Day: February 12, 2020

LONDON and CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: GWPH, “GW” or “the Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform, will announce on February 25th, 2020 its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31st, 2019. GW will also host a conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET. Conference call information will be provided in the financial results press release. A replay of the call will also be available through the Company’s website (www.gwpharm.com) shortly after the call.About GW Pharmaceuticals plc and Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.Founded in 1998, GW is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel...

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS) (TSX: AEZS) (“Aeterna” or the “Company”), specialty biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing therapeutics and diagnostic tests, today announced that Dr. Klaus Paulini, Chief Executive Officer of Aeterna, will present at NobleCon16 – Noble Capital Markets’ 16th Annual Investor Conference on Monday, February 17th at 11:30 a.m. ET in Hollywood, Florida.As part of his presentation, Dr. Paulini will provide a corporate overview and update on the Company’s lead product, Macrilen™ (macimorelin), the only U.S. FDA and European Commission approved oral test indicated for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). Dr. Paulini’s slide presentation will be made available on the Company’s website on Monday, February 17th.In...

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp (OTCQB: HMMR) announced today that its subsidiary, Endstream Communications has launched its Caribbean Direct wholesale voice service. The first two markets launched are Dominica and St. Vincent. Endstream recently completed its initial testing with multiple clients.“Hammer will now begin to derive new revenues from those markets. Implementing the over-the-top networks which is the first phase of our deployment in each country. We will see the benefits in coming quarters,” said Erik Levitt, Hammer’s CEO.“Building on our Over-the-Top platform is a priority,” said Kristen Vasicek, Hammer’s COO. “Those services are integral to our goal of providing a complete wireless retail solution using either fixed wireless or mobility.”The first phase of the deployment...

MEDFORD, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEMI), a leading point-of-care diagnostics company focused on infectious diseases, today announced a $1.5 million purchase order from UNICEF for multiplex Zika tests and Micro Readers following the successful completion of conditions set forth in the previously announced long term arrangement (LTA). This initial order is part of the LTA, which has a total opportunity of up to $3.5 million.Chembio’s multiplex DPP Zika System allows simultaneous and discrete detection of antibodies for both active (IgM) and prior exposure (IgG) to the Zika virus, which is important for both treatment and surveillance.“Our Zika System demonstrated outstanding accuracy while offering rapid detection and ease of use through our point-of-care platform and Micro Reader....

BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uxin Limited (“Uxin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UXIN), a leading national online used car dealer in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Zhitian Zhang, who previously served as President of Uxin’s online used car transaction business, to Chief Operating Officer, effective February 11, 2020.Mr. Zhang joined Uxin in April 2012 as General Manager of the Sales Management Center. Mr. Zhang was appointed as President of the online used car transaction business in February 2019 where he was responsible for operations and sales management. Prior to joining Uxin, Mr. Zhang worked for Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) from 2007 to 2012, first as a Director and then as Vice General Manager of its used car business. Mr. Zhang received his bachelor’s degree in Law from the National Police...

Vaisala CorporationStock exchange releaseFebruary 12, 2020 at 2.30 p.m. (EET)Vaisala’s Board of Directors resolved on a long-term Performance Share PlanVaisala’s Board of Directors approved a Performance Share Plan for company’s key employees. The aim of the long-term plan is to align the objectives of Vaisala’s shareholders and key employees in order to increase the value of the company in the long-term and commit key employees to the company.  The potential rewards from the Performance Share Plan 2020–2022 will be based on the Total Shareholder Return of Vaisala’s share (TSR) and operating profit during the performance period. The rewards to be paid on the basis of the Performance Share Plan 2020–2022, in the event that maximum performance against all the performance criteria is achieved, correspond to the value of an aggregate 240,000...

Vaisala OyjPörssitiedote12.2.2020 klo 14.30Vaisala Oyj:n hallitus päätti uudesta pitkän aikavälin suoriteperusteisesta osakepalkkiojärjestelmästäVaisalan hallitus päätti uudesta avainhenkilöille suunnatusta suoriteperusteista osakepalkkiojärjestelmästä. Pitkän aikavälin järjestelmän tarkoituksena on yhdenmukaistaa Vaisalan osakkeenomistajien ja avainhenkilöiden tavoitteet yhtiön arvon kasvattamiseksi pitkällä aikavälillä sekä sitouttaa avainhenkilöt yhtiöön.Suoriteperusteisen osakepalkkiojärjestelmän 2020–2022 mahdollinen palkkio perustuu Vaisalanosakkeen kokonaistuottoon (TSR) sekä liikevoittoon suorituskauden aikana. Mikäli kaikkien suorituskriteereiden osalta saavutetaan enimmäistaso, suoriteperusteisen osakepalkkiojärjestelmän 2020–2022 perusteella maksettavat palkkiot vastaavat yhteensä 240 000 Vaisalan A-sarjan osaketta, sisältäen...

Diginex Appoints Jim Pollock as Its Chief Operating OfficerNEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 8i Enterprises Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: JFK, “JFK” or “8i”) (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that Diginex, a digital asset financial services and advisory company with which JFK entered into a definitive share exchange agreement dated July 9, 2019, has appointed Jim Pollock as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) based in Singapore.In this role, Mr. Pollock will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Diginex’s business strategy, which includes the development of fully regulated and institutional grade digital asset infrastructure for the financial services sector.A senior financial services executive with over three decades of experience in multi-jurisdictional business development,...

NEW YORK and TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NexTech AR Solutions (NexTech) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29), the leader in augmented reality for e-commerce and AR learning applications, has received a new order from Walther Arms, most famous as the manufacturer of James Bond’s Walther PPK. Walther has been a NexTech customer since April 2019 and has had multiple expansion contracts in 2019 with the company. Walther has now signed a new 2020 expansion contract for three more AR experiences.SEE VIDEO OF 3D/AR PRODUCTSCody Osborn, marketing manager at Walther Arms, comments, “NexTech has provided Walther customers a unique experience in shopping for their handgun. We have seen a significant increase in time spent on each webpage that features the Augmented Reality button that NexTech has provided. Our new...