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Ad Hoc Announcement pursuant of §15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act): Epigenomics AG: Strategic Partner Abbott Launches Colorectal Cancer Blood Test in Europe and Asia/Pacific Monday, 21.12.2009
Epigenomics AG: PRESEPT Study Subject Enrollment Successfully Completed Thursday, 17.12.2009
7,852 subjects prospectively enrolled including more than 50 cancer cases

Blood samples selected for testing by independent biostatistics group

Septin9 testing in three independent laboratories on track; majority of samples tested

Completion of PRESEPT Study and reporting of top-line results expected for early 2010


Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Epigenomics AG Reports Q3 and Nine Months 2009 Results Tuesday, 10.11.2009
Key Figures 9M 2009

Revenue, EBIT and net loss significantly improved


• Revenue: EUR 3.2 million in 9M 2009, up by 77% (9M 2008: EUR 1.8 million)
• EBIT: EUR – 7.1 million in 9M 2009, improved by 17% (9M 2008: EUR –8.5 million)
• Net loss: EUR – 7.1 million in 9M 2009, decreased by 13% (9M 2008: EUR –8.1 million)
• Liquid assets: EUR 9.5 million at end of September 2009 (31/12/2008: EUR 12.1 million)


Operational Highlights Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 to Date

• Launched Epi proColon, the first CE-marked IVD kit for colorectal cancer blood testing
• Colorectal cancer blood test available to patients through Swiss diagnostic laboratory Viollier AG and four German laboratories
• Progressed PRESEPT colorectal cancer clinical study
• Development of Abbott Septin9 product on track for European launch in Q4/ 2009
• Signed licensing deal with ARUP Laboratories for non-exclusive U.S. rights to mSEPT9 for laboratory-developed test (LDT) use
• Finalized clinical evaluation of mSHOX2 lung cancer biomarker and initiated product development
• Strengthened intellectual property position by cross license with DxS Ltd., since then acquired by Qiagen

Epigenomics to present today at investor conference at the German Equity Forum of the Deutsche Börse Group in Frankfurt/ Main, Germany

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, U.S.A., November 10, 2009
Epigenomics AG: U.S. Development Partner Quest Diagnostics Completes Clinical Development of Septin9 Colorectal Cancer Blood Test Monday, 02.11.2009
Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Initiates Testing of Blood Plasma Samples from PRESEPT Study in Three Independent Clinical Laboratories Thursday, 08.10.2009
PRESEPT Study evaluates clinical performance and health economic benefit of colorectal cancer screening with mSEPT9 blood test

Quest Diagnostics, ARUP Laboratories, and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin selected to test mSEPT9 biomarker in blood plasma samples from PRESEPT Study subjects

Laboratories to use recently launched Epi proColon CE Marked IVD test products for the testing of the PRESEPT medical research study samples

Selection of about 1,500 masked blood samples to be tested in several batches - data analysis after last sample of last batch is tested

PRESEPT enrollment now exceeds 6,400 subjects with more than three quarters of targeted 50 colorectal cancer cases accrued

Laboratories to start testing in October – completion expected late 2009 or early 2010

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Launches its Epi proColon Product in Europe - the First Ever In Vitro Diagnostic Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Tuesday, 06.10.2009
Epi proColon is the first CE-marked test in accordance with European IVD regulations for the early detection of colorectal cancer in a simple blood draw

Epi proColon finds two thirds of cancers at early, curable disease stages in final performance evaluation study

Epi proColon will now be made available to molecular diagnostics laboratories, patients, and doctors in Europe

Epigenomics to commercialize Epi proColon through direct marketing and sales in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and via distributors in the rest of Europe

Epigenomics commercial strategy evolves to a dual business model combining direct commercialization and non-exclusive licensing partnerships

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA,
Ad Hoc Announcement pursuant of §15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act): Epigenomics AG Launches Colorectal Cancer Blood Test Epi proColon in Europe Tuesday, 06.10.2009
Epigenomics AG: First Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Available in Germany Monday, 21.09.2009
First diagnostic laboratories start offering testing based on Epigenomics’ Septin9 biomarker on October 1st

Test is able to detect colorectal cancer in a simple blood draw

Company hosts press conference at ECCO/ESMO Congress in Berlin today

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Epigenomics AG: Clinical Study Shows Lead Biomarker for Lung Cancer also works in Blood Tuesday, 25.08.2009
Biomarker mSHOX2 could accelerate diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected lung cancer

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA
Ad hoc (§15 WpHG): Epigenomics AG Licenses Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Blood Test to ARUP Laboratories, Inc. Wednesday, 12.08.2009
Ad Hoc Announcement pursuant of §15 WpHG
(German Securities Trading Act)
Epigenomics AG Licenses Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Blood Test to ARUP Laboratories Wednesday, 12.08.2009

ARUP to commercialize laboratory-developed blood test based on Epigenomics’ mSEPT9 biomarker to aid in the early detection of colorectal cancer

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

Epigenomics AG Reports First Half 2009 Results Tuesday, 11.08.2009

Key Figures

  • Revenue: EUR 2.1 million in H1 2009, up by 37% (H1 2008: EUR 1.5 million)
  • EBIT: EUR – 4.8 million in H1 2009, improved by 19% (H1 2008: EUR –5.9 million)
  • Net loss: EUR – 4.8 million in H1 2009, decreased by 15% (H1 2008: EUR –5.6 million)
  • Liquid assets: EUR 12.1 million as of 30/06/2009 (31/12/2008: EUR 12.1 million)

Highlights of the First Half 2009

  • Significantly improved revenue, EBIT and net loss
  • Progressed PRESEPT colorectal cancer clinical study according to plan
  • First diagnostic mSEPT9 blood testing service for colorectal cancer launched by Swiss Viollier AG
  • Development of Abbott mSEPT9 IVD product on track for European product launch in Q4/2009
  • Awarded grant by the German Federal Government for further research into colorectal cancer biomarkers
  • Presented mSEPT9 data and reported on progress of PRESEPT Study at several international conferences
  • Received allowances for key patents in Europe
  • Obtained ISO 13485 certification for development, manufacturing and distribution of IVD products.
DxS and Epigenomics Cross-License Technology for In Vitro Diagnostics Monday, 20.07.2009
Both companies to use Scorpions® technology for diagnostic products based on DNA methylation
Epigenomics AG Certified for Diagnostic Product Development and Commercialization Tuesday, 30.06.2009

ISO 13485 certification marks a milestone in Epigenomics’ commercial strategy

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

Epigenomics AG Presents Colorectal Cancer Blood Test at ESMO Conference Thursday, 25.06.2009
mSEPT9 biomarker facilitates innovative blood test for colorectal cancer

PRESEPT Study for colorectal cancer screening with mSEPT9 well on track

First European diagnostic laboratory to offer mSEPT9 testing on 1st July
Swiss Viollier AG First Laboratory in Europe to offer Epigenomics' Colorectal Cancer Blood Test Tuesday, 23.06.2009
The Swiss private diagnostic laboratory will launch mSEPT9 blood testing service for colorectal cancer early detection on July 1, 2009

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA,
Epigenomics AG reports progress in clinical development of its colorectal cancer blood test during Digestive Disease Week Tuesday, 02.06.2009
mSEPT9 biomarker facilitates innovative blood test for colorectal cancer

mSEPT9 data published in Clinical Chemistry

PRESEPT Study for colorectal cancer screening with mSEPT9 well on track

Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA
Epigenomics AG Presents Clinical Data from Prostate Cancer Prognosis Study at ASCO Friday, 29.05.2009

Biomarker mPITX2 for prostate cancer prognostic application successfully validated

First clinical laboratory in Germany to start offering mPITX2 testing service

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

Novel German Research Alliance to Detect Precursors of Colorectal Cancer - Munich Technical University, Epigenomics AG and KVB to develop novel approaches to cancer prevention Tuesday, 26.05.2009
Press release, Berlin and Munich, Germany,
Epigenomics AG Receives Allowances for Key Patents in Europe Wednesday, 13.05.2009

Patents cover biomarker mPITX2 for prostate and breast cancer indications
 
Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, USA

Epigenomics AG Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results Monday, 11.05.2009

Key Figures

  • Revenue: EUR 1.24 million in Q1 2009, up by 36% (Q1 2008: EUR 0.92 million)
  • EBIT: EUR -2.31 million in Q1 2009, improved by 22% (Q1 2008: EUR –2.95 million)
  • Net loss: EUR -2.42 million in Q1 2009, decreased by 16% (Q1 2008: EUR -2.87 million)
  • Liquid assets: Strengthened at EUR 14.98 million as of 31/03/2009 (31/12/2008: EUR 12.10 million

Highlights of the First Quarter 2009

  • All key financials improved
  • PIPE placement secures funding towards end of 2010
  • Development of mSEPT9 colorectal cancer blood test by Abbott Molecular on track for Q4-2009 product launch in Europe
  • Progressed PRESEPT colorectal cancer clinical study according to plan
  • Signed mSEPT9 colorectal cancer blood test R&D collaboration with Sysmex
  • Expanded Quest Diagnostics licensing deal to include mGSTP1 for prostate cancer 
  • Executed mGSTP1 licensing deal with Predictive Bioscience
  • Successfully completed clinical evaluation of mSHOX2 lung cancer biomarker and initiated product development
  • Initiated “Early Access Program” for mPITX2 prostate cancer prognostic test in Europe

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

Epigenomics AG Licenses Biomarker for Development of Prostate Cancer Test to Predictive Biosciences Tuesday, 28.04.2009
Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.,
Epigenomics AG Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year 2008 Tuesday, 31.03.2009
Please note that the dial-in details changed  for today´s conference call.

Successfully delivering on new partnering deals - PRESEPT clinical trial on track – Product launches expected in 2009 - Financials in line with latest expectations – Two successful financing transactions


Press Release, Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, USA,
Ad hoc (§15 WpHG): Epigenomics AG: Notice of Loss Wednesday, 25.03.2009
Berlin, Germany,
Epigenomics AG Moves Lung Cancer Test into Development after Successful Clinical Evaluation Wednesday, 18.03.2009
Test to aid in the diagnosis of lung cancer after positive CT findings

Berlin, Germany and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.,
Epigenomics AG Licenses Biomarker for Development of Prostate Cancer Test to Quest Diagnostics Wednesday, 25.02.2009
Press release, Berlin, Germany, and Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Epigenomics AG Successfully Places Shares at Premium in Capital Increase Thursday, 12.02.2009

Press Release

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

Ad Hoc (§15 WpHG): Epigenomics AG Increases Share Capital Wednesday, 11.02.2009

Ad Hoc Announcement persuant of §15 WpHG
(German Securities Trading Act)

Berlin, Germany

Ad hoc Announcement According to §15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act): Epigenomics AG Signs Strategic R&D Collaboration Agreement in Colorectal Cancer with Sysmex Corporation Thursday, 22.01.2009
Berlin, Germany
Sysmex and Epigenomics AG Announce Strategic R&D Collaboration in Colorectal Cancer Diagnostics Thursday, 22.01.2009
  • Focus on detection of methylated DNA in blood using Sysmex instrumentation
  • Sysmex assay system to be benchmarked against Epigenomics’ mSEPT9 assay
  • Parties entered into negotiations for a non-exclusive IVD license to mSEPT9 colorectal cancer blood test

Berlin, Germany, and Kobe, Japan


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