Month: September 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc. today announced it has formed a Growth Technical Advisory Board (GTAB) composed of leading academic and industry luminaries with a diverse set of backgrounds in fields including science, technology, government and education. The GTAB offers Applied unique perspectives on how major industries will evolve as technology becomes increasingly pervasive in the decade ahead.The Applied Materials GTAB members are:Paul Alivisatos: Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of California, Berkeley and quantum dot pioneerSteve Blank: Adjunct Professor at Stanford University and Innovation Fellow at Columbia University, lean startup pioneer and author of National Science Foundation I-Corps curriculumSteven Chu: Professor at Stanford University, Nobel laureate...

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Ted White, Verrica President and CEO, will present a business overview at the H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference, taking place virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET.A live webcast of the event can be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at http://www.verrica.com. The webcast replay will be available shortly after conclusion of the event for 30 days. About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.Verrica is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions. The...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WPD Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“WPD” or the “Company”) (CSE: WBIO) (FSE: 8SV1), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce that is has engaged world-renowned Contract Research Organization (“CRO”), Worldwide Clinical Trials (“WCT”) to coordinate and supervise Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials on its Berubicin drug candidate.WCT will provide research services, implementation of start-up activities, organization and development for clinical trials being conducted by WPD in adult and pediatric populations with Glioblastoma, according to international standards of good clinical practice (ICH GCP) and other applicable regulatory requirements. These requirements include safety management, pharmaco-vigilancem and data management. WCT will also support WPD’s application...

YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ContraFect Corporation (Nasdaq: CFRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of direct lytic agents (DLAs), including lysins and amurin peptides, as new medical modalities for the treatment of life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant infections, today announced that Roger J. Pomerantz, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ContraFect, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the 2020 Cantor Global Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 9:20am ET.A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors & Media section of the Company’s website at www.contrafect.com. The presentation will also be available as an archived webcast for a limited time. About ContraFect:ContraFect is a biotechnology...

VONORE, Tenn., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2020.Fourth Quarter Highlights:Ended the year with stronger than anticipated retail demand across all brands and dealer inventories 40 percent to 50 percent lower vs. end of fiscal 2019.Safely resumed all manufacturing operations, but production and sales heavily impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.Repaid $25.0 million on revolving credit facility and ended the quarter with strong liquidity position.Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased to $51.1 million, down 58.4 percent from $122.8 million in the prior-year period.Net loss was $(2.8) million or $(0.15) per diluted share.Diluted Adjusted Net Loss per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $(0.10) compared...

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and reliability qualification equipment, today announced it has appointed Geoff Scott to its board of directors, effective September 2, 2020.  The Company also announced John Schneider, who has served on the Aehr Test Systems board since 2014, has resigned for personal reasons effective September 2, 2020.  The number of Aehr Test board members remains at six.“Geoff brings a background of both corporate finance and Board level engagement. As an investor in emerging high growth companies, his experience will be a valuable addition as we continue to focus on the many expanding opportunities for the Company.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank John for more than 5 years of service, support...

CORNING, NY, Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) Chief Financial Officer Tony Tripeny and Chief Strategy Officer Jeff Evenson will address investors during a fireside chat followed by a question-and-answer session at the Citi 2020 Global Technology Conference Wednesday.A financial update about the company’s expected performance in the third quarter will be provided. Highlights include:Third-quarter sales are expected to grow by a low-teen percentage sequentially. Profitability growth is expected to outpace sales growth as the company’s cost-control efforts enhance operating leverage. The company remains on track for positive free cash flow for the year.Tripeny will tell conference attendees, “I’m pleased to share that the positive momentum seen in July has continued, and we expect third-quarter sequential...

NEW YORK, NY , Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: TAUG) (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), a revenue generating, diversified life sciences company, with a proprietary line of functional “supplement” chewing gums (Flavors: Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Peach-Lemon, Pear Bellini, Mint, Black Currant) as well as two ongoing Biotechnology initiatives, today announced that it has completed the alternative package designs for its entire Tauri-Gum™ product line. This is an important milestone, as some of the Company’s retail customers (most notably Erewhon Market), require that alternative packaging be made available.  The Company is also confident that, during its ongoing national product launch, the availability of alternative packaging will be helpful.     The Company’s Tauri-Gum™ product...

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WOODSTOCK, Ontario, Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Joshua Gold Resources Inc. (OTC: JSHG) an American gold and mineral exploration company headquartered in Canada, home to the three-billion-year old Canadian Shield is pleased to announce results from drill hole J-11-20 that was completed on the C1 JV Property (“Property”) during the month of July 2020.The Property is located approximately 115 km southwest of Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins area is one of the richest goldfields in the world, and over the past century has produced more gold than any mining region in Canada. Today, the city of Timmins, northern Ontario’s third largest, remains one of Canada’s major mining centers.Drill hole number J-11-20, drilled to a depth of 263.00 m with a dip of -60 degrees to undercut the mineralization intersection in drill holes...