MONTREAL, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) announced today that Celmed BioSciences has completed the acquisition of NewBiotics Inc., a biopharmaceutical developer of cancer therapies.
This all share transaction, first announced on June 7, 2004, closed on July 2nd, 2004, following the approval of the shareholders of NewBiotics. Celmed BioSciences Inc. is a private Canadian biopharmaceutical company active in the field of oncology. Spun off by Theratechnologies in 2001, Celmed develops photodynamic-based therapies to treat hematological and immune diseases using its proprietary technology Theralux(TM). This acquisition broadens Celmed's technology base and diversifies its product pipeline in the oncology sector.
As a result of this acquisition, Theratechnologies' ownership in Celmed is reduced from 59.7% to 42%. Consequently, the Celmed investment will now be accounted for by the equity method.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) is a Canadian biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of therapeutic products in the field of endocrinology and metabolism. The Company has and is developing a portfolio of peptides at various stages of development for the treatment of catabolic (loss of the body's synthesis and regeneration capacity) and metabolic disorders, as well as osteoporosis and type II diabetes. In addition, Theratechnologies is expanding its peptide portfolio through proven, proprietary technologies.
Theratechnologies' website is located at http://www.theratech.com/ . The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TH.
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THERATECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONTACT: Peter McBride, Vice President, Investor Relations and PublicAffairs, (514) 336-4804, ext. 215, pmcbride@theratech.com