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Imunon Inc

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 14, 2024.

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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 14, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-13.

0001493152-24-018795

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-14.

0001493152-24-031916

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 95 previous paragraphs and 119 current paragraphs.

69 unchanged; 23 reworded; 21 added; 2 removed; 1 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 14 previous and 16 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

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Current report

In June 2024, the Company announced database lock for the OVATION 2 Study. At that time, median OS and PFS had been reached, and all patients in the open-label study had achieved treatment observation duration of 16 months, as required per protocol to evaluate efficacy.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, the Company announced positive topline results from the Phase II OVATION 2 Study. Highlights from patients treated with IMNN-001 plus standard-of-care in a first-line treatment setting include:

Current report

The PFS results, the trial’s primary endpoint, support the OS results with:

Current report

As a Phase II study, the OVATION 2 Study was not powered for statistical significance. Additional endpoints included objective response rate, chemotherapy response score and surgical response. The Company plans to hold an End-of-Phase II meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the protocol for a Phase III study, which is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2025. The Company also plans to present full OVATION 2 Study results at an upcoming medical conference and to submit the results for publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal.

Current report

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company announced that DM Clinical Research in Philadelphia was the first clinical site activated and ready for patient recruitment for its Phase I study with IMNN-101 in a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine. DM Clinical Research is an integrated national network of clinical trial sites focused on delivering advanced, preventive medicine to underserved communities. In June 2024, the Company announced that the first participants had been treated in the IMNN-101 Phase I clinical trial with two participants inoculated at DM Clinical Research. Topline data are anticipated by the year-end 2024. As of August 7, 2024, 17 patients had been treated in the IMNN-101 Phase I trial.

Current report

The Phase I trial is designed to establish PoC for IMNN-101 as an advancement in vaccine technology. At the conclusion of this trial, Imunon intends to seek partnership and/or business development opportunities to develop future the scientific and business case for IMNN-101 as a future vaccine to address viral mutations.

Current report

On May 15, 2024, the Company filed with the SEC a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the “2024 Registration Statement”) for the offer and sale of up to $75 million its securities. The 2024 Registration Statement was declared effective on May 22, 2024. The 2024 Registration Statement is intended to provide the Company with flexibility to raise capital in the future for general corporate purposes. However, the Company’s ability to offer and sell its securities in a primary offering on the 2024 Registration Statement is limited by General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3 (the “Baby Shelf Limitation”), which limits the amount that the Company can offer to up to one-third of its public float during any trailing 12-month period. The Company would be no longer subject to the Baby Shelf Limitation if its public float exceeds $75 million.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, the Company notified Wainwright that it was suspending its use of and terminating the “at the market offering” sales agreement prospectus (the “ATM Prospectus”), related to the potential issuance from time to time of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the ATM Agreement, by and between the Company and Wainwright. The Company will not make any sales of its securities pursuant to the ATM Agreement, unless and until a new prospectus supplement or a new registration statement is filed. Notwithstanding the termination of the ATM Prospectus, the ATM Agreement remains in full force and effect.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “July 2024 Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional and accredited investors (each, a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an offering price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $10.0 million before the deduction of the placement agent fees and offering expenses. In a concurrent private placement (together with the registered direct offering, the “July 2024 Offering”) and also pursuant to the July 2024 Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to the Purchasers unregistered warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase shares of common stock. The closing of the July 2024 Offering occurred on August 1, 2024.

Current report

In connection with the July 2024 Offering, the Company entered into an engagement letter agreement with Wainwright pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay Wainwright and any other placement agents for the July 2024 Offering a cash fee equal to 7% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised from the sale of the securities sold in the July 2024 Offering and reimburse the placement agents for certain of their expenses in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Brookline Capital Markets, a division of Arcadia Securities, LLC, acted as co-placement agent in the July 2024 Offering.

Current report

Pursuant to the July 2024 Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock and Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stockat a purchase price of $2.00 per share and accompanying Warrant. The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and were exercisable immediately after issuance for a term of five and one-half years following the date of issuance.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, the Company entered into the July 2024 Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an offering price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $10.0 million before the deduction of placement agent fees and offering expenses. In a concurrent private placement (together with the registered direct offering) and also pursuant to the July 2024 Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to the Purchasers unregistered warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and were exercisable immediately after issuance for a term of five and one-half years following the date of issuance. The closing of the July 2024 Offering occurred on August 1, 2024.

Current report

Management’s plan may include raising additional funds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its ATM program, if a new prospectus supplement or a new registration statement is filed, and other funding transactions. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, the Company entered into the July 2024 Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an offering price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $10.0 million before the deduction of placement agent fees and offering expenses. In a concurrent private placement (together with the registered direct offering) and also pursuant to the July 2024 Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to the Purchasers unregistered warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and were exercisable immediately after issuance for a term of five and one-half years following the date of issuance. The closing of the July 2024 Offering occurred on August 1, 2024.

Current report

Management’s plan includes raising additional funds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its ATM program, if a new prospectus supplement or a new registration statement is filed, and other funding transactions. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Current report

On July 30, 2024, we entered into the July 2024 Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at an offering price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $10.0 million before the deduction of placement agent fees and offering expenses. In a concurrent private placement (together with the registered direct offering) and also pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we agreed to issue to the Purchasers unregistered warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and were exercisable immediately after issuance for a term of five and one-half years following the date of issuance. The closing of the July 2024 Offering occurred on August 1, 2024.
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Previous report

While the data are still preliminary, the Company believes that patients treated with a combination of NACT + PARPi + IMNN-001 appear to have the greatest benefit and should be the focus of on-going follow-up.

Previous report

Management’s plan includes raising funds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its ATM program and other funding transactions. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed above under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and in Item 1A. Risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed above under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” in Item 1A. Risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and in other filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Previous wording

The Company’s lead clinical program, IMNN-001, is a DNA-based immunotherapy for the localized treatment of advanced ovarian cancer currently in Phase II development. IMNN-001 works by instructing the body to produce durable levels, within certain safety parameters, of powerful cancer-fighting molecules, such as interleukin-12 and interferon gamma, at the tumor site. Additionally, the Company is entering a first-in-human study of its COVID-19 booster vaccine (IMNN-101). We will continue to leverage these modalities and to advance the technological frontier of plasmid DNA to better serve patients with difficult-to-treat conditions.

Current wording

The Company’s lead clinical program, IMNN-001, is a DNA-based immunotherapy for the localized treatment of advanced ovarian cancer currently in Phase II development. IMNN-001 works by instructing the body to produce durable levels, within certain safety parameters, of powerful cancer-fighting molecules, such as interleukin-12 and interferon gamma, at the tumor site. Additionally, the Company initiated a first-in-human study of its COVID-19 booster vaccine (IMNN-101) in the second quarter of 2024. We will continue to leverage these modalities and to advance the technological frontier of plasmid DNA to better serve patients with difficult-to-treat conditions.

Previous wording

In the OVATION 2 Study, patients in the IMNN-001 treatment arm would receive IMNN-001 plus chemotherapy pre- and post-interval debulking surgery (“IDS”). The OVATION 2 Study was designed to include up to 110 patients with Stage III/IV ovarian cancer, with 12 to 15 patients in the Phase I portion and up to 95 patients in Phase II. The study was powered to show a 33% improvement in the primary endpoint, PFS, when comparing IMNN-001 with neoadjuvant + adjuvant chemotherapy versus neoadjuvant + adjuvant chemotherapy alone. The PFS primary analysis would be conducted after at least 80 events had been observed or after all patients had been followed for at least 16 months, whichever was later.

Current wording

In the OVATION 2 Study, patients in the IMNN-001 treatment arm would receive IMNN-001 plus chemotherapy pre- and post-interval debulking surgery (“IDS”). The OVATION 2 Study was designed to include up to 110 patients with Stage III/IV ovarian cancer, with 12 to 15 patients in the Phase I portion and up to 95 patients in Phase II. The sample size is consistent with a Phase II trial designed to inform the design of a Phase III trial comparing IMNN-001 with neoadjuvant + adjuvant chemotherapy versus neoadjuvant + adjuvant chemotherapy alone. The primary endpoint is PFS and the primary analysis would be conducted after at least 80 events had been observed or after all patients had been followed for at least 16 months, whichever was later.

Previous wording

In June 2022, the Company announced that following a pre-planned interim safety review of 87 as treated patients (46 patients in the experimental arm and 41 patients in the control arm) randomized in the OVATION 2 Study, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (“DSMB”) unanimously recommended that the OVATION 2 Study continue treating patients with the dose of 100 mg/m 2. The DSMB also determined that safety was satisfactory, with an acceptable risk/benefit, and that patients tolerated IMNN-001 during a course of treatment that would last up to six months. No dose-limiting toxicities were reported at this point in the OVATION 2 Study. Interim clinical data from patients who had undergone IDS showed that the IMNN-001 treatment arm was continuing to show improvement in R0 surgical resection rates and CRS 3 chemotherapy response scores over the control arm. The chemotherapy response score is a three-tier standardized scoring system for histological tumor regression into complete/near complete (CRS 3), partial (CRS 2) and no/minimal (CRS 1) response based on omental examination.

Current wording

In June 2022, the Company announced that following a pre-planned interim safety review of 87 as treated patients (46 patients in the experimental arm and 41 patients in the control arm) randomized in the OVATION 2 Study, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (“DSMB”) unanimously recommended that the OVATION 2 Study continue treating patients with the dose of 100 mg/m2. The DSMB also determined that safety was satisfactory, with an acceptable risk/benefit, and that patients tolerated IMNN-001 during a course of treatment that would last up to six months. No dose-limiting toxicities were reported at this point in the OVATION 2 Study. Interim clinical data from patients who had undergone IDS showed that the IMNN-001 treatment arm was continuing to show improvement in R0 surgical resection rates and CRS 3 chemotherapy response scores over the control arm. The chemotherapy response score is a three-tier standardized scoring system for histological tumor regression into complete/near complete (CRS 3), partial (CRS 2) and no/minimal (CRS 1) response based on omental examination.

Previous wording

Imunon also continues to see benefits in other secondary endpoints including an approximately 20% higher R0 tumor resection score and a doubling of the CRS 3 chemotherapy response score to approximately 30% in the treatment arm versus 14% in the control arm. Chemotherapy response score is considered a good prognostic indicator in ovarian cancer. The DSMB determined that safety analyses continue to show good tolerability of IMNN-001 in this setting. Topline results from the OVATION 2 Study are expected in mid-2024.

Current wording

Imunon also continues to see benefits in other secondary endpoints including an approximately 20% higher R0 tumor resection score and a doubling of the CRS 3 chemotherapy response score to approximately 30% in the treatment arm versus 14% in the control arm. Chemotherapy response score is considered a good prognostic indicator in ovarian cancer. The DSMB determined that safety analyses continue to show good tolerability of IMNN-001 in this setting.

Previous wording

Patients are being randomized 1:1 in a two-arm trial. In October 2023, the first patient began treatment at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Phase I/II Clinical Trial Evaluating IMNN-001 in Combination with Bevacizumab in Advanced Ovarian Cancer. The trial’s primary endpoint is detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) by second look laparoscopy (SLL), and the secondary endpoint is PFS. Initial SLL data are expected within one year following the completion of enrollment and final PFS data are expected approximately three years following the completion of enrollment. This trial will also include a wealth of translational endpoints aimed at understanding the clonal evolution and immunogenomic features of the MRD phase of ovarian cancer that is currently undetectable by imaging or tumor markers.

Current wording

Patients are being randomized 1:1 in a two-arm trial. In October 2023, the first patient began treatment at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Phase I/II Clinical Trial Evaluating IMNN-001 in Combination with Bevacizumab in Advanced Ovarian Cancer. The trial’s primary endpoint is detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) by second look laparoscopy (SLL), with secondary endpoints including OS and PFS. SLL data are expected within one year following the completion of enrollment and final PFS data are expected approximately three years following the completion of enrollment. This trial will also include a wealth of translational endpoints aimed at understanding the clonal evolution and immunogenomic features of the MRD phase of ovarian cancer that is currently undetectable by imaging or tumor markers.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2024, four patients have been enrolled in the Phase I portion of this study at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has been added as a clinical site for this study in the first quarter of 2024.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2024, seven patients were enrolled in the Phase I portion of this study at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has been added as a clinical site for this study in the first quarter of 2024.

Previous wording

Final data from its now completed proof-of-concept mouse challenge study confirmed that a PLACCINE DNA-based vaccine can produce robust levels of IgG, neutralizing antibodies, and T-cell responses. The data demonstrated the ability of the Company’s PLACCINE vaccine to protect a SARS-CoV-2 mouse model in a live viral challenge. In the study, mice were vaccinated with a PLACCINE vaccine expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen from the D614G variant or the Delta variant, or a combination vaccine expressing both the D614G and Delta spike variants. The vaccination was administered by intramuscular injection on Day 0 and Day 14, followed by challenge with live SARS-CoV-2 virus on Day 42. All three vaccines, including the single and dual antigen vaccines, were found to have a favorable safety profile and elicited IgG responses and inhibited the viral load by 90-95%. The dual antigen vaccine was equally effective against both variants of the SARS CoV-2 virus.

Current wording

Final data from its now completed proof-of-concept (“PoC”) mouse challenge study confirmed that a PLACCINE DNA-based vaccine can produce robust levels of IgG, neutralizing antibodies, and T-cell responses. The data demonstrated the ability of the Company’s PLACCINE vaccine to protect a SARS-CoV-2 mouse model in a live viral challenge. In the study, mice were vaccinated with a PLACCINE vaccine expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen from the D614G variant or the Delta variant, or a combination vaccine expressing both the D614G and Delta spike variants. The vaccination was administered by intramuscular injection on Day 0 and Day 14, followed by challenge with live SARS-CoV-2 virus on Day 42. All three vaccines, including the single and dual antigen vaccines, were found to have a favorable safety profile and elicited IgG responses and inhibited the viral load by 90-95%. The dual antigen vaccine was equally effective against both variants of the SARS CoV-2 virus.

Previous wording

In March 2023, these compelling data were presented at the Vaccine Technology Summit 2023 in Boston. They showed robust immunogenicity and protection in SARS-CoV-2 models, durable cellular or humoral responses detectable for more than 12 months, comparable protection activity to a commercial mRNA vaccine in a booster-dose comparison and superior immune quality versus the mRNA vaccine in a single-dose comparison.

Current wording

In a recent mouse study, a single dose of PLACCINE vaccine without a booster dose produced longer duration of IgG responses and higher T-cell activation than an mRNA vaccine. A 12-month PLACCINE stability study demonstrated continued drug stability at 4° C (standard refrigerated temperature). These compelling data were presented at the Vaccine Technology Summit 2023 in Boston in March 2023. They showed robust immunogenicity and protection in SARS-CoV-2 models, durable cellular or humoral responses detectable for more than 12 months, comparable protection activity to a commercial mRNA vaccine in a booster-dose comparison and superior immune quality versus the mRNA vaccine in a single-dose comparison.

Previous wording

On April 18, 2024, the Company announced that it received clearance from the FDA to begin a Phase I clinical trial with a seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccine. The Company filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for IMNN-101 in late February, and pending resolution of limited comments from the FDA, expects to commence patient enrollment in the second quarter of 2024. The primary objectives of the Phase I study are to evaluate safety, tolerability, neutralizing antibody response, and the vaccine’s durability (duration of immunogenicity) in healthy adults. Secondary objectives of the study include evaluating the ability of the IMNN-101 vaccine to elicit binding antibodies and cellular responses and their associated durability. As currently planned, the Phase I study will enroll 24 subjects evaluating three escalating doses of IMNN-101 at two U.S. clinical trial sites. For this study, IMMN-101 has been designed to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB1.5 variant, in accordance with the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee’s June 2023 announcement of the framework for updated COVID-19 doses. Based on these results, we will advance discussions with potential partners to continue development of the platform.

Current wording

On April 18, 2024, the Company announced that it received clearance from the FDA to begin a Phase I clinical trial with a seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccine. The Company filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for IMNN-101 in late February, and pending resolution of limited comments from the FDA, expects to commence patient enrollment in the second quarter of 2024. The primary objectives of the Phase I study are to evaluate safety, tolerability, neutralizing antibody response, and the vaccine’s durability (duration of immunogenicity) in healthy adults. Secondary objectives of the study include evaluating the ability of the IMNN-101 vaccine to elicit binding antibodies and cellular responses and their associated durability. As currently planned, the Phase I study will enroll 24 subjects evaluating three escalating doses of IMNN-101. For this study, IMMN-101 has been designed to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB1.5 variant, in accordance with the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee’s June 2023 announcement of the framework for updated COVID-19 doses. Based on these results, we will advance discussions with potential partners to continue development of the platform.

Previous wording

Since inception, the Company has incurred substantial operating losses, principally from expenses associated with the Company’s research and development programs, clinical trials conducted in connection with the Company’s drug candidates, and applications and submissions to the FDA. The Company has not generated significant revenue and has incurred significant net losses in each year since our inception. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has incurred approximately $393 million of cumulative net losses and had $9.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest receivable to fund its operations. We have substantial future capital requirements to continue our research and development activities and advance our drug candidates through various development stages. The Company believes these expenditures are essential for the commercialization of its drug candidates and technologies. The Company’s primary sources of cash have been proceeds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its “ATM” program pursuant to an At the Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”) as sales agent and other potential funding transactions. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to do so in the future on a timely basis on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all. The Company has not yet commercialized any of its product candidates. Even if the Company commercializes one or more of its product candidates, it may not become profitable in the near term. The Company’s ability to achieve profitability depends on several factors, including its ability to obtain regulatory approval for its product candidates, successfully complete any post-approval regulatory obligations and successfully commercialize its product candidates alone or in partnership.

Current wording

Since inception, the Company has incurred substantial operating losses, principally from expenses associated with the Company’s research and development programs, clinical trials conducted in connection with the Company’s drug candidates, and applications and submissions to the FDA. The Company has not generated significant revenue and has incurred significant net losses in each year since our inception. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has incurred approximately $398 million of cumulative net losses and had $5.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest receivable to fund its operations. On July 30, 2024, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an offering price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $10.0 million before the deduction of the placement agent fees and offering expenses. We have substantial future capital requirements to continue our research and development activities and advance our drug candidates through various development stages. The Company believes these expenditures are essential for the commercialization of its drug candidates and technologies. The Company’s primary sources of cash have been proceeds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its “ATM” program pursuant to an At the Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”) as sales agent and other potential funding transactions. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to do so in the future on a timely basis on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all. The Company has not yet commercialized any of its product candidates. Even if the Company commercializes one or more of its product candidates, it may not become profitable in the near term. The Company’s ability to achieve profitability depends on several factors, including its ability to obtain regulatory approval for its product candidates, successfully complete any post-approval regulatory obligations and successfully commercialize its product candidates alone or in partnership.

Previous wording

Given our development plans, we anticipate cash resources will be sufficient to fund our operations into the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company has no committed sources of additional capital. As a result of the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, among others, we are unable to estimate the duration and completion costs of our research and development projects or when, if ever, and to what extent we will receive cash inflows from the commercialization and sale of a product. Our inability to complete any of our research and development activities, preclinical studies or clinical trials in a timely manner or our failure to enter into collaborative agreements when appropriate could significantly increase our capital requirements and could adversely impact our liquidity. While our estimated future capital requirements are uncertain and could increase or decrease as a result of many factors, including the extent to which we choose to advance our research, development activities, preclinical studies and clinical trials, or if we are in a position to pursue manufacturing or commercialization activities, we will need significant additional capital to develop our drug candidates through development and clinical trials, obtain regulatory approvals and manufacture and commercialized approved products, if any. We do not know whether we will be able to access additional capital when needed or on terms favorable to us or our stockholders. Our inability to raise additional capital, or to do so on terms reasonably acceptable to us, would jeopardize the future success of our business.

Current wording

Given our development plans, we anticipate cash resources will not be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations for the next twelve months. The Company has no committed sources of additional capital. As a result of the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, among others, we are unable to estimate the duration and completion costs of our research and development projects or when, if ever, and to what extent we will receive cash inflows from the commercialization and sale of a product. Our inability to complete any of our research and development activities, preclinical studies or clinical trials in a timely manner or our failure to enter into collaborative agreements when appropriate could significantly increase our capital requirements and could adversely impact our liquidity. While our estimated future capital requirements are uncertain and could increase or decrease as a result of many factors, including the extent to which we choose to advance our research, development activities, preclinical studies and clinical trials, or if we are in a position to pursue manufacturing or commercialization activities, we will need significant additional capital to develop our drug candidates through development and clinical trials, obtain regulatory approvals and manufacture and commercialized approved products, if any. We do not know whether we will be able to access additional capital when needed or on terms favorable to us or our stockholders. Our inability to raise additional capital, or to do so on terms reasonably acceptable to us, would jeopardize the future success of our business.

Previous wording

Management’s plan includes raising funds from outside investors via its ATM program and other potential funding sources as mentioned. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Current wording

Management’s plan includes raising funds from outside investors via its ATM program, if a new prospectus supplement or a new registration statement is filed, and other potential funding sources as mentioned. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Previous wording

On May 25, 2022, the Company entered into the ATM Agreement with Wainwright, pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, through Wainwright, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $7,500,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if any, for general corporate purposes, including research and development activities, capital expenditures and working capital. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company sold 1,660,608 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $2,474,362. The Company did not sell any shares of common stock under the ATM program in 2024.

Current wording

On May 15, 2024, the Company amended its ATM Agreement with Wainwright as sales agent pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, through Wainwright, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $5,500,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if any, for general corporate purposes, including research and development activities, capital expenditures and working capital. During 2023, the Company sold 1,904,142 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $2,781,438. The Company has not sold any shares of common stock under the ATM program in 2024.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 our net loss was $4.9 million compared to a net loss of $5.6 million for the same three-month period of 2023.

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 our net loss was $4.8 million compared to a net loss of $5.6 million for the same three-month period of 2023.

Previous wording

With $9.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest receivable at March 31, 2024, such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the above, management has determined there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue a going concern.

Current wording

With $5.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest receivable at June 30, 2024, such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the above, management has determined there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue a going concern.

Previous wording

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.6 million in same period of 2023. Costs associated with the OVATION 2 Study were $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023. Costs associated with the PlaCCine vaccine trial were $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Other clinical and regulatory costs were $0.5 million the first quarter of 2024 compared to $0.3 million in the same period of 2023. R&D costs associated with the development of IMNN-001 to support the OVATION 2 Study were $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $0.3 million in same period of 2023. The development of the PLACCINE DNA vaccine technology platform increased to $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $1.0 million in the same period of 2023. CMC costs decreased to $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $0.7 million in the same period of 2023.

Current wording

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $3.1 million in same period of 2023. Costs associated with the OVATION 2 Study were $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $0.3 million in same period of 2023. Costs associated with the PlaCCine vaccine trial were $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. Other clinical and regulatory costs were $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $0.4 million in the same period of 2023. R&D costs associated with the development of IMNN-001 to support the OVATION 2 Study were $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $0.4 million in same period of 2023. The development costs of the PLACCINE DNA vaccine technology platform decreased to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $1.3 million in the same period of 2023. CMC costs decreased to $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $0.7 million in the same period of 2023.

Previous wording

Other non-operating income was $81,921 in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $93,085 in the same period of 2023. The Company incurred interest expense of $0.2 million on its loan facility with Silicon Valley Bank in the first quarter of 2023. This loan facility was repaid in full in the second quarter of 2023. Investment income from the Company’s short-term investments decreased by $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023 due to a decrease in investment securities.

Current wording

Other non-operating income was $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to other non-operating expense of $0.1 million in the same period of 2023. The Company incurred loss on extinguishment of debt expense of $0.3 million on its loan facility with Silicon Valley Bank in the second quarter of 2023. This loan facility was repaid in full in the second quarter of 2023. Investment income from the Company’s short-term investments decreased by $0.1 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023 due to a decrease in investment securities.

Previous wording

General and administrative expenses were $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $3.1 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower non-cash stock compensation expenses of $0.3 million, legal expenses of $0.5 million, employee-related expenses of $0.2 million and consulting fees of $0.2 million.

Current wording

General and administrative expenses were $3.9 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $5.4 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower non-cash stock compensation expenses of $0.4 million, legal expenses of $0.4 million, employee-related expenses of $0.3 million and insurance expenses of $0.1 million.

Previous wording

Since inception we have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations. We have financed our operations primarily through the net proceeds from the sales of equity, credit facilities, the sale of the Company’s net operating losses, and amounts received under various product licensing agreements. The process of developing IMNN-001 and other drug candidates and technologies requires significant research and development work and clinical trial studies, as well as significant manufacturing and process development efforts. We expect these activities, together with our general and administrative expenses to result in significant operating losses for the foreseeable future. Our expenses have significantly and regularly exceeded our revenue, and we had an accumulated deficit of $393 million at March 31, 2024.

Current wording

Since inception we have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations. We have financed our operations primarily through the net proceeds from the sales of equity, credit facilities, the sale of the Company’s net operating losses, and amounts received under various product licensing agreements. The process of developing IMNN-001 and other drug candidates and technologies requires significant research and development work and clinical trial studies, as well as significant manufacturing and process development efforts. We expect these activities, together with our general and administrative expenses to result in significant operating losses for the foreseeable future. Our expenses have significantly and regularly exceeded our revenue, and we had an accumulated deficit of $398 million at June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

At March 31, 2024, we had total current assets of $12.1 million and current liabilities of $4.8 million, resulting in net working capital of $7.3 million. At March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, interest receivable on short-term investments of $9.8 million. At December 31, 2023, we had total current assets of $18.2 million and current liabilities of $7.4 million, resulting in net working capital of $10.8 million. We have substantial future capital requirements to continue our research and development activities and advance our drug candidates through various development stages. The Company believes these expenditures are essential for the commercialization of its technologies.

Current wording

At June 30, 2024, we had total current assets of $7.6 million and current liabilities of $5.1 million, resulting in net working capital of $2.5 million. At June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, interest receivable on short-term investments of $5.3 million. At December 31, 2023, we had total current assets of $18.2 million and current liabilities of $7.4 million, resulting in net working capital of $10.8 million. We have substantial future capital requirements to continue our research and development activities and advance our drug candidates through various development stages. The Company believes these expenditures are essential for the commercialization of its technologies.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities for the first three months of 2024 was $5.9 million. Net cash provided by investing activities was $2.5 million during the first three months of 2024. At March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and interest receivable on short term investments of $9.8 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities for the first six months of 2024 was $10.2 million. Net cash provided by investing activities was $9.7 million during the first six months of 2024. At June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and interest receivable on short term investments of $5.3 million.

Previous wording

Such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plan includes raising funds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its ATM program and other funding transactions. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Current wording

Such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plan includes raising funds from the issuance and sale of its common stock via its ATM program, if a new prospectus supplement or a new registration statement is filed, and other funding transactions. However, as mentioned above, there is no assurance such funding will be available to the Company or that it will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company or will provide the Company with sufficient funds to meet its objectives. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

General and administrative expenses were $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $2.3 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower non-cash stock compensation expenses of $0.1 million, employee-related expenses of $0.1 million and increase in legal fees of $0.1 million.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 our net loss was $9.7 million compared to a net loss of $11.2 million for the same six-month period of 2023.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

With $5.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest receivable at June 30, 2024, such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the above, management has determined there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue a going concern.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

R&D expenses were $6.1 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $5.8 million in the same period of 2023. Costs associated with the OVATION 2 Study were $0.7 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $0.6 million in the same period of 2023. Costs associated with the PlaCCine vaccine trial were $0.9 million in the first half of 2024. Other clinical and regulatory costs were $1.1 million the first half of 2024 compared to $0.7 million in the same period of 2023. R&D costs associated with the development of IMNN-001 to support the OVATION 2 Study were $0.7 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $0.8 million in the same period in 2023. The development of the PLACCINE DNA vaccine technology platform decreased to $2.0 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $2.3 million in the same period of 2023. CMC costs decreased to $0.8 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $1.4 million in the same period of 2023.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Other non-operating income was $0.3 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $8,505 in the same period of 2023. The Company incurred interest expense of $0.2 million on its loan facility with Silicon Valley Bank in the first half of 2023. This loan facility was repaid in full in the second quarter of 2023. Investment income from the Company’s short-term investments decreased by $0.2 million for the first half of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023 due to a decrease in investment securities. The Company incurred debt extinguishment expense on its loan facility with Silicon Valley Bank in the first half of 2023 of $0.3 million.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

In a recent mouse study, a single dose of PLACCINE vaccine without a booster dose produced longer duration of IgG responses and higher T-cell activation than an mRNA vaccine. A 12-month PLACCINE stability study demonstrated continued drug stability at 4° C (standard refrigerated temperature).