PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HEB) (the “Company”), announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The net loss for the year (including non-cash charges) was approximately $13,438,000 or $0.12 per share as compared to a net loss of $12,219,000 or $0.16 per share in 2008. This $1,219,000 increase in loss was primarily due to increased research and development expenses associated with preparing the New Brunswick, New Jersey manufacturing plant for increased production plus efforts employed in supporting the New Drug Application (“NDA”) and employee compensation awards.
