Amedica Corporation (AMDA) Cuts Workforce by 38%
Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a technology company that manufactures and commercializes silicon nitride ceramic for biomedical applications, this morning announced that it has reduced its workforce by approximately 38% to lower its operating expenses. Amedica said it expects the reduction to save roughly $2 million on an annualized basis. Severance-related costs of approximately $465,000 will be recorded in Q4 2016. "We acknowledge the hard work of those affected by this decision, towards bringing silicon nitride technology to patient care," Dr. Sonny Bal, chairman and CEO of Amedica, stated in the news release. "Consistent with our previously-announced commitments, this prudent course,…