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Appili Therapeutics to Present at the 2023 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – April 18, 2023: Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCQB: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and biodefense, today announced that Dr. Don Cilla, Appili President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference taking place on April 25 and 26, 2023.

The presentation will include an update on Appili’s pipeline of novel anti-infectives; ATI-1701, a vaccine for tularemia being funded by the U.S. Government through IND submission and ATI-1801, a treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a disfiguring infection of the skin. Appili believes that both programs may be eligible to receive FDA Priority Review Vouchers upon approval.

Presentation details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 3:30 pm ET
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario

Appili management will also be conducting one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. To request a one-on-one meeting, please register for the conference here.

About Bloom Burton & Co. Bloom Burton & Co. is a firm dedicated to accelerating returns in the healthcare sector for both investors and companies. Bloom Burton has an experienced team of medical, scientific, industry and capital markets professionals who perform a deep level of diligence, which combined with our creative and entrepreneurial approach, assists our clients in achieving the right monetization events. Bloom Burton and its affiliates provide capital raising, M&A advisory, equity research, business strategy and scientific consulting, as well as advisory on direct investing, company creation and incubation services. Bloom Burton Securities Inc. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and is also a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

 

About Appili Therapeutics

Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built, portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of solving life-threatening infections. By systematically identifying urgent infections with unmet needs, Appili’s goal is to strategically develop a pipeline of novel therapies to prevent deaths and improve lives. The Company is currently advancing a diverse range of anti-infectives, including a vaccine candidate to eliminate a serious biological weapon threat, a topical antiparasitic for the treatment of a disfiguring disease, and a novel easy to use, liquid oral formulation targeting parasitic and anaerobic infections. Led by a proven management team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against infection. For more information, visit www.AppiliTherapeutics.com.

 

Forward looking statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements”, including with respect to potential PRV eligibility for ATI-1701 and ATI-1801. Wherever possible, words such as “may “, “would”, “could “, “should”, “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “potential for” and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of the Company’s management for future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, those risks listed in the annual information form of the Company dated June 29, 2022 and the other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Contacts:

 

Media:

Jenna McNeil, Communications Manager

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

 

Investor Relations:

Don Cilla, Pharm.D., M.B.A., President and CEO

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

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Appili Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Gary Nabors as Chief Development Officer

Accomplished biopharmaceutical executive brings more than 25-years of experience leading vaccine and antibody product development for infectious disease indications

Dr. Nabors representing Appili at the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C.

 

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – April 3, 2023: Appili

Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCQB: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and biodefense, today announced that it has appointed biopharmaceutical industry veteran Gary Nabors, Ph.D., to serve as Appili’s Chief Development Officer. Dr. Nabors joins Appili effective April 3, 2023, and will lead the advancement of programs through development, regulatory submission and key commercialization milestones.

“Dr. Nabors brings an exceptional wealth of experience and established results to Appili, and he will play a critical role in advancing our programs and our business,” said Dr. Don Cilla, President and Chief Executive Officer of Appili Therapeutics. “Gary’s expertise in infectious disease will be instrumental in driving forward the development of our programs; ATI-1701, a vaccine for tularemia being funded by the U.S. Government through IND submission and ATI-1801, a treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a disfiguring infection of the skin. Both programs we believe may be eligible to receive FDA Priority Review Voucher (“PRV”) upon approval and his leadership in progressing candidates through these next crucial stages will be instrumental to our growth.”

Dr. Nabors joins Appili from Integrated BioTherapeutics Inc. (IBT) where, in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, he was responsible for leading the company’s vaccine and immunotherapeutic candidates through bioanalytical development, IND-enabling studies, GMP manufacturing and into clinical studies. Prior to that he served as President of DynPort Vaccine Company Inc. (a subsidiary of General Dynamics) where he was responsible for the overall success of the company, overseeing P&L responsibility and 800 staff, and establishing the technical, strategic, and regulatory direction for all projects in the company’s portfolio.

Over his accomplished 25-year career, Dr. Nabors has also held progressively senior roles with Sanofi Pasteur, Emergent BioSolutions, and the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He has played a central role in product development from pre-clinical stages through to Phase 3, for development of vaccines and therapeutics for pediatric, adult, and biodefense markets. He has also managed corporate subsidiaries of 120 employees, served on executive-level management committees and presented before Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committees.

“The work being done in anti-infectives at Appili is important and I am eager to help further establish us as a key player in the fight against infection.” said Dr Nabors.

Dr. Nabors will be representing Appili at the World Vaccine Congress, the premiere event for R&D and strategic partnering for the global vaccine industry, in Washington, D.C., from April 3rd to 6th, 2023. Dr. Nabors will be participating in scientific sessions to identify current trends in vaccine development and to network with key contacts that Appili may be able to work with to help advance its programs.

“The World Vaccine Congress provides a great opportunity to learn how others are progressing  their vaccine development programs, and to have the opportunity to meet with key leaders in the industry,” adds Dr. Nabors, “I am looking forward to bringing this knowledge back to Appili to help us continue driving our pipeline forward.”

About Appili Therapeutics

Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built, portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of solving life-threatening infections. By systematically identifying urgent infections with unmet needs, Appili’s goal is to strategically develop a pipeline of novel therapies to prevent deaths and improve lives. The Company is currently advancing a diverse range of anti-infectives, including a vaccine candidate to eliminate a serious biological weapon threat, a topical antiparasitic for the treatment of a disfiguring disease, and a novel easy to use, liquid oral formulation targeting parasitic and anaerobic infections. Led by a proven management team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against infection. For more information, visit www.AppiliTherapeutics.com.

Forward looking statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements”, including with respect to potential PRV eligibility for ATI-1701 and ATI-1801.e. Wherever possible, words such as “may “, “would”, “could “, “should”, “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “potential for” and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of the Company’s management for future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, those risks listed in the annual information form of the Company dated June 29, 2022 and the other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contacts:

Media:

Jenna McNeil, Communications Manager

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

Investor Relations:

Don Cilla, Pharm.D., M.B.A., President and CEO

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

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Appili Therapeutics Announces Additional Funding of CAD$2.5 million under Non-Convertible Secured Loan with Long Zone Holdings

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES O FOR DISSEMINATION IN UNITED STATES

 

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia-March 20, 2023--Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCQB: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and biodefense, today announced that it has entered into an amended and restated secured loan agreement (the “Amended Loan Agreement”) with Long Zone Holdings Inc. (“LZH”), amending and restating the original secured loan agreement by and between Appili and LZH dated March 25, 2022 (the “Original Loan Agreement”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Loan Agreement, Appili and LZH have amended the Original Loan Agreement to provide Appili a second tranche loan in the amount of C$2.5 million (“Second Tranche Loan”) which supplements the first tranche of US$3.6 million advanced pursuant to the Original Loan Agreement (the “First Tranche Loan” and collectively with the Second Tranche Loan, the “Loan”). The Second Tranche Loan is expected to be funded on or about March 20, 2023 and will be used by Appili for working capital purposes.

The Loan matures on March 15, 2025 and will bear an interest rate of 11% per annum, subject to adjustment in the event that the prime lending rate in Canada and the United States increases. In addition a fixed percentage maintenance fee is also payable to LZH. Appili expects to receive net proceeds of approximately C$2.2 million from the Second Tranche (after deducting aggregate fees of approximately C$300,000, including in respect of an origination fee and amendment fee payable to LZH). LZH will also be issued 6,930,000 class A common share purchase warrants, exercisable for seven years, with a warrant exercise price of C$0.045.

The Loan will be secured against all of the assets and property of the Company pursuant to a general security agreement. The transaction contemplated under the Amended Loan Agreement has been conditionally approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein. The securities offered have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the United States or U.S. persons (as both such terms are defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities offered in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Appili Therapeutics

Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built, portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of solving life-threatening infections. By systematically identifying urgent infections with unmet needs, Appili’s goal is to strategically develop a pipeline of novel therapies to prevent deaths and improve lives. The Company is currently advancing a diverse range of anti-infectives, including a vaccine candidate to eliminate a serious biological weapon threat, a topical antiparasitic for the treatment of a disfiguring disease, and a novel easy to use, liquid oral formulation targeting parasitic and anaerobic infections. Led by a proven management team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against infection. For more information, visit www.AppiliTherapeutics.com.

About Long Zone Holdings Inc.

Long Zone Holdings Inc. is based in Montreal, Canada and was founded by Jonathan Ross Goodman with his proceeds from the sale of Paladin Labs Inc. Long Zone Holdings Inc. is named for Jonathan’s 3 young children to reflect Long Zone’s investment horizon. Long Zone holds a number of significant positions in pharmaceutical and health related companies including specialty pharma Knight Therapeutics Inc. (www.knighttx.com) (TSE: GUD) IBS gut friendly privately held Fody Foods Company Inc. (www.fodyfoods.com), and secured debt in a privately-held U.S. generic manufacturer and distributor.

Forward looking statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements”, including with respect to the timing of funding and the proposed use proceeds. Wherever possible, words such as “may “, “would”, “could “, “should”, “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “potential for” and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of the Company’s management for future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, those risks listed in the annual information form of the Company dated June 29, 2022 and the other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Contacts

Media:

Jenna McNeil, Communications Manager

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

Investor Relations:

Don Cilla, Pharm.D., M.B.A., President and CEO

Appili Therapeutics

E: [email protected]

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Appili CEO, Don Cilla Attends Capital Events Investor Conference

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