b'MESSAGE FROM OUR CEOAs 2019 comes to a close, I realize it has been just over a year since we completed the acquisition of our preclinical testing business. The addition ofpreclinicalservicestoourcomprehensive early phase drug development offering helped ustocreateanewoutsourcingparadigmfor clientslookingtoplacetheirpreclinicaland clinical research with one CRO. So let me start thismessagebysayingTHANKYOU.Thank you to each and every one of our clientspast, present, and futurewho entrust us with their preclinical,clinical,andbioanalyticalstudy needs. We consider you to be not only a partner, but part of the Altasciences family.Chris PerkinThisyear,tosupportourgrowingbusinessChief Executive Officer, Altasciencesandensureyoureceivetherightscientific guidance,wewelcomedseveralindustryexpertstotheAltasciencesteam. Dr. Beatrice Setnik joined us as Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Setnik is a renowned industry expert in CNS research with extensive knowledge and experience in human abusepotentialandabuse-deterrentformulationstudies.Dr.LynneLeSauteur also joined us recently as Vice President of Immunochemistry and Immunology. With over 20 years experience in biologic drug development, Dr. LeSauteur is responsible for our Bioanalytical Services department in the U.S.A. and the Ligand Binding team in Canada. Dr. Martin Poirier joined our preclinical team as Senior Director, Bioanalytical Services. Dr. Poiriers extensive knowledge and experience in the field of immunology, as well as more than ten years of experience managing laboratory sciences and establishing new facilities across North America, will be an asset as we continually enhance our full-service preclinical and clinical bioanalytical capabilities. Drs. Andrew Gorman and Sylvia West were also welcomed additions to our preclinical team of veterinarians. They play key roles in providing clinical care, research, and surgical support, as well as insight into protocol development. As we move into the New Year, I look forward to sharing exciting news with you on our upcoming business acquisitions and updates on services we will be adding to our overall offering. Until then, on behalf of myself and the entire Altasciences team, I wish you all a fantastic holiday season!'