Pharmaceutical Business review

Universal Biosensors Reports 2008 Results

Financial highlights

Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses increased to AUD11,585,258 in 2008 from AUD7,157,216 in 2007.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses increased to AUD5,510,127 in 2008 from AUD4,226,757 in 2007.

Research and development income

Our research and development income for 2007 and 2008 was AUD1,192,015 and AUD1,170,190, respectively recognized pursuant to the Development and Research Agreement.

Interest income

Interest income increased from AUD1,440,102 in 2007 to AUD2,542,060 in 2008.

Fee Income

The company received an initial non-refundable fee of AUD1,131,222 in January 2008 in consideration for the grant of certain rights to LifeScan pursuant to the Master Services and Supply Agreement. This revenue is recorded under the caption “Other income” in the consolidated statements of operations.