OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: PARN ), a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions, reported today that Robert Joseph, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brad McCarthy, Chief Financial Officer, have each adopted a prearranged trading plan effective December 15, 2014 in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Parnell policy. The 10b5-1 plans call for the personal purchase of shares of company stock by Mr. Joseph and Mr. McCarthy in market transactions which commenced on December 17, 2014.
"I believe strongly in Parnell's prospects for continued growth and success, as the company continues to advance our diversified animal health product pipeline and expand our commercial activities in the U.S. and worldwide," said Mr. Joseph. "This is not a Parnell-sponsored stock repurchase, it is personal purchases of PARN stock by Brad and me based on our confidence in Parnell. We have adopted the 10b5-1 plans to ensure the highest level of integrity in our trading."
Rule 10b5-1 permits officers and directors of public companies to adopt written plans for buying or selling securities in a non-discretionary, prescheduled manner when they are not in possession of material nonpublic information in order to gradually diversify their investment portfolio, to minimize the market effect of stock purchases or sales and to avoid concerns about initiating stock transactions while in possession of material nonpublic information.
About Parnell
Parnell (Nasdaq: PARN ) is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions. Parnell currently markets five products for companion animals and production animals in 14 countries and augments its pharmaceutical products with proprietary software platforms - iKAM and mySYNCH. These innovative technology solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life or performance of animals, while driving customers' operational efficiency and profitability. Parnell believes its value-added solutions help establish them as a business partner with customers rather than only as a commodity provider, differentiating them from competitors.
For more information on Parnell and its products, please visit www.parnell.com .
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Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Brad McCarthy, 913-274-2100 BCC Partners Karen Bergman, 650-575-1509 Susan Pietropaolo, 845-638-6290
