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Vericel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Full-Year 2024 Financial Guidance

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $48.5 million, or 75% of net revenue, compared to $38.2 million, or 73% of net revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $48.5 million, or 75% of net revenue, compared to $38.2 million, or 73% of net revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Total operating expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $35.8 million, compared to $32.2 million for the same period in 2022.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $22.3 million, or 34% of net revenue, compared to $14.9 million, or 28% of net revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Total net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $197.5 million, compared to $164.4 million in 2022.

BetRoyale: Redefining the Landscape of Crypto Gaming and Trading - A Better Alternative to Rollbit?

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Despite its relatively new entry into the market, BetRoyale has rapidly amassed a substantial user base, currently just over 10,000 players.

Key Points: 
  • Despite its relatively new entry into the market, BetRoyale has rapidly amassed a substantial user base, currently just over 10,000 players.
  • In addition, security firm Solid Proof conducted an audit of the project's smart contract and no major issues were flagged.
  • Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice.
  • It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

Auddia Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Radio FM; Advancing M&A User Acquisition Strategy

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BOULDER, CO, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:AUUD) (NASDAQ:AUUDW) ("Auddia" or the "Company"), a proprietary AI platform for audio identification and classification and related technologies, that is reinventing how consumers engage with AM/FM radio, podcasts, and other audio content, announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Radio FM (RFM), a leading AM/FM streaming app. Closing the acquisition remains subject to financing the acquisition cost.

Key Points: 
  • Closing the acquisition remains subject to financing the acquisition cost.
  • Radio FM is one of the leading global radio streaming mobile applications.
  • The Radio FM acquisition allows us to acquire 4.6 million retained users at a customer acquisition cost (CAC) that is approximately 70% lower than the cost to acquire a free tier user through our direct marketing methods.
  • Auddia continues to advance discussions with the other two previously disclosed acquisition targets under LOI and will provide an update on their status in the coming days.

DeFi Technologies Inc. Announces Record AUM of C$590 Million, Launch of Valour Inc.’s Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.

Key Points: 
  • Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) ETPs on the Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs on the NGM exchange.
  • "The introduction of the Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs by Valour marks a significant expansion of our product offerings," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies.

Spectral Receives UKCA Authorization for Burn Indication Expected Commercialization 2nd Half 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

"I am delighted to announce this achievement in our Company’s evolution.

Key Points: 
  • "I am delighted to announce this achievement in our Company’s evolution.
  • “In addition, this regulatory authorization opens up the ability to expand partnerships with regions such as the Middle East that recognize the UKCA authorization.”   Revenue from commercialization in the UK in 2024 represents an addition to the $28 million revenue guidance previously communicated by the Company.
  • “This protracted decision process burdens the patient as well as the healthcare system with unnecessary hospitalization time.
  • The Company aims to extend its technology to benefit pediatric populations and is continuing to initiate case studies and case series with surgeons at leading burn centers.

C-Suite executives believe AI is key to increased productivity, yet most workforces are not ready to transform, according to Mercer’s 2024 Global Talent Trends Study

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Mercer , a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today released its 2024 Global Talent Trends Study .

Key Points: 
  • Mercer , a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today released its 2024 Global Talent Trends Study .
  • Yet, three in five (58%) believe tech is advancing faster than their firms can retrain workers, and less than half (47%) believe they can meet this year’s demand with their current talent model.
  • “Raising productivity through AI is top of mind for executives but the answer does not lie in technology alone.
  • Greater workforce productivity requires intentional, human-centric work design,” said Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Talent Advisory Leader and author of the study.

Syngenta to Reduce Carbon Impact of Ocean Shipping with Maersk’s ECO Delivery

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments.

Key Points: 
  • Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305137060/en/
    Syngenta to reduce carbon impact of ocean shipping with Maersk’s ECO Delivery (Photo: Business Wire)
    Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution offers Syngenta the ability to handle its global ocean shipments with certified biofuels which burn cleaner than conventional fossil fuels, resulting in less GHG emissions.
  • “We’ve been energized by our collaboration in ECO Delivery and other carbon emission reduction solutions, and are pleased to move closer together towards eventual zero carbon shipping for a more sustainable future,” he added.
  • “We are delighted that Syngenta has selected our ECO Delivery Ocean solution as well as our Emissions Dashboard to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in a structured way.

Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (see description below) grew 14% to $254.9 million compared with $224.2 million in the same period of 2022.
  • “2023 was an outstanding year for the Company, highlighted by a record financial performance in our ES segment, notable operational accomplishments and extraordinary safety results,” Gerstenberg said.
  • For full-year 2024, Clean Harbors expects:
    Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.05 billion to $1.11 billion or a midpoint of $1.08 billion, which represents 7% growth year-over-year.

Evogene Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

REHOVOT, Israel, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a leading computational biology company targeting to revolutionize life-science-based product discovery and development utilizing cutting edge computational biology technologies, across multiple market segments, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year period ending December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration with Colors Farm and Ben Gurion University: Evogene partnered to pioneer crustacean gene editing technology aimed at enhancing crustacean traits.
  • EU Grant for Ag-Seed Division: Evogene secured a €1.2 million EU grant to develop oil-seed crops with enhanced CO2 assimilation and drought tolerance.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, general and administrative expenses were approximately $1.2 million, down from about $1.7 million in the same period the previous year.
  • This increase in net loss during the fourth quarter of 2023 is primarily attributed to other income received in 2022, as mentioned above.

BCEN Celebrates "RN-credible" Nurses and Launches Virtual Emergency Nursing Review Course This Certified Nurses Day

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

OAK BROOK, Ill., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the internationally recognized Certified Nurses Day (March 19) approaches, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is proudly celebrating its more than 50,000 " RN-credible " specialty certified emergency, trauma, transport and burn nurses, as well as nationally certified nurses in every specialty.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the internationally recognized Certified Nurses Day (March 19) approaches, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is proudly celebrating its more than 50,000 " RN-credible " specialty certified emergency, trauma, transport and burn nurses, as well as nationally certified nurses in every specialty.
  • According to BCEN's 2023 Annual Report , there are over 60,000 BCEN credentials held by nurses practicing in 28 countries, including over 40,000 RNs who hold the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) .
  • On March 19, BCEN will introduce the highly interactive virtual CEN Review Course: Essentials of Emergency Nursing .
  • BCEN's March 19-only introductory purchase offer includes a free CEN practice exam in honor of Certified Nurses Day.