Stem Cell Therapeutics Announces Q2 2010 Financial Results

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) - Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SSS) (“SCT” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the period ended June 30, 2010. The Company’s loss for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 increased by $1,022,604 to $2,896,599 ($0.02 per common share) from the loss of $1,873,995 ($0.01 per common share) reported for the six month period ended June 30, 2009. The primary reason for the increase in loss was an increase in research and development expenses, and increases in general administration expenses including severance packages for the Company’s executives. As of June 30, 2010 the working capital of the Company was $2,089,841 ($4,100,869 as of December 31, 2009).

“This current financial position establishes a baseline from which the Company can move forward.” said Dr. Alan Moore, President & CEO of SCT. “The Board of Directors has stated that we are committed to being a biotechnology company and that we are continuing to pursue opportunities in our three major program areas of stroke, TBI and MS, while simultaneously considering additional biotechnology opportunities, both internal and external”

About Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. is a Canadian public biotechnology company (TSX-V: SSS) focused on the development and commercialization of drug-based therapies to treat central nervous system diseases. SCT is a leader in the development of therapies that utilize drugs to stimulate a patient’s own resident stem cells. The Company’s programs aim to repair neurological function lost due to disease or injury. SCT’s extensive patent portfolio of owned and licensed intellectual property supports the potential expansion into future clinical programs in numerous neurological diseases such as traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and ALS.

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Except for historical information, this press release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectation regarding future events. These forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, which may cause but are not limited to, changing market conditions, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the establishment of corporate alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s ongoing quarterly and annual reporting.

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