Arch Therapeutics to Provide Corporate Update at t

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB:ARTH) ("Arch" or the "Company"), developer of novel liquid, gel and solid hemostatic and wound care devices, will be featured as a presenting company at the 19 ^th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference. The conference is being held on September 10-12, 2017 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

Terrence W. Norchi, MD, CEO and Richard Davis, CFO are scheduled to provide a corporate update on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 4:40 PM ET in Holmes 1. Dr. Norchi and Mr. Davis will be available to meet with investors who are registered to attend the conference. If you are an investor and wish to attend the Company's presentation or schedule a meeting, please click the following link: http://www.rodmanevents.com .

You may access the live webcast by visiting: http://wsw.com/webcast/rrshq27/arth . The presentation will be available for download at: http://ir.archtherapeutics.com .

About Arch Therapeutics, Inc. Arch Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing a novel approach to stop bleeding (hemostasis), control leaking (sealant) and manage wounds during surgery, trauma and interventional care. Arch is developing products based on an innovative self-assembling barrier technology platform with the goal of making care faster and safer for patients. Arch's development stage product candidates include the AC5™ Topical Gel and the AC5™ Surgical Hemostatic Device.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, references to novel technologies and methods, our business and product development plans and projections, or market information. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies and operating as a development stage company, our ability to retain important members of our management team and attract other qualified personnel, our ability to raise the additional funding we will need to continue to pursue our business and product development plans, our ability to obtain required regulatory approvals, our ability to develop and commercialize products based on our technology platform, and market conditions. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in the reports and other documents we file with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov .

Terrence W. Norchi, MD Arch Therapeutics, Inc.

Contact ARTH Investor Relations Toll Free: +1-855-340-ARTH (2784) (US and Canada) Email: investors@archtherapeutics.com Website: www.archtherapeutics.com or Richard Davis Chief Financial Officer Arch Therapeutics, Inc. Phone: 617-431-2308 Email: rdavis@archtherapeutics.com Website: www.archtherapeutics.com