Jay Pharma Appoints Former Mallinckrodt plc Executive as Audit Committee Chair

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRH) (the "Company"), brings to the attention of its shareholders a press release issued by Jay Pharma Inc. ("Jay Pharma") today to announce the appointment of George A. Kegler, Jr. to Jay Pharma's Board of Directors and as Audit Committee Chair, to be effective upon the closing of Jay Pharma's anticipated merger transaction with Ameri Holdings.

Mr. Kegler is a former executive at Mallinckrodt plc, a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, where he previously held positions of segment controller, division controller and served as interim chief financial officer. He previously served as chief financial officer of Convatec, a spin-out from Bristol Myers Squibb to private equity groups.

"Mr. Kegler will offer strong financial expertise to Jay Pharma as we build a world-class board of directors with relevant skills and experience," said Dave Johnson, who plans to join Jay Pharma as Chairman and CEO upon the closing of the Ameri merger transaction. "His decades-long healthcare business knowledge will be an incredible asset to our team, and we believe he will add immense value as future Chair of Jay Pharma's Audit Committee, while helping to build a foundation to support and propel Jay Pharma's rapid expansion."

"I look forward to joining Jay Pharma's leadership, scientific advisors, and board as we work together to positively impact the lives of persons impacted by cancer," said Mr. Kegler. "To be a part of an emerging industry is very exciting to me. I admire Jay Pharma's success in identifying and developing novel approaches to cancer care and I look forward to providing strategic guidance to advance its business."

Jay Pharma press release: https://jaypharma.co/news/

About Jay Pharma

Jay Pharma is dedicated to developing innovative, evidence-based medicines and combination therapies to address unmet needs in cancer care. Our mission is to improve the lives of persons suffering from cancer, initially by developing over-the-counter products for persons suffering from the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments, and longer term by advancing a pipeline of novel combination therapies as an adjunct to standard of care cancer treatments.

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About Ameri100

Ameri is a specialized SAP® cloud, digital, and enterprise solutions company which provides SAP® services to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, Ameri has offices in the U.S. and Canada. The Company also has global delivery centers in India. With its bespoke engagement model, Ameri delivers transformational value to its clients across industry verticals. For further information, visit www.ameri100.com

Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC

In connection with the proposed transactions, Ameri to file relevant materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including a registration statement that will contain a proxy statement and prospectus. AMERI URGES INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS TO READ THESE MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AMERI, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.  Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement, prospectus and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC (when they become available) through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.  In addition, investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement, prospectus and other documents filed by Ameri with the SEC by contacting Investor Relations by mail at 5000 Research Court, Suite 750, Suwanee, Georgia. Stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement, prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transactions.

Participants in the Solicitation

Ameri and Jay Pharma, as well as each of their respective directors and executive officers and certain of their other members of management and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transactions.  Additional information regarding these persons and their interests in the transaction will be included in the proxy statement relating to the transactions when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

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Barry Kostiner, Chief Financial Officer
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