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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Description of Our Business
We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development
of targeted radiotherapies to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. We are focused on employing a biology-driven approach
to develop differentiated, first-in-class radiopharmaceutical therapeutics for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
Our mission is to transform cancer treatment by delivering innovative radioconjugates that maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing
toxicity to healthy tissue by combining our deep understanding of tumor biology and translational medicine with our expertise in radiochemistry.
Since our inception, we
have focused on developing innovative and differentiated radiotherapies. Our pipeline of both early and later stage development
programs is a testimony to our approach in three areas with: (1) two novel solid tumor product candidates, ATNM-400 and Actimab-A,
with pan-tumor potential, (2) Actimab-A, which is also being developed as a therapeutic backbone for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and (3) two targeted conditioning
agents, Iomab-B for bone marrow transplant and Iomab-ACT for cell & gene therapies. Our solid tumor asset, ATNM-400, targets a
novel, antigen which does not target PSMA, with demonstrated pre-clinical activity across metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer (mCRPC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and breast cancer. Actimab-A, targets myeloid derived suppressor cells
(MDSC’s) and is being studied in multiple solid tumors in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors where MDSC’s are
known to act as an efficacy deterrent for these agents. Our hematology franchise includes: Actimab-A, a CD33-targeted therapy; as
well as, Iomab-B and Iomab-ACT which are CD45-targeting conditioning agents. Both Actimab-A and Iomab-B are Phase 2/3 ready assets and are
supported by extensive validation in over 15 clinical trials in which more than 500 patients were treated.
The
radiopharmaceutical therapeutics market has experienced significant growth and validation in recent years. The FDA approvals of
Pluvicto® (177Lu-PSMA-617) for prostate cancer and Lutathera® (177Lu-DOTATATE) for gastroenteropancreatic
neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) have demonstrated the transformative potential of targeted radiotherapy.
Pluvicto® is the first radiopharmaceutical to achieve blockbuster status and generated approximately
$2 billion in sales in 2025 and is forecast by its sponsor Novartis to reach peak sales of $5 billion. Lutathera® is also
forecasted to attain blockbuster status by Novartis.
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Many companies have entered the space, perhaps attracted by the success
of the aforementioned products and also the acquisitions of several companies in recent years. However, most companies have focused on
just a handful of targets. Consequently, we believe the radiopharmaceutical field remains in its early stages despite the number of companies
now developing radiotherapies. This is apparent as a majority of the radiotherapy industry development pipeline is clustered around a
handful of biological targets with most companies focused on prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2)
antagonists/agonists and variations on the theme (NSTR2, NSTR3, etc), and fibroblast activation protein (FAP). Each of these targets features
multiple programs using different targeting moieties including but not limited to peptides, small molecules, antibodies as well as various
isotope payloads including beta emitters like Lutetium-177 and alpha emitters such as Actinium-225 and Lead-212.
In contrast, we see a significant opportunity to broaden the patient populations benefiting from targeted radiopharmaceuticals by coupling
our understanding of tumor biology and translational medicine with our expertise in radiochemistry to develop novel programs against differentiated
targets with multi-indication potential. From 2013 to 2023, there was approximately $17 billion in high-value mergers and acquisitions
focused on radiopharmaceutical assets, capabilities and infrastructure. Six major pharmaceutical companies have a established radiotherapy
presence via acquisitions, resulting in approximately 300,000 square feet of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure which is
largely underutilized as there are just three approved radiopharmaceutical therapeutics. Since 2024, there has been $8 billion in strategic
investments and licensing transactions specifically targeting assets that offer novelty and differentiation in the radiotherapy space.
We believe this activity demonstrates both the validation of radiotherapies as a viable treatment modality and the larger companies urgent
need for truly differentiated assets to fill their pipelines.
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Our Competitive Strengths
We believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on the radiopharmaceutical
opportunity based on the following competitive strengths:
Biology-Driven Approach to Radiopharmaceutical Development
We employ a
biology first approach to identify targets that are implicated in underlying tumor biology, disease
progression and/or treatment resistance. In doing so, we believe our targeted radiotherapies are
differentiated from the rest of the radiopharmaceutical industry pipeline and have first-in-class potential. The recent acquisitions and
licensing transactions in the radiopharmaceutical field have been driven by novel assets and platforms beyond targets such as PSMA, SSTR
and FAP. To our knowledge, ATNM-400 and Actimab-A MDSC are the only radiopharmaceuticals in development pursuing their respective targets
and indications. Similarly, Actimab-A, Iomab-B and Iomab-ACT, are the only CD33 and CD45 targeting
radiotherapies in clinical development to our knowledge. We will continue to identify and evaluate novel radiopharmaceutical assets leveraging
our biology-driven methodology.
Differentiated, First-in-Class Pan-Tumor Programs Addressing Large
Solid Tumor Indications
Our pipeline features multiple
first-in-class programs targeting novel antigens not currently addressed by existing radiopharmaceutical platforms. ATNM-400 represents
a differentiated approach in prostate cancer by targeting a non-PSMA antigen, potentially addressing patients who do not respond to or
progress after PSMA-targeted therapy such as Pluvicto®, as well as enabling earlier line combinations with androgen receptor pathway
inhibitors (ARPIs). With demonstrated pre-clinical efficacy across prostate cancer, NSCLC, and breast cancer, ATNM-400 has pan-tumor potential
addressing a combined patient population exceeding 800,000 in the United States. Our pre-clinical data demonstrate that ATNM-400 outperformed
leading approved therapies by 3-5 fold in EGFR-mutant NSCLC models as a monotherapy in terms of tumor growth inhibition, produced cures
in combination with Tagrisso®, and achieved complete tumor regression in combination with Herceptin® in HER2-resistant breast
cancer models.
Actimab-A represents another differentiation
opportunity through its mechanism of depleting CD33+ MDSCs, potentially unlocking synergy with PD-1
checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda® and Opdivo® in MDSC-rich solid tumors. This approach
addresses a well-documented mechanism of PD-1 resistance, with clinical data demonstrating that high MDSC levels correlate with poor outcomes
on PD-1 therapy. This positions Actimab-A to potentially expand the $40+ billion PD-1 inhibitor market.
De-Risked Late-Stage Hematology Franchise with Near-Term Partnership
Potential
Our hematology programs are supported by extensive clinical validation
and represent potential near-term value creation opportunities. Iomab-B has been evaluated in over 500 patients across multiple clinical
trials and has received FDA alignment on a Phase 2/3 trial design in an expanded relapsed/refractory (R/R) AML patient population. The
program benefits from composition of matter patents extending into 2037, an existing network of 24 clinical sites with continued interest
from the Study of Iomab-B in Elderly Relapsed Refractory AML (SIERRA) trial, and potential market expansion across six disease indications
representing approximately 150,000 addressable patients who can benefit from improved bone marrow transplant conditioning.
Actimab-A has demonstrated what we believe to be compelling clinical
data in combination with CLAG-M chemotherapy, achieving high rates of measurable residual disease (MRD) negativity and improved survival
outcomes in high-risk R/R AML patients. In Phase 1b clinical trials, patients treated with Actimab-A plus CLAG-M achieved a 24-month median
overall survival among the 70% who proceeded to bone marrow transplant, comparing favorably to the less than 2-4 month overall survival
typically observed in TP53-positive or prior venetoclax-treated patient populations. We have received FDA alignment on Phase 2/3 trial
design for Actimab-A in combination with CLAG-M for R/R AML patients and are actively seeking strategic partnerships to advance these
programs.
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The targeted conditioning franchise,
including Iomab-B for bone marrow transplant and Iomab-ACT for cell and gene therapies, addresses the fundamental challenge of establishing
donor cell engraftment while reducing toxicities associated with traditional chemotherapy based myeloablative
conditioning regimens. Iomab-ACT has the potential to serve as a universal conditioning agent, improving patient access and outcomes for
CAR-T and other cell therapies, with three active clinical trials currently underway.
End-to-End Supply Chain and Demonstrated
Ability to Execute Complex Clinical Trials
Our clinical assets have been studied in over 500 patients to date
and we have executed multiple Phase 1 – 3 clinical trials across our Actimab-A, Iomab-ACT and Iomab-ACT programs. In doing so, we
have established and actively managed an end-to-end supply chain that encompasses sourcing of radioisotopes, manufacturing targeting agents,
production of final drug product candidates and their delivery to the point of care. We believe our demonstrated ability to execute radiopharmaceutical
trials at approximately 50 treatment centers including leading comprehensive cancer centers can be leveraged for our ongoing and planned
clinical development efforts. We executed a phase 3 trial of Iomab-B which utilized extremely high doses of Iodine-131 (I-131) which required
specialized handling. Additional operational parameters included the need for patient isolation in a transplant setting which added to
the complexity of the trial yet the company successfully executed the trial without missing a single dose. We are exploring improved methods for efficiently generating quality clinical data by working with centers of excellence both in and outside
the United States. We believe these capabilities
have strategic value to enable the successful and timely clinical execution of our own planned trials for product candidates we may in-license,
partner or acquire.
Vertically Integrated Capabilities and Infrastructure
We are in the process of establishing comprehensive end-to-end capabilities across the radiopharmaceutical value chain. We have invested
in establishing an operational radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility expected to be commissioned in 2H:2026, which will provide clinical
supply capabilities by year-end. This facility, combined with our established distribution network to approximately 50 leading hospitals
and multiple redundant isotope supply agreements, positions us to serve patient demand at scale. Our proprietary cyclotron-based Ac-225
production technology for which we are seeking a partnership, can help us secure reliable isotope supply at commercial scale via an internal
back-up source. We believe our manufacturing process achieves radiochemical purity equivalent to the gold-standard thorium decay method
without generating long-lived radioactive contaminants. We have demonstrated leading-edge pre-clinical radiochemistry and translational
biology capabilities that enable rapid advancement from target selection through clinical development. This vertical integration provides
us with significant strategic flexibility and insulates us from supply chain disruptions that have historically challenged radiopharmaceutical
development.
Strong Intellectual Property Position
We have built an intellectual
property portfolio comprising approximately 250 issued patents and pending patent applications, including critical composition of matter
patents, method of use patents, and proprietary Ac-225 production technology. Our intellectual property estate provides extensive protection
for our product candidates and platform technologies across major global markets, with issued and pending patent coverage over key programs.
We believe our IP position creates substantial barriers to entry and positions our assets as attractive opportunities for strategic partnerships
and out-licensing.
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Our Strategy
Our goal is to establish Actinium as
a leading, fully integrated targeted radiotherapy company delivering transformative medicines to cancer patients.
Key elements of our strategy include:
Rapidly Advance ATNM-400 Through Clinical Development Across Multiple
Indications
We are focused on rapidly advancing
ATNM-400 into clinical development, leveraging the pre-clinical validation we have established across multiple solid tumor indications.
In mCRPC, the pre-clinical dataset demonstrating mechanistic synergy with ARPI’s such as enzalutamide, superiority to both single-agent
enzalutamide and 177Lu-PSMA-617, and strong combination activity supports the therapeutic potential in this indication. Based on this
data, we believe ATNM-400, a non-PSMA targeting radioconjugate, demonstrates the potential to benefit patients who progress on or are
ineligible for PSMA-targeted therapy and potentially enable earlier-line combination approaches with ARPIs.
ATNM-400 also demonstrates clinical development
potential in EGFR-mutant NSCLC, where our pre-clinical data demonstrated 3-5 fold superiority compared
to approved EGFR inhibitors including osimertinib (Tagrisso®), datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd),
and amivantamab, as well as 100% complete responses in combination with osimertinib. We have established mechanistic rationale for this
combination through demonstrated upregulation of the ATNM-400 target following osimertinib treatment. Furthermore, in pre-clinical
studies, both ATNM-400 monotherapy and ATNM-400 in combination with osimertinib is superior to an osimertinib combination with chemotherapy.
This positions ATNM-400 for potential development across first-, second-, and third-line EGFR-mutant NSCLC
treatment settings.
In breast cancer, we have demonstrated
efficacy across HR-positive, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and HER2-resistant models, with complete tumor eradication observed
for ATNM-400 in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin®) in trastuzumab-resistant models. The ATNM-400 target shows increased expression
in trastuzumab-resistant tumors, providing mechanistic support for clinical development in this setting. We believe ATNM-400 represents
a differentiated approach that can avoid the off-target toxicities such as interstitial lung disease observed with HER2 and TROP-2 antibody-drug
conjugates such as Ehertu® and Datroway®, respectively.
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Establish Actimab-A MDSC in Combination with Checkpoint Inhibitors
We currently intend to conduct a basket trial evaluating Actimab-A
in combination with PD-1 inhibitors (Keytruda® or Opdivo®) across four MDSC-rich solid tumor types: head and neck squamous cell
carcinoma (HNSCC), NSCLC, glioblastoma (GBM), and high microsatellite instability (MSI-high) colorectal cancer. This trial, expected to
report initial data in 2H:2026, is supported by pre-clinical evidence demonstrating that Actimab-A selectively homes to and depletes tumor-resident
CD33+ MDSCs, which are primed for depletion and correlate with poor outcomes on PD-1 therapy. Our pre-clinical data show that Actimab-A
treatment is cytotoxic to patient-derived MDSCs ex vivo and enhances T-cell responses.
The trial design includes comprehensive
biomarker assessments to evaluate MDSC depletion patterns in both tumor microenvironment and peripheral blood, as well as T-cell activity
restoration. We will compare clinical outcomes including objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival
(OS) against real-world data comparators. Success in this trial could position Actimab-A as a foundational combination partner for checkpoint
inhibitors across multiple solid tumor indications. In addition, we are evaluating the potential for further clinical evaluation of Actimab-A
in patients with GBM and NSCLC with other PD-1 inhibitors.
GBM has a unique microenvironment in which ~40% of the glioma mass is comprised of tumor associated myeloid (TAM’s) cells which
play an important role in immunosuppression and inhibition of anti-tumor responses. Selective eradication of these TAM’s which express
CD33 within the GBM tumor microenvironment with Actimab-A has the potential to enhance anti-tumor T-cell immunity thereby increasing the
effectiveness of immunotherapies for the treatment of GBM.
Execute Strategic Partnerships for Late-Stage Hematology Programs
We are actively seeking strategic partnerships to advance our Phase
2/3-ready hematology programs, Actimab-A and Iomab-B. These programs benefit from substantial clinical validation, clear regulatory pathways
following FDA alignment, and concentrated commercial markets focused on approximately 100 quaternary care centers in the United States
and Europe. The complementary nature of these programs—spanning AML/MDS therapeutics and targeted conditioning for bone marrow transplant
and cell/gene therapies—creates strong commercial synergies and represents blockbuster market opportunities.
Our partnership strategy prioritizes collaborations that can provide
the resources and infrastructure necessary to execute global pivotal trials while preserving meaningful economics for Actinium. We are
leveraging our existing relationship with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has established a Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) supporting Actimab-A development, to advance clinical programs in a cost-effective manner while retaining commercial
rights.
Build Fully Integrated cGMP Manufacturing and End-to-End Supply Chain
We are completing construction
of our internal cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, which is being designed to manufacture Ac-225 based radioconjugates and
provide drug product manufacturing to support clinical trials. This facility, expected to be operational in 2H:2026, will complement our
established network of hospital administration sites and isotope suppliers. Our hybrid internal-external manufacturing strategy is designed
to provide supply reliability, cost efficiency, and geographic flexibility to serve global patient populations at commercial scale. In
addition, we will opportunistically seek partnerships to manufacture Ac-225 utilizing our patented cyclotron production technology.
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Continue Platform Innovation and Pipeline Expansion
We are committed to continued innovation
in radiopharmaceutical discovery and development. Our proven track record of generating highly differentiated programs positions us to
expand our pipeline through both internal discovery efforts and potential strategic acquisitions of complementary assets or technologies.
We maintain rigorous criteria for program advancement, requiring demonstration of clear differentiation, compelling pre-clinical
validation, and significant market opportunities before committing substantial resources to clinical development.
Our Pipeline
Solid Tumor Programs
ATNM-400: First-in-Class Pan-Tumor Radiotherapy
ATNM-400 is our lead solid tumor program,
representing a first-in-class Ac-225 antibody radioconjugate targeting a novel, undisclosed, non-PSMA targeting antigen with expression
across multiple solid tumor types. The ATNM-400 target is implicated
in disease biology during tumor progression and is also overexpressed when tumors become resistant
to many approved therapies in multiple solid tumors.
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Our pre-clinical translational
data demonstrated that ATNM-400 is superior to:
● PSMA-targeted agents or ARPI’s in the mCRPC setting of prostate cancer
These data show that ATNM-400 works well as monotherapy but is even
better in combination in resistant settings where the target is overexpressed as part of the resistance mechanism. Evidence of target
expression has been observed ranging from 60%-80%+ in mCRPC, NSCLC, and breast cancer patient tumors, representing a significant addressable
population of over a hundred thousand patients in the United States based on our existing datasets. This number may expand as we continue
our work to demonstrate the potential of ATNM-400 in various additional disease and treatment settings.
Our pre-clinical development program has generated robust efficacy
and mechanism-of-action data across multiple indication-specific animal models:
Prostate Cancer: ATNM-400 demonstrated
specific tumor uptake and decreased tumor cell proliferation in pre-clinical models, with significantly
greater efficacy than both 177Lu-PSMA-617 (the active agent in Pluvicto®) and next-generation
225Ac-PSMA-617 in PSMA-low 22Rv1 prostate cancer xenograft models that are resistant to ARPI therapy.
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Importantly, ATNM-400 also demonstrated superior efficacy to enzalutamide
and 177Lu-PSMA-617 in ARPI-resistant prostate cancer models, with strong and durable combination activity when combined with enzalutamide.
This combination activity is mechanistically supported by our observation that enzalutamide resistance increases ATNM-400 target expression
in both prostate cancer models and mCRPC patient samples.
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These
data support ATNM-400 development in post-Pluvicto® and post-ARPI patient populations. Between 45,000 to 55,000 patients will progress
on ARPI in the mCRPC and metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) settings annually. With a potential of Pluvicto®
approval in mHSPC based on the Phase 3 PSMAddition study, the number of eligible patients nearly doubles from 44,000 patients in the
mCRPC population to 86,500 patients in both mHSPC and mCRPC. Given that the response rates for Pluvicto® in the VISION and PSMAfore
population are approximately 30% and 50%, respectively, a significant proportion of patients remain with few options following treatment.
Additionally, Pluvicto® refractory patients will receive as few as 2 cycles if no response is observed. The mechanistic synergy with
ARPIs also supports potential expansion to earlier treatment lines in combination with standard-of-care hormonal therapies, representing
an addressable population exceeding 100,000 patients across all lines of treatment in the mCRPC and mHSPC settings.
EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: ATNM-400 demonstrated 3-5 fold greater tumor growth
inhibition compared to approved EGFR-targeted therapies including osimertinib (first-line), datopotamab deruxtecan (second-line), and
amivantamab (third-line) in NCI-H1975 human lung cancer models harboring L858R and T790M EGFR mutations.
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In combination with osimertinib, ATNM-400 achieved 100% complete responses
with durable efficacy extending throughout the study period.
We have established mechanistic support for ATNM-400 combinations with
EGFR inhibitors, demonstrating that osimertinib treatment increases ATNM-400 target expression both in vitro and in vivo. This mechanistic
synergy, combined with clinical data showing improved outcomes when osimertinib is combined with external beam radiotherapy, supports
ATNM-400 development across multiple EGFR-mutant NSCLC treatment settings.
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EGFR-mutant
NSCLC represents approximately 30,000 U.S. patients annually, with current treatment dominated by
AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso® (osimertinib) and Johnson & Johnson’s Rybrevant®
(amivantamab) combinations. ATNM-400 offers a novel EGFR inhibitor plus radiotherapy combination approach
with potential differentiation across first-, second-, and third-line settings. Additionally, given tumor cell apoptosis driven by the
irreversible double-stranded DNA damage from actinium-225, ATNM-400 could potentially provide benefit for the approximately 200,000 NSCLC
patients diagnosed annually regardless of oncogenic driver mutation.
Breast Cancer: ATNM-400 demonstrated
robust anti-tumor activity and tumor regression as monotherapy and in combination with trastuzumab in pre-clinical breast
cancer models, including trastuzumab-resistant BT474-Clone5 model, HR+ breast cancer MCF-7 model and triple-negative breast cancer
(TNBC) and triple-negative MDA-MB-468 model. In the trastuzumab-resistant
setting, we observed increased expression of both the survival pathway marker p-AKT and the ATNM-400 target, with ATNM-400 treatment inducing
DNA double-strand breaks as measured by p-H2AX staining. ATNM-400 achieved 66% tumor growth inhibition as monotherapy and 103% tumor growth
inhibition (representing tumor regression) in trastuzumab-resistant models.
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The ATNM-400 target is overexpressed in breast cancer, including tumors
resistant to endocrine therapies such as tamoxifen and HER2-targeted therapies, as well as in TNBC.
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We believe that this broad expression pattern supports multi-lineage
development in breast cancer. Current second-line therapies in HER2-positive disease, including trastuzumab deruxtecan and sacituzumab
govitecan, are limited by off-target toxicities including interstitial lung disease. ATNM-400 represents a novel therapeutic approach
designed to avoid these toxicity concerns while providing efficacy across HR-positive, HER2-resistant, and TNBC patient populations representing
approximately 300,000 U.S. patients annually.
We have developed a theranostic strategy utilizing Zr-89 as a companion
imaging agent to enable patient selection and tumor visualization. This approach allows for non-invasive assessment of target expression
and drug biodistribution prior to therapeutic administration, potentially enhancing the therapeutic index by selecting patients most likely
to respond.
Success in our clinical program could position ATNM-400 as a differentiated
pan-tumor targeted radiotherapy across multiple large solid tumor indications, potentially addressing the several hundred thousand U.S.
patients with mCRPC, EGFR-mutant NSCLC, and all sub-types of breast cancer, while also establishing a first-in-class radioconjugate with broad combination potential and
attractive partnership and commercial potential in the rapidly growing radiopharmaceutical market.
Actimab-A for MDSC’s: Novel Immunomodulatory Approach in Solid
Tumors
Actimab-A (lintuzumab-Ac-225) is a CD33-targeted Ac-225 radioconjugate
that we are developing to enhance checkpoint inhibitor efficacy by depleting immunosuppressive CD33+ MDSCs in the tumor microenvironment.
MDSCs are a heterogeneous population of immature myeloid cells that
accumulate in solid tumors and suppress anti-tumor T-cell responses, representing a well-validated mechanism of resistance to PD-1/PD-L1
checkpoint inhibitors. Clinical studies have demonstrated that patients with high circulating MDSC levels have significantly reduced progression-free
and overall survival on PD-1 therapy compared to patients with low MDSC levels.
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Low MDSC’s Associated with Statistically Significant
Improvement in PFS and OS
Source: 1) Bronte et al. High Levels of Circulating Monocytic Myeloid-Derived
Suppressive-Like Cells Are Associated With the Primary Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:
An Exploratory Analysis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9043492/. Frontiers in Immunology. 2022 Apr 13;13:866561
Our pre-clinical studies
have demonstrated that Actimab-A: (1) selectively homes to tumor-resident CD33+ MDSCs in vivo; (2) is cytotoxic to patient-derived MDSCs
ex vivo; and (3) rescues T-cell proliferation and anti-tumor immune responses ex vivo following MDSC depletion. These data provide mechanistic
support for combining Actimab-A with PD-1 inhibitors to overcome MDSC-mediated resistance.
We intend to conduct a Phase 1b basket
trial evaluating Actimab-A in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) or nivolumab (Opdivo®)
in patients with R/R locally advanced or metastatic HNSCC, NSCLC, GBM, and MSI-high colorectal cancer. These
tumor types were selected based on high MDSC infiltration and limited response rates to PD-1 monotherapy. The trial design incorporates
comprehensive correlative biomarker assessments to evaluate MDSC depletion in both tumor microenvironment and peripheral blood, as well
as T-cell activity restoration.
Patients enrolled in the trial
must have MDSC-rich tumor types, be checkpoint inhibitor-naïve, be at least 18 years of age, and demonstrate PD-1/PD-L1 expression.
Primary endpoints include safety and tolerability of the combination, with secondary endpoints including ORR, PFS, and OS. Biomarker endpoints
will evaluate the pattern of CD33+ MDSC depletion and T-cell activity in both tumor tissue and peripheral blood samples. Clinical outcomes
will be compared against real-world data from similar patient populations treated with PD-1 monotherapy. We expect to report initial data
from this trial in 2H:2026. In addition, we are also evaluating clinical opportunities with other immune checkpoint inhibitors in GBM
and NSCLC.
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We believe that success in this trial could position Actimab-A for
development across multiple solid tumor indications in combination with checkpoint inhibitors, potentially expanding the utility of the
$40+ billion PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor market by addressing MDSC-mediated resistance.
Hematology Programs
Actimab-A: Backbone Therapy for AML and MDS
In hematologic malignancies, we are developing
Actimab-A as a mutation-agnostic backbone therapy for AML and high-risk MDS. CD33 is expressed on leukemic blasts in the majority of AML
patients and represents an established therapeutic target validated by the approval of gemtuzumab ozogamicin (Mylotarg®). However,
antibody-drug conjugates like Mylotarg® have limitations including hepatotoxicity and limited
efficacy in certain patient populations. Actimab-A, delivering the highly potent alpha-emitter Ac-225 to CD33+ cells, represents a differentiated
approach designed to provide superior efficacy while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
Actimab-A in combination with
CLAG-M for R/R AML: We have completed a Phase 1b clinical trial evaluating Actimab-A in combination with CLAG-M chemotherapy in R/R AML
patients, results of which were published in a peer-reviewed journal Leukemia in February 2025. The
trial enrolled high-risk patients including those with TP53 mutations, prior venetoclax treatment failure, and patients who had
prior allogeneic transplant. Results demonstrated high rates of MRD-negative complete remissions and improved
survival outcomes compared to historical controls.
Among patients treated with Actimab-A
plus CLAG-M, 70% of those deemed eligible for transplant proceeded to bone marrow transplant, and
this population achieved a 24-month median overall survival. These results compare highly favorably to published data showing less than
2-4 month median overall survival in TP53-mutated or prior venetoclax-treated R/R AML patient populations. The combination was well-tolerated
with a safety profile consistent with CLAG-M chemotherapy alone and no dose-limiting toxicities observed.
Based on these results, we have received FDA alignment on a Phase 2/3
trial design to evaluate Actimab-A plus CLAG-M in first or second salvage R/R AML patients.
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We are currently actively seeking a strategic partner to execute this
trial. The trial design allows for enrollment of a broad R/R AML population while enriching for patients most likely to benefit based
on Phase 1b results.
Actimab-A Development Programs:
Beyond R/R AML, we are developing Actimab-A in conjunction with the NCI across multiple AML and MDS treatment settings and exploring its
potential in additional areas:
The programs are supported
by our Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Cancer Institute, which enables cost-effective clinical
development while retaining commercial rights to Actinium.
We believe that success in our hematology program could establish Actimab-A
as a mutation-agnostic backbone therapy for R/R AML and high-risk MDS, addressing a combined patient population with limited treatment
options, while generating important data to support regulatory approval and to enable a strategic partnership to commercialize Actimab-A
across the estimated $2+ billion AML/MDS therapeutics market.
Iomab-ACT: Universal Conditioning for Cell and Gene Therapies
Iomab-ACT is our CD45-targeted conditioning platform being developed
as a universal conditioning agent to improve access and outcomes for cell and gene therapies, including CAR-T, allogeneic hematopoietic
stem cell transplant, and gene therapy. The cell and gene therapy field has been limited by the need for lymphodepleting chemotherapy
conditioning, which is associated with significant toxicities and can limit the patient populations eligible for these potentially curative
treatments.
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Iomab-ACT is designed to provide targeted
lymphodepletion and myeloablation when necessary while avoiding the off-target toxicities associated
with chemotherapy conditioning. By delivering targeted radiation specifically to CD45+ hematopoietic cells, Iomab-ACT aims to create an
optimal environment for therapeutic cell engraftment while minimizing treatment-related morbidity and mortality.
We currently have three active clinical trials evaluating Iomab-ACT:
The cell and gene therapy market represents a rapidly growing opportunity,
with over 30,000 patients annually receiving CAR-T or allogeneic transplant in the United States and Europe. Success in these trials could
position Iomab-ACT as a universal conditioning platform applicable across multiple cell and gene therapy modalities, potentially expanding
patient access to these curative therapies while improving safety and tolerability.
Iomab-B: Targeted Conditioning for Bone Marrow Transplant in R/R
AML
Iomab-B (apamistamab-I-131) is a CD45-targeted radioimmunotherapy designed
to enable bone marrow transplant in R/R AML patients who are ineligible for conventional myeloablative conditioning due to age, comorbidities,
or prior treatment-related toxicities. CD45 is expressed on all hematopoietic cells, enabling Iomab-B to deliver targeted radiation to
bone marrow while sparing non-hematopoietic organs from radiation exposure.
Conventional stem cell transplant
conditioning regimens utilize high-dose chemotherapy with or without total body irradiation to ablate the patient’s hematopoietic system
and create space for donor cell engraftment. These regimens are associated with significant toxicities including mucositis, hepatotoxicity,
pulmonary toxicity, and treatment-related mortality. Many elderly patients and those with comorbidities are deemed ineligible for these
intensive conditioning regimens, limiting access to potentially curative transplant therapy.
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Iomab-B has been evaluated in over 500
patients across multiple clinical trials, including the Phase 3 SIERRA trial in R/R AML patients. The SIERRA trial demonstrated that Iomab-B
enabled successful donor cell engraftment in elderly R/R AML patients who would otherwise be ineligible for conventional conditioning.
The study met the primary endpoint of durable complete remission
(dCR). While the study did not meet the secondary endpoint of OS due to the cross over of two-thirds of the patients from the control
arm to Iomab-B arm, it provided important insights into optimal patient selection and trial design for future
development.
We have received FDA alignment on a Phase
2/3 trial design in an expanded R/R AML patient population that includes all patients age 18 and older with R/R AML. This
expanded population reflects learnings from SIERRA regarding optimal patient selection. The trial design allows us to leverage both the
Phase 2 results and the SIERRA database to support regulatory submissions.
Iomab-B benefits from composition of matter patents extending to 2038,
a well-established network of 24 clinical sites from the SIERRA trial that maintains strong interest in the program, and potential for
market expansion beyond R/R AML. Pre-clinical and clinical data support potential development in five additional disease indications including
acute lymphoblastic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma, representing a total
addressable market of approximately 150,000 patients who could benefit from improved bone marrow transplant conditioning.
We are actively seeking a strategic partner to advance Iomab-B through
pivotal development and commercialization.
We believe Actimab-A,
Iomab-B and Iomab-ACT collectively have the potential to be successful commercial products based on the high unmet needs of their addressable
patient segments. In total, we believe this opportunity exceeds 400,000 patients in the U.S. and EU.
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Our Platform and Capabilities
Radiochemistry and Translational Science Capabilities
We have assembled a team with expertise in radiopharmaceutical discovery
and development, spanning target selection, radioconjugate design, pre-clinical evaluation, and clinical development. Our capabilities
include:
These capabilities enable us to efficiently
advance programs from target selection through clinical development while maintaining high quality standards and generating comprehensive
translational data packages to guide clinical development and support
regulatory submissions and partnership discussions.
Ac-225 Production and Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing
We have developed proprietary
cyclotron-based technology for commercial-scale production of Ac-225, one of the most critical bottlenecks in radiopharmaceutical development.
Our production method generates high-purity Ac-225 with radiochemical purity equivalent to the gold-standard thorium-229 decay method,
while avoiding the generation of long-lived radioactive contaminants such as Ac-227. This production technology is protected by patents
and if operationalized may represent a significant competitive and cost advantage.
We are currently completing
construction of a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility designed to manufacture Ac-225-based final drug products for clinical supply.
The facility, expected to be operational in 2H:2026, incorporates purpose-built infrastructure for alpha-emitter handling and a flexible
manufacturing suite capable of supporting multiple trials.
We have also established an end-to-end supply chain spanning isotope
production through patient administration. We maintain supply agreements with multiple redundant isotope suppliers, relationships with
multiple contract manufacturing organizations, and a distribution network to approximately 50 leading cancer centers amassed via the execution
of several Phase 1 – 3 clinical trials. This supply chain infrastructure provides geographic coverage across major metropolitan
areas, minimizes risk of supply disruption, and positions us to reliably serve patient demand at clinical scale.
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Competition
The radiopharmaceutical therapeutics field has experienced significant
growth in recent years, with numerous companies and academic institutions developing targeted radiotherapy programs. We face competition
from several categories of organizations:
Large Pharmaceutical Companies: Several
major pharmaceutical companies have entered the radiopharmaceutical space through acquisitions or internal development, including Novartis
(through acquisition of Advanced Accelerator Applications and Endocyte ), Eli Lilly (through acquisition
of Point Biopharma), Bristol Myers Squibb (through acquisition of RayzeBio), AstraZeneca (through acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals),
Bayer (through acquisition of Algeta Pharmaceuticals, Noria Therapeutics, and PSMA Therapeutics),
and Johnson & Johnson. These companies possess significantly greater financial resources, established
commercial infrastructure, and broader development pipelines than we do. However, many of these companies are focused on PSMA-targeted
therapies for prostate cancer or SSTR2-targeted therapies for neuroendocrine tumors and have stated a need for novel differentiated assets
to expand their radiopharmaceutical portfolios.
Clinical-Stage Radiopharmaceutical Companies:
We compete with several clinical-stage companies developing novel radiopharmaceutical approaches. A representative list of these
competitors include Telix Pharmaceuticals, Perspective Therapeutics, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, Cellectar Biosciences, Bicycle Therapeutics,
Molecular Partners, Ratio Therapeutics, Convergent Therapeutics, Aktis Oncology, Radiopharm Theranostics, and Plus Therapeutics. This
is not a comprehensive list and none of these or any other radiotherapeutics company currently compete
are directly with Actinium’s product candidates in terms of biological targets.
Antibody-Drug Conjugate Companies:
Particularly solid tumors, we may compete with companies developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) that
deliver cytotoxic chemotherapy payloads to tumor cells. However, we believe radiopharmaceuticals offer potential advantages compared to
ADCs including the “crossfire” or “bystander” effect wherein alpha particles can kill neighboring tumor cells that
do not express the target antigen, potentially overcoming tumor heterogeneity. Additionally, radiopharmaceuticals enable non-invasive
imaging to assess target expression and drug biodistribution, potentially improving patient selection.
Therapeutic Area Competitor Companies: Several large pharmaceutical
companies are legacy areas in the therapeutic areas that our pipeline agents are being developed. In prostate cancer, several marketed
drugs are available from Johnson & Johnson, Astellas/Pfizer, Bayer, Novartis, and AstraZeneca/Merck. AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson,
Roche, and Daiichi Sankyo have approved agents in EGFR mutant NSCLC. As for breast cancer, Roche, Pfizer, Lilly, Novartis, and AstraZeneca/Daiichi
Sankyo have therapeutics available. AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Astellas, and Servier are primary companies with AML marketed agents.
In addition, these companies have active pipelines exploring a multitude of mechanisms of action to maintain or grow their positions in
these indications.
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We believe our competitive position is differentiated by: (1) our focus
on novel, first-in-class targets with pan-tumor potential rather than following validated targets already being pursued by multiple competitors;
(2) our vertically integrated capabilities that we intend to span isotope production through drug product manufacturing; (3) our late-stage
hematology programs with clear regulatory pathways; and (4) our comprehensive intellectual property position protecting our products and
platform technologies.
However, we face significant competitive
risks. Our competitors may develop therapies that are more effective, safer, more convenient, or more cost-effective than our product
candidates. Competitors may also obtain regulatory approval before we do, establish superior market positions, or render our technologies
obsolete. In the evolving landscape of targeted radiotherapies, mergers and acquisitions and collaborations can quickly reshape
the competitive landscape. Large radiopharmaceutical companies are increasingly partnering with and acquiring small biotechnology companies
in the field to access novel pipeline agents and manufacturing capabilities for radiopharmaceutical production and development. These
deals and partnerships, through increased access to capital, regulatory expertise, and global infrastructure, can expedite clinical development
timelines and hasten drug commercialization. The radiopharmaceutical field is characterized by rapid technological
change and intense competition, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain our competitive position.
Government Regulation
United States Regulation
In the United States,
pharmaceutical products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), and other
federal and state statutes and regulations, govern, among other things, the research, development, testing, manufacture, storage,
recordkeeping, approval, labeling, promotion and marketing, distribution, post-approval monitoring and reporting, sampling, and
import and export of pharmaceutical products. Failure to comply with applicable U.S. requirements may subject a company to a variety
of administrative or judicial sanctions, such as FDA refusal to approve pending new drug applications (NDAs) or biologics license
applications (BLAs), warning or untitled letters, product recalls, product seizures, total or partial suspension of production or
distribution, injunctions, fines, civil penalties, and criminal prosecution.
Pharmaceutical product development for a new product or certain changes
to an approved product in the United States typically involves completion of preclinical laboratory tests, animal studies and formulation
studies, all performed in accordance with the FDA’s Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, submission to the FDA of an IND which
must become effective before clinical trials may begin, adequate and well-controlled clinical trials to establish the safety and effectiveness
of the drug or biologic for each indication for which FDA approval is sought, and submission to the FDA of an NDA or BLA. FDA review is conducted the via NDA pathway for product candidates regulated as drugs and via the BLA pathway for product candidates
regulated as biologics. Both pathways require an IND for investigation. Our lead product candidates are regulated as biologics.
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Preclinical tests include laboratory evaluation of product chemistry,
formulation and toxicity, as well as animal trials to assess the characteristics and potential safety and efficacy of the product. The
conduct of the preclinical tests must comply with federal regulations and requirements including GLPs. The results of preclinical testing
are submitted to the FDA as part of an IND along with other information including information about product chemistry, manufacturing and
controls and a proposed clinical trial protocol. Long-term preclinical tests, such as animal tests of reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity,
may continue after the IND is submitted.
A 30-day waiting period after the submission of each IND is required
prior to the commencement of clinical testing in humans. If the FDA has neither commented on nor questioned the IND within this 30-day
period, the clinical trial proposed in the IND may begin. If the FDA raises concerns or questions about the conduct of the trial, such
as whether human research subjects will be exposed to an unreasonable health risk, the IND sponsor and the FDA must resolve any outstanding
concerns before clinical trials can proceed.
Clinical trials involve the administration of the investigational drug
to human subjects under the supervision of qualified investigators in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements, which
include the requirement that all research subjects provide their informed consent in writing before their participation in any clinical
trial. Clinical trials are conducted under protocols detailing, among other things, the objectives of the trial, the parameters to be
used in monitoring safety and the effectiveness criteria to be evaluated. A protocol for each clinical trial and any subsequent protocol
amendments must be submitted to the FDA as part of the IND.
The FDA may order the temporary, or permanent, discontinuation of a
clinical trial at any time, or impose other sanctions, if it believes that the clinical trial either is not being conducted in accordance
with FDA requirements or presents an unacceptable risk to the clinical trial patients. The study protocol and informed consent information
for patients in clinical trials must also be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval at each site at which the clinical
trial will be conducted. An IRB may also require the clinical trial at the site to be halted, either temporarily or permanently, for failure
to comply with the IRB’s requirements, or may impose other conditions.
Clinical trials to
support NDAs and BLAs for marketing approval are typically conducted in three sequential phases, but the phases may overlap. In
Phase 1, the drug is initially introduced into healthy human subjects or patients with the target disease or condition and tested
for safety, dosage tolerance, absorption, metabolism, distribution, excretion and, if possible, to gain an early indication of its
effectiveness and to determine optimal dosage. Phase 2 usually involves trials in a limited patient population to identify possible
adverse effects and safety risks, to determine the efficacy of the product for specific targeted diseases and to determine dosage
tolerance and optimal dosage. Phase 3 trials are undertaken to further evaluate dosage, to provide substantial evidence of clinical
efficacy and to further test for safety in an expanded patient population at geographically dispersed clinical trial sites.
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After completion of the required
clinical testing, an NDA or BLA is prepared and submitted to the FDA. FDA approval of the NDA is required before marketing of the product
may begin in the United States. The NDA/BLA must include the results of all preclinical, clinical and other testing and a compilation
of data relating to the product’s pharmacology, chemistry, manufacture and controls. The cost of preparing and submitting an NDA/BLA is
substantial.
The FDA has 60 days from its receipt of an NDA/BLA to determine whether
the application will be accepted for filing based on the agency’s threshold determination that it is sufficiently complete to permit substantive
review. Once the submission is accepted for filing, the FDA begins an in-depth review. The FDA has agreed to certain performance goals
in the review of NDAs and BLAs. Most such applications for standard review drug products are reviewed within 10 months of submission;
most applications for priority review drugs are reviewed within six months of submission. Priority review can be applied to drugs that
the FDA determines offer major advances in treatment, or provide a treatment where no adequate therapy exists. The review process for
both standard and priority review may be extended by FDA for three additional months to consider certain late-submitted information, or
information intended to clarify information already provided in the submission.
The FDA may also refer
applications for novel drug products, or drug products that present difficult questions of safety or efficacy, to an advisory
committee—typically a panel that includes clinicians and other experts—for review, evaluation and a recommendation as to
whether the application should be approved. The FDA is not bound by the recommendation of an advisory committee, but it generally
follows such recommendations. Before approving an NDA or BLA, the FDA will typically inspect the facility or facilities where the
product is manufactured.
Radiopharmaceuticals face
additional regulatory considerations beyond conventional pharmaceuticals. Due to their radioactive nature, radiopharmaceuticals are also
regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement States under the Atomic Energy Act. We must obtain appropriate licenses
for possession, use, and distribution of radioactive materials. These licenses impose requirements for radiation safety programs, personnel
training and monitoring, facility design and monitoring, waste disposal, and security. We must also comply with regulations governing
the transportation of radioactive materials, including such regulation by the US Department of Transportation.
The FDA has issued guidance documents specific to radiopharmaceuticals
that address topics including dosimetry assessments, clinical trial design, and manufacturing controls. Radiopharmaceutical development
programs typically require microdosing studies using imaging isotopes to assess biodistribution and dosimetry prior to therapeutic dose
administration. Manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals must account for short half-lives necessitating distributed manufacturing networks,
specialized quality control testing, and just-in-time production and distribution systems.
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International Regulation
In addition to regulations in the United States, we are subject to
regulations in the foreign countries in which we conduct clinical trials or seek to market our products. Whether or not we obtain FDA
approval for a product, we must obtain approval by the comparable regulatory authorities of foreign countries or economic areas, such
as the European Union, before we may commence clinical trials or market products in those countries or areas. The approval process and
requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, product licensing, pricing and reimbursement vary greatly from place to place,