AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ:XBIT), developer of True Human™ therapeutic antibodies, announced today that it will host a live conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to provide a quarterly overview for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Conference Call Information:
Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing:

  • 1 (844) 249-9385 (U.S.)
  • 1 (270) 823-1533 (international)
  • Conference ID: 7241703

A webcast will also be accessible via the Investors Relations section of the XBiotech website investors.xbiotech.com. The webcast replay will remain available for 90 days.

About True Human™ Therapeutic Antibodies
Unlike previous generations of antibody therapies, XBiotech’s True Human™ antibodies are 100 percent human, derived from individuals who possess natural immunity to certain diseases. With discovery and clinical programs across multiple disease areas, XBiotech’s True Human antibodies have the potential to harness the body’s natural immunity to fight disease with increased safety, efficacy and tolerability.

The first of these therapies, Xilonix™, for advanced colorectal cancer, is in Phase III clinical trials in the United States with a Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In Europe, Xilonix Phase III clinical trials have been completed, and the therapy is under accelerated review following the validation of its Market Authorization Application by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

About XBiotech
XBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to pioneering the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic antibodies based on its True Human™ proprietary technology. XBiotech currently is advancing a robust pipeline of antibody therapies to exceed the standards of care in oncology, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, XBiotech also is leading the development of innovative biotech manufacturing technologies designed to more rapidly, cost-effectively and flexibly produce new therapies urgently needed by patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.xbiotech.com.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACT: Media liaison U.S. 
Mariann Caprino 
917.242.1087

Media liaison ex-U.S.
Jonathan Kearney 
44 20 8618 2755; Mobile: 44 7725 925 841

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