MIST vs MFC Comparison

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular medicines. Etripamil is a calcium channel blocker developed as a rapid-onset nasal spray to be administered by the patient to treat episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, or PSVT. The company has an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with atrial fibrillation experiencing a rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR).

Manulife Financial provides life insurance, annuities, and asset management products to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. Its investment management business contributes approximately 20% of its earnings and has around CAD 1.05 trillion in assets under management and administration as of the end of 2023. The US business, which primarily operates under the John Hancock brand, contributes about 27% of earnings and is mainly focused on providing insurance products for estate, business, and income protection. The Asia segment provides insurance products and insurance-based wealth accumulation products in over 11 countries and contributes around 30% of earnings. The Canadian business segment contributes approximately 23% of earnings.