Day: April 26, 2021

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced the appointment of Dr. Monica P. Reed, a former AdventHealth executive, to its board of directors effective April 22, 2021. “Dr. Reed brings decades of leadership insight, experience, and accomplishments in hospital and health system administration that will complement our existing board,” said Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart. “We look forward to her contributions as we continue to improve how we serve our surgeon, hospital, and healthcare system customers in this rapidly evolving healthcare environment.” Reed is an experienced leader of large regional health systems and community hospitals, working for more than 30 years to deliver quality healthcare...

TRENTON, N.J., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HALLS, America’s #1 selling cough drop brand, has partnered with international recycling leader, TerraCycle, to allow all brands of cough and sore throat drops to be nationally recyclable in the United States through TerraCycle. As an added incentive, for every shipment of cough and sore throat drop packaging waste sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points that can be donated to a non-profit, school or charitable organization of their choice. “The HALLS brand is excited to partner with TerraCycle to ensure any brand of cough and sore throat drop packaging can be recycled in the US”, said Danielle Freid, HALLS Senior Brand Manager. “This is an important first step towards sustainable solutions for our brand.” Participation in the HALLS Recycling Program is easy and free. Consumers...

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newtek Business Services Corp., (Nasdaq: NEWT), an internally managed business development company (“BDC”), today announced that it will report its first quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. A conference call to discuss these results will be hosted by Barry Sloane, Chief Executive Officer, and Nicholas Leger, Chief Accounting Officer, the following day, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 8:30 am ET. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 303-6993 or (760) 666-3611. A live webcast of the call and the corresponding presentation will be available in the ‘Events & Presentations’ section of the Investor Relations portion of Newtek’s website at http://investor.newtekbusinessservices.com/events-and-presentations. A replay of...

Seattle, WA, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions. The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ based UGV system. The addition of SAFR’s AI-powered analytics on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic devices provides a force multiplier and a layer of safety for defense and civilian security and emergency services personnel. “As a USAF military working dog handler, I have employed canines in various environments...

KELOWNA, British Columbia, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Corp. (“Allied” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: ALID) an international medical company focused on creating and providing health solutions to address today’s medical mental health issues is pleased to announce that it has now received clearance from the Colombian authorities to export cannabis-based products to a second international market. Following the press release of April 20, 2021 announcing Allied’s approval to export to the first international market, Allied has now successfully received approval to export to a second international market. This second market being the largest in North America. This is a newly achieved milestone for Allied since the acquisition of Allied Colombia and respective licenses in Colombia in February 2020. Since Allied’s entrance...

HOUSTON, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage Services” or the “Company”) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2029 (the “notes”) through a private offering to persons who are reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and to certain non U.S. persons outside of the United States pursuant to Regulation S, each under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”).   The notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Company, and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. The notes will initially be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and severally by each of the Company’s subsidiaries that is a...

PORTLAND, Maine, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northeast Bank (the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: NBN) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an increase to its previously approved share repurchase program from 600,000 shares to 1,000,000 shares of common stock, or up to $25.0 million, representing approximately 12.0% of the Bank’s common stock outstanding. Repurchases under this program may be made in open market transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The repurchase program does not obligate the Bank to purchase any particular number of shares. The repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice,...

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries today announced that the Company will report its 2020 fourth quarter and full year results on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, and will host an investor conference call at 11:00 am ET on the same day to discuss the Company’s performance. The call is open to the public.Conference Call, Webcast and Replay Details:Call Date/Time: April 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ETCall Dial-In Toll Free: +1 (877) 837-3909International Dial-In: +1 (973) 409-9690Call ID:  # 4957948Audio Webcast:   https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/5obwnwk6 Replay URL:  http://www.ebix.com/result_20_q4 after 2:00 p.m. About Ebix With...

NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Choice Company (OTCQX: BTTR) (“Better Choice”), an animal health and wellness company, today announces the appointment of Gil Fronzaglia, former Blue Buffalo founding shareholder, to the Board of Directors. Michael Young, Chairman of Better Choice, stated, “We are excited to have Gil Fronzaglia join our Board of Directors. Not only does Gil have exceptional experience in the pet space as a founding member of Blue Buffalo, but he has built and sold many consumer-packaged goods companies in the natural food and beverage industry. Gil brings a wealth of industry specific knowledge and invaluable industry contacts, which will help to accelerate Better Choice’s already rapidly growing revenue.” Mr. Young continued, “As we have previously stated, we continue to position Better Choice...