Day: April 23, 2020

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surface Oncology (Nasdaq: SURF), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing next-generation immunotherapies that target the tumor microenvironment, today announced that it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of its first-in-class antibody SRF388, which targets the immunosuppressive cytokine IL-27.“IL-27 is an immunosuppressive cytokine that is associated with poor outcomes in certain tumor types. Our first-in-class anti-IL-27 antibody SRF388 strongly inhibits the action of IL-27, a mechanism designed to stimulate the immune system to mount a robust attack against the tumor,” said Robert Ross, M.D., chief medical officer of Surface Oncology. “The development of SRF388 is informed by a compelling translational hypothesis which led us to prioritize early assessment in...

LAVAL, Québec, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) one of the global leaders in the accessibility industry, declared on April 23th a dividend of 3.83 cents ($0.0383) per common share, in accordance with its monthly dividend policy, payable on May 14, 2020 to shareholders of record of the Corporation at the close of business on April 30, 2020. This is an eligible dividend within the meaning of the Income Tax Act.About Savaria CorporationSavaria Corporation (savaria.com) is one of the global leaders in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility solutions for the physically challenged to increase their comfort, their mobility and their independence. Its product line is one of the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs, manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility...

*Transaction Will Introduce Digital Media Solutions as a Publicly Listed Company to Trade on the NYSE*DMS MarTech-Enabled, Diversified Business Model Proving Resilient in Current Environment*Institutional Investors Have Committed $100 million Cash in Private Placement to Close Concurrently with Transaction*Business Combination Expected to Close by July 2020LONDON, UK & CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Media Solutions Holdings, LLC (“DMS” or the “Company”) and Leo Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LHC) (“Leo”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that Leo and DMS have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”).DMS is a martech-enabled business capitalizing on the secular shift of advertising dollars from traditional offline...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, is pleased to present its 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future. The document can be viewed at: https://gcpat.com/en/about/sustainability.  “All of us at GCP are committed to environmental and social stewardship, and we are pleased to share our vision for a sustainable future,” said GCP’s President and CEO Randy Dearth. “As a leading manufacturer of construction technology products, we have a responsibility to make the building process more sustainable. This mission is driving us to develop and deliver products that help our customers reduce their carbon footprint, decrease waste, and improve the durability of the structures they create. In addition to the societal and environmental...

Wolters Kluwer Result of 2020 Annual General Meeting of ShareholdersApril 23, 2020 – Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services, hereby releases the results of today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).2019 Financial Statements and DividendShareholders voted to adopt the Financial Statements for 2019 as included in the 2019 Annual Report and approved a total dividend of €1.18 per ordinary share, resulting in a final dividend of €0.79 per ordinary share.Supervisory Board CompositionMs. Jeanette Horan was re-appointed as member of the Supervisory Board. Mr. Jack de Kreij and Ms. Sophie Vandebroek were appointed as new members of the Supervisory Board. Mr. De Kreij will succeed Mr. Hooft Graafland, as Chairman of the Audit Committee, who will retire after the expiration of his second term in...

Solid Organic Growth and Global Restoration Acquisition Drive Strong Q1 PerformanceMild COVID-19 Impact Absorbed in First QuarterExpected Adverse Impact to Second Quarter Financial ResultsOperating highlights:TORONTO, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX: FSV; NASDAQ: FSV) today reported strong results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020. All amounts are in US dollars.Revenues for the first quarter were $633.8 million, up 31% relative to the same quarter in the prior year, Adjusted EBITDA (note 1) increased 50% to $43.9 million, and Adjusted EPS (note 2) was $0.37, representing 23% growth over the prior year quarter. GAAP Operating Earnings were $16.0 million, relative to $12.9 million in the prior year period. GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.13 per share in the quarter, versus $0.06 in the...

Net Sales Increased 7.5%; Comparable Store Sales Increased 4.3%Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 12.7% to $0.71Actions Taken to Prioritize Investments in Safety and Convenience and Improve LiquidityBRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 28, 2020.“Our year-to-date results underscore the importance of Tractor Supply as an essential, needs-based retailer.  Tractor Supply delivered solid results in the first quarter, and second quarter sales are off to a strong start,” said Hal Lawton, Tractor Supply’s President and Chief Executive Officer.  “I can’t thank the Tractor Supply team members enough for their dedication and support of each other and our customers. ...

NEW YORK, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first quarter 2020 earnings on Friday, April 24.  The company will present results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Access instructions and presentation materials, including Verizon’s earnings news release and financial tables, will be available at 7:30 a.m. on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, https://www.verizon.com/about/investors.Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019.  The company offers voice,...

SCANFIL OYJ           PÖRSSITIEDOTE          23.4.2020      KLO 14.15SCANFIL OYJ:N VARSINAINEN YHTIÖKOKOUS 23.4.2020Scanfil Oyj:n varsinainen yhtiökokous on 23.4.2020 vahvistanut vuoden 2019 tilinpäätöksen sekä myöntänyt tili- ja vastuuvapauden hallitukselle ja toimitusjohtajalle. Yhtiökokous käsitteli yhtiön toimielinten palkitsemispolitiikan.OsinkoOsinkoa päätettiin jakaa hallituksen esityksen mukaisesti yhteensä 0,15 euroa kutakin ulkona olevaa osaketta kohden. Osingonmaksun täsmäytyspäivä on 27.4.2020 ja osingon maksupäivä on 5.5.2020. Hallitus ja tilintarkastaja Hallituksen jäsenten lukumääräksi päätettiin kuusi. Hallituksen jäseniksi valittiin edelleen Harri Takanen, Jarkko Takanen, Christer Härkönen, Bengt Engström ja Christina Lindstedt sekä uutena jäsenenä Juha Räisänen.Hallitus on yhtiökokouksen jälkeen uudelleen arvioinut jäsenten...

 SCANFIL PLC     STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         23 APRIL 2020 2.15 P.M.Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors has reassessed the members’ independence. Christina Lindstedt, Bengt Engström, and Juha Räisänen are independent of the Company and major shareholders. Christer Härkönen is independent of major shareholders but not independent of the Company. Jarkko Takanen is independent of the Company but not independent of major shareholders. Harri Takanen is not independent of the Company and major shareholders. A more detailed description of the independence assessment of the Board members is available on the Company’s website.The meeting decided that the remuneration of Chairman of the Board of Directors is EUR 4,000/month, and remuneration of a member of the Board of Directors is EUR 2,400/month. Additionally,...