Neptune and Management Exercise Acasti Pharma Warrants
Thursday, November 11 2010

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. and Management Exercise Acasti Pharma Warrants

 

Laval, Québec, CANADA – November 11, 2010 – Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”) (NASDAQ: NEPT – TSX-V: NTB) and Neptune’s management announce their intention to exercise warrants of Acasti Pharma Inc (“Acasti”).

In accordance with the strategic plan initially established in 2008 for the development of Acasti, Neptune is taking another step foward in the financing of Acasti’s activities by exercising 2,000,000 Series III Acasti Warrants at a price of $0.40 per warrant representing total proceeds of $800,000 for Acasti.

Board members and officers also confirmed their intention to exercise a minimum of 189,577 Series II Acasti Warrants at a price of $0.40 per warrant prior to their expiration on November 17, 2010.  In addition, a company controlled by an officer of Neptune has made arrangements to have 481,750 Series II Acasti Warrants exercised.  The above exercises of warrants will thus result in the issuance of a minimum of 671,327 Acasti shares representing additional proceeds of $268,531.

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 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 potent antioxidants. Acasti Pharma is focusing initially on treatments for chronic cardiovascular conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food and prescription drug markets.

About NeuroBioPharm

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, V.P. Administration and Finance
450.687.2262
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www.neptunebiotech.com

Acasti Contact:
Acasti Pharma Inc.
Dr. Tina Sampalis, President
  450.686.4555 (ext: 403)
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www.acastipharma.com

Howard Group Contact:
Bob Beaty
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+1 403.410.6020
www.howardgroupinc.com

 
CEOCast Contact:
Dan Schustack
+1 212.732.4300
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www.ceocast.com

 

 

  

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