Day: November 9, 2021

Exploratory MRI-PDFF analysis of subjects with hepatic steatosis in recently completed Phase 1 study of pemvidutide shows reduction of liver fat to undetectable levels after 6 weeks of treatment Approximately $200 Million in cash and short-term investments to advance pipeline GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced financial results for the three- and nine-months ending September 30, 2021 and provided a corporate update. “The third quarter was a momentous time for our pemvidutide (ALT-801) program, as we delivered on positive topline data for the 12-week Phase 1 trial, cleared an IND in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with the FDA and initiated a 12-week Phase 1b study in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),” remarked...

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“First Guaranty”) (NASDAQ: FGBI), the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2021. The third quarter of 2021 gives evidence of the strength, the resilience, and the progress of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. over the past few years. The third quarter of 2021 brought record earnings and shareholder value in spite of Hurricane Ida and in spite of the continued obstacles of Covid-19. Continued strong loan demand resulted in loan interest income of $26,685,000 for the quarter compared to $22,519,000 for the same quarter of 2020, an increase of approximately 20%. At the same time, our interest expense reduction efforts resulted in a decrease in total interest...

Seattle, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA), an organization representing the interests and needs of independently owned hospitals in North America, announced today its partnership with Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets in the United States and Canada. The partnership is a clear acknowledgement of Trupanion’s support for independent practices across North America. With its payment solution, Trupanion is the only provider that can pay the veterinary invoice at the time of check-out, often in seconds, eliminating the cumbersome reimbursement model. “Trupanion’s commitment and ability to level the playing field for independent practices is unequalled in the insurance industry and we want to recognize the value they bring to our practices,” said Pamela Stevenson,...

HERZLIYA, Israel, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK), a leading mobile gaming company, today announced that the company will participate in the following upcoming virtual investor conference.Jefferies 2021 Virtual Global Interactive Entertainment Conference. Craig Abrahams, Playtika’s President and Chief Financial Officer will virtually present a fireside chat on November 11, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. PT/12:45 p.m. ET.A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Playtika’s Investor Relations page at https://investors.playtika.com/. A replay of the presentation will be available on the company’s Investor Relations page. About PlaytikaPlaytika Holding Corp. is a leading mobile gaming company and monetization platform with over 35 million monthly active users across a portfolio of games titles....

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter and full year financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A news release will be issued at that time and a conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. EST. During the conference call, the company will provide an overview of its business and financial performance. You are invited to listen to the call live via the company’s website, www.woodward.com, on November 18, 2021. The call and presentation will be available on the website by selecting “Investors/Events & Presentations/Events Calendar” from the menu, and will remain accessible on the company’s website for 14 days. You may also listen to the call by dialing 1-877-231-2582 (domestic)...

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Priority Aviation, Inc. (OTC Pink: PJET) (“PJET”) today announced that the company will begin alpha testing its Student Housing By Owner (SHBO) App tomorrow. The development of the App is complete, and the App will now undergo an internal quality review.  Accordingly, management confirms the company remains on track to launch its SHBO App next month in December, bringing a yet untapped real estate sector into the student housing market. PJET anticipates its Student Housing App to resonate with the resource constrained student housing market.  In addition to introducing an App intended to be the Airbnb of student housing, making it easy for anyone with an extra bedroom, garage apartment, or empty house near a campus to now turn that extra space into income, the App is also architected...

Toll Brothers at Collina VistaToll Brothers at Collina Vista is now open for sale in Star, Idaho.Toll Brothers at Collina Vista“Toll Brothers at Collina Vista offers residents the best of Idaho living,”STAR, Idaho, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced Toll Brothers at Collina Vista, its newest luxury home community in Star, Idaho, is now open for sale. Situated within an established master-planned community, Toll Brothers at Collina Vista features 123 luxurious single-family homes in a scenic location offering easy access to outdoor recreation and West Ada schools.    Residents can choose from 13 single- and two-story home designs ranging from 2,128 to 4,067 square feet, with some elevated home sites offering enhanced...