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Melbourne, Australia, July 9, 2024: Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC; NASDAQ: IMRN), an Australian based and
globally integrated biopharmaceutical company is pleased to advise our Chief Executive Officer, Steven
Lydeamore will be presenting at Sharewise on Tuesday 9 July 2024, 11:00am AEST.
A copy of the presentation being made is included below.
This release has been authorised by the directors of Immuron Limited.
COMPANY CONTACT:
Steven Lydeamore
Chief Executive Officer
steve@immuron.com
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About Immuron
Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC, NASDAQ: IMRN), is an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and
commercializing orally delivered targeted polyclonal antibodies for the treatment of infectious diseases.
About Travelan®
Travelan® is an orally administered passive immunotherapy that prophylactically reduces the likelihood of contracting
travelers’ diarrhea, a digestive tract disorder that is commonly caused by pathogenic bacteria and the toxins they produce.
Travelan® is a highly purified tabletized preparation of hyper immune bovine antibodies and other factors, which when taken
with meals bind to diarrhea-causing bacteria and prevent colonization and the pathology associated with travelers’ diarrhea.
In Australia, Travelan® is a listed medicine on the Australian Register for Therapeutic Goods (AUST L 106709) and is indicated
to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea, reduce the risk of minor gastro-intestinal disorders and is antimicrobial. In Canada,
Travelan® is a licensed natural health product (NPN 80046016) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea. In the
U.S., Travelan® is sold as a dietary supplement for digestive tract protection.
Travelers’ diarrhea (TD)
TD is generally defined as the passage of ≥ 3 unformed stools per 24 hours plus at least one additional symptom (such as nausea,
vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, blood/mucus in the stools, or fecal urgency) that develop while abroad or within 10 days of
returning from any resource-limited destinations (Leung et al., 2006). Diarrhea continues to be the most frequent health problem
among travelers to destinations in lower- and middle-income regions (Steffen, 2017). Deployed US military personnel, essentially
representing a long-term traveller population, are particularly affected given their population dynamics and the context in which
they seek care and treatment (Connor et al., 2012). Diarrhea is the leading infectious disease threat to the overall health and
preparedness of deployed US armed forces, with diarrheagenic E. coli, Campylobacter spp., and Shigella spp. among the most
commonly reported etiologies (Riddle et al., 2006).
Immuron Platform Technology
Immuron’s proprietary technology is based on polyclonal immunoglobulins (IgG) derived from engineered hyper-immune bovine
colostrum. Immuron has the capability of producing highly specific immunoglobulins to any enteric pathogen and our products
are orally active. Bovine IgG can withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and is resistant to proteolysis by the digestive
enzymes found in the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bovine IgG also possesses this unique ability to remain active in the human GI
tract delivering its full benefits directly to the bacteria found there. The underlying nature of Immuron’s platform technology
enables the development of medicines across a large range of infectious diseases. The platform can be used to block viruses or
bacteria at mucosal surfaces such as the Gastrointestinal tract and neutralize the toxins they produce.
IMM-124E (Travelan®)
IMM-124E was developed using Immuron’s platform technology. IMM-124E is produced from the colostrum of birthing cattle
that have been immunised during pregnancy with a vaccine containing the outer antigens of multiple human derived ETEC. A total
of 13 ETEC strains are used in the vaccine to produce high levels of antibodies against selected surface antigens from the most
common strains of ETEC.
The resultant hyperimmune colostrum IMM-124E from ETEC vaccinated cows contains significant levels of polyclonal antibodies
specific for ETEC antigens LPS, CFA-I and Flagellin (Sears et al., 2017).
The antibodies produced in IMM-124E have been found to have a stronger binding and neutralizing activity (than the antibodies
of unvaccinated cattle) against a wide range of LPS antigens including both the variable O-polysaccharide region and the preserved
oligosaccharide core ‘R’ region of LPS from the 13 serotypes used in the ETEC vaccine.
IMM-124E is manufactured into a tablet form referred to as Travelan®.
IMM-529
Immuron is developing IMM-529 as an adjunctive therapy in combination with standard of care antibiotics for the prevention
and/or treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). IMM-529 antibodies targeting Clostridioides difficile (C.
diff) may help to clear CDI infection and promote a quicker re-establishment of normal gut flora, providing an attractive oral
preventative for recurrent CDI.
Immuron is collaborating with Dr. Dena Lyras and her team at Monash University, Australia to develop vaccines to produce
bovine colostrum-derived antibodies. Dairy cows were immunised to generate hyperimmune bovine colostrum (HBC) that
contains antibodies targeting three essential C. diff virulence components. IMM-529 targets Toxin B (TcB), the spores and the
surface layer proteins of the vegetative cells.
This unique 3-target approach has yielded promising results in pre-clinical infection and relapse models, including (1) Prevention
of primary disease (80% P =0.0052); (2) Protection of disease recurrence (67%, P <0.01) and (3) Treatment of primary disease
(78.6%, P<0.0001; TcB HBC). Importantly IMM-529 antibodies cross-react with whole cell lysates of many different human
strains of C. diff including hypervirulent strains.
To our knowledge, IMM-529 is, to date, the only investigational drug that has shown therapeutic potential in all three phases of
the disease (Hutton et al., 2017).
References
Connor P, Porter CK, Swierczewski B and Riddle MS. Diarrhea during military deployment: current concepts and future directions. Curr Opin
Infect Dis. 25(5): 546-54; 2012.
Hutton, M.L., Cunningham, B.A., Mackin, K.E. et al. Bovine antibodies targeting primary and recurrent Clostridium difficile disease are a potent
antibiotic alternative. Sci Rep 7, 3665 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03982-5
Leung AK, Robson WL, Davies HD. Travelers’ diarrhea. Adv Ther. Jul-Aug; 23(4): 519-27; 2006
Otto W, Najnigier B, Stelmasiak T and Robins-Browne RM. Randomized control trials using a tablet formulation of hyperimmune bovine
colostrum to prevent diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in volunteers Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 46: 862– 868;
2011.
Riddle MS, Sanders JW, Putnam SD, and Tribble DR. Incidence, etiology, and impact of diarrhea among long-term travelers’ (US military and
similar populations): A systematic review. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 74(5): 891-900; 2006.
Sears KT, Tennant SM, Reymann MK, Simon R, Konstantopolos N, Blackwelder WC, Barry EM and Pasetti MF. Bioactive Immune Components of
Anti-Diarrheagenic Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli Hyperimmune Bovine Colostrum products. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 24 (8) 1-14;
2017.
Steffen R. Epidemiology of travelers' diarrhea. J Travel Med. 24(suppl_1): S2-S5; 2017.
For more information visit: https://www.immuron.com.au/ and https://www.travelan.com
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Executive summary
Immuron Ltd (NASDAQ:IMRN) (ASX:IMC) is a globally integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on
developing, and commercialising, oral immunotherapeutics for the treatment of gut mediated diseases
Company Overview
Financial Snapshot
Two commercially available oral immunotherapeutic products – Travelan® and Protectyn®
4 clinical programs: Travelan®(IMC: Phase 2 CHIM trial), Travelan®(USU: Phase 4 field study), CampETEC
(NMRC: Phase 2 CHIM trial), IMM-529 (IMC: Protocol development phase, Phase 2 trial)
Business Update
Flagship product Travelan® growing strongly as overseas
travel rebounds
Travelan® (IMM-124E) Phase 2 CHIM trial topline results
Travelan® (IMM-124E) Travelan® Uniformed Services
University (USU) P2TD IMM-124E field clinical trial
recruited ~75% of target 866
Shares on Issue
227,998,346
Total Options
15,194,959
Last Traded Price
IMC: A$0.088
52 week High/Low
IMC: A$0.17/0.065
IMRN: $5.96/1.48
Market Cap
IMC: A$20.06m
Cash & Cash Equivalents (as at 31
Dec 23)
A$15.2m
CampETEC Phase 2 clinical trial completed inpatient
phase
Major Shareholders
IMM-529 pre-IND filed with FDA
Holder
% of CSO
Results & Outlook
BNY Mellon Asset Management
79,141,044
34.7 %
Sales 1 Jul 23 to 31 Mar 24 of A$3.6 million up 154% on pcp (unaudited)
Authentics Australia Pty. Ltd.
5,500,000
2.4 %
Grandlodge
3,846,712
1.7 %
Management & Board
1,954,070
0.9 %
Evaluating options to enter international markets
Evaluating options to add to marketed products portfolio
as of 5 July 2024
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Units
Technology platform
Immuron’s proprietary technology platform
combines the natural human nutrition &
health benefits of bovine colostrum with a
novel class of specifically targeted oral
polyclonal antibodies that offer delivery within
the gastrointestinal (“GI”) tract and can be used
to target viruses or bacteria and neutralize the
toxins they produce at mucosal surfaces.
Bovine colostrum is the first milk of cows after
calving. It is rich in immunoglobulins,
lactoferrin, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, growth
factors and bioactive peptides. Colostrum has
higher levels of protein, fat, vitamins, and
minerals when compared to milk. This enables
full development of the newborn calf in addition
to immunity against several pathogens.*
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Final Product
Development of Highly
Specific Vaccines
Isolation of Hyperimmune
antibody-rich bovine
colostrum
Oral Antimicrobial therapeutic
without drawbacks of
antibiotics
Toxin Neutralization +
Clearance of targeted gut
pathogens
+ Reduce occurrence and
reduce/relieve diarrhoea
+ Assists repair of
gastrointestinal/gut wall lining
+ Reduce/relieve abdominal cramping
+ Enhance/promote immune defence
+ Reduce/relieve gastrointestinal pain
+ Enhance/promote health liver function
Australian Permitted indications; these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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* Gomes et. al., NFS Journal, Volume 25, November 2021, pages 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nfs.2021.10.001
Travelan® | Mechanism of action
Pre-Clinical Studies
Broad spectrum antimicrobial
Without Travelan®
Bacteria attach to gut
wall and infect
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Protects against bacterial
adhesion to host cell intestinal
epithelia
Binds to surface layer proteins
preventing bacterial
colonization and motility
With Travelan®
Bacteria neutralized by
Travelan® antibodies
Toxin neutralization and
clearance of targeted gut
pathogens
Status of product portfolio and key milestones
Travelan®
Clostridioides difficile
randomized clinical challenge study to
examine a dosing regimen for Travelan®
more suited to the military IMM-124E
(Travelan®) IND 29087
FDA approval Dec 22
Prevention of recurrent CDI infections
Vaccine (spores, vegetative cells, and
Toxin B)
600mg solid dose active formulation
developed
Clinical protocol and trial
preparation in progress
pre-IND submission to FDA – 1 July
2024
MTEC 21-10-013 grant Phase 2
Top-line data 7 March 2024
Additional topline data – end July 2024
Clinical Study Report – August 2024
IMM-529
Immuron’s Clinical Programs
Compound or
brand name
Indication
IMM-124E
Travelan®
Travelers’ Diarrhea
ETEC challenge
IMM-529
Clostridioides
difficile
Infection &
Recurrence
Collaborative studies
Travelan® P2TD
Field study Uniformed Services University
Phase 2 randomized clinical trial with Travelan® /Placebo to evaluate prophylactic effectiveness
during deployment or travel to a high TD risk region
Status ~75% of participants have been recruited (866 target)
Anticipated topline results – 1Q 2025
CampETEC
NMRC Campylobacter and enterotoxigenic E. coli product
Manufactured by Immuron
Immuron sponsored GLP Toxicology study completed – Dec 2022
Phase 2 CHIM completion of inpatient phase – December 2023
6 month follow up completed – June 2024
Anticipated topline results – August 2024
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Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Market
Phase III
Market
Our Partners’ Clinical Programs
Compound or
brand name
Travelan®
CampETEC
Partner
Phase I
Phase II
Uniformed Services University
Naval Medical Research
Command
Addressable market & industry overview
Billion Dollar Market
Traveller’s diarrhoea treatment market is large and growing at a CAGR of ~7%
Industry tailwinds
Travel picking up significantly following COVID lockdowns
Frequent Symptom
30% - 70% of travelers experience traveller’s diarrhoea**
Chief Commercial Officer has
20+ year’s experience with
local and global (Asia, UK)
commercial leadership roles
with GSK and P&G
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USA Market
Evaluating options
FY24: launch on amazon.com
and Walmart.com
Planning for increased market
penetration in FY25
for entry into international
markets
to add marketed products to
portfolio in FY25
* IMC Company Report - Travelan Market Analysis 2019 ** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Yellow Book
$83m
$50m
$1.7b
Based on US annual travel
numbers and a penetration
rate of 15%, the market
potential is estimated at
$83m*
Based on EU travel numbers
and a penetration rate of 15%,
the market potential is
estimated at $50m*
Clostridioides difficile
infections (CDIs) to grow to
almost $1.7 billion by 2026,
according to GlobalData
Travelan® sales continue strong growth
Global
+ FYTD Mar 2024 AUD$3.6 million up 154% on
(prior comparative period) pcp
+ Mar 2024 Quarter AUD$1.3 million up 51% on pcp and 75%
on last quarter
Australia
+ FYTD Mar 2024 AUD$2.8 million up 234% on pcp
+ Mar 2024 Quarter AUD$0.9 million up 66% on pcp and 99%
on last quarter
USA
+ FYTD Mar 2024 AUD$0.8 million up 35% on pcp
+ Mar 2024 Quarter AUD$0.3 million up 7% on pcp and 18% on
last quarter
+ Sales commenced on Walmart.com
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Positive results support Travelan®
progress to phase 3
IMM-124E Phase 2
+ Healthy volunteers were recruited and randomized to receive a single daily
oral dose of 1200 mg of Travelan® or placebo. Dosing commenced 2 days
prior to challenge with ETEC strain H10407 and continued for 7 days.
+ 60 subjects completed the inpatient challenge component of this current
clinical study.
36.4% protective efficacy against Enterotoxigenic
Escherichia coli (ETEC) induced moderate to severe
diarrhea was observed in the Travelan® group
compared to the placebo group (primary endpoint)
even though the attack rate for this study was 37%,
much lower than the expected 70%
The attack rates on previous Phase 2
(Otto et al. 2011) studies were 73% and 86% with
protective efficacy of 90.9% and 76.7%
83.3% statistically significant
reduction in the number of subjects
in the Travelan® group requiring
early antibiotic treatment post
challenge compared to the placebo
(secondary endpoint)
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Travelan® topline clinical
trial results demonstrate
protective efficacy with
single daily dose.
66.7% protective efficacy against ETEC induced
severe diarrhea was observed in the Travelan®
group compared to the placebo group (secondary
endpoint)
55.6% reduction in the number of
100% of the subjects requiring IV
fluids post challenge were in the
placebo (secondary endpoint)
subjects experiencing adverse events
associated with the ETEC challenge
observed in the Travelan® group
compared to the placebo group
(secondary endpoint)
Phase 2 clinical study data supports
the excellent safety and tolerability
profile of Travelan®
WORLD FIRST TRIPLE MECHANISM OF ACTION FOR CDI
IMM-529: pre-IND filed with FDA July 2024
Indication / Target
Population
IMM-529 will be indicated for the treatment of recurrent C. difficile
infection
Product
Description /
Mechanism of
Action
• Novel antibody-containing therapeutic which neutralizes C. difficile
but does not impact the microbiome
• Targets not only toxin B but also spores and vegetative cells
responsible for recurrence
• Potential for use in combination with standard of care (e.g.
vancomycin, metronidazole, fidaxomicin)
• Targets many isolates
Dosage and ROA
• Oral administration, 3 x daily
• Trial to test safety 7-day treatment course on top of standard of care
(vancomycin, metronidazole, fidaxomicin)
Efficacy
1. Prevention of primary disease (80% P =0.0052)
2. Protection of disease recurrence (67%, P <0.01) and
3. Treatment of primary disease (78.6%, P<0.0001; TcB HBC).
Safety / Tolerability
• To be evaluated in Phase I/IIA study
• Equivalent or better than current standard of care
Scientific references
Travelan® (IMM-124E)
Travelan® has been shown to reduce both the incidence and severity of ETECinduced diarrhea in up to 90% of volunteers
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 46:7-8, 862-868, DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2011.574726
Clinical Evaluation of Travelan® an Oral Prophylactic for Prevention of Travelers’
Diarrhea in Active Duty Military Service Assigned Abroad.
Military Health System Research Symposium 14-17 Aug 2023_Abstract 1
Travelan as a broad Spectrum anti-bacterial
Immuron Limited, 29 April, 2011
Travelan® demonstrates broad reactivity to Vibrio cholera strains from Southeast
Asia indicating broad potential for prevention of traveler’s diarrhea
US Department of Defense, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIM), 4 September, 2019
Travelan® prevented clinical shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) in 75% of Travelan®
treated animals compared to placebo and demonstrated a significant clinical benefit
US Department of Defense, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIM), 5 September, 2018
Travelan® able to bind and was reactive to 60 clinical isolates of each bacteria,
Campylobacter, ETEC, and Shigella
US Department of Defense, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIM), 30 January, 2017
Bioactivity and efficacy of a hyperimmune bovine colostrum product- Travelan,
against shigellosis in a non-Human primate model (Macaca mulatta)
Islam D, Ruamsap N, Imerbsin R, Khanijou P, Gonwong S, Wegner MD, et al. (2023) Bioactivity and efficacy of a hyperimmune bovine
colostrum product- Travelan, against shigellosis in a non-Human primate model (Macaca mulatta). PLoS ONE 18(12): e0294021.
Bioactive Immune Components of Travelan®
Clin Vaccine Immunol 24:e00186-16. https://doi.org/10.1128/CVI.00186-16
Hyperimmune bovine colostrum containing lipopolysaccharide antibodies (IMM124E) has a non-detrimental effect on gut microbial communities in unchallenged
mice
Infect Immun. 2023 Nov; 91(11): e00097-23.
Administration of the Hyper-immune Bovine Colostrum Extract IMM-124E
Ameliorates Experimental Murine Colitis
Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2019, Pages 785–797, https://doi.org/10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy213
IMM-529
Bovine antibodies targeting primary and recurrent Clostridium difficile disease are a
potent antibiotic alternative
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Sci Rep 7, 3665 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03982-5
STEVEN LYDEAMORE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
IMMURON LIMITED
CONTACT INFORMATION:
EMAIL: STEVE@IMMURON.COM
PHONE: AUSTRALIA: +61 438 027 172
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