TIBOTEC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD RETURNS MIV-210 LICENSING RIGHTS TO MEDIVIR

TIBOTEC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD RETURNS MIV-210 LICENSING RIGHTS TO MEDIVIR

Medivir has today announced that the licensing rights for MIV-210 have reverted
to Medivir from Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

In previously performed pre-clinical trials, MIV-210 has demonstrated very
potent activity against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and has good pharmacokinetic
properties.

MIV-210 belongs to the class of polymerase inhibitors being administered by
subsidiary Medivir HIV Franchise AB.



For additional information, please contact
Rein Piir, CFO & VP Investor Relations, Medivir AB +46 8 5468 3123 
or +46 708 537 292

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