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4 4 D PHARMA – WORLD LEADER IN LIVE BIOTHERAPEUTICS Live Biotherapeutics • Single-strain

4 4 D PHARMA – WORLD LEADER IN LIVE BIOTHERAPEUTICS Live Biotherapeutics • Single-strain commensal bacteria encapsulated for oral delivery • Highly favourable toxicity/side-effect profile • Accelerated preclinical development and early in-patient data Industry leader with differentiated approach • 4 D pharma is an integrated platform & product company • Mechanistic approach focused on function: targeting and addressing Microbiome: single strain known disease pathways via effector molecules • Mechanistic approach • Sector-leading IP estate; more than 400 granted patents • Target and address same pathways as • Multiple value inflection points; proof-of-concept clinical data on the • Only 4 D in clinic across multiple disease horizon traditional drugs areas Breakthrough class of medicines with potential to change the way we treat disease The Company

5 4 D PHARMA – AN INTEGRATED ‘END-TO-END’ MICROBIOME PLAYER Micro. Rx® platform Research

5 4 D PHARMA – AN INTEGRATED ‘END-TO-END’ MICROBIOME PLAYER Micro. Rx® platform Research Well understood pathways Focus on functionality Development + Manufacturing Glass to stainless steel in-house c. GMP certified Late-stage clinical/commercial-scale production Phase I cancer combination therapy enrolling Clinical Phase II IBS enrolling Up to 3 further clinical studies in 2019 The Company

Platform & Pipeline © 4 D pharma plc

Platform & Pipeline © 4 D pharma plc

7 FOCUS ON FUNCTIONALITY: MICRORX PLATFORM Isolation Product development • Significant culturomics expertise •

7 FOCUS ON FUNCTIONALITY: MICRORX PLATFORM Isolation Product development • Significant culturomics expertise • Integrated scale-up and optimization • Broad coverage and diversity • Previously unisolated organisms • Strain-specific fermentation and formulation 1 7 Host-response assays 2 • Suite of host cells, spheroids/ organoids • Host receptor identification Strain engineering • Gene disruption/ deletion • Recombinant protein expression 6 3 Micro. Rx® • Whole genome sequencing Micro. Rx 5 Genome mining • Comparative genomics and bioinformatics 4 Proteomics/lipidomics Metabolomics • Cell surface shaving • Metabolomic fractionation • Characterisation of secreted proteins • Targeted and driven by host signalling data • Exhaustive profiling of effector molecules Platform and Pipeline © 4 D pharma plc

8 CORE PIPELINE ADDRESSING KEY GLOBAL DISEASES DISCOVERY PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE III Focus Immuno-oncology

8 CORE PIPELINE ADDRESSING KEY GLOBAL DISEASES DISCOVERY PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE III Focus Immuno-oncology MRx 0518 Solid tumours – Combination study with Keytruda ® MRx 0518 Solid Phase I/II study enrolling MRx 0518 Solid tumours – Monotherapy study (Tx naïve neoadjuvant) Phase I study opening Q 1 2019 MRx 0518 Pancreatic cancer – Monotherapy study (neoadjuvant) Phase I study opening H 2 2019 MRx 0005 Immuno-oncology MRx 0029 Immuno-oncology Gastro-intestinal Blautix® Irritable Bowel Syndrome Thetanix® Crohn’s Disease Phase II enrolling Phase II in planning Respiratory MRx-4 DP 0004 Asthma CNS Neurodegeneration Platform Rosburix® Ulcerative Colitis MRx 0006 Rheumatoid Arthritis MRx 0002 Multiple Sclerosis Autism Platform and Pipeline Phase I/II opening Q 2 2019

9 SECTOR LEADING PATENT PORTFOLIO 50+ Patent families 400+ Granted patents 400+ Patent applications

9 SECTOR LEADING PATENT PORTFOLIO 50+ Patent families 400+ Granted patents 400+ Patent applications Additional filings have been made to protect newly identified aspects of our bacteria including • • Effects on the host microbiome Combinations with other/established therapies Platform and Pipeline “a pharmaceutical composition that comprises …. a bacteria strain of the species Enterococcus gallinarum…” “…a bacteria strain that comprises a gene sequence with at least 95% sequence identity to…” “wherein said bacteria strain has a carbohydrate fermentation profile that comprises…” “wherein said bacteria is lyophilised” “…wherein said pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral delivery” “method for treating a disorder selected from…” “a method of making a pharmaceutical composition that comprises the bacterial species…” “[a bacterial] polypeptide…for the treatment and/or prevention of…”

 Focus Programme 1: Immuno-oncology © 4 D pharma plc

Focus Programme 1: Immuno-oncology © 4 D pharma plc

11 IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY LEAD PROGRAMME: MRX 0518 MRx 0518 Genus: Enterococcus Gram-positive, motile anaerobe Primary

11 IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY LEAD PROGRAMME: MRX 0518 MRx 0518 Genus: Enterococcus Gram-positive, motile anaerobe Primary Mo. A TLR 5 agonist Primary Effector Molecule Fli. C flagellin protein Host-response Strong, consistent immunostimulatory profile Efficacy Reduction of tumour growth; monotherapy/combination Lauté-Caly et al. , Sci Rep 2019 Three clinical studies in 2019: • Solid tumours: Phase I combination with Keytruda® currently enrolling, 2 year study, USA • Solid tumours: Phase I monotherapy neoadjuvant study in treatment naïve patients to open and begin enrolling Q 1 2019, 2 year study, UK • Pancreatic cancer: Phase I/II neoadjuvant study to open and begin enrolling H 2 2019, USA Focus programme 1: Immuno-oncology © 4 D pharma plc

12 MRX 0518: PRECLINICAL EFFICACY AND MECHANISM Efficacy in multiple tumour types • MRx

12 MRX 0518: PRECLINICAL EFFICACY AND MECHANISM Efficacy in multiple tumour types • MRx 0518 shows efficacy across different syngeneic tumour models as a monotherapy – Breast cancer (EMT 6) – Lung cancer (LLC 1) – Kidney cancer (RENCA) • MRx 0518 boosts the efficacy of checkpoint blockade Mechanism of action • The proposed molecular/cellular events underlying the antitumorigenic effects of MRx 0518 include: – Flagellin/TLR 5 -mediated NF-κB activation – Strong induction of chemokine (CCL 20, CXCL 1, -9, 10) and cytokine (IFNγ, TNFα, IL-8, IL-17) responses – Activation and tumour-trafficking of DCs, CD 4 (Th 1) cells, CD 8 cells and NK cells Focus programme 1: Immuno-oncology Tumour immune cell populations

13 MRX 0518: ONGOING COMBINATION STUDY WITH ANTI-PD-1 Combination study with Keytruda • Assessing

13 MRX 0518: ONGOING COMBINATION STUDY WITH ANTI-PD-1 Combination study with Keytruda • Assessing ability of MRx 0518 to re-engage immune system to respond to checkpoint blockade in four different solid tumour types (melanoma, bladder, renal and NSCLC) • Primary endpoint: safety and tolerability • Secondary and other endpoints: tumour response, overall survival, immunological biomarkers, microbiome profile • Site currently enrolling • Principal Investigator: Dr. Shubham Pant, MD Anderson Focus programme 1: Immuno-oncology

14 NEXT STEPS IN IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY 2 nd Gen LBPs Clinical Study 3 Clinical Study

14 NEXT STEPS IN IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY 2 nd Gen LBPs Clinical Study 3 Clinical Study 2 MRx 0029 MRx 0518 • • Neurological cancers • Solid tumours • Pancreatic cancer Immunostimulatory in glioblastoma/ neuroblastoma cells • Neoadjuvant in treatment -naïve patients undergoing surgical resection • Neoadjuvant in combination with stereotactic radiotherapy • Long-term collaboration with MD Anderson • Expected to commence H 2 2019 MRx 0005 • • Gastro-intestinal cancers • Imperial College, London HDAC 1 inhibition • Expected to commence Q 1 2019 Focus programme 1: Immuno-oncology © 4 D pharma plc

Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal © 4 D pharma plc

Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal © 4 D pharma plc

16 GASTRO-INTESTINAL PROGRAMME: BLAUTIX (IBS) Blautix Genus: Blautia Non-motile; strict anaerobe Clinical Observational Study:

16 GASTRO-INTESTINAL PROGRAMME: BLAUTIX (IBS) Blautix Genus: Blautia Non-motile; strict anaerobe Clinical Observational Study: Primary Mo. A H 2 depletion; acetate production; ↑ microbiome diversity Preclinical Efficacy Humanised microbiota model Clinical Data Phase Ib: Symptom improvement 82% Blautix vs. 50% placebo • Microbiome of IBS patients significantly different from healthy individuals • All IBS sub-types (-C, -D or –M) have significantly reduced diversity and are statistically indistinguishable from each other Jeffery et al. , IHMC 2018 Ongoing Phase II Study: • Phase II placebo controlled study in 500 IBS-C/IBC-D patients • Currently enrolling • Futility analysis expected H 2 2019 • US sites x 8 • Lead Investigator: Prof. Eamon Quigley, Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders, Houston Methodist Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal © 4 D pharma plc

17 BLAUTIX CLINICAL AND PRECLINICAL DATA Humanised microbiota models Decrease in visceral hypersensitivity •

17 BLAUTIX CLINICAL AND PRECLINICAL DATA Humanised microbiota models Decrease in visceral hypersensitivity • Germ-free rats • Transplanted with microbiota from IBS patient Control Blautix • Induces IBS symptoms • Symptoms significantly reduced with Blautix Phase Ib Clinical Trial Phase Ib study results • 24 IBS pts (16 received Blautix; 8 placebo) Subgroup A (n = 24) • IBS patients • 16 received Blautix • 8 received placebo • Safe and well tolerated • Patients with overall improved symptoms: 82% Blautix vs. 50% placebo • Increase in microbiome diversity and stability Subgroup B (n = 24) • Healthy individuals • 16 received Blautix • 8 received placebo Stevenson et al. , DDW 2018 (Poster) Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal © 4 D Pharma plc

18 BLAUTIX: ONGOING PHASE II TRIAL IN IBS-C AND IBS-D Parallel cohorts of IBS-C

18 BLAUTIX: ONGOING PHASE II TRIAL IN IBS-C AND IBS-D Parallel cohorts of IBS-C and IBS-D patients to assess efficacy versus placebo Trial design and patient recruitment Secondary endpoints and analysis • Blautix and placebo treatment groups • • Up to 500 patients across IBS-C and -D Secondary endpoints: pain, stool consistency, stool frequency • Sites across US UK and EU; Study currently enrolling • Microbiome analysis, inflammatory markers Primary endpoint • Response rate based on pain and defecation (FDAapproved endpoint) Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal Principal Investigator: Prof. Eamon Quigley, Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders, Houston Methodist © 4 D pharma plc

19 NEXT STEPS IN GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISEASE: THETANIX (PAEDIATRIC CROHN’S DISEASE) Preclinical Phase II Phase

19 NEXT STEPS IN GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISEASE: THETANIX (PAEDIATRIC CROHN’S DISEASE) Preclinical Phase II Phase Ib Mechanism of action Met primary objective Working study design • • FDA orphan designation • Maintenance study • Paediatric population with CD • Paediatric population • Primary endpoint: rate of relapse • Secondary endpoints: safety/tolerability, reduction in p. CDAI* • Exploratory: Micro. Dx microbiome analysis, calprotectin • Inhibits NF-ᴋB activation and expression of inflammatory cytokines Identified pirin-like protein effector molecule In vivo • • Efficacy in IL-10 KO and DSS-induced models Significant reduction in intestinal inflammation • Five centres across UK • Safe and well tolerated • Single and multi-dose • Effects on microbiome and inflammatory markers in subset of patients *Crohn’s disease activity index Focus Programme 2: Gastro-intestinal © 4 D pharma plc

 Focus Programme 3: Respiratory © 4 D pharma plc

Focus Programme 3: Respiratory © 4 D pharma plc

21 ASTHMA PROGRAMME OVERVIEW MRx 4 DP 0004 Gram-positive anaerobe Primary Mo. A Induction

21 ASTHMA PROGRAMME OVERVIEW MRx 4 DP 0004 Gram-positive anaerobe Primary Mo. A Induction of T cell and reduction of DC subsets Candidate Effector Molecule Exopolysaccharide (EPS) Efficacy Strong efficacy in steroidresistant model of severe asthma Raftis et al. , Sci Rep 2018 Upcoming Clinical Study: • Phase I/II placebo controlled study in 90 eosinophilic, neutrophilic, mixed asthma patients • CTA cleared by MHRA; IND filing Q 1 2019; expected IND clearance and study open Q 2 2019 • Readouts expected 2020 • Lead Investigator: Prof. Chris Brightling Focus Programme 3: Respiratory © 4 D pharma plc

22 ASTHMA UPCOMING PHASE I/II TRIAL Phase I/II Study Design Target Product Profile Primary

22 ASTHMA UPCOMING PHASE I/II TRIAL Phase I/II Study Design Target Product Profile Primary endpoint • Long-term therapy to control symptoms and prevent exacerbations • • Daily oral treatment in addition to ICS/LABA inhalers Secondary endpoints: Study design Safety and tolerability of MRx 4 DP 0004 in addition to long term maintenance therapy • Reduction of asthma symptoms, exacerbations and hospitalizations and achievement of good asthma control Changes in microbiome profile • Patient population: eosinophilic, neutrophilic, mixed • 90 patients • • Commencing Q 2 2019 Principal Investigator: Prof. Chris Brightling, University of Leicester (mepolizumab, benralizumab) Focus Programme 3: Respiratory © 4 D pharma plc

 Focus Programme 4: CNS Disease © 4 D pharma plc

Focus Programme 4: CNS Disease © 4 D pharma plc

24 NEURODEGENERATION: PARKINSON’S & ALZHEIMERS DISEASE Pre-clinical efficacy Candidate Strains Gram-negative anaerobes Neuroinflammation &

24 NEURODEGENERATION: PARKINSON’S & ALZHEIMERS DISEASE Pre-clinical efficacy Candidate Strains Gram-negative anaerobes Neuroinflammation & neuroprotection In vitro • Reduced IL-6 expression; TLR activation Primary Mo. A Lineage-specific neuronal markers and differentiation of specific neuronal signatures relevant for MS, PD and AD In vivo • Reduced amygdala IL-6 expression • Increased amygdala BDNF expression IL-6 expression (amygdala) BDNF expression (amygdala) In vitro & In vivo efficacy • Anti-inflammatory • Neuroprotective • Gut barrier function Efficacy in vivo MPTP model of Parkinson’s disease Animal Models • MPTP model of Parkinson’s disease • Significant effects on primary efficacy readouts Focus Programme 4: CNS Disease © 4 D pharma plc

Going Forward © 4 D pharma plc

Going Forward © 4 D pharma plc

26 KEY COMPANY STATISTICS 2014 Year Founded Investors 120+ Employees 1 Scalable platform 400+

26 KEY COMPANY STATISTICS 2014 Year Founded Investors 120+ Employees 1 Scalable platform 400+ Ordinary shares held 3 % Woodford Investment Management 19, 640, 670 29. 99% Invesco Asset Management Limited 9, 163, 617 13. 99% Lansdowne Partners 4, 816, 517 7. 35% Janus Henderson Group 4, 228, 522 6. 46% Baillie Gifford and Co. 1, 893, 902 2. 89% Ruffer 751, 631 1. 15% Granted patents 20+ mn Capsules per year £ 86. 3 mn Market cap 1 £ 37 mn Cash 2 310. 00 – 88. 00 p Going Forward 52 week range 1 February 5 th 2019 2 June 30 th 2018; reported Sep 28 th 2018 3 January 9 th 2019 © 4 D pharma plc

27 COMPANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND LBP DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES Platform & IP ü Built and validated

27 COMPANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND LBP DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES Platform & IP ü Built and validated Micro. Rx platform for selecting LBP candidates ü Demonstrated single-strain LBPs can impact disease and modulate microbiome ü Demonstrated importance of bacterial functionality through identification of effector molecules ü 400+ patents granted across US, EU and Ro. W CMC ü c. GMP certification granted for commercial-scale manufacturing facility ü Nine programmes taken through scale-up and development cycle Clinical & Regulatory ü Strategic collaboration with MD Anderson to develop 4 D’s oncology LBP portfolio ü Clinical collaboration with Merck and Co. for a clinical study of MRx 0518 in combination with Keytruda® ü FDA approval to commence study and site open for recruitment ü Positive Data from Thetanix phase Ib study in paediatric Crohn’s disease ü Commenced IBS Phase II; largest LBP study conducted to date; 8 sites open across US ü Regulatory approval to commence monotherapy IO and phase I/II asthma studies Going Forward © 4 D pharma plc

28 4 D PHARMA IN 2021 Corporate • Global shareholder list • Platform and

28 4 D PHARMA IN 2021 Corporate • Global shareholder list • Platform and co-development partnerships • Bring in US and clinical development experience to the board Research • Strategic partnerships with additional US cancer institutions • First-generation LBPs in CNS disease • Second-generation LBPs in oncology • Access new therapeutic areas; driven by biopharma partners Clinical & Regulatory Going Forward • Readouts for first and second generation oncology LBPs • Initiation of pivotal studies for MRx 0518 • Blautix IBS phase III pivotal study • Asthma phase II study © 4 D pharma plc

29 4 D PHARMA – WORLD LEADER IN LIVE BIOTHERAPEUTICS Live Biotherapeutics • Single-strain

29 4 D PHARMA – WORLD LEADER IN LIVE BIOTHERAPEUTICS Live Biotherapeutics • Single-strain commensal bacteria encapsulated for oral delivery • Highly favourable toxicity/side-effect profile • Accelerated preclinical development and early in-patient data Industry leader with differentiated approach • 4 D pharma is an integrated platform & product company • Mechanistic approach focused on function: targeting and addressing Microbiome: single strain known disease pathways via effector molecules • Mechanistic approach • Sector-leading IP estate; more than 400 granted patents • Target and address same pathways as • Multiple value inflection points; proof-of-concept clinical data on the • Only 4 D in clinic across multiple disease horizon traditional drugs areas Breakthrough class of medicines with potential to change the way we treat disease Going Forward