Nuvo Research® Shareholders Approve Proposed Reorganization into Two Separate Public Companies

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI) ("Nuvo" or the "Company"), a life sciences company with growing revenues and a diverse portfolio of topical products, is pleased to announce that the proposed reorganization of Nuvo into two separate publicly traded companies, Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nuvo Pharma), a revenue and EBITDA generating commercial healthcare company, and Crescita Therapeutics Inc. (Crescita), a drug development company, was approved by Nuvo's shareholders shares at today's special meeting.  The exact number of votes cast for and against each of the resolutions approved at the meeting will be available under Nuvo's profile at www.sedar.com.

Under the proposed reorganization, Nuvo would be separated into two public companies.  One company, Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nuvo Pharma), would be a revenue and EBITDA generating commercial healthcare company to be owned 100% by Nuvo shareholders.  The second company, Crescita Therapeutics Inc. (Crescita), would be a drug development company also initially owned 100% by Nuvo shareholders.  Crescita would have a diversified pipeline of product candidates and sufficient cash resources to execute its current business plan for the next 24 months.

Complete details of the proposed reorganization and each company are set forth in the information circular that was mailed to Nuvo's shareholders in connection with the special meeting, a copy of which is available under Nuvo's profile at www.sedar.com.  Completion of the proposed reorganization remains subject to certain conditions, including final approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).  In addition, Nuvo's board of directors retains the discretion to determine whether or not to proceed with the proposed reorganization and, if so, the timing of the proposed reorganization.  If the remaining conditions are satisfied and the proposed reorganization proceeds, Nuvo expects the proposed reorganization to become effective on or about March 1, 2016. 

About Nuvo Research Inc.

Nuvo (TSX:NRI) is a growing specialty pharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of products and technologies for pain and topical indications. Nuvo's products range from FDA approved, commercial products to development stage drug candidates and technology platforms.  For additional company information visit www.nuvoresearch.com.

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