Annual Report of the Board of Directors on the Consolidated Financial Statements

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2023.

Comments and approval of the Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU and were approved by the Board of Directors on April 12, 2024.

Statement of profit and loss

In 2023, Oxurion JETREA® income amounted to 0.3 million euro compared to 0.6 million euro in 2022.

Oxurion's gross profit in 2023 amounted to 0.1 million euro compared to 0.1 million euro in 2022.

R&D expenses in 2023 were 10.0 million euro compared to 16.0 million euro in 2022. The R&D expenses were mainly related to clinical activities in THR-149.

In 2023, the selling expenses of Oxurion were 0.1 million euro compared with 0.9 million euro in 2022.

General and administrative expenses of 3.7 million euro in 2023, compared to 6.0 million euro in 2022.

In 2023, Oxurion obtained other operating income of 1.7 million euro compared to 0.8 million euro in 2022.

In 2023, Oxurion incurred an operating loss of 12.1 million euro compared to an operating loss of 22.9 million euro in 2022.

The 2023 financial results were as follows: 0.4 million euro in finance income compared to 0.6 million euro in 2022 and 7.3 million euro in finance expense in 2023 compared to 9.4 million euro in 2022.

In 2023, Oxurion incurred a loss for the year of 19.0 million euro, compared to a loss for the year in 2022 of 31.7 million euro resulting in negative diluted earnings per share of 0.01 euro in 2023 versus 0.37 euro in 2022.

Cash Flow

Oxurion's cash position (including investments) at the end of 2023 amounted to 1.7 million euro, in comparison to 3.6 million euro (including investments) at the end of 2022.

Statement of financial position

As of December 31, 2023, the Company's statement of financial position amounted to 6.6 million euro with cash, cash equivalents and investments representing 26% of the total balance sheet. This compares to the Company's December 31, 2022 balance sheet of 12.0 million euro with cash, cash equivalents and investments representing 30% of the total balance sheet.

As of December 31, 2023, the Group has convertible loans for a total amount of 12.0 million euro, compared to 7.0 million euro in 2022.

Capital raises and issue of new shares

Oxurion was incorporated on May 30, 2006, under its former name 'ThromboGenics', with a share capital of 62,000 euro represented by 11,124 shares. As of December 31, 2023, the share capital of the Company amounted to 73.0 million euro represented by 3,489,458,972 shares.

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Description of the Principal Characteristics of the Company's Risks

The risks and uncertainties that the Company believes to be material are described below. The occurrence of one or more of these risks may have a material adverse effect on the Company's cash flows, results of operations, financial condition and/or prospects and may even endanger the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, which could lead to its liquidation or bankruptcy, and which will have a material adverse impact on the Company and its shareholders leading to the potential total loss of their entire investment. Moreover, the Company's share price could fall significantly if any of these risks were to materialize. Further, these risks and uncertainties may not be the only ones the Company faces. Additional risks, including those currently unknown or deemed immaterial, may also impair the Company's business operations.

The risk factors are presented in ten categories, depending on their nature. In each category, the risk factor which in the assessment of the Company is the most material, taking into account the negative impact on the Company (including any relevant mitigation measures) and the probability of its occurrence, is mentioned at the outset, and the remainder of the risks in each category are listed in order of importance based on the Company's assessment, although prospective investors should consider them all.

  • Risks related to insufficient funding, continuation as a going Concern and potential bankruptcy.
  1. Given the results of the trials regarding its two latest clinical assets, the Company is back to a preclinical stage biotech with no history of profitability due to substantial investments in product development, and the Company requires external funding on a going forward basis to continue its activities, which, if not available when needed, could threaten the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, which could lead to its liquidation or bankruptcy and which would have a material adverse impact on the Company and its shareholders leading to the potential total loss of their entire investment. The Company is of the opinion that it currently does not have sufficient working capital to meet its capital requirements from fully committed sources until

December 31, 2024

    1. The Company is also of the opinion that, even if it manages to obtain sufficient funding allowing it to cover its working capital needs until December 31, 2024, under the Atlas Funding Program, the Company will not have funds available after December 31, 2024, and will therefore continue to face working capital difficulties unless in the interim it is able to raise additional funds, and/or reduce its working capital requirements when it is required to do so, all of which is uncertain, in particular considering the negative results of its last two trials.
  • Risks related to preclinical development.
    1. The Company has no product in active development, and the absence of development of any new product would threaten the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, which could lead to its liquidation or

bankruptcy, and which would have a material adverse impact on the Company and its shareholders leading to the potential total loss of their entire investment.

  1. The development of any new product could be significantly delayed, which would threaten the Company's

ability to continue as a going concern, which could lead to its liquidation or bankruptcy, and which would have a material adverse impact on the Company and its shareholders leading to the potential total loss of their entire investment.

    1. Any new product developed by the Company may develop adverse side effects that may delay or prevent marketing approval, which could threaten the Company's ability to continue as a going concern given that the Company has currently no asset in development.
  • Regulatory Risks
    1. The Company may not obtain marketing authorization for developed products in important territories, which could have a significant adverse impact on shareholders given that Oxurion has currently no active product in the pipeline.
  • Market Acceptance Risk
    1. Even if any of the Company's developed product receive marketing approval, it may fail to achieve the degree of market acceptance by physicians, patients, third-party payors and others in the medical community

necessary for commercial success.

  1. Price setting, availability, and level of reimbursement for any developed product by third parties is uncertain and may impede Oxurion's ability to be commercially successful.
    1. The Company may face substantial competition, which may result in a smaller than expected commercial opportunity and/or others discovering, developing or commercializing products before or more successfully than the Company.
  • Legal Risks
    1. A product developed by the Company may be deemed to infringe on the patents or other intellectual property rights of others, which could have a significant adverse impact on shareholders and other stakeholders.
  1. Product liability claims could be successfully brought against Oxurion or its partners, which could have a

significant adverse impact on shareholders and other stakeholders.

  1. Data protection violation or data breach claims may have an adverse effect on Oxurion's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations, which could have a significant adverse impact on shareholders and other stakeholders.

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  • Intellectual Property Protection
  1. If the Company is unable to obtain or protect intellectual property rights related to any of its products or if Atlas

could enforce its pledge on the Company's intellectual property rights, the Company may not be able to compete effectively in its market.

    1. If Oxurion is not able to prevent disclosure of its trade secrets, know-how, or other proprietary information, the value of its technology could be significantly diminished, which could have a substantial adverse impact on shareholders and other stakeholders.
  • Risks related to reliance on third parties, key personnel, grants and tax carry forwards.
    1. Oxurion plans to rely upon third parties to carry out some of its preclinical activities, to conduct clinical trials and to manufacture any developed product, which creates interdependencies and risks.
  1. Oxurion is subject to competition for its skilled personnel, and challenges in identifying and retaining key

personnel could impair Oxurion's ability to do business.

    1. Oxurion has obtained grants and subsidies, which would need to be reimbursed if it breaches the conditions.
    1. Oxurion has significant deductible carry-forward tax losses and potential tax benefits in Belgium, which could be adversely affected by changes in Belgian legislation and regulation.
  • Risk relating to the Contemplated Acquisitions
    1. The Company considers that it needs to achieve, by the end of 2024, a Contemplated Acquisition to be able to

ensure the survival of the company

  1. The Company has not yet identified any potential target for a Contemplated Acquisition, and as such as of the date of this Annual Report, prospective investors have no basis on which to evaluate the possible merits or risks

of a potential target business's operations, cash flows, liquidity, financial condition or prospects

  1. The Company will need to arrange third-party financing in connection with a Contemplated Acquisition.
  1. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain financing in connection with a Contemplated Acquisition, or obtain such financing on favourable terms, which could compel the Company to restructure or to abandon a particular Contemplated Acquisition or proceed with the Contemplated Acquisition on less

favourable terms.

  1. The Company may seek to complete a Contemplated Acquisition in a sector of the healthcare sector in which the management team does not have prior experience.
  1. Any due diligence by the Company in connection with the Contemplated Acquisition may not reveal all relevant considerations or liabilities of the target company, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
  1. The Contemplated Acquisition could take the form of an acquisition of a minority stake, which could adversely

affect the Company's decision-making authority and result in disputes between the Company and third-party shareholders.

  1. The Company may face significant competition for Contemplated Acquisition opportunities.
  1. The Company is dependent upon the management team and the Company advisors to identify potential Contemplated Acquisition opportunities and the loss of the services of such individuals could materially adversely affect the Company intention.
  1. A shareholder's only opportunity to evaluate a Contemplated Acquisition will be limited to a review of the materials published in connection with such Contemplated Acquisition and any related equity financing.
    1. Future management may not have the necessary skills, qualifications or abilities to manage a public company.
    1. The target's management team may resign upon completion of the Contemplated Acquisition. The loss of a target's key personnel could negatively impact the operations and profitability of the post-Contemplated Acquisition entity.
  • Risks relating to the Shares
    1. Conversions of Convertible Bonds issued by the Company under the Negma Funding Program and going forward under the Atlas Funding Program has, and will continue, to significantly dilute the interests of existing shareholders and such dilution is exacerbated by the sharp decrease in the Company's market price.
  1. Dilution upon conversion of Convertible Bonds can be exacerbated by the increased discount that could apply under the Atlas Funding Program.
  1. The market price of the Shares may fluctuate widely in response to various factors, including significant sales of

new shares upon conversion of convertible bonds.

  1. Future capital increases by the Company could have a negative impact on the price of the Shares and could significantly dilute the interests of existing shareholders.
    1. The Company will not be in a position to pay dividends in the near future and intends to retain all earnings.
  • Risk Related to the Company's shareholding
    1. Atlas could be able to exercise control over matters requiring shareholder approval.

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In 2023, financial risk management focused on:

  • Market risk: The Group's activities are such that the Group's income is exposed to financial risks arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations because a substantial proportion of the research expenditure is invoiced in USD and pound sterling (GBP). The Group tries to compensate the inflows and outflows in foreign currency.
  • Interest risk management: At the moment, the Group has external debt financing with a fixed interest rate. The Group does not have any contracts with a variable interest rate. Consequently, there is currently no need for a specific interest risk management policy in the Group.
  • Credit risk management: Credit risk relates to the risk that a counterparty will fail to fulfill their contractual obligations with the result that the Group would suffer a loss. The Group's policy focuses on only working with credit-worthy counterparties and, where necessary, requiring adequate securities. Information about the creditworthiness of counterparties is provided by independent ratings agencies and, if this is not available, the Group uses information that is publicly available as well as its own internal records. Credit risk is managed by the financial department of Oxurion by means of individual follow-up of credit per counterparty.
  • Liquidity risk management: The Group manages its liquidity risk by ensuring adequate reserves and by constantly checking the projected and actual cash flows. At the moment, the Group is not subject to any substantial liquidity risk.

Capital Increase by the Board of Directors with Respect to the Authorized Share Capital and Provisions that may be triggered in the Event of a Public Takeover on the Company (article 8:2 of the Royal Decree of April 29, 2019 (article 34 of the old Royal Decree of 14 November 2007))

The Powers of the Board of Directors with Respect to the Authorized Share Capital

Article 46 of the Articles of Association contains the following provisions with respect to the authorized share capital. The Board of Directors' powers with respect to the authorized share capital were renewed at the EGM of Oxurion held on May 24, 2022, for a period of five years starting from the publication of the notary deed pertaining to the modification of the Articles of Association in the Belgian Official Gazette (May 24, 2022). The Board of Directors is authorized to increase the share capital of the Company upon one or more occasions up to an amount of 67,931,161.32 euro (less the authorized capital which is used in view of the issuance of convertible bonds) through contribution(s) in cash, contribution(s) in kind, or by conversion of the reserves in accordance with the special report drawn up pursuant to Article 7:199 of the BCCA. As a result, on December 31, 2023, the authorized capital is 49,131,161,32 euro.

Events after the end of the financial year

To date, no events occurring after the 2023 year-end are being evaluated as having an impact on the 2023 financial statements.

Going concern - material uncertainty

The consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

The Company cash balance at December 31, 2023 of 1.7 million euro is not sufficient to fund the Company's operations during the next 12 months. The Company estimates that its monthly cash need until December 2024 amounts to 0.3 million euro, resulting in a total shortfall (absent further sources of funds) until 31 December 2024 estimated at approximately 4.9 million euro (assuming an 80% reduction of the invoices of main creditors of the Company) and at approximately 8.8 million euro should such reduction not be achieved at all. The Company also notes that that amount does not take into account potential additional costs unknown at the date of this Report.

However, the Group has entered into the Atlas Subscription Agreement described above providing committed but conditional funding of 20 million euro. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had drawn 11.5 million euro, leaving 8.5 million euro available as of December 31, 2023.

The undertaking of Atlas to subscribe to a new tranche is, among other things, subject to the fulfilment of (or waiver of) the conditions that (A) the total trading value of the Company's Shares during the preceding 22 trading days is at least equal to 1.5 million euro ("Liquidity Condition") and (B) the average market capitalisation of the Company over a period of thirty days preceding the issue date has not fallen below two times the amount of the envisaged tranche call ("Market Capitalization Condition").

The realization of the Liquidity and Market Capitalization Conditions, and therefore the Company's ability to draw new tranches under the Atlas Funding Program, is a significant risk that is beyond the Company's control.

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However, on December 22, 2023, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Atlas Subscription Agreement. Pursuant to that Second Amendment, Atlas will continue to fund the Company until December 31, 2024, under the amended Atlas Funding Program through the subscription of monthly tranches of 12 Convertible Bonds each (or more in case of potential increments of 0.1 million euro subject to Atlas' written consent). Lighter conditions are applicable to that funding as Atlas has agreed to reduce (a) the average market capitalization of the Company over a period of thirty days preceding the issue date from (minimum) 4 million euro to 0.5 million euro and (b) the total trading value of the Company's shares during the preceding 22 trading days from 1.5 million euro to 0.2 million euro.

The Second Amendment eliminates part of the risk to the Company of not being able to issue new Tranches under the Atlas Funding Program (as amended) up to the aggregate amount of the monthly tranches described above that should be sufficient to cover the monthly cash flow until December 2024. As from January 2025, the Atlas Funding will be available to the Company under the ordinary conditions.

This committed but conditional funding would be sufficient to fund operations during the next twelve months from the financial statement's issue date, assuming that an agreement can be reached regarding the decrease of the debt and that no significant unknown costs would arise. Given the contingent nature of this funding and these uncertainties, the Company is actively exploring the possibility of obtaining additional funding through debt, equity, or non-dilutive funding, or alternatively reducing its costs and investments so that there should be sufficient cash to continue its operations during the next twelve months.

The Company is also actively considering strategic acquisitions in the healthcare sector to ensure its going concern by, among others, increasing its value to attract further financing.

The Company considers that it needs to achieve, by the end of 2024, a satisfactory debt restructuring and a strategic acquisition to ensure its going concern.

At the date of this Report, the Company has not yet identified any potential target business such acquisition nor closed any financing agreement or transaction supporting such acquisitions.

As the net-assets of the Company are below 61,500 euro (the statutory minimum amount of share capital of a Belgian public limited liability company), in accordance with article 7:229 of the BCCA, each interested party is entitled to request the competent commercial court to dissolve the Company. In such instance the court may order the dissolution of the Company or grant a grace period within which the Company is allowed to remedy the situation.

Based on the above, the Board of Directors considers it may be reasonable to expect that there will be sufficient cash to continue its operations during the next twelve months from the financial statement's issue date, and therefore decided to continue its valuation rules under the assumption of going concern.

However, there is a material uncertainty relating to going concern of the Company because it is uncertain that the above-mentioned committed but conditional funding will be available when needed given the conditions related to the funding, because the outcome of the debt restructuring is uncertain, and because it is not certain whether the Company will be able to achieve an acquisition or another corporate transaction and to timely obtain the necessary additional funding through debt, equity, or non-dilutive funding, partnering or to realize sufficient cost and investment reductions.

Corporate governance

General provisions

This section summarizes the rules and principles applicable to the corporate governance of Oxurion. It is based on the articles of association (the "Articles of Association") and on the corporate governance charter of the Company (the "Corporate Governance Charter") which was drawn up on October 19, 2006, and which has been updated since on a regular basis. The last update was approved by the Board of Directors in March 2023 and is published on Oxurion's website (https://www.oxurion.com/corporate- governance).

The Corporate Governance Charter of Oxurion contains the following specific appendices:

  • Board of Directors
  • Management Structure
  • Dealing Code - Rules for the prevention of insider trading and market abuse
  • Audit Committee (whose responsibilities and tasks are exercised by the Board of Directors)
  • Nomination and Remuneration Committee (whose responsibilities and tasks are exercised by the Board of Directors)

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Compliance with the Corporate Governance code

The Company notes that under principle 7.6 of the Corporate Governance Code, Non-Executive Directors should receive part of their remuneration in the form of shares in the Company. The Company does not comply with this provision of the Corporate Governance Code because the Company has no distributable reserves and therefore it cannot acquire its own shares to be granted to its Non- Executive Directors.

Principle 7.9 of the Corporate Governance Code requires the Board of Directors to set a minimum threshold of shares to be held by the Executives (as defined below). The Company deviates from this provision of the Corporate Governance Code because the Company has no distributable reserves and therefore it cannot acquire its own shares to be granted to its Executives (as defined below).

Principle 7.11 of the Corporate Governance Code provides that subscription rights should not vest and be exercisable within less than three years. The Company deviates from this standard because it considers it to be necessary to attract high quality biotech executives, where vesting of less than three years is not exceptional and Oxurion considers to be necessary to be competitive.

The Company does not consider that it is necessary to apply claw back provisions and therefore deviates from principle 7.12 of the Corporate Governance Code. The only variable compensation the Company pays are bonuses based on the achievement of corporate targets, which are paid only upon achievement of the objective. Subject to one deviation described and justified in Section 4.9.2.1 (D), the Company does not apply any other performance-based remuneration or variable compensation as the subscription rights granted to Executives generally vest over time and are not performance related.

Description of the Principal Characteristics of the Company's Internal Controls and Risk Analysis

The Corporate Governance Charter describes how the Company addresses internal controls and risk analysis.

The following paragraphs summarize the most relevant characteristics of the Company's internal controls and risk analysis which make part of the roles of the statutory bodies as described in the Corporate Governance Charter.

Internal control systems play a central role in directing the activities and in risk management. They allow for a better management and control of the possible risks (strategic risks, financial risks, compliance with rules and legislations), in order to achieve the corporate goals. The internal control system is based on five pillars:

  • Control environment
  • Risk analysis
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • Supervision and modification

Control environment

Oxurion's control environment includes both formal and informal rules on which the functioning of the Company relies.

Oxurion has defined Drive and Initiative, Teamwork, Flexibility and Quality of Work as being the values driving Oxurion's team with the aim to create an open corporate culture, in which communication and respect for patients, suppliers and staff play a central role. Oxurion's employees are required to manage the Company's resources with due diligence and to act with the necessary common sense. The informal rules are complemented by formal rules where necessary.

Oxurion's intent is to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees, in a cooperative work environment and with the possibility of personal development. Their expertise and experience will contribute to the Company's effective management.

The control environment is further created and supported by the Board of Directors (that also exercise the responsibilities and tasks of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Audit Committee), the CEO, the Executive Committee, and the staff.

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Board

The Board of Directors consists of a majority of Non-Executive, Independent Directors. The Board of Directors undertakes the following functions in creating the control environment:

  • The Board of Directors pursues sustainable value creation by the Company, by setting the Company's strategy, putting in place effective, responsible, and ethical leadership, and monitoring the Company's performance.
  • The Board of Directors supports the CEO in the fulfilment of his duties and constructively challenges the CEO whenever appropriate.
  • The Board of Directors decides on and regularly reviews the Company's medium and long-term strategy based on the proposals from the CEO.
  • The Board of Directors approves the operational plans and main policies developed by the CEO to give effect to the approved Company strategy.
  • The Board of Directors determines the risk appetite of the Company in order to achieve the Company's strategic objectives.

To achieve its duties, the Board of Directors also relies on the CEO and the Executive Committee as follows:

  • The day-to-day management is the responsibility of the CEO who is supported by the Executive Committee, which is made up of the CEO and some of his direct reports. The CEO controls the operations and activities of the Executive Committee and all other personnel.
  • For the sake of effective management, authority is partially delegated from the CEO to the various departments within Oxurion. The delegation of authorities is not linked to a person, but rather to the position. The CEO is responsible at a Group level and is finally responsible for the activities that have been delegated. All individuals concerned are informed of the extent of their authority (approval requirements and limitations of authority).
  • In managing internal controls and risks, the CEO is entrusted with proposing, developing, implementing, and monitoring the Company strategy, taking into account Oxurion's values, its risk profile and key policies.

Risk analysis

As set forth above, the Board of Directors decides on the Group's strategy, risk profile and its policies. The Board of Directors is tasked with ensuring the Company's long-term success by employing appropriate risk assessment and management.

The CEO is responsible for the development of systems that identify, evaluate and monitor risks. The CEO undertakes a risk analysis in all departments of the Group and takes relevant risks into account in developing the Group's strategy. Implementation includes a set of means, codes of conduct, procedures and measures that fits with the Group's structure, which are intended to maintain risks at an acceptable level.

The control environment is supported by Oxurion's code of business conduct (the "Code of Business Conduct") covering a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may arise, but rather establishes basic principles to guide the motives and actions of Oxurion's directors, officers and employees. All directors, officers and employees must conduct themselves in accordance with those principles and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behaviour. The Code of Business Conduct should also be provided to, and followed by, Oxurion's agents and representatives, including consultants.

The Code of Business Conduct seeks to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

  • Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships
  • Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that Oxurion submits to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (the "FSMA") and in other public communications made by Oxurion
  • Compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations and industry codes
  • Accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct
  • Prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct

Oxurion divides its objectives into four categories:

  • Strategic
  • Operational
  • Reliability of the internal and external information
  • Compliance with rules and legislations and internal instructions

Risk identification consists of examining the factors that could influence the objectives put forward in each category. Internal or external factors may influence the realization of these objectives:

  • Internal factors: are closely related to the internal organization and could have several causes (for example, change in the Company or Group structure, staff, ERP system).
  • External factors: can be the result of changes in the economic climate, regulations or competition affecting the Company or the Group and the sector.

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Control activities

In order to properly manage the identified risks, Oxurion takes the following control measures:

  • Installation of access and security systems at the premises and offices
  • Establishment of internal operational and control procedures
  • Modifications and updates of the existing procedures; use of a reporting tool that permits financial data reporting on a regular basis (quarter, year). The reporting tool also permits development of KPIs and regular assessments thereof.

The risk mitigation comprises numerous day-to-day activities such as:

  • Regular updates of the Company's risk management plans
  • Management by operational supervisors
  • Data exchange with third parties for confirmation purposes (e.g. suppliers/customers)
  • Segregation of duties

Information and Communication

The Board of Directors takes all necessary measures to ensure the integrity and timely disclosure of the Company's financial statements and other material financial and non-financial information in accordance with applicable law.

In order to be able to present reliable financial information, Oxurion makes use of a standardized reporting of accounts and a global application of IFRS recognition criteria and applies a uniform administration and implementation of the same ERP system in all subsidiaries.

Oxurion has a robust information management system. Depending on the type of data at issue, controls are in place to ensure that the information is limited to authorized persons. A back-up policy is available, and all data is backed up centrally on a weekly base and locally on a daily base.

Supervision and risk mitigation

Supervision of the Company's activities is carried out by the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee and the Company's CEO.

Role of the Board of Directors

  • The Board of Directors approves a framework of internal control and risk management, proposed by the CEO. The Board of Directors is also responsible for describing the main features of the internal control and risk management systems of the Company and disclosing them in the corporate governance statement in the Annual Report.
  • The Board of Directors ensures that there is a process in place for monitoring the Company's compliance with laws and other regulations, as well as for the application of internal guidelines relating thereto.

Role of the Board of Directors while exercising the responsibilities and tasks of the Audit Committee

  • At least once a year, the Board of Directors reviews the internal control and risk management systems established by the CEO. It ensures that the main risks are properly identified, managed, and disclosed in accordance with the framework approved by the Board of Directors.
  • This role also includes review and approval of the statements on internal control and risk management included in the corporate governance statement in the Annual Report, as well as review of the specific arrangements in place which the staff of the Company may use, in confidence, to raise concerns about possible improprieties.
  • The Board of Directors monitors the external auditor's work program and reviews the effectiveness of the external audit process and the responsiveness of the management to the recommendations made by the external auditor in his or her management letter. The external auditor must report to the Board of Directors on the key matters arising from the statutory audit of the financial statements, and in particular on material weaknesses in internal control in relation to the financial reporting process, if any.

Role of the CEO

  • Supervising compliance with the legislation and regulations that apply to the Company.
  • Establishing internal controls (i.e., systems to identify, assess, manage and monitor financial and other risks) without prejudice to the Board of Directors' monitoring role, based on the framework approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Presenting a complete, timely, reliable, and accurate preparation of the Company's financial statements to the Board of Directors, in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and policies of the Company; and
  • Presenting a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company's financial situation to the Board of Directors.

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External Audit

External auditing within Oxurion is performed by the Statutory Auditor. This includes the auditing of the statutory financial statements and the consolidated financial statements of Oxurion and its subsidiaries.

In 2023, fees totalling 156,136 euro were paid for the audit mandates of Oxurion and Oncurious.

Composition of the Board of Directors

The Company is led by a collegiate Board of Directors, which is the Company's most senior administrative body. The Company establishes the Board of Directors' internal rules and regulations and publishes them in its Corporate Governance Charter. The Board of Directors is charged with achieving the Company's long-term success by guaranteeing entrepreneurial leadership and ensuring that risks are assessed and managed in an appropriate way. The Board of Directors' responsibilities are stipulated in the Articles of Association and in the Board of Directors' internal rules and regulations. The Board of Directors is organized in view of an effective execution of its tasks.

The Board of Directors decides upon the Company's strategic direction, policies geared towards achieving its objectives, and its risk profile.

The Board of Directors ensures that the necessary leadership and financial and human resources are available so that the Company is able to realize its goals. Also, when determining the values and strategies contained in the Company's overall business plan, the Board of Directors considers corporate social responsibility, gender diversity and diversity in general.

Charles Paris de Bollardière was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors on December 28, 2023 replacing MeRoNo BV (represented by Dr. Patrik De Haes) as from December 28, 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, the Board of Directors consists of five members:

  • Dr. Anat Loewenstein, Non-Executive, Independent Director
  • Nathalie Laarakker, Non-Executive, Independent Director
  • Charles Paris de Bollardière, Non-Executive, Independent Director
  • James Hartmann, Non-Executive, Independent Director
  • MARS SARL, permanently represented by its permanent representative Pascal Ghoson, Managing Director

The Board of Directors includes two female members and three male members.

Board of Directors' Meetings in the Financial Year 2023

The Board of Directors met regularly and had twenty-six formal board meetings in 2023. With regard to its supervisory responsibilities, the following topics were discussed and assessed:

  • The Board of Directors decided to conduct an evaluation of the valorization of THR-687 in intermediate Age-related Macular Degeneration (iAMD) disease.
  • The Board of Directors decided to stop the KALAHARI THR-149 trial after the negative results obtained in November 2023
  • The Board of Directors ensures that the necessary financial resources are in place so as to allow the Company to meet its objectives. This included successfully entering into the Atlas Funding Program and amend it in September 2023 and December 2023, allowing the Company to access to (in aggregate) 20 million euro.
  • The Board of Directors was actively involved in discussions regarding future funding opportunities.
  • The Board of Directors is responsible for the corporate governance structure of the Company and compliance with the corporate governance stipulations. The Board of Directors has decided to adopt a one-tier governance structure and to have an Audit Committee and a combined Nomination and Remuneration Committee (until the end of December 2023).

The Board of Directors appointed Midico BV (represented by Michaël Dillen) as Company Secretary in March 2020. Midico BV (represented by Michaël Dillen) has been replaced by Vizelu SRL (represented by Samuel Darcheville), as from December 28, 2023.

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Committees within the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee and a combined Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board of Directors appoints the members and the chairman of each committee. Each committee consists of at least three members. The composition of the Committees for 2023 was as follows:

Audit Committee: INVESTEA SRL (represented by Emmanuèle Attout), chairman; Thomas Clay; Philippe Vlerick.

From May 2, 2023: Nathalie Laarakker, chairman; Thomas Clay

The Audit Committee held three meetings during 2023.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee: Thomas Clay, chairman; Dr. Adrienne Graves; Dr. David Guyer.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee held one meetings during 2023.

The powers of these Committees are described in the Company's Corporate Governance Charter (Appendix 4 and 5), which is available on Oxurion's website (www.oxurion.com).

As of January 1, 2024, the responsibilities and tasks of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are exercised by the Board of Directors.

Policy regarding Transactions and other Contractual Relationships between the Company, including Affiliated Companies, and its Directors and the CEO

Conflicts of Interest of Directors and the CEO

Article 7:96 of the BCCA contains special provisions which must be complied with whenever a director has a direct or indirect conflict of interest of a patrimonial nature in a decision or transaction within the authority of the Board of Directors.

According to Appendix 1 and 2 of the Corporate Governance Charter of the Company regarding transactions or other contractual relations between the Company including affiliated companies, and its directors and the CEO, such transactions need to be submitted to the Board of Directors.

In 2023, no conflicts of interest occurred.

Transactions with Affiliated Companies

Article 7:97 of the BCCA provides for a special procedure which must be followed for transactions with Oxurion's affiliated companies or subsidiaries. Such a procedure does not apply to decisions or transactions that are entered in the ordinary course of business under at arm's length conditions or for decisions and transactions whose value does not exceed one percent of the Company's consolidated net assets. According to Appendix 2 of the Corporate Governance Charter of the Company regarding transactions or other contractual relations between the Company including affiliated companies, and its directors and members of the CEO, such transactions need to be submitted to the Board of Directors.

In 2023, no such transactions occurred.

Protocol regarding transactions with Related Parties

Transactions with related parties are exclusively with members of the Board of Directors.

Market abuse regulations

Oxurion's Corporate Governance Charter Appendix 3 as published on its website describes the rules in place to prevent inside information being used illegally or the impression of such illegal use being created by directors, shareholders, members of the management and important employees (insiders).

The precautionary measures against insider trading include, among other things, the obligation to compose lists of insiders, the requirements concerning investment recommendations, the obligation to report insider transactions, and the obligation for the intermediary to report suspicious transactions. The measures are stipulated in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 16, 2014, on Market Abuse (the "Market Abuse Regulation") and repealing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and the Council and Commission Directives 2003/124/EC, 2003/125/EC and 2004/72/EC.

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