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Octapharma to present new clinical and scientific findings for wilate® and Nuwiq® at the upcoming ISTH 2024 Congress New data and clinical study developments to be showcased in seven oral presentations, two posters and two Supported Symposia Octapharma to present new clinical and scientific findings for wilate® and Nuwiq® at the upcoming ISTH 2024 Congress New data and clinical study developments to be showcased in seven oral presentations, two posters and two Supported Symposia The most recent developments from Octapharma’s Haematology portfolio will be presented at the 32nd Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) on June 22–26, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The data will be featured in seven oral presentations, two poster presentations and two Supported Symposia during this key international meeting. Octapharma is a proud Silver Supporter of the ISTH 2024 Congress. Octapharma will also present the offer in modern solutions for acute bleeding and coagulation management in critical and intensive care. Bleeding disorders, such as haemophilia A and von Willebrand disease (VWD), carry the risk of recurrent and prolonged bleeds, which can not only be life-threatening but also take a heavy toll on patients’ quality of life and mental health. The presentations at ISTH 2024 reflect Octapharma’s long-term commitment to improving patient care and addressing unmet clinical needs. “Octapharma is excited to present our latest findings and study results from across our haematology and critical care portfolios at ISTH 2024.” said Olaf Walter, Board Member at Octapharma. “Bleeding and coagulation disorder patients continue to face many challenges in their day-to-day care and bleeding management. Here at Octapharma we remain dedicated to frontline research towards improving patients’ lives.” Although prophylaxis is the standard of care for severe haemophilia A, it remains underutilised in VWD. WIL-31, the largest study in VWD prophylaxis, demonstrated the safety and efficacy of prophylaxis with a plasma-derived von Willebrand factor/factor VIII concentrate (wilate®) in patients with VWD. The lead investigator, Dr Robert F. Sidonio Jr., will present sub-analyses of data from the study which explore differences in bleed sites across VWD types and age groups. Prophylaxis was well-tolerated across all age groups in the 22 VWD type 3 patients who were included in the analysis population. MOTIVATE is an ongoing, international, investigator-initiated study supported through funding from Octapharma AG, evaluating the management of haemophilia A patients with inhibitors. Dr Carmen Escuriola-Ettingshausen, one of the study’s coordinating investigators, will present an interim analysis of the study. Haemophilic arthropathy is a serious complication of haemophilia A and early diagnosis is critical to minimise its long-term impact. A proof-of-concept study has identified a signature of several circulating small non-coding microRNAs, which may be used as biomarkers to assist in the diagnosis of haemophilic arthropathy. Future work will investigate microRNAs associated with earlier stages of the condition in a sub-study of the PROVE clinical trial. Altered microvascular endothelial functionality has been observed in haemophilia A patients. Indeed, impaired tubulogenesis, migration and permeability of endothelial cells from haemophilia A patients has been observed, compared to those from healthy patients. New data will be presented showing that Nuwiq® can bind to endothelial cell surfaces, improving their functionality. FVIII physically interacts with platelets following vascular injury to ensure efficient clot formation. Different FVIII modifications may impact platelet binding and downstream signalling. Data will be presented showing that Nuwiq® exhibits significantly higher binding to platelets compared to comparator products, and that these differences in platelet binding may impact the efficacy of different rFVIII products in the treatment of haemophilia A. The oral presentations are scheduled at the following times: Sunday, June 23 OC 27.5: Impact of differential binding of recombinant factor VIII concentrates to platelets on platelet clotting functionality. Presenting author: Viola Vogel. 15:45–16:00 ICT, Room 210 A-D OC 27.5: Impact of differential binding of recombinant factor VIII concentrates to platelets on platelet clotting functionality. Presenting author: Viola Vogel. 15:45–16:00 ICT, Room 210 A-D Monday, June 24 OC 35.1: Factor VIII regulates extracellular matrix proteins to stimulate angiogenesis and vessel stability.Presenting author: Alessia Cucci. 9:30–9:45 ICT, Room 110 A-C OC 36.4: miRNA expression profiles as a potential biomarker of joint and bone health in haemophilia A. Presenting author: Yesim Dargaud. 10:15–10:30 ICT, Room 111 A-C OC 36.5: Factor VIII is a regulator of angiogenesis and a promoter of endothelial barrier stability. Presenting author: Antonia Follenzi. 10:30–10:45 ICT, Room 111 A-C OC 35.1: Factor VIII regulates extracellular matrix proteins to stimulate angiogenesis and vessel stability.Presenting author: Alessia Cucci. 9:30–9:45 ICT, Room 110 A-C OC 36.4: miRNA expression profiles as a potential biomarker of joint and bone health in haemophilia A. Presenting author: Yesim Dargaud. 10:15–10:30 ICT, Room 111 A-C OC 36.5: Factor VIII is a regulator of angiogenesis and a promoter of endothelial barrier stability. Presenting author: Antonia Follenzi. 10:30–10:45 ICT, Room 111 A-C Tuesday, June 25 OC 63.4: Bleeding Sites in von Willebrand Disease Patients on Prophylaxis with a Plasma-derived von Willebrand Factor/Factor VIII Concentrate – A Sub-Analysis of Data from the WIL-31 Study. Presenting author: Robert F Sidonio Jr. 15:30–15:45 ICT, Ballroom B3 OC 61.4: Immune tolerance induction (ITI) strategies in haemophilia A patients with inhibitors – Interim analysis from the MOTIVATE study. Presenting author: Carmen Escuriola-Ettingshausen. 15:45–16:00 ICT, Ballroom B1 OC 63.4: Bleeding Sites in von Willebrand Disease Patients on Prophylaxis with a Plasma-derived von Willebrand Factor/Factor VIII Concentrate – A Sub-Analysis of Data from the WIL-31 Study. Presenting author: Robert F Sidonio Jr. 15:30–15:45 ICT, Ballroom B3 OC 61.4: Immune tolerance induction (ITI) strategies in haemophilia A patients with inhibitors – Interim analysis from the MOTIVATE study. Presenting author: Carmen Escuriola-Ettingshausen. 15:45–16:00 ICT, Ballroom B1 Wednesday, June 26 OC 73.5: Efficacy and Safety of Prophylaxis with a Plasma-derived von Willebrand Factor/Factor VIII Concentrate in Type 3 Patients with von Willebrand Disease – A Sub-Analysis of Data from the WIL-31 Study. Presenting author: Robert F Sidonio Jr. 11:15–11:30 ICT, Ballroom B4 OC 73.5: Efficacy and Safety of Prophylaxis with a Plasma-derived von Willebrand Factor/Factor VIII Concentrate in Type 3 Patients with von Willebrand Disease – A Sub-Analysis of Data from the WIL-31 Study. Presenting author: Robert F Sidonio Jr. 11:15–11:30 ICT, Ballroom B4 Poster presentations are scheduled at the following times: Sunday June 23 PB 0251 - Indirect comparison of prophylaxis efficacy between simoctocog alfa and efanesoctocog alfa in severe hemophilia A and their cost in the United States. Presenting author: Craig M. Kessler. 13:45–14:45 ICT, Exhibition Hall PB 0251 - Indirect comparison of prophylaxis efficacy between simoctocog alfa and efanesoctocog alfa in severe hemophilia A and their cost in the United States. Presenting author: Craig M. Kessler. 13:45–14:45 ICT, Exhibition Hall Tuesday June 25 PB 1102 - Covalently linked complexes of coagulation factor VIII and von Willebrand factor fragment display increased stability and half-life in animal models and retain their function. Presenting author: Barbara Solecka-Witulska. 13:45–14:45 ICT, Exhibition Hall PB 1102 - Covalently linked complexes of coagulation factor VIII and von Willebrand factor fragment display increased stability and half-life in animal models and retain their function. Presenting author: Barbara Solecka-Witulska. 13:45–14:45 ICT, Exhibition Hall Two Supported Symposia during the Congress will share new clinical and scientific data, providing updates on ongoing and new studies in the fields of haemophilia A and VWD. Learn About Tomorrow’s Advances Today – Breakthrough in All-Round Bleed ProtectionSunday June 23, 12:15–13:30 ICT, Room 208 Chair: Guy Young, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USAOctapharma’s Symposium on haemophilia A this year is dedicated to cutting-edge research committed to bleed protection. Speakers will present the first results from the MOTIVATE study interim analysis and introduce the PROVE study investigating bone and joint health. This symposium will also explore the critical role of FVIII binding to platelets and endothelial cells in haemophilia A. Next Level Insights on Prophylaxis in von Willebrand Disease – Are You Addressing Your Patient’s Needs?Monday June 24, 12:15–13:30 ICT, Room 210 Chair: Craig Kessler, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC, USA This symposium will explore the critical role of prophylaxis in severe VWD. Topics presented will include the importance of prophylaxis and how to identify patients who may benefit from prophylactic treatment. Key lessons from the WIL-31 VWD prophylaxis study will be shared as well as the important role for prophylaxis in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with VWD. Optimising care during pregnancy will also be discussed and the VIP and EMPOWER studies will be introduced. Learn About Tomorrow’s Advances Today – Breakthrough in All-Round Bleed ProtectionSunday June 23, 12:15–13:30 ICT, Room 208 Chair: Guy Young, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USAOctapharma’s Symposium on haemophilia A this year is dedicated to cutting-edge research committed to bleed protection. Speakers will present the first results from the MOTIVATE study interim analysis and introduce the PROVE study investigating bone and joint health. This symposium will also explore the critical role of FVIII binding to platelets and endothelial cells in haemophilia A. Next Level Insights on Prophylaxis in von Willebrand Disease – Are You Addressing Your Patient’s Needs?Monday June 24, 12:15–13:30 ICT, Room 210 Chair: Craig Kessler, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC, USA This symposium will explore the critical role of prophylaxis in severe VWD. Topics presented will include the importance of prophylaxis and how to identify patients who may benefit from prophylactic treatment. Key lessons from the WIL-31 VWD prophylaxis study will be shared as well as the important role for prophylaxis in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with VWD. Optimising care during pregnancy will also be discussed and the VIP and EMPOWER studies will be introduced. Both symposia will be open to congress participants in Bangkok and will be live streamed for participants not directly attending the Congress. An opportunity to ask questions will be available at both symposia. Larisa Belyanskaya, SVP and Head of IBU Haematology at Octapharma commented: “We are excited to present new insights from the WIL-31 data, and will take a deep dive into the importance of prophylaxis for specific patient groups, as well as discussing important clinical and scientific questions with the goal of improving the quality of life for people with von Willebrand disease and haemophilia A.” Nuwiq® (simoctocog alfa) is a 4th generation recombinant factor VIII (rFVIII) protein, produced in a human cell line without chemical modification or fusion with any other protein1. It is cultured without additives of human or animal origin, is devoid of antigenic non-human protein epitopes and has a high affinity for von Willebrand factor.1 Nuwiq® treatment has been assessed in nine1,2,3 completed clinical trials which included 201 previously treated patients (190 individuals)1 and 108 previously untreated patients2 with severe haemophilia A. Nuwiq® is available in 250 IU, 500 IU, 1,000 IU, 1,500 IU, 2,000 IU, 2,500 IU, 3,000 IU and 4,000 IU presentations4. Nuwiq® is approved for use in the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A (congenital FVIII deficiency) across all age groups4. wilate® is a high-purity human von Willebrand factor/factor VIII (VWF/FVIII) concentrate, that undergoes two virus inactivation steps during its production1. No albumin is added as a stabiliser5. The purification processes result in a 1:1 ratio of VWF to FVIII that is similar to normal plasma1. wilate® contains a VWF triplet structure and content of large high molecular weight multimers similar to normal human plasma1. wilate® is exclusively derived from large pools of human plasma collected in approved plasma donation centres6.wilate® is available in 500 IU and 1000 IU presentations. wilate® is indicated for the prevention and treatment of haemorrhage or surgical bleeding in von Willebrand disease (VWD), when desmopressin (DDAVP) alone is ineffective or contra-indicated, and for the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency)6. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. Octapharma employs nearly 12,000 employees worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 118 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Hematology and Critical Care. Octapharma has seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany and Sweden, and operates more than 195 plasma donation centers across Europe and the US. 1. Lissitchkov T et al. Ther Adv Hematol 2019; 10:2040620719858471. 2. Liesner RJ et al. Thromb Haemost 2021; 121:1400–8. 3. Octapharma AG, data on file. 4. Nuwiq® Summary of Product Characteristics 5. Stadler M et al. Biologicals 2006; 34:281-8. 6. wilate® Summary of Product Characteristics. Octapharma press releases are specifically for health specialist/medical media and are not for consumer press.  Haematology Haemophilia von Willebrand disease Bleeding management

Octapharma presented exciting new data and core initiatives to leading experts and opinion leaders at the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) 2024 World Congress last week. Our activities included a satellite symposium exploring the latest developments in the prevention of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A and von Willebrand disease (VWD), and the launch of the revamped VWDtest.com website. The Congress attracted many attendees from diverse backgrounds within the bleeding disorders community, including patients, clinicians, and policy makers. Olaf Walter, Board Member and Head of International Business Units at Octapharma, summed up the importance of WFH 2024 for Octapharma. “Our ongoing commitment to improving the lives of patients with bleeding disorders is at the core of our values. Congresses such as WFH 2024 provide an excellent opportunity for us to do so by presenting our research initiatives and showcasing our unique clinical data.” Octapharma’s satellite symposium titled ‘Must-have insights on prophylaxis in Haemophilia A and von Willebrand Disease’ enjoyed tremendous success attracting over 260 attendees. The symposium was chaired by WFH President Víctor Jiménez-Yuste (Madrid, Spain) and among the highlights was the presentation by Robert F. Sidonio (Altanta, USA) of WIL-31, the largest prospective study examining prophylaxis with wilate® in patients with any type of VWD. Additionally, Craig Kessler (Washington DC, USA) covered the superior efficacy of personalised prophylaxis with Nuwiq® compared with competitor recombinant FVIII (rFVIII) products and non-factor therapies, Robert Klamroth (Berlin, Germany) discussed the role of FVIII in bone and joint health in haemophilia A, and Viola Vogel (Zürich, Switzerland) explored emerging research on the relationship between rFVIIIs and platelets and presented higher binding of Nuwiq® to platelets vs other rFVIII concentrates. Variations in platelet binding between different rFVIIIs might impact their efficacy for the prevention of bleeds in people with haemophilia A. Nuwiq® (simoctocog alfa) is a 4th generation recombinant factor VIII (rFVIII) protein, produced in a human cell line without chemical modification or fusion with any other protein1. It is cultured without additives of human or animal origin, is devoid of antigenic non-human protein epitopes and has a high affinity for von Willebrand factor1. Nuwiq® treatment has been assessed in nine1, 2, 3 completed clinical trials which included 201 previously treated patients (190 individuals)1 and 108 previously untreated patients2 with severe haemophilia A. Nuwiq® is available in 250 IU, 500 IU, 1,000 IU, 1,500 IU, 2,000 IU, 2,500 IU, 3,000 IU and 4,000 IU presentations4. Nuwiq® is approved for use in the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A (congenital FVIII deficiency) across all age groups4. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. Octapharma employs nearly 12,000 employees worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 118 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Hematology and Critical Care. Octapharma has seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany and Sweden, and operates more than 190 plasma donation centers across Europe and the US. Octapharma has 40 years of experience in patient care.