BioLineRx (NASDAQ: BLRX) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.04), $0.11 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.15).

"Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, we were extremely excited to announce positive topline results from our GENESIS Phase 3 trial of Motixafortide in stem-cell mobilization for autologous bone marrow transplantation in multiple myeloma patients," stated Philip Serlin, Chief Executive Officer of BioLineRx. "The results demonstrated, with a high degree of statistical significance, a meaningful clinical benefit from adding Motixafortide to the current standard of care, G-CSF, for the mobilization of the targeted number of stem cells required for transplantation. While this was not a head-to-head study, our results compare very favorably to the registrational study of plerixafor.

"Importantly, almost 90% of patients in the treatment cohort underwent transplantation after only one administration of Motixafortide and in only one apheresis session, compared to 10.8% for G-CSF alone. We believe this positions Motixafortide to become the new standard of care in this indication, with a clear clinical benefit of 'one dose, one apheresis, 90% mobilization success rate.' We are working diligently to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA in the first half of next year. If approved, this would be transformative for BioLineRx, and a huge milestone in the Company's history.

"Regarding our PDAC program, the compelling liver metastases data that we recently presented at AACR further strengthen an already robust case for continued development in this very challenging indication. We continue to engage in discussions with potential partners regarding future development.

"To support these and other initiatives, including continued advancement of our second clinical candidate, the anti-cancer vaccine AGI-134, we raised $34.5 million in January that we believe will finance the Company through multiple potentially value-creating milestones," concluded Mr. Serlin.

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