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MGC Pharmaceuticals Limited
28 April 2023
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
March 2023 Quarter Activity Report and
Cash Flow Statement
28 April 2023
ASX, LSE: MXC
Key Highlights :
-- Clinical trials to be used in the US FDA Investigational New
Drug submission continue to demonstrate the efficacy and the
anti-inflammatory effects of CimetrA(TM); these include
pharmacokinetic profile and Mechanism of Action studies.
-- Over the Counter Status granted to COVID-19 treatment
ArtemiC(TM) in the USA, can now be stocked on USA pharmacy shelves;
supply and distribution partner, AMC, has submitted a purchase
order to the value of US$2 million following the listing on the
National Drug Code Database.
-- First patient enrolled in the ZAM app in association with an
observational trial for CannEpil(R) on patients with Refractory, or
drug resistant, Epilepsy.
-- MGC Pharma concluded a successful fundraise of c. GBP2.09m
post quarter end supported by new and existing shareholders,
brokers, and high net worth individuals in both the UK and
Australia.
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (' MGC Pharma' or ' the Company ') a
European based pharmaceutical company specialising in the
production and development of plant inspired medicines is pleased
to provide its Quarterly Activity Report for the three months
ending 31(st) March 2023.
Roby Zomer, co-founder, Managing Director and CEO of MGC
Pharmaceuticals, commented : "The March quarter has proved
significant for the Company as we advance progress toward
Investigational New Drug (IND) submission with the FDA for key
proprietary products, CimetrA(TM) and ArtemiC(TM). This clinical
trial pathway and pipeline have been major catalysts in the
fundraise and activities post quarter end, and we will continue to
build on this momentum, increasing our global retail footprint and
meeting the highest standards of pharmaceutical excellence."
Company Activities
CimetrA(TM)
MGC Pharma completed pre-clinical rodent studies on CimetrA(TM)
in January, a major step in the clinical pathway to the targeted US
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) IND Submission. Research using
rodent and mammalian models were used to delineate the
pharmacokinetic profile and general safety of the drug, as well as
identifying toxicity patterns over a given period for the treatment
before it advances to the next stage of trials, as stipulated in
the FDA criteria. No anomalies were observed over the course of the
study, nor were any clinical or behavioural adverse events
recorded.
In March, the Company completed the pre-clinical study on
CimetrA(TM), exploring the Mechanism of Action (MoA) of the
product. The study showed that the administering of CimetrA(TM)
following a stimulated immune response resulted in a significant
decrease in IL-32 mRNA expression and a subsequent decrease in
inflammation. This study was the final preclinical mechanism of
action study and will enable the Company to expand future trials to
show its efficacy against further indications. The study results
will form part of the FDA application to register CimetrA(TM) as an
IND.
ArtemiC(TM)
In March, ArtemiC(TM) , MGC Pharma's proprietary, clinically
tested COVID-19 treatment, was granted over-the-counter (OTC)
status on the National Drug Code Database (NDC) of the FDA,
facilitated by MGC Pharma's supply and distribution partner, AMC
Pharma, LLC. ArtemiC(TM) can now be found on the FDA National Drug
Code Directory under the code: 83278.
OTC status means that AMC will be able to sell ArtemiC(TM) via
US-based Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) networks, including
prescription discount services, from April 2023. AMC are
negotiating with the largest US pharmacy networks, and independent
pharmacies for the inclusion of ArtemiC(TM) in shelf space now that
the NDC has been listed, increasing retail access and subsequent
sales.
Following the NDC Listing, AMC submitted a purchase order for
US$2m of ArtemiC(TM), with production to commence immediately, for
delivery in two instalments in Q3 and Q4 of this year. The NDC
status is a major breakthrough for the company, as MGC Pharma works
to expand global footprint and retail access.
CannEpil(R) and ZAM
The first patient was enrolled in the Company's proprietary d
ata collection app and machine learning algorithm, ZAM, in order to
log the data from an observational study monitoring the effects of
CannEpil(R), MGC Pharma's epilepsy treatment. The app is recording
daily metrics from patients, their symptoms, and the impact of
their treatment in order to establish a baseline. This will provide
both MGC Pharma and medical practitioners with a detailed record of
the study and an enhanced understanding of the effects of
CannEpil(R) on Refractory Epilepsy patients.
March Quarter Sales Update
MGC Pharma revenue in the March quarter was lower than average
mainly due to seasonality issues with new year sales and
establishing new pharma regulatory approvals and distribution
channels for CannEpil in the UK and key EU markets, core activities
that will build strong foundation for future growth.
Admin, staff and corporate costs were reduced by 3% in the March
quarter due to a costs rationalisation review.
Funding and Cash Flow Reporting
Using the US$10 million Convertible Securities Financing
Facility with Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund, LLC, a fund
managed by United States-based institutional fund manager Mercer
Street Capital Partners, LLC, MGC Pharma drew down US$1,100,000
during the quarter. This will be used to fund working capital
requirements and to further our clinical trial pathway and
pipeline.
At the end of March, the Company had A$315K of cash on hand, and
A$7.65m (US$5.05m) of funding capacity available under the Mercer
US$10m Convertible Securities facility.
Accompany this Activity Report is a Cash Flow Report for the
Quarter ending 31 March 2023.
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.7C.3 the Company advises
that during the March 2023 quarter, payments to related parties
totalled A$172K, which consisted of fees paid to executive and
non-executive directors of the Company.
As detailed in the accompany Appendix 4C (Quarterly Cash Flow
Report), cashflows during the quarter included $38K cash outflows
associated with inventory production, A$2.46m for administration
costs (including product registration costs), and cash inflows
A$1.58m in funding received from the drawdown of the Mercer
Convertible Security facility.
Activities Post Quarter End
Post quarter end, the company successfully ra ised an aggregated
GBP2.09 million (A$ 3.82m ) by way of a conditional placing of
476,132,620 new ordinary shares of no par value in the capital of
the Company at a price of 0.44 pence (0.8 cents) per Placing Share,
and 238,066,311 Fundraise Options . The Placing was supported by a
mix of new and existing institutional and high net worth
shareholders in both the UK and Australia, including Premier Miton
and Cantheon Capital, in addition to the supplementary Broker
Options raise.
Corporate and Commercial News
Over the course of the quarter, a number of personnel and
advisor changes were announced:
Appointment of Auditor
The Company appointed Australian Chartered Accounting firm, Hall
Chadwick Chartered Accounts ("Hall Chadwick"), as its external
financial auditor, following a review of the Company's external
auditor arrangements, and its cost reduction strategy. The board
has selected Hall Chadwick based on their expertise, capacity to
undertake the 31 December 2022 audit review, and fee structure.
Hall Chadwick is also the Company's incumbent Australian taxation
advisor, which is expected to provide synergies in service
delivery.
Personnel changes
The Board announced the resignation of non-executive director Mr
Evan Hayes, as part of the Company's transition to a dedicated life
sciences pharmaceuticals company. As a result of Mr Hayes'
departure, MGC Pharma's board will be reduced to 5 directors, with
the Company continuing to evaluate the composition of the board
over the next 6 months to ensure that it reflects its position as a
European based life sciences pharmaceutical company.
Company Secretary and CFO
Tom Cairns, previously MGC's Group Financial Controller, was
promoted to MGC Pharma's Chief Accounting Officer (CFO
equivalent).
Messrs Rowan Harland and Arron Canicais of SmallCap Corporate
Pty Ltd, a Perth based corporate advisory firm, have been appointed
Joint Company Secretaries.
--Ends-
Authorised for release by the board of directors, for further
information please contact:
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Roby Zomer Arron Canicais / Rowan Harland
CEO & Managing Director Joint Company Secretaries
+61 8 6382 3390 +61 8 6382 3390
info@mgcpharma.com.au info@mgcpharma.co.uk
UK PR Advisors UK Brokers
Tavistock Peterhouse Capital
Charles Vivian / Tim Pearson Charles Goodfellow / Lucy Williams
+44 207 920 3150 / Duncan Vasey
mgcpharma@tavistock.co.uk +44 207 469 0930
cg@peterhousecap.com / lw@peterhousecap.com
UK Financial Consultant
SW4 Partners
Rupert Fane / Nilesh Patel
rupert@sw4partners.com / nilesh@sw4partners.com
About MGC Pharma
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LSE: MXC, ASX: MXC) is a European based
pharmaceutical company, focused on developing and supplying
accessible and ethically produced plant inspired medicines,
combining in-house research with innovative technologies, with the
goal of finding or producing treatments to for unmet medical
conditions.
The Company's founders and executives are key figures in the
global pharmaceuticals industry and the core business strategy is
to develop and supply high quality plant inspired medicines for the
growing demand in the medical markets in Europe, North America and
Australasia.
MGC Pharma has a robust development pipeline targeting two
widespread medical conditions and has further products under
development.
MGC Pharma has partnered with renowned institutions and academia
to optimise the development of targeted plant inspired medicines,
to be produced in the Company's EU-GMP Certified manufacturing
facilities.
MGC Pharma has a growing patient base in Australia, the UK,
Brazil and Ireland and has a global distribution footprint via an
extensive network of commercial partners meaning that it is poised
to supply the global market.
Follow us through our social media channels:
Twitter: @MGC_Pharma
Facebook: @mgcpharmaceuticals
LinkedIn: MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Instagram: @mgc_pharma
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
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MGC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
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30 116 800 269 31 March 2023
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Consolidated statement of cash Current quarter Year to date
flows $A'000
(9 months)
$A'000
Cash flows from operating
1. activities 567
1.1 Receipts from customers 3,388
1.2 Payments for (328) (1,564)
(a) research and development
(b) product manufacturing and
operating costs
i) cost of sales / inventory (38) (2,098)
ii) operating costs - (2)
(c) advertising and marketing (185) (510)
(d) leased assets - -
(e) staff costs (1,310) (4,362)
(f) administration and corporate
costs (including product registrations) (1,146) (3,993)
1.3 Dividends received (see note - -
3)
1.4 Interest received - 44
Interest and other costs of
1.5 finance paid - (0)
1.6 Income taxes paid - (2)
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - 1,160
1.8 Other (GST/VAT refund) - 619
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Net cash from / (used in)
1.9 operating activities (2,440) (7,320)
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2. Cash flows from investing Current quarter Year to date
activities
$A'000 (9 months)
$A'000
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2.1 Payments to acquire:
(a) entities - -
(b) businesses - -
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(c) property, plant and equipment (20) (723)
(d) investments - -
(e) intellectual property - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
2.2 Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities - -
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment - -
(d) investments - -
(e) intellectual property - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other - -
entities
2.4 Dividends received (see note - -
3)
2.5 Other (cash acquired through - -
assets acquisition)
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Net cash from / (used in)
2.6 investing activities (20) (723)
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3. Cash flows from financing Current quarter Year to date
activities
$A'000 (9 months)
$A'000
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3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity - -
securities (excluding convertible
debt securities)
Proceeds from issue of convertible
3.2 debt securities 1,582 6,948
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of - -
options
3.4 Transaction costs related - -
to issues of equity securities
or convertible debt securities
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings - -
3.7 Transaction costs related - -
to loans and borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other (loan entity which where - -
control was gained after quarter-end)
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Net cash from / (used in)
3.10 financing activities 1,582 6,948
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4. Net increase / (decrease) Current quarter Year to date
in cash and cash equivalents (9 months)
for the period
$A'000 $A'000
Cash and cash equivalents
4.1 at beginning of period 1,134 1,886
Net cash from / (used in)
operating activities (item
4.2 1.9 above) (2,440) (7,320)
Net cash from / (used in)
investing activities (item
4.3 2.6 above) (20) (723)
Net cash from / (used in)
financing activities (item
4.4 3.10 above) 1,582 6,948
Effect of movement in exchange
4.5 rates on cash held 60 (476)
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Cash and cash equivalents
4.6 at end of quarter 315 315
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5. Reconciliation of cash and Current quarter Previous quarter
cash equivalents $A'000 $A'000
at the end of the quarter
(as shown in the consolidated
statement of cash flows) to
the related items in the accounts
5.1 Bank balances 290 1,077
5.2 Call deposits 26 56
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of quarter (should
5.5 equal item 4.6 above) 315 1,134
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6. Payments to related parties of the entity Current quarter
and their associates $A'000
Aggregate amount of payments to related
parties and their associates included in
6.1 item 1 172
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related -
parties and their associates included in
item 2
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Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your
quarterly activity report must include a description of,
and an explanation for, such payments.
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The payments in 6.1 are payments to directors of the company for
their service during the quarter.
7. Financing facilities available Total facility Amount drawn
Note: the term "facility' amount at quarter at quarter end
includes all forms of financing end $A'000
arrangements available to $A'000
the entity.
Add notes as necessary for
an understanding of the sources
of finance available to the
entity.
7.1 Loan facilities - -
7.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
7.3 Other (please specify) 14,600 6,948
7.4 Total financing facilities 14,600 6,948
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Unused financing facilities
available at quarter
7.5 end - 7,652
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7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility
above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date
and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional
financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed
to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing
details of those facilities as well.
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$14.6M Convertible note facility with Mercer Street Opportunity
Fund LLC. Refer to ASX announcement on 29 July 2022 for further
information.
8. Estimated cash available for future $A'000
operating activities
Net cash from / (used in) operating
8.1 activities (Item 1.9) (2,440)
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter
8.2 end (Item 4.6) 315
Unused finance facilities available
8.3 at quarter end (Item 7.5) 7,652
Total available funding (Item 8.2
8.4 + Item 8.3) 7,967
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Estimated quarters of funding available
8.5 (Item 8.4 divided by Item 8.1) 3.3
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Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating
cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as "N/A". Otherwise,
a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available
must be included in item 8.5.
8.6 If Item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers
to the following questions:
1. Does the entity expect that it will continue to have
the current level of net operating cash flows for the
time being and, if not, why not?
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Answer: N/A
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2. Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose
to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations
and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
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Answer: N/A
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3. Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations
and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what
basis?
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Answer: N/A
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Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of
questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
28 April 2023
Date:
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[lodge electronically without signature]
Authorised by:
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Roby Zomer - Managing Director
Notes
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accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to
this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared
in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX
pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent
standard applies to this report.
3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows
from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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