Dublin, Ireland – 18 May 2016 – Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V. (SIX: COPN) announced that as of opening of the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) on 18 May 2016, its shares will be trading under the new ISIN NL0011832936.
About Cosmo Pharmaceuticals
Cosmo is a specialty pharmaceutical company that aims to become a global leader in the field of optimized therapies for selected gastrointestinal disorders. The company’s proprietary clinical development pipeline specifically addresses innovative treatments for IBD, such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, and Colon Infections. In addition, the Company has developed a medical device for polyp excision and is developing a product for the detection of colon cancer and has a large shareholding in Cassiopea S.p.A., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative and differentiated medical dermatology products. Cosmo’s MMX® products that have reached the market are Lialda®/Mezavant®/Mesavancol®, a treatment for IBD that is licensed globally to Nogra and Shire Limited and Uceris®, the first glucocorticosteroid indicated for the induction of remission in active, mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis, licensed in the USA to Santarus/Salix/Valeant and in the Rest of the World except to Ferring. Cosmo’s proprietary MMX® technology is at the core of the Company’s product pipeline and was developed from its expertise in formulating and manufacturing gastrointestinal drugs for international clients at its GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facilities in Lainate, Italy. The technology is designed to deliver active ingredients in a targeted manner in the colon. For further information on Cosmo, please visit the Company’s website: www.cosmopharma.com
Next events
Half-year results 2016 29 July 2016
Contact
Dr. Chris Tanner, Head of Investor Relations
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V.
Tel: +353 1 817 03 70
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