Exhibit 99.1
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November 13, 2006 | | OTCBB: LFLT |
LIFELINE THERAPEUTICS, INC. ANNOUNCES
1Q FY2007 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
DENVER, Colorado — Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB: LFLT), maker of Protandim®, today announced results for its first quarter, fiscal year 2007 ended September 30, 2006. The Company recorded net revenues of $2.1 million and a loss of $(820,208), or $(0.04) per share. In the prior quarterly period, the company recorded net revenues of $1.1 million and a loss of $(1.6) million, or $(0.07) per share. For the same period in 2005, the company recorded net revenues of $3.0 million and income of $80,315.
As announced, the Company will begin recognizing previously deferred revenue and costs related to its retail partner, GNC, in the quarter and will recognize continuing revenue and costs going forward. Previously deferred revenue relating to prior periods to be recognized in the current quarter is $748,230. Prior deferred revenue relating to the current period is $199,020.
Also as previously announced, the Company will be reflecting restatements to its historic Balance Sheets to reflect investments in Patents and other items.
“During the first quarter, we announced initial distribution through CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) stores along with co-marketing initiatives. In addition, the Company’s broker in Japan has stated that the regulatory approval process is well underway in that market,” said Stephen K. Onody, CEO. “For our customers and potential customers interested in learning about Protandim®, we launched our new website which features greater functionality for customers, giving them updated health and wellness information and more control over their accounts and ordering. With the launch of the new website, we are better able to communicate with our customers.”
“Also in the first quarter, Protandim®was featured on The Today Show, and in a Healing Quest program on PBS stations,” continued Mr. Onody. “Beginning in our second quarter, Protandim® will be sold in Super Supplements and Vitamin Cottage stores. Protandim®was again featured on The Today Show.”
“We are especially pleased with the progress we have made in our discussions with the SEC Staff on our registration filing. While we cannot predict a final approval date, we are striving to conclude this matter in the very near future,” concluded Mr. Onody.
Questions regarding the operational results of the Company will be addressed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 21, 2006 at the offices of The Chemins Company, Inc., 1835 East Cheyenne Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906. Tours of the manufacturing facility will also be available to shareholders.
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. MST (10:00 a.m. EST).
Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing 800-257-2182. A replay of the call will be available by telephone until November 21, 2006 at 800-405-2236 passcode 11076857#.
About Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc.
Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. markets Protandim®. Lifeline Therapeutics is committed to helping people achieve health and wellness for life. For more information, please visit the Company’s web site atwww.lifelinetherapeutics.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, applicable common law and Securities and Exchange Commission rules. The Company uses the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “project,” “plan,” “target” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting the Company and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual