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Epigenomics AG Reports First Half of 2008 Results Tuesday, 05.08.2008

Key Figures (in EUR thousand)

  • Revenues: 1,511 in H1 2008; increased by 13% (H1 2007: 1,343)
  • EBIT: -5,888 in H1 2008; improved by 15% (H1 2007: -6,949)
  • Net loss: -5,632 in H1 2008; reduced by 16% (H1 2007: -6,699)
  • Liquid assets: 17,753 at end of H1 2008 (Year end 2007: 10,016)

Highlights of the Successful First Half of 2008 and Year to Date

  • Solid revenue growth, improved EBIT and reduced net loss
  • Secured future funding via capital increase, “Epi 2010” initiative to evolve the commercial organization
  • Signed Septin 9 licensing deal with Quest Diagnostics
  • Confirmed new Septin 9 assay for colorectal cancer blood test in clinical studies
  • Received notice of allowance for key Septin 9 patent in Europe
  • Initiated PRESEPT study in colorectal cancer program
  • Successfully completed two clinical studies in lung cancer program
  • Generated additional data on tissue and urine samples in prostate cancer program
  • Signed technology licensing deals with OncoMethylome Sciences and DxS
  • Management evolution continues with hire of new Sr. VP Product Development

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

Epigenomics AG Receives Allowance for Key Patent in Europe Tuesday, 29.07.2008
Patent covers biomarker Septin 9 for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis

Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA,
First Subjects Enrolled in Epigenomics sponsored PRESEPT Colorectal Cancer Screening Study Monday, 30.06.2008

Multi-center study in U.S. and Germany enrolling up to 7,500 individuals aims at demonstrating the benefits of colorectal cancer population screening with Epigenomics’ Septin 9 blood test

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

Epigenomics Successfully Completes Larger Clinical Study in Early Lung Cancer Detection Wednesday, 18.06.2008
Panel with two biomarkers confirms solid performance in larger blood plasma study

Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA,
Epigenomics Successfully Completes Clinical Study in Lung Cancer Diagnosis Monday, 09.06.2008

Biomarker panel opens up additional application areas based on excellent bronchial lavage test results

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

Epigenomics AG Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Tuesday, 06.05.2008

Key Figures 

  • Revenue: EUR 0.9 million in Q1 2008, up by 12% (Q1 2007: EUR 0.8 million) 
  • EBIT: EUR -3.0 million in Q1 2008, improved by 13% (Q1 2007: EUR -3.4 million) 
  • Net loss: EUR -2.9 million in Q1 2008, improved by 12% (Q1 2007: EUR -3.3 million) 
  • Liquid assets: Strengthened at EUR 21.2 million as of 31/03/2008 (31/12/2007: EUR 10.0 million)

Highlights of the First Quarter 2008

  • All key financials within expectations: Revenue, EBIT and net loss improved 
  • Successful capital increase secures funding and provides financial framework for further strategy execution 
  • Launch of “Epi 2010”, a management initiative to extend cash resources: Focus entirely on cancer screening products and further streamlining of organization 
  • Strategic partnership signed with Quest Diagnostics
  • Licensed key technologies to OncoMethylomeSciences 
  • Launch of first RUO products with partner TIB MOLBIOL 
  • Optimized assay for colorectal cancer screening test clinically validated and novel biomarkers in prostate cancer program identified 
  • Final preparation of major colorectal cancer screening study PRESEPT to start in Q2 2008

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

Epigenomics AG Successfully Validates Optimized Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Assay in two Independent Clinical Studies Monday, 21.04.2008

Performance of Septin 9 assay optimized for clinical routine application confirmed as equivalent to earlier research assay – Blood test successfully run in more than 500 additional patient samples

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

Epigenomics AG Presents Data on Novel Prostate Cancer Biomarkers at AACR Monday, 14.04.2008
Genome-wide discovery successfully identifies novel DNA methylation biomarkers with high specificity for prostate cancer versus benign prostate conditions

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

Epigenomics and TIB MOLBIOL Launch First in a Series of Products at Analytica 2008 Tuesday, 01.04.2008

Products for high-quality DNA methylation analysis to support early adoption and drive market acceptance of Epigenomics’ proprietary cancer biomarkers

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

Epigenomics AG Reports Financial Results for a Successful Fiscal Year 2007 Monday, 31.03.2008

Successful execution on corporate strategy – Financial and strategic framework set for the future

Financials in line with latest expectations:

  • Full year revenue EUR 2.6 million
  • Operational costs reduced by EUR 3.8 million, EBIT improved by 14% to EUR (13.5 million)
  • Successfully completed PIPE transaction, liquidity position at EUR 10 million as of December 31 2007
  • Capital increase in early 2008 secures funding and provides financial framework for further strategy execution
  • “Epi 2010”: management initiative to extend cash resources

Management delivered on corporate strategy:

  • Licensed colorectal cancer test to Abbott Molecular as the first non-exclusive IVD-partner
  • Licensed colorectal cancer Septin 9 biomarker to Quest Diagnostics in early 2008
  • Set the stage for major clinical colorectal cancer screening cohort study PRESEPT to start in Q2 2008
  • Further progressed prostate and lung cancer development programs
  • Further secured protection of diagnostic body fluid and tissue workflows with key technology patents granted
  • Expanded licensing agreement with Qiagen to include IVD sample preparation solutions

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

Epigenomics AG to host Press Conference and Analyst Meeting for 2007 Annual Results Thursday, 13.03.2008
Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.,
Epigenomics Licenses Septin 9 Colorectal Cancer Biomarker to Quest Diagnostics Tuesday, 19.02.2008
Quest Diagnostics to commercialize laboratory-developed blood test to aid in the early detection of colorectal cancer

Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.,
Ad hoc ( § 15 WpHG): Epigenomics Licenses Septin 9 Colorectal Cancer Biomarker to Quest Diagnostics Tuesday, 19.02.2008
Quest Diagnostics to commercialize laboratory developed blood test to aid in the early detection of colorectal cancer
Wednesday, 06.02.2008
Epigenomics AG Expands Medical Advisory Board for Colorectal Cancer Screening Monday, 21.01.2008
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,
Wednesday, 16.01.2008

 

Epigenomics AG Licenses Several Key Technologies to OncoMethylome Sciences S.A. Monday, 14.01.2008
Berlin, Germany and Liège, Belgium,
Ad hoc ( § 15 WpHG) : Epigenomics AG Licenses Several Key Technologies to OncoMethylome Sciences S.A. Monday, 14.01.2008
Berlin, Germany, January 11, 2008, 08:00 CET
Epigenomics AG and DxS Ltd. Enter Into Strategic Cross-Licensing Agreement Monday, 14.01.2008
  • Standard-setting in DNA methylation on Epigenomics technology continues 
  • Enhanced flexibility for commercial test development for DxS and Epigenomics

Press Release, Berlin, Germany, and Manchester, UK,


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