Day: May 14, 2021

LONDON, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ferroglobe PLC (Nasdaq:GSM) (“Ferroglobe” or the “Company”), a leading producer of silicon metal, silicon-based alloys and manganese-based specialty alloys, is pleased to announce today that it has appointed Belen Villalonga, Silvia Villar-Mir de Fuentes, Nicolas De Santis, and Rafael Barrilero Yarnoz to the board of directors effective May 13, 2021.   Ferroglobe further announced that Bruce Crockett has been appointed to serve as lead independent director of its board of directors, effective May 13, 2021. Mr. Crockett has served on the board of Ferroglobe since its formation in 2015, and currently serves as the chairman of the audit committee. “We are pleased to welcome Belen, Silvia, Nicolas and Rafael as new directors to Ferroglobe’s board,” said Javier López Madrid, Ferroglobe’s Executive...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sumo Logic, (Nasdaq: SUMO) the pioneer in continuous intelligence, today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2021 after market close on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The company will host a conference call on the same day beginning at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (4:30PM Eastern Time) to discuss financial results and business highlights. To access the conference call, dial (877) 407-0784 from the United States or (201) 689-8560 internationally and reference the company name and conference title. Following the completion of the call, a replay will be available for approximately two weeks. The replay can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 from the United States or (412) 317-6671 internationally and using the recording passcode 13719650. A...

TAMPA, Fla., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMFA) (“LM Funding” or “LMFA”), a technology-based specialty finance company, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Financial Highlights for the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2021:Revenues declined to $177 thousand in 2021 from $341 thousand in Q1 2020. Operating loss was $1,728 thousand in 2021 compared to a loss of $561 thousand in Q1 2020. Recognized a $5.7 million realized gain from a transaction with BORQS Technologies Inc. (‘Borqs’) initially projected to net $2 million. Sponsor interest in LMF Acquisition Opportunities, Inc. (‘LMAO’) resulted in recognition of a net unrealized gain on securities of $0.6 million on the Company’s $5.7 million purchase of LMAO’s warrants and...

The subsidiary of AS Tallinna Sadam, OÜ TS Laevad, signed an additional agreement with the Estonian Transport Administration based on the public passenger transport service Transport Administration will order additionally 536 trips with the ferry Regula on Virtsu-Kuivastu line from 10 June to 31 August 2021. In addition, Transport Administration has the possibility to extend the order of additional trips for additional period 01.-12.09.2021 by giving at least 7 days’ notice prior to the period start. For the additional trips, TS Laevad will earn fixed income EUR 664 thousand plus a voyage fee of EUR 350 euros per each trip, a maximum of EUR 852 thousand in total. The service fee for possible additional period in September will be agreed separately. In summer 2020, Transport Administration ordered 334 additional voyages in Virtsu-Kuivastu...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) today announced that the company has been named to Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best 500 Employers for Diversity 2021” list. Working with analytics firm Statista, Forbes conducted a survey of over 50,000 employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in their U.S. operations to identify The Best Employers for Diversity. “Being named to the Forbes list recognizes our progress in our never-ending efforts to create an environment and culture where all of our associates feel they can be themselves and valued for their contributions,” said Cliff Skelton, Conduent CEO. “We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is key to maintaining a positive and productive environment and we are constantly striving to improve. Diverse...

CHICAGO, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE:VRNO) (OTCQX:VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced it has filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulators in all of the provinces and territories of Canada. When made final or effective, this filing will allow the Company to make offerings from time to time of, among other securities of the Company, Class A subordinate voting shares of the Company, Class B proportionate voting shares of the Company, warrants to purchase securities of the Company, subscription receipts and debt securities of the Company of up to C$1,254,450,000 during the 25-month period that the base shelf prospectus is effective. The specific terms of any offering of securities issued under the base shelf...

        – First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 AL102 Combination Trial with Novartis’ Anti-BCMA Agent for the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma – – On Track to Initiate AL102 Phase 2/3 Pivotal Trial for the Treatment of Desmoid Tumors in 1H21- – Multiple Near-Term Milestones Expected Across Clinical-Stage Pipeline – REHOVOT, Israel and WILMINGTON, Del., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AYLA), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing and commercializing small molecule therapeutics for patients suffering from rare and aggressive cancers, primarily in genetically defined patient populations, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 and highlighted recent progress and upcoming milestones for its pipeline programs. “Continuing...

Company Founder Gerald B. Shreiber To Remain Chairman of the Board PENNSAUKEN, N.J., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J & J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) today announced the appointment of Dan Fachner as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2021. Mr. Fachner currently serves as President, a role he assumed in May 2020 after a notable tenure with the company. Gerald “Gerry” B. Shreiber, will remain Chairman of the Board. “Through the discipline, leadership and vision of Gerry Shreiber, J & J Snack Foods transformed from a small local soft pretzel bakery to the multifaceted billion-dollar public company it is today,” said Mr. Fachner. “Gerry’s imprint on our employees, customers, consumers and shareholders is indelible, and his story remains one of the most captivating and inspiring in American business. It is a...