argenx to Present at Leerink Partners 6th Annual G

Breda, the Netherlands / Ghent, Belgium - argenx (Euronext Brussels: ARGX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating and developing differentiated therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and severe autoimmune diseases, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Tim Van Hauwermeiren will present at the Leerink Partners 6 ^th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. ET in New York City.

About argenx argenx combines the diversity of the llama immune system with antibody engineering to advance a clinical pipeline to treat patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Our platforms allow us to unlock novel and complex targets and develop antibody-based drugs designed for longer duration of effect and greater efficacy. The strength of our team, our deep understanding of the biology, and our committed collaborations with industry leaders contribute to the success of our journey. www.argenx.com

For further information, please contact:

Joke Comijn, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Manager +32 (0)477 77 29 44 +32 (0)9 310 34 19 info@argenx.com

Beth DelGiacco (US IR) Stern Investor Relations +1 212 362 1200 beth@sternir.com

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