Exhibit 99.1
[LOGO] E-Z-EM(TM)
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Visualize a healthier world.
Company Contacts: Investor Relations Contacts:
E-Z-EM, Inc. Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
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Tom Johnson (tjohnson@ezem.com) Kim Sutton Golodetz (kgolodetz@lhai.com)
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(800) 544-4624 x3317 (212) 838-3777
www.ezem.com Bruce Voss (bvoss@lhai.com)
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(310) 691-7100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
E-Z-EM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION FROM DR. MICHAEL A. DAVIS
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., December 20, 2004--E-Z-EM, Inc., (AMEX: EZM) today announced
that its Board of Directors has accepted the previously planned resignation of
Michael A. Davis, MD, DSc. Dr. Davis' intention to resign was previously
disclosed in the Company's proxy statement dated October 21, 2003, and the Board
is actively seeking a successor. This resignation is part the program
implemented over recent years to enhance the Board's independence as well as to
gain new expertise and perspective. Dr. Davis will continue to serve the Company
in his capacity as Medical Director.
Howard S. Stern, Chairman of the E-Z-EM Board, said "Mike Davis has provided
valued leadership and commitment to the growth of the Company, and we are
extremely pleased that his considerable knowledge and insight will still be
available to us. On behalf of the entire E-Z-EM family, I thank Dr. Davis for
his years of service as a member of our Board."
About E-Z-EM, Inc.
E-Z-EM is a leading manufacturer of contrast agents for gastrointestinal
radiology. The Company has developed the only CT injector on the market that can
help detect contrast extravasation, the EmpowerCT(R) with patented EDA(TM)
technology; it also offers a complete product set for the virtual colonoscopy
practitioner. This product line consists of virtual colonoscopy hardware,
software, nutritional prep kits and bowel cleaners, tagging agents and a carbon
dioxide colon insufflation system.
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