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SBC Medical Launches Translation App Specialized Medical Aesthetics and Strengthens "Inbound-Focused Clinics" Initiative
Shonan Beauty Clinic, supported by SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical,” or the “Company”) in management services, today announced the launch of its proprietary translation app tailored for medical aesthetics staff and the full-scale implementation of its "Inbound-Focused Clinics" initiative. This groundbreaking move is designed to address the growing demand for medical tourism and ensure that international patients can seamlessly experience Japan's advanced medical aesthetic treatments.
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQARLP) will report its fourth quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, February 3, 2025. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day.
By Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Paul Walker Joins Redslim to Strengthen the Leadership Team
Redslim, a leading data management company for global brands, announced the appointment of Paul Walker as Chief Growth Officer, leading its vision for accelerated growth and excellence.
By Redslim · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Knowles to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on February 13, 2025
Knowles Corporation (NYSEKN) a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components for innovative technologies, including capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.
By Knowles Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Sparkle Clean Tech Licenses Oil & Gas Water Treatment Technologies from Siemens Energy, Inc.
Sparkle Clean Tech, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions for upstream Oil and Gas customers, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Siemens Energy to license Intellectual Property from their upstream oil and gas related water solutions technology portfolio. The license includes technologies for primary, secondary and tertiary oily water treatment, such as Corrugated Plates, Hydrocyclones, Flotation Units, Walnut Shell filters, as well as regenerable membrane-based treatment technologies. This license includes intellectual property such as patents, copyrights and trade secrets. The technologies effectively address the water and wastewater needs of the oil and gas industry.
By Sparkle Clean Tech · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
U-Haul Adds Climate-Controlled Storage in Marietta with New Build
U-Haul® opened a new 694-room indoor self-storage facility last week in Marietta to better meet the demand of Cobb County residents.
By U-Haul Holding Company · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Motif Neurotech Wins UK Government Award to Develop Therapeutic Brain-Computer Interface
Motif Neurotech, a Houston-based neurotechnology company, today announced their selection by UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) for multimillion dollar award to support Motif’s development of a therapeutic brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to treat cognitive and psychiatric conditions. The award will fund development of a network of neural devices designed to monitor and regulate mental and cognitive states without brain surgery. The award is part of ARIA’s Precision Neurotechnologies program, led by program director Jacques Carolan.
By Motif Neurotech · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
InnoCare and KeyMed Jointly Announce the License Agreement with Prolium for CD20xCD3 Bispecific Antibody ICP-B02
InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428) and KeyMed Biosciences (HKEX: 02162) today announced that the two companies, together with their joint venture, have jointly entered into an exclusive license agreement with Prolium Bioscience (Prolium) for the development and commercialization of ICP-B02 (CM355), a CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody.
By InnoCare Pharma · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Cutting-edge Training and Cryptocurrency: SMARTGOLF Unveils Ball-less Experience at PGA Show 2025
SMARTGOLF is set to revolutionize golf with its next-gen, ball-less golf experience, integrated with smartphones and endorsed by PGA professionals. The unveiling will occur at the 2025 PGA Show, where they will also introduce their innovative cryptocurrency feature.
By SMARTGOLF LLC · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Global Bettors Demand Payment Choice, Speed, and Security in Play
A positive payment experience makes 82% of global online sports-bettors stay to continue wagering with sportsbooks, according to new research released today by leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSEPSFE). Beyond player retention, the latest ‘All the Ways Players Pay’ annual report underscores the critical role payments play in customer acquisition and the importance of sportsbooks offering localized cashiers with alternative payment methods (APMs) to ensure payment choice plus fast and secure transactions.
By Paysafe Limited · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
HAFNIA LIMITED: Transactions Made Under Share Buyback Program
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Hafnia Limited ("Hafnia" or the "Company", OSE ticker code: "HAFNI", NYSE ticker code: "HAFN") on December 2, 2024, of the launch of Hafnia’s program to repurchase up to 18,000,000 of the Company’s shares in open market transactions for a total amount of up to USD 100,000,000 during the period from December 2, 2024, until no later than January 27, 2025, pursuant to an agreement with Pareto Securities AS and its subsidiary, Pareto Securities Inc. (together, "Pareto").
By Hafnia Limited · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Wordsmith AI Transforms Legal Reporting: Due Diligence in Hours, Not Months
Wordsmith AI, a leading provider of AI-powered legal reporting solutions, is revolutionizing how legal teams handle critical tasks like pre-financing due diligence, contract risk analysis, and compliance audits. Trusted by innovative technology and traditional businesses alike, Wordsmith AI combines cutting-edge tools with enablement and training services, making the transition to legal AI seamless.
By Wordsmith AI · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Leaps by Bayer Announces One of the Largest Global Surveys of Society’s Attitudes Toward Breakthrough Technologies
As leaders gather for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Leaps by Bayer, the impact investing arm of Bayer, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the launch of one of the largest surveys examining global public sentiment towards transformative technology. The field work was conducted by market research company Ipsos. The Study gleans actionable insights for innovators and leaders who share a responsibility to engage the public. The survey results uncover people’s hopes, fears, and concerns around the world, revealing challenges and opportunities for those working to advance new technologies for human health and nutrition.
By Bayer · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Jumio Going All In on Gaming in 2025
Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, today announced the newest additions to its comprehensive portfolio of offerings tailor-made for the global gaming, gambling and sports betting market. These industry-leading developments are designed to provide an exceptional onboarding experience for players while upholding trust, safety and compliance standards, and also demonstrate Jumio’s commitment to responsible gaming.
By Jumio · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
Poxel to receive sales-based payment and higher level of royalties from Sumitomo Pharma in Q1 2025 for TWYMEEG® Achieving JPY 5 billion Net Sales in Japan
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By POXEL SA · Via Business Wire · January 20, 2025
BTS Appointed Exclusive Global A2P SMS Aggregator for BBIX and SoftBank Corp.
Business Telecommunications Services, Inc. (BTS), a leading provider, technology enabler, and trusted partner to CommTech players, has today announced its appointment as the exclusive international A2P SMS aggregator for BBIX, Inc. (BBIX), a wholly-owned subsidiary and the official international A2P SMS gateway of SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank). This agreement marks a significant milestone in the five-year partnership between BTS, BBIX, and SoftBank, enabling seamless and innovative international communication solutions.
Projection Mapping Showcase of "YOASOBI / 'Idol’” Premiered Saturday, December 14!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been hosting year-round projection mapping displays at the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (No. 1 Building). These displays use light and sound to create vibrant and diverse works of art, transforming the landmark into a new tourism resource that illuminates Tokyo’s nightscape. The event began in February of 2024 and has been visited by approximately 450,000 people to date.
By TOKYO Night & Light PR Office · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
BLOCK SHAREHOLDER ALERT by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Block, Inc. - SQ
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until March 18, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Block, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSESQ), if they purchased the Company’s Class A common stock between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
FTAI AVIATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against FTAI Aviation Ltd. - FTAI
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until March 18, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against FTAI Aviation Ltd. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: FTAI), if they purchased the Company’s securities between July 23, 2024 and January 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
Rio Tinto welcomes Australian Government support for low-carbon aluminium
Rio Tinto welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of an aluminium production credit to help sustain and grow aluminium smelting in Australia, and significantly advance both regional communities and the nation's manufacturing capabilities.
By Rio Tinto · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
RVNC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (“Revance” or “the Company”) (NASDAQRVNC) and certain of its officers.
By Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
XRAY Class Action Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY) Shareholders of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Deadline
The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed against DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“DENTSPLY”) (NASDAQXRAY) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired DENTSPLY common stock between May 6, 2021, and November 6, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is January 27, 2025.
CELH Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) Stockholders with Large Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of common stock and sellers of puts of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQCELH) between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024. Celsius is a holding company that develops, processes, markets, distributes, and sells energy drinks and liquid supplements.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2025
XRAY Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQXRAY) between May 6, 2021 and November 6, 2024. Dentsply describes itself as a company that “manufactures professional dental products.”
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
Chevron Announces $1 Million Donation to Los Angeles County Wildfire Relief Efforts
Chevron Corporation (NYSECVX) today announced a total contribution of $1 million to the California Fire Foundation, American National Red Cross, and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund to support relief efforts for wildfires in California.
By Chevron Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
WBD Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of securities of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQWBD) between February 23, 2024 and August 7, 2024. WBD describes itself as a “global media and entertainment company that provides a portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming outlets.”
By Rosen Law Firm · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
RTO Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE: RTO) Investors with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSERTO) American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) between December 1, 2023 and September 10, 2024. Rentokil provides pest control, hygiene, and wellness services worldwide.
By Rosen Law Firm · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
Nexstar and Optimum Partner and Reach Agreement Returning Nexstar Content to Optimum Customers Immediately
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQNXST) and Altice USA NYSE: ATUSNYSEATUS)
By Altice USA · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
Diamond Comic Distributors Receives Court Approval for $41 Million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing
Diamond Comic Distributors (“Diamond” or “the Company”), today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland (“the Court”) has approved Diamond’s $41 million debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing agreement with JP Morgan Chase.
By Diamond Comic Distributors · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
FTAI CLASS ACTION NOTICE: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against FTAI Aviation Ltd.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Shannahan v. FTAI Aviation Ltd., et al., Case No. 25-cv-541, on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired FTAI Aviation Ltd. (“FTAI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQFTAI) securities between July 23, 2024 and January 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Plaintiff pursues claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
By Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2025
Young Leaders Share Their Dreams for the Future at Foley’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
The voices of tomorrow resonated with hope and inspiration today as elementary students from Dallas, Houston, and Chicago took the stage for the final rounds of Foley & Lardner LLP’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competitions. These talented fourth and fifth-graders delivered original speeches on the timely question: “What would Dr. King tell us about our responsibility as citizens and leaders in America today?”
By Foley & Lardner LLP · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
FTAI CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit On Behalf Of FTAI Aviation Ltd. Investors
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Shannahan v. FTAI Aviation Ltd., et al., Case No. 25-cv-541, on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired FTAI Aviation Ltd. (“FTAI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQFTAI) securities between July 23, 2024 and January 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Plaintiff pursues claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
By Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
VISA 96 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Visa Inc. - V
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until January 21, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Visa Inc. (NYSEV), if they purchased the Company’s securities between November 16, 2023, and September 23, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
ZETA GLOBAL 96 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. - ZETA
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until January 21, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (“Zeta” or the “Company”) (NYSEZETA), if they purchased the Company’s securities between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
CELSIUS HOLDINGS 96 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Celsius Holdings, Inc. - CELH
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until January 21, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: CELH), if they purchased the Company’s shares or sold Celsius puts between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Cathay General Bancorp Announces Retirement of Chief Risk Officer of Cathay Bank and Appointment of Successor
Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, announced that Mr. Kim R. Bingham will retire as Chief Risk Officer of Cathay Bank, effective January 21, 2025. Mr. Bingham will continue to serve Cathay Bank as Executive Vice President, Special Advisor to the Office of the President for a transition period that is anticipated to end on or about March 31, 2025, but will no longer be a designated executive officer of Cathay Bank.
By Cathay General Bancorp · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Rosen Law Firm Encourages Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – WBA
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQWBA) resulting from allegations that Walgreens may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Sensient Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSESXT) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.41 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 4, 2025.
By Sensient Technologies Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) approved in the US for patients with previously treated metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer
DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic disease. The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was based on results from the TROPION-Breast01 Phase III trial.
By AstraZeneca · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
DATROWAY® Approved in the U.S. for Patients with Previously Treated Metastatic HR Positive, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic disease.
By Daiichi Sankyo · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Alliant Energy Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQLNT) has scheduled its fourth quarter and year end 2024 earnings release for Thursday, February 20th, after market close. A conference call to review the fourth quarter and year end results is scheduled for Friday, February 21st at 9 a.m. CT.
By Alliant Energy Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
The Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles Have Destroyed 14% of Homes Within the Fire Perimeters
(NASDAQRDFN) — Roughly one of every seven (14%) homes within the perimeters of the Palisades and Eaton fires in the Los Angeles area have been destroyed or damaged. That’s a total of 6,354 homes; of those, 5,449 (86%) were destroyed, and 905 (14%) were damaged. This is according to a new analysis from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
By Redfin · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Alliant Energy Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
The Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQLNT) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.5075 per share payable on February 18, 2025, to shareowners of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2025.
By Alliant Energy Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Convergent Energy and Power Closes $584.5 Million Guaranteed Loan from the U.S. Department of Energy
Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced the closing of its $584.5 million guaranteed loan facility from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) to build a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with an integrated battery storage system and three stand-alone battery storage systems across Puerto Rico. Convergent’s solar PV and battery storage systems will play a vital role in improving Puerto Rico’s energy resilience and affordability while helping Puerto Rico meet its ambitious clean energy and climate goals.
By Convergent Energy and Power · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. and RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. Announce Preferred Dividends
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. and RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. are each pleased to announce the declaration of preferred dividends for the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below.
Granite REIT Declares Distribution for January 2025
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite”) (TSX: GRT.UN / NYSE: GRP.U) announced today that its board of trustees has declared a distribution of CDN $0.2833 per unit for the month of January 2025. The distribution will be paid by Granite on Friday, February 14, 2025 to unitholders of record at the close of trading on Friday, January 31, 2025.
DOJ Files Complaint in Intervention in Baron & Budd Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Walgreens
Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint in intervention in four separate whistleblower lawsuits brought by whistleblowers under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA) against Walgreens. One of those suits, brought by Baron & Budd, alleges that Walgreens engaged in harmful opioid dispensing practices that contributed to the ongoing opioid epidemic.
By Baron & Budd · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
USPHL Announces Non-USA Hockey 18U Youth League
The Tier I Hockey Federation is excited to announce the creation of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) 18U Division for the 2025-26 season. This division will serve independent Tier I / AAA / Academy teams in North America and, as with the rest of the USPHL, will not be a part of USA Hockey. Nine organizations have committed to assembling 10 teams for the USPHL 18U inaugural season, with more coming in a later announcement. The USPHL 18U Division will be administrated by the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (“THF”). The THF serves as a direct pathway for junior and college hockey with over 50 organizations and almost 300 teams from 9U-18U. The new USPHL 18U Division will play 40 games in a competitive mix of intra-division games along with attending USPHL Showcases, playing in a junior hockey atmosphere.
Michigan Potash secures conditional commitment for a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance food security through major fertilizer project
A technologically advanced and energy efficient potash and salt production facility more than a decade in the making got a critical boost through a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.26 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO).
By Michigan Potash & Salt Company · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of New Drug Application by U.S. FDA of Plozasiran for the Treatment of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQARWR) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for investigational plozasiran for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a severe and rare genetic disease. The FDA provided a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of November 18, 2025, and indicated it is not currently planning to hold an advisory committee meeting. Arrowhead also intends to submit applications for approval of investigational plozasiran for the treatment of patients with FCS to additional regulatory authorities in 2025.
By Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
GeneDx Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
GeneDx Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: WGS), a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic insights, today announced that, effective as of January 14, 2025, the compensation committee of GeneDx’s board of directors granted a total of 69,089 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to three newly-hired employees as inducements material to each employee entering into employment with GeneDx. The foregoing includes 37,497 RSUs granted to Bryan Dechairo, as an inducement material to the employment of Mr. Dechairo as Chief Operating Officer. The RSUs were granted under GeneDx’s 2023 Equity Inducement Plan and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By GeneDx · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
MarketAxess to Host Conference Call Announcing Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, February 6, 2025
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX) the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, will issue a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 6, 2025, before the market opens. Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Schiffman, Global Head of Trading Solutions, and Ilene Fiszel Bieler, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to provide a strategic update and discuss the Company’s financial results and outlook on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
By MarketAxess Holdings Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
ProPetro Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call
ProPetro Holding Corp. ("ProPetro" or the “Company") (NYSEPUMP) today announced that it will issue its fourth quarter of 2024 earnings release on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, before the opening of trading. ProPetro will also host a conference call on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM Central Time to discuss its fourth quarter results.
By ProPetro Holding Corp. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Cleveland-Cliffs to Announce Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on February 24 and Host Conference Call on February 25
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSECLF) (“Cliffs”) will announce its full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 earnings results after the U.S. market close on Monday, February 24, 2025.
By Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (FLMIC) (Oviedo, FL). The outlook of the FSR is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Prudential Financial, Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) (Newark, NJ) [NYSE: PRU], collectively referred to as Prudential. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of PFI and all Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of the group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (“KREF”) (NYSEKREF) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter 2024 on Monday, February 3, 2025, after the closing of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
EnerSys Completes Negotiation of U.S. DOE Award Supporting Development of Lithium-ion Gigafactory
EnerSys (NYSEENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, today announced the successful completion of contract and funding negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This final agreement secures a $199 million award from the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, which will support the construction of EnerSys’ state-of-the-art lithium-ion cell production facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
By EnerSys · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Permianville Royalty Trust Announces Monthly Operational Update
Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE: PVL, the “Trust”) today announced the net profits interest calculation for January 2025. The net profits interest calculation represents reported oil production for the month of October 2024 and reported natural gas production during September 2024. The calculation includes accrued costs incurred in November 2024.
By Permianville Royalty Trust · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Scholar Rock Reports New Employee Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK; the “Company”), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, cardiometabolic disorders, and other serious diseases where protein growth factors play a fundamental role, today announced that the company granted inducement equity awards covering an aggregate of 48,000 shares of its common stock to three newly hired employees, consisting of inducement stock options to purchase an aggregate of 27,429 shares of common stock and inducement restricted stock units, covering an aggregate of 20,571 shares of its common stock.
By Scholar Rock · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
VOC Energy Trust Announces Trust Quarterly Distribution
VOC Energy Trust (NYSEVOC) announced the Trust distribution of net profits for the quarterly payment period ended December 31, 2024.
By VOC Energy Trust · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Mesa Royalty Trust Announces Trust Income for January 2025
Mesa Royalty Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSEMTR) announced today the Trust income distribution for the month of January 2025. Unitholders of record on January 31, 2025 will receive distributions amounting to $0.000453223 per unit, payable on April 30, 2025. The Trust received $18,282, all of which came from the New Mexico portion of the Trust’s San Juan Basin properties operated by Hilcorp San Juan LP, an affiliate of Hilcorp Energy Company. No income was received in January 2025 from any other working interest owner. This month, after the Trust’s payment of administrative expenses, income from the distributable net profits was $845.
By Mesa Royalty Trust · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Virtus Infrastructure Capital ETFs (AMZA/PFFA/PFFR) Declare Monthly Distributions
The InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMZA) (the “Fund”) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.29 ($3.48 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid January 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business January 21, 2025.
Selfii Announces TripleBlind Exchange, a First-of-its-Kind Marketplace Providing Access to Protected Health Data Without HIPAA Risk
Selfii, the leader in privacy-preserving health data solutions for individuals and healthcare organizations, today announced the launch of TripleBlind Exchange, a first-of-its-kind data marketplace enabling secure, HIPAA/GDPR-compliant access to protected health information (PHI) without the need for traditional de-identification methods, marking the solution as a novel alternative to current market offerings.
By Selfii · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on January 13, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 23,782 shares of common stock and 13,928 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to twelve new employees under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Flowco Holdings Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Flowco Holdings Inc. (“Flowco”), a provider of production optimization, artificial lift and methane abatement solutions for the oil and natural gas industry, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 20,470,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $24.00 per share, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to an additional 2,670,000 shares of Class A common stock from Flowco at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Flowco’s Class A common began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on January 16, 2025 under the ticker symbol “FLOC.”
By Flowco Holdings Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Columbia Sportswear Company to Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM) plans to release fourth quarter 2024 financial results at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
By Columbia Sportswear Company · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Evolus Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQEOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio of consumer brands, today reported the grant in January of an aggregate of 15,332 restricted stock units (RSUs) of the company’s common stock to 6 newly hired non-executive employees of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors under the Evolus’ 2023 Inducement Incentive Plan, with a grant date and vesting commencement date of January 7, 2025, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Evolus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Evolus · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
RB Global to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on February 18, 2025
RB Global, Inc. (NYSERBA) (TSX: RBA) announced today that it will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
By RB Global · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Winchester® to Be Featured on Iconic No. 3 Car in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season
Winchester, The American Legend, will be featured on the No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Austin Dillon as a part of the Richard Childress Racing team during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
By Winchester Ammunition · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project Closes Upsized $996 Million Loan From U.S. Department of Energy to Accelerate Domestic Critical Mineral Production
Ioneer Ltd (ASX: INR, Nasdaq: IONR) (Ioneer) announced the closing of a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program to support the development of an on-site processing facility at the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
By Ioneer Ltd · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
Newell Brands to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Results
Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQNWL) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results will be released Friday, February 7, 2025 prior to market open and will be followed by a live webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the webcast, please select Events & Presentations from the Investors tab of the Newell Brands website at www.newellbrands.com. The live webcast will be recorded and made available for replay.
By Newell Brands Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
PCRX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (“Pacira” or “the Company”) (NASDAQPCRX) and certain of its officers.
FEMA and the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance collaboration in disaster preparedness, operational readiness, response, and recovery. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to leveraging public-private resources and expertise to improve disaster resilience and support for communities across the nation.
Galley Bay Resort & Spa, Antigua Accepted Into Global Luxury Travel Group Virtuoso®
Galley Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to James Lane, managing director of Galley Bay, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $35 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.
By Elite Island Resorts · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025