Day: September 24, 2020

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President & CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), joined Novavax President & CEO Stanley Erck to discuss the importance of the biotechnology sector in Maryland, the industry’s efforts to address COVID-19, and progress being made by Novavax to develop a vaccine for the deadly virus. A video of the remarks is now available.A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d8746b2f-e840-4d4c-a066-c88332388b2a“When the COVID-19 crisis began, even before we had our first confirmed cases, I said that our state was home to some of the top health research facilities in the world, and I hoped that we might be a part of developing treatments...

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Xinyuan” or “the Company”) (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer and property manager operating primarily in China and also in other countries, today announced that the Company has completed two tranches of partial repurchases of certain senior notes listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”).The Company’s Senior Notes set forth in the tables below (the “Existing Senior Notes”) are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”). The SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the correctness of any of the statements made, opinions expressed or reports contained herein.From March 3, 2020 to September 10, 2020From March 3, 2020 through September 10, 2020, the Company made on-market repurchases of...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE) has announced the appointment of Samuel P. Banks as an independent director of the board of directors effective September 23, 2020. His appointment brings the board to 10 members. As a director of Busey Bank since 1994, Mr. Banks has extensive experience serving as a director of financial institutions.Mr. Banks is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club in Champaign, an agency devoted to improving and inspiring the lives of children since its founding in 1968. In mid-September 2020, Mr. Banks publicly announced intended plans to retire as executive director of the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club in June 2021. Prior to joining the Boys and Girls Club in May 2012, he served as President and Chief Executive...

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announced today that it is phasing down the printing activities of Transcontinental LGM – Coronet, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in anticipation of the complete closure of the facility on January 31st, 2021. Operations will be transferred gradually over the next few months, mainly to Transcontinental RBW Graphics in Ontario and, to a lesser extent, to Transcontinental Calgary in Alberta, to ensure a smooth transition for customers and maintain a top-quality service.“In order to protect the long-term financial health of our sector, our teams are constantly working to align the capacity and costs of our printing platform with our business volumes,” said Brian Reid, President of TC Transcontinental Printing. “With this in mind and...

MONTRÉAL, 24 sept. 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TC Transcontinental (TSX : TCL.A TCL.B) a annoncé aujourd’hui la réduction graduelle des activités d’impression de Transcontinental LGM – Coronet, située à Winnipeg, au Manitoba, en vue de la fermeture complète des installations le 31 janvier 2021. Les activités seront transférées de manière progressive au cours des prochains mois, principalement vers Transcontinental RBW Graphics en Ontario et, dans une moindre mesure, vers Transcontinental Calgary en Alberta, afin d’assurer une transition aisée pour les clients et maintenir un service de haute qualité.« Afin de protéger la santé financière à long terme de notre secteur, nos équipes travaillent sans cesse pour aligner la capacité et les coûts de notre plateforme d’impression sur nos volumes d’affaires, a dit Brian Reid, président de TC Imprimeries...

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) announced today that it has been certified for the fifth consecutive year as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place To Work®. The certification is based on anonymous surveys completed by employees of Matrix Service Company and its subsidiaries. A summary of these results can be found at http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/matrix-service-company.“Our company’s success is dependent upon attracting and retaining a vibrant, diverse workforce and on creating a fair and inclusive culture where everyone has an opportunity for development and success. Just as we seek to continuously improve in the work that we do, we also look for ways to build better experiences and opportunities for our employees. Great Place To Work is a valuable...

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K Certificates), which are backed by underlying collateral consisting of fixed-rate multifamily mortgages with predominantly 10-year terms. The company expects to issue approximately $1.2 billion in K Certificates (K-116 Certificates), which are expected to settle on or about September 30, 2020.K-116 PricingDetailsCo-Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc.Co-Managers: Academy Securities Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLCRating Agencies: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.Related LinksThe K-116 Preliminary Offering Circular Supplement: http://www.freddiemac.com/mbs/data/k116oc.pdfFreddie...

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aylen Capital Inc. (CSE:AYL) (“Aylen” or the “Company”) announced that its CEO, John Pennal, is stepping aside to attend to some personal health issues and that its Board has appointed Richard Sutin as Interim CEO.Mr Sutin was a law partner of Mr Pennal and acted as counsel to Aylen and its predecessors for many years.Mr Sutin said that his sole task is to steer Aylen through completion of its previously announced agreement to combine with Loc8 (operating as DeepSpacial AI).In addition, Mr Pennal has resigned as a director of the Company and has been replaced by his son, John Edward Pennal.(Not for dissemination in the United States of America) For further information, please contact:Richard Sutin – CEOricksutin@gmail.com416.543.9617

WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Selecta Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SELB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the full potential of biologic therapies based on its immune tolerance platform, ImmTORTM, today announced that Selecta’s Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Brunn, Ph.D., will participate virtually in the following investor conferences in October:Jefferies Virtual Gene Therapy/Editing SummitDate: Thursday, October 1, 2020Fireside chat time: 4:30 p.m. ETChardan Virtual 4th Annual Genetic Medicines ConferenceDate: Monday, October 5, 2020Fireside chat time: 2:30 p.m. ETLive webcasts will be available in the Investors & Media section of the company’s website at www.selectabio.com.About Selecta Biosciences, Inc.Selecta Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SELB) is leveraging its clinically...

LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a leading independent owner of containerships, announced today that it has posted an updated investor presentation in the Investor Relations section of its recently re-launched website, www.globalshiplease.com. Among other things, the new investor presentation provides updated market data demonstrating strong performance by liner operators (charterers) and a sharp recovery in the containership charter market, particularly for the mid-sized and smaller containership segments on which Global Ship Lease’s fleet is focused.About Global Ship LeaseGlobal Ship Lease is a leading independent owner of containerships with a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships. Incorporated in the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease commenced operations...