Edison Investment Research - Mologen AG (MGN) - Lefitolimod trial readouts hint at future potential

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Daniel Wilkinson

- Lefitolimod trial readouts hint at future potential

In the last six months, mixed readouts in the Phase II SCLC trial (IMPULSE) and the Phase Ib/IIa HIV trial (TEACH) weighed on the stock. Full data packages presented in the next 12 months may yet highlight potential in these indications. Our valuation is adjusted to take into account both the current trial data and visibility of the long-term strategy in certain geographical regions. While long-term potential lies in the lefitolimod Phase III mCRC trial (IMPALA, readout expected in 2019), Mologen has additionally signed a binding term sheet with Chinese iPharma, which could provide €100m+ in revenues over several years and boost the cash position. We value Mologen at €253m.

25/09/2017 13 EN

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Mologen AG

Mologen is a biotechnology company researching and developing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based drugs for diseases that require a high degree of medical treatment. Co.'s activities concentrate on creating new and improving existing immunological drugs and therapies to combat cancer and developing vaccines for the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases in humans, as well as animals. Two core areas of Co.'s operations are the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Co. developed and patented two technologies that allow for the use of DNA as a therapeutic treatment against diseases that were previously incurable or treatable to an unsatisfactory degree.

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- Lefitolimod trial readouts hint at future potential

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MOLOGEN - IMPALA readout ends monotherapy strategy

Mologen - Retaining lefitolimod's value

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