BENGALURU,India,Aug. 29,2024 -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL),a fully integrated global biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd(BSE code: 532523,NSE: BIOCON),announced today that the Company has signed a settlement and license agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc.,Janssen Sciences Ireland,and Johnson & Johnson (collectively known as Janssen) that clears the way to commercialize its Bmab 1200,a proposed biosimilar to Stelara®,in Europe,the United Kingdom (UK),Canada,and Japan.

Under the terms of this settlement agreement,Biocon Biologics has resolved patent disputes with Janssen to secure market entry dates in Europe,the UK,and Japan. Regulatory filings in these markets are currently under review.

Biocon Biologics earlier announced a settlement agreement in the United States for a Bmab 1200 launch no later than February 22,2025,once approved by the U.S. FDA. The U.S. FDA has accepted the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for Bmab 1200 (bUstekinumab) for review under the 351(k) pathway.

Shreehas Tambe,CEO & Managing Director,Biocon Biologics Ltd,said:"This settlement agreement is testament to our proven track record of science and innovation and is another key milestone in our journey to bring our biosimilar Bmab 1200 (bUstekinumab)to global markets. Bmab 1200 will significantly strengthen our immunology franchise,enabling us to offer an affordable and effective treatment option for patients impacted by autoimmune diseases."

Stelara® (Ustekinumab) is a monoclonal antibody medication that prevents abnormal regulation of interleukin IL-12/23 associated immune diseases and has been approved for the treatment of psoriasis,Crohn's disease,ulcerative colitis,plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The reference brand,Stelara®,had worldwide sales of $10.85 billion in 20231.

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About Biocon Biologics Limited:

Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL),a subsidiary of Biocon Limited,is a unique,fully integrated,global biosimilars company committed to transforming healthcare and transforming lives. It is capitalizing on its 'lab to market' capabilities to serve millions of patients across 120+ countries by enabling affordable access to high quality biosimilars. The Company is leveraging cutting-edge science,innovative tech platforms,global scale manufacturing capabilities and world-class quality systems to lower costs of biological therapeutics while improving healthcare outcomes.

Biocon Biologics has commercialized eight biosimilars in key emerging markets and advanced markets like U.S.,Europe,Australia,and Japan. It has a pipeline of 12 biosimilar assets under development across diabetology,oncology,immunology,ophthalmology,and other non-communicable diseases. The Company has many 'firsts' to its credit in the biosimilars industry. As part of its environmental,social and governance (ESG) commitment,it is advancing the health of patients,people,and the planet to achieve key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Websitewww.bioconbiologics.com; Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @BioconBiologicsand LinkedIn:Biocon Biologicsfor company updates.

Biocon Limited,publicly listed in 2004,(BSE code: 532523,NSE Id: BIOCON,ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company committed to enhance affordable access to complex therapies for chronic conditions like diabetes,cancer and autoimmune. It has developed and commercialized novel biologics,biosimilars,and complex small molecule APIs in India and several key global markets as well as Generic Formulations in the US,Europe & key emerging markets. It also has a pipeline of promising novel assets in immunotherapy under development.

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