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ArcticZymes Technologies Investor Presentation 2019

May 9, 2019

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High margin growth business

16th Annual Anglonordic Life Science Conference, London

Christian Jørgensen, CEO May 9th, 2019

Disclaimer

This presentation contains certain forward-looking information and statements. Such forward-looking information and statements are based on the current, estimates and projections of the Company or assumptions based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking information and statements reflect current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company cannot give assurance to the correctness of such information and statements. These forward-looking information and statements can generally be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts.

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Given the aforementioned uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Biotec Pharmacon ASA

  • Biotec Pharmacon is a Norwegian life science company focused on specialized, novel enzyme and immunomodulating betaglucan technology.
  • Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2005 under the [BIOTEC] ticker symbol.
  • Two divisions, driving revenues and cash generation across USA, Europe and Asia:
    • ArcticZymes develops, manufactures and commercialises novel recombinant enzymes for use in molecular research, In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and therapeutics.
    • BetaGlucans develops immunomodulating glucan products, primarily Soluble BetaGlucan (SBG®) with focus on commercialising an active wound healing dressing (Woulgan®) setting a new standard in treatments of wounds.

ArcticZymes

Novel enzyme technologies focusing on:

molecular biology, molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing

Molecular enzyme market \$1.5 Bil

Customer portfolio

  • Sales CAGR 2014 -> 2018: 19%.
  • Customers within:
    • molecular diagnostics, molecular biologics and biomanufacturing.
  • Large multinationals and small specialised companies.
  • Stringent customer demands on i.e. quality, delivery performance enables ArcticZymes to commercialise its products in all segments and companies.
  • ISO 13485 certified.

Innovation – high quality R&D efforts

  • Launched 4 products in last 12 months:
    • Proteinase: Novel heat-labile enzyme easily inactivated after use. Open doors to penetrate the rapidly growing liquid biopsy and sample preparation markets. e.g. non-invasive tests based on cancer biomarkers.
    • GlycerolFree SAP: Represents the 4th member of ArcticZymes' glycerol-free product family. New formulation was developed based on requests from existing customers eager to expand their product range and product life cycles.
    • Triton-free Cod UNG: New formulation: marks the 1st step towards maintaining a completely EU REACH compliant product portfolio.
    • Ligase: ArcticZymes launched its first ligase enzyme A High Quality T4 DNA ligase. Prototype of a novel ligase enzyme being tested by customers.

ArcticZymes road map

  • Continue to develop and commercialise a relevant and broader synergistic OEM product portfolio.
  • Leverage increased capacity and higher-level sales expertise with new business development team.
  • Part of Horizon 2020 and EuroStar programmes.
  • Combination of investment in organic and nonorganic growth initiatives.
    • Invested in M&A resources.

Betaglucans

A unique platform for products with immune modulating effects

Woulgan® opportunity

  • Woulgan® an active wound healing dressing.
  • Stalled wounds is a growing global problem. 1-2% of population experience chronic wound during lifetime.
  • 60% chronic wounds become stalled (5%+ of Diabetic Foot Ulcer's result in amputation).

  • Sales growth especially in Germany

Summary – investment opportunity

• 2 technology platforms generating high value products in growth segments.

  • ArcticZymes:
    • Creating unique enzymes used in high value environments like molecular diagnostics, molecular biologics and biomanufacturing.
    • Combination of investment in organic and non-organic growth initiatives.
  • Betaglucans:
    • Unique and well documented wound care product addressing large unmet need.
    • Licensing opportunities for Woulgan® and the API SBG®.

Contact: Christian Jorgensen, CEO [email protected] Tel: +47 4779 2457 www.biotec.no

Thank you!

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