Day: April 22, 2020

St. Louis, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) announced the following webcast:Event:              Second Quarter 2020 Conference CallDate:               Wednesday, May 6Time:               4 p.m. Central TimeWhere:             www.escotechnologies.comThe Company’s second quarter 2020 financial results will be released on May 6 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Central Time, followed by the conference call/webcast at 4 p.m. Central Time where the financial results and related commentary will be discussed.Please access the Company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to participate, a replay will be available on the Company’s website at www.escotechnologies.com or by phone (dial 1-855-859-2056, passcode 9211249).ESCO,...

SOUDERTON, Pa., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Financial Corporation (“Univest” or the “Corporation”) (NASDAQ: UVSP), parent company of Univest Bank and Trust Co. and its insurance, investments and equipment financing subsidiaries, today announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of  $838 thousand, or $0.03 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $16.1 million, or $0.55 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.During these challenging times, we continue to responsibly serve the needs of our customers while prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.  We have implemented drive-through only banking at all our locations that have drive-through capabilities.  Additionally, we have controlled and limited access at our financial centers to allow customers...

DALLAS, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, announced operating results for the first quarter of 2020.“Our focus during this unprecedented time is on keeping our employees safe and continuing to serve our clients and communities,” said Keith Cargill, CEO. “We have taken deliberate actions to ensure that our balance sheet remains strong, including increases in liquidity and reserves supported by a strong capital position. We remain committed to a timely closing of our pending merger with Independent Bank Group and believe our combined strength will enable us to better serve our clients and build long-term shareholder value.”Strong balance sheet positioning in the first quarter of 2020 included deliberate increases in liquidity...

RENO, Nevada, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) (“Monarch” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, as summarized below:($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages)(1) Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release.CEO CommentJohn Farahi, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch, commented: “The first quarter of 2020 was a study in contrasts, with Monarch delivering strong financial performance in the first two months of the quarter followed by a March which demonstrated the impact of the significant operational challenges created by the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to contain the virus, on March 16th the state of Colorado...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced first quarter 2020 net earnings of $770 million, or $1.00 per share, versus $834 million, or $1.02 per share in the same period last year. CSX’s operating ratio set a Class I railroad first quarter record of 58.7 percent, improved from 59.5 percent in the prior year.“I am extremely proud of our outstanding CSX employees for keeping the railroad running at such a high level during these unprecedented times and enabling the delivery of critical goods across the country,” said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer. “Their hard work and dedication over the past few weeks, and throughout our transformation, have put CSX on the strongest footing it has ever been heading into this period of economic uncertainty.”Revenue for the...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MYR Group Inc. (“MYR Group”) (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and western Canada, announced it will release its first-quarter 2020 results on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, MYR Group has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss results on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Central time. To participate in the conference call via telephone, please dial (877) 561-2750 (domestic) or (763) 416-8565 (international) and enter conference ID 6289207, at least five minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the conference call will be available through...

RESTON, Va., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comstock Holding Companies, Inc., (“Comstock”) (NASDAQ: CHCI) announced today a lease agreement with Megaphone, the leading podcast hosting and advertising technology provider for enterprises. Megaphone will occupy approximately 10,000 square feet in the first office tower developed by Comstock at Reston Station, the Helmut Jahn designed building located at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza.“Comstock is thrilled to welcome Megaphone, a subsidiary of Washington icon, Graham Holdings to Reston Station,” said Tim Steffan, EVP, Asset Management, Leasing and Development for Comstock. “The addition of Megaphone compliments the impressive lineup of national and global tech players that have chosen Reston Station.”  During 2019, Comstock announced more than 500,000 square feet of new leases at Reston...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that it is scheduled to report first quarter results on May 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Following the announcement, Cytokinetics’ senior management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss operational and financial results and the company’s outlook for the future.The conference call will be simultaneously webcast and can be accessed from the homepage and in the Investors & Media section of Cytokinetics’ website at www.cytokinetics.com. The live audio of the conference call can also be accessed by telephone by dialing either (866) 999-CYTK (2985) (United States and Canada) or (706) 679-3078 (international) and typing in the passcode 9063637.An archived replay of the webcast will...

Valneva is leveraging its technical and platform capabilities to develop an inactivated, whole virus vaccine candidate against the current coronavirus threatDynavax is providing CpG 1018, the adjuvant contained in U.S. FDA-approved HEPLISAV-B vaccine, to support the development of Valneva´s COVID-19 vaccine candidateValneva will seek grant funding to support the required investment for this programSaint-Herblain (France), Emeryville (U.S.), April 22, 2020 – Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company focused on prevention against diseases with major unmet needs, and Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel vaccines, today announced their collaboration to initiate a vaccine program for the current coronavirus, COVID-19.Valneva´s scientific team has tirelessly...

Valneva va s’appuyer sur ses compétences techniques et une plateforme existante pour développer un candidat vaccin inactivé contre le coronavirusPour soutenir le développement du candidat vaccin de Valneva, Dynavax fournira l’adjuvant CpG 1018 déjà utilisé dans le vaccin HEPLISAV-B qui a été approuvé par l’autorité de santé américaine FDAValneva va chercher à obtenir des subventions pour soutenir le financement du programme             Saint-Herblain (France), Emeryville (U.S.), 22 avril 2020 – Valneva SE, société spécialisée dans les vaccins contre les maladies générant d’importants besoins médicaux et Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), société biopharmaceutique spécialisée dans le développement et la commercialisation de vaccins innovants ont annoncé aujourd’hui leur collaboration pour initier un programme de développement...