HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (TSXV:RHT or OTC:RQHTF or WKN:A2AJTB) ("Reliq" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing global healthcare technology company that develops innovative Virtual Care solutions for the multi-billion dollar Healthcare market, is providing this update on the status of a management cease trade order granted on October 31, 2023 (the "MCTO") by the British Columbia Securities Commission under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Order ("NP 12-203"). On October 31, 2023, the Company announced that, for reasons disclosed in the news release, there would be a delay in the filing of its financial statements and accompanying management’s discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (the "Annual Filings") beyond the period prescribed under applicable Canadian securities laws (the "Default Announcement"). Subsequently, there has been a delay in the filing of the Company’s interim financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2023 (the "Interim Filings") that were due for filing on November 29, 2023.
“The Company is working to provide its auditors with all requested documentation while also safeguarding its clients’ confidential Patient Health Information in compliance with the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),” said Chris Shields, Interim CEO of the Company. “We are working diligently to conclude the audit as soon as possible and will continue to provide regular updates on our progress."
During the MCTO, the general investing public will continue to be able to trade in the Company's listed common shares. However, the Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer will not be able to trade in the Company's shares.
Other than as disclosed in this news release, there are no material changes to the information contained in the Default Announcement. The Company confirms that it intends to satisfy the provisions of NP 12-203 and will continue to issue bi-weekly default status reports for so long as it remains in default of the Annual Filings and Interim Filings requirement. The Company expects to file its Annual Filings on or before January 12, 2024, and expects to file its Interim Filings within 5 business days after the Annual Filings are completed. Further updates on timing will be provided by the Company as necessary.
Reliq Health
Reliq Health Technologies is a rapidly growing global healthcare technology company that specializes in developing innovative Virtual Care solutions for the multi-billion dollar Healthcare market. Reliq’s powerful iUGO Care platform supports care coordination and community-based virtual healthcare. iUGO Care allows complex patients to receive high quality care at home, improving health outcomes, enhancing quality of life for patients and families and reducing the cost of care delivery. iUGO Care provides real-time access to remote patient monitoring data, allowing for timely interventions by the care team to prevent costly hospital readmissions and ER visits. Reliq Health Technologies trades on the TSX Venture under the symbol RHT, on the OTC as RQHTF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the WKN: A2AJTB.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
"Chris Shields"
Interim CEO, Reliq Health Technologies Inc.
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Company Contact
Investor Relations at ir@reliqhealth.com
US Investor Relations Contact
Investor Relations
Lytham Partners, LLC
Ben Shamsian
New York | Phoenix
646-829-9701
shamsian@lythampartners.com
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SOURCE: Reliq Health Technologies Inc.
