Archive for January, 2016
(FDEF) Announces Share Repurchase Program
First Defiance Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FDEF) announced today that its Board of Directors decided it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to institute a new share repurchase program of up to 5%, or approximately 450,000 shares, of the common stock outstanding. Repurchases will be made periodically depending on market conditions and other factors. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes, including employee stock option plans. The exact number of shares to be repurchased by the company is not guaranteed.
Donald P. Hileman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We believe that the repurchase of our stock is an important option within our overall capital management strategy. We completed the share repurchases under our previous authorization earlier this month and view this new authorization as an opportunity to continue offering additional value to our shareholders.”
Purchases under the First Defiance Financial Corp. stock repurchase program may be made periodically, in the open market, through block trades and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Commission or otherwise, and also in privately negotiated transactions. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or periodically without prior notice. As of January 28, 2016, First Defiance Financial Corp. had 9,009,674 shares outstanding.
First Defiance Financial Corp.
First Defiance Financial Corp., headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, is the holding company for First Federal Bank of the Midwest and First Insurance Group. First Federal operates 34 full-service branches and 41 ATM locations in northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan and northeast Indiana and a loan production office in Columbus, Ohio. First Insurance Group is a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout northwest Ohio.
For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.fdef.com.
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As required by U.S. GAAP, First Defiance will evaluate the impact of subsequent events through the issuance date of its December 31, 2015 consolidated financial statements as part of its Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC. Accordingly, subsequent events could occur that may cause First Defiance to update its critical accounting estimates and to revise its financial information from that which is contained in this news release.
First Defiance Financial Corp.
Donald P. Hileman, President and CEO, 419-782-5104
dhileman@first-fed.com
(CCRN) CFO William Burns Receives South Florida Business Journal Award
The South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) recognized Cross Country Healthcare’s Chief Financial Officer William Burns with its annual “Turnaround Achievement of the Year” award during their 9th Annual CFO Awards on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Cross Country Healthcare President and Chief Executive Officer William Grubbs said, “I am pleased to announce that our company was honored with this prestigious award. 2015 was a year of strong revenue growth and significantly improved profitability thanks to the efforts, energy, resilience and commitment of our CFO, Bill Burns, and all of our employees.”
The SFBJ hosts the annual event to shine a spotlight on the growing importance of financial executives in the economic community. The award recognizes a CFO for strategic brilliance in leading their organization to outstanding growth and was determined by the South Florida Business Journal Editorial Team and a panelist of industry experts. This year’s event, presented by Steven Douglas Associates, took place on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 on the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale.
About Cross Country Healthcare
Cross Country Healthcare, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national leader in providing leading-edge healthcare workforce solutions. Our solutions are geared towards assisting our clients to solve labor cost issues while maintaining high quality outcomes. With more than 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to placing highly qualified nurses and physicians as well as allied health, advanced practice, and case management professionals. We also provide both retained and contingent placement services for physicians, as well as retained search services for healthcare executives. We have more than 6,500 active contracts with a broad range of clients in both clinical and nonclinical settings, including acute care hospitals, physician practice groups, nursing facilities, both public schools and charter schools, rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics, government facilities, and homecare. Through our national staffing teams and network of more than 70 branch office locations, we are able to place clinicians for travel and per diem assignments, local short-term contracts and permanent positions. We are a market leader in providing flexible workforce management solutions, including managed services programs (MSP), electronic medical record (EMR) transition staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, predictive analytics, education healthcare staffing solutions, internal resource pool consulting and development, and other consultative services.
Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about Cross Country Healthcare can be obtained online at www.crosscountryhealthcare.com.
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
Cheryl Rhody, 561-237-1985
Director of Marketing
crhody@ccrn.com
(CHLN) Announces Date For Proposed Reverse Stock Split
XI’AN, China, Jan. 29, 2016 — China Housing & Land Development, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHLN) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) set record and effective dates for the previously announced 1-for-50,000 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). At a meeting held on January 28, 2016 Beijing time the Board unanimously approved a record date of February 15, 2016 and an effective date of February 18, 2016 for the Reverse Stock Split.
As described in the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2015, the Company’s stockholders approved the Reverse Stock Split at a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on December 30, 2015 Beijing time (December 29, 2015 U.S. Eastern Time). Implementation of the Reverse Stock Split is expected to reduce the number of the Company’s stockholders of record to less than 300 and allow the Company to “go private” by terminating its registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and removing its common stock from quotation on the NASDAQ.
About China Housing & Land Development, Inc.
Based in Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi province, China Housing & Land Development, Inc. is a leading developer of residential and commercial properties in northwest China and the first Chinese real estate development company traded on NASDAQ. China Housing has been engaged in land acquisition, development, and management, including the sales of residential and commercial real estate properties through its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, since 1992.
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(UHAL) U.S. Growth City No. 6: College Station, Texas A&M are Popular Choices
Incoming Trucks Account for 53.7 Percent of U-Haul Traffic in Aggieland
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 29, 2016 — The official “Home of the 12th Man” is home to a lot of U-Haul do-it-yourself movers.
College Station made the U-Haul Top 10 U.S. Growth Cities for 2015 at No. 6. Growth rankings are determined by the net gain of incoming one-way U-Haul truck rentals versus outgoing rentals for the past calendar year.
Read the entire College Station release, including additional quotes, facts, statistics, infographics and photos at myuhaulstory.com.
U-Haul locations in College Station saw 53.7 percent of truck rental customers coming into the city as opposed leaving, and welcomed 1 percent more U-Haul arrivals and departures year-over-year.
Texas A&M University is the city’s largest employer and centerpiece of the Bryan-College Station metro area with an enrollment of nearly 60,000 students.
“A&M continues to grow, and College Station is seeing a lot of growth in apartment and retail buildings – retail on the first floors and housing above,” said Matt Merrill, president of U-Haul Company of West Houston. “The overall business market continues to grow for U-Haul there.”
The housing and jobs sectors have been on the upswing in College Station, according to multiple reports, adding appeal to the area at a time when other Texas cities have been hurt by the slumping oil sector.
Texas A&M’s 2012 move to the Southeastern Conference only helped College Station and the Aggies’ sports profile, which translated to a massive football stadium expansion project. And based on the U-Haul trucks pulling into town, there should be plenty of people to fill those seats.
“The community is close-knit and the city is very well managed, very clean and very well kept,” Merrill said. “The crime rate is very low. It’s a very friendly place even though it continues to grow. Everybody comes in and says hello – and they’re darn sure not Yankees.”
While U-Haul migration trends don’t correlate directly to population or economic growth, the growth cities data is a strong gauge of how well cities are attracting and keeping residents. The report was compiled from more than 1.7 million one-way U-Haul truck transactions that occurred in 2015. All cities were considered, regardless of size.
Discover the U-Haul Top 10 U.S. Growth Cities named so far and continue following the countdown at myuhaulstory.com and via Twitter @uhaul.
Contact
Jeff Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com
(XENT) Announces NUB Status 1 Designation for PROPEL Sinus Implant in Germany
Decision Represents Early Step in Building the Company’s Foundation Internationally
Intersect ENT, Inc. (Nasdaq:XENT), a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with ear, nose and throat conditions, today announced that InEk, the German Institute for the Hospital Remuneration System, has assigned NUB (Neue Untersuchungs und Behandlungsmethoden) Status 1 for mometasone furoate implants for 2016.
The purpose of the NUB process is to support the initial introduction of new and innovative medical products by allowing a limited number of participating hospitals to receive reimbursement. NUB Status 1 is the highest priority designation available, and was only assigned to a minority of product submissions for 2016.
“We believe that the robust clinical evidence supporting PROPEL was key to this favorable decision, which we received on the first application round,” stated Lisa Earnhardt, president and chief executive officer, Intersect ENT. “While our focus as a company is very much on U.S. commercialization as well as development of our pipeline products, this represents an important step in our efforts to build a foundation for international expansion over the coming years.”
About Intersect ENT
Intersect ENT, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with ear, nose and throat conditions. The company markets two steroid releasing implants, PROPEL and PROPEL mini, clinically proven to improve surgical outcomes for patients with chronic sinusitis undergoing ethmoid sinus surgery. In addition, Intersect ENT is developing new steroid releasing implants designed to provide ENT physicians with even more customized options to treat patients with chronic sinusitis less invasively and more cost effectively. Chronic sinusitis is an inflammatory condition leading to debilitating symptoms and chronic infections, and is one of the most costly conditions to U.S. employers.
For additional information on the company or the products including risks and benefits please visit www.intersectENT.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release regarding the ability of hospitals to negotiate for additional funding to cover the cost of procedures and Intersect ENT’s ability to expand its business internationally are “forward-looking” statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Intersect ENT’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. These statements include those related to the review of data by and timing for approval by the FDA as well as the rate of patient adoption for Intersect ENT’s products, if approved. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the performance of PROPEL and PROPEL mini, the development of competitive products, the uncertain timing of completion of and the success of clinical trials and market competition. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Intersect ENT’s filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov). Intersect ENT does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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for Intersect ENT, Inc.
Nicole Osmer, 650-454-0504
nicole@nicoleosmer.com
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Investor Contact:
Intersect ENT, Inc.
Jeri Hilleman, 650-641-2105
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(MCRB) Announces Participation at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRB), a leading microbiome therapeutics platform company, today announced it will participate in two investor conferences in February:
- Canaccord Genuity Rare Disease, BioPharma One-on-One Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in New York, NY.
- Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference on Feb. 10 – 11, 2016 in New York, NY.
Roger Pomerantz, M.D., Chairman, President and CEO of Seres, will participate in a question and answer session on the first day of the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference. The session will be available under the Investors and Media section of Seres’ website at www.serestherapeutics.com. A replay of the session will become available approximately one hour after the event and will be archived on the site for 21 days.
About Seres Therapeutics
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. is a leading microbiome therapeutics platform company developing a novel class of biological drugs that are designed to treat disease by restoring the function of a dysbiotic microbiome characterized by an increased presence of pathogenic bacterial species, where the natural state of bacterial diversity is imbalanced. Seres’ most advanced program, SER-109, has successfully completed a Phase 1b/2 study demonstrating a clinical benefit in patients with recurring Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 study in recurring CDI. The FDA has granted SER-109 Orphan Drug, as well as Breakthrough Therapy, designations. Seres’ second clinical candidate, SER-287, is being evaluated in a Phase 1b study in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).
IR Contact:
Seres Therapeutics
Carlo Tanzi, Ph.D., 617-203-3467
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Ctanzi@serestherapeutics.com
or
PR Contact:
Ten Bridge Communications
Dan Quinn, 781-475-7974
Dan@tenbridgecommunications.com
(TRXC) to Present at the LEERINK Partners 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: TRXC) announced today that Todd M. Pope, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joseph P. Slattery, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the LEERINK Partners 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The presentation is scheduled to take place at 3:05 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, February 11, 2016.
To access the live audio webcast or archived recording, use the following link http://ir.transenterix.com/events.cfm. The replay will be available on the company’s website.
About TransEnterix
TransEnterix is a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery by addressing the clinical and economic challenges associated with current laparoscopic and robotic options. The company is focused on the development and commercialization of the SurgiBot™ System, a single-port, robotically enhanced laparoscopic surgical platform, and the commercialization of ALF-X®, a multi-port robotic system that brings the advantages of robotic surgery to patients while enabling surgeons with innovative technology such as haptic feedback and eye tracking camera control. The SurgiBot System is not yet available for sale in any market. The ALF-X has been granted a CE Mark but is not available for sale in the US. For more information, visit the TransEnterix website at www.transenterix.com.
TransEnterix, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Mark Klausner, 443-213-0501
transenterix@westwicke.com
or
Media Contact:
Mohan Nathan, 919-917-6559
mnathan@transenterix.com
(CBMG) Announces Chairman of Board, CEO Appointment
SHANGHAI, China and CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016 — Cellular Biomedicine Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CBMG) (“CBMG” or the “Company”), a biomedicine firm engaged in the development of effective stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases and immunotherapies for cancer, today announced the election of Terry A. Belmont as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Tony (Bizuo) Liu to Chief Executive Officer, effective February 7, 2016.
The Board of Directors of CBMG issued the following statement: “We are delighted that Terry Belmont, a well-respected and seasoned healthcare veteran, will be leading CBMG’s strategic growth efforts as independent Chairman of the Board of Directors. Having recently retired as CEO of University of California, Irvine Health, Mr. Belmont brings an extensive array of experience in large-scale health sector institutions along with vast corporate and community Board experience, all of which will continue to serve CBMG well. The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for the tireless efforts of outgoing Chairman, Wentao (Steve) Liu for his guidance and leadership, and are grateful for his business experience as he continues to serve as a Director and strategic advisor to CBMG’s management team.”
The Board also confirmed the appointment of Tony (Bizuo) Liu, currently Chief Financial Officer, to the position of Chief Executive Officer. “The depth and breadth of Tony’s multinational strategic planning, finance and investment experience combined with his tenure at CBMG will be a tremendous asset in leading CBMG through its next phase of growth and success,” commented Chairman Terry Belmont. “I am confident that Tony will excel in his new role as the company continues to fortify its technology platforms and enlarge its development pipelines.”
Tony Liu commented, “Biotechnology, analogous to the technology companies I have led, is prime for innovation and disruption and I look forward to leading the development of CBMG’s immuno-oncology and stem cell research programs and driving clinical patient benefits in these exciting fields. CBMG is well on its way to being a leader in this domain as we strategically position the Company to monetize our growing cellular therapy programs, deliver value to our stakeholders and serve large patient populations under a world-class infrastructure. I’m pleased to lead the Company through this important stage of growth and success.”
Tony Liu will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer while an executive search for a successor is underway.
About Terry A. Belmont
Mr. Belmont has been serving CBMG as an Independent Director since December 2013 and as Vice Chairman of the Board since March 2015.
Mr. Belmont has over 35 years of experience in leading major medical centers and healthcare entities with multi-campus responsibilities. Before he retired from his CEO position at University of California, Irvine Health in June 2015, Mr. Belmont had lead the transition of this medical center into a leading regional and nationally recognized healthcare system. Among his notable accomplishments at UC Irvine Health, Mr. Belmont added the state of the art Douglas Hospital as part of UC Irvine Medical Center, a 7 story clinical laboratory building, the establishment or outpatient centers throughout the Orange County Region, the development of affiliated healthcare networks to serve the entire region and, most importantly, partnered with the leadership of the School of Medicine in significantly improving the medical center’s quality of care reputation throughout the United States.
From 2006 to 2009 Mr. Belmont served as CEO of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital. He has also served as president and chief executive officer in St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, Pacific Health Resources, California Hospital Medical Center and HealthForward. He continues to participate in several healthcare organizations in improving continuity of care in various California communities.
Mr. Belmont’s community involvement has included board positions with the March of Dimes, Orange County World Affairs Council, Southern California College of Optometry, American Heart Association and Children’s Fund. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Redlands. He was also a founding board member of Pacificare Health Systems, which was acquired by United Healthcare in early 2000. Mr. Belmont received his master’s in public health with a major in hospital administration from UC Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in business from the University of Redlands.
About Tony (Bizuo) Liu
Mr. Liu began serving CBMG as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee in March 2013, after which he was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in January 2014.
Previously, Mr. Liu served as the Corporate Vice President at Alibaba Group responsible for Alibaba’s overseas investments. Since joining Alibaba in 2009, he held various positions including Corporate Vice President at B2B corporate investment, corporate finance, and General Manager for the B2C global ecommerce platform. He was also Chief Financial Officer for HiChina, a subsidiary of Alibaba, a leading internet infrastructure service provider. Prior to joining Alibaba, Tony spent 19 years at Microsoft Corporation where he served in a variety of finance leadership roles. He was the General Manager of Corporate Strategy looking after Microsoft’s China investment strategy and corporate strategic planning process. Tony was a key leader in the Microsoft corporate finance department during the 1990s as the Corporate Accounting Director. He was well recognized within Microsoft for driving an efficient worldwide finance consolidation, reporting, internal management accounting policy process, and showcased Microsoft’s best practices to many Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. Tony obtained his Washington State CPA certificate in 1992.
About Cellular Biomedicine Group
Cellular Biomedicine Group, Inc. develops proprietary cell therapies for the treatment of certain degenerative and cancerous diseases. Our developmental stem cell and Immuno-Oncology projects are the result of research and development by scientists and doctors from China and the United States. Our GMP facilities in China, consisting of nine independent cell production lines, are designed, certified and managed according to U.S. standards. To learn more about CBMG, please visit: www.cellbiomedgroup.com
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Statements in this press release relating to plans, strategies, trends, specific activities or investments, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include risks inherent in doing business, trends affecting the global economy, including the devaluation of the RMB by China in August 2015 and other risks detailed from time to time in CBMG’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, quarterly reports on form 10-Q, current reports on form 8-K and annual reports on form 10-K. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although CBMG believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements will be obtained. CBMG does not have any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.
Contacts: Sarah Kelly Director of Corporate Communications, CBMG +1 408-973-7884 sarah.kelly@cellbiomedgroup.com Vivian Chen Managing Director Investor Relations, Grayling +1 347 481-3711 vivian.chen@grayling.com
(STRS) Carl E. Berg Announces Receipt Of Unsolicited Portfolio Offer
CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016 — Carl E. Berg, the largest shareholder (17.6%) of Stratus Properties Inc. (Nasdaq: STRS), today announced that on January 25, 2016, he received from Capretta Properties Inc. a copy of Capretta’s January 22 letter of intent to Stratus offering to purchase substantially all of Stratus’s real estate properties for $435 million cash. The terms of the offer provide for the properties to be transferred to Capretta free of existing debt, which Capretta noted in the letter aggregated approximately $255.6 million on September 30, 2015. Capretta’s nine-page letter of intent was addressed to William Armstrong, Stratus’ CEO, and indicates that Capretta sent copies of the letter to Stratus’ five largest stockholders, including Mr. Berg. The letter describes Capretta’s offer as representing “an offer equal to $21.60 per share net of existing debt” for Stratus’s real estate portfolio alone. Capretta also notes in the letter that Stratus has “other assets, including cash, that total over $6.00 per share” and, as a result, Capretta’s offer “presents a financial return to Stratus far in excess of its current stock price in the $19.00 range.” Mr. Berg understands that statement to mean that Capretta’s offer implies a liquidation value of Stratus of approximately $27.60 per share (pretax). Capretta’s offer states that it is not subject to any financing contingency and that no real estate brokerage commissions will be payable by either party.
Capretta Properties is a privately owned real estate development and investment company that was established in 1989 and is based in Mill Valley, California.
Mr. Berg said: “After having submitted for a vote at the 2016 Annual Meeting a proposal requesting Stratus’ Board of Directors to engage an investment banker to explore a sale of Stratus, I am delighted to learn that four months before the expected date of that annual meeting Stratus has received an unsolicited offer from a credible party to purchase all of Stratus’ real estate assets. To me, Capretta’s offer appears to have significant merit and represents an excellent point from which to begin the process of exploring the sale of Stratus. I definitely agree that Stratus should not incur any brokerage fees in connection with selling its real estate portfolio in response to a third party’s unsolicited offer to purchase Stratus’ real estate assets. After the Stratus shareholders have endured years of underperformance by Stratus, the Board – including its two recent Board appointees, James Joseph and John Wenker – needs to seriously and objectively evaluate Capretta’s offer and any other offers that Stratus receives, with the aim of allowing Stratus’ stockholders to realize the full value of Stratus’ real estate portfolio. I repeat what I wrote on December 19, 2015 to each Board member: I will hold them accountable for any lack of independence, unsound business decisions or failure to live up to their legal obligations to the Stratus shareholders. I am making today’s announcement because all of the shareholders deserve to know that Stratus has received this significant offer, but Stratus has made no public statement to its owners about the offer.”
Capretta’s president, Ricardo Capretta, addressed the letter of intent to Stratus’s Chairman and CEO William Armstrong, and begins the letter by stating: “I have tried to contact you on five separate occasions now [December 12 and 18, 2015; January 4, 19 and 20 of 2016]. I appreciate that you returned one of my calls on January 19…. I have not received a second return phone call…. At this point, it does not seem as though I will hear back from you so therefore I thought it might be more productive to forward you an unsolicited offer for your assets since they are possibly going to be offered for sale soon. I understand that potential suitors have, or are considering submitting unsolicited offers, in the near future.”
Stratus is a real estate company engaged primarily in the development, management, operation and sale of commercial, hotel, entertainment, and multi- and single-family residential real estate properties located in Texas, primarily in the Austin, Texas area.
Mr. Berg is a real estate investor and venture capitalist and was the Chief Executive Officer of Mission West Properties, a real estate investment trust, from 1997 through December 22, 2012, when that company was sold to DivcoWest, a privately owned real estate investment company. He believes he has been Stratus’ largest shareholder for almost the last 15 years.
Contact:
Carl E. Berg
10050 Bandley Drive
Cupertino, California 95014
(408) 725-0700
(BBEPP) Partners Declares Monthly Distributions for Preferred Units
Breitburn Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:BBEP) announced today distributions for its 8.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (NASDAQ: BBEPP) and 8% Series B Perpetual Convertible Preferred Units. A cash distribution of $0.171875 per Series A Unit is payable on March 15, 2016, to record holders of its Series A Units at the close of business on February 29, 2016. This monthly distribution is equal to an annual distribution of $2.0625 per Series A Unit. Breitburn has elected to pay the distribution on its Series B Units in kind by issuing additional Series B Units instead of paying a cash distribution. A distribution of 0.006666 PIK unit per Series B Unit is payable on February 15, 2016, to record holders of Series B Units at the close of business on January 29, 2016.
About Breitburn Energy Partners LP
Breitburn Energy Partners LP is a publicly traded, independent oil and gas master limited partnership focused on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Breitburn’s producing and non-producing crude oil and natural gas reserves are located in the following seven producing areas: Ark-La-Tex, Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky, the Permian Basin, Mid-Continent, the Rockies, Florida, and California. See www.breitburn.com for more information.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Breitburn expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by Breitburn based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict, including those which are set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and if applicable, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Non-U.S. investors are not eligible holders of Breitburn common, Series A Units, and Series B Units. This press release is intended to provide a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100.0%) of Breitburn’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. Accordingly, Breitburn’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.
BBEP-IR
Breitburn Energy Partners LP
Antonio D’Amico
Vice President, Investor Relations & Government Affairs
or
Jessica Tang
Investor Relations Manager
(213) 225-0390
(CIFC) Engages JPMorgan to Assist in Exploration of Strategic Alternatives
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2016 — CIFC LLC (NASDAQ:CIFC) and its subsidiaries (collectively “CIFC” or the “Company”) announced the engagement of JPMorgan Securities LLC to assist the Company and management in exploring a range of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value and to capitalize on its industry-leading platform. Those alternatives may include a sale of the Company or the sale of a stake in the Company to a strategic investor with the objective of accelerating the Company’s existing growth and diversification initiatives.
The Company has not made a decision to enter into any transaction at this time and there can be no assurance that exploration of its strategic alternatives will result in a transaction and there is no set timetable for actions to be taken in the process. The Company does not intend to discuss or disclose any developments related to the process until the Board has approved a definitive course of action or otherwise concludes the process.
About CIFC
Founded in 2005, CIFC is a private debt manager specializing in secured U.S. corporate loan strategies with approximately $14.2 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2015. Headquartered in New York, CIFC is an SEC registered investment adviser and is listed on NASDAQ. The firm currently serves more than 200 institutional investors globally. For more information, please visit CIFC’s website at www.cifc.com.
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These include statements regarding future results or expectations. Forward-looking statements can be identified by forward-looking language, including words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will” and similar expressions, or the negative of these words. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made, various operating assumptions and predictions as to future facts and conditions, which may be difficult to accurately make and involve the assessment of events beyond CIFC’s control. Caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the other risks related to CIFC’s business that are described in its annual report on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and CIFC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events, new information or circumstances arising after the date hereof.
CONTACT: Investor Relations at InvestorRelations@cifc.com or +1 (212)-624-4508
(AMDA) to Present Research Supporting Favorable Silicon Nitride Findings
Four Scientific Presentations Demonstrate Superiority of Silicon Nitride Over Existing Biomaterials
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 28, 2016 — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce all four submissions to the Orthopaedic Research Society (“ORS”) Annual Meeting were accepted for presentation occurring March 5-8, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
“Our presentations will demonstrate the rationale for using our proprietary silicon nitride composition in a variety of medical applications within the $15 billion surgical spine, dental, hip and knee replacement markets,” said Dr. Sonny Bal, Chairman and CEO of Amedica Corporation. “This scientific data will convincingly demonstrate the serious limitations of other existing biomaterials, while highlighting the advantages of silicon nitride, even as we continue further testing on an improved second generation silicon nitride composition. I’m very proud of our continued innovation and robust science, which will be presented at this important orthopedic forum.”
Accepted submission titles and their authors include:
- Metal Ions Contribute to the Material Instability of Zirconia Toughened Alumina – Giuseppe Pezzotti, Leonardo Puppulin, Marco Boffelli, Nobuhiko Sugano, Bryan J. McEntire (Presenter), and B. Sonny Bal
- Differential Bacterial Expression on Silicon Nitride, PEEK, and Titanium Surfaces – Bryan J. McEntire (Presenter), Erin N. Jones, Darin Ray, Ryan M. Bock, B.Sonny Bal, and Giuseppe Pezzotti
- Do Ceramic Femoral Heads Contribute to Polyethylene Oxidation? – Bryan J. McEntire (Presenter), Yuto Enomoto, Wenliang Zhu, Marco Boffelli, Elia Marin, B. Sonny Bal, and Giuseppe Pezzotti
- Differential Effects of Hydrothermal Ageing on the Surface Fracture Toughness of Ceramics – Bryan J. McEntire (Presenter), Erin N. Jones, Darin Ray, Ryan M. Bock, B.Sonny Bal, and Giuseppe Pezzotti
The ORS annual meeting attracts attendees from all over the world—clinicians, surgeons, residents, veterinarians, basic scientists, and engineers who come together to present the latest innovative and cutting-edge musculoskeletal research.
About Amedica Corporation
Amedica is focused on the development and application of interbody implants manufactured with medical-grade silicon nitride ceramic. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty as well as dental applications. The Company’s products are manufactured in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility and through its partnership with Kyocera, one of the world’s largest ceramic manufacturers. Amedica’s spine products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the U.S. and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its growing OEM and private label partnerships.
For more information on Amedica or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.amedica.com.
About Orthopaedic Research Society
Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) exists to promote, support, develop and encourage research in surgery and musculoskeletal disease and disciplines. Every year, the ORS meeting attracts over 3,000 attendees with an interest in orthopaedic research including clinicians, surgeons, residents, veterinarians, basic scientists, and engineers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the intent, belief or current expectations of Amedica and members of its management team with respect to Amedica’s future performance, business operations and acceptance of its technology platform. Statements relating to Amedica’s market opportunities, growth, future products, market acceptance of its products, sales and financial results and similar statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as the timing and success of new product introductions, physician acceptance, endorsement, and use of Amedica’s products, regulatory matters, competitor activities, changes in and adoption of reimbursement rates, potential product recalls, effects of global economic conditions and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated within this press release can also be found in Amedica’s Risk Factors disclosure in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 24, 2015, and in Amedica’s other filings with the SEC. Amedica disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Mike Houston
VP, Commercialization
801-839-3534
IR@amedica.com
Robert Haag
IRTH Communications
866-976-4784
amda@irthcommunications.com
(MRCY) to Present at Cowen & Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 27, 2016 — Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY) (www.mrcy.com), announced that it will participate in the Cowen and Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference to be held February 3-4, 2016, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Management will present an overview of the Company’s business Wednesday, February 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed from the investor section of Mercury’s website at http://ir.mrcy.com/events.cfm. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days.
Mercury Systems – Innovation That Matters™
Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) is the better alternative for affordable, secure and sensor processing subsystems designed and made in the USA. Optimized for program and mission success, Mercury’s solutions power a wide variety of critical defense and intelligence applications on more than 300 programs such as Aegis, Patriot, SEWIP, F-35 and Gorgon Stare. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Mercury Systems is a high-tech commercial company purpose-built to meet rapidly evolving next-generation defense electronics challenges. To learn more, visit www.mrcy.com.
Mercury Systems and Innovation That Matters are trademarks of Mercury Systems, Inc.
Contact: Gerry Haines, CFO Mercury Systems, Inc. 978-967-1990
(ALQA) Announces Agreement With HealthTrust
LANGHORNE, Pa., Jan. 27, 2016 — Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALQA) (“Alliqua” or “the Company”), a provider of advanced wound care products, today announces that it has signed a national group purchasing agreement with HealthTrust. The agreement, which became effective on Jan. 1, 2016, added Alliqua’s Biovance® Human Amniotic Membrane Allograft (“Biovance”) to HealthTrust’s regenerative tissue wound care contracting category.
Biovance is intended for use as a biological membrane covering applied in the treatment of a wide range of wounds and in surgical procedures. Common uses are on partial- and full-thickness acute and chronic wounds and, in surgery, to protect the underlying tissue and preserve tissue plane boundaries with minimized adhesion or scar formation.
“We are pleased to be selected as a HealthTrust supplier as we work toward increasing access in the marketplace to all of our wound care technologies,” said Brad Barton, Chief Operating Officer of Alliqua BioMedical.
About Alliqua BioMedical, Inc.
Alliqua is a provider of advanced wound care solutions, committed to restoring tissue and rebuilding lives. Through its sales and distribution network, together with its proprietary products, Alliqua provides a suite of technological solutions to enhance the wound care practitioner’s ability to deal with the challenges of healing both chronic and acute wounds.
Alliqua currently markets its line of dressings for wound care under the SilverSeal® and Hydress® brands, as well as the sorbion sachet S® and sorbion sana® wound care products, and its TheraBond 3D® advanced dressing which incorporates the TheraBond 3D® Antimicrobial Barrier Systems technology. The Company’s Mist Therapy System® uses painless, noncontact low-frequency ultrasound to stimulate cells below the wound bed to promote the healing process. Alliqua also markets the human biologic wound care product Biovance®, as part of its licensing agreement with Celgene Cellular Therapeutics.
In addition, Alliqua can provide a custom manufacturing solution to partners in the medical device and cosmetics industry, utilizing its hydrogel technology. Alliqua’s electron beam production process, located at its 16,500 square foot Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facility, allows Alliqua to custom manufacture a wide variety of hydrogels. Alliqua’s hydrogels can be customized for various transdermal applications to address market opportunities in the treatment of wounds as well as the delivery of numerous drugs or other agents for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The Company has locations in Langhorne, PA and Eden Prairie, MN.
For additional information, please visit http://www.alliqua.com. To receive future press releases via email, please visit http://ir.stockpr.com/alliqua/email-alerts.
About HealthTrust
HealthTrust (legally known as Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P.) is committed to strengthening provider performance and clinical excellence through an aligned membership model and the delivery of total cost management solutions, including supply chain solutions and a contract and service portfolio unparalleled in quality, scope and value. HealthTrust (www.healthtrustpg.com) serves over 1,400 acute care facilities and members in more than 22,300 other locations, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, long-term care and alternate care sites. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, HealthTrust is an affiliate of Parallon Business Solutions, LLC (www.parallon.com), a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services, including revenue cycle management, workforce and technology solutions. On Twitter @healthtrustpg and @parallonconnect.
Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of words like “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties outside of our control that can make such statements untrue, including, but not limited to, the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity to pursue its complete business objectives; inadequate capital; the Company’s ability to obtain reimbursement from third party payers for its products; loss or retirement of key executives; adverse economic conditions or intense competition; loss of a key customer or supplier; entry of new competitors and products; adverse federal, state and local government regulation; technological obsolescence of the Company’s products; technical problems with the Company’s research and products; the Company’s ability to expand its business through strategic acquisitions; the Company’s ability to integrate acquisitions and related businesses; price increases for supplies and components; and the inability to carry out research, development and commercialization plans. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in our filings with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and our most recent Form 10-Q filings with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations: Westwicke Partners on behalf of Alliqua Biomedical, Inc. Mike Piccinino, CFA +1-443-213-0500 AlliquaBiomedical@westwicke.com
(NLST) Federal Circuit Denies Inphi Rehearing On LRDIMM Patent Case
Supreme Court appeal now only recourse to challenge 60 claims covering the operation of LRDIMM
IRVINE,Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 — Netlist, Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST), announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Inphi’s petition for a rehearing of its November 2015 precedential opinion which had affirmed the validity of U.S. Pat. No. 7,532,537 (“‘537 Patent”).
This final decision by the Federal Circuit is a landmark victory for Netlist’s ‘537 patent after more than four years of scrutiny in the US Patent and Trademark Office and one year of appeals in the federal court system. In order to continue to challenge the validity of this patent, Inphi must now appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
“The denial of Inphi’s petition for rehearing is for all practical purposes, the final step in the complete validation of the ‘537, one of Netlist’s seminal LRDIMM patents,” said Netlist’s Chief Executive Officer, C.K. Hong. “With more than thirty U.S. and foreign patents broadly covering fundamental aspects of LRDIMM, this final decision by the Federal Circuit puts us in the strongest possible position to pursue licensing opportunities in the fast growing LRDIMM market.”
According to De Dios & Associates, the LRDIMM market was estimated to be $3 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach around $7 billion by 2018.
About Netlist, Inc.
Netlist creates solutions that accelerate turning data into information. We design and manufacture controller and software-based memory solutions for our OEM and Hyperscale customers in the server and storage space. Flagship products NVvault® and EXPRESSvault™ accelerate system performance and provide mission critical fault tolerance. HyperVault®, Netlist’s next-generation architecture, expands the performance and capacity of memory channel storage. The company holds a portfolio of patents, many seminal, in the area of hybrid memory, rank multiplication and load-reduction, among others. To learn more, visit www.netlist.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Netlist. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to regain compliance with NASDAQ listing rules, risks associated with the launch and commercial success of our products, programs and technologies; our capital resources; the success of product partnerships; continuing development, qualification and volume production of HyperVault™, EXPRESSvault™, NVvault®, HyperCloud® and VLP Planar-X RDIMM; the timing and magnitude of the decrease in sales; our ability to leverage our NVvault® and EXPRESSvault™ technology in a more diverse customer base; the rapidly-changing nature of technology; risks associated with intellectual property, including risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of the litigation process; patent infringement litigation against us as well as the costs and unpredictability of litigation over infringement of our intellectual property and the possibility of our patents being reexamined by the United States Patent and Trademark office; volatility in the pricing of DRAM ICs and NAND; changes in and uncertainty of customer acceptance of, and demand for, our existing products and products under development, including uncertainty of and/or delays in product orders and product qualifications; delays in the Company’s and its customers’ product releases and development; introductions of new products by competitors; changes in end-user demand for technology solutions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company’s reliance on suppliers of critical components and vendors in the supply chain; fluctuations in the market price of critical components; evolving industry standards; and the political and regulatory environment in the People’s Republic of China. Other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2015, and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company from time to time. Except as required by law, Netlist undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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(SBSA) Calibash 2016 Raises Bar As Most Successful Urban Music Concert in LA
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2016 — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA), the favorite station of millennial youth in Los Angeles, MEGA 96.3FM successfully hosted Calibash 2016, the most anticipated urban and rhythmic music concert in Los Angeles featuring world renowned artists Snoop Dogg and Lil Jon as well as the hottest Latin music singers today including J Balvin, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, Plan B, Yandel, Farruko, Becky G, J Alvarez, Justin Quiles, Zion & Lennox and Henry Santos. The sold-out Calibash 2016, hosted by KXOL Mega 96.3FM, LaMusica and produced by AEG Live and Latin Events took place on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.
As one of the most important and climaxing moments of the night, J Balvin invited Justin Bieber to the stage to perform the remix of the hit song “Sorry.” Lil Jon, Becky G and Yandel also performed for the first time their upcoming single “Take It Off.” Calibash continues to be the perfect platform for showcasing upcoming music hits and new artists’ collaborations given the massive media coverage and social media interaction the event enjoys. But the stars were not only onstage, celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather, Larry Hernandez, Yasiel Puig, Jonathan Sanchez, Adriel Favela, Martin Castillo, Kurupt were seen in attendance.
During CALIBASH 2016, SBS revealed the LaMusica app logo above the stage. LaMusica is the company’s mobile music product that offers exclusive content including live streams of SBS’ market-leading radio stations and talent, a “My Radio” innovative personalization tool, hundreds of expertly curated playlists as well as social networking features and access to more than 23 million songs. The app is available for free download at the Apple store and Google Play.
“I’m so proud of SBS LA’s team effort and positive contributions; #CALIBASH2016 broke attendance records, revenue records and showcased the most popular current Latin and English artists. Mega 96.3FM signature event CALIBASH entertained the Los Angeles millennials through mobile, digital and social media making the event a top trending topic across various platforms,” stated Marko Radlovic, Senior Vice President and West Coast Regional Manager at Spanish Broadcasting System.
“Music festivals and concerts come and go but very few grow into a reputable brand as Calibash has. With a sold-out concert, Mega 96.3FM once again has proven to enjoy the loyal following of bilingual and bicultural millennials and provides them a top of the line event that features the most popular English and Spanish language music singers preferred by this coveted consumer group,” said Juan Carlos Hidalgo, West Coast VP of Programming at Spanish Broadcasting System.
“Over the 9 years that AEG Live has been producing the event, this was its biggest year yet. We were proud to bring together a stellar line-up of the hottest new generation acts, as well as established heavy hitters in the Latin and General market space. Along with exciting surprise guests, the 4 hour high energy party had all of STAPLES on their feet for a party you didn’t want to miss,” stated Hans Schafer, Director of Latin Talent at AEG Live / Goldenvoice.
Calibash 2016 was sponsored by Bud Light, McDonalds, Southern CA Toyota Dealers, Jack Daniels, Vallarta Supermarkets, Open Road Films, LA Care Covered, Pampers, Vicks Vapor and Ford. Continue the conversation about Calibash 2016 on social media using #Calibash2016.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment Company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Spanish Oldies and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform that creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 100 affiliated stations reaching 88% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. The Company also owns and operates MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns 21 bilingual websites, including Lamusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Alicia Keys, American Idols, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, The WHO, Trey Songz and Juanes. The company is also currently producing residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Shania Twain and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com
Media Contacts:
Vladimir Gomez – Director of Communications & National Promotions – Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) – vgomez@sbscorporate.com – (786) 394-9000 ext. 1144
Daniel Morales – Tapiz Media – danielmorales@tapizmedia.com
(CVLT) Announces Global Customer Momentum
— Growth seen in all regions, across a variety of industries —
TINTON FALLS, N.J., Jan. 27, 2016 — Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a global leader in enterprise data protection and information management, today announced continued customer momentum driven by the increased demand for Commvault data management solutions that span virtual, cloud, SaaS and traditional on premise to solve complex challenges caused by rapidly changing technology, tightening resource requirements, and ever-expanding volumes of data.
New and existing customers that have expanded their investment into Commvault’s portfolio of data management solutions and/or services in Q3 FY 2016 include, but are not limited to, the following organizations:
- BP2 – BNP Paribas Partners for Innovation
- CIECH Group
- City of Seattle
- Dataline
- DataSpring
- Guthrie Healthcare Systems
- Hero Cycles Limited & Associates
- Metropolitan Council of Minnesota
- NTT Data
- Reasonnet
- Tinkoff Bank
- University of Melbourne
“Data backup and protection is critical for high-availability datacenters,” said Martin Smekal, CEO of DataSpring. “That was the main reason for choosing Commvault, as it will allow us to offer the best services for backup, protection and deduplication in cloud environments with Virtual infrastructure friendly licensing policies.”
Following the launch of the Commvault Data Platform and an innovative software and service portfolio on October 20, 2015, these organizations are leveraging a variety of solutions and services to activate their data, unlock useful business insights and drive value from their new technology investments in Commvault.
“We are excited to bring on these customers in our 3rd quarter and believe our growth speaks volumes about Commvault’s ability to meet emerging data management requirements in the marketplace today,” said N. Robert Hammer, chairman, president and CEO of Commvault. “We look forward to continuing this momentum based on the recent launch of our market leading Commvault Data Platform and next generation software, which provide organizations with a modern, holistic data management solution to tackle emerging and existing challenges facing customers today.”
For more information on how to become a Commvault customer, please visit: http://www.commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault is a leading provider of data protection and information management solutions, helping companies worldwide activate their data to drive more value and business insight and to transform modern data environments. With solutions and services delivered directly and through a worldwide network of partners and service providers, Commvault solutions comprise one of the industry’s leading portfolios in data protection and recovery, cloud, virtualization, archive, file sync and share. Commvault has earned accolades from customers and third party influencers for its technology vision, innovation, and execution as an independent and trusted expert. Without the distraction of a hardware business or other business agenda, Commvault’s sole focus on data management has led to adoption by companies of all sizes, in all industries, and for solutions deployed on premise, across mobile platforms, to and from the cloud, and provided as-a-service. Commvault employs more than 2,000 highly skilled individuals across markets worldwide, is publicly traded on NASDAQ (CVLT), and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey in the United States. To learn more about Commvault — and how it can help make your data work for you — visit commvault.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: Customers’ results may differ materially from those stated herein; Commvault does not guarantee that all customers can achieve benefits similar to those stated above. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions and others. Statements regarding Commvault’s beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. The development and timing of any product release as well as any of its features or functionality remain at our sole discretion.
©1999-2016 Commvault Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Commvault, Commvault and logo, the “C hexagon” logo, Commvault Systems, Solving Forward, SIM, Singular Information Management, OnePass, Commvault Galaxy, Unified Data Management, QiNetix, Quick Recovery, QR, CommNet, GridStor, Vault Tracker, InnerVault, Quick Snap, QSnap, IntelliSnap, Recovery Director, CommServe, CommCell, ROMS, Commvault Edge, and CommValue are trademarks or registered trademarks of Commvault Systems, Inc. All other third party brands, products, service names, trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of and used to identify the products or services of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
(MNKD) to Hold Investor Conference Call on February 3, 2016
VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 — MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) (TASE:MNKD) will host a conference call to discuss Company developments at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) on February 3, 2016.
Presenting from the Company will be its Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Pfeffer and Chief Medical Officer, Raymond Urbanski.
To view and listen to the webcast, visit MannKind’s website at http://www.mannkindcorp.com and click on the “MannKind 2/3/16 Conference Call” link in the Webcast section of News & Events. To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial (888) 771-4371 or (847) 585-4405 and use the participant passcode: 41729996. A telephone replay of the call will be accessible for approximately 14 days following completion of the call by dialing (888) 843-7419 or (630) 652-3042 and use the participant passcode: 4172 9996#. A replay will also be available on MannKind’s website for 14 days.
As with past calls, the Company will take live questions from covering analysts. However, departing slightly from past practice for this call, stockholders who wish to submit questions in advance of the call should email them to ir@mannkindcorp.com.
About MannKind Corporation
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) (TASE:MNKD) focuses on the discovery and development of therapeutic products for patients with diseases such as diabetes. MannKind maintains a website at http://www.mannkindcorp.com to which MannKind regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional information about MannKind. Interested persons can subscribe on the MannKind website to e-mail alerts that are sent automatically when MannKind issues press releases, files its reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission or posts certain other information to the website.
Company Contact:
Matthew J. Pfeffer
Chief Executive Officer
661-775-5300
mpfeffer@mannkindcorp.com
(YRCW) Adds Former Senior Con-way Freight and FedEx Freight Executives
Also Introduces New Senior VP of Sales and Marketing
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 26, 2016 — YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ:YRCW), recently announced the addition of senior executives from Con-way Freight and FedEx Freight with more than 80 years’ combined experience in the freight industry to its leadership team.
Chet Richardson has been named the Vice President of Transportation. Chet is a former Con-way Freight executive with 31 years’ experience in the LTL industry. During his time at Con-way Freight, he served as Service Center Manager, Region Manager, as well as Director and Vice President of Linehaul.
Paul Lorensen will lead the central divisions operations as Division Vice President. Lorensen comes to YRC Freight from Con-way Freight, where he most recently served as Central Area Vice President of Operations. Prior to that position, Lorensen managed several terminals and also served in several roles for Con-way Freight, including Director of Operations, Director of Quality, and Director of Solutions Engineering. He has 31 years’ industry experience.
Don Hinkle was named the new Vice President of Equipment Services. Hinkle has spent more than 23 years in all areas of terminal operations, as well as fleet maintenance. A previous YRC Freight employee, Hinkle returns to the company following 13 years with FedEx Freight. During his time at FedEx Freight, Hinkle held officer positions including Vice President of Fleet Maintenance, Safety and Transportation, and Vice President of Transportation.
The company also named Tim Haitz as the new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. A 30-year YRC Freight veteran, Haitz has served primarily in sales roles, including his previous position as Vice President of Sales. He has previously worked as Terminal Manager, Vice President of Sales, and Corporate Account Executive. Tim was promoted to this role after Bill Crowe, a 30-year veteran of YRC Freight, announced his retirement.
Darren Hawkins, President of YRC Freight, said the changes were a symbol of the momentum the company has gained over the past few years and a testament to the quality of professionals that are reaching out to YRC Freight. “As a result, I am pleased to announce these additions to our team. It is a priority to invest in the people, technology and talent to drive the company forward,” Hawkins said. “The addition of these highly experienced and industry respected professionals demonstrates the investments we are making in our people and our company. Now is the time to be excited about YRC Freight.”
About YRC Freight
YRC Freight, a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad portfolio of LTL services to bring flexibility and reliability to customers’ supply chains. For more information, visit www.yrcfreight.com.
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About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of less-than-truckload (LTL) companies including YRC Freight, YRC Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn. Collectively, YRC Worldwide companies have one of the largest, most comprehensive LTL networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide companies offer industry-leading expertise in flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
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(HSGX) to Present at 18th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 26, 2016 — Histogenics Corporation (Histogenics) (Nasdaq:HSGX), a regenerative medicine company focused on developing and commercializing products in the musculoskeletal space, today announced that Adam Gridley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Histogenics, will be presenting at the 18th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 3:30PM EST during the conference’s Regenerative Medicine track at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, NY. The BIO CEO & Investor Conference is one of the largest investor conferences focused on established and emerging publicly traded and select private biotech companies.
This presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section of Histogenics’ website at www.histogenics.com. The webcast will be available on Histogenics’ website for 30 days following the conference.
About Histogenics Corporation
Histogenics is a leading regenerative medicine company developing and commercializing products in the musculoskeletal segment of the marketplace. Histogenics’ regenerative medicine platform combines expertise in cell processing, scaffolding, tissue engineering, bioadhesives and growth factors to provide solutions to treat musculoskeletal-related conditions. Histogenics’ first investigational product candidate, NeoCart®, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. NeoCart is an autologous cell therapy designed to treat cartilage defects in the knee using the patient’s own cells. Knee cartilage defects represent a significant opportunity in the United States, with an estimated 500,000 or more applicable procedures each year. NeoCart is designed to exhibit characteristics of articular, hyaline cartilage prior to and upon implantation into the knee and therefore does not rely on the body to make new cartilage, characteristics not exhibited in other current treatment options. For more information, please visit www.histogenics.com.
Contact: Investor Relations Tel: +1 (781) 547-7909 InvestorRelations@histogenics.com
(AMBC) Settles RMBS Litigation Against (JPM) for $995 Million
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2016 — Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMBC) (“Ambac”), a holding company whose subsidiaries, including Ambac Assurance Corporation (“AAC”), provide financial guarantees and other financial services, today announced that AAC and the Segregated Account of AAC have settled their RMBS-related disputes and litigation against JP Morgan Chase & Co. and certain of its affiliates (collectively “JP Morgan”).
Pursuant to the settlement, JP Morgan will pay AAC $995 million in cash in return for releases of all of AAC’s claims against JP Morgan arising from certain RMBS transactions insured by AAC. AAC has also agreed to withdraw its objections to JP Morgan’s global RMBS settlement with RMBS trustees.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Nader Tavakoli, Ambac’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are delighted to bring our RMBS-related litigation against JP Morgan to a successful conclusion. Today’s announcement validates our resolve and reinforces our confidence in our remaining RMBS-related cases. This settlement will have a positive impact on our fourth quarter 2015 operating results, as well as our claims paying resources. I want to thank our very capable legal and RMBS teams for their hard work and dedication in achieving this settlement. Today’s announcement is but one example of our proactive efforts to address portfolio losses and enhance value for our stakeholders.”
The financial impact of the settlement and other related information will be described in Ambac’s fourth quarter 2015 earnings release and 2015 Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. Important factors that could cause our results to differ, possibly materially, from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Ambac’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A of each of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, and September 30, 2015.
About Ambac
Ambac Financial Group, Inc., (“Ambac”), headquartered in New York City, is a holding company whose subsidiaries, including its principal operating subsidiary, Ambac Assurance Corporation (“AAC”), Everspan Financial Guarantee Corp., and Ambac Assurance UK Limited, provide financial guarantees and other financial services to clients in both the public and private sectors globally. AAC, including the Segregated Account of AAC (in rehabilitation), is a guarantor of public finance and structured finance obligations. Ambac is also selectively exploring opportunities involving the acquisition and/or development of new businesses. Ambac‘s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AMBC”. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Ambac contains substantial restrictions on the ability to transfer Ambac’s common stock. Subject to limited exceptions, any attempted transfer of common stock shall be prohibited and void to the extent that, as a result of such transfer (or any series of transfers of which such transfer is a part), any person or group of persons shall become a holder of 5% or more of Ambac’s common stock. Ambac is committed to providing timely and accurate information to the investing public, consistent with our legal and regulatory obligations. To that end, we use our website to convey information about our businesses, including the anticipated release of quarterly financial results, quarterly financial, statistical and business-related information, and the posting of updates to the status of certain primary residential mortgage backed securities litigations. For more information, please go to www.ambac.com.
Abbe F. Goldstein, CFA Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications (212) 208-3222 agoldstein@ambac.com
(SGOC) Signed an Exclusive Agency Agreement in Macau
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 26, 2016 — SGOCO Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SGOC) (“SGOCO” or the “Company”), a company focused on product design, distribution and brand development in the Chinese display and computer product market, today announced that BOCA International Limited (“BOCA”), the Company’s recently-acquired subsidiary, has signed a long-term, primary and exclusive agency agreement with Macau Jinyi Technology Co., Ltd (“Macau Jinyi”). Under the terms of the agreement, BOCA authorized Macau Jinyi to exclusively develop and marketing the BOCA branded energy saving and environmental protection products and technologies in Macau, China.
Macau Jinyi is an affiliate of Macau Far East International Group which is a real-estate developer in Macau. As an important part of Macau Far East, Macau Jinyi is currently promoting its electric tour bus plan to Macau government and local casinos and resorts in an endeavor to replace the traditional buses and thus reduce the carbon-dioxide emission and improve the air quality in Macau. This is a niche market for SGOCO to generate sizable revenue.
BOCA collaborates Macau Jinyi in the development of a cooling and heating system that is an energy saving and environmentally friendly technology which could massively reduce the pollution emission at hotels and commercial buildings as well as cut down the expense on electricity. To date, BOCA provided the technology to various clients like government administration buildings, hospitals, resorts, shopping malls and indoor infrastructure. According to preliminary statistics, some large resorts spent $100-150 million to pay their electricity bills annually and BOCA saves more than 30% on energy expenditures with its advanced technology. The lifetime of the product is 15 years and then they can be recycled which provides economic benefits.
SGOCO could generate a total estimated value of at least $77 million in revenue within the next 3 years by providing services to casinos and resorts, government buildings and shopping malls in Macau.
Regarding the acquisition of BOCA, Mr. Shi-Bin Xie, Chief Executive Officer of SGOCO, commented, “We achieved initial results at the business transformation level and the company will continue to up its head to the energy saving and environmental protection target.”
About SGOCO Group, Ltd.
SGOCO Group, Ltd. is focused on product design, brand development and distribution in the Chinese display and computer product market. SGOCO sells its products and services in the Chinese market and abroad. For more information about SGOCO, please visit our investor relations website:
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
SGOCO Group, Ltd.
Tony Zhong
Vice President of Finance
Tel: +86-755-2697-8199 ext:7500
Email: ir@sgoco.com
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This announcement contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives, plans and strategies of the Company set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions, are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the effectiveness of the Company’s multiple-brand, multiple channel strategy and the transitioning of its product development and sales focus and to a “light-asset” model, Although the Company’s management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements can change as a result of many possible events or factors not all of which are known to the Company, which may include, without limitation, our ability to have effective internal control over financial reporting; our success in designing and distributing products under brands licensed from others; management of sales trend and client mix; possibility of securing loans and other financing without efficient fixed assets as collaterals; changes in government policy in China; China’s overall economic conditions and local market economic conditions; our ability to expand through strategic acquisitions and establishment of new locations; compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments; geopolitical events, and other events and/or risks outlined in SGOCO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and other filings. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the issuance, and SGOCO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
(CORI) to Present at LEERINK Partners 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016 — Corium International, Inc. (Nasdaq:CORI), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of specialty transdermal products, today announced that Peter Staple, Corium’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the LEERINK Partners 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.
A live audio broadcast of Corium’s presentation may be accessed under “Events & Presentations” in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.coriumgroup.com. A webcast will be archived on the Corium website for two weeks following the presentation.
About Corium
Corium International, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical products that leverage the company’s broad experience in advanced transdermal and transmucosal delivery systems. Corium has developed and is the sole commercial manufacturer of seven prescription drug and consumer products with partners Teva Pharmaceuticals, Par Pharmaceutical and Procter & Gamble. The company has two proprietary transdermal platforms: Corplex™ for small molecules and MicroCor®, a biodegradable microstructure technology for small molecules and biologics, including vaccines, peptides and proteins. The company’s late-stage pipeline includes a contraceptive patch co-developed with Agile Therapeutics that is currently in Phase 3 trials, and additional transdermal products that are being developed with Teva. Corium has multiple proprietary programs in preclinical and clinical development for the treatment of osteoporosis and neurological disorders. For further information, please visit www.coriumgroup.com.
Corplex™ and MicroCor® are registered trademarks of Corium International, Inc.
Crest® Whitestrips is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company.
Investor and Media Contact: Karen L. Bergman BCC Partners kbergman@bccpartners.com (650) 575-1509
(CAPN) Signs Exclusive Nationwide Distribution Agreement for CoSense®
Capnia and Bemes Enter Collaboration Targeting Hospitals and Physicians
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016 — Capnia, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPN), a diversified healthcare company that develops innovative diagnostics, devices and therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Bemes, Inc., a leading medical equipment Master Distributor, to market and distribute the CoSense® End-Tidal Carbon Monoxide (ETCO) Monitor and Precision Sampling Sets (PSS).
Under the terms of the agreement, effective January 26, 2016, Bemes will have the exclusive right for sales, marketing, distribution and field service activities for CoSense in the United States. Bemes and its network of sub distributors will allow comprehensive nationwide distribution of CoSense with 44 sales representatives covering virtually every state. Bemes has placed orders for multiple CoSense monitors, as well as corresponding supplies of PSS in conjunction with the execution of the agreement.
“Bemes is a leading medical equipment sales channel with a strong go-to market capability and extensive relationships with top-tier hospitals throughout the United States. Their substantial on-ground presence and experience in distribution to neonatology centers will be critical for accelerating adoption of CoSense®,” said Anish Bhatnagar, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Capnia. “For over a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended the use of ETCO measurement to confirm the presence or absence of hemolysis in neonates and CoSense is the only commercially available device that can achieve this. With a world-class sales team and a demonstrated record of success in sales and marketing of innovative medical equipment, Bemes is the ideal partner to drive the long-term growth of CoSense and we look forward to a successful collaboration.”
“This agreement with Capnia is a key step in our pursuit of new commercial opportunities for high-growth areas, like neonatology, that can leverage Bemes’ extensive distribution capabilities,” said Mark Spreitler, President, Bemes, Inc. “CoSense represents a leading-edge tool to help hospitals and physicians non-invasively detect hemolysis using a simple breath test at the bedside. We see significant clinical value in CoSense and we look forward to using our broad commercial capabilities to advance this important product.”
About Capnia
Capnia, Inc. is a diversified healthcare company that develops innovative diagnostics, devices and therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs. Capnia’s lead commercial product, CoSense, is based on the Sensalyze™ Technology Platform. It is a portable, non-invasive device that rapidly and accurately measures carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaled breath. CoSense has 510(k) clearance for sale in the U.S. and has received CE Mark certification for sale in the European Union. CoSense is used for the monitoring of CO from internal sources (such as hemolysis, a dangerous condition in which red blood cells degrade rapidly), as well as external sources (such as CO poisoning and smoke inhalation). The initial target market is newborns with jaundice that are at risk for hemolysis, comprising approximately three million births in the U.S. and European Union. The Company’s commercial, neonatology-focused product line also includes innovative pulmonary resuscitation solutions, including the NeoPIP™ Infant T-Piece Resuscitator and Universal T-Piece Circuit consumables. Capnia’s proprietary therapeutic technology uses nasal, non-inhaled CO2 and is being evaluated to treat the symptoms of allergies, as well as the trigeminally-mediated pain conditions such as cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia and migraine.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things, our sales, ongoing and planned product development, renewed focus on our therapeutic business and the success of this collaboration to support the adoption of CoSense.
We may use terms such as “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained herein, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this presentation will prove to be accurate. Additional factors that could materially affect actual results can be found in Capnia’s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2015, including under the caption titled “Risk Factors.” Capnia expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact: Michelle Carroll/Susie Kim Argot Partners (212) 600-1902 michelle@argotpartners.com susan@argotpartners.com
(AEZS) Announces Additional Market Purchases of Common Shares
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS; TSX:AEZ) (the “Company”) today disclosed that it was advised by certain members of its executive management team that such executives made on-market purchases of an aggregate of 29,535 of the Company’s Common Shares last week at then market prices, representing a total investment by such executives of approximately $90,000. David A. Dodd, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, purchased 16,300 Common Shares for a total investment of approximately $50,000; Jude Dinges, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, purchased 6,500 Common Shares for a total investment of approximately $20,000; and Philip A. Theodore, Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, purchased 6,735 Common Shares for a total investment of approximately $20,000.
Commenting on his continued confidence in the Company’s business and prospects, Mr. Dodd, speaking in his personal capacity and not as an officer of the Company, stated, “I am personally convinced that our business is strong and improving. The Company has two products in Phase 3 studies and a portfolio of three products that it co-promotes. Aeterna Zentaris expects to complete both Phase 3 studies by the end of 2016 and, if the studies meet their primary endpoints, to file NDAs for both products as rapidly as practicable. The Company has sufficient cash on hand to fund operations through the conclusion of the Phase 3 studies and through first quarter, 2017. During the past few years, the business has been streamlined, eliminating over 50% of headcount in the process. I personally believe that Aeterna Zentaris is now a highly focused and much more efficient company. I and other members of the executive management team believed it important to concretely demonstrate to our fellow shareholders our renewed and continued commitment to and confidence in Aeterna Zentaris by increasing our personal investment in and exposure to the Company’s Common Shares. We believe that Aeterna Zentaris’ outlook is promising and the focus is on continuing to progress on the milestones that are intended to deliver increased value and growth to all shareholders.”
Full details of the additional purchases made by the Company’s officers described above as well as other acquisitions of Common Shares made by the Company’s reporting directors and officers is available on the SEDI (System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders) website of the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.SEDI.ca.
About Aeterna Zentaris Inc.
Aeterna Zentaris is a specialty biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing and commercializing novel treatments in oncology, endocrinology and women’s health. We are engaged in drug development activities and in the promotion of products for others. We are now conducting Phase 3 studies of two internally developed compounds. The focus of our business development efforts is the acquisition of licenses to products that are relevant to our therapeutic areas of focus. We also intend to license out certain commercial rights of internally developed products to licensees in territories where such out-licensing would enable us to ensure development, registration and launch of our product candidates. Our goal is to become a growth-oriented specialty biopharmaceutical company by pursuing successful development and commercialization of our product portfolio, achieving successful commercial presence and growth, while consistently delivering value to our shareholders, employees and the medical providers and patients who will benefit from our products. For more information, visit www.aezsinc.com.
Aeterna Zentaris Inc.
Philip A. Theodore, 843-900-3223
Senior Vice President
ir@aezsinc.com
(RLYP) Announces Results From Veltassa Drug-Drug Interaction Studies
- Relypsa reports results from Phase 1 in vivo studies in healthy volunteers evaluating potential drug-drug interactions between Veltassa and 12 drugs administered either at the same time or three hours apart
- The 12 drugs were selected based on results of previously announced in vitro tests, in which Veltassa had demonstrated binding with 14 of 28 drugs tested; 12 of these 14 were considered relevant for further testing to assess whether the in vitro results translated into an effect in people
- Results of the Phase 1 studies showed nine of the 12 drugs tested showed no clinically meaningful reduction in absorption when administered at the same time as Veltassa
- No reduction in absorption was observed for any of the 12 drugs tested with a three-hour dosing separation from Veltassa
- Relypsa management will discuss the results further on a conference call/webcast this afternoon, Monday, January 25, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016 — Relypsa, Inc. (NASDAQ:RLYP), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced results from 12 Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers evaluating potential drug-drug interactions between Veltassa® (patiromer) for oral suspension and 12 drugs that had previously demonstrated binding in in vitro tests. When Veltassa was administered at the same time as the drugs being tested, there was no clinically meaningful reduction in absorption for nine of the 12 drugs. Three drugs showed reduced absorption when they were co-administered with Veltassa, however, when dosing of Veltassa and these drugs was separated by three hours, no reduction in absorption was observed.
“The results from these studies are encouraging as, of the 12 drugs that had previously shown in vitro binding to Veltassa, nine showed no clinically meaningful reduction in absorption when co-administered with Veltassa in people,” said Lance Berman, M.D., chief medical officer of Relypsa. “In addition, when dosing was separated by three hours, there was no impact to absorption of the three drugs that had demonstrated reduced absorption when they were given with Veltassa. We look forward to discussing these data with the FDA and determining next steps.”
Summary of Veltassa Drug-Drug Interaction Program and Results
Veltassa was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 21, 2015, for the treatment of hyperkalemia, becoming the first new medicine in more than 50 years for people with elevated blood potassium levels.
The drug-drug interaction program submitted as part of Veltassa’s New Drug Application (NDA) included in vitro drug-drug interaction tests (conducted in test tubes).
As previously announced, in these initial in vitro tests, 14 of the 28 drugs showed no binding with Veltassa, including:
- Antihypertensive medicines (renin angiotensin aldosterone system, or RAAS, inhibitors) – lisinopril, spironolactone, valsartan
- Cholesterol-lowering medicine – atorvastatin
- Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines – apixaban, aspirin, rivaroxaban
- Cardiac glycoside – digoxin
- Antidiabetic medicine – glipizide
- Antigout medicine – allopurinol
- Antibiotics – amoxicillin, cephalexin
- Antiepileptic – phenytoin
- Vitamin – riboflavin
Fourteen drugs did show binding in vitro and, of these, 12 were selected for further testing in healthy volunteer studies to assess whether the results seen in vitro translated into an effect in people. These randomized, open-label studies were initiated in September 2015 and used a three-way cross-over design. They evaluated the absorption of these 12 drugs when either co-administered with Veltassa or when administered three hours apart from Veltassa. In each study, participants received:
- The test drug alone;
- Veltassa and the test drug administered at the same time; or
- Veltassa administered three hours after the test drug.
For each drug tested, the studies evaluated the concentration in the blood over time (area under the curve or AUC) and the peak blood concentration (Cmax).
Results of Phase 1 In Vivo Studies
Drugs | Veltassa and test drug administered at the same time |
Veltassa administered three hours after test drug |
Lithium (psychiatric medicine) | — No clinically meaningful reduction in absorption (AUC) — No impact on peak concentration (Cmax) |
— No impact on absorption (AUC) — No impact on peak concentration (Cmax) |
Trimethoprim (antibiotic) | ||
Verapamil (antihypertensive) | ||
Warfarin (anticoagulant) | ||
Amlodipine (antihypertensive) | — No clinically meaningful reduction in absorption (AUC) — Some reduction in peak concentration (Cmax) |
|
Cinacalcet (calcimimetic) | ||
Clopidogrel (antiplatelet) | ||
Furosemide (diuretic) | ||
Metoprolol (antihypertensive) | ||
Ciprofloxacin (antibiotic) | — Reduced absorption (AUC) — Reduced peak concentration (Cmax) |
|
Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone replacement) | ||
Metformin (antidiabetic) | ||
Quinidine (antiarrhythmic) | — Not tested in humans (quinidine rarely used; thiamine commonly present in food) | |
Thiamine (vitamin) |
Conference Call Monday, January 25, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT)
The Relypsa management team will host a conference call and webcast Monday, January 25, 2016, to further discuss the results of these studies. The conference call may be accessed by phone by calling (866) 410-4428 (domestic) or (704) 908-0287 (international), conference code 38500171. To access the slides and live audio webcast, visit the investor relations section of the Relypsa website at http://investor.relypsa.com. The webcast will be archived for 30 days following the call.
About Veltassa
Veltassa is a potassium binder approved for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action.
Made in powder form consisting of smooth, spherical beads, this new medicine is mixed with water (90 milliliters or three ounces) and taken once-a-day with food. Veltassa is not absorbed and acts within the gastrointestinal tract. It binds to potassium in exchange for calcium, primarily in the colon. The potassium is then excreted from the body through the normal excretion process.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Prescribing Information for Veltassa includes a Boxed Warning that Veltassa binds to many other orally administered medications, which could decrease their absorption and reduce their effectiveness. Other oral medications should be administered at least six hours before or six hours after Veltassa. Doctors should choose Veltassa or the other oral medication if adequate dosing separation is not possible.
Contraindications
Veltassa is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to Veltassa or any of its components.
Worsening of Gastrointestinal Motility
Use of Veltassa should be avoided in patients with severe constipation, bowel obstruction or impaction, including abnormal post-operative bowel motility disorders, because Veltassa may be ineffective and may worsen gastrointestinal conditions. Patients with a history of bowel obstruction or major gastrointestinal surgery, severe gastrointestinal disorders, or swallowing disorders were not included in clinical studies.
Hypomagnesemia
Veltassa binds to magnesium in the colon, which can lead to hypomagnesemia. In clinical studies, hypomagnesemia was reported as an adverse reaction in 5.3 percent of patients treated with Veltassa. Approximately 9 percent of patients in clinical trials developed hypomagnesemia with a serum magnesium value <1.4 mg/dL. Doctors should monitor serum magnesium and consider magnesium supplementation in patients who develop low serum magnesium levels.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2 percent) were constipation, hypomagnesemia, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort and flatulence. Mild to moderate hypersensitivity reactions were reported in 0.3 percent of patients treated with Veltassa and included edema of the lips.
For additional Important Safety Information and Veltassa’s full Prescribing Information, please visit www.relypsa.com/veltassa/prescribing-information.
About Relypsa, Inc.
Relypsa, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of polymeric medicines for patients with conditions that are often overlooked and undertreated and can be addressed in the gastrointestinal tract. The Company’s first medicine, Veltassa® (patiromer) for oral suspension, was developed based on Relypsa’s rich legacy in polymer science. Veltassa is approved in the United States for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Veltassa has intellectual property protection until 2030 in the United States and 2029 in the European Union. More information is available at www.relypsa.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Relypsa, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the potential significance of the drug-drug interaction results and the plans to discuss the results with the FDA and determine next steps. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development program, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the clinical drug development and commercialization process, including regulatory requirements, the timing of Relypsa’s regulatory filings, Relypsa’s substantial dependence on Veltassa, Relypsa’s commercialization plans and efforts and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of Veltassa. Relypsa undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Relypsa in general, see Relypsa’s current and future reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015.
Contact:
Charlotte Arnold
Vice President, Corporate Communications
650.421.9352
IR@relypsa.com
(JST) Enters Into A Merger Agreement
CARLSTADT, N.J., Jan. 25, 2016 — Jinpan International Limited (Nasdaq: JST), a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cast resin transformers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement“) with FNOF E&M Investment Limited (“Parent“), a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, and Silkwings Limited (“Merger Sub“), a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, pursuant to which Parent will acquire the Company for US$6.00 per common share of the Company.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the merger (the “Effective Time“), Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (the “Merger“). At the Effective Time, each of the Company’s common shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive US$6.00 per share in cash and without interest, except for the excluded shares (the “Excluded Shares“), which include (i) common shares (the “Rollover Shares”) beneficially owned by Mr. Zhiyuan Li (“Mr. Li“) and his affiliates (the “Rollover Shareholders“) , (ii) common shares owned by holders of common shares who have validly exercised and not effectively withdrawn or lost their appraisal rights pursuant to Section 179 of the BVI Companies Act, 2004, as amended (“Dissenting Shares”), and (iii) common shares owned by the Company or any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Each Excluded Share (other than the Dissenting Shares) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, by virtue of the merger and without any action on the part of its holder, shall be cancelled and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time, and no consideration shall be delivered with respect thereto.
Each of Forebright Smart Connection Technology Limited (“Forebright“) and Mr. Li have entered into an equity commitment letter with Parent, pursuant to which Forebright and Mr. Li have committed to invest in Parent at or immediately prior to the Effective Time an aggregate cash amount equal to $75,500,000. To support a portion of Mr. Li’s funding obligations under his equity commitment letter with Parent, Forebright has entered into a debt commitment letter with Mr. Li, pursuant to which Forebright shall provide a facility of US$25,000,000 to Mr. Li. Forebright New Opportunities Fund L.P. has agreed to provide a guarantee for Forebright’s funding obligations under the relevant equity commitment letter and debt commitment letter as set forth above. Mr. Li and Forebright New Opportunities Fund L.P. have entered into a limited guarantee in favor of the Company in respect of certain payment obligations of Parent under the Merger Agreement.
Forebright is a special purpose vehicle established by Forebright New Opportunities Fund, a private equity fund managed by Forebright Capital Management Limited (“FCM“). FCM is owned and run by a group of experienced investment professionals who have already successfully completed several going private transactions involving China-based US-listed issuers in recent years, and the market valuation of these privatized companies exceeded, in aggregate, US$ 450 million.
The Company’s board of directors, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the special committee (the “Special Committee“) formed by the board of directors, approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger, and resolved to recommend that the Company’s shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger. The Special Committee, which is comprised solely of independent and disinterested directors of the Company who are unaffiliated with any of Parent, Merger Sub, Mr. Li, Forebright or any of the management members of the Company, negotiated the terms of the Merger Agreement with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors.
The Merger, which is currently expected to close during the first half of 2016, is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval by an affirmative vote of shareholders representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company, present and voting in person or by proxy as a single class at a general meeting of the Company’s shareholders duly convened to consider the approval of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger. As of the date of the Merger Agreement, the Rollover Shareholders have agreed under a voting agreement to vote all in favor of the Merger Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger. If completed, the Merger will result in the Company becoming a privately held company and its Common Shares will no longer be listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market.
Duff & Phelps, LLC is serving as independent financial advisor to the Special Committee. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as United States legal advisor to the Special Committee. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as independent United States legal advisor to Mr. Li, Forebright and Parent.
Additional Information about the Transaction
The Company will furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC“) a report on Form 6-K regarding the proposed transactions described in this announcement, which will include the Merger Agreement. All parties desiring details regarding the proposed Merger are urged to review these documents, which will be available at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov).
In connection with the proposed Merger, the Company will prepare and mail a proxy statement to its shareholders. In addition, certain participants in the proposed Merger will prepare and mail to the Company’s shareholders a Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement. These documents will be filed with or furnished to the SEC. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THESE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. In addition to receiving the proxy statement and Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement by mail, shareholders also will be able to obtain these documents, as well as other filings containing information about the Company, the proposed Merger and related matters, without charge, from the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov) or at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, these documents can be obtained, without charge, by contacting the Company at the following address and/or telephone number:
No Offer or Solicitation
The information in this communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
About Jinpan International Limited
Jinpan International Limited (NASDAQ: JST) designs, manufactures, and markets electrical control and distribution equipment used in demanding industrial applications, utility projects, renewable energy installations, and infrastructure projects. Major products include cast resin transformers, VPI transformers and reactors, switchgears, and unit substations. Jinpan serves a wide range of customers in China and reaches international markets as a qualified supplier to leading global industrial electrical equipment manufacturers. Jinpan is one of the largest manufacturers of cast resin transformers in China by production capacity. Jinpan’s four manufacturing facilities in China are located in the cities of Haikou, Wuhan, Shanghai and Guilin. The Company was founded in 1993. Its principal executive offices are located in Haikou, Hainan, China and its United States office is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.jinpaninternational.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and observations and involve known and unknown risks, and uncertainties or other factors not under the Company’s control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors are listed from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2014 and our subsequent reports on Form 6-K. Except as required by law, we are not under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
(NXTD) Rolls out NFC Enabled Wocket Smart Wallets for 2016
MELBOURNE, Florida, January 25, 2016 —
NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTD) (“NXT-ID” or the “Company”), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces that effective January 2016, all Wockets sold will be enabled with NFC (Near Field Communication) payment technology.
As new partnerships with financial institutions are completed, Wocket owners will be notified when they can make NFC payment transactions. This will require a software upgrade through the Wocket app. Gino Pereira, CEO of NXT-ID explains” The next generation Wockets are NFC enabled for payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay. It works as they do when you tap your Wocket to a terminal and it takes your payment. In 2016 we envision several product extensions for Wocket including NFC only Wockets and a new smartcard and app product all at different price points for various customer needs and preferences.”
This technology was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this month along with a new contactless method of making Wocket payments at unmodified point of sale terminals that normally can only accept magnetic stripe cards.
NXT-ID Director Stanley Washington, who spent 17 years as a senior executive at American Express, commented while attending CES, “This is a very exciting period for NXT-ID. The Company has a technology platform that can make payments by multiple methods to suit consumer preferences in a number of different form factors. This makes the technology appealing to strategic partners from financial institutions to makers of devices that would like to incorporate payment technology.”
According to Zion Research and their new report, “Mobile Wallet (NFC and Remote Payment) Market: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2014 – 2020” , global demand for mobile wallet market was valued at USD 500 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 2,500 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of approximately 30% between 2015 and 2020.
Wocket® is the smartest wallet you’ll ever own. Designed to protect your identity and replace your old wallet, simply save your cards into Wocket once and they are immediately secured. You can choose a card from the touch screen and Wocket programs its single, smart card (Wocket Card) or uses its NFC touch to pay technology to match your selection. Your Wocket can be used virtually anywhere that credit cards are accepted today. Wocket can also display a variety of barcodes.
All your credit, debit, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, medical information, passwords, and virtually any other information can be protected on Wocket®.
About NXT- ID Inc. – Mobile Security for a Mobile World
NXT-ID, Inc.’s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of solutions that secure consumers’ mobile platforms led by Wocket®; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. http://www.wocketwallet.com/
NXT-ID’ wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/
Product images are available for media at: http://press.nxt-id.com
Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company’s business strategy. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company’s ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company’s ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company’s technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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(ENOC) Applauds Decision by the US Supreme Court in FERC v. EPSA
BOSTON, Jan. 25, 2016 — EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENOC), a leading provider of energy intelligence software (EIS), applauds today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) v. Electric Power Supply Association. This landmark ruling preserves FERC’s jurisdiction over the participation of demand response in US wholesale electricity markets.
“We are extremely proud of our involvement in this seminal case that ensures an important role for demand-side resources in our nation’s wholesale electricity markets. Today’s decision is a tremendous win for all energy consumers, for the economy, and for the environment. We commend the Court and look forward to continuing to help customers actively participate in our nation’s wholesale markets,” said Tim Healy, Chairman and CEO of EnerNOC.
About EnerNOC
EnerNOC is a leading provider of cloud-based energy intelligence software (EIS) and services to thousands of enterprise customers and utilities globally. EnerNOC’s EIS solutions for enterprise customers improve energy productivity by optimizing how they buy, how much they use, and when they use energy. EIS for enterprise includes budgeting and procurement, utility bill management, facility optimization, visibility and reporting, project tracking, demand management, and demand response. EnerNOC’s EIS solutions for utilities help maximize customer engagement and the value of demand-side resources, including demand response and energy efficiency. EnerNOC supports customer success with its world-class professional services team and a Network Operations Center (NOC) staffed 24x7x365. For more information, visit www.enernoc.com.
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Statements in this press release regarding management’s future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans or prospects, including, without limitation, statements relating to the future growth and success of the Company’s energy intelligence software, and the benefits that customers may derive from technology updates or enhancements to that software, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “could increase the likelihood,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is planned,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “will enable,” “would be expected,” “look forward,” “may provide,” “would” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including those risks, uncertainties and factors referred to under the section “Risk Factors” in EnerNOC’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by EnerNOC from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of such risks, uncertainties and factors, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. EnerNOC is providing the information in this press release as of this date and assumes no obligations to update the information included in this press release or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EnerNOC Media Relations: Robin Woodcock 617.692.2601 news@enernoc.com EnerNOC Investor Relations: Christopher Sands 617.692.2569 ir@enernoc.com
(AMDA) Enhances Valeo II™ Product Family w/ 2nd Gen Cervical System
Valeo II C Interbody Further Improves Imaging and Fusion Assessment Capabilities
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 25, 2016 — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce the release of its Valeo II™ C interbody fusion device system. The second generation cervical system will be commercially available mid-February 2016.
The Valeo II C interbody fusion device, made entirely of Amedica’s micro composite silicon nitride biomaterial, offers a slim-profile design which improves intraoperative visibility for more exact placement and postoperative visibility, providing better assessment of successful fusion. The new design also includes directional teeth to resist expulsion, an anterior thread connection for improved inserter stability, and a 14x12mm footprint size for smaller patients. Accompanying the revised implants are new consolidated, single-level instrumentation sets with improved ergonomics and ease of use.
“As I began using the second generation Amedica silicon nitride cervical interbody in my first few cases, it become very evident to me the ease of use this system offers, as well as the clinical benefits my patients were experiencing over allograft,” said Dr. David M. Jones, MD, Piedmont Neurosurgery and Spine, Hickory, NC. “The new innovative design coupled with this unique biomaterial can revolutionize spinal fusion procedures, and ensure a level of inter-operative and post-operative accuracy that is unparalleled today.”
“We are very excited to supplement this innovative product line with an additional second generation interbody offering,” said Dr. Sonny Bal, Chairman and CEO of Amedica Corporation. “Because of silicon nitride’s unique imaging and osteointegration properties and the improved design, surgeons are able to assess fusion more effectively and earlier in the healing process. The feedback received from our limited release has been extremely positive and very encouraging for our vision of the widespread adoption of silicon nitride as the ideal material for spine fusion.”
The Valeo II C interbody fusion device is made of micro composite silicon nitride biomaterial, which offers a favorable environment for bone growth and osteointegration, when compared to competitive PEEK and titanium offerings. Valeo II silicon nitride interbody fusion devices are also semi-radiolucent with clearly visible boundaries in x-rays and produce no artifacts under MRI or CT scans. The combination of these properties is found only in Amedica’s silicon nitride biomaterial technology.
The Valeo C family of products is the first to receive FDA clearance for two-level cervical interbody cage indications. Valeo cervical fusion devices are indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease at one disc level or two contiguous levels and are designed for use with autograft or allograft to facilitate fusion. Additional information about Amedica’s complete line of products can be found at www.amedica.com.
About Amedica Corporation
Amedica is focused on the development and application of interbody implants manufactured with medical-grade silicon nitride ceramic. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty as well as dental applications. The Company’s products are manufactured in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility and through its partnership with Kyocera, one of the world’s largest ceramic manufacturers. Amedica’s spine products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the U.S. and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its growing OEM and private label partnerships.
For more information on Amedica or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.amedica.com.
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This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the intent, belief or current expectations of Amedica and members of its management team with respect to Amedica’s future performance, business operations and acceptance of its technology platform. Statements relating to Amedica’s market opportunities, growth, future products, market acceptance of its products, sales and financial results and similar statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as the timing and success of new product introductions, physician acceptance, endorsement, and use of Amedica’s products, regulatory matters, competitor activities, changes in and adoption of reimbursement rates, potential product recalls, effects of global economic conditions and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated within this press release can also be found in Amedica’s Risk Factors disclosure in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 24, 2015, and in Amedica’s other filings with the SEC. Amedica disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Mike Houston VP, Commercialization 801-839-3534 IR@amedica.com Robert Haag IRTH Communications 866-976-4784 amda@irthcommunications.com
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