SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2017
Commission File Number 001-38068
Zymeworks Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Suite 540, 1385 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V9
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
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EXHIBITS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release – Zymeworks to Host Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call on August 8, 2017
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99.2
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Press Release – Zymeworks Appoints Dr. Natalie Sacks to its Board of Directors
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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ZYMEWORKS INC.
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(Registrant)
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Date: August 4, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Neil Klompas
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Name:
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Neil Klompas
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Zymeworks to Host Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call on August 8, 2017
Vancouver, Canada, (August 1, 2017) – Zymeworks Inc. (“Zymeworks”) (NYSE:ZYME; TSX:ZYME) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer, today announces it will release second quarter 2017 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Zymeworks management will host a conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.
The live call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-319-4610 for North American callers, or 1-604-638-5340 for international callers. Callers should dial in five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and ask to join the Zymeworks conference call. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available by dialing 1-800-319-6413 or 1-604-638-9010 and entering access code 1602. The replay will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until August 22, 2017.
About Zymeworks Inc.
Zymeworks is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks’ suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates. Zymeworks’ lead product candidate, ZW25, is a novel bispecific antibody currently being evaluated in an adaptive Phase 1 clinical trial. Zymeworks is also advancing a deep pipeline of preclinical product candidates and discovery-stage programs in immuno-oncology and other therapeutic areas. In addition to Zymeworks’ wholly-owned pipeline, its therapeutic platforms have been further leveraged through multiple strategic partnerships with global biopharmaceutical companies.
Contact:
Investor Inquiries:
David Matousek
Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
(604) 678-1388
ir@zymeworks.com
Exhibit 99.2
Zymeworks Appoints Dr. Natalie Sacks to its Board of Directors
Vancouver, Canada, (August 3, 2017) – Zymeworks Inc. (“Zymeworks”) (NYSE:ZYME; TSX:ZYME) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer, today announced that respected clinician, Dr. Natalie Sacks, has been appointed to Zymeworks’ Board of Directors.
“The addition of Dr. Sacks to our board of directors further strengthens the diverse expertise of our board, especially for the clinical development of our therapeutic programs” said Ali Tehrani, Ph.D., Zymeworks’ President & CEO. “Dr. Sacks brings a breadth of experience in Immuno-Oncology and will provide valuable insight to the board and our clinical team. We are very pleased to welcome her to the Zymeworks team.”
“I look forward to being part of the Zymeworks family,” added Dr. Natalie Sacks. “With ZW25 advancing through Phase 1 development, this is an opportune time to join the Board of Directors and share my expertise with the company.”
Concurrent with the appointment of Dr. Sacks, Zymeworks also announced that Mr. Noel Hall will be stepping down from the Company’s Board of Directors. Ali Tehrani, Ph.D., Zymeworks’ President & CEO added, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, Zymeworks would like to thank Mr. Hall for his valuable contributions and commitment to Zymeworks during his tenure.”
Natalie R. Sacks, M.D.
Natalie Sacks, M.D., has served as the Chief Medical Officer of Aduro Biotech since September 2016. Previously, she was Vice President of Clinical Development at Onyx Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Amgen) where she played a key role in the development and approval of Kyprolis®, an FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, and in business development strategy. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Clinical Research for Exelixis where she directed the development of a portfolio of small molecules, with responsibilities ranging from IND filings to late-stage development, including late-stage development of Cometriq™, an FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer. Earlier in her career, Dr. Sacks served as Vice President of Clinical Development at Cell Genesys, a company focused on the development of cancer vaccines and engineered chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells.
Prior to her tenure in biotechnology, she served in a variety of research and analytical roles at academic institutions and companies, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Medical College of Pennsylvania, and ICI-Stuart Pharmaceuticals. In addition to her industry experience, Dr. Sacks holds an active faculty appointment at the University of California, San Francisco, where she is an assistant clinical professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. She received her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her M.S. in
Biostatistics from Harvard University School of Public Health and her B.A. in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College.
About Zymeworks Inc.
Zymeworks is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks’ suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates. Zymeworks’ lead product candidate, ZW25, is a novel bispecific antibody currently being evaluated in an adaptive Phase 1 clinical trial. Zymeworks is also advancing a deep pipeline of preclinical product candidates and discovery-stage programs in immuno-oncology and other therapeutic areas. In addition to Zymeworks’ wholly-owned pipeline, its therapeutic platforms have been further leveraged through multiple strategic partnerships with global biopharmaceutical companies.
Contact:
Investor Inquiries:
David Matousek
Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
(604) 678-1388
ir@zymeworks.com