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MergerJul 7, 2026, 07:56 AM

Vivani Medical Subsidiary Cortigent to Merge with ClearOne

AI Summary

Vivani Medical, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement where its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cortigent, Inc., will merge with a subsidiary of ClearOne, Inc., becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of ClearOne. Vivani will receive 12,500,000 shares of ClearOne as consideration, with the transaction contingent on ClearOne raising $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in financing. Separately, Vivani also disclosed a new agreement with Novo Nordisk for the evaluation of its NPM-139 semaglutide implant for chronic weight management, with a Phase 1 study anticipated to start in mid-2026.

Key Highlights

  • Vivani Medical's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cortigent, Inc., will merge with a subsidiary of ClearOne, Inc.
  • Vivani Medical will receive 12,500,000 shares of ClearOne, Inc. as merger consideration.
  • The merger is contingent on ClearOne, Inc. raising $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in financing.
  • Vivani Medical will designate four of the five board members for the combined company.
  • Vivani Medical entered an agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate its NPM-139 semaglutide implant.
  • A Phase 1 study for the NPM-139 semaglutide implant is expected to begin in mid-2026.