Acasti Pharma To Present at Upcoming International Industry Conferences

LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Jun 12, 2017) - Acasti Pharma Inc. (ACST.V)(TSX VENTURE:ACST), a biopharmaceutical innovator focused on the research, development and commercialization of CaPre® (omega-3 phospholipid) for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia, today announced that the company will present at two upcoming industry conferences. CEO Jan D'Alvise will provide a corporate overview and discuss its Phase 3-ready therapeutic, CaPre, at the BIO International Convention partnering forum. In addition, Mr. Laurent Harvey will present the results of the CaPre Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies at the International Academy of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions.

BIO International Convention 2017

• Presenter: Jan D'Alvise, President and Chief Executive Officer

• Date and Time: June 19, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. PT

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Theater 2

International Academy of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions 2017

22^nd World Congress on Heart Disease

• Presenter: Laurent Harvey, B. Pharm. M.Sc., Vice President, Clinical and Non-clinical Affairs

• Date and Time: July 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. PT

• Location: The Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Hall A

"Acasti's participation in these international conferences reinforces the global interest in our wholly owned CaPre, a potential new treatment for hypertriglyceridemia," said Jan D'Alvise, Acasti's president and chief executive officer. "Data to be presented highlights and compares CaPre's safety and efficacy profile with commercially available omega-3 prescription drugs. Based on the clinical performance seen in our Phase 1 and 2 studies, we believe CaPre has the potential to be a best-in-class omega-3 therapeutic offering superior lipid benefits that may reduce patients' cardiovascular disease risk."

About Acasti Pharma

Acasti Pharma is a biopharmaceutical innovator advancing a potentially best-in-class cardiovascular drug, CaPre® (omega-3 phospholipid), for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, a chronic condition affecting an estimated one third of the U.S. population. The Corporation's strategy is to initially develop and commercialize CaPre for the 3 to 4 million patients in the U.S. with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Since its founding in 2008, Acasti Pharma has focused on addressing a critical market need for an effective, safe and well-absorbing omega-3 therapeutic that can make a positive impact on the major blood lipids associated with cardiovascular disease risk. For more information, visit www.acastipharma.com.

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SOURCE: Acasti Pharma Inc.