MannKind to Potentially File 2015 10-K Filing Extension


VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq:MNKD) (TASE:MNKD) today announced that it anticipates being unable to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 by the filing deadline on February 29, 2016.  In such event, the Company anticipates filing a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Company is experiencing delays in completing its analysis of accounting issues resulting from the previously announced termination of the Sanofi License Agreement, and expects that additional time will be needed to complete a detailed review of the impairment of assets as a consequence of the termination.

About MannKind Corporation

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq:MNKD) (TASE:MNKD) focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic products for patients with diseases such as diabetes.  MannKind maintains a website at http://www.mannkindcorp.com to which MannKind regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional information about MannKind. Interested persons can subscribe on the MannKind website to e-mail alerts that are sent automatically when MannKind issues press releases, files its reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission or posts certain other information to the website.

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