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Biotest AG — Audit Report / Information 2023
Mar 28, 2024
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BIOTEST GROUP FY 2023 Results, March 28, 2024




Leadership Team

Peter Janssen Chief Executive Officer
Ainhoa Mendizabal Zubiaga Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Jörg Schüttrumpf Chief Scientific Officer


Operational Model of Biotest
| Plasma procurement | Fractionation | Purification | Filling/packaging | Distribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection | Biotest P1 ~1,600 TL | 1. Intratect (IgG) 2. Pentaglobin (IgM/IgA) 3. Albumin 4. FVIII/Fibrinogen + special products |
EU | ||
| Purchasing | 1. Yimmugo (IgG) 2. Trimodulin (IgM/IgA) |
Biotest P3 ~3,000 TL | RoW | ||
| Contract manufacturing |
Biotest P2 ~1,500 TL |
3. Albumin 4. Fibrinogen |
|||
| Research & contract development | Stateless revenue |


BNL Target
Capacity expansion.
New products.
New markets
Increase in profitability
| Today | 2027 |
|---|---|
| 0,3 TL | 1,5 TL |
| 1 product | 4 products |
| RAMP-UP BNL – REVENUES |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2024 2025 2026 |
2027 | 2028 | 2029 |

BIOTEST GROUP Biotest Group – Highlights FY 2023



BIOTEST NEXT LEVEL
- Expansion of capacities and further development of the product portfolio
- FDA inspection of Biotest Next Level




RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
- Yimmugo©: FDA accepted BLA application; FDA inspection
- Acquired Fibrinogen Deficiency Phase III trial: primary endpoint met
- Trimodulin: two phase III trials ongoing




PLASMA COLLECTION CENTRES
• Expansion of EU plasma collection centres continued: now 37 centres in Germany, Hungary and Czech Republic




COLLABORATION
Biotest AG and Grifols, S.A. have significantly expanded their collaboration
Opportunity for Biotest to produce and market its own new product developments worldwide using Grifols' organisation and production network





BIOTEST GROUP Product Portfolio


Immunoglobulins
Intratect© and Yimmugo©
- Demand for immunoglobulins remains at stable high level, growing globally (+6%)
- Intratect© (5%/10%) sold in Europe and international markets
- Focus on high price markets to continue
- Yimmugo© generated sales of € 27 million in Germany and Austria in 2023



Hepatitis B Hyperimmunoglobulins
Hepatect© , Zutectra© and Fovepta©
- Biotest is market leader for hepatitis B hyperimmunoglobulins
- With declining Hepatitis B cases in developed markets and new antiviral therapies, the market situation is challenging in this area
- Hepatitis B hyperimmunoglobulins received marketing authorisations in several countries e.g. Hepatect© and Fovepta© were authorised in Bangladesh
- Zutectra© was launched in Turkey and Taiwan



Other Hyperimmunoglobulins
Cytotect© and Varitect©
- For Cytotect©, bone marrow transplants and selected areas of solid organ transplantation will continue to be main focus
- Cytotect© received marketing authorisations in several EU countries
- Stable revenues were achieved despite challenges



Haematology Portfolio
Haemoctin© (Factor VIII)
• Haemoctin© – natural complex of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor (Wild type factor)
Haemonine© (Factor IX)
- Haemonine© posted slight growth
- In Germany the Nextaro transfer system introduced for Haemonine© receives good responses



Intensive Care Portfolio
Pentaglobin©
- Pentaglobin© has > 30 years of IgM experience
- Pentaglobin© reduces mortality in sepsis patients
- Promising new indications (e.g. eDSA clearance in lung transplant)
- Pentaglobin© is the only approved (IgM-enriched) immunoglobulin preparation for treatment of severe bacterial infections
- Pentaglobin© revenues increased; growth shown in various European and international markets



Intensive Care Portfolio
Albiomin
- High demand for therapeutic Albiomin in 2023
- Rising prices especially in important markets as China
- Demand for Albumin in Asia is high; expansion of business in China, Indonesia, UK and Italy
- New marketing authorisations obtained in France for Albumin 5% and 20%



Biotest Human Serum Albumin
- Biotest Human Serum Albumin is a multifunctional exipient for Manufacturing and research use, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Diagnostic Industry
- Cell media: cell and tissue culture, stem cells, cryopreservation, in vitro fertilisation
- Drug carrier targeted delivery: nanoencapsulation and medical imaging
- Stabiliser: drug and vaccine formulations and cell therapy
- Biotest Human Serum Albumin recorded significant revenue growth in 2023



Marketing Visuals

Hepatect©
Protection Maximized
Zutectra©
Freedom in your Hands

Fovepta©
Simply Protected

Cytotect©
Protecting Precious Life

Varitect©
Counteract Complications

Pentaglobin©
Life. Needs Balance.

BIOTEST GROUP Research & Development


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS – GENERAL OVERVIEW

PID = Primary Immune Deficiency; ITP = Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura; sCAP = severe community acquired pneumonia


Fibrinogen – a Critical Blood Clotting Factor

When a blood vessel is injured, several processes are initiated to facilitate healing. Fibrinogen plays a decisive role in this precisely choreographed sequence of clotting events.


DONE
Fibrinogen Trials Status

Congenital FD1
Treatment of adults and children
- Results confirm high expectations regarding efficacy and safety…
- Study completed
Acquired FD1 Phase I/III study: in major spinal surgery and pseudomyxoma peritonei (tumor) surgery • Last patient recruited and treated end of Sept. ´23; in total 200 evaluable patients • Positive top line results • Clinical Trial report to be finalised by mid 2024


Two Phase III Trimodulin Trials Ongoing
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-center, phase III trials investigating the efficacy and safety of Trimodulin in adult hospitalised patients


CAP Patients


- Patients on low-flow oxygen, high-flow oxygen, NIV
- Patients with early systemic inflammation
- Indication was extended from COVID-19 to Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), incl. COVID-19
- 60 study centres in 14 countries
- Next step: Interim Analysis, dependent on patient rate recruitment




~590 SUBJECTS
- Patients on invasive mechanical ventilation (within 12 h)
- Patients with inflammation (CRP ≥ 70 mg/L)
- SARS-CoV-2 negative
- 140 study centres in 18 countries planed



BIOTEST GROUP Biotest Next Level


Yimmugo® – Launch in Germany followed by other markets…
- Germany: First sales in November 2022
- Austria: First sales in December 2023
- UK: Marketing authorisation in August 2023
- EU: Registration process initiated in France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland, Norway, Hungary and Sweden
- USA: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepts Biologic License Application (BLA) in August 2023



Biotest Next Level – Ramp-up Manufacturing of Yimmugo®

- The amount of Yimmugo® produced is to be increased to 6–7 batches per week.
- Target: produce more batches more efficiently .
- Challenge:
- Recruiting of skilled and trained personal
- Sufficient availability of external service providers regarding automation



Biotest Next Level – FDA Inspection
- December 2023: Pre-License Inspection of Biotest Next Level Manufacturing plant by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Inspection and validation of quality systems, Yimmugo© manufacturing plant, compliance of the production process with the submitted dossier validated and verified
- Final report expected


BIOTEST GROUP Plasma Collection


Expansion of Plasma Collection Centres
Europe: 37 plasma collection centres
- 2 new centres in Germany in 2024
- 2 new centres in 2023 in Germany and in Hungary
- 7 new centres in 2022 in Czech Republic
Access to US Plasma
• Long-term supply contracts with Grifols and other third parties



Biotest Plasma Collection

Biotest Plasma collection volume: ~90% higher than in 2020

BIOTEST GROUP Collaboration Biotest and Grifols
COLLABORATION BIOTEST AND GRIFOLS
Biotest and Grifols has and will join forces in core markets to strengthen their joint position also by securing plasma supply, optimised manufacturing capacity and a strong research pipeline.

Target: The availability of leading plasma protein therapies should be ensured!

Technology Transfer & License Agreement with Grifols S.A.
Know-how for the development and manufacturing of Yimmugo©, Trimodulin and Fibrinogen has been and will be disclosed and transferred to Grifols with remuneration on three levels
- For the Technology Disclosure
(6 technology components)
- For acceleration & completion of the R&D projects
For 1) and 2) Biotest will receive in total a mid three-digit million amount in several installments between 2023 and 2026
- Grifols will pay Biotest royalties in the high single-digit percentage range of net sales of the licensed products for a period of 30 years from the date of commercialization
Grifols has been granted a semi-exclusive license to manufacture and market three products – Yimmugo©, Fibrinogen and Trimodulin – worldwide.
Total valuation: € 1.1 – 1.6 billion

Master Distribution Agreement
CURRENT FOCUS
- Optimise distribution structures in existing markets
- e.g. by selling 5 Biotest sales companies (Spain, Italy, Brasil, UK and France) to Grifols and thereby obtaining "one face to the customer"
- Preparations for Germany for "one face to customer" ongoing
- Exploit additional business opportunities through coordinated collaboration between the two companies


BIOTEST GROUP Biotest Sustainability


Sustainability Projects at Biotest
- Completion of the photovoltaic system
- Heat recovery system implemented
- GoFuture forest: 12,000 trees, absorption of 3,100 tons of CO2 in 10 years
- Improvement in the energy efficiency of production compared to the previous year (> 5%)



Daycare "BioNest"
It is important to us that our employees are able to balance family and career. In our in-house daycare center "BioNest" at the Dreieich location we offer:
- 90 childcare places
- Comprehensive care from ages 0 to school entry
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
- Indoor play area with ball pit, group rooms and bedrooms
- Outdoor area with sand playground, climbing facility and slide

BIOTEST SUSTAINABILITY

Biotest Sustainability Goals
- Sustainable supply chain as a goal
- Transformation concept for emission reduction and efficient use of resources

BIOTEST GROUP Financials FY 2023


Income Statement (€ million)
| FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Dev. in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales in regions |
516.1 | 684.6 | 32.6 |
| European Union thereof: |
264.6 | 260.4 | -1.6 |
| Rest of World |
251.5 | 234.1 | -6.9 |
| Stateless | – | 190.1 | >100 |
| COGs and operating expenses | -532.7 | -541.1 | -1,6 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -16.6 | 143.5 | >100 |
| Financial result, taxes | -15.1 | -16.5 | -9.3 |
| Earnings after tax (EAT) Biotest Group |
-31.7 | 127.0 | >100 |


Revenue 2022 and 2023
- Revenue growth is mainly due to revenue generated from technology disclosure and development services for Grifols S.A., amounting to € 190 million
- Excluding this amount, revenue amounted to € 494.5 million, a 4.2% decrease versus the previous year
- This lower revenue level reflects an IT malfunction that occured at the end of 2023 and which delayed product releases and shifted revenue to the 2024 financial year
REVENUE BIOTEST GROUP € MIO.



EBIT Reported and Adjusted (€ million)
| FY 2022 |
FY 2023 | Dev. in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT reported |
-16.6 | 143.5 | > 100 |
| Earnings from technology disclosure |
– | -153.5 | < -100 |
| Disposal gain from sale of 5 Biotest subsidiaries |
– | -23.1 | < -100 |
| Earnings from development services |
– | -4.7 | < -100 |
| Expenses for Biotest Next Level |
77.3 | 79.4 | 2.7 |
| EBIT adjusted |
60.7 | 41.6 | -31.5 |
- Adjusted EBIT describes the operating performance of the Biotest Group excluding special effects.
- In order to ensure continuity and comparability, the expenses from the Biotest Next Level expansion project of € 79.4 million (previous year: € 77.3 million) are shown.
- Special effects in 2023 also relate to the first-time income from the technology disclosure of € 153.5 million, from development services of € 4.7 million generated with Grifols, S.A., and the gain on disposal of five Biotest subsidiaries to Grifols, S.A. of € 23.1 million.


Balance Sheet as of 31 December 2023 (€ million)



Cash Flow from Operating Activities
| JANUARY – DECEMBER 2023 (€ MILLION) |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating CF before Changes in Working Capital |
19.8 | 154.0 |
| Cashflow from Changes in Working Capital | -45.2 | -120.8 |
| thereof: Changes Inventories | -49.5 | -131.2 |
| Changes Trade Receivables | -14.6 | -46.3 |
| Other Changes | 18.9 | 56.7 |
| Interest & Tax expense |
-15.1 | -35.9 |
| Cashflow from Operating Activities | -40.5 | -2.7 |


Guidance 2024
Revenue:
Increase in sales in the upper single-digit percentage range vs. 2023, incl. sales from the technology disclosure and development services for Grifols, S.A.
EBIT:
Operating result expected in the range of € 80 to 100 million for 2024.
Cash Flow:
Positive cash flow from operating activities above the previous year's level.

FINANCIALS FY 2023

Annual General Meeting
Dividend
Proposal to Annual General Meeting for preference shares amounts to € 1.6 million (€ 0.04 per preference share for 2023 and 2022)
The Annual General Meeting of Biotest AG will take place on May 7, 2024, at the Alte Oper, Opernplatz, 60313 Frankfurt/Main, Germany.


Strategic Targets
- Responsible & sustainable growth
- Growth through increased new capacity
- Increased patient access by new products and new markets
- Improved efficiency
- Extended partnerships with Grifols and others


Thank you for your attention.


Financial Calendar 2024
07 May 2024 AGM / Q1 Report 30 Jul 2024 H1 Report
05 Nov 2024 Q1-Q3 Report
Investor Relations Public Relations
Dr. Monika Baumann (Buttkereit) Dirk Neumüller Tel.: +49-6103-801-4406 Tel.: +49-6103-801-269 [email protected] [email protected]

Disclaimer
This document contains forward-looking statements on overall economic development as well as on the business, earnings, financial and asset situation of Biotest AG and its subsidiaries. These statements are based on current plans, estimates, forecasts and expectations of the company and thus are subject to risks and elements of uncertainty that could result in deviation of actual developments from expected developments.
The forward-looking statements are only valid at the time of publication. Biotest does not intend to update the forward-looking statements and assumes no obligation to do so.
All comparative figures relate to the corresponding last year´s period, unless stated otherwise.