Day: May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the ultimate ultrasound solution for pediatric assessment, the latest addition for its Philips Ultrasound System (EPIQ Elite). The new ultrasound solution provides clinicians with exceptionally detailed images and the performance they need to make a definitive diagnosis for pediatric patients, reducing the need for additional diagnostic imaging steps, such as X-ray imaging.The new ultrasound solution from Philips is designed specifically for pediatric clinical use. It combines dedicated transducers, enhanced processing, and software tools that are optimized for the pediatric diagnostic workflow to help improve the experience of both young patients and staff. Children are more radiosensitive than adults,...
LPL Financial Welcomes Winston Wealth Advisors
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC, a leading retail investment advisory firm and independent broker-dealer, today announced that industry veteran David B. Winston of Winston Wealth Advisors and his team have joined LPL’s broker-dealer and corporate registered investment advisor (RIA) platforms, which includes LPL custodial services. They reported having served approximately $300 million in brokerage and advisory assets*. They join from Securities America, part of the Advisor Group network of broker-dealers.Winston founded the company 25 years ago with modest beginnings and has since purchased two practices from retiring advisors. With registered offices in Lubbock and Dallas, Texas, Winston Wealth Advisors has grown to include financial professionals Dianna Dunlap, Ashley Hougland, Tara Kincaid and...
Game on! Verizon gives customers free video game bonuses and more entertainment
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Home-based Pokémon GO aided by PokéBalls and IncenseRoblox players get 500 Robux to upgrade their avatars and moreSago Mini World offers 35+ games for preschoolersSeveral learning and study tools also available at no added costNEW YORK, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon customers have enjoyed multiple ways to watch and learn with More at Home on Us, the program that gives customers access to premium TV channels and new learning tools at no additional cost. As communities continue to ask residents to spend time indoors to aid public safety efforts, Verizon now offers customers more entertaining ways to virtually connect with others or play popular games and platforms like Pokémon GO, Roblox and Sago Mini World.“We’ve seen tremendous increases in gaming traffic, so we know our customers are enjoying connecting with others to...
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Announces 47.5% Sales Growth for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2020 and Provides Update on Personal Protective Equipment Orders
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Revenue for the first quarter of 2020 increased 47.5% to $18.2 million, compared to $12.3 million for the first quarter of 2019.Net income for the first quarter of 2020 increased 338.6% to $5.3 million, compared to $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2019.Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2020 increased to $0.39 per diluted share, compared $0.09 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2019.NOGALES, Ariz., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE American: APT) (the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and provided an update on personal protective equipment (“PPE”) orders resulting from the COVID-19...
NTT West Chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and SD-Branch to Deliver Security-Driven Networking Services
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —News SummaryFortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation (“NTT West”) has selected Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN and SD-Branch solutions as the foundation of its “FLET’S SDx” subscription service. This service, which enables centralized management of both WAN and LAN — providing complete branch consolidation with simple management — comes with built-in security features enabled by Fortinet’s FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) to provide customers with a flexible, secure network environment that adapts rapidly to change.With an increasing number of business-critical applications and services in multiple cloud environments and IoT device adoption growing,...
Kura Oncology Announces Pricing of $125 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
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SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 9,100,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $13.75 per share. The gross proceeds to Kura from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Kura, are expected to be approximately $125.1 million. In addition, Kura has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,365,000 shares of common stock. The offering is expected to close on or about May 8, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.SVB Leerink, Cowen and Credit Suisse are acting as joint bookrunning...
TransUnion Accelerates the Expansion of its Global Fraud Business and Hires Shai Cohen to Lead it
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CHICAGO, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced the creation of its Global Fraud & Identity Solutions Group, a move focused on uniting all aspects of the company’s fraud risk offerings, and the hiring of industry veteran, Shai Cohen, to lead the group.“For years TransUnion has been a leading force in fraud prevention with a steady stream of high-profile acquisitions, product innovations and industry hires,” said Tim Martin, executive vice president and chief global solutions officer at TransUnion. “We’re excited to bring in a proven leader from some of the world’s most respected cybersecurity and technology companies to unite these efforts and take our fraud prevention solutions to the next level.”The 21st Century has brought profound shifts in consumer purchasing patterns to digital channels...
Dorman Announces More Than 170 New Products, Including New Wiper Assemblies
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Highlights:New windshield wiper linkage and motor assembly for select Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVsNew-to-aftermarket water outlet for popular GM vehicles, and direct replacement radiator fan for popular Dodge and Jeep SUVsNew upgraded OE FIX timing cover for select Chrysler vehicles and time-saving OE FIX A/C hose assemblies for select Chevrolet and GMC vehiclesCOLMAR, Pa., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing today the release of more than 170 new automotive repair products, giving professional installers and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix cars and trucks with innovative solutions designed to help them save time and money.Dorman’s featured release this month is a completely new windshield wiper linkage and motor assembly for more than 2 million Chevrolet Equinox and...
APRU Announces Additional Sales of Element C Sparkling Water and Juice to Botanaway
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TITUSVILLE, Fla., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (US OTC PINK: APRU) (the “company”), a beverage maker, manufacture of unique consumer brands and CBD products and drinks, announced that it has received an additional 3 pallet order of Element C from Botanaway.Botanaway is a leader in the Kratom and CBD production and distribution market. It has led the way in creating brands for many different companies and using it’s international connections in sourcing of raw materials. Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush said, “Botanaway has been a great partner for us in our manufacturing business. We have provided formulation development, blending, and packaging for several products marketed by them. It is exciting for us to have them on board pushing the Element Brands products throughout their channels. This product...
Rovio Entertainment Corp.: Flagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Securities Markets Act
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Rovio Entertainment Corporation Stock Exchange Release 6 May, 2020 at 3.45 p.m. EESTFlagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Securities Markets ActRovio Entertainment Corporation (the “Company”) has received a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act from Odey Asset Management LLP.According to the notification the holding of Odey Asset Management LLP in the Company’s shares and votes has decreased under 5% on May 5, 2020.After the transaction, Odey Asset Management LLP holds 4,048,367 Company’s shares. Each share entitles its holder to one (1) vote.Total positions of Odey Asset Management LLP:Shares and voting rights of Odey Asset Management LLP on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:A: shares and voting rightsThe 4.98 per cent is...