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Photocure ASA

Earnings Release Feb 12, 2015

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PHOTOCURE ASA BUILDING A SPECIALTY PHARMA COMPANY

RESULTS OF FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2014

12 FEBRUARY 2015

Kjetil Hestdal, MD, President & CEO Erik Dahl, CFO

DISCLAIMER

The information included in this Presentation contains certain forward-looking statements that address activities, events or developments that Photocure ASA ("the Company") expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. These statements are based on various assumptions made by the Company, which are beyond its control and are subject to certain additional risks and uncertainties. The Company is subject to a large number of risk factors including but not limited to economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and markets where Photocure is or will be operating, IP risks, clinical development risks, regulatory risks, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and changes in governmental regulations. For a further description of other relevant risk factors we refer to Photocure's Annual Report for 2013. As a result of these and other risk factors, actual events and our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The reservation is also made that inaccuracies or mistakes may occur in this information given above about current status of the Company or its business. Any reliance on the information above is at the risk of the reader, and Photocure disclaims any and all liability in this respect.

DELIVERING ON KEY OBJECTIVES

termination payment, excl. milestone payments

KEY 2014 OBJECTIVES 2014 ACHIEVEMENTS


Hexvix/Cysview
global in-market unit sales growth of
≥10%
10% Growth
Bill with strong bipartisan support
Obtain sustainable reimbursement solution in US introduced to US Congress
Established
Secure partnership for development and interest with key dermatology
commercialization of Visonac players; discussions to continue in 2015
Successful end of phase 2 meeting with
Secure regulatory alignment on Cevira FDA, and Positive Scientific Advice
clinical meetings with key EU regulators on
development Cevira
to progress partner discussions phase 3 program

End of year cash reserve of
NOK 145-155 million incl.
Cash
of NOK 165 million at year end

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q4 2014 AND FY 2014

  • Hexvix/Cysview franchise reached profitability in 2014
  • Seven consecutive quarters of improved results
  • Global in-market sales growth of 11% in 4Q to NOK 49 million and 19% for the full year to NOK 180 million. Full year unit growth at 10%, in line with guidance
  • World Journal of Urology publication January 2015 showed that Hexvix fluorescenceguided bladder resection significantly improved overall survival and recurrence free survival compared to resection performed with standard white light
  • Significant improvement in financial performance
  • Full year net result before tax at break even (NOK 1.5 million) versus a loss of NOK 66.9 million in 2013

Commercial Update

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HEXVIX/CYSVIEW A SIGNIFICANT GLOBAL SPECIALTY BRAND

  • Value of in-market sales of Hexvix/Cysview increased YOY 11% in the quarter and 19% FY 2014 to NOK 180 million
  • Hexvix/Cysview global in-market volume growth YOY 3% in the quarter and 10% FY 2014
  • Overall franchise operating profit FY 2014 at NOK 10.4 million

Global in-market unit sales (by Q)

Global in-market value NOK mill (LTM)

HEXVIX/CYSVIEW SOLID PERFORMANCE IN NORDICS

  • Photocure own sales revenue in the US and Nordics increased 13% in 4Q to NOK 14.6 million and 20% FY 2014 to NOK 45.7 million
  • Key drivers include strong customer demand and price increases
  • Nordic revenue in 4Q increased 2%, FY 2014 12%
  • In-market unit growth of 5% FY 2014
  • Double digit in-market volume growth in Sweden
  • Increasing both number and productivity of blue light cystoscopes
  • Price increase in Denmark effective in December

Own Hexvix/Cysview in-market unit sales

HEXVIX/CYSVIEW INCREASED MOMENTUM IN US

  • US 4Q revenue growth of 60% and FY 2014 of 49%
  • Key drivers include 33% volume growth, price increases and FX
  • Despite limited 2014 CMS reimbursement, permanent Blue Light Cystoscope placements increased to 51 in 4Q, compared to 36 at YE 2013
  • Continued progress towards securing sustainable reimbursement
  • Broad bi-partisan support for legislation introduced to US Congress in June to provide separate payment to hospitals for Cysview
  • Bill not acted upon in 2014, expect passage in 2015 8

  • Continued positive data flow fuels forward momentum

  • World Journal of Urology publication validating positive impact on overall and progression free survival

HEXVIX/CYSVIEW STRONG PERFORMANCE IN EUROPE

  • Strong customer demand with end user volume growth 3% 4Q, 10% FY 2014
  • Partner revenue decreased 12% in 4Q
  • Timing of inventory replenishments in the 4Q 2013
  • FY 2014 partner revenue increased 16% to NOK 46.3 million
  • FY 2014 growth driven mainly by sales in Germany, France and Austria

Hexvix Partner Unit Sales Per Quarter

HEXVIX/CYSVIEW NEAR AND MID-TERM GROWTH DRIVERS

  • Volume growth in existing markets
  • Increased penetration in the US
  • Incorporation in national guidelines (EU & US); publication of expert opinions
  • Improve profitability of Hexvix/Cysview franchise
  • Expand into new markets and territories
  • Surveillance following initial diagnosis represents significant opportunities
  • Positive early clinical experience with flexible cystoscope
  • Initiation of Phase 3 study with 360 patients for examining improved detection rate of Cysview blue light cystoscopy vs white light cystoscopy
    • Alignment with FDA on study design necessary to obtain label extension
  • 10 – Cysview approved by Health Canada and evaluation of commercial options ongoing

Pipeline Update

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CREATING VALUE DIVERSE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Technology Indication Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Status
Cevira® PDT Treatment of
precursors of
cervical cancer
Positive Phase 2b results
Submit US SPA request by mid
2015
Exploring partnerships
Visonac® PDT Treatment of
moderate to
severe acne
Positive Phase 2b results
SPA and PIP approved
Exploring partnerships
Lumacan® PDD Detection of
colorectal
cancer
License agreement with Salix
terminated
Development on hold

CEVIRA A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY

  • Breakthrough single use and fully integrated drug-device technology to satisfy high need for novel therapies to treat global epidemic of HPV/CIN populations
  • Results of the Phase 2b trial are significant
  • Significant overall response in patients with CIN 2
  • High clearance of highly oncogenic HPV
  • Excellent tolerability and high physician & patient acceptance
  • Continuing progress in determining next steps in development
  • Confirmed readiness for Phase 3 with major EU regulators in CIN 2 patient population
  • Successful end of Phase 2 meeting with FDA
    • Plan to submit Special Protocol Assessment Request (SPAR) by mid-2015
  • Continued discussions with potential partners for development and commercialization 13

VISONAC PHASE 3 READY ASSET

  • High unmet need for novel treatments for moderate/ severe acne
  • 1 st Photodynamic treatment for inflammatory acne
  • Broad geographic fit
  • Positive Phase 2b results
  • Significant reduction in inflammatory lesions
  • Overall improvement in acne severity
  • Well tolerated regimen
  • Phase 3 Ready
  • SPA (US) and PIP (EU) agreed for global registration program
  • Development and regulatory risks significantly reduced
  • High level of interest from potential partners for development and commercialization

LUMACAN STRATEGY

  • Global development and commercialization rights licensed to Salix in October 2010
  • Received upfront and development payments of \$8.5M
  • Following the proposed merger agreement between Salix and Cosmo Pharmaceuticals SpA Photocure and Salix agreed to terminate the license
  • Salix paid PHO \$5M, all rights and IP revert to PHO
  • Comprehensive evaluation performed of clinical data, competitive landscape, pricing and reimbursement scenarios
  • Additional clinical trials will not be initiated at this time

Financials

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HEXVIX/CYSVIEW CONTINUED GROWTH FOURTH QUARTER 2014

  • Revenue from own sales of Hexvix/ Cysview increased 13% in 4Q and 20% FY
  • Nordic 4Q revenue growth of 2%, FY growth of 12%
  • US revenue increased 60% in 4Q and 49% FY
  • Partner 4Q revenue decreased 12% in 4Q, FY increase of 16%
  • Changed timing of supply to partner compared to the same period in 2013
  • Total in market sales value increased 11% in 4Q and 19% FY
  • FY value NOK 180 million compared to NOK 151 million in 2013
SALES - MNOK Q4 '14 FY '14
Hexvix own sales 14,6 45,7
YoY growth 13 % 20 %
Hexvix partner sales 10,1 46,3
YoY growth -12 % 16 %
Total Photocure 24,8 92,0
YoY growth 1 % 18 %
Revenue in-market (*) 48,7 179,7
YoY growth 11 % 19 %
Units in-market (*) 12 878 50 489
YoY growth 3 % 10 %

(*) Calculated in-market sales

OPERATING EXPENSES FOURTH QUARTER 2014

  • Total Opex at NOK 34.1 million in 4Q. FY at NOK 127.6 million, a reduction of 9%.
  • FY reduction including one-off expenses 16%
  • R&D expenses at NOK 9.6 million in 4Q
  • FY main activity re-analysis of the Phase 2b Cevira data
  • 4Q S&M expenses at NOK 13.9 million, reduction of 6%
  • Reduced spending related to commercial activities in the US awaiting outcome on reimbursement
  • 4Q Other Opex at NOK 10.7 million, reduction of 4%
MNOK Q4 '14 FY '14
Research & Development 9,6 32,6
YoY growth 6 % 1 %
Sales & Marketing 13,9 54,5
YoY growth -6 % -20 %
Other Opex 10,7 40,5
YoY growth -4 % 4 %
Operating expenses 34,1 127,6
YoY growth -2 % -9 %

Comparison excludes one-off spending in 2013 of NOK 8.9 million

PROFIT & LOSS FOURTH QUARTER 2014

MNOK Q4 '14 Q4 '13 FY '14 FY '13
Hexvix / Cysview revenues 24,8 24,5 92,0 77,9
Other sales revenues - 0,7 1,6 1,4
Signing fee and milestones 1,2 1,1 35,4 4,3
Total revenues 26,0 26,3 129,0 83,6
Gross profit 24,1 24,4 122,0 76,8
Operating expenses -34,1 -34,9 -127,6 -139,8
Operating profit/loss(-) recurring
- Excluding Salix termination fee
-10,0
-10,0
-10,5
-10,5
-5,6
-36,4
-63,0
-63,0
Net financial profit/loss(-)
Profit/loss(-) before tax
4,6
-5,4
1,8
-17,3
7,2
1,5
8,7
-66,9
  • 4Q operating loss at NOK 10.0 million, FY at NOK 5.6 million
  • FY improvement excl. Salix payment of NOK 26.6 million
  • Full year net result before tax at break even (NOK 1.5 million) versus a loss of NOK 66.9 million in 2013.

HEXVIX/CYSVIEW FRANCHISE FOURTH QUARTER 2014

  • FY 2014 operating result for commercial activities at NOK 10.4 million compared to NOK 8.7 million LTM 3Q 2014
  • FY 2014 improvements of NOK 26 million compared to FY 2013
  • Seven consecutive quarters with result improvements, driven by both revenue increases as well as cost reductions

Hexvix Sales & Opr Result LTM (NOK mill)

All numbers as per quarterly segment report Includes all commercial activities, excluding milestone revenue Costs excludes all R&D Costs includes allocation of G&A

CASH FLOW FOURTH QUARTER 2014

MNOK Q4 '14 Q4 '13 FY '14 FY '13
Cash flow from:
- Operations -2,9 -17,8 -6,1 -99,7
- Investments 0,6 0,9 3,4 4,5
- Financing activities 0,7 1,9 0,7 -40,4
Net change in cash -1,6 -15,0 -2,0 -135,6
Ending cash balance 165,2 167,3 165,2 167,3
  • 4Q cash flow from operations NOK -2.9 million, FY NOK -6.1 million; improvement of NOK 93.6 million from 2013
  • Year end cash balance at NOK 165 million, above guidance

BALANCE SHEET PER 31 DECEMBER 2014

  • Non current assets includes NOK 16.6 million in shares in PCI Biotech and deferred tax asset of NOK 31.1 million
  • Photocure not participating in PCI share issue in 2015
  • No interest bearing debt
  • Shareholder's equity of NOK 240.1 million
  • Equity ratio of 89%
  • Photocure held 35,476 own shares at year end
MNOK 31.12 31.12
2014 2013
Non-current assets 76,5 104,8
Inventory & receivables 28,8 29,7
Cash & equivalents 165,2 167,3
Total assets 270,6 301,7
Shareholders equity 240,1 269,1
Long term liabilities 3,1 2,3
Current liabilities 27,5 30,3
Total equity & liabilities 270,6 301,7
Equity ratio 89 % 89 %

Outlook

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OUTLOOK

FINANCIAL

• Hexvix/Cysview global in-market unit sales growth of ≥10% in 2015

• Submit Special Protocol Assessment Request (SPAR) by mid-2015

CLINICAL

• Initiate Phase 3 clinical trial to expand the use of Hexvix/Cysview into the surveillance market and fulfill the US post marketing commitments in 2015

PARTNERSHIP

• Secure partnership for further development and commercialization of Visonac and Cevira reflecting the product potential

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