LAVAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Aug. 8, 2017) - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Corporation") (NASDAQ:NEPT)(TSX: NEPT), today announced that Mr. Fitzgibbon has resigned as a Board member of the Corporation. John Moretz has been appointed Chairman of the Board effective immediately to replace Mr. Fitzgibbon, the Chairman for the past three years. Mr. Moretz has been a Board member of the Corporation since 2014.
"Since joining as Chairman, Mr. Fitzgibbon was able to attract a new management team and enhance the Board of Directors. This combined with his vision enabled Neptune to achieve a significant turnaround and improvement in both its results and financial position. We wish Pierre the best in his new endeavors," said John Moretz, Chairman.
About John Moretz
Mr. Moretz currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Moretz Marketing, LLC and is Managing Director for Kathy Ireland, LLC. In addition, he is the managing director for various real estate entities, including LaMoe, LLC and Moretz Mills, LLC. Mr. Moretz spent 39 years in the hosiery industry. He served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Toe Moretz Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries prior to its acquisition by Gildan Activewear Inc. in 2011. Mr. Moretz also founded Moretz Marketing in 1987 to create and manage lifestyle brands and create licensing opportunities.
About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
Neptune is a wellness products company, with more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry. The Company develops turnkey solutions available in various unique delivery forms, offers specialty ingredients such as MaxSimil®, a patented ingredient that enhances the absorption of lipid-based nutraceuticals, and a variety of other marine and seed oils. Neptune also sells premium krill oil directly to consumers through web sales at www.oceano3.com . Leveraging our scientific, technological and innovative expertise Neptune is working to develop unique extractions in high potential growth segments such as in the medical cannabis field.
Neptune is also pursuing opportunities in the prescription drug markets, through its 34% owned subsidiary Acasti Pharma Inc. ("Acasti"). Acasti focuses on the research, development and commercialization of omega-3 phospholipid therapies for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia.
The Company's head office is located in Laval, Quebec.
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