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November 15, 2021

WARREN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLPH) (Bellerophon or the Company), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing treatments for cardiopulmonary diseases, today provided a clinical program update and reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

We remain focused on advancing the development of our INOpulse inhaled nitric oxide therapy in fibrotic interstitial lung disease, or fILD, and sarcoidosis, or PH-Sarc, which are two areas of severe unmet medical need, said Naseem Amin, M.D., Chairman of Bellerophons Board of Directors. Our pivotal Phase 3 REBUILD study in fILD is continuing to enroll. Importantly, INOpulse is the first potential therapy to treat a broad fILD population that includes patients at low, intermediate, and high risk of associated pulmonary hypertension. In addition, we are pleased to have concluded enrollment in our PH-Sarc Phase 2 dose escalation study and expect the availability of top-line results before the end of this year. Finally, with $28.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, we believe that we are in a strong financial position to continue advancing our late-stage development programs.

Clinical Program Highlights:

fILD

-- REBUILD Phase 3 Study:InDecember 2020, Bellerophon announced that the first patient had been enrolled in its Phase 3 REBUILD registrational study of INOpulse for the treatment of fILD. The REBUILD study plans to enroll 300 fILD patients who will be treated with either INOpulse at a dose of iNO45 or placebo. The primary endpoint is change in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). If approved, INOpulse would become the first therapy to treat a broad fILD population that includes patients at low-, intermediate- and high-risk of pulmonary hypertension.The Phase 3 program builds on positive top-line results from the Companys previously reported Phase 2 studies for INOpulse for the treatment of fILD. Acute treatment with INOpulse showed benefit in multiple cardiopulmonary parameters, including pulmonary vascular resistance, which improved by 21%, and mean pulmonary arterial pressure, which improved by 12%. Chronic treatment with INOpulse at a dose of iNO45 assessed over four months showed an average improvement in MVPA of 20% as compared to placebo. The improvements in MVPA were supported by benefits in overall activity, as well as two patient reported questionnaires, theUniversity ofCalifornia, San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire and the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire.

Pulmonary Hypertension-Sarcoidosis (PH-Sarc)

-- Phase 2 Clinical Study:Bellerophon has concluded enrollment in a Phase 2 dose escalation study in PH-Sarc and anticipates the availability of top-line data by the end of this year. The safety and efficacy study is assessing the acute hemodynamic benefit of INOpulse via right heart catheterization. PH-Sarc is an unmet medical need with no approved therapies, and a median survival of approximately five years after diagnosis.

Corporate Update:

-- InSeptember 2021, the Company presented at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference.

Third Quarter EndedSeptember 30, 2021 Financial Results

For the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021, the Company reported an operating loss of$4.8 million, compared to$8.3 millionin the three months endedSeptember 30, 2020.

For the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021, the Company reported a net loss of$4.6 million, or$(0.49)per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of$7.9 million, or$(0.84)per basic and diluted share, for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2020.

Research and development expenses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021were$3.0 million,compared to$6.1 millionfor the three months ended September 30, 2020.The decrease was primarily due to the close-out of activities related to the development of INOpulse for the treatment of COVID-19.

General and administrative expenses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021were$1.8 million, compared to$2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in consulting and stock-based compensation costs.

Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, 2021 Financial Results

For the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021, the Company reported an operating loss of$15.9 million, compared to$18.1 millionin the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2020.

For the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021, the Company reported a net loss of$13.5 million, or$(1.42)per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of$16.7 million, or$(2.31) per basic and dilutedshare, for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2020.

Net loss for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 included an income of$0.6 milliondue to a change in fair value of the Companys common stock warrant liability, as compared to an expense of$0.8 millionfor the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2020.

Research and development expenses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 were$9.9 million,compared to$11.8 millionfor the nine months ended September 30, 2020.The decrease was primarily due to the close-out of activities related to the development of INOpulse for the treatment of COVID-19.

General and administrative expenses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 were$6.0 million,compared to$6.4 millionfor the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in consulting and stock-based compensation costs.

Balance SheetAs of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of$28.7 million, compared to$47.6 millionatDecember 31, 2020.

About BellerophonBellerophon Therapeuticsis a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. The Company is currently developing multiple product candidates under its INOpulseprogram, a proprietary pulsatile nitric oxide delivery system. For more information, please visitwww.bellerophon.com.

Forward-looking StatementsAny statements in this press release about Bellerophons future expectations, plans and prospects, including statements about the clinical development of its product candidates, regulatory actions with respect to the Companys clinical trials and expectations regarding the sufficiency of the Companys cash balance to fund clinical trials, operating expenses and capital expenditures, and other statements containing the words anticipate, believe, continue, contemplate, could, estimate, expect, intend, may, plan, potential, predict, project, should, target, will, would, and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: risks and uncertainties relating to INOpulse, the uncertainties inherent in the initiation of future clinical trials, availability and timing of data from ongoing and future clinical trials and the results of such trials, whether preliminary or interim results from a clinical trial will be predictive of the final results of that trial or whether results of early clinical trials will be indicative of the results of later clinical trials, expectations for regulatory approvals, the FDAs substantial discretion in the approval process, availability of funding sufficient for our foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements and other factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Companys most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings with theSecurities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Bellerophons views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing the Companys views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements included in this press release.

ContactsLifeSci Advisors:Brian Ritchie(212) 915-2578britchie@lifesciadvisors.com

BELLEROPHON THERAPEUTICS,INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands except share and per share data) As of As of September30,2021 December31,2020 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,714 $ 47,557 Restricted cash 103 103 Prepaid expenses and other current 898 420 assetsTotal current assets 29,715 48,080 Restricted cash, non-current 300 300 Right of use assets, net 1,026 1,504 Property and equipment, net 88 169 Other non-current assets 186 186 Total assets $ 31,315 $ 50,239 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,278 $ 3,725 Accrued research and development 1,314 3,699 Accrued expenses 1,795 2,305 Current portion of operating lease 740 704 liabilitiesTotal current liabilities 5,127 10,433 Long term operating lease liabilities 396 956 Common stock warrant liability 1 601 Total liabilities 5,524 11,990 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.01 par value pershare; 200,000,000 sharesauthorized and 9,506,419 and9,491,111 shares issued and 95 95 outstandingat September30,2021 andDecember31,2020, respectivelyPreferred stock, $0.01 par value pershare; 5,000,000 sharesauthorized, zero shares issued and ? ? outstanding at September30,2021and December31,2020Additional paid-in capital 253,671 252,645 Accumulated deficit (227,975 ) (214,491 )Total stockholders' equity 25,791 38,249 Total liabilities and stockholders' $ 31,315 $ 50,239 equity

BELLEROPHON THERAPEUTICS,INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)(in thousands except share and per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September30, September30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Operating expenses:Research and $ 3,030 $ 6,065 $ 9,853 $ 11,754 developmentGeneral and 1,773 2,196 6,035 6,376 administrativeTotal operating 4,803 8,261 15,888 18,130 expensesLoss from (4,803 ) (8,261 ) (15,888 ) (18,130 )operationsChange in fairvalue of common 167 319 600 (768 )stock warrantliabilityInterest andother income, 2 9 4 50 netPre-tax loss (4,634 ) (7,933 ) (15,284 ) (18,848 )Income tax ? ? 1,800 2,125 benefitNet loss $ (4,634 ) $ (7,933 ) $ (13,484 ) $ (16,723 )Weightedaverage shares outstanding:Basic 9,506,419 9,491,111 9,501,428 7,228,349 Diluted 9,506,419 9,491,111 9,501,428 7,228,349 Net loss per share:Basic $ (0.49 ) $ (0.84 ) $ (1.42 ) $ (2.31 )Diluted $ (0.49 ) $ (0.84 ) $ (1.42 ) $ (2.31 )