FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON), an international surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products for spine surgery, skull-based surgery, neurosurgery, wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other surgical applications, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Michael A. McManus, Jr. has been selected as a Top Chief Executive Officer at a Micro-Cap Company for 2014 by ExecRank. The rankings are based on statistical and algorithmic analysis of executive and company performance and are the result of over three years of research and feedback from evaluation committees and top Chief Executives.

"This recognition is a tribute to the entire Misonix team for its dedication, creativity and boundless energy in successfully addressing the challenges that face our industry while driving operational growth and shareholder value," said Mr. McManus. "We continue to gain traction on our strategic plan in the U.S. and throughout the international markets in which we compete. We are excited with the opportunities ahead in the coming years, and I am proud to accept this honor on behalf of the employees and the loyal shareholders of Misonix."

ExecRank screened more than 10,000 Chief Executive Officers in the United States. Only the very best are awarded the distinction of being a part of ExecRank's Top Chief Executive Officers Ranking for 2014. As always, there was a premium on experience and track record when considering our rankings, but also on CEOs who took bold steps to help their companies maintain and grow market share in evolving industries. ExecRank weighed heavily the recommendations provided by the Boards of Directors of our finalists.

About ExecRank

ExecRank Inc. is a research and advisory firm founded in 2010 and the leading source for executive rankings and C-Suite performance reports. Based on statistical and algorithmic analysis of executive and company performance, this research is used to make intelligent and informed decisions at the highest tier of human capital and corporate strategy for clients ranging from venture backed startups to large cap public companies. ExecRank rankings reach over 5 million readers a year in the United States alone given our partnerships with leading publishers, web sites, trade shows and more.

For the complete rankings, please visit www.ExecRank.com or at: http://execrank.com/2014-rankings/top-ceos-driving-shareholder-value-micro-cap-companies/.

About Misonix, Inc.

Misonix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.

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