TORONTO, May 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BIO) ("Biosign" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into two Loan Agreements, one with a third party in the principal amount of CAD $100,000 and the other with a director of the Company, being a "related party" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 ("MI 61-101") in the principal amount of US $37,790. The loans are unsecured and interest-free and are repayable on the earliest of the date the Company completes a debt or equity financing for proceeds of not less than CAD $250,000, 12 months from the date of the Loan Agreements and upon the sale or change of control of the Company. The Company intends to use the proceeds for general working capital purposes, including legal costs associated with its previously-announced transaction with Easymed Services Inc. ("Easymed").
The loan from the director is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements pursuant to Part 5 of MI 61-101 by virtue of the financial hardship exemption set forth in Sections 5.5(g) and 5.7(e), respectively. The Company confirms that it has not obtained a valuation in the prior 24 months. The loan from the director was unanimously approved by the board of directors of the Company and its independent directors (with the director providing the loan declaring his conflict of interest and abstaining from voting), acting in good faith, determined that, in light of the current financial position of the Company, the terms of the loan are reasonable in the circumstances of the Company.
Biosign is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Jenkins, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has joined the Board of Directors. Dr. Jenkins has extensive global experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical devices and information technology.
As a result of the previously-announced agreement with Easymed in respect of a proposed business combination with Biosign, trading of the outstanding common shares of Biosign on the TSX Venture Exchange is currently halted.
About Biosign Technologies Inc.
Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BIO) provides biomedical systems. Key applications include intelligent systems for noninvasive monitoring of common health risks associated with blood pressure, glucose, and medication. The core technology combines measurement, analysis, and rapid knowledge formation to support health monitoring across global markets. The UFIT® medical device technology powers quality data collection and analytics for clinical diagnostics, self-care, wellness, disease state evaluation & management, and remote patient monitoring. For more information on Biosign, please visit www.biosign.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, without limitation, may contain the words believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, intends, plans, or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and Biosign's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the context of any forward-looking information please refer to risk factors detailed in, as well as other information contained in, Biosign's filings with Canadian securities regulators (www.sedar.com).
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For further information:
Scott Jenkins, CEO
Biosign Technologies Inc.
Phone: (416) 218-9800 ext. 234
Email: [email protected]
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