<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950170-24-128986.txt : 20241119
<SEC-HEADER>0000950170-24-128986.hdr.sgml : 20241119
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20241119213004
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950170-24-128986
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230807
FILED AS OF DATE:		20241119
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20241119

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Binder Steven B.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001712601
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50865
		FILM NUMBER:		241478019

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		30930 RUSSELL RANCH ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			WESTLAKE VILLAGE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91362

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MANNKIND CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000899460
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	03 Life Sciences
		IRS NUMBER:				133607736
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 CASPER STREET
		CITY:			DANBURY
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06810
		BUSINESS PHONE:		818-661-5000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 CASPER STREET
		CITY:			DANBURY
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06810
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Transaction occurred pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan established August 16, 2024.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The weighted average sales price of the reported transaction was $6.76 based on a range of prices between $6.63 and $7.05.  Upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">On August 24, 2017, the reporting person was granted an option that vests upon the achievement of certain defined performance milestones. On August 7, 2023, one of the defined performance milestones was met, resulting in the vesting of the option.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MNKD common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Restricted stock unit vested on November 18, 2024, but the shares will not be delivered until there is a separation of service from the board of directors of MannKind Corporation.</footnote>
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