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Sinovac to present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference and Announces Additional Funding
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2005--Sinovac Biotech Ltd (AMEX:SVA - News) today announced that it will present at the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) Global Life Sciences Conference; has received a government grant for the development of an avian flu vaccine for humans; and received a USD 4.94 million dollar commercial credit line from a Chinese commercial bank.
UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
The presentation will be given Monday, September 26 2005, 8:00 a.m. (EST), at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. It includes a review of the Company's business strategy and financial raising plans, followed by a question and answer session. Mr. Weidong Yin, CEO of Sinovac will represent the Company.
The four-day conference with almost 400 companies focuses on biotechnology, life sciences, medical technology, and pharmaceutical fields. An audience of approximately 4,000 mostly institutional investors is expected.
Audio transmission of the presentation will be available live via the internet. To access the presentation, please visit http://www.ibb.ubs.com (click on the "Conferences" icon in the center right of the page and then follow the link for the Global Life Sciences Conference). A replay of the presentation will begin three hours after the actual presentation time and will be available until October 28, 2005.
Sinovac Financials
As with other countries, the Chinese government has demonstrated its commitment to defeating the anticipated avian flu pandemic. Most recently they did this by granting funds to Sinovac for avian flu vaccine research and development. The amount of funds is not specified; rather they will be provided in stages to cover the entire research and development process. This is the first time a grant has been awarded to cover expenses from the earliest stages of an R&D project.
According to the agreement between the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Sinovac in December 2004, Sinovac is responsible for avian flu vaccine research, development, application and production. Under the terms of the agreement, the new drug certificate, production license, and patents will all be applied for by Sinovac and as a result the commercial rights will be entirely owned by Sinovac.
In addition, Sinovac received a USD 4.94 million dollar credit line from China Construction Bank. The loan has a maturity of three years, with a 5.31% interest rate. This represents a preferred low interest rate as commercial loan interest rates are typically 6.3 - 6.9%. Sinovac will use it as a support for the daily operation and to increase productivity.
About Sinovac
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is committed to becoming a world leader in the research and development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines for endemic and pandemic viruses such as hepatitis and influenza, and for fast emerging viruses such as SARS and Avian Flu Influenza (a.k.a. "bird flu"). The Company's objective is to provide Chinese children with the best vaccines in the world, and let children in the world use vaccines made in China.
Additional information about Sinovac is available on the Company website, http://www.sinovac.com
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About SINOVAC
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (SINOVAC) is a China-based global biopharmaceutical company, with a mission of "supply vaccines to eliminate human diseases", the company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines and related biological products that protect against human infectious diseases.
The company's diversified portfolio includes vaccines for influenza, viral hepatitis, varicella, Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD), poliomyelitis, pneumococcal disease, etc., of which 3 vaccines have been prequalified by WHO, including inactivated hepatitis A vaccine Healive®, Sabin-strain inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV), and varicella vaccine.
SINOVAC has a leading edge in developing vaccines to combat infectious disease outbreaks and was among the first to initiate R&D during major public health emergencies, including SARS, H5N1, H1N1, and COVID-19. The company developed the world's first inactivated SARS vaccine (Phase I completed), China's first H5N1 influenza vaccine (Panflu®), the world's first H1N1 influenza vaccine (Panflu.1®), and CoronaVac®, the most widely used inactivated COVID-19 vaccine globally.
Beyond its marketed portfolio, the company is advancing a robust pipeline that includes combination vaccines,recombinant protein vaccines and next-generation platforms such as mRNA technologies and antibodies.
With a long-standing commitment to innovation and global health, SINOVAC is expanding its global footprint by strengthening partnerships with research institutions, international organizations, and local partners. Through broader market presence, technological cooperation, and localized production, the company aims to accelerate vaccine development and supply, enhance regional access to high-quality products, and better address unmet medical needs while improving preparedness for future pandemics.
For more information, please see the Company’s website at www.sinovac.com.