Cardiff Oncology (CRDF) H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference summary
19 Oct, 2026Nerviano settlement
Out-of-court settlement resolves all claims; parties will collaborate on Phase III development of onvansertib, while exclusive worldwide rights, inventorship, patents and final decision-making remain unchanged.
Royalty rates remain the same, but the royalty period was extended beyond the term previously expected to reach 2035; Nerviano receives a board observer seat.
Phase III trial in colorectal cancer
Planned global registrational study: ~640 patients, randomized 1:1 to onvansertib 30 mg plus FOLFIRI/bevacizumab or FOLFIRI/bevacizumab alone; enrollment targets first-line patients prospectively selected for any RAS mutation.
ASCO results showed ORR of 72% with onvansertib plus FOLFIRI/bevacizumab versus 42% in standard-of-care arms; the 30 mg dose and FOLFIRI/bevacizumab regimen were selected for Phase III.
ORR analysis after all patients enroll could support accelerated approval if data are compelling; the study would continue for PFS assessment toward full approval.
Phase II median PFS was 11-12 months in standard-of-care arms and unreached for onvansertib plus FOLFIRI/bevacizumab at ASCO; Phase III is powered at >90% to detect a clinically meaningful PFS difference.
Typical enrollment may take 18-24 months, followed by additional time for PFS; timing depends on trial initiation and global enrollment plans.
Funding and launch plans
Target remains to start the Phase III study in 1Q 2027, pending funding; regulatory discussions with the European agency are underway alongside FDA engagement.
Funding options include capital markets, non-dilutive funding, collaborations and regional partnerships; estimated industry-standard trial costs cited at ~$200,000-$275,000 per patient.
Latest events from Cardiff Oncology
- Phase 3 preparation advances as projected funding extends through Q3 2027.CRDF
Q3 2026 - Vote to increase authorized shares aims to support future growth and financing flexibility.CRDF
Proxy filing - Shareholders will vote on a major increase in authorized shares at the October 2026 meeting.CRDF
Proxy filing - Vote sought to increase authorized shares and permit meeting adjournment if needed.CRDF
Proxy filing - Phase 2 success for onvansertib in mCRC; cash runway into Q3 2027, but litigation risk remains.CRDF
Q2 2026 - Onvansertib shows strong efficacy and safety in first-line RAS-mutated MCRC, with major updates due in Q1 2026.CRDF
Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Virtual Investor Conference - Advancing a well-tolerated PLK1 inhibitor to global phase III for RAS-mutated colorectal cancer.CRDF
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - 30 mg onvansertib plus FOLFIRI-BEV delivers 72.2% ORR and durable benefit in RAS-mutated mCRC.CRDF
Status update - Positive Phase 2 data, FDA alignment, and narrowed net loss offset by ongoing going concern risk.CRDF
Q1 2026