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Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – Cancer rates are rising globally, and the outlook is particularly concerning for men. A recent global study projects an 84% increase in cancer cases and a 93% rise in cancer deaths among men by 2050. According to Our World in Data, cancer has overtaken cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in several wealthy nations. Despite warnings from the American Cancer Society, which found that 44% of cancer deaths in U.S. adults are linked to lifestyle factors, troubling trends continue. Another study revealed that even light drinking is associated with an increase in cancer deaths among older adults in Britain. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, biotech innovators are developing new targets for improved cancer therapies, driving the next wave of breakthroughs in oncology coming from O ncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTHX), Arcellx, Inc. (NASDQ: ACLX), Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY), and Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) . Building upon seemingly strong results from its BRACELET-1 breast cancer study, O ncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) continues to make impressive strides toward a pivotal registration-enabling study for its flagship cancer therapy, pelareorep. The BRACELET-1 Phase 2 trial delivered highly encouraging data, reinforcing the potential for pelareorep-based therapies to bring meaningful benefits to patients with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. One of the most intriguing results is the median overall survival (OS) in the pelareorep arm, which has not yet been reached—indicating that more than half of the patients were still alive at the end of the study. For comparison, the median OS in the paclitaxel-only control group was 18.2 months. This translates into a two-year survival rate of 64% for patients receiving pelareorep + paclitaxel, nearly double the 33% rate observed in patients treated with paclitaxel alone. The progression-free survival (PFS) results were equally impressive, showing a median of 12.1 months for the combination therapy, compared to 6.4 months for paclitaxel monotherapy. "The fact that the median overall survival was not reached because more than half the patients were still alive at the end of the study is a remarkable achievement for us," said Wayne Pisano, Interim CEO and Chair of Oncolytics' Board of Directors. "It shows just how promising pelareorep treatment can be for extending the lives of breast cancer patients. This is further exemplified by the near doubling of the 2-year survival rate for patients who received pelareorep combination therapy." These results are more than just numbers—they underscore the potential of pelareorep to significantly extend survival times for breast cancer patients, offering renewed hope to those battling this aggressive form of cancer. The positive results from BRACELET-1 mirror those of the earlier IND-213 trial, which led to FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep back in 2017, further cementing its status as a therapy with game-changing potential. "Taken together, the BRACELET-1 results provide compelling support for the potential of pelareorep-based combination therapy to benefit patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer," said Thomas Heineman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer at Oncolytics. "Having recently discussed with the FDA key design elements for our next breast cancer study, in combination with the strong survival data from the BRACELET-1 and IND-213 studies, we are confident in our plan to conduct a registration-enabling study to assess pelareorep-based combination therapy in patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer." With such compelling data in hand, Oncolytics is now preparing for the next major milestone: securing funding for a registration-enabling study. This critical step will bring pelareorep closer to becoming an approved treatment option for breast cancer patients, offering a new lifeline in the fight against cancer. Set to be acquired by leading iron deficiency anemia treatment developer Pharmacosmos, commercial-stage oncology company G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTHX) put out its Q2 2024 and operational highlights which included mention of its positive efficacy results from its Phase 2 trial of Trilaciclib in combination with a TROP2 ADC that were presented at the 2024 ASCO annual meeting, as well as final analysis of the Phase 3 PRESERVE 2 trial in 1L metastatic triple negative breast cancer (mTNBC) which showed continued evidence of myeloprotection, but didn't achieve its primary OS endpoint. "We are excited about what will be possible by the combined Pharmacosmos + G1 team as we meet the needs of more cancer patients," said Jack Bailey, CEO of G1 Therapeutics. "This transaction delivers a significant premium to our shareholders and better and broader access to COSELA for the cancer patients we seek to treat. In the meantime, as we move toward closing, our focus remains on accelerating and expanding the growth of the COSELA business in extensive stage small cell lung cancer; the double-digit quarter-over-quarter growth we experienced in vial volume and net revenue represents continued progress in that regard." Reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases, Arcellx, Inc. (NASDQ: ACLX) recently put out its Q2 2024 financial results and business updates, which included mention of earning a $68 million milestone payment from Kite, a Gilead company, which Arcellx continues to have momentum with in advancements in anito-cel multiple myeloma. "We continue to make significant strides as we accelerate our business," said Rami Elghandour, Chairman and CEO of Arcellx. "We are thrilled about the momentum across our multiple myeloma program being developed in partnership with Kite. We believe anito-cel has the potential to be a best-in-class treatment option, and with the strength of our Kite partnership, we are well-positioned to change the treatment paradigm for multiple myeloma patients. We look forward to presenting data from the iMMagine-1 study by the end of this year. As iMMagine-1 continues to mature, we're also pleased with the progress in iMMagine-3, which was initiated by our partner Kite. More broadly, we believe that our novel synthetic binder, the D-Domain, which forms the basis of our technology platform and our lead program anito-cel, can be developed in oncology and non-oncology indications." Another joint oncology effort is coming from Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) through an exclusive licensing agreement with RadioMedix, and Orano Med to develop lead-212 (212Pb) radioligand therapies (RLTs) against cancer. The specifically focuses on the late-stage project, AlphaMedixTM (212Pb-DOTAMTATE), which currently is being evaluated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic, progressive somatostatin-receptor expressing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), a rare cancer. AlphaMedixTM is a TAT which consists of a somatostatin receptor-targeting peptide complex radiolabeled with lead-212 (212Pb) that serves as an in vivo generator of alpha particles. "We are excited to develop a leading-edge project in the rapidly evolving field of radioligand therapies in rare cancers," said Dietmar Berger, Chief Medical Officer, Global Head of Development, of Sanofi. "Early results for 212Pb have demonstrated its differentiated biophysical and clinical profile, reinforcing its potential to be a transformative radioligand therapeutic for patients across multiple difficult-to-treat rare cancers. This agreement underscores our efforts to explore innovative collaborations that leverage novel technologies to address the needs of people living with cancer." Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) is celebrating the FDA approval of Roche's Tecentriq Hybreza™ with its drug delivery technology ENHANZE® for multiple types of cancer. Tecentriq Hybreza™ offers a faster administration option, with a subcutaneous injection that takes about 7 minutes, compared to the 30-60 minutes required for the standard intravenous (IV) infusion of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab). This new treatment will be available in the U.S. for all approved adult uses of the IV version, including certain types of lung, liver, skin, and soft tissue cancers. "We are delighted that Tecentriq Hybreza has been approved in the U.S. for all approved adult indications of the IV treatment," said Dr. Helen Torley, president and CEO of Halozyme. "This approval represents another opportunity for our ENHANZE technology to provide patients and physicians with greater flexibility and a new option for how treatment is administered." The FDA's approval was based on pivotal data from Roche's Phase IB/III IMscin001 study, which showed comparable levels of Tecentriq® in the blood when administered subcutaneously, and a safety and efficacy profile consistent with the IV formulation. Article Source: USA NEWS GROUP [email protected] (604) 265-2873 DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this publication should be considered as personalized financial advice. We are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular financial situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision. This is a paid advertisement and is neither an offer nor recommendation to buy or sell any security. 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- Transaction Will Maximize the Access and Uptake of COSELA® (trilaciclib), the First and Only Proactive Multilineage Myeloprotection Agent - - G1 Stockholders to Receive U.S. $7.15 Per Share in Cash - HOLBAEK, Denmark and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pharmacosmos A/S, a leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, and G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTHX), a commercial-stage oncology company focused on delivering next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected by cancer, today announced that Pharmacosmos A/S has successfully completed the previously announced tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of G1 Therapeutics for U.S. $7.15 per share net to the holder in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes (the “Offer Price”), for a total equity value of approximately $405 million. “We are excited to announce the completion of Pharmacosmos’ acquisition of G1. This acquisition fits perfectly with our strategy and positions our company for the next phase of growth. We are particularly thrilled to expand our product portfolio with Cosela, an innovative first-in-class product that is making a real difference for patients with small cell lung cancer. Our focus will now be on bringing Cosela to more patients and customers in the US, where it is already approved, and to start the work to have it registered and made available internationally including in the UK and EU,” said Tobias S Christensen - CEO and President of Pharmacosmos A/S. The tender offer commenced on August 20, 2024 and expired one minute after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 17, 2024 (the "Expiration Date"). As of the Expiration Date, a total of 39,486,447 shares of G1 Therapeutics common stock were validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, representing approximately 74.64% of the outstanding shares of G1 Therapeutics common stock as of the Expiration Date. As of the Expiration Date, the number of shares validly tendered in accordance with the terms of the tender offer and not validly withdrawn satisfied the minimum tender condition, and all other conditions to the tender offer were satisfied. On September 18, 2024, Genesis Merger Sub, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Pharmacosmos A/S (“Purchaser”), irrevocably accepted for payment all shares validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and has paid the depositary for such shares. Following the closing of the tender offer, on September 18, 2024 Purchaser merged with and into G1 Therapeutics, with G1 Therapeutics continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Pharmacosmos A/S. In connection with the merger, all shares of G1 Therapeutics common stock (other than (i) shares of common stock held in the treasury of G1 Therapeutics, (ii) shares of common stock owned by Pharmacosmos A/S, Purchaser, G1 Therapeutics or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, and (iii) shares of common stock held by stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such shares in accordance with Delaware law) that had not been validly tendered were converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to the Offer Price. As a result of the transaction, G1 Therapeutics shares ceased to be traded on NASDAQ as of the date of closing of the acquisition, and shares of G1 Therapeutics common stock will be delisted from NASDAQ and deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. “Since our founding in 2008, G1 has been committed to improving the lives of patients living with cancer; this effort culminated in the approval and launch of COSELA® (trilaciclib), the first and only therapy that proactively delivers multilineage myeloprotection to patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer being treated with chemotherapy,” said Jack Bailey, Chief Executive Officer at G1 Therapeutics. “The closing of this transaction is an exciting moment for everyone working in G1 and Pharmcosmos, and the patients we seek to treat, as the combined team moves forward with COSELA to meet the needs of even more cancer patients. Finally, I want to thank the members of the G1 team throughout these last 16 years that made this innovation possible.” Advisors For Pharmacosmos, MTS Health Partners, L.P. served as exclusive financial advisor, and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP served as legal counsel. For G1 Therapeutics, Centerview Partners LLC served as exclusive financial advisor, and Ropes & Gray LLP and Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. served as legal counsel. Indication COSELA® (trilaciclib) is indicated to decrease the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression in adult patients when administered prior to a platinum/etoposide-containing regimen or topotecan-containing regimen for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Important Safety Information COSELA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions to trilaciclib. Warnings and precautions include injection-site reactions (including phlebitis and thrombophlebitis), acute drug hypersensitivity reactions, interstitial lung disease (pneumonitis), and embryo-fetal toxicity. The most common adverse reactions (>10%) were fatigue, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, headache, and pneumonia. This information is not comprehensive. Please click here for full Prescribing Information. https://www.g1therapeutics.com/cosela/pi/ To report suspected adverse reactions, contact G1 Therapeutics at 1-800-790-G1TX or call FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch. Pharmacosmos Group Pharmacosmos A/S, headquartered in Holbaek, Denmark, and founded in 1965, is a highly specialised company focused on carbohydrate chemistry and a global leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. With companies in the UK, Ireland, Nordics, Germany, the USA, and China, as well as through partners, Pharmacosmos markets its products around the world. With a strong and ongoing commitment to R&D, Pharmacosmos is able to leverage a unique carbohydrate production platform along with deep expertise in the synthesis of iron-carbohydrate complexes. The Pharmacosmos Group has more than 500 employees. About G1 Therapeutics G1 Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop and deliver next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected by cancer, including the Company’s first commercial product, COSELA® (trilaciclib). G1’s goal is to provide innovative therapeutic advances for people living with cancer. G1 is based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. For additional information, please visit www.g1therapeutics.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @G1Therapeutics and LinkedIn. G1 Therapeutics® and the G1 Therapeutics logo and COSELA® and the COSELA logo are trademarks of G1 Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmacosmos A/S Contact: Christian Lundquist MadsenVP Global Marketing & Communication+45 5948 5959 clm@pharmacosmos.com G1 Therapeutics Contacts: Will RobertsCommunications OfficerVice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications(919) 907-1944 wroberts@g1therapeutics.com

HOLBAEK, Denmark and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pharmacosmos A/S, a leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, and G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTHX), a commercial-stage oncology company focused on delivering next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected by cancer, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act") relating to Pharmacosmos’ previously announced acquisition of G1 Therapeutics. The expiration of the waiting period occurred at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 4, 2024. As previously announced, on August 7, 2024, Pharmacosmos A/S and G1 Therapeutics, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pharmacosmos A/S, through its U.S. subsidiary Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc., will acquire all outstanding shares of G1 Therapeutics common stock for U.S. $7.15 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $405 million, which represents a 68% premium to G1’s closing share price on August 6, 2024 and a 133% premium to G1’s prior 30-day volume weighted average price. Expiration of the HSR Act waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to consummate the tender offer, which remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including the tender of shares which represent at least a majority of the total number of G1’s outstanding shares of common stock. Unless the tender offer is extended, the offer will expire one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time, on September 17, 2024. Pharmacosmos Group Pharmacosmos A/S, headquartered in Holbaek, Denmark, and founded in 1965, is a highly specialised company focused on carbohydrate chemistry and a global leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. With companies in the UK, Ireland, Nordics, Germany, the USA, and China, as well as through partners, Pharmacosmos markets its products around the world. With a strong and ongoing commitment to R&D, Pharmacosmos is able to leverage a unique carbohydrate production platform along with deep expertise in the synthesis of iron-carbohydrate complexes. The Pharmacosmos Group has more than 500 employees. About G1 Therapeutics G1 Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop and deliver next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected by cancer, including the Company’s first commercial product, COSELA® (trilaciclib). G1’s goal is to provide innovative therapeutic advances for people living with cancer. G1 is based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. For additional information, please visit www.g1therapeutics.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @G1Therapeutics and LinkedIn. G1 Therapeutics® and the G1 Therapeutics logo and COSELA® and the COSELA logo are trademarks of G1 Therapeutics, Inc. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of G1 by Pharmacosmos, the expected timetable for completing the transaction, and G1’s future financial or operating performance. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “seek,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this communication are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained herein, including, without limitation: (i) risks associated with the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all or that the closing of the proposed transaction will not occur; (ii) uncertainties as to how many of G1’s stockholders will tender their shares in the offer; (iii) the possibility that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction; (iv) the possibility that competing offers will be made; (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the merger agreement; (vi) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the proposed transaction, the response of business partners and competitors to the transaction, and/or potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the proposed transaction; (vii) G1’s ability to successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drug or drug candidates, and the preclinical or clinical results for its product candidates, which may not support further development of such product candidates; (viii) comments, feedback and actions of regulatory agencies; (ix) G1’s dependence on the commercial success of COSELA (trilaciclib); (x) the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies and operating as commercial stage company; (xi) chemotherapy shortages; and (xii) other risks identified in G1’s SEC filings, including G1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequent filings with the SEC. G1 cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. G1 disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Additional Information and Where to Find It The tender offer referred to in this communication commenced on August 20, 2024, with the filing of a Schedule TO by Pharmacosmos and its acquisition subsidiary and a Schedule 14D-9 solicitation/recommendation statement by G1. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares. THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9 REGARDING THE OFFER, AS THEY MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND CONSIDERED BY G1’S STOCKHOLDERS BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER. Both the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement have been mailed to G1’s stockholders free of charge. A free copy of the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement may be obtained by all stockholders of G1 by accessing https://investor.g1therapeutics.com or by contacting Investor Relations at ir@g1therapeutics.com. In addition, the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement (and all other documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov, upon filing with the SEC. Pharmacosmos A/S Contact: Christian Lundquist MadsenVP Global Marketing & Communication+45 5948 5959 clm@pharmacosmos.com G1 Therapeutics Contacts: Will RobertsCommunications OfficerVice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications(919) 907-1944 wroberts@g1therapeutics.com