Marinomed Biotech AG Reports Financial Results for 1st Half 2021 with significant revenue growth

26.08.2021

Marinomed Biotech AG (VSE:MARI), an Austrian science-based biotech company with globally marketed therapeutics derived from innovative proprietary technology platforms, today reported the results for the first half of the financial year 2021.

Due to strong demand in Marinomed’s Carragelose-based virus blockers, revenues of the Company increased by 41% to € 3.2 m (H1 2020: € 2.3 m), supported by positive scientific and clinical data on the anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of Carragelose-based products. Total revenues were up to € 4.5 m (H1 2020: € 2.8 m) including governmental support for Marinomed´s Carragelose research & development activities. Due to increased R&D expenses of € 4.3 m (H1 2020: € 2.2 m) for the two technology platforms, Carragelose and Marinosolv, the operating result (EBIT) decreased to € -3.6 m (H1 2020: € -2.9 m), which is in-line with Marinomed’s business plan. Net loss for the period was € 4.4 m compared to € 3.2 m in H1 2020. Marinomed confirms its financial outlook for the full fiscal year 2021 as stated in the annual report 2020.

“Our results for the first half of 2021 show strong demand for Carragelose-based products. These virus blockers are a safe and effective addition to vaccination strategies, especially for those who are too young or otherwise not eligible for vaccination. During the first six months of the year, we were able to significantly advance our two platforms, Carragelose and Marinosolv. We could demonstrate that Carragelose is effective against SARS-CoV-2 wildtype and common variants alike thereby reinforcing the potential of our virus blocker. On the commercial side, we were able to win M8 as distribution partner for Brazil and Mexico who will, once local approvals are granted, commercialize Carragelose in these Latin American markets,” said Dr. Andreas Grassauer, Marinomed’s CEO. “In parallel, we are achieving relevant progress with our Marinosolv platform. We saw encouraging data for dissolved Tacrolimus, our Tacrosolv eye drops, demonstrating symptom relief of both ocular and nasal hay fever symptoms. We were also able to achieve patent protection for our Marinosolv technology in China, one of the major pharmaceutical markets, and are continuously working on further steps to commercializing the Marinosolv platform and its products with the potential to solve undissolvable active ingredients.”

Operative highlights in H1 2021 and after the reporting period:

February 18: Marinomed published new supporting data on the in vitro efficacy of Carragelose against SARS-CoV-2
February 19: Marinomed shared positive clinical trial results for iota-carrageenan nasal spray in the prevention of COVID-19
February 24: Marinomed announced positive clinical data for Carragelose lozenges against respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2
March 11: Marinomed enrolled first patients in the Phase II clinical trial of Tacrosolv to treat Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (Hay Fever)
March 24: Marinomed enrolled the first patient in clinical study of inhaled Carragelose to treat COVID-19 infections
April 12: Last patient completed Marinomed’s Phase II clinical trial of Tacrosolv to treat Ocular Hay Fever Symptoms
April 14: Marinomed reported financial results for fiscal year 2020 and record sales for virus blocker Carragelose
April 21: Marinomed announced positive data demonstrating Carragelose efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants
May 26: Marinomed reported strong financial results for 1st quarter 2021: Growth in sales, due to persistent strong demand in Carragelose-based virus blockers
July 01: Marinomed reported encouraging topline data for Phase II clinical trial of Tacrosolv in allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
July 06: Marinomed announced expanding distribution of Corona virus blocker Carragelose into Brazil and Mexico
July 15: Marinomed announced grant of Chinese patent covering the proprietary Marinosolv technology to generate aqueous solutions from insoluble compounds

“We are pleased about the strong growth in the first half of the year. Carragelose products gained market share in many markets and while pharmacies reported declining sales in the cough and cold segment, sales of Carragelose products increased. However, with the pandemic moving into a more endemic phase, we expect the return of the typical seasonality of sales. Going forward, we plan to further extend our clinical activities and to slightly increase R&D spending compared to 2020. R&D will focus more on Marinosolv again, as this segment has significant untapped potential,” said Pascal Schmidt, CFO of Marinomed.

About Marinomed Biotech AG

Marinomed Biotech AG (Korneuburg, Austria) (VSE:MARI) is an Austrian science-based biotech company with globally marketed therapeutics listed on the Prime Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange. The company focuses on the development of innovative products based on two patent-protected technology platforms. The Marinosolv® technology platform increases the efficacy of hardly soluble compounds for the treatment of sensitive tissues such as eyes, nose, lung or gastrointestinal tract. The Carragelose® platform comprises innovative patentprotected products targeting viral infections of the respiratory tract and can reduce the risk of an infection with SARS-CoV-2. Carragelose® is used in nasal sprays, throat sprays and 4 lozenges, which are sold via international partners in over 40 countries worldwide. Marinomed, Marinosolv® and Carragelose® are registered trademarks of Marinomed AG. These trademarks may be owned or licensed in select locations only. Further information is available at https://www.marinomed.com/en/technologies-markets/markets.

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Marinomed Biotech AG
Pascal Schmidt, CFO
Hovengasse 25,
2100 Korneuburg, Austria
T +43 2262 90300
E-mail: ir@marinomed.com
http://www.marinomed.com

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