XBiotech to Provide Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Business Update

AUSTIN, Texas, March 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ:XBIT) announced today it will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, to provide an overview of its corporate and clinical activities.  The call will encompass developments during the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

Conference Call Information: 
Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing:

• 1 (844) 249-9385 (U.S.)

• 1 (270) 823-1533 (International)

A live audio webcast will also be accessible via the Investors section of the XBiotech website www.xbiotech.com. The webcast replay will remain available for 90 days. 

A telephonic replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing 1 (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or 1 (404) 537-3406, and providing the Conference ID: 81246237.  The telephonic replay will be available for 24 hours beginning at 11:29 p.m. Eastern Time on March 16, 2017.

About XBiotech
XBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to pioneering the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic antibodies based on its True Human(TM) proprietary technology. XBiotech currently is advancing a robust pipeline of antibody therapies to redefine the standards of care in oncology, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, XBiotech also is leading the development of innovative biotech manufacturing technologies designed to more rapidly, cost-effectively and flexibly produce new therapies urgently needed by patients worldwide.

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Contact
Ashley Otero
aotero@xbiotech.com
512-386-2930