( generation anti-influenza products. We...)LANI completes Phase I in Japan and to commence Phase I in UK,Health

generation anti-influenza products. We have every confidence in the
product’s profile as it offers the potential for a very real improvement in therapy for
both the prescriber and ultimate user of the product”.


About Daiichi-Sankyo
Daiichi-Sankyo Co. Ltd (TSE 4568) is one of Japan’s largest pharmaceutical
companies, with annualised worldwide sales of US$8.2 billion (A$10 billion).
Daiichi-Sankyo has a long history of discovering new classes of drugs, including the
first-in-class statin drug for treatment of high cholesterol. In 2003, Daiichi-Sankyo
and Biota combined their LANI research programs.

About Biota
Biota is a leading antiviral drug development company based in Melbourne Australia,
with key expertise in respiratory diseases, particularly influenza. Biota developed
the first-in-class neuraminidase inhibitor, zanamivir, subsequently marketed by
GlaxoSmithKline as Relenza.

Biota research breakthroughs have included a series of candidate drugs aimed at
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or bronchiolitis, licensed to MedImmune Inc. and
novel nucleoside analogues designed to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections,
licensed to Boehringer Ingelheim. Biota has clinical trials underway with its lead
compound for human rhinovirus (HRV) infection in patients with compromised
respiration or immune systems. In addition, Biota has key partnerships with
Daiichi-Sankyo for the development of second generation influenza antivirals and
with Inverness Medical to market Biota developed FLU OIA influenza diagnostics.
Relenza™ is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
BioStar ® OIA® FLU and BioStar ® OIA® FLU A/B are registered trademarks of Inverness Medical.

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