Corporate development

Qualcomm Appoints Akash Palkhiwala as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala to the expanded role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala to the expanded role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123574398/en/
    “I’m pleased to expand Akash’s CFO role to include that of Chief Operating Officer as Qualcomm executes on its growth and diversification strategy,” said Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm.
  • I am thrilled to congratulate Akash on this expanded role.”
    Palkhiwala has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019.
  • Palkhiwala joined Qualcomm in 2001, and during this time has held several finance leadership roles including Treasurer, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Corporate Development.

Venti Technologies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Venti Technologies , a world leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle logistics, today announced the appointment of Steven Steven as Vice President, Corporate Finance.

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  • Venti Technologies , a world leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle logistics, today announced the appointment of Steven Steven as Vice President, Corporate Finance.
  • Steven is a seasoned corporate development and finance professional who brings to Venti extensive experience and proven success in capital raising and corporate financial strategy.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Steven to the Venti team.
  • He is a results-driven finance executive who has created value for emerging companies through disciplined fiscal management,” said Heidi Wyle, PhD, Founder & CEO of Venti Technologies.

Oleria Raises $33M Series A to Usher in New Era of Adaptive and Autonomous Identity Security

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Oleria , a company providing adaptive and autonomous identity security solutions, has raised $33.1 million in a Series A funding round.

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  • Oleria , a company providing adaptive and autonomous identity security solutions, has raised $33.1 million in a Series A funding round.
  • This funding round enables Oleria to ramp up hiring to accelerate its product innovation, including AI capabilities, as well as its go-to-market strategy.
  • Legacy approaches to identity security fail to address the underlying security risk while hurting business agility,” said Punit Minocha, Zscaler’s Executive Vice President of Business and Corporate Development.
  • “We’re excited to accelerate Oleria’s growth and product innovation with the expansion of our team here in Bellevue,” said Alkove.

First Mining Files Final Base Shelf Prospectus and Registration Statement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) announces that it has obtained a receipt for as final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Final Shelf Prospectus") filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada, and its corresponding registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and become effective under the U.S./Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) announces that it has obtained a receipt for as final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Final Shelf Prospectus") filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada, and its corresponding registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and become effective under the U.S./Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System.
  • First Mining has filed the Final Shelf Prospectus and the Registration Statement to provide the Company with greater financial flexibility going forward, but has not entered into any agreements or arrangements to authorize or offer any Securities (as defined below) at this time.
  • The Final Shelf Prospectus and the Registration Statement will allow First Mining to undertake offerings of common shares (including common shares issued on a "flow-through" basis), preferred shares, warrants, subscription receipts and units (collectively, the "Securities"), or any combination thereof, up to an aggregate total of C$100 million from time to time during the 25-month period that the Final Shelf Prospectus remains effective.
  • Copies of the Final Shelf Prospectus and the Registration Statement can be found, respectively, under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov , or may be obtained by request to Richard Huang, Vice President, Corporate Development, Suite 2070 – 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia  V6E 4A2, Canada (tel: 1-844-306-8827), or to [email protected] .

Neuromod Devices Announces Finance Leadership Reorganisation

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromod Devices Ltd., developer of the first and only FDA approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire®, has announced reorganisation of the company's finance responsibilities within its Senior Management Team.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromod Devices Ltd., developer of the first and only FDA approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire®, has announced reorganisation of the company's finance responsibilities within its Senior Management Team.
  • The reorganisation sees Chief Financial Officer, Derek Madden assume the role of Vice President of Finance and Corporate Governance.
  • The reorganisation combines the strengths, skills, and experience of Mr. Elsaesser and Mr. Madden as Neuromod Devices enters a critical growth phase.
  • Neuromod Devices' bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire, is the first device of its kind to receive FDA approval and CE-mark certification.

Neuromod Devices Announces Finance Leadership Reorganisation

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromod Devices Ltd., developer of the first and only FDA approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire®, has announced reorganisation of the company's finance responsibilities within its Senior Management Team.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromod Devices Ltd., developer of the first and only FDA approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire®, has announced reorganisation of the company's finance responsibilities within its Senior Management Team.
  • The reorganisation sees Chief Financial Officer, Derek Madden assume the role of Vice President of Finance and Corporate Governance.
  • The reorganisation combines the strengths, skills, and experience of Mr. Elsaesser and Mr. Madden as Neuromod Devices enters a critical growth phase.
  • Neuromod Devices' bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment device, Lenire, is the first device of its kind to receive FDA approval and CE-mark certification.

Digital Realty Announces the Expansion of ServiceFabric™

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Monday, January 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, today announced the continued momentum of ServiceFabric™, its service orchestration platform that seamlessly interconnects workflow participants, applications, clouds and ecosystems on PlatformDIGITAL®, its global data center platform.

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  • Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Realty, said: "ServiceFabric™ is redefining the way customers and partners interact with our global data center platform.
  • The availability of Console Connect on the ServiceFabric™ Service Directory provides Digital Realty customers with on-demand access to our full global ecosystem, while enabling Console Connect users to seamlessly interconnect to more Digital Realty locations worldwide.
  • As one of the leading global providers of data center, colocation and interconnection services, Digital Realty enables agile digital infrastructure capability for enterprises and the IT ecosystem.
  • The continued growth and expansion of ServiceFabric is a testament to the relevance of this platform and the vision of Digital Realty."

Elevation Oncology Announces Appointment of Darcy Mootz, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Dr. Mootz is an experienced life sciences executive, who brings expertise across corporate strategy, corporate development, finance, and operations to Elevation Oncology's Board of Directors.

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  • Dr. Mootz is an experienced life sciences executive, who brings expertise across corporate strategy, corporate development, finance, and operations to Elevation Oncology's Board of Directors.
  • "In addition, her broad expertise complements the strengths and skills of Elevation Oncology's Board of Directors, and I am confident she will provide important perspective as we continue to advance EO-3021 through clinical development.
  • "I am honored to join the Elevation Oncology board," commented Dr. Mootz.
  • In addition to the Elevation Oncology Board, Dr. Mootz also serves on the Board of Directors of Alpha-9 Oncology.

The Cigna Group announces leadership changes to continue driving growth

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Brian Evanko to continue as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group, and assume expanded role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Cigna Healthcare

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  • Brian Evanko to continue as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group, and assume expanded role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Cigna Healthcare
    Brian Evanko will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer for The Cigna Group and assume the new role of President and Chief Executive Officer for Cigna Healthcare.
  • Evanko joined Cigna in 1998 and has held several business and financial leadership roles over the course of his tenure, including oversight of the U.S. Government business.
  • Ann Dennison will join The Cigna Group as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
  • Over the course of his 26-year career with Cigna, Palmer has held many business and financial leadership positions, including serving as CFO from 2017 through 2020.

Canadian North Resources Receives Total Proceeds of $9,186,597 From Exercise of Warrants

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Warrants were issued in connection with the Company's offering of units completed prior to listing and expired on December 29, 2023.

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  • The Warrants were issued in connection with the Company's offering of units completed prior to listing and expired on December 29, 2023.
  • The Company has received total proceeds of $9,186,597 from the exercise of 6,124,398 warrants between January 1, 2023 and December 29, 2023.
  • With the exercise of these Warrants, there are no remaining outstanding Warrants.
  • Insiders exercised 2,874,394 share purchase warrants (each a "Warrant" to purchase one share at $1.50) for aggregate proceeds of $4,311,591.