ACW September 2025 quarterly activity report & Appendix 4C
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
Actinogen September 2025 quarterly activity report and Appendix 4C
Sydney, 23 October 2025. Actinogen Medical ASX: ACW (“ACW” or “the Company”) is pleased to
announce the release of its quarterly activity report and Appendix 4C for the three-month period ended
30 September 2025.
Highlights and key events:
XanaMIA phase 2b/3 AD trial – accelerated enrolment achieves early closing of pTau screening and
updated timeline for topline final results of mid Q4 2026 (previously Q4 2026). Interim analysis in
January 2026
• The pivotal XanaMIA phase 2b/3 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) trial is projected to enrol up to ~240 participants
(original target 220) with elevated levels of the blood biomarker pTau181, designed to identify participants
with biomarker-positive AD whose disease is likely to progress during the 36-week treatment period of the
trial, and therefore augment the ability to detect a Xanamem® (emestedastat) treatment benefit
• As at 22 October 2025, 182 participants are enrolled in the trial at 35 sites across the US and Australia,
with another ~60 expected to enrol before year’s end
• A planned safety and efficacy futility interim analysis (IA) of all available data by an independent Data
Monitoring Committee (DMC) will occur in late January 2026 after which the decision to continue or stop
the trial will be announced
• Topline final results for ~240 participants are now expected in mid Q4 2026 (previously Q4).
Successful meeting with FDA on Alzheimer’s program
• On 15 September 2025, the Company announced the successful conduct of its scheduled Type C meeting
(written response) on AD with the US Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Neurology-I Division
• Actinogen and the FDA reached a common understanding of the pathway to marketing approval in AD -
meaning agreement on regulatory starting materials in drug substance synthesis, the streamlined design
of one additional pivotal clinical trial and the limited number of ancillary clinical pharmacology trials and
nonclinical studies required
• The outcome reached with the FDA represents a major milestone for Actinogen as the Company prepares
for the earliest possible NDA1 submission in the US and submissions to other global regulators. It also
provides important clarity for ongoing discussions with potential development and marketing partners.
Clinical pharmacokinetic trial success
• In late August 2025, the Company announced the successful completion of a trial confirming that the
intended commercial formulation of Xanamem produces consistent and therapeutic levels in the blood
that are similar when given with or without food, giving full flexibility for dosing
• The results were comparable with prior studies of a capsule formulation and indicate that 10 mg once
daily remains the target therapeutic dose for the clinical program including the ongoing XanaMIA phase
2b/3 trial in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• For further information, click here.
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Xanamem is a registered trademark of Actinogen Medical Limited
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InvestorHub launch
• On 11 September 2025, the Company launched its new Investor Hub site for dedicated investor
engagement
• The new site provides shareholders with the opportunity to view recent ASX announcements, shareholder
news and key company updates all in one place
• Actinogen encourages investors to post questions and share feedback through the Q&A function
accompanying each piece of content to engage with the leadership team and gain a better understanding
of the company’s announcements.
• To see and join the new Actinogen Investor Hub, visit: https://investors.actinogen.com.au/link/yMNWle
Manufacturing
• During the quarter, the newly manufactured batch of drug substance was successfully imported into the
US without tariff imposition. This is being used for tablet manufacturing at a larger scale by Catalent in the
US to supply the Xanamem clinical trial program. Scaled-up manufacturing is a key step towards regulatory
approval of a commercial production process and an important component of preparedness for potential
commercialization partnerships.
Other key activities
The Company continues to progress an important range of initiatives appropriate to late-stage clinical
development. These include:
• Commercial planning – CCO, Mr Andy Udell, continues to refine the Company’s communication
materials to support a stronger presence at key AD scientific and business meetings and has updated
information in the commercial readiness sections of corporate presentations
• Partnering – dialogue continues with multiple parties spanning potential regional and/or global partnership
arrangements, with an emphasis on those organizations that are interested in AD or both AD and MDD. A
number of parties are active in the Company’s dataroom performing due diligence on Xanamem and the
Company. The Company continues to engage with potential partners directly and at international
partnering conferences such as the upcoming European BIO2 biopartnering convention in early November
• Intellectual property (IP) protection from future generic competition – ACW continues prosecution of
national phase patent applications for multiple new patents, designed to strengthen and extend IP
protection for Xanamem beyond that afforded by earlier patents and the data exclusivity laws that apply to
novel medicines
• Other ancillary studies – preparations continue for an open-label extension (OLE) trial to allow all
participants in the XanaMIA trial access to longer-term active Xanamem therapy. This trial is due to
commence in Q1 2026.
Presented at international and Australian conferences and conducted investment and partnering
meetings:
• In late July 2025, CMO Dr Dana Hilt, and Senior Clinical Scientist, Dr Jack Taylor, presented an academic
poster at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2025) in Toronto, Canada. The
poster was titled Validating the cortisol hypothesis: Xanamem demonstrates positive clinical effects by
lowering CNS cortisol in MDD and describes the clinically and statistically significant benefits of Xanamem
in patients with moderately severe major depressive disorder (MDD)
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Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the world’s largest advocacy association representing biotechnology companies,
academic and research institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30
other nations.
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• In early August 2025, CEO Dr Steven Gourlay presented to investors at the 2025 Bioshares Biotech
Summit in Hobart in the Drug Development Journey session of the conference. Dr Gourlay’s Q&A style
presentation was titled Oral Xanamem® (emestedastat) Controlling brain cortisol to slow progression in
Alzheimer’s disease and treat depression and was designed to address important investor questions in
ACW’s drug development story to date. Dr Gourlay was joined at the conference by ACW’s CFO Mr Will
Souter
• On 21 October 2025, Dr Gourlay presented a short review to analysts and investors at the Canaccord
Drug & Device Conference and conducted a number of small group meetings. The presence at this
conference was designed to increase awareness of the advancing Xanamem program and the strong
investment proposition Actinogen shares represent at the current market capitalization of ~$100m.
Actinogen CEO and MD, Dr Steven Gourlay said:
“The September quarter was significant for the achievement of further milestones for Actinogen. We are
excited to be entering the last stages of the XanaMIA trial which, reflecting the recent agreement with the FDA,
will be one of two pivotal trials forming the core of our marketing applications for regulatory approval in
Alzheimer’s disease. Rapid progress on XanaMIA trial enrolment has been amply demonstrated by achieving
early closing of pTau screening and likely greater trial enrolment than originally anticipated. Guidance for the
timing of expected topline results has been updated from Q4 2026 to mid Q4 2026.”
Financial position
The Company incurred operating expenditure of $6.1m during the September quarter as XanaMIA clinical trial
activity continued to ramp up, with all 35 sites actively recruiting.
On 15 October 2025, the Company received $5.5m in funding from the first tranche of its FY25 R&D tax
incentive (RDTI) rebate.
After repaying the $3.0m Endpoints Capital loan (as announced on 30 June 2025), the Company received net
proceeds of $2.4m. This additional funding supplemented the quarter end cash balance of $10.4m, such that
after the recent rapid acceleration in enrolment during September and October the Company’s net cash
position as at the date of this report is $10.5m with an additional RDTI receivable of $1.9m pending, giving a
proforma cash position of $12.4m.
The Company continues to have a cash runway to mid 2026.
It is anticipated that the additional RDTI funding of $1.9m will be received during the current quarter following
the recent receipt of a positive Advance Overseas Finding in relation to eligible overseas R&D activities in
FY25, primarily in relation to the XanaMIA trial. Following receipt of this further tranche, FY25 RDTI funding
will total $7.4m.
Consistent with ASX Listing Rule 4.7c.3, item 6 of the attached Appendix 4C of the cashflow report for the
quarter included payments to Related Parties of $0.28 million, comprising the salary and FY25 bonus for the
CEO/Managing Director, fees paid to Non-Executive Directors, and superannuation.
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Investors Media
Dr. Steven Gourlay Michael Roberts George Hazim
CEO & Managing Director Investor Relations Media & Public Affairs Australia
P: +61 2 8964 7401 M: +61 423 866 231 M: +61 417 516 262
E. steven.gourlay@actinogen.com.au E. michael.roberts@actinogen.com.au E: georgehazim@mediaaffairs.com.au
Announcement authorised by the Board of Actinogen Medical Limited
About Actinogen Medical
Actinogen Medical (ACW) is an ASX-listed, biotechnology company developing a novel therapy for neurological and
neuropsychiatric diseases associated with dysregulated brain cortisol. There is a strong association between cortisol and
detrimental changes in the brain, affecting cognitive function, harm to brain cells and long-term cognitive health.
Cognitive function means how a person understands, remembers and thinks clearly. Cognitive functions include memory,
attention, reasoning, awareness and decision-making.
Actinogen is currently developing its lead compound, Xanamem, as a promising new therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease and
Depression and hopes to study Fragile X Syndrome and other neurological and psychiatric diseases in the future. Reducing
cortisol inside brain cells could have a positive impact in these and many other diseases. The cognitive dysfunction,
behavioural abnormalities, and neuropsychological burden associated with these conditions is debilitating for patients, and
there is a substantial unmet medical need for new and improved treatments.
Clinical Trials
The XanaMIA Phase 2b/3 Alzheimer’s disease trial is a double-blind, 36-week treatment, placebo-controlled, parallel
group design trial in 220 patients with mild to moderate AD and progressive disease, determined by clinical criteria and
confirmed by an elevated level of the pTau181 protein biomarker in blood. Patients receive Xanamem 10 mg or placebo,
once daily, and its ability to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease is assessed with a variety of endpoints. The primary
endpoint of the trial is the internationally-recognized CDR-SB (Clinical Dementia Rating scale – Sum of Boxes). The trial
is being conducted in Australia and the US. The trial will be fully enrolled by the end of 2025 with initial results from an
interim analysis in late January 2026 and final topline results in mid Q4 2026.
The XanaMIA-OLE Alzheimer’s disease open-label extension is an open-label phase of up to 25 months treatment
where all participants will receive active Xanamem 10 mg once daily. The trial will evaluate safety and a limited number of
efficacy endpoints such as the CDR-SB. The trial will commence in Q1 2026 and be open to all former and current
participants in the XanaMIA Phase 2b/3 trial.
The XanaCIDD Phase 2a depression trial was a double-blind, six-week proof-of-concept, placebo-controlled, parallel
group design trial in 167 patients with moderate, treatment-resistant depression and a degree of baseline cognitive
impairment. Participants were evenly randomized to receive Xanamem 10 mg once daily or placebo, in most cases in
addition to their existing antidepressant therapy, and effects on cognition and depression were assessed. Trial results were
reported in August 2024 and showed clinically and statistically significant benefits on depression symptoms with positive
effects on the MADRS scale (a validated scale of depression symptom measurement) and the PGI-S (a valid patient
reported assessment of depression severity). Cognition improved markedly and to a similar extent in both Xanamem and
placebo groups.
About Xanamem (emestedastat)
Xanamem’s novel mechanism is to control elevated levels of cortisol (aka the “stress hormone”) in the brain through the
inhibition of the cortisol synthesis enzyme, 11β-HSD1, without affecting production of cortisol by the adrenal glands which
is essential for the body’s normal functioning. Xanamem is a first-in-class, once-a-day pill designed to deliver high levels
of cortisol control in key areas of the brain related to Alzheimer’s and other diseases such as the hippocampus and frontal
cortex. To view Xanamem’s two-minute Mechanism of Action video, click here.
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Chronically elevated cortisol is associated with progression in Alzheimer’s Disease and excess cortisol is known to be toxic
to brain cells. Cortisol itself is also associated with depressive symptoms and when targeted via other mechanisms has
shown some promise in prior clinical trials. The recent XanaCIDD trial demonstrated clinically and sometimes statistically
significant benefits on depressive symptoms, further validating the cortisol control mechanism for the Xanamem 10 mg
oral daily dose.
The Company has studied 11β-HSD1 inhibition by Xanamem in approximately 400 volunteers and patients in eight clinical
trials. Xanamem has a promising safety profile and has demonstrated clinical activity in patients with depression, patients
with biomarker-positive Alzheimer’s disease and cognitively normal volunteers. High levels of target engagement in the
brain with doses as low as 5 mg daily have been demonstrated in a human PET imaging study.
Xanamem is an investigational product and is not approved for use outside of a clinical trial by the FDA or by any global
regulatory authority. Xanamem® is a trademark of Actinogen Medical.
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Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 1
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
ACTINOGEN MEDICAL LIMITED
ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
14 086 778 476 30 September 2025
Current
quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A'000
1 Cash flows from operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers - -
1.2 Payments for -
(a) research and development (4,309) (4,309)
(b) product manufacturing and operating costs -
(c) advertising and marketing -
(d) leased assets -
(e) staff costs (1,611) (1,611)
(f) administration and corporate costs (608) (608)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) -
1.4 Interest received 127 127
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (7) (7)
1.6 Income taxes paid -
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives -
1.8 Other (working capital movements) 308 308
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (6,100) (6,100)
2 Cash flows from investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities - -
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment (3) (3)
(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 (provide details if material) - -
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (3) (3)
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 2
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
3 Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible
debt securities)
- -
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities - -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 12 12
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 (application for exercise of options not yet allotted) -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities 12 12
4 Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 16,504 16,504
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) (6,100) (6,100)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) (3) (3)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 12 12
4.5 Effect of movement/adjustment in exchange rates on cash held - -
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 10,413 10,413
5 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
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 3,113 6,204
5.2 Call deposits 7,300 10,300
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other - -
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6
above)
10,413 16,504
6 Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates
Current
quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
275
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
0
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.
Payments relate to salaries & fees paid to Directors of the Company
during the quarter.
Current
quarter
$A’000
Previous
quarter
$A’000
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 3
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
7 Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements
available to 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) - -
7.4 Total financing facilities - -
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end -
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.
Total facility
amount at
quarter end
$A’000
Amount drawn
at quarter end
$A’000
8 Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (6,100)
8.2 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 10,413
8.3 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) -
8.4 Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3) 10,413
8.5 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by item 8.1) 1.71
Note: ifthe 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:
8.6.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the
current level ofnet operating cash flows for the time being and,
ifnot, why not?
Answer: Yes, the Company will have the current level of
cash flows similar to the September 2025 quarter and
anticipates being able to fund these as described
below.
8.6.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take
any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, ifso,
what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they
will be successful?
Answer: Post-quarter end, the Company received the
Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) proceeds
of $5.5M (net $2.4M to the Company after repaying
$3.1M loan) and an Advanced Overseas Finding
confirming eligibility for a further $1.9M of RDTI rebate.
The Company has access to other sources of capital
through potential partnership transactions, R&D loan
funding or further equity raising.
8.6.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its
operations and to meet its business objectives and, ifso, on
what basis?
Answer: Yes, the Company has access to funding as
described above.
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all ofquestions 8.6.1,
8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 4
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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.
Date: 23 October 2025
Authorised by: By the Board
(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)
Notes
1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for
the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional
information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in 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.
4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been
authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [name of board committee – eg
Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the
Disclosure Committee”.
5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with
recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the board should
have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained,
that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their
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