NR: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Announces Proceeds From Execution of Warrants
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Nov 02, 2010 07:48PM
Stem Cell is a public biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of drug-based therapies to treat central nervous system diseases.
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Announces Proceeds From Execution of Warrants
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Nov 2, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) --
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSS) ("SCT" or the "Company") is pleased to report that shareholders and brokers have completed the execution of 12,210,000 warrants and the Company is in receipt of $1,822,000 from the proceeds of the warrant exercise. The warrants were part of the financing completed by the Company on October 29, 2009.
The funds from the exercised warrants will be used for ongoing research and development activities, working capital and general corporate purposes which may include the Company's clinical trial program.
About Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. is a public biotechnology company (TSX VENTURE:SSS) focused on the development and commercialization of drug-based therapies to treat central nervous system diseases. SCT is a leader in the development of therapies that utilize drugs to stimulate a patient's own resident stem cells. The Company's programs aim to repair brain and nerve function lost due to disease or injury. The Company's extensive patent portfolio of owned and licensed intellectual property supports the potential expansion into future clinical programs in numerous neurological diseases such as traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS.
For further information on Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp., visit www.stemcellthera.com.
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Except for historical information, this press release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectation regarding future events. These forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, which may cause but are not limited to, changing market conditions, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the establishment of corporate alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's ongoing quarterly and annual reporting.
SOURCE: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.
Alan Moore, PhD
President and CEO
403-245-5495 ext.224
amoore@stemcellthera.com