Day: September 27, 2021

Company encouraged by clear path following review of FDA’s CBER written comments LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: ENOB) − Enochian BioSciences, Inc., a company focused on gene-modified cellular and immune therapies in infectious diseases and cancer, today announced the completion of a Pre-Investigational New Drug (IND) process following receipt of written comments from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT). Globally, there are approximately 350 million people living with chronic liver disease due to HBV, and nearly 1 million people die each year from chronic hepatitis B. ENOB-HB-01 is a novel approach to potentially eliminate HBV-infected liver cells with an innovative “Hijack RNA” strategy that co-opts...

MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (NASDAQ: PYR) (TSX: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), is pleased to announce today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent No. 11116069, entitled, “High power DC non transferred steam plasma torch system”. This new patent covers the Company’s high power DC steam plasma torch system, and relates to a steam plasma torch assembly wherein superheated steam is used as the main plasma forming gas, thereby resulting in a highly reactive steam plasma plume. The system is then used to...

TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB and OTC: RWBYF) (“RWB” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a refinancing of an aggregate principal amount of US $18,620,000 debentures (plus accrued interest to September 1, 2021) previously issued to an arm’s-length investor (collectively, the “Prior Debentures”). The Prior Debentures were replaced with a new debenture (the “New Debenture”) in the principal amount of US $19,370,020. The New Debenture is unsecured, bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum, which accrues and is payable on the maturity date of January 21, 2023. The New Debenture is payable in full on a change of control. About Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.The Company is positioning itself to be one of the top three multi-state cannabis operators...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prime Mining Corp. (“Prime”, or the “Company”) (TSX.V: PRYM) (OTCQB: PRMNF) (Frankfurt: O4V3) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Edie Hofmeister to the board of directors and Mr. Scott Smith as Executive Vice President – Exploration, replacing Mr. Kerry Sparkes who will reduce his workload. Mr. Sparkes will continue as a key advisor to the Company. Effective October 1, 2021, Mr. Smith will assume full responsibility for the Company’s exploration activities. Prime is also pleased to provide an update on exploration and a report to shareholders concerning Q1 2022. “On behalf of the board of directors and management, I welcome Edie to our Board and Scott as our key exploration executive. Edie has many strengths but is particularly skilled and experienced...

AlloSeq to be featured in 8 scientific abstracts at ASHI conference SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA), a leading precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers, today announced that it will share the latest data on AlloSeq Tx17 and AlloSeq HCT at the 47th annual meeting of The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI). ASHI will be held live in Orlando, FL as well as virtually from September 27-30, 2021. CareDx continues a tradition of leading scientific research at ASHI 2021 with 8 scientific presentations or posters featuring AlloSeq HCT and AlloSeq Tx17 hybrid-capture technology:Gene copy number estimation...

Connection to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) will provide over 1,800 global investors with enhanced access to China’s onshore bond market NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, and the provider of market data and post-trade services for the global fixed-income markets, today announced the launch of a new trading channel for its global investors to access the China Interbank Bond Market (CIBM). Access is via the connection between CFETS and MKTX under the Bond Connect and CIBM Direct schemes, in partnership with China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) and Bond Connect Company Limited (BCCL). Global investors on MarketAxess are now able to trade onshore Chinese bonds...

Essence International ReportEssence International ReportBEIJING, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GSMG) (“Glory Star” or the “Company”), a leading digital media platform and content-driven e-commerce company in China, today announced that Essence International Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (“Essence International”) has initiated research coverage of Glory Star with a “Buy” rating and a price target of US$5.80 per share. The report was authored by Xiang Li, TMT analyst at Essence International. For a copy of the Report, please contact Essence International. Please note that any opinions, estimates, or forecasts regarding the performance of Glory Star and its management made by Essence International are theirs alone and do not represent...

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”, “our”, or “we”) announced today that Prospect’s preferred stock offerings (collectively, the “Preferred Stock”) have exceeded $350 million in aggregate liquidation preference issuances since the initial closing in the quarter ending December 31, 2020. “Prospect’s Preferred Stock continues to gain broad distribution traction across institutional, registered investment advisor, wirehouse, and independent private wealth investor channels, with significant demand due to the Preferred Stock’s investor-friendly attributes that include credit support, liquidity, and income,” said Grier Eliasek, President of Prospect. PCS Capital Securities LLC (“PCS”) is a securities broker dealer and the dealer manager...

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELA Bio, Inc. (“TELA”), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing innovative tissue reinforcement materials to address unmet needs in soft tissue reconstruction, today announced the appointment of Roberto Cuca as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As COO and CFO, Roberto Cuca will lead the execution of the Company’s business plan and manage the Company’s finances. He will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Antony Koblish. Roberto Cuca joins the TELA team with over 25 years of experience in relevant operational and finance positions within the healthcare industry. Most recently, Mr. Cuca served as Chief Financial Officer of OraSure...