PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq:ACET), a global leader in the marketing, sales and distribution of pharmaceutical active ingredients and intermediates, finished dosage form generic pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical products, agricultural protection products and specialty chemicals, today announced that Albert Eilender, Chairman and CEO; Salvatore Guccione, President and COO; Doug Roth, Chief Financial Officer; Ronald Gold, President and COO of Rising Pharmaceuticals are scheduled to be present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in New York City.

An audio Web cast of the Company's presentations will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Aceto's web site at www.aceto.com. A replay of the presentation will be available for 30 days. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings at the conference. 

ABOUT ACETO

Aceto Corporation, incorporated in 1947, is a global leader in the marketing, sales and distribution of pharmaceutical active ingredients and intermediates, finished dosage form generic pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical products, agricultural protection products and specialty chemicals. With business operations in nine countries, Aceto distributes over 1,100 chemical compounds used principally as finished products or raw materials in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agricultural, coatings and industrial chemical consuming industries. Aceto's global operations, including a staff of 26 in China and 12 in India are distinctive in the industry and enable its worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. (ACET-F)

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