DiagnoCure announces completion of investment of US$5 million by Gen&;#8208;Probe Incorporated

Published in Health and Fitness on Friday, May 8th 2009 at 7:35 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-05-08 07:36:50 by Market Wire
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Ticker Symbol: CUR QUEBEC CITY, May 8 /CNW Telbec/ - DiagnoCure Inc. (TSX: CUR) announced today that following the previously announced signature of the amendment to its 2003 license agreement, with Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ:GPRO), and pursuant to the terms of this amendment, Gen-Probe has completed, on May 7, 2009, its subscription of 4.9 millions shares of newly issued DiagnoCure convertible preferred shares for US$5.0 million, representing a premium of 19.8% over the average market price of the common shares of DiagnoCure during the 20 trading days prior to April 28, 2009. These convertible preferred shares are non-voting, and may be exchanged for common share on a one-for-one basis. DiagnoCure has the option to redeem the preferred shares or to require their conversion into common shares in certain circumstances. As part of its investment in DiagnoCure, Gen-Probe will receive a liquidation preference in certain cases and a security interest in some intellectual property. About DiagnoCure DiagnoCure (TSX: CUR) is a life sciences company commercializing high-value cancer diagnostic tests and delivering laboratory services that increase clinician and patient confidence in making critical treatment decisions. DiagnoCure Oncology Laboratories, a subsidiary of DiagnoCure Inc., launched in 2008 the Previstage(TM) GCC Colorectal Cancer Staging Test, the first GCC-based molecular test for the management of colorectal cancer. A major study published in the February 18, 2009, edition of the JAMA ("Journal of the American Medical Association") demonstrated that GCC, to which DiagnoCure secured exclusive worldwide diagnostic rights, is the strongest independent predictor of colorectal cancer recurrence. The Company also has a strategic alliance with Gen-Probe (NASDAQ: GPRO) for the development and commercialization of a second-generation prostate cancer test using PCA3, DiagnoCure's proprietary molecular marker. This test is also available through laboratories in the U.S. using PCA3 analyte specific reagents (ASR) from Gen-Probe, in Europe as the CE-marked PROGENSA(TM) PCA3 in vitro assay, and in Canada. In addition to its own research, the Company intends to acquire or in-license additional promising cancer biomarkers from both academic and commercial institutions. For more information, visit [ www.diagnocure.com ]. Forward-looking statements This release contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expected. By their very nature, forward-looking statements are based on expectations and hypotheses and also involve risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, many of which are beyond DiagnoCure's control. As a result, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements regarding the outcome of research and development projects, clinical studies and future revenues are based on management expectations. In addition, the reader is referred to the applicable general risks and uncertainties described in DiagnoCure's most recent Annual Information Form under the heading "Risk Factors". DiagnoCure undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein unless required by the applicable securities laws and regulations. %SEDAR: 00003671EF

For further information: Investors: J. F. Bureau, CFA, Sr. Vice President and CFO, DiagnoCure Inc., (418) 527‐6100, [ communications@diagnocure.com ]; Media: Paule De Blois, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, DiagnoCure Inc.,(418) 527‐6100, [ p.deblois@diagnocure.com ]

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