Neptune Receives TSX Conditional Approval

October 27, 2011 6:39 AM EDT | Source: Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. (TSXV: NTB) (NASDAQ: NEPT) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval for a listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the same symbol, ‘‘NTB’’.

Upon filing and acceptance of the final listing application and related documentation, the Company's shares will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange and be de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company anticipates its listing date to be before the end of 2011.

Henri Harland, President & CEO, stated ''I would like to thank the Toronto Stock Exchange for its consideration, and conditional acceptance for listing on Canada's senior stock exchange which will facilitate access to larger pools of growth capital and create greater liquidity. This event marks another significant milestone reflecting the growth of Neptune over the last few years''.

About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

Neptune is an industry-recognized leader in the innovation, production and formulation of science-based and clinically proven novel phospholipid products for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. The Company focuses on growing consumer health markets including cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurological diseases driven by consumers taking a more proactive approach to managing health and preventing disease. The Company sponsors clinical trials aimed to demonstrate its product health benefits and to obtain regulatory approval for label health claims. Neptune is continuously expanding its intellectual property portfolio as well as clinical studies and regulatory approvals. Neptune’s products are marketed and distributed in over 20 countries worldwide.

About Acasti Pharma Inc.

Acasti Pharma (TSXV: APO) is developing a product portfolio of proprietary novel long-chain omega-3 phospholipids. Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes and are essential for all vital cell processes. They are one of the principal constituents of High Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and, as such, play an important role in modulating cholesterol efflux. Acasti Pharma’s proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant. Acasti Pharma is focusing initially on treatments for chronic cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food and prescription drug markets.

About NeuroBioPharm Inc.

NeuroBioPharm is pursuing pharmaceutical neurological applications, and a clinical study for a medical food product with a multinational partner is already initiated. The development of a prescription drug candidate is currently in progress. Advanced clinical development and commercialization is planned to be carried out with multinational partners.

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Neptune Contact:  
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.  
André Godin, CFO  
+1.450.687.2262  
a.godin@neptunebiotech.com    
www.neptunebiotech.com    

 

 

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