Aequus Announces Anne Stevens' Leadership Change

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. AQSAQSZF, a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on developing, advancing and promoting differentiated products announces Ms Anne Stevens is stepping down from her role as Chief Operating Officer. Ms Stevens will remain a Director and will continue to serve on the Aequus Board of Directors.

"Anne and I co-founded Aequus together and I want to thank her for her many contributions over the years," said Doug Janzen, Chairman and CEO of Aequus. "Anne is an incredibly talented and effective executive who is leaving the company in excellent shape and well positioned for success in the years to come. We are excited about her future plans and look forward to her continued work with the Aequus Board."

"I want to thank my fellow Directors and the entire team at Aequus," said Ms Stevens. "It is extraordinary to see how Aequus has grown to be the mature commercial entity it is today, with a sharp focus and great momentum towards being a meaningful contributor to the Eye Care landscape in Canada. I believe that the commercial team is well prepared for my departure under the leadership of Grant Larsen and I look forward to watching a strong launch of the Evolve line of eye care products in Canada."

About Aequus Pharmaceuticals

Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. AQSAQSZF is a growing specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing high quality, differentiated products. Aequus has grown its sales and marketing efforts to include several commercial products in ophthalmology and transplant. Aequus plans to build on its Canadian commercial platform through the launch of additional products that are either created internally or brought in through an acquisition or license; remaining focused on highly specialized therapeutic areas. For further information, please visit www.aequuspharma.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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Contact Information:

Aequus Investor Relations
Email: investors@aequuspharma.ca
Phone: 604-336-7906