BIOPHYTIS - Results of the Combined General Meeting on May 10, 2021

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BIOPHYTIS announces the successful adoption of all resolutions during its Combined General Meeting held on May 11, 2021. Over 80% approval was achieved for 31 resolutions, including the ratification of 2020 financial accounts and the allocation of profit and loss. A total of 2,077 shareholders participated, representing 22.37% of shares and 22.82% of voting rights. The meeting was conducted behind closed doors due to COVID-19. Stanislas Veillet, CEO, expressed gratitude to shareholders for their commitment and support.

Positive

• All 31 resolutions were approved with over 80% majority.
• Strong shareholder participation with 2,077 shareholders voting.

Negative

• None.

All ordinary and extraordinary resolutions have been adopted

PARIS, France and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIOPHYTIS SA (Nasdaq CM: BPTS, Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), (“BIOPHYTIS” or the “company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics that are aimed at slowing the degenerative processes associated with aging and improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients suffering from COVID-19, today announces the approval by a very large majority of all resolutions falling within the remit of the Combined General Meeting.

BIOPHYTIS’ combined AGM took place today behind closed doors, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2077 shareholders participated to the vote, holding collectively 24 994 687 shares, or a quorum of 22.37% and 22.82% of the voting rights. The 31 resolutions were approved at a majority of over 80% and were comprising in particular those ratifying the unconsolidated and consolidated accounts for fiscal year 2020 and the allocation of profit & loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as well as extraordinary resolutions.

Stanislas Veillet, President and CEO of BIOPHYTIS, said: “I am very pleased that all the resolutions of the Combined General Meeting were approved by a very large majority. I would like to warmly thank all shareholders for their exceptional commitment that made it possible for us to hold this General Meeting and for their confidence in BIOPHYTIS by supporting at a majority of over 80% each resolution put to the vote.”

The results of the votes of the combined General Meeting will be available on BIOPHYTIS’ website from May 11, 2021, under the section - Investors - General Assembly:
https://www.biophytis.com/en/action/assemblees-generales/assemblee-generale/

About BIOPHYTIS
BIOPHYTIS SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the development of therapeutics that are aimed at slowing the degenerative processes associated with aging and improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients suffering from COVID-19.
Sarconeos (BIO101), our leading drug candidate, is a small molecule, administered orally, being developed as a treatment for sarcopenia in a Phase 2 clinical trial in the United States and Europe (SARA-INT). It is also being studied in a clinical two-part Phase 2-3 study (COVA) for the treatment of severe respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 in Europe, Latin America, and the US. A pediatric formulation of Sarconeos (BIO101) is being developed for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The company is based in Paris, France, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The company's common shares are listed on Euronext Growth (Ticker: ALBPS -ISIN: FR0012816825) and ADSs are listed on Nasdaq Capital Market (Ticker BPTS – ISIN: US09076G1040). For more information visit www.biophytis.com.

Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "could," "seeks," "predicts," "intends," "trends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding BIOPHYTIS’ anticipated timing for its Interim Analysis of Part 1 and release of full study results. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that BIOPHYTIS considers to be reasonable. However, there can be no assurance that the statements contained in such forward-looking statements will be verified, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, delays in patient recruitment or retention, interruptions in sourcing or supply chain, its ability to obtain the necessary regulatory authorizations, COVID-19-related delays, and the impact of the current pandemic on the Company’s clinical trials. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to risks not yet known to BIOPHYTIS or not currently considered material by BIOPHYTIS. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. In France, please also refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual 2020 Report available on BIOPHYTIS website https://www.biophytis.com/. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

BIOPHYTIS Contact for Investor Relations
Evelyne Nguyen, CFO
evelyne.nguyen@biophytis.com

Media contact
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Investor Relations
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Ligia Vela-Reid
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FAQ

What resolutions were approved at the BIOPHYTIS AGM on May 11, 2021?

All 31 resolutions, including the ratification of 2020 financial accounts and profit allocation, were approved by over 80%.

How many shareholders participated in the BIOPHYTIS AGM?

2,077 shareholders participated in the vote, representing 22.37% of shares.

What is the significance of the resolutions adopted at BIOPHYTIS?

The resolutions included financial approvals essential for the company's governance and future operations.

What was the reason for holding the BIOPHYTIS AGM behind closed doors?

The AGM was held behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions.