Regarding rumors of an imminent approval of lecanemab in Great Britain

Stockholm, Sweden August 22, 2024 – British media are reporting on the imminent approval of lecanemab in Great Britain. BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) has currently not been informed that the relevant authorities have made a decision and cannot therefore comment on these rumors. The company will update the market if new information becomes available.

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The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons below, on August 22, 2024, at 08.34 a.m. CET.
 

For further information, please contact: 
Oskar Bosson, VP Communications and IR
E-mail:  [email protected]
Phone: +46 70 410 71 80 

About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on innovative treatments that can delay or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The company invented Leqembi® (lecanemab) – the world's first drug proven to slow the progression of the disease and reduce cognitive impairment in early Alzheimer's disease. Leqembi has been developed together with BioArctic’s partner Eisai, who are responsible for regulatory interactions and commercialization globally. In addition to Leqembi, BioArctic has a broad research portfolio with antibodies against Parkinson's disease and ALS as well as additional projects against Alzheimer's disease. Several of the projects utilize the company's proprietary BrainTransporter™ technology, which has the potential to actively transport antibodies across the blood-brain barrier to enhance the efficacy of the treatment. BioArctic's B share (BIOA B) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap. For further information, please visit www.bioarctic.com.