VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/05/11 -- Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: NPC) announced today it has notified YA Global Master SPV Ltd. ("YA") that it intends to draw down $200,000 under its previously announced $10 million standby equity distribution agreement (SEDA). According to the SEDA provisions, YA will subscribe for common shares at a 5% discount to the five-day weighted average price of Allon shares for the period ending on or about January 12, 2011.
On March 18, 2010, Allon filed a final short form base shelf prospectus (www.sedar.com). To qualify the shares issued to YA under the draw down, Allon will file a prospectus supplement to its short form base shelf prospectus immediately following settlement.
About Allon
Allon Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for major neurodegenerative conditions. Allon's drug davunetide has demonstrated human efficacy in amnestic mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Allon has Phase 2 human efficacy programs pursuing large underserved markets, such as Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, and in orphan markets, such as frontotemporal dementias. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "NPC" (Neuro Protection Company™) and based in Vancouver. For additional information please visit the Company's website: www.allontherapeutics.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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Contacts:
Allon Therapeutics Inc. - Investor Contact
Aaron Keay
Director, Investor Relations
(604) 742-2540 or Cell: (604) 323-6911
info@allontherapeutics.com
www.allontherapeutics.com
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