TORONTO, ONTARIO — (September 15, 2014) — Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: ATE, OTCQX: ATBPF) is pleased to announce that, as of today, common shares of the Corporation began trading in the United States on the OTCQX exchange under the ticker symbol “ATBPF”. Antibe’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ATE”.
The OTCQX marketplace offers informed and efficient trading for established, investor-focused Canadian, U.S., and global companies. OTCQX is the premier tier of the OTC markets. To qualify, companies must meet high financial standards, be current in their disclosure, and be sponsored by a professional third-party advisor. Merriman Capital Inc. serves as Antibe’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.
Dr. Michael Bumby, Antibe’s CFO said, “We view trading in the US on OTCQX as an important step in our capital markets strategy. It will significantly increase the accessibility of US investors as we continue to build our company and broaden our development portfolio.”
Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for Antibe on www.otcmarkets.com.
About Antibe Therapeutics Inc.
Antibe develops safer medicines for pain and inflammation. Antibe’s technology involves linking a hydrogen sulfide-releasing molecule to an existing drug to produce a patented, improved medicine. Antibe’s lead drug ATB-346 targets the global need for a safer drug for chronic pain and inflammation. ATB-352, the second drug in Antibe’s pipeline, targets the urgent global need for a safer, non-addictive analgesic for treating severe acute pain, while ATB-340 is a GI-safe derivative of aspirin. www.antibethera.com
Antibe’s subsidiary, Citagenix Inc. (“Citagenix”), is a leader in the sales and marketing of tissue regenerative products servicing the orthopedic and dental marketplaces. Since its inception in 1997, Citagenix has become an important source of knowledge and experience for bone regeneration in the Canadian medical device industry. Citagenix is active in 15 countries, operating in Canada through its direct sales teams, and internationally via a network of distributor partnerships. www.citagenix.com
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Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, the growth of product sales, engaging new distributors and independent representatives, the completion of financing transactions and the licensing and development of drugs and medical devices. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions “will”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “propose” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this news release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in this news release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to secure additional financing, its inability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market, and risks associated with drug and medical device development generally. Antibe Therapeutics Inc. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Contact Information
Antibe Therapeutics Inc.
Dan Legault
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1 416-473-4095
dan.legault@antibethera.com