Half-yearly Report

Bioventix plc INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Bioventix plc (BVXP) ("Bioventix" or "the Company"), a UK company specialising in the development and commercial supply of high-affinity monoclonal antibodies for applications in clinical diagnostics, announces its unaudited interim financial results for the six-month period ending 31 December 2012. HIGHLIGHTS * Turnover: £1.18m (2011: £1.30m) * Profit after tax: £630,160 (2011: £700,085) * 2012 year end cash: £2.31m (2011: £1.94m) * Interim dividend per share: 5.8p (March 2012: 4.84p) CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S STATEMENT We are pleased to report the results for the half-year ended 31 December 2012. Revenues for the half-year period of £1.18m (2011:£1.30m) were down on the equivalent period last year. Whilst royalty revenue remained robust throughout the period, lower sales of physical antibodies accounted for the reduced revenue compared to 2011. The sales of these products are inherently irregular in nature as many customers order only once every year or two as a consequence of production scheduling. Profit after tax was also lower at £630,160 (2011:£700,085) but we were able to take advantage of increased R&D tax credits that have been announced in recent budgets. Cash balances at 31 December 2012 of £2.31m (2011: £1.94m) were significantly higher than the previous year. We have reported previously on our positive outlook for our vitamin D activities and a leading antibody called vitD3.5H10. Revenue from this product has been significant and royalties are now being generated as customer products (assays for vitamin D deficiency) reach markets around the world. Progress in the US has been slower as would be expected due to the FDA regulatory approval process. The Company remains committed to developing new antibodies for commercialisation and has continued its R&D activities to enhance the future pipeline. The continued achievements of the Company would not be possible without the on-going contribution from the scientists and support staff at the Company and we would like to thank them for their efforts which underpin our success. The Board remains confident that the Company will continue the progress it has made over the last few years and is pleased to declare an increased interim dividend of 5.8p per Ordinary share (2012: 4.84p) continuing the progressive dividend policy adopted since 2010. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 10 April 2013 and the dividend will be paid on 17 April 2013 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12 April 2013. During October 2013, ICAP re-launched the market on which Bioventix shares are traded as the ISDX Growth Market. We are encouraged by the re-launch of the market and remain optimistic about its future prospects as part of the ICAP group. Significantly, during December 2012, funds under the Miton portfolio acquired 22.7% of Bioventix plc. Previously known as MAM Funds, Miton is managed by Gervais Williams and Martin Turner and is highly regarded in the small-cap funds sector and we are delighted to welcome them to the Bioventix shareholder register. P J Harrison Chief Executive Officer I J Nicholson Non-Executive Chairman BIOVENTIX PLC PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT for the six month period ended 31 December 2012 Six months Six months ended ended 31 Dec 2012 31 Dec 2011 £ £ TURNOVER 1,181,353 1,298,428 Cost of sales (88,357) (73,475) GROSS PROFIT 1,092,996 1,224,953 Administrative expenses (363,140) (356,451) OPERATING PROFIT 729,856 868,502 Interest receivable 6,887 5,230 Interest payable (97) - PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION 736,646 873,732 Tax on profit on ordinary activities (106,486) (173,647) PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 630,160 700,085 BIOVENTIX PLC BALANCE SHEET as at 31 December 2012 31 Dec 2012 31 Dec 2011 £ £ FIXED ASSETS Intangible fixed assets 20,000 40,000 Tangible fixed assets 442,618 448,419 462,618 488,419 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 111,797 111,507 Debtors 913,893 755,984 Cash at bank and in hand 2,312,261 1,940,437 3,337,951 2,807,928 CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one (187,918) (243,017) year NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,153,033 2,564,911 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,612,651 3,053,330 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES Deferred Tax (7,651) (7,527) NET ASSETS 3,605,000 3,045,803 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 251,269 251,269 Capital redemption reserve 1,231 1,231 Profit and loss account 3,352,500 2,793,303 SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 3,605,000 3,045,803 BIOVENTIX PLC Notes to the financial information 1. While the interim financial information has been prepared using the company's accounting policies and in accordance with UK GAAP, the announcement does not itself contain sufficient information to comply with UK GAAP. 2. This interim financial statement has not been audited or reviewed by the auditors. The Directors of Bioventix plc accept responsibility for this announcement. For further information, please contact: Bioventix plc Peter Harrison Tel: +44 (0)1252 728001 Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co. Limited David Coffman Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 8300

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