TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 7, 2016) – Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX:EDT)(OTCQX:EDTXF) a Phase III Company advancing a precision treatment targeting specific patients at high risk of death from endotoxemic septic shock, today announced it will be featured as a presenting company at the 18th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference, sponsored by H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC. The conference is being held on September 11-13, 2016, at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
Dr. Paul Walker, President & CEO of Spectral Medical Inc., will provide an overview of the Company’s business during the live presentation and will be available to participate in one-on-one meetings with investors who are registered to attend the conference.
If you are an institutional investor, and would like to attend the Company’s presentation, please access the following link (www.rodmanevents.com) to register for the Rodman & Renshaw conference. Once your registration is confirmed, you will be prompted to log into the conference website to request a one-on-one meeting with the Company.
| Event: | 18th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference | |
| Date: | September 11-13, 2016 | |
| Location: | Lotte New York Palace Hotel | |
| 455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York, NY 10022 | ||
| Presentation: | Monday, September 12, 2016, 4:15PM to 4:40PM ET | |
| Room: | Holmes II (4th Floor) | |
| Webcast Link: | www.wsw.com/webcast/rrshq26/edt.to |
The presentation will be webcast live. The slides will appear on our webcast page 15 minutes prior to the start of our presentation. To access the webcast, please visit the link above, or www.rodmanevents.com, or the Company’s website www.spectraldx.com. The webcast replay will remain available for 90 days following the live presentation.
About Spectral Medical Inc.
Spectral is a Phase III company seeking U.S. FDA approval for its unique product for the treatment of patients with septic shock, Toraymyxin™ (“PMX”). PMX is a therapeutic hemoperfusion device that removes endotoxin, which can cause sepsis, from the bloodstream and is directed by the Company’s Endotoxin Activity Assay (EAA™), the only FDA cleared diagnostic for the risk of developing sepsis.
PMX has been approved for therapeutic use in Japan and Europe, and has been used on more than 150,000 patients to date. In March 2009, Spectral obtained the exclusive development and commercial rights in the U.S. for PMX, and in November 2010, signed an exclusive distribution agreement for this product in Canada. Over 350,000 patients are diagnosed with septic shock in North America each year, representing a greater than $3 billion market opportunity for Spectral.
Spectral is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EDT, and on the OTCQX under the symbol EDTXF. For more information, please visit www.spectraldx.com.
Forward-looking statement
Information in this news release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Implicit in this information, particularly in respect of the future outlook of Spectral and anticipated events or results, are assumptions based on beliefs of Spectral’s senior management as well as information currently available to it. While these assumptions were considered reasonable by Spectral at the time of preparation, they may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned that actual results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D projects, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the ability of Spectral to commercialize its products, the ability of Spectral to take advantage of business opportunities in the biomedical industry, the granting of necessary approvals by regulatory authorities as well as general economic, market and business conditions, and could differ materially from what is currently expected.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this statement.
Anthony Businskas
Executive Vice President and CFO
416-626-3233 ext. 2200
tbusinskas@spectraldx.com
www.spectraldx.com
Ali Mahdavi
Capital Markets & Investor Relations
416-962-3300
am@spinnakercmi.com