Novavax Reports Q3 2009 Net Loss of $7.5M

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6 -- Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 and reviewed its recent accomplishments and upcoming milestones.

Novavax's net loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $7.5 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.8 million, or $0.12 per share, for the same period last year.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, the net loss was $24.4 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a net loss of $25.0 million, or $0.40 per share, for the comparable period in 2008. The decrease in the net loss was primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses as a result of staff reductions and other cost cutting initiatives partially offset by a decrease in revenue and the conclusion of our discontinued operations.

At September 30, 2009, Novavax had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $34.4 million compared to approximately $33.9 million at December 31, 2008.

Dr. Rahul Singhvi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Novavax, stated: "We are continuing to make rapid progress with each of our vaccine development programs which are targeting some of the world's most pressing public health problems. Our partnerships in the United States, Spain, Mexico and India are accelerating the development of our VLP based 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza and seasonal influenza vaccines and enabling us to prepare for their commercial-scale production. In addition, we recently selected a vaccine candidate against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young adults. Our achievements to date reflect the clinical and commercial potential of our technology and the successful execution of our product development strategies."

Key accomplishments since the second quarter included the following:

-- In September, Novavax announced favorable results from a Phase II human clinical trial of its trivalent seasonal influenza virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine candidate. These results continue to support the planned study of the vaccine in elderly adults scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year and pave the way for the company to advance its seasonal influenza VLP vaccine into Phase III studies next year.

-- In October, Novavax initiated a two-stage pivotal clinical study of its novel 2009 H1N1 VLP pandemic influenza vaccine in Mexico, in collaboration with Avimex Laboratories and GE Healthcare. Avimex is providing financial support while GE Healthcare is providing its single-use bioprocessing products for vaccine production. Pending favorable results from the first stage of the study, the second stage will be initiated in a larger cohort of 3,000 subjects. If the results are clinically acceptable, they will be used to seek registration of Novavax's 2009 H1N1 VLP pandemic influenza vaccine in Mexico and potentially other countries.

-- In October, Novavax entered into a strategic collaboration with Xcellerex, Inc. to expand Novavax's vaccine manufacturing process to commercial scale and begin immediate production of Novavax's novel 2009 H1N1 VLP pandemic influenza vaccine for potential commercial sale in Mexico.

-- Novavax received a Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. The grant is to support a segment of the company's preclinical research program for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) particle-based vaccine. The SBIR grant was valued at approximately $246,000.

-- In October, CPL Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., the joint venture between Novavax and Cadila Pharmaceuticals in India, began construction of a state-of-the-art 25,000 square-foot manufacturing facility that will be used to produce pandemic and seasonal influenza vaccines. It is expected to open in February, 2010 and it is expected to be capable of producing over 60 million vaccine doses annually at full capacity. Construction of this facility is being 100% funded by Cadila Pharmaceuticals.

Conference Call Today

Novavax's management will host its quarterly conference call at 10:00 a.m. local time today. The live conference call will be accessible via Novavax's website at www.novavax.com under Investor/Events or by telephone at (866) 814-8448 (U.S. or Canada) or (703) 639-1367 (International). An archive of the conference call will be available on Novavax's website approximately one hour after the event for 90 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available by telephone beginning 1pm local time on November 6, 2009 through 11:59 p.m. November 8, 2009. To access the replay, dial (888) 266-2081 and enter pass code 1394584.

About Novavax

Novavax, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, creating novel vaccines to address a broad range of infectious diseases worldwide, including H1N1, using advanced proprietary virus-like-particle (VLP) technology. The company produces potent VLP-based recombinant vaccines utilizing new and efficient manufacturing approaches. Novavax is committed to using its VLP technology to create country-specific vaccine solutions. The Company has formed a joint venture with Cadila Pharmaceuticals, named CPL Biologicals, to develop and manufacture vaccines, biological therapeutics and diagnostics in India. Additional information about Novavax is available on the company's website: www.novavax.com