Aeterna Zentaris to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year End 2017 Financial and Operating Results on March 28th, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 21, 2018 -- Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) (TSX:AEZS) will announce its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017 financial and operating results after market close on Tuesday, March 27^th, 2018. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, March 28^th, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Participants may access the live conference call by telephone using the following numbers: (Toll-Free): 877-407-8029, (Toll): 201-689-8029, Confirmation #13677806. A replay will also be available on the Company’s website for a period of 30 days.

About Aeterna Zentaris Inc.

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing, principally through out-licensing arrangements, Macrilen™ (macimorelin), an orally available ghrelin agonist, to be used in the diagnosis of patients with adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). On January 17, 2018 Aeterna Zentaris announced that that it had, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a license and assignment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Strongbridge Biopharma plc to carry out development, manufacturing, registration and commercialization of Macrilen™ (macimorelin) in the United States and Canada. On December 20, 2017 the Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing approval for Macrilen™ (macimorelin). On November 27, 2017 Aeterna Zentaris announced that the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for the use of Macrilen™ (macimorelin) for the evaluation of AGHD was accepted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for regulatory review. For more information, visit www.aezsinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the U.S. Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, which reflect our current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” “would,” “could,” “may,” “anticipates,” and similar terms that relate to future events, performance, or our results. Forward-looking statements involve known risks and uncertainties, many of which are discussed under the caption “Key Information - Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the relevant Canadian securities regulatory authorities in lieu of an annual information form and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and under the caption “Risk Factors and Uncertainties” in our management’s discussion and analysis for the third quarter of 2017. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the merit or outcome of the class action lawsuit, the Company’s intention and ability to defend such legal actions, and the availability of insurance to cover costs and expenses relating to the defense of the lawsuit. Known and unknown risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, effect of the class action lawsuit and other litigation, on our cash flow, results of operations and financial position. Investors should consult the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators and the SEC for additional information on risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties and risk factors, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, unless required to do so by a governmental authority or applicable law.

Contacts:
Aeterna Zentaris Inc.
Michael V. Ward
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
843-900-3201

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Susan Reilly
President
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312-600-6783