Toronto, Ontario - January 24, 2013

Novadaq® Technologies Inc. ("Novadaq" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NVDQ, TSX: NDQ,), a developer of clinically-relevant fluorescence imaging solutions for use in surgical procedures, will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results before the market opening on Thursday, February 7, 2013.

Novadaq is pleased to invite all interested parties to participate in a conference call, on February 7 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, during which the results will be discussed.

Those wishing to access the live conference call by telephone should dial 1-877-407-8031 (within Canada and the United States) or 1-201-689-8031 (international callers) several minutes prior to the beginning of the call.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be made available until midnight on March 7, 2013 and can be accessed by dialing 1-877-660-6853 (within Canada and the United States) or 1-201-612-7415 (international callers) and entering the conference identification number 408022 when prompted. The call will also be archived for 90 days on the Company's website at http://www.novadaq.com under the "Events" tab in the Investors section, and a replay of the call will be available for download to a portable audio player or computer, as an MP3 or podcast file, at the same location on Novadaq's website.

About Novadaq Technologies Inc: 

Enabling surgeons with clinically-relevant, innovative fluorescence imaging solutions to enhance the lives of patients and their surgeons, while reducing health care costs, is Novadaq's global mission. SPY® fluorescence imaging technology provides surgeons with real-time visualization, leading to improved outcomes and reduced costs without exposing the patient to radiation. More than 60 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate that the use of SPY imaging during complex surgery, leads to fewer post-operative complications and lower hospital costs.

SPY Imaging Systems are United States Food and Drug Administration 510(k) cleared for use in seven surgical specialties. The endoscopic version of SPY called PINPOINT®, combines the capabilities of SPY Imaging with high definition ("HD") visible light visualization offered by conventional endoscopes. Our unique business model of partnering with market-leading companies to drive adoption of our fluorescence imaging technology, while building our own commercial infrastructure is the cornerstone of our corporate strategy for growth.

Forward Looking Statement: 

Certain statements included in this press release may be considered forward-looking. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on Novadaq's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Novadaq and relate to, among other things, the Company's strategy, strategic goals, research and development activities, research and clinical testing outcomes, taxes, capital expenditures, future operations, future financial position, future revenues/results, projected costs, prospects and plans and objectives of management.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by Novadaq in its public securities filings available at www.sedar.com, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. Novadaq disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts: 

Investor Relations:
David C. Martin
Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Novadaq Technologies Inc.
905-629-3822 ext: 218
dmartin@novadaq.com

Novadaq Release- Fiscal 2012 and Q4-12 Results Invitation_Final.pdf

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