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Smith+Nephew’s PICO™ Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System provides better clinical outcomes versus standard of care according to UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the review of medical technologies guidance from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for its PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (sNPWT).

Key Points: 
  • Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the review of medical technologies guidance from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for its PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (sNPWT).
  • NICE have reviewed ‘Medical Technology Guideline 43 PICO negative pressure wound dressings for closed surgical incisions’ which recognises that Smith+Nephew’s PICO sNPWT provides better clinical outcomes than standard dressings in patients at high risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), at similar overall cost.
  • The 24 clinical studies included a total of 7,790 patients with PICO sNPWT being used in 3,754.
  • NICE concluded that PICO sNPWT is associated with fewer SSIs and seromas compared with standard wound dressings.

ICIC and SRI Release Landmark Report on Enhancing Economic Opportunities in Distressed Communities Through Regional Connectivity

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Boston, MA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and SRI today unveiled a groundbreaking report titled " Regional Economic Connectivity: A Strategy to Build Opportunity in Distressed Communities ."

Key Points: 
  • Boston, MA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and SRI today unveiled a groundbreaking report titled " Regional Economic Connectivity: A Strategy to Build Opportunity in Distressed Communities ."
  • The report aims to bridge the economic divide by fostering connections between distressed communities and the more prosperous parts of their metropolitan areas.
  • "Regional Economic Connectivity" not only identifies the mechanics of economic integration but also provides actionable insights for economic development professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and private and public sector partners.
  • “Through this report, ICIC and SRI offer a novel approach to economic development that prioritizes both growth and equity,” said Howard Wial, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at ICIC.

QIAGEN strengthens its portfolio for cancer research, showcasing latest product launches at AACR Annual Meeting 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Two Exhibitor Spotlight Theater sessions and several poster presentations will highlight additional advances from QIAGEN in this field.

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  • Two Exhibitor Spotlight Theater sessions and several poster presentations will highlight additional advances from QIAGEN in this field.
  • EGFR and BRAF are genes essential for normal cell growth and function, but mutations in these genes can result in cancer development.
  • To advance research on how the immune system interacts with cancer, QIAGEN has introduced the QIAseq Targeted RNA-seq Panel for T-cell receptors.
  • Learn more about QIAGEN’s offering at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024, (booth #922 in the San Diego Convention Center) and poster presentations highlighting new solutions in digital PCR, NGS and preanalytical workflows at https://www.qiagen.com/applications/cancer-research/aacr-2024-annual-mee... .

Cumulus Media Announces Further Extension of Expiration Time in Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation will expire at the Further Extended Expiration Time, unless extended or terminated.

Key Points: 
  • The Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation will expire at the Further Extended Expiration Time, unless extended or terminated.
  • Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to D.F.
  • You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation is being made solely by the Offering Memorandum.

Tech Innovator Collage Group Launches New Industry, Audience, and Head-to-Head Insights to SaaS Cultural Intelligence Engine

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Bethesda, MD, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collage Group, the cultural intelligence leader, announced today several new innovative features to its fluen.ci SaaS application.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collage Group, the cultural intelligence leader, announced today several new innovative features to its fluen.ci SaaS application.
  • CMOs will instantly know how their brand compares to specific competitors on future purchase intent, preferences, perception, and on the Collage Group proprietary cultural relevance metric B-CFQ (Brand Cultural Fluency Quotient).
  • Beyond fusing Consumer, Industry, and Brand, Ad and Campaign insights, Collage Group is also the leader in publishing syndicated cultural insights on rapidly growing market segments.
  • The Collage Group Insights Hub contains a wealth of deep cultural research, including nearly 600 reports.

Village Farms International Announces Start Up of Renewable Natural Gas Facility

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that operations have started at the Delta (British Columbia) Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility, in partnership with Atlanta-based Terreva Renewables (“Terreva”). The Delta RNG facility is the result of Village Farms’ strategic initiative to transition its wholly owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy, Inc. (“VFCE”), to a more sustainable business model using advanced technologies. The Delta RNG project will immediately contribute incremental cash flow and profitability to Village Farms.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that operations have started at the Delta (British Columbia) Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility, in partnership with Atlanta-based Terreva Renewables (“Terreva”).
  • The Delta RNG facility is the result of Village Farms’ strategic initiative to transition its wholly owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy, Inc. (“VFCE”), to a more sustainable business model using advanced technologies.
  • The Delta RNG project will immediately contribute incremental cash flow and profitability to Village Farms.
  • Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, the Delta RNG facility purifies and converts landfill (methane) gas that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere to high-demand RNG.

Lily AI Expands Internationally Powered by Strong North American Growth

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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“Fueled by our accelerated growth in the U.S., we are bullish on bringing our robust capabilities to retailers and brands across Europe,” said Purva Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lily AI.

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  • “Fueled by our accelerated growth in the U.S., we are bullish on bringing our robust capabilities to retailers and brands across Europe,” said Purva Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lily AI.
  • Leading Lily AI’s European expansion, Christopher Roye, former Head of Global Sales at Astound Commerce, has been named Senior Director EMEA, and will report directly to Ahmed Naiem, President, Lily AI.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Chris, Terry and Martin to the Lily AI team as we increase our presence in the EMEA region.
  • Lily AI’s European business will mirror its North American product suite, providing AI-powered solutions for operations across the entire retail value chain.

TC Energy appoints Sean O’Donnell as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The appointment of Mr. O’Donnell follows Mr. Hunter’s decision to leave the Company to pursue another opportunity in the energy sector.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment of Mr. O’Donnell follows Mr. Hunter’s decision to leave the Company to pursue another opportunity in the energy sector.
  • “Throughout his over 26 years with the Company, Joel has been a valued member of the TC Energy team, and a distinguished contributor to our success.
  • We wish Joel all the best in his next opportunity,” said François Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • He also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Quantum’s first US independent power company and of the firm’s LNG export facility in Mexico.

Simply Spiked™ Peach Arrives in Canada With a Call to Peach Responsibly

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simply Spiked™ Peach is bringing the flavour to Canada with the launch of a new Peach-flavoured variety pack.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simply Spiked™ Peach is bringing the flavour to Canada with the launch of a new Peach-flavoured variety pack.
  • The survey also showed that 1 in 3 Canadian Gen-Z’s have received an inappropriate text through a poorly placed peach or eggplant emoji!
  • The Simply Spiked Peach variety pack is now available at participating locations across Canada and includes three Peach-forward flavours:
    Signature Peach: Say hello to the Queen Bee of Juicy.
  • Kiwi Peach: An island adventure, Kiwi Peach is packed with fresh, clean flavours your taste buds are longing for.

Theratechnologies to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provide Business Update

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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MONTREAL, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced the Company will report financial results and provide a business update for its first quarter ended February 29, 2024, on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced the Company will report financial results and provide a business update for its first quarter ended February 29, 2024, on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m.
  • The call will be hosted by Paul Lévesque, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Participants are encouraged to join the call at least ten minutes in advance to secure access.
  • Conference call dial-in and replay information can be found below.