Acerus Comments On Decision Regarding Litigation

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:ASP) today confirmed that the Honourable Mr. Justice Wilton-Siegel of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice heard a motion brought by Mr. Eugene Melnyk for leave to commence a derivative action in the name of the Company against certain of the Company’s directors and officers, and that the motion was dismissed with written reasons to follow. “We vigorously defended against this motion brought by Mr. Melnyk and are very happy with Justice Wilton-Siegel’s decision,” said Tom Rossi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acerus.

“We vigorously defended against this motion brought by Mr. Melnyk and are very happy with Justice Wilton-Siegel’s decision”

About Acerus

Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a Canadian pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of innovative, branded products that improve the patient experience.

Acerus currently markets two products in Canada: ESTRACE^®, a product indicated for the symptomatic relief of menopausal symptoms; and NATESTO™, the first and only testosterone nasal gel for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males diagnosed with hypogonadism. Acerus’ pipeline includes two new innovative products: GYNOFLOR™, an ultra-low dose vaginal estrogen combined with a probiotic, used in the treatment of atrophic vaginitis, restoration of vaginal flora and treatment of certain vaginal infections; and TEFINA™, a ‘use as required’ drug development candidate, aimed at addressing a significant unmet need for women with female sexual dysfunction.

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