Month: September 2021

TORONTO and CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company” or “Medexus”) (TSX: MDP) (OTCQX: MEDXF) announced today that it has initiated its first commercial shipment of Trecondyv® (treosulfan) in Canada, following the June 28th, 2021 Notice of Compliance by Health Canada, which had previously only been distributed under the Health Canada Special Access Program. Trecondyv® is a bifunctional alkylating agent developed for use as part of a conditioning treatment for patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (“allo-HSCT”). Trecondyv® is now available for commercial sale in Canada for the treatment adult patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (“AML”) or Myelodysplastic Syndromes (“MDS”) who are at increased risk for standard conditioning therapies, as well as in pediatric...

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Medolife Rx, Inc. (“Medolife” or the “Company”), a global integrated bioceutical company with R&D, manufacturing, and consumer product distribution, which is a majority owned subsidiary of Quanta, Inc. (OTC PINK: QNTA), announced today two clarifications to its press release, dated April 13, 2021: 1.    The Company has conducted extensive preclinical studies on Escozine® as a therapeutic for both COVID-19 and multiple forms of cancer in the US and globally. 2.    The Company has conducted preclinical safety and efficacy research on Escozine® and is pursuing product registration and drug approval in various countries, including the United States, Dominican Republic and Mexico first through the following instruments: a.    The Pharmaceutical...

CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The unique technology that this mineral-based feed additive brings to the Indonesian animal protein industry has been recognized with Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) as the inventor. Oil-Dri, a leading manufacturer of sorbent minerals, announces today that the Indonesian Directorate General of Intellectual Property has issued Patent IDP-000071991, titled “Clay Product and Uses Thereof.” The patent protects the novel, mineral-based formulation used in Amlan’s existing natural feed additives, Varium® for poultry and NeoPrime® for swine, that provides animal protein producers with natural solutions to maintain intestinal health and optimize production efficiency. The products are sold and marketed in international markets by Amlan International, the animal health business...

Construction timeline for Laurel Generating Station, critical for reliable, affordable service for NorthWestern Energy’s Montana customers, will accelerate BUTTE, Mont., Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE). A shortage of critical peak capacity electric resources is jeopardizing reliability in the Western United States. In Montana, exposure to volatile market prices is also an increasing risk to affordable service for NorthWestern Energy’s customers. NorthWestern Energy intends to withdraw our application for approval for new capacity resources with the Montana Public Service Commission to accelerate the construction of the 175-megawatt Laurel Generating Station natural gas plant. The upheaval in the construction market and, specifically, timely availability of critical...

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE: GSQ; FRA: 29Q1) (the “Company”), an international gaming and esports company, announces the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders that was held on September 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EST (the “Meeting”). The four matters voted on were (1) the election of directors; (2) the appointment of Kreston GTA LLP as the Company’s auditor for the coming year and authorization of the directors of the Company to fix such auditors’ remuneration; (3) the approval of the Company’s rolling stock plan; and (4) the approval of the Company’s restricted share unit compensation plan. All matters that were voted on at the Meeting were approved. The six individuals elected as directors are Tom Walker, Travis Goff, Justin Kenna, Paul LeBreux, Kevin Wright and Craig...

BALTIMORE, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graybug Vision, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRAY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative medicines for the treatment of diseases of the retina and optic nerve, today announced that Fred Guerard, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of Graybug Vision, will present at the 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 11:20 a.m. ET / 8:20 a.m. PT. Dr. Guerard will provide a corporate update, including a full analysis of the 18-month data from the ALTISSIMO Phase 2b trial of GB-102 1mg.   A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investors and Media section of the company’s website at https://investors.graybug.vision/news-events/events-presentations, with a replay available shortly after the live event.   About...

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jade Power Trust (“Jade Power” or the “Trust”) (TSXV:JPWR.UN) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) has accepted the Trust’s application for its previously announced consolidation of the Trust’s outstanding trust units on the basis of one new trust unit for every 10 existing trust units (the “Consolidation”). The Consolidation will be effective and the trading of the trust units reflecting the Consolidation will commence at the opening of markets on September 23, 2021. As a result of the Consolidation, the 231,216,256 trust units issued and outstanding prior to the Consolidation will be reduced to approximately 23,121,625 trust units. Each unitholder’s percentage ownership in the Trust and proportional voting power remains unchanged after the Consolidation,...

DENVER, CO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — authID.ai, (Nasdaq: AUID) a leading provider of secure mobile, biometric identity authentication software, today announced that Steven J. Fazio has joined the team as Senior Vice President of Sales. Based in Southern California, Fazio is reporting directly to CEO Tom Thimot. In his new role, Fazio will lead authID’s world-class sales team and help the company expand into target markets, including banking, fintech, healthcare, insurance, travel, online gaming, and e-commerce. An accomplished technology entrepreneur and managed services expert, Fazio has a track record of founding and building companies with recurring revenue streams. He brings 25 years of experience building and delivering security and infrastructure to top global companies, including American Express, Federal Reserve...

Current Chief Accounting Officer Mark Bodenrader named as interim CFO Search underway for permanent successor CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerevel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CERE), a company dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the brain to treat neuroscience diseases, announced today that Kathy Yi has resigned her position as chief financial officer to pursue other personal and professional interests. Mark Bodenrader, current vice president, finance and chief accounting officer, will serve as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately, while the company undertakes a search for a permanent successor. Ms. Yi will remain with the company until November 15, 2021 to ensure a smooth transition.   “I want to thank Kathy for her commitment and service over the past two years, during which time Cerevel...

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the “Partnership”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,750,000 beneficial unit certificates (“BUCs”) representing assigned limited partnership interests of the Partnership. The Partnership expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 712,500 of BUCs in connection with the offering. All of the BUCs are being offered by the Partnership. The Partnership intends to utilize the net proceeds from the offering to acquire additional mortgage revenue bonds, governmental issuer loans, investments in unconsolidated entities and other investments meeting its investment criteria and for general working capital needs. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. will be...