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SoftOx Solutions AS Investor Presentation 2022

Oct 26, 2022

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SoftOx Solutions AS

Medtech and pharmaceutical company listed on Euronext Growth

Presentation Q3 2022 26 October 2022

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Presenters

CEO Geir Almås SoftOx technology development Financial review

CMO Dr Christopher Burton

CFO Kristine Rød

Helping the world fighting infections

Respiratory infectious diseases are among the leading causes of death [1

1-2% of the population are projected to experience a chronic wound during their lifetime in developed countries [2

VIRUSES ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE BIOFILM RESISTANCE

Our vision is to become a world-leading developer of antimicrobial technology

  • 1) Forum of International Respiratory Societies (2019). The Global Impact of Respiratory Disease Second Edition. SheffIeld, European Respiratory Society.
  • 2) Sen, C.K. et al. (2009) Human Skin Wounds, Wound Repair Regen, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2810192/
  • 3) IACG (2019). No Time to Wait, WHO. https://www.who.int/antimicrobial-resistance/interagency-coordination-group/IACG_final_report_EN.pdf?ua=1

Third quarter highlights and subsequent events Early completion of SBE-01 study evaluating the SoftOx Biofilm Eradicator (SBE) in treating chronic wounds

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Positive top line results of SBE-01 showed SBE was safe and well tolerated

Selected as one of three main technologies that form the basis for the European Defence Fund (EDF) grant

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Received final approval on SoftOx disinfectant family in Sweden (KemI) which allows SoftOx to sell disinfection products in Sweden and proceed with partner opportunities to bring products to market

FINANCE

Q3 result of NOK -23.7 million (LY: NOK -22 million)

Secured a convertible loan from existing shareholders for NOK 25 million and refinanced NOK 15 million convertible loan reported in June 2022 6 | 3rd quarter results 2022

Product pipeline – Good progress in clinical development programs
Phase
II/
Product
classification
Project
Indication Pre-clinical/
EN studies
Phase
I/
Pilot studies
Confirmative
studies
Pending
regulatory
approval
BIOCIDE
(SafeDes
Disinfection
&
Surface disinfectant
EffectDes) Hand disinfectant PARTNERING KemI
(Sweden)
granted
10-2022
MEDICAL
Wound
solution
DEVICE
irrigation
(SWIS)
Wounds
Infection
treatment
(SBE) Chronic
leg wounds
Inhalation
DRUG
(SIS)
solution Respiratory
tract
infections
Military medical
countermeasure
CBRN threats
SoftOx
in brief
SoftOx
technology
Markets/ Commercial development Financial review

SoftOx technology – successfully developed a stable and long-lasting product with unique combination effects

1. SOFTOX TECHNOLOGY

  1. Strong pan-spectrum antimicrobial (virucidal/bactericidal) effects

  2. Not shown to induce antimicrobial resistance

  3. Good safety and tolerability profile – no systemic side effects

  4. Stabilized molecule

A base technology tailored for different indications and uses

Business segments

Wounds

Respiratory infections

Disinfection

surfaces

Infection is one of the most frequent factors associated with delayed wound healing1

Representative CLSM images of S. aureus (A and B), P. aeruginosa (C and D). Arrows point to the wound surfaces.

variable distance to the wound surface

  1. EWMA (2022). Antimicrobials and Non-healing Wounds: An Update. Journal of Wound Management. https://viewer.ipaper.io/jowm/1035279jowm20222303/sup01/ 2. Gødsbøl et al, Copenhagen Wound Healing Center; 2. Fazli et al. J Clin Microbiol 2009 Dec;47(12):4084-9

TREATMENT First line prevention and treatment of locally infected wounds (i.e. no evidence of systemic infection)

Dose dependent response answers on different wound needs, depending on colonization

SoftOx in brief SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development Financial review

Wound

Positive results from Phase 1 in treatment of chronic wounds (SBE-01) investigating single- and multiple ascending doses SBE

Topline results

  • Safe and well tolerated
  • SBE formulations reduced the absolute number of bacteria (bacterial burden) in the wound compared with pre-treatment (baseline).
  • A dose dependent reduction in wound size was observed in multiple dose treatment groups.

Safe and well tolerated

SoftOx in brief SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development Financial review

Wound

Positive results from Phase 1 in treatment of chronic wounds (SBE-01) investigating single- and multiple ascending doses SBE

Pre-dose After IMP

Topline results

  • Safe and well tolerated
  • SBE formulations reduced the absolute number of bacteria (bacterial burden) in the wound compared with pre-dose (baseline).
  • A dose dependent reduction in wound size was observed in multiple dose treatment groups.

Observed reductions in bioburden*

*) SBE-01 trial pooled & multiple dosing groups.

Data on file. Means ± standard deviation

Positive results from Phase 1 in treatment of chronic wounds Wound

(SBE-01) investigating single- and multiple ascending doses SBE 15 | 3rd quarter results 2022 -70% -60% -50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% SBE (QD) SBE (BID) Relative change in wound area from baseline (%) Relative Change from pre-dose wound area after 5 days treatment*

Topline results

  • Safe and well tolerated
  • SBE formulations reduced the absolute number of bacteria (bacterial burden) in the wound compared with pre-treatment (baseline).
  • A dose dependent reduction in wound size was observed in multiple dose treatment groups.

Observed dose dependent trend in reduction of wound size*

SoftOx in brief SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development Financial review

*) SBE-01 trial multiple dosing groups.

Data on file. Means ± standard deviation

Clinical effect of re-epithelialization in acute wounds supports finding in chronic wounds

Evidence of faster re-epithelization in acute wounds

DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v102.1624.

SBE-02 - US Phase 2 follow up study

  • Blinded, randomised, PC, 2 arm: SBE vs. Normal Sterile Saline (NSS)
  • Patients with chronic ulcers of lower extremities (VLU)
  • Treatment regimen: Once daily, 3 times per week for 4 weeks

• End points:

  • Clinical evaluation of wound
  • Microbial determination, reduction of bacterial burden
  • Percentage wound closure
  • Re-epithelialisation
  • Safety (AEs)

Co-funded by US Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) 17 | 3rd quarter results 2022

Business segments

Wounds

Respiratory infections

Disinfection

surfaces

SoftOx Inhaled Solution (SIS): Summary of development within civilian indication

SoftOx Inhaled Solution (SIS): Exploring potential military applications as a countermeasure to biologic threats

SoftOx in brief SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development Financial review

SoftOx Inhaled Solution (SIS): Exploring potential military applications as a countermeasure to biologic threats

SIS-01 trial (NCT05188638). Burton et al. ERS Congress 2022. Abstract #36474.

SoftOx Inhaled Solution (SIS): Exploring potential military applications as a countermeasure to biologic threats

Business segments

Wounds

Respiratory infections

Disinfection

surfaces

Regulatory approval in Sweden

  • Approval allows SoftOx to sell its disinfection products in Sweden Major milestone achieved: SoftOx's first regulatory approval https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/573380 24 | 3rd quarter results 2022

  • 1) Based on winning tenders in Norway and Sweden

  • 2) Approval from KemI and Norwegian Environment Agency

Market potential in disinfection

Cost-saving and life-improving

75%

25-55%

of HCWs with hand eczema have Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infection [1

of health care workers (HCWs) have irritated skin and eczema [1

Major cost driver of HAIs

Direct relationship between hand hygiene compliance and HAIs[2

31 million HCWs in the EU & the US [3 [4 Whereof 10 million have irritated skin and eczema[5 26 | 3rd quarter results 2022

Clinically proven skin friendliness

"The skin barrier function of the healthy skin is unaffected by the repetitive exposure to SafeDes solution as compared to alcohol-based hand rubs. SoftOx's hand disinfectant is subjectively well-tolerated when applied on both healthy and irritated skin." [6 Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital,

University of Copenhagen

  • 1) Tomczak, H. et al. (2019). The role of Staph aureus in atopic dermatitis. Adv Dermatol Allergol; XXXVI (4): 485–491
  • 2) MedValue+, Radboud University Medical Center and Exite International's Panel of 11 KOL/experts "2019 Health Technology Assessment; SoftOx Hand-wash for Health Care Workers with Eczema"
  • 3) Eurostat- Majority of Health Jobs Held by Women (2020)
  • 4) Kaiser Family Foundation Total Health Care Employment (2020)
  • 5) National Eczema Association Hand Eczema Common Among Health Care Workers
  • 6) Yasemin Topal Yüksel, Mie Sonne, Line Brok Nørreslet, Glenn Gundersen, Magnus Mustafa Fazli, Tove Agner. Skin Research and Technology 2021; DOI: 10.1111/srt.13096

Market potential in wound care

ACUTE WOUNDS

180 million

Individuals have skin wounds worldwide each year[1

Replacing today's wound rinse products with a better or equal risk profile and profound antimicrobial effect

Target US patient population (2018) Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) Wound

CHRONIC WOUNDS

40 million

Prevention of infections (costs) / patient

Chronic wounds worldwide[1 of population are projected to have a chronic wound in developed countries[2

2,323,804

-\$643

Estimated \$1.5 billion potential cost savings in prevention of

Improving today's chronic wound treatment with more effective removal of infections protected by biofilm infections in VLUs [3

1) MedMarket Diligence (2011). Wound prevalence and wound management: 2012-2020 2) Sen, C.K. et al. (2009) Human Skin Wounds, Wound Repair Regen, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2810192/ 3) MedValue & Radboud University (2019). Decision Modeling Assessment.

Approved Influenza drugs (on/off-label) market

Financial review

Financial review

Financial review
Profit and loss statement
Accounts for Q3 and FY 2021
SoftOx
Solutions Group
Operating revenue
NOK 1,000 Q3 2022 Q3 2021 Change FY 2021
Operating revenue 0 -382 1 752 Low operating income due to
low sales
Grants 2 037 1 895 6 150
Total operating revenues 2 037 1 513 35% 7 901
Personnel expenses 6 931 5 959 16% 21 113 Operating expenses
Other operating expenses 17 437 16 748 69 107 R&D expenses accounted for
Depreciation 928 721 3 784 approx. 64% of operating
Total operating expenses 25 296 23 428 8 % 94 004 expenses year to date 2022.
Operating result -23 259 -21 915 6 % -86 102
Net financial items -461 -121 -189
Net result before taxes -23 720 -22 036 8 % -86 291
Tax 20 888
Net result after tax -65 403
3rd
30
quarter results 2022
SoftOx
in brief
SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development
Financial review

Operating revenue

Low operating income due to low sales

Operating expenses

R&D expenses accounted for approx. 64% of operating expenses year to date 2022.

Financial review

Financial review
Cash flow statement Q3 2022 Q3 2021 FY 2021
SoftOx Solutions Group
NOK 1,000
equivalents
Cash flow from operating activities -2 603 -13 713 -72 561
Net result before taxes -23 720 -22 036 -86 291 development and
Depreciation 928 721 3 784
Change in current assets 12 772 4 287 3 061
Change in current liabilities 7
418
3 315 6 886
Cash flow from investment activities -1 934 -814 -4 596
Investments in non-current assets -1 934 -814 -4 596
Cash flow from financing activities 701 -5 99 339
Proceeds from equity issues 0 0 89 018
Other financing activities 0 0 10 355
Translation differences 701 -5 -34
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents
-3 836 -14 535 22 182
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
3 278 16 596 56 984
3rd
quarter results 2022
SoftOx
in brief
SoftOx technology Markets/ Commercial development
Financial review

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  • Strong focus on the product development and commercialisation processes while managing cash situation carefully
  • Raised convertible loan from existing shareholders for NOK 25 million and refinanced the NOK 15 million convertible loan reported in
  • June. Initiated a cost improvement plan to defer noncritical R&D activities, reduce future overhead and infrastructure expenditures

Platform products under development Hand disinfection Topical infection prevention for non-compromised skin Wound care for chronic and acute wounds Topical infection prevention Topical infection remover Respiratory Topical infection remover in the respiratory track Military medical countermeasure Inhalation treatment against CBRN threats Future SoftOx technology platform opportunities Respiratory virucidal infections* Hand eczema* Venous leg ulcers* Acute surgical wounds* * Development projects already started 33 | 3rd quarter results 2022

Euronext Growth ticker: SOFTX

Unique solution for eradicating infections and fighting antimicrobial resistance

Contact Information: [email protected]