Exhibit 99.1
Aytu BioScience to Optimize Capitalization in Support of Future Anticipated Uplisting of its Common Stock to a National Exchange
ShareholdersAuthorize Board of Directors to Effect a Reverse Split of the Company’s Common Stock
Englewood, CO – May 25, 2016 –Aytu BioScience, Inc. (OTCQX: AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology, announced today that its shareholders voted to approve a proposal authorizing the Company’s Board of Directors to amend Aytu’s certificate of incorporation to effect a reverse split of the Company’s common stock, which is expected to enable Aytu to meet the initial listing requirements of a national stock exchange.
Specifically, Aytu shareholders authorized the Board of Directors to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s outstanding common shares at an exchange ratio of not less than 1-for-4 and not more than 1-for-12. The final ratio and timing will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in relation to Aytu’s stock price, in an effort to retain maximum value for shareholders in advance of the planned uplisting. The changes are expected to occur during the first half of fiscal 2017, which for Aytu corresponds to the six month period ended December 31, 2016, to be followed by the uplisting of Aytu’s common stock onto one of the primary national exchanges.
Josh Disbrow, Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioScience, Inc., stated, “A key component of our capital markets strategy has been to uplist Aytu’s stock to a national stock exchange as quickly as possible, and in line with our overall growth. Having now built a robust portfolio of complementary urology products with demonstrated revenue growth, preparing Aytu to list on a national exchange represents a significant step toward building long-term shareholder value by increasing visibility, liquidity, and interest among a broader and more diverse shareholder base.”
About Aytu BioScience, Inc.
Aytu BioScience is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology. The company currently markets two products: ProstaScint® (capromab pendetide), the only FDA-approved imaging agent specific to prostate cancer, and Primsol® (trimethoprim hydrochloride), the only FDA-approved trimethoprim-only oral solution for urinary tract infections. Aytu recently acquired exclusive U.S. rights to Natesto®, the first and only FDA-approved nasal formulation of testosterone for men with hypogonadism (low testosterone, or “Low T”), which the company plans to launch in July 2016. Additionally, Aytu is developing MiOXSYS™, a novel, rapid semen analysis system with the potential to become a standard of care for the diagnosis and management of male infertility caused by oxidative stress. MiOXSYS is commercialized outside the U.S. where it is a CE Marked, Health Canada cleared product, and Aytu is conducting U.S.-based clinical trials in pursuit of 510kde novo medical device clearance by the FDA. Aytu’s strategy is to continue building its portfolio of revenue-generating urology products, leveraging its focused commercial team and expertise to build leading brands within well-established markets.
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Forward Looking Statement
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