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DelSiTech and Tolmar Announce Global License and Development Agreement

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DelSiTech is eligible to receive upfront payments, development and commercial milestone payments, and royalties on licensed products

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  • DelSiTech is eligible to receive upfront payments, development and commercial milestone payments, and royalties on licensed products
    TURKU, Finland and DUBLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical-stage drug delivery and development company, DelSiTech Ltd., and Tolmar International Ltd., a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, today announce the signing of a global license and development agreement, further strengthening their collaboration, following investment from Tolmar in January 2024.
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, Tolmar will obtain a global license to utilize DelSiTech's proprietary, silica-based, drug delivery technology platform for the development and commercialization of two undisclosed long-acting injectable drug products.
  • Under the terms of the license agreement, DelSiTech will be eligible to receive an upfront payment, development and commercial milestone payments, and royalties on net sales of licensed products.
  • The licensing agreement is a natural next step, following investment from Tolmar at the beginning of this year."

The government is well behind on Closing the Gap. This is why we needed a Voice to Parliament

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Another year, and another Closing the Gap report comes before the parliament and the Australian people.

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  • Another year, and another Closing the Gap report comes before the parliament and the Australian people.
  • The 2024 Closing the Gap report is the first since Australians resoundingly rejected the proposal to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.
  • With that in mind, it’s unsurprising that in this year’s Closing the Gap report, the government outlines that just four of the 19 targets are on track to be bridged.
  • It’s also committed to building remote training hubs and improving community wifi services for around 20 remote communities.

‘What’s next?’ is the wrong question to ask

  • This question has become a staple of pundits and commentators trying to look smart following a referendum process during which they fundamentally failed on the civics, the politics and the journalism of Indigenous issues.
  • Before we ask about what comes next though, we must ask what has come already, and whether efforts at closing the gap over the past three years, since the agreement was overhauled by the Morrison government, have worked.
  • The Agreement requires government decision-makers to accept that they do not know what is best for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Closing the Gap in 2024

  • The one thing to understand about the gap in outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is that it is not something that ever needed be this way.
  • As the Productivity Commission found, “it is a direct result of the ways in which governments have used their power over many decades”.
  • There is also the National Skills Agreement, which includes a dedicated stream of funding for closing the gap to support community-controlled registered training organisations.
  • Also, next time you run into one of the many MPs and shadow ministers who campaigned against a Voice to Parliament, ask them what their plan is to close the gap and empower Indigenous peoples and communities.


James Blackwell is a Member of the Uluru Dialogue at UNSW.

SP Plus Stockholders Approve Merger With Metropolis Technologies

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Monday, February 12, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP Plus Corporation (“SP+”) (NASDAQ: SP) today announced that at its special meeting of stockholders held on February 9, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”), SP+ stockholders voted to approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2023, by and among Metropolis Technologies, Inc. (“Metropolis”), Schwinger Merger Sub Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolis (“Merger Sub”) and SP+ (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into SP+ (the “Merger”), with SP+ surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolis.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP Plus Corporation (“SP+”) (NASDAQ: SP) today announced that at its special meeting of stockholders held on February 9, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”), SP+ stockholders voted to approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2023, by and among Metropolis Technologies, Inc. (“Metropolis”), Schwinger Merger Sub Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolis (“Merger Sub”) and SP+ (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into SP+ (the “Merger”), with SP+ surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolis.
  • Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, SP+ stockholders will be entitled to receive $54.00 per share in cash, without interest and subject to any required tax withholding, at the closing of the Merger.
  • Approval by SP+’s stockholders satisfies one of the conditions necessary for completion of the Merger.
  • SP+ and Metropolis will continue to cooperate fully with the DOJ in its review.

eMed commences tender offer for Science 37

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Monday, February 12, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eMed, LLC ("eMed") today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Marlin Merger Sub Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser"), has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Science 37 Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCE) ("Science 37") for a price of $5.75 per share (the "Offer").

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eMed, LLC ("eMed") today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Marlin Merger Sub Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser"), has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Science 37 Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCE) ("Science 37") for a price of $5.75 per share (the "Offer").
  • A successful consummation of the tender offer will be followed by a merger to acquire any untendered shares of Science 37 for the same price payable in the tender offer.
  • Science 37 will file today a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 (the "Schedule 14D-9") with the SEC, which includes, among other things, the recommendation of the Science 37 board of directors that Science 37's stockholders accept the Offer and tender their shares of Science 37 common stock pursuant to the Offer.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that can generally be identified by words such as "tender offer," "commences," "commenced," "to purchase," "offer," "will," "subject to," "conditions," or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding the potential outcome of the tender offer for Science 37 being commenced by eMed.

Bravo Multinational, Inc. Forges Ahead Into Streaming Entertainment Industry

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Friday, February 9, 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.
  • “Fueling this transformative journey is a commitment to technical innovation, where state-of-the-art features and cutting-edge technology converge to create a seamless and immersive streaming experience.
  • Viewers can expect a user-friendly interface, enhanced streaming quality, and innovative features that elevate the entertainment quotient,” says Grant Cramer ( IMDb ), CEO of Bravo.
  • “This marks a pivotal moment for Bravo,” says COO of Bravo, Kayla Slick .

DeFi Technologies Inc. Completes Strategic Acquisition of Leading Solana Trading Systems IP

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Strategic Acquisition: DeFi Technologies Inc. has completed the acquisition of intellectual property ("IP") central to the Solana blockchain, aligning with its strategic goal to enhance its presence in the Solana ecosystem.

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  • Strategic Acquisition: DeFi Technologies Inc. has completed the acquisition of intellectual property ("IP") central to the Solana blockchain, aligning with its strategic goal to enhance its presence in the Solana ecosystem.
  • Enhancing Trading Solutions: This IP is specifically tailored for the Solana-focused trading desk, a collaboration between DeFi Technologies and Valour Inc., aimed at elevating their trading solutions on the high-performance Solana platform.
  • This Acquisition marks a significant milestone in DeFi Technologies' expansion strategy, focusing on enhancing its offerings in the Solana ecosystem.
  • DeFi Technologies plans to expand its team and intensify its efforts in DeFi trading, development, and governance, specifically in areas relating to the newly acquired IP.

SLAM Acquires Dam Lake Gold Project

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V:SXL) (OTC: SLMXF) (“SLAM or the “Company”) is pleased to report it has entered into an option agreement (the “Agreement”) signed February 6, 2024 with Edge Exploration Inc. (“Edge”) to acquire the Dam Lake gold project adjacent to SLAM’s wholly-owned Jake Lee gold project 30 kilometres west of Saint John in the mineral-rich province of New Brunswick.

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  • MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V:SXL) (OTC: SLMXF) (“SLAM or the “Company”) is pleased to report it has entered into an option agreement (the “Agreement”) signed February 6, 2024 with Edge Exploration Inc. (“Edge”) to acquire the Dam Lake gold project adjacent to SLAM’s wholly-owned Jake Lee gold project 30 kilometres west of Saint John in the mineral-rich province of New Brunswick.
  • Edge reported two gold discoveries grading 4.76 g/t (grams/tonne) gold and greater than 5.00 g/t gold in basal till samples collected in 2021 from two overburden drill holes 420 metres apart.
  • SLAM discovered anomalous gold in soil samples on a grid 1,000 m to the northeast and previous workers discovered boulders with visible gold and assays up to 302.5 g/t gold at a site 4,100 m northeast of the gold discoveries by Edge.
  • SLAM has discovered additional float grading up to 39.2 g/t gold and soil samples grading up to 0.900 g/t gold 12 kilometres further east within the boundary of the Jake Lee gold project.

Grattan on Friday: Can the Albanese government show muscle in Indigenous policy? One test is coming next week

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says Tuesday’s statement will “commit to new actions that focus on making a practical difference”.

Key Points: 
  • Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says Tuesday’s statement will “commit to new actions that focus on making a practical difference”.
  • Equally, ambitions to transform how decisions are made and delivered have so far proved beyond governments.
  • But the review’s “overarching finding” is that there’s been “no systematic approach to determining what strategies need to be implemented to disrupt business-as-usual of governments”.
  • He points out that the 1967 referendum was about giving the Commonwealth power to make policy for Australia’s Indigenous people.
  • Another initiative he suggests is expanding the Indigenous workforce in the community services sector, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  • On another front, Albanese has it in his power to make one desirable gesture.
  • The governor-generalship comes up soon, and an Indigenous appointment would be appropriate and welcome.


Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

BlueRiver Acquisition Corp. Receives Commencement of Delisting Notice From NYSE American; Announces Extension of Merger Agreement

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Company has a right to request that a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Exchange review the delisting determination, provided a written request for such review is requested no later than February 9, 2024.

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  • The Company has a right to request that a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Exchange review the delisting determination, provided a written request for such review is requested no later than February 9, 2024.
  • The Company intends to make a request for the review of the delisting determination.
  • At this time, the Securities have not been suspended and will continue to trade.
  • The Company also announced that on February 2, 2024, the Company and Spinal Stabilization Technologies, LLC (“SST”) agreed to extend the date on which the Company’s previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 21, 2023, with SST and BLUA Merger Sub LLC (the “Merger Agreement”) may be terminated by the parties if the Closing (as defined in the Merger Agreement) has not occurred from February 2, 2024 until March 31, 2024.

Trailbreaker Receives Approval to Acquire Liberty Property and Adopts 10% Rolling Stock Option Plan

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Liberty Property consists of 5 claims totalling 1,898.35 hectares, located in the Cariboo Mining Division of British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • The Liberty Property consists of 5 claims totalling 1,898.35 hectares, located in the Cariboo Mining Division of British Columbia.
  • The Liberty Property covers a copper-molybdenum (Cu-Mo) porphyry target, located approximately 60km northwest of Quesnel, BC, and is accessible by forest service roads.
  • The Company also announces that, at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held December 15, 2023, shareholders of the Company voted to approve the adoption of a 10% rolling stock option plan.
  • Previously the Company had a 20% set stock option plan.