PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX:HEB) announces that, on December 26, 2007, certain executives were awarded bonuses of 25% of base salaries for performance in relation to 2007 corporate goals and objectives. Bonuses were awarded to W.A. Carter, M.D., CEO and Chairman of the Board ($166,156), Anthony Bonelli, COO ($87,500), Robert Peterson, CFO ($64,791), Dr. David Strayer, Chief Medical Officer ($50,347) and Wayne Springate, V.P. of Manufacturing ($37,500).
