YM BIOSCIENCES REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2009 OPERATIONAL AND FINANCI...(ase in revenue for the nine months ended...)

Date:5/14/2009

ase in revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year is mainly as a result of the above mentioned extension and the ending of monthly revenue recognition for one other deferred revenue contract, partially offset by a milestone payment received this year from one of the Company's licensees. The Company also began receiving royalty payments from a limited sales program in Europe initiated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Interest income decreased as the Company draws on its cash balances to fund its operations and due to lower interest rates.

General and administrative expenses were $1.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with $1.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. General and administrative expenses were $3.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared with $5.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. These decreases were mainly a result of stock option expenses decreasing as well as decreases in legal fees, salaries, consulting and investor relations expenditures.

Licensing and product development expenses were $3.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with $4.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Licensing and product development expenses were $11.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared with $12.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

Costs associated with development activities for nimotuzumab remained at $1.5 million in the quarter compared to a year ago and increased by $1.1 million to $4.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The increase in expenses is primarily related to preparation for the two new Phase II trials.

Costs associated with development activities for AeroLEF(TM) decreased by $0.2 million to $0.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. For the nine month period ended March 31
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