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Epigenomics Updates on Competitive Positioning Tuesday, 20.11.2007
Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results Wednesday, 31.10.2007

Key Figures (in EUR thousand)

  • Revenue: 466 in Q3 2007, down by 61% (Q3 2006: 1,203)
  • EBIT: -3,229 in Q3 2007, improved by 15% (Q3 2006: -3,790)
  • Net loss: -3,139 in Q3 2007, improved by 16% (Q3 2006: -3,740)
  • Liquid assets: 13,024 as of 30/09/2007 (31/12/2006: 17,341)

Highlights of the Third Quarter 2007

  • Strategic in-vitro diagnostics partnership with Abbott Molecular signed
  • Continued successful execution of revised strategy
  • Medical Advisory Board for colorectal cancer screening development program established
  • Numerous new candidate biomarkers within prostate cancer screening program identified
  • All development programs on track and in line with expectations
  • Key patents for early cancer detection technology granted
  • Biomarker R&D partnership with pharmaceutical partner expanded
  • All key financials for first nine months 2007 within expectations: Operating costs reduced, EBIT improved

Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA,

Epigenomics AG Forms Medical Advisory Board for Colorectal Cancer Screening Wednesday, 10.10.2007
High-profile board to support Epigenomics in development and commercialization of its colorectal cancer screening test in the U.S.

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.,
Epigenomics AG: Key Patents for Cancer Testing Granted Thursday, 04.10.2007

Entire workflow of Epigenomics’ diagnostic tests now protected

Press Release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Ad hoc (§15 WpHG): Epigenomics AG Announces Strategic In Vitro Diagnostics Partnership with Abbott Molecular Wednesday, 26.09.2007

Collaboration focuses on development and global commercialization of a molecular diagnostic test for the early detection of colorectal cancer

  • Abbott obtains non-exclusive worldwide rights to Epigenomics’ proprietary DNA methylation biomarker Septin 9
  • Anticipate European market launch in 2009; filing for U.S. approval in 2010
  • Epigenomics to receive an up-front fee, milestone payments and royalties
  • Option to expand partnership on multiple Epigenomics biomarkers to other cancer indications

Ad hoc (§15 WpHG) Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA,

Epigenomics AG Updates on Progress in its Prostate Cancer Test Development Program Tuesday, 18.09.2007

Latest data on utility of DNA methylation biomarkers for early detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer to be presented at two high profile European conferences

Press Release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA

Epigenomics AG Reports First Half 2007 Results Thursday, 02.08.2007
Key Figures (in EUR thousand)

· Revenues: 1,343 in H1 2007; increased by 23% (H1 2006: 1,096)
· EBIT: -6,949 in H1 2007; improved by 18% (H1 2006: -8,431)
· Net loss: -6,699 in H1 2007; reduced by 18% (H1 2006: -8,199)
· Liquid assets: 16,647 as of 30/06/2007 (31/12/2006: 17,341)

Highlights of the First Half 2007

· Executed on realigned strategy under leadership of new CEO Geert Nygaard
· Elected Heino von Prondzynski to Supervisory Board
· Successfully optimized assay procedure for cancer screening tests
· Demonstrated proof-of-concept for blood-based lung cancer screening test
· Expanded strategic alliance with Qiagen
· Closed several biomarker service deals with Centocor, Myriad Genetics, Merck Inc.; co-promotion agreement with Cogenics (Clinical Data Inc.)
· Restructuring and strict financial discipline showing positive effects on cash burn and operating result (EBIT)
· Raised net proceeds of EUR 4.7 million in successful PIPE-financing· Prepared to be able to raise new equity capital in the coming 12 months

Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA, August 2 2007
Epigenomics AG Successfully Optimized Assay Procedure for Cancer Screening Tests Tuesday, 03.07.2007
  • Technical study met its objectives
  • Considerable improvements in simplicity, processing time, costs, and automation potential
  • Epigenomics most advanced program, a colorectal cancer screening test, now ready for planned reference laboratory transfer 
  • Basis for future IVD test kit development together with diagnostic industry partners

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A. 
 

Epigenomics AG Demonstrates Feasibility of Convenient Blood Test for Lung Cancer Detection in Clinical Study Wednesday, 27.06.2007
  • Positive clinical data from collaborative study with Charité
  • Potential to address a high unmet medical need as no IVD test for lung cancer available thus far
  • Successful clinical proof-of-concept in third cancer screening test development program
  • Further step towards building an early cancer detection franchise with diagnostic industry partners

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Ad hoc: Epigenomics AG Expands Partnership With QIAGEN N.V. Tuesday, 29.05.2007
Ad hoc (§15 WpHG), Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
QIAGEN and Epigenomics Expand Successful Partnership Tuesday, 29.05.2007

QIAGEN acquires exclusive world wide license to Epigenomics’ preanalytical DNA-Methylation Technology for use in Molecular Diagnostics

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Venlo, The Netherlands

New Clinical Data Further Support Applicability of Epigenomics' Lead Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Screening Monday, 21.05.2007

Prof. Dr. Matthias Ebert Presented Data at Digestive Disease Week 2007

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Epigenomics AG Enters into R&D Collaboration with Myriad Genetics Inc. to Discover DNA Methylation Biomarkers Wednesday, 09.05.2007
Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Ad hoc: Epigenomics AG Completes Capital Increase and Placement of New Shares Friday, 04.05.2007
Ad hoc (§15 WpHG), Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Reports First Quarter 2007 Results Thursday, 03.05.2007
  • Key financials within expectations and guidance
  • All tactical and strategic financing options under assessment
  • Geert Walther Nygaard appointed new CEO
  • Heino von Prondzynski nominated for election to Supervisory Board at next AGM
  • Realinged strategy with stronger focus on fast commercialization of colorectal cancer screening product

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Ad Hoc: Epigenomics AG Announces Capital Increase Thursday, 03.05.2007
Ad hoc (§15 WpHG), Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Significant Improvement in Colorectal Cancer Early Detection by DNA Methylation Test Through Modified Assay Procedure Wednesday, 18.04.2007

Epigenomics AG presented most recent data at AACR Annual Meeting 2007

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Epigenomics Optimizes Workflow for Testing its Proprietary Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Cancer in Blood Plasma Friday, 13.04.2007

Epigenomics AG gives detailed account of research into optimized assay procedure for early cancer detection at CHI’s G.O.T. Summit

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Clinical Data's Cogenics Division Enters into Alliance with Epigenomics for DNA Methylation Services Thursday, 12.04.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Newton, Mass., USA
Epigenomics AG to Present Most Recent Data on Colorectal Cancer Screening at the Upcoming AACR Annual Meeting 2007 Wednesday, 11.04.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2006 Friday, 30.03.2007

Focus on early detection of colorectal cancer – New Strategy aims at fastest route to market and commercialization

  • Financials in line with latest expectations:
    • Full year revenue EUR 3.5 million, EBIT at EUR -15.8 million
    • Operational costs EUR 21.2 million
    • Liquidity of EUR 17.3 million as of December 31 2006
    • Dedicated project evaluating all strategic and tactical financing options started in Q4-2006
  • Strategy and organization realigned with focus on key value drivers and fastest route to market
  • Positive clinical data from colorectal and prostate cancer screening programs
  • Roche Diagnostics ended partnership despite positive clinical data – all rights reverted to Epigenomics
  • Qiagen launched EpiTect ® Bisulfite Kit for research use
  • Affymetrix became strategic diagnostics platform partner and shareholder
  • Seven new biomarker R&D collaborations
  • New CEO Geert Nygaard joined early 2007 to succeed founder Alex Olek
Epigenomics AG to host Press Conference and Analyst Meeting for 2006 Annual Results Thursday, 22.03.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG: Clinical data show that colon polyps can be detected with simple blood test Tuesday, 20.03.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG: Heino von Prondzynski to Stand for Election into Supervisory Board Monday, 05.03.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Appoints Senior Abbott Executive Geert Walther Nygaard as New CEO Tuesday, 16.01.2007
Ad hoc, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG to Discover Biomarkers in R&D Collaboration with Centocor Inc. Thursday, 04.01.2007
Press release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA

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