MIV Therapeutics Highlights 2005 Scientific and Strategic Milestones in Development of New Generation Biomedical Technologies; Year-End Report Cites Achievements in Breakthrough Drug Delivery and Other Solutions for Multi-Billion-Dollar Markets.VANCOUVER, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography -- MIV MIV Motorisierter Individualverkehr (German: Motorized Individual Traffic) MIV Master Internet Volunteer (University of Minnesota Extension Service) MIV Multimedia, Internet & Video Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :MIVT MIVT Mechanism, Injuries, Vital Signs, Treatment (trauma reporting) ) (FWB (Fixed Wireless Broadband) See fixed wireless. :MIV), a leading developer of next-generation biocompatible biocompatible /bio·com·pat·i·ble/ (-kom-pat´i-b'l) being harmonious with life; not having toxic or injurious effects on biological function. coatings and advanced drug delivery systems, has reported significant progress in a report outlining the achievement of numerous key strategic, corporate and technological objectives for 2005. "The past year has been a time of great progress on numerous fronts for all of us at MIVT, and the interest we've generated in the marketplace has been reflected, we believe, in the appreciation in our stock price and shareholder value over the past 12 months," said Alan Lindsay, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of MIVT. "Our technology and development programs have been validated repeatedly, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially by the exceptionally promising results of our research studies, as well as by scientific leaders and key observers in the biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. community, who have singled out our solutions for special recognition. We have also made substantial progress in building our intellectual property portfolio through acquisition and other key strategic accomplishments." MIVT's achievements for 2005 include the following milestones. Research & Development Milestones Arc Rajtar, MIVT Chief Technology Officer, said: "Our R&D program successfully achieved a number of critical milestones in 2005. We completed all our objectives on schedule and on budget. Additionally, development of our polymer-free drug eluting system was accelerated 6 months ahead of schedule and the preliminary evaluation of this unique technology has already delivered very exciting preliminary results. In line with our earlier statements we are also actively working on broadening the field of use of our coatings beyond cardiovascular applications. We are looking forward to continued progress in 2006, and expect to position our technology firmly on the doorstep of successful commercialization." "The exceptional results from the porcine porcine /por·cine/ (por´sin) pertaining to swine. porcine pertaining to pig. See also hog (1), swine. porcine circovirus 1 a nonpathogenic virus. animal trials indicated that MIVT's Hydroxyapatite-based coatings are excellent candidates for advanced drug-eluting stent coatings and their outstanding biocompatibility biocompatibility the quality of not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems. biocompatibility 1. The extent to which a foreign, usually implanted, material elicits an immune or other response in a recipient 2. and safety, bringing a promise of unique therapeutic capabilities," said Mr. Rajtar. "Our leadership in this field has also been recognized through invitation to present our technology at a number of leading scientific conferences, and by respected independent industry observers, such as Frost & Sullivan, which named MIVT winner of its prestigious 2005 Award for Technology Innovation in the Field of Advanced Medical Coatings." --MIVT completes successful preliminary studies performed on different formulations of biocompatible Hydroxyapatite hydroxyapatite /hy·droxy·ap·a·tite/ (-ap´ah-tit) an inorganic calcium-containing constituent of bone matrix and teeth, imparting rigidity to these structures. (HAp) ultra-thin coating specifically designed for cardiovascular stents. Independent histopathology his·to·pa·thol·o·gy n. The science concerned with the cytologic and histologic structure of abnormal or diseased tissue. Histopathology The study of diseased tissues at a minute (microscopic) level. studies also confirmed excellent biocompatibility and safety of the proprietary HAp coating for vascular applications. (March 2005) --MIVT files two new patent applications for inventions developed by the Company's R&D Team, which are expected to enable the development and manufacture of a novel class of advanced composite drug-eluting coatings capable of delivering multiple drugs from a single implantable medical device. (April 2005.) --MIVT reports on positive results from several animal studies of the proprietary ultra-thin HAp coating. Consistent and problem-free performance of stents with MIVT's proprietary coatings confirms exceptional safety and biocompatibility of HAp passive coating technologies. (April 2005) --Cardiovascular stents coated with MIVT's proprietary composite drug-eluting coating demonstrated at the one-month follow up stage uncompromised and exceptional biocompatibility and safety. The low amount of neointima ranks with the performance of the best contemporary stents described in literature utilizing a similar experimental setting. (April 2005.) --MIVT commences trials of its Aortic aortic pertaining to or emanating from the aorta. See also aortic arch. aortic aneurysm occurs most often in dogs, where it is caused by Spirocerca lupi larvae, turkeys and primates, causing dyspnea, cyanosis and coughing. Embolic embolic /em·bol·ic/ (em-bol´ik) pertaining to an embolus or to embolism. em·bol·ic adj. 1. Relating to, or caused by an embolus or embolism. 2. Relating to emboly. Protection Device (AEPD), a unique proprietary filtration device developed by SagaX Medical Technologies, a company that has been acquired by MIVT. AEPD is designed to divert particles that might otherwise reach the brain and cause strokes. (May 2005) --A three-month follow-up phase of a porcine implantation study of HAp-coated cardiovascular stents demonstrates excellent safety and feasibility of MIVT's HAp-based coating technologies. (June 2005) --MIV Therapeutics' Intellectual Property Portfolio Expands to 43 Patents, Patent Applications and Licenses on Novel Technologies; Aggressive IP Protection of Coating Technologies Positions Company for Entry into $100 Billion Drug-Delivery Market (September 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Files both US and International Patents for Breakthrough Smart III Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System. Cutting-Edge Nanotechnology Particulate Composite System Could Revolutionize Drug Delivery Methods to Treat Major Diseases. (October 2005) --MIVT's Proprietary Stent Coating Technology Completes six-month GLP-compliant porcine study with excellent results. (November 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Reports Highly Favorable Results in Preclinical Study of Innovative Stroke Prevention Device. Unique Implantable Anti-Stroke Device Progress on Track for Approval and Potential Commercialization (December 2005) Business and Financing Achievements "Achievements such as our agreements to acquire Sahajanand and SagaX are designed to significantly broaden MIVT's portfolio of technology and expertise, and are expected to provide a major boost to its marketing, commercialization and revenue objectives," said Mr. Lindsay. --MIVT executes a Letter of Intent to acquire Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount. (2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software. SMT - Station Management ), one of the world's largest manufacturers of advanced coronary stents. Based in Surat, India, SMT is a leader in the use of high-precision laser technology, and a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art drug-eluting and non-drug-eluting stents. Established in 1997, SMT is the largest privately-held producer of coronary drug-eluting stents outside of North America, with its stent products sold in more than 33 countries and used in more than 30,000 implants. The Company expects to cross the benchmark of 50,000 implanted stents this year. (March 2005) --MIVT acquires SagaX Medical Technologies, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. developing a unique Aortic Embolic Protection Device (AEPD). The AEPD is expected to decrease likelihood of strokes and other frequent, serious complications that can result from cardiac procedures, as well as from naturally occurring Cardioembolic Strokes. The market for AEPD is estimated to exceed $1.5 billion by 2009. (March 2005) --MIVT receives governmental Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is a Canadian government division that provides grants for research in the natural sciences and in engineering. In 2004-2005, it will invest CAD $850 million in university-based research and training. of Canada (NSERC NSERC Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (Canada) NSERC Naval Systems Engineering Resource Center ) grant for research program entitled, "Development of Novel Drug-Eluting Composite Coatings for Cardiovascular Stents." The research is being conducted by MIVT subsidiary MIVI Technologies, Inc. in cooperation with scientists from the University of British Columbia Locations Vancouver The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, a twenty-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. It is near several beaches and has views of the North Shore mountains. The 7. . (March 2005) --MIVT exercises the option provided in its Collaborative Research Agreement with the University British Columbia to license four additional technologies for advanced biocompatible and drug-eluting coatings for cardiovascular stents and other medical devices to further the Company's research and development program. (June 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Closes 4.14 Million Equity Financing Equity Financing The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation. (August 2005) Industry Recognitions and Scientific Presentations --Dr. Dov Shimon, Chief Medical Officer and Director of MIV Therapeutics, Inc. presents MIVT's business and growth strategy based on the Company's unique HAp-based multi-layer/multi-drug delivery systems for vascular stents at the Third Annual Biotechnology Conference in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. (April 2005) --Dr. Tom Troczynski, PhD, Vice President of Coatings of MIV Therapeutics, Inc., and a Professor of Ceramics at UBCeram in the Materials Engineering Dept. of the University of British Columbia, delivers a public presentation entitled, "Progress in Development of Composite Calcium Phosphate Coatings for Stents," and other MIVT Advanced Coating Technologies at the 4th European Symposium of Vascular Biomaterials in Strasbourg, France. (May 2005) --MIV Therapeutics makes debut at the Paris Course on Revascularization (PCR PCR polymerase chain reaction. PCR abbr. polymerase chain reaction Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 2005) in Paris, France, sharing an exposition booth with potential future partner, Sahajanand Medical Technologies, Pvt. Ltd. (May 2005) --MIVT is featured in a recent edition of respected European medical industry publication, Cardiovascular News. (June 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Special Advisor on Scientific and International Affairs, Dr. Arun Chockalingam, Named Secretary General of World Hypertension League (July 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Reaffirms Leadership in Advanced Biocompatible Stent Coating Technology at 6th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramics and Glass Technology (September 2005) --MIV Therapeutics' Proprietary Stent Coating Studies Presented at World-class Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT TCT The Capital Times (Madison, WI newspaper) TCT Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics TCT The Coroner's Toolkit TCT Trans Canada Trail TCT Tcl Core Team TCT Tsukuba College of Technology (Japan) 2005) Conference in Washington DC by Independent Researchers. (October 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Officially Named Winner of Prestigious Award for Innovation in Advanced Biomedical Technology. Frost & Sullivan Report Praises MIVT Proprietary Biocompatible Coating Technology for Stents and Other Biomedical Devices (October 2005) --MIV Therapeutics Premiers Research into Superior Polymer-free Drug Delivery Systems at the 2005 Materials & Processes for Medical Devices Conference in Boston, MA. Company Briefs Industry and Science Professionals on Progress to Develop Safer, Better Drug-Eluting Stent Coating. (November 2005) Strengthened Management --Dr. Dean-Mo Liu, Ph.D., nominated as the Chief Scientist, Drug Delivery Technologies of MIV Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Liu has achieved industry-wide distinction through his scientific research to develop novel bioceramics for biomedical applications. He has specialized in the creation of advanced synthesis methods for porous ceramics, and has pioneered new organic formulations for a range of biomedical and other scientific applications. Dr. Liu is responsible for product development initiatives centering on biocompatible coating for drug-eluting cardiovascular stents and other implanted medical devices. Dr. Liu's extensive list of achievements include authoring or direct contribution to 113 scientific publications, 26 conference papers, 8 patents and 3 scientific books. Dr. Liu earned a Ph.D. at the Metals and Materials Engineering Department of the University of British Columbia. He received a Masters of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering Materials science and engineering A multidisciplinary field concerned with the generation and application of knowledge relating to the composition, structure, and processing of materials to their properties and uses. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, at Blacksburg; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered and opened 1872 as an agricultural and mechanical college. , in Blacksburg, VA, and earned both a Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University Chung Yuan Christian University(abbreviated: CYCU, Traditional Chinese:中原大學) is a Taiwanese private university located in Jhongli City, Taoyuan County. in Taiwan. (March 2005) --Dhirajlal Kotadia, founder and CEO of India-based advanced stent manufacturer, Sahajanand Medical Technologies, is appointed to the position of Co-Chairman and Managing Director of International Operations for MIVT. Mr. Kotadia pioneered the use of advanced laser cutting technology that transformed the jewelry diamond-cutting industry, founded Sahajanand Medical Technologies in 1998 and has since built the company into the third-largest maker of drug-eluting stents in the world. (May 2005) --Dr. Arun Chockalingam, the Company's Special Advisor on Scientific and International Affairs, named to a key leadership role at the World Hypertension League, a federation of the international medical community's most important health care organizations. Effective December 1, 2005, Dr. Chockalingam took the position of Secretary General of the World Hypertension League (WHL WHL Western Hockey League WHL Wheel WHL World Hypertension League WHL Westland Helicopters Limited WHL Western Hemlock Looper WHL Width, Height, Length ), a non-governmental organization with official relationships to leading global health care groups such as the World Health Organization, the International Society of Hypertension and others. The appointment reflected recognition of Dr. Chockalingam's status as a world authority on cardiovascular health and international medical policy. Dr. Chockalingam continues serving as Special Advisor on Scientific and International Affairs at MIVT. (July 2005). --Arc Rajtar promoted to the position of Chief Technology Officer. An adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Metals and Materials Engineering he is also a Director of MIVI Technologies Inc., a wholly-owned manufacturing and research and development arm of MIVT. He coordinates research and validation programs, and provides support to business development initiatives towards commercialization of MIVT's proprietary coating and drug delivery technologies. (September 2005) About MIV Therapeutics MIV Therapeutics, Inc. is developing a next-generation line of advanced biocompatible coatings for passive and drug-eluting application on cardiovascular stents and for application on a broad range of other implantable medical devices. The Company's ultra-thin coating formulation is designed primarily to protect surrounding tissue from the chemical interaction with metal stents. The Company's unique ultra-thin coating has been derived from a biocompatible material biocompatible material, n a substance that does not threaten, impede, or adversely affect living tissue. called Hydroxyapatite (HAp) that during in-vivo animal trials demonstrated excellent safety and exceptional biocompatibility pursued by the science in the field of advanced implantable drug delivery systems. Hydroxyapatite is a bioactive bi·o·ac·tive adj. Of or relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue. bioactive having an effect on or eliciting a response from living tissue. porous material that makes up the bone mineral and matrix of teeth. It is widely used as a bone substitute material and for coating implantable fixation devices in orthopedic, dental and other applications. The Company's novel drug-eluting technologies based on Hydroxyapatite provide an attractive alternative solution to polymer-based drug-eluting coatings currently in the stent market. The Company's drug-eluting coating is designed to suit a broad range of implantable medical devices which may benefit from a highly customizable drug release profile. MIVT reached a Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA See Community Reinvestment Act. ) with the University of British Columbia and supported a research and development grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in 2002 for the development of Hydroxyapatite as a drug-eluting coating. In December 2004 MIVT received a Government grant for the research program titled "Development of Novel Drug Eluting Composite Coatings for Cardiovascular Stents" under the National Research Council -- Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP NRC-IRAP National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program ). Under this sponsorship the Company will progress to the development stage, which is expected to finalize the drug-eluting research and development Program. For more information, please visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/mivt/website.html. To read or download MIV Therapeutics' Investor Fact Sheet, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/mivt/factsheet.html. To obtain daily and historical Company stock quote data, and recent Company news releases, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/html/mivt.htm. MIVT is traded on the Frankfurt, Germany, stock exchange under the symbol MIV. Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "believe," "will," "breakthrough," "significant," "indicated," "feel," "revolutionary," "should," "ideal," "extremely" and "excited." These statements are made under "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, the Company's recent Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Qs, which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. |
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