investment averaging
A$5–6 million per quarter as
global site activation and
recruitment continue to scale.
Forecast cash outflows for Q4
CY25 of A$13–15 million,
reflecting peak clinical
execution period.
Loyalty and Piggyback Options
provide potential A$111.9
million in additional non-dilutive
capital if exercised.
Ongoing focus on targeted
capital allocation and
disciplined financial
management to preserve
balance-sheet strength.
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OUTLOOK
Nov 2025
Recruitment Completion (1H
2026)
Global enrolment completion
with strong retention and
adherence.
Regulatory Engagement
Continued collaboration with
key regulatory agencies on
expedited approval pathways.
Pentacoxib™ Development
Formulation optimisation and
progression of development for
veterinary and early OA
markets.
Scientific Publications
Preparation and publication of
peer-reviewed papers from
Paradigm’s clinical programs.
Interim Analysis (Mid-2026)
Key efficacy and safety readout
to guide next regulatory and
commercial steps.
Confirmatory Trial
Protocol and site planning
underway; clearance
anticipated post-IA.
Commercial Strategy
Advancing market-readiness
and access planning in key
regions.
Loyalty Options
Exercise of loyalty options
providing non-dilutive
funding.
Key Focus
(next 12 months)
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NEWS FLOW & CATALYSTS
Nov 2025
Upcoming Catalysts
Event Target Date
PARA_OA_012 – 25% & 50% Recruitment of participants 2H 2025*
Regional licensing agreement(s) in OA Ongoing
PARA_OA_008 – Phase 2 clinical trial data manuscripts peer reviewed and published.
End of
CY2025
PARA_OA_012 – 100% Recruitment 1H 2026*
PARA_OA_012 Interim Analysis – 50% participants reach Day 112 Mid-2026*
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