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This is a story about a uniquely Canadian innovation that addresses a global need. Currently in the US, 70% of antibiotics are used in livestock for non-therapeutic uses (ucsusa.org). This is a result of the combination of very poor living conditions plus the poor overall health of these animals, but most of all because they can have a growth-promoting effect on livestock which is good for profits. Only 9% of antibiotics are used for human therapy, yet we ingest them through the meat we consume, and this has a negative effect on the efficacy of these antibiotics for when we actually need them. This is the reason that Europe has already banned the use of antibiotics in feed animals, and why the US courts are forcing the FDA to "follow through on hearings it initiated 35 years ago regarding the safety and appropriateness of certain low-level “growth promoter” antibiotics used in animal feed". This may lead to a ban on the usage of antibiotics in this regard and there is currently no substitute.Enter Chemaphor Inc., a Canadian biotech company that has developed a beta carotene-based product that effectively boosts the immune systems of feed animals, not to mention domestic pets as well. Ox-C beta has been developed in partnership with NSERC and the company, led by Dr. Graham Burton, who has a long professional history in related research. The company has patent applications protecting its inventions, but the formal patents have not yet been awarded due to documentation. The company is preparing to publish its studies that show that Ox-C Beta actually helps to restore the animals back to their optimum health, has the added benefit of reducing the overall feed consumption of these animals, with no loss of weight gain, and in many cases, the animals gained muscle mass. So it is all these benefits combined that make the use of Ox-C beta so appealing to both the FDA and the farmers, not to mention the general public which is becoming more and more health conscious every day (especially regarding the food their children eat). This is a "Made in Canada" solution that has the potential to solve the problems of farmers on several continents. Ticker is CFR on the TSX Venture exchange.

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Page 1: Chemaphor investor presentation

Investor Presentation

February 2012

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Forward Looking Statements

& Statutory Rights of Action

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this presentation (the "Presentation") may constitute "forward-looking" statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties

and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Chemaphor Inc. (“CFR"), or industry results, to be materially different

from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this Presentation, such

statements use such words as "may", "will", “estimate(d)”, "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend", "should", "anticipate" and other similar terminology. These

statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this

Presentation. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and

will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly

from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risk factors typical of businesses operating in CFR's industry.

Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Presentation are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, CFR cannot

assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this

Presentation, and CFR assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

STATUTORY RIGHTS OF ACTION

If this Presentation is delivered to you for the purpose of assisting you in making a decision about investing in securities of CFR and you decide to purchase

such securities, this document may be considered an offering memorandum pursuant to securities laws applicable in the Province of Ontario. This means that

if this Presentation contains a misrepresentation and it was a misrepresentation at the time of purchase of securities by you, you will be deemed to have relied

upon the misrepresentation and will, as provided below, have a right of action against CFR for damages or, while still the owner of such securities, for

rescission, provided: (a) an action is commenced to enforce such right: (i) in the case of an action for rescission, not more than 180 days after the date of

purchase; or (ii) in the case of an action for damages, not more than the earlier of (i) 180 days following the date you first had knowledge of the

misrepresentation and (ii) three years after the date of purchase; (b) CFR will not be liable if it proves that you purchased the securities with knowledge of the

misrepresentation; (c) in the case of an action for damages, CFR will not be liable for all or any portion of the damages that it proves does not represent the

depreciation in value of the securities as a result of the misrepresentation relied upon; and (d) in no case will the amount recoverable in any action exceed the

price at which you purchased the securities. If you elect to exercise the right of rescission, then you will have no right of action for damages against CFR. The

foregoing summary is subject to the express provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the regulations, rules and policy statements thereunder and

reference is made thereto for the complete text of such provisions. The rights of action described herein are in addition to and without derogation from any

other right or remedy that you may have at law.

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Building its business in 3 stages by addressing unmet needs in multi-billion

dollar animal and human health markets:

1. Companion Animal Health: Our product already on the market

generating sales > $500M market

2. Food Animals: Alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in food

animal production (food safety) > $1B market

3. Human Health & Wellness: Immune boosting supplements > $1B market

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…a wellness company

Chemaphor is…

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The Road Map

The combined market size is

greater than $1 billion…

Canadian

Oximunol

Launch

Oximunol sales

penetrate

Canadian & US

markets

Penetrate global

animal feed

market

Penetrate human

wellness market

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$1+ Billion

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Our Product is called OxC-beta

• Mixture derived from ß-carotene nutrient

• New, basic scientific discovery

• Patent protected, first scientific publications soon

Unique combination of immune benefits

• Primes innate immune system

• Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces incidence of disease and improves well being

Our Product Platform

We invented, developed and own a unique technology

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Pet Health &

Wellness

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Companion Animals OxC-beta Supplement for Dogs

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• A natural, high-quality ingredient, once-a-day, chewable

tablet for your dog (available now)

• Clinical and scientific studies have shown:

– supports immune function

– improves mobility

– enhances gastrointestinal health

– optimizes coat quality

– reduces shedding

• Launched in Canada, next market is US

• Seeking additional international distribution agreements

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Our Products Make a Difference

• Jake (6 year old yellow Labrador)

Condition: chronically afflicted with ear and skin infections for 2 years – tried oral

antibiotics and topical treatments

Result: clear ears, shiny coat, greatly improved overall health and mobility

• Ty (10 year old Labrador)

Condition: degenerative disc disease, arthritis and hip dysplasia; unable to walk in

February, even with daily Metacam

Result: Able to walk again with help from Oximunol and green-lipped mussel

• Sam (6 year old Brittany Spaniel)

Condition: diagnosed with bone disease at 5 months old, resulting in inflammation

causing pain/lameness; tried various mobility & joint supplements, including NSAIDs

Result: Activity level back to normal; no longer has bad skin and hives that he

experienced with some food products

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International

Partnerships

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Partnership with Teva Animal Health

• Teva Animal Health, a division of Teva Pharmaceuticals (Market Cap: $38

Billion) and Chemaphor Inc. recently announced a partnership for the

exclusive distribution of Oximunol™ and future products in the US

– Add on Oximunol™ markets: cats, horses and ornamental fish

• This deal is expected to generate substantial sales for both companies

– Very high gross margins for Chemaphor

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Validation and Market Potential

• Over the past few years, Chemaphor has been validating its core oxidized

beta carotenoid technology under an R&D platform, with studies to show

how the product works

• The Teva distribution agreement now validates the OxC-beta technology as

a commercial platform, valid with fundamentally strong and large companies,

with significant market potential

• There are approximately 78 million dog owners and 86 million cat owners in

the US for a total market size of about US$20 billion

– The supplement market is a fraction of this total size, but substantial,

particularly to a company such as CFR

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International Markets

• Chemaphor has been in discussions with other major Multinational

companies globally for territorial deals

• Our hope would be to negotiate agreements similar to the one signed with

Teva

– We would target multiple geographic and companion animal markets with

multiple products

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Food Production

& Safety

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Huge Use of Antibiotics in

Animal Feed in the US

Source: American Union of Concerned Scientists

6% Livestock: Therapeutic

15% Other

9% Human: Therapeutic

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The need for alternatives to antibiotics in feeds:

• Growing antibiotic resistance – ‘superbugs’

• Increasing danger of presence in meat – human exposure

• Losing ability to treat human bacterial infections

In-feed use of antibiotics already banned in:

• Europe, 2006

– But, overall use of antibiotics up!

– More sick animals needing treatment

• Korea, 2011

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Addressing Antibiotic Resistance

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“World Coalition Demands Less Antibiotics on Farms”

– Food Safety News, June 30th, 2011

“Senate Bill Addresses Antibiotics in Animal Feed”

– Food Safety News, June 20th 2011

“FDA Urged to Make 'Speedy Progress' on Antibiotics” – Food Safety News, August 10th, 2011

“South Korea Bans Antibiotics in Animal Feed”

– Food Safety News, June 7th, 2011

Food Safety: In the Press

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Competitive Advantages

• Non-antibiotic, non-hormonal – no risk to humans

• Delivered via animal feed – no bacterial resistance

• Animals grow faster, use less food

• Cost competitive with antibiotics

• Reduces costs to produce food, effective & safe

• IP protected until 2025

Food Animals OxC-beta Alternative to Antibiotics

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> $1 Billion Globally

Market Potential: Food Animals

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Human Health

& Wellness

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Human Market: More Potential

• OxC-beta can be integrated into numerous nutritional

supplements, functional foods, and skin care products

– Represents a total market size > $20 billion

• Early proof-of-concept data has identified a potential

immune boosting supplement to enhance overall health

• Long-term goal to replicate a strategy like Afexa

(TSX:FXA)’s COLD-FX®

– Afexa is being bought by Valeant Pharmaceuticals

for $88 million in cash (announced 09/11)

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• These companies operate in the same core areas as Chemaphor and have

reached critical mass in the capital markets

• Chemaphor’s market cap is currently $8 million

Comparable Companies

Source: Capital IQ

Note: market data as of February 17, 2012

1) Afexa was acquired for approx. $90 million

All dollar amounts stated in CAD millions, except share price data

Ticker TSX:BNC TSX:ATB TSX:BU TSX:FXA1

Share Price $0.66 $11.73 $5.71 -

Market Cap $68 $377 $171 -

Cash $7 $14 $7 -

Debt $34 $281 $0 -

Total Enterprise Value $95 $657 $164 $90

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TSX:NTB

$2.92

$145

$18

$4

$135

TSXV:APO

$1.75

$127

$6

$0

$121

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David Hankinson

Chief Executive Officer

Former CEO Solvay Pharma (Canada)

Dr. Graham Burton

President & Co-founder

Internationally known carotenoid

and antioxidant scientist

Amin Khalifa

Board Director

Director of Petsmart, former CFO of Pepsico

Jacques Brault

Board Chairman

Businessman

Dr. Janusz Daroszewski

Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder

Outstanding laboratory and

manufacturing chemical expertise

Leadership Team

A wealth of knowledge and expertise in the science

and commercialization of wellness products

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Investment Highlights

• Focus on multi-billion dollar animal and human health markets

• A potential replacement to antibiotics where antibiotics are getting banned

• Leveraging vet marketing channel to bring in more products

• Signed distribution agreement with Teva Animal Health to launch Oximunol

product in the US and looking to other, international markets

• Strong IP to back up products into the 2020’s

• Very large markets and revenue potential for investors

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Thank You

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