American Stock Exchange Accepts PreMD's Continued Listing Plan
19 Juin 2007 - 4:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
TORONTO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Predictive medicine
company PreMD Inc. (TSX: PMD; Amex: PME) received notice on June
15, 2007 that the American Stock Exchange (the "AMEX") had accepted
its plan to regain compliance with the continued listing standards,
and that the Company's listing will be continued pursuant to an
extension. The Company will be subject to periodic review by the
AMEX Staff during the extension period, which ends on October 24,
2008. Failure to make progress consistent with the plan or to
regain compliance with the continued listing standards by the end
of the extension period could result in the Company being delisted
from the AMEX. PreMD's president and chief executive officer, Brent
Norton, said, "We are very pleased that the American Stock Exchange
has accepted the Company's plan for continued listing. We have
recently made significant efforts towards regaining this status and
the listing on the American Stock Exchange is an important part of
our strategy. We are now able to continue with our Company focus,
while maintaining our listing on the AMEX." As previously
announced, the Company was notified in April 2007 that it was below
certain of the Exchange's continuing listing standards. PreMD does
not meet the AMEX requirements of Sections 1003 (a)(i) of the AMEX
Company Guide for the Company's failure in regards to shareholders'
equity of less than US $2,000,000 and losses from continuing
operations and/or net losses in two out of its three most recent
fiscal years; section 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide with
shareholders' equity of less than US $4,000,000 and losses from
continuing operations and/or net losses in three out of its four
most recent fiscal years; and section 1003(a)(iii) of the Company
Guide with shareholders' equity of less than US $6,000,000 and
losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in its five
most recent fiscal years. The Company submitted a plan for
regaining compliance with the AMEX continued listing standards on
May 18, 2007. PreMD's continued listing is contingent on its
continuation to provide the AMEX Staff with updates in conjunction
with the initiatives of its plan, as appropriate or upon request,
but no later than at each quarter completion concurrent with the
Company's appropriate filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. In addition, the AMEX Staff will review PreMD
periodically for compliance with its plan and progress consistent
with its plan. About PreMD PreMD Inc. is a world leader in
predictive medicine, dedicated to developing rapid, non-invasive
tests for the early detection of life-threatening diseases. PreMD's
cardiovascular products are branded as PREVU(x) Skin Sterol Test.
The company's cancer tests include ColorectAlert(TM), LungAlert(TM)
and a breast cancer test. PreMD's head office is located in
Toronto, and its research and product development facility is at
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. For further information,
please visit http://www.premdinc.com/. This press release contains
forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's
actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include,
among others, the successful development or marketing of the
Company's products, the competitiveness of the Company's products
if successfully commercialized, the lack of operating profit and
availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D projects, the
successful and timely completion of clinical studies, product
liability, reliance on third-party manufacturers, the ability of
the Company to take advantage of business opportunities,
uncertainties related to the regulatory process, and general
changes in economic conditions. In addition, while the Company
routinely obtains patents for its products and technology, the
protection offered by the Company's patents and patent applications
may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors
and there can be no guarantee of our ability to obtain or maintain
patent protection for our products or product candidates. Investors
should consult the Company's quarterly and annual filings with the
Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information
on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking
statements. Investors are cautioned not to rely on these
forward-looking statements. PreMD is providing this information as
of the date of this press release and does not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in
this press release as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. (x) Trademark DATASOURCE: PreMD Inc. CONTACT: Ron
Hosking, Vice-President Finance and CFO, Tel: (416) 222-3449 ext.
24, Email: ; Michelle Rabba, Manager, Corporate Communications,
Tel: (416) 222-3449 ext 25, Email:
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