VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Tekmira”) (TSX:TKM) announced today that it will make certain amendments to its Share Option Plan in advance of its annual general and special shareholder meeting being held on May 28, 2008. An information circular describing the details of the meeting has been mailed to Tekmira shareholders and can also be accessed from www.sedar.com. The amendments to Tekmira’s Share Option Plan are being brought forward after consultation with RiskMetrics Group Inc. (“RiskMetrics”), a leading proxy advisory firm.
