Restructuring offers Assurance of Rafarma Pharmaceuticals' Improved Financial Future

MOSCOW, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafarma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTC RAFA) is pleased to announce the complete restructuring of its existing € 90,000,000.00 loan with VNeshconombank (VEBank), Russia's premier development bank. Terms and conditions of the restructured loan include a 3-year deferment, or holiday, on all principal and interest payments thus greatly enhancing the financial stability of the company.

Company CEO Dave Anderson stated, "We are gratified that VEBank have arranged this three year deferral and feel this offers a validation of management's progressive plan and meaningful support to Rafarma's stated objective of becoming a leading pharmaceutical company in Europe. This agreement significantly enhances your company's financial prospects."

The original loan from VEB was used in the construction of the company's 270,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility in Terbuny. The company is in active production and in the process of registration of over 17 new products.

For the last three years, the Russian Government has been highly focused on bolstering the development of the nation's domestic pharmaceutical industry. Rafarma's mission is to work under the auspices of aggressive federal initiatives to fast-track the modernization of Russia's pharmaceutical industry.

For more information on Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, visit: http://rafarma.com 

For more information on VEBank, visit: http://www.veb.ru/en/  

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Contact: David Anderson, 1-801-210-7135, [e-mail]

SOURCE Rafarma Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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