Technology commercialization update to be released in conjunction with Presentation
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2024) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, will hold a virtual investor presentation on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
This virtual event will feature a presentation from Burcon management and a moderated Q&A session. The topics covered will include:
Corporate overview of our capital-light business strategy
Commercial production and strong customer demand
Technology commercialization update
Financial outlook
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the Company's business strategy and receive an update on its most recent developments.
"We've built a strong foundation for Burcon's growth and are ready to take the next steps in our evolution," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. "We're eager to share our recent developments and our plan for the future."
A live Q&A session will follow the formal presentation. Attendees wishing to have a question addressed at the event can submit them in advance to plam@burcon.ca.
Event Details
A link to the webcast of the conference call is available on Burcon's website under "Presentations" or directly here. The webcast will also be archived for future playback.
Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial in using the details below:
Date: Wednesday November 20, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
Toll-free dial-in (North America): 1-800-717-1738
Dial-in (toll/international): 1-646-307-1865
Conference ID: 64804
Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
Burcon will host the virtual investor presentation in lieu of its previously announced Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call originally scheduled for Wednesday November 13, 2024, at 5:00pm Eastern time.
The Company's financial results for Fiscal 2025 second quarter will be issued in a press release and filed on SEDAR+ at the close of market on Thursday November 14, 2024.
About Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Burcon is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages. Our proteins exhibit superior functionality, taste and nutrition, making them ideal ingredients for food formulators. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio covering its novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp and sunflower seeds, among other plant sources. Burcon is committed to delivering next-generation, best-in-class protein solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding plant-based market. Supporting the growing trend towards a plant-based diet, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that we believe are better for you and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.burcon.ca.
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of the content of the information contained herein. This press release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performances, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "aim", "intend," "plan," "goal," "project," "estimate," "expect," "believe," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "could," "will" and similar references to future periods. All statements included in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Burcon's plans and expectations include the implementation of our business model and growth strategies; trends and competition in our industry our future business development, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to obtain financing cost-effectively; potential changes of government regulations; and other risks and factors detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by Burcon with securities regulators and stock exchanges, including in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Burcon's annual information form for the year ended March 31, 2024 and its other public filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements or information. Any forward-looking statement or information speaks only as of the date on which it was made, and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Burcon disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Burcon believes the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and, accordingly, investors should not rely on such statements.
Industry and Investor Contact Paul Lam Director, Investor Relations and Communications Burcon NutraScience Corporation Tel (604) 733-0896, Toll-free (888) 408-7960 plam@burcon.cawww.burcon.ca
Media Contact: Steve Campbell, APR President Campbell & Company Public Relations Tel (604) 888-5267 TECH@CCOM-PR.COM
