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http://www.aradigm.com
HAYWARD, Calif. -- (Business Wire)
Aradigm Corporation (OTCQB: ARDM) (“Aradigm” or the “Company”) has filed
for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the
Alameda County Court District to facilitate the sale of its assets.
On February 11, 2019, Aradigm determined that without confirmation of
funding from their primary investor and partner, the Company would not
have enough funds to meet all of their future financial obligations.
Therefore, the Company had no alternative but to consider filing for
bankruptcy protection in order to preserve its going concern value. As a
result, Aradigm’s Board of Directors issued a unanimous consent
authorizing Aradigm Corporation to file for protection under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Aradigm intends to commence a process to sell substantially all of its
assets to an interested party, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval. The
proceeds from the sale would be distributed to satisfy the claims of its
creditors, also subject to Court approval. Remaining assets, if any,
would then be distributed to the Company’s stockholders.
Aradigm remains confident in the efficacy, safety and quality of Apulmiq
(US)/Linhaliq (EMA). We are committed to continue working toward the
approval of Apulmiq (US)/Linhaliq (EMA) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis
Bronchiectasis (NCFBE) patients who have chronic infection with P.
aeruginosa, resulting in severe disease with frequent exacerbations,
high morbidity and mortality, and no available treatment options.
About Aradigm
Aradigm is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the
development and commercialization of drugs for the prevention and
treatment of severe respiratory diseases. Aradigm is currently in Phase
3 development of Apulmiq (an investigational proprietary formulation of
ciprofloxacin for inhalation) for the treatment of patients with NCFBE
and chronic lung infection with P. aeruginosa. Aradigm's inhaled
ciprofloxacin formulations are also product candidates for treatment of
patients with cystic fibrosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria, and for
the prevention and treatment of high threat and bioterrorism infections,
such as inhaled tularemia, pneumonic plague, melioidosis, Q fever and
inhaled anthrax.
About Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a severe, chronic and rare
disease characterized by abnormal dilatation of the bronchi and
bronchioles, frequently associated with chronic lung infections. It is
often a consequence of a vicious cycle of inflammation, recurrent lung
infections, and bronchial wall damage. NCFBE represents an unmet medical
need with high morbidity and mortality that affects more than 150,000
people in the U.S. and over 200,000 people in Europe. There is currently
no drug approved for the treatment of this condition.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news
release contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and
uncertainties, including the risk that Apulmiq may not receive
regulatory approval or be successfully commercialized, as well as the
other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the
Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the
SEC on March 23, 2018, and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
More information about Aradigm can be found at www.aradigm.com.
Aradigm and the Aradigm Logo are registered trademarks of Aradigm
Corporation. Apulmiq is a registered trademark of Grifols, S.A.
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Contacts:
Aradigm Corporation
John M. Siebert, 510-265-8800
Interim
Principal Executive Officer
Source: Aradigm Corporation
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