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Dyne Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentations on Initial Clinical Data From its ACHIEVE Trial in DM1 Patients and DELIVER Trial in DMD Patients at the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage muscle disease company focused on advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven diseases, today announced two oral presentations at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 3-6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida and virtually.

Key Points: 
  • Both presentations will highlight the initial clinical data from the ACHIEVE and DELIVER trials reported by Dyne in January 2024.
  • The initial clinical data from the ACHIEVE trial of DYNE-101 in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) includes 6-month data from the 1.8 mg/kg (approximate ASO dose) cohort (n=16) and 3-month data from the 3.4 mg/kg Q4W cohort (n=16).
  • Initial 6-month clinical data from the 5 mg/kg (approximate PMO dose) cohort (n=6) of the DELIVER trial of DYNE-251 in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping will also be presented.
  • Additionally, both presentations will include safety data from multiple cohorts in ACHIEVE and DELIVER trials which was shared in January.

MDA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF YUNG WU TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BRAMPTON, ON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yung Wu to MDA's Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yung Wu to MDA's Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2024.
  • Serving as an independent director, Mr. Wu's appointment increases the size of the Board to nine directors, in accordance with MDA's by-laws.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Yung Wu to our Board of Directors," said Mr. John Risley, Chair of the MDA Board.
  • He is also a member of MENSA, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

MDA AWARDED CONTRACT FROM GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

As part of the contract announced today, MDA will complete the assembly of the RPAS ground control stations at MDA's Richmond, BC, facility.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the contract announced today, MDA will complete the assembly of the RPAS ground control stations at MDA's Richmond, BC, facility.
  • MDA will also deliver the combat search and rescue radios for the program and design the RPAS Ground Control Centre information management system that controls how information flows, is secured and shared.
  • We are proud of our long, successful, and rich history of innovation with Canada and our Canadian partners.
  • We look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with MDA Ltd."
    The GA-ASI contract will be added to MDA's backlog in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Seven Recipient Organizations of Advocacy Collaboration Grants

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

“Muscular Dystrophy Association is proud to announce the recipients of the MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grants.

Key Points: 
  • “Muscular Dystrophy Association is proud to announce the recipients of the MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grants.
  • “The Child Neurology Foundation is thrilled to be a recipient of Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Advocacy Collaboration Grants program to support the development of a comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey,” said Katie Hentges, Director of Programs.
  • “The Muscular Dystrophy Association Advocacy Collaboration Grant will enable Cure CMD to continue its legislative advocacy work and provide skills training, resources, and advocacy opportunities for the CMD community,” said Lani Knutson, Cure CMD Advocacy Team Lead.
  • Other innovative programs, campaigns, or initiatives that can measurably impact one or more of MDA and the collaborating organizations’ common advocacy goals.

Northrop Grumman Passes Preliminary Design Review for Next Generation Interceptor Solution

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.
  • Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team completed its Preliminary Design Review one year earlier than the original contract date.
  • (Credit: Northrop Grumman)
    The PDR established the technical approach for the full integration of Northrop Grumman’s interceptor design across all its subsystems to move into more advanced phases of development.
  • Lisa Brown, vice president, Next Generation Interceptor program, Northrop Grumman: “The Northrop Grumman NGI PDR demonstrated our technology, innovation, readiness, and performance.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Recipient of 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, is Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., Leading Professor in Gene Therapy

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The award will be presented at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference on Monday, March 4, by Louis Kunkel, PhD , of Boston Children’s Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • The award will be presented at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference on Monday, March 4, by Louis Kunkel, PhD , of Boston Children’s Hospital.
  • The MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research is an annual recognition for outstanding accomplishments in neuromuscular disease research.
  • "The Muscular Dystrophy Association is elated to celebrate Dr. Chamberlain and honor him with the 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research for his achievements in translational research.
  • The previous recipient of the MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research in 2023 was Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSC Massachusetts General Hospital, for her achievements in clinical research.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Opens Registration for Campers and Volunteers for MDA Summer Camp 2024 to be Held at Locations Nationwide

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Monday, January 22, 2024

New York, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the opening of registration for both campers and volunteers for its MDA Summer Camp program.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the opening of registration for both campers and volunteers for its MDA Summer Camp program.
  • MDA Summer Camp serves children and young adults ages 8 to 17 living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.
  • Last summer, more than 800 campers attended MDA Summer Camp, with nearly 600 volunteers.
  • As is the case every year, MDA Summer Camp is offered on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost to participants.

Optimi Health Secures Amendment to Increase Quantities Of MDMA, MDA, And 2C-B Under Controlled Drugs And Substances Dealer’s Licence

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Effectively implemented on January 16, 2024, the amendment allows substantial increases in the quantities of MDMA, MDA, and 2CB under subsection J.01.059(4) of Part J of the Food and Drug Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • Effectively implemented on January 16, 2024, the amendment allows substantial increases in the quantities of MDMA, MDA, and 2CB under subsection J.01.059(4) of Part J of the Food and Drug Regulations.
  • Terms of the amendment now permit the following increases:
    N-METHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXY AMPHETAMINE (MDMA) – from 2kg to 20kg.
  • It enhances our competitive advantage and perfectly aligns with our vision to be the leading global supplier of GMP MDMA and other psychedelic substances."
  • Optimi now has Health Canada approval to manufacture the following controlled substances:

Mage Networks Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Telesat Lightspeed Services

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Telesat and Mage Networks will collaborate on integrating commercial and technical aspects of Telesat Lightspeed high-throughput and low latency capacity into its services portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Telesat and Mage Networks will collaborate on integrating commercial and technical aspects of Telesat Lightspeed high-throughput and low latency capacity into its services portfolio.
  • Together they will develop demand and traffic projections and network performance criteria by market segment and define optimal business and operating models, with the objective of contracting Telesat Lightspeed services.
  • “Mage Networks understands the hardships facing people living in remote communities that don't have the same technological access that others do,” said Dr. Sayed-Amr (Sisso) El-Hamamsy, Co-founder, President and CEO, Mage Networks.
  • “By integrating Mage Network’s hybrid solutions with Telesat Lightspeed LEO capacity we will be able to deliver reliable, redundant, affordable service to more people, in less time and at reduced cost.”
    Through this collaboration, Mage Networks will expand broadband internet services to unserved and underserved communities in Canada, leveraging the Telesat Lightspeed Capacity Pool that was established through a partnership between Telesat and the Government of Canada.

Whirlpool Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Provides 2024 Guidance

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Monday, January 29, 2024

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results.

Key Points: 
  • A reconciliation of ongoing earnings per diluted share, a non-GAAP financial measure, to reported net earnings (loss) per diluted share available to Whirlpool and other important information, appears below.
  • Consolidated EBIT also includes corporate "Other/Eliminations" of $59 million and $(1,688) million for the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  • Like-for-like refers to a comparison between the 2024 guidance and pro forma results for 2023, which exclude the second through fourth quarter resegmented results for the historical Europe major domestic appliances business (MDA Europe under new segment operating structure).
  • This comparison uses a prior period baseline that is aligned to the ongoing business expectations for 2024, with the Europe transaction expected to close by April 2024.