Lakefront Biotherapeutics Announces Poster Presentation at the 2026 American Society of Hematology Meeting

Gamgertamig data from ongoing Phase 1b studies suggest potential to retain remission after B cell reconstitution, maintained in the absence of background therapy for autoimmune cytopenias, consistent with an “immune reset”

Lakefront to host investor conference call on Monday, December 14 at 8 AM ET

Mechelen, Belgium; November 4, 2026, 15.01 CET – Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: LKFT) today announced the acceptance of a poster presentation at the 2026 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting taking place on December 12-15 in New Orleans, LA.

“Prior to acquiring Ouro together with Gilead, we recognized gamgertamig’s potential to change clinical practice for patients with chronic and refractory autoimmune cytopenias, based primarily on results from investigator-sponsored trials. It is exciting to explore the predictability of robust responses, and the potential for immune reset-type activity, in results from company-sponsored trials sponsored by both Lakefront and our China-based partner, Keymed,” said Eric Hedrick, Chief Medical Officer of Lakefront. “We are looking forward to sharing updated data at ASH.”

Presentation Details
Session Name: 311. Disorders of Platelet Number or Function: Clinical and Epidemiological: Poster II
Session Date: December 13, 2026
Session Time: 7:00-9:00 PM ET
Room: MCCNO – Hall F

Publication Number: 3008
Title: Initial global clinical experience with gamgertamig (CM336/OM336), a BCMAxCD3 T-cell engager, in relapsed/refractory autoimmune cytopenias (AICs) in two parallel ongoing studies (NCT07083960, NCT07175493)
Presenter: Phil Choi, MBBS, PhD

Preliminary data suggest potential to retain remission after B cell reconstitution, maintained in the absence of background therapy for AIC, consistent with an “immune reset”.

Abstract Highlights 

   
Patients 33 patients with autoimmune cytopenias (AICs) received gamgertamig, of which

  • 22 patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
  • 11 with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) (warm AIHA=9, cold agglutinin disease (CAD)=1, mixed AIHA=1)
Dosing Data are reported across three dose cohorts. All patients received short course subcutaneous dosing over a maximum of three weeks

Median disease duration
  • ITP cohorts: 8.4 years (range: 1.7-46.5)
  • AIHA cohorts: 3.7 years (range: 1.5-26.5)
Responders
  • ITP: 18/20 (90%) achieved response [platelet count ≥30 × 10^9/L and at least double from baseline];
    • 2/3 (67%), 4/5 (80%) and 12/12 (100%) patients in the low, mid, and high dose cohorts, respectively,
    • with normalization of platelet count (≥150 × 10^9/L) observed in 17/18 (94%) responders
  • AIHA: All response-evaluable patients were in the mid and high dose cohorts and all achieved a response, defined as a ≥2 g/dL increase in hemoglobin from baseline: 6/6 (100%) and 3/3 (100%), respectively
Median time to response from first injection
 
  • ITP: 11 days (range: 4-85)
  • AIHA: 22 days (range: 4-81)
Follow-up
  • ITP: Among 20 response-evaluable patients, median follow-up was 141 days (range: 29-253)
  • AIHA: Among 9 response-evaluable patients with AIHA (wAIHA=7, CAD=1, mAIHA=1), median follow-up was 85 days (range: 57-198)
Durability of response
  • ITP: Of the 18 responders, 15 (83%) had an ongoing response at the most recent follow-up
  • AIHA: Of the 9 responders, 8 (89%) had an ongoing response at the most recent follow-up.
Safety
  • Grade 1 cytokine release syndrome (CRS) occurred in 6/33 patients (18%)
  • No Grade ≥2 CRS events were observed
  • No cases of immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) or other neurotoxicity were observed
  • Infection was observed in 10/33 (30%) patients; most infections were Grade 1 or 2, all managed successfully.

Conference call
Lakefront will hold a conference call and webcast for investors following the day of presentation, on Monday, December 14 at 8:00 AM ET. To participate in the conference call, please register in advance using this link. Dial-in numbers will be provided upon registration. The conference call can be accessed 10 minutes prior to the start of the call by using the conference access information provided in the email received after registration, or by selecting the “call me” feature. The live webcast is available on https://lakefrontbio.com/events-presentations/ or via the following link. A replay will be available after the completion of the call in the Events & Presentations – Lakefront Biotherapeutics section of our website for a limited time.

Date & Time: Monday, December 14, 8:00 AM ET
Webcast link: Conference Registration
Dial-in: Toll Free: +1 844-543-0451

About Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare, autoantibody-driven disease that results in the premature destruction of platelets, causing thrombocytopenia and an increased risk of bruising and bleeding. ITP affects approximately 120,000 people in the U.S. Beyond bleeding risk, people with chronic ITP often experience significant fatigue and reduced quality of life, along with side effects associated with long-term corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy. Despite currently available treatments, significant unmet need remains for therapies that provide safe and durable responses.

About Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a serious hematologic disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies that target and destroy red blood cells. AIHA affects an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people in the U.S. Warm AIHA (wAIHA) is the most common form of AIHA, accounting for approximately 80% of cases, while cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is less prevalent. Common symptoms include fatigue, anemia, jaundice, splenomegaly, and, in severe cases, thromboembolism and cardiovascular complications. Despite recent advances in treatment, substantial unmet need remains for additional therapies that provide durable responses and improved long-term disease control.

About Gamgertamig
Gamgertamig is an investigational BCMAxCD3 bispecific T cell engager for the treatment of autoantibody-driven immune-mediated disease. Gamgertamig has been granted Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Designation by the U.S. FDA for certain autoimmune diseases. Gamgertamig is expected to enter registrational studies in 2027. Gamgertamig is in-licensed from Keymed Biosciences, which owns the rights to develop the program in Greater China.

About Lakefront Biotherapeutics
Lakefront Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to building a differentiated pipeline of medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas of high unmet need. The Company has established a clinical‑stage portfolio in immunology and inflammation, anchored by gamgertamig, a potential first‑in‑class and best-in-class BCMAxCD3 T‑cell engager for autoimmune diseases. Backed by deep deal‑making expertise, operational flexibility, and a strong capital position, Lakefront identifies, acquires, and advances high‑quality assets with clear potential to deliver meaningful patient impact and long‑term shareholder value. For more information, visit https://www.lakefrontbio.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

For further information, contact Lakefront Biotherapeutics:
Investor Relations
Sherri Spear
+1 412 522 6418
sherri.spear@lakefrontbio.com

Richie Livingston
+1 312 636 7072
richie.livingston@lakefrontbio.com 

Forward-looking statements
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