Immutep - Merck collaboration opens new opportunities

Immutep has entered a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Merck & Co (MSD) for a Phase II study to evaluate eftilagimod alpha (IMP321) plus Keytruda in lung, head and neck and ovarian cancers. It is positive to see Immutep collaborating with a leading immunotherapy company, with three new indications added to its ongoing studies in breast cancer and melanoma. It has raised $5.2m through a placement and has opened a share purchase plan to raise up to $8m. We increase our valuation to $333m (vs $206m) or $10.41/ADR (vs $8.75/ADR).