CHASKA, Minn., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) (“Lifecore”) a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that on September 22, 2025, the Lifecore compensation committee approved the grant under Lifecore’s Equity Inducement Plan, as amended (the “Inducement Plan”) of a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award with respect to 15,000 shares of its common stock and stock options for 30,000 shares of common stock to a newl ...

Core Insights - Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. has signed a new 10-year commercial manufacturing and supply agreement with an existing customer to support the advancement of a novel ophthalmic therapeutic towards commercialization [1][2] - The agreement is part of Lifecore's growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of late-stage customer projects that are nearing potential commercialization [2] - A multi-million-dollar statement of work has also been signed, detailing various fill and finish CDMO services to advance the drug candidate towards regulatory approval [2] Company Overview - Lifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, fill, and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products [3] - The company has over 40 years of expertise in manufacturing premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid and partners with global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies [3]

Core Insights - Lifecore Biomedical has received the remaining $10 million from the sale of its excess high-speed, multi-purpose 10-head isolator filler, completing a $17 million transaction ahead of schedule [1][2] - The company emphasizes its disciplined capital management approach and the positive momentum from recent operational enhancements, including the installation of a high-speed 5-head filler with a capacity of up to $300 million in annual revenue [2] Financial Developments - The total proceeds from the sale of the 10-head isolator filler amounted to $17 million, with $7 million received at the close of the transaction in early 2025 [1][2] - The accelerated payment from the buyer was made as a lump sum rather than the originally planned 18-month installment plan [1] Company Overview - Lifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, fill, and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products [3] - The company has over 40 years of expertise in manufacturing premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid and serves global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies [3]

Company Leadership Changes - PharmaLogic Holdings Corp. appointed Etienne Montagut as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2025 [1] - Steve Chilinski, who led the company for 13 years, retired as CEO and will take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board [3] Leadership Experience - Etienne Montagut has over 25 years of senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with a proven track record in driving growth and executing strategic transformations globally [2] Company Overview - PharmaLogic is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals [4] - The company operates more than 45 facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and Norway, providing comprehensive solutions for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of radiopharmaceutical products [4] Business Segments - The diagnostics business is rapidly expanding, utilizing advanced technologies to improve patient access to novel diagnostics in oncology, cardiology, and Alzheimer's disease [5] - PharmaLogic is the only cGMP-compliant CDMO manufacturing and distributing a commercial radiopharmaceutical therapeutic in over 30 countries [5] Strategic Focus - The company is dedicated to enhancing global patient access to radiopharmaceuticals through strategic development partnerships with industry innovators [6]

Core Insights - BioHarvest Sciences Inc. has secured a new contract for developing a plant-based fragrance compound, targeting the multi-billion-dollar fragrance and scents market [1][3] - The contract will utilize the company's proprietary Botanical Synthesis technology and advanced AI-assisted research capabilities to identify specific plant species for efficient production [2][4] - The agreement includes milestone-based payments and a non-disclosure agreement for the initial stage of the project [3] Company Overview - BioHarvest is a leader in Botanical Synthesis, leveraging patented technology to grow plant-based compounds without the need for the actual plants [5] - The company operates in two major business verticals: as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and as a creator of proprietary nutraceutical health and wellness products [5][6] - The CEO emphasized the contract's potential to expand the company's reach into the high-value fragrance space while contributing to the conservation of threatened plant species [4]