LYON, France, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDAP TMS S.A. , the global leader in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of prostate cancer and the international leader in the development, production, and distribution of a wide portfolio of minimally invasive medical devices primarily for the treatment of urological diseases will release its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results Wednesday, March 14, 2007 after the market close. Management will host a conference call on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at noon Eastern Time, 5:00 p.m. Paris Time.
Interested investors may join the call live by dialing (866) 463-5401 from the United States or +1 (212) 457-9857 from international locations and entering PIN code 983898#. Investors may also listen to the live call online at http://www.edap-tms.com .
Investors unable to join the call can access a playback of the conference call by telephone or online. To access the replay, please dial (866) 439-4554 or +1 (212) 457-9844 and using access code 324765# beginning one hour after the end of the call until March 22, 2007, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.edap-tms.com .
The company also announced it has retained Magnolia Investor Relations to provide investor relations support. Matt Kreps, who previously worked with the company, will continue to be the primary point of contact in the US for investor activities. Magnolia IR can be reached at (972) 801-4900 or matt@magnoliair.com .
About EDAP TMS S.A.
EDAP TMS S.A. develops and markets Ablatherm, the most advanced and clinically proven choice for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of localized prostate cancer. HIFU treatment is shown to be a minimally invasive and effective treatment option with a low occurrence of side effects. Ablatherm-HIFU is generally recommended for patients with localized prostate cancer (stages T1-T2) who are not candidates for surgery or who prefer an alternative option, or for patients who failed radiotherapy treatment. The company is also developing this technology for the potential treatment of certain other types of tumors. EDAP TMS S.A. also produces and commercializes medical equipment for treatment of urinary tract stones using Extra-corporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL).
For more information on the Company, contact Magnolia Investor Relations at (972) 801-4900, the Corporate Investor Relations Dept at +33 (0)4 78 26 40 46 or see the Company's Web sites at http://www.edap-tms.com and http://www.hifu-planet.com .
In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include statements regarding the Company's growth and expansion plans. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ablatherm- HIFU treatment is in clinical trials but not yet FDA approved or marketed in the United States.
CONTACT: EDAP TMS S.A. Magnolia Investor Relations Blandine Confort Matt Kreps +33 4 78 26 40 46 972 801 4900
EDAP TMS S.A.CONTACT: Blandine Confort of EDAP TMS S.A., +33-4-78-26-40-46; or MattKreps of Magnolia Investor Relations, +1-972-801-4900, for EDAP TMS S.A.
