ALX Oncology

ALX Oncology

ALXOPhase 2

ALX Oncology is dedicated to expanding treatment possibilities for cancer patients by developing synergistic approaches to optimize current and future standards of care. The company's core strategy revolves around its lead asset, evorpacept (ALX148), a next-generation CD47 inhibitor engineered to enhance anti-tumor activity of antibody-based therapies while minimizing hematologic toxicity. With a robust clinical pipeline spanning multiple high-value oncology indications and strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies, ALX is positioned to advance the next generation of combination cancer treatments.

Market Cap
$286.9M
Focus
Biologics

ALXO · Stock Price

USD 2.1815.77 (-87.86%)

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AI Company Overview

ALX Oncology is dedicated to expanding treatment possibilities for cancer patients by developing synergistic approaches to optimize current and future standards of care. The company's core strategy revolves around its lead asset, evorpacept (ALX148), a next-generation CD47 inhibitor engineered to enhance anti-tumor activity of antibody-based therapies while minimizing hematologic toxicity. With a robust clinical pipeline spanning multiple high-value oncology indications and strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies, ALX is positioned to advance the next generation of combination cancer treatments.

Technology Platform

Engineered CD47-blocking fusion protein platform designed to minimize toxicity while enhancing macrophage-mediated anti-tumor activity, serving as a synergistic backbone for combination with antibody-based cancer therapies.

Pipeline Snapshot

6

6 drugs in pipeline

DrugIndicationStage
Evorpacept (ALX148) + Trastuzumab + Paclitaxel + Capecitabine + Eribulin + Gemci...Breast Cancer, MetastaticPhase 1/2
Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab + Trastuzumab + Rituximab + Ramucirumab + Pa...Metastatic CancerPhase 1
evorpacept + venetoclax + azacitidineAcute Myeloid LeukemiaPhase 1
evorpacept + azacitidineHigher Risk Myelodysplastic SyndromesPhase 1
ALX2004 + ALX2004 + ALX2004NSCLC (Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer)Phase 1

Funding History

3

Total raised: $270M

IPO$150MUndisclosedJul 17, 2020
Series B$105MVenrockJan 15, 2020
Series A$15MUndisclosedDec 15, 2015

Opportunities

Significant growth opportunities exist in demonstrating evorpacept's synergy with blockbuster therapies like ENHERTU in breast cancer and with SARCLISA in multiple myeloma, potentially unlocking multi-billion dollar market segments.
The company's strategy of retaining worldwide rights provides flexibility for lucrative partnership deals or independent commercialization in key indications.

Risk Factors

Key risks include clinical trial failures, particularly in the upcoming Phase 2/3 gastric cancer study, regulatory hurdles, dependence on capital markets for funding, and intense competition from both other CD47-targeting agents and rapidly evolving standard-of-care therapies in target indications.

Competitive Landscape

ALX Oncology competes in the CD47 inhibitor space against companies like Gilead (magrolimab) and Pfizer/Trillium, differentiating evorpacept through its engineered safety profile. Its primary competition is the standard of care in each indication, but its strategy is to become a synergistic enhancer of these established therapies rather than a direct replacement.

Company Info

TypeTherapeutics
LocationUnited States
StagePhase 2
RevenuePre-revenue

Trading

TickerALXO
ExchangeNASDAQ

Therapeutic Areas

OncologyImmuno-oncology

Partners

SanofiEli Lilly (supplies CYRAMZA®)Merck (supplies KEYTRUDA® for ASPEN-03/04)Jazz PharmaceuticalsQuantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative
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