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QIAGEN receives FDA approval for companion diagnostic to Blueprint Medicines’ AYVAKIT® (avapritinib) in gastrointestinal stromal tumors

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The kit is the first platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) assay to receive FDA approval as a companion diagnostic.

Key Points: 
  • The kit is the first platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) assay to receive FDA approval as a companion diagnostic.
  • QIAGEN and Blueprint Medicines collaboratively developed the PDGFRA companion diagnostic assay.
  • QIAGEN is a pioneer in precision medicine and the leader in collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to develop companion diagnostics.
  • Furthermore, QIAGEN has recently announced a series of collaborations with Neuron23 and Helix to develop companion diagnostics in disease areas outside oncology.

Helix Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Well Intervention revenues increased $47.9 million, or 45%, during the second quarter 2023 compared to the second quarter 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Well Intervention revenues increased $47.9 million, or 45%, during the second quarter 2023 compared to the second quarter 2022.
  • The second quarter 2023 revenue increases were offset in part by lower utilization on the Q4000, which commenced its regulatory dry dock during the second quarter 2023.
  • Overall Well Intervention vessel utilization increased to 84% during the second quarter 2023 compared to 67% during the second quarter 2022.
  • The increases in operating cash flows quarter over quarter and year over year were primarily due to higher earnings, offset in part by higher regulatory certification costs for our vessels and systems during the second quarter 2023 compared to the prior quarter and to the second quarter 2022.

Savillex Finalizes Preferred Partnership With Lifecycle Biotechnologies

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

CLEBURNE, Texas, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life sciences manufacturer Lifecycle Biotechnologies has officially entered into a preferred partnership with Savillex, a Minnesota-headquartered provider of polymer-based solutions designed for life sciences and laboratory applications.

Key Points: 
  • CLEBURNE, Texas, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life sciences manufacturer Lifecycle Biotechnologies has officially entered into a preferred partnership with Savillex, a Minnesota-headquartered provider of polymer-based solutions designed for life sciences and laboratory applications.
  • The Savillex partnership is focused on the distribution of the HELIX Oscillating Biomixer®, the ideal blending and storage solution for all areas of life sciences.
  • Lifecycle Biotechnologies CEO Cody Yarborough expanded on this, stating, "We are excited to announce our partnership with Savillex.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled about our new partnership with Lifecycle," said Lisa Nash, Executive VP, Sales & Marketing at Savillex.

Helix Announces Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) will issue a press release reporting its second quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after the close of business.

Key Points: 
  • Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) will issue a press release reporting its second quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after the close of business.
  • The press release and associated slide presentation will be available on Helix's website, www.helixesg.com .
  • Helix will review its second quarter 2023 results on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time via a live webcast and teleconference.
  • The live webcast will be available on our website under "For the Investor."

The Better Mattress Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Denver

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Better Mattress, Colorado's first Black owned and operated retail mattress operation, is celebrating their one-year anniversary this weekend at the University Hills location in South Denver.  During the past year, The Better Mattress has grown to be one of Denver's most highly rated sleep shops – receiving a perfect 5.0 rating on Google. 

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Better Mattress, Colorado's first Black owned and operated retail mattress operation, is celebrating their one-year anniversary this weekend at the University Hills location in South Denver.
  • Just as The Better Mattress makes your life better so does rescuing a dog", said Mr. Heller.
  • To round out their luxury offerings, The Better Mattress is now the exclusive home to Kingsdown, one of the biggest names in the handcrafted mattress space.
  • The Better Mattress's Anniversary Celebration is highlighted by their "Bundle and Save" offer, featuring free sheets, two pillows, and a mattress protector with every premium mattress purchase.

St. Luke's University Health Network and Helix Partner on Population Genomics Research Program to Accelerate Precision Medicine

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

"The St. Luke's-Helix partnership will create a unique research program in our region that will greatly expand those capabilities to benefit more patients.

Key Points: 
  • "The St. Luke's-Helix partnership will create a unique research program in our region that will greatly expand those capabilities to benefit more patients.
  • The St. Luke's-Helix community health research program initially aims to enroll 100,000 participants over four years.
  • "We're delighted to partner with St. Luke's and other leading health systems deploying genomics at scale across the United States."
  • Details regarding participation in the community health research program will be provided to potential participants later this year, prior to the official launch date.

BMC Helix Recognized as a Leader in AIOps

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Monday, June 26, 2023

HOUSTON, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced that the BMC Helix solution has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Process-Centric AI For IT Operations (AIOps), Q2 2023 report. BMC has been focused on delivering AI-enabled solutions for years with the introduction of BMC Helix and continues to innovate today. According to Forrester, process-centric AIOps customers should look for providers that offer more than third-party data filtering and outsourced analytics, provide a full series of discrete actions sequenced for real AIOps value, and augment strong automation capabilities with robust remediation.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced that the BMC Helix solution has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Process-Centric AI For IT Operations (AIOps), Q2 2023 report.
  • BMC has been focused on delivering AI-enabled solutions for years with the introduction of BMC Helix and continues to innovate today.
  • The BMC Helix solution uses predictive capabilities to proactively improve the performance and availability of IT services across multicloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • The report mentions that BMC Helix reference customers "raved about how easy it was to integrate data sources.

Helix Energy Solutions Announces Amendment to its ABL Facility

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) announced today that it has entered into an amendment of its existing asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”), under which among other changes the borrowing base and commitments of the lenders thereunder have been increased from $100 million to $120 million.

Key Points: 
  • Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) announced today that it has entered into an amendment of its existing asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”), under which among other changes the borrowing base and commitments of the lenders thereunder have been increased from $100 million to $120 million.
  • Erik Staffeldt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Helix, stated, “We are pleased to announce the increase in our borrowing base consistent with a strengthening in our Gulf of Mexico and North Sea markets.
  • We appreciate the continued support of our bank group.”
    Bank of America, N.A.
  • continues to serve as Administrative Agent for the ABL Facility.

BMC Integrates Generative AI for Digital Operational Efficiency and Speed

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

HOUSTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today unveiled generative AI enhancements to the BMC Helix Service and Operations Management platform. This provides an intelligent assistant for service desk personnel and IT operators that enables them to solve complex system issues with greater speed and efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today unveiled generative AI enhancements to the BMC Helix Service and Operations Management platform.
  • This provides an intelligent assistant for service desk personnel and IT operators that enables them to solve complex system issues with greater speed and efficiency.
  • Proactive problem solving – BMC Service Management generates one or multiple resolution summaries to speed root cause analysis of future problems.
  • "By integrating generative AI technology into our BMC Helix platform, we're helping our customers achieve digital operational efficiency like never before – and we're just getting started."

SER and Helix International Announce Strategic Partnership for Content Management Migrations

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

BONN, Germany, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SER, a leader in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Content Services market, has announced a strategic partnership with Helix International, the industry-leading software platform and services solutions provider for legacy application retirements and enterprise content migrations.

Key Points: 
  • BONN, Germany, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SER, a leader in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Content Services market, has announced a strategic partnership with Helix International, the industry-leading software platform and services solutions provider for legacy application retirements and enterprise content migrations.
  • The partnership combines Helix's MARS platform with SER's AI-powered Doxis Intelligent Content Automation platform.
  • "Modernizing your content management has never been easier, safer, or more cost-effective," says Steve Goss, CEO of Helix International.
  • Dr. John Bates, CEO of SER adds: "By blending Helix's leadership in large-scale migrations with SER's leading content automation platform, we empower organizations to unlock the hidden value of their content."