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Key annual objectives for 2007 achieved
Key
factor in earnings trend is planned
investments in the product pipeline
Liquidity remain
solid
The biotech company
MOLOGEN,
Berlin, today published its results for
financial year 2007 as calculated in
line with IFRS, the international
accounting regulations.
Operating loss for
the period EUR -6.3 million (previous
year: EUR 0.2 million). Net loss for the
period EUR -6.0 million (previous year:
EUR 0.4 million). Other operating
expenses EUR -2.2 million (previous
year: EUR -1.6 million). Other operating
income EUR 0.7 million (previous year:
EUR 0.5 million). Cash funds EUR 8.0
million (Dec. 31, 2006: EUR 6.4
million). Equity ratio 93% (Dec. 31,
2006: 92%).
The key factors
influencing earnings development in
financial year 2007 were the rise in
expenses for extensive pre-clinical
tests and the preparation of clinical
studies as part of the R&D program.
The MOLOGEN
financial situation remains solid with
cash funds of approximately EUR 8.0
million to the balance sheet date. It is
considerably improved against the
previous year.
In financial year
2007, MOLOGEN achieved important
objectives in developing its product
pipeline. This included the conclusion
of pre-clinical tests for the use of the
highly innovative immune modulator dSLIM®
for the treatment of cancer. In the
fourth quarter of 2007, an application
to perform clinical studies with dSLIM®
was submitted to the relevant
authorities. MOLOGEN expects to receive
authorization for the studies in the
course of the second quarter of 2008.
Positive outlook for financial year 2008
In financial year
2008, MOLOGEN will advance intensively
its product pipeline. The objectives for
financial year 2008 are:
Start
and implementation of clinical studies
requiring authorization. Phase Ib and
IIa studies are in planning to
investigate the safety and efficacy of
dSLIM® in the treatment of various types
of cancer.
Preparation
of clinical studies requiring
authorization on cell-based gene therapy
against renal cell cancer. Conclusion of
the pre-clinical activities, planning a
Phase I/II clinical study and submission
of the study application at the relevant
authorities.
Continuation
of the activities to commercialize the
cell-based gene therapy against cancer.
Achievement of further milestones in the
leishmaniasis project through US
development partners.
In addition to
the annual financial statements prepared
voluntarily on the basis of IFRS,
financial statements were also prepared
in line with HGB. Both financial
statements are included in the annual
report for 2007 which MOLOGEN publishes
today. The report is available in German
and English under
www.mologen.com
and can be ordered in Internet by phone,
fax or letter (contact data at the end
of the press release).
"A key area in the
last financial year was preparing the
way. For financial year 2008, we plan
important progress in the further
development and commercialization of our
diversified product pipeline", stated
Dr. Matthias Schroff, CEO at MOLOGEN.
About MOLOGEN
MOLOGEN AG, a
biopharmaceutical company based in
Berlin, specializes in the research and
development of innovative medicines
based on DNA structures (DNA:
deoxyribonucleic acid).
Its patented
DNA-based technology platforms MIDGE®
and dSLIM® form a universal foundation
with a wide range of possible
applications. Activities focus on
product developments for the treatment
of cancer and vaccines for serious
infections in humans and animals.
MOLOGEN was founded
in 1998 and was the first German
biotechnology company to go public.
MOLOGEN AG shares are listed in the
General Standard of Deutsche Börse (ISIN
DE 0006637200).
Disclaimer concerning prognoses
Certain statements
in this communication contain
formulations or terms referring to the
future or future developments, as well
as negations of such formulations or
terms, or similar terminology. These are
described as forward-looking statements.
In addition, all information in this
communication regarding planned or
future results of business segments,
financial classification numbers,
developments of the financial situation,
or other financial or statistical data
contains such forward-looking
statements. The company cautions
prospective investors not to rely on
such forward-looking statements as
certain prognoses of actual future
events and developments. The company is
neither responsible nor liable for these
forward-looking statements. It is not
responsible for updating such
information, which only represents the
state of affairs on the day of
publication.
MOLOGEN AG
Fabeckstr. 30, 14195
Berlin, Germany
Contact: Joerg
Petrass
Email:
investor@mologen.com
Phone: +49-30-84 17
88-13
Fax: +49-30-84 17
88-50
 
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