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Conavi Medical announces agreement with the Province of Ontario as part of the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund

Agreement to provide up to $2.5 million CAD to Conavi Medical to support the commercial launch of the next-generation Novasight Hybrid systemTORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conavi Medical Corp. (TSXV: CNVI) (OTCQB: CNVIF) (“Conavi” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Province of Ontario as part of the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF). LSSUF provides financial support to help small-to-medium sized enterprises based in Ontario to scale up the life sciences sector. As part of the agreement, Conavi is eligible to receive up to $2.5 million CAD over the course of the project to cover up to one-third of eligible project costs related to the commercial launch of the next-generation Novasight Hybrid™ system, subject to certain requirements. Additional details regarding LSSUF can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/life-sciences-scale-fund. “We are incredibly grateful to the Province of Ontario, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, and Minister Victor Fedeli for the ongoing support of Conavi and our vision,” said Tom Looby, Chief Executive Officer of Conavi Medical. “Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in Canada and globally, and intravascular imaging has been shown to significantly improve outcomes for patients undergoing coronary procedures. We believe the next-generation Novasight Hybrid™ system is well positioned to become a category leader and help propel the Ontario ecosystem.” “Ontario’s Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund is accelerating the development of next-generation health technologies and reinforcing our province’s position as a global leader in life science innovation,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through this partnership, Conavi Medical will advance the design and manufacturing of their cardiovascular imaging technology, ensuring more medical breakthroughs are developed right here, in Ontario.” Conavi’s proprietary Novasight Hybrid™ system uniquely combines both intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) into a single integrated system. This dual-modality approach is designed to provide cardiologists with a comprehensive view of coronary arteries, potentially enabling more precise diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. About Conavi Medical Conavi Medical is focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. Its patented Novasight Hybrid™ System is the first to combine intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) into a single device, enabling simultaneous and co-registered imaging of coronary arteries. The first-generation Novasight Hybrid™ System has regulatory clearance in the U.S., Canada, China, and Japan. For more information, visit conavi.com. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws, which reflect the current expectations of management of Conavi’s future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “potential for” and similar expressions, although these words may not be present in all forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements that appear in this release may include, without limitation, references to Conavi’s actual receipt of funds from the Province of Ontario under the LSSUF program and satisfaction of the conditions thereto, Conavi’s plans for the commercialization of its Novasight Hybrid™ System and expected FDA clearance and the commercial launch of next generation Novasight in the U.S. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs with respect to future events, and are based on information currently available to management that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date on which the statements are made, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions and many factors could cause Conavi’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to, Conavi’s ability to retain key personnel; its ability to execute on its business plans and strategies; and other factors listed in the “Risk Factors” sections of the joint information circular of Conavi dated August 30, 2024 and in the final short form prospectus of Conavi dated April 15, 2025 (each of which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in the news release are based upon what management currently believes to be reasonable assumptions and Conavi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, Conavi cannot assure prospective investors that actual results, performance or achievements will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Conavi expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All the forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Contact:Stefano PiconeChief Financial Officer(416) 483-0100

FARAPULSE™ PFA PLATFORM Team Wins Inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Innovation Prize

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allan Zingeler, Raju Viswanathan, PhD, and Michael Mahoney of Boston Scientific have been awarded the inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Prize (Fogarty Prize) for the FARAPULSE™ PFA Platform. The award, which includes an unrestricted $100,000 cash prize and a custom-cast bronze medallion, was announced on October 24 at a sold-out black-tie […]

Novartis completes acquisition of Tourmaline Bio

Basel, October 28, 2025 – Novartis today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (“Tourmaline”). With the completion of the acquisition, shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”), of Tourmaline, have ceased trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and Tourmaline is now an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Novartis. “The acquisition of Tourmaline Bio aligns with our strategy to deepen expertise in areas where Novartis can lead and add value in cardiovascular innovation,” said Shreeram Aradhye, M.D., President of Development and Chief Medical Officer at Novartis. “Pacibekitug’s differentiated anti-IL-6 mechanism offers a scientifically compelling approach to residual inflammation – a key driver of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We look forward to collaborating with Tourmaline’s team to further advance this promising asset and continue strengthening our ability to deliver potentially transformative therapies for diseases with high unmet need.”  Novartis’ previously announced tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding Shares at a price of $48.00 per Share, in cash, without interest and subject to any applicable withholding, expired at one minute following 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on October 27, 2025. Approximately 24,030,382 Shares were validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn from the tender offer, representing approximately 92.94% of the issued and outstanding Shares. In accordance with the terms of the tender offer, all Shares that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn have been accepted for payment and paid for.  Following completion of the tender offer, Novartis completed the acquisition of Tourmaline through the merger of its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Torino Merger Sub Inc., with and into Tourmaline, without a vote of Tourmaline’s stockholders pursuant to Section 251(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. As a result of the merger, each Share issued and outstanding and not tendered in the tender offer was canceled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the same consideration per Share payable in the tender offer.  Disclaimer This press release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, or “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to Novartis’s acquisition of Tourmaline. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by words such as “potential,” “can,” “will,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “look forward,” “believe,” “committed,” “investigational,” “pipeline,” “launch,” or similar terms, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential marketing approvals, new indications or labeling for Tourmaline’s product candidates, Tourmaline’s platform, the acquisition of Tourmaline, the benefits sought to be achieved in the acquisition, or potential future revenues from Tourmaline’s product candidates. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on Novartis’s current beliefs and expectations regarding future events and are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. There can be no guarantee that clinical trials for any of Tourmaline’s product candidates will be successful, that Tourmaline’s approach to the discovery and development of product candidates based on its AOC™ platform will produce any products of commercial value, that any of Tourmaline’s product candidates will be submitted for marketing approval or approved for sale or, if approved, receive approval for any additional indications or labeling, in any market, or at any particular time, nor can there be any guarantee that, if approved, any of Tourmaline’s product candidates will be commercially successful in the future. Neither can there be any guarantee that the expected benefits or synergies from this transaction will be achieved in the expected timeframe, or at all. In particular, expectations regarding Tourmaline or the transaction described in this press release could be affected by, among other things; the effects of disruption from the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the impact of the announcement of the transactions on Novartis and/or Tourmaline’s businesses, including their relationships with employees, business partners or governmental entities; the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the offer or the merger may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; a diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities as a result of the offer, the merger or otherwise; general industry conditions and competition; general political, economic and business conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including clinical trial results and additional analysis of existing clinical data; regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; global trends toward health care cost containment, including government, payor and general public pricing and reimbursement pressures and requirements for increased pricing transparency; our ability to obtain or maintain proprietary intellectual property protection; the particular prescribing preferences of physicians and patients; general political, economic and business conditions; safety, quality, data integrity or manufacturing issues; potential or actual data security and data privacy breaches, or disruptions of our information technology systems, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s and Tourmaline’s filings and reports with the SEC, including Novartis AG’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, Tourmaline’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and any subsequent filings made by either party with the SEC, available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date, and Novartis does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. About Novartis  Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 300 million people worldwide.  Reimagine medicine with us: Visit us at https://www.novartis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram.  # # #  Novartis Media Relations E-mail: media.relations@novartis.com Novartis Investor Relations Central investor relations line: +41 61 324 7944 E-mail: investor.relations@novartis.com

Orchestra BioMed and Terumo Enter into New $30 Million Virtue SAB Strategic Agreements

New agreement grants Terumo Virtue SAB coronary indication right of first refusal and supersedes prior distribution agreementTerumo to pay a total of $30 million to Orchestra BioMedOrchestra BioMed retains all development and distribution rights to Virtue SAB in all indicationsOrchestra BioMed recently initiated patient enrollment for the Virtue Trial, its U.S. pivotal IDE trial of Virtue SAB in the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis (“ISR”) NEW HOPE, Pa., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO, “Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced that it has entered into a termination and right of first refusal agreement (the “ROFR Agreement”) with Terumo Corporation (TYO:4543) and Terumo Medical Corporation (collectively, “Terumo”) with respect to Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (“SAB”) for the treatment of coronary artery disease worldwide. The ROFR Agreement, which supersedes and terminates the prior Virtue SAB distribution agreement between Orchestra BioMed and Terumo (the “Prior Agreement”), grants Terumo a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) to acquire the rights, or enter a distribution arrangement, with respect to Virtue SAB for the treatment of coronary artery disease, in exchange for an upfront payment of $10 million. Terumo and Orchestra BioMed have also entered into a securities purchase agreement, pursuant to which Terumo has agreed to invest an additional $20 million in Orchestra BioMed through a new series of non-voting preferred stock, which is convertible into common stock in the future, subject to certain conditions, at a minimum of $12 per share (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”). Terumo previously made a $30 million non-refundable payment and $5 million common stock investment in Orchestra BioMed upon execution of the Prior Agreement. David Hochman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orchestra Biomed stated: “Our new agreements with Terumo reflect the differentiated value of Virtue SAB for the treatment of atherosclerotic disease in the coronary arteries and provide strategic optionality for both companies. This new arrangement highlights the strong clinical and commercial potential of Virtue SAB to become a best-in-class therapy in the global coronary market. The $30 million in proceeds from Terumo provides meaningful additional capital resources to advance both of our pivotal stage programs to key clinical and regulatory milestones. We are glad to be aligned with our colleagues at Terumo and are thrilled to have initiated the Virtue Trial evaluating our fundamentally different approach to treating coronary in-stent restenosis.” Ghada Farah, President of Terumo Interventional Systems commented: “We are very pleased to enter into a new strategic agreement with Orchestra BioMed that reflects the significant potential for Virtue SAB in the treatment of coronary artery disease. We believe it aligns the objectives of both companies, and we wish Orchestra BioMed great success as they enroll patients in the Virtue Trial.” The ROFR Agreement Under the ROFR Agreement, Orchestra BioMed will have the opportunity to seek development and commercialization partnerships for Virtue SAB in any therapeutic indication, including coronary artery disease treatment. Terumo will have the first right to review and respond to any potential third party offers presented to Orchestra BioMed related to the global coronary market. The ROFR period expires ninety (90) days after Orchestra BioMed discloses primary endpoint data from the Virtue Trial to Terumo or the public, whichever is earlier (the “ROFR period”).   The transactions contemplated by the ROFR Agreement and the Securities Purchase Agreement are subject to customary closing conditions and are expected to close no later than November 7, 2025. About Orchestra BioMed Orchestra BioMed is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic collaborations with market- leading global medical device companies. The Company’s two flagship product candidates – Atrioventricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy and Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (Virtue SAB) – are currently undergoing pivotal clinical trials for their lead indications which both represent multi-billion-dollar annual global market opportunities. AVIM Therapy is a bioelectronic treatment for hypertension, the leading risk factor for death worldwide, and is designed to be delivered as a firmware upgrade to a pacemaker and achieve immediate, substantial and sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertensive heart disease. The Company has a strategic collaboration with Medtronic for the development and commercialization of AVIM Therapy for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients. AVIM Therapy has FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for these patients as well as an estimated 7.7 million total patients in the U.S. with uncontrolled hypertension despite medical therapy and increased cardiovascular risk. Virtue SAB is a highly differentiated, first-of-its-kind drug delivery angioplasty balloon system designed to deliver a proprietary extended-release formulation of sirolimus, SirolimusEFR™, for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Virtue SAB has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for the treatment of coronary ISR, coronary small vessel disease and below-the-knee peripheral artery disease. The Company has a right of first refusal agreement with Terumo Corporation and Terumo Medical Corporation, a leading global medical device company, for a potential transaction related to Virtue SAB for the treatment of coronary artery disease. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit www.orchestrabiomed.com, and follow us on LinkedIn. About Virtue SABVirtue SAB is a highly differentiated, first-of-its-kind drug delivery angioplasty balloon system designed to deliver a proprietary extended-release formulation of sirolimus, SirolimusEFR™. It uses a non-coated microporous AngioInfusion™ Balloon to protect the drug in transit and consistently deliver a large liquid dose, overcoming certain limitations of drug-coated balloons. SirolimusEFR delivered by Virtue SAB has been shown in published preclinical series involving hundreds of arterial deliveries to achieve sustained tissue levels well above the known required therapeutic tissue concentration for inhibiting restenosis (1 ng/mg tissue) for the entire critical healing period of approximately 30 days. Virtue SAB demonstrated positive three-year clinical data in coronary ISR in the SABRE study, a multi-center prospective, independent core lab-adjudicated clinical study of 50 patients conducted in Europe. Virtue SAB has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for the treatment of coronary ISR, coronary small vessel disease and peripheral artery disease below-the-knee. About Coronary In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)Coronary ISR is a serious complication of coronary stenting, which can increase the risk of life-threatening heart problems. It is characterized by a re-narrowing of a coronary artery segment that was previously treated with a stent. According to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry, coronary ISR occurs in up to 10% of stented patients during the first year and continues at a rate of up to 3% per year thereafter, resulting in an estimated over 325,000 coronary ISR lesions annually worldwide that may require treatment. The only device treatments currently approved by the FDA for use in coronary ISR lesions are balloon angioplasty and intravascular radiation therapy known as brachytherapy. Traditional balloon angioplasty has high retreatment rates and brachytherapy is considered a last resort treatment due to radiation burden, expense, limited availability, and long-term requirement for dual antiplatelet therapy. If left untreated, coronary ISR may lead to stable angina, unstable angina, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, or death. References to Websites and Social Media Platforms References to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release. Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the ROFR Agreement and the Securities Purchase Agreement, the timing of the initiation of the Virtue Trial, and the potential safety and efficacy of the Company’s product candidates. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; risks related to regulatory approval of the Company’s product candidates; the timing of, and the Company’s ability to achieve, expected regulatory and business milestones; the impact of competitive products and product candidates; and the risk factors discussed under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025, as updated by any risk factors disclosed under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. Given these risks and uncertainties, the Company cautions against placing undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only speak as of the date of this press release. The Company does not plan and undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made herein, except as required by law. Investor ContactSilas NewcombOrchestra BioMedSnewcomb@orchestrabiomed.com Media ContactKelsey Kirk-EllisOrchestra BioMedkkirkellis@orchestrabiomed.com

Heartflow to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on November 12, 2025

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heartflow, Inc. (Heartflow) (Nasdaq: HTFL), the leader in AI technology for coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter of 2025 after market close on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET on November 12, 2025. Those interested in listening to the conference call should register online using this link. Once registered, participants will receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN to join the call. Participants are encouraged to register more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live and archived webcast of the event will also be available on the “Investor Relations” section of the Heartflow website at https://ir.heartflow.com/. About Heartflow’s Technology and ResearchBacked by ACC/AHA guidelines and over 600 peer-reviewed publications, Heartflow has redefined how clinicians manage care for nearly 500,000 patients worldwide. Our continuous innovation is driven by an unmatched proprietary data pipeline built from over 110 million annotated CTA images. Heartflow’s AI-driven solutions have been extensively validated through clinical evidence in over 100 studies assessing over 365,000 patients. Proven in real-world practice with reproducibility and accuracy, Heartflow’s coronary CTA image acceptance rates exceed 96%. Heartflow’s integrated workflow delivers analysis instantly upon order, enabling clinicians to move from diagnosis to decision without delay. To uphold the highest security and patient-data integrity standards, Heartflow fully complies with leading global security regulations, including HITRUST, SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, ISO 13485, and ISO 27001. About Heartflow, Inc.Heartflow is transforming coronary artery disease from the world’s leading cause of death into a condition that can be detected early, diagnosed accurately, and managed for life. The Heartflow One platform uses AI to turn coronary CTA images into personalized 3D models of the heart, providing clinically meaningful, actionable insights into plaque location, volume, and composition and its effect on blood flow — all without invasive procedures. Discover how we’re shaping the future of cardiovascular care at heartflow.com. Investor ContactNick Laudiconlaudico@heartflow.com Media ContactElliot Levyelevy@heartflow.com

Cardiawave Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Jonathan Freeman as Board Chairman

PARIS & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiawave, a pioneering medtech company developing non-invasive ultrasound therapy (NIUT) for aortic stenosis, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Freeman, PhD, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. This marks a key milestone in the company’s evolution, reinforcing its ambition to set new frontiers in the treatment of […]

AngioInsight Appoints Medtech Veteran Shlomi Nachman to Board of Directors; Announces Series A Round to Accelerate AI-Driven Advancement in Cardiology

MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AngioInsight, a leader in AI-powered cardiovascular diagnostics, today announced the appointment of Shlomi Nachman, former Worldwide Chairman of Johnson & Johnson’s Cardiovascular and Specialty Solutions (CSS), to its Board of Directors. AngioInsight is further announcing initiation of its Series A round of $25M, following the successful closing of its oversubscribed […]