Day: December 19, 2024
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI,” “we,” “us” or “our”) announced today that it has entered into transactions with holders (the “Noteholders”) of its 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) to exchange approximately $76.7 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes for (i) approximately $125 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), (ii) approximately 1,487,874 shares of our common stock (the “Exchange Shares”) and (iii) approximately $89.6 thousand in cash representing accrued interest on the 2026 Notes and the value of fractional shares (such transactions, collectively, the “Exchanges”).
The 2030 Notes will be our senior, unsecured obligations and will be equal in right of payment with...
Standard BioTools to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ: LAB) today announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Egholm, PhD, will present at the upcoming 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference taking place on January 13th – 16th at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Egholm’s corporate presentation will be held on January 16th, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. PT.
A live audio webcast will be available to investors and other interested parties by accessing the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at Events & Presentations. A recording will be archived and available on the Standard BioTools Investor Relations page at investors.standardbio.com.
About Standard BioTools Inc.
Standard BioTools Inc. (Nasdaq: LAB), the parent company of SomaLogic...
illumin Announces TSX Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer Bid
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TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX:ILLM) (OTCQB:ILLMF) (“illumin” or “Company”) announced today that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“) to proceed with a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB“).
Under the NCIB, the Company may purchase for cancellation up to 3,914,167 common shares of the Company (the “Shares“). As at December 10, 2024, illumin had 50,954,061 Shares issued and outstanding. As such, the maximum number of shares that may be purchased under the NCIB represents approximately 10% of illumin’s public float as at December 10, 2024, being 3,914,167 Shares. The Company’s average daily trading volume (“ADTV”) between June 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024 was 50,073 Shares and the daily purchase limit, being 25% of ADTV, is 12,518 Shares....
Applied Digital Sets Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) (“Applied Digital” or the “Company”), a designer, builder, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure designed for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications, will host a conference call on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its operations and financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2024. A press release detailing these results will be issued after the market closes on the same day.
Applied Digital management will provide prepared remarks, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)Participant Dial-In: 1-877-407-0792 or 1-201-689-8263Conference ID: 13750721
The conference...
Franklin Energy Acquires AESC, Unleashing a New Era of Clean Energy Leadership
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Franklin Energy has acquired AESC and EVA Green Power, solidifying their spot as a market leader in the clean energy industry. By combining AESC’s engineering and consulting and EVA Green Power’s energy systems design and build expertise with Franklin Energy’s implementation, product manufacturing, and distribution capabilities, this acquisition creates an industry-leading provider of comprehensive energy solutions.
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Energy, a leader in comprehensive clean energy solutions for utilities, governments, and businesses, announced today the successful acquisitions of AESC, a national innovator in demand side management engineering and consulting specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as EVA Green Power, a leading engineering, procurement, design...
Form 8.3 – [LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC – 18 12 2024] – (CGWL)
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FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A 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:
CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(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.
N/A(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
N/A(e) Date...
Form 8.3 – [ECKOH PLC – 18 12 2024] – (CGWL)
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FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A 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:
CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(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.
N/A(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
ECKOH PLC(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
N/A(e) Date position held/dealing...
FTI Consulting Survey Identifies Renewed Optimism as Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Embarks on 2025
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79% of Industry Leaders Feel Optimistic About Industry’s Potential
Economic Uncertainty, Cybersecurity Incidents and Political Uncertainty Seen as Key Challenges
Industry Increasingly Investing in Cybersecurity Preparedness
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the results of its U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Outlook 2025, which found that after years of tempered expectations, 79% of leaders are increasingly optimistic about the industry and its financial outlook, up 11% from last year’s survey.
According to the survey, 66% of leaders expect higher M&A activity in 2025 and 4 in 10 respondents expect a greater ability to raise capital, up 10% from last year. The increasing confidence in dealmaking and fundraising is a strong indication of the industry’s...
Stardust Power Appoints Martyn Buttenshaw to Board of Directors
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Figure: 1Above: Martyn Buttenshaw, newly appointed Stardust Power DirectorAbove: Martyn Buttenshaw, newly appointed Stardust Power Director
GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stardust Power Inc. (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SDST), an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Martyn Buttenshaw as Independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective as of December 16, 2024.
Mr. Buttenshaw brings extensive experience in the metals and mining sector, having held leadership roles at companies such as Mackay Precious Metals Inc. (“Mackay”), Pala Investments, and Atacama Copper Corp. His long track record in driving growth, overseeing strategic initiatives, and leading transformation in the mining and raw materials supply chain, particularly...
Midland, in Partnership With RTEC, Continues to Intersect Spodumene Pegmatites on the Galinée Project
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Figure 1MD-RTEC Option for LithiumFigure 2JB (North) Lithium OccurencesFigure 3Galinée ProjectFigure 4Galinée 2024 Drilling ProgramFigure 5Galinée 2024 Drilling ProgramFigure 6Galinée 2024 Drilling ProgramFigure 7Galinée 2024 Drilling ProgramFigure 8Galinée 2024 Drilling ProgramFigure 9Iceberg Spodumene ShowingFigure 10White Stripes and Surge ShowingsFigure 11White Lightning and Show Fox ShowingsTable 1Best ResultsTable 228 DDHMONTREAL, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD), in partnership with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (“RTEC”), is pleased to announce the reception of the remaining assay results from the first drilling campaign for lithium on the Galinée...