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Cidara Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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星期四, 三月 23, 2023

This approval enables Cidara to receive a $20.0 million regulatory milestone payment under the terms of our agreement with Melinta Therapeutics,” said Jeffrey Stein, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Cidara.

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  • This approval enables Cidara to receive a $20.0 million regulatory milestone payment under the terms of our agreement with Melinta Therapeutics,” said Jeffrey Stein, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Cidara.
  • In addition, we announced the nomination of our first oncology DFC candidate, CBO-212, and presented preclinical data at the ESMO-TAT conference.
  • We are currently conducting investigational new drug (IND)-enabling activities for CD421, which is an enhanced version of CBO-212.
  • The gross proceeds to Cidara from these offerings, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $19.5 million.

Electra Closes US$51 million Secured Convertible Note Offering and Cancels US$36 million of Convertible Notes due 2026

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, or the “Company”) announced that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering (the “Note Offering”) of US$51 million principal amount of 8.99% senior secured convertible notes due February 2028 (the “Notes”).

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  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, or the “Company”) announced that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering (the “Note Offering”) of US$51 million principal amount of 8.99% senior secured convertible notes due February 2028 (the “Notes”).
  • As part of the transaction, the Company purchased and cancelled all of the outstanding approximately US$36 million principal amount of the Company’s existing 6.95% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the date of the closing.
  • The Noteholders received an aggregate of 10,796,054 warrants to purchase Common Shares (“Warrants”) exercisable for five years at US$2.48 in connection with the Note Offering.
  • In addition, provided the Company is not listed on TSXV, certain price-based adjustment mechanisms will apply to the Notes and the Warrants.

Oppenheimer Announces Expansion of Investment Grade Fixed Income Sales Team

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星期二, 二月 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") — a leading investment bank, wealth manager and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) — announced today the continued expansion of its Investment Grade desk with the additions of Perren Thomas, Dennis Megley and Mike Henneberry. Each will serve as Managing Directors on the Investment Grade Sales team in New York and report to Katie Lucas, Managing Director, and Head of Investment Grade Sales.

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  • Each will serve as Managing Directors on the Investment Grade Sales team in New York and report to Katie Lucas, Managing Director, and Head of Investment Grade Sales.
  • Peter Albano, Global Head of Fixed Income at Oppenheimer, said, "We are delighted to welcome Perren, Dennis and Mike to the team.
  • These Investment Grade sales hires follow the recruitments of Managing Directors Si Lund (High Yield Sales), John Covello (Investment Grade Trading), Chris O'Connor (Debt Syndicate), Peter Overton (Short-term Trading), Ed Murphy (Municipal Bond Trading), Jose Puell (Emerging Markets Sales) and Russ Mueller (Structured Product Trading).
  • Mr. Thomas joins Oppenheimer with nearly two decades of experience in fixed income sales.

Vesta Taps Shimon Steinmetz as Chief Financial Officer

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星期二, 一月 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta, a leading global transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of corporate transformation leader, Shimon Steinmetz, as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta, a leading global transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of corporate transformation leader, Shimon Steinmetz, as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Steinmetz brings over 20 years of experience partnering with management teams and private equity investors to boost operational performance and maximize stakeholder value.
  • As CFO, Steinmetz will lead Vesta's global finance organization and activities including performance improvement, financial operations, corporate development, investor sourcing, technology transformation, stakeholder management, and more.
  • "I am excited to join a company that's working to help businesses grow and succeed worldwide by eliminating fraud and increasing approval rates," said Shimon Steinmetz, CFO of Vesta.

Vesta Taps Shimon Steinmetz as Chief Financial Officer

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星期二, 一月 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta, a leading global transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of corporate transformation leader, Shimon Steinmetz, as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta, a leading global transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of corporate transformation leader, Shimon Steinmetz, as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Steinmetz brings over 20 years of experience partnering with management teams and private equity investors to boost operational performance and maximize stakeholder value.
  • As CFO, Steinmetz will lead Vesta's global finance organization and activities including performance improvement, financial operations, corporate development, investor sourcing, technology transformation, stakeholder management, and more.
  • "I am excited to join a company that's working to help businesses grow and succeed worldwide by eliminating fraud and increasing approval rates," said Shimon Steinmetz, CFO of Vesta.

Zefiro Methane Appoints Tina Reine as Chief Commercial Officer

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星期四, 一月 12, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) is pleased to announce that Tina Reine has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”) of Zefiro, which has applied to have its common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”). Listing is subject to receipt of conditional listing approval from the CSE and fulfilling all of the CSE’s requirements. Building upon an accomplished career in finance and the environmental markets, Ms. Reine will primarily be responsible for optimizing the Company’s earnings from carbon offsets earned through the completion of orphaned and abandoned wells located throughout the United States. Ms. Reine is also highly versed in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) aspects of carbon offsets, which can enhance their value proposition for corporate and institutional purchasers.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) is pleased to announce that Tina Reine has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”) of Zefiro, which has applied to have its common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”).
  • As Director of Carbon Markets at World Kinect Energy Services , Ms. Reine was responsible for both structuring deals and origination.
  • Ms. Reine started her environmental markets career in London at Cantor Fitzgerald ’s Environmental Markets group in 2007, selling forward contracts on carbon offsets.
  • Regarding her appointment as CCO of Zefiro, Ms. Reine commented, “Carbon offsets are more relevant than ever as an instrument for neutralizing emissions to help save the environment.

McManus Joins SWBC Investment Company as Senior Vice President - Private Markets

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SWBC Investment Company is excited to announce that Chris McManus has joined the company as Senior Vice President – Private Markets.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SWBC Investment Company is excited to announce that Chris McManus has joined the company as Senior Vice President – Private Markets.
  • Reporting directly to the company's CEO, John Tuohy, McManus will also be responsible for driving the fundraising, investor relations, and product development across SWBC's private markets business in the Americas.
  • Since its inception, SWBC Investment Co. has empowered investors with unique offerings to help develop a balanced approach to their investment goals.
  • "One of the biggest challenges that investors face in today's market is the search for income and direct access to the private markets," said Chris McManus, Senior Vice President – Private Markets.

Nyxoah Files Shelf Registration Statement and Announces At-the-Market Equity Offering Program

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星期四, 十二月 22, 2022

Once declared effective by the SEC, the Registration Statement would permit the Company to sell, from time to time, up to $200 million in aggregate value of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and/or units.

Key Points: 
  • Once declared effective by the SEC, the Registration Statement would permit the Company to sell, from time to time, up to $200 million in aggregate value of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and/or units.
  • The Registration Statement is intended to provide the Company with flexibility to access additional capital when market conditions are appropriate.
  • The ATM offering is being made only by means of a prospectus included within the Registration Statement.
  • These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective.

EQS-News: What's Next For Cell Therapy In Oncology? Enlivex (NASDAQ: ENLV) Says It Has The Answers

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星期日, 十二月 18, 2022

Since Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 and Theodor Schwann proposed the classical cell theory in 1839, the cell therapy industry has grown by leaps and bounds.

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  • Since Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 and Theodor Schwann proposed the classical cell theory in 1839, the cell therapy industry has grown by leaps and bounds.
  • Because of the wide applications of this technology, the global cell therapy market is growing.
  • In particular, Enlivex Therapeutics says it is already looking into the future of cell therapy in oncology.
  • Apart from T-cell therapy, another area of research in cell therapy is CAR-T cell therapy.

EF Hutton Expands Healthcare Franchise with Appointments of Veteran Equity Research Analysts 

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星期二, 十一月 29, 2022

New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire --EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (EF Hutton), today announced a series of strategic hires enhancing the companys Healthcare Equity Research Department.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire --EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (EF Hutton), today announced a series of strategic hires enhancing the companys Healthcare Equity Research Department.
  • Tony Butler, Senior Managing Director, Elemer Piros, Managing Director, Fozia Ahmed, Associate and Tashdid Hasan, Associate, will join the team of Healthcare Equity Research Analysts at EF Hutton.
  • Joseph T. Rallo, CEO of EF Hutton, stated, Four major healthcare appointments demonstrates that EF Hutton is committed to bringing on top tier talent.
  • Tony Butler, PhD, Senior Managing Director, joins EF Hutton with over 30 years of experience focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.