Financière de Tubize – Dividend approval

Financière de Tubize – Dividend approval




Financière de Tubize – Dividend approval

Dividend confirmation
Regulated information – 26 april 2024

The general shareholders meeting of 26 April 2024 has approved the annual accounts as at 31 December 2023, including the distribution of a gross dividend of € 0.97 per share.

The dividend will be payable as from 3 May 2024 onwards at the offices, seats and branches of BNP Paribas Fortis, in exchange of coupon n° 19.

Ex-coupon          30 April 2024
Record date          2 May 2024
Payment date       3 May 2024

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Announces 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Announces 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update




Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Announces 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV, the “Company”) a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new cancer therapies based on novel DNA-damage response technologies announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

2023 Highlights and Recent Developments

  • On March 27, 2024 we announced a collaboration agreement with Dr. Artem Cherkasov granting Rakovina with exclusive access to the proprietary Deep Docking (trademarked) artificial intelligence (“AI”) Platform for DNA-damage response targets. Using the Deep Docking platform powered by advanced AI algorithms, Rakovina can quickly analyze billions of molecular structures to evaluate their potential as targeted cancer drugs. The company then validates the activity using its established R&D infrastructure. This approach is innovative to developing new drug therapies that target DNA-damage response-related vulnerabilities that are common in many types of cancer.
  • On November 27, 2023, we announced the appointment of Prof. Artem Cherkasov, Senior scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Center and Canada Research Chair in Precision Cancer Drug Design to Rakovina Therapeutics’ Scientific Advisory Board.
  • On November 20, 2023 we announced the appointment of Prof. Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester and former CNS Cancer Bioscience Lead at AstraZeneca plc, to Rakovina Therapeutics ’s Scientific Advisory Board.
  • In June 2023, we published a manuscript in the Journal of Clinical Cancer Research reporting the characterization of a kt-3000 lead candidate with dual activity against PARP and HDAC enzymes as a potential treatment for Ewing sarcoma and other treatment-resistant cancers.
  • On April 19, 2023, we presented new preclinical in vitro and in vivo data demonstrating the potential of our kt-3000 series against treatment-resistant Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood tumor, at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR).
  • On March 30, 2023, we announced the engagement of Red Cloud Securities and Proactive Investors Nort America Inc as part of our evolving strategy to improve trading liquidity and increase awareness of our next-generation cancer therapy development pipeline.
  • On March 22, 2023, we announced the receipt of $122,865 in non-dilutive finding from the National Research Council of Canada industrial Research Assistance Program.
  • On March 17, 2023, we presented new preclinical data describing progress in our lead optimization activities for our novel kt-3000 series at the EACR-AACR Basic and Translational Research Conference.

Summary Financial Results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023

At December 31, 2023, the Company had positive working capital of approximately $477,881.

For the three and twelve months ending December 31, 2023 the Company reported a net loss of $722,733 and $2,612,925, respectively. Research and development operating expenses were $419,482 and $1,671,677 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively. General and administrative expenses were $241,928 and $810,424 for the three and twelve months ending December 31, 2023, respectively. Total cash operating expenses related to research and development and general and administrative expenses for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022 were $488,414 and $1,816,715, respectively.

Selected Financial Information As at
December 31, 2023
$
   
Cash & cash equivalents 436,313    
Working capital 477,881    
Intangible assets 4,515,051    
Total Assets 5,147,579    
Total liabilities 1,487,743    
Deficit (10,925,311 )  
Total equity 3,659,836    

Statements of net loss and comprehensive loss data: For the three months ended
December 31, 2023

$
  For the year ended
December 31, 2023

$
 
Research & Development 419,482   1,671,677  
General and administrative 241,928   810,424  
Net loss and comprehensive loss (722,733 ) (2,612,925 )
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share (0.01 ) (0.04 )
Operating cash burn 488,414   1,816,715  
Weighted average shares outstanding 69,904,462   69,848,394  
         

Rakovina Therapeutics’ financial statements as filed with SEDAR can be accessed from the Company’s website at: https://www.rakovinatherapeutics.com/corporate-profile/

About Rakovina Therapeutics Inc.

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. is focused on the development of new cancer treatments based on novel DNA-damage response technologies. The Company has established a pipeline of novel DNA-damage response inhibitors with the goal of advancing one or more drug candidates into human clinical trials and obtaining marketing approval for new cancer therapeutics from Health Canada, the United States Food and Drug Administration and similar international regulatory agencies. Further information may be found at www.rakovinatherapeutics.com.

Additional Information

The TSXV has neither approved nor disapproved the content of this press release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Notice regarding forward-looking statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company and its respective business, which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the proposed business plan of the Company and other statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “is expected”, “expects”, “scheduled”, “intends”, “contemplates”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “proposes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events, or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur by certain specified dates or at all and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, including risks regarding the medical device industry, economic factors, regulatory factors, the equity markets generally and risks associated with growth and competition. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events, or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The reader is referred to the Company’s most recent filings on SEDAR for a more complete discussion of all applicable risk factors and their potential effects, copies of which may be accessed through the Company’s profile page at www.sedar.com.

Contact:

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc.
David Hyman
Chief Financial Officer
403-613-1453
Email: info@rakovinatherapeutics.com
Investor Relations Contact
IR@rakovinatherapeutics.com

Media Contact
MEDIA@rakovinatherapeutics.com

Appili Therapeutics Announces Additional Bridge Loan from Bloom Burton & Co.

Appili Therapeutics Announces Additional Bridge Loan from Bloom Burton & Co.




Appili Therapeutics Announces Additional Bridge Loan from Bloom Burton & Co.

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures, today announced it has secured additional bridge financing in the amount of C$300,000 (the “Bridge Loan”) from Bloom Burton & Co. Inc. (the “Lender”). The Bridge Loan evidenced by a grid promissory note in favor of the Lender pursuant to which further advances may be made from time to time as agreed to by the Company and the Lender, subject to any requisite regulatory and third party consents.

The Bridge Loan will be used primarily for working capital and general administrative purposes and bears interest at 10% per annum (to be accrued on a quarterly basis and capitalized against the principal loan amount). The principal amount of the Bridge Loan, together with all accrued and capitalized interest, will be due and repayable in full upon the earlier of: (a) April 26, 2025; and (b) the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Bridge Loan) of the Company.

The Company may require additional financing prior to the closing of the Company’s proposed acquisition by Aditxt, Inc. (as announced on April 2, 2024) or as may otherwise be required to satisfy the Company’s obligations as they become due.

The Lender is considered to be a “related party” of the Company, and the Bridge Loan is considered to be a “related party transaction” for purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). Pursuant to MI 61-101, the Company will file a material change report providing disclosure in relation to the Bridge Loan under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. The Company did not file the material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing date of the Bridge Loan as the details of the Bridge Loan were not settled until shortly prior to the closing, and the Company wished to complete the Bridge Loan on an expedited basis for business reasons. The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements available under MI 61-101. The Company is exempt from the formal valuation requirement in section 5.4 of MI 61-101 in reliance on sections 5.5(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, is not more than the 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. Additionally, the Company is exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirement in section 5.6 of MI 61-101 in reliance on section 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, is not more than the 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein. The securities offered have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the United States or U.S. persons (as both such terms are defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities offered in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Appili Therapeutics

Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built, portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of solving life-threatening infections. By systematically identifying urgent infections with unmet needs, Appili’s goal is to strategically develop a pipeline of novel therapies to prevent deaths and improve lives. The Company is currently advancing a diverse range of anti-infectives, including an FDA approved ready-made suspension of metronidazole for the treatment of antimicrobial infections, a vaccine candidate to eliminate a serious biological weapon threat, and a topical antiparasitic for the treatment of a disfiguring disease. Led by a proven management team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against infection. For more information, visit www.AppiliTherapeutics.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information”, including with respect to the proposed use of proceeds. Wherever possible, words such as “may “, “would”, “could “, “should”, “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “potential for” and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of the Company’s management for future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, the Company’s ability to repay the amount under the Bridge Loan, the closing of the proposed transaction with Aditxt, Inc. and those risks listed in the annual information form of the Company dated June 23, 2023 and the other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. 

Media Contact:
Jenna McNeil, Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager
Appili Therapeutics
E: JMcNeil@AppiliTherapeutics.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Don Cilla, Pharm.D. M.B.A.
Appili Therapeutics
E: Info@AppiliTherapeutics.com

STRATA Skin Sciences Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

STRATA Skin Sciences Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split




STRATA Skin Sciences Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

HORSHAM, Penn., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (“STRATA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SSKN), a medical technology company dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions, announces that it will effect a reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-10 that will become effective at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 6, 2024. The Company’s common stock will begin trading on Nasdaq on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on June 7, 2024 under the existing symbol, SSKN, and under a new CUSIP number, 86272A 305. This reverse stock split is primarily intended to bring the Company into compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement for continued listing.

“On October 26, 2023, shareholders approved a proposal for a reverse split between a ratio of 1-for-5 and 1-for-25,” commented STRATA’s President and CEO Dr. Dolev Rafaeli. “We have until June 6, 2024 for the stock to trade above Nasdaq’s $1.00 per share minimum bid price rule before we would feel compelled to move forward with the reverse split. Today’s announcement of the exact reverse split ratio simply satisfies the requirement from that shareholder approval that we announce the proposed reverse split ratio by April 26, 2024.”

Upon effectiveness of the reverse stock split, every ten shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding will be automatically combined into one share of common stock. Outstanding equity-based awards and other equity rights will be proportionately adjusted. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Stockholders who would otherwise hold a fractional share as a result of the reverse stock split will receive an amount of cash equal to the product of (i) the fractional share to which the holder would otherwise be entitled and (ii) the closing price per share on the trading day immediately preceding the effective time of the reverse stock split (as adjusted to give effect to the reverse stock split), without interest.

The reverse stock split will affect all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s equity. Stockholders of record will be receiving information from Equiniti (formerly known as American Stock Transfer), the Company’s transfer agent, regarding their stock ownership following the reverse stock split.

Stockholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or in “street name” will have their positions automatically adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split, subject to such broker’s particular processes, and will not be required to take any action in connection with the reverse stock split. Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 2023.

About STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
STRATA Skin Sciences is a medical technology company dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the in-office treatment of various dermatologic conditions, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and acne. Its products include the XTRAC® excimer laser, VTRAC® lamp systems, and the TheraClear®X Acne Therapy System.
STRATA is proud to offer these exciting technologies in the U.S. through its unique Partnership Program. STRATA’s popular partnership approach includes a fee per treatment cost structure versus an equipment purchase, installation and use of the device, on-site training for practice personnel, service and maintenance of the equipment, dedicated account and customer service associates, and co-op advertising support to help raise awareness and promote the program within the practice.

Safe Harbor
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include but are not limited to the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and may contain words such as “will,” “may,” “seeks,” and “expects,” that suggest future events or trends. These statements, the Company’s ability to launch and sell products recently acquired or to be developed in the future, the Company’s ability to develop social media marketing campaigns, direct to consumer marketing campaigns, and the Company’s ability to build a leading franchise in dermatology and aesthetics, are based on the Company’s current expectations and are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s expectations due to financial, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory, adverse market conditions labor supply shortages, or supply chain interruptions resulting from fiscal, political factors, international conflicts, responses, or conditions affecting the Company, the medical device industry and our customers and patients in general, as well as more specific risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company’s SEC reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Given such uncertainties, any or all these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect or unreliable. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. The Company urges investors to carefully review its SEC disclosures available at www.sec.gov and www.strataskinsciences.com.

Investor Contact:
CORE IR
516-222-2560
IR@strataskin.com

BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Welcomes Timothy A. Wicks to Board of Directors

BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Welcomes Timothy A. Wicks to Board of Directors




BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Welcomes Timothy A. Wicks to Board of Directors

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced that on April 24, 2024, BrightSpring appointed Timothy A. Wicks as a new member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Wicks will assume his new role effective immediately, bringing the Company’s total Board of Directors to seven members, including two independent directors.

Mr. Wicks brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the healthcare industry to BrightSpring’s Board of Directors, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President of Optum Inc., part of UnitedHealth Group. He served nearly 20 years at UnitedHealth Group, aiding in driving large-scale growth beyond expectations in several leadership positions, including through executive oversight for Optum Financial Services, as Chief Financial Officer of Optum, Head of Supply Chain, and President and Chief Executive Officer of OptumRx.

Tim also served as Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Operating Officer and President at Yellow Corporation, where he led sales, operations, and finance for all business units and successfully restructured the corporation. Earlier in his career, Wicks also held executive positions at Dell Technologies, Bain & Company, and Northwest Airlines, driving strategy, operations and growth.

Mr. Wicks currently sits on the Board of Directors at MOBE, a private healthcare company. Previously he served as non-executive director on the Boards of Precision Castparts Corporation, AeroJet Rocketdyne Holdings and Pear Therapeutics.

“I am very pleased that Tim will be joining us at BrightSpring,” said Jon Rousseau, Chief Executive Officer. “We are looking forward to working with Tim and benefitting from his strategic and business acumen and experiences as we continue to drive growth across the Company. His unparalleled pharmacy experience and prior operational accomplishments will be highly valued, and his technology and process expertise, appreciation for people matters and integrity will be a great resource to BrightSpring in the years ahead.”

“I am honored to join BrightSpring, where there is a strong dedication to providing access to best-in-class patient care for more people who need it,” said Mr. Wicks. “I am passionate about improving the delivery of healthcare to patients, and truly believe in the approach and clear value that BrightSpring brings to the healthcare system. I look forward to contributing to BrightSpring’s mission of making a difference in the lives of people and communities and driving continued leadership, innovation and growth for the Company.”

About BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services is the parent company of leading healthcare service lines that provide complementary home- and community-based pharmacy and provider health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the company’s high-quality and impactful pharmacy, primary care and home health care, and rehabilitation and behavioral health services, and through its skilled and dedicated employees, we provide comprehensive care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 400,000 customers, clients and patients daily. For more information, visit www.brightspringhealth.com.

Contact

Investor Relations:
David Deuchler, CFA
Gilmartin Group LLC
ir@brightspringhealth.com

Media Contact:
Leigh White
leigh.white@brightspringhealth.com
502.630.7412

ReNAgade Therapeutics Continues Commitment to GanNA Bio and Glycan Biology

ReNAgade Therapeutics Continues Commitment to GanNA Bio and Glycan Biology




ReNAgade Therapeutics Continues Commitment to GanNA Bio and Glycan Biology

GanNA founders Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D., and Richard D. Cummings, Ph.D., to serve as advisors to ReNAgade

Additional investment strengthens ReNAgade’s delivery platform with unique conjugation platform based on novel glycobiology

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReNAgade Therapeutics, a company unlocking the limitless potential for RNA medicines, today announced its ongoing commitment to exploring the therapeutic opportunity of glycobiology through support for ongoing research at GanNA Bio, and the integration of key individuals of GanNA Bio into the ReNAgade ecosystem. GanNA founders Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D., and Richard D. Cummings, Ph.D, will now serve as advisors to ReNAgade.


ReNAgade will continue to benefit tremendously from GanNA’s promising work in developing extra-hepatic delivery technology that helps expand the breadth and potential of our own RNA medicines,” said Brian Goodman, Co-founder of ReNAgade. “Delivery is foundational to ReNAgade’s mission to overcome the current limitations of RNA medicines. We believe the technology developed within GanNA will help further solidify ReNAgade’s leadership position as we continue advancing our unique, integrated therapeutic platform.”

Formed in 2021 and invested in by ReNAgade, GanNA Bio harnesses novel glycobiology to enable extra-hepatic RNA delivery based on pioneering research licensed from Stanford University, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This research was developed in the labs of Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D., winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry in the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences; Ryan A. Flynn, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Boston Children’s Hospital; and Richard D. Cummings, Ph.D., S. Daniel Abraham Professor of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and led by Namita Bisaria, Ph.D, M.B.A., a serial entrepreneur in the RNA therapeutics field. Its platform, based on new advances in glycobiology and synthesis, uses cell-specific glycans to develop next-generation conjugates and unlock the delivery of short and long stranded RNA medicines.

The combination of GanNA’s innovative glycobiology-based targeting strategy with ReNAgade’s experience in the development of RNA medicines will be a powerful combination for the benefit of patients,” said Dr. Bertozzi. “The progress in glycoRNA science from our seminal publication in the journal Cell is moving fast, and integration with ReNAgade’s pipeline will strengthen our position to develop a broad portfolio of cell-specific delivery systems, leveraging the latest developments in glycobiology in order to expand the array of addressable diseases for RNA medicines. Glycobiology-based RNA medicines represent a new frontier, and it is rewarding to see the possibilities of ReNAgade developing these for clinical use.”

About ReNAgade Therapeutics

ReNAgade exists to unlock the potential for RNA medicines to treat disease anywhere in the body. We combine our novel RNA delivery platforms with a comprehensive RNA platform allowing for an all-RNA system for coding, editing, and gene insertion to develop new medicines.

To accelerate the future of medicine, we bring together a team with deep RNA and delivery expertise to develop paradigm-shifting RNA medicines.

ReNAgade Therapeutics—RNA Without Limits

For more information about the company, its technologies, and its leadership, visit www.renagadetx.com

About GanNA Bio

GanNA was created by Drs. Flynn and Bisaria, and invested by ReNAgade in 2021 following a sponsored research agreement in the lab of Dr. Flynn. The mission is to explore the potential of novel glycobiology therapies following the pioneering work at Stanford University by Drs. Flynn and Bertozzi on glycoRNA. The GanNA Bio Scientific Advisory Board included Drs. Bertozzi, Cummings, Flynn, and ReNAgade CSO, Pete Smith.

University Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Drs. Bertozzi, Cummings and Flynn consult for ReNAgade Therapeutics.

Contacts

Investor Relations:


Emily Brabbit, Argot Partners

(212) 600-1902

renagade@argotpartners.com

Media Relations:


Sarah Sutton, Argot Partners

(212) 600-1902

renagade@argotpartners.com

Lyra Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Lyra Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)




Lyra Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

WATERTOWN, Mass., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYRA) (the “Company” or “Lyra”), a clinical-stage biotech developing long-acting, anti-inflammatory sinonasal implants for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), today announced that it has granted non-qualified stock options to purchase a total of 78,400 shares of Lyra Therapeutics common stock to 16 new non-executive employees as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Lyra Therapeutics. The employment inducement awards were approved by Lyra’s independent directors serving on its Compensation Committee and granted under Lyra’s 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan, as amended, and related form of stock option agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Lyra Therapeutics, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with Lyra Therapeutics, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Each option carries a ten-year term and an exercise price per share equal to $4.72, which was the closing price of Lyra’s common stock on April 26, 2024, the date of grant, and vests over a four-year period as follows: 25% of the option vests on the one year anniversary of the applicable employee’s start date and an additional 1/48th of the option vests in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to the employee’s continued service through each vesting date.

About Lyra Therapeutics

Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for the localized treatment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a highly prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses which leads to debilitating symptoms and significant morbidities. LYR-210 and LYR-220 are bioabsorbable sinonasal implants designed to be administered in a simple, in-office procedure and are intended to deliver six months of continuous mometasone furoate drug therapy (7500µg MF) to the sinonasal passages. LYR-210 is designed for patients with narrow anatomy, primarily those who have not undergone ethmoid sinus surgery, and is being evaluated in the ENLIGHTEN Phase 3 clinical program, while LYR-220, an enlarged implant, was evaluated in the BEACON Phase 2 clinical trial in patients who have recurrent symptoms despite having had ethmoid sinus surgery. These two product candidates are designed to treat the estimated four million CRS patients in the United States who fail medical management each year. For more information, please visit www.lyratx.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact Information:

Ellen Cavaleri, Investor Relations
615.618.6228
ecavaleri@lyratx.com

 

Cronos Group Inc. to Hold Virtual 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Cronos Group Inc. to Hold Virtual 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders




Cronos Group Inc. to Hold Virtual 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos” or the “Company”) will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Cronos will be conducting the meeting in a virtual-only format via live audio webcast. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will have an equal opportunity to participate in the 2024 Annual Meeting online regardless of their geographic location, including a chance to ask questions and vote.

The Company’s proxy statement describing the formal business to be conducted at the meeting and containing detailed instructions about how to participate in the meeting is available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://ir.thecronosgroup.com/financial-information/annual-meeting.

Access Information
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Live Audio Webcast Online at: http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CRON2024

Replay

A replay of the Annual Meeting will be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website (https://ir.thecronosgroup.com/events-presentations) starting about 24 hours after the meeting is finished.

About Cronos

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain information that may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and court decisions (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute Forward-looking Statements. In some cases, Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar expressions intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Some of the Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release include statements about Cronos’ intention to build an international iconic brand portfolio and develop disruptive intellectual property. Forward-looking Statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks. Financial results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those Forward-looking Statements and the Forward-looking Statements are not guarantees of future performance. A discussion of some of the material risks applicable to the Company can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which has been filed on SEDAR and EDGAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively. Any Forward-looking Statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Cronos disclaims any obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statement. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any Forward-looking Statement.

Cronos Group Contact
Shayne Laidlaw
Investor Relations
Tel: (416) 504-0004
investor.relations@thecronosgroup.com 

Lower Lights Health and AndHealth Achieve Pharmacy Accreditation With ACHC

Lower Lights Health and AndHealth Achieve Pharmacy Accreditation With ACHC




Lower Lights Health and AndHealth Achieve Pharmacy Accreditation With ACHC

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lower Lights Health and AndHealth proudly announce they have achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Lower Lights Pharmacy’s specialty pharmacy services.


Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has CMS deeming authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS.

Through a partnership with AndHealth, Lower Lights Health now offers specialty pharmacy services in-house and patients can fill their specialty prescriptions directly through Lower Lights Health Pharmacy.

“Creating access to specialty medications is critical to the wellbeing of our communities. We are honored to have received ACHC accreditation, which is a great testament to the attention to detail and care our patients can expect from our pharmacy team,” said Tracy Cloud, CEO of Lower Lights Health. She added, “Providing pharmacy services in-house ensures there are no gaps in care between a patient’s provider and their pharmacist. Patients achieve better health outcomes when they are surrounded by a team that communicates and collaborates on their care.”

About Lower Lights Health

Lower Lights Health is a Christian based, Federally Qualified Health Center and 501 (c) (3) non-profit providing the highest quality health care to all – regardless of the ability to pay. We connect all aspects of health and wellness to provide patents with total care. Lower Lights Health serves over 15,000 patients from 7 sites in central Ohio. We welcome and serve all members of the community with dignity and respect.

Lower Lights Health… We are Beyond Health Care.

To learn more, visit llchc.org.

About AndHealth

AndHealth helps Community Health Centers (CHCs) radically improve access and outcomes for patients in specialty care and specialty pharmacy, while becoming an even larger and more clinically integrated part of our healthcare system. This Whole-Person Community Care Model provides everything CHCs need to deliver in-house specialty care and specialty pharmacy, built for the unique needs of our medically underserved populations.

The model provides CHCs with more patients, more clinical capabilities, alignment with health systems, and sustainable reimbursement and funding that restores the integrity of the patient’s medical home and their critical reimbursement model—both having shifted away from CHCs through external specialty referrals and contract pharmacies. In restoring this integrity, CHCs can tear down barriers to care and stretch scarce federal resources to reach more patients with comprehensive services that weren’t possible before and that are desperately needed by patients.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, AndHealth is led by former CoverMyMeds co-founder and CEO Matt Scantland and the team that built Ohio’s first healthcare technology unicorn, who have dedicated their lives to transformative innovation that improves access for patients. AndHealth is supported by key investors including the American Medical Association’s innovation subsidiary, Francisco Partners, and the state of Ohio’s economic development organization.

To learn more, visit AndHealth.com.

Contacts

Julia Phillips

VP, Marketing + Enablement

AndHealth

press@andhealth.com

Repare Therapeutics Appoints Steven H. Stein, M.D. to its Board of Directors

Repare Therapeutics Appoints Steven H. Stein, M.D. to its Board of Directors




Repare Therapeutics Appoints Steven H. Stein, M.D. to its Board of Directors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repare Therapeutics Inc. (“Repare” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RPTX), a leading clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced the appointment of Steven H. Stein, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective as of the date of the Company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders in June 2024. The Company also announces that Todd Foley has decided not to stand for re-election as a director of the Company following the end of his current term as a Class I director on June 17, 2024, after serving more than seven years on the Board.

On behalf of the Company and our Board of Directors, we thank Todd for his dedication and partnership, which have played a crucial role in shaping Repare into the leading precision oncology company that it is today. Todd has made tremendous contributions during the past seven years, and I am grateful to him and his team at MPM for their continued support,” said Lloyd M. Segal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Repare. “We are also honored to welcome Dr. Stein to our Board. His deep experience, proven track record and accomplishments in oncology clinical drug development will provide valuable guidance as Repare’s pipeline advances to later stages of development.”

It has been a pleasure collaborating with the Repare management team and Board throughout its evolution into a multi-pronged clinical development company,” said Todd Foley, Managing Director at MPM BioImpact. “I look forward to the ongoing advancement of Repare’s pipeline and its continued progress as a leading precision oncology company.”

Dr. Stein currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Incyte Corporation, a position he has held since March 2015. At Incyte, he leads all medical and scientific activities involving clinical development, clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, clinical pharmacology, scientific communications and medical affairs. Prior to joining Incyte, from May 2011 to February 2015, Dr. Stein served as the Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Novartis Oncology. Prior to then, he was employed by GlaxoSmithKline from February 2004 to April 2011, serving first as its Head of Medicines Development for Hematology and Supportive Care and then as its Vice President, Global Oncology, Clinical Development. Dr. Stein also previously served on the board of directors of Kura Oncology, Inc. from 2017 until May 2023. Dr. Stein earned his MBBCH from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has authored more than 100 scientific papers and presentations and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Stein is also an active member of several professional and scientific societies and academic committees.

I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Repare at such a critical time in the Company’s growth and evolution, and am looking forward to working with its leadership team to deliver on the Company’s mission to develop synthetic lethal medicines that meaningfully improve the lives of cancer patients,” said Dr. Stein.

About Repare Therapeutics, Inc.

Repare Therapeutics is a leading clinical-stage precision oncology company enabled by its proprietary synthetic lethality approach to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics. The Company utilizes its genome-wide, CRISPR-enabled SNIPRx® platform to systematically discover and develop highly targeted cancer therapies focused on genomic instability, including DNA damage repair. The Company’s pipeline includes lunresertib (also known as RP-6306), a PKMYT1 inhibitor currently in Phase 1/2 clinical development; camonsertib (also known as RP-3500), a potential leading ATR inhibitor currently in Phase 1/2 clinical development; RP-1664, a Phase 1 PLK4 inhibitor; RP-3467, a preclinical Polθ ATPase inhibitor program; as well as additional, undisclosed preclinical programs. For more information, please visit reparerx.com.

SNIPRx® is a registered trademark of Repare Therapeutics Inc.

Contacts

Investor Relations & Media Contact:

Robin Garner

Vice President and Head of Investor Relations

Repare Therapeutics Inc.

investor@reparerx.com