CAMBRIDGE, MA and PARIS, France, – September 28, 2018, at 8.30am CET – Lysogene (FR0013233475 – LYS) (the “Company”), a pioneering biopharmaceutical company specializing in gene therapy targeting central nervous system (CNS) diseases, provided today an update on its communication agenda.
As announced on July 23, 2018, the Company is focusing its efforts on the conclusion of a strategic transaction, or potential partnership of one or several of its products. The Company remains reasonably positive on the opportunity to conclude such a transaction as several discussions with potential interested parties are ongoing.
In this context, Lysogene postpones the publication of its financial report for the first six months ended June 30, 2018, which will now be made available to the public before the end of October 2018, together with its cash position at the end of Q3 2018. The Company will also communicate on the progress of its discussions regarding a potential transaction before the end of October 2018.
About Lysogene
Lysogene is a gene therapy company focused on the treatment of orphan diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). The company has built a unique capability to enable a safe and effective delivery of gene therapies to the CNS to treat lysosomal diseases and other genetic disorders of the CNS. A pivotal clinical trial in MPS IIIA and a phase 1-2 clinical trial in GM1 Gangliosidosis are in preparation, while we are currently collaborating with a major partner to define the strategy of development for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disease related to autism. www.lysogene.com.
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Forward looking statement
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