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INmune Bio, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results and Provides Business Update

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INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) reported its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2020. The company announced a net loss of approximately $12.1 million, a rise from $7.7 million in 2019. Research expenses totaled $5.9 million, while administrative costs were $6.3 million. Highlights include interim Phase 1b data showing that XPro1595 reduced neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's patients. The company raised $28.4 million through an ATM facility, strengthening its balance sheet. Upcoming milestones include Phase 2 studies for XPro1595 and Quellor.

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  • Interim Phase 1b data shows XPro1595 decreases neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's patients.
  • The company raised $28.4 million from the sale of shares to fund operations.
  • Plans to initiate multiple Phase 2 clinical trials later this year.
Negative
  • Net loss increased to $12.1 million for 2020 from $7.7 million in 2019.
  • Research and development expenses rose to $5.9 million, indicating higher operational costs.

Company to host conference call today, March 4, at 4:30pm ET

LA JOLLA, Calif., March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage immunology company focused on developing treatments that harness the patient’s innate immune system to fight disease, today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020 and provided a business update.

“A key highlight since our last quarterly update is the updated interim data announced from our ongoing Phase 1b study evaluating XPro1595 in Alzheimer’s disease in January,” stated RJ Tesi, M.D., chief executive officer of INmune Bio. “These data demonstrate that XPro1595 decreases neuroinflammation using multiple biomarkers of inflammation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. We also gained insight into the consequences of decreasing neuroinflammation in these patients for extended period of time which includes decrease in biomarkers on neurodegeneration and improvement of biomarkers of synaptic function. We remain committed to initiating a Phase 2 study later this year.

“Our Phase 2 trial of Quellor for the treatment of for pulmonary complications patients with COVID-19 continues to enroll patients. While the emergence of safe and effective vaccines appears to be having an impact on infection and hospitalization rates, effective treatment of serious complications remains a significant unmet need. Both the TRD program with XPro1595 and the INKmune program to treat patients with high-risk MDS will begin to enroll patients once the pandemic is better controlled in the US and UK, respectively. We look forward to data from these important studies.

“Finally, we strengthened our balance sheet by raising an additional $28.4 million of net proceeds from the sale of 1,439,480 shares of common stock at an average price of $20.17 through our ATM during January and February 2021, which provides additional capital to fund the Company into 2022.”

Recent Corporate Highlights

DN-TNF Platform Highlights:

  • Announced interim Phase 1b data demonstrating that XPro1595 decreased biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, as measured by multiple analytic platforms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
    • Data supports initiation of a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study in 2021 to explore the clinical impact of XPro1595 in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
    • The biomarker data was presented during a Key Opinion Leader webinar on January 21, 2021, a replay of which can be accessed here.
  • Announced that the first patient has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 trial of Quellor™ for pulmonary complications in COVID-19 patients.

Financial Highlights:

  • Subsequent to the end of the fourth quarter, raised a net of approximately $28.4 million from the sale of 1,439,480 shares of common stock through a pre-existing open sale market agreement (At-the-Market, or ATM) at an average price of $20.17 per share.

Upcoming Milestones:

  • Report on the first 100 patients enrolled in the company’s Quellor trial in COVID-19 which will provide proof-of-concept and inform a “go/no go” decision by the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB).
  • Additional data from the Phase 1b Alzheimer's disease program.
  • Initiate XPro1595 Phase 2 program for Alzheimer's disease in patients with neuro-inflammation.
  • Initiate XPro1595 Phase 2 program for treatment resistant depression.
  • Initiate Phase 1 program with INKmune™ for high-risk MDS.

The company plans additional clinical trials after the COVID-19 pandemic has been controlled. The exact timing of these trials cannot be predicted at this time.

  • LIVNate Phase 2 program for NASH.
  • INB03 Phase 2 program for MUC4 expressing cancer.

Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2020:

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2020 was approximately $12.1 million, compared to approximately $7.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Research and development expense totaled approximately $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to approximately $3.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.

General and administrative expense was approximately $6.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to approximately $6.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $22.0 million and no debt. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the company raised a net of approximately $28.4 million at an average price of $20.17 per share from its pre-existing ATM facility.

As of March 4, 2021, the Company had approximately 14.9 million common shares outstanding.

Earnings Call Information

To participate in this event, dial approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Time: 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-in: 877-407-0784
Participant Dial-in (international): 201-689-8560

Live Webcast Link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=143196

A transcript will follow approximately 24 hours from the scheduled call. A replay will also be available through March 11 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 (international) and entering PIN no. 13715561.

About XPro1595

XPro1595 is a next-generation inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that is currently in clinical trial and acts differently than currently existing TNF inhibitors in that it neutralizes soluble TNF (sTNF), without affecting trans-membrane TNF (tmTNF) or TNF receptors. XPro1595 could have substantial beneficial effects in patients with neurologic disease by decreasing neuroinflammation. For more information about the importance of targeting neuroinflammation in the brain to improve cognitive function and restore neuronal communication visit this section of the INmune Bio’s website

About INmune Bio, Inc.

INmune Bio, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: INMB), clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments that target the innate immune system to fight disease. INmune Bio has two product platforms that are both in clinical trials. The DN-TNF product platform utilizes dominant-negative technology to selectively neutralize soluble TNF, a key driver of innate immune dysfunction and mechanistic target of many diseases. DN-TNF is in clinical trial to determine if it can treat for COVID-19 complications (Quellor™), cancer (INB03™), Alzheimer’s and treatment resistant depression (XPro595), and NASH (LIVNate™). The Natural Killer Cell Priming Platform includes INKmune™ aimed at priming the patient’s NK cells to eliminate minimal residual disease in patients with cancer. INmune Bio’s product platforms utilize a precision medicine approach for the treatment of a wide variety of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors and chronic inflammation. To learn more, please visit www.inmunebio.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Clinical trials are in early stages and there is no assurance that any specific outcome will be achieved. Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. INB03™, XPro1595, LIVNate, Quellor™ and INKmune are still in clinical trials or preparing to start clinical trials and have not been approved and there cannot be any assurance that they will be approved or that any specific results will be achieved. Our two platforms are beginning clinical trials and there cannot be any assurance of the success of these trials. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to produce more drug for clinical trials; the availability of substantial additional funding for the Company to continue its operations and to conduct research and development, clinical studies and future product commercialization; and, the Company’s business, research, product development, regulatory approval, marketing and distribution plans and strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

INmune Bio Contact: 
David Moss, CFO (858) 964-3720
DMoss@INmuneBio.com

Investor Contact:
Chuck Padala
LifeSci Advisors
(646) 627-8390
chuck@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Contact:
Meredith Sosulski, Ph.D.
LifeSci Communications
(929) 469-3851
msosulski@lifescicomms.com

The following table summarizes our results of operations for the periods indicated:

INMUNE BIO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

  December 31,
2020
  December 31,
2019
 
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash $21,966,883  $6,995,525 
Research and development tax credit receivable  1,686,065   568,139 
Other tax receivable  112,684   77,225 
Prepaid expenses  220,090   97,623 
Prepaid expenses – related party  -   26,266 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS  23,985,722   7,764,778 
         
Operating lease – right of use asset – related party  156,214   191,543 
Acquired in-process research and development intangible assets  16,514,000   16,514,000 
         
TOTAL ASSETS $40,655,936  $24,470,321 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1,518,113  $401,989 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related parties  33,664   290,102 
Deferred liabilities  190,612   - 
Operating lease, current liability – related party  33,873   8,288 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES  1,776,262   700,379 
         
Long-term operating lease liability – related party  126,286   160,164 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,902,548   860,543 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,481,283 and 10,770,948 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  13,481   10,771 
Additional paid-in capital  72,104,539   44,833,703 
Common stock issuable  -   50,000 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  10,708   (8,515)
Accumulated deficit  (33,375,340)  (21,276,181)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  38,753,388   23,609,778 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $40,655,936  $24,470,321 


INMUNE BIO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  2020  2019 
REVENUE $10,916  $- 
         
OPERATING EXPENSES        
General and administrative  6,321,097   6,016,056 
Research and development  5,917,495   3,281,945 
Gain on waiver of common stock issuable  -   (1,542,000)
Total operating expenses  12,238,592   7,756,001 
         
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (12,227,676)  (7,756,001)
         
OTHER INCOME        
Other income  128,517   77,688 
Total other income  128,517   77,688 
         
NET LOSS $(12,099,159) $(7,678,313)
         
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $(1.01) $(0.75)
         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  11,988,492   10,272,641 
         
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS        
Net loss $(12,099,159) $(7,678,313)
Other comprehensive (income) loss – foreign currency translation  19,223   (15,044)
Total comprehensive loss $(12,079,936) $(7,693,357)


INMUNE BIO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

  2020  2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net loss $(12,099,159) $(7,678,313)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Stock-based compensation  3,112,004   4,096,538 
Gain on waiver of common stock issuable  -   (1,542,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Research and development tax credit receivable  (1,117,926)  24,076 
Other tax receivable  (35,459)  (39,843)
Joint development cost receivable  -   17,989 
Prepaid expenses  (122,467)  (82,071)
Prepaid expenses – related party  26,266   (26,266)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  1,116,124   (151,232)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related parties  (40,677)  19,557 
Deferred liabilities  190,612   - 
Operating lease liability – related party  27,036   (23,091)
Net cash used in operating activities  (8,943,646)  (5,384,656)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net proceeds from sale of common stock  24,907,781   12,209,021 
Purchase of common stock  (1,012,000)  - 
Net cash provided by financing activities  23,895,781   12,209,021 
         
Impact on cash from foreign currency translation  19,223   (15,044)
         
NET INCREASE IN CASH  14,971,358   6,809,321 
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR  6,995,525   186,204 
CASH AT END OF YEAR $21,966,883  $6,995,525 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:        
Cash paid for income taxes $-  $- 
Cash paid for interest expense $-  $- 
         
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Capital contribution $215,761  $- 
Cashless exercise of warrants $2  $- 
Issuance of common stock issuable $50,000  $3,084,000 
Issuance of warrants to placement agents $-  $247,452 

 


FAQ

What were INmune Bio's financial results for 2020?

INmune Bio reported a net loss of approximately $12.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $7.7 million in 2019.

What key developments did INmune Bio announce regarding XPro1595?

The interim Phase 1b data showed that XPro1595 decreased neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease patients.

How much capital did INmune Bio raise in early 2021?

INmune Bio raised approximately $28.4 million from the sale of 1,439,480 shares at an average price of $20.17.

What clinical trials is INmune Bio planning to initiate?

INmune Bio plans to initiate Phase 2 studies for XPro1595 and Quellor later in 2021.

When is INmune Bio's conference call scheduled?

The conference call is scheduled for March 4, 2021, at 4:30 PM ET.

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