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MannKind to Host Conference Call Today to Discuss Afrezza Pediatric Approval

Key Takeaway: MannKind Corporation announced a conference call to discuss the FDA's recent approval of Afrezza for children and adolescents aged 6 and older with diabetes. The call will feature CEO Michael Castagna and Senior VP Kevin Kaiserman. The event is scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • FDA approval of Afrezza for children and adolescents is a significant milestone.
  • The conference call will provide insights from top executives.
  • MannKind aims to address serious unmet medical needs in diabetes care.

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Full Press Release Details

DANBURY, Conn. and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD)announced today that management will host a conference call to discuss the recent FDA approval of Afrezza®for use in children and adolescents aged 6 and older living with diabetes at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday, May 29, 2026. Presenting from the Company will be its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Castagna, PharmD and Kevin Kaiserman, MD, Senior Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head-Diabetes.
Links to the live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on MannKind Corporation’s website at:https://investors.mannkindcorp.com/events-and-presentations. Recorded versions will also be available on the website for approximately 90 days following the conference.
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.
MANNKIND is a registered trademark of MannKind Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the conference call?

The conference call aims to discuss the FDA approval of Afrezza for children and adolescents.

Who will present during the conference call?

CEO Michael Castagna and Senior VP Kevin Kaiserman will present.

When is the conference call scheduled?

The call is scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern.

Where can I access the conference call?

The call can be accessed via a live audio webcast on MannKind's website.

Last updated: May 29, 2026