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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Research and development expenses: In the fourth quarter of 2023, research and development expenses were $2.0 million, compared to $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Research and development expenses: In the fourth quarter of 2023, research and development expenses were $2.0 million, compared to $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $42.0 million compared to $14.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Amortization of intangible assets was $9.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023), compared to $0.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Operating income: Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $41.7 million, compared to $30.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of approximately 35.4%.

GD Culture Group Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Stockholders until March 26, 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GD Culture Group Limited (“GDC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GDC), a Nevada holding company currently conducting business through its subsidiaries, AI Catalysis Corp. (“AI Catalysis”), today announced it adjourned the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) held on February 27, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GD Culture Group Limited (“GDC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GDC), a Nevada holding company currently conducting business through its subsidiaries, AI Catalysis Corp. (“AI Catalysis”), today announced it adjourned the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) held on February 27, 2024.
  • The Meeting will reconvene on March 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time at the principal office of the Company located at 810 Seventh Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10019.
  • The close of business on January 11, 2024 (the “Record Date”) will continue to be the record date for the determination of stockholders of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting.
  • Proxies previously submitted in respect of the Meeting will be voted at the adjourned Meeting unless properly revoked in accordance with the procedures described in the Company’s proxy statement.

SEVEN COMPANIES JOIN CATALYST ACCELERATOR'S SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS COHORT

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

These companies will come together from across the globe to participate in the Accelerator’s 13th cohort focused on Space Domain Awareness.

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  • These companies will come together from across the globe to participate in the Accelerator’s 13th cohort focused on Space Domain Awareness.
  • The United States Space Force recognizes the urgency of protecting space mission sensors and systems and sought to leverage commercial software capabilities to enhance, supplement, support, and refine existing Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
  • The Space Domain Awareness cohort (#CASDA2) is the first Accelerator in partnership with The Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications & Processing Lab (SDA TAP Lab).
  • Exclosure seeks to provide not just space domain awareness, but space domain empowerment.

Content Catalyst announces the launch of MyCatalyst, an AI-enabled search function for analyst insights

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Content Catalyst, the number one content delivery platform for analyst research, has unveiled MyCatalyst, an AI-powered discovery tool which is poised to transform the way businesspeople use analyst insights and data.

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  • Content Catalyst, the number one content delivery platform for analyst research, has unveiled MyCatalyst, an AI-powered discovery tool which is poised to transform the way businesspeople use analyst insights and data.
  • At its core MyCatalyst, is a trusted AI-driven semantic search giving accurate and verifiable answer.
  • Users of MyCatalyst will be able to ask their questions directly to an “AI analyst” that can search across content, summarise and provide source referencing down to paragraph level.
  • For new clients, Content Catalyst will be launching experimentation sites allowing analyst firms to securely test the chat discovery functionality on their own published content.

CATALYST NAMES JENNIFER MCCOLLUM NEXT PRESIDENT & CEO

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, a global nonprofit organization focused on gender equity and workplace inclusion, announced today that its Board of Directors has chosen Jennifer McCollum as its new President & CEO, effective April 1.

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  • "With the aptitude, insight, and track record of success expanding the impact of mission-driven organizations, Jennifer will help bring Catalyst to new heights."
  • "It is an honor to join Catalyst at this pivotal moment for gender equity," McCollum said.
  • McCollum most recently served as the CEO of Linkage, Inc., a SHRM company dedicated to advancing women and consistently ranked as a top-20 global leadership development firm.
  • McCollum is Catalyst's sixth CEO in its 62-year history and succeeds Lorraine Hariton, who will retire from the organization.

CATALYST NAMES JENNIFER MCCOLLUM NEXT PRESIDENT & CEO

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, a global nonprofit organization focused on gender equity and workplace inclusion, announced today that its Board of Directors has chosen Jennifer McCollum as its new President & CEO, effective April 1.

Key Points: 
  • "With the aptitude, insight, and track record of success expanding the impact of mission-driven organizations, Jennifer will help bring Catalyst to new heights."
  • "It is an honor to join Catalyst at this pivotal moment for gender equity," McCollum said.
  • McCollum most recently served as the CEO of Linkage, Inc., a SHRM company dedicated to advancing women and consistently ranked as a top-20 global leadership development firm.
  • McCollum is Catalyst's sixth CEO in its 62-year history and succeeds Lorraine Hariton, who will retire from the organization.

Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LONDON, March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Spirits today announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavoured bourbon whiskey and the official flavoured bourbon of UFC®. Howler Head & Cola is now available in Australia and will soon be available in other international markets. In conjunction with the launch, Catalyst also announced former UFC middleweight champion and Australian native Robert Whittaker will serve as the fast-growing brand's newest ambassador, helping to introduce Howler Head & Cola to his home country.

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  • Capitalizing on how the brand is enjoyed around the world, Howler Head is perfectly mixed with rich cola, then canned for convenient, refreshing enjoyment anywhere.
  • Howler Head & Cola is carefully crafted Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with the finest grains and mineral-rich water.
  • Howler Head expanded to Australia in February 2023 and has quickly gained country-wide distribution in the burgeoning local bourbon market.
  • Howler Head is managed by Catalyst Spirits with Campari Group holding a minority interest.

Industry Veteran Caleb Sima to Keynote Identity Management Day 2024 Conference, Registration Now Open

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral education and resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies, today announced registration is now open for the Identity Management Day Virtual Conference 2024. The free one-day event will take place on Identity Management Day, April 9, 2024.

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  • The free one-day event will take place on Identity Management Day, April 9, 2024.
  • The fourth annual Identity Management Day, presented by the IDSA, the Secure Identity Alliance , and IdentityXP , in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), and co-chaired by Saviynt , will be a 24-hour-long event.
  • Nominate an Individual or Organization for an Identity Management Award: Recognize individuals and organizations making identity management and security an enabler to business operations while reducing risk.
  • Become an Identity Management Champion : Identity Management Champions have made identity management and security foundational to their mission.

Renowned Business Leader Sherman McCorkle Joins MINDSET Integrated's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MINDSET Integrated Co. (MINDSET®) is pleased to announce that Sherman McCorkle, a distinguished leader in the financial services industry, has joined its board of directors to help lead the company's strategic growth and drive increased market prominence.

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  • Seasoned Financial Services Executive to Catalyze MINDSET Integrated's Accelerated Growth.
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MINDSET Integrated Co. (MINDSET®) is pleased to announce that Sherman McCorkle, a distinguished leader in the financial services industry, has joined its board of directors to help lead the company's strategic growth and drive increased market prominence.
  • With over 200 start-up companies benefiting from his expertise, Mr. McCorkle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MINDSET's board of directors.
  • Voted by the New Mexico business community as the most influential individual in the state, Mr. McCorkle is poised to enrich MINDSET's already established presence as industry leaders in accurate brain injury analysis.

Ecovyst Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Ecovyst results reflect continuing operations for the Ecoservices and Advanced Materials & Catalysts businesses, renamed from Refining Services and Catalysts Technologies, respectively.

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  • Ecovyst results reflect continuing operations for the Ecoservices and Advanced Materials & Catalysts businesses, renamed from Refining Services and Catalysts Technologies, respectively.
  • Sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $172.8 million, compared to $182.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 sales for Ecoservices were $141.4 million, compared to $159.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Ecovyst management will review the fourth quarter results during a conference call and audio-only webcast scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.