Vancouver, British Columbia – September 28, 2012 – Sirona Biochem Corp. (TSX-V: SBM, OTC: SRBCF, Frankfurt: ZSB), announced today it has released its quarterly financial results. The consolidated financial statements can be downloaded from SEDAR at www.sedar.com. A copy of Sirona Biochem’s Q3 shareholder letter can be found on the company’s website.
Interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Sirona recorded a net loss of $372,086 ($0.00 per common share) for the three months ended July 31, 2012 (Q3-2012), compared to a net loss of $487.503 ($0.01 per common share) for the three months ended July 31, 2011 (Q3-2011). The net loss for the current quarter was largely due to costs incurred in our research and development programs, as well as normal operating costs. Reimbursements through grant funding reduced net loss for the three months ended Q3-2012 compared to Q3-2011.
Research and development expenditures were $206,864 for Q3-2012 compared to $168,305 for Q3-2011. Increases over the past quarter and comparative year were the result of more advanced studies in selected programs. Operating expenses were $372,086 during the period ended July 31, 2012, compared to $487,503 during the same period last year.
Liquidity and Outstanding Share Capital
At July 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $545,930 and total assets of $3.2 million. As of July 31, 2012, the Company had 79,672,651 common shares issued and outstanding.
About Sirona Biochem Corp.
Sirona Biochem is a biotechnology company developing diabetes therapeutics, cancer vaccine antigens, skin depigmenting and anti-aging agents for cosmetic use, and biological ingredients. The company utilizes a proprietary chemistry technique to improve pharmaceutical properties of carbohydrate-based molecules. For more information visit www.sironabiochem.com.
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For more information regarding this press release, contact:
Julie Jang
Director, Communications
Sirona Biochem Corp.
Phone: 604.282.6065
Email: jjang@sironabiochem.com
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