Month: June 2021

— Trial will evaluate potential of next generation of influenza vaccines with combined mRNA technology and flu vaccine development expertise — — Positive preclinical safety and immunogenicity data for mRNA influenza vaccine candidates support initiation of Phase 1 clinical trial — — Interim data anticipated by the end of 2021; outcomes from this clinical trial will inform next steps of our mRNA-based influenza vaccine program and strategy — LEXINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi and Translate Bio (NASDAQ: TBIO), a clinical-stage messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics company, have initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an mRNA-based investigational vaccine against seasonal influenza. The trial will evaluate the safety and...

$750 million long 10-year notes with 2.85% interest rate, subject to a possible interest rate step-up VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS announced today it has priced an offering of $750 million of senior unsecured Sustainability-Linked Series CAF notes with a long 10-year maturity. The notes are offered through a syndicate of agents led by RBC Capital Markets, as Lead Structuring Agent and Joint Bookrunner, and Scotiabank, as Co-Structuring Agent and Joint Bookrunner, together with BMO Capital Markets, as Joint Bookrunner. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 28, 2021. The 2.85% Sustainability-Linked Series CAF notes were priced at $99.752 per $100 principal amount for an effective yield of 2.878% per annum until maturity, subject to a possible interest rate step-up, and...

CALGARY, Alberta, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STEP Energy Services Ltd. (“STEP”) is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2021, Steve Glanville, VP Operations and Chief Operations Officer will assume the role of President and Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Glanville will remain focused on the Company’s North American operations, however his portfolio will expand to include external affairs and strategy, investor relations, and communications. Regan Davis, STEP’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “Steve’s contributions have advanced the company from a business plan with three employees to an industry-leading organization, recognized for an enviable culture, with leading field execution, technology, and service offerings in both Canada and the US. Steve’s leadership and operational acumen will serve him well...

TORONTO, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE: GSQ; FRA: 29Q1) (“GameSquare” or the “Company”), an international gaming and esports company, announced today that it has implemented a restricted share unit compensation plan (the “RSU Plan”). The following is a summary of the material provisions of the RSU Plan. It is not a comprehensive discussion of all of the terms and conditions of the RSU Plan and it is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the RSU Plan, a copy of which can be accessed on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Readers are advised to review the full text of the RSU Plan to fully understand all terms and conditions of the RSU Plan. RSU Plan Summary Purpose and Overview: The RSU Plan is intended to bring the Company’s compensation policies in line with trends in industry...

ATHENS, Greece, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK) today announced a correction to its press release issued on June 21, 2021 announcing the commencement of a secondary public offering of 2,382,775 of the Company’s common shares by funds affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. In the press release, the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common shares of certain funds affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. prior to the offering was misstated at approximately 30.66%. The correct percentage should have read 27.75%. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein and there shall not be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer,...

Brings 40+ years of South Florida yachting experienceJames BrewerJames Brewer – Managing Director, Roscioli Yachting CenterBUFORD, Ga., June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that marine industry veteran James Brewer will join the Company as Managing Director of the Roscioli Yachting Center, effective July 12, 2021. In this role, Brewer will lead strategy, planning and execution, as well as business development for the Roscioli Yachting Center within the OneWater Yacht Group. “James is a legend in the South Florida yachting community. We are thrilled to have him join the OneWater family to extend Bob Roscioli’s legacy and grow our yachting sales and service capabilities,” commented Austin Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of OneWater...

Augmented hearables pioneer readies to drive further disruption in the hearing health sector SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With mild-to-moderate hearing loss on the rise, and the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act soon to be implemented, Nuheara (ASX:NUH) today announced a string of senior hearing-health sector appointments to strengthen its market position. The augmented hearables pioneer is at the forefront of bringing affordable and accessible hearing solutions to the mass market with its IQbuds™ product range. Today it sets the stage for future growth with a trio of new hires from tele-audiology, medical devices, consumer goods and the hearing aid sector. The senior leadership appointments include: Kat Penno – Director of Hearing Health – will lead Nuheara’s range of innovative hearing health...