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$CYNA Enrolls Last Patient in Pivotal Phase 3 #Parkinsons Efficacy Trial

Dose titration phase results expected in mid to late July with top-line results expected near the end of Q3 2016

TORONTO, June 30, 2016  — Cynapsus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CYNA) (TSX:CTH), a specialty central nervous system (CNS) pharmaceutical company developing and preparing to commercialize APL-130277, a fast-acting, easy-to-use, sublingual thin film for the on-demand management of debilitating OFF episodes associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), announced today that the last patient has been enrolled in its pivotal Phase 3 efficacy study, CTH-300.  Dose titration phase results from this study are expected in mid to late July and top-line data are expected to be released near the end of the third quarter of 2016.

The CTH-300 trial is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-design study with PD patients who have at least one OFF episode every 24 hours, with total OFF time of at least two hours per day. The study objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of APL-130277 versus placebo in patients with PD. Patients will each be observed for 12 weeks, with dosing at home and in clinic. The primary endpoint is mean change in the Movement Disorder Society’s Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale Part III score at 30 minutes after dosing in the clinic at week 12. The key secondary endpoint will be the percentage of patients who convert from the OFF to the ON state at or before 30 minutes of dosing with APL-130277 at the week 12 visit.

About Parkinson’s Disease and OFF Episodes

More than 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 4 to 6 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease that impacts motor activity, and its prevalence is increasing with the aging of the population. OFF episodes are a complication of Parkinson’s disease characterized by motor symptoms, including tremor at rest, rigidity and impaired movement, as well as significant non-motor symptoms such as cognitive impairment and mood disorders. An estimated one quarter to one half of all people with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms are otherwise managed with ongoing drug therapy experience OFF episodes at least once daily and up to six times daily, with each episode lasting between 30 and 120 minutes.

About Cynapsus

Cynapsus is a specialty CNS pharmaceutical company developing and preparing to commercialize a fast-acting, easy-to-use, sublingual thin film for the on-demand management of debilitating OFF episodes associated with PD. The Company successfully completed a Phase 2 clinical trial for its product candidate, APL-130277, a sublingual formulation of apomorphine hydrochloride, or apomorphine. Apomorphine is the only molecule approved for acute, intermittent treatment of OFF episodes for advanced PD patients, but is currently only approved as a subcutaneous injection in the United States. APL-130277 is a “turning ON” medication designed to rapidly, safely and reliably convert a PD patient from the OFF to the ON state while avoiding many of the issues associated with subcutaneous delivery of apomorphine. It is designed to convert all types of OFF episodes, including morning OFF episodes, often considered the most difficult to treat. Cynapsus’ Phase 3 clinical program for APL-130277 plans to rely on the abbreviated Section 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway in the United States, and the company intends to submit an NDA near the end of 2016 or in early 2017. For additional company information, please visit our website www.cynapsus.ca. For more information about the Phase 3 studies please visit the website http://cth300and301trials.cynapsus.ca/

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, the anticipated timing, completion and results of Phase 3 and other clinical studies; the Company’s expectation for filing an NDA near the end of 2016 or in early 2017; and beliefs related to potential benefits and effectiveness of Cynapsus’ product candidate. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, and include, but are not limited to, those factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 9, 2016, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on March 18, 2016, and its other filings and reports in the United States with the SEC available on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, and in Canada with the various Canadian securities regulators, which are available online at www.sedar.com. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes or otherwise, except as required by law.

Neither the NASDAQ nor the TSX has approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Contact Information

Company Contact:
Kristen Galfetti
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 703-2449 x246
kgalfetti@cynapsus.ca

Media Contact:
Russo Partners LLC
Matt Middleman
(212) 845-4272
matt.middleman@russopartnersllc.com
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$AVNW Wins $2.6 Million Turnkey Project with Western US City

Purchasing from NASPO Contract Reduced Cost and Procurement Time

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30, 2016  — Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced it has closed a $2.6 million turnkey project for public safety agency communications in a western USA state. The equipment and services will be procured under NASPO ValuePoint—a cooperative purchasing program that leverages the buying power of all 50 states to obtain best value pricing and superior contract terms.

For this project, Aviat will provide Eclipse IRU 600 radios, ProVision management system and services including system integration, training and deployment services. Aviat radios support FIPS validated Strong Security capabilities, which was a key factor in the decision to choose Aviat.

“We have a proven product and services offering for state/local government customers,” says Michael Pangia, president and CEO, Aviat Networks. “Being listed on the NASPO contract means US state/local agencies can now save time and money buying Aviat products and services.”

NASPO is available to agencies in all states, the District of Columbia and US territories.

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) is a leading global provider of microwave networking solutions transforming communications networks to handle the exploding growth of IP-centric, multi-Gigabit data services. With more than one million systems sold in over 140 countries, Aviat Networks provides LTE-proven microwave networking solutions to mobile operators, including some of the largest and most advanced 4G/LTE networks in the world. Public safety, utility, government and defense organizations trust Aviat Networks’ solutions for their mission-critical applications where reliability is paramount. In conjunction with its networking solutions, Aviat Networks provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to effectively and seamlessly migrate to next-generation Carrier Ethernet/IP networks. For more than 50 years, customers have relied on Aviat Networks’ high performance and scalable solutions to help them maximize their investments and solve their most challenging network problems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aviat Networks operates in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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$LGF to #Acquire $STRZB for $4.4 Billion in Cash and Stock

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 30, 2016

Deal Creates Global Content Powerhouse by Combining Premier Independent Content Company with World-Class Distribution Platform

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 30, 2016  — Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation content leader, and Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB), a leading integrated media and entertainment company, today announced an agreement under which Lionsgate will acquire Starz for a combination of cash and stock totaling $4.4 billion, creating a global content powerhouse positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities worldwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, each share of Lionsgate common stock will be reclassified into 0.5 voting and 0.5 newly created non-voting shares.  Holders of each share of Starz Series A common stock will receive $18.00 in cash as well as 0.6784 of a share of Lionsgate non-voting stock based on a fixed exchange ratio.  Based on Lionsgate’s 20-trading day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”), as of June 28, 2016, the offer represents a total value of $32.73 per share to Starz shareholders, an 18% premium to Starz’s 20-trading day VWAP as of the same date. Holders of each share of Starz Series B common stock will receive $7.26 in cash and 0.6321 of a share of Lionsgate voting stock and 0.6321 of a share of Lionsgate non-voting stock.

The transaction significantly increases the combined company’s content creation capabilities, enhances its leadership in premium scripted programming and scales its global distribution footprint across mobile, broadband, cable and satellite platforms.  It also paves the way for a broad range of new content partnerships and accelerates the growth of Lionsgate and Starz’s own OTT services.  In addition, the acquisition is expected to generate significant revenue and cost synergies.

To illustrate the scale of the transaction, the combined company will encompass: a 16,000-title film and television library; the largest independent television business in the world, including 87 original series on 42 U.S. networks; a feature film business that has generated over $7 billion at the global box office over the past four years; operation of or investment in 30 channel platforms around the world, including the flagship STARZ platform reaching 24 million U.S. subscribers, the STARZ ENCORE network with over 32 million subscribers and five OTT services; and a growing presence in location-based entertainment and video games driven by the company’s deep portfolio of brands and franchises.

“The combination of Lionsgate and Starz brings significant scale to our portfolio of content and distribution assets and will enable us to compete successfully in today’s rapidly evolving global entertainment marketplace,” said Dr. Mark H. Rachesky, Lionsgate’s Chairman of the Board.  “By bringing together complementary resources, premium quality intellectual property and exceptional management, this strategic transaction positions us extremely well to unlock the underlying value of our content to create substantial lasting value for our shareholders.”

“This transaction unites two companies with strong brands, complementary assets and leading positions within our industry,” said Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer and Vice Chairman Michael Burns.  “We expect the acquisition to be highly accretive, generate significant synergies and create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.  Chris Albrecht and his team have built a world-class platform and programming leader, and we’re proud to marshal our resources in a deal that accelerates our growth and diversification, generates exciting new strategic content opportunities and creates significant value for our shareholders.”

Greg Maffei, Chairman of Starz, said, “Chris Albrecht and his team have grown Starz into an industry leader that provides highly-rated and diverse content, drawing critical claim and brand recognition for Starz. Together, Lionsgate and Starz form an entertainment powerhouse with a world-renowned studio that produces blockbuster movies and channels with must-have programming that will be able to capitalize on content opportunities across multiple platforms.  The combined company will be well-positioned to return more value to our shareholders and effectively compete in the global media marketplace.”

“Jon, Michael and the rest of the Lionsgate team have built the first major new Hollywood studio in decades, and we’re thrilled to join with them in a transaction that multiplies the strengths of our respective businesses,” said Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht.  “Our similar entrepreneurial cultures and shared vision of the future will make this alliance an incredible fit that creates tremendous value for our shareholders, great content for our audiences and limitless opportunities for our newly-combined company.  I am very appreciative of the work, passion and dedication of both of our companies’ employees and more enthusiastic than ever about the future of our business.”

The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of Lionsgate and Starz and will be submitted to their respective shareholders for approval as well as to regulatory authorities. The proposed creation of Lionsgate non-voting stock is also subject to shareholder approval. Closing is expected to occur by year-end.

The Company intends to fund the cash portion of the deal with a combination of newly issued bank and bond financing.  Pro forma leverage, excluding synergies, is expected to be approximately 5.0x-5.5x as of December 31, 2016, with the ability to rapidly delever given the highly cash generative nature of the combined entity.

LionTree Advisors is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Baker Botts LLP is serving as legal advisor to Starz.  LionTree Advisors provided a fairness opinion to the board of directors of Starz. The Raine Group is serving as financial advisor and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal advisor to the Special Committee of Starz’s board of directors. The Raine Group also provided a fairness opinion to the Special Committee of Starz’s board of directors.

PJT Partners is serving as lead financial advisor to Lionsgate. Additionally, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse are serving as financial advisors to Lionsgate. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Dentons are serving as legal advisors to Lionsgate. Financing was provided by J.P. Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.  PJT Partners also provided a fairness opinion to the board of directors of Lionsgate and advised on arranging the transaction financing.

Lionsgate and Starz will hold a conference call at 9:00 A.M. ET/6:00 A.M. PT today, June 30.  Interested parties may participate live in the conference call by calling (800) 230-1074 (612-332-0226 outside the U.S. and Canada).  A full digital replay will be available from today, June 30, through July 6, by dialing (800) 475-6701 (320- 365-3844 outside the U.S. and Canada) and using access code 397261.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment.  The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black, the beloved drama series Nashville, the syndication successes The Wendy Williams Show and Celebrity Name Game (with FremantleMedia), the breakout series The Royals and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual.

The Company’s feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me, Divergent and John Wick series, SicarioThe Age of Adaline, Roadside Attractions’ Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films’ Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films’ Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate’s home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates.  Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company’s core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com

ABOUT STARZ

Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television networks (Starz Networks) and global content distribution (Starz Distribution), www.starz.com. The Starz Networks operating unit is home to the flagship STARZ® brand with 24.0 million subscribers in the United States as of March 31, 2016, with the STARZ ENCORESM network at 32.4 million subscribers. Through STARZ, the company provides high quality, entertaining premium subscription video programming with 17 premium pay TV channels and associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is sold through U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms. Starz offers subscribers more than 5,000 distinct premium television episodes and feature films every year and up to 1,500 every month, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular movie and television programming. The Starz Distribution operating unit is home to the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital, and Starz Worldwide Distribution divisions. In addition to STARZ Original series, Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires movies, television and other entertainment content for worldwide home video, digital, and television licensing and sales.

For further information, please contact:

Peter Wilkes Theano Apostolou
Lionsgate Starz
(310) 255-3726 (424) 204-4052
pwilkes@lionsgate.com theano@starz.com
For investor inquiries:
James Marsh Courtnee Chun
Lionsgate Starz
(310) 255-3651 (720) 875-5420
jmarsh@lionsgate.com courtnee.chun@starz.com

Caution regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication may contain certain forward-looking statements, including certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction, the merger parties’ plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Statements that do not describe historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as expect, anticipate, believe, intend, estimate, plan, target, goal, or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as will, may, might, should, would, could, or similar variations. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements including: the substantial investment of capital required to produce and market films and television series; increased costs for producing and marketing feature films and television series; budget overruns, limitations imposed by Lionsgate’s or Starz’s credit facilities and notes; unpredictability of the commercial success of Lionsgate’s or Starz’s motion pictures and television programming; risks related to Lionsgate’s or Starz’s acquisition and integration of acquired businesses; the effects of dispositions of businesses or assets, including individual films or libraries; the cost of defending Lionsgate’s or Starz’s intellectual property; technological changes and other trends affecting the entertainment industry; the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the risk that the financing required to fund the transaction is not obtained; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the transaction; competitive responses to the transaction; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; Lionsgate’s ability to complete the acquisition and integration of Starz successfully; litigation relating to the transaction; and other factors that may affect future results of Lionsgate and Starz. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Lionsgate’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available in the “Corporate” section of Lionsgate’s website, http://www.lionsgate.com, under the heading “Reports” and in other documents Lionsgate files with the SEC, and in Starz’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, each of which is on file with the SEC and available in the “Starz Corporate” section of Starz’s website, http://www.Starz.com, under the subsection “Investor Relations” and then under the heading “SEC Filings” and in other documents Starz files with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Neither Lionsgate nor Starz assumes any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.

Important Additional Information

In connection with the proposed transaction, Lionsgate will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a Joint Proxy Statement of Lionsgate and Starz and a Prospectus of Lionsgate, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. The proposed transaction involving Lionsgate and Starz will be submitted to Starz’s stockholders and Lionsgate’s stockholders for their consideration. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. STOCKHOLDERS OF LIONSGATE AND STOCKHOLDERS OF STARZ ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.  Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Lionsgate and Starz, without charge, at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to James Marsh, Senior Vice President of Lionsgate Investor Relations, 2700 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, California, 90404, or at (310) 255-3651, or to Starz, 8900 Liberty Circle, Englewood, Colorado 80112, or at 1-855-807-2929.

Participants in the Solicitation

Lionsgate, Starz, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers, and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction.  Information regarding Lionsgate’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on July 29, 2015, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K.  Information regarding Starz’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with SEC on April 29, 2016, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K.  Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.  Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

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$AKER Completes #ClinicalTrial for Rapid #Chlamydia Test

THOROFARE, NJ–(Jun 30, 2016) – Akers Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKER) (AIM: AKR.L), (the “Company” or “Akers Bio”), a developer of rapid health information technologies, has completed a clinical trial of its PIFA/Chlamydia Rapid Assay, the first rapid test for Chlamydia diagnosis using a finger stick blood sample.

The clinical trial was carried out across two sites in PA, USA. The results were highly successful with sensitivity (a true positive result) of 91%; and specificity (a true negative result) of 98%. The overall agreement between the PIFA/Chlamydia Rapid Assay and the reference laboratory method was 96% in patient populations of acute infection and historical exposure.

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of sexually transmitted venereal infection in the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 1.4 million cases of Chlamydia in the US in 2015, making it the most common venereal disease in the country. The actual number of cases is likely to be greater due to underreporting. Complications of Chlamydial infection in women include cervicitis, urethritis, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and increased evidence of ectopic pregnancy and infertility.

Current laboratory testing methods are primarily based on DNA technologies that detect the Chlamydia organism in urine or vaginal swab specimens. These assays are typically performed in reference laboratories or large hospital laboratories with a turnaround of up to 10 days.

Akers Bio’s PIFA/Chlamydia Rapid Assay is an antibody test that has been developed to identify infection of Chlamydia in five minutes or less from only a finger stick blood sample. The assay is based on the Company’s proprietary platform technology, Particle ImmunoFiltration Assay (PIFA), the same technology within the Company’s flagship PIFA/Heparin Platelet Factor 4 Rapid Assay and other tests under development.

As most Chlamydial infections are asymptomatic, the Company believes the availability of a rapid test in doctors’ offices or health clinics that does not require an invasive genital swab procedure — and can lead to the provision of immediate therapy — could have a significant impact in reducing the spread of the disease by those unaware of their infection.

Raymond F. Akers, Jr. PhD, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Director at Akers Bio, said: “We are delighted with the outcome of these clinical trial results. The test performed extremely well, with a 96% correlation to the gold standard reference laboratory method. It is a very exciting outcome to have a five-minute rapid test demonstrate that level of accuracy. This bodes well not only for the PIFA/Chlamydia Rapid Assay but for our other proprietary PIFA technology based tests in development.”

Adam C. Sobel M.D., Director, Medical at Akers Bio who oversaw the clinical trial, added: “I was pleased to be involved in the trial of a test which I believe can help a large number of people — particularly women — who are infected with Chlamydia but who are unaware of the disease due to its typically asymptomatic nature.”

“While women who are under routine gynecological care may not require this test, there are a great many more women who need a test like this at public health clinics, not-for-profit clinics, and minute clinics. This test will permit the immediate dispensing of antibiotics that will cure this disease, and prevent further spread by the infected person,” added Dr. Sobel.

Akers Bio is pursuing FDA 510(k) market clearance for the US and is evaluating the regulatory requirements in the territories covered by its international distribution network. The Company will announce any developments with regards to the future commercialization of the test as and when appropriate.

About Akers Biosciences, Inc.

Akers Biosciences develops, manufactures, and supplies rapid screening and testing products designed to deliver quicker and more cost-effective healthcare information to healthcare providers and consumers. The Company has advanced the science of diagnostics while responding to major shifts in healthcare through the development of several proprietary platform technologies. The Company’s state-of-the-art rapid diagnostic assays can be performed virtually anywhere in minutes when time is of the essence. The Company has aligned with major healthcare companies and high volume medical product distributors to maximize product offerings, and to be a major worldwide competitor in diagnostics.

Additional information on the Company and its products can be found at www.akersbio.com. Follow us on Twitter @AkersBio.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained herein that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature and constitute 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. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations about its future operating results, performance and opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the intended terms of the offering, closing of the offering and use of any proceeds from the offering. When used herein, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “upcoming,” “plan,” “target”, “intend” and “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to Akers Biosciences, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

For more information:

Akers Biosciences, Inc.
Raymond F. Akers, Jr. PhD
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Director
Tel. +1 856 848 8698

Taglich Brothers, Inc. (Investor Relations)
Chris Schreiber
Tel. +1 917 445 6207
Email: cs@taglichbrothers.com

finnCap (UK Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Adrian Hargrave / Scott Mathieson (Corporate Finance)
Steve Norcross (Broking)
Tel. +44 (0)20 7220 0500

Vigo Communications (Public Relations)
Ben Simons / Fiona Henson
Tel. +44 (0)20 7830 9700
Email: akers@vigocomms.com

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$TTHI #Acquisition Definitive Agreement w/ $OPK

  • All-stock transaction valued at approximately US$60 million, or US$1.55 per Transition Therapeutics share
  • OPKO to gain potential first-to-market GLP-1/Glucagon dual agonist for type 2 diabetes and obesity and phase 2 drug candidate for the treatment of androgen deficiency

OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPK) and Transition Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:TTHI, TSX:TTH) announce the signing of a definitive agreement under which OPKO will acquire Transition Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company.

Under the terms of the agreement approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Transition Therapeutics security holders will receive approximately 6.4 million shares of OPKO common stock. Based on the moving average price of OPKO common stock for the five trading days preceding the signing of the agreement, the transaction is valued at approximately US$60 million, or US$1.55 per share of Transition Therapeutics common stock, based on current outstanding shares. The companies expect the transaction to close during the second half of 2016, subject to approval of Transition Therapeutics stockholders and other customary conditions.

The Transition Therapeutics clinical portfolio includes:

  • TT401, a once or twice weekly oxyntomodulin for type 2 diabetes and obesity. We believe TT401 to be the most clinically advanced drug candidate among the new class of GLP1-glucagon receptor dual agonists. In a recently completed phase 2 study of 420 patients with type 2 diabetes, subjects receiving the highest dose of TT401 peptide once weekly demonstrated significantly superior weight loss compared with currently approved extended release exenatide and placebo after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment. TT401 also provided a reduction in HbA1c, a marker of sugar metabolism, similar to exenatide at weeks 12 and 24. TT401 strengthens OPKO’s existing pipeline of oxyntomodulin drug candidates for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. OPKO’s MOD-6031, currently in a phase 1 study, is a once weekly oxyntomodulin with a proprietary delivery system to slowly release the natural oxyntomodulin, which allows the molecule to penetrate the blood brain barrier. The potential of MOD-6031 to interact with CNS, as well as peripheral receptors, is expected to mimic the natural effect of oxyntomodulin for its effects on satiety and weight loss.
  • TT701 is a once daily oral selective androgen receptor modulator for patients with androgen deficiency. In a 12-week study of 350 male subjects, it resulted in significantly decreased fat mass and increased lean body mass and muscle strength without significantly changing prostate specific antigen levels. The selective and antagonistic properties of TT701 appear to be well suited to provide anabolic therapeutic benefits to specific patient populations, while potentially avoiding, or even reducing, prostate hypertrophy.
  • ELND005, a neuropsychiatric drug candidate. ELND005 is an orally administered small molecule that has completed phase 2 clinical studies in Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome patients.

“This acquisition provides OPKO with two late stage drug candidates, each of which holds exceptional market potential,” stated Phillip Frost, M.D., CEO and Chairman of OPKO. “We believe TT401, a once-weekly dual GLP1/Glucagon agonist that recently showed success in a 420-patient phase 2 study, will complement OPKO’s existing oxyntomodulin product candidate (MOD-6031), which may provide enhanced therapeutic benefit through targeted delivery.”

Dr. Frost added, “The selective androgen receptor modulator, TT701, could meet an important need in patients who can benefit from its anabolic effects without the risks associated with testosterone products. We believe it fits well with our Claros® 1 point-of-care diagnostic products under development for testosterone and PSA, which could serve as companion diagnostics.”

“OPKO is ideally positioned to leverage the potential of Transition’s clinical programs and bring these novel therapeutics to market for the benefit of patients,” said Tony F. Cruz, Ph.D., CEO and Chairman of Transition Therapeutics, “Further, OPKO has a strong pipeline of products coming to market that can provide future value for Transition Therapeutics stockholders.”

About Transition Therapeutics

Transition Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical development company advancing novel therapeutics for CNS, metabolic diseases and androgen deficiency indications. The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Transition Therapeutics Ireland Limited, has two development programs: CNS drug candidate ELND005 for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome; and selective androgen receptor modulator drug candidate TT701. Transition’s lead metabolic drug candidate is TT401 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and accompanying obesity. For additional information about the Company, please visit www.transitiontherapeutics.com.

About OPKO Health

OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets. Our diagnostics business includes Bio-Reference Laboratories, the nation’s third-largest clinical laboratory with a core genetic testing business and a 420-person sales force to drive growth and leverage new products, including the 4Kscore® prostate cancer test and the Claros® 1 in-office immunoassay platform. Our pharmaceutical business features RAYALDEE, an FDA-approved treatment for SHPT in stage 3-4 CKD patients with vitamin D insufficiency, and VARUBI™ for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (oral formulation launched by partner Tesaro and IV formulation PDUFA date: January 2017). Our biologics business includes hGH-CTP, a once-weekly human growth hormone injection (in phase 3 and partnered with Pfizer), a long-acting Factor VIIa drug for hemophilia (in phase 2a) and a long-acting oxyntomodulin for diabetes and obesity (in phase 1). We also have production and distribution assets worldwide, multiple strategic investments and an active business development strategy. More information is available at www.opko.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed acquisition of Transition Therapeutics by OPKO, including any statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction, synergies, benefits and opportunities of the proposed transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and products, future financial performance, the potential for Transition Therapeutics’ products, whether TT701 will serve an important need in patients who can benefit from its anabolic effects without risks associated with testosterone products, whether TT701 can be used in conjunction with our Claros®1 products, and any other statements regarding OPKO’s and Transition Therapeutics’ future expectations, beliefs, plans, product candidates, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements made within the meaning of Canadian Securities Laws, of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “ensure,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “estimate,” “probable,” “project,” “forecasts,” “predict,” “outlook,” “aim,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “may,” “might,” “anticipate,” “likely” “plan,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking information are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of OPKO and Transition Therapeutics, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: failure to obtain the required vote of Transition Therapeutics’ stockholders; the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction might otherwise not occur; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; ability to successfully integrate the businesses; the risk that any potential synergies from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; new information arising out of clinical trial results; and the risk that the safety and/or efficacy results of existing clinical trials will not support continued clinical development, as well as risks inherent in funding, developing and obtaining regulatory approvals of new, commercially-viable and competitive products and treatments. In addition, forward-looking statements may also be adversely affected by general market factors, competitive product development, product availability, federal and state regulations and legislation, the regulatory process for new products and indications, manufacturing issues that may arise, patent positions and litigation, among other factors. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication may become outdated over time. OPKO and Transition Therapeutics do not assume any responsibility for updating any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in OPKO’s and Transition Therapeutics’ respective filings with the SEC, available through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval system at www.sec.gov, and Transition Therapeutics’ filings with the Ontario Securities Commission, available at www.sedar.com.. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. OPKO and Transition Therapeutics assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Further information regarding the transaction will be contained in an information circular that Transition Therapeutics will prepare and mail to its stockholders in connection with the Transition Therapeutics stockholders’ meeting. Transition Therapeutics stockholders are urged to read the information circular once it becomes available, as it will contain important information concerning the proposed transaction. Transition Therapeutics stockholders may obtain a copy of the arrangement agreement, information circular and other meeting materials when they become available at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com.

This press release is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to purchase shares of Transition Therapeutics or OPKO or a solicitation or recommendation statement under the rules and regulations of the Canadian securities regulators, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or other applicable laws.

 

OPKO Health, Inc.:
Tara Mackay, 305-575-4100
Investor Relations
or
Media:
Rooney & Associates
Terry Rooney, 212-223-0689
trooney@rooneyco.com
or
Marion Janic, 212-223-4017
mjanic@rooneyco.com
or
Investors:
LHA
Anne Marie Fields, 212-838-3777
afields@lhai.com
or
Bruce Voss, 310-691-7100
bvoss@lhai.com
or
Transition Therapeutics:
Tony Cruz, Ph.D., 416-260-7770 x223
Chief Executive Officer
tcruz@transitiontherapeutics.com

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$MGNX Closing of Collaboration and License Agreement w/ #Janssen

Rockville, MD, June 28, 2016  — MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGNX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer as well as autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases, today announced the closing of the global collaboration and license agreement for MGD015 with Janssen Biotech, Inc. The agreement was announced on May 18, 2016 and was subject to a waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended. Such waiting period has since expired.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, MacroGenics will receive a $75 million upfront license fee. Janssen will be responsible for developing MGD015, a product candidate that incorporates MacroGenics’ proprietary Dual-Affinity Re-Targeting, or DART®, platform to simultaneously target CD3 and an undisclosed tumor target for the potential treatment of various hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Assuming successful development and commercialization of MGD015, MacroGenics could receive up to an additional $665 million in clinical, regulatory and commercialization milestone payments.  If commercialized, MacroGenics would be eligible to receive double-digit royalties on any global net sales and has the option to co-promote MGD015 with Janssen in the U.S. In addition, MacroGenics may elect to fund a portion of late-stage clinical development to receive a profit share in the U.S. and Canada in lieu of royalties with respect to these territories.

 

About MGD015

 

MGD015 is designed to redirect T cells, via their CD3 component, to eliminate cells that overexpress an undisclosed antigen in various hematological malignancies and solid tumors. MacroGenics has demonstrated that MGD015 is able to kill these targeted cells both in vitro and in vivo, with high response rates in several mouse tumor xenograft models. In addition, this product candidate and the Company’s other DART molecules that redirect T cells against cancer targets are manufactured using a conventional antibody platform without the complexity of having to genetically modify T cells from individual patients as required by approaches such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells.

 

About MacroGenics, Inc.

 

MacroGenics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, as well as autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The company generates its pipeline of product candidates primarily from its proprietary suite of next-generation antibody-based technology platforms. The combination of MacroGenics’ technology platforms and protein engineering expertise has allowed the Company to generate promising product candidates and enter into several strategic collaborations with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. For more information, please see the Company’s website at www.macrogenics.com. MacroGenics, the MacroGenics logo, and DART are trademarks or registered trademarks of MacroGenics, Inc.

 

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

 

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for the Company, including statements about the Company’s strategy, future operations, clinical development of the Company’s therapeutic candidates, milestone or opt-in payments from the Company’s collaborators, the Company’s anticipated milestones and future expectations and plans and prospects for the Company and other statements containing the words “subject to”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “project”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “can”, the negatives thereof, variations thereon and similar expressions, or by discussions of strategy constitute 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. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties inherent in the initiation and enrollment of future clinical trials, expectations of expanding ongoing clinical trials, availability and timing of data from ongoing clinical trials, expectations for regulatory approvals, other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of the Company’s product candidates and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company’s views only as of the date hereof. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company’s views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

 

Contacts:
Jim Karrels, Senior Vice President, CFO
MacroGenics, Inc.
1-301-251-5172, info@macrogenics.com

Karen Sharma, Senior Vice President
MacDougall Biomedical Communications
1-781-235-3060, ksharma@macbiocom.com
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$SHSP #Divests #SMTP Relay Business for $15 Million

Strategic Divestiture Increases SharpSpring’s Focus and Resources on its Growing Marketing Automation Platform

GAINESVILLE, Fla., June 28, 2016  — SharpSpring, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHSP), a global provider of cloud-based marketing technologies, has sold its SMTP relay business unit to the Electric Mail Company for $15 million in aggregate consideration before adjustments, transaction-related fees, taxes, and expenses.

Under the asset purchase agreement, the Electric Mail Company acquired SharpSpring’s SMTP customers and certain other contracts, intellectual property rights, goodwill, and other assets related to its SMTP business unit. All of the company’s executives will remain with SharpSpring. Additionally, in order to ensure the smooth operation and transfer of the business, SharpSpring will provide support and transition services over the next few months.

“This transaction represents the continued execution of our strategy to strengthen our focus and alignment behind our marketing automation business,” said SharpSpring CEO Rick Carlson. “By divesting the SMTP business, we are able to strengthen our balance sheet and commit 100% of our resources to the success of our higher-growth marketing automation platform.”

Carlson continued: “In addition to divesting the SMTP business, we are also announcing that we have completed the migration of GraphicMail customers to the SharpSpring Marketing Platform. Today, more than 12,000 businesses are using the SharpSpring Marketing Platform to drive leads and revenue into their businesses.  With our entire operations now streamlined, we can more effectively leverage our price and product advantages in the marketing automation market, and continue to capture significant market share from incumbent industry players like Hubspot, Marketo, Act-On and Pardot.”

Management will provide additional details on its business and financial outlook on the company’s second quarter earnings call to be held in early August 2016.

About SharpSpring, Inc.
SharpSpring, Inc. (SHSP) is a rapidly growing, global provider of cloud-based marketing automation solutions that enable businesses to improve lead generation and engagement to drive more sales.  The company’s product lines, which include SharpSpring and SharpSpring Mail+, are known for their innovation, flexible architecture, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness — all backed by high-quality, multilingual customer support. Learn more at www.sharpspring.com and www.sharpspringmail.com.

 

SharpSpring Contact:
Edward Lawton
Chief Financial Officer
617-500-0122
ir@sharpspring.com

Investor Relations for SharpSpring:
Liolios Group, Inc.
Matt Glover or Najim Mostamand
949-574-3860
SHSP@liolios.com
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$KMPH Prodrug of #Hydromorphone, #KP511, Demonstrates Comparable Pharmacokinetics

KP511 clinical data consistent with preclinical animal data

CORALVILLE, Iowa, June 28, 2016  — KemPharm, Inc. (NASDAQ:KMPH), a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of proprietary prodrugs, today announced results from a Phase 1 proof-of-concept trial (KP511.101) with KP511, KemPharm’s prodrug of hydromorphone.  In the trial, KemPharm observed comparable hydromorphone exposure between 4 mg DilaudidTM Oral Liquid and an equimolar 8 mg dose of KP511. KemPharm is developing KP511 as an abuse-deterrent, extended-release (ER) formulation for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatments are inadequate (KP511/ER).

“We are pleased that KP511 continues to confirm our Ligand Activated Therapy (LAT) prodrug approach by delivering human pharmacokinetic data consistent with our preclinical animal model. The data from the Phase 1, proof-of-concept trial suggest that oral administration of KP511 in solution efficiently releases hydromorphone with a pharmacokinetic profile that is similar to Dilaudid Oral Liquid. This represents an important developmental milestone in the advancement of KP511 as an abuse-deterrent, ER pain therapeutic,” stated Travis C. Mickle, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of KemPharm.  “The next steps are to finalize the clinical program for KP511/ER and the anticipated trials that will be used to assess tamper and extraction resistance, intranasal and intravenous abuse potential, as well as the potential to limit oral abuse and/or overdose.”

KemPharm plans to seek approval of KP511/ER under Section 505(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with an anticipated New Drug Application (NDA) submission as early as 2018.  In May, KemPharm was granted “Fast Track” designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for KP511.

KP511 Phase 1 Proof-of-Concept Trial Results

The Phase 1 proof-of-concept trial was designed to assess the bioavailability of 4 mg, 8 mg and 16 mg doses of KP511 compared with 4 mg of Dilaudid Oral Liquid (equivalent to 8 mg of KP511) after oral administration under fasted conditions.  Twenty-four (24) healthy volunteers were enrolled in this single dose, four treatment, four period, four sequence pharmacokinetic trial.

In the trial, KP511 effectively released the active hydromorphone into the bloodstream while no intact prodrug was found in the systemic circulation of any subject. The equivalent doses, 8 mg of KP511 and 4 mg of Dilaudid Oral Liquid, were bioequivalent with regard to overall hydromorphone exposure (AUClast and AUCinf).  Peak exposure (Cmax) was approximately 19% lower for KP511. Similar reductions of approximately 15% and 17%, respectively, in dose-adjusted peak hydromorphone exposure were observed for the 4 mg and 16 mg doses of KP511 with dose-linear Cmax values across all three doses. Median time to peak exposure (Tmax) was 0.5 hours for all treatments. These results were consistent with previously collected preclinical data. In the trial, KP511 demonstrated a similar safety profile as Dilaudid and was well-tolerated with only adverse events reported that are typical for oral opioids.

About KemPharm

KemPharm is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of proprietary prodrugs to treat serious medical conditions through its LAT platform technology.  KemPharm utilizes its LAT platform technology to generate improved prodrug versions of FDA-approved drugs in the high need areas of pain, ADHD and other CNS disorders.

Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected features and characteristics of KP511 and the timelines surrounding potential clinical trials for KP511 and the submission of an NDA for KP511/ER.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to KemPharm and its current plans or expectations, and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties associated with: KemPharm’s financial resources and whether they will be sufficient to meet KemPharm’s business objectives and operational requirements; results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future clinical trial results; the protection and market exclusivity provided by KemPharm’s intellectual property; risks related to the drug discovery and the regulatory approval process; the impact of competitive products and technological changes; and the FDA approval process under the Section 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, including without limitation any timelines for related approval. KemPharm’s forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they prove incorrect, would cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning KemPharm’s business are described in additional detail in KemPharm’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, and KemPharm’s other Periodic and Current Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  KemPharm is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Investor Contacts:	
Jason Rando / Joshua Drumm, Ph.D.
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
212-375-2665 / 2664
jrando@tiberend.com
jdrumm@tiberend.com

Media Contact:
Jim Heins
Cooney Waters Unlimited
212-886-2221  
jheins@cooneywatersunlimited.com
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$XNCR Announces Strategic Collaboration w/ $NVS for Bispecific Programs

– Novartis to receive ex-U.S. rights to XmAb14045 and XmAb13676 – Xencor retains all U.S. rights to XmAb14045 and XmAb13676 – Collaboration also includes XmAb Bispecific Technology for 4 Novartis targets and access to Xencor Fc Technologies

MONROVIA, Calif., June 28, 2016  — Xencor, Inc. (Xencor) (NASDAQ:XNCR) announced today that it has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Novartis to develop and commercialize novel therapeutics, including XmAb®14045 expected to begin clinical development for acute myeloid leukemia in 2016; and XmAb®13676 also expected to begin clinical development for B-cell malignancies in 2016.

“We are excited to move forward in collaboration with Novartis on the development of XmAb14045 and XmAb13676, while maintaining our rights in the U.S.,” said Bassil Dahiyat, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Xencor. “This opportunity to work with and learn from a world leader in the late-stage development and commercialization of immune-oncology drugs gives us the opportunity to take our lead drugs through clinical development and into commercialization in the U.S. and, with the other molecules to be developed, continues to expand the reach of our technology.”

Under the terms of the agreement, the parties will collaborate and share development costs for the worldwide development of XmAb14045 and XmAb13676, with Xencor maintaining U.S. commercialization rights and Novartis having commercialization rights in the rest of the world.  Novartis will receive worldwide rights to Xencor’s bispecific technology to develop and commercialize four additional targets selected by Novartis, one of which Xencor may elect to co-detail in the U.S. The bispecific collaboration will include molecular engineering by Xencor. Additionally, Novartis will receive a worldwide non-exclusive license to use Xencor’s XmAb Fc technologies in up to ten molecules.

Xencor will receive a $150 million upfront payment and is eligible to receive clinical, regulatory and sales milestone payments for successful programs. Xencor is also eligible to receive tiered, low double-digit royalties for sales of XmAb14045 and XmAb13676 outside of the U.S., mid single-digit tiered royalties for worldwide sales of the four proprietary Novartis bi-specific molecules, unless Xencor exercises its right to co-detail one of these molecules and share in the costs and U.S. profit, and low single-digit royalties on Novartis molecules incorporating Xencor’s XmAb Fc technology.

Xencor will discuss this collaboration and licensing agreement among additional items today, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the Company’s Analyst Day from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available under the “Events & Presentations” section in the Investors section of the Xencor’s website located at http://investors.xencor.com/events.cfm.

About Xencor’s XmAb® Bispecific Technology

As opposed to traditional monoclonal antibodies that target and bind to a single antigen, bispecific antibodies are designed to elicit multiple biological effects that require simultaneous binding to two different antigen targets. Xencor’s XmAb bispecific Fc domain technology is designed to maintain full-length antibody properties in a bispecific antibody, potentially enabling favorable in vivo half-life and simplified manufacturing.

Efforts at bispecific antibody design are typically frustrated by poor molecular stability, difficulties in production and short in vivo half-life. Xencor has engineered a series of Fc domain variants that spontaneously form stable, heterodimeric bispecific antibodies and that can be made and purified with standard antibody production methods. These bispecific Fc domains are used to generate a broad array of novel drug candidates in a range of molecule formats.

Xencor’s initial bispecific programs are tumor-targeted antibodies that contain both a tumor antigen binding domain and a cytotoxic T-cell binding domain (CD3 binding domain). These bispecific antibodies activate T cells at the site of the tumor for highly potent killing of malignant cells. The XmAb Fc domain format allows Xencor to tune the potency of the T-cell killing, potentially improving the tolerability of tumor immunotherapy.

About Xencor’s XmAb Fc Technologies

Xencor’s proprietary XmAb antibody engineering platform creates subtle, precise alterations to the antibody’s Fc domain — the stem of the structure that is responsible for antibodies’ natural immune functions and highly stable structure. These subtle changes elicit dramatically enhanced performance. XmAb Fc domains are plug-and-play and can be substituted into nearly any antibody. The resulting engineered antibodies retain the beneficial stability, pharmacokinetics and ease of development of natural antibodies, and are produced with standard methods for antibody manufacturing. We have created four lead XmAb Fc domains, each enhancing a key property for antibody therapeutics: our Bispecific, Immune Inhibitor, Cytotoxic and Xtend Fc domains.

About Xencor Inc.

Xencor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of asthma and allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer. Currently, nine candidates that have been engineered with Xencor’s XmAb® technology are in clinical development internally and with partners. Xencor’s internally-discovered programs include: XmAb5871, in Phase 2 development for the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease, and also for the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; XmAb7195 in Phase 1a development for the treatment of asthma and allergic disease; XmAb®14045 expected to begin clinical development for acute myeloid leukemia in 2016; and XmAb®13676 also expected to begin clinical development for B-cell malignancies in 2016. Xencor’s XmAb antibody engineering technology enables small changes to the structure of monoclonal antibodies resulting in new mechanisms of therapeutic action. Xencor partners include Amgen, Merck, Janssen R&D LLC, Alexion, Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Xencor Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the quotation from Xencor’s officers and any expectations relating to its business, research and development programs, including the XmAb bispecific antibody technology, partnering efforts or its capital requirements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements and the timing of events to be materially different from those implied by such statements, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such risks include, without limitation, the risks associated with the process of discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and other risks described in Xencor’s public securities filings. All forward-looking statements are based on Xencor’s current information and belief as well as assumptions made by Xencor. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements and Xencor disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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$EXPI Landmark Group Joins @eXpRealty in Greater #Boston

WALTHAM, MA–( June 28, 2016) – eXp Realty World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) announced today that Sally and Stephen Koss, founders of the venerable Landmark brand in Greater Boston have joined eXp Realty, the Agent-Owned Cloud Brokerage™ after 31 years as franchisees within the RE/MAX system.

“We’re extremely grateful for the opportunities that RE/MAX has afforded us over the course of the last three decades,” said Sally Koss. “We care very much about the agents who have been a part of our family during that time and recognize that they have had the greatest impact on our success in the industry. We are now able to move away from the bricks and mortar infrastructure. With eXp we have access to ground-breaking real estate technology to better serve our agents and clients. Most importantly though, we are able to thank our agents by providing them with the very same opportunities that we have — ownership as fellow shareholders able to build organizations within and across markets. While there are other companies in the industry that are publicly held, the driving force behind eXp’s public company status is to give direct ownership to its agents and brokers. That’s a game-changer for us.”

Since 1985 Sally and Stephen Koss have built and developed the Landmark brand, one of the strongest in Southern New England under the RE/MAX umbrella, opening or acquiring numerous offices along the way in the Massachusetts communities of Boston; Stoughton; Sharon; Taunton; Westwood; Milton; Wayland; Wellesley; Bedford; Concord; Acton; Lexington; and, Lincoln.

“When the industry’s most credible, most respected and shrewdest brokerage owners look closely at our high-engagement, low overhead, agent-ownership model the choice becomes clear,” said eXp Realty CEO, Jason Gesing while at a kick-off event on Monday in Waltham, Massachusetts. “New Englanders are very progressive and also very thorough in their examination of new concepts, new technologies and new opportunities. The decision of Sally and Steve to join eXp Realty, particularly when presented with countless proposals for the next phase of their careers, speaks to the power of the eXp opportunity, but also to the degree to which they view and value their agents as true partners in their success. Since 2009, eXp Realty has been committed to providing agents, teams of agents, and brokerage-owners with the systems, support, culture and community needed to thrive in an evolving industry and in unpredictable economic conditions, allowing professionals to build scalable teams of agents in any of the markets that the company serves without additional capital requirements.”

Sally Koss can be reached at 781-589-5626 and at sally.koss@exprealty.com

Stephen Koss can be reached at 781-589-5616 and at steve.koss@exprealty.com

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. is the holding company for a number of companies most notably eXp Realty LLC, the Agent-Owned Cloud Brokerage™ as a full-service real estate brokerage providing 24/7 access to collaborative tools, training, and socialization for real estate brokers and agents through its 3-D, fully-immersive, cloud office environment. eXp Realty, LLC and eXp Realty of Canada, Inc. also feature an aggressive revenue sharing program that pays agents a percentage of gross commission income earned by fellow real estate professionals who they attract into the Company.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. also owns 89.4% of First Cloud Mortgage, Inc. a Delaware corporation launched in 2015 and now licensed to originate mortgages in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. First Cloud Mortgage has positioned itself as a Planet Friendly Mortgage Company via the purchase of carbon offsets for homeowners offsetting the first year of the Carbon Footprint of the typical home on each mortgage originated through First Cloud Mortgage, Inc.

As a publicly-traded company, eXp World Holdings, Inc. uniquely offers professionals within its ranks opportunities to earn equity awards for production and contributions to overall company growth.

For more information you can follow eXp World Holdings, Inc. on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, or visit eXpWorldHoldings.com. For eXp Realty please visit: eXpRealty.com and for First Cloud Mortgage, Inc. check out FirstCloudMortgage.com.

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s expansion, revenue growth, operating results, financial performance and net income changes. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Investor Relations Contact Information:
Glenn Sanford
Chairman & CEO
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
glenn@expworldholdings.com
360-389-2426

Trade and Media Contact Information:
Jason Gesing
CEO
eXp Realty
jason@exprealty.com
617-970-8518

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$SPI Signs Two New #EPC Contracts in #China

SHANGHAI, June 27, 2016  — SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (“SPI Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPI), a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, today announced that its subsidiary Xinwei Solar Power Engineering (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. has signed two new EPC contracts in China. A 40 megawatt (MW) PV power generation project with Inner Mongolia Jitong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and a 6MW project with Linze County Tianheng New Energy Co., Ltd.

Under the contracts, SPI Energy will provide a wide range of services from engineering and procurement to construction and distribution for the second phases of these projects. Located in Inner Mongolia province, the Jitong New Energy project will generate a total of 50MW of power when phase two is complete, while the Linze Tianheng project in Gansu province will generate a total of 12MW. The projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017.

“These projects add to SPI Energy’s strategy of delivering high quality solar plants and supplying more clean energy to the grid in China,” said Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy. “SPI Energy has successfully completed the first phase of these projects and we are delighted to be awarded the remaining EPC work as well. This is a testament to the strong focus on quality and efficiency of our experienced team.”

About SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors. SPI Energy focuses on the downstream PV market including the development, financing, installation, operation and sale of utility-scale and residential solar power projects in China, Japan, Europe and North America. The Company operates an innovative online energy e-commerce and investment platform, www.solarbao.com, which enables individual and institutional investors to purchase innovative PV-based investment and other products; as well as www.solartao.com, a B2B e-commerce platform offering a range of PV products for both upstream and downstream suppliers and customers. The Company has its operating headquarters in Shanghai and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

For additional information visit: www.spisolar.com, www.solarbao.com or www.solartao.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain “forward-looking statements.” These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

Contact:

Tairan Guo
ir@spisolar.com
+86 21 8012 9135

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$MRNS to Host #ConferenceCall on Tuesday, June 28

RADNOR, Pa., June 27, 2016  — Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRNS), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat epilepsy and neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced that the company will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. ET to report the results from the Phase 2 investigator-sponsored, exploratory study evaluating ganaxolone in children with Fragile X Syndrome.

The live webcast can be accessed on the investor page of Marinus’ website at http://ir.marinuspharma.com/events.cfm. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 844-277-9448 (domestic) or 336-525-7135 (international) and referencing conference ID number 40705361. A replay will be available on Marinus’ website approximately two hours after completion of the event and will be archived for up to 30 days.

About Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of ganaxolone, which offers a new mechanism of action, demonstrated efficacy and safety and convenient dosing, to improve the lives of patients suffering from epilepsy and neuropsychiatric disorders.  Ganaxolone is a CNS-selective GABAA modulator that acts on a well-characterized target in the brain known to have both anti-seizure and anti-anxiety effects. Ganaxolone is being developed in three different dose forms (IV, capsule and liquid) intended to maximize therapeutic reach to adult and pediatric patient populations in both acute and chronic care settings.  Ganaxolone IV is in a Phase 1 clinical trial to treat status epilepticus. Ganaxolone IV is complemented by its oral dose forms, providing the potential for IV-to-oral continuation therapy for patients transitioning from acute care to outpatient settings. Ganaxolone capsule and liquid are being studied in orphan pediatric indications with comorbidities in seizures and behavior disorders – PCDH19 epilepsy and Fragile X Syndrome. For more information visit www.marinuspharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Marinus, 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.  Words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “believe”, and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward looking statements contained in this press release include, among others, statements regarding our interpretation of preclinical studies, development plans for our product candidate, including the development of dose forms, the clinical trial testing schedule and milestones, the ability to complete enrollment in our clinical trials, interpretation of scientific basis for ganaxolone use, timing for availability and release of data, the safety, potential efficacy and therapeutic potential of our product candidate and our expectation regarding the sufficiency of our working capital. Forward-looking statements in this release involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development programs, 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 conduct of future clinical trials, the timing of the clinical trials, enrollment in clinical trials, availability of data from ongoing clinical trials, expectations for regulatory approvals, and other matters, including the development of formulations of ganaxolone, that could affect the availability or commercial potential of our drug candidates.  Marinus 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 the Company in general, see filings Marinus has made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company:
Lisa M. Caperelli
Senior Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
484-801-4674
lcaperelli@marinuspharma.com

Media Contact:
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Amy S. Wheeler
646-362-5750
awheeler@tiberend.com
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$AKER Signs Distribution Agreement for BreathScan OxiChek

THOROFARE, NJ–(Jun 27, 2016) – Akers Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKER) (AIM: AKR) (the “Company” or “Akers Bio”), a developer of rapid health information technologies, has signed its first distribution agreement for BreathScan OxiChek™ (“OxiChek”) with Aero-Med, a division of Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 health care services organization.

Developed by Akers Bio as part of the Akers Wellness line, OxiChek is the first disposable breath test to rapidly determine levels of oxidative stress in the body by measuring the levels of certain abundant free radicals. Frequent use of OxiChek may help health practitioners to monitor and adjust their clients’ regimen of nutritional supplementation in order to manage oxidative stress — an indicator of the overall health and wellbeing of a person. OxiChek works with BreathScan Lync™, the new Bluetooth-enabled reading device from Akers Wellness, to enable users to monitor oxidative stress via a mobile device.

Aero-Med is targeting the large specific markets in the United States of anti-aging, functional and integrative health and wellness treatment practitioners and has already placed orders for OxiChek. OxiChek will be initially represented by an Aero-Med sales team focusing on the six New England states both through direct sales and, in due course, through an e-commerce platform under development.

Akers Bio intends to appoint further partners for OxiChek with distribution capabilities within other target markets for OxiChek including chiropractors and multi-level marketing organizations.

“The US health practitioner market is the most diverse in the world,” said John J. Gormally, CEO of Akers Bio. “OxiChek targets many of these different potential user bases so we needed a distributor with the broadest reach and I can think of no organization better suited than Aero-Med, which has extensive access to our target markets. I have worked with Aero-Med in the past and have been highly impressed with their distribution capabilities,” continued Mr. Gormally.

Dan DelMastro, CEO of Aero-Med, added, “Aero-Med recognizes the enormous market potential for products within the health and wellness sector so we are delighted to be incorporating OxiChek into our sales offering. Having personally observed the positive customer reaction to OxiChek at conventions in recent months, I am optimistic that there is strong potential for this product.”

About Akers Biosciences, Inc.

Akers Biosciences develops, manufactures, and supplies rapid screening and testing products designed to deliver quicker and more cost-effective healthcare information to healthcare providers and consumers. The Company has advanced the science of diagnostics while responding to major shifts in healthcare through the development of several proprietary platform technologies. The Company’s state-of-the-art rapid diagnostic assays can be performed virtually anywhere in minutes when time is of the essence. The Company has aligned with major healthcare companies and high volume medical product distributors to maximize product offerings, and to be a major worldwide competitor in diagnostics.

Additional information on the Company and its products can be found at www.akersbio.com. Follow us on Twitter @AkersBio.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained herein that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature and constitute 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. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations about its future operating results, performance and opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the intended terms of the offering, closing of the offering and use of any proceeds from the offering. When used herein, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “upcoming,” “plan,” “target,” “intend” and “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to Akers Biosciences, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

For more information:

Akers Biosciences, Inc.
Raymond F. Akers, Jr., PhD
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Director
Tel. +1 856 848 8698

Taglich Brothers, Inc. (Investor Relations)
Chris Schreiber
Tel. +1 917 445 6207
Email: cs@taglichbrothers.com

Vigo Communications (Public Relations)
Ben Simons / Fiona Henson
Tel. +44 (0)20 7830 9700
Email: akers@vigocomms.com

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$RLOC #Acquisition by $GCI

Adds more than $320 million of annual digital revenue

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and ReachLocal, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOC) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement whereby Gannett would acquire the outstanding shares of ReachLocal, Inc., for $4.60 per share in cash, via a tender offer. This represents a 188% premium to the unaffected closing price on Friday, June 24, 2016, and a total enterprise value of approximately $156 million. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2016. Gannett expects this transaction to be approximately neutral to earnings per share in its first full year and modestly accretive in its second full year.

Robert Dickey, Gannett president and chief executive officer said, “The acquisition of ReachLocal accelerates Gannett’s digital growth strategy, adding more than $320 million of annual digital revenue, the best digital marketing solutions technology in the market, and an outstanding and well-respected management team to Gannett’s digital business. ReachLocal’s focus on local small and medium sized businesses aligns well with Gannett’s local-to-national strategy and extends our reach into new local markets. This transaction represents an important step as we continue to transform our business to meet the changing needs of consumers and advertisers in today’s digital world. We are excited to welcome the talented ReachLocal team to Gannett and look forward to working with them to drive digital growth and create value for our stockholders.”

Initially, ReachLocal will expand Gannett’s digital revenue by roughly 50% with its more than 16,000 customers in markets throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. At the conclusion of Gannett’s current digital services arrangement in its existing markets in mid-2017, the combined organization will benefit from leveraging ReachLocal’s best-in-class digital marketing services products in Gannett’s existing 107 local markets in the U.S. ReachLocal brings a diversified client base with home services, healthcare, automotive and professional services representing its largest vertical markets.

Sharon Rowlands, ReachLocal chief executive officer said, “We are excited to bring new market opportunities and scale to Gannett’s growing and important digital business. We believe that this powerful combination will drive growth and allow us to accelerate innovation, enabling the best and most complete digital marketing solutions in the market today.”

Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidiary of Gannett will commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of ReachLocal for $4.60 per share in cash, which will remain open for at least 20 business days. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and there being validly tendered and not withdrawn in the tender offer a majority of the outstanding ReachLocal shares. Shortly following the closing of the tender offer, in a second-step merger that will not require stockholder approval, Gannett will acquire all remaining ReachLocal shares.

The Raine Group LLC is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel to Gannett. Greenhill & Co., LLC is serving as independent financial advisor to Gannett’s board of directors. Citi is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to ReachLocal.

About Gannett

Gannett Co., Inc. is a next-generation media company committed to strengthening communities across our network. Through trusted, compelling content and unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 100 million people monthly. With more than 120 markets internationally, it is known for Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms, powerhouse brands such as USA TODAY and specialized media properties. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

About ReachLocal

ReachLocal, Inc. is an exceptional, innovative global company. It is headquartered in Woodland Hills, Calif., and operates in four regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is the premiere provider of digital services for small and medium sized businesses in the markets it serves. Products include a full suite of digital services related to web presence, search, lead generation and advertising. Among the many ways ReachLocal helps clients is by creating a complete web presence, providing digital advertising solutions that optimize campaigns, and, through its ReachEdge™ lead conversion software, enabling clients to build leads and convert them into customers while tracking what marketing sources work best. For the past two years the company has earned Confirmit ACE Awards related to its Voice of the Customer Program and recently won a Bronze in the 2016 American Business Awards competition for its ReachDisplay InApp™ solution, which delivers location-based dynamic advertisements to consumer smartphones. In addition, ReachLocal was awarded the prestigious 2015 Google Quality Award in North America and several other markets it serves.

Additional Information

This release does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. Gannett has not yet commenced the tender offer for the shares of ReachLocal at this time. Upon commencement of the tender offer, Gannett will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a tender offer statement on Schedule TO and related exhibits (including the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and other related documents), and ReachLocal will file with the SEC a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer. Any definitive tender offer documents will be mailed to the shareholders of ReachLocal. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF REACHLOCAL ARE STRONGLY URGED TO READ THESE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Once filed, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Gannett through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, and from the information agent named in the tender offer materials.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this release may be forward looking in nature or constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of ReachLocal, the expected timetable for completing the acquisition and the benefits of the acquisition. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can typically be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “predict,” “target,” “potential,” “likely,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “project” and similar expressions, as well as variations or negatives of these words. Any such statements speak only as of the date the statements were made and are not guarantees of future performance. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, trends, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, economic conditions affecting the newspaper publishing business, the uncertainty of regulatory approvals, Gannett’s and ReachLocal’s ability to satisfy the merger agreement conditions and consummate the transaction on a timely basis, and Gannett’s ability to successfully integrate ReachLocal’s operations and employees with Gannett’s existing business. In addition, actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to Gannett and ReachLocal’s overall business, including those more fully described in Gannett’s filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015, and its quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 27, 2016, and those more fully described in ReachLocal’s filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

You should not unduly rely on forward-looking statements because actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statement applies only as of the date on which it is made. We do not plan to, and undertake no obligation to, update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

Investor Contact for Gannett:
Michael Dickerson
Vice President, Investor Relations & Real Estate
703-854-6185
mdickerson@gannett.com
or
Media Contact for Gannett:
Amber Allman
Vice President, Corporate Events & Communications
703-854-5358
aallman@gannett.com
or
Investor Contact for ReachLocal:
The Blueshirt Group
Alex Wellins, 415-217-5861
alex@blueshirtgroup.com
or
Media Contact for ReachLocal:
The Blueshirt Group
Jeff Fox, 415-828-8298
jeff@blueshirtgroup.com

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$OCLS SECFilings.com Examines Financial Results, Turnaround Plan

REDONDO BEACH, CA–(Jun 27, 2016) –  SECFilings.com, a leading financial news and information portal offering free real time public company filing alerts, takes a look at Oculus Innovative Sciences’ (NASDAQ: OCLS) recently announced fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results, as well as the company’s ambitious turnaround plan.

Oculus chalked out its plan based on four key initiatives, headlined by the main goal of penetrating the U.S. dermatology space as the core market. As part of reaching that goal, Oculus promised to bring its non-core markets to breakeven. Non-core markets include the company’s sales in Latin America, Europe and Asia, as well as their animal health and advanced wound care businesses. “Non-core” sounds a little benign, given that these markets are still important growth drivers for Oculus; they just happen to be outside the domestic market that is the largest revenue opportunity. Oculus says that the breakeven goal for non-core markets will be met this quarter. A third promise was to diversify the portfolio to include products not built upon the company’s proprietary Microcyn technology. Lastly, Oculus pledged to identify orphan drug or low-cost new drug application opportunities.

To read the SECFilings.com article, click on the following link or copy and paste the address in your browser: http://secfilings.com/News.aspx?title=oculus_innovative_sciences_delivering_on_promises_with_another_quarter_of_growing_sales&naid=1397

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SECFilings.com
Paul Archie
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parchie@secfilings.com

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$NTIP Announces #Settlement Of #Patent #Litigation With #Sony $SNE

Sony Agrees to License Network-1’s Remote Power Patent for Power over Ethernet Products through March 2020

NEW YORK, June 24, 2016  — Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NTIP) announced today that it agreed to settle its patent litigation against Sony Corporation and affiliated entities (“Sony”) pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, for infringement of Network-1’s Remote Power Patent (U.S. Patent No. 6,218,930).  Sony was one of sixteen (16) original defendants named in the litigation.

As part of the settlement, Sony entered into a Settlement Agreement and non-exclusive License Agreement for the Remote Power Patent. Under the terms of the license, Sony will receive a fully-paid license to the Remote Power Patent for its full term which expires in March 2020, which will apply to its sales of Power over Ethernet (“PoE”) products, including those PoE products which comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (“IEEE”) 802.3af and 802.3at Standards.

In September 2011, Network-1 initiated patent litigation against sixteen (16) data networking equipment manufacturers in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, for infringement of its Remote Power Patent.  Network-1 previously reached settlement and license agreements with eight (8) of the original defendants. The remaining seven (7) defendants in the lawsuit are Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., Avaya Inc., AXIS Communications Inc., Dell, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company,  Juniper Networks, Inc., and Polycom Inc. Network-1 seeks monetary damages based upon reasonable royalties.

The Remote Power Patent relates to, among other things, delivering power over Ethernet cables to remotely power network connected devices including, among others, wireless switches, wireless access points, VoIP telephones and network cameras. In June 2003, the IEEE approved the 802.3af PoE Standard, which led to the rapid adoption of PoE. The IEEE also approved the 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE Plus) Standard, which increased the maximum power delivered to network devices to 40-60 watts from the current 15 watts under the 802.3af Standard.

ABOUT NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. Network-1 works with inventors and patent owners to assist in the development and monetization of their patented technologies. Network-1 currently owns twenty-eight (28) patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies as well as technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content. Network-1’s current strategy includes continuing to pursue licensing opportunities for its Remote Power Patent and its efforts to monetize two patent portfolios (the Cox and Mirror Worlds patent portfolios) acquired by Network-1 in 2013. Network-1’s acquisition strategy is to focus on acquiring high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent. Network-1’s Remote Power Patent has generated licensing revenue in excess of $87 million from May 2007 through March 31, 2016.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1’s business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, among others, the continued validity of Network-1’s Remote Power Patent, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1’s ability to achieve revenue and profits from the Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio and the Cox Patent Portfolio as well as intellectual property it may acquire in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, the ability of Network-1 to continue to receive material royalties from its existing license agreements for its Remote Power Patent, the uncertainty of patent litigation and proceedings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the difficulty in Network-1 verifying royalty amounts owed to it by its licensees, Network-1’s ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company, the continued viability of the PoE market, future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.

Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
(212) 829-5770

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$DHRM Strategic Cooperation Agreement w/ Hongyuan Supply Chain Management

BEIJING, June 24, 2016  — Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: DHRM) (“Dehaier” or the “Company”), which develops, markets and sells medical devices and wearable sleep respiratory products in China, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hongyuan Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hongyuan Supply Chain”) on June 20, 2016, to develop Dehaier’s new Internet medical technology business.

Under the strategic cooperation agreement, Dehaier will leverage Hongyuan Supply Chain’s sales platform to reach Dehaier’s dealers and end users more efficiently, selling Dehaier’s wearable sleep apnea diagnostic system medical devices to Hongyuan Supply Chain for further downchain sale and distribution.

Mr. Ping Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Dehaier, commented, “We are excited to cooperate with Hongyuan Supply Chain and believe the combination of Dehaier’s smart health products and services and Hongyuan Supply Chain’s modern logistics network supply chain system will speed our transformation from our past focus in the traditional medical equipment industry to emerging Internet smart wearable medical testing, treatment, family self-evaluation field, thereby improving our competitive edge in the medical industry. We expect the sleep apnea business will continue to consolidate, and we have targeted more than 1,000 domestic 3A public hospitals, mainstream market-based private medical clinics, VIP clients of insurance companies and nationwide old-age health services organizations. In the future, we plan to grow our sleep apnea business to cover a growing customer base and to focus on improving our planning, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, logistics and technical services efficiency. Hongyuan Supply Chain is a management platform to provide supply chain services to its upstream and downstream customers as the core of business. We believe Hongyuan Holdings’ solid financial strength and good credit, together with Hongyuan Supply Chain’s strong logistics network channels and resources will provide Dehaier an excellent opportunity to increase its distribution capabilities efficiently. Meanwhile, Hongyuan Supply Chain will rely on its strong logistics network channels and resources, in close cooperation with Dehaier, to open its business area of intelligent medical products business and create a diversified supply chain business system. ”

About Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd.

Dehaier is specialized in the development, marketing and sale of medical products, including medical devices and wearable sleep respiratory products in China and international markets. The company develops and assembles its self-branded medical devices and sleep respiratory products from third-party components. Dehaier Medical’s technology is based on six patents and eleven software copyrights. More information may be found at http://www.dehaier.com.cn.

About Hongyuan Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Hongyuan Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015, one of Hongyuan Group’s subsidiaries. Founded in 2001, Hongyuan Group is a diversified industrial enterprise group which covers logistics, real estate, integrated cross-border trade and services, supply chain management and asset management. With import and export trade, domestic trade, transshipment trade and other full-service processing capability, the main business of Hongyuan Supply Chain are petrochemical, coal, automobile, non-ferrous metals and other commodities supply chain management. Relying on a solid financial strength, professional management system and personnel, Hongyuan Supply Chain is moving into first-class commodities distribution sector, committed to create an integrated management platform which sets trade, investment and information services in one.

For more information, please contact:

Dehaier Medical Systems Limited
Mary Li
+(86) 10-5166-0080 ext. 211
investors@dehaier.com.cn

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$ELRC Purchase Price Offer Increase to $15.50 Per Share

– Previously Announced Merger Agreement Now Valued at More Than $382 Million –

Platinum Equity and Electro Rent Corporation (Nasdaq: ELRC) today announced that the purchase price for Platinum Equity’s previously announced acquisition of Electro Rent has increased by 18% to $15.50 per share in cash from $13.12 per share, now valuing the purchase price at approximately $382.2 million.

The new purchase price represents a premium of 19% over the closing price on June 23, 2016, 45% over the average closing price of Electro Rent’s common stock during the past three (3) months, and 47% over the closing stock price on May 27, 2016, the last day of trading prior to the original announcement of the Platinum Equity agreement.

Platinum Equity’s increased purchase price resulted from Electro Rent’s receipt of an unsolicited third party acquisition proposal.

About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global investment firm with more than $6 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of more than 25 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 20 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 175 acquisitions.

About Electro Rent
Electro Rent Corporation (www.ElectroRent.com) is one of the largest global organizations devoted to the rental, leasing and sales of general purpose electronic test equipment, personal computers and servers.

Important Additional Information will be Filed with the SEC
In connection with the proposed transaction, Electro Rent Corporation will file or furnish relevant documents, including a proxy statement, concerning the proposed transaction with the SEC. Investors and stockholders of Electro Rent Corporation are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials when they become available because they will contain important information about Electro Rent Corporation and the proposed transaction. The final proxy statement will be mailed to the company’s stockholders.

Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and any other relevant documents filed or furnished by Electro Rent Corporation with the SEC (when available) at the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, copies of the proxy statement and other filings made by the Company with the SEC can also be obtained, free of charge, by directing a request to Electro Rent Corporation, 6060 Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91411, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

Electro Rent Corporation and its directors and certain executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Electro Rent Corporation stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Electro Rent Corporation and their respective interests in Electro Rent Corporation by security holdings or otherwise is set forth in its proxy statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on September 9, 2015 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on August 13, 2015. Stockholders may obtain additional information regarding the interests of Electro Rent Corporation and its directors and executive officers in the Merger, which may be different than those of Electro Rent Corporation’s stockholders generally, by reading the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents regarding the Merger, when filed with the SEC. Each of these documents is, or will be, available as described above.

“Safe Harbor” Statement
Except for the historical statements and discussions in this press release, the company’s statements above constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements reflect Electro Rent’s management’s views and expectations at this time with respect to future events and financial performance, based on currently available information. Forward looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the completion of the sale transaction to Platinum Equity. When used, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect” and “will” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about future operations and market conditions, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The company believes its assumptions are reasonable; nonetheless, it is likely that at least some of these assumptions will not come true. Accordingly, Electro Rent’s actual results will differ from the outcomes contained in any forward-looking statement, and those differences could be material. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, among others, those risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including: general macroeconomic conditions may not improve or may deteriorate; U.S. federal government spending with respect to defense and other research and development activities may not increase or may decline; Electro Rent may not succeed in retaining its key sales or other personnel; competition may cause the company to lower prices and margins to effectively compete; and manufacturers of test and measurement equipment may not be willing to enter reseller arrangements with Electro Rent or those agreements may not succeed to the level anticipated. Should one or more of the risks discussed, or any other risks, materialize, or should one or more of our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the company’s actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected or projected. In light of the risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. You should not put undue reliance on these statements. Electro Rent undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

 

PondelWilkinson Inc.
Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
310-279-5980
pwinvestor@pondel.com

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$SKUL to be #Acquired by Incipio Group

  • Unites leading brands (Incipio, Skullcandy, Incase, Astro Gaming, Braven Audio, and Tavik) to specialize in serving consumers across technology driven lifestyles.
  • Creates new licensing opportunities with future and current licensing partners including kate spade new york, Jack Spade, Burton, Rebecca Minkoff, and Tumi through enhanced product and marketing focus in new and existing categories.
  • Combines leadership and operational capabilities of both companies to drive scale and efficiencies that will allow teams to focus additional time and resources on serving the consumer through enhanced products and innovation.
  • Provides retailers a one-stop-shop for multiple technology lifestyle categories.

PARK CITY, Utah and IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2016  — Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKUL), which creates world-class audio experiences through its Skullcandy® and Astro Gaming® brands, and Incipio LLC, a leading global consumer technology solutions platform, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Incipio has agreed to acquire Skullcandy. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Incipio will pay $5.75 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $177 million.

The purchase price represents approximately a 29% premium over Skullcandy’s closing share price on June 22, 2016, and approximately a 49% premium over the 90-day, volume-weighted average price. Excluding Skullcandy’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $46 million as of March 31, 2016, the enterprise value of $131 million represents a 59% premium over the enterprise value on June 22, 2016.

Andy Fathollahi, CEO and Founder of Incipio, stated, “We have long admired Skullcandy’s culture of innovation and ability to create pioneering audio experiences with quality and style. Skullcandy and Astro amplify our dynamic mix of products and brands, while bolstering the technical and operational capabilities that serve as the foundation of our platform. The team at Skullcandy and its international presence will also allow us to accelerate the global impact of our multi-brand offense.”

Hoby Darling, Skullcandy, Inc. President and CEO commented, “We are excited to be joining forces with Incipio Group as we believe it’s in the best interests of Skullcandy and our shareholders. The combination of our two companies allows us to better serve our consumers and retailers with focused, best-in-class products in multiple categories. We share a common culture, vision and commitment to driving innovation and this merger will allow our two teams to amplify their efforts going forward. Also, importantly, we remain deeply committed to our teams, retail partners, ambassadors and community.  Those things are all part of our DNA as a company born on the mountains in Park City for Skullcandy and in the technology and gaming hub of San Francisco for Astro.”

The transaction will be financed primarily through a new senior credit facility with Monroe Capital Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition.

Terms of the Agreement

Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, an affiliate of Incipio will commence a cash tender offer to acquire Skullcandy’s outstanding shares of common stock for $5.75 per share, net to each holder in cash. Following receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, and after such time as all shares tendered in the tender offer are accepted for payment, the definitive merger agreement provides for the parties to effect, as promptly as practicable, a merger which would result in all shares not tendered in the tender offer being converted into the right to receive $5.75 per share in cash. The transaction has been approved by Skullcandy’s and Incipio’s boards of directors and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016.

The definitive merger agreement provides for a “go-shop” period until July 23, 2016, during which time Skullcandy’s board of directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, may actively solicit alternative proposals from third parties to acquire Skullcandy. There can be no assurances that this process will result in a superior transaction. After July 23, 2016, Skullcandy must cease all existing discussions and may not solicit or participate in any additional discussions with third parties regarding alternative proposals, subject to certain exceptions.

Peter J. Solomon Company is acting as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor to Skullcandy. Wunderlich Securities is acting as financial advisor and Rutan and Tucker LLP is acting as legal advisor to Incipio.

About Skullcandy, Inc.

Skullcandy, Inc. creates world-class audio experiences through its Skullcandy® and Astro Gaming® brands. Founded at the intersection of music, sports, technology and creative culture, Skullcandy brand creates world-class audio and gaming products for the risk takers, innovators, and pioneers who inspire us all to live life at full volume. From new innovations in the science of sound and human potential, to collaborations with up-and-coming musicians and athletes, Skullcandy lives by its mission to inspire life at full volume through forward-thinking technologies and ideas, and leading edge design and materialization. Astro Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for professional gamers, leagues, and gaming enthusiasts. Astro Gaming was founded in the pits of competitive gaming and has become synonymous with pinnacle gaming experiences. Skullcandy and Astro Gaming products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels around the world from the Company’s global locations in Park City, San Francisco, Tokyo, Zurich, Mexico City, and Shanghai, as well as through partners in some of the most important culture, sports, and gaming hubs in the world. The Skullcandy brand website can be found at http://www.skullcandy.com. The Astro Gaming website can be found at http://www.astrogaming.com.

About Incipio, LLC

We are a global consumer technology solutions platform operating a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands at the intersection of design and functionality. Founded in Southern California in 1999, our strategy begins with a passion for building amazing product and a commitment to serve our customers. Our portfolio of brands offers compelling solutions that meet the needs of today’s active mobile consumers, who demand more out of the products they use. Leveraging our powerful back-end platform of shared resources, our brands deliver a complete solution to retailers and consumers alike. Our strategy of delivering a fully assorted mix of premium company-owned brands and licensed blue-chip lifestyle brands has quickly cemented us as the preeminent consumer technology platform in the industry. The formula behind our model is based on operational excellence coupled with a commitment to best-in-class product design & engineering, all backed by a robust proficiency in manufacturing and distribution. Our 300+ employees operate through nine offices around the world and allow us to reach over 50,000 retail doors globally. What was once a startup that grew out of a suburban garage in Southern California has turned into an international platform with a mission to enhance the mobile lifestyle by delivering only the best brands and products to active mobile consumers around the globe. Learn more about Incipio Group at www.incipio-group.com.

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words or phrases such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “expect,” “should,” “would” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and are based on Skullcandy’s current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the consummation of the tender offer and the merger as well as any benefits of the acquisition by Incipio of Skullcandy. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this release and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control. In particular, such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that one or more closing conditions to the transaction may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise; the unsuccessful completion of the tender offer; the risk that the transaction does not close when anticipated, or at all, including the risk that the requisite regulatory approvals may not be obtained; matters arising in connection with the parties’ efforts to comply with and satisfy applicable regulatory approvals and closing conditions relating to the transaction; there may be a material adverse change of Skullcandy or its business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction; the transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; the adverse impact of competitive product announcements; revenues and operating performance; changes in overall economic conditions and markets, including the current credit markets; changes in demand for our products; changes in inventories at customers and distributors; technological and product development risks; availability of raw materials; competitors’ actions; pricing and gross margin pressures; loss of key customers; order cancellations or reduced bookings; control of costs and expenses; significant litigation, including with respect to intellectual property matters; risks associated with acquisitions and dispositions; risks associated with international operations including foreign employment and labor matters associated with unions and collective bargaining agreements; the threat or occurrence of international armed conflict and terrorist activities both in the United States and internationally; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; risks related to new legal requirements; risks and costs associated with increased and new regulation of corporate governance and disclosure standards; and risks involving environmental or other governmental regulation. Information concerning additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements is contained in Skullcandy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other of Skullcandy’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made. For additional information, visit Skullcandy’s corporate website, www.skullcandy.com, or for official filings visit the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) website, www.sec.gov.

Notice to Investors

The tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Skullcandy has not yet commenced. This press release is for informational purposes only, and it does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. At the time the tender offer is commenced, Incipio and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incipio will file a tender offer statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and Skullcandy will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer. The tender offer statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) and the solicitation/recommendation statement will contain important information that should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SKULLCANDY ARE URGED TO READ THESE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Such materials will be made available to Skullcandy’s stockholders at no expense to them. In addition, such materials (and all other offer documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no charge on the SEC website: www.sec.gov.

For Skullcandy Investors, contact:
ICR
Brendon Frey
203-682-8200
Brendon.Frey@icrinc.com

For Incipio, contact:
Kelly McElroy
(949) 236-7397
kmcelroy@incipio.com
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$MJCO Publishes Thought Leadership Report on Greenfields etc. in #Insurance Sector

Report provides a formula for de novo options for existing and new companies to seize on rapidly emerging market opportunities and growing investments in innovation

Majesco (NYSE MKT:MJCO), a global provider of core insurance software, consulting and services for insurance business transformation, today published a report, Greenfields, Startups and Incubators … Innovation in Insurance Products, Channels, Services and Business Models. The new report outlines de novo options and platform solution needed for companies to rapidly seize growing market opportunities due to change and disruption. Case studies highlight the market potential and impact of these approaches.

While much of the attention in this space has been focused on the hundreds of new startups backed by venture capital funding, the report reveals that significant, if quiet, activity has also been occurring among established insurance companies in the forms of startups, Greenfields and incubators.

“We saw something similar in the 2000’s, shortly after the Internet had really taken off, with companies like Progressive, Geico and esurance pioneering e-business as a new way of selling and servicing insurance,” noted Denise Garth, Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Industry Relations and Innovation at Majesco. “But this time is different with the rapid pace, breadth and number of new models being introduced rapidly into the market, disrupting the industry. Those taking a de novo approach to grab a share of the changing insurance market, will need a platform based solution with pre-built content, data sources, channel options and best practices that can jump start the new business within weeks to months, not years.”

Majesco recently announced launch of Majesco CloudInsurer, an out-of-the-box repeatable, scalable cloud platform with broad appeal for all insurers from greenfields, new start-ups and incubators to mid-market and tier one insurers.

The thought leadership paper, Greenfields, Startups and Incubators … Innovation in Insurance Products, Channels, Services and Business Models, is available on the Majesco website to download, or you can request a copy via email, info@majesco.com.

About Majesco

Majesco enables insurance business transformation for approximately 150 insurance customers by providing solutions which include software, consulting and services. Our customers are insurers, MGA’s and other risk providers from the Property and Casualty, Life, Annuity and Group insurance segments worldwide. Majesco delivers proven software solutions, consulting and services in the core insurance areas such as policy, billing, claims, distribution management, BI/ analytics, digital, application management, cloud and more. For more details on Majesco, please visit www.majesco.com.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Majesco’s reports that it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which you should review, including those statements under “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in Majesco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to: integration risks; changes in economic conditions, political conditions, trade protection measures, licensing requirements and tax matters; technology development risks; intellectual property rights risks; competition risks; additional scrutiny and increased expenses as a result of being a public company; the financial condition, financing requirements, prospects and cash flow of Majesco; loss of strategic relationships; changes in laws or regulations affecting the insurance industry in particular; restrictions on immigration; the ability and cost of retaining and recruiting key personnel; the ability to attract new clients and retain them and the risk of loss of large customers; continued compliance with evolving laws; customer data and cybersecurity risk; and Majesco’s ability to raise capital to fund future growth.

These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Majesco cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Majesco or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. Majesco disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

 

Majesco
Ashwin Rodrigues, +1-973-461-9087
Director — Global Marketing
ashwin.rodrigues@majesco.com

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$APOG Declares Quarterly #Cash #Dividend

The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) announced it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on July 27, 2016 to shareholders of record on July 12, 2016. The company has approximately 28.8 million shares outstanding.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, provides distinctive solutions for enclosing buildings and framing art. The company is organized in four segments, with three of the segments serving the commercial construction market:

  • Architectural Glass segment consists of the leading fabricator of coated, high-performance architectural glass for global markets.
  • Architectural Services segment consists of one of the largest U.S. full-service building glass installation companies.
  • Architectural Framing Systems segment companies design, engineer, fabricate and finish the aluminum frames for window, curtainwall and storefront systems that comprise the outside skin of buildings.
  • Large-scale optical segment consists of a value-added glass and acrylic manufacturer primarily for the custom picture framing market.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Mary Ann Jackson, 952-487-7538
Investor Relations
mjackson@apog.com

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$QUNR Receipt of a Preliminary Non-Binding #GoingPrivate Proposal

BEIJING, June 23, 2016 — Qunar Cayman Islands Limited (NASDAQ:QUNR) (“Qunar” or the “Company”), China’s leading mobile and online travel platform, today announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter, dated June 23, 2016, from Ocean Management Limited (the “Buyer”), to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares of Qunar not beneficially owned by the Significant Shareholders (as defined below). The proposed purchase price for each American depositary share of the Company (“ADS”, each representing three ordinary shares) is $30.39 in cash, or $10.13 for each ordinary share of the Company, which represents an approximately 15% premium to the closing trading price of the Company’s ADSs on June 22, 2016, the last trading day prior to the date of the proposal letter. A copy of the proposal letter is attached as Exhibit A to this press release.

According to the proposal letter, the Buyer is an entity related to Ocean Imagination L.P., a private equity fund dedicated to investing in travel-related industries in China.  The Buyer intends to seek the support of the Company’s shareholders accounting for a majority in voting power of the Company (the “Significant Shareholders”) for this proposal. The Buyer also intends to fund the consideration payable in the Transaction with a combination of debt and equity capital, with the equity financing to be provided from the Buyer in the form of cash and any rollover equity capital in the Company from the Significant Shareholders.

The Board has formed a special committee comprised of three independent, disinterested directors, Mr. Jimmy Lai, Mr. Jianmin Zhu and Ms. Ying Shi, to consider the Buyer’s proposal and the transaction contemplated therein. The special committee expects to retain independent advisors, including independent financial and legal advisors, to assist it in this process.

The Board cautions the Company’s shareholders and others considering trading the Company’s securities that the Board has just received the proposal letter and has not had an opportunity to carefully review and evaluate the proposal or make any decision with respect to the Company’s response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the proposed transaction or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other transaction, except as required under applicable law.

Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Qunar may make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Qunar’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the online travel markets in China; the Company’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; its expectations regarding relationships with users and travel service providers; its plans to invest in the technology platform; competition in the industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Qunar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Qunar

Qunar is China’s leading mobile and online travel platform. With a commitment to building a travel ecosystem serving the entire travel industry value chain, Qunar is evolving the way people travel in a world increasingly enabled by technology. Qunar addresses the needs of Chinese travelers and travel service providers by efficiently matching industry supply and demand through its proprietary technologies. By providing technology infrastructure for travel service providers on mobile and online platforms, Qunar integrates and offers the most comprehensive selection of travel products and the most convenient means to complete desired transactions for Chinese travelers.

Qunar means “where to go” in Mandarin Chinese.

For more information, please visit http://ir.qunar.com.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited
Tel: +86-10-8967-6966
Email: ir@qunar.com

Exhibit A

June 23, 2016
The Board of Directors
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited
17th Floor, Viva Plaza, Building 18, Yard 29
Suzhou Street, Haidian District
Beijing 100080
People’s Republic of China

Dear Directors:

Ocean Management Limited (the “Buyer”), which is an entity related to Ocean Imagination L.P., a private equity fund dedicated to investing in travel related industries in China, is pleased to submit this preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of Qunar Cayman Islands Limited (the “Company”) not beneficially owned by the Significant Shareholders (as defined below) in a going-private transaction (the “Acquisition”). We may consummate the Acquisition together with certain related entities. We intend to seek the support of the Company’s shareholders accounting for a majority in voting power of the Company (the “Significant Shareholders”) for this proposal concurrently with the negotiation of the Definitive Agreements (as defined below).

Our proposed purchase price for each American depositary share of the Company (“ADS”, each representing three Shares) is $30.39 in cash. We believe that our proposal provides an attractive opportunity for the Company’s shareholders. Our proposed purchase price represents a 15% premium to the closing trading price of the Company’s ADS on June 22, 2016, the last trading day prior to the date hereof.

The terms and conditions upon which we are prepared to pursue the Acquisition are set forth below. We are confident in our ability to consummate an Acquisition as outlined in this letter.

1.  Purchase Price. The consideration payable for each ADS will be $30.39 in cash, or $10.13 in cash per Share.

2.  Financing. We intend to finance the Acquisition with a combination of debt and equity capital. Debt financing is expected to be provided by loans. Equity financing will be provided from the Buyer in the form of cash and any rollover equity capital in the Company from the Significant Shareholders. We are confident that we can timely secure adequate financing to consummate the Acquisition.

3.  Due Diligence. We believe that we will be in a position to complete customary due diligence for the Acquisition in a timely manner and in parallel with discussions on the Definitive Agreements. We would like to ask the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) to accommodate such due diligence request and approve the provision of confidential information relating to the Company and its business to possible sources of debt and equity financing subject to a customary form of confidentiality agreement.

4.  Definitive Agreements. We are prepared to promptly negotiate and finalize the definitive agreements (the “Definitive Agreements”) providing for the Acquisition and related transactions. This proposal is subject to execution of the Definitive Agreements. We expect that the Definitive Agreements will contain representations, warranties, covenants and conditions which are typical, customary and appropriate for transactions of this type.

5.  Process. We believe that the Acquisition will provide superior value to the Company’s shareholders. We recognize that the Board will evaluate the Acquisition independently before it can make its determination to endorse it. We expect that the independent, disinterested members of the Board will proceed to consider the proposed Acquisition.

6.  Confidentiality. We are sure you will agree with us that it is in all of our interests to ensure that we proceed in a strictly confidential manner, unless otherwise required by law, until we have executed the Definitive Agreements or terminated our discussions.

7.  No Binding Commitment. This proposal constitutes only a preliminary indication of our interest, and does not constitute any binding commitment with respect to the Acquisition. A binding commitment will result only from the execution of Definitive Agreements, and then will be on terms and conditions provided in such documentation.

In closing, we would like to express our commitment to working together to bring this Acquisition to a successful and timely conclusion. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Ocean Management Limited
Name: Tony Tianyi Jiang
Title: Director

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$CLNT Receives $1.6 million (RMB26.6) #PurchaseOrder for Air Flow Dyeing Machines

WUXI, China, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (“Cleantech Solutions” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CLNT), today announced that its variable interest entity, Wuxi Huayang Dyeing Machinery Co., Ltd. (“Huayang Dyeing”) accepted a purchase order on June 16, 2016 for its high temperature air-flow dyeing machines from a textile manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China.

Pursuant to the purchase order, Huayang Dyeing will provide the customer 42 units of its high temperature air-flow dyeing machines. Huayang Dyeing will receive RMB16.0 million ($2.4 million) upon initial delivery, and will receive the remaining RMB10.6 million ($1.6 million) in 21 monthly installments of RMB0.5 million ($76,000) following successful installation and testing of the initial units. The Company expects to begin delivering the equipment in November 2016.

“We remain focused on our dyeing equipment business and are encouraged by this sizable order from a long-term customer for our energy efficiency and environmentally friendly high temperature airflow dyeing machines.  We hope to build upon this success in the future,” said Mr. Jianhua Wu, Chairman and CEO of Cleantech Solutions.

About Cleantech Solutions International

Cleantech Solutions, through its affiliated companies and subsidiaries, manufactures and sells textile dyeing and finishing machines and sells forged products and fabricated products to a range of clean technology customers including high precision forged rolled rings and related components.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website, including factors described in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Company Contacts:

Cleantech Solutions International, Inc.
Ryan Hua, Vice President of Operations
E-mail: ryanhua@cleantechsolutionsinternational.com
+86-510-8339-7559
Web: www.cleantechsolutionsinternational.com

Compass Investor Relations
Elaine Ketchmere, CFA
Email: eketchmere@compass-ir.com
+1-310-528-3031
www.compassinvestorrelations.com

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$MKGI Files Annual Report on Form #10K for #FY16

Positioned for Growth & Revenue Acceleration

WESTON, FL–(Jun 23, 2016) –  Monaker Group (OTCQB: MKGI), a technology driven travel company focused on the alternative lodging rental (“ALR”) market, today announced the filing of its Form 10K for the year-ended February 29, 2016 and representing the business evolution of Monaker Group (“Monaker” or the “Company”). The 10K can be accessed and viewed on the Company’s website (www.monakergroup.com) under “Financial Information,” as well as on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Monaker began strategically positioning itself to accelerate travel sales in late 2015 through Maupintour.com websites, which focuses on luxury tours sold individually and as components of dynamically assembled packaged travel vacations and trips. Monaker’s Maupintour subsidiary has a 65-year history of arranging activities and tours for a growing base of travelers. The division revenue increased by 66% last year and continues to build strength, with first months of 2016 having already surpassed its performance for the entire year of 2015.

Monaker’s balance sheet has immensely improved in 2016 with its assets more than doubling while its current liabilities reduced from $12.1 million as of last year to a very manageable balance of $3.03 million.

Since January 2016, Monaker has focused resources on the build out of product, partnerships and technology platforms to position its ALR listings and ancillary travel products as its core business. “With the rapid increase in ALR inventory and the development of the next generation NextTrip.com platform, Monaker is in a stronger position to effectively compete and excel in the vast and lucrative alternative lodging market,” stated Bill Kerby, Chairman and CEO of Monaker.

In February 2016, Monaker introduced a beta of its new travel platform under the NextTrip brand. During the last 10 weeks, Monaker’s management focused its resources towards bringing to market the next generation of its NextTrip platform, which will launch in the near term. The launch will bring to market the significant integration progress of the over 1.1 million ALR listings under contract and thousands of unused time share resort residence listings available for nightly or extended stay rentals available in real-time booking. ALRs include whole unit vacation homes, timeshare resort units, homes, condominiums, villas and cabins available on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis.

The site will boast Monaker’s state of the art booking engine for ALR as well as improved features, functionality and advanced technology that combines proprietary and licensed platforms. Consumers will be able to comprehensively search vacation travel destinations for our lodging products as well as air, car, hotel, tour activities, restaurants and other travel details supported by maps, rich content, imagery, video and collaboration/social sharing tools. This platform is designed to fully maximize the consumer’s experience and assist them in the decision and purchasing process.

Additionally, the Monaker Booking Engine also acts as the bridge needed to begin to supply our ALR products to channel partners for broad distribution. With each partner’s integration, the company should see accelerated revenues via expanded distribution. Supplemented by a resourceful and seasoned team of travel and technology professionals, the platform is expected to handle significant volumes from partners and consumers. This next generation NextTrip platform will serve three major constituents: vacationers and travelers, property owners and managers, and other distributors.

About Monaker:

Monaker Group is a technology driven Travel Company with multiple divisions and brands, leveraging 65 years of operation in leisure travel. Monaker’s flagship is NextTrip.com, the industry’s first real time booking engine featuring alternative lodging (vacation home rentals, resort residences and unused timeshares) as well as a vast array of airlines, hotels, cruises, rental cars, tours and concierge services all combined in one platform to give customers the power of choice when booking their vacations. With key partnerships and established travel brands used as cornerstones, the Company’s mission is to continue to expand offerings to become the “one stop” vacation center. Headquartered in South Florida, the Company employs a dedicated team of travel and technology professionals. For more information visit the company’s website at www.monakergroup.com

Safe Harbor Statement:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the plans and expectations of Monaker Group. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are out of our control. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, or the expectations of future growth may not be realized. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Monaker Group, undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the “Risk Factors” and other cautionary statements included in Monaker Group’s annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended February 29, 2016 which has been filed with the SEC and is available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Monaker Group
Richard Marshall
Director of Corporate Development
rmarshall@monakergroup.com
(954) 888-9779

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Investor Relations
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$CLBH #Acquisition by $FBNC

SOUTHERN PINES and GREENSBORO, N.C., June 22, 2016  — First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC) the parent company of First Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which First Bancorp will acquire Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLBH) the parent company of Carolina Bank, in a cash and stock transaction with a total current value of approximately $97.3 million, or $19.26 per share.

The merger agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each company. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016 or first quarter of 2017 and is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approval and approval by Carolina Bank Holdings shareholders. Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, Carolina Bank Holdings shareholders will receive either 1.002 shares of First Bancorp’s common stock or $20.00 in cash for each share of Carolina Bank Holdings common stock, subject to the total consideration being 75% stock / 25% cash, which equates to a deal value of $19.26 per share based on First Bancorp’s closing stock price on June 21, 2016 of $18.98.

Carolina Bank currently operates eight banking locations in the Greensboro-High Point, Burlington and Winston-Salem, NC MSAs, along with three mortgage loan offices. Carolina Bank Holdings reported assets of $706 million, gross loans of $491 million and deposits of $601 million as of March 31, 2016.  The acquisition complements First Bancorp’s recent branch exchange announcement and the hiring of a team of bankers in the Piedmont Triad area.

“Carolina Bank is an outstanding addition to our company as we continue our expansion into higher growth markets,” said Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer of First Bancorp, “We are excited to welcome Carolina Bank’s customers, employees, and communities into the First Bancorp family, and look forward to continuing to develop upon the strong foundation Carolina Bank has built in the Piedmont Triad.”

Upon completion of the acquisition, the combined company will have approximately $4.1 billion in assets, $3.0 billion in loans and $3.4 billion in deposits. This transaction represents a strategic and financially attractive combination for both companies’ shareholders and will solidify First Bancorp’s position as one of the top community banks in North Carolina.

“We are pleased to have this opportunity to join with First Bancorp. The combination provides strong value for our shareholders, including the opportunity to benefit as First Bancorp shareholders going forward,” said Robert Braswell, President & CEO of Carolina Bank Holdings. “The combination also provides valuable additional products and services for our customers, an expanded branch network, and new opportunities for our employees.”

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. served as financial advisor to First Bancorp and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough provided legal counsel. Sandler O’Neill + Partners served as financial advisor to Carolina Bank, and Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP served as legal counsel.

INVESTOR PRESENTATION

Further information on the terms of this transaction will be included in Form 8-Ks to be filed by First Bancorp and Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

First Bancorp

First Bancorp is the holding company for First Bank and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The company currently operates 88 bank branches, with 75 branches operating in North Carolina, six branches in South Carolina (Cheraw, Dillon, Florence, and Latta), and seven branches in Virginia (Abingdon, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Fort Chiswell, Radford, Salem and Wytheville), where First Bank does business as First Bank of Virginia. On March 3, 2016, First Bank entered into an agreement with First Community Bank, Bluefield, Virginia, pursuant to which First Bank will exchange its seven branches in Virginia for six of First Community Bank’s branches in North Carolina. Four of the branches to be acquired by First Bank are located in Winston-Salem, one in Mooresville and one in Huntersville. Subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the branch exchange transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016.

Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc.

Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc. is the holding company for Carolina Bank and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company currently operates eight full-service banking locations within the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including three branches in Greensboro, one branch in each of Asheboro, High Point, and Burlington, and two branches in Winston-Salem.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including certain plans, expectations, goals, and projections, and including statements about the benefits of the merger between First Bancorp and Carolina Bank which are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such statements for a variety of factors including, without limitation: the businesses of First Bancorp and Carolina Bank may not be integrated successfully or such integration may take longer to accomplish than expected; the expected cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be fully realized within the expected timeframes; disruption from the merger may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, associates, or suppliers; the required governmental approvals of the merger may not be obtained on the proposed terms and schedule; the shareholders of Carolina Bank may not approve the merger.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving First Bancorp and Carolina Bank. This material is not a solicitation of any vote or approval of Carolina Bank’s shareholders and is not a substitute for the proxy statement/prospectus or any other documents which First Bancorp and Carolina Bank may send to their respective shareholders in connection with the proposed merger. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

In connection with the proposed transaction, First Bancorp intends to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement of Carolina Bank and a prospectus of First Bancorp, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are also urged to carefully review and consider each of First Bancorp’s and Carolina Bank’s public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, their proxy statements, their Current Reports on Form 8-K and their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Both Carolina Bank and First Bancorp will mail the joint proxy statement/prospectus to the shareholders of Carolina Bank. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISIONS, INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF CAROLINA BANK ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other filings containing information about First Bancorp and Carolina Bank at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders may also obtain free copies of the documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by First Bancorp on its website at http://www.localfirstbank.com and by Carolina Bank on its website at http://www.carolinabank.com

First Bancorp, Carolina Bank and certain of their respective directors and executive officers, under the SEC’s rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Carolina Bank’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of First Bancorp and their ownership of First Bancorp common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for First Bancorp’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on April 4, 2016. Information about the directors and executive officers of Carolina Bank and their ownership of Carolina Bank’s common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc.’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on a Schedule 14A on April 5, 2016. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

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$PAVMU Successfully Completes #CarpX Pre-Clinical in #CarpalTunnelSyndrome

– Device designed to revolutionize treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome –

– Completely percutaneous procedure would replace invasive surgery

PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq:PAVMU), an innovative multi-product medical device company, today announced the successful completion of a pre-clinical human cadaver study, demonstrating that the Company’s completely percutaneous CarpX™ device reliably and effectively transects the ligament which causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).

Lishan Aklog, M.D., Chairman and CEO of PAVmed, said “We are excited to report that CarpX performed very well in this important pre-clinical study. The device consistently cut the ligament from the inside out, replicating the anatomic result of traditional, invasive carpal tunnel surgery, but without the need for a surgical incision.”

“In accordance with PAVmed’s proven business model, we are now aggressively proceeding towards completion of commercial design, validation/verification testing and FDA submission with clearance and commercialization targeted for 2017. We estimate the market opportunity for CarpX to be over $1 billion based on the current rate of surgical procedures,” Dr. Aklog concluded.

Dr. Brian deGuzman, Chief Medical Officer of PAVmed, stated “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects millions of people and is one of the most common and economically burdensome occupational injuries in the nation. Its incidence is expected to further grow as a result of aggressive thumb typing and smartphone use.” 1,2

“Most patients choose to avoid or delay treatment until symptoms become debilitating because they are concerned about the pain, scarring and recovery time associated with the traditional invasive surgical approach. As a completely percutaneous device, we believe CarpX will expand the market by lowering the threshold for patients to pursue treatment,” Dr. deGuzman added.

The symptoms of CTS result from compression of the median nerve by an inflamed or scarred Transverse Carpal Ligament (TCL) located near the wrist. In traditional, invasive carpal tunnel surgery, the physician cuts the TCL working through an open surgical incision in the hand, with or without the help of an endoscope. Approximately 600,000 patients undergo this procedure each year in the U.S.3

CarpX consists of a balloon catheter with integrated bipolar radiofrequency cutting electrodes, which is introduced into the carpal tunnel percutaneously over a guidewire, without an open surgical incision. Once its position is confirmed by ultrasound, the balloon is inflated, stretching the TCL over the electrodes and pushing the median nerve and other structures safely away. A brief burst of radiofrequency energy cuts the ligament, relieving the compression of the median nerve.

“As a dramatically less-invasive percutaneous treatment option, CarpX has the potential to reduce pain and recovery time and to be more cost-effective by shortening procedural times and shifting care from the operating room to less costly treatment settings,” Dr. deGuzman added. “We expect to be able to provide patients and their physicians with this exciting new solution in 2017.”

CarpX was tested in 14 human cadaver arms. In one group, the device was positioned within the carpal tunnel, after exposing the TCL, to directly observe the cutting of the ligament. In a second group, the device was inserted percutaneously under ultrasound guidance. The device reliably and effectively cut the ligament, cleanly and without charring or collateral injury, in under 1.5 seconds. The full data from the study will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

CTS is a cumulative trauma disorder that occurs most commonly in middle-aged individuals especially those who perform repetitive tasks involving the hands, such as assembly line workers, typists, data-entry personnel and laboratory workers. Cumulative trauma from repetitive motion results in compression of the median nerve by the transverse carpal ligament as the nerve passes from the wrist to the hand. This in turn results in progressive numbness, tingling, pain and weakness. According to the 2010 National Health Interview Survey, approximately five million Americans suffer from CTS.4 It accounts for billions of dollars of lost workplace productivity each year and results in approximately three million office visits5 and 600,000 surgical procedures per year.

About PAVmed

PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq:PAVMU) is an innovative multi-product medical device company developing and commercializing a diversified pipeline of products which address unmet clinical needs, utilizing a proven Innovating at the Speed of Life™ business model focused on capital efficiency and speed to market. PAVmed’s pipeline of products have attractive regulatory pathways and market opportunities and encompass a broad spectrum of clinical areas including carpal tunnel syndrome (CarpX), medical infusions (NextFlo and NextCath), interventional radiology (PortIO™ and NextCath), tissue ablation and cardiovascular intervention (Caldus™). The Company intends to further expand its pipeline through engagements with clinician innovators and leading academic medical centers. For further information please visit www.pavm.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. PAVmed has not yet sought or received clearance from the FDA or other regulatory body to market any of its products including CarpX.

1 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. www.aaos.org/ctsguideline. Published February 29, 2016.

2 US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, US Department of Labor, 2011. Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work, 2010. USDL report number: 11-1612.

3 Fajardo M, Kim SH, Szabo RM. Incidence of carpal tunnel release: trends and implications within the United States ambulatory care setting. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Aug;37(8):1599-605.

4 Luckhaupt SE, Dahlhamer JM, Ward BW, Sweeney MH, Sestito JP, Calvert GM. Prevalence and work-relatedness of carpal tunnel syndrome in the working population, United States, 2010 National Health Interview Survey. Am J Ind Med. 2013 Jun;56(6):615-24.

5 Annual Number and Percent Distribution of Ambulatory Care Visits by setting type according to Diagnosis Group, United States, 2009-2010. Source: CDC/NCHS, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.

 

For PAVmed Inc.
Investors
Matthew Ventimiglia, 212-599-1265
mventimiglia@lazarpartners.com
or
Media
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$CETX Announces #ShareRepurchase Authorization

Marks first share buyback program in the Company’s history

Farmingdale, June 22, 2016  —

Cemtrex Inc. (Nasdaq: CETX), a world leading industrial and manufacturing solutions company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase authorization for the Company’s common stock, under which the Company may repurchase up to one million of its outstanding shares over the next twelve months, depending on market conditions.

Under the stock repurchase program, Cemtrex may repurchase shares in open-market purchases in accordance with all applicable securities laws and regulations. The extent to which Cemtrex repurchases its shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements and other corporate considerations, as determined by Cemtrex’s management team. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Cemtrex Chairman and CEO, Saagar Govil (@SaagarGovil) , commented, “This share repurchase plan, the first in the Company’s operating history, demonstrates our commitment to providing value to our shareholders and reflects our confidence in our business and growth prospects, as we continue to expand both organically and through strategic transactions such as the recent Periscope acquisition.”

About Cemtrex

Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:CETX) is a global, diversified industrial and manufacturing company that provides a wide array of solutions to meet today’s technology challenges and is rapidly growing through acquisitions. Cemtrex provides: manufacturing services of advanced custom engineered electronics, industrial contracting services, monitoring instruments for industrial processes and environmental compliance, and equipment for controlling particulates, hazardous pollutants, and Greenhouse gases used in carbon trading globally.

www.cemtrex.com

@Cemtrex

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. This release may contain Non-GAAP financial information and are not calculated or presented in accordance with US GAAP. The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding underlying trends in its consolidated financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s management regularly uses these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate the Company’s business and make operating decisions.

Investor Relations
Cemtrex, Inc.
Phone: 631-756-9116
investors@cemtrex.com
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$CVV Receives $30 Million Order

CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ: CVV), a leading provider of standard and custom chemical vapor deposition systems, today announced that it has received an order for approximately $30 million from a major aviation component supplier to build fiber coating systems for their new high volume facility. An initial CVD system was previously delivered to this customer in late 2015 and has since undergone testing and successful production at the customer’s facility. Additionally, CVD has multiple smaller production quantity systems currently operating at their existing facility with additional systems about to come online.

“Being selected to provide fiber coating equipment for this customer’s new high volume facility is a testament to our differentiated technology, and confirms CVD’s leading position as a key supplier of next generation technology for the aerospace industry,” said Leonard A. Rosenbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Coated fibers have a number of advantages for aerospace engine components including increased engine efficiency, the ability to withstand higher temperatures, lighter weight and reduced operational costs. We are very encouraged by our continuing relationship with this customer to provide equipment to produce their next generation products and we believe the awarding of this contract indicates an increasing level of activity as they ramp their new high volume facility to full capacity over the next few years.

“In addition to securing this order, we have focused our attention on other customers and applications in medical, aerospace and electronics which we expect will help drive our future growth. We also anticipate further expansion into equipment and services for corrosion, oxidation and wear resistant coatings for applications using chemical vapor deposition, chemical vapor infiltration and spray coatings.”

About CVD Equipment Corporation

CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ: CVV) designs, develops, and manufactures a broad range of chemical vapor deposition, gas control, and other state-of-the-art equipment and process solutions used to develop and manufacture materials and coatings for research and industrial applications. This equipment is used by our customers to research, design, and manufacture these materials or coatings for aerospace engine components, medical implants, semiconductors, solar cells, smart glass, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, LEDs, MEMS, and other applications. Through our application laboratory, we provide process development support and process startup assistance with the focus on enabling tomorrow’s technologies™.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by CVD Equipment Corporation) contains statements that are forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical fact are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements, “as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking information involves a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated by management. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, conditions, success of CVD Equipment Corporation’s growth and sales strategies, the possibility of customer changes in delivery schedules, cancellation of orders, potential delays in product shipments, delays in obtaining inventory parts from suppliers and failure to satisfy customer acceptance requirements.

www.cvdequipment.com | www.firstnano.com | www.stainlessdesign.com

 

CVD Equipment Corporation
Gina Franco
Phone: 631-981-7081, Fax: 631-981-7095
investorrelations@cvdequipment.com or sales@cvdequipment.com

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$NYMX Reports Long-Term #Prostate #Cancer Results

Study Shows Major Reduction to Cumulative Incidence of Prostate Cancer in Study to 1.3%

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J., June 22, 2016  — Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ:NYMX) announced today results from the Company’s 7 year prospective placebo controlled double blind studies of treatment of 995 U.S. men with the Company’s lead drug fexapotide. Men who received fexapotide showed a major reduction in the incidence of prostate cancer, compared to placebo and compared to the known and expected normal incidence of the disease.

The men in the study received fexapotide or placebo for the treatment of their prostate enlargement (BPH) symptoms. All men were thoroughly evaluated to exclude any prostate cancer prior to qualifying for enrollment in the studies. The participants were enrolled at over 70 top well-known U.S. urological investigational centers, and were followed for up to 7 years (median of 5 years) after treatment. The study analyzed all cases of prostate cancer that were subsequently diagnosed. The expected rate of new prostate cancer in the U.S. general male population in this age group is in the 5-20% range after 7 years. In the BPH population in published large trials of drugs for the prevention of prostate cancer, the incidence of new prostate cancer cases after 4-7 years has been reported in major studies to be 20-25%.  The new data analysis from the Nymox fexapotide study has now shown the statistically significant and very low incidence of 1.3% for prostate cancer in this comparable fexapotide treated BPH population.

“These results are astonishingly good. Other drug treatments and controls tested in similar studies have been associated with a prostate cancer incidence 10 times higher than the results reported today by Nymox for fexapotide. This is truly good news. The data strongly indicate that in addition to benefit for BPH symptoms, fexapotide will also help to prevent cancer in these patients,” said Dr. Ronald Tutrone, one of the Principal Investigators in the Nymox Fexapotide Prostate Cancer and BPH studies. Dr. Tutrone is Chief of the Division of Urology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center; Medical Director of Chesapeake Urology Research Associates and Chairman of the William E. Kalhert Endowment for Urological Research.

Fexapotide is a safe and painless single injection treatment given in the urologist’s office. The drug is in Phase 3 for BPH and Phase 2 for prostate cancer. It has been tested in over 1700 drug and placebo treatment administrations in the U.S.  As a treatment for BPH, fexapotide shows long-term efficacy without the safety risk and side effect concerns or added cancer risk associated with currently approved BPH treatments. As a treatment for prostate cancer fexapotide was found to lead to highly statistically significant reduction in disease progression in a large 147 patient multi-year Phase 2 study of U.S. men with low grade cancer.

Dr. Paul Averback, CEO of Nymox said, “The new results now add a third dimension to fexapotide utility: clinical prostate cancer prevention. The drug has now demonstrated statistically significant prospective long-term outcome data showing dramatic reduction in the incidence of newly diagnosed prostate cancer after minimal BPH treatment with fexapotide. Nymox announced in Q3 last year that it will seek regulatory approvals for fexapotide for BPH based on the long-term BPH safety and efficacy data announced Q3 last year. We believe that the exciting new prostate cancer prevention results reported today will add to the evidence in fexapotide’s favor towards our goal of widespread major benefit for middle-aged and elderly men.”

Dr. Averback added, “We are extremely grateful to the thousands of people who have been part of these clinical trials. The Company also thankfully acknowledges our shareholders for their long-term commitment that supports these studies.”

For more information please contact info@nymox.com or 800-936-9669.

Forward Looking Statements

To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Nymox, 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 need for new options to treat BPH and prostate cancer, the potential of fexapotide to treat BPH and prostate cancer and the estimated timing of further developments for fexapotide. 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 process, including the regulatory approval process, the timing of Nymox’s regulatory filings, Nymox’s substantial dependence on fexapotide, Nymox’s commercialization plans and efforts and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of fexapotide. Nymox 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 Nymox in general, see Nymox’s current and future reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015, and its Quarterly Reports.

Contact:
Paul Averback
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation
800-93NYMOX
www.nymox.com
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(PERI) Introduces Facebook Canvas Support with Unique Retargeting

Extends leadership in high-impact advertising to social

TEL AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK, June 21, 2016  — Perion, (NASDAQ: PERI) a global advertising technology company that delivers high-quality advertising solutions to brands and publishers, today announced that customers’ advertising campaigns can now be extended through Facebook Canvas, an interactive mobile-first high-impact advertising solution.

Thanks to the MakeMeReach platform, a Facebook Marketing Partner, clients can run the Canvas ad format as part of a larger high-impact campaign, extending their cross-screen advertising’s reach into Facebook’s platform. In addition, the company can now retarget users who have seen their high impact messages with a related ad in social environments across Facebook and Instagram.

Through the combination of the Undertone and MakeMeReach business units, agencies and advertisers will now benefit from the ability to leverage Undertone’s PIXL Studios creative services in social, as well as the opportunity to re-message high-value prospects that have been exposed to Undertone’s advertising campaigns within Facebook’s environment and network.

“Our leadership in high impact advertising is reinforced by combining the unparalleled creative capabilities of our Undertone business with the power of our MakeMeReach platform, which enables us to debut Facebook Canvas support for our customers,” said Perion CEO Josef Mandelbaum.  “Our retargeting capabilities will immediately benefit advertisers and agencies seeking to more effectively engage consumers as they move across different online environments.”

PIXL Studios, the creative services division of Undertone, has worked with hundreds of clients over the years — from small agencies to large holding company divisions to brands themselves. DIGIDAY, IAB MIXX and OMMA have awarded PIXL Studios for outstanding creative work.

About Perion Network Ltd.

Perion is a global technology company that delivers high-quality advertising solutions to brands and publishers.  Perion is committed to providing outstanding execution, from high-impact ad formats to branded search and a unified social and mobile programmatic platform. More information about Perion may be found at www.perion.com, and follow Perion on Twitter @perionnetwork.

About Undertone

Undertone is a leader in high quality, cross-screen digital brand advertising at scale. We build proprietary, cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading brands, that break through the clutter and truly stand out to create Unmissable experiences.  Our innovative, award-winning digital ad formats, coupled with beautifully crafted creative, engage consumers through traditional and programmatic methods on top mobile and desktop properties.  Learn more at www.undertone.com.

Undertone is a subsidiary of Perion Network Ltd.

About MakeMeReach
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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Perion. The words “will”, “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Perion with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perion to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or financial information, including, among others, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and businesses we acquired and may acquire in the future, risks entailed in integrating the companies and businesses we acquire, including employee retention and customer acceptance; the risk that such transactions will divert management and other resources from the ongoing operations of the business or otherwise disrupt the conduct of those businesses, potential litigation associated with such transactions, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions, loss of key customers, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, whether referenced or not referenced in this press release. Various other risks and uncertainties may affect Perion and its results of operations, as described in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the SEC on March 24, 2016. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contact Information:
Media & Press
Eric Franchi
eric@undertone.com
212.685.8000

Investor relations
Jeremy Stein
+972 (73) 398-1025
investors@perion.com

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