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Merrimack Receives $225 Million Milestone Payment from Ipsen

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACK) (“Merrimack” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received a $225 million payment which was due from Ipsen, S.A. as a result of its receipt of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to market ONIVYDE as a first-line treatment of metastatic adenocarcinoma on the pancreas.

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  • Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACK) (“Merrimack” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received a $225 million payment which was due from Ipsen, S.A. as a result of its receipt of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to market ONIVYDE as a first-line treatment of metastatic adenocarcinoma on the pancreas.
  • Merrimack’s Board of Directors has evaluated the likelihood of receiving additional milestone payments under the Ipsen Agreement and from the 2019 Agreement with Elevation Oncology and has concluded that it is unlikely that any additional milestone payments from either agreement will become payable.
  • We currently anticipate the initial liquidating dividend to be in the range of between approximately $14.68 and $15.30 per share.
  • The Plan of Dissolution will include establishment of a liquidating trust for the benefit of stockholders in the unlikely event that Merrimack might receive any future milestone payments from Ipsen or Elevation Technology.

Game Developers Conference 2024 Successfully Brought Together Nearly 30,000 Attendees for a Week of Connecting and Learning

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

GDC 2024 featured 1,000+ speakers across 730 sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions in addition to networking opportunities.

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  • GDC 2024 featured 1,000+ speakers across 730 sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions in addition to networking opportunities.
  • “In light of emerging generative AI technologies, layoffs and evolving working conditions, the Game Developers Conference will continue to provide developers with the key understandings and relationships to forge their way forward.
  • GDC 2024 honored the top developers of the past year with the 26th annual Independent Games Festival Awards and the 24th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA).
  • For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit the GDC’s official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook or Twitter .

VanEck Launches Value- and Growth-Oriented Versions of Their Popular Wide Moat Equity Strategy

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

VanEck today added two new ETFs to its “moat”-focused ETF lineup: the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF (MVAL) and the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF (MGRO) .

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  • VanEck today added two new ETFs to its “moat”-focused ETF lineup: the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF (MVAL) and the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF (MGRO) .
  • To reach “wide moat” status, Morningstar must expect a company to maintain its competitive advantages for at least 20 years.
  • Companies eligible for inclusion in both underlying indexes must have a wide moat rating and attractive valuation according to Morningstar.
  • MVAL and MGRO join a suite of ETFs that traces its roots to 2012, when VanEck launched the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) , a fund with close to $15B in AUM (as of 3/27/2024).

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 10, 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Apple® today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 10 through 14, 2024.

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  • Apple® today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 10 through 14, 2024.
  • Developers and students will have the opportunity to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on opening day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326289414/en/
    Free for all developers, WWDC24 will spotlight the latest iOS, iPadOS®, macOS®, watchOS®, tvOS®, and visionOS™ advancements.
  • This year’s conference will include video sessions and opportunities to engage with Apple designers and engineers and connect with the worldwide developer community.

Europe Advanced Space Composites Research Report 2023-2033 Featuring Airborne, Beyond Gravity, CRP Technology, EURO-COMPOSITES, and MT Aerospace - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Space research, satellite technologies, and many aerospace programs around Europe are being revolutionized by advanced space composites.

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  • Space research, satellite technologies, and many aerospace programs around Europe are being revolutionized by advanced space composites.
  • The Europe Advanced Space Composites Market: Drivers and Challenges
    Europe's commitment to space exploration and participation in space missions acts as a driver for the advanced space composites market.
  • The need for lightweight, durable, and high-performance composites in these missions drives the demand for advanced space composites in Europe.
  • The Europe advanced space composites market can be fragmented due to the presence of multiple aerospace companies, research institutions, and space agencies across various European countries.

Xfinity Teams With Basketball Superstar Caitlin Clark

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Xfinity is teaming up with basketball star Caitlin Clark on a number of joint marketing opportunities, social media activations, and engagement through Xfinity Rewards – Xfinity’s customer appreciation program.

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  • Xfinity is teaming up with basketball star Caitlin Clark on a number of joint marketing opportunities, social media activations, and engagement through Xfinity Rewards – Xfinity’s customer appreciation program.
  • “I’m excited to be teaming up with Xfinity,” said Clark.
  • Those are the qualities of a world-class athlete, exactly what march madness fans need, and what Xfinity provides.
  • Clark is one of the top players in college basketball history, recently breaking the record in points scored for men’s and women’s college basketball with 3,685 career points, passing Pete Maravich’s previous collegiate record of 3,667.

Europe Recyclable Thermoset Market Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2023 and 2031 Featuring MCR Mixt Composites Recyclables, GAIKER Technology Center, Mobius, BASF, Northstar Recycling, Gr3n Recycling - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 25, 2024

The Europe recyclable thermoset market is projected to reach $259.74 million by 2031 from $145.07 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.69% during the forecast period 2022-2031.

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  • The Europe recyclable thermoset market is projected to reach $259.74 million by 2031 from $145.07 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.69% during the forecast period 2022-2031.
  • The European recyclable thermoset market is expected to grow quickly in the next years.
  • This is because there is an increasing need for recycled thermoset materials and a growing adoption of thermoset recycling technology.
  • Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Europe recyclable thermoset market analyzed and profiled in the study involve recyclable thermoset providers.

WiSA Technologies Adds Additional Functionality to its Powerful WiSA E Immersive Audio Software

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Monday, March 25, 2024

WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), a leading innovator in wireless audio technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, announces the addition of two features to its WiSA E wireless immersive audio software stack.

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  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), a leading innovator in wireless audio technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, announces the addition of two features to its WiSA E wireless immersive audio software stack.
  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) is a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems.
  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. and the WiSA Technologies, Inc. logo are trademarks of WiSA Technologies, Inc.
  • The WiSA logo, WiSA®, WiSA Ready™, and WiSA Certified™ are trademarks and certification marks of WiSA, LLC.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available Now on WaterTower Music

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features 23 new tracks created for the film by Grammy-nominated composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Zack Snyder’s Justice League) as well as composer Antonio Di Iorio.

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  • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features 23 new tracks created for the film by Grammy-nominated composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Zack Snyder’s Justice League) as well as composer Antonio Di Iorio.
  • The album is out now, with the film being released on March 29.
  • These are two of the most enduring names in Hollywood and Adam has done an amazing job implementing his vision for these icons.
  • I couldn’t be more enthusiastic to continue my adventures with Adam and expand our creative relationship in the Monsterverse.”
    Double vinyl from Waxwork Records available for preorder on 3/29!