Disclaimer This release contains forward-looking statements and expectations as well as assessments, beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are based on the current expectations of BB Biotech, its directors and officers, and are, therefore, subject to risks and uncertainties that may change over time. As actual developments may significantly differ, BB Biotech and its directors and officers accept no responsibility in that regard. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release and BB Biotech and its directors and officers assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or other factors. Composition of BB Biotech's portfolio as at September 30, 2021 (in % of securities, rounded values)


Moderna                                    14.7% 
Ionis Pharmaceuticals                       7.0% 
Argenx SE                                   6.6% 
Neurocrine Biosciences                      6.4% 
 
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals                     4.8% 
Incyte                                      4.5% 
Agios Pharmaceuticals                       4.5% 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals                      4.3% 
Fate Therapeutics                           4.3% 
Arvinas                                     4.1% 
Macrogenics                                 3.4% 
Biogen                                      3.2% 
Sage Therapeutics                           3.2% 
Intra-Cellular Therapies                    3.1% 
Myovant Sciences                            2.9% 
Relay Therapeutics                          2.7% 
Crispr Therapeutics                         2.4% 
Radius Health                               2.2% 
Revolution Medicines                        2.1% 
Scholar Rock Holding                        1.7% 
Molecular Templates                         1.6% 
Generation Bio Co.                          1.4% 
Exelixis                                    1.4% 
Esperion Therapeutics                       1.2% 
Beam Therapeutics                           1.2% 
Nektar Therapeutics                         1.1% 
Essa Pharma                                 0.9% 
Kezar Life Sciences                         0.9% 
Mersana Therapeutics                        0.9% 
Black Diamond Therapeutics                  0.7% 
Homology Medicines                          0.3% 
Wave Life Sciences                          0.3% 
 
Alder Biopharmaceuticals - CVR              0.1% 
 
Total securities                  CHF 4 093.1 mn 
 
Other assets                          CHF 1.9 mn 
Other liabilities                 CHF (261.8) mn 
 
Net Asset Value                   CHF 3 833.2 mn 
 

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