IBA signs contract to install Georgia’s first proton therapy center - Seite 2

Alexander Tevzadze, Rector of Kutaisi International University commented: “Proton therapy is considered as a superior form of radiotherapy and represents a better treatment choice for many forms of cancer. We are excited to partner with IBA to bring proton therapy to Georgia as part of the proton therapy center at the Kutaisi International University. The unique configuration of IBA’s equipment and the additional cyclotron will offer us a comprehensive range of applications and will allow us to be at the forefront of proton therapy development and research, which perfectly fits the mission of Kutaisi International University. Also, our patients will be able to stay closer to home to receive treatment that was previously unavailable in the region.”

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About IBA

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 radiation therapy 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 solutions. In addition, IBA also has a radiation dosimetry business and develops particle accelerators for the medical world and industry. Headquartered in Belgium and employing about 1400 people worldwide, IBA has installed systems across the world.

IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange NYSE EURONEXT (IBA: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB).

More information can be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com

About International Charity Foundation Cartu

The International Charity Foundation Cartu (the Cartu Foundation) is the largest charitible organization in Georgia. Created and funded by the former Prime Minister of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanishvili, Cartu Foundation has implemented a wide range of projects for the benefit of the Georgian people costing over USD 3 billion over the last 20 years. The new Kutaisi International University was initiated by the Cartu Foundation. The University will include facilities for students and teachers across a 153-hectare territory. The campus, together with its proton therapy center, represents a total investment of 1 billion Euro, and is one of the largest educational and research projects initiated and funded by the Cartu Foundation.