EcoSynthetix Announces Receipt of Director Nominations From Lions Investment Ltd.

BURLINGTON, ON, April 9, 2015 /CNW/ - EcoSynthetix Inc. (TSX: ECO) ("EcoSynthetix" or the "Company"), a renewable chemicals company that produces a family of commercially proven bio-based products, advises that it has received notice from Lions Investment Ltd. regarding its intention to nominate six candidates for election to the Company's board of directors at its upcoming annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 8, 2015 (the "Meeting").

The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company will review the candidates nominated and make recommendations that it believes are in the best interests of EcoSynthetix's shareholders. The Company expects to mail a management information circular to shareholders in relation to the Meeting during the week of April 13, 2015.

About EcoSynthetix Inc. (www.ecosynthetix.com)

EcoSynthetix Inc. is a renewable chemicals company specializing in bio-based products that can be used as inputs in industrial manufacturing for a wide range of consumer products. The Company's products offer a reduced carbon footprint and are marketed primarily on the basis of lower cost, stable pricing and equal or superior performance. EcoSynthetix's lead product, EcoSphere® biolatex® binders, is used commercially by a number of the global top 20 manufacturers in the coated paper and paperboard industry.

Forward Looking Statements

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