GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 25, 2021 08:30AM EDT

October 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharps Compliance Corp. (NASDAQ: SMED) (Sharps or the Company), a leading full-service national provider of comprehensive waste management solutions including medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous, today announced the acquisition of Affordable Medical Waste (AMW), a full-service, route-based provider of medical waste solutions to over 500 customer locations in the Midwest, primarily in Indiana. The purchase price for AMW was $2.2 million.

David P. Tusa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sharps, stated, Affordable Medical Waste is a very well run and respected medical waste management company serving primarily the Indiana area. This acquisition is consistent with our long-term growth strategy, which includes initiatives to both drive organic growth and acquire complementary route-based providers designed to increase route density and further establish our leadership position as a comprehensive provider of waste management solutions. Our strong balance sheet provides us with this opportunity to execute on our broader acquisition strategy as we continue to work our active pipeline of opportunities.

About Sharps Compliance Corp.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Sharps Compliance (NASDAQ: SMED) is a leading business-to-business services provider to the healthcare, long-term care and retail pharmacy markets. Sharps Compliance offers comprehensive solutions for the management of regulated medical waste, hazardous waste and unused medications. For more information, visit: www.sharpsinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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For more information contact:

Diana P. Diaz John Nesbett/Jennifer BelodeauSharps Compliance Corp. IMS Investor RelationsExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Phone: (203) 972-9200Officer Email:Phone: (713) 660-3547 jnesbett@institutionalms.comEmail: ddiaz@sharpsinc.com