Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSEMKT:AST) posted a PowerPoint presentation on its website to utilize for investor relation purposes. The presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Item 9.01(d) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.