Arch Therapeutics Appoints Michael S. Abrams its Chief Financial Officer

Company Prepares for Next Stage of Growth

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTH) (“Arch” or the “Company”), developer of novel self-assembling wound care and biosurgical devices, today announced that it has appointed Michael S. Abrams its Chief Financial Officer effective May 10, 2021. In alignment with the Company’s succession plan, Mr. Abrams joins Arch’s financial team today, one week before assuming the role currently held by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Richard Davis. Mr. Davis will remain with the Company during a Transition Period, which will end on June 30, 2021, after which he will support the Company in a consulting role through December 31, 2021.

Mr. Abrams has over 25 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer to numerous public and private companies; principal investor; investment banker; merchant banker; strategic and financial advisor; and Board member. Mr. Abrams’ capabilities span a broad range of activities with a particular expertise in the areas of operational management, complex financial engineering, financial advisory, and capital markets strategy primarily for companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. Mr. Abrams graduated with an MBA with Honors from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and received his BBA with Honors from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst as a William F. Field Alumni scholar, an award given annually to the top finance student in the class.

Terrence W. Norchi, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Arch Therapeutics, said, “I am pleased to welcome Mike to our leadership team. His deep and extensive experience in leading financial operations will support our immediate and ongoing commercialization and R&D efforts and continue to position Arch as an industry leader. I am confident Mike will provide strong leadership and is an excellent addition to the organization.”

“On behalf of our board of directors and all of us at the Company, I thank Rick Davis for his exceptional contributions throughout his tenure at Arch,” added Norchi. “In his seven years as CFO, Rick has been a prodigious leader, mentor and colleague, and his guidance has been instrumental to Arch’s success. I wish Rick all the best in the next chapter of his life.”

Mr. Abrams commented, “I am thrilled to join Arch, a company I have long admired and one that has innovative, game-changing medical device technologies. Arch has unique strengths and tremendous opportunities worldwide with its current and future products. I look forward to working with the team to execute on the Company’s priorities, accelerate growth and enhance value for shareholders and stakeholders.”

Rick Davis, Arch Chief Financial Officer said, “It has been a privilege and honor to work with my colleagues at Arch. I have strived to do right by all, our shareholders, employees, suppliers and now our customers. I have the utmost confidence that Terry, Mike and the rest of the team will maximize this opportunity for all stakeholders.”

Terrence W. Norchi, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Arch Therapeutics, concluded, “I again want to thank Rick on both a professional and personal basis for his care and commitment to Arch and to me. At the very same time, I look forward to working with Mike for many years to come building and expanding upon the foundation of Arch’s accomplishments and value proposition.”

About Arch Therapeutics, Inc.
Arch Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing a novel approach to stop bleeding (hemostasis), control leaking (sealant) and manage wounds during surgery, trauma and interventional care. Arch is developing products based on an innovative self-assembling barrier technology platform with the goal of making care faster and safer for patients. Arch has received regulatory authorization to market AC5 Advanced Wound System and AC5 Topical Hemostat as medical devices in the United States and Europe, respectively. Arch’s development stage product candidates include AC5-G, AC5-V and AC5 Surgical Hemostat, among others.^1,2

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¹ AC5-G, AC5-V, and AC5 Surgical Hemostat are currently investigational devices limited by law to investigational use.
² AC5, AC5-G, AC5-V and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Arch Therapeutics, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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