Risk factors

We refer to the description of risk factors in the 2019 annual report, pp. 60-69, as supplemented by the description of risk factors in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, pp. 5-49. In summary, the principal risks and uncertainties faced by us relate to: product development, regulatory approval and commercialization; our financial position and need for additional capital; our reliance on third parties; our competitive position; our intellectual property; our organization, structure and operation (including the emergence of epidemics such as COVID-19); and market risks relating to our shares and ADSs.

We also refer to the description of the group’s financial risk management given in the 2019 annual report, pp. 189-191, which remains valid.