Day: June 22, 2021

LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), a leader in the industrial hemp market, was one of a select group of companies across the globe named in a new Dublin, Ireland-based Research and Markets report, “Industrial Hemp – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics.” Hemp, Inc. was one of 36 companies selected for analysis in the comprehensive 285-page report announced June 14, 2021 and gives international confirmation of Hemp, Inc.’s leadership in the marketplace. The U.S. market is estimated at $1.4 billion in 2020, according to the report. Other sources estimate the global hemp market in 2020 at $5.3 billion and is projected to grow to $13.8 billion by 2027 for a CAGR of 14.6%. Products analyzed by Research and Markets in the new report include:Hemp seed (includes whole...

SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codex DNA, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNAY) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 7,666,664 shares of common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to 999,999 additional shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $16.00 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds to Codex DNA from the offering were approximately $122.7 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. All of the shares in the offering were offered by Codex DNA.  Codex DNA’s common stock began trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 18, 2021 under the ticker symbol “DNAY.” Jefferies LLC, Cowen and Company, LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MamaMancini’s Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: MMMB), a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated food products, today announced the scheduling of its Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, June 24, 2021. The meeting will be held in a virtual format as a result of public health risks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To attend the Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders, please use the dial-in line below: Virtual Annual Meeting of ShareholdersWhen: Thursday, June 24, 2021Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern timeDial-In: 877-407-3088Proxy Information: www.mamamancinis.vote Proxy materials have been mailed to all shareholders of record as of the Record Date. In addition, Proxy materials and voting information related to the annual...

Company announcement – No. 40/ 2021 Zealand Pharma to Participate in LifeSci Nordic Biotech Summit Copenhagen, DK and Boston, MA, U.S. June 22, 2021 – Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078,) a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative peptide-based medicines, today announced that members of its senior management team are scheduled to participate virtually in the LifeSci Nordic Biotech Summit. LifeSci Nordic Biotech Summit Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Presentation: 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CET A live webcast of the event will be available on the “Events & Presentations” page in the Investor section of the Company’s website at https://www.zealandpharma.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website...

TUSTIN, Calif., June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDMO), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced that it will report financial results for the quarter and fiscal year (FY) ended April 30, 2021 on June 29, 2021 after market close and will host a conference call and webcast at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (4:30 PM Eastern Time). Members of Avid’s senior management will discuss financial results for the quarter and FY ended April 30, 2021 and review recent corporate developments. To listen to the live webcast, or access the archived webcast, please visit: http://ir.avidbio.com/investor-events. To listen to...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILK), a company focused on reducing the risk of stroke and its devastating impact, recently announced the opening of a new office in Plymouth, Minnesota, to accommodate growing demand for TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and to access the local talent pool of aspiring and experienced med tech professionals. “We continue to invest in our long-term growth and are excited to expand our operations to include a facility in Plymouth. Medical Alley has a rich history of technological innovation and serves as a great complement to our continued and growing presence in Silicon Valley,” said Erica Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silk Road Medical. The new location extends Silk Road Medical’s footprint and provides further operational...

ATLANTA, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (“Aveanna”) today announced that it is set to join the Russell 2000 Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 28, 2021, according to a preliminary list of additions posted earlier this month. Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, 2021, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings...

NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that all required regulatory and self-regulatory approvals have been obtained for the previously announced sale of its U.S. fixed income business, Nasdaq Fixed Income (NFI), to Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Nasdaq expects the closing of the proposed NFI transaction to occur on or around June 25, 2021. About NasdaqNasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit...

Roseville, MN, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical company, today announced that it has completed a capital investment in its Minneapolis, MN facility to drive further growth in its pharmaceutical ingredient business. The total overall investment of approximately $5 million included automation capabilities and additional storage for raw materials and finished goods. The addition more than doubles the facility’s pharmaceutical capacity in a controlled environment to support the industry’s estimated demands and allows for larger quantity production campaigns. Patrick Hawkins, President and CEO, stated, “This expansion is consistent with our long-term growth strategy to make targeted investments in higher margin, faster growing markets. We believe these investments will help...