Vernalis: Notice of Interim Financial Results

23 August 2006

Vernalis plc (LSE: VER, Nasdaq: VNLS) today announces that it will be releasing its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2006 on Tuesday, 12 September 2006.

 

An analyst briefing will be held at 9.00 a.m. on 12 September at The Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. WC2A 3PE.

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Enquiries:

 

Vernalis plc                                                    +44 (0) 118 977 3133

Simon Sturge, Chief Executive Officer

Tony Weir, Chief Financial Officer

Julia Wilson, Head of Corporate Communication

 

Brunswick Group                                         +44 (0) 20 7404 5959

Jon Coles

Justine McIlroy

 

 

About Vernalis

Vernalis is a speciality bio-pharmaceutical company focused on products marketed to specialist neurologists.  The company has two marketed products, Frova® and Apokyn®, and a development pipeline focused on neurology and central nervous system disorders.  The company has seven products in clinical development and collaborations with leading, global pharmaceutical companies including Novartis, Biogen Idec, Serono and Chiesi.  Vernalis has established a US commercial operation to promote Apokyn® and co-promote Frova® alongside its North American licensing partner, Endo Pharmaceuticals, propelling the company towards its goal of becoming a sustainable, self-funding, R&D-driven, speciality bio-pharmaceutical company.  For further information about Vernalis, please visit www.vernalis.com.