Release Date: March 31, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• BioLine Rx Ltd (NASDAQ:BLRX) executed a significant licensing agreement with AirMed Limited, providing a $10 million upfront payment and potential commercial milestones of $87 million.
• The company received a $9 million equity investment from High Bridge Capital, strengthening its financial position.
• The licensing agreement allows BioLine Rx Ltd (NASDAQ:BLRX) to reduce its cash burn significantly, extending its cash runway into 2026.
• BioLine Rx Ltd (NASDAQ:BLRX) plans to focus on drug development in oncology and rare diseases, leveraging its expertise in complex drug development.
• The company achieved a 10% market share milestone for its stem cell mobilization agent, Effexta, in the US market.

Negative Points

• BioLine Rx Ltd (NASDAQ:BLRX) is shutting down its US commercial operations, which may lead to transitional challenges.
• The company faces uncertainties in the timing of revenue generation from its licensing agreements, particularly in the Asian market.
• There is a potential risk of delays in clinical trial enrollments and data availability, with full enrollment anticipated by 2027.
• BioLine Rx Ltd (NASDAQ:BLRX) reported a net loss of $5.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, despite improvements from the previous year.
• The company is reliant on partnerships for the advancement of its PDAC program, which may limit its control over the development process.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Did you say there is potential for in-licensing one asset in 2025 and another in 2026? A: Yes, that's our plan. We are looking at several assets, but business development doesn't always go exactly as planned. However, that is our overall strategy. - Phil Serwin, CEO

Q: Can you discuss the potential for Motixafortide in additional solid tumor indications and the maturity of business development discussions around that? A: We view PDAC as a prototype for other solid tumors. We are not investing more in PDAC currently due to ongoing collaborations that are low-cost. We hope for interim data in 2026, which could lead to business development discussions. - Phil Serwin, CEO

Q: Regarding the sale of Effexta, do they have any potential option on the solid tumor program? A: They do not have any option on the solid tumor program. - Phil Serwin, CEO

Q: How should we view the integration time within their program of Effexta and its impact on sales? A: We expect the transition to be seamless with no significant lag in sales. We are providing transition services and believe the integration will be smooth. - Phil Serwin, CEO

Q: Can you provide some color on the company's core competencies as you look to add potential assets to your pipeline? A: We have a highly experienced development team with capabilities from early-stage projects to approval. We also have cash flows from partnering arrangements and significant trials in PDAC ongoing at minimal cost. We are well-positioned to move forward. - Phil Serwin, CEO

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.