Year: 2021

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, announced today that it will be participating in the Lytham Partners Winter 2021 Investor Conference taking place from December 13-16, 2021. During the event, the company will be participating in a webcasted Fireside Chat discussing its vision for 2022 and conducting 1×1 virtual investor meetings. The webcasted Fireside Chat will be available for viewing at 11:00am ET on Monday, December 13, 2021 on the Company’s website at https://www.aurora-spine.com/investors-v02 or https://wsw.com/webcast/lytham3/asg.v/2108510. The webcast will also be available for replay following the event. To arrange...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of over 2,800 retail pawn stores in the U.S. and Latin America, today announced that it has amended its previously announced definitive agreement to acquire American First Finance Inc. (“AFF”). The total consideration payable to the seller at closing remains unchanged, consisting of approximately 8.05 million shares of common stock and $406 million in cash, subject to a net debt adjustment. The transaction is now valued at approximately $916 million, based on the Company’s closing stock price on December 3, 2021, compared to the estimated valuation at the time of announcement of $1.17 billion. As previously announced, there is also $300 million of additional consideration payable in the event AFF...

CogencyIQ helps risk managers and claims professionals navigate increasingly complex claims and massive amounts of data to improve outcomes for injured workers FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL), a national provider of risk management solutions, has launched CogencyIQSM. Leveraging artificial intelligence and predictive analytics allows CorVel to provide actionable insights and solutions for risk managers and claims professionals. CogencyIQ works seamlessly with CorVel’s integrated claims management technology, CareMC Edge®, to provide a comprehensive solution for customers with the tools needed to analyze large amounts of data and navigate complex claims. Using advanced predictive technology, it answers important questions such as: What story does the data tell? What actions should...

NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renalytix plc (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX), an artificial intelligence-enabled in vitro diagnostics company, focused on optimizing clinical management of kidney disease to drive improved patient outcomes and advance value-based care, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Recent HighlightsKidneyIntelX market access expansion continues with:Increasing sales force deployment across VA Health system Increasing medical science liaison (MSL) personnel nationwide Clinical testing at Wake Forest / Atrium initiated in November Clinical testing with Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) initiated in November Mount Sinai physician ordering base increased, with target testing run rate of 300 patients per weekPartnered with St....

Advicenne announces significant progress in marketing its lead product Sibnayal™ in EuropeFirst round of pricing negotiations completed in the United Kingdom TwinPharma and ExCEEd Orphan to commercialize Sibnayal™ in Benelux and Central and Eastern European Countries respectively, covering 25% of all patients affected by dRTA Advicenne will receive a combination of transfer price and royalties for an amount markedly higher than 50% of future sales of Sibnayal™Paris, France, 7 December 2021 – 7:00 am CEST – Advicenne (Euronext: ADVIC), a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatments for those suffering from rare renal diseases, is pleased to announce that it has made significant progress in the marketing and distribution of ADV7103 (Sibnayal™), the first and only label-approved drug...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $3.7 billion for its first quarter (12 weeks) ended November 20, 2021, an increase of 16.3% from the first quarter of fiscal 2021 (12 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 13.6% for the quarter. “Our strong sales and earnings this first quarter are a continuing testament to our AutoZoners’ commitment to going the extra mile for our customers. Our retail and commercial sales performance were consistently strong all quarter. Our commercial business growth continues to be exceptionally strong at 29.4% as the investments we are making are positioning us well in the marketplace. We are optimistic about our growth prospects for the balance of the fiscal year,” said Bill Rhodes, Chairman,...

Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”) published a circular on 15 November 2021 which includes a notice of a General Meeting to be held at Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, the Netherlands at 10:00 (Dutch time), 09:00 (UK time) on December 10, 2021 (the “Circular”). Unfortunately, since publication of the Circular, COVID-19 public transmission concerns have only intensified making it more imperative to take all steps we deem necessary to protect the health and safety of our shareholders, employees and GM staff as well as the public. Shell’s Articles of Association do not permit virtual only meetings if physical attendance is permitted by national legislation. Therefore, Shell must conduct the meeting in accordance with the Dutch government’s COVID-19 related public health measures and public health advice. At the date of this announcement,...

GATINEAU, Quebec, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEXO Corp (“HEXO”, or the “Company”) (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) plans to release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2021, before market hours on December 14, 2021, as well as host a webcast for investors beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST. Webcast Details Date: December 14, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. EST Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/218385178 For previous quarterly results and recent press releases, see hexocorp.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“Forward-Looking Statements”). Forward-Looking Statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other...

Figure 1Location of CSAMT survey lines covering the Windmill target to the east of the Silica Ridge deposit.Figure 2Plan view of helicopter magnetic reduced to pole image showing the location of the east-west mineral bearing fault along strike of mineralised dyke at the Silica Ridge deposit. Northwesterly striking dyke structures also highlighted intersecting the east-west mineral bearing structure.Figure 3Oblique 3D view (looking toward SW) of 2D resistivity models recovered from the CSAMT data, with the location of the interpreted east-west striking structure and the Silica Ridge deposit. Initial planned drill holes designed to test interpreted zones of alteration are shown.Figure 4Westward view of 2D resistivity models recovered from the CSAMT data looking along the E-W...