OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq:PARN), a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions, reported today that the Company's Board of Directors approved a fiscal year-end change from June 30 to December 31, effective December 8, 2014. This change was made in order to align fiscal reporting with existing management processes which use calendar year planning and to provide more efficient reporting for US investors.
As a result, any transitional financial information will be included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2014.
About Parnell
Parnell (Nasdaq:PARN) is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions. Parnell currently markets five products for companion animals and production animals in 14 countries and augments its pharmaceutical products with proprietary software platforms - iKAM and mySYNCH. These innovative technology solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life or performance of animals, while driving customers' operational efficiency and profitability. Parnell believes its value-added solutions help establish them as a business partner with customers rather than only as a commodity provider, differentiating them from competitors.
For more information on Parnell and its products, please visit www.parnell.com.
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