Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

(“Faron” or the “Company”)

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Company announcement, 8 August 2024 at 2:00 a.m. EDT / 7:00 a.m. BST / 9:00 a.m. EEST

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA   – Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing a CLEVER approach to reprogramming myeloid cells to activate anti-tumor immunity in hematological and solid tumor microenvironments, today announces   the appointment of Yrjö Wichmann, Faron’s current interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO, int.), as the Company’s permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Mr. Wichmann has served as Faron’s interim CFO since April 2024, having previously served as the Company’s CFO between 2014 and 2019 and as Senior Vice President, Financing & IR 2019 to April 2024. He is an accomplished biotech and financial executive with over 20 years’ experience in financing and investment banking. Prior to his roles at Faron, Mr Wichmann held a number of senior positions within the life sciences and biotechnology sector at IP Finland Oy, Biohit Oyj (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki), CapMan Oyj, FibroGen Europe Oyj (NASDAQ) and D. Carnegies & Co AB. He is a member of the Investment Committee at Dasos Timberland Fund I and II and a board member at Nordic Science Investment Oy investment fund. Mr Wichmann holds a Master’s in Economics from Helsinki University.  

“Mr. Wichmann has played a pivotal role in the financial turnaround of the Company over the past months. I am very pleased to see his continued dedication to the Company and I am looking forward to working alongside him as we continue to advance bexmarilimab through clinical development in order to bring this very promising therapy to patients as soon as possible, whilst also delivering value to investors” said Chief Executive Officer of Faron, Dr. Juho Jalkanen.

Mr. Wichmann, incoming Chief Financial Officer, said: “I am thrilled to be appointed as permanent CFO of Faron and deeply honored by the confidence shown to me by the Board. Faron is entering a very exciting phase and I’m looking forward to continuing to participate in the Company’s development under Juho’s new leadership.”

For more information please contact:

Investor Contact
Faron Pharmaceuticals
E-mail: investor.relations@faron.com

Media Contact

ICR Consilium

Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

E-mail: faron@consilium-comms.com  

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

About BEXMAB

The BEXMAB study is an open-label Phase 1/2 clinical trial investigating bexmarilimab in combination with standard of care (SoC) in the aggressive hematological malignancies of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The primary objective is to determine the safety and tolerability of bexmarilimab in combination with SoC (azacitidine) treatment. Directly targeting Clever-1 could limit the replication capacity of cancer cells, increase antigen presentation, ignite an immune response, and allow current treatments to be more effective. Clever-1 is highly expressed in both AML and MDS and associated with therapy resistance, limited T cell activation and poor outcomes.

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care.

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through reprogramming myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe”, ”could”, “should”, “expect”, “hope”, “seek”, ”envisage”, ”estimate”, ”intend”, ”may”, ”plan”, ”potentially”, ”will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully license its programs within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Replacement – Board Change

The following amendment has been made to the ’Board Change ‘ announcement released on 30 April 2024 at 1:00 PM (BST) under RNS No. 6380M.

 

Juho Jalkanen was appointed as CEO of the Company, but was not appointed to the Board of the Company, therefore the announcement has been changed from “is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Juho Jalkanen as director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company…” to “is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Juho Jalkanen as Chief Executive Officer of the Company…”.

 

All other details remain unchanged.

 

The full amended text is shown below.

  

 

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

(“Faron” or the “Company”)

 

 

Board Change

 

 

Company announcement, April 30, 2024 at 15:00 (EEST) / 1:00 PM (BST) / 8:00 AM (EDT) 

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA  Further to the announcement of 8 April 2024, Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing a CLEVER approach to reprogramming myeloid cells to activate anti-tumor immunity in hematological and solid tumor microenvironments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Juho Jalkanen as Chief Executive Officer of the Company starting first of May 2024. Additionally, further to the announcement of 8 April 2024, the Company announces that as of the date of this announcement, Dr. Markku Jalkanen has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and will continue as member of the board of directors of Faron.

 

Dr. Juho Markku Jalkanen (aged 46) currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Faron Pharmaceuticals since 2022 and has worked at Faron in various roles since 2006; as Deputy Member of the Board from 2006 to 2007, Director from 2013 to 2017 and Chief Development Officer from 2018.  Dr Jalkanen worked at Turku University Hospital from 2008 to 2017, latterly as a Specialist Consultant in Vascular Surgery, having been a Medical General Practitioner (GP) from 2007 to 2008.  Dr Jalkanen graduated from the University of Turku, Finland in 2005 with an MSc International Business Administration & Economics.  During his studies he worked as a Researcher and conducted his Master’s thesis concerning the Finnish Pharma Cluster.  Dr Jalkanen became MD in 2007 and obtained a PhD in Molecular Medicine and Vascular Surgery in 2017.

 

The following information regarding the appointment of Dr. Jalkanen is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies and Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Current positions, directorships and/or partnerships:

 

Former positions, directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

Inflames Pharma Oy

Kiinteistö Oy Pyhälinna

PharMart Oy

Piedino Financing Oy

Sisukas Limited

 

 

Dr. Jalkanen has an interest in 1,023,888 ordinary shares in the Company, approximately 1.42% of the Company’s issued share capital.  He also holds 232,270 options in the Company.

 

Dr. Jalkanen was appointed a director of PharMart Oy on 29 October 2013. In 2018 the company was placed into receivership and following the completion of the process was liquidated 25 March 2019.

 

Save as set out above, no further information regarding Dr. Jalkanen is required to be disclosed pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies or Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Tuomo Patsi, Chairman of the Board of Faron Pharmaceuticals, said “I am pleased to welcome Juho as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. This is a pivotal time for Faron as we advance the bexmarilimab development program and approach key milestones. Juho has demonstrated his abilities in his prior roles at Faron and is well positioned to lead the company in its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to more patients.”  

 

 

For more information please contact:

 

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

ICR Consilium

Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

Faron@consilium-comms.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

 

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care.  

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in a Phase I/II clinical trial as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

 

Board Change

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

(“Faron” or the “Company”)

 

 

Board Change

 

 

Company announcement, April 30, 2024 at 15:00 (EEST) / 1:00 PM (BST) / 8:00 AM (EDT) 

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA  Further to the announcement of 8 April 2024, Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing a CLEVER approach to reprogramming myeloid cells to activate anti-tumor immunity in hematological and solid tumor microenvironments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Juho Jalkanen as director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company starting first of May 2024. Additionally, further to the announcement of 8 April 2024, the Company announces that as of the date of this announcement, Dr. Markku Jalkanen has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and will continue as member of the board of directors of Faron.

 

Dr. Juho Markku Jalkanen (aged 46) currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Faron Pharmaceuticals since 2022 and has worked at Faron in various roles since 2006; as Deputy Member of the Board from 2006 to 2007, Director from 2013 to 2017 and Chief Development Officer from 2018.  Dr Jalkanen worked at Turku University Hospital from 2008 to 2017, latterly as a Specialist Consultant in Vascular Surgery, having been a Medical General Practitioner (GP) from 2007 to 2008.  Dr Jalkanen graduated from the University of Turku, Finland in 2005 with an MSc International Business Administration & Economics.  During his studies he worked as a Researcher and conducted his Master’s thesis concerning the Finnish Pharma Cluster.  Dr Jalkanen became MD in 2007 and obtained a PhD in Molecular Medicine and Vascular Surgery in 2017.

 

The following information regarding the appointment of Dr. Jalkanen is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies and Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Current positions, directorships and/or partnerships:

 

Former positions, directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

Inflames Pharma Oy

Kiinteistö Oy Pyhälinna

PharMart Oy

Piedino Financing Oy

Sisukas Limited

 

 

Dr. Jalkanen has an interest in 1,023,888 ordinary shares in the Company, approximately 1.42% of the Company’s issued share capital.  He also holds 232,270 options in the Company.

 

Dr. Jalkanen was appointed a director of PharMart Oy on 29 October 2013. In 2018 the company was placed into receivership and following the completion of the process was liquidated 25 March 2019.

 

Save as set out above, no further information regarding Dr. Jalkanen is required to be disclosed pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies or Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Tuomo Patsi, Chairman of the Board of Faron Pharmaceuticals, said “I am pleased to welcome Juho as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. This is a pivotal time for Faron as we advance the bexmarilimab development program and approach key milestones. Juho has demonstrated his abilities in his prior roles at Faron and is well positioned to lead the company in its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to more patients.”  

 

 

For more information please contact:

 

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

ICR Consilium

Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

Faron@consilium-comms.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

 

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care.  

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in a Phase I/II clinical trial as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

 

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy

(“Faron or the “Company”)

 

Insider Information: Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

 

Company announcement, Inside information

 

15 April 2024 at 2:00 a.m. EDT / 7:00 a.m. BST / 9:00 a.m. EEST

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing a CLEVER approach to reprogramming myeloid cells to activate anti-tumor immunity in hematological and solid tumor microenvironments, today announces the appointment of Yrjö Wichmann as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 15 April, 2024. Mr. Wichmann succeeds James O’Brien, who is leaving Faron to pursue another career opportunity.

 

Mr. Wichmann served as the Company’s CFO between 2014 and 2019 and is an accomplished biotech and financial executive with over 20 years’ experience in financing and investment banking. Most recently, Mr. Wichmann has served as Senior Vice President, Financing & IR at Faron. Prior to his roles at Faron, Mr Wichmann held a number of senior positions within the life sciences and biotechnology sector at IP Finland Oy, Biohit Oyj (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki), CapMan Oyj, FibroGen Europe Oyj (NASDAQ) and D. Carnegies & Co AB. He is a member of the Investment Committee at Dasos Timberland Fund I and II and a board member at Nordic Science Investment Oy. Mr Wichmann holds a Master’s in Economics from Helsinki University.

 

“As a former CFO of this Company and, most recently, our Senior Vice President, Financing & IR, Yrjö is well positioned to take up the role of Interim CFO whilst we look for a permanent replacement.” said Chief Executive Officer of Faron, Dr. Markku Jalkanen. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Jim for his service to Faron. His contributions, during very challenging market conditions, have been considerable and very much appreciated, and we wish him all the best in his next role.”

  

Mr. Wichmann, incoming Interim Chief Financial Officer said: “As we continue to progress our ambitious program for bexmarilimab, my priority is to advance a financing plan that will secure our cash runway and enable the rapid development of this important, novel immunotherapy, which has enormous potential for patients and shareholders. I look forward to working with Markku, the Board and incoming CEO, Juho Jalkanen, to deliver on our next milestones.”

 

James O’Brien, outgoing Chief Financial Officer, said: “During my time at Faron, I have been impressed by the strength of its science and by the professionalism and unwavering commitment of the team, and I continue to believe in the potential of bexmarilimab to provide a new, safe and effective treatment option for patients suffering from aggressive cancers.  I wish the team great success for the future.”

 

 

For more information please contact:

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

ICR Consilium

Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

E-mail: faron@consilium-comms.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy 

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments and as a monotherapy in last line solid cancers. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

Decisions of the Board of Directors

Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy

(“Faron or the “Company”)

Decisions of the Board of Directors

Company announcement, April 8, 2024 at 9:05 (EEST) / 7:05 AM (GMT) / 12:05 AM (EDT)  

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – The annual general meeting (“AGM”) of Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) took place on April 5, 2024 and after the AGM, the Board of Directors (“Board”) convened.

 

Frank Armstrong and Erik Ostrowsi did not stand for re-election and thus their tenure in the Company Board of Directors ended at the end of the AGM on 5 April, 2024.

 

At the meeting of the Board held following the AGM, Tuomo Pätsi was elected as the Chair of the Board.

 

In addition, the Board elected the Chairs and other members to the Board committees from among its members as follows:

  • Markku Jalkanen was elected the Chair of the Audit Committee and Marie-Louise Fjällskog and John Poulos were elected as members of the Audit Committee.
  • Tuomo Pätsi was elected the Chair of the Nomination Committee and Markku Jalkanen and Christine Roth were elected as the other members of the Nomination Committee.
  • John Poulos was elected as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Tuomo Pätsi and Christine Roth were elected as the other members of the Remuneration Committee.
  • John Poulos was elected as the Chair of the Business Development Committee and Markku Jalkanen and Juho Jalkanen were elected as the other members of the Business Development Committee

For more information please contact:

Faron Pharmaceuticals

 

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

ICR Consilium
Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville
Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700
E-mail: faron@consilium-comms.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy 

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments treatments and as a monotherapy in last line solid cancers. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

 

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy

 

(“Faron or the “Company”)

 

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Company announcement, April 8, 2024 at 9:00 (EEST) / 7:00 AM (BST) / 2:00 AM (EDT)  

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing a CLEVER approach to reprogramming myeloid cells to activate anti-tumor immunity in hematological and solid tumor microenvironments, today announces that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Markku Jalkanen, who turns 70 later in 2024, has informed the Board of Directors of his wish to retire from his position as the Company’s CEO during the course of Q2 2024, while continuing in his role as Board Member.

 

As a part of its ordinary tasks and noting the age of the current CEO, the Nomination Committee of the Board has maintained preparedness for CEO succession with the help of a third-party recruitment specialist firm, and considered several options for a potential new CEO for the Company among external and internal candidates. Supported by the preparatory work conducted, the Nomination Committee has concluded that the Company’s current Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Juho Jalkanen, MD, PhD, MSc (economics), would be the best candidate to succeed Dr. Markku Jalkanen as CEO of the Company. Following information from Dr. Markku Jalkanen and the Nomination Committee’s recommendation, the Board has resolved to appoint Dr. Juho Jalkanen as CEO of the Company, effective May 1, 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Dr. Markku Jalkanen will continue as a Board Member and support in the transition of the CEO role throughout 2024.

 

“I am very happy that the AGM approved the proposals by the Board of Directors, creating an opportunity for the Company to continue efforts on fundraising for a longer-term solution. I have worked for the Company since its inception in 2006 and feel that now is the right time for me to retire as CEO of the Company and leave the operative helm,” said Dr. Markku Jalkanen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “The Board and I have a plan for a seamless CEO transition and now is the time to make that move. I will continue to give my support to the Company and the new CEO in my continuing role as Board Member. I also strongly believe in the promise of bexmarilimab to provide a new safe and effective cancer treatment option for a vast patient group, either as a stand-alone or combination therapy.”

 

“I am extremely honored that the Board has expressed its confidence in me as I assume the new challenge of CEO. I have enjoyed leading the development of bexmarilimab as COO and look forward to the exciting future ahead of us as I continue to work relentlessly with the Faron team to deliver results for patients and shareholders. I want to thank Markku for his leadership and mentorship as CEO,” said Dr. Juho Jalkanen, the incoming CEO.

 

 

For more information please contact:

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

ICR Consilium

Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

E-mail: faron@consilium-comms.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy 

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments and as a monotherapy in last line solid cancers. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

Board Changes

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

(“Faron” or the “Company”)

 

 

Board Changes

 

 

Company announcement, September 22, 2023

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Christine Roth and Dr. Marie-Louise Fjällskog as Non-Executive Directors of the Company with immediate effect following the passing of all resolutions put to shareholders of the Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting held earlier today. 

 

Christine Ann Roth – Non-Executive Director

 

Ms. Christine Roth is a pharmaceutical executive with over three decades of experience in the industry. She has played key roles in the development and launch of several therapies, including the first immune-oncology therapy and intentionally designed targeted therapy combinations. Her career includes leadership positions at major pharmaceutical companies, such as Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and most recently, Bayer AG, where she serves as the Executive Vice President of the Oncology Strategic Business Unit focussing on precision molecular oncology, next-generation immuno-oncology medicines, and radioligand therapies. At GSK, she was responsible for the rebuild of the oncology business, including the integration of assets following the acquisition of Tesaro. Ms. Roth’s expertise extends across various therapy areas, including Oncology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Infectious Diseases. She is actively involved in industry associations, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

The following information regarding the appointment of Ms Christine Ann Roth (aged 60), is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies and Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Current positions, directorships and/or partnerships:

 

Former positions, directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc

 

 

Ms Roth does not hold any ordinary shares or options over new ordinary shares of the Company.

 

Save as set out above, no further information regarding Ms Roth is required to be disclosed pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies or Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Dr. Marie-Louise Helena Fjällskog – Non-Executive Director

 

Dr. Marie-Louise Fjällskog is a professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in the field of clinical oncology, translational research, and drug development. She holds an MD degree and a Ph.D. from Uppsala University, Sweden, and is an Associate Professor of Oncology at the same institution. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Fjällskog has made significant contributions to the development of targeted therapies for cancer. She has held key roles in various pharmaceutical companies, such as Sensei Biotherapeutics, Merus, and Infinity Pharmaceuticals, where she led clinical development programs and played instrumental roles in their success, including Sensei’s $152 million IPO in 2021. Her extensive expertise and leadership have also earned her a position on the board of Biovica International AB, a prominent biotech company in Sweden and in the US, respectively. She is also on the board of Norwegian company Lytix Biopharma.

 

In January 2022, Dr. Fjällskog assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer at Faron where she lead Faron’s clinical development programs, particularly the bexmarilimab program. Dr. Fjällskog stepped down from the CMO role on September 21, 2023.

 

The following information regarding the appointment of Marie-Louise Helena Fjällskog (aged 58), is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies and Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

Current positions, directorships and/or partnerships:

 

Former positions, directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

Biovica Inc

None

Biovica International AB

 

Lytix Biopharma AS

 

 

Dr. Fjällskog does not hold any ordinary shares of the Company, but she has been granted 180,000 options over new ordinary shares of the Company, of which 35,000 has vested.

 

Save as set out above, no further information regarding Dr. Fjällskog is required to be disclosed pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies or Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook.

 

“I am pleased to welcome Ms. Roth and Dr. Fjällskog to the Faron Board as Non-Executive Directors,” said Dr. Frank Armstrong, Chairman of the Board of Faron Pharmaceuticals. “Their combined executive experience in the oncology field and medical expertise will greatly support the advanced of bexmarilimab, Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy, in clinical development.”

 

 

For more information please contact:

 

Investor Contact

 

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

Media Contact

 

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Jennifer C. Smith-Parker

Head of Communications

Jennifer.Smith-Parker@faron.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care.  

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in a Phase I/II clinical trial as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe”, ”could”, “should”, “expect”, “hope”, “seek”, ”envisage”, ”estimate”, ”intend”, ”may”, ”plan”, ”potentially”, ”will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition,  other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully license its programs within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors.  Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

Faron Appoints Interim Chief Medical Officer

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

(“Faron” or the “Company”)

 

Faron Appoints Dr. Birge Berns, MD as Interim Chief Medical Officer

 

      Dr. Marie-Louise Fjällskog, outgoing CMO, is proposed to continue key role in bexmarilimab’s development as a Board member

 

Company announcement, September 21, 2023  

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies, today announces the appointment of Dr. Birge Berns, MD, as the Company’s interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Berns will be based in the UK and her appointment is effective starting September 22, 2023.

 

Dr. Berns succeeds Dr. Marie-Louise Fjällskog, who is stepping down from her current CMO role at Faron. The Board of Directors have proposed to the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company convened for tomorrow, Friday, September 22, 2023, that Dr. Fjällskog would be nominated to the Company’s Board of Directors in a Non-Executive Director role. In this new role as a Non-Executive Director, Dr. Fjällskog would continue to play an integral role in the development of Faron’s wholly owned immunotherapy asset, bexmarilimab, providing her clinical and regulatory expertise to support the Company’s progress. 

 

Dr. Berns is a seasoned senior pharmaceuticals executive with a background in oncology, clinical medicine, rheumatology and immunology. She brings more than 25 years’ experience from senior leadership roles in global pharmaceutical companies, including Sanofi Aventis and Johnson & Johnson.

 

“I am delighted to welcome Birge to Faron as the interim Chief Medical Officer as we progress our ambitious clinical development program for bexmarilimab,” said Dr. Markku Jalkanen, Chief Executive Officer of Faron. “With her extensive experience in oncology clinical development, her business acumen and broad scientific and medical knowledge, she is exceptionally well qualified to advance our plans and progress development of what we hope will be the first macrophage-targeting immunotherapy for patients with aggressive hematological malignancies.

 

“I am also very pleased that Faron will continue to benefit from the support of Marie-Louise, in her proposed new role as the Board member and would like to thank her for her great contributions to this Company’s progress, during her time as Chief Medical Officer.”

 

While at Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Berns established and led the European clinical hemato-oncology group for Centocor, the J&J Immunology group, devising early development strategies for biological molecules in a wide range of oncology indications, and writing the supporting clinical and regulatory documents. She maintains close ties with the Institute of Cancer Research/Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK where she obtained her Master’s degree in Oncology and continues to teach on this course.

Dr Berns is currently VP, Head of Clinical Development & Regulatory Strategy at tranScrip Limited, a strategic drug development partner that provides bespoke drug development services to pharma clients. She also serves as Chair of the Policy & Communication Group of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, UK.

 

Bexmarilimab has the potential to usher in a new era of cancer treatment for patients in relapses/refractory acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes that face scant treatment options,” said Dr. Berns. “With my long-standing expertise in all aspects of early and late-stage drug development, including strategic, clinical, regulatory and market access, I am keen to apply my skillset to accelerate the development of bexmarilimab.”

 

For more information please contact:

 

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

 

Media Contact

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Jennifer C. Smith-Parker

Head of Communications

Jennifer.Smith-Parker@faron.com

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care. 

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe”, ”could”, “should”, “expect”, “hope”, “seek”, ”envisage”, ”estimate”, ”intend”, ”may”, ”plan”, ”potentially”, ”will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

 

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition,  other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully license its programs within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors.  Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

 

 

Change in the Board of Directors

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
(“Faron” or the “Company”)

Change in the Board of Directors

Company announcement, September 8, 2023

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MAFaron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies, today announces that its non-executive Board member, Anne Whitaker, has notified the Company of her intention to step down from the Board of Directors from September 22, 2023, by the end of the Company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”), due to her new executive role at another company.

Subject to the proposed election of Dr. Marie-Louise Fjällskog and Christine Roth to the Board of Directors at the forthcoming EGM and to regulatory approval, the Directors of the Company will be as follows:

  • Frank Armstrong (Chair)
  • Marie-Louise Fjällskog
  • Markku Jalkanen
  • Erik Ostrowski
  • John Poulos
  • Tuomo Pätsi
  • Christine Roth

For more information please contact:

Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors

Daniel Ferry

Managing Director

daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

+1 (617) 430-7576

Media Contact

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Jennifer C. Smith-Parker

Head of Communications

Jennifer.Smith-Parker@faron.com

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing treatments and optimize clinical outcomes, by targeting myeloid cell function and igniting the immune system. Bexmarilimab binds to Clever-1, an immunosuppressive receptor found on macrophages leading to tumor growth and metastases (i.e. helps cancer evade the immune system). By targeting the Clever-1 receptor on macrophages, bexmarilimab alters the tumor microenvironment, reprogramming macrophages from an immunosuppressive (M2) state to an immunostimulatory (M1) one, upregulating interferon production and priming the immune system to attack tumors and sensitizing cancer cells to standard of care.  

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a global, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies. Its mission is to bring the promise of immunotherapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system. The Company’s lead asset is bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe”, ”could”, “should”, “expect”, “hope”, “seek”, ”envisage”, ”estimate”, ”intend”, ”may”, ”plan”, ”potentially”, ”will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition,  other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully license its programs within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors.  Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Board Member to Assume Transactional Advisor Role

Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy

(“Faron” or “the Company”)

 

Faron Board Member Leopoldo Zambeletti to Assume a Transactional Advisor Role within the Company on Business Development Opportunities

 

Company announcement, June 05, 2023

 

TURKU, FINLAND / BOSTON, MA – Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tackling cancers via novel immunotherapies, announces that Mr. Leopoldo Zambeletti is to take on a business development consulting role within Faron. Due to this new operational position, it is agreed that he will relinquish his Non-Executive Director board seat. 

 

Mr. Zambeletti joined Faron’s Board as a Non-Executive Director in September 2015. He is a highly respected figure within the life sciences and investment banking industries and, since 2013, has been an independent strategic advisor to life science companies on mergers and acquisitions, out-licensing deals, and financing strategy.

 

“I am pleased that Leopoldo will be supporting our continued engagement with potential partners to support future plans for bexmarilimab,” said CEO Markku Jalkanen. “He brings extensive experience within the life science industry, and his expertise will be invaluable as Faron continues the development of bexmarilimab. I would also like to thank him for his dedicated service to the Faron Board over the past eight years.”

 

“I welcome this opportunity to support bexmarilimab’s development and the continued exploration of potential partnership opportunities for this valuable asset,” said Mr. Zambeletti. “Bexmarilimab has the potential to truly change the treatment paradigm in hematological and advanced solid tumors, and I look forward to working with the team to drive that path forward.”

 

Mr. Zambeletti led the European Healthcare Investment team at JP Morgan for eight years before serving in the same role at Credit Suisse for an additional five years. He is a Non-Executive Director of Nogra Pharma, Philogen, Touchlight, LenioBio, Adler Ortho, Meatless Farm and Nogra Pharma Invest Sarl.

 

For more information please contact:

 

Investor Contact

US, Faron Pharmaceuticals 

Julia Balanova  

VP, Investor Relations 

julia.balanova@faron.com 

Phone: +1 (917) 306-6096 

  

EUR, Faron Pharmaceuticals 

Yrjö Wichmann  

VP, Investor Relations 

yrjo.wichmann@faron.com  

Phone: +358 (0)40 5868 979 

 

Media Contact

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Jennifer C. Smith-Parker

Head of Communications

Jennifer.Smith-Parker@faron.com 

 

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad

Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner

Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880

 

Peel Hunt LLP, Broker

Christopher Golden, James Steel

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

 

Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North

Juha Karttunen

Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727

Jukka Järvelä

Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990

 

Consilium Strategic Communications

David Daley, Lindsey Neville

faron@consilium-comms.com

Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700

 

About Bexmarilimab

Bexmarilimab is Faron’s wholly owned, investigational immunotherapy with the potential to provide immune stimulation for treatment-resistant cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. A novel anti-Clever-1 humanised antibody, bexmarilimab targets Clever-1 positive (Common Lymphatic Endothelial and Vascular Endothelial Receptor 1) tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in the tumor microenvironment, converting highly immunosuppressive M2 macrophages to immune-stimulating M1 macrophages. As an immuno-oncology therapy, bexmarilimab has therapeutic potential in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules in both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

 

About Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy

Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), together with its subsidiaries, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical group focused on building the future of immunotherapy by harnessing the power of the immune system to tackle cancer. Bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, is its investigational immunotherapy with the potential to remove immunosuppression of cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. Bexmarilimab is being investigated in Phase I/II clinical trials as a potential therapy for patients with hematological cancers in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules, and as a monotherapy for untreatable solid tumors. Faron is headquartered in Turku, Finland. Further information is available at www.faron.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement, are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe”, ”could”, “should”, “expect”, “hope”, “seek”, ”envisage”, ”estimate”, ”intend”, ”may”, ”plan”, ”potentially”, ”will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

 

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully license its programs within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors. 

 

Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

 

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