Novavax Reschedules 4th Annual Investor and Analyst Meeting

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc., (Nasdaq:NVAX) today announced it has rescheduled its 4th annual Investor and Analyst Meeting. The Company will host an Investor and Analyst update as part of its third quarter financial results conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

“We continue to analyze data from our Resolve clinical trial and map out the clinical path forward for our older adult RSV F Vaccine in the context of our other clinical programs,” said Stanley C. Erck, President and CEO. “We would like to finalize those plans and communicate them at the same time as our third quarter financial results call in early November. We look forward to providing the next steps in our RSV F Vaccine program, as well as an update on the path forward for additional programs in our pipeline and our financial and operating plan, which we will provide as a dedicated part of our November financial results.”

About Novavax

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a clinical-stage vaccine company committed to delivering novel products to prevent a broad range of infectious diseases. Our recombinant nanoparticles and Matrix-M™ adjuvant technology are the foundation for groundbreaking innovation that improves global health through safe and effective vaccines. Additional information about Novavax is available on the company’s website, novavax.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax and the ongoing development of its vaccine and adjuvant products are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Novavax Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.

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