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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Non-Compliance Notification Regarding Late 2024 Form 10-K Filing
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IRWD), a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal (GI) and rare diseases, today announced that it received a notification letter (the “Notice”) on March 21, 2025 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, as a result of the Company’s delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”), which requires Nasdaq-listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 27, 2025
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results; Achieves 2024 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal (GI) and rare diseases, today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2025
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2024 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 596-4144 (U.S. and Canada) or (646) 968-2525 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 2530602. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 20, 2025
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Initiates Apraglutide NDA Submission, Highlights Compelling New Data and Updates Corporate Structure to Position for the Future
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal (GI) and rare diseases, today announced a streamlined strategic focus on advancing and realizing the potential of apraglutide for the treatment of short bowel syndrome (“SBS”) patients who are dependent on parenteral support. In line with this strategic update, Ironwood will be reducing its workforce by approximately 50%. This reorganization is intended to position the company for long-term growth.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2025
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. ET at the Lotte New York Palace. A live webcast of Ironwood’s fireside chat will be accessible through the Investors section of the company’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on Ironwood’s website following the conference.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 26, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced that Sravan Emany, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. GT at the Waldorf Hilton in London.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 13, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its third quarter 2024 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2024
Once-Weekly Apraglutide Showed Consistent Treatment Effect Across Baseline Demographics and Disease Characteristics in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF), According to New STARS Phase III Data from Ironwood at ACG 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, will present new findings at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course from subgroup analyses of the primary endpoint of the pivotal Phase III clinical trial, STARS, evaluating the treatment effect of apraglutide by baseline demographics and disease-specific characteristics in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF). The data, which will be unveiled during an oral presentation tomorrow, October 29, from 8:30 am – 8:40 am ET, indicate that apraglutide showed a consistent treatment effect across subgroups: gender, age, body weight, region, race, ethnicity and SBS characteristics – including length of remnant bowel. These findings build on previously announced positive data from the phase III pivotal trial.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 28, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Third Quarter 2024 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its third quarter 2024 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 596-4144 (U.S. and Canada) or (646) 968-2525 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 2530602. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. ET at the Encore Boston Harbor.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 29, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its second quarter 2024 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Second Quarter 2024 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its second quarter 2024 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 596-4144 (U.S. and Canada) or (646) 968-2525 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 2530602. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced that Sravan Emany, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Ironwood Late-Breaker Oral Presentation at Digestive Disease Week® Reinforces Potential of Once-Weekly Apraglutide for Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF)
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, will present late-breaking data during the 2024 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting from its pivotal Phase III clinical trial, STARS, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-weekly subcutaneous apraglutide in adult patients with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF). These findings build on the positive topline data that Ironwood previously announced in February 2024. Based on these results, the company is working to submit a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and marketing applications to other regulatory agencies for apraglutide for the treatment of adult patients with SBS who are dependent on parenteral support (PS).
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its first quarter 2024 results and recent business performance.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present New Data on Once-Weekly Apraglutide in Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF) at Digestive Disease Week® 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present new data from studies evaluating apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), a condition in which patients are dependent on parenteral support (PS), during the 2024 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting. DDW is held from May 18-21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host First Quarter 2024 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its first quarter 2024 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 596-4144 (U.S. and Canada) or (646) 968-2525 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 3416473. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results from its Phase II Exploratory STARGAZE Trial of Apraglutide in Patients with Steroid-Refractory Gastrointestinal Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (SR GI aGVHD)
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced positive, primary results up to Day 91 for its Phase II exploratory STARGAZE trial evaluating apraglutide in patients with steroid-refractory gastrointestinal acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (SR GI aGVHD). The primary objective of the trial was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of once-weekly apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analog, in SR GI aGVHD patients treated with standard of care, including systemic corticosteroids and ruxolitinib. This was a first-of-its-kind study combining a GLP-2 analog with immunosuppressive therapy in patients with SR GI aGVHD.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Topline Results from Global Phase III Trial of Once-Weekly Apraglutide in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF)
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase III STARS trial, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-weekly subcutaneous apraglutide in reducing parenteral support (PS) dependency in adult patients with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF). SBS-IF, a rare and severe organ failure condition in which patients are dependent on PS, affects an estimated 18,000 adult patients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Based on these results, Ironwood plans to submit a new drug application (NDA) and other regulatory filings for apraglutide for use in adult patients with SBS who are dependent on PS.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 29, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present Four Abstracts at the ASPEN 2024 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present findings from four studies evaluating apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), a condition in which they are dependent on parenteral support, during the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) 2024 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference. ASPEN is being held from March 2-5, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results; Achieves 2023 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2023 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 596-4144 (U.S. and Canada) or (647) 495-7514 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 1057375. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 1, 2024
Ironwood Announces Publication in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology of New Linaclotide Phase III Data in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years with Functional Constipation
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that new data from the Phase III study that evaluated linaclotide in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with functional constipation were published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The data highlights additional efficacy endpoints from the company’s pivotal Phase III trial, which formed the basis of the June 2023 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of linaclotide for the treatment of functional constipation in this population.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 8, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Maintains FY 2023 Financial Guidance and Announces FY 2024 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced financial guidance for full year 2024. The results were announced in advance of the Company’s presentation at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. PT / 2:15 p.m. ET.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 8, 2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that Tom McCourt, CEO, will present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2024
Ironwood Announces the Completion of Squeeze-Out Merger With VectivBio
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Ironwood”) (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced the successful completion of the squeeze-out merger under Swiss law (the “Squeeze-Out Merger”) pursuant to which VectivBio Holding AG (“VectivBio”) has been merged with and into Ironwood Pharmaceuticals GmbH (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ironwood organized under the laws of Switzerland. As a result of the Squeeze-Out Merger, all remaining outstanding ordinary shares of VectivBio not previously purchased by Ironwood have been cancelled and converted into the right to receive $17.00 per share in cash, subject to any applicable withholding taxes. The Squeeze-Out Merger was approved by shareholders of VectivBio at the extraordinary general meeting held on November 28, 2023.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Piper Sandler 35th Annual Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 35th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Lotte New York Palace.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its third quarter 2023 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Third Quarter 2023 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its third quarter 2023 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 26, 2023
Ironwood Releases New IBS-C and CIC Data at the American College of Gastroenterology 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a global GI-focused healthcare company, presented new data from four scientific abstracts during the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course. These data provide further insight into the impact of linaclotide on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), as well as the burden of these disorders on patients.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 23, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Final Data from STARS Nutrition, a Phase II Study of Apraglutide in Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF) and Colon in Continuity (CIC) at United European Gastroenterology Week
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a global GI-focused healthcare company, presented positive final data from the company’s Phase II STARS Nutrition program during United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week. This multicenter study of nine patients was designed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of apraglutide, an investigational next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog, on intestinal absorption in adult patients who have Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF) and Colon-in-Continuity (CIC). Positive interim results from this study were first announced in October 2022.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2023
Ironwood to Present New Data at NASPGHAN Annual Meeting Reinforcing Impact of Linaclotide on Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-Old
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a leading global gastrointestinal healthcare company, will present findings during the 2023 North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Meeting demonstrating that linaclotide decreased the use of rescue medications in children and adolescents ages 6-17 years-old with functional constipation. These findings build on previously announced data from the company’s pivotal Phase III trial, which formed the basis of a June 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of linaclotide for the treatment of functional constipation in this pediatric population.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results; Raises Full Year 2023 LINZESS® U.S. Net Sales and Ironwood Revenue Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its second quarter 2023 results and updated its full year 2023 financial guidance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Second Quarter 2023 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its second quarter 2023 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
Ironwood and VectivBio Announce the Completion of the Tender Offer for VectivBio Shares
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Ironwood”) (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, and VectivBio Holding AG (“VectivBio”) (Nasdaq: VECT), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel, transformational treatments for severe rare gastrointestinal conditions, today announced the successful completion of the tender offer to purchase the outstanding ordinary shares of VectivBio (the “Shares”) for $17.00 per share in cash (the “Tender Offer”).
Ironwood and VectivBio Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Acquisition of VectivBio
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Ironwood”) (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, and VectivBio Holding AG (“VectivBio”) (Nasdaq: VECT), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel, transformational treatments for severe rare gastrointestinal conditions, today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR”), in connection with Ironwood’s pending acquisition of VectivBio, expired at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 15, 2023.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of New Indication for LINZESS® (linaclotide) for the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Pediatric Patients Ages 6-17 Years-Old
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LINZESS® (linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6-17 years-old with functional constipation. LINZESS is the first and only FDA-approved prescription therapy for functional constipation in this patient population. Earlier this year, the FDA granted a 6-month priority review to our supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA), 4 months earlier than the standard review timeline. LINZESS is developed and marketed by AbbVie and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in the United States.
Ironwood Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire VectivBio, a Clinical-Stage Biotech Company Pioneering Novel Treatments for Severe Rare Gastrointestinal Diseases
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Ironwood”) (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, and VectivBio Holding AG (“VectivBio”) (Nasdaq: VECT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel, transformational treatments for severe rare gastrointestinal conditions, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Ironwood to acquire VectivBio for $17.00 per share in an all-cash transaction with an estimated aggregate consideration of approximately $1 billion, net of VectivBio cash and debt (the “Transaction”). The acquisition price represents a premium of 80% relative to the volume-weighted average share price over the previous 90 trading days. The Transaction was approved by both the Ironwood and VectivBio Boards of Directors and the Transaction Agreement was entered into on May 21, 2023. The Transaction is conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of shares representing more than 80% of VectivBio’s issued and outstanding shares and other customary conditions. Orbimed, Forbion and Versant Ventures, and VectivBio’s directors and officers, jointly representing 28.6% of VectivBio’s shareholdings, entered into tender and support agreements pursuant to which such supporting shareholders agreed, among other things, to tender their shares in the tender offer.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in The JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at The JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. ET at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Ironwood Presents New Data on Potential of Linaclotide for Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-Old at Digestive Disease Week® 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, presented findings during the 2023 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting from a Phase III clinical trial on the potential of linaclotide for children and adolescents ages 6-17 years-old with functional constipation. Ironwood had previously announced topline data from this study in September 2022.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2023 Results; Maintains Full Year 2023 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its first quarter 2023 results and recent business performance.
Ironwood to Present New Data at Digestive Disease Week® 2023 Demonstrating Potential of Linaclotide for Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-Old
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present findings during the 2023 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) from studies on the potential of linaclotide for children and adolescents ages 6-17 years-old with functional constipation. DDW is being held from May 6 through May 9 in Chicago, IL.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 24, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host First Quarter 2023 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its first quarter 2023 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that management will participate in the following investor conferences:
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 16, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Filing Acceptance and Priority Review of Supplemental New Drug Application for LINZESS® (linaclotide) for Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-Old
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review to the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for LINZESS® (linaclotide) for the treatment of children and adolescents ages 6-17 years-old with functional constipation (FC). The FDA has assigned the application a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of June 14th, 2023, four months earlier than the standard review cycle.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2022 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 2, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on FY 2022 Financial Guidance and Announces FY 2023 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today provided updated financial guidance for full year 2022 and announced financial guidance for full year 2023. The results were announced in advance of the Company’s presentation at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that Tom McCourt, CEO, will present at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 4, 2023
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET at the Lotte New York Palace.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 22, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Third Quarter 2022 Results; Maintains Full Year 2022 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its third quarter 2022 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Third Quarter 2022 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its third quarter 2022 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 20, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Topline Data from Phase III Trial of LINZESS® (linaclotide) in Pediatric Patients Aged 6-17 with Functional Constipation
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), today announced positive topline data from a Phase III clinical trial evaluating LINZESS (linaclotide) 72 mcg in pediatric patients aged 6-17 with functional constipation (FC). The trial met its primary and secondary endpoints, demonstrating that linaclotide (72 mcg) improved frequency of spontaneous bowl movements (SBM) and stool consistency. Linaclotide was generally well-tolerated, and the safety profile is consistent with previously reported studies with linaclotide in FC and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in pediatric patients.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) will participate in a fireside chat at the 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. ET at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 1, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results; Maintains Full Year Guidance Due to Continued Strength of LINZESS® Prescription Demand
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its second quarter 2022 results and recent business performance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Second Quarter 2022 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its second quarter 2022 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
Ironwood Presents New Data Demonstrating Potential of IW-3300 for Visceral Pain at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, presented new findings during the 2022 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting that suggest colonic IW-3300 has the potential to help manage abdominopelvic visceral pain in patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and related visceral pain disorders. The oral presentation, titled Colon-Targeted Delivery Of Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist IW-3300 Relieves Comorbid Chronic Pelvic And Somatic Pain In A Rat Model Of Early Life Stress-Induced Colonic Hypersensitivity (presentation number 240), provided evidence that delivery of IW-3300 to the colorectal region inhibits overlapping chronic pelvic pain in an established preclinical model of early-life stress induced colonic hypersensitivity.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present New IW-3300 and Linaclotide Data at Digestive Disease Week® 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that the company and its collaborators will present eight studies, including two oral presentations, during the Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2022 meeting being held from May 21 through May 24, 2022 in San Diego, CA.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2022 Results; Maintains Full Year 2022 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its first quarter 2022 results and recent business performance.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host First Quarter 2022 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its first quarter 2022 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results; LINZESS® (linaclotide) Achieves Blockbuster Status as U.S. Net Sales Exceed $1 Billion in 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 17, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD) today announced it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2021 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-2384 (U.S. and Canada) or (240) 789-2701 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 3, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on FY 2021 Financial Guidance and Announces FY 2022 Financial Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today provided updated financial guidance for full year 2021 and announced financial guidance for full year 2022. The results were announced in advance of the Company’s presentation at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that Tom McCourt, CEO, will present at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 5, 2022
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Appoints Sravan K. Emany as Chief Financial Officer
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Sravan K. Emany as senior vice president, chief financial officer. Mr. Emany will become a member of Ironwood’s Leadership Team and be responsible for all financial operations of the company, including financial planning and reporting, tax, accounting, and investor relations effective December 6, 2021. He will report to Thomas McCourt, chief executive officer of Ironwood.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 1, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results and Provides Corporate Development Update
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported financial results for third quarter 2021.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 4, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Expands Pipeline by Signing an Option Agreement to Acquire an Exclusive License with COUR Pharmaceuticals to Develop and Commercialize CNP-104 for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in the U.S.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that it is expanding its pipeline by entering into a collaboration and license option agreement with COUR Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. (“COUR”), a biotechnology company developing novel immune-modifying nanoparticles to treat autoimmune diseases. This agreement gives Ironwood an option to acquire an exclusive license to develop and commercialize, in the U.S., COUR’s investigational therapy CNP-104 (the “License”), which if successful, could transform the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis – otherwise known as PBC - a rare autoimmune disease targeting the liver that affects an estimated 133,000 people in the U.S. Currently there is no cure, and medical care is focused on disease management. PBC can lead to irreversible damage and scarring of the liver tissue, ultimately requiring liver transplant.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 4, 2021
More than 90% of Surveyed IBS-C Patients Who Had an ER Visit or Hospitalization in the Past Year Identified Abdominal Pain as a Symptom That Led to the Visit, According to Data Announced by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals at ACG 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, will present new findings at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course from a survey highlighting prevalence and impact of abdominal symptoms in adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 25, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Third Quarter 2021 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) today announced it will host its third quarter 2021 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 330-3181 (U.S. and Canada) or (646) 960-0699 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 4671230. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 21, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming September Investor Conferences
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) will participate in fireside chats at two upcoming virtual investor conferences in September:
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 2, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Revised LINZESS® (linaclotide) Label
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a revised label for LINZESS® (linaclotide) based on clinical safety data that has been generated thus far in pediatric studies. The updated label modifies the boxed warning for risk of serious dehydration and contraindication against use in children to those less than two years of age. The boxed warning and contraindication previously applied to all children less than 18 years of age and less than 6 years of age, respectively. The safety and effectiveness of LINZESS in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. LINZESS is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 26, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Second-Quarter 2021 Results, Raises Full-Year Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today reported financial results for second quarter 2021 and raised full year 2021 financial guidance.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Appoints John Minardo as Chief Legal Officer
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced the appointment of John Minardo as senior vice president, chief legal officer. Mr. Minardo will become a member of Ironwood’s Leadership Team and oversee the company’s Corporate Legal, Compliance and IP teams. He will report to Thomas McCourt, chief executive officer of Ironwood.
By Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 3, 2021
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Host Second Quarter 2021 Investor Update Call
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) today announced it will host its second quarter 2021 investor update conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial (833) 350-1432 (U.S. and Canada) or (647) 689-6932 (international) using conference ID number and event passcode 2598317. To access the webcast, please visit the Investors section of Ironwood’s website at www.ironwoodpharma.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.