Year: 2021

Successfully completed upsized initial public offering raising $129.4 million in gross proceeds, providing runway into 2024 Company expects to file IND for IMM-1-104 in Q1 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a biopharmaceutical company advancing a robust pipeline of oncology and neuroscience product candidates that are designed to uniquely disrupt cellular signaling dynamics, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 and provided recent business highlights. “We made notable progress in the third quarter, including completing our IPO, and are well-funded to support the continued development of our robust pipeline of oncology and neuroscience drug programs. In the near term, we anticipate filing our Investigational New Drug (IND) application...

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG), an innovative biotechnology company, today announced the appointment of Adi Mohanty as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective November 8, 2021. Mr. Mohanty also joins the Progenity Board of Directors. “As we complete the execution of our strategic transformation, we are continuing to build biotechnology and biotherapeutics leadership capabilities to help ensure our success,” said Eric d’Esparbes, Chief Financial Officer and interim CEO. “To this end, we are delighted to welcome Adi Mohanty to Progenity as Chief Executive Officer. We believe he is the right person to lead Progenity into this next phase of growth as we advance the discovery, development, and delivery of therapeutics.” “Progenity’s innovative platforms show substantial promise to...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NGM) (Nasdaq: NGM), a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing transformative therapeutics for patients, today announced that David J. Woodhouse, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, will present an overview of the company and provide a business update at the following upcoming 2021 virtual investor conferences: Stifel 2021 Virtual Healthcare Conference Monday, November 15, 2021, 2:40pm ET Jefferies London Healthcare Conference Thursday-Friday, November 18-19, 2021; presentation available on-demand beginning November 18, 2021, 3:00am ET 33rd Annual Piper Sandler Healthcare ConferenceTuesday-Thursday, November 30-December 2, 2021; presentation available on-demand beginning November 22, 2021, 10:00am ET Evercore ISI Healthcare...

With programs from over 200 global training partners, the portal is a platform for users to learn from the masters of the industry to address the global cybersecurity skills shortage SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, is launching today Check Point Mind, a knowledge training portal, in collaboration with over 200 of the world’s most recognized training partners. Users can sign up with the portal or free, and choose from a wide range of courses and programs available from over 200 partners. Payment can be made through credit card or Check Point Learning Credits. In August 2021, US president Joe Biden met with leading technology firms to discuss cybersecurity issues, including the need to hire and train...

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fanhua Inc. (“Fanhua” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: FANH), a leading independent financial services provider in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for third quarter 2021 after the close of the U.S. financial markets on November 23, 2021. Mr. Chunlin Wang, chairman & CEO and Mr. Peng Ge, CFO will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2021 financial results at: Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 23, 2021    or 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time on November 24, 2021 The toll free dial-in numbers:United States 1-833-239-5565United Kingdom 0800-279-8057France 0805-101-226Germany  0800-182-0671Australia   1-300-717-205Hong Kong, China 800-906-601Japan 0120-925-376South Korea  080-850-0474   The toll dial-in...

Generates third quarter revenue of $383 million, an increase of 18% over the prior-year period, including chemistry organic revenue growth of 6% Reports net income of $19 million, an increase of 75% compared to Q3 2020 Delivers Adjusted EBITDA of $112 million, a 10% increase over the prior-year period Net leverage decreased to 3.1x Confirms guidance for full year 2021 organic revenue growth, which is expected to be in the range of 13% to 14%, including full year chemistry organic revenue growth of approximately 10% Narrows guidance for full year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA1, which is anticipated to be in the range of $440 million to $450 million.BERLIN, Germany, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Atotech (NYSE: ATC), a leading specialty chemicals technology company and a market leader in advanced electroplating solutions, today reported...

Reported updated data from the UpRi ovarian cancer expansion cohort further bolstering confidence in UPLIFT registration strategy Introduced UP-NEXT, a Phase 3 study of UpRi monotherapy maintenance in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer Presented preclinical data for XMT-2056, a HER2-targeted Immunosynthen STING-agonist ADC, demonstrating robust activity and broad combination potential Ended third quarter with approximately $192 million in cash and equivalents; strengthened financial flexibility with new credit facility of up to $100 millionCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mersana Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRSN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing a pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancers in areas of high unmet medical need, today reported financial...

SIERRA BLANCA, TX, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (OTCQB: TMRC): ·         Non-dilutive funding established to fund bankable feasibility study ·         Initial target silver property has been selected by TMRC within the Black Hawk Mining District among patented and unpatented claims held by Santa Fe Gold ·         Geology generally characterized by narrow ultra-high-grade silver veins ·         Bankable feasibility study to be conducted in measured phases to minimize financial risk ·         TMRC establishes new Standard Silver subsidiary to hold silver project assets Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (TMRC), an exploration company currently targeting the heavy rare earths, technology metals and a variety of industrial minerals primarily through its joint-venture Round Top Mountain...

Simply Bare™ Organic becomes the #1 premium flower and pre-roll brand in Canada Rubicon Organics increased its market share in the Canadian flower and pre-roll category to 2.2% for the three months ended October 31, 2021VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis products, is pleased to provide an operational update for the period ending October 31, 2021. Management Commentary “We are quickly climbing the ranks in total market share across Canada and have established Simply Bare™ Organic as the leading premium flower and pre-roll brand. This reflects our steadfast commitment to product quality and the broader availability of a...

Figure 1Figure 1 – Knauss Creek Property LocationFigure 2Figure 2 – Mineral Occurrences at the Knauss Creek PropertyFigure 3Figure 3 – Photos of the Dorreen VeinVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. (the “Company” or “Prospect Ridge“) (CSE: PRR) (OTC: PRRSF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a property option agreement with Knauss Creek Mines Ltd. (the “Optionor”) dated November 3, 2021 (the “Agreement“), pursuant to which the Company has acquired an option (the “Option”) to purchase a 100% interest in a single block of 35 mineral claims covering approximately 3,152.2 hectares collectively known as the Knauss Creek Property (the “Property”). Prospect Ridge’s Holy Grail holdings...