Day: April 5, 2021
St. Louis, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today announced that Christopher (Chris) L. Tucker has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 19, 2021. Mr. Tucker succeeds Gary E. Muenster who, on December 7, 2020 announced his plans to retire after 31 successful years with the Company, with the past 18 years serving as CFO.
After Mr. Tucker’s start date, Mr. Muenster will remain as a strategic advisor supporting the executive management team and Board of Directors during the transition and until the onboarding process is complete.
Mr. Tucker worked at Emerson (NYSE: EMR) for the past 24 years most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions (C&R) reporting segment...
Radware Schedules Conference Call for Its First Quarter 2021 Earnings
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TEL AVIV, Israel, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, today announced that it has scheduled its earnings call to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results.
Conference Call Details
Radware management will host a call on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 8:30 am ET to discuss its first quarter 2021 results and the company’s outlook for the second quarter of 2021.
Participants are advised to join the call early to avoid delayed entries.
US: 833-968-2213 (toll free)International: +1 778-560-2898Conference ID: 5036077
The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at http://www.radware.com/ir/investor-events/.A replay will be available for 2 days, starting 2 hours after the end of the call, on telephone number +1-416-621-4642...
Chinook Therapeutics Announces Update on Non-Renal Legacy Programs from Aduro Biotech Merger
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Van Herk Investments to Form and Invest in Sairopa, a New Company Focused on Research and Development of B-Select Monoclonal Antibody Platform Programs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SEATTLE, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDNY), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of precision medicines for kidney diseases, today announced a transaction with Van Herk Investments, a leading European life science investor, to create and fund a new company called Sairopa, with a pipeline focused on research and development of non-renal monoclonal antibodies generated through Aduro Biotech’s B-Select platform. Chinook will own approximately 40 percent of Sairopa after the first tranche of financing from Van Herk and have one seat on Sairopa’s Board of Directors.
“We...
Vishay Intertechnology Announces 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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MALVERN, Pa., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE: VSH) announced today that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at 9:00 a.m., U.S. eastern time, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Vishay has adopted a virtual annual meeting in 2021 due to health, transportation, and other logistical issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual meeting will be accessible to stockholders via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/VSH2021.
United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules allow the Company to mail a notice to its stockholders advising that its proxy statement, annual report to stockholders, electronic proxy card and related materials are available for viewing, free of charge, on the Internet. Stockholders may then access these materials and vote over the Internet or request...
Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Joins BTCS as New Independent Director
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Former Coinbase Director of Engineering joins as Company’s third independent director
Silver Spring, MD, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a digital asset and blockchain technology focused company, today announced the appointment of Litecoin creator Charlie Lee to its Board of Directors as its newest independent member.
“We are honored to welcome Charlie Lee to our board,” stated Charles Allen, Chief Executive Officer of BTCS. “A true innovator and visionary in the blockchain space, his decision to join our board is a strong vote of confidence in our multi-faceted strategy. We look forward to working closely together to execute on our vision for long-term success.”
Mr. Lee, a computer scientist best known as the creator of Litecoin, the ninth-ranked cryptocurrency globally with...
Predictmedix and JUICEWORKS Form Strategic Partnership with CONNECTUS Global to Deploy Safe Entry Stations Nationwide
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TORONTO, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Predictmedix Inc. (CSE:PMED) (OTCQB:PMEDF) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a partnership to deploy Safe Entry Stations in partnership with North American industry leaders JUICEWORKS EXHIBITS (JUICEWORKS) and CONNECTUS Global.
SAFE ENTRY STATIONS leverage military-grade multispectral cameras paired with Predictmedix’s proprietary, clinically based artificial intelligence algorithms. They provide an immediate assessment of individuals looking to access shared spaces by checking for multiple symptoms associated with infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
This ground-breaking technology is poised to change the way we look at screening and, eventually, the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Autonomous, comprehensive analysis provides peace of mind...
Corning and Samsung Display Extend Long-Term Investment Relationship
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CORNING, N.Y., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the next phase in its long-term relationship with Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a leading display technologies innovator.
Samsung Display has been an investor in Corning since 2014, when it received preferred shares – convertible after seven years and equivalent to an approximately 7.5% ownership stake – as part of a series of strategic and financial agreements that resulted in Corning acquiring full ownership of Samsung Corning Precision Materials, Co., Ltd. The agreements benefitted both companies’ shareholders. Financial and strategic benefits to Corning included full control of its global fusion-glass manufacturing platform, greater flexibility in asset use, greater operational efficiencies, and increased options to pursue precision-glass...
Lee Enterprises Provides Update On Digital Transformation Strategy and Growth Targets
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Three-Pillar Strategy Focused on Growing Base of Annualized Recurring Revenue and Driving Shareholder Value
Also Announces Stock Exchange Listing Transfer to Nasdaq
Company to Host Conference Call at 9:00 a.m. CT Today
DAVENPORT, Iowa , April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of high quality, trusted, local news and information in 77 markets, today provided an update on its digital transformation and growth strategy.
“With strong momentum, including the completion of a compelling transaction with Berkshire Hathaway in fiscal 2020, Lee is accelerating our transformation as a top digital news and information provider,” said Kevin Mowbray, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Today, Lee is the fastest growing digital subscription...
BBQ Holdings, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ) (the “Company”), an innovating global owner and operator of restaurants, today reported financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2021. Note: Results of the fourth quarter and fiscal year were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as federal and state level mandates requiring restaurants to limit or eliminate in-store dining during various periods throughout the year.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights:Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.4 million which includes $1.9 million of COVID-related expenses.
Net loss of $2.8 million, driven partially by a decrease in same store sales and franchise-related revenue caused by COVID-related restrictions.
Company-owned Famous Dave’s fourth quarter same store net sales...
Myconic Capital Corp. Signs Letter of Intent for Acquisition of NY Ketamine Medical Practice, PLLC
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myconic Capital Corp. (formerly, Auralite Investments Inc.) (CSE: MEDI) (FRA: MY0) (the “Company” or “Myconic”) is pleased to announce that in its pursuit to establish an investment portfolio of leading ketamine treatment centers for depression and chronic neuropathic pain, the Company has acquired the rights to a letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) providing for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of NY Ketamine Medical Practice PLLC (“NY Ketamine Infusions”), a leading mental health and pain clinic based in New York, New York.
NY Ketamine Infusions was founded in 2012 by Dr. Glen Z. Brooks who was among the first physicians in the United States using this innovative treatment to successfully care for patients suffering from treatment-resistant...