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CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF $1.50 PER SHARE
Record Date is
Corporate and Insider Share Purchase Initiatives to Continue
Cumberland previously announced the closing of a Strategic Transaction with Apotex Health, resulting in the integration of the
Following the closing of the transaction with
In addition to the special dividend, the Board authorized an open-market share repurchase program of up to
"In keeping with our ongoing commitment to deliver value to our shareholders, we are issuing a special dividend following the strategic transaction, which treats all shareholders equally," said A,J. Kazimi, Cumberland's CEO. "After the payout of
Cumberland has retained its robust portfolio of innovative product candidates and its majority ownership position in Cumberland
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cardiomyopathy:
Cumberland announced breakthrough results in a Phase II clinical study of ifetroban in patients with cardiomyopathy associated with this rare, fatal genetic neuromuscular disease. Interactions with the FDA have been underway regarding study results and requirements for approval. The program has received FDA Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track designations. -
Systemic Sclerosis:
Cumberland has conducted a Phase II clinical study evaluating the safety of ifetroban in patients with this debilitating autoimmune disorder. Evaluation of the study data is underway with top-line results anticipated as the next milestone. -
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:
A Phase II study evaluating ifetroban in patients with the most common form of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease is actively enrolling at medical centers across theU.S . Favorable interim safety findings have been announced, and the next milestone is the announcement of the efficacy results. -
Cancer Metastasis:
Cumberland, in collaboration withVanderbilt Health , recently announced the results of a Pilot Study of ifetroban in patients with high-risk solid tumors. The findings suggest the potential to block cancer metastasis, as a favorable trend was identified with fewer deaths due to metastatic disease in those receiving ifetroban rather than a placebo. The Phase 2 clinical trial also found ifetroban to be safe and well tolerated in the oncology patients, supporting further development of the drug to prevent cancer metastasis.
About Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the largest biopharmaceutical company founded and headquartered in Tennessee and is focused on developing innovative products that improve the quality of patient care. The company is advancing a clinical pipeline of late-stage product candidates across multiple therapeutic areas with significant unmet medical needs.
Cumberland's Phase 2 clinical programs are evaluating ifetroban in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Systemic Sclerosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Cancer Metastasis.
For more information, please visit www.cumberlandpharma.com.
Correction: The current version of the release has "July 10" in the sub-headline and first paragraph updated to "July 23", updated verbiage in the beginning and end of the third paragraph, and a sentence added after the first sentence of the fourth paragraph.
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