MINRAD Inc. Announces $3.5 Million Revolving Line Of Credit

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MINRAD, Inc. announced it obtained a revolving line of credit from KeyBank National Association for the amount of $3.5 million. The proceeds of the revolving facility shall be used by MINRAD towards working capital, corporate development and to refinance existing indebtedness. The line of credit has a term of one year based on the percentage of eligible inventory and receivables.

About the Company

MINRAD International, Inc. is a leader in interventional pain management. Key product lines include anesthesia pharmaceuticals, real time image-guidance and a program to develop a conscious sedation drug/drug delivery system.

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Contact: Rich Tamulski, VP Finance of MINRAD, Inc., +1-716-855-1068.

MINRAD International, Inc.

CONTACT: Rich Tamulski, VP Finance of MINRAD, Inc., +1-716-855-1068

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