KIRKLAND, QC, March 24, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Manitex Capital Inc. ("Manitex") announces that its' affiliate,  Ortho Regenerative Technologies Inc. ("Ortho RTi"), has filed a new preliminary prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities of all provinces and territories in Canada. The new preliminary prospectus includes audited financial statements as at January 31, 2016.

The non-financing prospectus is being filed in connection with the proposed distribution by Manitex of a maximum of 1,256,127 Class "A" common shares  of Ortho RTi to holders of Manitex common shares as a dividend-in-kind. The dividend would be paid on the basis of one Class "A" common share of Ortho RTi for every ten Manitex common shares which are outstanding on the record date to be fixed by the board of directors of Manitex.

Prior to the filing of the final prospectus, Ortho RTi will apply to list its Class "A" common shares on a Canadian stock exchange. Listing will be subject to Ortho RTi fulfilling all of the listing requirements of that stock exchange.

The preliminary prospectus can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Caution regarding forward-looking statements

This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expectations for future events. Such expectations are based on certain assumptions that are founded on currently available information. If these assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, amongst others, uncertainty as to the final result and other risks. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by security laws.

About Ortho Regenerative Technologies Inc.

Ortho RTi is a Canadian orthopaedic biotechnology company dedicated to the development of medical devices that treat unmet needs in the orthopaedic market. Based on a proprietary biopolymer platform, the company is developing new regenerative treatments for soft tissue tears in the shoulder and knee as well as articular cartilage injuries, all currently with few productive options for repair.

About Manitex Capital Inc.

Manitex Capital Inc. specializes in the acquisition of equity interests in emerging life science companies and actively participates in their management. Manitex currently has 12,561,276 common shares outstanding which are quoted for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.

TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.  

SOURCE Manitex Capital Inc.