Month: September 2022

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced the appointment of Robert J. Hopkins, MD, MPH & TM, FACP, FIDSA, as Chief Medical Officer. Arun Upadhyay, PhD, previously Senior Vice President, Research & Development, will now serve as the Company’s Chief Scientific Officer, overseeing the development and manufacturing of Ocugen’s clinical and commercial product portfolio and evaluating new technologies. “We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Hopkins driving our clinical programs as his expertise across the industry along with his work at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority...

PHOENIX, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (NEO: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Gary Santo will be speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Sept. 13-14, 2022. Santo will be joined by Jennifer Fisher of Goodwin, Khadijah Tribble of Curaleaf, and Jill Scher of Marcum LLP on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10:50 CDST on the Industry Stage to discuss, “Giving Back: The Opportunity in Responsibility.” Additionally, TILT will host one-on-one meetings with investors. TILT is a finalist for two Benzinga Cannabis Awards: Best Cannabis Partnership for its work with the Shinnecock Indian Nation...

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is implementing a machine learning driven, pattern matching technology within its Epsilon, microchip’s reliability verification and correction Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool. Design rules are getting increasingly complex with each new process node and design firms are facing new challenges in the physical verification domain. One of the major areas that are affected by the process physics, is reliability Verification (RV). Microchips are major components nearly in every major electronics application. Civil, military and space exploration industries require reliable operations for many years, and in severe environments. High performance computing systems require advanced processing with high reliability to...

Bilia has reached an agreement to acquire another service business, Holmgrens Truck-Motor AB, in Gällivare. The company conducts repair and customization of construction equipment as well as service of trucks. The acquisition is effectuated as of today, September 1, 2022. Holmgrens Truck-Motor AB reported a turnover of approximately SEK 25 M for 2021 and currently has 17 employees. Two of the sellers, Malin Paulusson and Emil Nyström, will continue to work in the business and will going forward own 20 percent of the shares in the company. Per Avander, Bilia’s MD and CEO, comments:“Through the acquisition of Holmgrens Truck-Motor AB, we continue to expand Bilia’s operations in northern Sweden. This enables us to develop our truck operations for Mercedes-Benz in the important and fast-growing Gällivare and Kiruna region.” Malin...

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that, further to the Company’s August 23 news release, work is now underway to investigate potential copper porphyry systems at the Company’s Deer Horn Project in west-central British Columbia. The program, led by Dr. Lee Groat of the University of British Columbia, is following up on three copper showings first discovered at Deer Horn in 2012. The Company’s latest PEA noted that these showings were indicative of a copper porphyry system hidden from previous explorers due to glaciation. “We’re very pleased to have Dr. Groat lead this work,” said First Tellurium CEO Tyrone Docherty. “He knows the property well, and he has long supported the premise that Deer Horn could host at least...

Figure 1: Geology plan of the Abu Marawat Concession, showing the location of the West Garida prospect Figure 1: Geology plan of the Abu Marawat Concession, showing the location of the West Garida prospectFigure 2: Drill hole collar plan of the West Garida area Figure 2: Drill hole collar plan of the West Garida areaVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aton Resources Inc. (AAN: TSX-V) (“Aton” or the “Company”) is pleased to update investors on drilling results from the West Garida prospect, located in the Company’s 100% owned Abu Marawat Concession (“Abu Marawat” or the “Concession”), in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. Highlights:5 percussion RC holes were drilled at the West Garida prospect, testing the down dip extensions of mineralised quartz veins mapped at surface; All 5 holes intersected...

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) today announced that its financial results for the second quarter will be released before market open on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 877-407-3982 (international callers please dial 201-493-6780) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at investor.lovesac.com. A recorded replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed online at investor.lovesac.com for 90 days. About The Lovesac Company Based in Stamford, Connecticut,...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIGL), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to harnessing the power of microglia for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that members of the management team will participate in a fireside chat at the 2022 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 4:50 p.m. ET. To access a live webcast of this presentation, please visit “Events & Presentations” in the “Investors” section of the Vigil website at www.vigilneuro.com.   An archived replay will be available there for approximately 90 days following the presentation. About Vigil NeuroscienceVigil Neuroscience is a microglia-focused therapeutics company focused on developing treatments for both rare and common neurodegenerative...

Company Selects Emerging Tech Hub to Support Growing Global PresenceFirst Advantage Opens New Office in Kraków Company continues to expand its global footprint.KRAKÓW, Poland and ATLANTA, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of HR technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance, today announced the opening of a new office in Kraków, Poland. With a reputation as an emerging tech hub in Europe, the expansion into Kraków furthers First Advantage’s commitment to developing and delivering innovative solutions and insights that help customers manage risk and hire the best talent across the globe. To better serve its global client base, First Advantage is currently hiring technology, customer care, and operations positions for the modern facility...

LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navigator Holdings Ltd. (“Navigator”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announced today that it has successfully joined the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (“MACN”), a global business network dedicated to a maritime industry free of corruption. Mads Peter Zacho, Navigator’s CEO, commented: “Conducting business ethically is fundamental to the identity and core values of Navigator. Joining the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network demonstrates our commitment to carrying out business with honesty and integrity across all of our commercial activities. “MACN’s vision to remove corruption from the maritime industry aligns strongly with our own values which aim for a fairer, more transparent and sustainable maritime...