Cocrystal Pharma and RFS Pharma complete merger

28 November 2014

USA-based biotech firm Cocrystal Pharma (OTC BB: COCP) has announced the closing of its merger with RFS Pharma, a privately owned biotech company founded by renowned drug developer, Raymond Schinazi.

Since 2004, RFS Pharma has been working on the development of innovative drugs to treat human viral diseases. The shareholders of Cocrystal and of RFS Pharma each own around 50% of the combined company on a fully-diluted basis following the merger.

Raymond Schinazi, founder and chairman of RFS Pharma, said: "This merger will produce significant advances in innovation and research productivity. We are excited to join forces with Cocrystal to extend our product portfolio. The skill set and technology that the Cocrystal team brings to the combined company is highly synergistic with RFS Pharma's programs. Together, we will be able to flourish as an organization that can accelerate progress towards drug approval of novel treatments and cures for serious viral diseases."

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