In connection with the Company’s first-time requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements for the 2026 financial year, the Supervisory Board of Cantourage Group SE resolved at its meeting today to transition the Company’s consolidated financial reporting from German GAAP (HGB) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

A preliminary reconciliation of the 2025 consolidated financial figures from HGB to IFRS indicates significant positive effects on earnings and equity. These effects primarily result from differences in the accounting treatment of goodwill and share-based compensation plans.

A detailed pro forma comparison of the 2025 consolidated financial figures under HGB and IFRS will be published on the Company’s website in early November 2026, following the completion of the audit of the 2025 consolidated financial statements.

About Cantourage
Cantourage is a leading European company engaged in the production and distribution of medical cannabis preparations and cannabis-based pharmaceuticals. With an experienced management team and its “Fast Track Access” platform, Cantourage enables producers from around the world to access the growing European medical cannabis market faster, more easily and more cost-effectively by processing and distributing their cannabis raw materials and extracts. In doing so, Cantourage consistently ensures compliance with the highest European pharmaceutical quality standards.
The Company offers pharmaceutical-grade products across all relevant market segments: dried flower, extracts, dronabinol and cannabidiol. Cantourage was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on 11 November 2022 – DE000A3DSV01 (ISIN).
 

 

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Pentixapharm Holding AG: 2026 Earnings Guidance Raised; First-Patient Enrollment in PANDA Phase 3 Study Now Expected in the First Quarter of 2027

• Expected net loss for 2026 of approximately EUR 13 million (previously: approximately EUR 21.6 million)
• Cash runway into 2028 unchanged

Berlin, October 19, 2026 – The Management Board of Pentixapharm Holding AG (ISIN DE000A40AEG0) today raised the earnings guidance for fiscal year 2026 on the basis of an updated business plan. Based on the current state of planning, the Management Board now expects a net loss of approximately EUR 13 million for full-year 2026. Previously, a net loss of approximately EUR 21.6 million had been expected.

The improvement of approximately EUR 8.6 million results from several concurrent factors, in particular cost deferrals and cost reductions as well as changes in amortization.

With regard to the reduction of cash expenses in fiscal year 2026, the following effects are to be highlighted:

• Approximately EUR 3 million from expenses for the PANDA Phase 3 study, part of which will shift into fiscal year 2027 as a result of the agreements with service providers that have since been firmed up and the adjusted timeline of the study.
• Approximately EUR 2 million from other effects, in particular lower personnel expenses, lower interest expenses as a result of the later drawdown under the convertible bond facility, and expenses for the acquisition of data deferred beyond the end of fiscal year 2026.

Enrollment of the first patient in the PANDA Phase 3 study is now expected in the first quarter of 2027 (previously: second half of 2026). The Company currently does not expect any material impact on the further timeline of the study.

The lower expenses also result in lower cash outflows in fiscal year 2026. The Company’s assessment remains unchanged that its available financial resources will fund operations into 2028.

In addition, there is a non-cash effect of approximately EUR 3.7 million, primarily driven by the elimination of scheduled amortization of intangible assets, which the Company is implementing on the basis of Bafin’s findings of October 2, 2026 in its consolidated financial statements for 2026 and already in its quarterly statement for the third quarter of 2026.

October 19, 2026

Pentixapharm Holding AG, Berlin

The Management Board

Contact: ir@pentixapharm.com

 

 

Immunic Appoints Jaa Roberson as Chief People Officer 

– Appointment Supports Immunic’s Strategy to Build a Leading Multiple Sclerosis Organization Ahead of Potential Transition to Fully Integrated Commercial Company –

NEW YORK, October 19, 2026 – Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a late-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel oral therapies for neurologic diseases, today announced the appointment of Jaa Roberson as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective today. Ms. Roberson will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Erik Lundgren and will serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

The appointment represents another important step in Immunic’s strategy to assemble a team of highly qualified leaders with key experience in building a leading multiple sclerosis (MS) organization. In this newly created executive role, Ms. Roberson will lead the company’s global talent and organizational strategy, with a particular focus on attracting and developing the specialized capabilities required as Immunic prepares for its pivotal Phase 3 ENSURE read-out expected by the end of 2026, as well as potential regulatory filings and commercialization of vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838).

“Over the past several months, we have been assembling a leadership team with deep experience in MS and a track record of successfully developing and commercializing important therapies for patients,” said Erik Lundgren, Chief Executive Officer of Immunic. “Our continued goal is to build an exceptional MS organization with the right people and capabilities in place. I am thrilled that Jaa joins us at this critical time, with the pivotal Phase 3 data in relapsing MS expected by year-end and our progressive MS trial preparations advancing. Jaa will be a strategic partner on the management team helping us attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building the structures, systems, and culture necessary for scaling from a research and development biotechnology company toward a fully integrated commercial organization.”

“I am excited to join Immunic at such an important stage in the company’s evolution,” said Jaa Roberson, Chief People Officer of Immunic. “Immunic has assembled a strong leadership team with deep experience across MS research and development, regulatory and commercialization. With the pivotal Phase 3 data approaching, my focus will be on building the broader organization and continuing to attract the specialized talent, capabilities, and culture needed to support potential regulatory approval and commercialization, while preserving the agility and focus that differentiate Immunic as a biotechnology company.”

Ms. Roberson is a people leader with more than two decades of human resources (HR) experience across the biopharma, health insurance, and retail industries, successfully leading companies through growth, transformation and change by building high performance, diverse and inclusive organizations where everyone thrives, contributes and grows to drive impactful patient and business outcomes. Most recently as Chief People Officer at Day One Biopharmaceuticals, she guided the organization to scale and grow from 37 to 200 employees while maintaining strong engagement and retention, successfully transition from clinical to commercial stage following the approval and launch of OJEMDA® (pediatric low-grade glioma), expand the pipeline into adult oncology, which included the acquisition of Mersana Therapeutics, and ultimately Day One’s acquisition by Servier. Previously, Ms. Roberson led HR at Bellicum Pharmaceuticals and at Achaogen, where she supported the companies’ expansions, pre-commercial and commercial launch preparations, as well as restructuring and workforce transitions. Earlier in her career, she spent six years at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, as an HR Business Partner supporting commercial franchises, including the build of the Ocrevus® (MS) and Hemlibra® (hemophilia) franchises. She also held HR leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Blue Shield of California, Levi Strauss & Co. and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Ms. Roberson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University and a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

The Compensation Committee of Immunic’s Board of Directors granted Ms. Roberson an initial equity option to purchase 190,000 shares of common stock of the company under the Immunic, Inc. 2026 Inducement Equity Compensation Plan (the “Options”). The Options were granted as an inducement material to Ms. Roberson’s commencement of employment pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Options will be time vested, with 25% vesting on the one-year anniversary of October 19, 2026 and the remainder vesting on a monthly basis in 36 equal installments.
 

About Immunic, Inc.

Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a late-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel oral therapies for neurologic diseases. The company’s lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), is currently being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, with top-line data expected to be available by the end of 2026. Initiation of an additional Phase 3 clinical trial in progressive MS is expected later in 2026. Vidofludimus calcium has already shown therapeutic potential and a favorable safety and tolerability profile in Phase 2 clinical trials in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, progressive multiple sclerosis and other diseases. Vidofludimus calcium combines neuroprotective effects, through its mechanism as a first-in-class nuclear receptor-related 1 (Nurr1) activator, with additional anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects, by selectively inhibiting the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). The company’s development pipeline also includes earlier-stage programs, including IMU-381 and IMU-856, aimed at building a broader therapeutics platform addressing neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.

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Pentixapharm Highlights Growing International Evidence Supporting Phase 3 PANDA Study in Primary Aldosteronism at EANM 2026

 

• Published research and new congress data from Europe and Asia show that Pentixafor PET can identify unilateral primary aldosteronism with high specificity, reinforcing the rationale for the Phase 3 PANDA study

• Multiple scientific contributions, mainly from independent academic groups in Europe and Asia, reflect strong interest in CXCR4, the biological target of Pentixapharm’s diagnostic and therapeutic programs

• Pentixapharm advances preparations for its pivotal U.S.-centric Phase 3 PANDA study, authorized to proceed by the FDA and designed to evaluate non-invasive subtyping to help guide the choice between surgery and medical treatment in hypertensive patients with underlying primary aldosteronism

 

Berlin, Germany, October 19, 2026 – Pentixapharm Holding AG (Frankfurt Prime Standard: PTP), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing radiopharmaceutical diagnostics and therapeutics, today reported that data being presented at the Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM 2026) in Vienna add to the growing international evidence for Pentixafor PET in primary aldosteronism, the indication of its pivotal Phase 3 PANDA study of [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT. The aim is to identify, with a simple scan, the patients with one-sided disease who can benefit from surgery, and to reduce the need for adrenal vein sampling, the current standard of care and an invasive catheter procedure.

“Our pivotal Phase 3 study PANDA will answer a clear question: can we use a simple imaging procedure to identify the patients who can be helped by surgery, and spare them the invasive and burdensome catheter examination required today?” said Dr. Dirk Pleimes, Chief Executive Officer of Pentixapharm. “Data from independent groups in Europe, Asia and Australia increasingly point in this direction, and our preparations for PANDA in the U.S. are in full swing. CXCR4 also remains central to our work in hemato-oncology, where we aim to combine imaging with targeted bone marrow conditioning before stem cell transplantation.”

PANDA and the international evidence

PANDA is designed to evaluate [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT for non-invasive subtyping in adults with confirmed primary aldosteronism in a registrational setting. Primary aldosteronism is a common, underdiagnosed hormonal cause of high blood pressure. Patients with one-sided disease can benefit from surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland instead of lifelong medical therapy with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists or aldosterone synthase inhibitors, but identifying them currently requires adrenal vein sampling. The FDA confirmed in June 2026 that the study may proceed and granted Fast Track designation for this indication in July 2026. Preparations for the study in the United States are progressing.

At EANM 2026, the prospective PENTALON study from Paris (OP-048) added a French cohort to a consistent picture from independent studies on three continents. In the Monash study from Australia (Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2026), Pentixafor PET identified one-sided disease with high specificity, was well tolerated and was preferred by almost all patients over the catheter procedure. The first stage of the CASTUS study in the Netherlands pointed in the same direction. In PENTALON, where the disease was often not visible on CT, the investigators see a clinical role for Pentixafor PET in sparing selected patients the catheter procedure and in supporting decisions on surgery. Larger datasets from China, generated independently of Pentixapharm, complete the picture. Together, these results support the approach of the Phase 3 PANDA study.

Hemato-oncology: multiple myeloma and PENTHERA

In multiple myeloma, investigators from CHU Nantes and collaborating French centers are scheduled to present an interim analysis of [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT for initial staging and treatment-response assessment on October 21 (OP-875). The presentation contributes to the growing clinical evidence supporting CXCR4-targeted molecular imaging in hematological malignancies.

These findings are particularly relevant to Pentixapharm’s broader theranostic strategy, which aims to translate CXCR4-targeted imaging into precision radiopharmaceutical treatment.Pentixapharm’s planned Phase I/II PENTHERA clinical program will investigate the combined use of PentixaFor imaging to identify CXCR4-expressing disease and [⁹⁰Y]Y-PentixaTher for targeted bone marrow conditioning prior to stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.

PentixaFor and PentixaTher are investigational radiopharmaceutical candidates. Further congress information is available at https://eanm26.eanm.org/.

 

 

About Pentixapharm

Pentixapharm Holding AG (Frankfurt Prime Standard: PTP) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Berlin developing innovative nuclear medicine approaches to help physicians detect, characterize, and treat serious diseases with greater precision. The Company’s compounds are designed to deliver medical radioisotopes specifically to defined biological targets – either for high-resolution molecular imaging or for targeted radioligand therapy.

Pentixapharm’s pipeline is built on CXCR4 targeting, a receptor with strong scientific validation across multiple disease areas, and encompasses diagnostic and therapeutic programs in endocrine, cardiovascular, and oncological indications. The lead program, [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PentixaFor, is being advanced into the registrational Phase 3 PANDA study for non-invasive subtyping of primary aldosteronism. The PENTHERA program advances the CXCR4-directed theranostic platform into Phase I/II in oncology. Complementing the CXCR4 platform, Pentixapharm is also developing a next-generation antibody platform targeting CD24, an emerging immune checkpoint in difficult-to-treat cancers.

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Leipzig, 16 October 2026 – FamiCord AG (ISIN: DE000A0BL849) intends to carry out a capital increase by partially utilizing the Authorized Capital 2024/1 through the issuance of new shares representing up to 20 percent of the Company’s existing share capital. The new shares shall be offered for subscription to the Company’s shareholders. The Company targets gross proceeds from the capital increase of up to EUR 9 million. These proceeds shall be used primarily to stabilize and optimize the core business of cell and tissue banking as well as CDMO activities, to streamline the Group’s structure – including related reorganization and efficiency measures – and to evaluate and selectively pursue growth opportunities in adjacent business areas. The subscription offer is intended to be launched in November 2026. Further details of the capital increase will be announced following the final resolutions of the Management Board and Supervisory Board.

Notifying Person: Jakub Baran (CEO)

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Definitive interim result of the public tender offer of Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.

Baar, Switzerland, 16 October 2026 – Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. (“Samsung Biologics”), through its direct subsidiary Samsung Peptide AG (“Samsung Peptide”), today published the definitive interim result of its public tender offer (the “Offer”) for all publicly held registered shares of PolyPeptide Group AG (“PolyPeptide”) (SIX: PPGN).

The main offer period of the Offer ended on 12 October 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Swiss time. According to the definitive interim result as published by Samsung Peptide,

• the participation of Samsung Peptide and the persons acting in concert with Samsung Peptide amounts to 29,123,892 PolyPeptide shares in aggregate, corresponding to 87.92% of the issued share capital and voting rights of PolyPeptide (participation rate); and
• 29,014,418 PolyPeptide shares were tendered into the Offer until the end of the main offer period of the Offer, corresponding to 87.59% of the issued share capital and voting rights of PolyPeptide and 87.88% of all PolyPeptide shares to which the Offer relates (success rate).

The definitive interim result that has been published today by Samsung Peptide is available at https://samsungbiologics.com/offer. The provisional and the definitive end result of the Offer will be published after the end of the additional acceptance period (see below).

According to the definitive interim result as published by Samsung Peptide,

• the Offer condition pursuant to section B.7.1(a) (Minimum Acceptance Rate) of the offer prospectus of Samsung Peptide dated 31 August 2026 (the “Offer Prospectus”) has been satisfied; and
• the Offer condition pursuant to section B.7.1(d) (No Material Adverse Effect) of the Offer Prospectus has been satisfied.

In its definitive interim result, Samsung Peptide has declared the Offer successful (zustande gekommen), subject to the satisfaction of certain remaining Offer conditions, including among others the receipt of regulatory approvals in certain jurisdictions as well as the removal of the transfer restrictions and voting limitations from PolyPeptide’s articles of association and the election of the persons nominated by Samsung Biologics to the board of directors of PolyPeptide by resolution of an extraordinary general meeting of PolyPeptide. PolyPeptide has invited for an extraordinary general meeting to be held on 26 October 2026 to resolve on these matters.

According to the definitive interim result as published by Samsung Peptide, the additional acceptance period of ten (10) trading days for the subsequent acceptance of the Offer will commence on 19 October 2026 and end on 30 October 2026, 4:00 p.m. Swiss time, in accordance with section B.6 (Additional Acceptance Period) of the Offer Prospectus.

According to the definitive interim result as published by Samsung Peptide, based on the current understanding of the regulatory approval procedures in various countries as set out in the Offer Prospectus (see the Offer condition pursuant to section B.7.1(b) (Merger and FDI Clearances)), it is expected that, subject to the satisfaction of all Offer conditions, the settlement of the Offer indicated in the Offer Prospectus to take place on 13 November 2026 will be postponed in accordance with section B.7.3 of the Offer Prospectus, and that the transaction is currently expected to be completed towards the end of 2026 or in Q1 2027.

According to the definitive interim result as published by Samsung Peptide, Samsung Peptide intends to pursue a squeeze-out of any remaining public shareholders and to apply to SIX Exchange Regulation for the delisting of the PolyPeptide shares following the settlement of the Offer.

 

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PolyPeptide Group AG
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About PolyPeptide

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with significant exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit polypeptide.com.

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About Samsung Peptide and Samsung Biologics

Samsung Peptide is a direct subsidiary of Samsung Biologics. Samsung Biologics and PolyPeptide have concluded a transaction agreement on 17 July 2026 regarding the Offer. Samsung Peptide is acting as the formal offeror of the Offer. Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a leading Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end integrated services that range from late discovery to commercial manufacturing. With a combined biomanufacturing capacity of 785,000 liters across Bio Campus I and II in Korea, and 60,000 from the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, U.S., Samsung Biologics holds total global manufacturing capacity of 845,000 liters. Samsung Biologics has also secured land for Bio Campus III, laying the groundwork for future capacity expansion to support next-generation therapies and emerging modalities. Samsung Biologics leverages cutting-edge technologies and expertise to advance diverse modalities, including multispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, and mRNA therapeutics. By implementing the ExellenS™ framework across its manufacturing network with standardized designs, unified processes, and advanced digitalization, Samsung Biologics ensures plant equivalency and speed for manufacturing continuity. Samsung Biologics’ global manufacturing and commercial network spans Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Samsung Biologics America supports clients based in the U.S. and Europe, while its Tokyo sales office serves the APAC region. Samsung Biologics continues to invest in new capabilities to maximize operational and quality excellence, ensuring flexibility and agility for clients. Samsung Biologics is committed to the on-time, in-full delivery of safe, high-quality biomedicines, as well as to making sustainable business decisions for the betterment of society and global health. For more information, please visit https://samsungbiologics.com. 

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• Marc-Alexander Mahl appointed to the Fresenius Management Board; Mahl succeeds Pierluigi Antonelli and will be responsible for the Fresenius Kabi businesses
• Fresenius CFO Sara Hennicken’s contract extended for another five years
• Sébastien Guery assumes overall responsibility for the Nutrition business at Fresenius Kabi
• Leadership team set for the next phase of #FutureFresenius

The Supervisory Board of Fresenius has unanimously appointed Dr. Marc-Alexander Mahl (58) to the Fresenius Management Board, effective November 1, 2026. He will be responsible for the Fresenius Kabi businesses. Mahl succeeds Pierluigi Antonelli, who is leaving the company for personal reasons. At the same time, the Supervisory Board has extended the contract of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sara Hennicken (46) for another five years. Her contract will therefore run until 2032.

“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Pierluigi Antonelli for our successful collaboration built on mutual trust. Thanks to the consistent implementation of #FutureFresenius at Fresenius Kabi, all businesses are now excellently positioned in their respective growth markets and make a significant contribution to the company’s success. We wish Mr. Antonelli all the very best in his future endeavors,” said Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius. He added: “At the same time, I am delighted that in Marc-Alexander Mahl we have been able to bring an accomplished physician and experienced executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience at Fresenius to the Group Management Board. He is already responsible for two strategically important businesses, Pharma and Nutrition, and has played a key role in shaping their strategic direction as part of #FutureFresenius. The focus now is on consistently expanding the Biopharma, MedTech and Nutrition growth vectors. We very much look forward to working with him in his expanded role and are confident that he will continue the growth trajectory of all Fresenius Kabi businesses.”

Marc-Alexander Mahl will continue to lead the Pharma Business Unit. Given its growing strategic importance, the Nutrition business will in future be managed as a standalone Business Unit under the leadership of Sébastien Guery. Guery has been responsible for the Nutrition business since April 2024 and previously held several management positions at other international companies, including Sandoz, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and McKinsey. In his expanded role, Guery will report directly to Marc-Alexander Mahl, who is responsible for the Fresenius Kabi businesses on the Fresenius Management Board.

At the same time, the Supervisory Board has extended the contract of CFO Sara Hennicken for another five years. Her contract will now run until 2032. “Sara Hennicken has played a pivotal role in shaping the successful execution of #FutureFresenius from the very beginning. Thus, we very much look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with her,” said Kirsch.

“I would like to congratulate Sara Hennicken and Marc-Alexander Mahl and very much look forward to continuing our work together on the Management Board. On behalf of the Management Board, I would also like to thank Pierluigi Antonelli for the excellent collaboration over the past years and wish him all the very best for the future. Looking ahead, the medical nutrition business will play an even more important role for the company as a whole. I am therefore very pleased that Sébastien Guery will now assume overall responsibility for the Nutrition business,” added Michael Sen, Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius.

Leadership team set for the next phase of #FutureFresenius
With these decisions and the further strengthening of its operating businesses, Fresenius is putting its leadership team in place for the next phase of #FutureFresenius and underscoring its ambition to create sustainable value through profitable, innovation-driven growth.

Dr. Marc-Alexander Mahl has headed Fresenius’ Pharma and Nutrition businesses since May 2023. In addition, he oversees sustainability activities in these businesses. Mahl has been with Fresenius since July 2001, with a brief interruption, and has since held various management positions with regional and global responsibilities. Since 2011, he has been responsible for the global Pharma business. In parallel, Mahl served as President of Medicines for Europe and as a member of the Executive Committee of the German industry association for specialized nutrition. Mahl studied medicine, is a specialist in transfusion medicine and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Sara Hennicken has been Chief Financial Officer of Fresenius since September 2022. In this role, she is responsible for Finance, IT and Cybersecurity. She joined the company in 2019 as Senior Vice President Global Treasury & Corporate Finance for Fresenius and Fresenius Medical Care. Prior to that, she spent 14 years in investment banking, most recently serving as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank. From 2005 to 2010, Hennicken worked at Citigroup in Frankfurt and London. She studied economics in Germany and the United States.

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Fresenius (XFRA: FRE, OTC: FSNUY) is a global, therapy-focused healthcare company dedicated to saving and improving human lives around the world. Through Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios, the company delivers system-critical, innovative and affordable healthcare across the full continuum of care: Fresenius Kabi is a leading provider of lifesaving medicines, medical nutrition, and medical technologies for critically and chronically ill patients, reaching around 450 million people each year. Fresenius Helios is Europe’s largest private hospital operator, treating around 27 million patients annually.

With more than 178,000 employees and operating in more than 60 countries, Fresenius generated €22.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

For more information, visit www.fresenius.com and follow Fresenius on LinkedIn.

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, e.g. changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, results of clinical trials, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, the availability of financing and unforeseen impacts of international conflicts. Fresenius does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

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Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Wolfgang Kirsch

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invIOs publishes positive clinical data on CBL-B-silenced autologous cell therapy APN401 in peer-reviewed journal

• Publication in Molecular Therapy Oncology reports Phase 1 data from 17 patients with advanced, treatment-refractory solid tumors
• Decentralized point-of-care manufacturing of APN401 was feasible across manufacturing sites
• APN401 demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with no dose-limiting toxicities or grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events
• Disease stabilization was observed in 5 of 10 RECIST-evaluable patients

Vienna, Austria, 15 October 2026: invIOs GmbH (“invIOs”), a privately held biotechnology company developing innovative cancer immunotherapies, today announced the publication of new clinical data with its autologous PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cell) therapy APN401 in the peer-reviewed journal, Molecular Therapy Oncology. The publication, “Phase I Evaluation of APN401, an Autologous CBL-B–Silenced PBMC Therapy, in Advanced Solid Tumors”, reports findings from two Phase 1 studies evaluating APN401 in patients with advanced, treatment-refractory solid tumors.

A total of 17 patients received APN401 across three dose levels. The patients had advanced solid tumors and had received between two and eleven prior lines of systemic therapy. The treatment was well tolerated, with no dose-limiting toxicities, cytokine release syndrome, immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, or grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events. The highest dose of 4.5 × 10⁷ PBMCs/kg was selected as the recommended Phase 2 dose.

Disease stabilization was observed in 5 out of 10 RECIST-evaluable patients. Exploratory immune profiling identified systemic changes following APN401 treatment, including increased levels of cytotoxic mediators and expansion of specific T-cell populations. These changes were most pronounced in patients with stable disease. This suggests that APN401 can enhance immune activity against the tumor and that this effect may be linked to clinical benefit.

APN401 is an autologous cell therapy utilizing patients’ own PBMCs in which the intracellular immune checkpoint CBL-B is transiently silenced using siRNA. CBL-B acts as a brake on the immune system: it negatively regulates antigen receptor signaling and T-cell activation. By temporarily reducing CBL-B activity in immune cells, APN401 cell therapy is engineered to overcome the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and attack tumor cells.

Romana Gugenberger, PhD, Managing Director of invIOs, commented: “We are thrilled to see our clinical data with APN401 published in a peer-reviewed journal. We are encouraged by the favorable safety profile, the disease stabilization observed, and the systemic immune changes following treatment. This is especially noteworthy considering that these patients had already received multiple prior lines of therapy. These results highlight the promise of CBL-B silencing as a new approach in immuno-oncology and demonstrate that our EPiC cell manufacturing platform can reliably produce cell therapies through a rapid, decentralized manufacturing process. Together, these findings support further clinical evaluation of APN401 and our EPiC platform as we work towards new treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumors.”

APN401 is produced using invIOs’ proprietary EPiC® point-of-care platform, which allows for manufacturing of the cell therapy product with a vein-to-vein time of less than 24 hours. The study demonstrated reproducible manufacturing across sites and supported the feasibility of repeated administration.

About invIOs

invIOs is a privately held biotech company based in Vienna, Austria, focusing on the discovery and development of novel cancer therapies. The invIOs team applies its extensive knowledge of immune system activation to create personalized and targeted therapies for solid tumors. The company is progressing a pipeline of four programs that include both cell therapy and small molecule strategies. invIOs is also partnered with leading institutions and universities, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to co-develop treatments for glioblastoma. EPiC, invIOs’ proprietary cell therapy platform, allows the creation of personalized cell therapies based on localized processing of a patient’s fresh immune cells, enabling rapid treatment in an out-patient setting.

The platform’s lead asset, APN401, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials in patients with various solid tumors. A second candidate, INV441, is currently being developed for glioblastoma and a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial is in planning. Additionally, INV451, the third EPiC-based program, represents a next-generation CAR-T cell approach targeting rare tumor types.

INV501 is a novel orally available small molecule candidate that can selectively enhance anti-tumor immune responses. It induces T-cell activation, proliferation, and tumor-specific cytotoxicity. INV501 has demonstrated favorable bioavailability and preclinical proof of concept with strong data in multiple solid tumor indications.

For further information, please visit www.invios.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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invIOs Romana Gugenberger, PhD Managing Director T +43 1 8656577 0 Email: investors@invios.com

MC Services AG Dr. Cora Kaiser, Dr. Regina Lutz T +49 89 210 228 0 US: Laurie Doyle T +1-339-832-0752 Email: invios@mc-services.eu

Evotec Appoints Dr. Joanna Holbrook as Chief Scientific Officer and Member of the Management Board

Will lead Evotec’s global scientific strategy and drive differentiation across its discovery and development services, technology platforms and proprietary innovation Brings more than 25 years of global experience in pharma, biotechnology and academia

Hamburg, Germany, October 15, 2026 – Evotec SE (NASDAQ: EVO; Frankfurt Prime Standard: EVT) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joanna Holbrook as Chief Scientific Officer and Member of the Management Board, effective November 1, 2026. Dr. Holbrook brings to Evotec more than 25 years of experience as both a scientist and R&D leader, applying novel technologies and data approaches to the challenges of drug discovery and advancing programs toward the clinic. Her experience spans multi-modal ‘omics, data science, novel therapeutic modalities and precision medicine, complemented by experience in commercializing innovative technologies, shaping drug discovery partnerships and leading therapeutic research portfolios. At Evotec, Dr. Holbrook will draw on recent scientific advances to help customers and partners discover and develop new medicines faster and with a higher probability of success.

Dr. Christian Wojczewski, Chief Executive Officer of Evotec, said:

“Joanna has a keen understanding of how data, AI and new technologies are transforming drug discovery and development today. She combines this forward-looking perspective with deep scientific expertise and a strong focus on generating robust, actionable results. I look forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen Evotec’s position as a leading partner for any organization that strives to bring new, groundbreaking medicines to market.”

Dr. Holbrook most recently served as Therapy Area Head, Cardiovascular, Renal and Hepatic Disease and Head of in vitro Discovery Platforms at Novo Nordisk. Prior to that she held positions at UK biotech companies Biomodal, where she served as Chief Scientific Officer, and BenevolentAI, where she was Vice President, Translational Medicine. She was also Professor of Bioinformatics at the University of Southampton and Senior Principal Investigator at the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (A*STAR) and adjunct Professor at National University of Singapore. She started her career at GSK, where she held positions of increasing responsibility across therapy areas and bioinformatics. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from University College London and a B.Sc. in Genetics from the University of Newcastle.

Dr. Joanna Holbrook, Evotec’s incoming Chief Scientific Officer, added:

“Evotec has exceptional breadth of scientific expertise and capabilities spanning drug discovery, drug development and manufacturing. I am excited by the opportunity to work across the business to strengthen our scientific differentiation, build integrated solutions to the most important challenges in drug discovery, and develop new capabilities that are unique to Evotec.”

 

About Evotec SE

Evotec is a life science company that is pioneering the future of drug discovery and development. By integrating breakthrough science with AI-driven innovation and advanced technologies, we accelerate the journey from concept to cure — faster, smarter, and with greater precision. Our expertise spans small molecules, biologics, cell therapies and associated modalities, supported by proprietary platforms such as Molecular Patient Databases, PanOmics and iPSC-based disease modeling. With flexible partnering models tailored to our customers’ needs, we work with all Top 20 Pharma companies, over 800 biotechs, academic institutions, and healthcare stakeholders. Our offerings range from standalone services to fully integrated R&D programs and long-term strategic partnerships, combining scientific excellence with operational agility. Through Just – Evotec Biologics, we redefine biologics development and manufacturing to improve accessibility and affordability. With a strong portfolio of over 100 proprietary R&D assets, most of them being co-owned, we focus on key therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, and immunology. Evotec’s global team of around 4,500 experts operates from sites in Europe and the U.S., offering complementary technologies and services as synergistic centers of excellence. Learn more at www.evotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X/Twitter @Evotec.

 

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BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA Highlights Growing Momentum
Across Austria’s Biotech Sector

Innsbruck, Austria – October 15, 2026. The fourth BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA brought together leading voices from research, industry, startups, investment and policy in Innsbruck this week. Jointly organized by BIOTECH AUSTRIA, Human.technology Styria and Standortagentur Tirol, the summit serves as a national meeting point for Austria’s biotech sector with growing international participation and this year drew more than 250 participants from 12 countries.

Held under the motto “Start up, Scale up, Step up!”, the program reflected the journey from scientific discovery and company creation through financing and organizational growth to international expansion and long-term impact. Across the two-day agenda, keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and startup pitches explored the opportunities, challenges and next steps for Austria’s biotech community as it continues to grow and connect internationally.

Peter Llewellyn-Davies, President of BIOTECH AUSTRIA, commented: “Austria has a strong scientific foundation, but one decisive question is how we translate that strength into companies that can grow and compete internationally. This year’s summit brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers who all play a role in making that transition possible. The discussions demonstrated the growing ambition of the Austrian biotech sector as well as the importance of continued collaboration to unlock its full potential. My thanks go to our speakers, participants, sponsors and co-hosts for making Innsbruck such a productive meeting point for the sector.”

The keynote program featured former STADA AG CEO Claudio Albrecht, who explored how geopolitical shifts, technological innovation, changing healthcare systems and new business models could shape the pharmaceutical industry through 2035. Karl Nehammer, Vice President of the EIB and former Federal Chancellor of Austria, addressed the conditions needed for European biotech innovators to grow and compete globally. Olympic sailing champion Lukas Mähr drew on his experience to explore resilience and teamwork, while Stefan Haubner, Founding Partner at APEX Ventures, considered whether European venture capital needs a model of its own. Further sessions addressed topics such as venture financing, global IP strategy, AI in biotech investment and Austrian biotech strategy and policy. The program concluded with a fireside chat between BioNTech founder and investor Christoph Huber and Peter Llewellyn-Davies, reflecting on experiences and lessons from building successful biotech ventures.

Anton Mattle, Governor of Tyrol, commented: “Biotechnology is an important driver of innovation and future economic development. Events such as the BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA showcase Tyrol’s strengths in life sciences and create valuable connections between science, business and policy. They also contribute to strengthening Austria’s international visibility and support the exchange of ideas and partnerships that help innovative companies grow.”

Networking and partnering remained a central element of the summit. Dedicated 1:1 meetings and social events gave participants from across the biotech value chain opportunities to establish new relationships, deepen existing connections and explore future potential collaborations beyond the conference sessions.

Marcus Hofer, CEO of Standortagentur Tirol and local host of the summit, and Lejla Pock, CEO of Human.technology Styria, added: “Bringing the summit to different regions allows us to showcase their individual strengths while fostering exchange and collaboration across Austria’s biotech community and beyond. Innsbruck provided an excellent setting for discussions, new connections and future partnerships. We look forward to building on this momentum when the summit moves to Graz in 2027.”

The fourth BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA concluded with a closing reception and a handover to the next host location: The discussions in Innsbruck reflected a sector that is gaining momentum, strengthening international connections and working together to translate scientific excellence into lasting economic and societal impact. The fifth BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA will take place in Graz on 21-22 October 2027.

For further information and to revisit highlights of the fourth BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA, please visit the BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA website.

For post-event inquiries and additional information, please contact:

BIOTECH AUSTRIA
Christine Llewellyn-Davies
Head of Operations
+43 670 6030601
Email: info@biotechaustria.org

Human.technology Styria
Lejla Pock
CEO
Eva Bucht
PR & Marketing
+43 699 188 99 708
Email: office@human.technology.at

Standortagentur Tirol
Marcus Hofer
CEO Standortagentur Tirol
Albert Bloch
Communication & Press
+43 676 843 101-270
Email: albert.bloch@standort-tirol.at

Media Contact

MC Services AG
Dr. Cora Kaiser, Dr. Johanna Kobler
+49 89 210 228 0
Email: biotechaustria@mc-services.eu

About BIOTECH AUSTRIA

Since December 2020, BIOTECH AUSTRIA has been the voice of the Austrian biotech industry, enabling and connecting a non-governmental ecosystem so that businesses can start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation. Life Sciences are a key industry in Austria, and biotechnology is one of the fastest-developing sectors with high growth dynamics and international competitiveness. BIOTECH AUSTRIA is constantly expanding its network with new members and supporters in order to gather even more expertise under one roof. BIOTECH AUSTRIA represents over 100 biotech and life science companies, from start-ups to big pharma, academic institutions, research institutes, organisations and service providers to the sector. More information can be found at www.biotechaustria.org or on LinkedIn.

About Human.technology Styria

Human.technology Styria GmbH (HTS) is a cluster organization founded in 2004 with a focus on Life Sciences. It operates in three strategic priority areas: Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, and Health & Sustainability. Additionally, HTS is actively involved in cross-cutting topics such as Start-Ups, Digitalization, and Qualification. The cluster sees itself as a bridge-builder between research, development, and industry, aiming to create synergies, enable innovations, forge new partnerships, and enhance the national and international visibility of the region. Companies within the cluster community benefit from exclusive service offerings related to Contact Management, Business Development, Internationalization, Networking, Events, Communication, and Knowledge Transfer. Within the environment of the Styrian Life Science Cluster, there are 150 companies with 40,000 employees generating a turnover of 5 billion euros. Approximately one-third of this can be attributed to the Pharma/Biotech sector. More information can be found at www.humantechnology.at.

About Standortagentur Tirol / Health Hub Tirol

Tirol is a strong life sciences location. Successful companies and outstanding universities ensure a high research output, over 11,000 jobs and an industry turnover of almost 3 billion euros per year. Almost 100 innovative companies, institutions and universities are networked in the Cluster Life Sciences Tirol, which is based at the Standortagentur Tirol. In addition, the state of Tirol invests in a location development program for life sciences via Lebensraum Tirol Holding, which is implemented by Standortagentur Tirol and its subsidiaries. This program aims to drive innovation in the fields of medical technology, digital health, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Tirol is to be positioned as a top European life sciences region by 2030. One pillar of the program is the Health Hub Tirol, which works closely with the Cluster Life Sciences Tirol and Startup.Tirol to provide (lab) space and a wide range of startup services. More information can be found at www.standort-tirol.at and www.healthhub.tirol.