Exhibit 99.1
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| | | Misonix Contact: | | | | Investor Relations Contact: |
| | | Richard Zaremba | | | | Cameron Associates, Inc. |
| | | 631-694-9555 | | | | Kevin McGrath |
| | | invest@misonix.com | | | | 212-245-4577 |
| | | | | | | Kevin@cameronassoc.com |
Misonix Announces the Sale of its Ultrasonic Laboratory Business for $3.5 Million
to iSonix LLC
FARMINGDALE, NY — April 7, 2009— Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, announced that it has sold its Ultrasonic Laboratory business for $3.5 million in cash to iSonix LLC. The Ultrasonic Laboratory business manufactures and markets scientific and industrial ultrasonic equipment and recorded approximately $4.6 million in revenue in Fiscal 2008.
Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to further strengthen our balance sheet with the additional $3.5 million in cash from the sale of a non-core business. We expect to use the proceeds to pay down some of our bank debt, increase our working capital and other general corporate purposes. We also believe the transaction speaks to the underlying value of our businesses that we believe has not been reflected in our market capitalization today. Most importantly, this transaction also emphasizes our commitment to continue our growth initiatives and become a focused medical device company.”
About Misonix:
Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON) designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices and laboratory equipment. Misonix’s therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix’s proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company’s Web site atwww.misonix.com.
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