FOR: ONDINE BIOPHARMA CORPORATION
TSX, AIM SYMBOL: OBP
December 8, 2009
Ondine Announces Closing of Acquisition of Advanced Photodynamic Technologies, Inc.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 8, 2009) -
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Ondine Biopharma Corporation (the "Company" or "Ondine") (TSX:OBP)(AIM:OBP) announces it has completed
its acquisition of Advanced Photodynamic Technologies, Inc. (APT), as described in its November 16,
2009 press release. APT is a privately-held company and a leader in the research and development of
photodynamic drugs and devices for antimicrobial and oncotherapeutic applications. Dr. Merrill Biel,
Founder, and previously Chairman, CEO & Director of APT, has been appointed as a Director of the
Company effective December 7, 2009.
"The acquisition of APT solidifies Ondine's position as the global leader in the development of
photodynamic therapies. APT represents an ideal strategic fit as it significantly expands our
intellectual property portfolio and medical products pipeline. Products under development include
chronic sinusitis, local treatment of head and neck cancer, and in situ disinfection of endotracheal
tubes to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) - the second-most common hospital acquired
infection in North America," stated Carolyn Cross, Ondine's Chairman & CEO. "The Company intends to
continue building its portfolio of medical applications based on its platform Photodisinfection
technology. We look forward to working with Dr. Biel and his team as we continue our mission to
improve human health with innovative non-antibiotic technologies that serve large unmet market needs."
In connection with the closing, the Company has applied for 9,322,588 common shares to be admitted to
trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and it is expected that Admission will take
place on or about December 9, 2009. Dr. Biel and a member of his immediate family have a beneficial
interest in a total of 8,880,253 common shares, which represent 8.7% of Ondine's post closing issued
and outstanding shares, and the right to receive up to an additional 10,628,366 common shares, subject
to the attainment of certain milestones.
About Ondine Biopharma Corporation
Ondine is developing non-antibiotic therapies for the treatment of a broad spectrum of bacterial,
fungal and viral infections. The Company is focused on developing leading edge products utilizing its
patented light-activated technology. Photodisinfection provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy
without encouraging the formation and spread of antibiotic resistance. The Company is based in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a research and development laboratory in Bothell,
Washington, USA. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at:
www.ondinebiopharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements contained in this release containing words like "believe", "intend", "may",
"expect" and other similar expressions, are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks
and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected
in the Company's forward-looking statements include the following: market acceptance of our
technologies and products; our ability to obtain financing; our financial and technical resources
relative to those of our competitors; our ability to keep up with rapid technological change;
government regulation of our technologies; our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights and
protect our proprietary technologies; the ability to obtain and develop partnership opportunities; the
timing of commercial product launches; and the ability to achieve key technical milestones in key
products and other risk factors identified from time to time in the Company's public filings.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ondine Biohparma Corporation
Carolyn Cross
Chairman and CEO
(604) 669-0555
ccross@ondinebiopharma.com
www.ondinebiopharma.com
OR
Canaccord Adams Ltd.
Ryan Gaffney
Nominated Adivser
+4420 7050 6500
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