Year: 2020

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received a delivery order valued at $22 million and funded at $11.8 million for satellite and communication system products, hardware and equipment. This modification is against a previously-awarded contract.This award is for mission activity and maneuver planning, telemetry processing, commanding, orbit and attitude management, resource management, space vehicle and ground system simulation, security, support planning and execution, training and testing. The modification will now sustain new capability such as virtualization, additional satellite constellation capacity and cybersecurity enhancements. Satellite state-of-health operations include launch,...

HOUSTON, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific”) today announced that members of its management team will present at the 3rd Annual Mizuho Virtual Refining Conference on January 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm CT. They will also participate in a panel discussion at the Goldman Sachs Global Energy Conference 2021 on January 7, 2021 at 9:30 am CT and host 1×1 sessions with investors throughout the day. The most current investor presentation is available on the investor relations section of Par Pacific’s website at www.parpacific.com.About Par PacificPar Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates market-leading energy, infrastructure, and retail businesses. Par Pacific’s strategy is to acquire and develop businesses in logistically complex markets. Par...

The Company continues expansion of its lumateperone programs with the advancement of a Long-Acting injectable formulation into clinical trials.ITI-333 introduces a unique pharmacology for the treatment of opioid use disorder.NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITCI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the initiation of clinical programs for the Company’s lumateperone long-acting injectable formulation (ITI-LLAI) and for ITI-333, a novel molecule for the treatment of opioid use disorder.“I am pleased to announce that two important proprietary programs have advanced into human clinical testing, further demonstrating our commitment to patients through the development of...

TEMPLE CITY, Calif., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fulgent Genetics (Nasdaq: FLGT), a technology company providing comprehensive testing solutions through its scalable technology platform, today announced that the Company has extended its partnership with the New York City Department of Education (or “NYC DOE”) and NYC Health + Hospitals for COVID-19 testing through the remainder of the 2021 school year. The contract was awarded after a competitive process where Fulgent demonstrated its COVID-19 testing capabilities, including its accurate and reliable test offerings, easy to use reporting systems and fast turnaround times.Through the agreement, Fulgent will provide COVID-19 testing for thousands of students and employees at many K-12 schools in New York City on a daily basis.  The NYC DOE will leverage Fulgent’s FDA EUA-approved...

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BeyondSpring (the “Company” or “BeyondSpring”) (NASDAQ: BYSI), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative cancer therapies, today announced that CEO Dr. Lan Huang is scheduled to present virtually at the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. ET, and will be available for 1×1 meetings. The BeyondSpring leadership team also will be available for one-on-one meetings during the LifeSci Advisors Corporate Access Event on January 7-8 and 11-13, 2021.Details for both events are as follows:39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (Corporate Presentation)2021 LifeSci Advisors Corporate Access EventA video replay of the JPM presentation will be available on the Events and Presentations section investor...

TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: PTK; OTCQX: POETF), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer™ and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, announced today that Vivek Rajgarhia, President and General Manager, and Thomas Mika, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Needham Growth Conference, which will be held as a virtual event. Management is scheduled to present at 4:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 14, 2021 and will be available throughout the day to meet with investors attending the conference.Portfolio managers and analysts who would like to request a meeting with management should email conferences@needhamco.com or contact their Needham representative....

MOORESTOWN, N.J., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRHC), today announced CEO, Chairman and Founder, Calvin H. Knowlton, Ph.D.; Co-Founder, President, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Orsula V. Knowlton, PharmD; Chief Sales Officer, Kevin Boesen; and Chief Financial Officer, Brian W. Adams, will participate in the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held virtually January 11-14, 2021.The TRHC presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EST. An audio replay of the presentation will be available at https://ir.tabularasahealthcare.com/.About Tabula Rasa HealthCareTabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) provides patient medication safety solutions empowering pharmacists and prescribers to optimize medication regimens and reduce medication-related risk,...

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk”, “Eagle” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax / Ultramax drybulk segment, today announced that it has purchased two modern high-specification SDARI-64 scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers. This follows the Company’s recently-announced acquisition of a similar specification vessel.The first vessel, which was built in 2015 and will be renamed the M/V Helsinki Eagle, has been acquired for USD 16.5 million. The second vessel, which was built in 2016 and will be renamed the M/V Stockholm Eagle, has been acquired for USD 17.65 million.Both ships were constructed at Chengxi Shipyard Co. Ltd. Closings are expected during the first quarter of 2021, with the M/V Stockholm Eagle delivering to...

YERINGTON, Nev., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX: NCU) (OTC:NEVDF) (“Nevada Copper” or the “Company’’) is pleased to announce the completion of the underground materials handling system of the main shaft. The materials handling system represents a significant milestone in the construction of the Company’s underground project which included sinking the vent shaft, sinking the main shaft, and construction of the processing plant. The completion of this milestone allows for a significant increase in hoisting rates, from currently 1000 tpd to ultimately 5000 tpd once commissioning and ramp-up are completed. This is expected to enable the underground mine to deliver substantially higher volumes of ore directly from the mine to the processing plant.Mike Ciricillo CEO of Nevada Copper comments, “I am very pleased...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NexTech AR Solutions (NexTech) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29), a leading provider of virtual and augmented reality (AR) experience technologies and services for eCommerce, education, conferences and events today announced that it plans to make an initial investment of $2million in Bitcoin and may add more in 2021.NexTech CEO, Evan Gappelberg comments, “Our investment in Bitcoin is part of our new capital diversification and allocation strategy with the intent to maximize long-term value for our shareholders.” He continues, “This initial investment reflects our belief that Bitcoin is a long-term store of value and an attractive investment asset with more long-term appreciation potential than holding cash, which is currently yielding 0.06%. Bitcoin is a digital version...