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November 16, 2021

Third Quarter Revenues of $6.4Million; Year-to-Date 2021 Revenues Increased 21%

Clarity onRegulatory Pathway for Resubmission of NexoBrid BLA, Anticipated in Mid- 2022

EscharEx Phase 2 Program Top-Line Results Accelerated, Currently Expected in the First Quarter of 2022

Conference call begins today at 8:30 am ET

YAVNE, Israel, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD) (the Company), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on next-generation biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Third Quarter and Recent Corporate and Financial Highlights

-- Total revenues for the third quarter of 2021 were $6.4 million, compared to $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2020 -- Total revenues for the first nine months of 2021 were $18.3 million, an increase of 21% compared to $15.1 million in the same period 2020 -- The Company had $13.9 million in cash and short-term investments as of September 30, 2021 -- Following a productive Type A meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Company gained clarity on a path forward for resubmission of its NexoBrid Biologics License Application (BLA), which is now anticipated in mid-2022 -- Positive top line results from phase III pediatric study (CIDS) for eschar removal of severe thermal burns -- Completion of study enrollment in the EscharEx U.S. phase II study for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) expected by year-end with top-line data now expected in the first quarter of 2022 -- Positive outcome of interim assessment for EscharEx U.S. phase II adaptive design study with no changes to study sample size of 120 patients and no safety concerns identified -- Announced peer-reviewed publication of EscharEx in-vivo head-to-head comparator study in the Journal of Wound Care, which showed EscharEx to be more effective than the commercially available collagenase product -- Initiated a U.S. phase I/II study of MW005 for the treatment of low-risk basal cell carcinoma (BCC); phase II investigator-initiated trial in non-melanoma skin cancers running in parallel with data from both expected in the first half of 2022.

We are pleased with the progress we have made this quarter across our portfolio. We gained regulatory clarity on the pathway for resubmission of NexoBrid BLA, and we continue to advance significantly the clinical development programs of EscharEx, where we remain on track to complete patient enrollment of the U.S. phase 2 study for the treatment of VLUs and generate data from the phase 2 pharmacology study by year-end, said Sharon Malka, Chief Executive Officer of MediWound. As we approach the end of the year and look into 2022, we remain optimistic about our programs and believe 2022 will be a very meaningful year, as we are moving towards important milestones in the coming quarters. We look forward to continuing to build on the momentum as we execute on our strategic goals.

Third Quarter Financial Results

Revenues for the third quarter of 2021 were$6.4 million, a decrease of 4% compared to $6.6 million for the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to decrease in revenues from development services provided to BARDA, and up 5% sequentially.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2021was $2.5 million with gross margins of 39%, compared to gross profit of $2.8 million and gross margins of 42% for the third quarter of 2020.

Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were$2.9 million, compared to$2.1 millionfor the third quarter of 2020. The increase in expenses was primarily due to clinical development for EscharEx.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $2.4 million, compared to $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2020.

Operating loss for the third quarter of 2021 was $2.9 million, compared to an operating loss of $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2020.

The Company posted a net loss of$3.3 million, or$0.12 per share, for the third quarter of 2021 compared to a net loss of$1.9 million, or$0.07 per share, for the third quarter of 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, for the third quarter of 2021 was a loss of $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $0.8 millionfor the third quarter of 2020.

Year-to-Date 2021 Financial Results

Revenues for the first nine months of 2021 were$18.3 million compared to $15.1 million in the first nine months of 2020, an increase of 21%. Product revenues in the first nine months of 2021 were $9.0 million, an increase of 81% compared to product revenues of $5.0 million for first nine months of 2020.

Operating loss for the first nine months of 2021 was $7.7 million, compared to an operating loss of $6.5 million in the first nine months of 2020, primarily due to increase in research and development expenses.

The Companys net loss for the first nine months of 2021 was $9.4 million or $0.34 per share compared to a net loss of $7.5 million or $0.27 per share for the first nine months of 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA, for the first nine months of 2021, was a loss of $5.5 million, compared to a loss of $4.7 million for the first nine months of 2020.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of September 30, 2021, MediWound had $13.9 million in cash and short-term investments, compared to $21.6 million as of December 31, 2020. MediWound remained on budget, utilizing $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2021 for its operational activities. The Company reiterates its cash use for 2021 to be in the range of $9.0 to $11.0 million.

Conference Call

MediWoundmanagement will host a conference call for investorstoday, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 beginning at8:30 a.m. Eastern Timeto discuss these results and answer questions. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 877-602-7189 (in the U.S.) or 678-894-3057 (outside the U.S. & Israel) and entering passcode 7771457. The call also will be webcast live on the Companys website at .

A replay of the call will be available on the Company website for 90 days at .

About MediWound Ltd.

MediWound is a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel, cost effective, biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration. Our strategy leverages our enzymatic technology platform, focused on next-generation bioactive therapies for burn care, wound care and tissue repair.

NexoBrid, our commercial orphan biological product for non-surgical eschar removal of deep-partial and full-thickness thermal burns, is a bromelain-based biological product containing a sterile mixture of proteolytic enzymes that selectively removes burn eschar within four hours without harming surrounding viable tissue. NexoBrid is currently marketed in the European Union and other international markets and is at registration-stage in the U.S. NexoBrid is supported by the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

EscharEx is our next-generation bioactive topical therapeutic under development in theU.S.for debridement of chronic and hard to heal wounds. In two Phase 2 studies, EscharEx was well-tolerated and has demonstrated safety and efficacy in the debridement of various chronic and other hard-to-heal wounds, within a few daily applications.

MW005, our topical biological drug for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, is a clinical-stage product candidate under development.

Committed to innovation, we are dedicated to improving quality of care and patient lives. For more information, please visit.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

MediWoundcautions you that all statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release that address activities, events, or developments that we expect,believe,or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements contained herein, they are based on currentexpectations about future events affecting us and are subject to risks, assumptions,uncertainties,and factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release. These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as anticipates, intends, estimates, plans, expects, continues, believe, guidance, outlook, target, future, potential, goals and similar words or phrases, or future or conditional verbs such as will, would, should, could, may, or similar expressions.

Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the anticipated progress, development, study design, objectives, anticipated timelines, expectations and commercial potential of our products and product candidates. Among the factors that may cause results to be materially different from those stated herein are the inherent uncertainties associated with the uncertain, lengthy and expensive nature of the product development process; the timing and conduct of our studies of our products and product candidates, including the timing, progress and results of current and future clinical studies, and our research and development programs; our ability to obtain marketing approval of our products and product candidates in theU.S.or other markets; the clinical utility, potential advantages and timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals of our products and products; our expectations regarding future growth, including our ability to develop new products; risks related to our contracts with BARDA; market acceptance of our products and product candidates; our ability to maintain adequate protection of our intellectual property; competition risks; the need for additional financing; the impact of government laws and regulations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, we areunable to predict how the pandemic will affect the overall healthcare infrastructure, including the ability to recruit patients, the ability to conduct the studies in medical sites and the pace with which governmental agencies, such as the FDA, will review and approve regulatory submissions. Additional government-imposed quarantines and requirements to shelter at home or other incremental mitigation efforts also may impact our ability to source supplies for our operations or our ability or capacity to manufacture, sell and support the use of our products and product candidates in the future.

These and other significant factors are discussed in greater detail in MediWounds annual report on Form 20-F for the year endedDecember 31, 2020, filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission(SEC) onFebruary 25, 2021, Quarterly Reports on Form 6-K and other filings with theSECfrom time-to-time. These forward-looking statements reflect MediWounds current views as of the date hereof andMediWoundundertakes, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect a change in their respective views or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release except as required by law.

Contacts: Monique KosseBoaz Gur-Lavie Managing DirectorChief Financial Officer LifeSci AdvisorsMediWound Ltd. 212-915-3820ir@mediwound.com monique@lifesciadvisors.com

MediWound, Ltd.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSU.S. dollars in thousands

September 30, December 31,

2021 2020 2020

Unaudited Audited

Cash, cash equivalents and short term deposits 13,866 25,023 21,584

Accounts and other receivable 3,553 3,495 3,229

Inventories 1,252 1,805 1,380

Total current assets 18,671 30,323 26,193



Property, plant and equipment, net 2,531 2,448 2,630

Right of use assets, net 1,650 2,170 1,884

Intangible assets, net 314 380 363

Total long-term assets 4,495 4,998 4,877



Total assets 23,166 35,321 31,070

Current maturities of long-term liabilities 1,867 1,081 1,750

Trade payables and accrued expenses 3,710 3,155 2,992

Other payables 4,384 7,394 3,524

Total current liabilities 9,961 11,630 8,266

Deferred revenues 352 1,283 1,234

Liability in respect of Israeli Innovation Authority grants net of current maturity 7,715 7,157 7,267

Contingent consideration for the purchase of shares net of current maturity 4,195 4,408 4,998

Lease liability, net of current maturity 1,483 1,942 1,741

Severance pay liability, net 281 284 292

Total long-term liabilities 14,026 15,074 15,532



Shareholders' equity (deficit) (821) 8,617 7,272

Total liabilities & shareholder equity 23,166 35,321 31,070

MediWound, Ltd.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)U.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended Three months ended

September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Revenues 18,276 15,090 6,372 6,625

Cost of revenues 11,044 9,873 3,917 3,855

Gross profit 7,232 5,217 2,455 2,770

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net 7,795 5,473 2,897 2,142

Selling, general & administrative 7,137 6,198 2,442 2,170

Operating loss (7,700) (6,454) (2,884) (1,542)

Financial expenses, net (1,668) (1,093) (457) (448)

Loss from continuing operations (9,368) (7,547) (3,341) (1,990)

Profit from discontinued operation - 83 - 83

Loss before Taxes on Income (9,368) (7,464) (3,341) (1,907)

Taxes on Income (23) - (4) -

Net Loss (9,391) (7,464) (3,345) (1,907)

Foreign currency translation 15 (11) 7 (12)adjustments

Total comprehensive loss (9,376) (7,475) (3,338) (1,919)

Net loss per share (0.34) (0.27) (0.12) (0.07)

Weighted average number ofordinary shares used in the 27,243 27,206 27,179 27,179 computation of basic and dilutedloss per share:



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ADJUSTED EBITDAU.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended Three months ended

September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Loss for the period (9,391) (7,464) (3,345) (1,907)

Adjustments:

Financial expenses, net (1,668) (1,093) (457) (448)

Profit from discontinued operation - 83 - 83

Tax Expenses (23) - (4) -

Depreciation and amortization (962) (866) (335) (327)

Share-based compensation expenses (1,283) (923) (399) (404)

Total adjustments (3,936) (2,799) (1,195) (1,096)

Adjusted EBITDA (5,455) (4,665) (2,150) (811)

MediWound, Ltd.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)U.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended Three months ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Net loss (9,391) (7,464) (3,345) (1,907) Adjustments to reconcile netloss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments to profit and lossitems: Profit from discontinued - (83) - (83) operationsDepreciation and amortization 962 866 335 327 Share-based compensation 1,283 923 399 404 Revaluation of liabilities in 808 692 311 268 respect of IIA grantsRevaluation of liabilities in 446 558 147 210 respect of purchase of sharesRevaluation of lease 84 127 49 63 liabilitiesIncrease (decrease) in 3 35 8 (5) severance liability, netFinancing income, net (11) (244) - (53) Unrealized foreign currency (238) (8) (12) (36) (gain) loss 3,337 2,866 1,237 1,095 Changes in asset and liability items:Decrease in trade receivables 697 1,477 17 136 Decrease (increase) in 188 (231) 171 95 inventoriesIncrease in other receivables (1,078) (397) (646) (113) Increase (decrease) in trade 733 (925) (342) 724 payables and prepaid expensesIncrease (decrease) in other (1,167) 1,288 90 1,202 payables & deferred revenues (627) 1,212 (710) 2,044 Net cash used in continuing (6,681) (3,386) (2,818) 1,232 operating activitiesNet cash used in discontinued - (192) - (192) operating activitiesNet cash used in operating (6,681) (3,578) (2,818) 1,040 activities Nine months ended Three months ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cash Flows from Investment Activities:Purchase of property and (373) (480) (129) (236) equipmentInterest received 35 43 - 1 Proceeds from short term bank 4,002 8,136 - (2,459) deposits, net of investmentsNet cash provided by (used 3,664 7,699 (129) (2,694) in) investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Repayment of lease (513) (533) (176) (220) liabilitiesProceeds from IIA grants, net (360) (121) (180) (55) of repaymentsNet cash used in financing (873) (654) (356) (275) activities Exchange rate differences oncash and cash equivalent 197 32 (7) 58 balancesIncrease (decrease) in cash andcash equivalents from continuing (3,693) 3,691 (3,310) (1,679) activitiesDecrease in cash and cashequivalents from discontinued - (192) - (192) activitiesBalance of cash and cashequivalents at the beginning 17,376 7,242 16,993 12,612 of the periodBalance of cash and cashequivalents at the end of the 13,683 10,741 13,683 10,741 period