LAVAL,
QC and CAMBRIDGE,
England, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Liminal
BioSciences Inc. (Nasdaq: LMNL) ("Liminal BioSciences" or the
"Company") announced the voting results from its Annual General
Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held virtually on June 5, 2023. A total of 2,235,519 common shares
were voted, representing 72.02% of the votes attached to the issued
and outstanding common shares of Liminal BioSciences.
Election of Directors of the Company
The six (6)
nominees set forth in the Circular were elected as directors of the
Company to hold office until the next annual meeting of
shareholders or until their successors are elected or
appointed.
Name of
Nominee
|
|
For
|
|
Against
|
|
|
Votes
|
%
|
|
Votes
|
%
|
Simon Best
|
|
2,021,889
|
98.47
|
|
31,405
|
1.53
|
Gary Bridger
|
|
2,028,017
|
98.77
|
|
25,277
|
1.23
|
Neil A.
Klompas
|
|
2,028,133
|
98.77
|
|
25,160
|
1.23
|
Alek
Krstajic
|
|
2,027,866
|
98.76
|
|
25,427
|
1.24
|
Eugene
Siklos
|
|
2,027,982
|
98.77
|
|
25,311
|
1.23
|
Timothy Steven
Wach
|
|
2,025,888
|
98.67
|
|
27,406
|
1.33
|
Appointment of Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were
appointed as auditors of the Company to hold office until the next
annual meeting of shareholders, and the board of directors was
authorized to fix the auditors' remuneration.
Detailed voting results for the 2023 AGM are available on SEDAR
at www.sedar.com and the SEC at www.sec.gov
About Liminal BioSciences
Inc.
Liminal BioSciences is a development-stage biopharmaceutical
company focused on discovering and developing novel and distinctive
small molecule therapeutics that modulate G protein-coupled
receptor pathways (GPCRs). The Company is designing proprietary
novel small molecule therapeutic candidates with the intent of
developing best/first in class therapeutics for the treatment of
metabolic, inflammatory and fibrotic diseases with significant
unmet medical needs, using its integrated drug discovery platform,
medicinal chemistry expertise and deep understanding of GPCR
biology. The Company's pipeline is currently made up of three
programs. The candidate selected for clinical development,
LMNL6511, a selective antagonist for the GPR84 receptor, is
expected to commence a Phase 1 clinical trial in the second half of
2023. The Company is also developing LMNL6326 as an antagonist for
the OXER1 receptor, targeting treatment of eosinophil-driven
disease, and GPR40 agonists, both of which are at the preclinical
stage. In addition to these programs, the Company continues to
explore other development opportunities to add to its pipeline.
Liminal BioSciences has active business operations in
Canada and the United Kingdom.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified
by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not
historical in nature, including the words "anticipate," "expect,"
"suggest," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "target,"
"project," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "forecast"
and other similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements include those related
to Liminal BioSciences' objectives, strategies and businesses that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward–looking information
includes statements concerning, among other things: advancement of
Liminal Biosciences' candidates or development programs, including
the timing and outcome of the potential development of the
Company's R&D programs such as the development of LMNL6511,
LMNL6326 and our GPR40 agonist discovery program; the timing of
initiation or nature of preclinical studies and clinical trials,
including the expected filing of a clinical trial authorization or
commencement of a Phase 1 clinical trial of LMNL6511 in the second
half of 2023; advancement of Liminal Biosciences' product
candidates, the outcome of anticipated clinical trials; the
analysis of our clinical trial data; the potential development of
Liminal Biosciences' R&D programs; the properties of our drug
candidates; the timing of initiation or nature of preclinical and
clinical trials and potential therapeutic areas.
These statements are "forward-looking" because they are based on
our current expectations about the markets we operate in and on
various estimates and assumptions. Actual events or results may
differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements if known or unknown risks affect our business, or if our
estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. Among the
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those described or projected herein include, but are not limited
to, risks associated with: the Company's ability to develop,
manufacture, and successfully commercialize product candidates, if
ever; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other geopolitical
tensions on the Company's workforce, business operations, clinical
development, regulatory activities and financial and other
corporate impacts; the availability of funds and resources to
pursue R&D projects, clinical development, manufacturing
operations or commercialization opportunities; the successful and
timely initiation or completion of preclinical and clinical trials;
the ability to take advantage of financing opportunities or
business opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry,
uncertainties associated generally with research and development,
clinical trials and related regulatory reviews and approvals; our
ability to add new development opportunities to our pipeline or to
enter into strategic partnerships; our ability to continue to
comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) to remain listed on the
Nasdaq Capital Market; our expected cash runway and our
ability to actively seek and close on opportunities to monetize
non-core assets or commercial opportunities related to our assets
and general changes in economic conditions, including as a result
of increased inflation, bank failures and rising interest rates.
You will find a more detailed assessment of these risks,
uncertainties and other risks that could cause actual events or
results to materially differ from our current expectations in the
filings and reports the Company makes with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission and Canadian Securities Administrators,
including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2022, as well as other
filings and reports Liminal Biosciences' may make from time to
time. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any given
forward-looking statement will materialize. Existing and
prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements and estimates, which speak only as
of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement contained in this press release even if
new information becomes available, as a result of future events or
for any other reason, unless required by applicable securities laws
and regulations.
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