Going concern statement

To date, we have incurred significant operating losses, which is reflected in the balance sheet showing €112.3 million accumulated losses as at 31 December 2016. We realized a consolidated net profit of €54.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2016. The board of directors has examined the financial statements and accounting policies. Based on conservative assumptions, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of €980.9 million at 31 December 2016 will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements at least through the next two to three years. The board of directors is also of the opinion that additional financing could be obtained, if required. Taking this into account, as well as the favorable outlook of developments of our drug discovery and development activities, the board of directors is of the opinion that it can submit the financial statements on a going concern basis. Whilst our cash position is sufficient for our immediate and mid-term needs, the board of directors points out that if the R&D activities continue to go well, we may seek additional funding to support the continuing development of our products or to be able to execute other business opportunities.