PRESS RELEASE

Strategic agreement signed for distribution of Yimmugo^® in the United States based on the framework established in July

• All contractual terms finalized and definitive agreement with Kedrion signed
• Expected to generate revenues of more than $1 billion for Biotest during the 7-year term
• Preparations for U.S. launch of Yimmugo^® in 2025 well underway

Dreieich, Germany, October 2, 2024. Following the agreement of binding terms in July, the parties have now finalized all contractual terms and Biotest, part of the Grifols Group, has entered into a long-term agreement with Kedrion Biopharma Inc., Fort Lee (NJ), USA, for the full commercialization and distribution of its immunoglobulin Yimmugo^® in the United States.

The distribution agreement requires Biotest to supply and Kedrion to purchase minimum quantities of Yimmugo^® over the seven-year term, representing approximately $1 billion in sales for Biotest. This agreement represents Biotest’s largest commercial agreement since its founding.

Production of the quantities needed to enter the United States began immediately after the Biologic License Application (BLA) was approved and is ongoing. Preparations for the market launch of the product in 2025 have already begun and are now in full preparation.

With Yimmugo^®, a Biotest product is entering a U.S. market which, with more than 100 tons and annual IVIG sales of $10 billion, represents the most important market for the plasma derivatives sector.

About Yimmugo^® (IgG Next Generation)

Yimmugo^® is a newly developed polyvalent immunoglobulin G preparation from human blood plasma for intravenous administration (IVIg). The sugar-free ready-to-use solution is approved in European markets for substitution therapy in primary antibody deficiency syndromes and secondary immune deficiency, as well as for immunomodulation in autoimmune diseases such as ITP, GBS, CIDP, MMN and Kawasaki syndrome. Under the U.S. license Biotest is authorized to manufacture Yimmugo^® for the treatment of primary humoral deficiency (PI) in patients 2 years of age or older. Yimmugo^® is the first approved product from Biotest’s new Next Level production facility. The modern production process stands for highest product quality and responsible use of resources.

About Biotest

Biotest (www.biotest.com) is a provider of biological therapeutics derived from human plasma. With a value-added chain that extends from preclinical and clinical development to worldwide sales, Biotest has specialized primarily in the areas of clinical immunology, hematology and intensive care medicine. Biotest develops and markets immunoglobulins, coagulation factors and albumin based on human blood plasma. These are used for diseases of the immune and hematopoietic systems. Biotest has more than 2,400 employees worldwide. The ordinary and preference shares of Biotest AG are listed in the Prime Standard on the German Stock Exchange. Since May 2022, Biotest has been a part of the Grifols Group, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (www.grifols.com).

IR contact

Dr Monika Baumann (Buttkereit)

Phone: +49-6103-801-4406
Mail: ir@biotest.com

PR contact

Dirk Neumüller

Phone: +49-6103-801-269
Mail: pr@biotest.com

Biotest AG, Landsteinerstr. 5, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, www.biotest.com

Ordinary shares: securities’ ID No. 522720; ISIN DE0005227201

Preference shares: securities’ ID No. 522723; ISIN DE0005227235

Listing: Frankfurt (Prime Standard)

Open Market: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg/ Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate

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This document contains forward-looking statements on overall economic development as well as on the business, earnings, financial and assets position of Biotest AG and its subsidiaries. These statements are based on current plans, estimates, forecasts and expectations of the company and are thus subject to risks and elements of uncertainty that could result in significant deviation of actual developments from expected developments. The forward-looking statements are only valid at the time of publication. Biotest does not intend to update the forward-looking statements and assumes no obligation to do so.

Berlin, 2 October 2024. Eckert & Ziegler SE (ISIN DE0005659700, TecDAX) announces that the spin-off resolution approved at the Annual General Meeting on 26 June 2024 was entered in the commercial register of the Charlottenburg (Berlin) District Court today. With the entry in the commercial register of Eckert & Ziegler SE, the spin-off of Pentixapharm AG became legally effective. All shares in Pentixapharm AG held by Eckert & Ziegler have thus been legally transferred from Eckert & Ziegler SE to Pentixapharm Holding AG.

In compensation, the shareholders of Eckert & Ziegler SE will receive Pentixapharm Holding AG shares at a ratio of 1:1. The number of Eckert & Ziegler shares held by each Eckert & Ziegler shareholder after the close of trading today, taking into account any outstanding stock market transactions, will determine their entitlement. All Pentixapharm Holding AG shares created as part of the spin-off are expected to be admitted to the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard segment on 2 October 2024.

Initial trading of the Pentixapharm Holding AG shares is scheduled for 3 October 2024. On the same day, the listing of the Eckert & Ziegler SE shares ‘ex spin-off’ is planned. The deposit-side posting of the Pentixapharm Holding shares to the securities accounts of Eckert & Ziegler shareholders is expected to take place on 7 October 2024.

Further information on the IPO of Pentixapharm AG can be found here: www.pentixapharm.com

About Eckert & Ziegler.
Eckert & Ziegler SE with more than 1.000 employees is a leading specialist for isotope-related components in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. The company offers a broad range of services and products for the radiopharmaceutical industry, from early development work to contract manufacturing and distribution. Eckert & Ziegler shares (ISIN DE0005659700) are listed in the TecDAX index of Deutsche Börse.
Contributing to saving lives.

Contact:
Eckert & Ziegler SE, Karolin Riehle, Investor Relations
Robert-Rössle-Str. 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 30 / 94 10 84-138, karolin.riehle@ezag.de, www.ezag.com 

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Pentixapharm Holding AG: Placement Price Set at EUR 5.10 per Share, All 3.9 Million Offer Shares Placed

Berlin and Würzburg, Germany, October 1, 2024 – Pentixapharm Holding AG (“Pentixapharm”) today set the final placement price for its initial public offering (“IPO”) at EUR 5.10 per share following the completion of the bookbuilding phase. All 3,900,000 offer shares, issued from a capital increase, were placed as part of a public offering in the Federal Republic of Germany and an international private placement to institutional investors as well as interested private investors. Based on the final placement price, the total gross proceeds to Pentixapharm amount to EUR 19.9 million.

The placement price results in a post-money market capitalization for Pentixapharm of EUR 126.5 million. Following the IPO, the expected free float will be 61.6%, facilitating liquid trading of the company’s shares. This is supported by the inclusion of retail investors in the IPO capital increase. Each order placed by a retail investor was filled at approximately two thirds of the demand. The largest single shareholder of Pentixapharm is Eckert Wagniskapital und Frühphasenfinanzierung GmbH, which will hold 34.5% of the share capital following the transaction.

Admission to trading is expected on October 2, 2024, with the listing of the existing shares and spin-off shares of Pentixapharm Holding AG under the ticker symbol PTP and the international securities identification number (ISIN) DE000A40AEG0 in the Regulated Market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange scheduled for October 3, 2024. The offer shares will be traded starting October 10, 2024, following the registration of the capital increase in the commercial register and approval by Deutsche Börse AG. Delivery of the allocated offer shares is also planned for October 10, 2024.

PRESS RELEASE

Heidelberg Pharma: New Clinical Data on Lead ADC Candidate HDP-101 Presented at IMS 2024 Demonstrating Complete Remission in One Patient

• Data from the study with the lead ADC candidate, HDP-101, show elimination of tumor cells in one patient
• Clinical data from IMS will be presented in R&D webinar on 15 October at 17:00 CEST / 11:00 EDT

Ladenburg, Germany, 1 October 2024 – Heidelberg Pharma AG (FSE: HPHA), a clinical stage company developing innovative Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), today announces that new clinical data from its lead Amanitin-based ADC candidate, HDP-101, were presented at the International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 27 September 2024.

HDP-101 is being evaluated in an ongoing Phase I/IIa clinical trial in the indication of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer with a high unmet medical need. Clinical data from the fifth cohort demonstrated complete remission in one patient who had been heavily pre-treated. This patient showed an objective improvement (“partial response”) in the 2nd cycle of treatment and complete remission was confirmed after the 11th cycle.

In addition, several patients showed promising biological activity and an objective improvement demonstrating the potential of HDP-101 as a treatment option for patients with the disease.

Following the presentation at IMS, Heidelberg Pharma will host an R&D webinar on 15 October 2024 at 17:00 CEST/ 11:00 EDT, for investors, analysts, and media.

The R&D webinar will feature presentations by the Heidelberg Pharma management team, alongside Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the myeloma field: Shambavi Richard, MD, Associate Professor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA and Robert Z. Orlowski, MD, PhD, (Ad Interim) Director of Myeloma, and Professor of Medicine in the Departments of Lymphoma/Myeloma and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, and principal investigator at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

Webinar participants will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the webinar or ask questions live during the event.

For further information on the R&D webinar, or to register your attendance, please use the link below:

https://lifescievents.com/event/heidelberg/

A live recording of the R&D webinar will be accessible via the press & investor section of the Company website.

About Heidelberg Pharma

Heidelberg Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company working on a new treatment approach in oncology and developing novel drugs based on its ADC technologies for the targeted and highly effective treatment of cancer. ADCs are antibody-drug conjugates that combine the specificity of antibodies with the efficacy of toxins to fight cancer. Selected antibodies are loaded with cytotoxic compounds, the so-called payloads, that are transported into diseased cells. Inside the cells, the toxins then unleash their effect and kill the diseased cells.

Heidelberg Pharma uses several compounds and has built up an ADC toolbox that overcomes tumor resistance via numerous pathways and addresses different types of cancer using various antibodies. The goal is to develop targeted and highly effective ADCs for the treatment of a variety of malignant hematologic and solid tumors.

Heidelberg Pharma is the first company to use the compound Amanitin from the green death cap mushroom in cancer therapy. The biological mechanism of action of the toxin represents a new therapeutic modality and is used as a compound in the Amanitin-based ADC technology, the so-called ATAC technology. It offers the opportunity to overcome therapy resistance and also eliminate dormant tumor cells, which could lead to significant progress in cancer therapy – even for patients who no longer respond to other treatment. The Amanitin-based ADC development candidates are called ATACs.

The most advanced product candidate HDP-101 is a BCMA-ATAC for the indication multiple myeloma, which is currently in clinical development.

The first candidate that Heidelberg Pharma is developing with a toxin other than Amanitin is HDP-201, an exatecan-based ADC. Exatecan is a topoisomerase I inhibitor that has proven itself in cancer therapy and is used in two already approved ADCs. It differs in its mode of action from that of Amanitin and thus expands the company’s range of compounds.

The company is based in Ladenburg, Germany, and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: ISIN DE000A11QVV0 / WKN A11QVV / Symbol HPHA. More information is available at www.heidelberg-pharma.com.

ATAC^® is a registered trademark of Heidelberg Pharma Research GmbH.

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the Company’s business, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “estimates”, “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “will” “should” “future”, “potential” or similar expressions or by a general discussion of the Company’s strategy, plans or intentions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results of operations, financial condition, performance, or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors and partners are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

Mainz Biomed Publishes CEO Statement; CEO Guido Baechler Eyes Major Growth and U.S. FDA Trials in 2025

BERKELEY, US and MAINZ, Germany – October 1, 2024 — Mainz Biomed N.V. (NASDAQ:MYNZ) (“Mainz Biomed” or the “Company”), a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, today released a statement to shareholders highlighting its strategic plans for maximizing shareholder value, clinical developments, and its upcoming FDA trial anticipated for 2025, which aims to pave the way for entry into the U.S. market. Management believes 2025 will be a transformative year, positioning Mainz Biomed for substantial growth in global markets, particularly through its innovative diagnostic solutions.

“As we enter a critical phase in our company’s journey, Mainz Biomed’s vision remains focused on leading the way in cancer diagnostics,” said Guido Baechler, CEO of Mainz Biomed. “Our groundbreaking clinical results with our mRNA based next generation CRC screening test and our strategic pathway to FDA trials, which we plan to start in 2025, demonstrate our commitment to expanding into the world’s largest healthcare market. These efforts, combined with our growing international footprint, underscore why we believe Mainz Biomed is currently undervalued relative to its potential.”  In the notes below, you will find more information about our current status and upcoming plans that we are executing, reaffirming our commitment to early cancer detection and the exciting developments that are currently underway.”  Baechler commented further, “like all our shareholders, management and the Board of Directors are concerned and disappointed with the performance of our stock price.  We commit to our shareholders that we will continue to strive to deliver what we have promised under difficult market conditions.”  Baechler commented further, “We are strongly convinced that 2025 will be a transformative year, positioning Mainz Biomed for substantial growth in global markets, particularly through our innovative diagnostic solutions.”

Corporate Flagship Product: Breakthrough Data and U.S. Expansion

mRNA-based next-generation CRC screening tests are redefining standards in early cancer detection. Mainz Biomed’s flagship non-invasive test not only targets the early detection of colorectal cancer but also focuses on precancerous lesions, particularly advanced adenomas, demonstrating significant clinical success in both US and European trials. Presentations at DDW and ASCO this year have highlighted sensitivities exceeding 90% for detecting colorectal cancer and over 80% for advanced adenomas. Detecting advanced adenomas is crucial in preventing colorectal cancer, as identifying patients with these lesions allows for timely intervention through colonoscopy and adenoma removal, thereby averting cancer development.

Mainz Biomed, alongside other companies, emphasizes the use of stool-based samples for CRC and advanced adenoma detection due to their direct connection to cancer cells and adenomas. Recent reports suggesting the ease of blood tests over stool tests must be carefully evaluated, as extensive studies in the US and Europe have shown significantly lower sensitivity of blood tests in identifying advanced adenomas. This limitation arises because early-stage advanced adenomas are not typically connected to the body’s blood supply, making them undetectable through blood samples.

In early July the Company has announced that based on its robust clinical data package it submitted for FDA Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) for its next generation CRC screening test. Following encouraging feedback from the FDA, the Company has made the strategic decision to withdraw its BDD application to focus on extending its clinical research program. Mainz Biomed will expand its dataset to include a larger average-risk patient population with its pivotal ReconAAsense trial. The Company plans to submit this comprehensive data in 2025 to FDA.

The consistently positive data from the Company’s clinical feasibility studies presented at ASCO 2024 and Digestive Disease Week (DDW), provide a strong foundation as Mainz Biomed prepares for U.S. FDA clinical trials in 2025, a key milestone in its strategy to penetrate the U.S. market. Successful completion of the FDA trial will allow Mainz Biomed’s next generation CRC screening test to be marketed to millions of Americans at risk of colorectal cancer, representing a major revenue growth opportunity for the company.

Innovative Diagnostic Pipeline

In addition to its mRNA next generation CRC screening test, Mainz Biomed is advancing a robust pipeline of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies aimed at detecting multiple cancers, with PancAlert leading the way. Our focus on molecular diagnostics, powered by proprietary biomarkers, positions us to address a wide range of cancers early, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs globally. The success of our upcoming products will help diversify our revenue streams and strengthen our leadership in cancer diagnostics.

Current development and expansion of the current ColoAlert screening test

Mainz Biomed has redeveloped and relaunched an expanded version of its first-generation CRC screening test currently commercialized in Germany and selected other countries in Europe. The change implemented in the ColoAlert product significantly simplified the workflow and reduced the retest rates. The feedback from the lab communities has been very positive and the Company expects this new product to further accelerate the growth and lab expansion.

Committed on delivering on key milestones for fair Company valuation

Mainz Biomed’s strong clinical results, expanding pipeline, and upcoming FDA trial, it is the management’s position that the Company’s current stock price does not adequately reflect its true value. While the Mainz Biomed cannot directly influence the stock market, the management team is fully focused on delivering on key milestones and executing its strategy to unlock value for shareholders.

Pursuant to Nasdaq and SEC rules the June 30, 2024, financials are required by December 31, 2024.  The Company plans to file during the fourth quarter of 2024. 

Looking Ahead: FDA Trials and Major Growth in 2025

2024 is a year of continued clinical progress and market expansion, but the FDA trials anticipated for 2025 represent a pivotal moment for Mainz Biomed. Successfully navigating the regulatory landscape in the U.S. will unlock significant opportunities to serve millions of patients in the world’s largest healthcare market.

In the meantime, the Company will continue to scale operations across Europe and other international markets, building on its scientific leadership in cancer diagnostics. With exciting innovations in the pipeline, Management is confident that Mainz Biomed is on track to revolutionize early cancer detection globally.

Further, we are pleased to have added a leader like Petra Starke to our team as a Brand Ambassador.  Petra is a thought leader in the field of colorectal cancer.  Her insights will continue to be invaluable as we focus our efforts in both Europe and the U.S. 

Please visit Mainz Biomed’s official website for investors at mainzbiomed.com/investors/ for more information

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About Mainz Biomed NV

Mainz Biomed develops market-ready molecular genetic diagnostic solutions for life-threatening conditions. The Company’s flagship product is ColoAlert®, an accurate, non-invasive and easy-to-use, early-detection diagnostic test for colorectal cancer. ColoAlert® is marketed across Europe. The Company is currently running a pivotal FDA clinical study for US regulatory approval. Mainz Biomed’s product candidate portfolio also includes PancAlert, an early-stage pancreatic cancer screening test based on real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction-based (PCR) multiplex detection of molecular-genetic biomarkers in stool samples. To learn more, visit mainzbiomed.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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Certain statements made in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements reflect the current analysis of existing information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Due to known and unknown risks, actual results may differ materially from the Company’s expectations or projections. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: (i) the failure to meet projected development and related targets; (ii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (iii) the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and its current or intended markets; and (iv) other risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in other reports and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the Company’s expectations and projections can be found in its initial filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 9, 2024. The Company’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to Mainz Biomed and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Mainz Biomed undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Notification pursuant to Art. 5 (1) of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and Art. 2 (1) of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of the Commission

On September 2, 2024, the Executive Board of Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG resolved an employee participation program for Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (“Dräger”). For this purpose, Dräger will buy back some of its own preferred shares on the stock exchange in the period from October 7 to probably November 18, 2024. The corresponding shares will not be retired, but will remain in the share accounts of the participating employees during the two-year lock-up period.

Within the last year’s employee participation program, Dräger bought back 80,460 of a theoretical 692,872 shares. In the current year, Dräger could buy back up to 676,000 shares. However, this would only occur if all eligible employees and the Executive Board participate fully in the program.

The Executive Board will no longer participate in the program due to the new regulations on share-based remuneration. Accordingly, since the 2023 fiscal year, the members of the Executive Board are obliged to convert 40% of their one-year variable remuneration into virtual shares, which are locked for a period of five years. The aim of this regulation is to strengthen the long-term nature of variable remuneration and thus align the interests of the Executive Board and shareholders.

The share buyback principally complies with rules and regulations set forth in Sec. 71 (1) Sentence 1 No 2 AktG (Aktiengesetz − German Stock Corporation Act). The buyback of preferred shares held by persons not employed by the Company or any associated company, neither at the present time nor in the past, will take place in accordance with the authorization issued by the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting dated 7 May 2021, which permits the buyback of up to 10% of capital stock held in the form of own shares.

A bank will be tasked with the buyback. The bank will make its decisions concerning the time of purchase of the preferred shares independently of Dräger and free of its influence. The right of Dräger to terminate its contract with the bank early and assign the task to a different bank remains unaffected.

In both cases, the buyback complies with the so-called safe-harbor rules set forth in Art. 5 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 in connection with the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of the Commission.

The buyback will be made on the stock exchange. The purchase price will comply with the requirements set forth in the safe-harbor rules. In addition, the purchase price per preferred share (excluding acquisition charges) of those preferred shares to be acquired on the basis of the authorization issued by the annual shareholders’ meeting may not exceed or fall below the price of the preferred shares in the opening auction in Xetra trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on the corresponding trading day in question by more than 10%.

The share buyback may be suspended and resumed at any time in accordance with the relevant legal guidelines.

The transactions will be announced by the end of the seventh trading day after their conclusion at the latest in a method in accordance with the requirements set forth in Art. 2 (2) in connection with (3) of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of the Commission.

Dräger will report on the course of the buyback program in accordance with the legal provisions on the Company’s website (www.draeger.com) in the Investor Relations section.

Lübeck, Germany, October 1, 2024

Executive Board
Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG, acting as the general partner of
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Moislinger Allee 53–55
23558 Lübeck, Germany
www.draeger.com

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This release contains statements on the future development of Dräger Group. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, presumptions, and forecasts of the Executive Board as well as the information available to it to date and have been prepared to the best of its knowledge and belief. No guarantee or liability for the occurrence of the future developments and results specified can be assumed in respect of such forward-looking statements. Rather, the future developments and results are dependent on a number of factors. They entail risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control and are based on assumptions which could prove to be incorrect. Notwithstanding any legal requirements to adjust forecasts, Dräger does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report. You will find all important financial dates on our Company website at www.draeger.com under Investors / Financial Calendar.

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PharmaSGP Holding SE has purchased 477,701 own shares through its public share repurchase offer

Gräfelfing, October 1, 2024 – Based on the public share repurchase offer by PharmaSGP Holding SE, a total number of 477,701 shares have been tendered to the company by the end of the acceptance period on September 26, 2024, 24:00 (CEST).

The offer by PharmaSGP Holding SE was for a maximum of up to 594,405 shares (ISIN DE000A2P4LJ5 / WKN A2P4LJ) corresponding to a maximum of up to approximately 4.95% of the company’s registered share capital. The acceptance ratio is approximately 80.37%.

It is expected, that the custodian banks will transfer the tendered and accepted shares from the customer accounts against payment of the offer price between October 4, 2024 and October 8, 2024.

The company now holds 487,488 own shares (treasury shares), corresponding to approximately 4.06% of the issued share capital. It is intended to redeem the repurchased shares and reduce the share capital.

CONTACT

cometis AG
Claudius Krause
Phone: +49-611-20585528
Email: ir@pharmasgp.com

ABOUT PHARMASGP HOLDING SE

PharmaSGP is a leading consumer health company with a diversified portfolio of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products that are marketed with a focus on the pharmacy distribution channel. These products are mostly based on natural active pharmaceutical ingredients with documented efficacy and few known side effects.

The Company’s core brands cover chronic indications, including rheumatic pain, nerve pain and other age-related ailments. In Germany, PharmaSGP is the market leader for systemic chemical-free pain remedies with its brand families RubaXX^® for rheumatic pain and Restaxil^® for neuralgic pain. Furthermore, PharmaSGP also offers leading products against sexual weakness and vertigo symptoms. Since introducing the first product from the current product portfolio in 2012, PharmaSGP has successfully established its business model in other European countries, including Austria, Italy, Belgium, Spain and France. In September 2021, the product portfolio was expanded by the brands Baldriparan^®, Formigran^®, Spalt^® and Kamol^®, thus also strengthening or developing the indications pain and sleep disorder. The sales territory was expanded to include Switzerland and Eastern Europe. In 2023, PharmaSGP generated revenues of €101.1 million at an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.7%.

In order to further expand its competitive position, PharmaSGP plans to increase the number of indications covered by PharmaSGP’s product offering, increase PharmaSGP’s European footprint, and accelerate its growth strategy especially by capitalizing on selected M&A opportunities.

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Gerresheimer AG: Adjustment of growth guidance for 2024 and 2025

 Düsseldorf, September 30, 2024 – Gerresheimer AG (ISIN: DE000A0LD6E6) is adjusting its growth guidance for 2024 and 2025 due to the significantly slower than expected market recovery 2024 and lower anticipated market growth in 2025 in the vial market. The guidance is also affected by the current flooding at the Morganton vial plant in the United States caused by Hurricane Helene, which will halt production for several weeks.

In the 2024 financial year, the company now expects organic revenue growth between 3 and 4% compared to the previous year (previously: 5 to 10%). Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between EUR 415 million and EUR 430 million (previously: EUR 430 million to EUR 450 million). Compared to the previous year, adjusted EPS for the financial year 2024 is expected to grow between 2 and 8% (previously 8 to 12%).

For the 2025 financial year, the company now expects organic revenue growth between 7 and 10% compared to the previous year (previously 10 to 15%). The adjusted EBITDA margin for the 2025 financial year is expected to be around 22% (previously: ≥ 22%). Adjusted EPS growth for 2025 will be updated with the publication of our full-year 2024 results in February 2025.

The mid-term guidance remains unchanged.

End of inside information

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gerresheimer.ir@gerresheimer.com

Jutta Lorberg
Head of Corporate Communication
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