All Resolutions Approved at AlgaeBio’s Annual Shareholders Meeting

December 20, 2012 2:19 PM EST | Source: Algae Biosciences Corporation

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 20, 2012) - Algae Biosciences Corporation (TSXV: ABV) (“AlgaeBio”) is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved all resolutions at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, USA on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The following resolutions were approved:

  • Appointment of Hein & Associates, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, as Auditors of the Company for the year ending Sept. 30, 2013;

  • Re-election of four members of the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Shareholders Meeting;

  • Amendment of the Corporation’s existing stock option plan; and

  • Approval for the issuance of 10,255,463 Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.19 in connection with the purchase of the interests of International IP Holdings, LLC.

Approximately 25 million votes were represented and cast by proxy and in person at the meeting.

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ABOUT ALGAE BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION: AlgaeBio is a Canadian biotechnology company that researches, develops, and manufactures ultra-pure products from micro and macro algae such as nutraceuticals, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. AlgaeBio owns and operates production facilities near Holbrook, Ariz., and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX.V:ABV).

For more information:
Robert J. Thompson
Chairman of the Board
Algae Biosciences Corporation
Phone: 602.909.9728
E-mail: r.thompson@algaebio.com

Gordon Aldcorn
Investor Relations
Algae Biosciences Corporation
Phone: 403.618.6507
E-mail: g.aldcorn@algaebio.com

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