VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA- (February 21, 2013,) - Pacific Therapeutics Ltd. (the "Company") is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the repurposing and reformulation of existing FDA approved drugs for large markets.
In addition to the previously announced issuance of 1,800,000 units for total proceeds of $90,000, the Company will also pay finder's fees of $5,000 and issue 100,000 finders warrants. The finders warrants are exercisable for one common share in the Company at a price of $0.22 until February 12, 2015.
The Company intends to continue to raise funds through the Unit offering whereby each unit consists of a common share and a half warrant. A whole warrant may be exercised to purchase a common share for $0.22 for up to two years from the closing date.
ABOUT PACIFIC THERAPEUTICS LTD.
Pacific Therapeutics Ltd is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the identification and development of drug candidates suitable for reformulation and repurposing. Its lead programs focus diseases of excessive scarring (fibrosis).
The Company's lead drug candidate for fibrosis, PTL-202 is a combination of Pentoxifylline (a FDA approved drug used for treating leg cramps) and N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) an amino acid and an extremely potent and important antioxidant.
PTL-202 has completed phase 1 trials in humans. The positive results from the phase 1 clinical trial of PTL-202 has led to further development of the product for treating fibrosis such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Liver Cirrhosis.
The Company's strategy includes reformulating approved drugs to increase efficacy and patient compliance, while reducing side effects, as well as completing the further clinical testing, manufacturing and other regulatory requirements sufficient to seek marketing authorizations. This strategy may reduce the risk, time and cost of developing therapies by avoiding the risks associated with basic research and using compounds with unknown safety and toxicity profiles.
For further information visit our website at www.pacifictherapeutics.com or email us at [email protected] On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Douglas H. Unwin, CEO & President
(604) 738-1049
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