Day: December 14, 2021

Company to host a virtual R&D day to discuss the new ovarian cancer program in the new year MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBLA), a clinical stage company developing disruptive therapeutics for the treatment of patients with cancer, today announced positive preclinical data supporting the activity of SBP-101 in ovarian cancer cell lines. Panbela expects to launch a development effort for SBP-101 in ovarian cancer in the first half of 2022 and will host a virtual R&D day to discuss the new ovarian cancer program early in the new year. “The preclinical results illustrate SBP-101’s potential to expand into another area of high unmet need,” said Jennifer K. Simpson, PhD, MSN, CRNP, President & Chief Executive Officer. “According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian...

WIXOM, Mich., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management and improving outcomes for patients around the world, today announced that it received feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its Investigational New Drug (IND) application in support of its proposed Phase 2 clinical trial of Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (FPC), designed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and maintenance of hemoglobin in patients receiving infusion therapy in the home setting. “We are breaking new ground with this study, which is the first of its kind, evaluating the use of parenteral iron in treating iron deficiency anemia in the rapidly-growing home infusion setting. The study proposal...

Palm Desert, CA, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southern ITS International, Inc. (OTC Pink: SITS) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pure Oil and Gas, Inc., has entered into a Consulting Agreement with Mesa Resources, Inc., of Plano, Texas.  James Shipley, President of Southern ITS International, Inc., said, “We are pleased to announce that our subsidiary, Pure Oil and Gas, Inc. (Pure) has entered into a consulting agreement with Mesa Resources, Inc. (Mesa). Mesa, through its President, Kevin Chennault, will provide various services, including, but limited to, securing and developing oil and gas leases and or farm outs and project development, which would include drilling, testing, completion, and production of oil and gas wells in commercial quantities. Mesa may also locate for Pure currently producing...

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprout Social, an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, has been recognized as one of the 25 Highest Rated Public Cloud Computing Companies To Work For by Battery Ventures, with data provided by Glassdoor. The list highlights 25 publicly traded companies—all business-to-business, cloud-computing companies—where employees reported the highest levels of satisfaction at work during the 12 months ended Oct. 31, according to employee feedback shared on Glassdoor. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive year Sprout has been placed on the list, and this year Sprout ranked third on the list of 25. Sprout’s ratings far exceeded Glassdoor averages across the board, with an overall company rating of 4.8 compared to the Glassdoor average of 3.3 as well as a...

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dividend Select 15 Corp. (the “Company”) announces it has established an at-the-market equity program (“ATM Program”) that allows the Company to issue shares of the Company to the public from time to time at the Company’s discretion, effective until January 9, 2024, unless terminated prior to such date by the Company. Any Equity Shares sold in the ATM Program will be sold through the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) or any other marketplace in Canada on which the Equity Shares are listed, quoted or otherwise traded at the prevailing market price at the time of sale. Sales of Equity Shares through the ATM Program will be made pursuant to the terms of an equity distribution agreement dated December 13, 2021 with National Bank Financial Inc. (the “Agent”). Sales of Equity Shares will be...

Derek Kerr Named Vice Chair Stephen Johnson and Maya Leibman Continue in Key Leadership Roles Team Brings Diverse Skills and Unmatched Experience to Lead American’s Next Chapter FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the senior leadership team that will report to Robert Isom when he becomes CEO on March 31, 2022. Current Chief Financial Officer Derek Kerr will assume the additional designation of Vice Chair of American Airlines, overseeing all corporate financial functions, global corporate risk and corporate development. Kerr will also continue oversight of American Eagle operations, the regional network responsible for approximately half of American’s departures. Steve Johnson will undertake a new strategic advisory role focused on strategy development,...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that Elise Eberwein has informed the Company of her desire to retire from American Airlines after 35 years in the airline industry, effective June 30, 2022. Eberwein will remain in a senior advisory role until her retirement date, and her day-to-day responsibilities will transition to Cole Brown, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, and Ron DeFeo, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American, said: “One of the best decisions I ever made was hiring Elise Eberwein in 2003. She is an exceptional communications executive who also developed over time into a world-class human resources leader. But mostly, she is the heart of our company. A former flight attendant, Elise...

Florida, NY, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ozop Energy Solutions. (OZSC), (“Ozop” or the “Company”), today announced its plans for producing extended warranty products for electrical vehicles (EV’s). Ozop Capital Partners Inc. (“Ozop Capital”), a majority owned subsidiary of the Company previously entered into an advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) with Risk Management Advisors, Inc. (“RMA”). RMA has assisted Ozop Capital in analyzing, structuring, and coordinating Ozop Capital’s participation in a captive insurance company. On October 29. 2021, they filed in the State of Delaware Articles of Incorporation for EV Insurance Company, Inc. (“EVIC”). Ozop Capital owns 100% of EVIC. EVIC will be DBA Ozop Plus. Additionally, RMA assisted EVIC in the filing of its application with the State of Delaware’s Department of Insurance (the...

New REN-powered system to manage growth of digital payments in the region and potential for billions of annual transactions from ATMs, point-of-sale terminals and QR code payments LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today its REN payments platform will be used to modernize the largest state-owned bank switching network in Indonesia, PT Jalin Pembayaran Nusantara (“Jalin”). Studies suggest as many as 85% of consumers in Southeast Asia at the beginning of 2021 were using some form of digital payments.1 This rapid adoption of cashless payments and requests from participant financial institutions for modern and resilient payments processing solutions motivated Jalin to embark on a platform modernization...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport deployed the airport’s first EV ARC™ solar-powered EV charging system to charge airport EVs, and the EVs of employees, staff, travelers and visitors. The system was funded through the U.S. Department of Energy in the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership to support regional expansion of EV charging infrastructure. The airport’s EV ARC™ system is off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing its own clean electricity. The system is equipped with 2 Enel X JuiceBox® Pro EV chargers that are factory integrated at Beam and delivered as a turnkey sustainable...