SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2022 / International Stem Cell Corporation (OTC PINK:ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ('ISCO' or 'the Company'), a California-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies and biomedical products, today provided a business update and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

'I would like to highlight the fact that our business units are steadily growing based on the first quarter reported results and the evaluation portion of our Phase 1 clinical trial is progressing successfully as well.' stated Andrey Semechkin, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Chairman of ISCO. ' stated Andrey Semechkin, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Chairman of ISCO.

Q1 2022 Financial Highlights:

• Consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was $2.02 million, an increase of 22% compared to the consolidated revenue of $1.66 million for the first quarter of 2021.
• Combined operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, from our two wholly owned revenue generating subsidiaries was $648,000, an increase of 164% compared to $245,000 in the first quarter of 2021.
• Net loss for ISCO was $9,000 for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a net loss of $599,000 for the first quarter in 2021, a decrease of 98%.

About International Stem Cell Corporation

International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenetic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background with minimal immune rejection after transplantation. hpSCs offer the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology (www.lifelinecelltech.com), and stem cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care (www.lifelineskincare.com).

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Contacts:
International Stem Cell Corporation
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Phone: 760-940-6383
Email: ir@intlstemcell.com

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