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Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2021
PIERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached hereto as and incorporated by reference herein are: The Cinrebafusp Alfa American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Presentation, Dated April 2021 (Exhibit 99.1), the PRS-344 AACR Presentation, Dated April 2021 (Exhibit 99.2), a Press Release of Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dated April 10, 2021 (Exhibit 99.3), and the April 2021 Investor Presentation of Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Exhibit 99.4).

The information set forth under this “Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure,” including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, and 99.4 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing. except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Cinrebafusp Alfa AACR Presentation, Dated April 2021.

99.2 PRS-344 AACR Poster, Dated April 2021.

99.3 Press Release, Dated April 10, 2021.

99.4 Investor Presentation, Dated April 2021.



SIGNATURE
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.
   PIERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Dated: April 12, 2021    /s/ Tom Bures
   Tom Bures
   Vice President, Finance


Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study of PRS-343, a HER2/4-1BB Bispecific Molecule, in Patients with HER2+ Malignancies Sarina Piha-Paul, MD University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX


 
Disclosure Information My Disclosures: l receive the following Clinical Trial Research Support/Grant Funding through the institution: AbbVie, Inc.; ABM Therapeutics, Inc.; Acepodia, Inc; Alkermes; Aminex Therapeutics; Amphivena Therapeutics, Inc.; BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc; Boehringer Ingelheim; Bristol Myers Squib; Cerulean Pharma, Inc.; Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Curis, Inc.; Daiichi Sankyo; Eli Lilly; ENB Therapeutics; Five Prime Therapeutics; Gene Quantum; Genmab A/S; GlaxoSmithKline; Helix BioPharma Corp.; Incyte Corp.; Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.; Medimmune, LLC.; Medivation, Inc.; Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals; Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Pfizer; Principia Biopharma, Inc.; Puma Biotechnology, Inc.; Rapt Therapeutics, Inc.; Seattle Genetics; Silverback Therapeutics; Taiho Oncology; Tesaro, Inc.; TransThera Bio; and NCI/NIH; P30CA016672 – Core Grant (CCSG Shared Resources) and I will discuss off label use and/or investigational use in my presentation. DO NOT POST


 
Unique Attributes of 4-1BB Agonism Proliferation Cytotoxicity Cytokine Secretion Th1 Polarization Memory Formation T cell Survival Resistance to Exhaustion Metabolic Fitness << Signal 1>> TCR Cell membrane T cell << Signal 2>> 4-1BB TRAF2 TRAF2 TRAF1 NF-����B MAPKs Cell membrane MHC-peptide 4-1BBL trimers 4-1BB upregulation by <<Signal1>> APC Pieris’ 4-1BB bispecific strategy recognize that 4-1BB agonists have proven clinical potency, yet activity must be localized in order to minimize toxicity and ensure suitable therapeutic index DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 (Cinrebafusp alfa): HER2 x 4-1BB Bispecific Drives 4-1BB Agonism in the Tumor Microenvironment of HER2+ Solid Tumors CLINICALLY-RELEVANT BIOMARKERSHER2-targeting moiety of the drug localizes to the tumor microenvironment and facilitates 4-1BB cross-linking 4-1BB cross-linking ameliorates T-cell exhaustion and is critical for T-cell expansion HER2 targeting Antibody 4-1BB targeting Anticalin® Proteins PRS-343 4-1BB Pathway Activation Soluble 4-1BB T-cell Proliferation CD8+ and CD8+/Ki67+ HER2 PRS-343 Co-Stimulation 4-1BB DO NOT POST


 
Ph 1 Monotherapy PRS-343 Study Study Objectives Primary: Characterize Safety Profile Identify MTD or RP2D Secondary: Characterize PK/PD & Immunogenicity Preliminary anti-tumor activity Key Eligibility Criteria Inclusion: Metastatic HER2+ solid tumors Breast & Gastric/GEJ ≥ 1 prior anti-HER2 Tx Measurable disease (RECIST v1.1) ECOG 0 or 1 Exclusion: Symptomatic or unstable brain metastasis Abnormal cardiac EF (< 45%) 0.0005 mg/kg 0.05 mg/kg 0.15 mg/kg (n = 5) 0.5 mg/kg (n = 7) 1.0 mg/kg (n = 6) 2.5 mg/kg (n = 6) 5 mg/kg (n = 9) 8 mg/kg (n = 26) 12 mg/kg (n = 3) 18 mg/kg (n = 9) (n = 7) Accelerated Titration Dose Escalation Study Design Q3W Q2W QW, Q2W & Q3W * Start of active dose range DO NOT POST


 
Baseline Characteristics (N = 78) Characteristic n (%) Age, Median (range) 63 (24–92) Gender F 46 (59%) M 32 (41%) ECOG PS 0 19 (24%) 1 59 (76%) Prior Therapy Lines 1 11 (14%) 2 10 (13%) 3 16 (21%) 4 12 (15%) 5+ 29 (37%) Median # of anti-HER2 Tx Breast 6 Gastric 2 Primary Cancer Type n (%) Gastroesophageal 34 (44%) Breast 16 (21%) Colorectal 12 (15%) Gynecological 9 (12%) Bladder 2 (3%) Pancreatic 1 (1%) Other – Cancer of Unknown Origin 2 (3%) Other – Salivary Duct 1 (1%) Melanoma 1 (1%) DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Treatment Related Adverse Events at Active Doses (≥ 2.5 mg/kg) Treatment Related Adverse Events (TRAEs occurring in > 1 patient; n = 53) All Grades n (%) Grade 1-2 n (%) Grade 3-4 n (%) Infusion related reaction 13 (25%) 9 (17%) 4 (8%) Nausea 7 (13%) 7 (13%) Chills 6 (11%) 6 (11%) Vomiting 6 (11%) 6 (11%) Dyspnoea 4 (8%) 4 (8%) Fatigue 4 (8%) 4 (8%) Arthralgia 3 (6%) 2 (4%) 1 (2%) Decreased appetite 3 (6%) 3 (6%) Non-cardiac chest pain 3 (6%) 3 (6%) Asthenia 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Diarrhoea 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Dizziness 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Headache 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Paraesthesia 2 (4%) 1 (2%) 1 (2%) Pruritus 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Pyrexia 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Rash 2 (4%) 2 (4%) 1 Gr 3 Ejection Fraction dec and 1 Gr 3 Heart Failure; both events occurred in one patient and resolved w/o sequelae. DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Efficacy Data Overview Cohort 13b 12b 11c Obi 11b 11 10 9 Total Best Response 18 mg/kg, Q2W 12 mg/kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, QW 8 mg/Kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, Q3W 5 mg/kg, Q3W 2.5 mg/kg, Q3W Evaluable Patients 8 2 5 4 7 4 7 5 42 CR 1 1 PR 1 3 4 SD 3 1 2 3 3 3 2 17 ORR 25% 0% 0% 0% 43% 0% 0% 0% 12% DCR 63% 0% 20% 50% 86% 75% 43% 40% 52% DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Efficacy Data: Analysis of Patients Treated at Active Doses Data Cut-off: 25 Feb 2021 Overall Population DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Efficacy Data: Analysis of Patients Treated at Active Doses GC/GEJ & Colorectal Cancers Data Cut-off: 25 Feb 2021 DO NOT POST


 
Durable Responses with PRS-343 among Heavily Pre-treated Population DO NOT POST Data Cut-off: 25 Feb 2021 Overall Population


 
Rectal Cancer Patient with Complete Response • 59-year-old male; initial diagnosis in March 2017 • Rectal cancer with cardiac and lung mets • Treated with 18 mg/kg Q2W of PRS-343 • Foundation One Her2 amplification; verified in-house to be IHC 3+; MSS, TMB low Prior Treatment includes: • 5FU/Avastin maintenance • Irinotecan/Avastin & SBRT Gastric Cancer Patient with Partial Response • 80-year-old woman; initial diagnosis in June 2017 • Gastric adenoca with mets to liver, LN and adrenals • Treated with 8 mg/kg Q2W of PRS-343 • HER2 IHC 3+; PD-L1 positive (CPS=3) ; NGS: ERBB2 amplification Prior Treatment includes: • Trastuzumab, Pembrolizumab + Capecitabine/oxaliplatin • Nivolumab with IDO1 inhibitor (investigational drug) Pre C D 8 + T ce lls (n /m m 2 ) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Post CD8 fold change: 2.3 CD8 pre [n/mm2]: 238 2 3 4 8 1 5 0 2 4 6 s 4 1 B B F o ld C h a n g e t o B a s e li n e T i m e p o i n t ( d a y s ) B a s e l i n e P r e C 2 Pre C D 8 + T ce lls (n /m m 2 ) Post CD8 fold change: 5.7 CD8 pre [n/mm2]: 38 0 50 100 150 200 250 PRS-343 Generates Immunogenic Responses B as el in e C 4 P os t- tr ea tm en t B as el in e C 6 P os t- tr ea tm en t 2 4 8 15 Pre C2 0 1 2 3 s4 1B B Fo ld C ha ng e to P re do se Timepoint (days) Baseline DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Shows Dose Dependent Activity across Key Pharmacodynamic Parameters S er um (s 4- 1B B ) Tu m or (C D 8+ ) Mann-Whitney U testConnects group averages Median Dose at 8 mg/kg incorporates patients treated at Q1W, Q2W or Q3W DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Activates Adaptive and Innate Immunity in the Tumor p = 0.002 CD8+ cells p = 0.0115 CD8+Ki67+ cells p = 0.0051 NK cells p = 0.1551 GrzB+ cells denotes group averages Median Unpaired one-tailed Welch`s Biopsy Pre-dose Biopsy Post-dose (Cycle 2 Days 2-8) PRS-343 (Cycle 2 Day 1) PRS-343 (Cycle 1 Day 1) p=0.0782 Based on preclinical and clinical data, serum concentration of > 20 µg/ml defines active dose range beginning at 2.5 mg/kg (Cohort 9) DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Shows Clinical Activity in Both “Hot” and “Cold” Tumors PD-L1 status and CD8+ T cells levels in tumor biopsies Several patients with clinical benefit have low/negative PD-L1 status and low CD8 T cell numbers * Threshold informed by (Tumeh et al., 2014 and Blando et al., 2019​) PR SD CR Cold Tumor Hot Tumor & PD-L1 High CD8 High/PD-L1 Low/Negative CD8 Low/PD-L1 High * DO NOT POST


 
PRS-343 Shows Signs of Preclinical and Clinical Activity in the HER-2 Low Setting PRS-343 increases soluble 4-1BB in HER-2 low-expressing patients Her 2 IHC 2+ Her 2 IHC 1+ PRS-343 enhances T cell activation in in vitro co-cultures with HER-2 low tumor cell lines* * Hinner et al Clin Can Res 2019 Fo ld c ha ng e IL 2 (L og 2) Normalized Her2 expression Baseline On-tx 0 5 10 40 60 Her 2 IHC 2+ Her 2 IHC 1+ Patient with SD Patient with PD M ax im um s4 -1 B B fo ld -in du ct io n to ba se lin e JIMT-1 MDA-MB-453 ZR-75-1 MKN7 MKN45 DO NOT POST


 
Summary Conclusions  Monotherapy PRS-343 is well tolerated and safe up to 18 mg/kg • No significant specific anti-HER2 or anti-4-1BB safety signal • No dose limiting toxicity identified  Dose-dependent Immune activation demonstrated • Increase in CD8+ T cell, NK cells and cytotoxic activity in ​tumor microenvironment • Soluble 4-1BB increases in the blood indicating target engagement of 4-1BB and activation of immune cells  Demonstrated durable anti-tumor activity in heavily pre-treated population • Preliminary evidence of activity among “cold” tumor types and HER2 low patients  Emerging data supports continued Ph 2 development of PRS-343 DO NOT POST


 
Acknowledgements Patients, their families and caregivers Pieris Pharmaceuticals Team Investigators, as well as their site personnel Sarina Piha-Paul, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Johanna Bendell, Sarah-Canon Research Institute, Nashville, TN Anthony Tolcher, NEXT Oncology, San Antonio, TX Rachna T. Shroff, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ Paula Pohlman, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center, Washington, DC Sara A. Hurvitz, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Anuradha Krishnamurthy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA Geoffrey Ku, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York NY DO NOT POST


 
0 200 400 600 800 IL-2 IL -2 [ p g /m l] 0 5000 10000 15000 Granzyme A G ra n z y m e A [ p g /m l] 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Perforin P e rf o ri n [ p g /m l] 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Granzyme B G ra n z y m e B [ p g /m l] Simultaneous costimulatory T-cell engagement and checkpoint inhibition by PRS- 344/S095012, a 4-1BB/PD-L1 bispecific compound for tumor-localized activation of the immune system Aizea Morales-Kastresana1*, Lucia Pattarini2*, Marina Pavlidou1*, Janet K. Peper-Gabriel1*, Christian Barthels1, Eva-Maria Hansbauer1, Rachida Bel Aiba1, Birgit Bossenmaier1, Alix Scholer-Dahirel2, Thomas Jaquin1, Catherine Gallou2, Véronique Blanc2, Christine Rothe1, Shane A Olwill1 1Pieris Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Zeppelinstrasse 3, 85399 Hallbergmoos - Germany 2Institut de Recherches Servier Oncology R&D Unit, Croissy Sur Seine, France *Co-authors / equally contributing authors LB135 INTRODUCTION • 4-1BB (CD137) is a key co-stimulatory immunoreceptor and a promising oncology target. • Peripheral immune activation by 4-1BB agonistic antibodies has been associated with on-target toxicity and a limited therapeutic window. • To overcome 1st generation 4-1BB agonist safety and efficacy drawbacks, we have generated PRS-344/S095012, a 4-1BB/PD-L1 bispecific Anticalin® protein/mAb fusion protein (Figure 1) designed to have a 4-1BB localized activity, while also offering the benefit of checkpoint inhibition (Figure 2). • Here we describe the preclinical in vitro and in vivo activity of PRS- 344/S095012. This program is part of the strategic alliance between Pieris and Servier. PRS-344/S095012 is capable of dual target engagement ▪ PRS-344/S095012 binds to 4-1BB and PD-L1 in a comparable way to the respective single building blocks and can bind both targets simultaneously. ▪ PRS-344/S095012 effectively blocks the PD-1/PD-L1 binding and shares an overlapping 4-1BB-binding epitope with a clinically active anti-4-1BB benchmark mAb. A B C Figure 3. Binding A,B) Direct binding to human recombinant 4-1BB and PD-L1 C) Simultaneous binding of PRS- 344/S095012 to 4-1BB and PD-L1. D) Blockade of PD-1/PD-L1 interaction. E) Competition with an anti-4-1BB benchmark mAb. All experiments were conducted with an ELISA-based approach D E PRS-344/S095012 stimulates activated T cells in a PD-L1-dependent fashion and enhances their proinflammatory and cytotoxic potential ▪ PRS-344/S095012-mediated co-stimulation is strictly PD-L1 dependent and only occurs upon TCR engagement, reducing the risk of peripheral toxicity. ▪ PRS-344/S095012 stimulates the release of cytotoxic molecules and cytokines from activated antigen-specific CD8 T cells or polyclonal T cells. ▪ The in vitro functional activity of PRS-344/S095012 is superior to single agent anti-PD-L1 or benchmark anti-4-1BB mAb. ▪ Engagement of PDL1 and 4-1BB through PRS-344/S095012 bispecific is superior to combination of PD-L1 and 4-1BB mAbs. B Figure 4. In vitro activity A-C) Co-culture assay: human T cells with coated anti-CD3 mAb and tested constructs co-cultured with A) hPD-L1 positive CHO cells or B) control CHO cells and C) W/O anti- CD3 as a negative control. n.d., not detected. D-E) Recall assay of human PBMCs stimulated with a peptide pool with the indicated constructs or (D), pre-expanded with a peptide pool and re-stimulated with the peptide pool plus the indicated constructs (E). Data is shown as mean ± SEM, n.s= non-significant, ***, P < 0.01. F) Mixed lymphocyte reaction: CD8 T cells from healthy blood donors co-cultured with monocyte-derived dendritic cells from another healthy blood donor. A 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 IF N g [ p g /m L ] *** *** *** *** 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 IF N g [ p g /m L ] n.s. *** *** *** *** *** *** PRS-344/S095012 displays Ab-like PK in mice and drives a strong anti-tumoral activity superior to anti-PD-L1 mAb ▪ The mAb-like half-life of the anti-PD-L1 mAb building block is preserved within PRS-344/S095012. ▪ PRS-344/S095012 triggers a dose-dependent antitumoral response that leads to a significant extension of survival in a humanized KI model. ▪ Complete regression of implanted tumors is observed in 5 out of 10 mice treated with the highest dose of PRS-344/S095012. ▪ PRS-344/S095012 is superior to equimolar doses of anti-PD-L1 mAb treatment alone. Construct t1/2 [h] Anti-PD-L1 building block 390 PRS-344/S095012 295 • PRS-344/S095012 is a 4-1BB / PD-L1 bispecific, generated by the genetic fusion of a 4-1BB-binding Anticalin® protein and an anti-PD-L1 mAb. • PRS-344/S095012-mediated 4-1BB activation is PD-L1-dependent, potentially reducing the risk of peripheral toxicity. Furthermore, 4-1BB co-stimulation only occurs in combination with simultaneous TCR signaling, focusing co- stimulation to antigen-specific T cells. • PRS-344/S095012 induces an effective CD8 T cell response, leading to secretion of inflammatory cytokines and cytotoxic molecules. • PRS-344/S095012 displays mAb-like pharmacokinetics in mice. • PRS-344/S095012 induces a dose-dependent anti-tumor response in a mouse model setup refractory to anti-PD-L1 and significantly extends the survival of mice. • Preclinical data support clinical evaluation of PRS-344/S095012. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - We would like to especially thank to the scientists and research assistants that performed these experiments: Maximilien Grandclaudon, Celine Sancerne, Matthieu Riviere, Christina Grasmüller, Nicole Andersen, Linda Schnapp, Markus Rehle and Nicolas Quilitz as well as Marlon Hinner and Louis Matis for their support with original concept. Conclusions Figure 2. PRS-344/S095012 dual MoA: selective activation of 4-1BB+ T cells in PD-L1+ tumor and/or antigen-presenting cells in the tumor microenvironment or tumor-draining lymph node (dLN) and blocking of the PD-1 / PD-L1 interaction. No clustering of 4-1BB is expected in the periphery. Tumor cell / APC PD-1/PD-L1 axis inhibition High PD-L1 expression PD-1 Blocking PD-1/PD-L1 interaction Healthy cell Low/No PD- L1 expression PRS-344/ S095012 4-1BB T cell No 4-1BB clustering + co-stimulation No activity in the periphery Tumor-specific T cell Tumor cell / APC High PD-L1 expression 4-1BB clustering + T cell co-stimulation Activity in the tumor and tumor draining lymph nodes T cells with PD-L1- cell line Co-culture in absence of aCD3 Antigen-recall T cell assay CD8 T cells in mixed lymphocyte reaction T cells with PD-L1+ cell line C A Figure 5. In vivo activity A) CD1 mice were injected with 10 mg/kg of the constructs. Plasma concentration of constructs is plotted, and half-life estimated by non-compartmental analysis. B-D) h-4-1BB KI mice subcutaneously implanted with MC-38-huPD- L1 cells were treated with equimolar doses of constructs biweekly for 3 weeks. Tumor growth (B,C) and survival (D) are shown.. * = p < 0.05; ** = p < 0.01; *** = p < 0.001 vs vehicle group 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Vehicle control 0 10 20 30 40 50 PRS-344 / S095012 10 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 PRS-344 / S095012 1 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 PRS-344 / S095012 0.1 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 PRS-344 / S095012 0.01 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 anti-PD-L1 mAb 7.7 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 anti-PD-L1 mAb 0.8 mg/kg 0 10 20 30 40 50 anti-4-1BB mAb 3 mg/kg Days after randomization 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 *** *** *** *** * ** * B 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 D C anti-PD-L1 building block PRS-344/S095012 C o n ce n tr a ti o n [ u g /m l] M e a n t u m o r vo lu m e ( m m 3 ) P e rc e n t su rv iv a l Days after implantationDays after implantation Tu m o r v o lu m e ( m m 3 ) D E F nd nd nd nd nd Figure 1. Structure of PRS-344/S095012 4-1BB-targeting Anticalin® proteins PD-L1-targeting Ab FALA mutant IgG4 Tumor-specific T cell PRS-344/S095012 anti-PD-L1 building block anti-4-1BB mAb atezolizumab + anti-4-1BB mAb hIgG4 PRS-344/S095012 anti-PD-L1 building block anti-4-1BB mAb atezolizumab + anti-4-1BB mAb hIgG4 Vehicle hIgG4 atezolizumab anti-4-1BB mAb atezolizumab + anti-4-1BB mAb PRS-344/S095012 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Construct [nM] IL -2 [ p g /m L ] Competition with anti-4-1BB benchmark to 4-1BB binding 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 PRS-344/S095012 anti-4-1BB mAb anti-PD-L1 building block Concentration [nM] f r e e t r a c e r [ n M ] Blockade of PD-1/PD-L1 binding 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 5 10 15 20 PRS-344/S095012 atezolizumab Concentration [nM] fr e e t r a c e r [ n M ] anti-PD-L1 building block 4-1BB binding 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 10000 20000 30000 Concentration [nM] R F U PRS-344/S095012 anti-4-1BB Anticalin PD-L1 binding 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 10000 20000 30000 Concentration [nM] R F U anti-PD-L1 building block PRS-344/S095012 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 .0 0 3 0 .0 0 8 0 .0 2 3 0 .0 7 0 .2 0 .6 1 .9 5 .6 1 6 .7 5 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Construct [nM] IL -2 [ p g /m L ] 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 IL -2 [ p g /m L ] Construct [nM]


 
Pieris Pharmaceuticals Presents Updated Phase 1 Monotherapy Data for 4-1BB/HER2 Bispecific Cinrebafusp Alfa and Preclinical Data for 4-1BB/PD-L1 Bispecific PRS- 344/S095012 at 2021 AACR Annual Meeting Additional, ongoing confirmed durable partial response and three additional patients with stable disease as best response at the highest dose cohort of cinrebafusp alfa Durable anti-tumor activity in heavily pre-treated patient population ​including "cold" and HER2-low expressing tumors Dose-dependent immune activation and 4-1BB modulation in both HER2-high and HER2-low expressing patients PRS-344/S095012 preclinical data show that the drug candidate induces a dose- dependent anti-tumor response in an anti-PD-L1-resistant mouse model BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2021 / Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PIRS) Cinrebafusp Alfa (PRS-343):


 
PRS-344S095012: In vitro


 
About Cinrebafusp Alfa: About Pieris Pharmaceuticals: Forward Looking Statement:


 
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INVESTOR PRESENTATION APRIL 2021


 
Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this presentation that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, whether data from patients enrolled to date will be sufficient to inform the recommended phase 2 dose for the Company’s planned proof of concept study of cinrebafusp alfa in gastric cancer; the expected timing and potential outcomes of the reporting by the Company of key clinical data from its programs, references to novel technologies and methods and our business and product development plans, including the advancement of our proprietary and co-development programs into and through the clinic and the expected timing for reporting data, making IND filings or achieving other milestones related to our programs, including PRS- 060/AZD1402, cinrebafusp alfa, PRS-344, and PRS-352 and the expected timing of the initiation of the next stage of cinrebafusp alfa’s development in gastric cancer. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, our ability to raise the additional funding we will need to continue to pursue our business and product development plans; the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies and operating as a development stage company; our ability to develop, complete clinical trials for, obtain approvals for and commercialize any of our product candidates, including our ability to recruit and enroll patients in our studies; competition in the industry in which we operate; delays or disruptions due to COVID-19; and market conditions. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this presentation, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factor disclosure set forth in the reports and other documents we file with the SEC available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. 2


 
The Anticalin® Protein Platform 3 A Novel Therapeutic Class with Favorable Drug-Like Properties • Human – Derived from lipocalins (human extracellular binding proteins) • Small – Monomeric, monovalent, small size (~18 kDa vs 150kDa mAbs) • Stable – Inhalable delivery • Simple – Bi/multispecific constructs • Proprietary – Broad IP position on platform and derived products Powerful Drug Discovery Platform • Highly diverse libraries • Automated screening • Protein engineering know-how Anticalin Protein Target Translational Science Expertise to Deploy Platform in Meaningful Way • Immunology expertise underpins IO and respiratory focus • A leader in 4-1BB-related efforts • Patient phenotyping efforts for improved stratification and novel intervention points in, e.g., asthma


 
Company Snapshot 4 • Respiratory:  PRS-060 phase 2a trial initiation and milestone  Data and rationale for advancement into IND-enabling studies for wholly-owned inhaled program • IO:  Cinrebafusp alfa monotherapy data for cohort 13b at AACR  Cinrebafusp alfa phase 2 initiation  Preclinical data for PRS-344 at AACR  PRS-344 IND submission CatalystsAnchor Partnerships • Validation through three anchor partnerships • $160+M in upfront payments, milestones and strategic equity investment since January 2017 • Each partnership includes options for co-development & US-focused commercialization rights • Value-driving opt-in for PRS-060 after phase 2a completion Pipeline Highlights • PRS-060: Inhaled IL4-Rα antagonist for moderate-to-severe asthma (partnered with AstraZeneca) • Cinrebafusp alfa (PRS-343): 4-1BB/HER2 bispecific for solid tumors • Next-generation respiratory: Includes 6 discovery-stage inhaled therapeutics programs (2 proprietary, 4 partnered with AstraZeneca) • 4-1BB-based bispecifics: Multiple proprietary and partnered 4-1BB-based programs for IO


 
Anchor Partnerships 5 • PRS-060 + 4 additional novel inhaled Anticalin protein programs • Retained co-development and co- commercialization (US) options on PRS-060 and up to 2 additional programs • Upfront & milestones to date: $70.5M • $2B+ in milestone potential, plus double-digit royalties • AZ funds all PRS-060 development costs through post-phase 2a co-development opt-in decision • Access to complementary formulation and device know-how for inhaled delivery • $10M equity investment from AstraZeneca Strong Partners • Significant Cash Flow • Retained Commercial Rights • 3-program partnership based on tumor- localized costimulatory bispecific fusion proteins • Pieris retains opt-in rights for US co- promotion on one of the programs with increased royalties • Upfront & milestones to date: $35M upfront payment • ~$1.2B milestone potential, plus up to double- digit royalties on non-co-developed products • $13M equity investment from Seagen • Clinical trial and supply agreement for tucatinib to be evaluated in combination with cinrebafusp alfa • Immuno-oncology partnership based on antibody-Anticalin bispecific protein fusions • PRS-344: PD-L1/4-1BB antibody-Anticalin bispecific • Pieris holds full U.S. rights • PRS-352: n.d. antibody-Anticalin bispecific  Pieris completed non-GLP preclinical work • Pieris to receive tiered royalties up to low double digits • ~$31M upfront payment with significant milestone potential  Two preclinical milestones achieved for PRS-344


 
Pipeline 6 IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY CANDIDATE TARGETS PARTNER PIERIS' COMMERCIAL RIGHTS DISCOVERY PRECLINICAL PHASE I PHASE II Cinrebafusp Alfa (PRS-343) HER2/4-1BB n/a Worldwide PRS-344 PD-L1/4-1BB US Rights; ex-US Royalties PRS-352 n.d. Royalties Proprietary IO Programs n.d. n/a Worldwide Seattle Genetics Program‡ co-stim agonist US Co-Promotion Option; Royalties ‡3 bispecific programs in collaboration with Seattle Genetics, with Pieris retaining a US co-promotion option for the second program RESPIRATORY CANDIDATE TARGETS PARTNER PIERIS' COMMERCIAL RIGHTS DISCOVERY PRECLINICAL PHASE I PHASE II PRS-060/AZD1402 IL4-Rα Worldwide Profit-Share Option Proprietary Programs n.d. n/a Worldwide AstraZeneca Programs* n.d. Worldwide Profit-Share Option *4 respiratory programs in collaboration with AstraZeneca, 2 of which carry co-development and co-commercialization options for Pieris


 
Anticalin Technology Advantages: Differentiated Respiratory Platform 7 Very low predicted immunogenicity Stable, monovalent molecules with high melting temperatures and insensitivity to mechanical stress Tear lipocalin (TLC) “template” is abundant in human lung and permeates lung epithelium Inhalation pharmacokinetics suitable for once or twice daily administration and compatible with flexible treatment regimes


 
PRS-060: IL-4Rα Antagonist 8 PRS-060Candidate Inhibiting IL4-Rα (disrupts IL-4 & IL-13 signaling) Function/MoA Moderate-to-severe asthmaIndications Phase 2a in moderate asthmaticsDevelopment Co-development and U.S. co-commercialization rights, including gross margin share Commercial Rights PRS-060


 
PRS-060 Phase 2a Trial 9 Patient Population: Moderate controlled asthmatics Primary Endpoint: Safety and tolerability Number of Patients: ~45 Part 1 Patient Population: Moderate uncontrolled asthmatics with blood eosinophil count of ≥ 150 cells/μL and FeNO ≥ 25 ppb at screening Primary Endpoint: Improvement of FEV1 over four weeks relative to placebo Number of Patients: ~360 Part 2 Study is sponsored and funded by AstraZeneca Enrollment initiated 1Q2021 Dry powder formulation, administered b.i.d. over four weeks Up to three dose levels plus placebo


 
4-1BB Agonism Offers Promise of Material Clinical Benefit 10  Increases T-cell proliferation to bolster immune repertoire  Enhances cytotoxicity for tumor killing  Improves metabolic fitness for increased survival of T cells  Drives T-cell memory phenotype for increased durability Pieris’ 4-1BB bispecifics recognize that 4-1BB agonists have proven clinical potency, yet must be kept out of the liver to ensure suitable therapeutic index Unique Attributes of 4-1BB Agonism on Tumor-specific T Cells


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa (PRS-343): Proprietary Lead IO Asset 11 Cinrebafusp alfa (PRS-343)Candidate Tumor-targeted 4-1BB agonism and HER2 antagonism Function/MoA HER2-high and HER2-low gastric cancerIndications Initiating phase 2Development Fully proprietaryCommercial Rights HER2-Targeting Antibody 4-1BB-Targeting Anticalin Proteins


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa: 4-1B/HER2 Bispecific CLINICALLY-RELEVANT BIOMARKERSHER2-targeting moiety of the drug localizes to the tumor microenvironment and facilitates 4-1BB cross-linking 4-1BB cross-linking ameliorates T-cell exhaustion and is critical for T-cell expansion HER2 targeting Antibody 4-1BB targeting Anticalin® Proteins cinrebafusp alfa 4-1BB Pathway Activation Soluble 4-1BB T-cell Proliferation CD8+ and CD8+/Ki67+ HER2 cinrebafusp alfa Co-Stimulation 4-1BB Cinrebafusp alfa drives 4-1BB agonism in the tumor microenvironment of HER2+ solid tumors 12


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa Phase 1 Monotherapy Study 13 Study Objectives Primary: Characterize Safety Profile Identify MTD or RP2D Secondary: Characterize PK/PD & Immunogenicity Preliminary anti-tumor activity Key Eligibility Criteria Inclusion: Metastatic HER2+ solid tumors Breast & Gastric/GEJ ≥ 1 prior anti-HER2 Tx Measurable disease (RECIST v1.1) ECOG 0 or 1 Exclusion: Symptomatic or unstable brain metastasis Abnormal cardiac EF (< 45%) 0.0005 mg/kg 0.05 mg/kg 0.15 mg/kg (n = 5) 0.5 mg/kg (n = 7) 1.0 mg/kg (n = 6) 2.5 mg/kg (n = 6) 5 mg/kg (n = 9) 8 mg/kg (n = 26) 12 mg/kg (n = 3) 18 mg/kg (n = 9) (n = 7) Accelerated Titration Dose Escalation Study Design Q3W Q2W QW, Q2W & Q3W active dose range 13b 12b 11, 11b, 11c, obi 10 9 8 7 6 5


 
14 Phase 1 Monotherapy Baseline Characteristics (N = 78) Characteristic n (%) Age, Median (range) 63 (24–92) Gender F 46 (59%) M 32 (41%) ECOG PS 0 19 (24%) 1 59 (76%) Prior Therapy Lines 1 11 (14%) 2 10 (13%) 3 16 (21%) 4 12 (15%) 5+ 29 (37%) Median # of anti-HER2 Tx Breast 6 Gastric 2 Primary Cancer Type n (%) Gastroesophageal 34 (44%) Breast 16 (21%) Colorectal 12 (15%) Gynecological 9 (12%) Bladder 2 (3%) Pancreatic 1 (1%) Other – Cancer of Unknown Origin 2 (3%) Other – Salivary Duct 1 (1%) Melanoma 1 (1%) Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 Phase 1 Monotherapy Treatment Related Adverse Events at Active Doses (≥ 2.5 mg/kg) 15 Treatment Related Adverse Events (TRAEs occurring in > 1 patient; n = 53) All Grades n (%) Grade 1-2 n (%) Grade 3-4 n (%) Infusion related reaction 13 (25%) 9 (17%) 4 (8%) Nausea 7 (13%) 7 (13%) Chills 6 (11%) 6 (11%) Vomiting 6 (11%) 6 (11%) Dyspnoea 4 (8%) 4 (8%) Fatigue 4 (8%) 4 (8%) Arthralgia 3 (6%) 2 (4%) 1 (2%) Decreased appetite 3 (6%) 3 (6%) Non-cardiac chest pain 3 (6%) 3 (6%) Asthenia 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Diarrhoea 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Dizziness 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Headache 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Paraesthesia 2 (4%) 1 (2%) 1 (2%) Pruritus 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Pyrexia 2 (4%) 2 (4%) Rash 2 (4%) 2 (4%) 1 Gr 3 Ejection Fraction dec and 1 Gr 3 Heart Failure; both events occurred in one patient and resolved w/o sequelae.


 
Summary of Responses in Phase 1 Monotherapy Study 16 Cohort 13b 12b 11c Obi 11b 11 10 9 Total Best Response 18 mg/kg, Q2W 12 mg/kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, QW 8 mg/Kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, Q2W 8 mg/kg, Q3W 5 mg/kg, Q3W 2.5 mg/kg, Q3W Evaluable Patients 8 2 5 4 7 4 7 5 42 CR 1 - - - - - - - 1 PR 1 - - - 3 - - - 4 SD 3 - 1 2 3 3 3 2 17 ORR 25% 0% 0% 0% 43% 0% 0% 0% 12% DCR 63% 0% 20% 50% 86% 75% 43% 40% 52% Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa Phase 1 Monotherapy Efficacy Data: Analysis of Patients Treated at Active Doses 17 Overall Population Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 *Manual update for CUP patient from Medidata 9-Apr-21 *


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa Phase 1 Monotherapy Efficacy Data: Analysis of Patients Treated at Active Doses 18 GC/GEJ & Colorectal Cancers Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 Durable Responses with Cinrebafusp Alfa Among Heavily Pre-treated Population 19 Overall Population


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa Shows Dose-dependent Activity Across Key Pharmacodynamic Parameters 20 S e ru m ( s 4 -1 B B ) Tu m o r (C D 8 + ) Mann-Whitney U TestConnects group averages Dose at 8 mg/kg incorporates patients treated at Q1W, Q2W, or Q3W Median Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 Cinrebafusp Alfa Activates Adaptive and Innate Immunity in the Tumor 21 p = 0.002 CD8+ Cells p = 0.0115 CD8+Ki67+ Cells p = 0.0051 NK Cells p = 0.1551 GrzB+ Cells Denotes group averages Median Unpaired One-Tailed Welch`s Biopsy Pre-dose Biopsy Post-dose (Cycle 2 Days 2-8) PRS-343 (Cycle 2 Day 1) PRS-343 (Cycle 1 Day 1) p=0.0782 Based on preclinical and clinical data, serum concentration of > 20 µg/ml defines active dose range beginning at 2.5 mg/kg (Cohort 9)


 
Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 Single-Agent Activity in Both “Hot” and “Cold” Tumors 22 PD-L1 status and CD8+ T cells levels in tumor biopsies Several patients with clinical benefit have low/negative PD-L1 status and low CD8 T cell numbers PR SD CR * Threshold informed by (Tumeh et al., 2014 and Blando et al., 2019) Cold Tumor Hot Tumor & PD-L1 High CD8 High/PD-L1 Low/Negative CD8 Low/PD-L1 High *


 
Signs of Preclinical and Clinical Activity in the HER2-Low Setting 23 PRS-343 increases soluble 4-1BB in HER2-low-expressing patients Baseline On-tx 0 5 10 40 60 Her 2 IHC 2+ Her 2 IHC 1+ PRS-343 enhances T cell activation in in vitro co-cultures with HER2-low tumor cell lines1 1Hinner et al Clin Can Res 2019 Her 2 IHC 2+ Her 2 IHC 1+ Patient with SD Patient with PD F o ld c h a n g e I L 2 ( L o g 2 ) Normalized HER2 expression JIMT-1 MDA-MB-453 ZR-75-1 MKN7 MKN45 Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Case Studies: PR in Gastric Cancer and CR in Rectal Cancer Patient Profile, Treatment History and Treatment Outcome 24 Rectal Cancer Patient with Complete Response • 59-year-old male; initial diagnosis in March 2017 • Rectal cancer with cardiac and lung mets • Treated with 18 mg/kg Q2W of PRS-343 • Foundation One Her2 amplification; verified in-house to be IHC 3+; MSS, TMB low Prior Treatment includes: • Folfiri/Avastin • 5FU/Avastin maintenance • Irinotecan/Avastin & SBRT Gastric Cancer Patient with Partial Response • 80-year-old woman; initial diagnosis in June 2017 • Gastric adenoca with mets to liver, LN and adrenals • Treated with 8 mg/kg Q2W of PRS-343 • HER2 IHC 3+; PD-L1 positive (CPS=3) ; NGS: ERBB2 amplification Prior Treatment includes: • Trastuzumab, Pembrolizumab + Capecitabine/oxaliplatin • Nivolumab with IDO1 inhibitor (investigational drug) Pre C D 8 + T c e lls (n /m m 2 ) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Post CD8 fold change: 2.3 CD8 pre [n/mm2]: 238 2 3 4 8 1 5 0 2 4 6 s 4 1 B B F o ld C h a n g e t o B a s e li n e T i m e p o i n t ( d a y s ) B a s e l i n e P r e C 2 Pre C D 8 + T c e lls (n /m m 2 ) Post CD8 fold change: 5.7 CD8 pre [n/mm2]: 38 0 50 100 150 200 250 B a s e lin e C 4 P o s t- tr e a tm e n t B a s e lin e C 6 P o s t- tr e a tm e n t 2 4 8 15 Pre C2 0 1 2 3 s4 1B B Fo ld C ha ng e to P re do se Timepoint (days) Baseline


 
Case Study: PR in Cancer of Unknown Primary Patient Profile, Treatment History and Treatment Outcome 25 Data cut-of: 25-Feb-21 Lesions Lesion Site Lesion Size (mm) Pre-treatment Post-treatment Cycle 2 Cycle 4 Cycle 6 Target 1 Lung, right lower lobe mass 25 13 0 0 Total 25 13 0 0 % Change from Baseline -48% -100% -100% Non-target 1 Lung, bilateral pulmonary masses Present Not assessed Present Present Non-target 2 Lymph nodes, mediastinal and hilar Present Not assessed Present Present Overall Response PR PR PR Patient Profile 82-year-old male Initial diagnosis October 2019 Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Stage 4 HER2 amplification via MD Anderson NGS; MSS- stable; TMB unknown Treatment History Open Radical Prostatectomy Radiation Carboplatin + gemcitabine Ba se lin e C1 d2 C1 d3 C1 d4 C1 d8 C1 d1 5 Pr e C 2 Pr e C 3 C3 d2 C3 d3 C3 d4 C3 d8 C3 15 0 5 10 15 Timepoint (days) Fo ld c ha ng e to b as el in e s 4 -1 B B S e ru m Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21


 
Case Study: SD in Colorectal Cancer Patient Profile, Treatment History and Treatment Outcome 26 Lesions Lesion Site Lesion Size (mm) Pre-treatment Post-treatment Cycle 2 Cycle 4 Cycle 6* Target 1 Lung, right upper lobe pulmonary nodule 10 8 8 - Target 2 Lung, right lower lobe pulmonary nodule 12 11 11 - Total 22 19 19 - % Change from Baseline -14% -14% - Non-target 1 Lung, multiple pulmonary nodules Present Present Present - CEA <1.9 1.1 1.3 - Patient Profile 56-year-old female Initial diagnosis Jan 2009 Stage 4 Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cancer Archival HER2 3+ MSI stable; KRAS, NRAS, BRAF wt Treatment History 9 prior lines of therapy, including: Folfiri Folfox + Avastin 5-FU + bevacizumab trastuzumab/pertuzumab Investigational agent (immune stimulator antibody conjugate (ISAC) with antibody similar to trastuzumab s 4 -1 B B S e ru m Ba se lin e C1 d2 C1 d3 C1 d4 C1 d8 C1 d1 5 Pr e C 2 Pr e C 3 C3 d2 C3 d3 C3 d4 C3 d8 C3 15 0 5 10 15 Timepoint (days) Fo ld c ha ng e to b as el in e Data cut-off: 25-Feb-21 *Data not yet available due to COVID-related delays


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa Clinical Development Plan 27 Interim Analysis Go to Pivotal Decision Point add. 20 – 40 pts add. 20 – 40 pts and Best opportunity Pivotal Gastric Cancer 2L+ A R M A HER2-High (IHC3+ or IHC2+/ISH+) Cinrebafusp Alfa + Ramucirumab + Paclitaxel Phase 2 Details Part BPart A N = ~ 20 pts N = ~ 20 pts Gastric Cancer 2L+ A R M B HER2-Low (IHC2+/ISH- or IHC1+) Cinrebafusp Alfa + Tucatinib Recommended Phase 2 Dose: Two-cycle loading dose of 18 mg/kg (Q2W), followed by an 8 mg/kg dose (Q2W) in subsequent cycles


 
1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line Cinrebafusp Alfa Opportunity in HER2-high & HER2-low Gastric Cancer 28 Cinrebafusp Alfa Initial Focus *HER2-Low = IHC2+/ISH- or IHC1+ US Incidence: ~800 EU5 Incidence: ~1,500 JP Incidence: ~2,600 US Incidence: ~1,500 EU5 Incidence: ~2,800 JP Incidence: ~5,000 US Incidence: ~2,600 EU5 Incidence: ~5,200 JP Incidence: ~9,500 US Incidence: ~3,700 EU5 Incidence: ~7,400 JP Incidence: ~13,400 US Incidence: ~2,100 EU5 Incidence: ~4,000 JP Incidence: ~7,000 US Incidence: ~1,100 EU5 Incidence: ~1,700 JP Incidence: ~4,900 1) Meta Analysis of 12 studies (10,287 patients; Range 12.3-26.9%) 2) Eric Van Cutsem, et al., Gastric Cancer (2015) 18:476–484 ~17%1 HER2-high Patients ~24%2 HER2-low* Patients Total US, EU5 & JP Incidence (HER2+ & HER2-Low): ~35,000


 
Scientific Rationale for Combining Cinrebafusp Alfa & SoC • Reduces tumor bulk • Releases antigen • Improves T cell : tumor target ratio Paclitaxel – Chemotherapy • Normalizes vascularization • Alters tumor barrier to T cell penetration • Reduces Tregs & inhibits TAMs Ramucirumab – Anti-Angiogenic1-3 • Increases T cell survival and metabolic fitness in the TME • Induces T cell memory • Drives T cell expansion • Induces anti-tumor cytolytic activity Cinrebafusp Alfa – 4-1BB Agonist 29 1 - Allen et al., Science Translational Medicine 2017 2 - Juang et al. Front Immunology 2018 3 - Tada et al., Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer 2018


 
Scientific Rationale for Combining Cinrebafusp Alfa & Tucatinib • Upregulates or stabilizes tumor cell surface HER2 expression2,3,4 • Increases clustering potential of cinrebafusp alfa on tumor cells to drive enhanced 4-1BB cross-linking Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (tucatinib) • Inhibits HER2 signaling AND activates tumor-specific T cells in tumor microenvironment Cinrebafusp Alfa – Dual MoA • Enhances inhibition of HER2 signaling by concurrent binding to HER2 on the tumor cell surface and TKI inhibition of the internal kinase signaling domain1 • In vitro, combination leads to significantly increased T cell activation in the presence of HER2-Low cell lines Complements Both MoAs 30 1 - Baselga J., Lancet, 2012; 2 - Maruyama T., et al, Anticancer Res., 2011 3 - Scaltriti M., et al, Oncogene, 2009 4 - Hartmans, et al, Oncotarget,, 2017


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa and Tucatinib Combination Enhances T-cell Activation 31 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0 50 100 150 200 #19074 | MKN-7 Concentration [nM] IL -2 [p g/ m l] bg12 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0 100 200 300 #19074 | HT-29 Concentration [nM] IL -2 [p g/ m l] bg1bg2 PRS-343 PRS-343 + tucatinib Tras-IgG4 Tras-IgG4 + tucatinib urelumab urelumab + tucatinib 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0 1000 2000 3000 #19074 | SK-BR-3 Concentration [nM] IL -2 [p g/ m l] bg1 bg2 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0. 00 04 2 0. 00 13 0. 00 38 0. 01 1 0. 03 4 0. 10 0. 31 0. 93 2. 8 8. 3 25 0 50 100 150 200 250 #19074 | ZR-75-1 Concentration [nM] IL -2 [p g/ m l] bg12 PRS-343 PRS-343 + tucatinib Tras-IgG4 Tras-IgG4 + tucatinib urelumab urelumab + tucatinib Increased IL-2 secretion observed when cinrebafusp alfa was combined with fixed dose tucatinib in a co-culture assay with SK-BR-3 (high HER2), MKN-7, ZR-75-1 (medium HER2) and HT-29 (low HER2) tumor cell lines SK-BR-3 (HER2+++) MKN-7 (HER2++) HT-29 (HER2+) ZR-75-1 (HER2++) Human T cell Co-Culture Activation Assay


 
PRS-343 PRS-343 + tucatinib Tras-IgG4 Tras-IgG4 + tucatinib urelumab urelumab + tucatinibPRS-343 PRS-343 + tucatinib Tras-IgG4 Tras-IgG4 + tucatinib urelumab urelumab + tucatinib Cinrebafusp Alfa and Tucatinib Combination Leads to Enhanced 4-1BB Signaling 32 Increased 4-1BB signaling observed when cinrebafusp alfa was combined with fixed dose tucatinib in a reporter assay with SK-BR-3 (high HER2), MKN-7, ZR-75-1 (medium HER2) and HT-29 (low HER2) tumor cell lines 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 200000 400000 600000 800000 Concentration [nM] R L U bg1 bg2 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 200000 400000 600000 800000 Concentration [nM] R L U bg1 bg2 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 200000 400000 600000 800000 Concentration [nM] R L U bg1 bg2 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 .0 0 1 0 .0 0 4 0 .0 1 1 0 .0 3 4 0 .1 0 3 0 .3 0 9 0 .9 2 6 2 .7 7 8 8 .3 3 3 2 5 0 50000 100000 150000 200000 600000 800000 1000000 Concentration [nM] R L U bg1 bg2 SK-BR-3 (HER2+++) MKN-7 (HER2++) HT-29 (HER2+) ZR-75-1 (HER2++) (4-1BB Reporter Cell Assay)


 
33 PRS-344Candidate Localized 4-1BB agonism with PD-L1 antagonism Function/MoA N.D.Indications 2021 IND expected (in co-dev with Servier)Development Opt-in for co-development with full U.S. commercial rights; royalty on ex-U.S. sales Commercial Rights PD-L1-Targeting Antibody 4-1BB-Targeting Anticalin Proteins PRS-344: Meaningfully Building on Localized MoA of Cinrebafusp Alfa


 
PRS-344 Drives Strong Anti-tumor Activity in Anti-PD-L1 mAb-resistant Mouse Model 34 • Dose-dependent anti-tumor response that leads to significant extension of survival • Superior to equimolar doses of anti-PD-L1 mAb treatment alone h-4-1BB knock-in mice subcutaneously implanted with MC-38-huPD-L1 cells Tumor Growth Survival 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 Days after implantation 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 *** ********* * ** * PRS-344/S095012 (1 mg/kg) anti-4mAb 3mg/kg Vehicle control PRS-344/S095012 (10 mg/kg) PRS-344/S095012 (0.01 mg/kg) anti-PD-L1 mAb (7.7 mg/kg) anti-PD-L1 mAb (0.8 mg/kg) PRS-344/S095012 (0.1 mg/kg) Days after implantation Vehicle Anti-PD-L1 - 7.7 mg/kg Anti-PD-L1 – 0.77 mg/kg Urelumab analog – 3 mg/ PRS-344/S095012 - 10 mg/kg PRS-344/S095012 - 1 mg/kg PRS-344/S095012 - 0.1 mg/kg PRS-344/S095012 - 0.01 mg/kg


 
35 Financial Overview (As of 12/31/20) non-dilutive capital from anchor partnerships $135+ M $70.4* M Cash & Cash Equivalents $0.0 Debt 56.0* M CSO *Excludes $36M from PRS-060 phase 2a milestone and Seagen and AstraZeneca equity investments (along with ~7.3M common shares issued)


 
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PRS-060 Phase I 37


 
PRS-060 Phase I Multiple Ascending Dose Trial 38 Ascertain PK/PD with a reliable biomarker to confirm local target engagement and inform Phase II dosage regimen Strategic Objectives Dosing patients with mild asthma with elevated FeNO levels (≥35 ppb), to receive inhaled PRS-060 or pbo b.i.d.* over a 10-day period Trial Design Highlights Pieris is sponsoring the trial, AstraZeneca is reimbursing Pieris for all associated costs Initiated in July 2018 Evaluating safety, tolerability, PK, PD and will also evaluate FeNO reduction vs. placebo Measuring safety, tolerability and FeNO changes days 1-10,17, and 40 *q.d. on Day 10


 
Phase 1b Interim Results: Favorable Safety Profile 39 • All doses of AZD1402/PRS-060 tested in the study were well tolerated • No treatment-related serious AEs were observed System organ class AE Preferred Termsb Placebo (N = 12) n (%) m AZD1402/PRS-060c (N = 30) n (%) m Overall (N = 42) n (%) m Gastrointestinal disorders Dry mouth Nausea 4 (33.3) 4 1 (8.3) 1 1 (8.3) 1 13 (43.4) 14 2 (6.7) 2 3 (10.0) 3 17 (40.5) 18 3 (7.1) 3 4 (9.5) 4 Infections and infestations Upper respiratory tract infection 1 (8.3) 1 1 (8.3) 1 7 (23.3) 8 3 (10.0) 4 8 (19.0) 9 4 (9.5) 5 Nervous system disorders Headache Presyncope 5 (41.7) 9 3 (25.0) 6 0 13 (43.4) 18 5 (16.7) 7 4 (13.3) 6 18 (42.9) 27 8 (19.0) 13 4 (9.5) 6 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Cough Rhinorrhoea Wheezing 6 (50.0) 6 1 (8.3) 1 2 (16.7) 2 2 (16.7) 2 14 (46.7) 15 4 (13.3) 4 1 (3.3) 1 4 (13.3) 5 20 (47.6) 21 5 (11.9) 5 3 (7.1) 3 6 (14.3) 7


 
Phase 1b Interim Results: Robust FeNO Reduction 40 PRS-060 Relative FeNO Reduction (Emax Analysis) PRS-060, mg (delivered) n Reduction vs. placebo, % (95% CI) p-value 2 6 24.0 (1.8–41) 0.04 6 6 24.3 (2.7–41) 0.03 20 12 36.4 (22–48) <0.0001 60 6 30.5 (10–46) 0.005 Placebo 12 PRS-060 Relative FeNO Reduction (ANCOVA Analysis) Mean change from baseline in FeNO levels at 0.5h (A) and 2h (B) post-dose on Day 10 in participants with mild asthma


 
Phase 1b Interim Results: Pharmacological Versatility 41 pSTAT6 levels over time following inhalation of PRS-060 No systemic target engagement and minimal systemic exposure was observed at the 2mg dose, suggesting that local target engagement by the drug is sufficient to reduce airway inflammation Pharmacological versatility, given low- dose FeNO reduction with no observed systemic activity (pSTAT6) versus high-dose FeNO reduction with systemic activity


 
Cinrebafusp Alfa – Biomarkers 42


 
Soluble 4-1BB (s4-1BB): Blood-based Biomarker of PRS-343 Target Engagement • s4-1BB is an alternatively spliced form of 4-1BB receptor lacking the transmembrane encoding exon (Setareh et al., 1995; Shao et al., 2008) • s4-1BB is released by leukocytes in an activation-dependent manner (Michel et al., 2000; Salih et al., 2001; Schwarz et al., 1996) • s4-1BB is produced with a slightly delayed kinetic to pathway activation. Hypothesized role is as a negative regulator, keeping 4-1BB-mediated co-stimulation in check 43 s4-1BB utility as a pathway specific biomarker provides ability to track PRS- 343 target engagement and activity using serum samples


 
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