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MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) generates frequent news across product, clinical, regulatory, and corporate fronts as it advances therapies for cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases. News coverage for MNKD often centers on its commercial products Afrezza, FUROSCIX, V-Go, and Tyvaso DPI–related collaborations, as well as updates on its inhaled and subcutaneous pipeline.
Investors and healthcare observers following MNKD news can expect announcements on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) milestones, including supplemental Biologics License Applications and supplemental New Drug Applications. Recent examples include FDA acceptance for review of an sBLA for Afrezza in children and adolescents with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and acceptance of an sNDA for the FUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector for edema in adults with chronic heart failure or chronic kidney disease.
MannKind’s news flow also covers clinical trial progress and portfolio decisions in orphan lung diseases. The company has reported on initiation of nintedanib DPI (MNKD-201) studies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as well as the discontinuation of the Phase 3 ICoN-1 trial of nebulized clofazimine (MNKD-101) for refractory nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease following a futility analysis. Updates on pre-clinical programs such as bumetanide DPI and MNKD-102 are also featured in its communications.
Corporate and financial news items include quarterly earnings results, revenue breakdowns across royalties, collaborations, and product sales, and strategic transactions. A notable example is MannKind’s acquisition of scPharmaceuticals, which brought FUROSCIX fully into its portfolio and expanded its presence in cardiometabolic care. The company also issues releases about investor conference presentations and community initiatives, such as the Centennial Al Mann Scholarship for students living with diabetes.
This news page aggregates these developments so readers can review regulatory decisions, trial outcomes, business combinations, and financial updates related to MannKind in one place.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) announced the pricing of $200 million of 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. The offering to qualified institutional buyers is set to close on March 4, 2021. The notes will accrue interest at 2.50% per annum, payable semiannually. The initial conversion price is approximately $5.21 per share, a premium of 30% over the last sale price of $4.01. Net proceeds of approximately $193.8 million will fund working capital, including a Phase 3 clinical trial of Afrezza and other corporate purposes.
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD) announced a private placement offering of $150 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. The offering may increase by an additional $22.5 million. Proceeds will support working capital, a Phase 3 clinical trial of Afrezza in pediatric patients, and development of other products. The notes are unsecured, and upon conversion, MannKind may pay in cash, stock, or both. The company does not currently plan to use proceeds for debt repayment or acquisitions. The securities will not be registered under the Securities Act.
MannKind Corporation (MNKD) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results, highlighting Afrezza net revenue of $10.1 million, a 30% increase year-over-year. Total revenues for 2020 reached $65.1 million, with Afrezza contributing $32.3 million. The company experienced a net loss of $26.4 million in Q4 and $57.2 million for the year. Gross profit from Afrezza surged 230% to $17.2 million. The acquisition of QrumPharma for $12.8 million and entering into a co-promotion agreement for Thyquidity are key strategic moves. Cash reserves stood at $67.2 million at year-end.
Vertice Pharma launched THYQUIDITY, a liquid levothyroxine solution, on February 24, 2021. This product is designed for patients with hypothyroidism, providing precise, individualized dosing. THYQUIDITY will serve as a replacement therapy for various types of hypothyroidism and assist in managing thyroid cancer. The product contains 100 mcg per 5 mL and is supplied in two 100 mL bottles. MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD) will co-promote THYQUIDITY to healthcare providers. This marks Vertice's first branded pharmaceutical product aimed at improving patient health.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) will have its CEO, Michael Castagna, PharmD, participate in a Fireside Chat at the 2021 SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference on February 25, 2021, at 1:00 pm (ET). Interested individuals can access the webcast through the Company's website, with a replay available for 14 days post-event. MannKind is known for developing inhaled therapeutic products, including Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder, the only FDA-approved inhaled ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin in the U.S.
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) is set to release its 2020 fourth quarter and full year financial results on February 25, 2021, at 9:00 AM ET. The call, featuring CEO Michael Castagna and CFO Steven Binder, will discuss financials and corporate updates. Investors can participate via the company's website or by telephone, with a replay available for 14 days post-call. MannKind focuses on inhaled therapeutic products, commercializing Afrezza, the only FDA-approved inhaled insulin in the U.S., which is also available in Brazil through partner Biomm SA.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) announced that its CEO, Michael Castagna, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the H.C. Wainwright Bioconnect 2021 Conference. This event will be available on demand starting January 11, 2021, at 6:00 am (ET). Interested viewers can access the webcast link from the Events & Presentations section on MannKind's website. The replay will remain accessible for 14 days post-event. MannKind specializes in inhaled therapies for endocrine and orphan lung diseases, including Afrezza, the only inhaled ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin in the U.S.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) and Vertice Pharma announced a co-promotion agreement for Thyquidity™ (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution, aimed at treating hypothyroidism. MannKind's sales force will market Thyquidity to US healthcare providers specializing in endocrinology. Vertice will compensate MannKind with quarterly payments and royalties on sales. Michael Castagna, CEO of MannKind, emphasized the arrangement's potential to enhance customer relationships and extend market reach. Thyquidity is indicated for various forms of hypothyroidism, which affects approximately 4.6% of the US population.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) has appointed James S. Shannon, M.D., as the new Chairman of the Board effective December 9, 2020. He succeeds Kent Kresa, who remains as a Board member and Chair of the Compensation Committee. Dr. Shannon brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical leadership experience, previously serving as Chief Medical Officer at GlaxoSmithKline and leading Pharma Development at Novartis. This leadership change aims to strengthen MannKind's focus on its pipeline and innovative therapies for endocrine and orphan lung diseases.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) has acquired QrumPharma, Inc., a firm focused on inhalation therapies for severe pulmonary infections, including Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. The acquisition includes $3.5 million in cash and 3,067,179 shares of MNKD. The lead product, QRM-003, is set to enter Phase 1 trials by late 2021 and has received FDA orphan drug and QIDP designations. This deal aims to enhance MannKind's pipeline in orphan lung disease treatments and leverage advanced inhalation technologies.
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