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Chairman’s Address to 2024 Annual General Meeting
Dear Shareholders,
Welcome everyone to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Paradigm
Biopharmaceuticals. It’s a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all our shareholders
here today and to those joining us through the Automic online meeting platform.
In 2024, Paradigm achieved several milestones and delivered positive clinical data across
both our osteoarthritis (OA) and mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) programs. However, we
recognise and share the disappointment with the current share price performance, which,
in my view, does not accurately reflect the ongoing progress, positive data, and strong
engagements with global regulators and commercial partners. We are on the cusp of
initiating a pivotal phase 3 trial in the multi-billion-dollar OA market, an area that remains
underserved by available treatments. The level of demand we receive annually for our
injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium product via the Special Access Scheme (SAS)
reinforces the immense need for a new therapeutic option, and we are committed to
providing a solution for all those affected by the debilitating impact of OA.
This year at Board level, we welcomed Mr. Matthew Fry as Non-Executive Director.
Matthew brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, diagnostics, and
regulatory engagement, and he has been a critical asset as we navigate global regulatory
pathways and advance the commercialisation of iPPS.
Today also marks the last day of Dr. Donna Skerrett serving as an executive Director of
Paradigm. Donna’s fierce dedication to iPPS and her commitment as a director, while
managing multiple global clinical trials across various time zones, has been truly inspiring.
Moving forward, Donna’s focus will be fully dedicated to executing the phase 3 clinical
program and progressing iPPS toward market approval.
Our work over recent years has focused on de-risking this program and applying valuable
learnings from each clinical trial to shape our phase 3 PARA_OA_012 clinical protocol.
This deliberate approach ensures we provide the highest probability of success for iPPS,
both clinically and commercially, as a treatment for the millions of people suffering from
OA.
On behalf of the Paradigm Board, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all shareholders,
employees, commercial partners, and other stakeholders for their continued support. The
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Board is working on ways to reward loyal shareholders, particularly those who have held
their PAR stock over the past 12 months. Together, we are advancing Paradigm’s vision
of providing new hope to those affected by OA and other musculoskeletal diseases.
Yours Sincerely,
Paul Rennie
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 is currently developing
pentosan polysulfate sodium for the treatment of pain associated with musculoskeletal
disorders driven by injury, inflammation, ageing, degenerative disease, or genetic
predisposition, such as osteoarthritis (phase 3) and mucopolysaccharidosis (phase 2).
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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AUSTRALIA (Head Office)
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited
Level 15, 500 Collins St
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
USA
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
31 West 34th St, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10001
IRELAND
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited
Fitzwilliam Hall, Fitzwilliam Place
Dublin 2
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | 19 NOV 2024
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PAUL
RENNIE
Founder &
Managing
Director
DR. DONNA
SKERRETT
Executive Director &
Chief Medical Officer
Welcome
Board of
Directors
Experienced team to
drive clinical
success and
commercialisation
Matthew
Fry
Non-Executive
Director
AMOS
MELTZER
Non-Executive
Director
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Company
Update
Paul Rennie,
Managing
Director
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Agenda
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Company Update
Notice of meeting & formal business
Questions relating to Company
Update
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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.
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Phase 3 OA program protocol acceptance from US FDA
for progression with lowest effective dose (2 mg/kg twice
weekly).
Regional licensing agreement(s) in OA and MPS.
Pivotal study commencement of recruitment.
2024
What we set
out to achieve
TGA provisional approval determination application
submission.
Peer-reviewed manuscript submissions for
publication of PARA_OA_008 phase 2 clinical trial
in key scientific journals.
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2024 | Key Company Milestones
OARSI Conference:
Paradigm presented phase 2 data
at the Osteoarthritis Research
Society International (OARSI)
Congress
Bio International Conference:
Paradigm executives attended the event
to engage with global industry leaders
and potential partners
Manuscript Completion and
Peer Review Submission:
Manuscripts on the PARA_OA_008 phase
2 trial results and comparative analysis of
iPPS vs. other OA treatments completed
and submitted for peer review.
FDA Approval: Anticipated FDA
review and agreement of phase 3
protocol for PARA_OA_012
R&D Tax Incentive:
Received a $7.3 million refund,
aiding cash flow
TGA Application:
Submitted provisional
approval application to the
Australian TGA
Phase 3 Protocol Submission:
Submitted final phase 3 protocol to
the FDA, with review completion
expected by November 2024
CRO Selection:
Finalising the selection
of Contract Research
Organisation for phase 3 trial
Board Addition:
Welcomed Matthew Fry as
Non-Executive Director
Type D Meeting with FDA:
Discussion with the FDA on
requirements for the phase 3
clinical program in osteoarthritis
Q1
TGA Response:
Determination response on
provisional approval application in
Australia.
FDA Submission:
Submitted phase 3 clinical program
response package, including key
nonclinical and clinical data
Q2
FDA Feedback:
Received guidance on phase
3 program, finalising protocol
adjustments
Q3
R&D Rebate Completion:
Expected rebate of $5-6mt o
support ongoing activities
Q4
(Projected)
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Osteoarthritis
OA
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Achievements
January
•
Type D meeting with US FDA to discuss stage 1 PARA_OA_002 results and
optimal dose to progress development program.
April
Lead Program
Osteoarthritis
Global Phase 3
Progress
•
Submission of key documents to the US FDA in April 2024, for review and
agreement on the progression of the Phase 3 clinical program for osteoarthritis
utilising the optimal dose.
•
Response includes the results of five nonclinical studies, data from the
successful Phase 2 clinical trial, PARA_OA_008, and clinical data from 600
participants dosed in stage 1 of PARA_OA_002.
•
Submitted a draft of the Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial protocol for agency review
and comment
September
•
Response received from US FDA for progression of phase 3 knee OA program.
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FDA Type D Meeting Response
• Positive feedback and recommendations from the Agency with
key feedback items:
Summary
of FDA
Feedback
Phase 3
PARA_OA_012
o Acceptability of 2mg/kg dose regimen.
o Reduction to safety monitoring and mitigation compared to
prior stage.
o Recommendations on statistical analysis for P3 study and
the timing of planned assessments.
• Agreement to proceed with final submission of the protocol to the
IND when suggested changes have been implemented.
• Protocol amendment completed and filed with the Agency.
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Phase 3 PARA_OA_012 Clinical Program: Key Details
Program Focus
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De-risked, efficient program with high probability of success.
Primary Endpoint
•
Change from baseline in pain.
Key Secondary Endpoints
•
Pain and function assessments (change from baseline) up to Day 404.
•
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) .
Regulatory Alignment
•
FDA feedback on clinical endpoints and statistical procedures.
•
Structural changes will be evaluated via X-ray and MRI as secondary
endpoints consistent with regulatory guidance.
Trial Scale
•
Approximate enrolment: 466 participants. 1:1 randomization.
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PARA_OA_012
Phase 3 trial design
Follow-up Period 46 weeks
Treatment Period 6 weeks
Screening
PPS 2mg/kg (max 200 mg)
N = 233*
Placebo
N = 233*
Day
1
First Injection
39
Last Inj.
56
84
112
Interim
Analysis
140
168
224
280
336
404
End of Study
Primary endpoint: Change from baseline in Pain
Secondary endpoints: Function, PGIC, Rescue Medication, Biomarkers of disease progression, including MRI & X-Ray
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Key Expected Milestones Next 12 Months
Key plans for the next 12 months for Paradigm's global Phase 3 OA program
include:
Lead Program
Osteoarthritis
Global Phase 3
•
FDA Protocol Review and Approval: Complete the FDA review of
the Phase 3 protocol, expected by November 2024, to proceed with
the Pivotal clinical trial.
•
CRO Selection: Finalise the selection of a Clinical Research
Organisation (CRO) to manage the global Phase 3 trial, and complete
site selection by the end of Q4 2024.
•
Commence Patient Enrolment: Begin patient pre-screening and
enrolment activities in Q1 2025 at approximately 10 Australian trial
sites.
•
Global Roll Out: Activation of sites in US, CAN, UK for Pivotal phase
3 program and commence patient enrolment.
•
TGA Provisional Approval Pathway: TGA determination on
provisional approval; if positive, prepare a full dossier submission to
expedite Australian market entry.
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Commercial strategy for iPPS
Ongoing Commercial Partnering Efforts
Partnering
Update
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Active engagement with key potential partners to support and co-fund latestage development and future commercialisation.
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Feedback: FDA phase 3 trial acceptance is a critical milestone to further
those discussions.
•
Assuming FDA clearance, Paradigm can progress discussions with potential
partners to indicative terms.
Milestone: Green Light for Global Phase 3
•
Paradigm anticipates a critical regulatory milestone with the green light from
the US FDA for the Global Phase 3 trial of iPPS for OA, expected by end of
2024.
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Significant Reduction in Cash Burn Achieved
Targeted Reduction:
• Cash outflows for recent quarters under forecast, with September quarter reduced to
$4.72M, below the $7M guidance.
Finance
Strategic Financial Management:
• December quarter forecast to remain at or below $7M, focusing on critical research and
operational efficiency.
• Tight quarterly budget controls to align funding with key clinical and regulatory
milestones.
Aggressive Cost Containment:
• Operational overheads reduced by over $1M per quarter from early 2024.
• Streamlined team post-MPS phase 2 completion to prioritise OA Phase 3 trials.
Optimisation of R&D Spending:
• Prioritising high-impact research, reducing R&D costs while progressing Phase 3 OA
programme.
• Enhancing efficiencies in site management and participant recruitment to minimise
enrolment costs.
Supplier and Contract Efficiency:
• Renegotiating service contracts to secure favourable terms and control trial expenses.
• Exploring options for fixed price budget structure from CRO for phase 3 clinical trial.
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Exploring Multiple Funding Pathways
Focus on Non-Dilutive Funding:
• Priority on securing non-dilutive or less dilutive sources, including government grants, R&D
rebates, and milestone payments or direct investment from potential commercial partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations:
• Ongoing discussions with potential commercial partners aimed at securing key
regional partnerships.
Finance
Contingency Planning:
• The company guided that the option exercise of approximately 60 million shares at $0.65 could
provide further funding to extend cash runway until at least mid-2025.
• Option exercise success appears low, and we are exploring a range of alternative funding
strategies to replace this cash runway.
• While non-dilutive funding is preferred, convertible notes or equity raises remain viable solutions if
additional capital is required to maintain momentum into pivotal clinical programme.
Maintaining Cash Conservation Measures:
• Continued focus on cost management and prioritisation of expenditures to extend cash runway.
Clear Pathway to Commercialisation:
• Funding plans are aligned with key upcoming milestones, including TGA and FDA regulatory
responses, and the start of patient enrolment for the Phase 3 trial in early 2025.
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Near-term News flow
Upcoming
Catalysts
Event
Target Date
FDA Phase 3 Protocol Review - FDA Agreement to proceed to with PARA_OA_012 study
Q4 CY2024
TGA Provisional Approval OA - TGA Determination Decision
Q4 CY2024
Q4 CY2024
Australian Ethics Submission – Phase 3 PARA_OA_002
Phase 3 OA program – First participant enrolled, subject to regulatory agreement.
Q1 CY2025
TGA Provisional Approval OA - Dossier Submission, pending determination
application approval.
1H CY2025
PARA_OA_008 Peer Review Publications – 2 manuscripts submitted to separate journals for
review and expected publishing in CY25.
1H CY2025
PARA_OA_012 – 50% Recruitment of participants
2H CY2025*
Regional licensing agreement(s) in OA and MPS.
Ongoing
* Subject to Regulatory approvals and funding.
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