Innate to regain its rights on CD123 targeting ANKET® SAR443579 (SAR’579)/IPH6101 currently in development for AML
Potential investment of up to €15M by Sanofi in Innate Pharma through a capital increase, subject to market conditions
Sanofi to continue development of BCMA targeting ANKET® program in autoimmune indications
Innate still eligible for more than €1 billion R&D and commercial milestones
MARSEILLE, France, April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
Innate Pharma SA (Euronext Paris: IPH; Nasdaq: IPHA) ("Innate" or the "Company") today announce review of their January 2016 Research Collaboration and License Agreement (the "2016 Agreement") with Sanofi:
As previously disclosed and in alignment with its current strategic priorities, Sanofi will opt to pursue the development of SAR’514/IPH6401 (BCMA ANKET®) in autoimmune indications under the terms of the 2016 License Agreement;
In alignment with both company's current strategic priorities, Sanofi and Innate agreed to terminate the 2016 Agreement as it relates to SAR’579/IPH6101 (CD123 ANKET®); Innate will regain its rights on SAR’579/IPH6101 (CD123 ANKET®).
As part of these discussions, Sanofi and Innate have agreed to a potential investment by Sanofi of up to €15M in new shares of Innate. The size and price of this equity investment will be determined on the basis of the ongoing market conditions, if they are satisfactory.
The 2022 research collaboration and license agreement remain unchanged.
"We are very pleased that Sanofi has chosen to further strengthen our relationship through a potential strategic equity investment in the company. This would further validate the innovation and scientific progress at Innate Pharma delivered by our research and development. We acknowledge Sanofi’s portfolio prioritization, and we are encouraged to see our ANKET® platform being pursued in autoimmune indications. We will continue to evaluate, plan and execute next steps for our proprietary ANKET® programs in oncology and beyond," said Jonathan Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer of Innate Pharma.
SAR’579 (NCT05086315)/IPH6101
The originally Sanofi-led Phase 1/2 study with SAR’579 / IPH6101 (clinical study identifier: NCT05086315) is ongoing. Efficacy and safety results from the dose-escalation part, were shared in an oral presentation at the EHA 2024 Congress. The data demonstrated that SAR’579 had clinical benefit and durable responses along with a favorable safety profile in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with 5 complete responses (4 CR / 1 CRi) achieved at 1 mg/kg, with durable CR (>10 months) observed in 3 patients.
In April 2024, Sanofi advanced SAR’579 / IPH6101 to the Phase 2 preliminary dose expansion of the trial.
The Parties will discuss a transition plan with regard to ongoing studies.
SAR’514/IPH6401:
The continued Sanofi-led Phase 1/2 study (clinical study identifier: NCT05839626) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma will be terminated early and SAR’514/IPH6401 will now be refocused to pursue development in autoimmune indications.
IPH62 and one additional target
IPH62 is a NK-cell engager program targeting B7-H3 under development from Innate’s ANKET® platform. Following a research collaboration period and upon candidate selection, Sanofi will be responsible for all development, manufacturing and commercialization.
Sanofi still retains the option of one additional ANKET® target under the terms of the 2022 research collaboration and license agreement.
About Innate Pharma
Innate Pharma S.A. is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies for cancer patients. Its innovative approach aims to harness the innate immune system through three therapeutic approaches: multi-specific NK Cell Engagers via its ANKET® (Antibody-based NK cell Engager Therapeutics) proprietary platform and Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).
Innate’s portfolio includes several ANKET® drug candidates to address multiple tumor types as well as IPH4502, a differentiated ADC in development in solid tumors. In addition, anti-KIR3DL2 mAb lacutamab is developed in advanced form of cutaneous T cell lymphomas and peripheral T cell lymphomas, and anti-NKG2A mAb monalizumab is developed with AstraZeneca in non-small cell lung cancer.
Innate Pharma is a trusted partner to biopharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi and AstraZeneca, as well as leading research institutions, to accelerate innovation, research and development for the benefit of patients.
Headquartered in Marseille, France with a US office in Rockville, MD, Innate Pharma is listed on Euronext Paris and Nasdaq in the US.
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