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Ledyard Financial Group Reports Q4 2023 and Full-Year 2023 Earnings and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. (“The Company”, ticker symbol: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank, today announced financial results for Q4 2023 and Full-Year (FY) 2023.

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  • Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. (“The Company”, ticker symbol: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank, today announced financial results for Q4 2023 and Full-Year (FY) 2023.
  • Non-interest revenue for Q4 2023 amounted to $3.6 million, up from $3.5 million and $123 thousand in Q3 2023 and Q4 2022, respectively.
  • Revenue from Ledyard Financial Advisors (LFA) amounted to $3.2 million for Q4 2023, essentially unchanged from Q3 2023, but up $184 thousand from $3.0 million in Q4 2022.
  • Non-interest expense in Q4 2023 was $7.0 million compared to $7.1 million in Q3 2023 and in Q4 2022, a decrease of $60 thousand compared to both Q3 2023 and Q4 2022.

Advanced Lateral Flow Conference 2024 Agenda Now Available for Download

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Friday, January 19, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of the Advanced Lateral Flow Conference (ALFC) 2024 are excited to announce that the full conference agenda is now available for download. This year's conference, set to take place on February 12-14, at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, promises to be an enriching experience for professionals in the lateral flow industry.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of the Advanced Lateral Flow Conference (ALFC) 2024 are excited to announce that the full conference agenda is now available for download.
  • This year's conference, set to take place on February 12-14, at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, promises to be an enriching experience for professionals in the lateral flow industry.
  • The ALFC 2024 is a premier event that brings together experts, innovators, and thought leaders in the field of lateral flow technology.
  • Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony: Join us for our final evening networking event and the announcement of the winners of the prestigious 2024 Advanced Lateral Flow Conference Awards.

Global Point of Care Testing (POCT) Market Report 2023-2030: Continued Expansion of Point of Care Including Self Testing Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 15, 2024

The "Global Point of Care Testing Market (By Diagnostics Segment, Mode, End Users, Regions), 100 Company Profiles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Point of Care Testing Market (By Diagnostics Segment, Mode, End Users, Regions), 100 Company Profiles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Hence, the growing infectious diseases and chronic conditions will drive the point of care testing market over the forecast period.
  • Based on diagnostics segment, the point of care testing market is dominated by blood glucose testing segment.
  • The point of care testing market for immunoassays technology is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast timeframe.

Kia Canada set to unveil the refreshed 2024 Sorento at the Montreal International Auto Show

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Monday, January 15, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Kia Sorento will be making its debut at the Montreal International Auto Show with a bold exterior redesign, an up-scaled interior and next-generation technology.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Kia Sorento will be making its debut at the Montreal International Auto Show with a bold exterior redesign, an up-scaled interior and next-generation technology.
  • The rear of the 2024 Kia Sorento has been refreshed to incorporate Kia's sophisticated design philosophy.
  • As first seen in Kia's flagship vehicle, the 2024 EV9, the 2024 Sorento features Kia's next-generation, ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system.
  • The 2024 Kia Sorento is now in production and ready for ordering at dealers across Canada and will be on display at the Montreal International Autoshow Jan 19th – 28th, 2024 for the first time in Canada.

Lupus Foundation of America Awarded Grant to Continue to Increase Black/African American Participation in U.S. Lupus Clinical Trials

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

With a primary focus on reaching Black/African American women who are disproportionately impacted by lupus, IMPACT+ is designed to reduce barriers to clinical trial enrollment and increase participation in trials.

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  • With a primary focus on reaching Black/African American women who are disproportionately impacted by lupus, IMPACT+ is designed to reduce barriers to clinical trial enrollment and increase participation in trials.
  • IMPACT+ will aim to identify the most effective communication strategies to enhance interest and participation in clinical research among Black/African American women with lupus.
  • This includes understanding the priorities and main concerns of Black/African American people with lupus when they are presented with information about clinical research and trials.
  • Since that time, Congress has provided more than $20 million in funding to support programs across the country that are specifically designed to increase minority participation in lupus clinical trials.

Lincoln Financial Group Enters Agreement to Sell Wealth Management Business to Osaic, Inc.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Osaic, Inc. (Osaic), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management solutions, which will acquire Lincoln’s wealth management business, including all ownership interests in the Lincoln subsidiary entities comprising that business.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Osaic, Inc. (Osaic), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management solutions, which will acquire Lincoln’s wealth management business, including all ownership interests in the Lincoln subsidiary entities comprising that business.
  • The transaction will include the sale to Osaic of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation (LFA) and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation (LFS) – the company’s two independent broker-dealer and registered investment advisory firms.
  • Additionally, Lincoln’s home-office employees who support the wealth management business will transition to Osaic to continue to lead and support the business.
  • This transaction was driven by the strong partnership between Osaic and Lincoln Financial Group which will continue into the future,” said Jamie Price, CEO of Osaic.

BEYOND BOUNDARIES: REVAMPED 2024 KIA SORENTO BOLSTERED WITH HEAD-TURNING STYLE, NEXT-GENERATION TECH AND X-PRO VERSION

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Infused with a number of innovative elements borrowed from the 2024 EV9, the 2024 Sorento seamlessly marries advanced technology and rugged appeal.

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  • Infused with a number of innovative elements borrowed from the 2024 EV9, the 2024 Sorento seamlessly marries advanced technology and rugged appeal.
  • "The newly added Sorento X-Pro brings it full circle, and with Kia's latest tech and design refinements, we are confident the Sorento will not just lead the segment, but blaze ahead of it."
  • The Sorento's confident stance was achieved by combining Kia's "Opposites United" design philosophy with the concept of "Bold for Nature."
  • From the EV9's playbook, the Sorento boasts a broad and rectangular front grille, complemented by vertically stacked LED projector headlamps that emphasize the front end.

Lupus Foundation of America Awards Four Grants to Support and Advance Childhood Lupus Research

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to announce four recipients of pediatric lupus research grants under the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to announce four recipients of pediatric lupus research grants under the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research Program.
  • The grants will support researchers in their studies of lupus in children as they address the most urgent challenges in this area of medicine.
  • Established in 2006 with the generous support of the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, the LFA's Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research Program is the first and only national childhood lupus research program, founded in memory of Michael Jon Barlin who passed away at the age of 24 following a long battle with lupus.
  • The disease can devastate a child's growth and day-to-day life, and even shorten a child's life," said Joy Buie, PhD, MSCR, RN, Vice President of Research, Lupus Foundation of America.

Lupus Foundation of America Awards Scientists for Notable Contributions to Lupus Research

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to recognize two leading lupus researchers at the 2023 Evelyn V. Hess Reception.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to recognize two leading lupus researchers at the 2023 Evelyn V. Hess Reception.
  • She is the current chair of LuCIN, a network of academic institutions collaborating in the conduct of lupus clinical trials.
  • "As a practicing rheumatologist, I am passionate about lupus research because I see firsthand how this disease disproportionately impacts historically vulnerable communities.
  • Dr. Choi was funded by several career development awards including the Lupus Foundation of America Gary S. Gilkeson Career Development Award, during which she was supervised by her mentor, Dr. Karen Costenbader.

Lupus Foundation of America Research Accomplishments to be Presented at the 2023 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2023 meeting will be held in San Diego, CA from November 10-15, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2023 meeting will be held in San Diego, CA from November 10-15, 2023.
  • "As exploration and understanding of lupus grows, the Lupus Foundation of America continues to lead, contribute and support many novel and exciting investigations that propel the field forward," said Joy Buie, PhD, MSCR, RN, Director of Research, Lupus Foundation of America.
  • Throughout the ACR Meeting, the Lupus Foundation of America will share updates on social media highlighting the innovative scientific initiatives and research studies presented, as well as breaking news.
  • Follow the Lupus Foundation of America for evolving conference hot topics and research highlights at LFA's Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn .