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Haifa, Israel – January 25, 2017 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI) announced today that H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, the sole book-running manager of its previously announced bought offering of 12,244,898 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 7,346,939 shares of its common stock, has exercised in full its over- allotment option (the “Over-Allotment Option”) to purchase an additional 1,836,735 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 1,102,041 shares of common stock at the public offering price of US$1.225 per share and associated warrant. After taking into account the Over-Allotment Option being exercised in full, the aggregate gross proceeds to the Company (assuming no exercise of the warrants) in the bought offering were US$17.25 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The closing of the bought offering, including the Over-Allotment Option, occurred on January 25, 2017.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The securities described above were offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 30, 2014. A final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus related to the offering was filed with the SEC on January 20, 2017, copies of which can be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by calling 646-975-6996 or by email at placements@hcwco.com or at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
About Pluristem Therapeutics
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products.
The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
Contact:
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
Haifa, Israel – January 20, 2017 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQCM: PSTI, TASE: PLTR) announced today that due to increased demand, it has entered into an amended and restated underwriting agreement (as amended and restated, the “Underwriting Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, acting as the sole book-running manager, to increase the size of the previously announced bought deal to $15,000,000. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the underwriter has agreed to buy, on a firm commitment basis, 12,244,898 shares of common stock of the Company, at a price to the public of US$1.225 per share (the “Public Price”) together with warrants to purchase up to 7,346,939 shares of common stock of the Company with an exercise price of US$1.40 per share of common stock, for gross proceeds of $15,000,000.
The Company also has granted to the underwriter a 30-day option (the “Over-Allotment Option”) to purchase up to an additional 1,836,735 shares of common stock and/or with warrants to purchase 1,102,041 shares of common stock of the Company, for potentially additional aggregate proceeds to the Company of up to approximately US$2.25 million (assuming no exercise of the warrants) before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. In the event the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full, the aggregate gross proceeds to the Company (assuming no exercise of the warrants) will be approximately US $17.25 million.
As previously announced, the common stock and warrants will be sold in units, with each unit consisting of a share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 0.6 of a share of common stock. Each unit will be sold at the Public Price. Each warrant will have a term of five and a half years and be exercisable within 6 months from the date of issuance. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 25, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. As previously announced, the Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for research and product development activities, clinical trial activities, investment in capital equipment and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The securities described above are being offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 30, 2014.
The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus was filed with the SEC on January 19, 2017 and a final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and, once filed, copies can be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by calling 646-975-6996 or by email at placements@hcwco.com or at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when the Company discusses the expected closing of the offering, the filing of a final prospectus and its intended use of proceeds. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: market risks and uncertainties; the offering is subject to conditions that may not be met; changes in technology and market requirements; the Company may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing its clinical trials; the Company’s products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, the Company’s technology may not be validated as it progresses further and its methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; the Company may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of its products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with the Company’s process; the Company’s products may wind up being more expensive than it anticipates; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; the Company’s patents may not be sufficient; the Company’s products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
Haifa, Israel – January 19, 2017 – Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQCM: PSTI, TASE: PLTR) announced today that it has entered into an underwriting agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, under which the underwriter has agreed to purchase on a firm commitment basis a minimum of 8,163,265 shares of common stock of the Company, at a price to the public of US$1.225 per share (the “Public Price”) together with warrants to purchase at least 4,897,959 shares of common stock of the Company with an exercise price of US$1.40 per share of common stock (the “Exercise Price”). The warrants have a term of five and a half years exercisable within 6 months from the date of issuance. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company (assuming no exercise of the warrants) are approximately US$10 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager in connection with this offering.
The Company also has granted to the underwriter a 30-day option (the “Over-Allotment Option”) to purchase up to an additional 1,224,490 shares of common stock at the Public Price and/or with warrants to purchase 734,694 shares of common stock of the Company, for potentially additional aggregate proceeds to the Company of up to approximately US $1.5 million (assuming no exercise of the warrants) before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. In the event the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full, the aggregate gross proceeds to the Company (assuming no exercise of the warrants) will be approximately US $11.5 million.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 25, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for research and product development activities, clinical trial activities, investment in capital equipment and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The securities described above are being offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 30, 2014.
The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and. once filed, copies can be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by calling 646-975-6996 or by email at placements@hcwco.com or at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP-certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws.
For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when the Company discusses the expected closing of the offering and its intended use of proceeds.
These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: market risks and uncertainties; the offering is subject to conditions that may not be met; changes in technology and market requirements; the Company may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing its clinical trials; the Company’s products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, the Company’s technology may not be validated as it progresses further and its methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; the Company may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of its products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with the Company’s process; the Company’s products may wind up being more expensive than it anticipates; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; the Company’s patents may not be sufficient; the Company’s products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward- looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
HAIFA, ISRAEL, January 12 2017 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, today announced that it has completed enrollment of all 172 patients in a multinational Phase II trial of its PLX-PAD cells in the treatment of intermittent claudication (IC), a peripheral artery disease (PAD). Enrollment took place at 30 clinical sites in the U.S., Germany, South Korea, and Israel. IC is characterized by leg cramps and pain while walking, caused by insufficient blood flow through arteries that are partially obstructed by atherosclerotic plaques.
“Completion of enrollment for our Phase II IC trial is a major milestone for Pluristem. We expect to report top line results in early 2018, which we intend to use to support our future application for a Biologics License Application (BLA) for approval to commercialize PLX-PAD for the treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI), another peripheral artery disease. Now that we have completed the enrollment for this important study, Pluristem is ready to move full steam ahead with the enrollment of the recently announced Phase III trial in CLI. Our immediate goal is to bring PLX products to market as rapidly as possible,” stated Pluristem Chairman and CEO Zami Aberman.
“PLX-PAD cells are a potentially game-changing, non-invasive and much needed treatment for patients all over the world who suffer from peripheral artery disease. I am looking forward to the results of this IC trial, and to initiation of the Phase III in CLI (PACE study) this year,” commented Prof. Norbert Weiss, MD, Director of the Vascular Center at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany, principle investigator (PI) for the European part of the Phase II IC trial, and one of the PIs of Pluristem’s upcoming Phase III trial in CLI.
“The option of treating peripheral artery diseases like IC and CLI through intramuscular injections of PLX-PAD cells is a promising one and a possible alternative to invasive procedures such as angioplasty or vascular surgery which may not be an option for a substantial portion of patients. Pluristem’s regenerative cell therapy may improve patient care and create economic benefits for the healthcare system,” stated Dr. Manesh Patel, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Duke University Health System, and the PI for the U.S. part of the Phase II IC trial.
Pluristem’s IC trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of PLX-PAD cells as compared to placebo. Both were administered via intramuscular injections in 172 patients with IC, Fontaine class IIb, Rutherford category 2-3. The primary efficacy endpoint is the change in maximal walking distance from baseline during an exercise treadmill test. Secondary endpoints include hemodynamic and quality of life measurements. Safety parameters are also being assessed.
IC is a subset of peripheral artery disease, caused by atherosclerosis of the arteries in the lower extremities. IC is characterized by muscle pain, cramping, numbness or a sense of fatigue, classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during walking or similar exercise and is relieved by a period of rest. The prevalence of IC in the United States alone is approximately 14 million patients, representing a cost of approximately $2.5 billion annually to the national health care system.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They can be used off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws.
For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the expected timing of the reporting for top line results of the Phase II IC trial and patient recruitment for Pluristem’s multinational Phase III PACE study in CLI, the potential for the safety data as a result of the Phase II IC trial to support Pluristem’s Biologics License Application, when we discuss bringing PLX products to market as rapidly as possible, when we discuss the potential for PLX-PAD cells to treat IC and CLI and the potential impact such treatment could have in improving patient health care and creating economic benefits in the healthcare system.
These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements.
Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
HAIFA, ISRAEL, January 01, 2017 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, today announced that the Company’s Phase III study of its PLX-PAD cells in the treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI) was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pluristem’s strategy is to use this single multinational Phase III study to support the submission of a biologics license application (BLA) to the FDA for marketing approval. Pluristem expects to begin enrolling patients in its Phase III study in both the U.S. and Europe during the first half of 2017.
“We are excited to have received FDA clearance to initiate our Phase III study for this very important indication. Our PLX-PAD product candidate provides hope for a new, effective treatment and a better quality of life for millions of CLI patients. Pluristem is committed to advancing its peripheral artery disease programs in CLI and intermittent claudication (IC) worldwide,” stated Pluristem Chairman and CEO Zami Aberman.
“The use of a time-to-event endpoint in our CLI trial, as is employed in many advanced clinical trials, will allow us to gather more data during the trial thereby significantly reducing the number of patients needed. Data from previous clinical studies have shown that, by increasing tissue perfusion, PLX-PAD may improve the healing of wounds in CLI patients, and could allow for significant delays in events of amputation or death in the treated group,” Mr. Aberman concluded.
In CLI, fatty deposits block arteries in the leg, leading to greatly reduced blood flow, pain at rest, non-healing ulcers, and gangrene. Patients with CLI are at an immediate risk for limb amputation and death. With poor treatment options, CLI patients who cannot undergo revascularization procedures have a severe unmet medical need.
Pluristem’s Phase III CLI study will be a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of about 250 patients with CLI Rutherford Category 5 who are unsuitable for revascularization. At an estimated 40 clinical sites in the U.S. and Europe, patients will be treated with 300 million PLX-PAD cells or placebo, injected twice intramuscularly (IM), with the second injection administered two months after the first. The primary endpoint is time to amputation or death. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) previously selected the PLX-PAD program in CLI for its Adaptive Pathways pilot project, which may allow for conditional marketing approval after a single pivotal study.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products.
The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The different cell products each release their own range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage.
PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three- dimensional expansion technology. No tissue matching is required to administration of PLX cell products.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws.
For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss our multinational Phase III study in CLI, the timing of patient enrollment for the trial, how this trial can support our BLA for marketing approval and when we discuss the potential for PLX-PAD cells to treat CLI and the potential impact such treatment could have in improving patient healing and quality of life.
These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements.
Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
Efrat Kaduri
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HAIFA, ISRAEL, December 27, 2016 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, today announced that it will collaborate with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) on preclinical studies of its Placental eXpanded (PLX)-R18 cells to enhance the efficacy of umbilical cord blood (UCB) transplantation. The project has been selected to receive a conditional award of $900,000 from Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD). Per the terms of the project, Pluristem will provide the PLX-R18 cells and the NYBC will be responsible for conducting and supporting the studies.
Umbilical cord blood cells, a rich supply of stem cells, are transplanted to restore a patient’s bone marrow cells. Stem cell transplant can treat leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiency, genetic diseases and other cancers. Prior preclinical research has suggested that PLX-R18 helps cord blood stem cells to engraft more rapidly and effectively than if they are administered alone. The ability to affect speed and extent of engraftment is clinically important, because a patient remains vulnerable to severe infection and other serious complications until transplanted stem cells begin to make mature blood cells.
Dr. Beth H. Shaz, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of NYBC, commented, “This is an exciting opportunity to begin collaborating with Pluristem, using our considerable expertise and world-class facilities to explore the potential of Pluristem’s cells in a key hematologic research area. Based on previous data, we believe that PLX-R18 cells might contribute to a significant improvement in the success rate of umbilical cord blood transplants.”
“PLX-R18 is emerging as a promising multifactorial treatment for hematologic conditions. It can potentially speed engraftment of umbilical cord blood cells and stimulate the production of all three types of blood cells: white and red blood cells, as well as platelets. We believe this offers a clear advantage over current therapies. We are thankful for the BIRD foundation for their support of this important project,” stated Pluristem Chairman and CEO Zami Aberman.
“Data from NYBC’s studies are expected to help round out the growing body of evidence for PLX- R18’s role in improving outcomes for patients living with hematologic diseases. We are very pleased that NYBC, a trusted source of cord blood and cellular therapies for practicing physicians and hospitals, is exploring the potential of PLX-R18’s use for future clinical applications,” Mr. Aberman added.
Support for the transplantation of CD34+ cells from umbilical cord blood constitutes the third potential hematologic indication for PLX-R18. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a Phase I clinical trial of PLX-R18 in the treatment of insufficient hematopoietic recovery following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; the transplanted cells in this study can originate from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood. In addition, the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) is currently conducting a dose-evaluation study of PLX-R18 in large animals, in advance of a possible pivotal trial for PLX- R18 in the treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) via the Animal Rule regulatory pathway. Human efficacy studies will not be required for FDA approval.
About PLX-R18
PLX-R18 is Pluristem’s second cell therapy product in development. It is designed to treat bone marrow that is unable to produce enough blood cells due to a variety of causes including ARS, certain cancers or cancer treatments, or immune-mediated bone marrow failure. Pluristem received FDA clearance to initiate a U.S. Phase I trial of PLX-R18 in incomplete bone marrow recovery following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Preclinical data from trials conducted by Hadassah Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health and other prominent research institutions have shown that PLX-R18 cells secrete a range of specific proteins that trigger the regeneration of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells, thereby supporting the recovery of blood cell production. The NIH’s NIAID is supporting and conducting trials of PLX-R18 as a treatment for ARS, a severe, life-threatening condition caused by exposure to high levels of radiation such as would occur with a nuclear catastrophe. With its capabilities, PLX-R18 could potentially treat a broad range of hematologic indications, which together constitute a substantial global market.
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a nonprofit organization that is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers in the country. Founded in 1964, NYBC, along with its partner organizations Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City (CBC) and Innovative Blood Resources (IBR), based St. Paul, Minnesota, collect approximately 3,300 units of blood products each day, serving local communities of more than 25 million people in New York, New Jersey, parts of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, the Kansas City metropolitan area, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
NYBC and its partners, through its Comprehensive Cell Solutions, also provide a wide array of transfusion-related medical services, while NYBC’s National Cord Blood Program (NCBP) at the Howard P. Milstein Cord Blood Center is home to the world’s largest public cord blood bank. Comprehensive Cell Solutions is also home to a renowned research institute, which – among other milestones – led to the development of a Hepatitis B vaccine and innovative blood purification technology.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products.
The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cells release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off- the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and federal securities laws.
For example, forward-looking statements are used in this press release when we discuss obtaining a $900,000 grant from the BIRD Foundation and the expected use of the grant, when we discuss the potential of PLX-R18 cells to accelerate the successful engraftment of transplanted cord blood cells and to be a multifactorial treatment for hematologic conditions, when we discuss our belief that PLX-R18 offers an advantage over current therapies; when we discuss the expectation that data from the research will help round out the growing body of evidence for PLX-R18’s role in improving outcomes for patients living with hematologic diseases, when we discuss the expected commencement of the preclinical studies of our PLX-R18 cells as support for CD34+ umbilical cord blood transplantation and the expected results of these studies, when we discuss the advancement of a possible pivotal trial for PLX-R18 in the treatment of ARS via the Animal Rule regulatory pathway, and when we discuss PLX-R18’s potential to treat a broad range of hematologic indications, which together constitute a substantial global market. Further, Pluristem may not be granted the award if a Cooperation and Project Funding Agreement is not signed by March 31, 2017. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
HAIFA, ISRAEL, December 23, 2016 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, today announced that following the recently adopted Chinese policy relating to outbound investments by Chinese companies, it has agreed with China-based Innovative Medical Management Co., Ltd. (stock code: 002173), a publicly listed Chinese Company active in the healthcare industry, to extend the time of execution of the definitive agreements for Innovative Medical’s proposed investment of $30,000,000. Pursuant to the existing term sheet, the parties intended to enter into definitive agreements no later than December 26, 2016. As a result of the recently adopted Chinese policy, the parties now plan to continue the discussions with respect to the definitive agreements until they have received further clarification about such policies, which is expected during the first half of 2017.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy Pluristem’s securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
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These forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements regarding Pluristem’s proposed private placement of its securities, the proposed timing of the Chinese government’s relieving of the policy relating to restrictions of outbound investments by Chinese companies and the plan of its intention to enter into definitive agreements. Pluristem may not be successful in negotiating definitive documentation by the time period expected or at all, and even if successful, the sale of securities may not be completed if the conditions to closing such sale are not met.
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Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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HAIFA ISRAEL, TOKYO JAPAN December 20, 2016 — Sosei Corporate Venture Capital Ltd., (Subsidiary of Sosei Group Corporation, a Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers listed company), and Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta- based cell therapy products, today announced the signing of a binding term sheet for the establishment of a new Japanese corporation (NewCo) for the clinical development and commercialization of Pluristem’s PLX-PAD cell therapy product in Japan. Following completion of fund-raising, the parties plan to establish NewCo in Japan. Pluristem will own 35% of NewCo in return for its contribution of a perpetual license to commercialize PLX-PAD for Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) in Japan. All proprietary rights related to PLX-PAD will be exclusively owned by Pluristem. Sosei CVC’s investment fund, Sosei RMF1, together with additional Japanese investors, will raise and invest approximately $11 million, equivalent to approximately ¥1.3 billion, in return for ownership of 65% of NewCo.
The first indication to be developed by NewCo will be CLI. The design of a 75-patient study of PLX-PAD in CLI was previously agreed upon with Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) under an accelerated regulatory pathway for regenerative medicine. This single study may lead to early conditional marketing approval and early reimbursement. Future marketing activities are planned to be undertaken by NewCo. The parties plan to enter into a definitive agreement no later than March 31, 2017.
“We are pleased to partner with Sosei CVC to commercialize PLX-PAD in Japan. The development of our CLI program through the accelerated regulatory pathway could allow a more rapid entrance into the sizeable Japanese market, as has been our strategy,” stated Zami Aberman, Pluristem’s Chairman and CEO. “Our cooperation with Sosei CVC also creates the potential to develop additional indications in this market, by drawing on our robust portfolio of cell therapy product candidates in development,” Mr. Aberman added.
“We are eager to begin the joint development of PLX-PAD in critical limb ischemia with the goal of commercialization, and believe that our cooperation could lead to an efficient and successful entry into Japan’s substantial market,” said Toshimi Miyoshi, Director, Sosei CVC. “The NewCo is expected to be a meaningful investment by Sosei RMF1 into the regenerative medicine space, and will support our goal to stimulate the biotechnology industry in Japan,” Miyoshi concluded.
Japan’s Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine went into effect in November 2014. Its purpose is to facilitate faster commercialization of cellular therapies and other regenerative medicine treatments. Per the Act, these therapies can receive conditional, time-limited approval for marketing, and be eligible for reimbursement, upon proof of safety and a signal of effectiveness but prior to verification of efficacy. Safety and efficacy need to be confirmed via collection of observational data from treated patients after the conditional approval.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products.
The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells and is entering late-stage trials in several indications. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
Sosei Corporate Venture Capital (Sosei CVC) is the corporate venture arm of Sosei Group Corporation, a Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers listed company.
Along with its partners, Sosei CVC currently manages Sosei RMF1, a ¥2 billion fund focusing on investing in companies with innovative regenerative medicine technology.
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws.
For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the establishment of a Japanese new corporation, our expected holdings in the new corporation and the investment of approximately $11 million in the new corporation by Sosei RMF1 and additional partners; when we discuss the development and marketing plans of the new corporation; when we discuss PLX-PAD’s potential eligibility for early conditional marketing approval, and for reimbursement, following a single, PMDA-approved clinical trial; when we discuss the parties’ plan to enter into a definitive agreement and the proposed date of execution of such agreement; when we discuss the potential of the accelerated regulatory pathway to allow us a more rapid entrance into the sizeable Japanese market; and when we discuss the potential of our cooperation with Sosei CVC to develop additional indications in the Japanese market. Further, although Pluristem has signed a binding term sheet, it may not be successful in negotiating definitive documentation by the date expected or at all, and even if successful, the transaction may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not met. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements.
Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
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HAIFA, ISRAEL, December 13, 2016 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, welcomes and applauds the
U.S. Congress’ passage of the 21st Century Cures Act. Pluristem believes its PLX-PAD and PLX- R18 cell therapies will meet the criteria outlined by the Act as advanced regenerative therapies that can treat a wide range of disease. The 21st Century Cures Act is expected by industry analysts to speed up drug development by accelerating the regulatory approval process, among other means.
“The 21st Century Cures Act is an extremely significant healthcare legislation that may have a direct and beneficial impact on Pluristem’s clinical development programs and progress towards approval for our cell therapies,” stated Pluristem CEO Zami Aberman. “Pluristem has a robust portfolio of cell therapies that are designed to treat severe diseases where there is a high unmet medical need. The 21st Century Cures Act should allow for early patient access to cell therapies, while also creating medical and economic benefits for the U.S. healthcare system. The passage of this legislation in the world’s largest healthcare market reinforces Pluristem’s strategy of pursuing accelerated pathways to market around the globe.”
Pluristem’s clinical program for CLI is already being developed via both Europe’s Adaptive Pathways project and the Japanese PMDA under the new legislation for conditional marketing authorization for regenerative therapies.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off- the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and federal securities laws.
For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss our belief that our PLX-PAD and PLX-R18 cell therapies will meet the criteria outlined by the 21st Century Cures Act as advanced regenerative therapies that can treat a wide range of disease, when we discuss the expectation that the Act will speed up drug development by streamlining the regulatory approval process, when we discuss the Act’s potential to have a direct and beneficial impact on our clinical development and approval pathways for our cell therapy candidates, and when we discuss our clinical plans regarding the treatment of CLI and improving recovery after surgery for hip fracture, including the plans for FDA protocol submission and possible use of the new U.S. regulatory pathway. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
HAIFA, ISRAEL, December 6, 2016 — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM: PSTI, TASE: PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, today announced a milestone in its development program for PLX-R18, which is being evaluated as a medical countermeasure in the treatment of the hematologic components of Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ARS is caused by exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as could occur in a nuclear catastrophe. The syndrome can cause severe illness or death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) previously advised Pluristem to conduct a pilot study in large animals to determine the optimal dosage of PLX-R18 as a treatment for the component of ARS that affects bone marrow function. The NIAID has now completed the dosing of the first cohort and is preparing to initiate dosing of the second and final cohort. Data from the completed study are expected in the first half of 2017. Based on these data the optimal treatment dose will be chosen for a pivotal large animal study designed to meet the requirements for a Biologics License Application (BLA) submission under the FDA’s Animal Rule regulatory pathway.
The Animal Rule regulatory pathway allows for approval of treatments for diseases such as ARS in which human trials are not ethical or feasible. With this pathway, the FDA uses animal efficacy studies and human safety data as the basis for product approval.
“We are pleased with the advancement to the second cohort of the study that will determine the optimal dose of PLX-R18 in preparation for a pivotal trial. The support and collaboration of the NIH’s NIAID have been instrumental in advancing PLX-R18 towards becoming an FDA- approved countermeasure ready for deployment in the case of a nuclear catastrophe,” stated Pluristem Chairman and CEO Zami Aberman.
The NIAID has supported and completed two previous studies of PLX-R18, in which small animal models were used to evaluate the efficacy and mode of action of PLX-R18 as a potential treatment for the hematologic disorders associated with ARS. ARS involves severe, potentially lethal damage to the bone marrow’s ability to produce blood cells and platelets, as well as to other systems and organs. Severe damage to bone marrow quickly makes victims vulnerable to life- threatening hemorrhage, infection and anemia. The more recent of the studies showed that intramuscular administration of PLX-R18 resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the recovery of white blood cell, red blood cell, and platelet levels in animals exposed to high levels of radiation, and described the treatment’s mechanism of action. NIAID’s initial studies of PLX- R18 showed a substantial, statistically significant improvement in 30-day survival and overall survival of irradiated rodents given PLX-R18 versus a control group.
PLX-R18 is Pluristem’s second cell therapy product in development.
It is designed to treat bone marrow that is unable to produce enough blood cells due to a variety of causes including ARS, certain cancers or cancer treatments, or immune-mediated bone marrow failure. Pluristem received FDA clearance to initiate a U.S. Phase I trial of PLX-R18 in incomplete bone marrow recovery following hematopoietic cell transplantation. Preclinical data from trials conducted by the NIH, Hadassah Medical Center, and other prominent research institutions have shown that PLX-R18 cells secrete a range of specific proteins that trigger the regeneration of bone marrow hematopoietic cells, thereby supporting the recovery of blood cell production. With its capabilities, PLX-R18 could potentially treat a broad range of hematologic indications, which together constitute a substantial global market.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The Company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the Company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off- the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; Company-owned and operated, GMP- certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and federal securities laws. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the initiation of the dosing of the second cohort by NIAID; when we discuss the timing of receiving the data from the completed study; when we discuss our plan to conduct a pivotal large animal study in order to submit a BLA under the FDA’s Animal Rule regulatory pathway; when we discuss the possibility of approving PLX-R18 by the FDA as a countermeasure in the case of a nuclear catastrophe; and when we discuss the potential of PLX-R18 to treat a broad range of hematologic indications, which together constitute a substantial global market. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Pluristem only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; we may encounter delays or obstacles in launching and/or successfully completing our clinical trials; our products may not be approved by regulatory agencies, our technology may not be validated as we progress further and our methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; we may be unable to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with our process; our products may wind up being more expensive than we anticipate; results in the laboratory may not translate to equally good results in real clinical settings; results of preclinical studies may not correlate with the results of human clinical trials; our patents may not be sufficient; our products may harm recipients; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from competition, which could cause the actual results or performance of Pluristem to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Pluristem undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Pluristem, reference is made to Pluristem’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH Divisional VP, North America 1-914-512-4109
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