GeneNews Announces Notification of TSX Continued L

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeneNews Limited (“GeneNews” or the “Company”) (TSX: GEN ) announced today that it has received notice that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) is reviewing the eligibility for continued listing on the TSX of the securities of the Company pursuant to Part VII of the TSX Company Manual.  GeneNews has been granted 60 days in which to demonstrate compliance with the continued listing requirements (the “Listing Requirements”) of the TSX, pursuant to the TSX's Remedial Review Process.

As previously announced on December 7, 2015, GeneNews has initiated an orderly restructuring of the Company's operations, which may include a strategic financing, sale, merger or other business combination.  The completion, if any, of a transaction pursuant to the restructuring process may have a positive impact on the Company’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the Listing Requirements.  The restructuring process is ongoing.  No decision has been made with regard to these alternatives, and there is no assurance that any transaction will be entered into or consummated.

About GeneNews

GeneNews is focused on developing and commercializing proprietary molecular diagnostic tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, with a primary focus on cancer-related indications. The Company’s lead product, ColonSentry®, is the world's first blood test to assess an individual's current risk for colorectal cancer. In 2013, GeneNews created a U.S. joint venture, Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory, LLP ("IDL"), that it is committed to help become a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, serving as a strong commercialization outlet for advanced cancer tests. Taking a multi-view approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, IDL is working to assemble, through a combination of internal pipeline development, third-party licenses and potential acquisitions, a robust menu of novel, proprietary tests to be offered by it throughout the United States. GeneNews' common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'GEN'. More information on GeneNews and IDL can be found at www.GeneNews.com  and www.MyInnovativeLab.com , respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements identified by words such as "expects", "will" and similar expressions, which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, including the restructuring of its business. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and material assumptions - including those related to general business and economic conditions as well as our ability to complete an orderly restructuring of the Company's operations which may include a sale, merger, strategic financing or other business combination - that could cause the Company's actual events to differ materially from those projected herein. Investors should consult the Company's ongoing quarterly filings and annual reports for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

CONTACT: Company Contact: James R. Howard-Tripp Executive Chairman Office: (905) 209-2030 jhoward-tripp@genenews.com Investor & Media Contact: Stephen Kilmer Kilmer Lucas Inc. Office: (647) 872-4849 stephen@kilmerlucas.com