LAVAL, Quebec, Jan. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. (Nasdaq:NEPT) (TSX-V:NTB) will be holding a conference call and webcast on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4:30 pm ET.
Main topics to be discussed on the call include:
- Third quarter and year-to-date financial results,
- Commercial progress,
- Plant expansion,
- IP strategy
Conference call hosts:
- Henri Harland, President & CEO
- André Godin, CFO
The webcast can be accessed in listen only mode, free of charge, by clicking the link below:
http://investor.shareholder.com/media/index.cfm?c=ABEA-2FTYUQ&e=2&mediakey=00C91657CB563BC69C078A021724CDA6
To access the conference call by phone within Canada & the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-877-380-5664. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-631-813-4882.
Conference call details:
Conference Topic: Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Conference Call
Conference ID: 42564568
Management will accept questions by telephone during the Q&A period at the end of the presentation. Questions can also be forwarded in advance or during the presentation to f.harland@neptunebiotech.com
An archived recording of the webcast will be available on Neptune's website (www.neptunebiotech.com) two hours after the webcast.
About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
Neptune is an industry-recognized leader in the innovation, production and formulation of science-based and clinically proven novel phospholipid products for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. The Company focuses on growing consumer health markets including cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurological diseases driven by consumers taking a more proactive approach to managing health and preventing disease. The Company sponsors clinical trials aimed to demonstrate its product health benefits and to obtain regulatory approval for label health claims. Neptune is continuously expanding its intellectual property portfolio as well as clinical studies and regulatory approvals. Neptune's products are marketed and distributed in over 30 countries worldwide.
Acasti Pharma (TSX-V:APO) is developing a product portfolio of proprietary novel long-chain omega-3 phospholipids. Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes and are essential for all vital cell processes. They are one of the principal constituents of High Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and, as such, play an important role in modulating cholesterol efflux. Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant. Acasti Pharma is focusing initially on treatments for chronic cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food and prescription drug markets.
NeuroBioPharm is pursuing pharmaceutical neurological applications, and a clinical study for a medical food product with a multinational partner is already initiated. The development of a prescription drug candidate is currently in progress. Advanced clinical development and commercialization is planned to be carried out with multinational partners.
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