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Unlocking the Potential of Immuno-Oncology Therapies March 9, 2026 © 2026 Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. ®


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This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding plans, timing and expectations related to: development timelines and anticipated milestones for Xilio’s programs; the ultimate safety, efficacy, and potential benefits of any of Xilio’s current or future product candidates in any indication; any potential indications or commercial opportunities of our product candidates; the timing and receipt of future payments under Xilio’s collaboration or partnership agreements with AbbVie and Gilead; Xilio’s preliminary, unaudited, estimated cash balance as of December 31, 2025 and the sufficiency of, and the period in which Xilio expects to have, cash to fund its operations; the availability of additional capital including the timing and potential receipt of cash proceeds upon the exercise of series C warrants; and Xilio’s strategy, goals and anticipated financial performance, milestones, business plans and focus. 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Leveraging our clinically-validated masking technology to develop tumor-selective I-O therapies designed to unlock the potential for durable efficacy by focusing anti-tumor activity within the tumor microenvironment without severe side effects associated with systemically active I-O agents I-O: immuno-oncology ®


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Xilio’s Clinically-Validated Masking Technology and Capabilities are Being Applied Across Diverse Mechanisms and Architectures for I-O Therapies Xilio’s masked molecules are activated in the tumor by matrix metalloproteases (MMP) and other tumor-specific proteases Proprietary masking libraries and custom computational design workflows Proprietary preclinical and clinical translational models Clinically-validated protease cleavage elements with demonstrated tumor-selective activation in patients (~300 patients treated to date across clinical programs) Deep and durable confirmed responses with differentiated safety and tolerability demonstrated in the clinic across multiple tumor types for vilastobart and efarindodekin alfa Left panel: Spatial gene expression analysis using Xenium platform (10X Genomics) showing expression of TROP2 (TACSTD2, pink), MMP2 (yellow), CD4 and CD8A (blue) in a human breast cancer sample. https://www.10xgenomics.com/products/xenium-in-situ/human-breast-dataset-explorer; Xenium Explorer Version 1.2.0; Instrument Analysis Version: Xenium- 1.0.1 CLDN18.2: claudin 18.2; PSMA: prostate-specific membrane antigen; STEAP1: six transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 Highly developable architectures with low immunogenicity in the clinic and excellent stability enable broad optionality for molecule designs and targets Antibodies Vilastobart Masked, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 Tumor cells (TROP2) MMP (MMP2) T cells (CD4, CD8A) In situ mRNA expression in human breast cancer Masking Technology and Capabilities Clinical Validation and Top-Tier Strategic Partnerships Broad Application Across Architectures and Targets Option to license IL-12 Multi-program collaboration for masked antibody-based program and option to license masked cell engagers Co-funded clinical trial supply agreement for atezolizumab Bispecifics XTX501 PD-1 / masked IL-2 T Cell Engagers PSMA+STEAP1 and CLDN18.2 Masked T cell engagers +/- co-stimulation Cytokines Efarindodekin Alfa Masked IL-12


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Program Tumor Types Discovery IND Enabling Phase 1 Phase 2 Anticipated Milestones Wholly-Owned Programs XTX501 Bispecific PD-1 / masked IL-2 NSCLC and other solid tumors IND submission: mid 2026 Initial Phase 1 data: 2H 2027 (1) PSMA+STEAP1 Multi-specific, masked T cell engager with co-stimulation (SEECR) Prostate DC nomination: Q2 2026 IND submission: 2027 CLDN18.2 Masked T cell engager Gastric, pancreatic, esophageal, lung IND submission: 2027 Collaborations and Partnerships Efarindodekin alfa Masked IL-12 Advanced  solid tumors Option data package: 1H 2027 (2) Undisclosed Masked T cell engager Undisclosed Undisclosed Masked antibody Undisclosed 1. Subject to clearance of the IND by the FDA. 2. Exclusive global option to license with Gilead. 3. Collaboration with AbbVie for a licensed masked antibody program and option to license masked T cell engager program. AbbVie has the right to nominate up to two additional masked T cell engager programs. DC: development candidate; IND: investigational new drug application; NSCLC: non-small cell lung cancer Advancing Pipeline of Masked I-O Therapies, Including Bispecifics and Multi-Specifics (3) (3)


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Strong Financial Position and Proven Capabilities to Advance Pipeline of Potential Best-in-Class Masked I-O Therapies Strong financial position through AbbVie, Gilead and Roche collaborations and equity financings $137.5M in estimated cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025 (1) $40M in gross proceeds received in February 2026 from follow-on offering Multiple opportunities to extend cash runway: Up to $36.2M in additional gross proceeds by end of 2026 if Series C warrants exercised AbbVie development milestones and option fees in 2026 and 2027 Gilead option fee in 2027 ($75M) 1. The cash and cash equivalents information above is a preliminary estimate based on unaudited information and management estimates for the year ended December 31, 2025, is not a comprehensive statement of our financial results as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and may change. Our independent registered public accounting firm has not conducted an audit or review of, and does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to, this preliminary estimate. 2. Subject to clearance of the IND by the FDA. Cash Runway Through End of 2027 Upcoming Milestones PSMA+STEAP1 SEECR: DC nomination (Q2 2026) XTX501: IND submission (mid 2026) XTX501: initiate Phase 1 trial in NSCLC (2H 2026) (2) 2026 2027 Efarindodekin alfa: deliver option data package to Gilead (1H 2027) XTX501: report initial Phase 1 data in NSCLC (2H 2027) (2) PSMA+STEAP1 SEECR: IND submission (2027) CLDN18.2: IND submission (2027)


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XTX501 Bispecific PD-1 / masked IL-2


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Targeted delivery of IL-2 to PD-1+ cells selectively expands tumor-specific CD8+ cells to increase tumor cell killing efficiency without activating peripheral T cells that drive toxicity Incorporates a high potency IL-2 variant affinity tuned with optimal receptor binding profile for IL-2 alpha / beta / gamma Plan to evaluate in Phase 1 trial in NSCLC with potential to expand in other tumor types Potential for XTX501 be a foundational “backbone” therapy for combination treatment XTX501: Bispecific PD-1 / Masked IL-2 XTX501: Bispecific PD-1 / Masked IL-2 Designed to Enable High Potency IL-2 With Antibody-Like PK and Tolerability Expected timing for initial clinical data for XTX501 is subject to clearance of the IND by the FDA. mAb: monoclonal antibody; PK: pharmacokinetics PD-1 mAb Cleavage Site Alpha-optimized IL-2 Masking Domain mAb variable domain Designed to direct IL-2 to PD1+ T cells and induce a differentiated, enhanced immune response to cancer compared to PD-(L)1 monotherapy or combination of PD-(L)1 + IL-2 Non-masked PD-1 in Fc-silenced heterodimeric IgG1 backbone fused to potent alpha-optimized IL-2 with affinity-tuned, VHH-based mask Masking Optimized IL-2 Enables Potential for Meaningful Differentiation IND submission anticipated mid 2026 Initial clinical data anticipated 2H 2027


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XTX501 Exhibited a Potential Best-in-Class Profile Based on Preclinical Data XTX501 and XTX500 (1) Bind PD-1 With Higher Affinity Than Other PD-1 Bispecifics XTX501 was Effectively Masked and XTX500 (Unmasked XTX501) was Most Potent Activator of T Cells XTX501 Demonstrated Meaningfully Differentiated Overall Preclinical Activity Profile PD-1 Binding mean Kd (nM) Potency CD8 T Cell pSTAT5 EC50 (nM) XTX501 (masked) 0.165 >1000 XTX500 (1) (non-masked) 0.111 0.168 IBI363 1.025 31 1. XTX500 is XTX501 without a mask. 2. Preclinical data based on analogues of IBI363 generated by Xilio for research use only.


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XTX501 Demonstrated Antibody-Like PK and Favorable Tolerability Preclinically XTX501 exposure after a single 10, 3 or 1 mg/kg intravenous injection in non-tumor bearing C57BL/6-hFcRn mice. Non-masked PD-1/IL-2 exposure after a single equal molar dose of 9.25, 2.75 or 0.92 mg/kg intravenous injection in non-tumor bearing C57BL/6-hFcRn mice. Body weight data are displayed until day 14, the last time point measured. Bispecific PD-1 / Non-Masked IL-2 Was Rapidly Cleared and Poorly Tolerated Equimolar dosing aligned with XTX501 XTX501 Achieved Antibody-Like Exposures and Was Well-Tolerated Even at High Doses Bispecific PD-1 / Non-Masked IL-2 Bispecific PD-1 / Non-Masked IL-2


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XTX501 Demonstrated Favorable Tolerability in NHP Female cynomolgus monkeys were given a single 30-minute intravenous infusion of XTX501 at 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg and samples were collected for PK and clinical pathology analysis. Left panel: PK analysis demonstrated dose-proportional exposure and linear elimination across all doses tested. Right panel: Albumin remained within normal ranges in animals receiving 3 and 10 mg/kg PD-1/IL-2 and was transiently decreased in animals receiving 30 mg/kg XTX501. There were no observed adverse clinical observations, and transaminase levels remained within normal ranges for all animals. Data generated with analogue of XTX501 with minimal variance in amino acid sequence. LLOQ: lower limit of quantification; NHP: non-human primates Minimal Effects of XTX501 on Serum Albumin (i.e., No Signs of Vascular Leak Syndrome) Single Dose PK Study in NHP Tolerable Up to 30 mg/kg XTX501 Concentration Over Time Serum Albumin Concentration Over Time


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XTX501 Demonstrated Differentiated Preclinical Pharmacology Compared to PD-1 and Combination of PD-1 + IL-2, Suggesting Enhanced Anti-Tumor Immunity XTX501 Demonstrated Increased Intra-Tumoral Cytotoxic and TCF1+ Stem-Like T Cells Vehicle PD1+Fc-IL-2 XTX501 Vehicle PD1+Fc-IL-2 XTX501 Left panel: Female C57BL/6 hPD-1 mice (n=8 in each treatment group) were inoculated with MB49 tumor cells. On day 0, 5 mice received vehicle or equimolar doses of anti-PD1 antibody (pembrolizumab) plus masked βγIL-2 or XTX501. Tumor volume change on day 12 post treatment relative to baseline is shown as a waterfall plot. Right panel: Female C57BL/6 hPD-1 mice (n=5 in each treatment group) were inoculated with MB49 tumor cells. On day 0, 5 mice received vehicle or equimolar doses of anti-PD1 antibody (pembrolizumab) plus masked βγIL-2 or XTX501. Tumors were harvested on day 7 post initial treatment and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes were phenotyped using flow cytometry. Fold-over mean vehicle is shown for the treatment arms for CD8+/GranzymeB positive and CD8+/TCF1+ T cells. Data generated with analogue of XTX501 with minimal variance in amino acid sequence. XTX501 Demonstrated Enhanced Robust Preclinical Activity Compared to Combination of PD-1 + IL-2 PD-1 + IL-2 (combination) PD-1 + IL-2 (combination) PD-1 + IL-2 (combination)


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1. Clinical data reported by Innovent Biologics, Inc. for IBI363, a PD-1/IL-2 α-bias bispecific antibody fusion protein (non-masked), in immunotherapy-resistant NSCLC and cold tumors such as acral, mucosal melanoma and MSS CRC. MSS CRC: microsatellite stable colorectal cancer XTX501 Has Potential for Increased Therapeutic Index with Meaningfully Differentiated Anti-Tumor Activity and Safety Profile Clinical Development Plans IND submission anticipated mid 2026 Phase 1 trial planned in post-PD-1 NSCLC with opportunity to expand into other tumor types Initial clinical data anticipated in 2H 2027 Significant Opportunity Clinical efficacy and survival benefits demonstrated for the PD-1 / IL-2 mechanism, including immunotherapy-resistant NSCLC and cold tumors (1) Significant opportunity in PD-1 insensitive tumors including MSS CRC and prostate cancer Potential for XTX501 be a foundational “backbone” therapy for combination treatment Potential Best-in-Class Profile XTX501 incorporates a high potency IL-2 variant affinity tuned with optimal receptor binding profile for IL-2 alpha / beta / gamma Masking IL-2 to direct activity to the tumor microenvironment, improve therapeutic index and optimize PK profile


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Masked T Cell Engagers


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SEECR: selective effector-enhanced cell engager (masked T cell engager with co-stimulation); TAA: tumor-associated antigen Xilio’s Modular Architecture Enables Optimal T Cell Engager Designs Tailored to Maximize Tumor Exposure While Minimizing T Cell Engagement in Healthy Tissue Highly effective CD3 mask: with clinically-validated cleavage element design Conditional half-life modulation: designed to release mask and half-life extension domain upon activation resulting in antibody-like half-life in masked state, short half-life once activated Multiple proprietary CD3 binding domains: with a range of affinities Masked Activated (Non-Masked) TAA Binding Domain CD3 Binding Domain Masking Domain Half-Life Extension Domain 2nd TAA Binding Domain Co-Stimulatory Domain (SEECR) 2ND TAA Masking Domain 1st TAA Masking Domain Ability to incorporate co-stimulatory domain: to enhance T cell activation and durability of T cell response Compatible with masking each domain: TAA, CD3, co-stimulatory domains Modular architecture: enables dual-TAA targeting, bivalent TAA targeting Co-Stimulatory Masking Domain Core Components Flexibility to Add Additional Components CD3 Binding Domain TAA Binding Domain


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PSMA+STEAP1 Dual-TAA targeted, masked T cell engager with co-stimulation (SEECR)


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By targeting PSMA+STEAP1, designed to avoid resistance due to antigen escape and sub-clonal selection Dual-TAA targeting designed to address heterogeneity of PSMA and STEAP1 expression across prostate tumors Significant opportunity, with PSMA and/or STEAP1 expressed in ~95% of metastatic CRPC Co-stimulation built into single molecule (SEECR format) designed to enable enhanced T cell activation, proliferation and durability of response Designed for optimized masking leveraging Xilio’s clinically-validated masking approach and potential best-in-class masking efficiency PK data support potential for Q3W or less frequent dosing PSMA+STEAP1 (SEECR) PSMA+STEAP1 (SEECR): Dual-TAA Targeted Masked T Cell Engager Has Best-in-Class Potential for Prostate Cancer Multifunctional fusion protein design: incorporating masked CD3 binding domain, co-stimulatory domain, half-life extension domain and two TAA targeting domains Conditional half-life modulation: designed to release mask and half-life extension domain upon activation resulting in antibody-like half-life in masked state, short half-life once activated Designed to Address Key Limitations of Other Prostate Cancer T Cell Engagers in Development STEAP1 Binding Domain Masking Domain Half-Life Extension Domain PSMA Binding Domain Masked Activated (Non-Masked) CRPC: castration-resistant prostate cancer; Q3W: once every three weeks Co-Stimulatory Domain (SEECR) IND submission for PSMA+STEAP1 anticipated in 2027


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PSMA and STEAP1 are validated T cell engager targets in prostate cancer However, a significant proportion of advanced stage prostate tumors display heterogenous PSMA or STEAP1 expression Heterogenous expression patterns could allow for resistance to T cell engagers targeting a single antigen Dual-TAA targeting of PSMA and STEAP1 has the potential to expand activity and reduce resistance Dual-TAA Targeting Supported by Heterogeneous Patterns of PSMA and STEAP1 Expression in Advanced Prostate Cancer Expression Pattern PSMA STEAP1 Intra-tumoral heterogeneity High Low Heterogeneous across sites 32–44% 32% Negative at all sites 23–25% 0% Intra-Lesional Heterogeneity — Expression Variability Within a Single Metastatic Site Inter-Lesional Heterogeneity — Expression Variability Across Different Metastatic Sites STEAP1 High intra-lesional heterogeneity Lower intra-lesional heterogeneity PSMA STEAP1 PSMA +++ ++ + - - Met 1 Met 2 Met 3 Met 4 Met 5 Met 1 Met 2 Met 3 Met 4 Met 5 +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ Figures and tables generated and adapted based on: Bhatia et al. Nat Commun 2023; Sayar et al. JCI Insight 2023; Paschalis et al. Eur Urol 2019; Westerman et al. JCO 2023 (CASCADE); Mulati et al. Sci Rep 2025 Lung Met Liver Met Bone Met 18


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Left panel: Isogenic cells lines engineered to either express PSMA or STEAP1 (or remain target-negative) were co-cultured with primary human T cells. Target cell killing in response to indicated titrations of test articles was evaluated using a luciferase-based cell viability readout. Right panel: T cells were co-cultured with C4-2 prostate cancer and test article (masked molecule or pre-activated molecule) were titrated across the plate. Target cell killing was determined using a luciferase-based readout. PSMA+STEAP1 (SEECR): Demonstrated Target-Dependent Activity and Effective Masking Able to Kill Both PSMA+ Cells and STEAP1+ Cells PSMA (-) STEAP1 (-) PSMA (-) STEAP1 (+) PSMA (+) STEAP1 (-) Concentration [pM] Robust Window Between Masked and Activated State


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Left panel: C4-2 prostate cancer tumor cells were inoculated in NSG mice engrafted with human T cells. Anti-tumor activity in response to indicated test articles was evaluated over time. Two-way ANOVA followed by Dunnett's multiple comparisons test was used for statistical analysis (**P < 0.01). Right panel: Male cynomolgus monkeys were infused with indicated test article at either 1 mg/kg or 3 mg/kg and drug exposure was measured over time alongside clinical observations. Sera were collected for cytokine analysis and clinical pathology. CRS: cytokine release syndrome PSMA+STEAP1 (SEECR) Demonstrated Robust Anti-Tumor Activity in Prostate Cancer Model with Favorable Tolerability and PK in NHPs Tumor Regressions in C4-2 Prostate Cancer Model Antibody-Like PK and Well-Tolerated ≥3 mg/kg in NHPs No clinical signs and no CRS at either dose level Minimal peripheral cleavage with antibody-like PK predicted to enable at least Q3W or less frequent dosing


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Left panel: Human T cells were incubated over five consecutive rounds with indicated test articles and A431 cancer cells and percent tumor cell killing was assessed using a luminescence readout. Middle panel: C4-2 prostate cancer tumor cells were inoculated in NSG mice engrafted with human T cells. Anti-tumor activity in response to indicated test articles was evaluated over time. Two-way ANOVA followed by Dunnett's multiple comparisons test was used for statistical analysis (P=0.0001). Right panel: Representative primary human squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck was obtained and dissociated for 48h ex vivo culture with indicated treatments followed by flow cytometry (fluorescence activated cell sorting: FACS) measuring indicated markers. Culture media from this ex vivo tumor culture were collected after 48h incubation with indicated test articles and cytokine concentrations were measured using MSD (Mesoscale Discovery). TAA: tumor associated antigen; TCE: T cell engager (regular CD3 only, not effector enhanced). . Co-Stimulatory Signaling (SEECR Format) Enabled Enhanced Anti-Tumor Activity and Increased Durability of T Cell Response SEECR Format Enabled Sustained Tumor Cell Killing in Repeat Stimulation Assay SEECR Format Demonstrated Enhanced Potency and TGI In Vivo SEECR Format Enhanced T Cell Activation and Polyfunctionality in Primary Tumor Ex Vivo Culture 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 4th Round 5th Round SEECR Control TCE Non-masked TCE GZMB Positive Cells (FACS) GZMB IFNγ CXCL10 TNFα Negative Control TCE without co-stim. SEECR Cytokine Production at 48h (100pM test article) Tumor growth inhibition (TGI) achieved for STEAP1 without co-stimulation, but complete regressions observed for STEAP1 with co-stimulation (SEECR) High cytokine concentration Low cytokine concentration


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CLDN18.2 Masked T cell engager


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Xilio design uses high affinity CLDN18.2 isoform- selective binder CLDN18.2 is a validated target expressed across gastrointestinal cancers (gastric, pancreatic, esophageal) and lung cancer Potential for significantly expanded therapeutic index with masking – non-masked T cell engagers targeting CLDN18.2 limited by severe GI toxicity Xilio’s modular architecture enables evaluation of dual-masking and/or co-stimulation (SEECR format) designs in parallel with current molecule design CLDN18.2: Masked T Cell Engager (ATACR) CLDN18.2: Potential First-in-Class Masked T Cell Engager for Gastrointestinal Cancers Masked T cell engager design: incorporating masked CD3 binding domain, half-life extension domain and CLDN18.2 targeting domain Conditional half-life modulation: designed to release mask and half-life extension domain upon activation resulting in antibody-like half-life in masked state, short half-life once activated Masked Activated (Non-Masked) GI: gastrointestinal IND submission anticipated in 2027 CLDN18.2 Binding Domain CD3 Binding Domain Masking Domain Half-Life Extension Domain Designed to Improve Therapeutic Index Relative to Non-Masked CLDN18.2 Agents in Development


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Left panel: CLDN18.2 ATACR molecule binding to recombinant human CD3 delta/epsilon either in intact form or pre-activated using recombinant MMP. Analysis performed using ELISA. Right panel top: Human T cell/cancer cell line co-culture assay evaluating tumor cell killing by either intact CLDN18.2 ATACR or CLDN18.2 ATACR molecule pre-activated using recombinant MMP. Experiments performed using either GSU (gastric cancer) or OE19 (esophageal cancer) cell lines. Right panel bottom: Flow cytometry analysis showing expression of CLDN18.2 on GSU or OE19 cells. CLDN18.2 (ATACR) Demonstrated Protease-Dependent CD3 Binding and Tumor Cell Killing in High and Low Expression Settings for CLDN18.2 Protease-Dependent Binding to CD3 Protease-Dependent Tumor Cell Killing in CLDN18.2 High and Low Cell Lines Test Condition Kd (nM) Fold- Masking CLDN18.2 ATACR 60.31 274 CLDN18.2 ATACR + MMP (Activated) 0.22 Low CLDN18.2 Expression: GSU High CLDN18.2 Expression: OE19 Unstained Secondary alone CLDN18.2 Antibody Unstained Secondary alone CLDN18.2 Antibody


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Left panel: GSU cells were inoculated in NSG mice engrafted with human T cells. Anti-tumor activity change in response to indicated test articles was evaluated over time. Two-way ANOVA followed by Dunnet’s multiple comparisons test was used for statistical analysis: p<0.05(*). Right panel: OE19 cells were inoculated in NSG mice engrafted with human T cells. Anti-tumor activity change in response to indicated test articles was evaluated over time. Two-way ANOVA followed by Šídák's multiple comparisons test was used for statistical analysis: p<0.05(*), p<0.0001(****). CLDN18.2 (ATACR) Demonstrated Robust, Dose-Dependent Anti-Tumor Activity in Multiple Murine Cancer Models Potent Anti-Tumor Activity in GSU Gastric Cancer Model Complete Tumor Regressions in OE19 Esophageal Cancer Model at Doses ≥ 0.3 mg/kg


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Well-tolerated in NHP at 1 mg/kg No evidence of CRS Liver function markers within reference range Antibody-like PK of intact molecule No evidence of peripheral cleavage Percent cleaved molecule below LLOQ Integration of Murine Activity and NHP Tolerability Data for CLDN18.2 (ATACR) Indicative of Favorable, Positive Therapeutic Index Consistent with Masked Design Demonstrated Positive Exposure-Based Therapeutic Index in Preclinical Studies Complete regressions in mice at 0.3 mg/kg (n = 5/10) Tolerated exposure in NHP at 1 mg/kg Significant TGI in mice at 0.1 mg/kg ~5x ~18x


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Efarindodekin Alfa Masked IL-12


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Efarindodekin alfa: masked IL-12 Efarindodekin Alfa Designed to Overcome Limitations of Systemic Recombinant Human IL-12 HNSCC: head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; INFγ: interferon gamma; NK: natural killer; TNBC: triple-negative breast cancer Half-Life Extension Domain Cleavage Site Effector Domain Masking Domain Designed to have optimized short half-life IL-12 in the active state (half-life extension domain not retained) IL-12 has highly compelling biology for cancer immunotherapy Potent stimulator of NK and T cell cytotoxicity drives cellular immunity against infection and cancer Robust INFγ signaling remodels the TME towards a more immune-permissive environment Severe toxicity has limited systemic administration of IL-12 to date; currently no approved IL-12 agents IL-12 has potential to turn “cold” tumors to “hot” tumors, including HNSCC, NSCLC, ovarian cancer, CRPC and TNBC Untapped Potential of IL-12


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Responses represent decrease in sum of diameters by RECISTv1.1 * Patient discontinued treatment due to Grade 3 immune system activation AE that subsequently resolved. There was no evidence of further tumor growth through the 90-day follow-up, suggesting duration of response of at least 2 months. HPV: human papillomavirus; HNSCC: head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; IHC: immunohistochemistry Efarindodekin Alfa Demonstrated Promising Monotherapy Clinical Efficacy in Phase 1, Including Two PRs in Patients With I-O Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors Presented in poster presentation at SITC on November 7, 2025 66-year-old male with HPV-negative HNSCC Baseline 2 months follow-up Images show decrease in size of target lesion On-treatment Pre-treatment IHC images from HPV-negative HNSCC patient (confirmed PR) showing PD-L1 upregulation and CD8+ T cell infiltration before and after treatment PRs in Patients with I-O Refractory Tumors Uveal melanoma patient 2 prior lines of therapy Unconfirmed PR (55% decrease)* HPV-negative HNSCC patient 5 prior lines of therapy; no response to pembrolizumab-based therapy Confirmed PR (33% decrease) Accompanied by robust changes in PD biomarkers PD-L1 CD8 Pre- On- Treatment 20% 70% Pre- On- Treatment 15% 10% Efarindodekin alfa induced PD-L1 upregulation and CD8+ T cell infiltration


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Delivery of Phase 1/2 option data package to Gilead anticipated in 1H 2027 Xilio will receive a $75M option fee if Gilead exercises its option to the IL-12 program Data cutoff date: September 2, 2025. All doses and schedules (n=62) and RP2D (n=13). * 1 confirmed PR, 1 unconfirmed PR AE: adverse event; DLT: dose-limiting toxicity; PR: partial response; RP2D: recommended Phase 2 dose Advancing Efarindodekin Alfa in Partnership with Gilead Across a Range of Solid Tumors Promising Clinical Efficacy with Monotherapy PRs Monotherapy anti-tumor activity, including two PRs in patients with advanced solid tumors* Sustained, dose-dependent IFNɣ signaling with repeat dosing without tachyphylaxis Robust immune cell infiltration and PD-L1 upregulation demonstrated in patient tumors Well-Tolerated Clinical Profile with Minimal, Low-Grade AEs Generally well-tolerated up to the RP2D with treatment-related AEs primarily Grade 1 or 2​ At the RP2D, no DLTs and no dose reductions due to treatment-related AEs Advancing in Partnership with Gilead Phase 2 initiated in Q3 2025 in multiple tumor types (anticipate n=~40 patients) Achieved $17.5M development milestone in Q3 2025 in connection with initiation of Phase 2 Presented in poster presentation at SITC on November 7, 2025


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Vilastobart Masked, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 


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1. Ipilimumab analog used for preclinical studies. ADCC: antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity Vilastobart is a Next Generation anti-CTLA-4 With Meaningful Clinical Efficacy and Differentiated Safety Supporting a Significant Opportunity in MSS mCRC and Other Tumors ADCC-enhanced Fc Masking Domain Cleavage Sites Variable Domain Vilastobart: masked, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 High affinity binding, 10x potency of ipilimumab in preclinical studies(1) Fc mutations for enhanced effector function (ADCC), improved T cell priming and Treg depletion Tumor-selective activation with >70% activated molecule measured in patient tumors and <15% activated molecule in peripheral blood in patients Significant Opportunity for Vilastobart to Expand Reach of Validated I-O Mechanism CTLA-4 established as most potent immune checkpoint regulating T cell priming with complementary biology to PD-1 Systemic toxicity has limited clinical potential of non-masked CTLA-4 agents Masked, Fc-enhanced design of vilastobart validated by durable clinical efficacy as monotherapy and in combination with PD-(L)1 with generally well-tolerated safety profile Dual mechanism of action for vilastobart is ideally suited to promote T cell responses against lower quality neoantigens: CTLA-4 blockade and co-stimulation lower the threshold for priming naïve T cells against lower quality neoantigens Depletion of regulatory T cells reduces immune suppressive signaling during priming and drives potent, polyclonal CD8 T cell expansion including for weaker antigens 2 1


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Actively seeking a partner to advance development – well-suited for combinations, including PD-(L)1, PD-1/IL-2, PD1-VEGF and/or ADCs Data cutoff date: May 12, 2025. ~55% of non-MSI-H CRC patients were plasma TMB high (>10 mut/Mb) based on an analysis of the GuardantINFORM real-world clinical-genomic database in ~8,000 patients who received the Guardant360 Liquid (Infinity) assay and who had non-MSI-H disease and a reportable TMB result. Measurement of tumor-selective activation presented in Phase 1 data presentation at 2023 ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress ADC: antibody-drug conjugate; imAE: immune-mediated adverse event; mCRC: metastatic CRC; TMB: tumor mutational burden Vilastobart in Combination with Atezolizumab Demonstrated Highly Differentiated Clinical Efficacy and Safety in Patients with MSS mCRC Promising clinical efficacy Deep and durable responses for vilastobart + atezolizumab combination in heavily pre-treated MSS mCRC patients without liver metastases 26% ORR in patients regardless of plasma TMB status 40% ORR in patients with high plasma TMB Plasma-based TMB as a biomarker predictive of response Statistically significant correlation (p=0.05) between plasma TMB status and response 63% of patients in Phase 2 had high plasma TMB, including all TMB-evaluable responders Real-word data in ~8,000 patients with MSS CRC showed ~55% have high plasma TMB (1) Differentiated and well-tolerated safety profile Treatment-related AEs primarily Grade 1 or 2, consistent with tumor-selective activation (>70% activated molecule in tumor and <15% activated molecule in periphery(2)) Low incidence of colitis of any grade (7%) or other imAEs, which have limited the potential of other anti-CTLA-4 agents in combination; low discontinuation rate (5%) Presented in late-breaking presentation at SITC on November 7, 2025


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Strong Financial Position and Proven Capabilities to Advance Pipeline of Potential Best-in-Class Masked I-O Therapies Strong financial position through AbbVie, Gilead and Roche collaborations and equity financings $137.5M in estimated cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025 (1) $40M in gross proceeds received in February 2026 from follow-on offering Multiple opportunities to extend cash runway: Up to $36.2M in additional gross proceeds by end of 2026 if Series C warrants exercised AbbVie development milestones and option fees in 2026 and 2027 Gilead option fee in 2027 ($75M) 1. The cash and cash equivalents information above is a preliminary estimate based on unaudited information and management estimates for the year ended December 31, 2025, is not a comprehensive statement of our financial results as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and may change. Our independent registered public accounting firm has not conducted an audit or review of, and does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to, this preliminary estimate. 2. Subject to clearance of the IND by the FDA. Cash Runway Through End of 2027 Upcoming Milestones PSMA+STEAP1 SEECR: DC nomination (Q2 2026) XTX501: IND submission (mid 2026) XTX501: initiate Phase 1 trial in NSCLC (2H 2026) (2) 2026 2027 Efarindodekin alfa: deliver option data package to Gilead (1H 2027) XTX501: report initial Phase 1 data in NSCLC (2H 2027) (2) PSMA+STEAP1 SEECR: IND submission (2027) CLDN18.2: IND submission (2027)


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Deep Expertise to Build a Transformational Immuno-Oncology Company Experienced Leadership Team with Proven Track Record in Biotech and Pharma Developing Novel Therapies René Russo, Pharm.D. Chief Executive Officer and President, Director Uli Bialucha, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer Katarina Luptakova, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Scott Coleman, Ph.D. Chief Development Officer Caroline hensley Chief Legal Officer Chris Frankenfield Chief Financial and Operating Officer Nate McBRIDE Chief Information Officer