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About IDM Pharma

IDM Pharma is focused on the development of innovative cancer products that either destroy cancer cells by activating the immune system or prevent tumor recurrence by triggering a specific adaptive immune response. IDM Pharma is dedicated to maximizing the full therapeutic and commercial potential of each of its innovative products to address the needs of patients and the physicians who treat these patients.

As previously announced, the Company is evaluating the Company's research and development programs, including related assets and costs, and strategic alternatives available to the Company.

For more information about the company and its products, visit http://www.idm-pharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views of future events including the Company's belief that the data from the L-MTP-PE Phase 3 study warrants regulatory approval in Europe and the United States, the Company's plans to address the remaining questions with respect to the MAA for L-MTP-PE, including the Company's plans for completion of data analysis and submission of responses to the CHMP, the expected timing of a final opinion from the CHMP and receipt of a final regulatory decision regarding the MAA in
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