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Melbourne, Australia, March 7, 2025: Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC; NASDAQ: IMRN) is pleased to advise our
Chief Executive Officer, Steven Lydeamore will be presenting virtually at the Coffee Microcaps Conference
on Friday 7th March 2025 (11am Australian Eastern time).
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. (Otto et al., 2011)
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).
ProIBS®
Immuron has an exclusive distribution agreement with Calmino goup AB for the territories of Australia and New Zealand for
ProIBS®. ProIBS® - to help patients treat IBS symptoms ProIBS® is a certified medical device for the treatment of IBS symptoms
such as abdominal pain, bloating and unsettled bowel movements (diarrhoea and/or constipation). ProIBS® contains AVH200®,
derived from the plant Aloe barbadensis. Mill. AVH200® has gel forming components which support the intestinal mucosal
barrier. As IBS is known to affect individuals for a long period of time, it is essential to have a treatment appropriate for longterm use –as ProIBS® is. The product is safe, and no interactions with other medications are known. Science-driven innovative
Calmino group AB, the developer of ProIBS®, conducted a usability study among 1,003 users. PROIBS® was helpful for 94% of
them. 91% of the users experienced an improvement in daily life and 98% would recommend PROIBS® to someone else. To
learn more please check: www.proibs.eu.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition where you experience symptoms related to your digestive system. This is
sometimes linked to certain foods, lifestyle habits and stress levels or mood. IBS affects around 3 out of every 10 people.
Females are more likely than males to be affected. Some key symptoms of IBS include: abdominal pain or discomfort; stomach
bloating and wind; chronic diarrhoea or constipation, or alternating between the two.(healthdirect.gov.au) According to
available data, the IBS treatment market in Australia is estimated to be a part of the broader "Digestives & Intestinal Remedies"
market, generating a revenue of around AU$221.14 million in 2025, with a projected annual growth rate of 3.28%.(Statista)
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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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product development
programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject
to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to our growth strategy; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and
strategic agreements and relationships; risks relating to the results of research and development activities; risks relating to the timing of starting and completing
clinical trials; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to attract, integrate and retain key
personnel; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; government regulation; patent and intellectual property
matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
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Steven Lydeamore
Chief Executive Officer
7 March 2025
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u n d e r t a ke a ny o b l i ga t i o n t o re l e a s e p u b l i c l y a ny re v i s i o n s o r u p d a t e s t o
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Y T D F Y 2 0 2 5 re s u l t s i n t h i s p re s e nt a t i o n a re s u b j e c t t o a u d i t re v i e w.
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®
3 clinical programs: Travelan®(IMC: Phase 2 CHIM trial), Travelan®(USU: Phase 4 field study), IMM-529 (IMC: preparing IND,
Phase 2 trial)
Business Update
Travelan® (IMM-124E) Phase 2 Clinical Study Report submitted
to the FDA
IMM-529 Immuron completes pre-IND meeting with FDA on
the development of IMM-529
Travelan® (IMM-124E) Phase 2 Clinical Study statistically
significant immunology and microbiome responses
New Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) collaboration with
Monash University to develop new therapeutic drug
candidates against Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
Travelan® (IMM-124E) Travelan® Uniformed Services
University IMM-124E trial recruited 100% of 866 participants
233,526,869
Total Options
14,418,566
Last Traded Price
IMC: A$0.076
52 week High/Low
IMC: A$0.17/0.066
IMRN: $5.96/1.65
Market Cap
IMC: A$17.7m
Cash & Cash Equivalents
(31 December 2024)
A$7.7m
Major Shareholders
Units
% of CSO
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia)
79,299,224
34.0 %
Authentics Australia Pty. Ltd.
5,500,000
2.4 %
Grandlodge
3,846,712
1.7 %
Evaluating options to enter international markets
Management & Board
3,234,153
1.4 %
Evaluating additional options to add to marketed products portfolio
as of 5 March 2025
New distribution agreement; IMC to launch ProIBS in Australia
Results & Outlook
December 2024 Half Yearly revenue of A$4.0 million, up 70% on pcp
December 2024 Half Yearly North American revenue of A$1.1 million, up 130% on pcp
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Holder
Immuron Ltd is an Australian integrated biopharmaceutical company with global
scale, focused on developing, and commercialising, oral immunotherapeutic for the
treatment of gut mediated diseases
Technology
Platform
Developing oral
immunoglobulin
technology
Research &
Development
Ongoing clinical trials
3 pipeline assets in 3
clinical programmes
Global
footprint
Australia, US, Canada
and expanding
Immuron Inc
New York USA
Market
Penetration
New markets &
expanding distribution
channels
Our Products
• Reduce the risk of Traveller’s Diarrhoea
• Sold in pharmacies Australia-wide
• Available in Australia, Canada and U.S.A.
Immuron Limited
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Immuron HQ
Melbourne Australia
Coming Soon
• Clinically proven to support Liver Health and promote healthy
Digestive Function
• A dietary supplement scientifically formulated to contain high
levels of active antibodies
• Established as a Practioner Only brand since 2014
• E.U. certified medical device
• Reduce occurrence of symptoms of medically
diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Relief of symptoms of medically diagnosed Irritable
Bowel Syndrome
TRAVELLERS DIARRHOEA:
FACTS
Travellers’ Diarrhoea – What is it?
• Travellers’ Diarrhoea is more commonly referred to as Bali Belly,
Delhi Belly, Montezuma’s Revenge, Tourist Trot, Rangoon Runs or
just TD.
• Characterised by fever, belly cramps and profuse watery diarrhoea
that can last for several days and can lead to severe dehydration.
Travellers’ Diarrhoea – How common is it?
• The most predictable travel-related illness with attack rates ranging
from 30% to 70% of travellers, depending on the destination and
season of travel.2
Travellers’ Diarrhoea – Causes?
• Poor standards of hygiene, sanitation and food handling practices
are likely the largest contributor to the risk for Travellers’
Diarrhoea.
• ~ 80% - 90% of Travellers’ Diarrhoea is caused by bacteria
pathogens, the most common being Enterotoxigenic Escherichia
coli (ETEC).1
Travel statistics:
• Statistics show that diarrhea and symptoms
associated with gastrointestinal disorders is one of
the leading travel health problems, affecting up to
70% of travelers (in medium to high risk area’s)
• Travellers Diarrhoea frequently occurs in
environments where there is poor or no access to
plumbing or latrines, poorly functioning refrigeration,
resulting in unsafe food storage and an increased
risk for disease. Lack of safe water may lead to
contaminated foods and drinks prepared with such
water; inadequate water supply may lead to
shortcuts in cleaning hands, surfaces, utensils, and
foods such as fruits and vegetables.
• High-risk travel areas: South and Southeast Asia,
Central America, West and North Africa, South
America, East Africa.
High risk areas for traveler’s diarrhoea – CDC
Opportunity to Convert Billion Dollar Traveller’s Diarrhoea
Market from Relief to Prevention by Travelan®
Billion Dollar Market
Traveller’s diarrhoea treatment market is large and growing at a CAGR of ~7%1
Industry tailwinds
International travel continues to grow
Travel to high-risk destinations from Australia exceeds pre-pandemic levels and
still growing
Frequent Symptom
30% - 70% of travelers experience traveller’s diarrhoea2
Proprietary Vaccine
Dairy cows inoculated with proprietary vaccines covering 13 strains of
enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC)
Bind and Neutralise to Prevent
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Traveller’s
Diarrhoea is a clinical syndrome resulting from microbial contamination of
ingested food and water.
Travelan® utilises specific antibodies to bind the bacteria and the toxins they
produce effectively neutralising them and inhibiting their attachment to the
gastrointestinal tract reducing LPS-related inflammation and bacterial
colonisation.
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Product Differentiation
•Colostrum has some antibacterial and immune modulatory properties.
•However, Travelan® has in addition to the colostrum-derived compounds very
high concentration of anti-E.coli antibodies.
•Travelan® utilises specific antibodies to bind the bacteria and the toxins they
produce effectively neutralising them and inhibiting their attachment to the
gastrointestinal tract reducing LPS-related inflammation and bacterial.
•These antibodies target the major bacteria which cause Traveller’s Diarrhoea.
•Travelan® has a unique synergistic effect between the colostrum-derived
products and the high concentration antibodies for suppressing the inflammation
and targeting the bacteria which cause Traveller’s Diarrhoea in the gastrointestinal
system.
1 https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/travelers-diarrhea-market.html; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.gov 2024
CONTINUED STRONG SALES GROWTH
o
Global sales increased by 172% in the 2024 fiscal year to a record
A$4.9 million compared to A$1.8 million in FY23
o
Half Yearly sales record in Dec 24 A$4.0 million, up 70% pcp
o
USA
o
FY24: a record A$1.08 million; up 67%
o
Half Yearly sales in December of A$0.73 million
o
Australia
o
FY24: a record A$3.75 million; up 223%
o
Half Yearly sales in December 2024 of A$2.9 million; up 54%
o
Canada
o
FY24: A$0.08 million
o
Half Yearly sales in December of A$0.38 million
EXPANSION OF TRAVELAN® DISTRIBUTION
STRONG PIPELINE WITH NEAR TERM MILESTONES
Indication
Traveller's Diarrhoea
Compound
Peak U.S.
sales
Travelan®
US$ 102 m
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
IMM-124E
Clostridioides Difficile
IMM-529
Vancomycin Resistant
Enterococci
IMM-926
US$ 400 m
Phase 3
Registration
Current
Status
1H 2025
2H 2025
Uniformed
Services
University
100% of 866
participants
recruited
Recruitment
Completed
Topline Data
Naval Medical Research
Command
Completed
End of Phase 2
FDA meeting
Initiate Phase
3 Clinical
Study
Collaborator
Pre-IND
IND
Initiate Phase
submission to submission to
2 Clinical
FDA
FDA
Study
Initiated
Preclinical
activities
Travelan® (IMM-124E)
Uniformed Services University
Traveller’s Diarrhoea Trial
IMM-529
Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Phase 2 (n=2; placebo-controlled
challenge study)
Phase 4 (n=866, placebocontrolled trial)
Participants U.S. and U.K. military
personnel
Preclinical studies:
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)
Statistically significant endpoints
(immunology and microbiome) –
January 2025
100% recruitment – January 2025
Phase 2 (n=60; planned placebo-controlled trial)
Complete
Preclinical
Studies
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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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