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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Robbins LLP Announces that CorMedix Inc. (CRMD) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

Legal, Professional services, Health sciences, Health care, Health, Pharmaceutical industry, Food and Drug Administration, Medication, Infection, New Drug Application
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:27pm

CorMedix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the U.S. and internationally.

Key Points: 
  • CorMedix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the U.S. and internationally.
  • CorMedix's lead product candidate is DefenCath, a novel antibacterial and antifungal solution designed to prevent costly and dangerous catheter-related bloodstream infections ("CRBSIs").
  • According to the complaint, CorMedix completed submission of a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for DefenCath.
  • On this news, CorMedix's stock price fell $5.98, or almost 40%, to close at $9.02 per share on March 1, 2021.

Triton International Announces Pricing of $600 Million of Senior Secured Notes

Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Other Transport, Tritón, Ships, Science fiction novels
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:25pm

(July 28, 2021) Triton International Limited (NYSE: TRTN) (Triton or the Company) today announced that its subsidiary Triton Container International Limited (TCIL) has priced an offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 0.800% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the Notes) at an offering price of 99.929% of the principal amount thereof.

Key Points: 
  • (July 28, 2021) Triton International Limited (NYSE: TRTN) (Triton or the Company) today announced that its subsidiary Triton Container International Limited (TCIL) has priced an offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 0.800% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the Notes) at an offering price of 99.929% of the principal amount thereof.
  • The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company.
  • The offering is expected to close on August 6, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
  • The net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to repay all of TCILs outstanding institutional notes.

Metals Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $250 Million Initial Public Offering

Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Corporate finance, Initial public offering, Financial economics, Finance, Money, Pricing, Public offering, Underwriting
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:21pm

Metals Acquisition Corp. (the Company) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 25,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit.

Key Points: 
  • Metals Acquisition Corp. (the Company) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 25,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit.
  • Each unit consists of one share of the Companys Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant.
  • The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,750,000 additional units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.
  • This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the Companys plans with respect to the target industry for a potential business combination.

BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Credit Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Inc. Declares Monthly Distribution

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Economy of New York City, BNY Mellon, BNY Mellon Investment Management, Finance, New York City, Dividend, Dreyfus Corporation, Insight Investment
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:16pm

On July 28, 2021, BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Credit Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DCF) declared a distribution of $0.050 per share of common stock, payable on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • On July 28, 2021, BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Credit Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DCF) declared a distribution of $0.050 per share of common stock, payable on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2021.
  • The Fund intends to pay most, but likely not all, of its net income to common shareholders in monthly income dividends.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $45 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of June 30, 2021.

Elemeno Health and National Perinatal Information Center (NPIC) Announce Partnership to Aid Frontline Perinatal Staff

Data management, Health, Technology, Hospitals, Practice Management, General Health, Elemeno P
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:06pm

The partnership will enable Elemeno and NPIC to drive value, quality, safety and best practice directly with frontline perinatal staff in NPIC Member Hospitals to improve maternal and newborn outcomes and health equity.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will enable Elemeno and NPIC to drive value, quality, safety and best practice directly with frontline perinatal staff in NPIC Member Hospitals to improve maternal and newborn outcomes and health equity.
  • In this partnership, Elemeno and NPIC will coordinate to transform NPIC shared member resources into bite-sized training deliverable through the Elemeno platform.
  • Perinatal medicine is full of complex high-risk, low-frequency practices, said Dr. Arup Roy-Burman, CEO and co-founder of Elemeno Health.
  • National Perinatal Information Center (NPIC), a non-profit organization located in Providence, Rhode Island, is dedicated to the improvement of perinatal health through comparative data analysis, program evaluation, health services research, and professional continuing education.

Malware Patrol Data Offered Through Bandura Cyber Threat Intelligence Marketplace

Software, Technology, Data management, Security, Articles, Computer security, Security, Hacking, Military technology, Cybercrime, National security, Cyberwarfare, Spyware
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:01pm

Malware Patrol, the veteran threat intelligence company, announced today that they now offer data feeds through the Bandura Cyber Intelligence Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Malware Patrol, the veteran threat intelligence company, announced today that they now offer data feeds through the Bandura Cyber Intelligence Marketplace.
  • Banduras newly launched Cyber Intelligence Marketplace provides customers with access to high-value multi-source cyber intelligence data from leading intelligence providers.
  • We greatly appreciate that they are making it easier for their customers to diversify their threat intelligence sources via the Cyber Intelligence Marketplace.
  • Bandura Cyber is an autonomous cyber intelligence and defense company that brings the power of cyber intelligence and cyber defense to global organizations.

Aptar Enters into Agreement with Weihai Hengyu Medical Products to Add Elastomeric and Plastic Component Manufacturing Capabilities in China for Injectable Drug Delivery

Pharmaceutical, Medical Supplies, Health, Medical devices, Chemicals, Plastics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Retail, AptarGroup
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:00pm

This transaction will meet our disciplined investment approach and Hengyus capabilities are complementary to our growing portfolio of injectable solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This transaction will meet our disciplined investment approach and Hengyus capabilities are complementary to our growing portfolio of injectable solutions.
  • Wang Yingye, Co-Founder of Hengyu, stated, Aptar is a world leader in drug delivery solutions.
  • Hengyu shares the same vision as Aptar - to be a drug delivery expert, providing unique, high quality products to the healthcare industry.
  • Located in Weihai, a coastal city in Shandong Province of eastern China, Hengyu designs and manufacturers elastomeric and plastic components used in delivering injectable drugs.

Media Alert: Intel at Black Hat 2021 and DEF CON 29

Technology, Semiconductor, Security, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Cryptography, Information privacy, Homomorphic encryption, Public-key cryptography, Trusted computing
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 11:00pm

As cyberattacks move down the layers of the system stack, software-only security is no longer sufficient.

Key Points: 
  • As cyberattacks move down the layers of the system stack, software-only security is no longer sufficient.
  • Intels product security starts at the foundational layer, architected to deliver advanced hardware-enabled security that helps protect potential attack surfaces.
  • Join Suzy Greenberg , vice president, Communications and Incident Response at Intel, to learn more about the security practices, technologies and solutions Intel uses to help create a trusted computing foundation that customers can depend on.
  • Enabling the Holy Grail of Cryptography: Accelerating Homomorphic Encryption with Intel Platforms
    Homomorphic encryption (HE) is at an inflection point with overall performance suitable for use cases in regulated industries where preserving data privacy is paramount.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Regions of the United States, Banks of the United States, Economy of the United States, Reliant Bancorp, U.S. Bancorp
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:00pm

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI), parent company of Community Trust Bank, Inc. and Community Trust and Investment Company, with offices in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee, announces that Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company for the last 23 years will retire effective February 7, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI), parent company of Community Trust Bank, Inc. and Community Trust and Investment Company, with offices in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee, announces that Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company for the last 23 years will retire effective February 7, 2022.
  • Mr. Gooch has served as President and CEO of the Companys primary subsidiary, Community Trust Bank, Inc., since July 1999 and will continue to serve in that capacity.
  • His leadership of our executive team gives me great confidence that Community Trust will continue its long history of strong financial performance.
  • She became President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. in 1999 and Chairman in 2005.

ADC Therapeutics to Host Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call on August 3, 2021

Biotechnology, General Health, Health, Oncology, Cancer treatments, Synaffix, Antibody-drug conjugates
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:56pm

A live webcast of the presentation will be available under Events and Presentations in the Investors section of the ADC Therapeutics website at ir.adctherapeutics.com .

Key Points: 
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available under Events and Presentations in the Investors section of the ADC Therapeutics website at ir.adctherapeutics.com .
  • ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company improving the lives of cancer patients with its next-generation, targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
  • The Company is advancing its proprietary PBD-based ADC technology to transform the treatment paradigm for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
  • ADC Therapeutics is based in Lausanne (Biople), Switzerland and has operations in London, the San Francisco Bay Area and New Jersey.

Scottsdale Institute Promotes Janet Guptill to President & Chief Executive Officer

Data management, Health, Technology, Practice Management, Other Health, Telecommunications, Software
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:56pm

The Scottsdale Institute (SI), a not-for-profit, executive-membership organization of leading healthcare systems, announced that SIs Board of Directors has promoted Janet Guptill, FACHE to President & Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The Scottsdale Institute (SI), a not-for-profit, executive-membership organization of leading healthcare systems, announced that SIs Board of Directors has promoted Janet Guptill, FACHE to President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Tom Sadvary, Vice Chairman of SI and a retired health-system CEO, said Ms. Guptills promotion to President & CEO rightfully reflects her success in engaging senior executives.
  • Janet has demonstrated the acumen, intelligence and grace to interact with the most innovative and respected leaders in the healthcare industry, he said.
  • Im honored and humbled to accept this promotion as President and CEO of Scottsdale Institute, said Ms. Guptill.

Banc of California Names Diana Hanson Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Banking, Accounting, Professional services, Finance, Regions of the United States, Financial services, Finance, PacWest Bancorp, Banq, Banc of California, Primary dealers, U.S. Bancorp, Kenneth T. Neilson
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:51pm

(the Bank), today announced the appointment of Diana Hanson as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective Monday, August 16, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Diana Hanson as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective Monday, August 16, 2021.
  • She joins the Bank most recently from First Choice Bancorp, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since 2019.
  • Prior to that, Ms. Hanson was employed by Pacific Western Bank, the subsidiary bank of PacWest Bancorp, in a number of finance and accounting leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Director of Accounting Policy and Senior Vice President, Division Controller and SOX Manager.
  • Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with approximately $8.0 billion in assets and one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A.

Horizon Global to Present Virtually and Host Investor Meetings at Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference August 4

Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Steel, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, General Automotive, Other Travel, Transportation, Travel, Trucking, Other Automotive, Transport, Recreational vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Agriculture, Aftermarket, Natural Resources, Richardville, New York Stock Exchange
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:30pm

Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) announced today that Terry Gohl, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis Richardville, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on August 4, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) announced today that Terry Gohl, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis Richardville, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on August 4, 2021.
  • Horizon Globals presentation is scheduled to be available at 8:00 am ET on August 4th on the Company website and the conference website.
  • Managements formal presentation will also be webcast through the conference website and available for approximately 30 days following the conference.
  • The presentation will also be available in the investor relations section of the Company's website at investors.horizonglobal.com .

General American Investors Company Announces Actions Taken by the Board of Directors

Professional services, Finance, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Finance, Stock market, Equity securities, Dividends, Shareholders, New York Stock Exchange, Preferred stock, Share
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:46pm

The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on September 24, 2021 to holders of record on September 7, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on September 24, 2021 to holders of record on September 7, 2021.
  • This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from June 24, 2021 through September 23, 2021.
  • Through June 30, 2021, the Company has repurchased 30.6 million shares of common stock for $924 million at an average discount of 13.9%.
  • General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930.

OFG Bancorp Announces New Share Repurchase Program of $50 Million

Banking, Professional services, Finance, OFG Bancorp, Spanish Empire, Oriental Bank, Countries, Share repurchase, Bank holding company, Puerto Rico, Financial markets, First Bancorp
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:42pm

OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase authorization plan of $50.0 million as part of OFGs capital actions thus far in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase authorization plan of $50.0 million as part of OFGs capital actions thus far in 2021.
  • The new stock repurchase program replaces and supersedes the previous stock repurchase program approved by the Board.
  • Now in its 57th year in business, OFG Bancorp is a diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands banking laws and regulations.
  • Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance provide a wide range of retail and commercial banking, lending and wealth management products, services, and technology, primarily in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

OFG Bancorp Increases Regular Quarterly Common Stock Cash Dividend by 50%

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Insular areas of the United States, Small Island Developing States, OFG Bancorp, Countries, Islands, Spanish Empire, Oriental Bank, Ex-dividend date, Dividend, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, First Bancorp
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:37pm

OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by 50%, to $0.12 per common share from $0.08 per share, for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by 50%, to $0.12 per common share from $0.08 per share, for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.
  • The dividend is payable October 15, 2021, to holders of record at September 30, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2021.
  • Now in its 57th year in business, OFG Bancorp is a diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands banking laws and regulations.
  • Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance, provide a wide range of retail and commercial banking, lending and wealth management products, services and technology, primarily in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sila Nanotechnologies Wins Two 2021 Comparably Awards for Overall Leadership Excellence

Consumer electronics, Other Energy, Environment, Technology, Nanotechnology, Other Technology, Energy, Emerging technologies, Sila, Nanotechnology, Sila
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:34pm

Next-generation materials company Sila Nanotechnologies is ranked among the Top 50 Best Leadership Teams 2021: Small/Mid-Sized Companies by Comparably, placing them in the top 10% of similarly sized companies on the site.

Key Points: 
  • Next-generation materials company Sila Nanotechnologies is ranked among the Top 50 Best Leadership Teams 2021: Small/Mid-Sized Companies by Comparably, placing them in the top 10% of similarly sized companies on the site.
  • This designation marks the second award from Comparably in 2021, as Sila Nanotechnologies CEO, Gene Berdichevsky was ranked 17th in the Top 50 CEOS for Diversity 2021: Small/Mid-Sized Companies , putting him in the top 5% of all CEOs from June 23, 2020, to June 23, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728006029/en/
    Sila Nanotechnologies brings together technically ambitious innovators who are dedicated each and every day to creating a path to a sustainable future, said Gene Berdichevsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Sila Nanotechnologies.
  • Along with these designations, Comparably revealed that Sila received an A+ in culture score, receiving 4.7/5 stars in their employee ratings and reviews.

Global Resilience Federation Releases Multi-Sector Ransomware Impact Report: Manufacturing Most Heavily Targeted Sector

Other Manufacturing, Technology, Finance, Security, Professional services, Software, Manufacturing, Networks, Internet, Data management, Security, Ransomware, Dark web, LinkedIn, Human resource management, Industrial and organizational psychology, Cyberattacks, Cybercrime
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30pm

The nonprofit Global Resilience Federation (GRF) has created a semiannual report detailing ransomware attacks across sectors, based on incident data gathered directly from threat actor chatter on the Dark Web.

Key Points: 
  • The nonprofit Global Resilience Federation (GRF) has created a semiannual report detailing ransomware attacks across sectors, based on incident data gathered directly from threat actor chatter on the Dark Web.
  • The report highlights major attacks, emerging ransomware gangs, and offers analysis on evolving techniques like triple extortion and encryptionless ransomware.
  • Critical Manufacturing experienced 184 events, 16% of the total attacks tracked, followed closely by Financial Services with 133, or around 12% of attacks.
  • Learn more at www.GRF.org , by visiting @GRFederation on Twitter or Global Resilience Federation on LinkedIn.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend and Confirms Dates for First Half 2021 Results and Conference Call

Alternative energy, Energy, Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Corporate finance, Financial markets, Finance, Dividends, Shareholders, New York Stock Exchange, Common stock, Taxation in Australia, Ex-dividend date
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:45pm

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend on its common stock.

Key Points: 
  • CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend on its common stock.
  • The dividend will be payable on August 31, 2021, to stockholders of record as of August 16, 2021.
  • Additionally, the Company confirmed that it will report its first half 2021 results after the market close on Monday, August 9, 2021.
  • The company plans to host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m.

RMG Acquisition Corporation II and ReNew Power Announce Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement and the August 16, 2021 Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business Combination

Alternative energy, Energy, Professional services, Finance, Shareholders, ReNew Power, Finance, Proxy statement, Special-purpose acquisition company, Money, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial markets
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:26pm

RMG Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: RMGB) (RMG II), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that RMG IIs definitive proxy statement (Proxy Statement) relating to the previously announced business combination with ReNew Power Private Limited (ReNew Power), Indias leading renewable energy company, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 28, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • RMG Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: RMGB) (RMG II), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that RMG IIs definitive proxy statement (Proxy Statement) relating to the previously announced business combination with ReNew Power Private Limited (ReNew Power), Indias leading renewable energy company, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 28, 2021.
  • The Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the pending business combination and related matters is scheduled to be held on August 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • In connection with the proposed business combination, RMG II filed the Proxy Statement and other relevant documents with the SEC.
  • Neither ReNew Power nor RMG II gives any assurance that either ReNew Power or RMG II will achieve its expectations.

Ayur-Medic Announces Launch of Free ‘Insider’ Membership for Skincare Product News and Perks

Cosmetics, Retail, Health, Other Consumer, Consumer, Specialty, General Health, Ayur
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:25pm

Southern California-based Ayur-Medic , a prestige skincare company that for 25 years has produced advanced products touted by many of Southern Californias estheticians, dermatologists, celebrities and skincare influencers, has announced the launch of the new Ayur-Medic Insider skincare news and benefits club.

Key Points: 
  • Southern California-based Ayur-Medic , a prestige skincare company that for 25 years has produced advanced products touted by many of Southern Californias estheticians, dermatologists, celebrities and skincare influencers, has announced the launch of the new Ayur-Medic Insider skincare news and benefits club.
  • Membership is free and participants who sign up to become Insiders will receive free samples of Ayur-Medic products as well as monthly news, discount opportunities, skincare tips from experts and updates from the companys co-founders, Sari Snyder and Suzanne Moss.
  • Ayur-Medic focuses on the balance between time-honored holistic principles and state-of-the-art scientific research to provide optimal results.
  • Ayur-Medics skincare products are developed, manufactured, packaged and distributed from the companys own state-of-the-art facility in Camarillo, California.

REMINDER: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Continues its Investigation into Ardelyx Inc. (ARDX)

Legal, Professional services, Finance, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Short, Money, Investment
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:21pm

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, continues its investigation into whether Ardelyx Inc. (Ardelyx or the Company) (NASDAQ: ARDX) and certain of its officers and directors violated federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, continues its investigation into whether Ardelyx Inc. (Ardelyx or the Company) (NASDAQ: ARDX) and certain of its officers and directors violated federal securities laws.
  • If you purchased or otherwise own Ardelyx securities, and have suffered a loss, you are encouraged to contact Jonathan Zimmerman at (888) 398-9312 for more information.
  • Ardelyx is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for patients suffering from kidney and cardiorenal diseases.
  • If you purchased or otherwise own Ardelyx securities, and you wish to discuss this investigation, please contact attorney Jonathan Zimmerman at (888) 398-9312, or at jzimmerman@scott-scott.com , or visit the Ardelyx investigation page on our website at https://dev.scott-scott.com/investigation/ardelyx-inc/ .

Absolute Software to Present at Oppenheimer 24th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference and Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference

Networks, Security, Data management, Technology, Software, Absolute Software Corporation, Genuity, Companies, Economy of Canada
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:21pm

Absolute Software (NASDAQ: ABST) (TSX: ABST), a leader in next generation Endpoint Resilience solutions, today announced the company will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on August 11, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • Absolute Software (NASDAQ: ABST) (TSX: ABST), a leader in next generation Endpoint Resilience solutions, today announced the company will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on August 11, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time.
  • The company will also participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference on August 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • Absolute Software is a leader in next generation Endpoint Resilience solutions, delivering a unique security platform that unites the power of self-healing devices, applications, and network connectivity.
  • ABSOLUTE and the ABSOLUTE logo are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Scott Cole & Associates Announces U.C. San Diego Health Data Breach Investigation

Legal, Professional services, Digital rights, Human rights, Articles, Social issues, Security, Terms of service, Security breaches, Internet privacy, Privacy, Data breach, Right to privacy
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:18pm

San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.

Key Points: 
  • San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.
  • The volume of data admittedly gathered in this attack is shocking, says Scott Cole, the principal attorney at the investigating firm.
  • Scott Cole & Associates is collecting all available information regarding this latest cyber-attack and is interested in learning how it affected the patients, employees and students of U.C.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Scott Cole & Associates has litigated countless matters against businesses of all types, and in nearly every industry imaginable.

Needham Asset Management Names Financial Services Veteran to Divisional Sales Manager Role

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Nuveen, TIAA, Asset management, Needham, Massachusetts, Service companies
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30pm

Needham Asset Management, a specialized growth equity manager, announced that financial services industry veteran Dean Hlushko has joined the firm as Divisional Sales Manager.

Key Points: 
  • Needham Asset Management, a specialized growth equity manager, announced that financial services industry veteran Dean Hlushko has joined the firm as Divisional Sales Manager.
  • Were excited to have him join the Needham team, said Needham Asset Management Managing Director, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager John Barr.
  • Prior to joining Needham Asset Management, Mr. Hlushko worked in a variety of roles at First American Funds and Nuveen, including internal wholesaler, external wholesaler, divisional sales manager and co-head of sales.
  • Needham Asset Management, LLC manages over $700 million in public equity investments.

Eagle Pharmaceuticals to Host Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 9, 2021

Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medication, Pharmaceutical industry, Natural sciences
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30pm

The webcast will be archived for 30 days at the aforementioned URL.

Key Points: 
  • The webcast will be archived for 30 days at the aforementioned URL.
  • Eagle is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company with research and development, clinical, manufacturing and commercial expertise.
  • Eagle is committed to developing innovative medicines that result in meaningful improvements in patients lives.
  • Eagles commercialized products include RYANODEX, BENDEKA, BELRAPZO, and its oncology and CNS/metabolic critical care pipeline includes product candidates with the potential to address underserved therapeutic areas across multiple disease states.

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Renewal of Share Repurchase Program

Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Financial markets, Stock market, Corporate finance, Finance, Equity securities, Shareholders, RenaissanceRe, Dividend, Common stock, Share
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:15pm

The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) (RenaissanceRe or the Company) announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share on its common shares.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) (RenaissanceRe or the Company) announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share on its common shares.
  • The dividend is payable on September 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2021.
  • In addition, the Board of Directors approved a renewal of RenaissanceRes authorized share repurchase program, bringing the total current authorization up to $500.0 million, which includes the remaining amounts under prior authorizations.
  • RenaissanceRe is a global provider of reinsurance and insurance that specializes in matching well-structured risks with efficient sources of capital.

MBIA Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Finance, Money, MBIA, Economy, MBIA, Investor, Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Finance, Money, MBIA, Economy, MBIA, Investor
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:54pm

As previously announced, the Company will host a webcast and conference call for investors on Thursday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results and other issues related to the Company.

Key Points: 
  • As previously announced, the Company will host a webcast and conference call for investors on Thursday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results and other issues related to the Company.
  • The conference call webcast will be available on MBIAs website at https://investor.mbia.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations/de... .
  • MBIA Inc., headquartered in Purchase, New York, is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide financial guarantee insurance for the public and structured finance markets.
  • Please visit MBIA's website at www.mbia.com .

Communications Systems’ Special Meeting of Shareholders Approved the Sale of Its Transition Networks and Net2Edge Businesses to Lantronix

Data management, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Alternative energy, Internet, Energy, American television series, Television, CSI, NASDAQ
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:07pm

Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS) (CSI or the Company), formerly an IoT intelligent edge products and services company, today announced that at its Special Shareholder Meeting held today, July 28, 2021, CSI shareholders approved the sale of the Companys Transition Networks and Net2Edge businesses, which comprise the Companys Electronics & Software Segment assets, to Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) (Lantronix).

Key Points: 
  • Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS) (CSI or the Company), formerly an IoT intelligent edge products and services company, today announced that at its Special Shareholder Meeting held today, July 28, 2021, CSI shareholders approved the sale of the Companys Transition Networks and Net2Edge businesses, which comprise the Companys Electronics & Software Segment assets, to Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) (Lantronix).
  • As previously announced, the sale of these businesses required CSI shareholder approval and is also subject to customary closing conditions.
  • With CSI shareholder approval of the sale, CSI expects the transaction with Lantronix to close on or about August 2, 2021.
  • These statements are based on Communications Systems current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.

Comfort Systems USA Increases Quarterly Dividend

Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Comfort Systems USA, Dividend, Ventilation, Building engineering, Engineering
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:07pm

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, which is a $0.005 increase from the Companys most recent dividend, on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, which is a $0.005 increase from the Companys most recent dividend, on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on August 24, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 13, 2021.
  • Comfort Systems USA is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 139 locations in 113 cities around the nation.
  • For more information, visit the Companys website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com .

CyrusOne Announces CEO Transition

Technology, Construction & Property, REIT, Data management, Bell System, Cincinnati Bell, CyrusOne
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:05pm

Lynn Wentworth, Chair of the CyrusOne Board, said, Dave co-founded CyrusOne, was our CEO until 2010, and has remained continuously engaged with the Company in various roles, including serving on the Board of Directors since 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Lynn Wentworth, Chair of the CyrusOne Board, said, Dave co-founded CyrusOne, was our CEO until 2010, and has remained continuously engaged with the Company in various roles, including serving on the Board of Directors since 2013.
  • We are confident Dave will lead our company forward towards achieving its plan and objectives during this transition period.
  • CyrusOne is a world-class organization with a track record of delivering flexible, reliable, and scalable data center solutions for our customers in key digital gateway markets in the United States and Europe, said Dave Ferdman, interim President & CEO, CyrusOne.
  • Combining exceptional financial strength with a broad global footprint, CyrusOne provides customers with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale.

Innoviva Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Managed care, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical devices, Ellipta, Finance, Financial economics, Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, Money, Valuation, NASDAQ, Economy
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:05pm

Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA) (Innoviva and the Company) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA) (Innoviva and the Company) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • Increase in fair values of strategic equity and long-term investments of $45.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 was mainly due to higher net valuation, as of June 30, 2021.
  • RELVAR/BREO ELLIPTA global net sales increased meaningfully compared to the second quarter of 2020.
  • ANORO ELLIPTA global net sales increased by 7% in the second quarter of 2021.

BARK Announces Participation in the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference

Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retail, Pets, Specialty, Canaccord Genuity, Genuity, Bark, Service companies
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:15pm

The Original BARK Company (BARK) (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omni-channel brand for dogs, today announced that the Company will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference, held virtually, on Thursday, August 12, 2021, with a fireside chat presentation at 10:30 AM Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • The Original BARK Company (BARK) (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omni-channel brand for dogs, today announced that the Company will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference, held virtually, on Thursday, August 12, 2021, with a fireside chat presentation at 10:30 AM Eastern Time.
  • Chief Executive Officer, Manish Joneja, and Chief Financial Officer, John Toth, will participate in the fireside chat.
  • The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed at investors.bark.co .
  • BARK is the world's most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content.

The St. Joe Company Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results and Declares a Quarterly Dividend of $0.08

Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Women, Seniors, MEN, Urban planning, Family, Vacation, Consumer, Other Construction & Property
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:10pm

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the Company) today announced revenue for the second quarter of 2021 increased by 100% to $72.2 million as compared to $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the Company) today announced revenue for the second quarter of 2021 increased by 100% to $72.2 million as compared to $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2020.
  • In the second quarter of 2021, the Company invested $46.9 million in capital expenditures, which when combined with the $37.2 million invested in the first quarter of 2021, totaled $84.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
  • In addition, the Company paid $4.7 million in cash dividends in each quarter of 2021.
  • Real estate revenue increased by approximately 133% to $41.0 million in the second quarter of 2021 as compared to $17.6 million in the second quarter of 2020.

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