HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”) announced today that Michael P. Devine provided notification to the Company that, after a 40-plus year association with Dime, he intends to retire from the Board of Directors ahead of the next annual shareholders meeting. Mr. Devine began his career with The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (“Dime Savings Bank”) in 1971. Since then, Mr. Devine served in numerous capacities within Dime Savings Bank, most notably as President and Chief Operating Officer, and later as Director and Vice Chairman. Following the closing of the Company’s merger of equals transaction in 2021, Mr. Devine maintained his director role at the pro forma Company. “Mike began his career...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that it has filed and is in the process of delivering its management proxy circular and form of proxy or voting instruction form (the “Meeting Materials”) in respect of its special meeting of Fairfax India shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to approve a one-time deviation from the Company’s investment concentration restriction set forth in its by-laws in order to complete the previously announced acquisition of an additional 10% equity interest in Bangalore International Airport Limited, as more particularly described in the management proxy circular. The Special Meeting will be held in a virtual only meeting...

Confirms Previously Disclosed and Anticipated FDA Decision THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced it has received a complete response letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for Zynquista™ (sotagliflozin) as an adjunct to insulin therapy for glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This expected communication from the FDA aligns with the company’s previously disclosed strategic decision to discontinue launch preparations for Zynquista and focus solely on its clinical development pipeline. “We are sincerely grateful to the patients and physicians who participated in our Zynquista™ clinical trials, and the broader diabetes community...

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of its special meeting of shareholders held today in Toronto. A total of 13,792,275 common shares in the capital of the Company (“Common Shares”), or 24% of Electra’s issued and outstanding Common Shares were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting, being (i) an amendment to the articles of the Company to complete a reverse stock split (the “Reverse Split”) of the issued and outstanding common shares (the “Common Shares”) of the Company at a ratio of one (1) post-Reverse Split Common Share for between three (3) to five (5) pre-Reverse Split Common Shares, as determined by...

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (“PharmAla” or the “Company”) (CSE: MDMA) (OTC: MDXXF), a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of LaNeo™ MDMA and novel derivatives of MDMA (MDXX class molecules), is pleased to announce its financial and operational results for the year ended August 31, 2024, the highlights of which are included in this news release. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars. The Company’s full set of consolidated audited financial statements for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 and accompanying management’s discussion and analysis can be accessed by visiting the Company’s website at www.PharmAla.ca and its profile page on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. “While the previous year saw significant setbacks for some companies,...

Transaction Unifies Two Leaders in Decentralization, Rumble CEO Retains Controlling Stake Strategic Investment Results in Mission-Aligned Investor and Supporter Rumble Will Use $250 Million of Proceeds to Further Solidify Balance Sheet and Accelerate Growth Initiatives Remaining Proceeds Will Be Used to Fund Self Tender Offer for up to 70 Million of Rumble’s Class A Common Stock to Provide Liquidity to Stockholders at Same Price as Tether Investment LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) (“Rumble” or the “Company”), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic investment of $775 million from Tether ($USDT) (“Tether”), the largest company in the digital assets industry and the most widely used dollar stablecoin...

MIAMI and BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Procaps Group, S.A. (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps” or the “Company”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical services company, today announced significant outcomes from its recent Shareholders Meeting and subsequent Board of Directors meeting. These include changes to the Board composition, restructuring of Board committees, and updates to its executive leadership team. The Shareholders Meeting marked an important milestone with the election of new members to the Board of Directors. The newly elected members bring a diverse range of expertise and strategic insight to guide Procaps’ future growth. Newly appointed Board members include:Mr. Alejandro Weinstein, Executive Chairman of the board Mr. Nicolas Weinstein Mr. Ernesto Carrizosa Mr. Jose FrugoneThe...

Roseland, NJ, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaxos.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: GXAI), (“Gaxos” or the “Company”), a company developing artificial intelligence applications across various sectors, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,449,277 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $3.45 per share. In addition, in a concurrent private placement, the Company issued unregistered warrants to purchase up to 1,449,277 shares of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $3.32 per share, are exercisable upon issuance and expire three years following the date of issuance.  H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company...

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (“Lovesac” or the “Company”), the home furnishing brand best known for its Sactionals, The World’s Most Adaptable Couch, has released its ESG & Impact Report for the 2024 fiscal year ended February 4, 2024. This report highlights the company’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance (“ESG”). Shawn Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Lovesac’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices is at the heart of our operations. We are dedicated to creating products that are Designed for Life, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a culture of integrity and responsibility. Our ESG pillars of Earth, Love, and Purpose guide us in making decisions that...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   With a mission to positively impact human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare, Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, today released its 2023 ESG Report and announced its Beyond Steak life cycle assessment (LCA) study. Beyond Meat’s 2023 ESG Report covers topics such as health and nutrition, human capital, governance and climate management. The company has expanded its disclosures on climate and its approach to ESG, including a corporate-level GHG inventory across the company’s direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3), an assessment of climate-related financial risk and opportunity, and an updated ESG materiality analysis. The 2023 ESG Report also includes the results of Beyond Meat’s recently completed...