Year: 2019

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator making critical ingredients that enable the production of clinical diagnostics and creating medical devices that help ensure test accuracy, reports results for its fiscal year (“2019”) and fourth quarter (“Q4”) ended September 30, 2019, with stronger sales and progress toward its operational goals.Management DiscussionIn 2019, Microbix advanced upon its goal of sustained profitability, achieving record sales of $13.4 million and improving its gross margin, operating earnings and cash provided by operations.For fiscal 2020, further sales growth and continuing improvements to gross and net margins are expected. Microbix remains committed to improving its operational and financial...

Investors House Oyj                                             PörssitiedoteJulkaistavissa 20.12.2019 klo 15.20  INVESTORS HOUSE OYJ:N ULKONA OLEVA OSAKEMÄÄRÄ KASVAA 3.709 OSAKKEELLAInvestors House Oyj:n 11.4.2019 pidetyn varsinaisen yhtiökokouksen päättämän valtuutuksen mukaisesti osa yhtiön hallituspalkkioista on maksettu yhtiön hallussa olevilla yhtiön osakkeilla. Maksu on toteutettu suunnatulla osakeannilla, jossa on luovutettu yhteensä 3.709 osaketta kolmelle hallituksen jäsenelle.Tämän johdosta Investors House Oyj:n ulkona...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TPI Composites, Inc., (TPI) (Nasdaq: TPIC), the only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global footprint, announced today that it will host an Investor Day for the financial community at the Maxwell Hotel in New York, on Friday, February 7, 2020.Chief Executive Officer Steve Lockard and President Bill Siwek, as well as key members of the senior management team, will provide an update on company strategy, market overview and opportunities, operations and other key initiatives for the future. TPI will also provide 2020 guidance at the Investor Day.Formal presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and the event will end at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). If you are interested in attending the event, please contact investors@tpicomposites.com...

RICHMOND, Calif., Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EKSO), a leading developer of exoskeletons for medical and industrial use, today announced it signed a distribution agreement with the largest Danish-owned distributor of building materials, BYGMA GRUPPEN A/S, to make the EksoVest available in Northern Europe.EksoVest is a wearable upper body exoskeleton technology that is designed to support a worker’s arms while performing overhead tasks. By providing lift assistance from five to 15 pounds / 2,2 -6,8 kg per arm, the EksoVest reduces the strain and fatigue on workers, lowering their overall risk of injury. In addition, workers are able to complete tasks in a shorter amount of time while maintaining or improving the level of quality.“We are excited to bring this advanced technology...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES ORDISSEMINATION IN UNITED STATESCALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pieridae Energy Limited (“Pieridae” or the “Company”) (PEA – TSXV) announced today that in accordance with its Directors’ Compensation Policy, 101,590 common shares of Pieridae Energy Limited were issued to certain of its Directors on December 20, 2019, at a price of $0.87 per share. The transaction is subject to Exchange approval.About PieridaeFounded in 2011, Pieridae, a majority Canadian owned corporation based in Calgary, is focused on the development of integrated energy-related activities, from the exploration and extraction of natural gas to the development, construction and operation of the Goldboro LNG facility and the production of LNG for sale to...

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREINHALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVA LEAP HEALTH CORP. (TSXV: NLH) (“Nova Leap” or the “Company”), a 2019 TSX Venture 50™ ranked company focused on the home health care industry, is pleased to announce an increase in size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of unsecured subordinated convertible debentures (the “Debentures”).  Due to oversubscribed demand, the non-brokered private placement of Debentures will now consist of maximum gross proceeds of CAD$3 million (the “Offering”). The Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Release — TC Energy Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TC Energy) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, TransCanada PipeLines Limited, has filed an application with the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) for approval of a six-year negotiated and unanimously supported settlement with its customers and other interested parties on Canadian Mainline tolls. TransCanada PipeLines Limited has requested timely approval of the unanimous settlement to ensure certainty before terms come into effect in January 2021. The Canadian Mainline is comprised of approximately 14,100 kilometres (8,761 miles) of pipeline and associated facilities and primarily transports Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) natural gas for delivery across the Prairie provinces and...

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) and OMERS, the pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees, are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement pursuant to which OMERS will acquire a 40% interest in Fairfax’s UK run-off group, RiverStone UK.The transaction gives RiverStone UK the joint operational expertise of Fairfax and OMERS and the flexibility to raise inexpensive capital, while enabling Fairfax to focus on significant premium growth in the ongoing insurance and reinsurance businesses. The investment provides RiverStone UK with additional flexibility to raise capital at historically low rates in Europe in order to opportunistically pursue UK run-off transactions. Luke Tanzer will remain CEO of RiverStone UK post-closing.“We...

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the estimated annual reinvested capital gains distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or NEO for the 2019 tax year.  Please note that these are estimated amounts only as of December 16, 2019 and could change if the iShares Funds experience subscriptions or redemptions prior to the ex-dividend date or due to other factors.These estimates are for the annual non-cash capital gains distributions, which are typically reinvested in additional units of the respective funds at the year-end, and do not include estimates of ongoing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual cash distribution amounts. The additional units...