UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2019
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FIBROCELL SCIENCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE
001-31564
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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405 EAGLEVIEW BLVD., EXTON, PA 19341
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.     

On May 15, 2019, Fibrocell Science, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and recent operational highlights. A copy of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 8.01 Other Events.     
        
On May 15, 2019, Fibrocell Science, Inc. posted an updated Corporate Presentation on its website www.fibrocell.com. A copy of the presentation is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

    
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
Fibrocell Science, Inc.
By:
 
/s/ John M. Maslowski
 
 
John M. Maslowski
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 15, 2019



Fibrocell Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights - Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:30 a.m. EDT - EXTON, PA – May 15, 2019 – Fibrocell Science, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCSC), a gene therapy company focused on transformational autologous cell-based therapies for skin and connective tissue diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and recent operational highlights. Fibrocell will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 am EDT today. “We achieved important milestones during the first several months of 2019 for our gene therapy clinical programs focused on devastating, rare genetic conditions of the skin and connective tissue with high unmet medical needs,” said John Maslowski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fibrocell. “Most recently, we announced our collaboration with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize FCX-007 for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). We are excited about this partnership which, we believe, has the potential to deliver innovative treatments offering hope and relief to EB patients and their families.” “Furthermore, we completed a Type B end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the design of a Phase 3 clinical trial for FCX-007. Based on the FDA’s feedback from this meeting, we are incorporating their comments into our Investigational New Drug (IND) application for FCX-007, and expect to initiate the Phase 3 trial in the second quarter of 2019. In addition, we recently reported additional data from our ongoing FCX-007 Phase 1/2 clinical trial that continues to demonstrate positive safety and efficacy trends.” “Our FCX-013 gene therapy program for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma continues to progress. We are currently enrolling the Phase 1 portion of the FCX-013 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, and expect to complete enrollment of the Phase 1 adult patients in the third quarter of 2019,” said Mr. Maslowski. Recent program highlights are as follows: FCX-007  Fibrocell announced completion of a collaboration agreement with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize FCX-007 for the treatment of RDEB. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals will receive an exclusive license to commercialize FCX-007 in the United States. Fibrocell received an upfront payment of $7.5 million at closing. In addition, Fibrocell will receive $2.5 million for the first patient enrolled in the Phase 3 clinical trial of FCX-007 and $30 million upon approval of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for FCX-007 and commercial readiness of FCX-007. Fibrocell is also eligible to receive up to $75 million in


 
sales milestones, consisting of $25 million when FCX-007 achieves $250 million in cumulative net sales and an additional $50 million upon attaining $750 million in cumulative net sales. In addition, Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals will pay Fibrocell a 30% share of the gross profits from FCX-007 sales. Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for all development and manufacturing expenses up to $20 million prior to the initial BLA filing with the FDA. If development spending exceeds $20 million, Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for 70% of the excess costs and Fibrocell will cover 30% of these additional expenses. Fibrocell will retain sole ownership of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV), which may be granted upon market approval of FCX-007. The PRV can be used to obtain priority review for a subsequent New Drug Application or BLA, and can be sold to another entity.  In connection with the successful completion of the agreement with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals, Fibrocell also concluded the strategic alternative review process announced last year.  Fibrocell completed a Type B face-to-face meeting with the FDA to discuss various design aspects of the Company’s proposed Phase 3 clinical trial, named DEFI-RDEB (dermal fibroblasts-RDEB), to support a BLA filing. The Phase 3 trial is designed as an open label, multi-centered, intra-patient controlled trial expected to enroll 15-20 patients. Fibrocell plans to submit a revised clinical trial protocol and statistical analysis plan based upon the FDA’s feedback and requested Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls information to the IND application. The Company expects to initiate the Phase 3 clinical trial in the second quarter of 2019. Fibrocell projects enrollment and dosing of Phase 3 patients will be completed in the third quarter of 2020 and data collection for the primary endpoint will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020. If the Phase 3 clinical trial is successful and completed within the projected timeframe, Fibrocell expects to file a BLA for FCX-007 in 2021.  Fibrocell reported additional data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial that demonstrates FCX-007 continues to be well tolerated with continued positive trends in wound healing. To date, FCX-007 has been evaluated in eight wounds across five adult RDEB patients in the trial. Consistent with previously reported results, no product- related serious adverse events or circulating autoantibodies to COL7 have been reported.  Fibrocell completed dosing of a sixth patient—the first pediatric patient dosed with FCX- 007—in the current Phase 1/2 trial. Remaining Phase 2 patients who have not received dosing will be contacted to determine if they would agree to reconsent into the Phase 3 trial. FCX-013


 
 Fibrocell is currently enrolling the Phase 1 portion of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for FCX- 013, and expects to complete enrollment of Phase 1 adult patients in the third quarter of 2019. The Company projects that safety and efficacy data for the adult patients will be available in mid-2020. Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 For the three months ended March 31, 2019, Fibrocell reported a diluted net loss of $0.40 per share, compared to a diluted net loss of $0.55 per share for the same period in 2018. Research and development expenses increased approximately 48% to approximately $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to approximately $1.3 million for the same period in 2018. Costs for our FCX-007 program increased approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The increase for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 was related primarily to approximately $0.5 million in costs for vector development in the March 31, 2019 period, as well as approximately $0.3 million in increased costs from our clinical partner, Intrexon Corporation (Intrexon). The $0.8 million increase in FCX-007 program costs were partially offset by an approximately $0.2 million decrease in FCX-013 spending. This decrease was related primarily to decreased costs from Intrexon of approximately $0.1 million, as well as lower costs for materials and professional fees, as substantially all of the costs of the pre-clinical phase of the project were completed at the end of 2017, while 2018 and 2019 to date have been used primarily for clinical trial start-up activities. Selling, general and administrative costs increased approximately $0.2 million to approximately $1.9 million, due primarily to increased legal fees related to the Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals agreement. Fibrocell used approximately $3.1 million in cash for operations during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and used approximately $4.8 million in cash for operations during the three months ended March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $11.3 million and working capital of approximately $9.1 million. The Company believes that its cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2019, along with the milestone payment received from Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals in April 2019, the potential milestone payment upon enrollment of the first patient in the Phase 3 clinical trial of FCX-007 and the reimbursement of development costs for FCX-007 under the Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals agreement, will be sufficient to fund operations into the third quarter of 2020. Conference Call and Webcast To participate on the live call, please dial 888-220-8451 (domestic) or +1-786-789-4776 (international), and provide the conference code 7919925 five to ten minutes before the start of


 
the call. The conference call will also be webcast live under the investor relations section of Fibrocell's website at www.fibrocell.com/investors/events and will be archived there for 30 days following the call. About FCX-007 FCX-007 is Fibrocell's clinical stage, gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of RDEB, a congenital and progressive orphan skin disease caused by the deficiency of the protein COL7. FCX-007 is a genetically-modified autologous fibroblast that encodes the gene for COL7. By genetically modifying autologous fibroblasts ex vivo to produce COL7, culturing them and then treating wounds locally via injection, FCX-007 offers the potential to address the underlying cause of the disease by providing high levels of COL7 directly to the affected areas while avoiding systemic distribution. FCX-007 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation, Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Fast Track Designation by the FDA. Fibrocell is developing FCX-007 in collaboration with Intrexon (Nasdaq: XON), a leader in synthetic biology. In addition, Fibrocell is working in collaboration with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize FCX-007 for the treatment of RDEB. Castle Creek is recognized for its innovation in drug development for rare skin diseases and its commitment to bringing novel therapies to those living with epidermolysis bullosa. About FCX-013 FCX-013 is Fibrocell’s clinical stage, gene therapy candidate for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. FCX-013 is an autologous fibroblast genetically modified using lentivirus and encoded for matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1), a protein responsible for breaking down collagen. FCX-013 incorporates Intrexon’s proprietary RheoSwitch Therapeutic System®, a biologic switch activated by veledimex—an orally administered compound—to control protein expression at the site of the localized scleroderma lesions. FCX-013 is designed to be injected under the skin at the location of the fibrotic lesions where the genetically-modified fibroblast cells will produce MMP-1 to break down excess collagen accumulation. The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation, Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Fast Track Designation to FCX-013. About Fibrocell Fibrocell is a cell and gene therapy company focused on improving the lives of people with rare diseases of the skin and connective tissue. The Company is utilizing its proprietary autologous fibroblast technology to develop personalized biologics that target the underlying cause of disease. Fibrocell’s pipeline of localized gene therapy candidates include FCX-007 for the treatment of RDEB, a life-threatening genetic disorder diagnosed in infancy with no cure or


 
treatment approved by the FDA. A pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for FCX-007 is planned for Q2 2019. Fibrocell is also developing FCX-013 for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma and is currently enrolling the Phase 1 portion of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial. For more information, visit www.fibrocell.com or follow us on Twitter at @Fibrocell. Trademarks Fibrocell®, the Fibrocell logo, and Fibrocell Science® are trademarks of Fibrocell Science, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements for this purpose and include, among others, statements relating to: Fibrocell's expectations regarding the timing and clinical development of FCX-007, including the Company’s plans to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial for FCX-007 in the second quarter of 2019; the potential benefits of the collaboration between Fibrocell and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; Fibrocell’s potential to earn future milestone and profit share payments under the agreement with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; the expected trial design of DEFI-RDEB, and expectation to enroll 15-20 patients therein; the timing of Fibrocell’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial of FCX-013, including its expectation to complete enrollment of Phase 1 adult patients in the third quarter of 2019; Fibrocell’s projection to complete enrollment and dosing of FCX-007 Phase 3 patients in the third quarter of 2020 and complete data collection for the primary endpoint in the fourth quarter of 2020; Fibrocell’s expectation to file a BLA for FCX-007 in 2021; Fibrocell’s projection that safety and efficacy data for the adult patients in the Phase 1 portion of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for FCX-013 will be available in mid-2020; the potential advantages of FCX-007, FCX-013 and Fibrocell’s other product candidates; the potential benefits of Fast Track Designation, Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation; the Company’s belief that its cash and cash equivalents, along with the milestone payment received from Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals in April 2019, the potential milestone payment upon enrollment of the first patient in the Phase 3 clinical trial of FCX-007 and the reimbursement of development costs for FCX-007 under the Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals agreement, will be sufficient to fund operations into the third quarter of 2020 and other statements regarding Fibrocell’s future operations, financial performance and financial position, prospects, strategies, objectives and other future events. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially and adversely from those indicated herein including, among others: the ability of Fibrocell and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to meet objectives tied to milestones and profit share payments; uncertainties and delays in the FDA review and approval of the clinical trial protocol for FCX-007; uncertainties and delays relating to


 
the initiation, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; whether clinical trial results will validate and support the safety and efficacy of Fibrocell’s product candidates; unanticipated or excess costs relating to the development of Fibrocell’s gene therapy product candidates; Fibrocell’s ability to obtain additional capital to continue to fund operations; Fibrocell’s ability to maintain its collaborations with Intrexon and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals’ ability to successfully commercialize FCX-007, if approved; and the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Fibrocell’s most recent Form 10-K filing and Form 10-Q filings. As a result, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. While Fibrocell may update certain forward-looking statements from time to time, Fibrocell specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. # # # Investor & Media Relations Contact: Karen Casey 484.713.6133 kcasey@fibrocell.com


 
Fibrocell Science, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Total revenues $ — $ — Total cost of revenue — — Gross profit (loss) — — Research and development expense 1,943 1,645 Research and development expense - related party (see Note 9) 44 (303) Selling, general and administrative expense 1,870 1,639 Operating loss (3,857) (2,981) Other income (expense): Warrant revaluation income (expense) (29) 235 Derivative revaluation income (expense) 55 (63) Interest expense (197) (190) Other income, net 362 98 Loss before income taxes (3,666) (2,901) Income taxes — — Net loss (3.666) (2,901) Dividend paid in-kind to preferred stockholders (85) (82) Deemed dividend on preferred stock (see Note 11) (140) (121) Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (3,891 ) $ (3,104 ) Per Share Information: Net loss: Basic $ (0.40 ) $ (0.55 ) Diluted $ (0.40 ) $ (0.55 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 9,758,332 5,672,976 Diluted 9,758,332 5,672,976 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data: March 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,322 $ 14,430 Working capital 9,050 12,363 Total assets 18,135 15,758 Warrant liability, long term 181 152 Total liabilities 12,132 6,201 Total stockholders’ equity 6,003 9,557


 
Corporate Presentation May 15, 2019


 
Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and our accompanying remarks contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements for this purpose and include, among others, statements relating to: our expectations regarding the timing and clinical development of FCX-007, including our plans to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial for FCX-007 in the second quarter of 2019; the Phase 3 trial design for FCX-007 and our expectation to enroll 15-20 patients therein; our projection to complete enrollment and dosing of Phase 3 patients for FCX-007 in the third quarter of 2020 and complete data collection for the primary endpoint in the fourth quarter of 2020; our expectation to file a BLA for FCX-007 in 2021; the potential benefits of the collaboration between us and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; our potential to earn future milestone and profit share payments under the agreement with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; the timing of our Phase 1/2 clinical trial of FCX-013, including our expectation to complete enrollment of Phase 1 adult patients in the third quarter of 2019; our projection that safety and efficacy data from adult patients in the Phase 1 portion of the clinical trial of FCX-013 will be available in mid-2020; the potential advantages of our product candidates; the sufficiency of our cash and cash equivalents and other potential cash resources to fund operations in the third quarter of 2020; and all other statements relating to our future operations, future financial performance, future financial condition, prospects or other future events. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: uncertainties and delays relating to the initiation, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; whether clinical trial results will validate and support the safety and efficacy of our product candidates; unanticipated or excess costs relating to the development of our gene therapy product candidates; the ability of Fibrocell and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to meet objectives tied to milestones and profit share payments; our ability to obtain additional capital to continue to fund operations; our ability to maintain our collaborations with Intrexon and Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals’ ability to successfully commercialize FCX-007, if approved; and the other factors discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs which are available through the “Investors—SEC Filings” page of our website at www.fibrocell.com. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in connection with this presentation represent our views only as of the date of this presentation (or any earlier date indicated in such statement). While we may update certain forward-looking statements from time to time, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if new information becomes available in the future. 2


 
Company Highlights • Focus on Rare Skin Diseases . Medical breakthroughs for rare diseases of the skin and connective tissue with no approved therapies . Significant mortality and morbidity impact on pediatric populations . Proprietary autologous fibroblast platform derived from skin as the vehicle to deliver target proteins locally to the site of disease • FCX-007 for the treatment of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) . Announced collaboration with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals to develop & commercialize FCX-007 in US (up to $135M in payments and milestones) . Held a Type B end-of-Phase 2 meeting with FDA and received guidance on Phase 3 clinical trial design; targeting initiation of Phase 3 clinical trial (DEFI-RDEB) in 2Q2019 . Well-tolerated with positive trends in wound healing across 5 patients in Phase 1/2 clinical trial • FCX-013 for the treatment of moderate to severe Localized Scleroderma . Currently enrolling Phase 1 portion of Phase 1/2 clinical trial; expect to complete enrollment of Phase 1 adult patients in 3Q19 • Multiple FDA Designations . Regulatory advantages including more frequent communications with FDA, eligibility for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, and Rolling Review . Two Rare Pediatric Disease Designations to potentially receive Priority Review Vouchers (PRVs) upon market authorization • Internal Manufacturing Infrastructure . In-house 13,000 square foot cGMP cell therapy manufacturing facility supporting both FCX-007 and FCX-013 . Existing capacity to serve the U.S. RDEB market 3


 
Development Pipeline Program Condition Target Research Pre-Clinical Phase 1/2 Phase 3 FDA Designations Orphan Drug FCX-007 Recessive Dystrophic Type VII Rare Pediatric Disease Epidermolysis Bullosa Collagen (RDEB) Fast Track Orphan Drug FCX-013 Moderate to Severe Localized Scleroderma MMP-1 Rare Pediatric Disease Fast Track Research Arthritis and Related TBD Conditions FCX-007 co-developed in collaboration with Pipeline developed in collaboration with 4


 
Our Platform Approach Autologous fibroblasts Lentiviral • Delivery vehicle to shuttle target genes to the area of disease Fibroblast Delivery Vehicle Vector • Readily sourced, as fibroblasts are the most common cell type in skin and Vector connective tissue • An autologous approach has reduced rejection and immunogenicity concerns • Established manufacturing process and regulatory pathway Lentiviral vector gene transfer • 3rd generation and self-inactivating Ex-Vivo Gene Modified Cells • Lentivirus has significant clinical experience, including an approved CAR-T therapy in the US and EU • Accommodates large gene constructs • Transduces both dividing and non-dividing cells • Target gene integration for long-term expression of the protein Ex-Vivo Gene Modified Cells • Can be tested for cellular protein expression prior to administration into patients • Administered intradermally at the site of disease • No virus introduced into the final product for administration FCX-007 autologous dermal fibroblasts in culture • Administered outpatient using conscious sedation and/or topical anesthetic 5


 
Personalized Gene Therapy Approach 6


 
Cell Manufacturing Experience • Fibrocell’s existing cGMP cell therapy manufacturing facility in Exton, PA has been designated as the production site for FCX-007 and FCX-013 . ~13,000 square foot facility includes cleanroom manufacturing, cryogenic storage, QC laboratories and shipping/receiving areas . Multiple site inspections by FDA . Site for remaining clinical and, if approved, future commercial manufacture of FCX-007 and FCX-013, served by multiple production zones (shaded areas below) . Fibrocell will be exclusive manufacturer of FCX-007 under future supply agreement with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals . Existing capacity to serve the U.S. RDEB market commercially . Sufficient FCX-007 cGMP vector available to supply remaining clinical trials, at a minimum • Leveraged previous cell therapy commercialization experience, including: 1 2 3 . Logistics and cold chain experience . Tracking and traceability . Inventory control . Raw material supply . Quality systems 4 7


 
FCX-007 – Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa FCX-007 is a dermal fibroblast transduced with a lentiviral (LV) vector encoded with the gene for type VII collagen (COL7) Orphan Drug Designation Rare Pediatric Disease Designation Fast Track Designation Recent Funding for FCX-007 Program: • FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development’s Orphan Products Clinical Trials Grants Program award of $1.4M over 4 years • EB Research Partnership and EB Medical Research Foundation investment of $900K 8


 
About RDEB Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) is a monogenic disease resulting in chronic skin blistering and wounding Disease Current Treatments Epidemiology • Cause: A mutation in the • Current treatments only Dystrophic EB (DEB) COL7A1 gene that address symptoms ~5,500 – 12,500 US3 encodes for COL7 . Bandaging & • RDEB • Devastating, progressive, antibiotics – ~1,100 – 2,500 US4 painful blistering disease bandaging alone can that often leads to death exceed $10,000 per • Diagnosed at infancy month2 • High mortality rate – 76% . Feeding tubes of RDEB patients do not . Surgery, including 1 live beyond their 30’s hand and esophageal Photo credit: Science Photo Library 9


 
Interim Phase 1/2 Data Update Dosing Parameters Number of adult patients dosed 5 Patient age range 20 - 37 Number of wounds treated 8 Wound size range (cm2) 4.4 - 23.2 Cell dose concentration range (cells/mL) 1.0 x 107 - 2.7 x 107 • Performed on an outpatient basis using conscious sedation rather than in a surgical suite under general anesthesia • FCX-007 continues to be well tolerated up to 52 weeks post-administration . No serious adverse events or product related adverse events . No replication competent lentivirus (RCL) detected . No autoantibody response detected, including one null genotype patient (NC-1-) • Seven patients enrolled in the Phase 2 portion of the trial (6 pediatrics and 1 adult) • Completed dosing of a sixth patient (first pediatric patient) using the expected Phase 3 clinical trial dose regimen . No additional dosing expected in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial 10


 
FCX-007 Interim Readout: Wound Closure The proportion of wounds healing at increasing closure percentages 12-week post-administration of a single injection session of FCX-007: Wound Closure % >50% >75% Complete Treated Control Wounds 88% (7/8) 75% (6/8) 63% (5/8) Untreated Control Wounds 29% (2/7) 14% (1/7) 0% (0/7) Complete wound closure data is the basis for the primary endpoint design in Phase 3 trial The proportion of wounds with >50% wound closure at various post-administration visits: Study Visits 4 Weeks 12 Weeks 25 Weeks 52 Weeks FCX-007 Treated Wounds 100% (8/8) 88% (7/8) 67% (2/3) 66% (2/3) Untreated Control Wounds 13% (1/8) 29% (2/7) 0% (0/2) 33% (1/3) 11


 
Pharmacology: Immunofluorescence (IF) Patient A Patient B 332 - 1 1 Laminin - COL7 NC COL7 Merged with Merged stain nuclear 25 weeks 52 weeks 4 weeks 12 weeks 25 weeks 32 weeks* *following second injection at 25 weeks • COL7 expression continues to be detected in wounded and intact samples out to 52 weeks post-administration • Increased expression of COL7 over time • Laminin-332, a basement membrane zone (BMZ) marker and a binding partner of COL7, displays linear expression in the BMZ • Linear COL7 formation observed along the BMZ (white arrows) 12


 
Pharmacology: Immunoelectron Microscopy (IEM) All images 25 weeks Post-Administration Samples labeled with LH24 mAb, specific to the NC-2 domain of the COL7 molecule COL7 Structure • COL7 expression continues to be detected in wounded and intact samples out to 52 weeks post-administration • Anchoring fibrils detected (AF with arrow) • Black spots represent detectable COL7 in skin samples • Detection of the NC-2 domain indicates full length COL7 is expressed Reference: Bruckner-Tuderman, Leena. Can Type VII Collagen Injections Cure Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa? Molecular Therapy (2008) 17 1, 6–7. 13


 
DEFI-RDEB Phase 3 Clinical Trial Design Pivotal Phase 3 Study of FCX-007 (Genetically-Modified Autologous Human Dermal Fibroblasts) for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEFI-RDEB) • Open label, intra-patient design . Wounds pre-monitored prior to dosing to ensure they are non-healing . For each patient, up to 3 pairs of wounds to be identified at baseline and randomized, with one wound receiving FCX-007 and the other wound left as the untreated control . Two doses of FCX-007 4 weeks apart in multiple wound pairs • Expect to enroll 15-20 patients . Multi-centered: Stanford University and Colorado Children’s Hospital; two additional sites pending . Remaining Phase 2 patients who have not received dosing to be contacted to determine if they would reconsent into the Phase 3 trial • Primary Outcome Measure: A comparison of the proportion of FCX-007 treated wounds and untreated matched wounds with complete closure in a prospectively defined wound pair at 12 weeks post-administration of the first dose • Secondary Outcome Measures: Evaluation of the proportion of wounds achieving >50% wound closure, a patient reported outcome measure and an analysis of durability out to 24 weeks • Exploratory Endpoint: Type VII collagen (COL7) expression in a subset of the patient population • Design based on advice provided at a Type B end-of-Phase 2 face-to-face meeting held with FDA in March 2019 and a Type C meeting held with FDA in October 2018 • Expect to initiate Phase 3 trial in 2Q2019 14


 
FCX-007 Co-Development Deal with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals • Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Castle Creek will receive an exclusive license to commercialize FCX-007 in the United States . Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals is responsible for all commercialization activities for FCX-007 . Fibrocell maintains responsibility for clinical development, regulatory interactions, and manufacturing of the product under a future supply agreement with Castle Creek . Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals provides development and manufacturing expenses up to $20 million prior to the initial BLA filing with the FDA • If development spending exceeds $20 million, Castle Creek will be responsible for 70% of the excess costs and Fibrocell covers 30% of these additional expenses . Milestone payments: Upfront $7.5 million First patient enrolled in Phase 3 $2.5 million BLA approval and commercial readiness $30 million FCX-007 achieves $250 million in cumulative net sales $25 million FCX-007 achieves $750 million in cumulative net sales $50 million . Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals will pay Fibrocell a 30% share of the gross profits from FCX-007 sales . Fibrocell retains sole ownership of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV), which may be granted upon market approval of FCX-007 • The PRV can be used to obtain priority review for a subsequent New Drug Application or BLA, and can be sold to another entity . Fibrocell pays Intrexon 50% of all upfront, milestone, and profit share payments from Castle Creek • Payments to Intrexon do not include funds received by Fibrocell from Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals in connection with the development and manufacturing costs or payments for supply of FCX-007 15


 
FCX-013 – Moderate to Severe Localized Scleroderma FCX-013 is a dermal fibroblast transduced with a lentiviral (LV) vector encoded with the gene for MMP-1, under control of the RheoSwitch Therapeutic System® (RTS®) Orphan Drug Designation Rare Pediatric Disease Designation Fast Track Designation 16


 
About Localized Scleroderma Disease Epidemiology • Excess production of collagen • Localized Scleroderma characterized by skin fibrosis ~160,000 sufferers US5 comprised of different sub- • Focus on moderate to severe types subtypes . ~90,000 patients are • Thickening may extend to considered moderate to 6 underlying tissue and muscle severe in children which may impair growth in affected limbs or forehead Current Treatments Current treatments: • Lesions appearing across joints impair motion and may • Systemic or topical be permanent corticosteroids target inflammation • UVA light therapy • Physical therapy Photo: Reprinted from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 59, Issue 3, Stéphanie Christen-Zaech, Miriam D. Hakim, F. Sule Afsar, Amy S. Paller. Pediatric morphea (localized scleroderma): Review of 136 patients, Figure 1, pp. 385-396. Copyright Sept 2008. Used with permission from Elsevier Ltd. 17


 
FCX-013 Status • Product profile . Dermal fibroblasts genetically modified using lentivirus and encoded for matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1), a protein responsible for breaking down collagen . Incorporates Intrexon’s RheoSwitch Therapeutic System® (RTS®) to control protein expression • Activated by an oral ligand (veledimex) • Completed GLP toxicology/biodistribution study . Bleomycin fibrosis model using immunocompromised mice (NOD/SCID) . No test article-related clinical observations, body weight changes, changes in clinical pathology parameters, gross observations or organ weight change . No significant vector biodistribution to target organs • FDA granted Fast Track Designation in August 2018 • Currently enrolling Phase 1 portion of Phase 1/2 trial; expect to complete enrollment of Phase 1 adult patients in 3Q2019 18


 
FCX-013 Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Design A Phase 1/2 Trial of a Combination of FCX-013 (Genetically-Modified Human Dermal Title Fibroblasts) plus Veledimex for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Scleroderma (Morphea) NCT03740724 Primary Objective To evaluate the safety of a single intradermal injection session of FCX-013 To evaluate fibrosis resolution through the following measurements: Secondary • Histology Objectives • MRI, ultrasound and durometry • Various scale assessments Investigator Site Parish Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA - Jennifer Parish, MD, Principal Investigator • 10 (approximately 5 per Phase) Number of Patients • Staggered enrollment for first 3 adults • Starting with adult patients; addition of pediatric patients after submission and approval of safety and activity data from adult patients to FDA and the DSMB Initiated first investigator site for clinical enrollment in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; expect Status completion of Phase 1 adult enrollment in 3Q2019 19


 
FCX-013 Proof-of-Concept Study • Study Design D0 D28 D29 D39 . Bleomycin treated SCID mouse model . N=30 mice over test and control groups Blecomycin treatments Ligand Treatment . Assessed histologically for reduction of dermal thickness and sub-dermal muscle in the presence Cell Harvest skin of FCX-013 and oral ligand injection samples • Result . Bleomycin treatment resulted in skin fibrosis, measured by a significant increase in dermal thickness . Demonstrated that FCX-013 with ligand reduced the dermal thickness of fibrotic tissue to levels similar to non-bleomycin (saline) with ligand treated skin . Further reduced the thickness of the sub-dermal muscle layer CONTROL: Saline (no Bleo) No Cells CONTROL: Bleomycin Non-Modified Cells TEST: Bleomycin FCX-013 20


 
Milestones and Financials Program Milestone Timing Hold Type B meeting with FDA 1Q2019 Report updated Phase 1/2 data 1Q2019 Initiate collaboration with Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals 2Q2019 FCX-007 Initiate DEFI-RDEB Phase 3 clinical trial 2Q2019 Complete enrollment and dosing 3Q2020 Complete primary endpoint data collection 4Q2020 Projected BLA submission 2021 Achieve Fast Track Designation 4Q2018 FCX-013 Complete Phase 1 adult enrollment 3Q2019 Safety and efficacy data on Phase 1 adult patients Mid-2020 Financials Cash at March 31, 2019 $11.3M Share Count (Outstanding/Fully Diluted) 9.8M/19.4 as of March 31, 2019 Cash Runway Cash into 3Q2020 21


 
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