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Inhibikase Therapeutics Announces FDA has Lifted the Full Clinical Hold on IkT-148009 in Multiple System Atrophy

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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BOSTON and ATLANTA, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) ("Inhibikase" or "Company"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing protein kinase inhibitor therapeutics to modify the course of Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's-related disorders and other diseases of the Abelson Tyrosine Kinases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA" or "Agency") has lifted the full Clinical Hold on IkT-148009, the Company's c-Abl inhibitor, in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) allowing the Company to proceed with its plans for a future Phase 2 clinical trial in MSA.

Key Points: 
  • "We are grateful for the expeditious review by the FDA of our response to the Clinical Hold on IkT-148009 in MSA," stated Milton H. Werner, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Inhibikase Therapeutics.
  • One of two ongoing model studies has shown a substantial neuroprotective benefit in response to c-Abl inhibition by IkT-148009.
  • With the clinical hold lifted and the IND now open, we look forward to completing these studies prior to initiation of the Phase 2a trial in this patient population.
  • Clinical effect on the progression of atrophy will be monitored in the trial using MRI.

Dedication to Innovation: MSA Safety Highlights Connected Safety Solutions During Milestone Year at National Safety Council Congress & Expo

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than a century, the National Safety Council (NSC) expo has been the global stage for showcasing the very latest innovations in worker and workplace safety technology. This year, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marks a milestone as the NSC's first 100-year exhibitor at the National Safety Congress and Expo. The conference is being held this year in San Diego, California, from September 19 through the 21st.

Key Points: 
  • This year, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marks a milestone as the NSC's first 100-year exhibitor at the National Safety Congress and Expo.
  • Established in 1914, MSA was founded as a company focused on improving mining safety.
  • While the products and technology have changed over 100 expos, MSA's dedication to worker safety has not.
  • The Connected Work Platform and additional featured products carry on MSA's legacy of showcasing its innovative safety solutions at NSC expos.

Montecito Medical Acquires Surgery Center Property in Shreveport

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Montecito Medical, a premier owner of medical office properties throughout the U.S., has completed the acquisition of an ambulatory surgery center building in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • Montecito Medical, a premier owner of medical office properties throughout the U.S., has completed the acquisition of an ambulatory surgery center building in Shreveport, Louisiana.
  • CHRISTUS Surgery Center Shreveport is a state-of-the-art facility with two operating rooms.
  • Physicians at the center perform outpatient surgical procedures across multiple specialties that include podiatry, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, general breast surgery, urology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dental surgery.
  • Montecito Medical is one of the nations largest privately held companies specializing in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and funding the development of medical real estate.

MSA Safety Showcases the Power of Connected Technology to Enhance Firefighter Safety at FDIC

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There may be nothing stronger than the connection shared between fellow firefighters. When it comes to helping firefighters stay safe on the job, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), shares that same level of connection, and that will be on display this week as the annual Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC) returns to a full-scale event in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • As a global leader in firefighter safety equipment and technology, MSA Safety will showcase its Connected Firefighter Platform a suite of advanced safety technologies that work in concert to significantly improve firefighter monitoring, accountability and communication.
  • Two key components of the Connected Firefighter Platform are the LUNAR Connected Device and MSA's FireGrid software services.
  • A multifunctional handheld device, LUNAR provides personal thermal imaging and several other innovative features that are designed to enhance firefighter safety and accountability.
  • "MSA continues to embrace this mentality and develop products that enhance our offerings in the connected firefighter space.

Industry-changing ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable Now Available for Order from MSA Safety

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adopting new technology that helps to simplify safety procedures and connect managers to their employees in hazardous environments has never been more easy. Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that its latest industry game-changer – the ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable device – is now available for order.

Key Points: 
  • Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that its latest industry game-changer the ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable device is now available for order.
  • Designed to work in concert with the company's new MSA+ safety subscription service, the ALTAIR io 4 device represents the hardware portion of a cloud-ready suite of technology that MSA calls the Connected Work Platform.
  • When connected together, the ALTAIR io 4 and MSA+ create a versatile and powerful hardware/software combination that enhances worker safety while simplifying safety program management.
  • The MSA Grid and accompanying MSA+ safety subscription has various price points and subscription levels to accommodate individual customer needs and budgets.

Montecito Medical Acquires Perimeter Center Commons

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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Montecito Medical, a premier owner of medical office properties throughout the U.S., has completed the acquisition of Perimeter Center Commons, a medical office complex located at 17300 North Perimeter Drive in North Scottsdale, Arizona, in the Phoenix metro area.

Key Points: 
  • Montecito Medical, a premier owner of medical office properties throughout the U.S., has completed the acquisition of Perimeter Center Commons, a medical office complex located at 17300 North Perimeter Drive in North Scottsdale, Arizona, in the Phoenix metro area.
  • The company developed Perimeter Center Commons in 2019 and will continue to manage the property.
  • This outstanding asset has all of the key attributes we look for in strategically acquiring medical office properties, said Bryan Brown, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Montecito Medical.
  • Montecito Medical is one of the nations largest privately held companies specializing in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and funding the development of medical real estate.

Pinnacle Is Still the No. 1 Bank in Nashville With $14.7 Billion in Local Deposits; Grows In 19 MSAs

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance

1 bank in its hometown of Nashville for four years running, according to FDIC deposit data as of June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • 1 bank in its hometown of Nashville for four years running, according to FDIC deposit data as of June 30, 2021.
  • Firmwide, Pinnacle saw 10.2 percent deposit growth year-over-year to $28.2 billion and grew deposits in 19 out of 20 MSAs reported by the FDIC.
  • In the Nashville MSA, Pinnacle holds 16.43 percent of all deposit market share, ahead of megabanks like Bank of America, Regions, Truist, First Horizon and others.
  • As the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in 14 primarily urban markets across the Southeast.

Olive Tree Affordable Housing Development Announces Second Closing within the Houston-Metro: The Life at Grand Oaks

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The Life at Grand Oaks, a 556-unit affordable rental community located in Houstons Greater Inwood neighborhood, will both add to and preserve critical affordable housing units for families in Northwest Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The Life at Grand Oaks, a 556-unit affordable rental community located in Houstons Greater Inwood neighborhood, will both add to and preserve critical affordable housing units for families in Northwest Houston.
  • The $85M redevelopment project was made possible through the support of Olive Trees financing and development partners.
  • In addition to The Life at Grand Oaks, Olive Tree Affordable Housing Development closed The Life at Parkview in May 2021 , a HUD-insured substantial rehabilitation located in Pasadena, TX.
  • Both projects demonstrate the value our adaptive approach to affordable housing preservation creates and we are pleased to be afforded opportunities such as these to provide solutions for the long-term preservation of affordable housing to our Partners, says Brennan Sanders, Vice President of Affordable Housing Development at Olive Tree.

KBRA Assigns Ratings to Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns ratings to five classes of Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006 issued by Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns ratings to five classes of Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006 issued by Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation.
  • The bonds are collateralized by an 80% portion of the tobacco settlement payments that are required to be made by tobacco manufacturers to the State of Alaska under the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).
  • Numerous smaller tobacco manufacturers joined the MSA after the OPMs and are referred to as subsequent participating manufacturers (SPMs).
  • After the MSA was signed, many states and local governments securitized some or all of their rights to receive future settlement payments.