December 2023 Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 4C
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Developing new treatments for major mental health
& neurological conditions
ASX Announcement | 31 January 2024
Quarterly Report (December 2023)
Emyria Limited (ASX: EMD) (“Emyria”, or the “Company”) delivering and developing new
treatments for major mental health challenges and select neurological conditions, is pleased to
release its quarterly report for the period ending 31st December 2023.
Key Achievements For the December Quarter:
1. Commenced World-First, Community-Based MDMA-Assisted Therapy 1 Program
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Emyria, the only ASX-listed company evaluating psychedelic-assisted therapies, initiated
dosing in its MDMA-assisted therapy trial. In a world first for a private community-based
clinic, Emyria is evaluating a unique MDMA-assisted therapy model for Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (‘PTSD’), a condition affecting more than 1 million Australians. Two participants
completed the dosing phases with a third in enrolment.
The Company’s lead psychiatrist received ethics endorsement for their Authorised Prescriber
application (subsequently approved in Jan 2024) allowing Emyria to offer the therapy to
carefully evaluated patients under a strict framework set by the TGA.
Emyria also received Health Canada approval to import its first batch of drug ensuring
supply for up to 70 trial participants or patients. All material has since arrived securely.
(See ASX releases 09 October, 19 October 2023 and 30 November 2023)
2. Strengthened Board with the Addition of Greg Hutchinson to Independent Chair
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Greg Hutchinson’s experience as CEO of Sonic HealthPlus and Deputy CEO of Sonic Clinical
Services underscores significant expertise in scaling frontline health services and research
programs. Mr Hutchinson’s appointment is expected to support the Company’s current
focus on delivering and developing commercially viable mental health services with high
patient impact.
(See ASX releases 13 November 2023, 21 November 2023)
3. Advanced Proprietary Drug Development Programs
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During the quarter, Emyria extended its development agreement with the University of
Western Australia to develop novel and proprietary MDMA analogues with the potential to
become treatments for a range of mental health and neurological conditions and;
Emyria’s prescription cannabinoid dose forms progressed through a fully funded preclinical
screening program managed by the National Institutes of Health in the USA.
4. Substantial Clinical Service Billings
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Emyria collected clinical billings of $973,000, a strong performance across a quarter that is
traditionally a quieter period for clinical services.
(See ASX releases 05 October 2023)
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Emyria’s Managing Director, Dr. Michael Winlo, reflected: “Emyria made significant progress this
quarter. We successfully initiated a pioneering MDMA-assisted therapy trial for PTSD and made
PROMOTIONS DURING QUARTER
substantial progress in securing Authorised Prescriber approval for our lead psychiatrist. The
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strategic addition of Greg Hutchinson to our Board directly enhanced our service delivery and
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research capabilities which directly aligns with our mission to establish scalable, clinically effective,
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and commercially viable care models while advancing novel mental health and neurological
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treatment development programs in collaboration with globally recognised research partners.”
CORPORATE
In Q2 FY24, net cash used in operating activities rose to $1.9m, primarily due to one-off personnel
termination payments and increased research and patent costs for our MDMA analogue program
(up from $1.1m in Q1 FY24).
Received $1.15m in a Rights Issue, and $500,000 in relation to a Q1 FY24 placement that was subject
to shareholder approval at the AGM. Utilised Radium facility to drawdown against FY23 R&D tax
incentive claim for a further $1m in October.
Subsequent to the quarter, a further $2.5m R&D refund was received in January 2024.
Director and related party payments were $252k comprising wages, fees and superannuation of
which $40k was allocated to investing activities (as disclosed in section 6 of the 4C report).
OUTLOOK
The Company is currently evaluating an MDMA-assisted therapy model for PTSD - a major mental
health condition affecting approximately 6% of adults every year 2 - with the goal of developing a
safe, effective and scalable treatment option for PTSD sufferers who are not meeting their health
needs with their current care regime.
Given the complex delivery and development challenges involved in drug-assisted therapies, the
Company has spent years establishing a unique combination of clinical delivery infrastructure,
personnel and data capture systems. Emyria is therefore, the only ASX-listed company, actively
providing direct care for thousands of patients while also generating revenues and robust clinical
evidence to support an innovation agenda developing new care models and drug treatments for
major mental health and neurological conditions.
Ahead, the Company anticipates increasing enrolment into its MDMA-assisted therapy programs,
evaluating additional psychedelic-assisted therapies for major mental health challenges,
establishing clinical partnerships and engaging major health payers to help evaluate the cost
benefits of Emyria’s unique approach.
In addition, Emyria’s novel MDMA analogue program is advancing with involvement from the US
National Institute of Health and Australia's Universities of Western Australia and Sydney. The
Company’s leading series of new chemical entities is focussed on shorter-acting MDMA-like
compounds for drug assisted therapies and new treatments for neurological conditions such as
L-DOPA induced dyskinesia (‘LID’), a common side effect of Parkinson’s disease treatment. A major
patent family has been filed.
The Company’s prescription cannabinoid drug candidates, EMD-RX7/9, continue to progress
through a fully funded preclinical program managed by the National Institute of Health, USA.
EMD-RX7/9 continues to show excellent stability out to 12 months and the Company continues to
evaluate the potential of its low-dose CBD capsule (EMD-RX5).
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Emyria Limited is developing and delivering new treatments for mental health and select neurological
conditions through a unique business model combining direct care & drug development:
generates
Emyria Healthcare: Frontline care for patients not finding relief from conventional
treatment while evaluating emerging therapies like MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD 1
Emyria Data: Robust and ethically-sourced Real-World Data gathered with patients to
improve Emyria’s proprietary therapy and drug development programs.
informs
Emyria’s Pipeline: a library of unique, patentable compounds and dose forms, targeting
innovative treatments in neurology and mental health.
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References:
1.
The availability of these products is subject to the safety and efficacy of the products being
tested through clinical trials. Emyria makes no representations or warranties as to the safety
or efficacy of the products or the products’ ability (or the ability of its key compounds) to be
used in the treatment of indications such as PTSD. There are currently no approved
products containing MDMA that the TGA has evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy.
Consumers should be aware that MDMA may cause side effects, as set out in the “Risks
associated with the use of MDMA” in this announcement.
2.
https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/ptsd-awareness-day-2022/
This release has been approved by the Board of Emyria.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Managing Director
Michael Winlo
+61 (0) 8 6559 2800
mwinlo@emyria.com
Media Contact
Haley Chartres
+61 (0) 423 139 163
haley@hck.digital
Corporate Advisor
Sufian Ahmed
+61 (0) 412 316 162
info@62capital.com.au
CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Any statements in this press release
about future expectations, plans and prospects for the Company, the Company’s strategy, future
operations, and other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,”
“continue,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ
materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important
factors, including: the Company’s ability to successfully develop its product candidates and timely
complete its planned clinical programs and the Company’s ability to obtain marketing approvals for
its product candidates. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release
represents the Company’s views as of the date hereof. The Company anticipates that subsequent
events and developments will cause the Company’s views to change. However, while the Company
may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied
upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.
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Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
EMYRIA LIMITED
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
96 625 085 734
31 December 2023
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
647
1,439
(a) research and development
(646)
(1,017)
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(450)
(1,000)
(c) advertising and marketing
(12)
(28)
(d) leased assets
(86)
(172)
(e) staff costs
(872)
(1,242)
(f)
(407)
(868)
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
1.4
Interest received
6
12
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(34)
(35)
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(1,854)
(2,911)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
-
-
(401)
(401)
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
(1)
(d) investments
-
-
(572)
(1,490)
-
-
(a) entities
(b) businesses
(e) intellectual property
(f)
other non-current assets
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
2.2
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
Proceeds from disposal of:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(973)
(1,892)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
1,657
3,157
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
-
-
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
(15)
(120)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
1,017
1,017
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(10)
(19)
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
-
-
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other – net payments from cash backed
guarantees
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
2,649
4,035
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
2.144
2.734
(1,854)
(2,911)
(973)
(1,892)
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
5.
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
2,649
4,035
-
-
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
1,966
1,966
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
1,966
2,144
5.2
Call deposits
-
-
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (provide details)
-
-
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
1,966
2,144
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
212
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
40
Current quarter
$A'000
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
1,929
1,929
7.1
Loan facilities
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (please specify)
-
-
7.4
Total financing facilities
1,929
1,929
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
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Emyria secured a loan facility with Radium Capital for $912,721 (April 2023) and
$1,016,697 (October 2023) with an interest rate of 15% pa, maturity date of 31 December
2023 and secured against the R&D tax rebate.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(1,854)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
1,966
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
1,966
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
1.06
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Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
8.6
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: During the quarter ending 31 December 2023, the Company incurred one-off
termination fees totalling approx. $200,000. The Company expects a reduction in
net operating cash flows by $229,000 in the March quarter.
8.6.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer: Yes, the Company received the R&D tax refund for FY23 in January 2024 totalling
$2,527,316. The Company will secure a new loan against the expected R&D tax
refund based on activity to December 2023. The company will also consider a
further capital raise if, and when, required.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
8.6.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: Yes, based on the R&D tax incentive for FY23 and a loan secured against the
expected R&D tax refund based on activity to December 2023.
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies
which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
31 January 2024
Authorised by: By the Board
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been
prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the
corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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