8-K
Picard Medical, Inc. (PMI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2026
Picard Medical, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-42801 | 86-3212894 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 1992 E SilverlakeTucson AZ, 85713 | ||
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| (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(520) 545-1234
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | PMI | The NYSE American, LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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On March 2, 2026, Picard Medical, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Dr. Andre Simon, will present three presentations at the Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics 2026 conference to be held March 2-4, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this report and the exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) | Exhibits |
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The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Picard Medical, Inc. Press Release dated March 2, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Picard Medical, Inc. | ||
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| By: | /s/ Patrick NJ Schnegelsberg | |
| Name: | Patrick NJ Schnegelsberg | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: March 2, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Picard Medical / SynCardia Showcases Leadership in Total Artificial Heart Therapy at Technology and
Heart Failure Therapeutics Conference
New data highlight additional benefits beyond survival with the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart and
preclinical progress for the next-generation Emperor system
Tucson, Ariz. March 2, 2026 - Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (“Picard” or the “Company”), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, maker of the world’s first total artificial heart approved by both the U.S. FDA and Health Canada, today announced that Dr. Andre Simon, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, will deliver three scientific and educational presentations at the Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) 2026 conference to be held in Boston from March 2^nd^ to March 4^th^ 2026. Dr. Simon’s presentations will focus on both the current SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (STAH) and the Company’s next-generation fully implantable Emperor system, reinforcing Picard Medical’s leadership in advanced mechanical circulatory support.
Dr. Andre Simon commented, “Total artificial heart therapy continues to evolve through both clinical experience and technological innovation. Our goal is not only survival, but meaningful recovery, improved quality of life, and preservation of transplant opportunity. Picard Medical’s participation at THT reflects the Company’s ongoing commitment to scientific exchange, physician education, and innovation in next generation artificial heart technology.”
More information on Dr. Simon’s three presentations is below:
Format: Scientific Abstract Presentation
Date and Time: Monday, March 2; 4:15 PM EST; HF Focus Station 2 | Ensemble C-D | Level 2
Title: “The Emperor Rises: First In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of SynCardia’s Electromechanical Total Artificial Heart”
Dr. Simon will present early laboratory and preclinical data demonstrating that the Emperor system preserves the proven physiologic performance of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart. The fully implantable architecture is designed to eliminate transdermal pneumatic drivelines and enable improved mobility, quality of life, and long-term patient independence.
Format: Educational Lecture
Date and time: Tuesday, March 3; 3:28 PM EST; Ensemble E-F | Level 2
Title: “The Total Artificial Heart of the Future: My Wish List”
In this invited session, Dr. Simon will discuss the future evolution of total artificial heart therapy, including clinical priorities such as earlier intervention, organ recovery, improved patient selection, and the transition from bridge to transplant toward durable long-term support.
Format: Clinical Outcomes Presentation
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 4; 8:50 AM EST; Ensemble C-D | Level 2
Title: “Beyond Survival: Defining Success After Total Artificial Heart Implantation”
This presentation will highlight updated registry analyses showing that outcomes with the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart extend beyond survival to include stabilization, organ recovery, functional improvement, and preservation of transplant eligibility. Key findings include sustained clinical success in critically ill patients, improved outcomes in patients implanted earlier in their disease trajectory, strong recovery potential even in patients initially not eligible for transplant, and significant improvements in quality of life after early postoperative recovery. Renal and neurological outcomes remain major determinants of long-term success.
About THT 2026
Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) 2026 is an international conference focused on advancing innovation in heart failure through emerging device, technology, and combination therapies. Sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, THT brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to share the latest clinical data, discuss regulatory and commercial pathways, and explore future trends shaping the management of advanced heart failure. The multidisciplinary program features cutting- edge scientific sessions, case-based discussions, and hands-on training designed to foster collaboration and improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.thtmeeting.com/about-tht.
About Picard Medical and SynCardia
Picard Medical, Inc. is the parent company of SynCardia Systems, LLC (“SynCardia”), the Tucson, Arizona–based leader with the only commercially available total artificial heart technology for patients with end-stage heart failure. SynCardia develops, manufactures, and commercializes the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (“STAH”), an implantable system that assumes the circulatory functions of a failing or failed human heart. It is the first artificial heart approved by both the FDA and Health Canada, and it remains the only commercially available artificial heart in the United States and Canada. With more than 2,100 implants performed at hospitals across 27 countries, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is the most widely used and extensively studied artificial heart in the world.
For additional information about Picard Medical, please visit www.picardmedical.com or review the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov.
Contact:
Investors
Eric Ribner
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors LLC
eric@lifesciadvisors.com
Picard Medical, Inc./SynCardia Systems, LLC
IR@picardmedical.com
General/Media
Brittany Lanza
blanza@syncardia.com
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