Day: June 25, 2020

NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellectis (Euronext Growth: ALCLS; Nasdaq: CLLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunotherapies based on gene-edited allogeneic CAR T-cells (UCART), announced the publication of a new research paper released today in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. This article describes an innovative and easy-to-implement procedure which will streamline the manufacturing of allogeneic ‘off-the-shelf’ CAR T-cell therapies.The methodology described in this article defines a novel non-mechanical purification strategy to generate TCRαβ negative (allogeneic) cells for CAR T-cell therapies. With an early and transient expression of an anti-CD3 CAR in the engineered donor T-cells, Cellectis programed these cells to self-eliminate the remaining TCR+ cell population and obtained...

LONDON, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR), a leader in high-density and high-efficiency power management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the voice of the global semiconductor industry.Vicor’s GSA membership reflects its leadership in powering processors with Power-on-Package technology, which enables unparalleled current density and efficient current delivery for advanced applications in AI accelerator cards, AI high-density clusters, HPC and high-speed networking.In addition, Vicor’s participation in the GSA Automotive interest group highlights its emerging role in vehicle electrification using innovative power modules that provide unprecedented size and weight advantages, high levels of integration and market-leading performance.About...

CALGARY, Alberta, 25 juin 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe Financial LP (« Canoe ») a le plaisir d’annoncer que les porteurs de parts ont approuvé la proposition de fusions de fonds (les « fusions ») décrites dans le tableau ci-dessous. Chaque fusion devrait être réalisée à la fermeture des bureaux vers le 3 juillet 2020, pourvu que certaines conditions soient satisfaites.*Cette fusion n’aura lieu qu’après la clôture de l’opération précédemment annoncée aux termes de laquelle Canoe fera l’acquisition des droits de gestion de la totalité des organismes de placement collectif destinés aux investisseurs individuels offerts par Fiera Investissements.De plus amples renseignements sur les fusions figurent dans l’avis de convocation aux assemblées extraordinaires et dans la circulaire d’information...

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States.TORONTO, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automotive Finco Corp. (TSX-V: AFCC) (“AFCC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held June 25, 2020 (the “Meeting”).At the Meeting, shareholders overwhelmingly elected the following nominees to serve as directors of the Company for the ensuing year: Farhad Abasov, Curtis Johansson and Kail Ross. Mr. Abasov will serve as Chairman of the Board.  Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, Chartered Accountants as auditors of the Company and the continued...

OMAHA, Neb., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, will release its second quarter 2020 earnings on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, after the market close. The company will also hold a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2020 results and updated 2020 outlook on the same day, beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT.The news release, live webcast of the earnings conference call, and accompanying slide presentation will be available at www.werner.com in the “Investors” section under “News and Events” and then “Webcasts & Presentations.” To participate in the conference call, please dial (844) 701-1165 (domestic) or (412) 317-5498 (international). Please mention to the operator that you are dialing in for the Werner Enterprises call.A...

PLANO, Texas, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integer Holdings Corporation (“Integer”) (NYSE: ITGR), a leading medical device outsource manufacturer, announced the opening of The Galway Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Centre in Ireland. The new facility will further enhance Integer’s capability to provide high-quality medical devices and technologies that help sustain and save the lives of patients worldwide.The Galway R&D Innovation Centre will enable Integer to provide a collaborative environment where both Integer and our customers’ teams can work together to ideate and develop new and innovative devices.“Integer continues to make key investments to help support our customers’ innovation and growth,” said Payman Khales, president of Integer’s cardio and vascular business. “The Galway R&D Innovation Centre...

First Deliveries of Contract Option Exercises Announced in April 2020NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA) (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the health security market, today announced the deliveries of oral TPOXX® (tecovirimat) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These deliveries, valued at approximately $32 million, are the initial deliveries of the contract option exercises announced in April 2020. The previously-announced option exercises under the 2018 contract (“19C BARDA Contract”) with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at HHS, are worth a total of approximately $101.3 million for the procurement of oral TPOXX. Deliveries...

TORONTO, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Venus Concept Inc. (“Venus Concept” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VERO), a global medical aesthetic technology leader, announced that second quarter of fiscal year 2020 financial results will be released after the market closes on Thursday, August 13, 2020.Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2020 to discuss the results of the quarter with a question and answer session. Those who would like to participate may dial 877-407-2991 (201-389-0925 for international callers) and provide access code 13706095. A live webcast of the call will also be provided on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at ir.venusconcept.com.For those unable to participate, a replay of the call will be available for two weeks at 877-660-6853 (201-612-7415...

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barfresh Food Group, Inc. (OTCQB: BRFH), a manufacturer of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, is providing an update on recent business Expansion in conjunction with the filing of its form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.Riccardo Delle Coste, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “During the first quarter, our Company like many others who operate in the foodservice industry, was temporarily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  We saw a reduction in orders for our Bulk and Single Serve products from our foodservice customers such as restaurants and schools as they temporarily shut their doors due to the pandemic.  However, the speed and agility by which our Company operates allowed us to expedite our new bottled smoothie, Twist & GoTM, in...