Edge Therapeutics to Present at Investor Conferenc

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Feb. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDGE ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel hospital-based therapies in the management of acute, life-threatening conditions, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Brian A. Leuthner will make company presentations at the following investor conferences in February.

• Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time in New York City.
• RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time in New York City.

A live webcast of each presentation will be available on the “Events & Presentations” page in the “Investors” section of the Edge website. A replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days after the event.

About Edge Therapeutics, Inc.

Edge Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers, develops and seeks to commercialize novel, hospital-based therapies capable of transforming treatment paradigms for the management of acute, life-threatening neurological and other conditions. EG-1962, Edge’s lead product candidate, has the potential to fundamentally improve patient outcomes and transform the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is bleeding around the brain due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Edge is evaluating EG-1962 in two clinical studies: the pivotal Phase 3 NEWTON 2 study of EG-1962 delivered via external ventricular drain, and a study of direct intracisternal administration of EG-1962. For additional information about Edge, please visit www.edgetherapeutics.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any statements of representatives of Edge Therapeutics, Inc. related thereto that are not historical in nature contain, or may contain, among other things, certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to Edge’s plans, objectives, projections, expectations and intentions and other statements identified by words such as "projects," "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," “seeks,” "intends," "plans," "potential" or similar expressions, including statements with respect to Edge’s future clinical plans, Edge’s ability to advance its portfolio of therapies towards commercialization and the potential effects of its products. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Edge’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various risk factors (many of which are beyond Edge's control) as described under the heading "Risk Factors" in Edge’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact: Gregory Gin Edge Therapeutics, Inc. Tel: 1-800-208-EDGE (3343) Email: ir@edgetherapeutics.com Media Contact: Laura Bagby 6 Degrees Tel: 312-448-8098 Email: lbagby@6degreespr.com