Day: May 24, 2021

LONDON, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”), an international provider of turnkey decarbonization solutions to industry, today released a white paper entitled “Assessing Total Cost of Ownership of Electric Light Commercial Vehicles,” which provides a framework for owners of light commercial vehicle fleets to evaluate the total cost of ownership (“TCO”) of converting to a fleet of electric light commercial vehicles. The light commercial vehicle fleet segment is one of the largest and fastest growing in the fleet market, with the majority of those vehicles running on diesel fuel. Studies have shown that diesel vehicles have the greatest adverse effects on the environment per ton transported of any vehicle class. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tembo e-LV B.V. (“Tembo”), VivoPower...

SHANGHAI and SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB; HKEX: 9688), an innovative commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced treatment of the first patient in Greater China in the METIS trial, a Phase 3 pivotal trial being conducted by Zai’s partner NovoCure Limited (NASDAQ: NVCR) to study radiosurgery plus Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) compared to radiosurgery alone for the treatment of brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).  “I am excited that Zai Lab is participating in this important clinical trial that aims to address a significant unmet medical need,” said Alan Sandler, M.D., President, Head of Global Development, Oncology of Zai Lab. “Patients with brain metastasis resulting from non-small cell lung cancer generally have few treatment options and...

ATHENS, Greece, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STEALTHGAS INC. (NASDAQ: GASS) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company serving primarily the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today that it will release its first quarter operating and financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021 before the market opens in New York on May 26, 2021. On May 26, 2021 at 11:00 am ET, the company’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results and the company’s operations and outlook. Conference Call details: Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: +1 866 280 1157 (US Toll Free Dial In) or 08006941461 (UK Toll Free Dial In).Access Code: 2899410 In case of any problems with the above numbers, please dial +1 6467871226...

ANDOVER, Mass., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, announced today that company management will be presenting at the following investor conferences:Cowen 49th Annual Virtual Technology Conference on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. ET. John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer will participate.Stifel 2021 Virtual Cross Sector Insight Conference Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9:20 a.m. ET. John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer will participate.Nasdaq Virtual European Investor Conference on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. ET. Seth H. Bagshaw, Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will participate.A live webcast of each of these sessions will be available...

AUBURN, Ind., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Perpetual Industries Inc. (OTCMARKETS:PRPI) (“Perpetual” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the highlights of its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Highlights:Record gross revenues recorded of $732,414, a growth of 100% year over year. Record gross profits recorded of $531,006, a growth of 100% year over year. An 87% decrease in net operating losses recorded of $(21,924) in Q1 2021 over $(174,176) Q1 2020. Cash recorded of $1,669,838, an increase of 183% over year ending Dec. 2020. Total assets recorded of 4,746,166, an increase of 435% over year ending Dec. 2020. Acquisition of Worldwide Auctioneers, a wholly-owned subsidiary and new revenue stream. Purchased AutoGrafic Software System, a...

SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc: (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading FinTech integrated payment solutions provider, today announced it will participate in the Barrington Research Virtual Spring Investment Conference on Thursday, May 27, 2021.   Louis Hoch, Chief Executive Officer, Greg Carter, Senior Vice President, Payment Facilitation and Houston Frost, Senior Vice President, Prepaid Services, will host virtual one-on-one and small group meetings throughout the day. Interested parties should visit https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_72173/conference_home.html?bank_access=0&event_id=72173 for conference information and to register to attend. About Usio, Inc. Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading FinTech integrated payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks,...

Insurers Experience Drop in Net Income, Slowdown in Premium Growth, and Lowest Annual Investment Yield Since at Least 1960, According to Verisk and APCIA JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Property/casualty insurers weathered a turbulent year in 2020, buffeted by a global pandemic that deeply disrupted economic activity and a historic catastrophe season that caused nearly $62 billion in insured losses, according to a report from Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK), a leading global data analytics provider, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). Private U.S. property/casualty insurers’ net income after taxes fell 2.9% to $60.1 billion in 2020 from $61.9 billion in 2019. Insurers’ rate of return on average policyholders’ surplus, a measure of overall profitability, declined to 6.8% from 7.8% in 2019. Insurers...