Day: June 8, 2021
8 June 2021, 14:15 CET
The Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting (‘General Meetings’) of shareholders of ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) held today approved all resolutions by a strong majority. Over 73.5% of the voting rights were represented at the General Meetings. In view of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Board of Directors of ArcelorMittal had decided to hold this year’s General Meetings by virtual-only format, as permitted by Luxembourg law. The meeting was preceded by a virtual one-hour Q&A session with shareholders.
Arrangements were made to allow shareholders to vote electronically and by proxy voting. The results of the votes will be posted shortly on https://corporate.arcelormittal.com under ‘Investors – Equity investors – Shareholders events – AGM – General Meetings of shareholders, 8 June 2021’ where the...
Chinook Therapeutics Presents BION-1301 Interim Phase 1/2 Data in Patients with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) at the 58th ERA-EDTA Virtual Congress
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BION-1301 has been well-tolerated to date in patients with IgAN, with no serious adverse events (SAEs) or treatment discontinuations due to adverse eventsPharmacokinetics (PK) of BION-1301 observed in patients with IgAN are consistent with those previously reported in healthy volunteers and are sufficient to drive rapid and sustained reductions in free APRIL levelsBION-1301 has durably reduced Gd-IgA1, IgA, IgM, and to a lesser extent, IgG levels in patients with IgANBION-1301 has demonstrated a clinically meaningful mean reduction in 24-hour proteinuria (UPCR) in the first several patients enrolled in the study, providing initial proof-of-concept for BION-1301 in IgANChinook to host investor conference call and webcast today at 4:00 pm EDT with Jonathan Barratt, Ph.D., the Mayer Professor of Renal Medicine at University of LeicesterSEATTLE,...
Silo Pharma Announces Collaboration with University California San Francisco to study Psilocybin as an Anti-Inflammatory agent in Parkinson’s and Bipolar Patients
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Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silo Pharma, Inc. (OTCQB: SILO) a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of psychedelics as a therapeutic, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Scientific Research Agreement (SRA) with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). This SRA will leverage four other clinical trials being planned by the university, to determine the effects of psilocybin on inflammatory markers of patients who have exhibited Parkinson’s, Bipolar disorder, and chronic back pain.
Eric Weisblum, CEO of Silo Pharma commented “Inflammation is a common mechanism across numerous physical diseases. Inflammation has specifically been implicated in the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease, chronic pain, and bipolar disorder. Psilocybin and related compounds have...
Patients Living With Diabetes Voice Eagerness for ‘Finger-Prick’ Alternative in Global Glucose Monitoring Survey
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Global results show 90% of patients are in favor of a saliva-based glucose test
NEW YORK, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBS Inc. (Nasdaq: GBS), a life sciences company developing non-invasive, real-time diagnostic testing for patients and their primary health practitioners at point-of-care, today announced survey results from more than 300 patients globally as part of its development and go-to-market strategy.
As GBS is advancing to clinical trials of its saliva glucose biosensor, it conducted a global voice of customer survey of diabetes patients to verify the desirability, discuss the applications in daily life and review the product features of its Saliva Glucose Biosensor. The comprehensive global survey featuring more than 300 patients worldwide living with diabetes revealed strong support for a non-invasive alternative...
Cyber Security Market to Exhibit Stellar 12.0% CAGR by 2028 Backed by Increasing Investment in Development of IT-Security Solutions in Europe
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Key Companies Covered Cyber Security Market Research Report are Cisco Systems Inc. , IBM Corporation, Fortinet Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Zscaler Inc., Broadcom Inc., Sophos Ltd., Kaspersky Lab, Karamba Security, Oracle Corporation, FireEye Inc., McAfee Inc.
Pune, India, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global cyber security market size is expected to gain momentum by reaching USD 366.10 billion in 2028 while exhibiting an impressive CAGR of 12.0% between 2021 and 2028. Fortune Business Insights published this information in its latest report, titled, “Cyber Security Market, 2021-2028.” The report further mentions that the market stood at USD 153.16 billion in 2020 and is projected to experience exponential growth in the forthcoming years. This is ascribable to factors such as the increasing demand...
Splash Beverage Group Inc. Announces Uplist to NYSE American Exchange
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Splash Beverage Group Inc.Splash Beverage Group Inc. announces uplist to NYSE American Exchange.Splash Beverage Group Inc.Splash Beverage Group Inc. announces uplist to NYSE American Exchange.Fort Lauderdale, Fla, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (OTCQB: SBEV) (the “Company”) (https://www.SplashBeverageGroup.com), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, announces today that, subject to meeting all requirements (including the price requirement) at the time of listing, the Company has been approved to uplist to the NYSE American Exchange in conjunction with an underwritten public offering and one-for-three reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock effective June 11, 2021. The ticker for the Company’s common stock will remain...
IntelGenx’s VetaFilm™ Platform to be Evaluated by One of the World’s Fastest Growing Animal Healthcare Companies
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SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IntelGenx Corp. (TSX-V:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (“IntelGenx”), a leader in pharmaceutical films, today announced that it has entered into a Materials Transfer Agreement (the “Agreement”) with an undisclosed global veterinary health company (the “Partner).
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Partner will evaluate IntelGenx’s proprietary VetaFilm™ platform in cats. Based on a successful evaluation, IntelGenx and the Partner will enter into negotiations for a commercial agreement in the veterinary field.
“This Agreement with a large, multinational animal health company represents IntelGenx taking another major step toward establishing our proprietary VetaFilm™ oral thin film drug delivery platform as a new standard for pets in the future,” said Dr. Horst G. Zerbe, CEO of IntelGenx.
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Aqua Metals to Join Russell Microcap® Index
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MCCARRAN, Nev., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) (“Aqua Metals” or the “Company”), which is reinventing metals recycling with its AquaRefining™ technology, announced that it will join the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 28, 2021, at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell Microcap® Index’s annual reconstitution. Aqua Metals was identified on the preliminary list of additions that were posted on June 4, 2021. Inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index provides Aqua Metals with automatic inclusion in appropriate growth and value indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its indices primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
Steve Cotton, President and CEO of Aqua Metals stated, “Having Aqua Metals included in the Russell Microcap® Index...
Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management to Acquire Total Operations and Production Services (TOPS) from Black Bay Energy Capital
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Transaction to Further Accelerate Company’s Growth as Market Leader in Environmentally Friendly, Low-Emission, Electrically Driven Contract Compression for the Oil and Gas Industry
MIDLAND, Texas and NEW YORK, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Funds (the “Apollo Funds”) managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) (NYSE:APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced that they have acquired a majority interest in Total Operations and Production Services, LLC (“TOPS”, or the “Company”) from Black Bay Energy Capital. TOPS is a leading provider of contract gas compression services for the Permian Basin, with a focus on electric driven compression systems that offer customers improved performance and reduced emissions.
TOPS will continue to be headquartered...
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Record Sales and Earnings for the First Quarter and Raises 2021 Financial Forecast
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Net Sales Increased 39.1%; Comparable Sales Increased 38.9%
Gross Margin Rate Increased 950 basis points to 35.7%
Pre-Tax Income Grew to $225.0 million from a loss of $9.5 million
Company Raises Full Year Diluted EPS Range to $4.15 to $4.50
KATY, Texas, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) (“Academy” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2021. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
First Quarter 2021 ResultsNet sales increased 39.1% to a first quarter record $1.58 billion, while comparable sales increased 38.9%. Sales grew 46.8% compared to the first quarter of 2019. The growth was driven by continued strong, double-digit consumer demand across all product categories,...