Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financi...(share compared to a net loss of $42.2 mi...)

Date:8/5/2009

share, compared to a net loss of $42.2 million, or $0.96 per share, for the comparable period in 2008. The change in net income (loss) was primarily attributable to a $26.9 million decrease in research and development expenses related to the cessation of the development of Sulonex in March 2008, a $4.4 million decrease in research and development expenses related to KRX-0401, and a $21.1 million increase in license revenue related to an amendment to the September 2007 sublicense agreement with JT/Torii ($18.0 million), as discussed above, and a $3.0 million milestone payment from JT/Torii earned in the first quarter of 2009.

Commenting on the quarter, Ron Bentsur, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "Keryx has made significant progress over the last few months. We presented important Phase 2 data on both our compounds, regained full compliance with the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, and announced our SPA for the Phase 3 trial of perifosine in multiple myeloma. We look forward to finalizing our discussions with the FDA regarding the U.S. Phase 3 program for Zerenex shortly, at which time Keryx will be in the compelling position of having two Phase 3 compounds." Mr. Bentsur added, "I am excited by the opportunity to transform Keryx into a late-stage development company and maximize shareholder value. On behalf of the entire Keryx team, I want to thank all of our shareholders for their continued support."

On Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 8:30am EDT, the Company will host an investor conference call during which they will provide a brief financial overview of the Company's second quarter financial results and a business outlook for the remainder of 2009.

In order to participate in the conference call, please call 1-877-869-3847 (U.S.), 1-201-689-8261 (outside the U.S.), call-in ID: KERYX. The audio recording of the conference call will be available for replay at

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