Month: September 2023

Positive opinion based on Phase 3 ADAPT-SC study demonstrating noninferior total IgG reduction at day 29 with subcutaneously (SC) administered efgartigimod, compared to intravenous (IV) administrationEuropean Commission (EC) decision on marketing authorization application (MAA) expected within approximately 60 daysAmsterdam, The Netherlands—September 15, 2023—argenx SE (Euronext & Nasdaq: ARGX), a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended EC approval of the SC injectable formulation of efgartigimod as an add on to standard therapy for the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti acetylcholine...

WISeSAT AG, a Trailblazing Space Arm of WISeKey International Joins Space Innovation, Strengthening Switzerland’s Position in Space-Based IoT Communication Geneva, Lausanne, September 15, 2023 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions operating as a holding company, that its subsidiary WISeSAT AG, recognized for its innovative approach in Cybersecurity and IoT (Internet of Things) communication from space, announced today its new affiliation with Space Innovation, a progressive consortium of avant-garde space technology organizations. This membership underpins the growing prominence of Switzerland as a key influencer in pioneering space technology, placing it at the vanguard of space-based IoT solution...

Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules  SIKA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GROUP MANAGEMENT AHEAD OF THE GROWTH STRATEGY 2028 ANNOUNCEMENTThierry F. J. Vanlancker to be proposed as new Chair of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting 2024 Paul Hälg has decided to step down after twelve successful years Rotation in Group Management ahead of new Growth Strategy 2028Today, Sika announces planned changes to the Board of Directors and the Group Management. The decisions have been made ahead of the presentation of the new growth strategy at the Capital Markets Day on October 3, 2023. Thierry F. J. Vanlancker will be proposed as new Chair of the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting in 2024, as Paul Hälg has decided to step down from his position...

$350 Million 6.750% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2028 SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (NASDAQ:ROIC) announced today that its operating partnership, Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior unsecured notes in an underwritten public offering. The notes will mature on October 15, 2028. Interest on the notes will be paid semi-annually on April 15 and October 15, commencing on April 15, 2024. ROIC expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment and refinancing of debt, including the Operating Partnership’s 5.000% Senior Notes due 2023 and outstanding borrowings under its unsecured term loan, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected...

PHOENIX, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), the North American leader in innovative temporary space solutions, today announced that Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer, and Nick Girardi, Senior Director of Treasury and Investor Relations, will host private investor meetings at the DA Davidson Industrials and Services Conference in Nashville, TN, on September 21, 2023. About WillScot Mobile Mini WillScot Mobile Mini trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Company is a leading business services provider specializing in innovative and flexible temporary space solutions. The Company’s diverse product offering includes modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, temporary...

Figure 1Two Generation 3 Furnace systems and milling equipment installed in NOVONIX’s Riverside facilityFigure 2Product quality data from continuous production through Generation 3 Furnace production campaignFigure 3Company estimates of production economics for RiversideHighlights from recent production campaigns:Demonstrated successful production with the Company’s Generation 3 Furnaces meeting design targets, including throughput, cost, and sustainability targets Doubled production capacity target to up to 20,000 tpa for Tennessee facility Expected capital and operating costs for future facilities projected to be lower than the Company’s initial estimatesBRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery...

The House-passed Act includes crucial language that indicates congressional awareness of the importance of boron for defense applications, and support for further developing domestic supply chains for defense-critical materials HESPERIA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for including language in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that directly highlights the importance of boron and boron derivatives in national defense applications and acknowledges the importance of onshoring the supply chains of critical materials for defense applications. This...

HONOLULU, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the recent Maui wildfires, Verizon is contributing $20,000 to the Maui Police Foundation. Verizon’s donation will support training, equipment and community outreach programs for the Maui Police Department. “First responders perform the most critical services for our communities, particularly in the aftermath of a natural disaster,” said Steven Keller, Market President – Pacific for Verizon. “As the people of Maui face the difficult task of rebuilding their community, we’re proud to support the Maui Police Foundation and their work to bolster public safety on the island.” “The Foundation is dedicated to enhance public safety and to develop stronger relationships between the community and the Maui Police Department,” said Paulette Ramsay Wood, Board President for the...

TULSA, OK, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital Energy” or the “Company”), announced today the pricing of an upsized underwritten public offering of 2,750,000 shares of its common stock for total gross proceeds (before underwriters’ fees and estimated expenses) of approximately $148.5 million. The Company has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 412,500 additional shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this offering and a concurrent offering of senior notes to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its senior secured credit facility and use any excess for general corporate purposes. Pending the use of the net proceeds from this offering as described above, the Company...

Priority Review Continues with Successful Facility Inspections Completed,no Major Review Issues FDA Extends PDUFA Date to February 24, 2024 on Resource Constraints and Agrees to Work with Iovance to Expedite Remaining Review SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for patients with cancer, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), because of resource constraints, requires additional time to complete the Priority Review of Iovance’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for lifileucel. The BLA is seeking accelerated approval of lifileucel for patients with advanced melanoma. The FDA extended the new target action date...