Active Biotech AB Year-end report January - December 2016
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Laquinimod
* The clinical trials CONCERTO, ARPEGGIO and LEGATO-HD are progressing
according to plan
* The study results from the pivotal clinical Phase 3 CONCERTO trial in
relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) are expected in the first half
of 2017
* The study results from the clinical Phase 2 ARPEGGIO trial, evaluating
laquinimod for the treatment of primary progressive multiple sclerosis
(PPMS), are expected in the second half of 2017
* Orphan Drug Designation granted in the US by the FDA ("US Food and Drug
Administration") for laquinimod for the treatment of Huntington's disease
ANYARA
* A licensing agreement has been entered into with NeoTX Therapeutics Ltd
Tasquinimod, Paquinimod and SILC
* Out-licensing activities are continuing
* The European Patent Office has granted a patent application covering
tasquinimod for use in the treatment of multiple myeloma
* Product patent for SILC substances granted by the European Patent Office
New share issue
* Rights issue implemented in fourth quarter generating proceeds of SEK 53.7 M
for the company after issue expenses
Financial summary
SEK M Oct - Dec Jan - Dec
2016 2015 2016 2015
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Net sales 7.1 5.0 19.0 16.3
Operating loss -13.5 -28.2 -55.1 -177.9
Loss for the period -14.8 -40.8 -59.6 -193.5
Loss per share, before and after dilution (SEK) -0.16 -0.45 -0.65 -2.13
Cash and cash equivalents 77.7 103.6
* Operating costs for full-year 2016 reduced by 62% (SEK 120.1 M) compared
with 2015
* Operations are progressing according to plan pending the Phase 3 results for
laquinimod in the first half of 2017
For further information, please contact:
Tomas Leanderson, President and CEO Active Biotech AB
Tel: +46 (0) 46 19 20 95 (Corp. Reg. No. 556223-9227)
Box 724, SE-220 07 Lund
Hans Kolam, CFO Tel: +46 (0)46-19 20 00
Tel: +46 (0)46 19 20 44
The report is also available at www.activebiotech.com.
Active Biotech AB Year-end report January ? December 2016:
http://hugin.info/1002/R/2079033/782626.pdf
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Source: Active Biotech via GlobeNewswire
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