Month: April 2024
PEKIN, Ill., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a producer and distributor of renewable fuel and essential ingredients and the largest producer of specialty alcohols in the United States, announced it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results after the close of market on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Management will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will deliver prepared remarks via webcast followed by a question-and-answer session. How to participate:To listen to the webcast, visit the Alto Ingredients website.
To receive a number and unique PIN by email, register here.
To dial directly twenty minutes prior to the scheduled call time, dial (833) 630-0017 domestically and (412) 317-1806 internationally. Please ask to join Alto Ingredients.The...
Biomerica and Leading UAE Healthcare Company Forge a Path to Enhanced Colorectal and Breast Screening with Exclusive Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
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Dubai Healthcare Authority Granted Insurance Reimbursement for Biomerica’s EZ Detect™ Colon Disease Screening TestEZ Detect™ is a simple FDA cleared 2-minute at-home test that detects early warning signs of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer worldwide
Aware® is an FDA cleared simple at-home device clinically tested to increase sensitivity in breast self-exams; about 80% of breast cancers are detected by women themselves noticing changes in their breasts
First order placed for both Colon Disease and Breast screening productsIRVINE, Calif., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biomerica Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), is proud to announce a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement with one of the UAE’s most substantial healthcare conglomerates. This strategic alliance is set to revolutionize the accessibility...
Volt Lithium Announces US$1.5 Million Strategic Investment to Commence Field Operations in the Delaware Basin in Texas, USA
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CALGARY, Alberta, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF) (“Volt” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a strategic investment of US$1,500,000 (the “Strategic Investment”) by a company (the “Investor”) with operations in the Delaware Basin in West Texas, USA, for the deployment of a field unit. This field unit will produce lithium hydroxide monohydrate using Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology, building on the work done to date by Volt at the Company’s permanent Demonstration Plant in Calgary, Alberta.
“We are very pleased to be collaborating with this operator to deploy Volt’s field unit in the Delaware Basin.” commented Volt’s President & CEO, Alex Wylie....
PetMed Express, Inc. Names Sandra Campos as new Chief Executive Officer and President
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Sandra Campos, retail E-commerce veteran, becomes CEO and President, effective immediately, after spending the past year serving on the Company’s Board of Directors and remains on the Board
Ms. Campos brings a deep understanding of the industry and company; focusing on unlocking shareholder value through a renewed emphasis on customer experience, operational excellence and digital marketing transformationDELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetMed Express, Inc. (“PetMeds®” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PETS), Your Trusted Pet Health Expert, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed veteran retail executive and current PetMeds board member Sandra Campos as President and CEO, effective immediately. Ms. Campos also remains on the Board of Directors. Matt Hulett has stepped down as Chief...
Sonoco Implementing Price Increase for Tubes and Cores in Mexico
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced it is implementing a 6% price increase for tubes and cores products sold in Mexico starting with May 2024 deliveries.
“This price adjustment is due to inflationary pressures and increased costs in basic raw materials to produce our products,” said Jose Villafaña, Vice President/General Manager for Paper Products Latin and South America. “We have postponed this cost increase as long as possible, but market conditions have made this change inevitable. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all actions needed to support our customer base with high quality goods and services.”
Contact Information: Lisa Weeks Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications lisa.weeks@sonoco.com 843-383-7524
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5E Advanced Materials Announces First Boric Acid Production and Extended Waiver of Cash Covenant
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First production of boric acid allows the company to commence customer qualification process to potentially become an approved supplier to targeted customers
HESPERIA, Calif., April 29, 2024 (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 Complex, today announced the Company’s operations team has successfully achieved first production of boric acid and the Company amended its outstanding senior secured convertible notes to extend the waiver of the notes’ cash covenant.
First Production and Next Steps
With the first production batch of boric acid now achieved, 5E will continue to refine operating parameters to meet and exceed customer specifications. 5E anticipates beginning...
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Reports Quarterly Results as of March 31, 2024
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First Quarter Highlights•
Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $49.7 million or $1.16 per common share•
Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders of $52.4 million or $1.22 adjusted diluted earnings per common share, which excludes $1.4 million of acquisition, integration and restructuring costs and $2.0 million of FDIC special assessment expense•
Common equity ratio increased to 9.76%; Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) improved 35 basis points to 6.88%•
Net interest margin, full tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) increased to 3.57% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from 3.52% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024•
Annualized loan yield increased to 6.63% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from 6.49% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024•
Annualized cost of deposits stable at 2.11%•
Customer...
Patria Investments Completes Acquisition of Private Equity Solutions Business from abrdn and Expands Its Global Private Markets Capabilities
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Transaction launches Global Private Markets Solutions as a new investment strategy vertical for Patria adding over $8 billion in Fee Earning Assets Under Management across mid-market Primaries, Secondaries and Co-investment strategies
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patria Investments (“Patria”) (NASDAQ: PAX), a global alternative asset manager and industry leader in Latin America, confirmed today that it has completed the previously announced carve-out acquisition of a private equity solutions business (“abrdn Private Equity”) from abrdn Inc. (“abrdn”). The acquired platform, together with Patria’s existing global private markets vehicles, will form a new vertical – Global Private Markets Solutions (“GPMS”), with an aggregate Fee Earning AUM (“FEAUM”) of over $10 billion. This vertical will further...
Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 – BHP Group Ltd.
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FORM 8.3
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)1.
KEY INFORMATION
(a)
Full name of discloser:
Invesco Ltd.
(b)
Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)
Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
BHP Group Ltd
(d)
If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e)
Date position held/dealing undertaken:For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to...
Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 – Anglo American PLC Public dealing disclosure
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FORM 8.3
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)1.
KEY INFORMATION
(a)
Full name of discloser:
Invesco Ltd.
(b)
Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)
Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
Anglo American PLC
(d)
If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e)
Date position held/dealing undertaken:For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior...