TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm" or the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced that David Pidduck will be stepping down from his role as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective January 23rd, 2026. The Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Greg Hunter, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, while it evaluates its lon ...

Core Viewpoint - MediPharm Labs Corp. reported strong year-over-year revenue growth for Q3 2025, driven by its international medical cannabis strategy, while also reducing costs and increasing cash reserves [2][3]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue reached $11.4 million, marking a 17% increase from $9.8 million in Q3 2024, attributed to growth in international business [4][8]. - International medical cannabis revenue was $6.4 million, representing 56% of total revenue, with an 83% year-over-year growth [5][8]. - Canadian adult-use and wellness revenue was $1.8 million, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase and 9% sequential growth from Q2 2025 [5]. Cost Management - Operating expenses decreased to $4.4 million in Q3 2025, down 19% year-over-year and 35% sequentially [9][8]. - Gross profit for the quarter was $2.6 million, with a gross margin of 22%, indicating margin pressure from product mix [7][10]. Cash Position - The company ended Q3 2025 with a cash balance of $10.6 million, an increase of $0.2 million from Q2 2025, supported by disciplined cash management and asset sales [11][12]. Business Strategy - The company expanded its inhaler product line in the domestic market and launched metered dose inhalers in Australia, with plans for future launches in other international markets [6][5]. - Management remains focused on driving revenue growth and streamlining expenses to enhance profitability [3][9].

Core Points - MediPharm Labs Corp. held its annual and special meeting where key resolutions were voted on by shareholders [1][2] - A total of 210,726,733 common shares were represented, accounting for 50.76% of the total issued shares [2] - The meeting resulted in the approval of several resolutions including the number of directors, appointment of auditors, election of directors, and unallocated awards under the equity incentive plan [3] Voting Results - The resolution to fix the number of directors at seven was approved with 75.46% voting in favor [5] - All management director nominees were elected with Chris Halyk receiving 144,007,422 votes and Emily Jameson receiving 144,289,930 votes [6] - MNP LLP was appointed as the auditor with 90.78% of votes in favor [7] - The resolution for unallocated awards under the equity incentive plan was narrowly approved with 50.14% voting for and 49.86% against [8] Board Changes - New directors Emily Jameson and John Medland were welcomed to the Board, while Michael Bumby did not stand for re-election [4] Company Overview - MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates and advanced derivative products [9] - The company received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment License from Health Canada in 2021, making it the only North American company with a commercial-scale GMP license for cannabinoid extraction [10] - In 2023, MediPharm acquired VIVO Cannabis Inc., expanding its reach to medical patients in Canada, Australia, and Germany [11]

Core Viewpoint - MediPharm Labs Corp. is urging shareholders to be cautious regarding the election of three Dissident Nominees associated with Apollo Technology Capital Corporation, citing concerns over their past involvement with Check-Cap Ltd. and its governance issues [1][2][18]. Summary of Recent Events at Check-Cap - Check-Cap has faced significant governance challenges, including poor transparency, high turnover, and questionable cash resource allocation, leading to a decline in shareholder value [3][6]. - A notable incident involved Check-Cap transferring millions of dollars to Apollo and its subsidiaries, which raises concerns about the motives of the Dissident Nominees [4][11]. - The Check-Cap Board approved a $6 million loan to Nobul and transferred $11 million to a segregated account for Nobul's growth initiatives, despite no formal business combination being completed [8][9]. Connections to the Dissident Nominees - Three of the six Dissident Nominees for MediPharm's Board have been directly involved in Check-Cap's governance issues, raising questions about their qualifications to lead another public company [11][14]. - The involvement of these individuals in Check-Cap's tumultuous history suggests a potential risk for MediPharm shareholders [12][18]. Shareholder Voting Assistance - MediPharm encourages shareholders to vote using the GREEN proxy in support of the Company's nominees, emphasizing the importance of disregarding communications from the Dissident Nominees [19][20]. Company Background - MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical-quality cannabis products and has a GMP license from Health Canada, positioning it as a leader in the cannabinoid sector [21][23]. - The Company expanded its reach through the acquisition of VIVO Cannabis Inc., enhancing its presence in the medical cannabis market [24].