New Risk • May 22
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.3% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-US$12m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (33% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.3% per year for the foreseeable future. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (475% increase in shares outstanding). Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (US$1.58m market cap). Minor Risk Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over next 3 years (US$24m net loss in 3 years). Announcement • May 16
Silexion Therapeutics Corp Reports Positive Preliminary Immunotherapy Findings for SIL204 in KRAS-Driven Pancreatic Cancer Silexion Therapeutics Corp. announced positive preclinical findings from an ongoing translational immuno-oncology study evaluating its lead candidate, SIL204, in human KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer cells. Preliminary results from a preclinical study demonstrated statistically significant increase in MHC-I expression following SIL204 treatment in human pancreatic and non-small cell lung cancer cells harboring a KRAS mutation, supporting potential future evaluation alongside anti-PD-1 therapies including pembrolizumab (Keytruda®). The study demonstrated a statistically significant increase in surface expression of major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I), also known as HLA-ABC, following treatment with SIL204 in human pancreatic cancer cells harboring the KRAS G12R mutation, as measured by flow cytometry. MHC-I is essential for enabling cytotoxic T cells to recognize and attack tumor cells. Loss or suppression of MHC-I expression is widely recognized as a key mechanism by which tumors evade immune detection and resist immune-mediated destruction. Research has shown that oncogenic KRAS signaling contributes to immune evasion through suppression of antigen presentation and impairment of T-cell recognition pathways in pancreatic cancer and other KRAS-driven tumors. Pancreatic cancer remains among the most immunologically resistant solid tumors and has historically demonstrated limited responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies such as anti-PD-1 agents, including pembrolizumab (Keytruda®), outside of select biomarker-defined patient populations. By increasing MHC-I expression, SIL204 may help restore immune visibility of KRAS-mutated tumor cells, potentially supporting future therapeutic strategies designed to enhance responsiveness to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade. Published research has increasingly highlighted the relationship between KRAS signaling, antigen presentation, and immune checkpoint resistance, with multiple recent studies suggesting that reversing KRAS-associated immune suppression may improve immune-mediated anti-tumor activity. SIL204 increases surface MHC-I (HLA-ABC) expression in human KRAS G12R-mutated pancreatic cancer cells (KP2-G12R) at 60 nM, as measured by flow cytometry. New Risk • May 16
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of American stocks, typically moving 18% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-US$11m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (18% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.6% per year for the foreseeable future. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (475% increase in shares outstanding). Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (US$962.6k market cap). Minor Risk Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over next 3 years (US$24m net loss in 3 years).