Dr. Myung Ju Lee of VIP Plastic Surgery Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award at Medical Korea 2026




Dr. Myung Ju Lee of VIP Plastic Surgery Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award at Medical Korea 2026

National honor recognizes Dr. Lee’s leadership in advancing Korea’s global healthcare standards and excellence in facial plastic surgery

SEOUL, Korea, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, founder of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, was honored today with the 2026 Medical Korea Global Healthcare – Minister of Health and Welfare Award. The national distinction was presented at the Asem Ballroom in COEX, Seoul, recognizing Dr. Lee’s significant contributions to advancing South Korea’s international medical standing.

The award, sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is reserved for healthcare leaders who enhance the country’s clinical standards and global competitiveness. Dr. Lee was specifically cited for his role in positioning Korea as a premier destination for complex aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Lee’s practice is renowned for high-precision procedures, including Deep Plane Facelifts and complex Revision Rhinoplasty. His clinical philosophy integrates individualized surgical planning with long-term outcome tracking, a combination that has attracted patients from over 50 countries.

“It is a great honor to receive this recognition from the Ministry,” said Dr. Lee. “Our goal has always been to provide a seamless, medically supervised environment where international patients feel both safe and cared for throughout their entire surgical journey.”

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, located in Jeju, is noted for its “all-in-one” medical tourism system, which provides surgical care, luxury accommodation, and post-operative recovery within a single integrated facility.

ABOUT DR. MYUNG JU LEE

Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, is the founder and lead surgeon of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea. A board-certified surgeon with extensive expertise in complex facial procedures, Dr. Lee specializes in deep plane facelifts and advanced revision rhinoplasty. Having treated patients from over 50 countries, he is a recognized leader in international healthcare and is dedicated to advancing surgical education through global mentorship and clinical research.

ABOUT VIP PLASTIC SURGERY KOREA

Located in Jeju, South Korea, VIP Plastic Surgery Korea is a premier aesthetic and reconstructive center specializing in comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The clinic is renowned for its “all-in-one” medical tourism system, which integrates world-class surgical care, on-site luxury accommodation, and 24/7 medically supervised aftercare. VIP Plastic Surgery is committed to the highest standards of safety, patient privacy, and natural-looking clinical outcomes.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jessica Rhee
Media Relations Manager,
VIP Plastic Surgery Korea
Email: info@vipps.kr
Phone: +82-64-713-1007
Website: www.vippskorea.com

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Positive VAX-31 Phase 1/2 Adult Data Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Highlight Best-in-Class Potential of Vaxcyte’s 31-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) Candidate




Positive VAX-31 Phase 1/2 Adult Data Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Highlight Best-in-Class Potential of Vaxcyte’s 31-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) Candidate

Based on the Strength of Unprecedented Results from the Positive Phase 1/2 Study in Adults Aged 50 and Older, Vaxcyte Advanced VAX-31 High Dose into Comprehensive Phase 3 Adult Program; Topline Data from the OPUS-1 Pivotal Noninferiority Trial Expected in the Fourth Quarter of 2026

At All Doses Studied, VAX-31 Demonstrated Robust Opsonophagocytic Activity and Immunoglobulin G Immune Responses for All 31 Serotypes and Was Observed to be Well Tolerated with a Safety Profile Similar to Prevnar 20®

Results Further Validate Potential of Vaxcyte’s Carrier-Sparing Platform to Deliver Broadest-Spectrum PCV Candidates that Provide Protection Against Both Currently Circulating and Historically Prevalent Serotypes

VAX-31 is Designed to Cover ~95% of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD) and ~88% of Pneumococcal Pneumonia in U.S. Adults Aged 50 and Older, with Potential to Provide an Incremental 14-34% Broader IPD Coverage and 19-31% Broader Pneumonia Coverage than Standard-of-Care Vaccines

SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, today announced the publication of results from the positive VAX-31 adult Phase 1/2 clinical study in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The study evaluated the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of VAX-31, the Company’s next-generation 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) candidate, for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and pneumonia compared to one of the current standard-of-care vaccines, Prevnar 20® (PCV20), in healthy adults aged 50 years and older. Based on the positive results of this Phase 1/2 study, VAX-31 is currently being evaluated in the OPUS Phase 3 adult program.

The study results showed that VAX-31 was observed to be well tolerated and demonstrated a safety profile similar to PCV20 through the full six-month evaluation period at all doses studied. At all doses studied, VAX-31 demonstrated robust opsonophagocytic activity (OPA) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) immune responses, with high geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) across all 31 serotypes. The VAX-31 High Dose, which is currently being evaluated in the OPUS Phase 3 program, met or exceeded the OPA response non-inferiority criteria¹ for all 20 serotypes common with PCV20 and met the superiority criteria² for the 11 incremental serotypes unique to VAX-31 and not in PCV20. The VAX-31 High Dose average OPA immune responses were greater for 18 of 20 serotypes compared to PCV20 (geometric mean ratio (GMR) greater than 1.0), with seven of these serotypes achieving statistically higher immune responses³ compared to PCV20.

“The publication of these data, including both the OPA and IgG results, in The Lancet Infectious Diseases further affirms the potential of our site-specific, carrier-sparing platform to deliver the broadest-spectrum PCVs to provide protection against both currently circulating and historically prevalent serotypes,” said Grant Pickering, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Vaxcyte. “Based on the strength of the unprecedented results from this study, we advanced VAX-31 into a comprehensive Phase 3 adult program and believe we are uniquely positioned to set a new standard by which future adult pneumococcal vaccines will be measured. Through the OPUS Phase 3 trials, we are aiming to expand the breadth of disease and serotype coverage while ensuring immunogenicity levels remain high to ensure durable protection and deliver a next-generation PCV with a best-in-class profile.”

“The published results provide validation of VAX-31’s safety profile and robust immune responses across all 31 serotypes,” said Jim Wassil, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vaxcyte. “These data directly informed the design of our comprehensive OPUS Phase 3 program, including the decision to advance the VAX-31 High Dose and the structure of our pivotal, noninferiority trial that includes head-to-head comparisons of VAX-31 to both PCV20 and Capvaxive® (PCV21). This OPUS Phase 3 program is intended to support a planned Biologics License Application, subject to study outcomes.”

About the VAX-31 Phase 1/2 Adult Study
The VAX-31 Phase 1/2 clinical study was a randomized, observer-blind, active-controlled, dose-finding study that evaluated the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a single injection of VAX-31 at three dose levels (Low, Middle and High) compared to PCV20 in 1,015 healthy adults aged 50 years and older. The High Dose is currently being evaluated in the comprehensive OPUS Phase 3 adult clinical program.

Safety and Tolerability Findings:

• VAX-31 was observed to be well tolerated and demonstrated a safety profile similar to PCV20 at all doses studied.
• Frequently reported local and systemic reactions were generally mild-to-moderate, resolving within several days of vaccination, with no meaningful differences observed across the cohorts. No serious adverse events were considered to be related to study vaccines.

Immunogenicity Findings:

• VAX-31 demonstrated robust OPA immune responses for all 31 serotypes at all doses studied, and all three doses were considered advanceable to Phase 3.
• At the High and Middle Doses, VAX-31 met or exceeded regulatory immunogenicity criteria for all 31 serotypes and, at the Low Dose, for 29 of 31 serotypes.
• For the 20 serotypes common with PCV20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, 33F):
  • High Dose: All 20 serotypes met OPA response non-inferiority criteria; 18 of 20 serotypes had a GMR greater than 1.0 and seven serotypes achieved statistically higher immune responses compared to PCV20.
  • Middle Dose: All 20 serotypes met OPA response non-inferiority criteria; 13 of 20 serotypes had a GMR greater than 1.0 and five serotypes achieved statistically higher immune responses compared to PCV20.
  • Low Dose: 18 of 20 serotypes met OPA response non-inferiority criteria; eight of 20 serotypes had a GMR greater than 1.0 and three serotypes achieved statistically higher immune responses compared to PCV20.
• For all 11 additional serotypes unique to VAX-31 (2, 7C, 9N, 15A, 16F, 17F, 20B, 23A, 23B, 31, 35B), and not in PCV20, all three doses met superiority criteria.
• At all doses studied, VAX-31 demonstrated high IgG GMCs across all 31 serotypes, and IgG GMC responses were consistent with the immune response profile observed in the OPA analyses.

About Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease (PD) is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It can result in IPD, including meningitis and bacteremia, and non-invasive PD, including pneumonia, otitis media and sinusitis. In the United States, pneumococcal pneumonia is estimated to result in approximately 225,000 adult hospitalizations each year. Streptococcus pneumoniae is among the World Health Organization’s top antibiotic-resistant pathogens to be urgently addressed, and the U.S. CDC lists drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae as a “serious threat.” In children under five, Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths globally. Pneumococci also cause over 50% of all cases of bacterial meningitis in the United States. Antibiotics are used to treat PD, but some strains of the bacteria have developed resistance to treatments. The morbidity and mortality due to PD are significant, particularly for young children and older adults, underscoring the need for a broader-spectrum vaccine.

About VAX-31
VAX-31, a 31-valent PCV candidate being evaluated in the OPUS Phase 3 adult clinical program and in a Phase 2 infant clinical program, is designed to prevent serious and sometimes fatal infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including IPD, pneumonia and otitis media. Specifically, IPD is associated with high case-fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis. VAX-31 is the broadest-spectrum PCV candidate in the clinic today and has the potential to provide protection against both currently circulating and historically prevalent serotypes. VAX-31 is designed to increase coverage, in a single vaccine, to approximately 95% of IPD and approximately 88% of pneumococcal pneumonia circulating in adults in the United States aged 50 and older. This disease coverage has the potential to result in VAX-31 providing an incremental 14-34% of coverage for IPD and an incremental 19-31% of coverage for pneumococcal pneumonia over current standard-of-care adult PCVs. In U.S. children, it is designed to cover approximately 92% of IPD⁴ and approximately 96% of acute otitis media⁵ due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. This disease coverage has the potential to result in VAX-31 providing an incremental 23-44% of coverage for IPD and an incremental 35-62% of coverage for otitis media over current standard-of-care infant PCVs.

In May 2025, the FDA expanded the Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) for VAX-31 to include the prevention of pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in addition to the prevention of IPD in adults based on the positive topline results from the VAX-31 adult Phase 1/2 study indicating that VAX-31 may demonstrate substantial improvement over existing therapies.

About Vaxcyte 
Vaxcyte is a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. VAX-31, a 31-valent PCV candidate being evaluated in the OPUS Phase 3 adult clinical program and in a Phase 2 infant clinical program, is being developed for the prevention of IPD and is the broadest-spectrum PCV candidate in the clinic today. VAX-24, a 24-valent PCV candidate, is designed to cover more serotypes than any infant PCV on-market. VAX-31 and VAX-24 are designed to improve upon standard-of-care PCVs by covering the serotypes in circulation that cause a significant portion of IPD and are associated with high case-fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis, while maintaining coverage of previously circulating strains. VAX-XL, in earlier-stage development, also leverages the Company’s carrier-sparing, site-specific conjugation technology with the aim of further expanding coverage to deliver the broadest-spectrum candidate in the Company’s PCV franchise.

Vaxcyte is re-engineering the way highly complex vaccines are made through XpressCF^®, its cell-free protein synthesis platform exclusively licensed from Sutro Biopharma, Inc. Unlike conventional cell-based approaches, the Company’s system for producing difficult-to-make proteins and antigens is intended to accelerate its ability to develop high-fidelity vaccines with enhanced immunological benefits. Vaxcyte’s pipeline also includes VAX-A1, a prophylactic vaccine candidate designed to prevent Group A Strep infections, and VAX-GI, a vaccine candidate designed to prevent Shigella. For more information, visit www.vaxcyte.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the potential benefits of Vaxcyte’s carrier-sparing platform and PCV candidates, including breadth of coverage, the ability to deliver potentially best-in-class PCVs, the ability to improve upon the standard-of-care, and the ability to significantly reduce the burden of disease by expanding coverage against currently and historically circulating strains while maintaining robust immune response; the design, timing of initiation, progress and expected results of Vaxcyte’s clinical trials and regulatory plans; the demand for Vaxcyte’s vaccine candidates; and other statements that are not historical fact. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “on track,” “potential,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes and are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Vaxcyte’s current expectations and actual results and timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks related to Vaxcyte’s product development programs, including development timelines, success and timing of chemistry, manufacturing and controls and related manufacturing activities, potential delays or inability to obtain and maintain required regulatory approvals for its vaccine candidates, and the risks and uncertainties inherent with preclinical and clinical development processes; the success, cost and timing of all development activities and clinical trials; and sufficiency of cash and other funding to support Vaxcyte’s development programs and other operating expenses. These and other risks are described more fully in Vaxcyte’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2026 or in other documents Vaxcyte subsequently files with or furnishes to the SEC. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date, and readers should not rely upon the information in this press release as current or accurate after its publication date. Vaxcyte undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations. Readers should not rely upon the information in this press release as current or accurate after its publication date.

Contacts:

Patrick Ryan, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs
Vaxcyte, Inc.
415-606-5135
media@vaxcyte.com

Jeff Macdonald, Executive Director, Investor Relations
Vaxcyte, Inc.
917-371-0940
investors@vaxcyte.com

¹Lower bound of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval of the OPA geometric mean ratio is greater than 0.5.
²Lower bound of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval of the difference in the proportions of participants with a ≥4-fold increase from Day 1 to Month 1 is greater than 10%, and lower bound of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval of the OPA geometric mean ratio is greater than 2.0.
³Lower bound of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval of the OPA geometric mean ratio is greater than 1.0.
⁴In U.S. children under five years of age: CDC 2023 Active Bacterial Core (ABC) Surveillance data.
⁵In U.S. children five years of age or under: Grant LR et al., FrontPediatr.2024;12:1383748. Serotype percentages reflect 2017–2021 data (Supplemental Table 1). 

2026 MAP Awards presented to 20 organizations for high performance in revenue cycle




2026 MAP Awards presented to 20 organizations for high performance in revenue cycle

CHICAGO, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced the 2026 winners of the MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, including three integrated delivery systems, eight hospital systems, four individual hospitals, two critical access hospitals and three physician practices.

“We want to congratulate these award winners for their dedicated efforts to strengthen the delivery and support of our healthcare system,” said HFMA President and CEO C. Ann Jordan, JD. “High performance in revenue cycle means these teams are building strong financial foundations, and that translates to protecting patient access and care. The MAP Awards are about more than metrics. They are about recognizing organizations that are moving the industry forward.”

HFMA’s MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle recognizes providers that have excelled in meeting industry standard revenue cycle benchmarks (MAP Keys^®), implemented the patient-centered recommendations and best practices embodied in HFMA’s Healthcare Dollars & Sense^® initiatives, focused their efforts on improving price transparency and achieved outstanding patient satisfaction. Award recipients are acknowledged as industry leaders and share proven strategies with their colleagues.

Winners of the 2026 MAP Award for High Performance include the following organizations.

Winning hospital systems:

• Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Charleston, S.C.
• Bon Secours Mercy Health, Blue Ash, Ohio
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Ky.
• Adena Health System, Chillicothe, Ohio
• Valley Health System, Winchester, Va.
• Ballad Health, Johnson City, Tenn.
• Cottage Health, Santa Barbara, Calif.
• Covenant Health, Andover, Mass.

Winning individual hospitals:

• The Christ Hospital Health Network, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Corewell Health Reed City, Reed City, Mich.
• AnMed, Anderson, S.C.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Winning critical access hospitals:

• Ozark Health, Inc., Clinton, Ark.
• Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, N.H.

Winning physician practices:

• Catalpa Health, Appleton, Wis.
• Cottage Health – Cottage Medical Group, Santa Barbara, Calif.
• Privia Health, Arlington, Va.

Winning integrated delivery systems:

• Baptist Health Care, Pensacola, Fla.
• Ardent Health Services, Brentwood, Tenn.
• Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas

The awards were presented March 18 at the HFMA Revenue Cycle Conference in Arlington, Texas.

About HFMA

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) equips its more than 140,000 members to navigate a complex healthcare landscape. Finance professionals in the full range of work settings, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices and health plans, trust HFMA to provide the guidance and tools to help them lead their organizations, and the industry, forward. HFMA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that advances healthcare by collaborating with other key stakeholders to address industry challenges and providing guidance, education, practical tools and solutions, and thought leadership. We lead the financial management of healthcare.

Press inquiries should be directed to:
Brad Dennison
Healthcare Financial Management Association
630-386-2945
bdennison@hfma.org

VitalHub Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results




VitalHub Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”)⁽¹⁾ up 35% YoY to $96.1 million
Total Revenue up 52% YoY to $31.4 million
Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ up 47% YoY to $7.4 million

TORONTO, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vitalhub Corp. (TSX:VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF) (the “Company” or “VitalHub”) announced today it has filed its Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis report for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Canadian securities authorities. These documents may be viewed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com.

“2025 was a milestone year for VitalHub, surpassing $100 million in revenue. In the fourth quarter, we achieved 10% annual organic ARR⁽¹⁾ growth and 24% adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue⁽¹⁾,” said Dan Matlow, CEO of VitalHub. “We made significant acquisitions and filled in gaps in our portfolio that support our cross-selling activities globally. Our adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue improved quarter over quarter as we commenced integration of the new acquisitions and we expect to realise further improvement in 2026. We are leveraging AI in our product roadmap and internally from a productivity perspective, as we continue to optimize the organization as one global team. We have a strong balance sheet as we consider acquisition opportunities of all sizes in our core and adjacent geographies. We are excited for the year ahead.”

VitalHub’s quarterly investor conference call will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 8:00am EST. To register for the conference call please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8_Av320RimXFXW0CFzQEA

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

• ARR⁽¹⁾ as at December 31, 2025 was $96,149,750 as compared to $93,693,789 at September 30, 2025, an increase of $2,455,961 or 3%.
  Over the previous quarter, ARR movement in Q4 2025 from Q3 2025 was attributable to the following:
  • Organic growth of $1,881,405 or 2%.
  • Gain of $574,556 due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
• Revenue of $31,390,374 as compared to $20,590,779 in the equivalent prior year period, an increase of $10,799,595 or 52%.
• Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 79% in Q4 2025 as compared to 81% in the equivalent prior year period.
• Net income before income taxes of $750,087 as compared to $173,000 in the equivalent prior year period.
• Net income of $4,067,533 as compared to $787,244 in the equivalent prior year period.
• EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $3,285,082 as compared to $1,875,370 in the equivalent prior year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $7,428,508 or 24% of revenue, as compared to $5,046,758 or 25% of revenue in the equivalent prior year period, an increase of $2,381,750 or 47%.

Annual 2025 Highlights

• ARR⁽¹⁾ as at December 31, 2025 was $96,149,750 as compared to $71,054,210 at December 31, 2024, an increase of $25,095,540 or 35%.
  Over the previous year, ARR movement in Q4 2025 from Q4 2024 was attributable to the following:
  • Organic growth of $7,231,031 or 10%.
  • Acquisition growth of $15,870,000 or 22%.
  • Gain of $1,994,509 due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
• Revenue of $108,966,918 as compared to $68,594,310 in the equivalent prior year period, an increase of $40,372,608 or 59%.
• Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 80% compared to 81% in the prior year.
• Net income before income taxes of $5,901,401 as compared to $5,895,758 in the equivalent prior year period.
• Net income of $6,110,963 as compared to $2,999,045 in the equivalent prior year period
• EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $14,634,782 as compared to $9,950,872 in the prior year.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $26,554,099 or 24% of revenue, as compared to $17,840,272 or 26% of revenue in the equivalent prior year period, an increase of $8,713,827 or 49%.
• Cash on hand and short-term investments as at December 31, 2025 was $119,180,625 compared to $56,574,904 as at December 31, 2024.

(1) Non-IFRS or supplementary financial measure.

Selected Financial Information

About VitalHub

VitalHub is a leading software company dedicated to empowering health and human services providers globally. VitalHub’s comprehensive product suite includes electronic health records, operational intelligence, and workforce automation solutions that serve over 1,300 clients across the UK, Canada, and other geographies. The Company has a robust two-pronged growth strategy, targeting organic opportunities within its product suite and pursuing an aggressive M&A plan. VitalHub is headquartered in Toronto with over 700 employees globally, across key regions and the VitalHub Innovations Lab in Sri Lanka. For more information about VitalHub (TSX:VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF), please visit www.vitalhub.com and LinkedIn.

Contact Information

Christian Sgro, CPA, CA, CFA
Head of IR and M&A Specialist
(365) 363-6433
christian.sgro@vitalhub.com

Dan Matlow
Chief Executive Officer, Director
(416) 727-9061
dan.matlow@vitalhub.com

Cautionary Statement

Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” or “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or financial outlook. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “is expected”, “expects”, “scheduled”, “intends”, “contemplates”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “proposes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of each entity and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although the management of each entity believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Non-IFRS and Other Measures

VitalHub uses certain financial and operating performance measures that management believes provide meaningful information in assessing the Company’s underlying performance. Readers are cautioned that these measures may not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Accordingly, non-IFRS and supplementary financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Definitions, reconciliations, and an explanation of how the Company’s non-IFRS and supplementary financial measures provide useful information to an investor are included below.

Annual recurring revenue (“ARR”)

Annual recurring revenue is a supplementary financial measure defined as annual renewable software license fees and maintenance services. The Company defines ARR as the recurring revenue that is expected based on yearly subscriptions of the renewable software license fees and maintenance services.

Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”)

EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure used by management to evaluate operational performance. It is also a common measure that is reported on and used by investors in determining a company’s ability to incur and service debt, as well as a valuation methodology. EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and should not be considered an alternative to operating income or net income (loss) in measuring the Company’s performance. The following chart reflects the calculation of the Company’s EBITDA:

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure used by management to evaluate cash flows and the Company’s ability to service debt. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and should not be considered an alternative to operating income or net income (loss) in measuring the Company’s performance. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue expresses Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. The following chart reflects the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA:

Alvotech Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results




Alvotech Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Alvotech (NASDAQ US: ALVO, ICELAND: ALVO, STOCKHOLM: ALVO SDB)

Financial Highlights 

A supplemental long‑form earnings release providing additional operational details and business update for Q4 2025 and the full year is available at: https://investors.alvotech.com/earnings-calendar The supplemental document is provided solely for reference and is not part of this SEC Form 6‑K. The Form 6‑K should not be read together with, or construed as referring to, the supplemental long‑form release.

Q4 2025 Highlights

• Total revenues¹ were $173 million, up 13% Year-on-Year (YoY)
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $69 million with Gross Margin at 66%
• AVT05 was approved as a biosimilar to Simponi® in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA)
• AVT03 was approved as a biosimilar to Prolia® and Xgeva® in the EEA
• The EMA accepted for review a marketing application for AVT23, referencing Xolair®
• After the end of the quarter, Alvotech entered into supply and commercialization agreements with Sandoz, covering multiple biosimilars candidates in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

FY 2025 Highlights

• Total revenues¹ were $593 million, up 21% YoY
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $137 million, up 27% YoY, with Gross Margin at 61%
• The cash balance on December 31, 2025, was $172 million
• Second biosimilar in the US, Selarsdi™ referencing Stelara® launched by commercial partner Teva
• Three new biosimilars were approved in multiple markets, including the UK, EEA and Japan
• Alvotech acquired Xbrane’s R&D organization in Sweden and Ivers-Lee Group in Switzerland
• The company listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm and raised new equity
• Linda Jonsdottir was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Balaji V. Prasad was appointed Chief Strategy Officer, while Joseph McClellan transitioned into the role of Chief Operating Officer and Anthony Maffia into the role of Chief Regulatory and Quality Officer

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_{¹ Figures are adjusted to exclude items that are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Please see the disclaimer on ‘Non IFRS Financial Measures’ at the end of this press release. As a foreign private issuer, Alvotech is not required to, and does not, prepare or file quarterly financial statements under IFRS or with the SEC. The financial information included in this Form 6-K reflects management’s current estimates and is presented for the purpose of providing an interim business update.}

Comments by Chairman of the Board and Outgoing CEO, Róbert Wessman:

“Last year we continued to expand our dedicated end-to-end biosimilars platform, advancing our pipeline with the launches of three newly approved biosimilars, expanding our R&D operation and adding a centralized assembly and packaging unit through acquisitions, while also strengthening our global network through new commercial partnerships.

“We now have five approved and on-market biosimilars supported by our global partners which provide Alvotech with commercial reach into 90 countries worldwide. We have an industry leading pipeline of 30 biosimilars in development and continue adding to it at an accelerated pace.

“During the year we further strengthened our financial position, raising close to $300 million from capital markets to support continued investment in our development programs and manufacturing platform. We broadened our investor base through the listing of shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, providing better access to Nordic and European investors.

“At the same time, we addressed the regulatory observations following the FDA inspection of our Reykjavik manufacturing facility and we implemented a comprehensive improvement program. Based on the progress made so far, we expect to resubmit the affected applications to the FDA during the second quarter of 2026. We have addressed regulatory observations before, and we know how to resolve them. Our focus has been on strengthening the operational platform so that we can continue to scale the business globally.

“We have strengthened the leadership team, with Lisa Graver’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, and all the key management of the company is now located onsite in Iceland. Lisa and I have worked together for over twenty years, and she is ideally positioned to lead the company through this next stage. She knows the company very well, having been a board member since 2022, which gives her a deep understanding of our strategy, our platform and our global partnerships.

“As Executive Chairman of the Board I will continue to be actively engaged in the business, and I am looking forward working closely with Lisa and the leadership team as we continue building Alvotech into a leading biosimilars company.”

Outlook for 2026

Management reaffirms its outlook for 2026. With continued focus on robust cash flow and margin expansion by delivering solid sales growth and driving operational efficiencies across the company, management anticipates total revenues in the range of $650-700 million in 2026, reflecting continued double-digit sales growth. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase to $180-220 million, supported by higher volumes of commercialized products and launches of newly approved products in Europe, the UK and Japan.

Alvotech anticipates receiving U.S. approval by late 2026 for four Biologics License Applications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with minimal impact on the topline. The lower end of the revenue range assumes no revenues from new launches into the U.S. market in 2026.

Invitation to Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 management presentation:

Join us to listen to the live audio webcast at 8:00 AM EST (12:00 GMT, 13:00 CET) on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The audio webcast will be accessible via the following link:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/u2p8ged8/

To participate via telephone in the Q&A session, please register using this link to obtain your PIN:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI1c565f9bbee94c928c676ea73f178077

Presentation slides for the webcast and other materials are available on the company’s website: https://investors.alvotech.com/earnings-calendar

For further information, please contact:

Media – alvotech.media@alvotech.com
Benedikt Stefansson
Sarah MacLeod

Investors – alvotech.ir@alvotech.com
Dr. Balaji V Prasad (US)
Patrik Ling (SE)
Benedikt Stefansson (IS)

The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons.

Financial calendar:

Annual or interim results will be released on the dates specified below, after the close of U.S. markets. An earnings call is held on the following day, after release of the results. Please note that all dates are subject to change.

About Alvotech

Alvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

For more information, please visit our investor portal, and our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, regulatory submissions, review and interactions, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, market launches and financial projections. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents that Alvotech may from time-to-time file or furnish with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, assurance, prediction or definitive statement of a fact or probability. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly disclaimed.

Non IFRS Financial Measures

This Presentation may include projections of certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) including, but not limited to, Adjusted Revenues, EBITDA and certain ratios and other metrics derived therefrom. These non-IFRS financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing the Company’s financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the Company’s presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. The Company believes these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Company believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-IFRS financial measures to investors. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these projected measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Alvotech Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results




Alvotech Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

A supplemental long‑form earnings release providing additional operational details and business update for Q4 2025 and the full year is available at: https://investors.alvotech.com/earnings-calendar The supplemental document is provided solely for reference and is not part of this SEC Form 6‑K. The Form 6‑K should not be read together with, or construed as referring to, the supplemental long‑form release.

Financial Highlights 

Q4 2025 Highlights

• Total revenues¹ were $173 million, up 13% Year-on-Year (YoY)
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $69 million with Gross Margin at 66%
• AVT05 was approved as a biosimilar to Simponi® in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA)
• AVT03 was approved as a biosimilar to Prolia® and Xgeva® in the EEA
• The EMA accepted for review a marketing application for AVT23, referencing Xolair®
• After the end of the quarter, Alvotech entered into supply and commercialization agreements with Sandoz, covering multiple biosimilars candidates in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

FY 2025 Highlights

• Total revenues¹ were $593 million, up 21% YoY
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $137 million, up 27% YoY, with Gross Margin at 61%
• The cash balance on December 31, 2025, was $172 million
• Second biosimilar in the US, Selarsdi™ referencing Stelara® launched by commercial partner Teva
• Three new biosimilars were approved in multiple markets, including the UK, EEA and Japan
• Alvotech acquired Xbrane’s R&D organization in Sweden and Ivers-Lee Group in Switzerland
• The company listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm and raised new equity
• Linda Jonsdottir was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Balaji V. Prasad was appointed Chief Strategy Officer, while Joseph McClellan transitioned into the role of Chief Operating Officer and Anthony Maffia into the role of Chief Regulatory and Quality Officer

Comments by Chairman of the Board and Outgoing CEO, Róbert Wessman:

“Last year we continued to expand our dedicated end-to-end biosimilars platform, advancing our pipeline with the launches of three newly approved biosimilars, expanding our R&D operation and adding a centralized assembly and packaging unit through acquisitions, while also strengthening our global network through new commercial partnerships.

“We now have five approved and on-market biosimilars supported by our global partners which provide Alvotech with commercial reach into 90 countries worldwide. We have an industry leading pipeline of 30 biosimilars in development and continue adding to it at an accelerated pace.

“During the year we further strengthened our financial position, raising close to $300 million from capital markets to support continued investment in our development programs and manufacturing platform. We broadened our investor base through the listing of shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, providing better access to Nordic and European investors.

“At the same time, we addressed the regulatory observations following the FDA inspection of our Reykjavik manufacturing facility and we implemented a comprehensive improvement program. Based on the progress made so far, we expect to resubmit the affected applications to the FDA during the second quarter of 2026. We have addressed regulatory observations before, and we know how to resolve them. Our focus has been on strengthening the operational platform so that we can continue to scale the business globally.

“We have strengthened the leadership team, with Lisa Graver’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, and all the key management of the company is now located onsite in Iceland. Lisa and I have worked together for over twenty years, and she is ideally positioned to lead the company through this next stage. She knows the company very well, having been a board member since 2022, which gives her a deep understanding of our strategy, our platform and our global partnerships.

“As Executive Chairman of the Board I will continue to be actively engaged in the business, and I am looking forward working closely with Lisa and the leadership team as we continue building Alvotech into a leading biosimilars company.”

Outlook for 2026

Management reaffirms its outlook for 2026. With continued focus on robust cash flow and margin expansion by delivering solid sales growth and driving operational efficiencies across the company, management anticipates total revenues in the range of $650-700 million in 2026, reflecting continued double-digit sales growth. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase to $180-220 million, supported by higher volumes of commercialized products and launches of newly approved products in Europe, the UK and Japan.

Alvotech anticipates receiving U.S. approval by late 2026 for four Biologics License Applications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with minimal impact on the topline. The lower end of the revenue range assumes no revenues from new launches into the U.S. market in 2026.

Invitation to Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 management presentation:

Join us to listen to the live audio webcast at 8:00 AM EST (12:00 GMT, 13:00 CET) on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The audio webcast will be accessible via the following link:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/u2p8ged8/

To participate via telephone in the Q&A session, please register using this link to obtain your PIN:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI1c565f9bbee94c928c676ea73f178077

Presentation slides for the webcast and other materials are available on the company’s website: https://investors.alvotech.com/earnings-calendar

For further information, please contact:

Media – alvotech.media@alvotech.com
Benedikt Stefansson
Sarah MacLeod

Investors – alvotech.ir@alvotech.com
Dr. Balaji V Prasad (US)
Patrik Ling (SE)
Benedikt Stefansson (IS)

The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons.

Financial calendar:

Annual or interim results will be released on the dates specified below, after the close of U.S. markets. An earnings call is held on the following day, after release of the results. Please note that all dates are subject to change.

About Alvotech

Alvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

For more information, please visit our investor portal, and our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, regulatory submissions, review and interactions, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, market launches and financial projections. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents that Alvotech may from time-to-time file or furnish with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, assurance, prediction or definitive statement of a fact or probability. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly disclaimed.

Non IFRS Financial Measures

This Presentation may include projections of certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) including, but not limited to, Adjusted Revenues, EBITDA and certain ratios and other metrics derived therefrom. These non-IFRS financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing the Company’s financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the Company’s presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. The Company believes these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Company believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-IFRS financial measures to investors. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these projected measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

¹ Figures are adjusted to exclude items that are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Please see the disclaimer on ‘Non IFRS Financial Measures’ at the end of this press release. As a foreign private issuer, Alvotech is not required to, and does not, prepare or file quarterly financial statements under IFRS or with the SEC. The financial information included in this Form 6-K reflects management’s current estimates and is presented for the purpose of providing an interim business update.

Extendicare Announces Proposed Changes to Board of Directors




Extendicare Announces Proposed Changes to Board of Directors

MARKHAM, Ontario, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today announced that its board of directors (“Board of Directors” or “Board”) has nominated Josh Blair and Leslee Thompson for election as new Board members at the Company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 16, 2026 (the “Meeting”).

Extendicare also announced that current Board members Alan Torrie, Chair of the Board, and Donna Kingelin will not stand for re-election at the Meeting following over 10 years of service.

Alan’s leadership and vision during his nine years as Chair enabled the transition of Extendicare from its real estate focus to a new business model focused on health services. Donna chaired the HR Committee and subsequently the Quality and Risk Committee during her tenure, building pivotal capabilities that are core to the Company’s health services mandate. Extendicare and the Board express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to Alan and Donna for their outstanding service, invaluable contributions, and dedication during their tenures as directors of Extendicare.

The remaining seven current members of the Board, each of whom is an incumbent director, will stand for re-election at the Meeting, as further described in the Company’s management information and proxy circular dated March 5, 2026.

Assuming his re-election at the Meeting, it is expected that current director Samir Manji will be appointed as Chair of the Board immediately following the Meeting. Mr. Manji is the Executive Chair of RFA Financial Inc. and founder and CEO of Sandpiper Group, a Vancouver-based real estate private equity firm. Mr. Manji has been involved in over $10 billion in hospitality, seniors’ housing and multifamily residential real estate transactions and has over 30 years of experience in real estate and seniors’ housing, including as founder, Chairman and CEO of Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. Mr. Manji has been a member of the Board and major shareholder of Extendicare since 2019.

Mr. Blair is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Impro.AI, a high-tech company that enables corporations and their employees to accelerate their growth through AI-powered workforce insights and performance mentoring. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive and board roles within the public and private capital markets across multiple industries, including AI and data services, health care and telecommunications. From 1995 through 2019, Mr. Blair served in senior leadership roles at TELUS Corporation, including as Group President overseeing TELUS Digital, TELUS Health, TELUS Business, TELUS Agriculture and TELUS Ventures.

Ms. Thompson is a corporate director, independent consultant and health care expert. She most recently served as President and CEO of Health Standards Organization and Accreditation Canada (2016–2026), two global not-for-profit organizations that certify and promote quality across Canada and in health organizations in 45 countries. Starting out as an ICU nurse, Ms. Thompson has led multiple organizations in both public and private sectors and has served on public and private boards. She was CEO of Kingston General Hospital (2009–2016), and served as a senior executive at Medtronic Canada, Cancer Care Ontario, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network and the Capital Health Authority in Edmonton.

“It has been very gratifying to play a part in transitioning Extendicare to a new business model that has enabled its emergence as a leading health services company in Canada,” said Alan Torrie, outgoing Chair of the Board. “I am confident that Samir and the rest of the Board will continue our track record of good governance practices to shepherd Extendicare’s strategy to expand access to care in the community.”

About Extendicare 
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 individuals through its joint ventures, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Extendicare contact:
David Bacon, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
T: (905) 470-4000
E: david.bacon@extendicare.com
www.extendicare.com