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Viking Therapeutics Announces Pricing of $550 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (Nasdaq: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced the pricing of its  underwritten public offering of 6,471,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $85.00 per share.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (Nasdaq: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced the pricing of its  underwritten public offering of 6,471,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $85.00 per share.
  • The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $550.0 million.
  • Viking has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 970,650 additional shares of its common stock.
  • All of the shares of common stock in the offering are to be sold by Viking.

Viking Therapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (Nasdaq: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million of shares of its common stock.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (Nasdaq: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million of shares of its common stock.
  • Viking also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million of shares of its common stock.
  • All of the shares of common stock to be sold in the proposed offering are to be sold by Viking.
  • The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed offering.

Lilith Games Announces Winner of Top Civilization Strategy Game Rise of Kingdoms’ 2023 Global Champions Grand Prix Tournament

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilith Games — the acclaimed studio behind AFK Arena, AFK Journey, and Dislyte — has announced the winner of the 2023 Global Champions Grand Prix esports tournament for its popular cross-platform real-time strategy game Rise of Kingdoms!

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  • The Global Champions Grand Prix — set to Rise of the Kingdoms’ “Ark of Osiris” gameplay mode — is a unique esports event that differentiates itself from all other strategy game tournaments worldwide.
  • “The 2023 Global Champions Grand Prix was the first truly “global” event in the history of Rise of Kingdoms,” said Rise of Kingdoms Esports Team Leader Sanqian Wang.
  • The 2023 Global Champions Grand Prix tournament began on November 23, 2023, and concluded in January 2024.
  • Watch the 2023 Global Champions Grand Prix finals livestream reupload here:
    For more information about Rise of Kingdoms’ Global Champions Grand Prix, please visit https://esports-rok.lilith.com .

VIKING ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 2026 EUROPEAN RIVER SEASON

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that the 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations. With many 2024 dates already sold out and the 2025 season selling well, strong demand among North American travelers has led to an early opening of all 2026 departures for Viking's iconic itineraries on the rivers of Europe.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced that the 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations.
  • With a current fleet of 80 river ships and more than 50 percent of the market share for North American travelers, Viking is by far the industry's leading river line.
  • Viking recently announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships ® to its river fleet by the end of 2026.
  • From now through December 31, 2023, Viking is offering North American travelers the Holiday Sale, with up to FREE international airfare, special fares and a $25 deposit on all 2026 European river voyages—as well as other river, ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING DOMINATES WITH 2023 CRUISE CRITIC EDITORS' PICKS AWARDS

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource. In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories. Two of the awards are in the luxury category and include Best Cabins and Best Spa—an award Viking has won every year since introducing ocean voyages in 2015. The company was also recognized in three river categories: Best for First-Timers, Best River Line and Best Service. Additionally, Viking received two awards in the expedition category: Best for Light Expedition and Best Spa.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource.
  • In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories.
  • "We are honored that Cruise Critic's editors have recognized Viking with seven awards, including awards in the luxury category.
  • Cruise Critic's Editors' Picks Awards combine editors' impartial cruise expertise — based on firsthand experiences and industry knowledge — to help travelers select the best cruise vacation from an increasing number of cruise options.

The Best Cruise Lines of the 2023, According to Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.

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  • Virgin Voyages snags its second 'Best New Ship' award, Silversea Cruises named the 'Best Luxury Cruise Line,' Scenic Eclipse II receives 'Best New Expedition Ship' and Viking Cruises named 'Best River Cruise Line'
    NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "Resilient Lady isn't first in class, but it might be the best.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "With its endless dedication to kids, Disney Cruise Line breezes to the top of the pack when it comes to the family cruise experience.
  • American Cruise Lines' American Serenade received the honor for Best New River Cruise Ship, becoming the first American vessel to receive the award from Cruise Critic.

The Best Cruise Lines of 2023 for UK Travellers, According to Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year for UK travellers, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year for UK travellers, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • "This was a phenomenal year for the cruise industry", explains Adam Coulter, Executive Editor of Cruise Critic UK & AU.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "Belfast's outstanding cruise terminal, located next to the vibrant Titanic Quarter, welcomed its 2-millionth cruise ship visitor this summer following a record 165 calls in 2023.
  • Viva Cruises' Viva Two received the honor for Best New River Cruise Ship, for its standout offerings in the river cruise category.

VIKING ANNOUNCES 10 ADDITIONAL RIVER SHIPS IN EUROPE

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River. The total order is also inclusive of one Viking Longship for the Seine River that was announced in February 2023. Five of the new vessels will be delivered in 2025, with the remaining five to be delivered in 2026. To officially mark the start of construction on all 10 ships, a keel laying ceremony was held today at Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany, where all Viking Longships have been built since their debut in 2012.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships ® to its river fleet in the coming years.
  • To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.
  • The total order is also inclusive of one Viking Longship for the Seine River that was announced in February 2023.
  • With a current fleet of 80 river ships and more than 50 percent of the market share for North American travelers, Viking is by far the industry's leading river line.

Environmentally Sustainable Oxeo Extinguishing System Provides Industry-Leading Fire Suppression for High Challenge, Damage-Sensitive Applications

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Newly expanded cULus Listed and FM Approved Oxeo Extinguishing System offering is a sustainable suppression solution!

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  • Newly expanded cULus Listed and FM Approved Oxeo Extinguishing System offering is a sustainable suppression solution!
  • "Viking's Oxeo Extinguishing System protects extremely vulnerable applications like other gas suppressants, but it's unique in that it won't result in secondary damage or any environmental harm," says Martin Workman, Viking's Senior Vice President – Product Experience.
  • Oxeo Extinguishing System is cULus Listed and FM Approved to protect Class A, B and C fires, and is suitable for protection of Class D fires due to its use of argon.
  • To learn more about Viking Special Hazards products including the Oxeo Extinguishing System, visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or contact your local Viking SupplyNet distribution center.

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST OCEAN SHIP

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vela®—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in December 2024, the Viking Vela will spend her inaugural season sailing voyages in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe.

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  • Set to Debut in December 2024, the Viking Vela Meets Water for First Time
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vela ®—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
  • "Together with Fincantieri, we have built the world's most elegant ocean vessels, and it is always a proud day when our newest ship meets water for the first time," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • Classified as a small ship, the Viking Vela has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests.
  • She will join the award-winning ocean fleet of sister ships, which includes the Viking Star ®, the Viking Sea ®, the Viking Sky ®, the Viking Orion ®, the Viking Jupiter ®, the Viking Venus ®, the Viking Mars ®, the Viking Neptune ® and the Viking Saturn ®.