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Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: KALA) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel therapies for severe ocular diseases through its proprietary MSC-S platform and nanoparticle drug formulations. This page provides authorized updates on KALA's clinical developments, regulatory milestones, and research advancements.
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Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KALA) has rescheduled its financial results conference call to report Q3 2021 results on November 15 at 10:30 AM ET. The call will provide a business update, with access available via dial-in or a live webcast on the company's investor site. Kala focuses on innovative therapies for eye diseases, featuring products like EYSUVIS and INVELTYS, utilizing the AMPPLIFY Drug Delivery Technology. For further details, visit their website.
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA) has announced its participation in two upcoming virtual healthcare investor conferences in November 2021. The Jefferies London Healthcare Conference will feature a pre-recorded fireside chat available on November 18, 2021, starting at 3:00 am ET. Additionally, management will engage in a virtual fireside chat at Ophthalmology Day at BTIG on November 30, 2021, at 10:00 am ET. Kala is known for its innovative therapies for eye diseases, including EYSUVIS® and INVELTYS®. For more details, visit kalarx.com.
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA) will report its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 15, 2021. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results and provide a business update. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its AMPPLIFY® mucus-penetrating particle Drug Delivery Technology. Its key products include EYSUVIS® for dry eye disease and INVELTYS® for post-operative inflammation following ocular surgery. Further details and the live webcast are available on Kala's website.
Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KALA) announced the grant of non-statutory stock options to ten new employees as inducement awards apart from its 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, complying with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options, totaling 70,000 shares, were granted on October 18, 2021, with an exercise price of $1.85 per share. The options have a ten-year term and vest over four years, with 25% vesting after the first year. This move aims to attract and retain talent while aligning employee incentives with shareholder interests.
Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KALA) has appointed C. Daniel Myers to its Board of Directors as a Class III director. With over 35 years in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, Myers will contribute to the Compensation and Nominating Committees. CEO Mark Iwicki expressed optimism about Myers' extensive background, emphasizing its potential to enhance Kala's commercial strategies, particularly for its products EYSUVIS and INVELTYS. Concurrently, Rajeev Shah will step down from the Board after significant contributions since 2015, marking a leadership transition for the company.
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA) announced the granting of non-statutory stock options to eleven new employees, totaling 112,000 shares, as inducement awards compliant with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options granted on September 15, 2021, have an exercise price of $3.08 per share, matching the closing price on that date. The awards vest over four years, with 25% vested after the first year and the remainder vesting monthly. The initiative aims to attract talent in the biopharmaceutical sector focused on innovative ocular therapies.
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in ocular therapies, announced participation in two virtual healthcare investor conferences in September 2021. The H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference will feature a pre-recorded presentation available from September 13 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Additionally, the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2021 will have a presentation starting September 28 at 4:40 p.m. ET. Both events will allow for virtual one-on-one meetings. Archived recordings will be accessible on the company's website for at least 30 days.
Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KALA) announced on August 18, 2021, the granting of non-statutory stock options to eight new employees as inducement awards outside its 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). A total of 78,000 stock options were granted at an exercise price of $3.03 per share, the closing price on the grant date. The options have a ten-year term, vesting over four years, with 25% vesting on the first anniversary and the remainder vesting monthly thereafter, contingent upon continued employment.
Kala Pharmaceuticals reported a 93% increase in EYSUVIS prescriptions in Q2 2021, totaling 15,632 prescriptions. The company achieved $3.1 million in net revenue, driven by $1.7 million from EYSUVIS and $1.4 million from INVELTYS. Coverage for EYSUVIS now extends to over 96 million lives, enhancing market access. However, the operating loss widened to $29 million, and the net loss reached $36.5 million or $0.57 per share, compared to a loss of $23.3 million in Q2 2020. Cash reserves were reported at $149.6 million.
Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KALA) announced its participation in two virtual healthcare investor conferences in August 2021. On August 11, COO Todd Bazemore will discuss next-generation ophthalmology treatments, focusing on dry eye and AMD at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Virtual Conference. On August 17, a pre-recorded presentation will be available, followed by a panel featuring CMO Kim Brazzell discussing emerging therapeutics for dry eye disease. Access to the events can be found on the Kala website.
