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Ergomed’s Co-Development Partner Aeterna Zentaris signs Master Collaboration Agreement with Sinopharm A-Think for Zoptarelin Doxorubicin in China

Guildford, UK – 8th December 2014: Ergomed plc, (LSE: ERGO or ‘Ergomed’) a profitable UK-based company, dedicated to the provision of specialised services to the pharmaceutical industry and the development of new drugs, announces that Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ: AEZS; TSX: AEZ) has signed an exclusive licence and technology transfer agreement with Sinopharm A-Think for the […]

Guildford, UK – 8th December 2014: Ergomed plc, (LSE: ERGO or ‘Ergomed’) a profitable UK-based company, dedicated to the provision of specialised services to the pharmaceutical industry and the development of new drugs, announces that Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ: AEZS; TSX: AEZ) has signed an exclusive licence and technology transfer agreement with Sinopharm A-Think for the Chinese, Hong Kong and Macau markets for zoptarelin doxorubicin which is in Phase 3 development for treating endometrial cancer. Sinopharm A-Think will be responsible for the development, production, registration and commercialization of the product in these markets.

As previously announced, Ergomed signed a Co-Development and Profit Sharing Agreement with Aeterna Zentaris in 2013 and is working with Aeterna Zentaris on the Phase 3 ZoptEC (Zoptarelin doxorubicin in Endometrial Cancer) pivotal trial comparing zoptarelin doxorubicin with doxorubicin as second line therapy for locally-advanced, recurrent or metastatic endometrial cancer.

Miroslav Reljanovic, Chief Executive Officer of Ergomed, commented: “Our collaboration with Aeterna Zentaris on zoptarelin doxorubicin is progressing very well through its pivotal Phase III trial. We are pleased that Aeterna Zentaris has signed this collaboration with Sinopharm, the largest pharmaceutical company in China, which is a validation of the potential for this compound. We believe our co-development model has the potential to generate significant value for Ergomed and its shareholders.”

The full Aeterna Zentaris release is available here. The press release on the original agreement between Ergomed and Aeterna Zentaris is here.

For further information, please contact:

Hume Brophy
Mary Clark, Supriya Mathur and Hollie Vile
Tel: + 44 203 440 5654
ergomed@humebrophy.com

About Ergomed

Ergomed Plc is a profitable UK-based company, providing drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry and has a growing portfolio of co-development partnerships. It operates in over 40 countries.

Ergomed provides clinical development, trial management and pharmacovigilance services to over 60 clients ranging from top 10 pharmaceutical companies to small and mid-sized drug development companies. Ergomed successfully manages clinical development from Phase I through to late phase programmes. Global pharmacovigilance and medical information services are provided through its group company PrimeVigilance. (www.primevigilance.com)

Ergomed has a wide therapeutic focus, with a particular expertise in oncology, neurology and immunology and the development of orphan drugs. Ergomed believes its approach to clinical trials is differentiated from that of other providers by its innovative Study Site Management model and the use of Study Physician Teams, resulting in a close relationship between Ergomed and the physicians involved in clinical trials.

As well as providing high quality clinical development services, Ergomed is building a portfolio of co-development partnerships with pharma and biotech companies which share the risks and rewards of drug development. Ergomed leverages its expertise and services in return for carried interest in the drugs under development. For further information, visit: https://ergomedplc.com

About Aeterna Zentaris Inc.

Aeterna Zentaris is a specialty biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing and commercializing novel treatments in oncology, endocrinology and women’s health. For more information, visit www.aezsinc.com.

About Zoptarelin Doxorubicin

Zoptarelin doxorubicin represents a new targeting concept in oncology using a hybrid molecule composed of a synthetic peptide carrier and a well-known chemotherapy agent, doxorubicin. Zoptarelin doxorubicin is the first intravenous drug in advanced clinical development that directs the chemotherapy agent specifically to LHRH-receptor expressing tumors, resulting in a more targeted treatment with less damage to healthy tissue. Aeterna Zentaris is currently conducting a ZoptEC (Zoptarelin doxorubicin in Endometrial Cancer) Phase 3 trial in women with advanced, recurrent or metastatic endometrial cancer, while zoptarelin doxorubicin is also in an investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial in prostate cancer. The company owns the worldwide (ex-China, Hong Kong and Macau) rights to this compound.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained within the announcement are forward looking statements and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the potential returns of Ergomed plc (“Ergomed”) and industry and markets in which Ergomed operates, the Directors’ beliefs and assumptions made by the Directors. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “should”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “projects”, “pipeline” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or the ability to identify and consummate investments and involve certain risks, uncertainties, outcomes of negotiations and due diligence and assumptions that are difficult to predict, qualify or quantify. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in such forward looking statements or expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: the general economic climate, competition, interest rate levels, loss of key personnel, the result of legal and commercial due diligence, the availability of financing on acceptable terms and changes in the legal or regulatory environment.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Ergomed expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Ergomed’s expectations with regard thereto, any new information or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based, unless required to do so by law or any appropriate regulatory authority.

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