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Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Valuation as of December 31st 2023
Zurich / Switzerland, April 29th 2024
Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Disclaimer
This Valuation Report has been prepared by CYLAD Experts AG ("CYLAD") for informational and background purposes and represents the opinion of CYLAD and not the opinion of Xlife Sciences AG (the "Company"), any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
For the purpose of preparing this Valuation Report, CYLAD relied on the information provided by the Company. In particular, CYLAD did not perform any independent research (due diligence) on the companies listed in this Valuation Report.
For the purpose of the valuations presented in this Valuation Report, CYLAD has assumed that the respective companies will be able to meet the necessary financing requirements. If this assumption does not apply, the results may differ significantly from those presented in this Valuation Report.
This Valuation Report is not, and should not be construed as, a prospectus or offering document. It has not been reviewed or approved by any governmental authority. The information in this Valuation Report does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or subscribe for, or the solicitation or invitation of an offer to subscribe for or purchase, any shares or other investments in the Company, any of its subsidiaries, its affiliates or any other company. In particular, this Valuation Report may not serve as a basis for an investment decision or as a support in connection with an investment decision or the conclusion of an agreement.
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, directors, officers, employees or advisors (the "Representatives") or CYLAD makes any representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, as to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained in this Valuation Report or any other statement relating to the Company, any of its subsidiaries or affiliates for any purpose, including, without limitation, investment considerations. No liability of any kind for any reason whatsoever for any loss, damage or expense in connection with the use of any information, opinion, omission or inaccuracy contained in this Valuation Report will be accepted by the Company, any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, their representatives or
CYLAD.
This Valuation Report contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, projections about financial developments, market activities, future performance of products or proposed transactions that involve risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions. These forward-looking statements are subject to change based on known and unknown risks and various other factors, which could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from the statements made herein. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the explicit or implicit assumptions underlying any forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by the statements in this Valuation Report. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives or CYLAD intends or assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
This Valuation Report does not constitute a prospectus or similar communication within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act.
This Valuation Report will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 of the United States of America and any securities of the Company may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act. This Valuation Report is not a prospectus for the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended) and is not a prospectus for the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
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Cylad Experts AG
Center Staldenbach 5
CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ
Dr. oec. HSG Hans Geiser Partner hans.geiser@cylad.com
Dominik Marti, Dipl. Ing. ETH Partner dominik.marti@cylad.com
Confidential
Xlife Sciences AG
Mr Carl von Halem
CFO
Talacker 35
CH-8001 Zurich
Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023 | April 29th, 2024 |
Dear Mr von Halem
In line with our proposal dated September 9th, 2023, we have conducted a valuation of Xlife Sciences AG's project company portfolio as of December 31st, 2023.
Our assessment primarily focuses on determining the potential total value of the relevant project company shares held by Xlife Sciences AG, excluding the consideration of existing assets and liabilities of Xlife Sciences AG.
The excerpts from the valuation model provided below outline our considerations utilizing a risk-adjusted Net Present Value approach (rNPV). Our analysis relies heavily on the examination of documents supplied by Xlife Sciences AG and its project companies, along with various interviews and on-site visits. It's important to note that Cylad has not conducted a due diligence or specific audits as part of this process.
Our work has been completed as of the date of issue of this report. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions regarding this assignment or for further assistance.
Best regards
Cylad Experts AG
Dr. oec. HSG Hans Geiser | Dominik Marti Dipl. Ing. ETH |
Partner | Partner |
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Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Table of content
Executive summary
Page 4
Portfolio analysis | Valuation of project | Appendix |
companies in detail | ||
Page 7 | Page 15 | Page 32 |
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Cylad conducted evaluation of Xlife Sciences AG's portfolio of shares in project companies
Executive Summary (1/2)
- Xlife Sciences AG, a publicly listed management company focusing on the life science sector, operates under IFRS regulations. Since February 11th, 2022, it has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Xlife Sciences specializes in the value development and commercialization of promising research projects from universities and other research institutions in the life sciences field, with a primary aim of addressing unmet medical needs and improving quality of life.
- The company serves as an accelerator and incubator in technology platforms, biotechnology/therapies, medical technology/diagnostics, and artificial intelligence (AI) within the European DACH market, with numerous partnerships, particularly with German universities such as Heidelberg, Jena, Tübingen and Münster.
- In 2023, Xlife Sciences started a strategic collaboration with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi to establish a life sciences incubator in the UAE.
- Its business model involves identifying promising research projects early, developing them commercially, and realizing profits either in the short to medium term through industry trade sales or IPOs, or in the medium to long term through license and royalty deals. With around 20 staff members, the company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- As of the end of 2023, the Xlife Sciences portfolio comprises 25 project companies (including 1 license deal), with a total stock market value of approximately MCHF 285 and a free float of roughly 49%.
- In 2023, Cylad was commissioned by Xlife Sciences to conduct the valuation of all project companies as of December 31st, 2023. The engagement aimed at a portfolio-wide, harmonized, and standardized professional valuation of all projects.
- The valuation, carried out from September to December 2023, did not directly involve Xlife Sciences nor the respective project companies, although support was provided through information provision. Financial data provided by Xlife Sciences, including business plans, and additional information obtained through interviews and on-site visits with both Xlife Sciences and the project companies formed the basis of assessment.
- Management data was updated and reviewed collaboratively, without formal due diligence, and subsequently incorporated into an overall assessment by Cylad, focusing on correct and consistent implementation according to professional standards. Results were derived from documents provided by Xlife Sciences, the various project companies, and available empirical data.
- Valuations were reflected in the end-of-year financial statements for 2023 of Xlife Sciences, reported at fair value, at equity or fully consolidated. The annual financial statements have been audited by a third party auditing company.
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Portfolio of Xlife Sciences AG shares in project companies valued at 611.7 to 747.8 MCHF
Executive Summary (2/2)
Value of Xlife Sciences project company portfolio as of 31.12.2023 (in CHF)
Technology Platforms | Share | Valuation | ||
Inventum Genetics GmbH | 100.00% | 58'200'000 | to | 71'100'000 |
palleos healthcare GmbH | 50.00% | in M&A process | ||
Veraxa Biotech AG | 16.60% | 112'400'000 | to | 137'400'000 |
Biotech & Therapies | ||||
alytas therapeutics GmbH | 51.04% | 202'200'000 | to | 247'100'000 |
Baliopharm AG | 0.00% | 9'400'000 | to | 11'500'000 |
inflamed pharma GmbH | 75.00% | 84'500'000 | to | 103'300'000 |
Ix Therapeutics GmbH | 50.00% | 2'400'000 | to | 3'000'000 |
Lysatpharma GmbH | 25.20% | 21'400'000 | to | 26'100'000 |
panmabs GmbH | 70.41% | not been evaluated yet | ||
QUADIRA BIOSCIENCES AG | 50.00% | 16'200'000 | to | 19'800'000 |
xarma life sciences GmbH | 46.21% | 3'300'000 | to | 4'100'000 |
XRNA Biotech GmbH | 100.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||
xprot GmbH | 100.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||
Medical Technology & Diagnostics | ||||
Axenoll Life Sciences AG | 13.97% | 14'600'000 | to | 17'900'000 |
clyxop devices GmbH | 70.00% | 1'100'000 | to | 1'300'000 |
Laxxon Medical Corp. | 2.51% | 1'200'000 | to | 1'500'000 |
novaxomx GmbH | 40.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||
Novum Technologie GmbH | 66.66% | not been evaluated yet | ||
saniva diagnostics GmbH | 19.00% | 6'200'000 | to | 7'600'000 |
VITRUVIA MEDICAL AG | 5.47% | 100'000 | to | 100'000 |
x-kidney diagnostics GmbH | 100.00% | 3'200'000 | to | 3'900'000 |
x-nuclear diagnostics GmbH | 100.00% | 13'100'000 | to | 16'000'000 |
Xsight Optics GmbH | 80.00% | under review | ||
Artificial Intelligence | ||||
FUSE-AI GmbH | 34.62% | 39'200'000 | to | 48'000'000 |
4D Lifetec AG | 20.00% | 23'000'000 | to | 28'100'000 |
611'700'000 | to | 747'800'000 |
*rounded value for VITRUVIA MEDICAL AG
Comments
- Cylad has been tasked by Xlife Sciences AG to evaluate its portfolio of project company shares as of December 31st, 2023.
- The evaluation was conducted based on documents and information provided by Xlife Sciences AG and management members of the various project companies. It's important to note that the valuation process did not include any due diligence of the information received.
- In the valuation process, Cylad utilized applied a risk-adjusted net present value (rNPV) approach.
- As of December 31st, 2023, the portfolio of Xlife Sciences AG is valued at 611.7 to 747.8 MCHF .
- It's worth mentioning that project companies not yet ready for valuation were not included in this assessment.
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Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Table of content
Executive summary
Page 4
Portfolio analysis
Page 7
Valuation of projects in | Appendix |
detail | |
Page 15 | Page 32 |
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Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Overview on valuation results
Technology Platforms | Share | Valuation | ||||||||||||||
Inventum Genetics GmbH | 100.00% | 58'200'000 | to | 71'100'000 | ||||||||||||
palleos healthcare GmbH | 50.00% | in M&A process | ||||||||||||||
Veraxa Biotech AG | 16.60% | 112'400'000 | to | 137'400'000 | ||||||||||||
Biotech & Therapies | ||||||||||||||||
alytas therapeutics GmbH | 51.04% | 202'200'000 | to | 247'100'000 | ||||||||||||
Baliopharm AG | 0.00% | 9'400'000 | to | 11'500'000 | ||||||||||||
inflamed pharma GmbH | 75.00% | 84'500'000 | to | 103'300'000 | ||||||||||||
Ix Therapeutics GmbH | 50.00% | 2'400'000 | to | 3'000'000 | ||||||||||||
Lysatpharma GmbH | 25.20% | 21'400'000 | to | 26'100'000 | ||||||||||||
panmabs GmbH | 70.41% | not been evaluated yet | ||||||||||||||
QUADIRA BIOSCIENCES AG | 50.00% | 16'200'000 | to | 19'800'000 | ||||||||||||
xarma life sciences GmbH | 46.21% | 3'300'000 | to | 4'100'000 | ||||||||||||
XRNA Biotech GmbH | 100.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||||||||||||||
xprot GmbH | 100.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||||||||||||||
Medical Technology & Diagnostics | ||||||||||||||||
Axenoll Life Sciences AG | 13.97% | 14'600'000 | to | 17'900'000 | ||||||||||||
clyxop devices GmbH | 70.00% | 1'100'000 | to | 1'300'000 | ||||||||||||
Laxxon Medical Corp. | 2.51% | 1'200'000 | to | 1'500'000 | ||||||||||||
novaxomx GmbH | 40.00% | not been evaluated yet | ||||||||||||||
Novum Technologie GmbH | 66.66% | not been evaluated yet | ||||||||||||||
saniva diagnostics GmbH | 19.00% | 6'200'000 | to | 7'600'000 | ||||||||||||
VITRUVIA MEDICAL AG (rounded value) | 5.47% | 100'000 | to | 100'000 | ||||||||||||
x-kidney diagnostics GmbH | 100.00% | 3'200'000 | to | 3'900'000 | ||||||||||||
x-nuclear diagnostics GmbH | 100.00% | 13'100'000 | to | 16'000'000 | ||||||||||||
Xsight Optics GmbH | 80.00% | under review | ||||||||||||||
Artificial Intelligence | ||||||||||||||||
FUSE-AI GmbH | 34.62% | 39'200'000 | to | 48'000'000 | ||||||||||||
4D Lifetec AG | 20.00% | 23'000'000 | to | 28'100'000 | ||||||||||||
611'700'000 | to | 747'800'000 | ||||||||||||||
Xlife Sciences AG Valuation Report 2023
Portfoliomix in detail
Portfoliomix by project value | Portfoliomix by segment | Portfoliomix by development phase |
Portfoliomix by market risk (WACC) | Portfoliomix by development risk (success rates) |
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alytas therapeutics GmbH biggest position - Veraxa Biotech AG as a strong follower
Portfoliomix by project value
Portfoliomix by project value
Comments
- As of December 31st 2023, Xlife Sciences AG holds shares in 25 project companies (incl. 1 license deal)
- Largest single position: 51.04% share in alytas therapeutics GmbH valued at roughly MCHF 224.6 equaling 33% of the total portfolio value
- Top 6 out of 25 positions equaling 84% of total portfolio value
- alytas therapeutics GmbH 33%
- Veraxa Biotech AG 18%
- inflamed pharma GmbH 14%
- Inventum Genetics GmbH 9%
- FUSE-AIGmbH 6%
- 4D Lifetec AG 4%
- Remaining 19 project companies equal 16% of total portfolio value
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