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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

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 28, 2025

 

 

PepGen Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-41374

85-3819886

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

321 Harrison Avenue

8th Floor

 

Boston, Massachusetts

 

02118

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (781) 797-0979

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 28, 2025, PepGen Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release titled “PepGen to Focus on Development of Promising DM1 Program Following 10 mg/kg PGN-EDO51 Update.” A copy of the press release in connection with the announcement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company also updated its Company Presentation, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto) is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 28, 2025, the Company announced based on the levels of dystrophin protein measured in the 10 mg/kg cohort of its CONNECT1-EDO51 study investigating PGN-EDO51 in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”) patients amenable to exon 51 skipping, the Company will focus on advancing its promising myotonic dystrophy type 1 (“DM1”) program currently in Phase 2 clinical development. The Company is voluntarily discontinuing development of PGN-EDO51 and intends to wind down all DMD-related research and development activities.

In the 10 mg/kg cohort (n=4) of the CONNECT1 study, PGN-EDO51 increased exon 51 skipped transcripts to 4.26% (a mean increase of 3.5%); however, total dystrophin only increased to 0.59% of normal levels (a mean increase of 0.36%). The safety profile of PGN-EDO51 continued to be generally favorable and all treatment-related adverse events were mild in nature. No serious adverse events were reported in the study.

The Company continues to expect to report data from its FREEDOM-DM1 15 mg/kg cohort in patients with DM1 during the second half of 2025. FREEDOM is a Phase 1 single ascending dose, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, with endpoints including safety, 28-day splicing correction and functional benefit measures. The Company also continues to expect to report data from the 5 mg/kg cohort of its FREEDOM2-DM1 study in DM1 patients in the first quarter of 2026. FREEDOM2 is a Phase 2 multiple ascending dose, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, with endpoints following four doses that include safety, splicing correction and functional benefit measures.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other federal securities laws. Any statements contained herein which do not describe historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding the therapeutic potential and safety profile of the Company’s product candidates, including PGN-EDO51 and PGN-EDODM1, the Company’s plans to discontinue its DMD-related research and development activities, including the Company’s CONNECT1-EDO51 and CONNECT2-EDO51 Phase 2 clinical trials, the design and conduct of clinical trials, including the Company’s FREEDOM-DM1 Phase 1 trial and FREEDOM2-DM1 Phase 2 trial, and the expected timing for additional data from the Company’s FREEDOM Phase 1 trial and initial data from the Company’s FREEDOM2 Phase 2 trial.

Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, but are not limited to risks related to: delays or failure to successfully initiate or complete the Company’s ongoing and planned development activities for the Company’s product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1; the time, resource, cost and operational realignment required to wind down discontinued research and development activities; the Company’s ability to enroll patients in its clinical trials, including FREEDOM and FREEDOM2; that the Company’s interpretation of clinical and preclinical study results may be incorrect, or that it may not observe the levels of therapeutic activity in clinical testing that it anticipates based on prior clinical or preclinical results, including for PGN-EDODM1; the Company’s product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1, may not be safe and effective or otherwise demonstrate safety and efficacy in the Company’s clinical trials; adverse outcomes from the Company’s regulatory interactions, including delays in regulatory review, clearance to proceed or approval by regulatory authorities with respect to the Company’s programs, including clearance to commence planned clinical studies of the Company’s product candidates, or other regulatory feedback requiring modifications to the Company’s development programs, including in each case with respect to its FREEDOM and FREEDOM2 clinical trials; changes in regulatory framework that are out of the Company’s control; unexpected increases in the expenses associated with the Company’s development activities or other events that adversely impact the Company’s financial resources and cash runway; and the Company’s dependence on third parties for some or all aspects of the Company’s product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing, and such other risks and uncertainties identified in the Company’s periodic, current and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and any subsequent filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any such risks and uncertainties could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and its cash flows, which would, in turn, have a significant and adverse impact on the Company’s stock price.


The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated May 28, 2025 99.2 Company Presentation updated as of May 2025 104 Cover page interactive data file (embedded within Inline XBRL document)

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.

 

 

 

PEPGEN INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 28, 2025

By:

/s/ Noel Donnelly

 

 

 

Noel Donnelly, Chief Financial Officer

 


EX-99.1 2 pepg-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

PepGen to Focus on Development of Promising DM1 Program Following

10 mg/kg PGN-EDO51 Update

 

– PGN-EDO51 did not achieve target dystrophin levels in CONNECT1-EDO51 trial; Company to discontinue development of DMD programs –

 

– PGN-EDO51 at 10 mg/kg was generally well tolerated; all treatment-related adverse events were mild–

 

– DM1 program on track to read out FREEDOM-DM1 15 mg/kg cohort in second half of 2025 and FREEDOM2-DM1 5 mg/kg cohort in Q1 2026 –

 

BOSTON— May 28, 2025-- PepGen Inc. (Nasdaq: PEPG), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies, today announced that based on the levels of dystrophin protein measured in the 10 mg/kg cohort of its CONNECT1-EDO51 study investigating PGN-EDO51 in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients amenable to exon 51 skipping, the Company will focus on advancing its promising myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) program currently in Phase 2 clinical development. The Company is voluntarily discontinuing development of PGN-EDO51 and intends to wind down all DMD-related research and development activities.

 

In the 10 mg/kg cohort (n=4) of the CONNECT1 study, PGN-EDO51 increased exon 51 skipped transcripts to 4.26% (a mean increase of 3.5%); however, total dystrophin only increased to 0.59% of normal levels (a mean increase of 0.36%). The safety profile of PGN-EDO51 continued to be generally favorable and all treatment-related adverse events were mild in nature. No serious adverse events were reported in the study.

 

“We are disappointed by the dystrophin results observed in the 10 mg/kg dose cohort in CONNECT1, as it was our hope that we could improve upon existing therapies for patients in a more profound way,” said James McArthur, PhD, President and CEO of PepGen. “As we wind down our DMD program, we would like to thank the patients, families, caregivers, investigators and study staff for their support and participation in this research. I also want to acknowledge our team’s hard work and commitment to advancing new potential treatments for DMD patients.”

 

Paul Streck, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Head of R&D of PepGen continued, “PGN-EDODM1, PepGen’s investigational drug in development for DM1, has already demonstrated robust target engagement after a single 10 mg/kg dose in patients that resulted in mean mis-splicing correction of 29% with a favorable emerging safety profile as of February 24, 2025, the most recent safety update. Mis-splicing is the primary driver of DM1 pathology and currently patients have no approved treatment options for this disabling, life-shortening disorder. Going forward, we will focus our resources on advancing the Company’s ongoing DM1 clinical program along with our research pipeline.”

 

PepGen continues to expect to report data from its FREEDOM-DM1 15 mg/kg cohort in patients with DM1 during the second half of 2025. FREEDOM is a Phase 1 single ascending dose, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, with endpoints including safety, 28-day splicing correction and functional benefit measures. The Company also continues to expect to report data from the 5 mg/kg cohort of its FREEDOM2-DM1 study in DM1 patients in the first quarter of 2026.


Exhibit 99.1

FREEDOM2 is a Phase 2 multiple ascending dose, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, with endpoints following four doses that include safety, splicing correction and functional benefit measures.

 

About PGN-EDODM1

PGN-EDODM1, PepGen's investigational candidate in development for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy Type 1 (DM1), utilizes the Company's proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) technology to restore the normal splicing function of MBNL1, a key RNA splicing protein. PGN-EDODM1 is designed to directly address the deleterious effects of cytosine-uracil-guanine (CUG) repeat expansion in the dystrophia myotonic protein kinase (DMPK) transcripts which sequester MBNL1, by binding to the pathogenic CUG trinucleotide repeat expansion present in the DMPK transcripts, disrupting the binding between the CUG repeat expansion and MBNL1. DM1 is a progressively disabling, life-shortening genetic disorder. DM1 is estimated to affect 40,000 people in the United States, and over 74,000 people in Europe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted PGN-EDODM1 both Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designations for the treatment of patients with DM1.

 

About PepGen

PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s EDO platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell-penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

 

For more information, please visit PepGen.com. Follow PepGen on LinkedIn and X.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will,” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the therapeutic potential and safety profile of our product candidates, including PGN-EDO51 and PGN-EDODM1, our plans to discontinue our DMD-related research and development activities, including our CONNECT1-EDO51 and CONNECT2-EDO51 Phase 2 clinical trials, based on results from the CONNECT1 trial, the design and conduct of clinical trials, including our FREEDOM-DM1 Phase 1 trial and FREEDOM2-DM1 Phase 2 trial, and the expected timing for additional data from our FREEDOM Phase 1 trial and initial data from our FREEDOM2 Phase 2 trial.

 

Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations, estimates and projections only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements.


Exhibit 99.1

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to risks related to: delays or failure to successfully initiate or complete our ongoing and planned development activities for our product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1; our ability to enroll patients in our clinical trials, including FREEDOM and FREEDOM2; that our interpretation of clinical and preclinical study results may be incorrect, or that we may not observe the levels of therapeutic activity in clinical testing that we anticipate based on prior clinical or preclinical results, including for PGN-EDODM1; our product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1, may not be safe and effective or otherwise demonstrate safety and efficacy in our clinical trials; adverse outcomes from our regulatory interactions, including delays in regulatory review, clearance to proceed or approval by regulatory authorities with respect to our programs, including clearance to commence planned clinical studies of our product candidates, or other regulatory feedback requiring modifications to our development programs, including in each case with respect to our FREEDOM and FREEDOM2 clinical trials; changes in regulatory framework that are out of our control; unexpected increases in the expenses associated with our development activities or other events that adversely impact our financial resources and cash runway; and our dependence on third parties for some or all aspects of our product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing. Additional risks concerning PepGen’s programs and operations are described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are filed with the SEC. PepGen explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.

 

This release discusses PGN-EDO51 and PGN-EDODM1, investigational therapies that have not been approved for use in any country and is not intended to convey conclusions about their efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that PGN-EDODM1 or any other investigational therapy will successfully complete clinical development or gain regulatory authority approval.

 

Investor Contact
Laurence Watts
New Street Investor Relations
laurence@newstreetir.com

Media Contact

Julia Deutsch

Lyra Strategic Advisory, LLC

Jdeutsch@lyraadvisory.com

 


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May 2025 Company Presentation


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Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will,” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the potential of our EDO platform to deliver higher levels of oligonucleotide to the nuclei and to dramatically improve the lives of people living with severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases, the therapeutic potential and safety profile of our product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1 and PGN-EDO51, the discontinuation of our DMD-related research and development activities, including our CONNECT1-EDO51 and CONNECT2-EDO51 Phase 2 clinical trials, based on results from the CONNECT1 trial, the design and ongoing status of our clinical trials, including our FREEDOM-DM1 Phase 1 and FREEDOM2-DM1 Phase 2 trials of PGN-EDODM1, the expected timing for additional data from our FREEDOM trial and for the initial data report from our FREEDOM2 trial, ongoing and planned regulatory interactions, and our financial resources and cash runway based on currently planned operations Any forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on current expectations, estimates and projections only as of the date of this presentation and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: delays or failure to successfully initiate or complete our ongoing and planned development activities for our product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1; our ability to enroll patients in our clinical trials, including FREEDOM and FREEDOM2; that our interpretation of clinical and preclinical study results may be incorrect, or that we may not observe the levels of therapeutic activity in clinical testing that we anticipate based on prior clinical or preclinical results, including for PGN-EDODM1; our product candidates, including PGN-EDODM1, may not be safe and effective or otherwise demonstrate safety and efficacy in our clinical trials; adverse outcomes from our regulatory interactions, including delays in regulatory review, clearance to proceed or approval by regulatory authorities with respect to our programs, including clearance to commence planned clinical studies of our product candidates, or other regulatory feedback requiring modifications to our development programs, including in each case with respect to our including FREEDOM and FREEDOM2 clinical trials; changes in regulatory framework that are out of our control; our ability to obtain, maintain and protect our intellectual property; our ability to enforce our patents against infringers and defend our patent portfolio against challenges from third parties; competition from others developing therapies for the indications we are pursuing; unexpected increases in the expenses associated with our development activities or other events that adversely impact our financial resources and cash runway; and our dependence on third parties for some or all aspects of our product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing. Additional risks concerning PepGen's programs and operations are described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are filed with the SEC. PepGen explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law. This presentation discusses PGN-EDODM1 and PGN-EDO51, investigational therapies that have not been approved for use in any country and is not intended to convey conclusions about their efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that PGN-EDODM1 or any other investigational therapy will successfully complete clinical development or gain regulatory authority approval.


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Driven by our proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform, PepGen is creating a pipeline of disease-modifying therapeutics with the potential to safely and effectively target the underlying cause of serious genetic neuromuscular and neurological diseases


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The Challenge of Oligonucleotides In vitro staining image is shown with 10µM concentration of PMO23 (naked oligonucleotide). C2C12 mouse cells were differentiated for 4 days into myotubes and treated with fluorescently tagged compounds for 24h. PMO: phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligonucleotide Naked Oligonucleotide (PMO) Red = oligo Naked oligonucleotides do not efficiently penetrate muscle cells and nucleus


Slide 5

PepGen’s EDO: Up to 25X Higher Nuclear Uptake of Oligonucleotide Red = oligo PepGen’s EDO Platform Has Been Designed and Developed to Solve this Decades Long Problem In vitro staining image is shown with 10µM conc. of EDO23. C2C12 mouse cells were differentiated for 4 days into myotubes and treated with fluorescently tagged compounds for 24h. EDO platform results in nuclear delivery of oligonucleotide therapeutics


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PMO or PPMO dose Tissue analysis HOURS: PMO Delivery in Cells HeLa cells 0 24 EDO Technology Has Been Shown to Increases Cellular Uptake and Endosomal Escape up to 24-Fold Cells were treated with 0.1 to 20 μM HiBiT-conjugate for 24 h. Following live cell measurement, 0.01% digitonin was added and cells were incubated for 30 min at 37°C. Mean luminescence is shown relative to HiBiT peptide at matched concentration (± s.d., n=3). PMO: phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligonucleotide. ENDOSOMAL ESCAPE TOTAL CELLULAR UPTAKE PMO (no peptide) EDO (peptide with hydrophobic core)


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PGN-EDODM1 for DM1


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FREEDOM-DM1 (Phase 1) open in U.S., Canada and UK; initial data from 5 and 10 mg/kg cohorts Observed favorable emerging safety profile1 Mean splicing correction of 29% after single dose of 10 mg/kg at 28 days post-dosing2 Dose-dependent increases in drug tissue concentration and splicing, from 5 to 10 mg/kg2 Currently dosing 15 mg/kg cohort FREEDOM2-DM1 (Phase 2) open in Canada and UK Currently dosing 5 mg/kg cohort Latest Achieved Milestones DM1: PGN-EDODM1 Through February 24, 2025 Data cut off as of December 3, 2024


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Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Overview and Unmet Medical Need Sources: Neuroepidemiology (2022) 56 (3): 163–173., Neurology 2021 Feb 16;96(7):e1045-e1053 CUG: cytosine-uracil-guanine; DMPK: dystrophia myotonica protein kinase Overview Market Opportunity CUG expansion in the DMPK gene Onset of symptoms variable- childhood to adulthood Myotonia Muscle weakness Cardiac arrythmias Loss of lung function Fatigue Average life expectancy is 50-60 years for non-congenital forms of DM1 US and EU over 110,000 patients No approved therapies that address underlying cause of the disease Jubal, retired professor living with DM1


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PGN-EDODM1 Blocking Approach Targets the Pathogenic CUGexp Repeats DMPK RNA Wojciechowska, et al., Quantitative Methods to Monitor RNA Biomarkers in Myotonic Dystrophy, Nature, April 12, 2018 DM1 is caused by pathogenic DMPK transcripts PGN-EDODM1 binds selectively to the pathogenic DMPK transcript Bound MBNL1 (inactive) DMPK transcript Free MBNL1 (active) PGN-EDODM1 PGN-EDODM1 binds selectively to the pathogenic DMPK transcript This reduces the ability of the CUGexp repeats to form hairpin loops and sequester RNA splicing proteins DM1 is caused by pathogenic DMPK transcripts containing CUGexp repeat sequences that form hairpin loops These hairpin loops trap MBNL1 proteins that are needed for correct splicing of mRNAs Trapped MBNL1 is inactive and results in mis-splicing Liberated MBNL1 restores correct splicing


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MBNL1 Liberation Foci Reduction PGN-EDODM1 Reduced Pathogenic Nuclear Foci, Liberated MBNL1 and Corrected Mis-Splicing in Patient Cells with Long CUG Repeats Immortalized myoblasts from healthy individual or DM1 patient with 2600 CTG repeats were cultured then differentiated for 4 days into myotubes. Treatment with peptide-PMO conjugates at concentrations given. Cells were harvested for analysis 24h after treatment. RNA isolation, RT-PCR and capillary electrophoresis (QIAxcel) analysis were performed. Visualization with FISH and immunofluorescence microscopy. Mean ± SD; n = 5 per group. Not Treated PGN-EDODM1 Treated Not Treated PGN-EDODM1 Treated 54% reduction in toxic foci Across multiple transcripts Mis-Splicing Correction 69%correction


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Multiple Doses of PGN-EDODM1 Led to Greater Improvement in Splicing Correction and Myotonia vs Single Dose in Preclinical Studies Protocol: HSALR mice received 1 or 4 doses of PGN-EDODM1, with 4-week intervals between doses. Skeletal muscle tissues were collected 4 weeks post-final dose. Skeletal muscle tissue concentration was measured by fluorescent based HPLC method. Graph is presented as mean ± SD; n = 8-12 per cohort. Mis-splicing analysis considers multiple transcripts. Graph is presented as mean ± SD; n = 8-12 per cohort per transcript. Action myotonia evaluation (pinch test) was performed 4 weeks post-final dose. Grade 3 = Clear sign of myotonia strong AND reproducible, Grade 2 = Clear sign of myotonia, strong OR reproducible, Grade 1 = Clear sign of myotonia but non reproducible, Grade 0 = No sign of myotonia. Graph is presented as mean ± SD; n = 12-43 per cohort. Skeletal muscle Tissue Concentration Across multiple transcripts Mis-Splicing Correction Correction of Myotonia Pinch test 56 120 0 68% 99% 0% 76% 99% Correction of myotonia


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FREEDOM: Phase 1 PGN-EDODM1 Single-Ascending Dose Study Design 1.15 mg/kg cohort added to expand pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic understandingDSMB: data safety monitoring board; IV: intravenous; PBO: placebo; SAD: single-ascending dose; PK: pharmacokinetics PGN-EDODM1 dose FREEDOM Study Overview Multinational, randomized,double-blind, placebo-controlled SAD study in patients Single IV administration ofPGN-EDODM1 Muscle biopsies in tibialis anteriorat Baseline, Day 28, Week 16 Safety, PK, correction of mis-splicing, initial functional assessments Single Dose PGN-EDODM1 or Placebo (randomized 3:1) 15 mg/kgor PBO1 Baseline DSMB Wk 16 D28 Biopsy Biopsy Biopsy 10 mg/kgor PBO Baseline DSMB Wk 16 D28 Biopsy Biopsy Biopsy 5 mg/kgor PBO Baseline DSMB Wk 16 D28 Biopsy Biopsy Biopsy 20 mg/kgor PBO Baseline DSMB Wk 16 D28 Biopsy Biopsy Biopsy Dosed n=8 n=8 n=8 n=8 Dosing


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FREEDOM: Demographics and Baseline Characteristics in First Two Cohorts *n=5 as one participant’s sample showed splicing index outside the pre-specified assay range at Baseline (no detectable mis-splicing) Splicing Index (SI) Mild = 0–0.4, SI Moderate = 0.41–0.75, and SI Severe = 0.76–1.0. Provenzano, et al. SD: standard deviation; BMI: body mass index; PBO: placebo; vHOT: video hand opening time; 10MWRT: 10-meter walk run test Mean (SD) or n (%) Placebo (n=4) 5 mg/kg (n=6) 10 mg/kg (n=6) Age (years) 39.0 (10.9) 36.3 (9.0)​ 34.7 (8.2)​ Female, n (%) 3 (75%) 3 (50%)​ 3 (50%)​ BMI (kg/m2) 20.0 (3.3) 22.8 (5.0)​ 22.8 (5.7)​ Splicing Index 72.3 (16.3) 73.7 (15.2) 53.6* (26.0) vHOT – middle finger (sec) 14.1 (5.6) 12.6 (7.3) 9.3 (2.8) 10MWRT (sec) 4.3 (1.6) 3.9 (1.5) 4.4 (1.5)


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Favorable Emerging Safety Profile of PGN-EDODM11 As of December 3, 2024 Includes all participants (placebo and PGN-EDODM1 treated); cohorts remain blinded Data Safety Monitoring Board reviewed event and recommended continuation of study/dosing Summary of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) 5 mg/kg (n=8)2 n(%) 10 mg/kg (n=8)2 n(%) Any related TEAE 1 (13) 3 (38) Mild/Moderate Severe 1 (13) 0 2 (25) 1 (13) Any Serious Adverse Event (SAE) 1 (13) 2 (25) Any related SAE 0 1 (13) Any TEAE leading to study withdrawal, dose modification or dose interruption 0 0 Any TEAE leading to death 0 0 Treatment-related TEAE reported in >1 participant was nausea SAE related to study drug: Abdominal pain (10 mg/kg) potentially confounded by use of prohibited, off-label drug taken on the morning of PGN-EDODM1 dosing3 SAEs unrelated to study drug: Appendicitis (5 mg/kg) Right anterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm (10 mg/kg) in connection with biopsy procedure No adverse events related to electrolytes or renal biomarkers PGN-EDODM1 was Generally Well-Tolerated


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PGN-EDODM1 Demonstrated Normal Mean Serum Creatinine Levels *   Serum Creatinine 1. Includes all participants (placebo and PGN-EDODM1 treated); cohorts remain blinded BL: baseline; ULN: upper limit of normal; M: male; F: female All participants in both cohorts remained below ULN 1 1


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PGN-EDODM1 Observed to Have Robust and Dose-Dependent Increase in Muscle Tissue Concentration Following Single Dose 1. One participant’s biopsy was not collected at Day 28 due to pseudoaneurysm in connection with biopsy procedure SEM: standard error of the mean; Placebo tissue concentration was below level of quantification * Muscle Tissue Concentration at D28 44.1 13.7 (n=5)1


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PGN-EDODM1 Produced Mean 29% Splicing Correction Following Single 10 mg/kg Dose Splicing Index Changes: 22-Gene Panel1 at D28 Improvement Provenzano et al., The Splice Index as a prognostic biomarker of strength and function in myotonic dystrophy type 1, J Clin. Invest. 2025 In 10 mg/kg cohort: One participant’s biopsy was not collected at Day 28 due to pseudoaneurysm in connection with biopsy procedure and one participant’s sample showed splicing index outside the pre-specified assay range at Baseline and Day 28 (no detectable mis-splicing) and was excluded from the analysis. 7.5 -12.3 -29.1 5 / 6 splicing correction 3 / 4 splicing correction Each participant with splicing correction in 10 mg/kg cohort showed >17% correction


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Functional Outcomes Data After Single Dose vHOT: video hand opening time 10-Meter Walk Run Test (10MWRT) at D28 Myotonia (vHOT) at D28 -0.35 Improvement Improvement


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PGN-EDODM1 Selectively Targets Only Pathogenic DMPK to Correct RNA Mis-Splicing Through February 24, 2025 Two participants in the 10 mg/kg cohort were excluded from the splicing correction assay. One participant’s biopsy was not collected at Day 28 and the other participant’s splicing index values were outside of the pre-specified assay range, both at Baseline and at Day 28. Favorable emerging safety profile1 in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 Dose-dependent increases in evaluable participants2 in mean splicing correction following single dose Dose-dependent increase in drug tissue concentration observed in first two cohorts ~12% at 5 mg/kg ~29% at 10 mg/kg


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FREEDOM2 Phase 2 MAD Study Underway DSMB: data safety monitoring board; FU: follow-up; IV: intravenous; MAD: multiple-ascending dose; PBO: placebo; PK: pharmacokinetics; vHOT: video hand opening test PGN-EDODM1 dose every 4 weeks FREEDOM2 Study Overview Multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, MAD study open in UK and Canada IV administration of PGN-EDODM1 or placebo every 4 weeks for a period of 12 weeks Key endpoints: Safety, PK, correction of splicing, functional assessments: vHOT, hand grip, 10-meter walk run test 4 Doses of PGN-EDODM1 or Placebo (randomized 3:1) Safety FU Biopsy Biopsy 20 mg/kg or PBO DSMB Safety FU Biopsy Biopsy 10 mg/kg or PBO DSMB Biopsy Biopsy 5 mg/kg or PBO DSMB n=8 n=8 n=8 Safety FU Dosing


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Recent Corporate Developments –PGN-EDO51 for DMD


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CONNECT1-EDO51 Phase 2 study results did not achieve target dystrophin levels Observed favorable emerging safety profile1 – all treatment-related adverse events were mild Mean maximal exon skipping of 4.26% (mean increase of 3.5%) after 4 doses of 10 mg/kg at 28 days post-dosing Mean maximal dystrophin of 0.59% (mean increase of 0.36%) after 4 doses of 10 mg/kg at 28 days post-dosing Company voluntarily discontinuing development of PGN-EDO51 and intends to wind down all DMD-related research and development activities PGN-EDO51 Update DMD: PGN-EDO51 Data cut off as of May 12, 2025


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PGN-EDODM1 has a Distinct MOA and Demonstrates Robust Target Engagement and Greater Exposure PGN-EDODM1 (Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1) PGN-EDO51 (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) MOA Exposure Target Engagement Binding 1 preRNA can produce one skipped RNA Binding 1 hairpin loop may release multiple MBNL1 proteins Lower exposure in patients than seen in healthy volunteers4 Higher exposure achieved with PGN-EDODM1 in DM1 patients2 Four 10 mg/kg doses produced mean 3.5% normal skipped RNA3 Single 10 mg/kg dose produced mean 29% normal spliced RNA1 Higher Exposure Greater Target Engagement MOA: Steric Blockade MOA: Skipping Reduced Exposure Lower Target Engagement FREEDOM (n=4): One participant’s biopsy was not collected at Day 28 due to pseudoaneurysm in connection with biopsy procedure and one participant’s sample showed splicing index outside the pre-specified assay range at Baseline and Day 28 (no detectable mis-splicing) and was excluded from the analysis. FREEDOM 10 mg/kg (n=6) as compared to CONNECT1 10 mg/kg (n=4); 3. CONNECT1 (n=4); 4. CONNECT1 10 mg/kg (n=4) as compared to HNV SAD 10 mg/kg (n=6)


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Systemic Exposure in Humans1 PGN-EDODM1 Demonstrates Greater Systemic Exposure in Patients 0 50000 100000 150000 AUCinf (h*ng/ml) 200000 PGN-EDODM1 (FREEDOM) PGN-EDO51 (HNV SAD) PGN-EDO51 (CONNECT1) 10 mg/kg Participants were dosed with either 10 mg/kg of PGN-EDODM1 (FREEDOM n=6) or PGN-EDO51 (HNV SAD n=6) (CONNECT1 n=4) and plasma was collected after first dose. Plasma samples were analyzed by LC-MS for levels of PGN-EDODM1 PPMO (FREEDOM) or PGN-EDO51 PPMO (HNV SAD or CONNECT1).


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1. As of May 8, 2025 based on current operating plan Continued Execution Toward Key DM1 Readouts Through 2026 with Existing Cash Funding Operations for 12 Months1 Key Expected Data Readouts/ Milestones 2H 2025: FREEDOM 15 mg/kg clinical results Q1 2026: FREEDOM2 5 mg/kg clinical results DM1: PGN-EDODM1