Day: January 8, 2021

UTRECHT, Niederlande, und CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merus N.V.(Nasdaq:MRUS), ein Unternehmen aus dem Bereich der klinischen Onkologie, das innovative multispezifische volllange Antikörper (Biclonics® und Triclonics™) entwickelt, hat heute bekanntgeben, dass die US-amerikanische Food and Drug Administration (FDA) den Fast-Track-Status für Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) zur Behandlung von Patienten erteilt hat, deren metastasierende solide Tumore mit NRG1-Genfusionen (NRG1+-Krebserkrankungen) bei Standardtherapie weiter fortgeschritten sind.„Fast Track“ ist ein von der FDA gewährter Status, der die Entwicklung erleichtern und die Überprüfung von Medikamenten beschleunigen soll, um schwere Erkrankungen zu behandeln und einen unerfüllten medizinischen Bedarf zu decken.NRG1-Genfusionen sind eine Gruppe von seltenen genomischen...

SOUDERTON, Pa., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UVSP), parent company of Univest Bank and Trust Co. and its insurance, investment and equipment finance subsidiaries, announced it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year end 2020 earnings on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Earnings are scheduled to be released after the close of the market on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.Pre-registrationTelephone participants may avoid any delays by pre-registering for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN.Conference Call registration link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10150871/e00405b3c0AudioDial in number: 1-888-338-6515Note: Participants who are unable to pre-register should dial in a few minutes prior to the start time.ReplayDial in...

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today published on its website the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2020 filing year designations for certain STACR Debt notes and price breakpoints for certain STACR Trust and STACR REMIC Trust notes.Freddie Mac expects to receive price breakpoints for certain STACR REMIC Trust 2020-DNA5, STACR REMIC Trust 2020-HQA5, and STACR REMIC Trust 2020-DNA6 notes in the near future. When the price breakpoints are available for certain notes in these three transactions, the price breakpoints will be appended to the 2020 year-end NAIC designation and price breakpoint file which is available on our website.About Freddie Mac Single-Family Credit Risk TransferFreddie Mac’s Single-Family Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) programs transfer credit risk away from...

S&P raises its ratings on FCA N.V.S&P Global Ratings communicated today that it has upgraded its long term corporate credit rating on FCA N.V. from “BB+” to “BBB-”; Outlook is Stable.The short-term credit rating is upgraded from “B” to “A-3”.London, 8 January 2021AttachmentS&P raises the ratings of FCA N.V.

Bal Harbour, FL, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, including 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $230,000,000.Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue a business combination target in any business or industry, the Company intends to focus its search on companies with operations or prospective operations in the sports, media and entertainment sectors....

RUSTON, La., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBNK) (“Origin”), the financial holding company for Origin Bank, plans to issue fourth quarter and full year 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and hold a conference call to discuss such results on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 am Eastern Time). The conference call will be hosted by Drake Mills, Chairman, President and CEO, Steve Brolly, Chief Financial Officer, and Lance Hall, President and CEO of Origin Bank.Conference Call and Live WebcastTo participate in the live conference call, please dial (844) 695-5516; International: (412) 902-6750 and request to be joined into the Origin Bancorp, Inc. (OBNK) call. A simultaneous audio-only webcast may be accessed via Origin’s website at www.origin.bank...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neptune Digital Assets Corp. (TSX-V:DASH) (OTC:NPPTF) (FSE:1NW) (the “Company“) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 5, 2021, the Company will commence trading under the ticker symbol “NDA” (TSXV: NDA) on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) effective at the opening of trading on February 12, 2021. The Company has successfully reserved the trading symbol “NDA” with the TSX-V. The proposed change to the Company’s trading symbol remains subject to the approval of the TSX-V.No action is required from shareholders in connection with the change to the Company’s trading symbol. Issued certificates representing commons shares of the Company will not be affected by the change to the Company’s trading symbol. The Company encourages shareholders...

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release publication, distribution or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States.TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leo Acquisitions Corp. (NEX:LEQ.H) (“Leo” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its previously announced proposed qualifying transaction on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).As outlined in the press releases of the Company dated December 3, 2020 and December 4, 2020, Leo entered into a business combination agreement (the “Combination Agreement“) with PsyBio Therapeutics Inc. (“PsyBio”) pursuant to which Leo and PsyBio have agreed to complete a transaction that will result in a reverse take-over of Leo by the shareholders of PsyBio (the “Qualifying Transaction”). In connection with...

MONTREAL, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) (“Velan” or the “Company”) today announced that Rejean Ostiguy has informed the Company of his decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer, having accepted a leadership opportunity at a privately owned company. Velan has commenced a search to identify the Company’s next CFO. Mr. Ostiguy will remain in his role until January 22nd, after the release of Velan financial results for the third quarter.John Ball, Executive Vice President, Global Finance and former Chief Financial Officer of the Company, from 2005 until May 2020, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis.“On behalf of Velan, I want to thank Rejean for his leadership and expertise over the past 12 months, overseeing the deployment of major systems improvements under our V20 program,”...

MONTRÉAL, 08 janv. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velan inc. (TSX : VLN) (« Velan » ou la « Société ») a annoncé aujourd’hui que son chef de la direction financière, M. Rejean Ostiguy, l’a informée de sa démission de son poste pour assumer des fonctions de direction dans une entreprise privée. Velan a entamé des recherches pour lui trouver un successeur. M. Ostiguy restera en fonction jusqu’au 22 janvier, soit après la publication des résultats financiers de Velan pour le troisième trimestre.Le rôle de chef de la direction financière par intérim sera assumé par John Ball, vice-président directeur, Finances mondiales et ex-chef de la direction financière de la Société de 2005 à mai 2020.« Au nom de Velan, je tiens à remercier Réjean du leadership et de l’expertise dont il a fait preuve au cours des 12 derniers mois, période au cours de...