XTL Biopharmaceuticals Appoints Mr. Alex Rabinovich to its Board of Directors

RAANANA, Israel, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: XTLB, TASE: XTLB.TA) ("XTL" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for autoimmune diseases, today announced that Mr. Alex Rabinovich has been appointed as a member of the Company's board of directors.

Mr. Rabinovich is a leading investor in XTL and holds over 20% of its shares. Mr. Rabinovich will replace Mr. David Bassa, who has resigned from his position as a director of the Company, after serving as a director for seven years.

Mr. Josh Levine, XTL's CEO said that: "We are very happy to have Mr. Rabinovich join our Board of Directors and are certain that he can contribute from his vast experience in the capital markets. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bassa for his much appreciated contribution to XTL as a director throughout the years".

XTL has recently reported raising $5.3 million: $2.5 million through a public offering and $2.8 million in a private placement from its existing shareholders, including Mr. Rabinovich and Mr. Bassa.

About XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (XTL) 

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The Company's lead drug candidate, hCDR1, is a world-class clinical asset for the treatment of autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren's Syndrome (SS). The few treatments currently on the market for these diseases are not effective enough for many patients and some have significant side effects. hCDR1 has robust clinical data in three clinical trials with 400 patients and over 200 preclinical studies with data published in more than 40 peer reviewed scientific journals.

XTL is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market (NASDAQ: XTLB) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: XTLB.TA). XTL shares are included in the following indices: Tel-Aviv Biomed, Tel-Aviv MidCap, and Tel-Aviv Tech Index.

Cautionary Statement 

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For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations, XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tel: +972-9-955-7080
Email: [email protected]
http://www.xtlbio.com

SOURCE XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd