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MannKind Completes Acquisition of scPharmaceuticals, Accelerating Revenue Growth in Cardiometabolic Care

DANBURY, Conn. and BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of scPharmaceuticals Inc. The acquisition of scPharmaceuticals is expected to diversify and accelerate MannKind’s double-digit revenue growth, driven by FUROSCIX® (furosemide injection), an innovative therapy for edema due to chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. The transaction will strengthen MannKind’s commercial and medical capabilities by integrating scPharmaceuticals’ experienced team into its existing infrastructure. MannKind is positioned as a diversified, growth-focused biopharmaceutical company with its commercial assets—Afrezza®, FUROSCIX® and V-Go®—along with Tyvaso DPI®-related revenues, contributing to an annualized run rate of over $370 million based on Q2 2025 results. Additionally, the FUROSCIX ReadyFlow™ Autoinjector supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) filing was submitted as planned in Q3 2025. “With the close of the acquisition, MannKind now has multiple revenue lines with strong growth potential, a deepening presence in cardiometabolic care, and a commercial infrastructure ready to support the next phase of growth,” said Michael Castagna, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation. “This milestone accelerates our strategy to build a patient-centric company that delivers innovative therapies for chronic disease.” The strategic fit between the two organizations creates meaningful growth opportunities, combining MannKind’s endocrinology expertise and infrastructure with scPharmaceuticals’ deep cardiovascular capabilities. MannKind is positioned to expand FUROSCIX’s reach with nephrologists and cardiologists and to continue its success in chronic heart failure treatment. The potential for long-term value creation is further supported by MannKind’s late-stage pipeline, including Inhaled Clofazimine for the treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and nintedanib DPI for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Transaction DetailsThe acquisition was structured as a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock at a price of $5.35 per share in cash plus one non-tradable contingent value right (CVR) per share to receive certain milestone payments of up to an aggregate of $1.00 per CVR in cash, for total consideration of up to $6.35 per share in cash. The non-tradable CVR is payable upon achieving certain regulatory and net sales milestones. The tender offer expired at one minute following 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on October 6, 2025. The depositary for the tender offer advised MannKind and scPharmaceuticals that scPharmaceuticals stockholders holding approximately 73.47% of the outstanding shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock had tendered their shares, satisfying the minimum condition to consummate the tender offer. In addition, notices of guaranteed delivery were delivered for shares representing approximately 10.91% of the outstanding shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock. All of the conditions of the tender offer having been satisfied, MannKind accepted for payment all such tendered shares, and following a statutory merger under Section 251(h) of the Delaware General Corporation Law on October 7, 2025, scPharmaceuticals became a wholly owned subsidiary of MannKind. All remaining shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock that were not tendered in the tender offer were converted into the right to receive the same per share consideration as shares that were tendered in the tender offer, as described above.     With the completion of the transaction, shares of scPharmaceuticals’ common stock, which traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SCPH,” will cease trading as of today and will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq. About MannKindMannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life. Learn more at mannkindcorp.com. INDICATION FUROSCIX® (furosemide injection), 80 mg/10 mL for subcutaneous use is indicated for the treatment of edema (i.e., congestion, fluid overload, or hypervolemia) in adult patients with chronic heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD), including the nephrotic syndrome. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FUROSCIX is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide, any component of the FUROSCIX formulation, or medical adhesives.  Furosemide may cause fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic abnormalities, particularly in patients receiving higher doses, patients with inadequate oral electrolyte intake, and in elderly patients.  Serum electrolytes, CO2, BUN, creatinine, glucose, and uric acid should be monitored frequently during furosemide therapy. Excessive diuresis may cause dehydration and blood volume reduction with circulatory collapse and possibly vascular thrombosis and embolism, particularly in elderly patients. Furosemide can cause dehydration and azotemia. If increasing azotemia and oliguria occur during treatment of severe progressive renal disease, discontinue furosemide. Cases of tinnitus and reversible or irreversible hearing impairment and deafness have been reported with furosemide. Reports usually indicate that furosemide ototoxicity is associated with rapid injection, severe renal impairment, the use of higher than recommended doses, hypoproteinemia or concomitant therapy with aminoglycoside antibiotics, ethacrynic acid, or other ototoxic drugs. In patients with severe symptoms of urinary retention (because of bladder emptying disorders, prostatic hyperplasia, urethral narrowing), the administration of furosemide can cause acute urinary retention related to increased production and retention of urine. These patients require careful monitoring, especially during the initial stages of treatment. Contact with water or other fluids and certain patient movements during treatment may cause the On-body Infusor to prematurely terminate infusion. Ensure patients can detect and respond to alarms. The most common adverse reactions with FUROSCIX administration in clinical trials were site and skin reactions including erythema, bruising, edema, and injection site pain. Please see the full Prescribing Information (https://www.furoscix.com/wp-content/uploads/prescribing-information.pdf) and Instructions for Use (https://www.furoscix.com/wp-content/uploads/instructions-for-use.pdf) Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “will”, “goal” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the expected benefits from the acquisition of FUROSCIX, including diversifying and accelerating revenue growth, MannKind’s strategy to build a patient-centric company that delivers innovative therapies for chronic disease, and strengthening MannKind’s organization and revenue base; MannKind’s growth potential and the growth opportunities created by the acquisition of FUROSCIX; the potential for long-term value creation; the annualized revenue run rate implied by Q2 2025 results; MannKind’s late-stage pipeline including MNKD-101 and MNKD-201 and the ongoing and planned clinical trials and timing thereof; and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on MannKind’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risk that MannKind will not be able to retain the employees of scPharmaceuticals given the at-will nature of their employment; risks associated with acquisitions, such as the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully, that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that the expected benefits of the transaction will not occur; risks associated with developing product candidates; risks and uncertainties related to unforeseen delays that may impact the timing of clinical trials and reporting data; the possibility that if MannKind does not achieve the expected benefits of the acquisition as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors, the market price of MannKind’s shares could decline; historical revenue growth rates may not be achieved in future periods for various reasons, including competition, execution, and adverse regulatory and reimbursement changes; and other risks related to MannKind’s business detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in MannKind’s SEC filings and reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC. MannKind undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or changes in expectations, except as required by law. FUROSCIX is a registered trademark of scPharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of MannKind Corporation. AFREZZA, V-Go, and MANNKIND are registered trademarks of MannKind Corporation. TYVASO DPI is a registered trademark of United Therapeutics Corporation. MannKind Contacts:        Media Relations        Christie Iacangelo         Email: media@mnkd.com Investor RelationsAna KaporEmail: ir@mnkd.com Katherine MirandaEmail: kmiranda@scpharma.com

Kestra Appoints Timothy Moran as Chief Business Officer, Strengthening Leadership Team for Next Stage of Growth

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KMTS), a wearable medical device and digital healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Timothy Moran as Chief Business Officer, effective November 3. In this role, Mr. Moran will oversee business strategy, corporate business development, payor engagement and contracting, reimbursement strategy, and revenue cycle management. “I am pleased to welcome Tim as our Chief Business Officer,” said Brian Webster, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kestra Medical Technologies. “With extensive expertise in cardiac and heart failure innovation, Tim is well positioned to join Kestra at this important stage in our commercial ramp. We expect he will help Kestra advance our payor and provider partnerships, accelerate adoption of the Cardiac Recovery System® platform, and further expand and develop our business strategy.” Mr. Moran is a seasoned operating executive who brings over 25 years of experience in medtech organizations to his new role at Kestra. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Avertix Medical where he led the launch of a first-to-market implantable cardiac device for the detection of acute coronary syndrome events. Prior to that, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Motus GI Holdings, a medical technology company focused on improving endoscopic outcomes and experiences. “I’m excited to join Kestra at such a pivotal time in the organization’s growth,” said Mr. Moran. “Kestra’s commitment to innovation and patient protection aligns with my passion for building organizations that drive meaningful impact in healthcare. I look forward to working with our payor partners, physicians, and the Kestra team to extend the reach of the ASSURE® WCD and the broader Cardiac Recovery System platform so more patients can benefit from proven protection and comprehensive recovery support.” About Kestra Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. is a commercial-stage wearable medical device and digital healthcare company focused on transforming patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease using monitoring and therapeutic intervention technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and connected. For more information, please visit www.kestramedical.com.  CONTACT: Media contact 
Rhiannon Pickus 
rhiannon.pickus@kestramedical.com 

Investor contact 
Neil Bhalodkar 
neil.bhalodkar@kestramedical.com 

Groundbreaking Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure: Repairon Completes Series A Financing to Expand the Clinical Development of Its Regenerative Heart Therapy

GÖTTINGEN, Germany, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — German biotech company Repairon GmbH announced the completion of a Series A round of financing that will enable further clinical development of its groundbreaking regenerative heart failure therapy. The therapy repairs cardiac function and…

Switchback Medical Announces Strategic Investment From TJC and Combination With LightningCath and Proto Lase

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Switchback Medical, LLC is pleased to announce a strategic investment from an affiliate of TJC, L.P. (“TJC”), a private investment firm. Switchback Medical, LLC has combined into a single platform with its affiliates LightningCath, Inc. and Proto Lase, Inc. (together, “Switchback” or the “Company”), with the businesses’ founders […]

CorVista Health Appoints Guido Neels and Dino Trevisani to Board of Directors

Veteran MedTech leader Guido Neels joins CorVista, leveraging his experience as EW Healthcare Partners Operating Partner and former Guidant COO.Company founder Dino Trevisani returns to CorVista, bringing decades of global technology expertise from his tenure as IBM Canada’s President and General Manager.The additions come at a pivotal moment as CorVista accelerates toward commercial expansion and broad clinical adoption. BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CorVista Health, Inc., a digital health company dedicated to transforming the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, today announced the appointment of Guido Neels and Dino Trevisani to its Board of Directors. Mr. Neels brings more than four decades of experience in global healthcare leadership and investment. He currently serves as Operating Partner at EW Healthcare Partners and was formerly Chief Operating Officer of Guidant Corporation. At EW, he has played a central role in building and leading the firm’s medical device investment practice. Since joining EW in 2006, Mr. Neels has guided multiple growth-stage companies, and he currently serves on the Boards of Enercon Technologies, Bioventus (both EW Healthcare Partners portfolio companies), and Impulse Dynamics. Previously, as COO of Guidant Corporation, he played a pivotal role in building one of the world’s leading interventional cardiology companies, culminating in Guidant’s $27B acquisition by Boston Scientific – one of the largest transactions in medtech history. During that time, he oversaw operations across four global divisions: Cardiac Rhythm Management, Vascular Intervention, Cardiac Surgery, and Endovascular Solutions while also leading multiple corporate functions, including sales operations, corporate communications, marketing, investor relations, and government relations. Earlier in his career, Mr. Neels held general management, sales, and marketing leadership roles at Eli Lilly & Company in the U.S. and Europe. “Guido’s decision to join our Board is a strong validation of CorVista’s mission and momentum, and his deep expertise in scaling medtech companies and in venture capital will be invaluable to both our leadership team and the company,” said Adrian Lam, Chief Executive Officer of CorVista Health. “His leadership experience at Guidant and his strategic perspective from decades of investing will strengthen our team as we enter our next phase of growth and scale commercially.” Mr. Neels holds a Business Engineering degree from the University of Leuven in Belgium and a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University. Mr. Trevisani is the original founder of CorVista, and brings extensive global technology expertise. Notably, he spent 36 years at IBM where he held multiple senior leadership roles, including serving as President and General Manager of IBM Canada, Global Managing Director of Technology, and General Manager of Financial Services for IBM North America. He currently serves as Chief Growth Officer at Unqork. Unqork is the leader in Regenerative Applications and the future of AI enterprise application development. Unqork is built on data driven architecture and entirely separates the logic from code. Mr. Trevisani also serves as an advisor to Tata Communications, one of the world’s leading global digital ecosystem enablers and telecommunications companies, and part of the Tata Group. Mr. Trevisani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Business from McMaster University, an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Cornell University, and an MBA from Queen’s University. In addition to his corporate leadership, he is also a Co-founder of CorVista Health. “Dino’s exceptional track record of driving growth and innovation across the technology and financial services sectors, coupled with his early role in CorVista’s founding, brings invaluable perspective to our Board,” said Tim Attebery, Chairman of the CorVista Health Board of Directors. “Having one of our original founders return at this pivotal stage is a powerful validation of the company’s trajectory and the clear opportunities ahead. His experience scaling global organizations and advancing transformative technologies will be invaluable as CorVista enters its next phase of commercial growth and seeks to accelerate its impact on global cardiovascular care.” “I have spent my career helping advance medical innovation, and CorVista represents one of the most exciting opportunities I have seen. The company is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in cardiovascular disease and has a differentiated strategy and approach to tackle this problem,” said Guido Neels. “As one of the first companies to bring AI to healthcare, CorVista’s innovative diagnostic platform has the potential to change how and where patients are diagnosed, eliminating delays that often are detrimental for patients. I look forward to contributing my experience to support the company’s next phase of growth and impact on global health.” “Having been part of CorVista Health’s founding, I’m thrilled to return to the Board at this defining moment for the company,” said Dino Trevisani. “CorVista’s technology has the power to transform how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and managed, bringing faster, more accessible insights to physicians and patients when they matter most. The company has made tremendous strides in advancing its platform and readiness for commercialization, and I’m eager to help guide this next phase of growth, innovation, and impact on global heart health.” About CorVista Health CorVista Health is on a mission to transform cardiovascular care with diagnostics that shorten the path from symptoms to diagnosis, empowering earlier treatment and better patient outcomes. We are dedicated to enabling more equitable care by providing access to immediately actionable, high-quality cardiovascular test results for previously underserved patient populations – with the goal of contributing to a future where everyone has timely access to life-saving cardiovascular care. For more information, please visit www.corvista.com. Media Contact:media@corvista.com

SpectraWAVE Appoints Dr. Jonathan Hill, MD as Chief Medical Officer

— Interventional cardiologist with extensive clinical study experience and expertise in intravascular imaging, physiology, and complex PCI to guide worldwide clinical strategy — BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpectraWAVE, Inc., a medical imaging company focused on improving the treatment and outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced the appointment of […]