POZEN Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results And Positive PA32540 Clinical Updates

The Company reported a net loss of $(5.7) million, or $(0.19) per share on a diluted basis, for the third quarter of 2012, compared to net loss of $(7.1) million, or $(0.24) per share on a diluted basis, for the third quarter of 2011.

Nine Month Financial Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, POZEN reported revenue of $4.0 million compared to $14.0 million for the same period in 2011. The decrease in revenue is primarily a result of the prior year monetization of the Treximet royalty.

Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $23.4 million compared to $33.2 million in the same period in 2011. The decrease in operating expenses is primarily attributable to the completion of the PA32540 studies.

The Company reported a net loss of $(19.2) million, or $(0.64) per share on a diluted basis for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, compared to a net loss of $(19.2) million, or $(0.64) per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2011.

Balance Sheet

At September 30, 2012, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $92.3 million. The Company had an accounts receivable balance of $0.9 million from AstraZeneca at September 30, 2012.

Financial Outlook

The Company continues to estimate that cash and cash investments will exceed $85 million at December 31, 2012.

Third Quarter Results Webcast

POZEN will host a webcast to present third quarter 2012 results and management’s outlook on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The webcast can be accessed live and will be available for replay at www.pozen.com.

About POZEN

POZEN Inc. is a progressive pharmaceutical company that is transforming how the healthcare industry addresses unmet medical needs. By utilizing a unique in-source model and focusing on integrated therapies, POZEN has successfully developed and obtained FDA approval of two self-invented products in two years. Funded by these milestone/royalty streams, POZEN is now creating a portfolio of cost-effective, evidence based integrated aspirin therapies designed to enable the full power of aspirin by reducing its GI damage.

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