TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeneNews Limited (TSX:GEN) ("GeneNews" or the "Company") announces that it has received the approval of a majority of disinterested shareholders at a special meeting held earlier today to extend the term of certain share purchase warrants of the Company as previously announced.
About GeneNews
GeneNews is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the application of functional genomics to enable early diagnosis and personalized health management based on disease specific biomarkers. The Company has a patented core platform technology, the Sentinel Principle®, which has the power to detect and stage virtually any disease or medical condition from a simple blood sample. GeneNews is currently applying the Sentinel Principle® in major areas with unmet clinical needs such as cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders. GeneNews' lead product, ColonSentry™, is the world's first blood test to pre-screen and assess an individual's current risk for colorectal cancer. For more information on GeneNews and ColonSentry™, go to www.GeneNews.com or www.ColonSentry.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect GeneNews' current expectations regarding the future extension of the warrants of GeneNews. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the result of the disinterested shareholder vote to extend the warrants. Actual events could differ materially from those projected herein. Investors should consult the Company's ongoing quarterly filings, annual information form and annual reports for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Subject to applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Company Contact:
Gailina Liew
President & COO
Office: (905) 739-2030
Mobile: (416) 844-0649
gliew@genenews.com
