Day: August 21, 2021
Network operations initiatives include preparedness for potential commercial power outages and flooding.
The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 year-round to support first responders.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Hurricane Henri approaches the Northeast coast, Verizon continues to prepare for potential flooding and commercial outages that may accompany the storm – potentially the first storm of this magnitude to make landfall in this area in years. Engineers are topping off generators and trucks with fuel, staging emergency assets outside of the storm’s projected path, readying mobile network assets for rapid deployment, and activating response teams to keep customers and first-responders connected. Especially in the context of natural disasters, having reliable connectivity and a personal communications...
Multimedia Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Christens Amphibious Transport Dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28)
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the christening was livestreamed, and a small socially distanced event was held with limited in-person attendance.
“Shipbuilding is about teamwork and bringing together the most intellectually and physically challenging efforts we can imagine for a common purpose,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “We each leverage our essential and unique abilities to estimate, engineer, plan, procure, fit, weld, install, test and ultimately deliver a ship that is so much more than just a product. I consider everyone here today and watching from other places to be a part of that resilient...
Plus Therapeutics Announces Presentation of Data from the ReSPECT™-GBM Trial and Plans for Treating Pediatric Brain Cancer
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Data shows that the administration of Rhenium-186 NanoLiposome (186RNL) via convection enhanced delivery for recurrent glioblastoma is well tolerated at significantly higher doses of radiotherapy than with standard modalities
Company and academic collaborators outline plans for a Phase 1 dose-finding and efficacy study of 186RNL for pediatric brain tumors to start by mid-2022
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a U.S. clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative, targeted radiotherapeutics for rare and difficult-to-treat cancers, today presented data from the NIH-supported ReSPECTTM Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its lead investigational drug, Rhenium-186 NanoLiposome (186RNL), in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). Data from the trial shows that the...
Hiab acquires US demountables manufacturer Galfab
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Galfab roll-off hoistGalfab roll-off hoistGalfab logoGalfab logoCARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 21 2021 AT 11:00 AM EEST
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement to acquire the US demountables manufacturer Galfab, which makes roll-off hoists and related equipment for the domestic waste industry. The acquisition broadens Hiab’s demountable portfolio while Galfab’s equipment will be included in Hiab’s nationwide US sales and service network.
Galfab is a premier designer and manufacturer of waste equipment of all types, known foremost for its roll-off hoist, a cable lift. The company was launched in 1992 by the Galbreath family and apart from the legendary hoist designed by Don Galbreath, it also offers other products including compactors, containers and self-dumping hoppers. Its headquarter...
Brookfield Infrastructure Announces Successful Tender and Take-up of 65.6% of Inter Pipeline Ltd. Common Shares
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Brookfield Infrastructure has exceeded the modified statutory minimum condition and is filing a mandatory extension of the Offer to September 3rd to provide remaining Inter Pipeline Ltd. (“IPL”) shareholders time to tender
Upon the take up and payment of the Tendered Shares, Brookfield Infrastructure will own 68.9% of the outstanding common shares of IPL and, following the mandatory extension period, intends to pursue a privatization of IPLIPL shareholders that have already tendered do not need to take any further action and should expect payment within three business daysQuestions or Need Assistance? Contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 1-877-452-7184 or email assistance@laurelhill.comBROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN), together with its institutional...
Update on the Merger of XPart Into XP
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SÃO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XP Inc. (Nasdaq: XP), a leading, technology-driven platform and a trusted provider of low-fee financial products and services in Brazil, announced today that, in line with the Merger Protocol signed between XP Inc. and XPart and XP Part’s notice about its Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on October 1, 2021, the Company will hold its Annual General Meeting to deliberate on the merger of XPart into the Company on the same date. Details about the Annual General Meeting will be provided on a timely manner.
XP believes that the obligations agreed to by its controlling shareholders pursuant to the transaction will enhance its corporate governance structure and contribute to improve its capital structure and leverage capacity, so that the controlling shareholders of XP and GA will be...
First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of August Buffer ETF
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TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – August (TSX: AUGB.F) (the “fund” or “August Buffer ETF”) are as follows:TICKER
CAP
BUFFER
OUTCOME PERIODAUGB.F
11.64% (Gross)
10%
23/08/2021 – 19/08/2022The initial Target Outcome Period for AUGB.F concluded on August 20, 2021 and the upside cap for the new Target Outcome Period has been reset to prevailing market conditions.
The fund seeks an outcome that provides investors with returns (before fees, expenses and taxes) that match the price return of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (“SPY” or “underlying ETF”), up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a buffer against potential SPY losses....
AeroCentury Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
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BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroCentury Corp. (“AeroCentury” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: ACY), an independent aircraft leasing company, today reported a second quarter 2021 net loss of $3.2 million, or ($2.07) per share, compared to a net loss of $13.5 million, or ($8.74) per share, for the second quarter of 2020.
Revenues and other income decreased by 66% to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2020. As discussed below, the decrease was primarily a result of a 66% decrease in operating lease revenues to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2020.
Expenses decreased by 76% to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $19.2 million in the second quarter of 2020. As discussed below, the decrease was...