CORRECTED RELEASE - Nicox: Santen grants Eupharmed extension of exclusive rights to distribute Cationorm(R) in Italy
May 30 2014 - 12:35AM
Nicox S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris: COX) today issued
a revised version of the press release dated May 28, 2014, to
correct the number of newly issued Nicox shares to be paid to Fin
Posillipo SPA in relation to the extension of the Cationorm®
distribution agreement in Italy. The earn-out payment will be made
in the form of 821,996 newly issued Nicox shares (not 823,483 as
previously stated).
The corrected press release
follows:
Nicox: Santen grants Eupharmed extension of
exclusive rights to distribute Cationorm® in Italy
Nicox S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris:
COX), the international ophthalmic company, today announces that
its wholly-owned Italian subsidiary Eupharmed has entered into an
exclusive agreement with Santen SAS, enabling Eupharmed to continue
to distribute Cationorm® in Italy.
Cationorm® is an innovative treatment for dry eye
symptoms and is one of the highest-selling products in Eupharmed's
current portfolio. It has been distributed by Eupharmed in Italy
since 2010 under a previous agreement expiring on July 29, 2014.
Under the terms of the agreement announced today, Eupharmed will
continue to have the rights to promote and sell Cationorm® in Italy
on an exclusive basis until December 31, 2016.
As agreed at the time of the Eupharmed acquisition
in December 2013, Nicox will make an additional earn-out payment to
Fin Posillipo SPA, Eupharmed's former shareholder, linked to the
extension of the distribution agreement. The earn-out payment will
be made in the form of 821,996 newly issued Nicox shares, which
will be subject to certain lock-up provisions.
About
Cationorm®
Cationorm® is an innovative emulsion to treat dry
eye symptoms (classed as a medical device) with the Novasorb®
technology. It is a cationic oil-in-water emulsion, which protects,
moisturizes and lubricates the ocular surface to ensure a sustained
relief and reduce the dry eyes symptoms such as stinging and sandy
gritty. Cationorm® contains small positively charged droplets with
an oily core that are electrostatically attracted by the negatively
charged ocular surface. It spreads in an optimal way on the ocular
surface directly after application and supports all three layers of
the tear film due to its unique composition.
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About Nicox
Nicox (Bloomberg: COX:FP, Reuters: NCOX.PA) is
an emerging international company focused on the ophthalmic market.
With a heritage of innovative R&D, business development and
commercial expertise, the Nicox team is building a diversified
portfolio of therapies and diagnostic tools that can help people to
enhance their sight. The Company's commercial portfolio and
near-term pipeline already include several innovative diagnostic
tests intended for eye care professionals, as well as a range of
eye care products. Nicox's key proprietary asset in ophthalmology
is latanoprostene bunod, a novel compound based on Nicox's
proprietary nitric oxide (NO)-donating R&D platform, currently
in Phase 3 clinical development in collaboration with Bausch + Lomb
for the potential treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Further NO-donors are under development, notably through
partners.
Nicox is headquartered in France, with research
capabilities in Italy, a growing commercial infrastructure in North
America and in the major European markets and an expanding
international presence through partners. Nicox S.A. is listed on
Euronext Paris (Compartment B: Mid Caps). For more information on
Nicox or its products please visit www.nicox.com.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking
statements. Although the Company believes its expectations are
based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements
are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements.
Risks factors which are likely to have a material effect
on Nicox's business are presented in the 4th chapter of the «
Document de référence, rapport financier annuel et rapport de
gestion 2013 » filed with the French Autorité des Marchés
Financiers (AMF) on April 2, 2014 and available on Nicox's website
(www.nicox.com) and on the AMF's website
(www.amf-france.org).
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Contacts
Nicox |
Gavin
Spencer | Executive Vice President Corporate
Development |
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Tel +33 (0)4 97 24 53 00 |
communications@nicox.com |
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Media
Relations |
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United
Kingdom |
Jonathan
Birt |
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M +44 7860 361 746 |
jonathan.birt@ymail.com |
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France |
Caroline
Courme | Communication Manager |
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Tel +33 (0)4 97 24 53 43 |
courme@nicox.com |
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