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LumiraDx’s Point of Care Diagnostics Group Continues Commercial Expansion Announcing a Distribution Agreement with Axonlab for its LumiraDx Platform

LumiraDx’s Point of Care Diagnostics

LumiraDx Limited a next-generation point of care diagnostics company, today announced that it signed a commercial distribution agreement with Axon Lab AG (“Axonlab”) for the commercialization of its LumiraDx Platform and diagnostic tests to include exclusive distribution rights in Switzerland and additional non-exclusive distribution rights in further European countries to include and starting in Germany. Under the terms of the distribution agreement, LumiraDx has granted Axonlab the right to promote, market, and sell the LumiraDx Platform and tests to hospitals, doctors, clinics, private laboratories and research institutions in the aforementioned countries. The distribution agreement is effective immediately. LumiraDx will continue its direct sales programs in its many active markets across the globe.

Axonlab has dedicated diagnostics franchises and direct offices in the countries covered under the distribution agreement and is well positioned to accelerate the commercial success of the LumiraDx Platform in Switzerland and Germany.

"We are excited to partner with LumiraDx for the commercial distribution of the LumiraDx Platform in Switzerland and Germany,” said Lukas Hadorn CEO of Axonlab. “LumiraDx clearly has shown to have a unique technology with a broad, attractive menu of diagnostic rapid tests, on an intuitive and simple to use instrument, which allows these key tests to be performed in doctors’ offices, clinics, and other testing sites at the point-of-care. The LumiraDx Platform matches well into Axonlab’s broad portfolio of point-of-care diagnostic solutions. In addition to offering a diversified portfolio, Axonlab places great emphasis on partnership-based customer relationships. We respond individually to the needs of our customers and always strive to implement segment specific solutions that suit best for all parties involved.”

David Walton, LumiraDx’s Chief Commercial Officer commented "We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Axonlab, whose track record has shown that they are a fantastic partner for us in these markets. With the new distribution agreement for Switzerland and Germany, the Axonlab collaboration adds two important markets to our distribution portfolio and will allow us to accelerate the commercial roll-out of our unique LumiraDx Platform. LumiraDx already has a strong commercial presence, either directly or through our distribution partners, and we plan to continue expanding this worldwide network through the addition of such major commercial partnerships.”

About LumiraDx

LumiraDx Limited is a next-generation point of care diagnostics company that is transforming community-based healthcare. Its actively controlled microfluidic technology provides fast, high performance and accessible diagnostic solutions wherever the patient is for nearly any testing scenario, creating unique testing options at the point of need. The company offers a broad menu of lab comparable tests on a single portable Platform, with more than 30 assays on the market and in various stages of development, covering infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and coagulation disorders. The company also supports high-complexity laboratory testing in an accessible high-throughput format to leverage current molecular laboratory operations. Founded in 2014 and based in the UK, LumiraDx's diagnostic testing solutions are being deployed globally by governments and leading healthcare institutions across laboratories, urgent care, physician offices, pharmacies, schools, and workplaces to help screen, diagnose, and monitor wellness as well as disease.

About Axonlab

Axonlab is a proactive and reliable partner of hospitals, medical practices, private laboratories, research and industry, as well as of private individuals. It is a cutting-edge, customer-oriented service company operating in the fields of IVD, Life Science and Medical IT for the healthcare sector and is a leading company in the point-of-care solution business in Europe. The company collaborates with reputable international supply partners in selling innovative systems to clinics, doctors and the research sector. Axonlab is focused on providing a comprehensive, future-oriented service and to provide a foundation for long-term business relations. Axonlab’s purpose to contribute to improving healthcare for the people in Europe and to consequently contribute to patients’ quality of life is firmly anchored in the DNA of the company. Having been engaged with customers for more than 33 years is why they know and understand their customer’s requirements thoroughly.

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