11:50 AM EST - Aeterna Zentaris Inc. : reported that its first-quarter net loss was $5.9 million U.S. or $0.09 U.S. per share, compared to a loss of $12.4 million U.S. or $0.23 U.S. per share, for the same period in 2009. Research and development costs, net of tax credits and grants, were $5.7 million U.S., compared to $11.4 million U.S. for the same period in 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.8 million U.S., compared to $3.6 million U.S. for the same period in 2009. Revenues were $6.4 million U.S., compared to $6.1 million U.S. for the same period in 2009. Aeterna Zentaris Inc.
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