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NUVILEX, INC.
                Stock Worth $0.30 Today; Reiterate Speculative Buy
Rob Goldman                                                                                        June 2, 2011
rob@goldmanresearch.com


                              NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB – NVLX - $0.077)
                 Price Target: $0.50                                         Rating: Speculative Buy

COMPANY SNAPSHOT                                              INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Nuvilex, Inc. is an innovative “green” company dedicated      The Bottom Line:
to developing and marketing scientifically derived products
designed to improve the health and well-being of those        Following yesterday’s news regarding favorable Phase II
that use them. The Company’s primary offerings are in the     clinical trial results for its newly acquired pancreatic cancer
estimated $150 billion natural products industry including    technology; Nuvilex’s transformation from nutraceuticals
popular natural supplements. Nuvilex has been awarded         company to true biotech is nearly complete. However,
14 patents for a number of its formulations and its broad     despite the price increases of the past few weeks, the
product line is sold via the Web and in major stores such     stock is still trading at a nutraceuticals valuation, rather
as The Vitamin Shoppe and specialty outlets across the        than that of a real player in biotech. In our view, the stock
U.S. The Company has a deep research and development          is worth $0.30 today based on its product portfolio and
portfolio in the natural products arena and is leveraging     other intangibles. In fact, we believe that the
this knowledgebase into the development of potentially        pancreatic cancer treatment and Alternia are worth
blockbuster biotechnology products. .                         $0.20 alone. As more information is released regarding its
                                                              recent acquisition, our 6-month price target will likely
                                                              rise close to the $1.00 level, versus our original $0.50
KEY STATISTICS                                                target price.

Price as of 6/1/11                           $0.077           The Details:
52 Wk High – Low                      $0.104 – 0.004          Yesterday, Nuvilex announced very favorable Phase II
Est. Shares Outstanding                      353.0M           clinical trial results for its pancreatic cancer treatment.
Market Capitalization                        $27.2M           Make no mistake; despite the small sampling (14 patients),
3 Mo Avg Vol                               1,000,008          these results are game-changing.
Exchange                                       OTC:QB                 Patients’ median survival rate doubled
                                                                      The 1-year survival rate was double that of the
COMPANY INFORMATION                                                   current gold standard used today, Gemzar
                                                                      Patients needed only 1/3 of the chemo dosage
                                                                      Quality of life increased substantially
Nuvilex, Inc.
7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite #300                             There was no tumor progression; it slowed in all
Scottsdale AZ 85258                                                   patients and shrunk in some cases
(480) 348-8050
www.nuvilex.com                                               These results are not just statistically significant, but major
investors@nuvilex.com                                         departures from the norm. The keys to note are:
                                                              substantially higher survival rate, higher quality of life,
Investor Relations:                                           lower chemo dosage.
Marlin Molinaro
Marmel Communications                                         Survival rates doubled despite the fact that most patients
(702) 434-8692                                                with this disease die in less than a year. The fact that Eli
mmolinarofc@aol.com                                           Lilly’s Gemzar®, the gold standard treatment in
                                                              conjunction with chemo has less than half of that figure is
                                                              incredibly promising. Moreover, with a reduction in the
                                                              chemo dosage by two-thirds, patients endure less toxicity
                                                              throughout their body and an increased quality of life.

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NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB - NVLX)

The Technology

The patented technology involves the targeted delivery of encapsulated living cells that are capable of delivering and
converting standard inactive chemotherapeutic cancer drugs (pro-drugs) into active, chemotherapeutic (cancer-fighting)
drugs directly to the pancreatic tumor. In addition, this technology allows for the use of overall lower pro-drug doses,
dramatically decreasing the overall body exposure to such toxic agents, yet with greater clinical effect.

This targeted technology (almost akin to the concepts of nanotechnology in health care) is an elegant delivery system that
provides encapsulated, living cells engineered to target tumors in patients with minimal collateral tissue damage. As a result,
this technology can likely be used to treat other, aggressive forms of cancer as well.

The “New-Vilex”

We initiated coverage of Nuvilex on May 10th at a price of $0.026. At that time, we were banking on new management
leveraging existing assets and natural products-based biotechnology products under development as part of the road to
changing the Company. In less than a month, management has absolutely delivered. First, Nuvilex conducted pre-clinical
trials on an anti-cancer agent. More recently, the Company has acquired a privately held firm with expertise in the
encapsulated living cells technology that has already demonstrated great efficacy and potential in clinical trials. While we
are waiting on additional information regarding purchase price, financials, method of payment, and other drugs/technology
under development, one thing is clear: Nuvilex is a biotechnology firm first, and nutraceuticals provider second.

Moreover, this acquisition is a textbook example of enabling the Company and its shareholders to realize substantial
gains in public market value by acquiring a company at a private market valuation.

Valuation
As stated above, we believe that Nuvilex is worth $0.30, today. We arrive at this valuation based on several factors. First,
a typical rule of thumb for biotech valuations of companies at this stage of development (completion of Phase I/IIa) is in
the $40-60M range, depending upon treatment, size of market, strength of initial results, etc.

An interesting comparable for Nuvilex is an Australian-based firm called Living Cells Technologies Limited (OTC: LVCLY.)
This Company also has an encapsulated living cells technology in clinical trials. Based on the recent share price, LVCLY
is trading at a market capitalization of roughly $30M.

However, LVCLY is not targeting the lucrative oncology market. The primary focus of its trials is in treating diabetes. As
evidenced by LVCLY’s diabetes trials, Nuvilex’s technology is likely further ahead and more effective. As a result, by just
comparing this piece alone, we believe that Nuvilex should trade at a much higher valuation.

In addition, one must measure the potential value of a pancreatic cancer treatment. While we have not yet completed a
present value calculation pending more data, our preliminary forecast projects that if approved, this technology could be
worth at least $200 - $300M a year in revenue to Nuvilex just for pancreatic cancer treatment.


We arrive at this figure by assessing an expected price of $40,000 - 50,000 per patient dosage times the estimated
43,000 new pancreatic cancer patients in the U.S. each year. That represents a $2 billion annual market opportunity in the
U.S. alone. If Nuvilex were to capture only 10-15% market share, our $200M – $300M revenue figure would be on the
money. We deem it likely that over time, given its characteristics, that Nuvilex would exceed that penetration.

Thus, we derive a present day valuation for this Phase II technology and Nuvilex’s Alternia preclinical drug at $70M, or
$0.20 per share. Our baseline valuation of the nutraceuticals business remains $0.05 per share, and other intangibles
equal an additional $0.05, totaling $0.30 per share, today, for Nuvilex.




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Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011                                                                        Page 2 of 5
Looking Ahead
In our view the stock is worth $0.30 today, but what about in six months? We believe that Nuvilex’s stock could approach
$1.00 by year-end based on a variety of factors.

First, we expect to receive more clarity on the recent acquisition which will likely prompt another valuation spike. Second,
we expect continued news on the development front with respect to all (including the recently acquired) of the products
and technology in the development portfolio, which will favorably impact the stock. Specifically, we anticipate that
management will complete a protocol for FDA submission for a Phase IIb trial for the pancreatic cancer treatment. This
trial will include a substantially greater number of patients, and we believe it will have similar results, ultimately boosting
the stock. Separately, we expect the nutraceuticals side to continue to positively impact the shares, on at least an
incremental basis.

Intangibles
With these results in hand, we deem it likely that Nuvilex may have already gotten the attention of big pharma. The results
were stellar and the technology likely replicable for other treatments. With so many drugs coming off patent, this
technology could be a game-changer for big pharma and a home run for Nuvilex, in the form of development and licensing
deals. Any activity on this front would make this stock jump.

Finally, judging by the way the stock has traded and the present valuation, the Street has not yet begun to realize or
embrace the transformation of the firm and afford a valuation even close to reflecting the shift and status. That will
change. Therefore, investors have an unusual opportunity to buy shares in a fast-growing biotech for the price of
a nutraceutical.

We reiterate our Speculative Buy rating and our $0.50 price target with the understanding that this target is likely to be
raised close to the $1.00 mark as more information on the recent Nuvilex acquisition becomes available.




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Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011                                                                        Page 3 of 5
NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB - NVLX)



                                   Recent Trading History For NVLX
                                                  (Source: Stockta.com)




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Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011                              Page 4 of 5
Analyst: Robert Goldman

Rob Goldman has 20 years of investment and company research experience as a senior research analyst and as a
portfolio and mutual fund manager. During his tenure as a sell-side analyst, Rob was a senior member of Piper Jaffray's
Technology and Communications teams. Prior to joining Piper, Rob led Josephthal & Co.'s Washington-based Emerging
Growth Research Group. In addition to his sell-side experience Rob served as Chief Investment Officer of a boutique
investment management firm and Blue and White Investment Management, where he managed Small Cap Growth
portfolios and The Blue and White Fund.

Analyst Certification

I, Robert Goldman, hereby certify that the view expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views
about the subject securities and issuers. I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or
indirectly, related to the recommendations or views expressed in this research report.

Disclaimer

This Opportunity Research report was prepared for informational purposes only. Goldman Small Cap Research, (a
division of Two Triangle Consulting Group, LLC) produces research via two formats: Goldman Select Research and
Goldman Opportunity Research. The Select product reflects the Firm’s internally generated stock ideas while the
Opportunity product reflects sponsored research reports. It is important to note that while we may track performance
separately, we utilize the same coverage criteria in determining coverage of all stocks in both research formats. While
stocks in the Opportunity format may have a higher risk profile, they typically offer greater upside as well. Goldman Small
Cap Research has been compensated by the Company in the amount of $8,000 for a three month research subscription
service. The Firm does not accept any equity compensation. All information contained in this report was provided by the
Company. Our analysts are responsible only to the public, and are paid in advance to eliminate pecuniary interests, retain
editorial control, and ensure independence. Analysts are compensated on a per report basis and not on the basis of
his/her recommendations.

The information used and statements of fact made have been obtained from sources considered reliable but we neither
guarantee nor represent the completeness or accuracy. Goldman Small Cap Research did not make an independent
investigation or inquiry as to the accuracy of any information provided by the Company, or other firms. Goldman Small
Cap Research relied solely upon information provided by the Company through its filings, press releases, presentations,
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Nuvilex ($NVLX) - Goldman Research Report

  • 1. NUVILEX, INC. Stock Worth $0.30 Today; Reiterate Speculative Buy Rob Goldman June 2, 2011 rob@goldmanresearch.com NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB – NVLX - $0.077) Price Target: $0.50 Rating: Speculative Buy COMPANY SNAPSHOT INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Nuvilex, Inc. is an innovative “green” company dedicated The Bottom Line: to developing and marketing scientifically derived products designed to improve the health and well-being of those Following yesterday’s news regarding favorable Phase II that use them. The Company’s primary offerings are in the clinical trial results for its newly acquired pancreatic cancer estimated $150 billion natural products industry including technology; Nuvilex’s transformation from nutraceuticals popular natural supplements. Nuvilex has been awarded company to true biotech is nearly complete. However, 14 patents for a number of its formulations and its broad despite the price increases of the past few weeks, the product line is sold via the Web and in major stores such stock is still trading at a nutraceuticals valuation, rather as The Vitamin Shoppe and specialty outlets across the than that of a real player in biotech. In our view, the stock U.S. The Company has a deep research and development is worth $0.30 today based on its product portfolio and portfolio in the natural products arena and is leveraging other intangibles. In fact, we believe that the this knowledgebase into the development of potentially pancreatic cancer treatment and Alternia are worth blockbuster biotechnology products. . $0.20 alone. As more information is released regarding its recent acquisition, our 6-month price target will likely rise close to the $1.00 level, versus our original $0.50 KEY STATISTICS target price. Price as of 6/1/11 $0.077 The Details: 52 Wk High – Low $0.104 – 0.004 Yesterday, Nuvilex announced very favorable Phase II Est. Shares Outstanding 353.0M clinical trial results for its pancreatic cancer treatment. Market Capitalization $27.2M Make no mistake; despite the small sampling (14 patients), 3 Mo Avg Vol 1,000,008 these results are game-changing. Exchange OTC:QB Patients’ median survival rate doubled The 1-year survival rate was double that of the COMPANY INFORMATION current gold standard used today, Gemzar Patients needed only 1/3 of the chemo dosage Quality of life increased substantially Nuvilex, Inc. 7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite #300 There was no tumor progression; it slowed in all Scottsdale AZ 85258 patients and shrunk in some cases (480) 348-8050 www.nuvilex.com These results are not just statistically significant, but major investors@nuvilex.com departures from the norm. The keys to note are: substantially higher survival rate, higher quality of life, Investor Relations: lower chemo dosage. Marlin Molinaro Marmel Communications Survival rates doubled despite the fact that most patients (702) 434-8692 with this disease die in less than a year. The fact that Eli mmolinarofc@aol.com Lilly’s Gemzar®, the gold standard treatment in conjunction with chemo has less than half of that figure is incredibly promising. Moreover, with a reduction in the chemo dosage by two-thirds, patients endure less toxicity throughout their body and an increased quality of life. www.goldmanresearch.com Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011 Page 1 of 5
  • 2. NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB - NVLX) The Technology The patented technology involves the targeted delivery of encapsulated living cells that are capable of delivering and converting standard inactive chemotherapeutic cancer drugs (pro-drugs) into active, chemotherapeutic (cancer-fighting) drugs directly to the pancreatic tumor. In addition, this technology allows for the use of overall lower pro-drug doses, dramatically decreasing the overall body exposure to such toxic agents, yet with greater clinical effect. This targeted technology (almost akin to the concepts of nanotechnology in health care) is an elegant delivery system that provides encapsulated, living cells engineered to target tumors in patients with minimal collateral tissue damage. As a result, this technology can likely be used to treat other, aggressive forms of cancer as well. The “New-Vilex” We initiated coverage of Nuvilex on May 10th at a price of $0.026. At that time, we were banking on new management leveraging existing assets and natural products-based biotechnology products under development as part of the road to changing the Company. In less than a month, management has absolutely delivered. First, Nuvilex conducted pre-clinical trials on an anti-cancer agent. More recently, the Company has acquired a privately held firm with expertise in the encapsulated living cells technology that has already demonstrated great efficacy and potential in clinical trials. While we are waiting on additional information regarding purchase price, financials, method of payment, and other drugs/technology under development, one thing is clear: Nuvilex is a biotechnology firm first, and nutraceuticals provider second. Moreover, this acquisition is a textbook example of enabling the Company and its shareholders to realize substantial gains in public market value by acquiring a company at a private market valuation. Valuation As stated above, we believe that Nuvilex is worth $0.30, today. We arrive at this valuation based on several factors. First, a typical rule of thumb for biotech valuations of companies at this stage of development (completion of Phase I/IIa) is in the $40-60M range, depending upon treatment, size of market, strength of initial results, etc. An interesting comparable for Nuvilex is an Australian-based firm called Living Cells Technologies Limited (OTC: LVCLY.) This Company also has an encapsulated living cells technology in clinical trials. Based on the recent share price, LVCLY is trading at a market capitalization of roughly $30M. However, LVCLY is not targeting the lucrative oncology market. The primary focus of its trials is in treating diabetes. As evidenced by LVCLY’s diabetes trials, Nuvilex’s technology is likely further ahead and more effective. As a result, by just comparing this piece alone, we believe that Nuvilex should trade at a much higher valuation. In addition, one must measure the potential value of a pancreatic cancer treatment. While we have not yet completed a present value calculation pending more data, our preliminary forecast projects that if approved, this technology could be worth at least $200 - $300M a year in revenue to Nuvilex just for pancreatic cancer treatment. We arrive at this figure by assessing an expected price of $40,000 - 50,000 per patient dosage times the estimated 43,000 new pancreatic cancer patients in the U.S. each year. That represents a $2 billion annual market opportunity in the U.S. alone. If Nuvilex were to capture only 10-15% market share, our $200M – $300M revenue figure would be on the money. We deem it likely that over time, given its characteristics, that Nuvilex would exceed that penetration. Thus, we derive a present day valuation for this Phase II technology and Nuvilex’s Alternia preclinical drug at $70M, or $0.20 per share. Our baseline valuation of the nutraceuticals business remains $0.05 per share, and other intangibles equal an additional $0.05, totaling $0.30 per share, today, for Nuvilex. www.goldmanresearch.com Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011 Page 2 of 5
  • 3. Looking Ahead In our view the stock is worth $0.30 today, but what about in six months? We believe that Nuvilex’s stock could approach $1.00 by year-end based on a variety of factors. First, we expect to receive more clarity on the recent acquisition which will likely prompt another valuation spike. Second, we expect continued news on the development front with respect to all (including the recently acquired) of the products and technology in the development portfolio, which will favorably impact the stock. Specifically, we anticipate that management will complete a protocol for FDA submission for a Phase IIb trial for the pancreatic cancer treatment. This trial will include a substantially greater number of patients, and we believe it will have similar results, ultimately boosting the stock. Separately, we expect the nutraceuticals side to continue to positively impact the shares, on at least an incremental basis. Intangibles With these results in hand, we deem it likely that Nuvilex may have already gotten the attention of big pharma. The results were stellar and the technology likely replicable for other treatments. With so many drugs coming off patent, this technology could be a game-changer for big pharma and a home run for Nuvilex, in the form of development and licensing deals. Any activity on this front would make this stock jump. Finally, judging by the way the stock has traded and the present valuation, the Street has not yet begun to realize or embrace the transformation of the firm and afford a valuation even close to reflecting the shift and status. That will change. Therefore, investors have an unusual opportunity to buy shares in a fast-growing biotech for the price of a nutraceutical. We reiterate our Speculative Buy rating and our $0.50 price target with the understanding that this target is likely to be raised close to the $1.00 mark as more information on the recent Nuvilex acquisition becomes available. www.goldmanresearch.com Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011 Page 3 of 5
  • 4. NUVILEX, INC. (OTC:QB - NVLX) Recent Trading History For NVLX (Source: Stockta.com) www.goldmanresearch.com Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011 Page 4 of 5
  • 5. Analyst: Robert Goldman Rob Goldman has 20 years of investment and company research experience as a senior research analyst and as a portfolio and mutual fund manager. During his tenure as a sell-side analyst, Rob was a senior member of Piper Jaffray's Technology and Communications teams. Prior to joining Piper, Rob led Josephthal & Co.'s Washington-based Emerging Growth Research Group. In addition to his sell-side experience Rob served as Chief Investment Officer of a boutique investment management firm and Blue and White Investment Management, where he managed Small Cap Growth portfolios and The Blue and White Fund. Analyst Certification I, Robert Goldman, hereby certify that the view expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject securities and issuers. I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the recommendations or views expressed in this research report. Disclaimer This Opportunity Research report was prepared for informational purposes only. Goldman Small Cap Research, (a division of Two Triangle Consulting Group, LLC) produces research via two formats: Goldman Select Research and Goldman Opportunity Research. The Select product reflects the Firm’s internally generated stock ideas while the Opportunity product reflects sponsored research reports. It is important to note that while we may track performance separately, we utilize the same coverage criteria in determining coverage of all stocks in both research formats. While stocks in the Opportunity format may have a higher risk profile, they typically offer greater upside as well. Goldman Small Cap Research has been compensated by the Company in the amount of $8,000 for a three month research subscription service. The Firm does not accept any equity compensation. All information contained in this report was provided by the Company. Our analysts are responsible only to the public, and are paid in advance to eliminate pecuniary interests, retain editorial control, and ensure independence. Analysts are compensated on a per report basis and not on the basis of his/her recommendations. The information used and statements of fact made have been obtained from sources considered reliable but we neither guarantee nor represent the completeness or accuracy. Goldman Small Cap Research did not make an independent investigation or inquiry as to the accuracy of any information provided by the Company, or other firms. Goldman Small Cap Research relied solely upon information provided by the Company through its filings, press releases, presentations, and through its own internal due diligence for accuracy and completeness. Such information and the opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. A Goldman Small Cap Research report or note is not intended as an offering, recommendation, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned or discussed. This report does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. This report does not provide all information material to an investor’s decision about whether or not to make any investment. Any discussion of risks in this presentation is not a disclosure of all risks or a complete discussion of the risks mentioned. Neither Goldman Small Cap Research, nor its parent, is registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or with any state securities regulatory authority. ALL INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, TWO TRIANGLE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY OR TIMELINESS OF THIS INFORMATION, OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION BY YOU OR ANYONE ELSE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITIES, TRADING LOSSES, AND DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY INACCURACY OR INCOMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION). TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TWO TRIANGLE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE UNDER ANY TORT, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCTS LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION. For more information, visit our Disclaimer: www.goldmanresearch.com www.goldmanresearch.com Copyright © Goldman Small Cap Research, 2011 Page 5 of 5