Welichem and Stiefel, a GSK company, complete the acquisition by Stiefel of the novel anti-inflammatory agent, WBI-1001

VANCOUVER, July 31, 2012 /CNW/ - Welichem Biotech Inc. ("Welichem" or the "Company" TSX.V: WBI) announces that Welichem and Stiefel, a GSK company, have completed the acquisition by Stiefel of the exclusive development and commercialization rights to the novel anti-inflammatory agent, WBI-1001, pursuant to the previously announced asset purchase agreement.  The shareholders of Welichem approved the agreement with Stiefel at a special meeting of the Company held on July 5, 2012.

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Welichem Biotech Inc. is a publicly-traded biotechnology company developing therapeutic drugs in the fields of autoimmune diseases and cancers.  For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company's website, www.welichem.com.

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