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Xilio Therapeutics Announces Pipeline and Business Updates and Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Xilio entered into clinical trial collaboration with Roche to evaluate XTX101, a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA

Key Takeaway: Xilio Therapeutics has made significant pipeline and business updates along with its second quarter 2023 financial results. The company has entered a collaboration with Roche for the clinical evaluation of XTX101, which has shown promising initial results in its Phase 1 trial. Xilio anticipates reporting preliminary data for XTX202 and XTX301 later this year, while maintaining a strong financial position with sufficient funds for operations into mid-2024.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Collaboration with Roche to evaluate XTX101 in colorectal cancer.
  • Encouraging initial data from Phase 1 trial of XTX101.
  • Strong cash position with $75.4 million allowing operations into mid-2024.
  • Upcoming reporting of preliminary data for XTX202 and XTX301.

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Xilio Therapeutics Announces Pipeline and Business Updates and Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Xilio entered into clinical trial collaboration with Roche to evaluate XTX101, a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4, in combination with atezolizumab (Tecentriq ), in patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer
Xilio to host live virtual program spotlighting XTX101 on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. ET
Anticipate reporting preliminary Phase 1/2 data for XTX202, a tumor-activated IL-2, in early November 2023
Anticipate reporting preliminary Phase 1 safety data for XTX301, a tumor-activated IL-12, in the fourth quarter of 2023
Ended second quarter of 2023 with $75.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, with cash runway anticipated into the end of the second quarter of 2024
WALTHAM, Mass., August 14, 2023 - Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced pipeline progress and business updates and reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
"In the second quarter, we reported encouraging initial monotherapy data from our Phase 1 trial of XTX101, a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4, including a partial response in a patient with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and a favorable preliminary safety profile at the recommended Phase 2 dose," said Ren Russo, Pharm.D., chief executive officer of Xilio. "Building on these data, today we are pleased to announce a clinical trial collaboration with Roche to evaluate XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab in patients with MSS colorectal cancer. Currently, there are no approved immunotherapies for patients living with this cold tumor type. We believe the combination of our tumor-activated anti-CTLA-4 with an anti-PD-L1 represents a promising combination for evaluation in MSS colorectal cancer and potentially other cold tumor types with limited treatment options. We also look forward to reporting preliminary clinical data later this year from our ongoing trials of XTX202, a tumor-activated IL-2, and XTX301, a tumor-activated IL-12."
Pipeline and Business Updates
XTX101: tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4
XTX101 is an investigational tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced, high affinity binding anti-CTLA-4 designed to block CTLA-4 and deplete regulatory T cells when activated (unmasked) in the tumor microenvironment (TME). XTX101 has completed monotherapy dose escalation (Part 1A) and is currently being evaluated at the recommended Phase 2 dose and schedule of 150 mg once every six weeks (RP2D) in monotherapy dose expansion (Part 1B) of an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors.
company will supply its respective anti-cancer agent to support the clinical trial. Xilio will sponsor and conduct the Phase 1/2 clinical trial and retains global development and commercialization rights to XTX101.
Xilio anticipates activating clinical trial sites for the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the clinical trial evaluating XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab in the fourth quarter of 2023.
XTX202: tumor-activated, engineered, beta-gamma biased IL-2
XTX202 is an investigational tumor-activated beta-gamma biased, engineered IL-2 molecule designed to potently stimulate CD8+ effector T cells and natural killer (NK) cells without concomitant stimulation of regulatory T cells when activated (unmasked) in the TME. XTX202 is currently being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Xilio anticipates reporting preliminary anti-tumor activity, safety, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data from the Phase 1/2 clinical trial in early November 2023. The company anticipates the reported data will include at least 20 evaluable patients across a range of solid tumors treated at dose levels of 1.0 mg/kg or higher across all cohorts in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial.
In addition, Xilio today announced the acceptance of an abstract for XTX202 at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting on November 1-5, 2023.
XTX301: tumor-activated, engineered IL-12
XTX301 is an investigational tumor-activated, engineered IL-12 molecule designed to potently stimulate anti-tumor immunity and reprogram the TME of poorly immunogenic "cold" tumors towards an inflamed or "hot" state.
Corporate Highlights
Virtual Spotlight Program on XTX101
Xilio will host a live virtual program on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. ET spotlighting XTX101, including highlights from the recently reported Phase 1 monotherapy data for XTX101 and clinical development plans in MSS CRC.
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Xilio continues to anticipate that its existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the end of the second quarter of 2024.
About XTX101 (anti-CTLA-4) and the Phase 1 Monotherapy and Phase 1/2 Combination Clinical Trials
XTX101 is an investigational tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced, high affinity binding anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody designed to block CTLA-4 and deplete regulatory T cells when activated (unmasked) in the tumor microenvironment (TME). The Phase 1 clinical trial is a first-in-human, multi-center, open-label trial designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of XTX101 for the treatment of adult patients with advanced solid tumors. Xilio has completed monotherapy dose escalation (Part 1A) and is currently enrolling patients at the recommended Phase 2 dose and schedule of 150 mg once every six weeks in monotherapy dose expansion (Part 1B). Please refer to NCT04896697 on www.clinicaltrials.gov for additional details.
In addition, Xilio plans to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab (Tecentriq ) in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The Phase 1 portion is designed to assess the safety and tolerability of XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab in dose escalation in patients with advanced solid tumors. The planned Phase 2 portion is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination in patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC).
About XTX202 (IL-2) and the Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials
XTX202 is an investigational tumor-activated beta-gamma biased, engineered IL-2 molecule designed to potently stimulate CD8+ effector T cells and natural killer (NK) cells without concomitant stimulation of regulatory T cells when activated (unmasked) in the tumor microenvironment (TME). The Phase 1 clinical trial for XTX202 is a first-in-human, multi-center, open-label trial designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of XTX202 as a monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors. The Phase 2 clinical trial for XTX202 is a multi-center, open-label trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XTX202 as a monotherapy in patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma and metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on standard-of-care treatment. Please refer to NCT05052268 on www.clinicaltrials.gov for additional details.
About XTX301 (IL-12) and the Phase 1 Clinical Trial
XTX301 is an investigational tumor-activated, engineered IL-12 molecule designed to potently stimulate anti-tumor immunity and reprogram the tumor microenvironment (TME) of poorly immunogenic "cold" tumors towards an inflamed or "hot" state. The Phase 1 clinical trial for XTX301 is a first-in-human, multi-center, open-label trial designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of XTX301 as a monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors. Please refer to NCT05684965 on www.clinicaltrials.gov for additional details.
About Xilio Therapeutics
Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology (I-O) therapies with the goal of significantly improving outcomes for people living with cancer without the systemic side effects of current I-O treatments. The company is using its proprietary geographically precise solutions (GPS) platform to build a pipeline of novel, tumor-activated molecules, including antibodies, cytokines and other biologics, which are designed to optimize their
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding plans, timing and expectations related to reporting preliminary data from the Phase 1/2 clinical trial for XTX202, including the anticipated number of patients treated at the 1 mg/kg dose level or higher; evaluating XTX202 at a second dose level in the Phase 2 clinical trial; reporting preliminary safety data from the Phase 1 clinical trial for XTX301; activating clinical trial sites for Phase 1 combination dose escalation portion of the clinical trial evaluating XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors; the potential benefits of any of Xilio's current or future product candidates in treating patients; Xilio's ability to obtain and maintain sufficient cash resources to fund its operations beyond the end of the second quarter of 2024; and Xilio's strategy, goals and anticipated financial performance, milestones, business plans and focus. The words "aim," "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "seek," "target" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of important risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to ongoing and planned research and development activities, including initiating, conducting or completing preclinical studies and clinical trials and the timing and results of such preclinical studies or clinical trials; the delay of any current or planned preclinical studies or clinical trials or the development of Xilio's current or future product candidates; Xilio's ability to obtain and maintain sufficient preclinical and clinical supply of current or future product candidates; Xilio's advancement of multiple early-stage programs; there can be no assurance that interim or preliminary preclinical or clinical data or results will be predictive of future preclinical or clinical data or results; Xilio's ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its product candidates and gain approval of its product candidates on a timely basis, if at all; results from preclinical studies or clinical trials for Xilio's product candidates, which may not support further development of such product candidates; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of current or future clinical trials; Xilio's ability to obtain, maintain and enforce patent and other intellectual property protection for current or future product candidates; Xilio's ability to obtain and maintain sufficient cash resources to fund its operations beyond the end of the second quarter of 2024; the impact of international trade policies on Xilio's business, including U.S. and China trade policies; and Xilio's ability to maintain its clinical trial collaboration with Roche to develop XTX101 in combination with atezolizumab. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the sections entitled "Risk Factor Summary" and "Risk Factors" in Xilio's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Xilio's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and any other filings that Xilio has made or may make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Xilio's views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Except as required by law, Xilio explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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XILIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, December 31,
2023 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 75,383 $ 120,385
Other assets 16,976 18,780
Total assets $ 92,359 $ 139,165
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities $ 24,982 $ 33,518
Stockholders' equity 67,377 105,647
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 92,359 $ 139,165
XILIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Operating expenses (1)
Research and development $ 13,218 $ 16,246 $ 29,349 $ 31,166
General and administrative 6,898 8,306 14,293 14,610
Total operating expenses 20,116 24,552 43,642 45,776
Loss from operations (20,116) (24,552) (43,642) (45,776)
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net 761 (61) 1,641 (190)
Total other income (expense), net 761 (61) 1,641 (190)
Net loss and comprehensive loss $ (19,355) $ (24,613) $ (42,001) $ (45,966)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.70) $ (0.90) $ (1.53) $ (1.68)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 27,468,668 27,384,614 27,451,058 27,376,043
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Research and development expense $ 549 $ 637 $ 1,122 $ 1,233
General and administrative expense 1,251 2,072 2,469 3,505
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 1,800 $ 2,709 $ 3,591 $ 4,738

Frequently Asked Questions

What is XTX101 and its purpose?

XTX101 is a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 designed to block CTLA-4 and deplete regulatory T cells in the tumor microenvironment.

When will Xilio report data for XTX202?

Xilio expects to report preliminary Phase 1/2 data for XTX202 in early November 2023.

What updates were provided on XTX301?

Xilio anticipates reporting preliminary safety data for XTX301 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

How much cash does Xilio have as of Q2 2023?

Xilio ended Q2 2023 with $75.4 million in cash and expects to fund operations through mid-2024.

What is Xilio's collaboration with Roche about?

Xilio is collaborating with Roche to evaluate XTX101 combined with atezolizumab in patients with MSS colorectal cancer.

Last updated: Aug 17, 2023