Day: August 11, 2021

ABN AMRO reports net profit of EUR 393 million in Q2 2021Operating performance in line with previous quarters; net impairment release of EUR 79 million Return on equity of 7.6% in spite of continued pressure on net interest income and incidentals Society gradually opening up; Dutch economy holding up well as government support continues Well ahead of plan in CIB non-core wind–down; over 80% reduction, supported by loan disposals Full-year cost of risk expected to be well below the through-the-cycle guidance of 25-30 bps Very strong capital position, Basel CET1 ratio of 18.3% (Basel IV around 16%) Final 2019 dividend of EUR 0.68 per share to be paid in October 2021 Making progress in executing our strategy to be a personal bank in the digital ageRobert Swaak, CEO, comments: ‘Society is gradually opening up as vaccination programmes...

Coop Pank’s financial results in July 2021:In July, number of the bank’s clients increased by 2,100 and reached 102,300 by the end of the month. Over the year, customer base has grown by 34%. Volume of the bank’s customer deposits increased by 2 million euros, reaching 893 million euros by the end of month. Deposits of corporate customers increased by 27 million and deposits of private customers by 3 million. The volume of deposits attracted from international platforms and other financing decreased by 28 million euros. Over the year, volume of bank deposits has grown by 37%.       The bank’s loan portfolio increased by 22 million euros over the month and reached 794 million euros by the end of July. Over the year, loan portfolio has grown by 39%. Compared to the first seven months of last year, the bank’s net...

All CSi-EDP Project Assignments Based on Project Valuations and $CSI Crypto Valuations Amsterdam, Netherlands, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Cannabis Science Inc., formerly known as (CBIS) per its previous trading history on the OTC Markets Exchange, is very pleased to announce it has just successfully launched its $CSI Cannabis Science Coin, Utility for CSi-EDP project asset valuation, revenue tracking, and dividend disbursements.  As well, the CSi-EDP will use the $CSI Cannabis Science Coin for several of its transaction-based products and services. Each Cannabis Science CSi-EDP product and or service assigned will become a part of the $CSI Cannabis Science Coin investment banking and economic development ecosystem, thus multiplying the $CSI Cannabis Science Coin value and International reach! Over...

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Health Catalyst, Inc. (“Health Catalyst”) (Nasdaq: HCAT), a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 4,245,283 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $53.00 per share. The gross proceeds to Health Catalyst from the offering are expected to be approximately $225.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Health Catalyst. In addition, Health Catalyst has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 636,792 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the shares to be sold in the offering are being...

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. (“MCI”) (TSX: DRDR), a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, today announced that its second quarter 2021 results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 will be released on Monday August 16, 2021 after the close of market. MCI will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:30 pm (EDT) to discuss the financial results and progress towards its key strategic initiatives. The call will be hosted by Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, Chief Executive Officer; Scott Nirenberski, Chief Financial Officer and Fernando Massalin, Investor Relations. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. Conference Call DetailsDate:Time:Duration:   Monday August 16, 20215:30 pm (EDT)60 minutes     Dial-in...

Updated GEO production guidance for 2021 by business unit:Updated GEO production guidance for 2021 by business unitUpdated guidance on estimated cash costs per equivalent ounce of gold for 2021 by Business Unit:Updated guidance on estimated cash costs per equivalent ounce of gold for 2021 by Business UnitROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aura Minerals, Inc. (“Aura Minerals” or the “Company”) announces today that the Company has filed its unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, related management discussion and analysis and CEO and CFO Certificates. In addition, the Company announces that it is also updating its gold equivalent production, cash cost per gold equivalent ounce (“GEO”) produced and capital expenditure...

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICPT) (“Intercept”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat progressive non-viral liver diseases, announced today that it has entered into privately negotiated agreements with certain of the holders of its existing (i) 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) and (ii) 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) to exchange an aggregate of $306.5 million principal amount of 2023 Notes and an aggregate of $114.7 million principal amount of 2026 Notes for a newly issued series of Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “New Notes” and such transactions, the “Exchange”). Intercept will also sell approximately $117.6 million aggregate principal...

 EcoChain Ramp Continues with Expected August Hashrate up 269%, September up 863% over July and Strikes Joint-Venture Deal  MTI Instruments Reports Solid Quarter and Strong Pipeline Activity ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (“MTI” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: MKTY), the parent company of MTI Instruments, Inc. (“MTI Instruments”), a test and measurement instruments and systems business, and EcoChain, Inc. (“EcoChain”), a cryptocurrency mining business powered by renewable energy, announced today its second quarter 2021 financial results and July site level financials. Michael Toporek, CEO of MTI, stated, “In our EcoChain business, two themes emerged. After a solid July, installed hashrate in August is expected...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PETV, PETVW) (“PetVivo” or the “Company”), an emerging biomedical device company focused on the licensing and commercialization of innovative medical devices and therapeutics for pets, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 units, each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. Each unit is being sold to the public at a price of $4.50. The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $11.25 million before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses. The warrants will have a per share exercise price of $5.625, are exercisable immediately, and expire five years from the date of issuance. The...

Increases full year guidance across all measures, now expects to grow Gross Profit and ex-TAC Gross Profit 22 to 24% and 22 to 23%, respectively, for the year. NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taboola (Nasdaq: TBLA), a global leader in powering recommendations for the open web, helping people discover things they may like, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. “We went public over one month ago, and we recently announced that we are acquiring Connexity for $800M to bring e-Commerce to the open web in a big way, and we had strong momentum in Q2,” said Adam Singolda, Founder & CEO, Taboola. “I’m pleased to share that our Q2 results included growth and profits above our expectations as we continue to grow our publisher partners, with new partnerships with publications such as BBC, Hearst,...