Day: October 19, 2021

DEVON, Pa., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYNE), the leader in innovative pharmaceutically-produced transdermal cannabinoid therapies for rare and near-rare neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced the presentation of a poster at the 2021 National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit being held virtually October 18-19, 2021. A copy of the poster titled, “RECONNECT (ZYN2-CL-033): Design of a Phase 3 Trial of ZYN002 Cannabidiol Transdermal Gel in Children and Adolescents with Fragile X Syndrome Based Upon Learnings from CONNECT-FX (ZYN2-CL-016),” is available on the Zynerba corporate website at http://zynerba.com/publications/. Additional meeting information can be found on the NORD Rare Summit 2021 website at www.nordsummit.org. About...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Almaden Minerals Ltd. (“Almaden” or “the Company”; TSX: AMM; NYSE American: AAU) is pleased to update shareholders on its recent activities relating to the preparation of a revised environmental permit submission for the Ixtaca project located in Puebla State, Mexico, as well as activities relating to the Company’s recent adoption of a Human Rights Policy (see Company press release of August 17, 2021). Almaden continues to advance the work necessary for submission of a revised environmental impact assessment (“MIA”). Work completed to date includes the appointment of a new Mexico-based consulting team represented by three separate companies which collectively comprise foremost experts in environmental policy, regulations and law in Mexico. Technical consultants from...

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC) (“Archrock”) will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial and operating results. The call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Archrock will release its third quarter 2021 earnings report prior to the conference call. To listen to the call via a live webcast, please visit Archrock’s website at www.archrock.com. The call will also be available by dialing 1-833-989-2934 in the United States and Canada, or 1-587-505-2692 for international calls. The access code is 1124236. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days on Archrock’s website shortly after the call. About Archrock Archrock is an energy infrastructure company with a pure-play focus on midstream natural gas compression.  Archrock is the...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a cardio-metabolic biotechnology company developing transformational treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to its lead program investigating efruxifermin (EFX) for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The Fast Track designation facilitates the development of new drugs to treat serious conditions where there is an unmet medical need. This designation enables more frequent interactions with the FDA and potential eligibility for priority review if clinical data support it. EFX is currently being evaluated in two parallel Phase 2b clinical trials in NASH patients, one (the HARMONY study) in adult patients with...

Operating revenue improves 16.3% and net income improves 17.9% over 2020 quarterOperating IncomeOperating IncomeMONDOVI, Wis., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) today reported a 17.9% improvement in net income to $21.3 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, from $18.0 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, net income improved 21.6% to $60.7 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, from $49.9 million, or 60 cents per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2020.         Operating Results Comparison                 Percentage   Percentage   Percentage   Percentage        Increase   Increase   Increase   Increase        Three Months   Nine...

WAUWATOSA, Wis., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $19.0 million, or $0.79 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to $26.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. Net income per diluted share was $2.43 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to net income per diluted share of $2.15 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. “We are pleased with the Company’s continued strong financial results during the third quarter,” said Douglas Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone Financial, Inc. “We have the right team members to navigate market challenges, as we meet the ever changing demands for our customers. Our results validate the strategies...

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR” or the “Company”) (YES – TSXV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Hugh Cleland, CFA to the Board of Directors. Hugh is co-founder and principal at Roadmap Capital, a venture capital investment platform designed to connect ultra high net worth investors with opportunities to invest in companies that have developed disruptive technologies. Roadmap and its investors have invested more than $180M in VC-stage tech companies. Sectors include semiconductors, cybersecurity, material sciences, and medical devices. Mr. Cleland is a member of the Board of Directors of Ubilite Inc, Perimeter Medical Imaging (www.perimetermed.com PINK on the TSXV), MMB and Corsa Security, and is an observer on the Board of Peraso Technologies ( www.perasotech.com ), a 5G semiconductor...

The Popular Bubble Tea Shop Will Open in Spring 2022 RESTON, Va., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comstock Holdings Companies (NASDAQ: CHCI) announced today the signing of a lease agreement with Kung Fu Tea for 1,928 sq. ft. at 43800 Central Station Drive at Loudoun Station. The popular bubble tea outpost is slated to open in Spring 2022 and will feature the brand’s made-to-order fresh brewed tea using handpicked tea leaves from Taiwan. Founded in 2010 in Queens, New York, Kung Fu Tea is America’s largest made-to-order bubble tea brand with over 250 locations across the US. Customers can choose between hot and cold classic, milk or fruit teas, slushies and espresso drinks with custom toppings and bubbles. Since its creation, it has evolved into an international sensation, with Kung Fu expanding locations to Australia, Canada,...