Milestone Scientific Inc. CEO Increases Stock Ownership through Option Exercise

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Milestone Scientific (NYSE American: MLSS) announced that Interim CEO Leonard Osser has completed a share sale to cover option costs and taxes, resulting in an increase in his common stock holdings. Osser has submitted Form 4s detailing these transactions and stated he has no plans for further sales. Milestone Scientific specializes in developing computerized drug delivery instruments using its proprietary technology for various medical applications. The company emphasizes its focus on innovation in painless injection technology.

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• Interim CEO Leonard Osser increased his common stock holdings, signaling confidence in the company.
• The company is at the forefront of developing innovative injection technologies for diverse applications.

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ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE American:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provides virtually painless and precise injections, today reported that the Company’s Interim CEO, Leonard Osser, completed the sale of shares to cover the cost of his options and associated taxes, as previously announced on December 16, 2020. The net impact of these transaction was an increase in Mr. Osser’s overall common stock holdings.

The details of these transactions are described in various Form 4s filed by Mr. Osser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. Osser has no plans to sell additional shares.

About Milestone Scientific Inc.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs and develops innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical, dental, cosmetic and veterinary applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, and virtually painless. Milestone’s proprietary DPS Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® is our technology platform that advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures and intra-articular joint injections. For more information please visit our website: www.milestonescientific.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the timing and financial impact of Milestone's ability to implement its business plan, expected revenues, timing of regulatory approvals and future success. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions involving judgments with respect to future economic, competitive and market conditions, future business decisions and regulatory developments, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond Milestone's control. Some of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements are general economic conditions, failure to achieve expected revenue growth, changes in our operating expenses, adverse patent rulings, FDA or legal developments, competitive pressures, changes in customer and market requirements and standards, and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Milestone's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, Milestone's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2019. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon management's reasonable belief as of the date hereof. Milestone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Contact:
David Waldman or Natalya Rudman
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Email: mlss@crescendo-ir.com
Tel: 212-671-1020

FAQ

What recent transaction did Milestone Scientific's CEO complete?

Leonard Osser, the Interim CEO, completed a share sale to cover options and taxes, increasing his common stock holdings.

What is Milestone Scientific known for?

Milestone Scientific develops computerized drug delivery instruments that provide virtually painless injections for various medical applications.

What is the stock symbol for Milestone Scientific?

The stock symbol for Milestone Scientific is MLSS.

Did Leonard Osser plan to sell more shares after the recent transaction?

No, Leonard Osser has stated he has no plans to sell additional shares.