Day: April 27, 2021

NOVA LIMA, Brazil and MINAS GERAIS, Brazil, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), the largest medical education group in Brazil, today announced that the SoftBank Latin America Fund (“Softbank”) has agreed to purchase R$822 million, equivalent to $150 million, of Afya’s Series A perpetual convertible preferred shares set forth on the Certificate of Designations, subject to customary closing conditions. In addition, Crescera Educacional II Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia and the Esteves Family have agreed to sell 2,270,208 Class A common shares to SoftBank. In connection with such sale, Paulo Passoni from Softbank will be appointed as a board member of Afya within the next 30 days. SoftBank and its affiliates will beneficially own approximately 8.4% of the total shares of the...

NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ:COWN) (“Cowen” or the “Company”) today announced that Brian Holland has joined the Company’s equity research team to cover sustainable food & healthy living, a new sector vertical at Cowen anchored in food innovation, sustainable agriculture technology and other emerging products and business models focused on health and wellness. He will report to Robert Fagin, Cowen’s Head of Research. “With today’s investors and consumers more focused on making healthier, sustainable choices and putting greater importance on ESG factors, we are especially excited to have Brian joining our team with his domain expertise and deep network of relationships in better-for-you food, health and wellness,” said Mr. Fagin. “His addition marks another milestone in Cowen’s commitment to...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) reported first quarter 2021 net income of $22.0 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, versus net income of $4.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The increase in 2021 first quarter earnings as compared to 2020 primarily reflects increases in net interest income, non-interest income as well as a decrease in the provision for credit losses that were partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense. First quarter 2021 highlights include:Increases in net income and diluted earnings per share of 358.2% and 376.2%, respectively, compared to 2020; Return on average assets and return on average equity of 2.10% and 23.51%, respectively; Net gains on mortgage loans of $12.8 million (up 45.1% over 2020) and...

Wellteq (CSE:WTEQ), Garmin (NASDAQ:GRMN) and Singapore health and fitness leader UFIT, integrate for hybrid employee health and wellness solution This comprehensive health and wellness experience offers market leading support to employees returning to an office working environment by integrating onsite and virtual fitness classes, Garmin®wearable data into digital health coaching, gamification, rewards and health challenges through the Wellteq digital wellness platform. This three-way proposition has commenced in Singapore and been validated with its first corporate customer, with plans to expand the offering throughout Asia Pacific and other territories.VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wellteq Digital Health Inc. (CSE: WTEQ), (the “Company” or Wellteq”), is pleased to announce the Company has launched...

ROCHESTER, Mich., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of digital health solutions for life science companies, physicians and patients, has announced its latest platform expansion at point-of-care with several new health information technology (HIT) partnerships to further connect the digital channels used by healthcare professionals (HCPs) within the care setting. The expansion increases the reach of the OptimizeRx digital health and communications platform, unlocking new touchpoints for life science companies to engage providers both within and outside the electronic health record (EHR). The increased touchpoints amplify physician mindshare, and further diversify the platform’s channel mix to address clients’ challenges of customer access. The platform growth advances OptimizeRx’s...

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTH) (“Arch” or the “Company”), developer of novel self-assembling wound care and biosurgical devices, today announced that two clinical case report abstracts of AC5® Advanced Wound System will be presented at the upcoming 2021 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC). Both abstracts were accepted for Poster Presentations, and one abstract qualified for Podium Presentation in the Rapid Fire Symposium. The SAWC conference takes place from May 10-14, 2021. AC5® Advanced Wound System received marketing authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration. A comparable product, AC5® Topical Hemostat, received a CE mark in Europe. The following clinical case report abstracts, which examine the use of the product in patients with chronic and non-healing...

BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (NYSE AMER: MTNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the intracellular delivery of critical therapeutics through its paradigm-changing lipid nanocrystal (LNC) delivery platform, today announced that the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss operational and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. To participate in the call, please dial (877) 407-5976 (Toll-Free) or (412) 902-0031 (Toll). The live webcast will be accessible on the Investors section of Matinas’ website, www.matinasbiopharma.com, and archived for 90 days. About Matinas BioPharma Matinas BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the intracellular...

TORONTO, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV: RVG, OTCQX: RVLGF) (“Revival Gold” or the “Company”) announces that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQX market in the United States under the ticker symbol “RVLGF”. Revival Gold will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada as its primary listing under the symbol “RVG”.   “The OTCQX market facilitates and simplifies the ability for US investors to invest in Revival Gold. Our principal asset, the Beartrack-Arnett gold project located in Idaho, is advancing towards a production decision and our joining OTCQX reflects Revival Gold’s overriding commitment to developing an enduring gold business in the United States,” said Hugh Agro, President & CEO of Revival Gold.      US investors can find information and trading status on Revival Gold...