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Evogene Announces Successful Completion of Phase 1 Clinical Study of BMC128, a Rationally Designed Live Bacterial Product, in Combination with Nivolumab by its Subsidiary Biomica
Study Results Demonstrated Favorable Safety Profile and Preliminary Signals of Clinical Activity
REHOVOT, Israel, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. ("Evogene") (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a pioneering computational chemistry company specializing in generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, today announced the successful completion of the first-in-human (FIH) Phase 1 clinical study of BMC128, a rationally-designed live bacterial product developed by its subsidiary, Biomica Ltd., in combination with Nivolumab in patients with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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The open-label, single-arm Phase 1 study enrolled 11 patients, with advanced solid tumors who had previously progressed following anti-PD-1 immunotherapy and was designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of BMC128 in combination with Nivolumab. The treatment regimen included a two-week induction phase with BMC128 monotherapy, followed by 16 weeks of combination treatment with BMC128 and Nivolumab. Patients demonstrating clinical benefit were eligible to continue Nivolumab monotherapy for up to two years or until disease progression.
The study successfully met its primary endpoint, demonstrating favorable safety and tolerability, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed.
Preliminary clinical findings demonstrated early signs of anti-tumor activity. Five of the eleven treated patients achieved stable disease beyond the 16-week combination treatment period. Two patients remained on study through the full two-year follow-up period during Nivolumab maintenance therapy, while one patient achieved a partial response.
In addition to clinical observations, translational analyses demonstrated biological signals consistent with the proposed mechanism of action of BMC128. Responding patients showed increased microbiome diversity, evidence of immune activation, and modulation of immune suppression-associated signatures.
Ofer Haviv, President and CEO of Evogene and Biomica, commented:
"Completion of this first-in-human study represents an important milestone for the BMC128 development program and further supports the potential of microbiome-based approaches in immuno-oncology. We are encouraged not only by the favorable safety and tolerability profile observed in the study, but mainly by the preliminary signals of clinical activity and the translational data supporting the proposed mechanism of action of BMC128. We believe these findings support the continued clinical development of BMC128 by our licensing partner, Lishan Biotech."
Earlier this year, Evogene, through its subsidiary Biomica, entered into a licensing agreement with Lishan Biotech for the continued clinical development and commercialization of BMC128, now designated LS-LBP-002.
Dr. Weijie Chen, President and CEO of Lishan Biotech, added: "We are highly encouraged by the favorable safety profile and preliminary efficacy signals results generated in this Phase 1 study. These results not only provide important support for the continued advancement of LS-LBP-002, formerly BMC128, but also strengthen our confidence in the rationale of rationally designed live bacterial products combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Based on this positive data, we are accelerating our planning for the next-stage clinical development. We look forward to further evaluating the therapeutic potential of this novel microbiome-based approach and bringing this promising candidate closer to patients in need."
About BMC128
BMC128 is a rationally designed live bacterial therapeutic candidate developed to facilitate anti-tumor immune responses in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. The product consists of a defined consortium of bacterial strains selected based on Evogene's computational microbiome discovery platform and preclinical validation studies.
Under the licensing agreement with Lishan Biotech, BMC128 is being further developed under the designation LS-LBP-002.
About Lishan Biotech:
Lishan Biotech is a biotechnology company focused on the development of live biotherapeutic products (LBPs). We aim to address the substantial unmet clinical needs for complex diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, oncology and neurological disorders. Adopting an "AI + Microbiome" strategy, we combine gut microbiota regulation and host pathway intervention to create synergistic effects and expand the boundaries of microbiome-based therapeutics. Leveraging our proprietary Swarming technology and AI-driven clinical enrollment strategies, Lishan Biotech is evolving into a globally leading innovation platform in microbiome therapeutics.
For more information, please visit www.lishan.ltd/en
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2月前
Evogene Reports Receipt of Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price NotificationApril 2, 2026 4:01 PM
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REHOVOT, Israel, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN)(TASE: EVGN) (the "Company", "Evogene"), a pioneering company in computational chemistry, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, today reported that the Company received a letter (the "Letter") from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), indicating that the Company is currently not in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2), as the Company's closing bid price for its ordinary shares has been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.
The Nasdaq Stock Market Rules provide the Company a period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance. According to the Letter, the Company has until September 28, 2026, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The Company will regain compliance, if at any time during this 180-day period, the closing bid price of its ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum period of ten consecutive business days, in which case the Company will be provided with a written confirmation of compliance from Nasdaq and this matter will be closed.If the Company does not demonstrate compliance prior to the end of the 180-day period ending September 28, 2026, the Nasdaq staff will notify the Company that its ordinary shares will be subject to delisting.However, the Company may then be eligible for additional time to regain compliance, of up to a further 180 calendar days, if it meets the continued listing requirement for the market value of its publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement. To be eligible, the Company will also need to provide further written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period.It is noted that Evogene's continued listing on Nasdaq remains a key priority for the Company. Should the situation not resolve itself over the above-mentioned timeframe, the Company intends to consider other available options to cure the deficiency and regain compliance with the minimum bid requirement within the compliance period, including potentially approving a reverse stock split, among other alternatives.The Letter from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the Company's Nasdaq listing or the trading of its ordinary shares on Nasdaq, and during the aforementioned cure period, as may be extended, the Company's ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "EVGN". It is further noted that the Letter from Nasdaq has no bearing on Evogene's listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, where its ordinary shares are traded under the ticker symbol "EVGN".About Evogene Ltd.Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq/TASE: EVGN) is a pioneering company in computational chemistry, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At the core of its technology is ChemPass AITM, a proprietary generative AI designed to explore vast chemical space and generate novel, highly potent small molecules optimized across multiple critical parameters. By integrating AI-driven molecular design with experimental validation, ChemPass AI™ enables the efficient discovery of differentiated small-molecule candidates with improved probability of development success. Built on this powerful technological foundation, and through strategic partnerships alongside internal product development, Evogene is focused on creating breakthrough products for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, driven by the integration of scientific innovation with real-world industry needs.For more information, please visit www.evogene.com. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "may," "could," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," "demonstrates" or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene has utilized forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses its ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq's Listing Qualification requirements including by potentially effecting a reverse stock split to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. Actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene, including, the ongoing war between Israel and the United States against Iran and its sponsored terrorist group, Hezbollah, as well as those additional risk factors identified in Evogene's reports filed with the applicable securities authority. In addition, Evogene relies, and expects to continue to rely, on third parties to conduct certain activities, such as field-trials and pre-clinical studies, and if those third parties do not successfully carry out their contractual duties, comply with regulatory requirements or meet expected deadlines, Evogene and its subsidiaries may experience significant delays in the conduct of their activities. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections or assumptions.Evogene Investor Relations Contact:Email: ir @MB-9311901Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2814604/Evogene_Logo.jpg
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3月前
Evogene Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsMarch 5, 2026 7:00 AM
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Conference call and webcast: today, March 05, 2026, 9:00 AM ETREHOVOT, Israel, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a pioneering company in computational chemistry specializing in the generative AI design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Mr. Ofer Haviv, President & CEO of Evogene, stated: "During 2025, we executed a clear and decisive strategic shift. After a comprehensive review of our technology assets, target markets, and capital allocation priorities, we sharpened our focus to drive sustainable long-term value by concentrating on a single proprietary tech-engine – ChemPass AI™ – for small-molecule discovery and optimization. We streamlined our operations to focus on two high-impact markets: pharma and agriculture, while discontinuing non-core activities, divesting misaligned assets, resizing the organization, and aligning our business development efforts with this focused strategy. ChemPass AI™'s competitive advantage combines two core strengths: generating truly novel molecules and simultaneously optimizing multiple critical parameters from the outset.Throughout 2025, ChemPass AI™ was advanced through proprietary internal developments and strategic collaborations with Google Cloud. Our first collaboration delivered a foundation model trained on 38 billion structures, achieving 90% design precision, based on our calculation – approximately tripling our benchmarks for accuracy. A second collaboration, launched in February 2026, integrates AI agents via Google Cloud Vertex AI to automate workflows, reduce manual errors, and further strengthen candidate quality and commercial potential.Evogene's offering – our proprietary small-molecule product candidates – combines three unique powerful characteristics: novel molecules representing new and diverse chemical structures; optimized for simultaneous multi-parameters from the earliest design stages; and highly potent compounds refined through targeted experimental validation.Our business model is built on an integrated, partnership-driven approach that supports both collaborations and the in-house advancement of proprietary candidates. Projects begin with joint strategic alignment and continue through rigorous experimental validation, with partners actively engaged at every stage and programs tailored to specific scientific and commercial objectives.In pharma, since the second half of 2025, we have advanced multiple partnered drug discovery programs, with ChemPass AI™ candidates progressing into experimental testing by our partners; four collaborations have been publicly disclosed to date.In agriculture, AgPlenus applies ChemPass AI™ to novel herbicide and fungicide development, supported by strategic collaborations with Bayer and Corteva and a differentiated internal pipeline, positioning us for continued growth."Mr. Haviv continued: "As part of our focused strategy, we discontinued non-core activities, divested misaligned assets, and resized the organization. During 2025, Lavie Bio was acquired by ICL. In early 2026, Biomica licensed its lead oncology candidate, BMC128, to Lishan Pharmaceuticals. No additional activity is expected from these companies. At the same time, Evogene has retained select activities with meaningful value potential that are not at the core of our new strategy, including Casterra, and intends to continue supporting these activities until their full potential is realized.Looking ahead, the advancement of proprietary small-molecule product candidates is at the heart of Evogene's mission. Supported by ChemPass AI™, our differentiated generative AI tech-engine, disciplined capital allocation across two high-potential markets, and strong strategic partnerships, we believe Evogene is well-positioned on a clearly defined and focused path toward sustainable long-term value creation."Financial Highlights:As part of the Company's updated strategic plan, management implemented an organizational realignment and cost-reduction initiative. The effects of these measures are reflected in the significant decrease in operating expenses, net, which declined to approximately $13.8 million for the year ended 2025, compared to approximately $22.0 million in 2024. The impact is also evident in the fourth-quarter results, with total operating expenses, net, of approximately $3.2 million, compared to approximately $4.3 million in the corresponding period of 2024. The Company expects this reduced expense level to be sustained in future periods.In 2025, Lavie Bio, our subsidiary focused on agricultural biologicals, completed the sale of the majority of its operations to ICL Group Ltd. As a result of this transaction, Lavie Bio no longer maintains employees, and its operating expense level has decreased significantly. Lavie Bio anticipates distributing the majority of its remaining cash to its shareholders, including Evogene, during 2026.During 2025, as part of the Company's updated strategic plan, we scaled down Biomica's operations and research and development activities and reduced its personnel to a minimal level. In early 2026, Biomica entered into a license agreement with Lishan Pharmaceuticals for its lead oncology candidate, BMC128. Following this transaction, Biomica does not expect to conduct further material operational activities and anticipates distributing the majority of its remaining cash to its shareholders, including Evogene.With respect to AgPlenus, we integrated AgPlenus, our ag-chemical subsidiary, into our core operations, with the objective of maximizing the value of our ChemPass AI platform for the development of novel ag-chemical products. In alignment with the Company's updated organizational structure, AgPlenus was resized and streamlined to reflect the revised operating model.During 2025, due to a significant decline in demand for castor seeds, Casterra Ag ceased its operations in Kenya, reduced its headcount and overall expense level, and is currently focusing its activities on the Brazilian market. As a result of these developments, Casterra recorded an impairment of approximately $2.2 million related to its seed inventory. This impairment is presented within Cost of Sales in the consolidated financial statements in a separate line item.In February 2026, we entered into a warrant inducement agreement with an existing investor providing for the immediate exercise in full of its August 2024 Series A and Series B warrants, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $3.4 million, before deduction of placement agent fees and other offering expenses. In consideration for such exercise, the investor will receive, in a private placement, new unregistered Series A-1 and Series B-1 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,076,924 ordinary shares. The new warrants are exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $1.25 per ordinary share.Financial Reports:Cash Position – As of December 31, 2025, Evogene held consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and short-term bank deposits of approximately $13.0 million. The consolidated cash usage during the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $3.0 million. Excluding Lavie Bio and Biomica, Evogene and its other subsidiaries used approximately $2.4 million in cash during the fourth quarter of 2025.Revenues for 2025 totaled approximately $3.9 million, compared to approximately $5.6 million in the same period the previous year, reflecting a decrease of approximately $1.7 million. The decrease was primarily driven by lower revenue recognized from AgPlenus' activity, which included one-time payment during the first quarter of 2024 and revenues recognized from the collaboration agreement with Corteva, that was completed during 2024. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 were approximately $0.3 million; a decrease compared to approximately $1.5 million in the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to reduced seed sales generated by Casterra during the fourth quarter of 2025. Cost of Revenues for the year ending 2025 was approximately $4.1 million, compared to approximately $2.4 million in the previous year. The increase was primarily attributable to an inventory impairment of approximately $2.2 million recorded by Casterra during the fourth quarter of 2025 mainly due to its decision to cease its operations in Kenya as noted above. Cost of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $2.3 million, compared to $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of the previous year. The increase in quarterly cost of revenues was mainly driven by the same inventory impairment of Casterra as noted above.R&D Expenses, net of non-refundable grants, for the year 2025 were approximately $8.0 million, a decrease of approximately $4.5 million compared to $12.5 million in the year 2024. The decrease was primarily due to reduced R&D expenses in Biomica, Casterra and AgPlenus. In the fourth quarter of 2025, R&D expenses were approximately $1.8 million, down from approximately $2.7 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease is mainly attributed to decreased expenses in Biomica.Sales and Marketing Expenses for the year 2025 were approximately $1.5 million, a decrease of approximately $0.5 million compared to approximately $2.0 million in the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to reductions in Evogene and Biomica personnel costs. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024 were approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively.General and Administrative Expenses for the year 2025 decreased to approximately $4.3 million from approximately $7.0 million in the same period last year. This decrease is mainly attributable to expenses recorded during the year 2024 related to a provision for doubtful debt for one of Casterra's seed suppliers as well as transaction costs associated with Evogene's fundraising in August 2024. Additional decrease is attributable to a reduction in Biomica's activities and personnel costs during 2025. General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased to approximately $0.9 million compared to approximately $1.3 million in the same period of the previous year, primarily due to decreased expenses in Evogene and Biomica, as mentioned above.Other Expenses, net of approximately $37 thousand were recorded in 2025 mainly due to the impairment of fixed assets associated with the reduction in Biomica's activities, partially offset by income recognized in the first quarter of 2025 related to the accounting treatment of Evogene's sub-lease agreement. The decision to cease Canonic's operations in the first half of 2024 resulted in other expenses of approximately $0.5 million, primarily due to the impairment of fixed assets.Operating Loss for 2025 was approximately $14.0 million, a significant decrease from approximately $18.8 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to decreased operating expenses, partially offset by the decreased revenues as mentioned above and the higher cost of revenues, mainly due to an inventory impairment of approximately $2.2 million recorded by Casterra, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $5.2 million, an increase from approximately $3.5 million in the same period of the previous year, primarily due to the decreased revenues and increased cost of revenues, mentioned above, partially offset by decreased operating expenses. Financing Income, net for the year 2025 was approximately $0.6 million, compared to approximately $4.0 million in the previous year. The decrease in financing income, net was mainly associated with accounting treatment of pre-funded warrants and warrants issued in August 2024 fund raising. As a result, during the twelve months of 2025 the Company recorded financial income, net, related to pre-funded warrants and warrants of approximately $458 thousand as compared to a financial income of approximately $3.4 million in same period of 2024. Financing expenses, net, for the fourth quarter of 2025 were approximately $0.2 million, compared to financing income, net of approximately $4.5 million in the same period of the previous year. The decrease in financing income is mainly associated with accounting treatment of pre-funded warrants and warrants issued in the August 2024 fund raising as mentioned above. Income from Discontinued Operations, net for the twelve months of 2025 was approximately $5.7 million, compared to a loss of approximately $3.2 million in the same period of 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2025, loss from discontinued operations, net was approximately $16 thousand, compared to a loss of approximately $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of the previous year. These amounts primarily reflect the financial results of Lavie Bio's operations as well as expenses related to the development and maintenance of MicroBoost AI for Ag, which are presented as a single-line item in the consolidated statements of profit and loss. Following the sale of the majority of Lavie Bio's assets as well as Evogene's MicroBoost AI for Ag to ICL, the Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately $6.4 million which is also included in the income (loss) from discontinued operations, net, for the year of 2025. All prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to this presentation. Net loss for the twelve months of 2025 was approximately $7.8 million, compared to approximately $18.1 million in the same period last year. The $10.3 million decrease in net loss was primarily due to decreased operating expenses and an income derived from discontinued operations due to the asset sale to ICL, net, partially offset by reduced revenues, higher cost of revenues and a decreased financing income, net. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $5.4 million, compared to net loss of approximately $5 thousand in the same period last year. This increase in net loss was primarily due to decreased financial income, net, decreased revenues, and increased cost of revenues, partially offset by decreased operating expenses, as mentioned above.For the financial tables click here.Conference Call & Webcast Details: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM IDTTo join the Zoom conference, please register in advance here.Webcast & Presentation link available at:
https://evogene.com/investor-relations/About Evogene Ltd.Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN) is a pioneering company in computational chemistry, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.At the core of its technology is ChemPass AI™, a proprietary generative AI engine that enables the design of novel, highly potent small molecules optimized across multiple critical parameters. This powerful platform significantly improves success rates while reducing development time and costs.Built on this powerful technological foundation, and through strategic partnerships alongside internal product development, Evogene is focused on creating breakthrough products driven by the integration of scientific innovation with real-world industry needs. We call this approach "Real-World Innovation."Learn more at: www.evogene.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "may," "could," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," "demonstrates" or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses ChemPass AI™'s competitive advantage, the potential success of Evogene's proprietary small-molecule product candidates, the potential success of Evogene's collaboration with third parties, Casterra's potential, Evogene's potential to create value. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, describe opinions about future events, involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance. Therefore, actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene, including, the aftermath of the recent war between Israel and each of (i) the terrorist groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, (ii) Iran, and (iii) other regional terrorist groups supported by Iran, and any destabilizations in Israel, neighboring territories or the Middle East region, as well as those additional risk factors identified those risk factors contained in Evogene's reports filed with the applicable securities authority. In addition, Evogene rely, and expect to continue to rely, on third parties to conduct certain activities, such as their field-trials and pre-clinical studies, and if these third parties do not successfully carry out their contractual duties, comply with regulatory requirements or meet expected deadlines, Evogene and its subsidiaries may experience significant delays in the conduct of their activities. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1947468/Evogene_Logo.jpgEvogene Investor Relations Contact:
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4月前
Evogene, Systasy and LMU University Hospital Munich Announce a Collaboration to Develop Novel Therapies for Neutrophil-Derived Inflammatory DiseasesFebruary 11, 2026 8:00 AM
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The collaboration is supported by a pan-European EUREKA grant, with participation of the Weizmann Institute of Science REHOVOT, Israel and MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a pioneering computational chemistry company specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, Systasy Bioscience GmbH, a biotechnology company leveraging proprietary DNA barcoding technology for hyper-multiplexed pathway profiling in patient-derived iPSC models to accelerate drug discovery for complex disorders, and LMU University Hospital Munich, today announced a collaboration aiming to accelerate the development of novel therapies for hyper-inflammatory diseases driven by dysregulated neutrophil activity, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The collaboration brings together Evogene, Systasy, and Prof. Christoph Klein (LMU University Hospital in collaboration with the German Center for Child and Adolescent Health), with additional participation from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. The program is supported by a prestigious pan-European EUREKA grant, which was awarded to advance this international drug discovery effort. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases in which neutrophils play a key pathogenic role[1],[2]. Despite being first responders in inflammation and key drivers of tissue damage, neutrophils are not directly targeted by existing therapies, creating a significant unmet need for safe, selective, and effective new treatment approaches.The collaboration builds on Prof. Klein's clinical and scientific studies and insights derived from a rare genetic immunodeficiency. His team identified a novel inborn error of immunity associated with reduced numbers of neutrophil granulocytes, yet without marked functional defects of the immune system. By translating this naturally occurring rare condition into a therapeutic strategy, the collaboration aims to develop targeted therapies that modulate excessive neutrophil driven inflammation while potentially minimizing safety risks commonly associated with immune suppression.The collaboration partners contribute complementary and synergistic expertise and technologies. Evogene will lead the small-molecule drug discovery effort using its proprietary ChemPass AI™ generative engine to design, optimize, and prioritize novel inhibitors. Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science, computational design will be tightly integrated with high-throughput experimental validation. Systasy will leverage its proprietary DNA barcoding technology to expand the PathwayProfiler™ platform for multiplexed profiling of stem cell-derived neutrophils, generating high-dimensional functional data to validate and refine Evogene's AI-designed inhibitors. The Department of Pediatrics at LMU's Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, led by Prof. Christoph Klein, will apply advanced stem cell biology and precision diagnostics to validate lead compounds in innovative human in vitro neutrophil models, while also supporting biomarker discovery and translational strategies aimed at personalized immunology and future clinical development.Mr. Ofer Haviv, Evogene's President and CEO, stated: "We are excited to join forces with Systasy's and Prof. Klein's scientific expertise in launching this international effort, bringing therapeutic solutions to inflammatory conditions affecting many patients. The support of the prestigious EUREKA grant is a strong vote of confidence in this synergistic collaboration, as well as further acknowledgment of the uniqueness of ChemPass AI™, Evogene's AI-driven tech engine for small molecule discovery and optimization. By integrating AI-driven discovery with experimental excellence and clinical insight, we aim to advance innovative therapeutic concepts with clear clinical and commercial potential."Dr. Sven Wichert, CEO of Systasy Bioscience, commented: "This EUREKA-funded collaboration marks a pivotal step for Systasy in extending our PathwayProfiler platform to neutrophil biology. Partnering with Evogene's AI innovation, LMU's clinical expertise, and Weizmann's validation strengths positions us to deliver breakthrough therapies addressing unmet needs in hyper-inflammatory diseases. Our hyper-multiplexed, patient-derived assays will provide the high-quality functional data essential for accelerating discovery and ensuring translational success."Professor Christoph Klein, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, LMU University Hospital, is equally thrilled about this new collaborative project: "We care for children with rare diseases every day; occasionally, we discover novel genetic defects and elucidate pathomechanisms. Only rarely, however, is clinical and scientific knowledge translated into the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Thanks to the EUREKA-funded grant, we are now in the privileged position to advance the field substantially."About Evogene Ltd.Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN) is a pioneering company in computational chemistry, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.At the core of its technology is ChemPass AI™, a proprietary generative AI engine that enables the design of novel, highly potent small molecules optimized across multiple critical parameters. This powerful platform significantly improves success rates while reducing development time and costs.Built on this powerful technological foundation, and through strategic partnerships alongside internal product development, Evogene is focused on creating breakthrough products driven by the integration of scientific innovation with real-world industry needs. We call this approach "Real-World Innovation."Learn more at: www.evogene.com.About Systasy Bioscience GmbHSystasy Bioscience GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in automated induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development for pharma and biotech partners. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Systasy integrates advanced cell culture automation, high-content assay platforms, and data-driven workflows to enable more predictive, human-relevant models across a broad range of disease areas. Through close scientific collaboration with industry and academic stakeholders, the company is committed to improving the efficiency, quality, and translational value of preclinical research to ultimately advance better therapies to patients.Learn more at: www.systasy.de.About LMU University Hospital Munich and the DZKJThe LMU University Hospital is one of Europe's leading university hospitals, combining top-level patient care, biomedical research, and medical education as part of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). It covers the full spectrum of medical specialties and is internationally recognized for excellence in translational and clinical work. The group led by Prof. Klein focuses on rare diseases and innovative approaches to their diagnosis and treatment.The German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ) is a nationwide network connecting leading institutions across Germany with the shared goal of improving the health of children and adolescents through interdisciplinary and translational approaches.Together, the LMU University Hospital and the DZKJ foster close collaboration between clinical practice and scientific innovation, accelerating the development of improved prevention strategies, diagnostics, and therapies for children and adolescents.Learn more at: www.lmu-klinikum.de; www.ccrc-hauner.de/research-labs/klein-lab/939888339a9fcb00; https://dzkj.org.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "may," "could," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," "demonstrates" or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential success of the collaboration to develop targeted therapies that modulate excessive neutrophil driven inflammation while potentially minimizing safety risks commonly associated with immune suppression, and the potential success of the collaboration to accelerate discovery and ensure translational success. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, describe opinions about future events, involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance. Therefore, actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene, including, the aftermath of the recent war between Israel and each of (i) the terrorist groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, (ii) Iran, and (iii) other regional terrorist groups supported by Iran, and any destabilizations in Israel, neighboring territories or the Middle East region, as well as those additional risk factors identified those risk factors contained in Evogene's reports filed with the applicable securities authority. In addition, Evogene rely, and expect to continue to rely, on third parties to conduct certain activities, such as their field-trials and pre-clinical studies, and if these third parties do not successfully carry out their contractual duties, comply with regulatory requirements or meet expected deadlines, Evogene and its subsidiaries may experience significant delays in the conduct of their activities. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.1. Gelabert-Mora, Andrea, et al. JAAD international 2025.
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4月前
Evogene Announces a Warrant Inducement Transaction for Approximately $3.4 Million of Gross ProceedsFebruary 10, 2026 1:20 PM
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REHOVOT, Israel and BOSTON, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN) ("Evogene" or the "Company"), a pioneering computational chemistry company, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, today announced its entry into a warrant inducement agreement with an existing institutional investor of the Company for the immediate exercise of the August 2024 Series A ordinary warrants to purchase up to 1,692,308 ordinary shares (the "Series A Warrants"), and August 2024 Series B ordinary warrants to purchase up to 1,692,308 ordinary shares (the "Series B Warrants" and together with the Series A Warrants, the "Existing Warrants"). The Existing Warrants will be exercised at a reduced exercise price of $1.00 for total gross cash proceeds of approximately $3.4 million, before deducting financial advisor fees and other transaction expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
In consideration for the immediate exercise in full of the Existing Warrants, the investor will receive in a private placement new Series A-1 unregistered warrants to purchase up to 2,538,462 ordinary shares (the "Series A-1 Warrants") and new Series B-1 unregistered warrants to purchase up to 2,538,462 ordinary shares (the "Series B-1 Warrants" and together with the A-1 Warrants, the "New Warrants"). The New Warrants will have an exercise price of $1.25 per share and will be immediately exercisable upon issuance. The Series A-1 Warrants and Series B-1 Warrants will expire five years and eighteen months, respectively, from the date on which they are issued. The closing of the warrant inducement transaction is expected to occur on or about February 11, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole financial advisor in connection with the transaction.The New Warrants described above were offered in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and, along with the ordinary shares issuable upon their exercise, have not been registered under the Securities Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the New Warrants.This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, 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.About Evogene Ltd.: Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq/TASE: EVGN) is a pioneering company in computational chemistry, specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.At the core of its technology is ChemPass AI™, a proprietary generative AI engine that enables the design of novel, highly potent small molecules optimized across multiple critical parameters. This powerful platform significantly improves success rates while reducing development time and costs.Built on this powerful technological foundation, and through strategic partnerships alongside internal product development, Evogene is focused on creating breakthrough products for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, driven by the integration of scientific innovation with real-world industry needs. We call this approach "Real-World Innovation".For more information, please visit www.evogene.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "may," "could," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," "demonstrates" or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the prospective closing of the warrant inducement transaction and its receipt of the net proceeds from the transaction. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, describe opinions about future events, involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance. Therefore, actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene, including those risk factors identified in Evogene's reports filed with the applicable securities authority. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.Contact
midastouch017
7月前
Casterra and Fantini Partner to Advance Agricultural Mechanization for Scalable Commercial Castor Farming
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/casterra-fantini-partner-advance-agricultural-120000106.html
Collaboration focuses on integrating high-yield castor varieties with advanced mechanized solutions, including harvesting and threshing technologies
REHOVOT, Israel and MANTOVA, Italy, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casterra Ag Ltd. ("Casterra"), an Israeli developer of high-yield castor seed varieties and integrated castor farming solutions — and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), and Fantini Italia S.R.L. ("Fantini"), a leading Italian developer and manufacturer of agricultural harvesting equipment, today announced a strategic collaboration for large-scale, commercial castor cultivation through advanced mechanization technologies.
The partnership is designed to meet the rising global demand for castor oil used for the production of biofuels and bio-based industrial products, by developing comprehensive and scalable farming solutions that integrate specially bred castor varieties with cutting-edge farm machinery.
The global castor oil and derivatives market is currently valued at approximately USD 2.4 billion and is expected to reach USD 3.09 billion by 2030, advancing at a 5.20% CAGR[1]. Castor oil and its derivatives are utilized across a wide range of industries, including lubricants, surface coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, resins, and increasingly in biofuels.
In recent years, global efforts have intensified to modernize castor farming with mechanized, economically viable systems capable of supporting high-volume, industrial-scale production. The collaboration between Casterra and Fantini directly addresses one of the key challenges in this initiative: bridging the gap between plant genetics and farm mechanization. Casterra's proprietary high-yield castor varieties are specially developed for industrial-scale cultivation and are well-suited to work with Fantini's high-capacity, precision harvesting and threshing technologies. Together, the companies will develop and tailor integrated solutions to serve multiple geographical markets and farming conditions worldwide.
Mr. Yoash Zohar, CEO of Casterra, stated: "This collaboration with Fantini represents true synergy and significantly strengthens our global offering. Fantini brings decades of expertise in the development of agricultural machinery, and combined with our unique castor varieties, we're enabling a breakthrough in castor cultivation. We believe this partnership will play a key role in positioning castor as a sustainable and scalable feedstock for the growing biofuel and bio-based products industries."
Mr Nicola Bonacini, CEO of Fantini Italia S.R.L., added: having a serious partner like Casterra means a great deal for Fantini's Team: it means being able to draw on years of experience, being able to count on their skilled consultants to implement our protocols and procedures, and above all, having the opportunity to improve our machines in collaboration with their best customers. Furthermore, like Casterra, Fantini is also committed to producing agricultural machinery with the lowest possible environmental impact, and according to our estimates, Fantini's solutions currently allow for a reduction in carbon footprint of about two-thirds compared to the most widely actual used solutions.
About Casterra Ag Ltd.:
Casterra, a wholly owned subsidiary of Evogene, is empowering sustainable agriculture through elite castor seed varieties and development of advanced castor farming systems. Casterra leverages advanced genomic capabilities (licensed from Evogene) with its global breeding network to deliver high-yield castor seeds for the bio-based industries. Building on its elite castor seed varieties, Casterra combines agronomic expertise to develop advanced castor farming systems worldwide, tailored to diverse growing conditions, supporting farmers and industries in achieving sustainable production goals while advancing bio-based solutions.
For more information, please visit http://www.casterra.co
midastouch017
2年前
Casterra Announces a Key Milestone in its Operational Expansion Plan in Africa, with Completion of First Shipment of Castor Seeds Grown and Processed in Kenya
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/casterra-announces-key-milestone-operational-120000095.html
The shipment, comprising over 100 tons, was delivered to company's customer in Africa
REHOVOT, Israel, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Casterra Ag Ltd. ("Casterra"), an integrated castor cultivation solution company for oil production for bio-based products and biofuel, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. ("Evogene") (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today announced a key milestone in its operational expansion plan in Africa with the delivery of its first shipment of over 100 tons of castor seeds to its customer in Africa, seeds that were cultivated at several sites in Kenya and processed in a seed production facility near Naivasha, Kenya. The production facility started operating in August 2024 as part of Casterra's expansive operational infrastructure in Kenya.
This shipment of castor seeds, developed by Casterra and produced in Kenya, is the first to complete the entire cultivation and processing cycle in Kenya. The company is now focused on preparing upcoming shipments, which will be delivered to its customers over the coming months. Currently, approximately 700 additional hectares are sown with Casterra's premium varieties in Kenya, with harvest expected later this year and into early 2025.
The castor seeds in this shipment were cultivated by experienced local growers, and following harvest underwent an industrial-scale processing phase, which included dehulling, cleaning, sorting and packaging. Casterra's professional team oversaw and managed the entire cultivation and seed processing cycle, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality control standards.
Casterra's seed production operation in Kenya provides the company with a commercial advantage as it allows supply in geographic proximity to its customers in Africa, saving time and money on shipping costs while also supporting the local economy and agricultural practices.
Casterra's castor varieties were developed using Evogene's GeneRator AI tech-engine and undergo rigorous testing to meet industry standards. The company is actively working to develop new castor seed varieties that will demonstrate improved performance over existing ones.
Mr. Yoash Zohar, Casterra's CEO stated: "Over the past year Casterra invested significant efforts in solidifying its operational infrastructure in Africa, to ensure a stable supply of castor seeds to our customers in this region. We are satisfied with the collaborations with local growers in Kenya and with the dedication of our team members who support Casterra's seed cultivation and production activities in Kenya. We were excited to witness the first shipment leaving the seed production facility near Naivasha on its way to our customer in Africa. I am pleased to note that the company has taken yet another important step toward becoming a leading global supplier of castor seeds for oil production for bio-based products and biofuel."
About Casterra Ag Ltd.:
Casterra is engaged in developing and commercializing high-yielding castor bean seeds as a cost-competitive, sustainable, second-generation feedstock for the growing biofuel market. It has built its castor genetic assets based on a broad collection of over 300 castor lines from over 40 different geographic and climatic regions. As part of its development process, Casterra applies advanced breeding methods utilizing Evogene's GeneRator AI tech-engine, enabling the use of cutting-edge plant genomics tools and agro-technique expertise to enable efficient and sustainable industrial-scale production of the castor bean.
For additional information, please visit Casterra's website at: www.casterra.co
About Evogene Ltd.:
Evogene (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science based products by utilizing cutting edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost. Evogene established three unique tech-engines - MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI and GeneRator AI – leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and incorporating deep multidisciplinary understanding in life sciences. Each tech-engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI).
Evogene uses its tech-engines to develop products through subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. Evogene's subsidiaries currently utilize the tech-engines to develop human microbiome-based therapeutics by Biomica, ag-biologicals by Lavie Bio, ag-chemicals by AgPlenus and castor varieties, for biofuel and other industries, by Casterra.
For more information, please visit: www.evogene.com.
midastouch017
2年前
Evogene Announces Expected Implementation of 1-for-10 Reverse Share Split
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/evogene-announces-expected-implementation-1-124800550.html
Following the reverse share split, the Company will have approximately 5,079,000 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding
REHOVOT, Israel, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN) (the "Company" or "Evogene"), a leading computational biology company targeting to revolutionize life-science-based product discovery and development utilizing cutting edge computational biology technologies, across multiple market segments, announced today that a reverse share split of its issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, at a ratio of 1-for-10, is expected to be implemented after market close on July 24, 2024. The Company's Ordinary Shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a post-reverse split basis at the market open on July 25, 2024, and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange at the market open on July 28, 2024, in each case under the Company's existing trading symbol "EVGN".
The reverse share split was approved by the Company's shareholders at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 13, 2024, to be effected at the board of directors' discretion within approved parameters.
Following the implementation of the reverse split, the Company's registered share capital under the Company's amended and restated articles of association, as currently in effect (the "Articles"), which as of the date hereof consists of NIS 3,000,000 divided into 150,000,000 Ordinary Shares of NIS 0.02 par value each, will be adjusted to consist of NIS 3,000,000 divided into 15,000,000 Ordinary Shares of NIS 0.2 par value each. The reverse split will adjust the number of issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Company from approximately 50,790,000 Ordinary Shares to approximately 5,079,000 Ordinary Shares (subject to any further adjustments based on the treatment of fractional shares).
No fractional Ordinary Shares will be issued as a result of the reverse split. In accordance with the Company's Articles, all fractional shares shall be rounded to the nearest whole ordinary share, such that only shareholders holding fractional consolidated shares of more than half of the number of shares which consolidation constitutes one whole share, shall be entitled to receive one consolidated share. No cash will be paid with respect to any fractional shares. In addition, proportionate adjustments will be made to the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of all outstanding options entitling the holders to purchase Ordinary Shares (with a reciprocal increase in the per share exercise price) and to the number of Ordinary Shares underlying outstanding Restricted Share Units (RSUs).
midastouch017
2年前
ICL and Lavie Bio Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Make Significant Advancement in Development of Yield Increasing Bio-Stimulants
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/icl-lavie-bio-leverage-artificial-120000358.html
More than one dozen novel microbes identified for row crops suffering from extreme weather conditions
TEL AVIV and REHOVOT, Israel, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, and Lavie Bio Ltd., a leading ag-biologicals company and subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today announced a significant milestone in their collaboration to develop bio-stimulant solutions for key row crops facing various abiotic stresses. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), Lavie Bio has computationally identified more than a dozen novel microbial candidates believed to have commercial viability as bio-stimulants for crops grown under extreme weather conditions, including drought. While this process can normally take several years, the collaboration achieved success within its first 12 months – thanks to Lavie Bio's proprietary Biology Driven Design (BDD) technology platform.
The ambitious AI-driven program, jointly developed by ICL and Lavie Bio, has identified novel microbe-based biological solutions that, when combined with fertilizers, are expected to be a game changer in overcoming various abiotic stresses under different weather conditions. By focusing on bio-stimulants that enhance crop resilience to such conditions, the collaboration has aimed to deliver tangible benefits to farmers, including a 5% to 10% increase in yield, on average.
As part of this AI-driven achievement, more than a dozen novel microbe candidates, which met the product requirements for efficacy, stability, shelf life and fertilizer compatibility, were computationally identified and verified in multiple greenhouse trials. The microbes were discovered and validated using Lavie Bio's BDD technology platform, powered by Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine, and achieved a remarkable prediction rate from computer modelling to greenhouse validation – a rate ten times higher than the industry standard, according to company estimates.
This success paves the way for field trials in both the U.S. and Brazil in the second half of 2024, with results available by year-end. Lavie Bio will continue to leverage AI to drive product development and optimization, while ICL will guide the development and lead the way to product commercialization. The parties aim to start the regulatory process in 2026, just three years from program initiation.
"We are pleased to collaborate with Lavie Bio in the search for a novel solution to address a significant and proven market need in regions strategic to ICL," said Dr. Elinor Erez, vice president of R&D for ICL Growing Solutions. "This partnership exemplifies our commitment to pioneering advanced and unique biostimulant solutions for our customers, which aligns with our strategic vision to lead in agricultural innovation and sustainability and ensuring food security. The discovery process yielded candidate microbes that were validated in the green house, thanks to Lavie Bio's exceptional capabilities and their structured and efficient discovery platform. We are excited to move forward to field trials and are confident any future novel product will revolutionize how the agricultural community approaches plant resilience and productivity."
"We are very proud of the collaborations' significant progress, which was achieved by leveraging artificial intelligence to drive rapid advancements in our research," said Amit Noam, CEO of Lavie Bio. "Using ICL's deep agricultural expertise has been essential in focusing Lavie Bio's discovery efforts and has enabled us to advance to field trials in multiple target geographies quickly. Our team did a remarkable job of pushing our discovery process and platform to new heights, continuously improving computational accuracy and reducing both the time and cost to market for our novel products."
Recent research underscores the economic impact of climate change on global row crops, with extreme weather events, like droughts and floods, potentially causing billions in annual losses. Reports from the World Economic Forum and World Meteorological Organization highlight the rising costs, noting that extreme weather and climate-related disasters resulted in $4.3 trillion in losses from 1970 to 2021.[1][2][3] The agricultural sector urges the adoption of resilient strategies, technological innovations, and policy interventions to safeguard food security and mitigate economic vulnerabilities.
About ICL
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion.
For more information, visit ICL's website at icl-group.com.
To access ICL's interactive CSR report, visit icl-group-sustainability.com.
midastouch017
2年前
Biomica Presents Positive Clinical Data Update from Ongoing Phase 1 Trial of Microbiome-Based Therapeutic, BMC128, for Refractory RCC, NSCLC & Melanoma
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biomica-presents-positive-clinical-data-150000267.html
Preliminary Phase 1 results show promising trends for BMC128 in combination with nivolumab in refractory cancer patients. Data will be showcased at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting.
REHOVOT, Israel, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomica Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today announced encouraging initial findings from an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial. In the study, Biomica is investigating the safety and tolerability of its microbiome-based immuno-oncology candidate, BMC128, in combination with nivolumab, an anti-PD1 immune checkpoint inhibitor, in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), melanoma, or renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
All trial participants, 11 patients, had experienced disease progression in prior immunotherapy treatment before joining the trial. These preliminary findings represent some of the initial positive evidence emerging from the burgeoning field of clinical research on cancer therapies leveraging gut microbiota. While these results are preliminary and subject to further validation, they suggest potential benefits for patients facing advanced stages of these malignancies.
ASCO 2024 Presentation Details:
Title: Preliminary results from a First-in-Human (FIH), open-label Phase 1 study with BMC128, a rationally designed live bacterial consortium, in combination with nivolumab.
Session Type: Poster Session
Abstract Number: 8631
Date and Time: June 3, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (CDT)
Key observations from the study include:
Safety Profile: As of the data cutoff date, the safety profile of BMC128 has been exceptional, with no major safety events potentially associated with BMC128 reported during the course of BMC128 monotherapy or combination treatment, indicating a favorable safety profile for the investigational therapy.
Clinical Responses: As of the data cutoff date, among the patients included in the study, 72% of refractory cases exhibited positive clinical signals, indicating a potential efficacy for the BMC128 and nivolumab combination.
Response Rates: As of the data cutoff date, one patient demonstrated partial response (PR) upon imaging and RECIST v1.1 assessment and remains actively responding to treatment. Additionally, 64% of patients' disease stopped progressing following the combination treatment, and they displayed stable disease (SD) and sustained benefits beyond the first imaging assessment, suggesting additional important potential clinical benefit.
Durability of Response: As of the data cutoff date, 55% of patients showed sustained clinical benefit, with notable durations of response of over 16 weeks and with one patient exceeding 80 weeks.
Cross-Cancer Effectiveness: 100% of RCC patients and 60% of NSCLC patients in the study demonstrated positive clinical outcomes, indicating potential efficacy across different cancer types.
With these encouraging early results, it is important to note that the study remains ongoing. Further data will become available and analyzed through the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of the therapeutic potential of BMC128 in combination with nivolumab in cancer treatment.
Prof. Gal Markel, Director of the Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center and Biomica's Scientific Advisory Board member, said: "The positive trends emerging from the ongoing Phase 1 trial of BMC128, particularly in combination with nivolumab, underscore the transformative potential of microbiome-based therapeutics in oncology. These findings bring hope to patients contending with refractory RCC, NSCLC, and melanoma, envisioning a future where innovative treatments like BMC128 could provide meaningful solutions to longstanding challenges in cancer care. Additionally, the observed cross-cancer effectiveness hints at BMC128's broad applicability across different cancer types, further solidifying its significance in the field of oncology. The demonstrated safety profile thus far, alongside the encouraging clinical benefits including response rate and notable durability, accentuates the potential efficacy of BMC128 in addressing the unmet needs of patients grappling with these malignancies. These initial results mark a significant advancement, reflecting our steadfast commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that address critical unmet needs in oncology."
Dr. Elran Haber, Biomica CEO, stated, "The preliminary results from this Phase 1 study show positive evidence of BMC128's superior safety profile and potential efficacy when combined with anti-PD1 checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. This suggests potential benefits for patients with refractory NSCLC, melanoma, or RCC who have not responded to, or developed resistance to previous immunotherapy treatments. We believe BMC128 has the promise to be a potential therapy for patients fighting cancer, and we look forward to continuing to evaluate BMC128's beneficial activity in subsequent phases of clinical development. Furthermore, these results underscore the strength of Biomica's computational platform for microbiome drug discovery, developed with Evogene, validating our approach to innovative therapeutic solutions."
Additional information about the trial, can be found at: https://clinicaltrials.gov (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05354102).
About ASCO:
Founded in 1964, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) is committed to the principle that knowledge conquers cancer. Together with the Association for Clinical Oncology, ASCO represents nearly 45,000 oncology professionals who care for people living with cancer. Through research, education, and promotion of high quality, equitable patient care, ASCO works to conquer cancer and create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy. The ASCO Annual Meeting is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to connect with one of the largest, most diverse audiences in global cancer care as well as global cancer experts and professionals, to discover the latest innovations in cancer research and education.
About BMC128:
BMC128 is a rationally-designed microbial consortium identified and selected through a detailed functional microbiome analysis using PRISM, a proprietary high-resolution microbiome analysis platform powered by Evogene's MicroBoost AI platform.
Developed as a Live Bacterial Product (LBP), BMC128 is an LBP consortium comprised of four unique bacterial strains, natural inhabitants of the human intestinal tract, that harbour specific functional capabilities with the potential to enhance immunological therapeutic responses and facilitate anti-tumor immune activity through multiple biological processes.
Rationally-designed consortia are multi-strain products designed to restore diversity and specific functionality to a host's microbial community with individually selected, cultured bacteria.
About Biomica Ltd.:
Biomica is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics utilizing PRISM system, a proprietary computational platform powered by Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine. licensed from Evogene. Biomica aims to identify and characterize disease-related microbiome entities and to develop novel therapeutics based on these understandings. The company is focused on the development of therapies for antibiotic resistant bacteria, immuno-oncology, and microbiome-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Biomica is a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN).
For more information, please visit www.biomicamed.com.
About Evogene Ltd.:
Evogene (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science-based products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost. Evogene established three unique tech-engines - MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI, and GeneRator AI – leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and incorporating deep multidisciplinary understanding in life sciences. Each tech-engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI).
Evogene uses its tech-engines to develop products through subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. Evogene's subsidiaries currently utilize the tech-engines to develop human microbiome-based therapeutics by Biomica, ag-biologicals by Lavie Bio, ag-chemicals by AgPlenus, medical cannabis products by Canonic and castor varieties, for the biofuel and other industries, by Casterra.
For more information, please visit www.evogene.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "will", "may", "could", "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "plans", "believes", "scheduled", "estimates", "demonstrates", or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene and Biomica are using forward-looking statements in this press release when they discuss the safety and potential efficacy of BMC128 and its potential benefits for patients with refractory NSCLC, melanoma, or RCC who have not responded to or developed resistance to previous immunotherapy treatments. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, describe opinions about future events, and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance. Therefore, actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene and its subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the current war between Israel Hamas and Hezbollah and any worsening of the situation in Israel such as further mobilizations or escalation in the northern border of Israel and those risk factors contained in Evogene's reports filed with applicable securities authorities. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions.
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midastouch017
2年前
Evogene Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/evogene-reports-first-quarter-2024-110000510.html
Conference call and webcast: today, May 23, 2024, 9:00 am ET
Financial and Business Highlights:
Q1 2024 revenue: $4.2M vs. $0.6M in Q1 2023; anticipating continued growth in 2024.
Q1 2024 net loss: $3.8M vs. $7.0M in Q1 2023.
Projected 2024 cash usage, excluding Lavie Bio and Biomica: $8.0M, down 36% from $12.5M in 2023.
Ceasing Canonic's operations results in annualized savings of approximately $1.5 million.
Casterra's new agreements with African and Brazilian castor seed growers secure 900 tons of castor seeds, expected to fulfill all standing orders by end of 2024.
Biomica to present preliminary Phase 1 clinical trial results for BMC128 at the 2024 ASCO conference on June 3.
Lavie Bio received $2.5M, the second half of advanced payment from Corteva; announced new collaboration with Syngenta for bio insecticides; extended trials with Bayer for bio fungicides. Marketing and sales for Yalos™ are expanding in the US and Canada, with more crops added.
AgPlenus announced a new collaboration with Bayer, including an upfront payment, research funding, milestone payments, and future royalties; achieved a milestone with Corteva in an existing collaboration agreement.
REHOVOT, Israel, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a leading computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science-based products, today announced its financial results for the first quarter period ended March 31, 2024.
Mr. Ofer Haviv, Evogene's President and CEO, stated: "Evogene's mission is to direct and accelerate the development of life-science based products. During the past years we developed three innovative AI tech-engines addressing the main development challenges of 3 life-science based product categories:
MicroBoost AI – for the development of microbe-based products,
ChemPass AI – for small-molecule-based products, and
GeneRator AI – for products based on genetic elements.
Our AI tech-engines were structured to be compatible with the tremendous potential of various market segments and not limited to only one specific segment.
In order to capture the value of our AI tech-engines, our business strategy is to establish diverse collaborative partnerships through licensing or collaboration, with expert partners in specific fields that complement our technology. Together, we'll develop novel products, aiming for full or partial ownership upon project completion.
This approach maximizes the potential of our AI tech-engines, while reducing financial and development risks. We believe this strategy holds the potential for groundbreaking innovations and significant financial gains for Evogene.
Today, Evogene has 4 subsidiary companies, and diverse engagements with leading companies in additional market segments, not covered by our subsidiaries.
I am very pleased to share with you the main achievements made by Evogene and its subsidiaries from the beginning of the year."
Evogene Updates:
Ceasing Canonic's operation - Evogene has decided to cease its subsidiary Canonic, which specialized in customized medical cannabis products, following challenging market conditions in the medical cannabis sector. This decision results in annualized savings of approximately $1.5 million. Resources will be reallocated to areas with greater growth potential, such as funding Casterra's needs for on-going capital.
Establishment of Finally Foods - In March 2024, Evogene and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub by Strauss Group, established Finally Foods Ltd., an AI-driven company focused on sustainable protein production in plants, for the food sector. Finally Foods will leverage Evogene's AI technology to modify plants for efficient protein production. The company has secured pre-seed funding from TKH and the Israeli Innovation Authority. Evogene holds approximately 40% stake in the company.
Collaboration with Verb Biotics - In February 2024, Evogene and Verb Biotics entered into a collaboration agreement to advance probiotic innovation by developing new strains of probiotic bacteria that produce sustainable quantities of microbial metabolites, which enhance human health and vitality. The partnership will leverage Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine and Verb Biotics' expertise in microbiome health.
Subsidiaries Updates:
Casterra Ag Ltd. – focuses on developing an integrated solution to enable large-scale commercial cultivation of castor to address the global demand for stable castor oil supply, mainly for the biodiesel industry. Casterra is utilizing GeneRator AI tech engine to direct and accelerate the development of its unique elite castor seed varieties.
Under the supervision of Casterra's new CEO, the company has recently engaged with castor seed growers in Africa and Brazil. These engagements are expected to yield approximately 900 tons of castor seeds in 2024, fulfilling all existing purchase orders and providing additional inventory later this year. The balance of the existing purchase orders is anticipated to be delivered in the second half of 2024.
Biomica Ltd. - a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics, utilizing Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine.
In January, 2024, Biomica reached a significant milestone by completing Phase I trial enrollment for its microbiome-based immuno-oncology drug BMC128 - a rationally designed consortia of 4 bacteria. Biomica recently announced that it will be presenting preliminary Phase 1 study data of BMC128 in a poster presentation at the 2024 ASCO Annual Conference, on June 3rd.
Biomica is now preparing for advancing to Phase 2 of BMC128 clinical trial, and already conducted a pre-IND meeting with the FDA, aiming to initiate Phase 2 in 2025.
Results from Biomica's pre-clinical study in the IBS program, conducted in collaboration with NYU's medical school, were presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2024 Annual Conference in May 2024.
Lavie Bio Ltd. - a leading ag-biologicals company that develops microbiome-based, computational-driven novel bio-stimulant and bio-pesticide products, utilizing Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine.
In February, 2024, Lavie Bio announced that it had met the requirements of its licensing agreement for LAV311 & LAV312 with Corteva. This achievement enabled the successful receipt of the second half of an advanced payment, amounting to $2.5 million, bringing the total to $5 million.
In February, 2024, Lavie Bio signed an agreement with Syngenta for the development of new biological insecticidal solutions.
Lavie Bio has extended its joint validation trials with Bayer for its bio-fungicides, following successful laboratory and greenhouse testing. This joint effort, aimed at combating diseases affecting fruits and vegetables globally, has moved to field experiments for further validation.
In March, 2024, Lavie Bio partnered with Ceres Global Ag Corp. to integrate its bio-inoculant, Yalos™, into regenerative agriculture programs across North America. This announcement and other marketing and sales efforts support the penetration of Yalos™ in US and Canada markets with additional crops being added for treatment. Based on initial orders and sales projections, 2024 revenues are anticipated to increase compared to the previous year.
AgPlenus Ltd. - a global leader in computational design and development of novel sustainable crop protection products, utilizing Evogene's ChemPass AI tech-engine.
In February, 2024, AgPlenus announced a licensing and collaboration agreement with Bayer to develop a novel mode of action broad-spectrum herbicide targeting the APTH1 protein. The agreement entitles AgPlenus to an upfront payment, which was received on March 2024, ongoing research funding, milestone payments, and royalties based on future product sales. Bayer will have the exclusive license for developing and commercializing products resulting from this collaboration.
In March, 2024, AgPlenus announced achieving a milestone under its existing collaboration with Corteva to develop new herbicides through a novel mode of action, APCO12, discovered by AgPlenus. The next phase of this collaboration will focus on optimizing the herbicide candidates towards a commercial-level product.
Financial Highlights:
Cash Position: As of March 31, 2024, Evogene held consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and short-term bank deposits of approximately $26.6 million, compared to approximately $31.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The consolidated cash usage during the Q1 2024 was approximately $4.5 million. Excluding Lavie Bio and Biomica, Evogene and its other subsidiaries used approximately $3.4 million in cash. Projected cash usage for 2024, excluding Lavie Bio and Biomica, is expected to be around $8.0 million, marking a notable 36% decrease from approximately $12.5 million in 2023.
Revenue: Revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were approximately $4.2 million, a significant increase from approximately $0.6 million in the same period the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by revenues recognized from Lavie Bio's licensing agreement with Corteva and AgPlenus's new collaboration with Bayer. Evogene anticipates continued revenue growth in 2024 compared to the previous year, mainly in the second half of 2024 based on Casterra's forecast for seed-order supply.
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were stable at approximately $4.8 million, net of non-refundable grants, consistent with the same period in the previous year.
Sales and Marketing Expenses: These expenses increased to $992 thousand in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $800 thousand in the same period of the previous year. The increase was driven by heightened sales and marketing activities for Casterra's elite seed varieties and Lavie Bio's first commercial product, Yalos™.
General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses rose to approximately $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to approximately $1.5 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to non-cash compensation for subsidiary CEOs.
Other Expenses: The decision to cease Canonic's operations resulted in recording other expenses of approximately $0.5 million, mainly due to impairment of fixed assets.
Operating Loss: The operating loss for the first quarter of 2024 was approximately $4.1 million, a decrease from $6.8 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to increased revenues.
Financing Income: Financing income net for the first quarter of 2024 was $241 thousand, compared to financing expenses net of $230 thousand in the same period of the previous year. This improvement was primarily due to increased interest income and revaluation of convertible SAFE.
Net Loss: The net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was approximately $3.8 million, compared to approximately $7.0 million in the same period last year. The $3.2 million decrease in net loss was primarily due to increased revenues and financial income, partially offset by the one-time $519 thousand other expenses related to ceasing Canonic's operations.
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midastouch017
2年前
Biomica to Present at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Conference 2024 Annual Meeting
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biomica-present-digestive-disease-week-110000094.html
REHOVOT, Israel, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomica Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN), today announced that it will present results from pre-clinical studies in its irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) program at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 Annual Meeting. The conference is being held in Washington, D.C., May 18-21, 2024.
The pre-clinical work was led by Prof. Yehuda Ringel, Biomica's Co-Founder and CSO, in collaboration with the lab of Prof. Kara Gross Margolis, at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. In the studies, Biomica tested two candidate therapeutic consortia of live bacterial strains, BMC426 and BMC427. Treatment with these drug candidates effectively reduced visceral pain, a major symptom of IBS.
Presentation Details:
Session Type: Research Forum
Session Title: Gut Instincts: Exploring the Interplay of the Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis
Session Date & Time: May 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
Presentation Title: Pain-reduction effect of a rationally-designed live bacterial consortium for treatment of IBS based on microbiome functional genomics analysis
Prof. Ringel, Biomica's Co-Founder and CSO, stated: "These pre-clinical studies validate the findings of meticulous discovery research based on high-quality human data collected prospectively from patients with functional bowel disorders at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. These exciting proof of concept results pave the way for further development of our LBPs as an effective treatment for abdominal pain in patients with IBS and other painful gastrointestinal conditions".
Prof. Ringel will attend the DDW conference and will be available for in-person meetings, and those interested should be in touch with Professor Ringel and / or with the investor or public relations team.
About Biomica's IBS therapeutic candidates: BMC426 and BMC427
BMC426 and BMC427, which are Live Bacterial Products (LBPs), are rationally designed consortia designed to restore specific functionality to a microbial community with individually selected, cultured bacteria. BMC426 and BMC427 are comprised of bacterial strains selected for their multiple desired functions to achieve maximal functional activity with only 4 or 5 bacterial strains, respectively. These LBP's are aimed to result in robust metabolic, physiologic, and immune modulation, and affect IBS through several underlying and complementary modes of action.
About Biomica Ltd.:
Biomica is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics utilizing PRISM system, a proprietary computational platform powered by Evogene's MicroBoost AI tech-engine. licensed from Evogene. Biomica aims to identify and characterize disease-related microbiome entities and to develop novel therapeutics based on these understandings. The company is focused on the development of therapies for antibiotic resistant bacteria, immuno-oncology, and microbiome-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Biomica is a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN).
For more information, please visit www.biomicamed.com
About Digestive Disease Week
Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), DDW is an in-person and virtual meeting from May 18-2, 2024. The meeting showcases more than 4,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. More information can be found at www.ddw.org.
About Evogene Ltd.:
Evogene (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science-based products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost. Evogene established three unique tech-engines - MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI, and GeneRator AI – leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and incorporating deep multidisciplinary understanding in life sciences. Each tech-engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI).
Evogene uses its tech-engines to develop products through subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. Evogene's subsidiaries currently utilize the tech-engines to develop human microbiome-based therapeutics by Biomica, ag-biologicals by Lavie Bio, ag-chemicals by AgPlenus, medical cannabis products by Canonic and castor varieties, for the biofuel and other industries, by Casterra.
For more information, please visit www.evogene.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events. These statements may be identified by words such as "will", "may", "could", "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "plans", "believes", "scheduled", "estimates", "demonstrates", or words of similar meaning. For example, Evogene and Biomica are using forward-looking statements in this press release when they discuss Biomica's product candidates potentially resulting in robust metabolic, physiologic and immune modulation, and affecting IBS through several underlying and complementary modes of action, as well as an effective treatment for abdominal pain in patients with IBS and other painful gastrointestinal conditions. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, describe opinions about future events, and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance. Therefore, actual future results, performance or achievements of Evogene and its subsidiaries may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Evogene and its subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the current war between Israel and Hamas and any worsening of the situation in Israel such as further mobilizations or escalation in the northern border of Israel and those risk factors contained in Evogene's reports filed with applicable securities authorities. Evogene and its subsidiaries disclaim any obligation or commitment to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions.
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midastouch017
2年前
Evogene and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub by Strauss Group Established Finally Foods Ltd. - Revolutionizing Protein Production in Plants for the Food Industry
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/evogene-kitchen-foodtech-hub-strauss-110000794.html
Finally Foods is financed by the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA) and The Kitchen Hub, and will be granted a license to utilize Evogene's AI technology
REHOVOT, Israel, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a leading computational biology company targeting to revolutionize life-science-based product discovery and development utilizing cutting edge computational biology technologies, across multiple market segments and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub (TKH), the foodtech incubator and investment arm of Israeli food giant Strauss Group, have jointly announced the establishment of Finally Foods Ltd.
'Finally Foods' is an AI-driven company specializing in molecular farming for the food sector, committed to providing sustainable alternative sources to animal-based proteins. The company's mission is to modify plants as "bioreactors" to produce these proteins efficiently and environmentally responsibly. Leveraging Evogene's GeneRator AI technology, the company aims for short R&D cycles and rapid time-to-market.
According to average market reports, the global alternative proteins market was valued at around USD 17.6 billion in 2022, with an anticipated average CAGR of 12%, expected to reach USD 55 billion by 2032[1]. 'Finally Foods' is poised to capture a share in this growing sector, leveraging the revolutionary potential of molecular farming – an efficient and environmentally friendly method for producing valuable proteins.
'Finally Foods' has secured pre-seed funding from TKH and the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA). Evogene holds approximately 40% stake in the company, with the remaining ownership divided among TKH and the founding team – CEO Dafna Gabbay, a seasoned entrepreneur, and CTO Dr. Basia J. Vinocur, an expert in agricultural biotechnology.
Ofer Haviv, President & CEO of Evogene, expressed his enthusiasm for this new venture, stating, "We are thrilled to embark on this new segment, marking a milestone for Evogene as we continue to drive innovation and growth in the Life Science industry. By harnessing the power of our GeneRator AI tech-engine, molecular farming has the potential to revolutionize the food industry and promote healthier diets worldwide."
"'Finally Foods' is one of the rare cases where we see an extremely strong founding team, in Dafna and Basia, coupled with a proven technology platform based on the leading AI engine of Evogene" said Amir Zaidman, Chief Business Officer of The Kitchen Hub. "Establishing the company under the framework of The Kitchen and investing the pre-seed round was an easy decision in this case."
Dafna Gabbay, Co-Founder & CEO of Finally Foods, expressed her confidence, stating, "I believe that with Evogene's cutting edge technology, TKH's leading position in the FoodTech industry and with Dr. Vinocur's vast experience – 'Finally Foods' has full potential to emerge as a promising company in the alternative proteins sector. Molecular farming represents a catalyst towards global food security and a more sustainable future, and I am proud to lead 'Finally Foods' to take an important part towards supporting this crucial vision for the world."
About Evogene:
Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science-based products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost.
Evogene established three unique tech-engines - MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI and GeneRator AI. Each tech-engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI).
Evogene uses its tech-engines to develop products through strategic partnerships and collaborations, and its five subsidiaries including:
1. Biomica Ltd. (www.biomicamed.com) developing and advancing novel microbiome-based therapeutics to treat human disorders powered by MicroBoost AI;
2. Lavie Bio Ltd. (www.lavie-bio.com) - developing and commercially advancing, microbiome based ag-biologicals powered by MicroBoost AI;
3. AgPlenus Ltd. (www.agplenus.com) -developing next generation ag chemicals for effective and sustainable crop protection powered by ChemPass AI;
4. Canonic Ltd. (www.canonicbio.com) – developing medical cannabis products based on decoding plant genetics for optimized therapeutic effect powered by GeneRator AI; and
5. Casterra Ag Ltd. (www.casterra.co)– developing and marketing superior castor seed varieties producing high yield and high-grade oil content, on an industrial scale for the biofuel and other industries powered by GeneRator AI.
For more information, please visit: www.evogene.com.
About The Kitchen Hub:
Founded in 2015 by the Strauss-Group as a part of the Israeli Innovation Authority incubators' program, The Kitchen is a seed investor and a FoodTech focused incubator.
The Kitchen addresses global food challenges by harnessing Israel's renowned innovation ecosystem. We strive to make the world's food chain more productive, affordable, sustainable and healthy by investing in and nurturing cutting-edge technology startups.
Some examples of our areas of interest are: improved agricultural processes, supply chain technologies, efficient food processing, sensors for food safety and quality, prolonged shelf life and reduction of food spoilage, smart packaging, ingredients and products with new health benefits, improved nutritional profiles, reduction of environmental footprint and more.
In addition to a capital investment, the incubator provides the portfolio companies with benefits such as: close mentorship from the incubator's team; access to expertise and know-how from within the Strauss-Group and its partners; connections with global F&B companies and access to international investors.
Our vision is: Better Industry; Better Food; Better World
We believe that technological innovation can overcome the challenges of the food industry and are teaming up with the best FoodTech entrepreneurs to turn our vision into a reality.
More on http://www.TheKitchenHub.com/
About Finally Foods Ltd:
Finally Foods Ltd. is a new AI-driven company specializing in molecular farming for the food sector. It was co-founded by Dafna Gabbay, CEO, a seasoned entrepreneur, and Dr. Basia J. Vinocur, CTO an expert in agricultural biotechnology. The company was formed in collaboration with Evogene Ltd., a leading computational biology company and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub (TKH), the FoodTech incubator and the investment arm of the Strauss Group. Finally Foods produces animal-based proteins by modifying plants to serve as "bioreactors", leveraging Evogene's AI technology. Its first target protein is Casein.
More on http://www.finally-foods.com
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