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RYAM Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Provides Improved Outlook for 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased $37 million, or 10 percent, to $347 million compared to the same prior year quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased $37 million, or 10 percent, to $347 million compared to the same prior year quarter.
  • Compared to the third quarter of 2023, the operating loss increased $43 million, primarily due to the $62 million non-cash impairment recorded in the fourth quarter and higher labor costs.
  • Overall, EBITDA is expected to remain relatively flat in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, with a strong finish in the back half of 2024.
  • Raw material prices are expected to increase as purchased pulp prices are forecast to increase from fourth quarter 2023 levels.

NMSI and University of Houston Receive Additional Grant from CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Extend Academy for First-year STEM Teachers

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

DALLAS and HOUSTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CenterPoint Energy Foundation has awarded the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and the University of Houston's teachHouston program an additional $85,000 to extend the New Teacher Academy. The funding is in addition to last year's initial grant of $100,000 and aims to address the ongoing challenges schools and districts face in recruiting and retaining STEM teachers. The New Teacher Academy provides comprehensive support to pre-service teachers graduating from the University of Houston, equipping them with the necessary tools and skills to thrive in their teaching careers.

Key Points: 
  • "CenterPoint Energy is proud to support the New Teacher Academy again this year, together with the National Math and Science Initiative and teachHouston.
  • The extended grant will allow the CenterPoint Energy New Teacher Academy to continue its mission of preparing first-year STEM teachers through various impactful initiatives.
  • "The continuation of CenterPoint Energy's generous grant will have a profound impact on the CenterPoint Energy New Teacher Academy," said Michelle Stie, Vice President of Teaching and Learning at NMSI.
  • For more information on how to support early-career STEM teachers in your community, contact NMSI or visit https://www.nms.org/ .

NMSI Announces GM New Teacher Academy to Support First-Year STEM Teachers of Color

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DALLAS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A diverse STEM teacher workforce is critical to increasing educational outcomes for students of color and the future of national security. Research shows, "Black students who'd had just one Black teacher by third grade were 13 percent more likely to enroll in college—and those who'd had two were 32 percent more likely." However, the U.S. educator workforce's current state does not reflect its student body's diversity.

Key Points: 
  • To address these challenges, the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces the launch of the GM New Teacher Academy.
  • In partnership with General Motors (GM), the initiative will train over 1,300 first-year STEM teachers who identify as Black, Latino/a and Indigenous.
  • NMSI will offer the GM New Teacher Academy in the Atlanta Metro area to early-career STEM teachers of color in Georgia and Alabama and other regional HBCUs in the South.
  • For more information on how to support early-career STEM teachers in your community, contact NMSI or visit https://www.nms.org/ .

NMSI and University of Houston Receive Grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Launch Academy Supporting First-Year STEM Teachers

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Friday, July 8, 2022

DALLAS AND HOUSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sixteen of the fastest-growing industries of the future are STEM-related and recent research highlights the importance of STEM—which stands for science, technology, engineering and math—yet schools and districts often struggle to recruit and retain STEM teachers.

Key Points: 
  • The CenterPoint Energy New Teacher Academy will support new STEM teachers through professional development, STEM training and networking opportunities.
  • To address these challenges and better prepare first-year STEM teachers for the classroom, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation awarded the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and the University of Houston a $100,000 grant to launch the CenterPoint Energy New Teacher Academy.
  • Designed for pre-service teachers graduating from the University of Houston, the university will recruit and select participants for the academy.
  • "This academy will establish a strong foundation for success, and ensure new STEM teachers feel confident, succeed and grow in their professions."

The Lung Transplant Foundation to Host Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting to Help Educate FDA on Living with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS)

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

CARY, N.C., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Transplant Foundation (LTF), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world where all lung transplant patients live long, healthy lives, announced today it will host an externally-led patient-focused drug development meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET in Washington DC. This historic event is intended to help educate the Agency and the public about the challenges of living with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS).

Key Points: 
  • This historic event is intended to help educate the Agency and the public about the challenges of living with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS).
  • BOS, also referred to as chronic rejection, is one of the most severe complications after lung transplantation.
  • Approximately 50 percent of lung transplant patients develop BOS within five years post-transplant[i], the highest rejection rate of any transplanted organ.
  • About The Lung Transplant Foundation:
    The Lung Transplant Foundation (LTF) was founded as a non-profit organization by a group of lung transplant recipients from Durham and Chapel Hill, NC.

NMSI, National CARES and Boeing Partner to Address STEM Education Equity for Black Students at Houston ISD

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

DALLAS, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces a partnership with the National CARES Mentoring Movement and Boeing to increase STEM education opportunities at Houston ISD through leveraging local assets. In collaboration with community-based partners, NMSI, Boeing and National CARES will address the systemic challenges faced by students experiencing poverty and students of color by supporting academic learning recovery and student wellness.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with community-based partners, NMSI, Boeing and National CARES will address the systemic challenges faced by students experiencing poverty and students of color by supporting academic learning recovery and student wellness.
  • "As a national leader in STEM education, one of our goals at NMSI is to make sure studentsno matter their backgroundshave options.
  • We couldn't be more grateful to partner with Boeing and the National CARES Mentoring Movement here in our home of Texas to accelerate the impact of our shared mission."
  • "Houston ISD is proud to partner with NMSI, National CARES Mentoring Movement and Boeing on this important initiative to leverage opportunities for our students," said Superintendent Millard House II.

 Elephas to Show First Data on Breakthrough Oncology Diagnostics Platform at American Association for Cancer Research

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Elephas Biosciences Corporation (Elephas), a live tumor imaging company developing novel cancer diagnostic solutions, announced today the acceptance of three abstracts by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Key Points: 
  • Elephas Biosciences Corporation (Elephas), a live tumor imaging company developing novel cancer diagnostic solutions, announced today the acceptance of three abstracts by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
  • The Elephas mission is to change the view of cancer and get the right treatment regimens to patients more quickly.
  • With the mission to tackle the massive oncology dilemma, Elephas is leading the way to change how clinicians treat cancer patients.
  • The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer.

BOB Financial, NPCI and JCB partner to launch Bank of Baroda Credit Cards on RuPay platform

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Talking about the launch, Mr. Shailendra Singh, MD & CEO, BOB Financial Solutions Limited said, "We are happy to partner with NPCI for launching BoB Credit Cards on the RuPay platform.

Key Points: 
  • Talking about the launch, Mr. Shailendra Singh, MD & CEO, BOB Financial Solutions Limited said, "We are happy to partner with NPCI for launching BoB Credit Cards on the RuPay platform.
  • Both Bank of Baroda and BFSL have a strong ongoing partnership with NPCI for their other products, and the addition of BoB Credit Cards will further strengthen this partnership.
  • Commenting on the launch, Ms. Praveena Rai, COO, NPCI, said, "We are happy to collaborate with BFSL to launch the Easy and Premier contactless credit cards on the RuPay platform.
  • The Company's primary business is in credit cards with its key differentiator being simple, easy-to-understand products that are fairly priced and efficiently serviced.