Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAPR) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, June 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What: 

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAPR), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of diseases will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Linda Marbán, Co-Founder, CEO and Director will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET      

Capricor Investor Relations & Media Contacts:
Chris Hippolyte
(646) 942-5634
chris.hippolyte@russopartnersllc.com

Geraldine Sadek
(310) 358-3101
gsadek@capricor.com

Nasdaq MarketSite:
Christina Tomarelli
(646) 441-5120
Christina.Tomarelli@nasdaq.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A webcast of the Nasdaq Closing Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAPR):

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAPR) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of diseases. Its lead programs target post myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The Company has two leading product candidates under investigation: CAP-1002, a cardiac cell therapy and Cenderitide, a natriuretic peptide receptor agonist. CAP-1002 is in development for the treatment of post myocardial infarction, advanced heart failure and Duchenne muscular dystrophy associated cardiomyopathy. Cenderitide is in development for the outpatient treatment of heart failure as well as potential other indications. In addition, the Company is conducting research and development on its exosomes platform technology for cardiac diseases and other potential indications. For additional information visit www.capricor.com.

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About Nasdaq:

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to more than 3,500 listed companies with a market value of approximately $9.5 trillion and more than 10,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit: nasdaq.com/ambition or business.nasdaq.com.

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