GlobeNewswire Inc | Jul 6, 2021 04:30PM EDT

July 06, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBiotech Inc.s (NASDAQ: XBIT) (XBiotech) Board of Directors has declared an extraordinary cash dividend of approximately $2.50 per share, or up to an aggregate of $75 million, to holders of its common stock. This one-time, special dividend will be payable on July 23, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2021.

XBiotechs proven ability to develop highly valued drug candidates, revenue from contract operations, judicious deployment of operating capital, absence of debt, and very significant emerging opportunities in our pipeline, has created the balance sheet flexibility that enables us to provide shareholders this dividend, commented John Simard, chairman and CEO of XBiotech.

The Company cannot guarantee any future dividends. The declaration and payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Companys Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the Companys operating results, financial condition and anticipated capital requirements.

About True Human Therapeutic AntibodiesXBiotechs True Human antibodies are derived without modification from individuals who possess natural immunity to certain diseases. With discovery and clinical programs across multiple disease areas, XBiotechs True Human antibodies have the potential to harness the bodys natural immunity to fight disease with increased safety, efficacy and tolerability.

About XBiotechXBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to pioneering the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic antibodies based on its True Human proprietary technology. XBiotech currently is advancing a robust pipeline of antibody therapies to redefine the standards of care in oncology, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, XBiotech is also leading the development of innovative biotech manufacturing technologies designed to more rapidly, cost-effectively and flexibly produce therapies urgently needed by patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.xbiotech.com.

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