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AllStar Health Names Peter Wanner New CEO

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MIAMI, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AllStar Health Brands Inc. (OTC Pink: ALST) ("AllStar" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements company, announces a change in leadership: Dr. Peter D. Bagi is stepping down from his role as CEO to dedicate more time to medical research projects.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AllStar Health Brands Inc. (OTC Pink: ALST) ("AllStar" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements company, announces a change in leadership: Dr. Peter D. Bagi is stepping down from his role as CEO to dedicate more time to medical research projects.
  • The Company has asked Peter Wanner, AllStars current CFO, to assume the role of CEO.
  • We thank Dr. Bagi for his time with AllStar, and we look forward to a number of significant and exciting developments ahead, commented Wanner.
  • AllStar Health Brands Inc. is a Nevada Corporation established in 2017, and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Shawn McCue named CFO of 5-Hour ENERGY®

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Living Essentials, LLC, the makers of 5-Hour ENERGY has named Shawn McCue as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Living Essentials, LLC, the makers of 5-Hour ENERGY has named Shawn McCue as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • As an experienced and operationally oriented financial executive, Shawn joins the 5-Hour ENERGY executive team at a crucial time as the company gears up for retail grown spurred by new product introductions.
  • Prior to joining 5-Hour ENERGY, Shawn served as the Director of Finance at Transtar Industries, the largest distributor of transmission repair parts in the United States.
  • "Finding a finance leader to join as CFO has been a top priority, Shawn will strengthen our executive team to grow the business on a global scale," said Manoj Bhargava, CEO of 5-Hour ENERGY.

Redspin is Approved to Offer CMMC Training as a Licensed Training Provider

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In early June 2021, Redspin became the first organization to pass a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level-3 assessment to become an Authorized C3PAO.

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  • In early June 2021, Redspin became the first organization to pass a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level-3 assessment to become an Authorized C3PAO.
  • Redspin has two of its senior CMMC Provisional Assessors who have completed the CMMC Provisional Instructor training, awaiting approval by Department of Defense (DoD), which will put the Company in a unique position in the market to support the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors with CMMC consulting services as a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), CMMC training as a Licensed Training Provider (LTP), or to conduct CMMC assessments for certification as an Authorized C3PAO.
  • Training of CCP, CCA-1, and CCA-3 trained professionals will be critical to the DoD meeting this goal.
  • Redspin can conduct classes online, in-person in Austin, TX, or Minneapolis, MN, or in-person at a third-party organizations location of choice.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Live Ventures (LIVE) Investors to Contact Firm's Attorneys Now, Firm Investigating Possible Securities Fraud

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now. The firm is investigating possible securities law violations and certain investors may have valuable claims. 

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  • Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) Investigation:
    The investigation focuses on the propriety of Live Ventures' reported financial performance, promotional activities, insider sales and executive compensation.
  • On Aug. 3, 2021, the SEC charged Live Ventures, its CEO, its CFO, an LLC controlled by the CEO, and another Nevada-based public company with securities fraud.
  • The SEC's complaint alleges that Live Ventures and its CEO, Jon Isaac, recorded income from a backdated contract to boost Live Ventures' pre-tax income for fiscal year 2016 by 20%.
  • Live Ventures and Isaac also allegedly overstated earnings per share by 40% by improperly understating Live Ventures' outstanding share count.

Deep-South Appoints Ally Angula as Director

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Ally Angula as an independent Director in replacement of Mr. Sadike Nepela deceased in June 2021.

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  • Ally Angula as an independent Director in replacement of Mr. Sadike Nepela deceased in June 2021.
  • Mrs. Angula is a Namibian citizen andis a Chartered Accountant withextensive background in accounting and business managementin Namibia.
  • She currently serves on the Boards of Oryx Properties Limited (Vice Chairperson), Pupkewitz Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Nabo Holdings.
  • Mr. John Akwenye, Chairman of Deep-South statedthat: "We are very proud to have Mrs. Angula joining our Board of Directors.

Catching Clouds Merges With Acuity

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"Acuity and Catching Clouds have championed the needs of their small business clients and both firms have been leaders in transforming the accounting profession," said Ben Richmond, US Country Manager at Xero.

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  • "Acuity and Catching Clouds have championed the needs of their small business clients and both firms have been leaders in transforming the accounting profession," said Ben Richmond, US Country Manager at Xero.
  • Acuity and Catching Clouds will create a unified vision to best serve entrepreneurs.
  • Patti Scharf, CEO of Catching Clouds, will be joining as Chief Process Officer and will focus on streamlining processes to create efficiency and enhance scalability.
  • Catching Clouds and Acuity are both incredibly passionate about technology and people, and we all share a dream of building an amazing place to work where we can do great things.

AFC Gamma, Inc. Announces Appointment of Brett Kaufman as New Chief Financial Officer

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (“AFC Gamma”) (Nasdaq: AFCG), a commercial real estate finance company that provides loans to operators in the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Brett Kaufman as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 6, 2021. Mr. Kaufman most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. He succeeds Thomas Geoffroy, who served as the Company’s initial CFO, and is transitioning to the role of Chief Financial Officer of AFC Gamma’s external manager, AFC Management, LLC.

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  • Thomas Geoffroy to Transition to Role of Chief Financial Officer of AFC Gammas External Manager, AFC Management, LLC
    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (AFC Gamma) (Nasdaq: AFCG), a commercial real estate finance company that provides loans to operators in the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Brett Kaufman as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 6, 2021.
  • Mr. Kaufman most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.
  • He succeeds Thomas Geoffroy, who served as the Companys initial CFO, and is transitioning to the role of Chief Financial Officer of AFC Gammas external manager, AFC Management, LLC.
  • AFC Gammas Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Tannenbaum, said, We are delighted to have someone of Bretts caliber take on the CFO role at AFC Gamma.

Archer Expands Executive Team to Support Next Phase of Growth

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Archer, an RSA business, today announced the expansion of the executive team with four new members to support key areas of strategic and operational development.

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  • Archer, an RSA business, today announced the expansion of the executive team with four new members to support key areas of strategic and operational development.
  • Collectively, the executive additions bring more than 80 years of experience from their areas of expertise.
  • The tremendous change and growth weve experienced over the past year has been very exciting, said Bill Diaz, CEO of Archer.
  • An important part of our continued expansion is the addition of these executives into key roles for Archers next chapter.

Looking to the Future, Container Terminal of Port of Durres Transitions to Modern, Cloud-based TOS with Navis N4 SaaS Offering

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The implementation of Navis innovative solution allows CTPD to streamline day-to-day operations utilizing the Navis cloud and lay the groundwork for continuous terminal innovation moving forward.

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  • The implementation of Navis innovative solution allows CTPD to streamline day-to-day operations utilizing the Navis cloud and lay the groundwork for continuous terminal innovation moving forward.
  • Its a well-known port in the region and offers a perfect combination of geographical position, moderate climate, roads, and rail access.
  • Just months after Navis formally introduced our N4 SaaS offering, we are already seeing growing interest and clients reaping the tremendous benefits that moving their terminal operations to the Navis cloud can offer, said Jacques Marchetti, General Manager, EMEA, Navis.
  • With the full suite of N4 functionality available in our cloud offering, the terminal now has the option to expand the system as both productivity and demand increase.

Lumos Pharma Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Clinical and Corporate Updates

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumos Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUMO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutics for rare diseases, announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021 and provided an update on clinical and corporate activities.

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  • David B. Karpf, MD, Experienced Endocrinologist and Pharma Executive, Named Chief Medical Officer
    Pharma industry veteran and academician, David B. Karpf, MD, joined Lumos Pharma as Chief Medical Officer on August 3, 2021.
  • Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021
    Cash Position Lumos Pharma ended the second quarter on June 30, 2021, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $107.7 million compared to $98.7 million on December 31, 2020.
  • ET today to discuss its financial results and to give an update on clinical and business development activities.
  • Lumos Pharma, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for rare diseases.