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NewLink Genetics Corporation (NLNK) announced today that the company has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Ellipses Pharma Limited (Ellipses) for the development of and rights to commercialize NLG207 (formerly CRLX101), a nanoparticle formulation of the topoisomerase 1 inhibitor camptothecin. This license agreement signed by NewLink Genetics and Ellipses is effective as of December 17, 2019. Under the terms of the agreement, Ellipses purchased NewLink’s inventory of NLG207 related materials, and NewLink will have the potential to receive future royalty payments or a share of any future economics related to NLG207.

NewLink Genetics Corporation (NLNK) announced that Monday, November 11th, the European Commission (EC) granted a conditional marketing authorization to ERVEBO®, investigational V920 Ebola Zaire vaccine (rVSV∆G-ZEBOV-GP), as confirmed by our partner, Merck (MRK), known as MSD outside the US and Canada. With this approval, the EC will grant a centralized marketing authorization for the vaccine with unified labeling that is valid in 31 European countries. The granting of this approval by the EC follows the September 17th announcement by the FDA that it has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) and granted priority review for the investigational Ebola vaccine (V920).

The conference call will be webcast live and a link can be accessed through the NewLink Genetics website at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/sm3cyp39. NewLink Genetics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that has been focused on novel oncology product candidates targeting indications with limited treatment options. On September 30, 2019, NewLink announced its intent to merge with Lumos Pharma, a private clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting rare and neglected diseases.

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Lumos Pharma, Inc. (LUMO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutics for rare diseases, has announced the appointment of Joseph S. McCracken, DVM, MS to the company's Board of Directors, effective March 23, 2020. Dr. McCracken has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, with prominent roles in business development, commercial development, and positions as board member for several companies. "We are delighted to welcome Dr. McCracken to Lumos Pharma’s Board of Directors," said Rick Hawkins, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Present.

NewLink Genetics Corporation (NLNK) announced today that, after priority review, the FDA has granted approval of ERVEBO®, or Zaire Ebola virus vaccine V920 (rVSV∆G-ZEBOV-GP), as confirmed by our partner, Merck (MRK), known as MSD outside the US and Canada. This represents the first vaccine approved by the FDA for the Ebola virus and follows the November 11th grant by the European Commission (EC) of a marketing authorization for ERVEBO® across 31 European countries. Yesterday’s approval comes almost three months prior to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), or target FDA action date, originally set for March 14, 2020.

AMES, Iowa, Nov. 06, 2019 -- NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 and provided an update.

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The NewLink Board of Directors (the “Board”), consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with outside financial and legal advisors, thoroughly evaluated the Evercel proposal and has determined that it is not in the best interests of NewLink’s stockholders. The Board concluded that the Evercel proposal is not actionable because it does not constitute, and could not reasonably be expected to lead to, a “Superior Offer” as defined in the definitive merger agreement (the “Lumos Merger Agreement”) with Lumos Pharma, Inc. (“Lumos”).

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2020 -- NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019, and.

Lumos Pharma, Inc. (Lumos Pharma) and NewLink Genetics Corporation (NewLink Genetics) today announced that by an overwhelming majority, NewLink Genetics’ stockholders have voted to approve the issuance of shares in connection with the merger combining NewLink Genetics with Lumos Pharma. The completion of the merger is expected to be effective in the coming days.

Q3 2019 NewLink Genetics Corp Earnings Call

Evercel, Inc. (“Evercel”) (EVRC) has made an offer to acquire NewLink Genetics Corporation ("NewLink") (NLNK). Daniel Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Evercel, announced on November 25, 2019 Evercel has made alternative offers to acquire NewLink, including one for $1.75 in cash per share.

NewLink Genetics Corporation (NLNK) announced today that Friday, October 18th, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending a conditional marketing authorization for investigational V920 Ebola Zaire vaccine (rVSV∆G-ZEBOV-GP), as confirmed by our partner, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK). This Committee recommendation will now be reviewed by the European Commission (EC) which, if it chooses to affirm the CHMP’s recommendation, will grant a centralized marketing authorization of the vaccine (brand name ERVEBO®) under a unified label valid in 31 European countries. Should this vaccine be approved by the FDA, a monetizable Priority Review Voucher (PRV) would be issued, in which NewLink Genetics owns a substantial financial interest.

Investors are looking forward to updates on NewLink's (NLNK) merger with Lumos Pharma, when the former releases fourth-quarter 2019 results.

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