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Press Release

The third IBA Cyclone® 70 shipped to CDNM, Moscow

After having passed its Factory acceptance tests, the third IBA Cyclone® 70 is leaving the IBA factory and starting its journey towards the final installation site in Moscow

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, January 27th, 2016 - IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world’s leading provider of and radiopharmacy solutions, announces the shipment of its third Cyclone® 70 that will be delivered to the Centre for Development of (CDNM) in Moscow, Russia.

This 70 MeV will be dedicated to the production of new generation medical isotopes used mainly in the diagnosis of severe diseases.

This is in continuation of the achievement of IBA team of experts that have been commissioning the second machine in USA while working on the assembly & tests of the third cyclotron at the same time.

“I’m delighted by the spectacular year of IBA RadioPharma Solutions with the release and installation of the new PET machine, the Cyclone® KIUBE and delivering at the same time two Cyclone® 70 for the development of nuclear medicine and production of important cardiac PET generators.” said Bruno Scutnaire, President of IBA RadioPharma Solutions.

“Thanks to IBA expertize, our Cyclone® 70 manufacturing and shipment is conducted in the best manner possible,” said Alexander Khasin, CEO of the Centre for Development of Nuclear Medicine. “We are delighted by our collaboration with IBA and are confident that we will shortly reach our objective to supply the world with medical isotopes for the diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses.”

About IBA IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is a diagnostics and treatment company and the worldwide technology leader in the field of proton therapy. The Company’s expertise lies in the development of next-generation proton therapy technologies and radiopharmaceuticals that provide oncology care providers with premium quality services and equipment, including IBA’s leading fully-integrated IntegraLab® system. More info : www.iba-radiopharmasolutions.com

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is a global medical technology company focused on bringing integrated and innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company is the worldwide technology leader in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of available today. IBA’s proton therapy solutions are flexible and adaptable, allowing customers to choose from universal full-scale proton therapy centers as well as compact, single room systems. In addition, IBA also has a radiation business and develops particle accelerators for the medical world and industry. Headquartered in Belgium and employing about 1,400 people worldwide, IBA has installed systems across the world.

IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT. (IBA: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB) and more information can be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com

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About CDNM The Centre for Development of Nuclear Medicine is a Moscow based company, whose main business areas are the supply of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for domestic and export markets, as well as medical services in Russia. Although the project is focused on routine production of radiopharmaceuticals, it also opens up several research isotopes not widely available in the world. www.cdnm.ru

For further information please contact:

Centre for Development of Nuclear Medicine Kseniya Dityatkina Public Relations Officer [email protected]

IBA RadioPharma Solutions Rebecca Lo bue Marketing Director [email protected]

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IBA | Ion Beam Applications SA Chemin du Cyclotron, 3 | 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve | Belgium | RPM Nivelles | VAT : 0428.750.985 T +32 10 47 58 11 | F +32 10 47 58 10 | [email protected] | iba-worldwide.com