International Stem Cell Corporation Raised Funds Through a Private Placement at Premium to Market

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company"), a California-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies and biomedical products, announced today that it raised $500,000 from a private investor not affiliated with the Company or its management, at a price of $1.75 per common share, which represents a premium of over 14% compared to the closing price on September 21, 2018, the date of execution of the agreement for this transaction.
 
“I’m glad that there are committed investors, who are not only believers in our stem cell technology, but also believers in our Parkinson’s disease clinical trial progress, and who recognize our progress and our preparations for entering the phase 2 clinical trials soon", - commented Dr. Andrey Semechkin, ISCO's Co-Chairman and CEO. 

About International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO) is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenetic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial backgrounds with minimal immune rejection after transplantation. hpSCs offer the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology (www.lifelinecelltech.com),and stem cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care (www.lifelineskincare.com). More information is available at www.internationalstemcell.com.
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Contacts:
International Stem Cell Corporation
Russell Kern, PhD
Executive Vice President, CSO
Phone: 760-940-6383
Email: ir@intlstemcell.com