(LATX) Multi-Dimensional Entertainment Eatery Partnership With MyCheck

Partnership Includes Development of a First of Its Kind Add to Order & Pay by Phone Custom App With Full Loyalty Rewards Integration; Arrangement Will Extend to Current and Future Locations

(CVSL) Your Inspiration At Home Wins 92 Additional Gourmet Medals

DALLAS and GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 21, 2015  — Your Inspiration At Home continued its winning streak in international food competitions by collecting another round of prestigious gourmet food awards, further adding to the company’s growing list of honors.

Your Inspiration At Home was recently presented with three Champion & Reserve Champion Awards at the recent 2015 Royal Agriculture Society of Tasmania Fine Food Awards. The prestigious gourmet food awards in Australia judged Your Inspiration At Home’s Pumpkin Fiesta-Taste of Mexico as the overall Herb & Spice Category Champion.  A total of 92 Fine Food Medals were awarded to Your Inspiration At Home.

These latest awards follow three medals recently presented at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards, also in Australia.

Your Inspiration At Home is a member of the CVSL Inc. family of direct-to-consumer companies [NYSE MKT: CVSL] www.cvsl.us.com.

Since 2011, Your Inspiration At Home has been honored with 370 Fine Food Awards, including a total to-date of ten Champion & Reserve Champion Awards for ‘Best-in-Class’.

Founder, CEO & Spice Curator™ of Your Inspiration At Home, Colleen Walters, was presented the honor while the company celebrated its 2015 Australian Convention at the Gold Coast, Australia.

“I am astounded and humbled year after year to see these results of our work,” commented Ms. Walters. “It was especially amazing to have Mr. Robert Wallace from the Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards attend our Annual Gala Awards event and share these successes with our convention attendees,” she added.

Your Inspiration At Home’s annual event showcased several new programs, including the Flavour Stack™, a monthly subscription-style platform of a diverse range of herb and spice products focused on specific gourmet recipes.  Each Flavour Stack recipe is designed as a meal for four people.

“The Flavour Stack™ program is designed to let our customers create simple gourmet recipes by adding fresh groceries and pantry items to the portion-sized Your Inspiration At Home products.  It’s quick, easy and perfectly shows our global gourmet experience philosophy,” said Ms. Walters.

About Your Inspiration At Home

Your Inspiration At Home (www.yourinspirationathome.com.au) is an award-winning maker of hand-crafted spices and other gourmet food items from around the world. Independent Your Inspiration At Home Consultants sell directly to customers around the world, in markets including Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.

About CVSL Inc.

CVSL Inc. [NYSE MKT: CVSL] is a growing platform of direct-to-consumer brands. Within CVSL, each company retains its own separate brand identity, sales force and compensation plan. CVSL companies currently include The Longaberger Company, a 42-year old maker of hand-crafted baskets and other home decor items; Your Inspiration At Home, an award-winning maker of hand-crafted spices and other gourmet food items from around the world; Tomboy Tools, a direct seller of tools designed for women as well as home security systems; Agel Enterprises, a global seller of nutritional products in gel form as well as a skin care line, operating in 40 countries; Paperly, which offers a line of custom stationery and other personalized products; My Secret Kitchen, a U.K.-based seller of gourmet food products; Uppercase Living, which offers an extensive line of customizable vinyl expressions for display on walls in the home; and Kleeneze, a UK-based seller of cleaning, health, beauty, home, outdoor and a variety of other products. CVSL also includes Happenings, a lifestyle publication and marketing company.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. These statements are based upon current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and include statements regarding CVSL being a growing platform of direct-to-consumer brands  and the other risks outlined under “Risk Factors” in CVSL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and those risks discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements to differ materially from expectations. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform our statements to actual results or changed expectations.

CVSL Investor Relations Contact: Tucker Gagen (tucker.gagen@cvsl.us.com)
CVSL Media Contact: Russell Mack (rmack@cvsl.us.com)

(ANIP) to Acquire Two NDAs from Merck for $75 Million

Transaction Highlights: – Corticotropin, 40 units/mL and 80 units/mL, NDA #008975 – Corticotropin-zinc hydroxide, 40 units/mL, NDA #009854 – Assets will be acquired by foreign subsidiary to achieve more favorable tax treatment for ANI – Acquisition significantly advances ANI’s core strategy of re-commercializing previously approved products Conference call to discuss transaction scheduled today at 10:00am ET Dial in number: (855) 582-8078; conference ID: 43851450

BAUDETTE, Minn., Sept. 21, 2015  — ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“ANI”) (NASDAQ: ANIP) today announced that it has agreed to acquire the NDAs for purified corticotropin gel and corticotropin-zinc hydroxide from Merck (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) for $75 million in cash and a percentage of future net sales. ANI estimates that the current annual U.S. market for the products it is acquiring is approximately one billion dollars as evidenced by sales of H.P. Acthar^® gel marketed by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The acquisition is being funded through cash on hand and is subject to certain customary closing conditions.

Corticotropin gel is a purified corticotropin (ACTH) in a sterile solution of gelatin for prolonged activity. Corticotropin-zinc hydroxide (sterile corticotropin zinc hydroxide suspension USP) is a sterile aqueous suspension of purified corticotropin (ACTH) with zinc hydroxide for repository action. The products are approved for various disease states including Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatic disorders, Dermatologic diseases, and a variety of Collagen, Ophthalmic, Respiratory diseases as well as Allergic and Edematous states.

As part of its acquisition strategy, ANI has determined to pursue the formation of one or more foreign subsidiaries to effect its acquisitions, manufacture products and/or provide other ancillary services. It is expected that this acquisition from Merck will be effected through one of such subsidiaries. It is anticipated that this will enable ANI to achieve a lower over-all tax rate for its operations.

ANI will host a conference call to discuss the transaction at 10:00am eastern time today. The call will be open to the public and can be accessed through a conference line by dialing (855) 582-8078. The conference ID is 43851450.  A recording of the conference call will be available within two hours of the completion of the call and will remain accessible for a period of seven days following the call. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056. The access code for the replay is 43851450. This press release and a slide presentation have been posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.anipharmaceuticals.com.

Arthur S. Przybyl, President and CEO of ANI Pharmaceuticals stated, “This acquisition is intended to enable us to compete in a one billion dollar branded market alongside H.P. Acthar^® gel.  We are confident in our ability to re-commercialize these products.”

Robert W. Schrepfer, VP Business Development of ANI Pharmaceuticals, commented, “This represents a transformational opportunity for ANI that remains consistent with our strategy of acquiring and re-commercializing previously approved products.  We have added a unique and substantial opportunity to our expanding product pipeline and by establishing a new foreign platform we feel that ANI has set the stage for long term growth both organically and through future acquisitions.”

About ANI

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company” or “ANI”) is an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing, and marketing branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals. The Company’s targeted areas of product development currently include narcotics, oncolytics (anti-cancers), hormones and steroids, and complex formulations involving extended release and combination products. For more information, please visit our website www.anipharmaceuticals.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

To the extent any statements made in this release deal with information that is not historical, these are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about price increases, the Company’s  future operations, products financial position, operating results and prospects , the Company’s pipeline or potential markets therefore, and other statements that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as “anticipates,” “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “potential,” “future,” “believes,” “intends,” “continue,” other words of similar meaning, derivations of such words and the use of future dates.

Uncertainties and risks may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different than those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Company may face with respect to importing raw materials; increased competition; delays or failure in obtaining product approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; general business and economic conditions; market trends; products development; regulatory and other approvals and marketing.

More detailed information on these and additional factors that could affect the Company’s actual results are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as its proxy statement. All forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information about ANI, please contact:
Investor Relations
IR@anipharmaceuticals.com

(TIPT) Fortegra™ to Offer Mobile Phone Protection to USAA Members

Fortegra, a Tiptree Financial Inc. company (NASDAQ:TIPT), today announces they will provide mobile phone protection products for members of USAA, a financial provider for the U.S. military and their families. Fortegra plans to create a specialized ProtectCELL mobile phone protection plan unique to USAA members, which delivers on the company’s promise to help partners and customers Experience More.

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“Fortegra and USAA have both built our brands on doing what is right for the customer, so we are perfectly aligned for an alliance,” said Fortegra Executive Vice President Joe McCaw. “We’re proud to work with USAA and welcome the opportunity to create an exclusive offering to fit the needs of our distinguished service members and their families.”

USAA members can protect any style smartphone with this newly designed ProtectCELL plan. Two-year, one-year, and monthly protection plans will be available for all mobile phone makes and models. Fortegra’s ProtectCELL plans include:

• Fortegra’s guaranteed ‘No Hassle’ experience
• SafeStore cloud storage – 50GB of shareable storage across 10 phones for photos, videos, contacts, and music
• SafeStore family security – remote locate, lock, and wipe for missing phones as well as other mobile security features

USAA members and employees can take advantage of these Fortegra offerings at USAA.com or by speaking with a USAA representative by phone. For more information on Fortegra and the company’s entire product lineup, visit fortegra.com.

About Fortegra
Fortegra, a subsidiary of Tiptree Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT), is a single source insurance services company that, through a network of preferred partners, offers a range of specialty program underwriting, credit protection, and warranty solutions. Delivering multi-faceted coverage with an unmatched service experience for both resellers and their customers, Fortegra solves immediate, everyday needs, empowering consumers to worry less and Experience More.

(BCOM) Expects to Receive Approximately NIS 286 Million in Dividends

B Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: BCOM) (“B Communications”) announced today that on September 21, 2015 shareholders at the General Meeting of its controlled subsidiary, Bezeq – The Israel Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (“Bezeq”), approved the payment of a dividend of NIS 933 million to Bezeq’s shareholders. The dividend, which is based on Bezeq’s dividend distribution policy, is expected to be paid on October 26, 2015. B Communications expects to receive approximately NIS 286 million (approximately US$ 74 million at current exchange rates) from this distribution.

“During the recent period, we continued to execute our business plan, by leveraging Bezeq’s stable platform, strong financial position and competitive advantages to create value for our shareholders and provide comfort to our debt investors,” said Doron Turgeman, CEO of B Communications. “In the past five years, we have focused aggressively on deleveraging, and now, with our balance sheet in good shape, we believe now is the right time to use the new dividend proceed in order to return capital to our shareholders while continuing maintain sufficient resources to service our debt.”

About B Communications Ltd.

B Communications is a holding company with a controlling interest in Israel’s largest telecommunications provider, Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunication Corp. (TASE: BEZQ). B Communications shares are traded on NASDAQ and the TASE under the symbol “BCOM.” For more information please visit the following Internet sites:

www.bcommunications.co.il

www.ir.bezeq.co.il

www.eurocom.co.il

www.igld.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the industry, changes in the regulatory and legal compliance environments, the failure to manage growth and other risks detailed from time to time in B Communications’ filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

(AWRE) Used By Digital Security Leader In Brazil To Offer Cloud-Based Biometrics

Certisign, the largest provider of digital certificates in Brazil, introduces biometric services to government and enterprise customers

BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 21, 2015  — Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global provider of biometrics software products and solutions, today announced that a number of its products have been licensed by Certisign to build a cloud-based biometric services platform. Certisign is the largest supplier of digital certificates in Brazil. They intend to leverage their substantial presence in the Latin American security technology and services market to deliver new biometric identity proofing and authentication services. Targeted customers include banks, retailers, telecoms, healthcare providers, and government agencies that want to reduce fraud by more effectively authenticating the identity of their customers and employees, but prefer a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

The multi-tiered Certisign platform is built upon key Aware software products, including Biometric Services Platform (BioSP™), Nexa™, Inquire™, and Astra™. The enrollment and verification stations are branded by Certisign and were built using Aware’s NISTPack, SequenceCheck™, LiveScan API, PreFace™, and IrisCheck™ SDKs. The system is designed to be sufficiently scalable to meet high-volume service demands, while its modularity enables Certisign to support the varied requirements of a diverse customer base. Aware will receive a per-transaction fee for Certisign’s right to use Aware’s software in the system.

“The range and flexibility of Aware’s software helped make our new biometric services possible,” commented Igor Rocha, managing director of Certibio, the biometric business unit of Certisign. “Their deep expertise and reliable support are what we expect will help ensure our success.”

Biometric enrollment and identity proofing can be conducted either at a customer’s premises or at one of Certisign’s 1400+ retail locations. Biometric authentication is performed by customer staff using workstations installed at the location of their choice. Services can be deployed either from Certisign’s highly secure cloud, or alternatively from software installed in a private cloud or network.

“Certisign promises to make robust identity fraud prevention truly universally accessible throughout Brazil and beyond,” said Rob Mungovan, VP of Biometrics at Aware. “We are pleased to be providing the identity platform in a solution that will surely set a benchmark for consumer-facing biometrics-as-services.”

Aware will be demonstrating its biometrics software products and solutions at the Global Identity Summit, taking place September 21-24 in Tampa. Igor Rocha of Certibio will provide more information about their new services in a presentation at the Biometrics 2015 conference, taking place October 13-15 in London, where Aware will also be exhibiting.

About Aware
Aware is a leading provider of biometrics software products and development services to governments, system integrators, and solution providers globally. Our products include SDKs, software components, workstation applications, and a modular, centralized, service-oriented platform. They fulfill a broad range of functions critical to biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, and iris autocapture, image quality assurance, data compliance, capture hardware peripheral abstraction, centralized data processing and workflow, subsystem connectivity, and biometric matching algorithms. The products are used to enable identity-centric security solutions with biometrics for applications including border management, credentialing and access control, intelligence and defense, and law enforcement. Aware is a publicly held company (Nasdaq: AWRE) based in Bedford, Massachusetts.

See Aware’s website for more information about our biometrics software products.

About Certisign
Certisign is the leading certification authority in Latin America and expert in digital identification. With 19 years of experience, 1,400 service points, and more than seven million digital certificates issued, in 2015 it expanded its participation in the identification market with the creation of Certibio.  The new business unit focuses exclusively on identity validation through biometrics, and offers the technology to customers using an innovative and pioneering model: biometrics-as-a-service. Certisign has in its portfolio of clients the most representative companies in Brazil, and is among the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the country, according to a survey conducted by DOM Strategy Partners. For more information, visit www.certisign.com.br.

Safe Harbor Warning

Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as estimates or projections of future revenue and earnings, and the growth of the biometrics markets. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements.

Risk factors related to our business include, but are not limited to: i) our operating results may fluctuate significantly and are difficult to predict; ii) we derive a significant portion of our revenue from government customers, and our business may be adversely affected by changes in the contracting or fiscal policies of those governmental entities; iii) a significant commercial market for biometrics technology may not develop, and if it does, we may not be successful in that market; iv) we derive a significant portion of our revenue from third party channel partners; v) hardware revenue is likely to decline in future periods; vi) we face intense competition from other biometrics solution providers; vii) our business is subject to rapid technological change; viii) our software products may have errors, defects or bugs which could harm our business; ix) our business may be adversely affected by our use of open source software; x) our intellectual property is subject to limited protection; xi) we may be sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights; xii) we must attract and retain key personnel; xiii) we rely on single sources of supply for certain components used in our hardware products; xiv) our business may be affected by government regulations and adverse economic conditions; xv) we may make acquisitions that could adversely affect our results, and xvi) we may have additional tax liabilities.

We refer you to the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and other reports and filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Aware, BioSP, Nexa, Inquire, Astra, SequenceCheck, PreFace and IrisCheck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aware, Inc.
Any other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

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TEL: (781) 276-4000  •  FAX: (781) 276-4001  •  E-MAIL:
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(SKYS) Strategic Partnership to Fund Up to $100 Million Into Solar Projects

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2015  — Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SKYS) (“Sky Solar” or the “Company”), a global developer, owner and operator of solar parks, and Hudson Clean Energy Partners (“Hudson”), a leading private equity firm specializing in renewable energy, today announced a new strategic partnership to fund solar projects in Latin America and Japan with a total capital commitment from Hudson of up to $100 million. The two parties have also agreed to collaborate on an expansion into the U.S. solar market.

As part of this partnership, Hudson will invest $50 million in the construction of approximately 128 megawatts of solar projects in Chile and Uruguay, and will receive a 49 percent minority equity stake in the projects upon their completion. Hudson has allocated an additional $50 million for secondary market opportunities in Japan, subject to due diligence and other necessary approvals. Beyond this capital commitment, both parties have agreed in principle to collaborate on identifying and acquiring suitable renewable assets in the United States.

“We are delighted to be working with a leading specialized private equity and infrastructure fund to develop shovel-ready projects in our key markets,” said Sanjay Shrestha, chief investment officer of Sky Solar and president of Sky Capital Americas. “In addition to the near-term capital investment, we believe Sky Solar will benefit from Hudson’s long tenure as an investor in the renewable energy sector and unmatched industry experience in this strategic partnership.”

“We are excited about our partnership with Sky Solar, a company with deep power development expertise and substantial global reach,” said Neil Z. Auerbach, founder and managing partner of Hudson. “They have developed a portfolio of high-quality solar projects in attractive markets such as Chile, Uruguay and Japan.”

About Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd.

Sky Solar is a global independent power producer (“IPP”) that develops, owns and operates solar parks and generates revenue primarily by selling electricity. Since its inception, Sky Solar has focused on the downstream solar market and has developed projects in Asia, South America, Europe, North America and Africa. The Company’s broad geographic reach and established presence across key solar markets are significant differentiators that provide global opportunities and mitigate country-specific risks. Sky Solar aims to establish operations in select geographies with highly attractive solar radiation, regulatory environments, power pricing, land availability, financial access and overall power market trends. As a result of its focus on the downstream photovoltaic segment, Sky Solar is technology agnostic and is able to customize its solar parks based on local environmental and regulatory requirements. As of June 30, 2015, the Company has developed 237 solar parks with an aggregate capacity of 215.0 MW and owned and operated 93.2 MW of solar parks.

About Hudson Clean Energy Partners

Hudson Clean Energy is a private equity and infrastructure firm dedicated exclusively to investing in renewable power and clean energy. The New Jersey-based firm was founded in 2007, and makes privately negotiated investments in infrastructure platforms, focused on the development, construction and operation of power plants, direct investments in power projects, as well as investments in the high-growth, asset-based, capital intensive segments of value chain companies that have manufacturing or servicing business. Hudson’s investment expertise spans across a variety of subsectors within the renewable energy industry including, solar and wind energy, biofuels, biomass, geothermal energy, energy efficiency and storage.

Safe-Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in 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” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s operations and business outlook contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following: the reduction, modification or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives; global and local risks related to economic, regulatory, social and political uncertainties; global liquidity and the availability of additional funding options; the delay between making significant upfront investments in the Company’s solar parks and receiving revenue; expansion of the Company’s business into China; risk associated with the Company’s limited operating history, especially with large-scale IPP solar parks; risk associated with development or acquisition of additional attractive IPP solar parks to grow the Company’s project portfolio; and competition. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Sky Solar’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT: For Additional Information:

         Company:
         IR@skysolarholding.com

         Investor Relations:
         ICR, LLC
         Victor Kuo
         Phone: +86 (10) 6583-7526
         Victor.kuo@icrinc.com

         Hudson Clean Energy Partners:
         Eleni Polychroniadou
         Phone: +1 908-507-1221
         eleni@antennagroup.com

(IMGN) Webcast of Analyst & Investor Event on September 18

ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a biotechnology company that develops novel anticancer therapeutics using its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, today announced that investors, journalists and the general public are invited to listen to a live webcast of the Company’s analyst and investor event on September 18, 2015.

The event will focus on ImmunoGen’s strong foundation for growth, including the advancement of its multi-product pipeline, its proprietary technology that is enabling the development of novel anticancer therapies and the Company’s core competencies that position it for success.

The video webcast will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET and will be accessible through the Investors section of the Company’s website, www.immunogen.com. The meeting is expected to last approximately three hours, including a short break. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website through October 2, 2015.

About ImmunoGen, Inc.

ImmunoGen, Inc. develops targeted anticancer therapeutics. The Company’s ADC technology uses tumor-targeting antibodies to deliver an ImmunoGen cell-killing agent specifically to cancer cells. The Company utilizes its ADC technology with its antibodies to create ImmunoGen product candidates and also out-licenses limited rights to use its technology to other companies. Roche’s Kadcyla^® is the first marketed product with ImmunoGen’s ADC technology. More information about the Company can be found at www.immunogen.com.

Kadcyla^® is a registered trademark of Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

(HOTR) Goldman Small Cap Research Initiates Coverage of Chanticleer Holdings

BALTIMORE, September 17, 2015  —

Goldman Small Cap Research, a stock market research firm specializing in the small cap and microcap sectors, announced today that it has issued an initiation of coverage of report on Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ – HOTR), a publicly traded company that owns and operates popular, fast casual dining brands. The report carries a rating and a price target. To view the new sponsored research report, along with disclosures and disclaimers, or to download them in their entirety, please visit http://www.GoldmanResearch.com.

Chanticleer Holdings owns and operates restaurant brands in the United States and internationally. The Company is a franchisee owner of Hooters® restaurants in international markets including Australia, South Africa, and Europe, and two Hooters restaurants in the United States. The Company also owns and operates American Burger Co., BGR the Burger Joint, BT’s Burger Joint, and owns a majority interest in Just Fresh restaurants in the U.S.

In the report, analyst Rob Goldman discusses the Company’s enviable growth history, the implementation of its business model and multiple brand strategy, along with its standing and valuation among the fast casual dining peer group.

“Chanticleer Holdings has successfully executed its operational and M&A strategy which has resulted in impressive revenue growth over the past few years. Not only has the Company generated high top-line growth among peers, but year-to-date it has recorded greater than average same-store-sales growth. Following the closing of its latest acquisition in the coming weeks, Chanticleer should be on track to achieve a key inflection point in terms of annual company revenue run-rate and restaurant-level EBITDA, which could favorably impact the Company’s overall valuation.”

About Goldman Small Cap Research: Founded in 2009 by former Piper Jaffray analyst and mutual fund manager Rob Goldman, Goldman Small Cap Research produces sponsored and non-sponsored small cap and microcap stock research reports, articles, daily stock market blogs, and popular investment newsletters. Goldman Small Cap Research is not in any way affiliated with Goldman Sachs & Co.

This press release contains excerpts of our most recently published sponsored research report on Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.  The information used and statements of fact made have been obtained from sources considered reliable but we neither guarantee nor represent the completeness or accuracy. Goldman Small Cap Research relied solely upon information derived from Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) authorized press releases or legal disclosures made in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission http://www.sec.gov.

Separate from the factual content of our articles about the Company, we may from time to time include our own opinions about the Company, its business, markets and opportunities. Any opinions we may offer about the Company are solely our own, and are made in reliance upon our rights under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and are provided solely for the general opinionated discussion of our readers. Our opinions should not be considered to be complete, precise, accurate, or current investment advice. Statements herein may contain forward-looking statements and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties affecting results.

A Goldman Small Cap Research report, update, newsletter, article, or press release is not intended as an offering, recommendation, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned or discussed is to be used for informational purposes only. Please read all associated full disclosures, disclaimers, and analyst background on our website before investing. Neither Goldman Small Cap Research nor its parent is a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer with FINRA or any other agency. To download our research, view our disclosures, or for more information, visit http://www.goldmanresearch.com. Goldman Small Cap Research has been compensated by a third party in the amount of $3500 for investment research services that includes the publication of a research report.

About Chanticleer Holdings.: Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ – HOTR) together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates restaurant brands in the United States and internationally. The Company is a franchisee owner of Hooters® restaurants in international markets including Australia, South Africa, and Europe, and two Hooters restaurants in the United States. The Company also owns and operates American Burger Co., BGR the Burger Joint, BT’s Burger Joint, and owns a majority interest in Just Fresh restaurants in the U.S. More information on HOTR can be found at http://www.ChanticleerHoldings.com.

Goldman Small Cap Research
Rob Goldman, Analyst
+1-410-609-7100
rob@goldmanresearch.com

(SQNM) National Coverage Agreement With UnitedHealthcare

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2015  — Sequenom Laboratories, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company committed to enabling healthier lives through the development of innovative products and services, announced today that it has signed a national agreement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, effective October 1, 2015, covering 43 million people throughout the United States, to provide the MaterniT21^® PLUS, HerediT^® CF Carrier Screen and HerediT^® UNIVERSAL Carrier Screen laboratory-developed tests (LDT). The addition of this contract brings the number of covered lives under agreement by Sequenom Laboratories’ diagnostic services to more than 200 million.

The MaterniT21 PLUS test reports on trisomy 21, 18, 13, 16 and 22, sex chromosome aneuploidies, fetal sex and select microdeletions in single or multifetal gestations as early as 10 weeks in a pregnancy. Estimates suggest there are about 750,000 pregnancies at high risk for fetal chromosomal abnormalities each year in the United States.

The HerediT CF Carrier Screening test analyzes the most clinically relevant mutations and variants related to cystic fibrosis. The HerediT UNIVERSAL Carrier Screening test is a comprehensive, customizable expanded test that screens for > 250 diseases and > 2,000 disease-causing mutations.

These tests are available exclusively through Sequenom Laboratories as testing services provided to health care professionals. To learn more about these tests, please visit www.laboratories.sequenom.com.

About Sequenom 

Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM) is committed to enabling healthier lives through the development of innovative products and services. The Company serves patients and physicians by providing early patient management information. To learn how Sequenom is interpreting the genome to improve your life, visit www.sequenom.com.

About Sequenom Laboratories

Sequenom Laboratories^™, a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified molecular diagnostics laboratory, has developed a broad range of laboratory tests, with a focus principally on prenatal care. Branded under the names HerediT^® CF, HerediT^® UNIVERSAL, VisibiliT^™, MaterniT21^® PLUS, MaterniT^™ GENOME, and NextView^™, these molecular genetic laboratory-developed tests provide early patient management information for obstetricians, geneticists, and maternal fetal medicine specialists.  Sequenom Laboratories is changing the landscape in genetic diagnostics using proprietary cutting edge technologies. Visit www.laboratories.sequenom.com and follow @SequenomLabs.

SEQUENOM^®, Sequenom Laboratories™, HerediT^® CF, HerediT^® UNIVERSAL, VisibiliT™, MaterniT21^® PLUS, MaterniT™ GENOME, and NextView™ are trademarks of Sequenom, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the development of innovative products and services. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks are described more fully in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other documents subsequently filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

(TGTX) SPA Agreement w/ FDA for Phase 3 Trial of Its Proprietary Combination Regimen of TG-1101

Novel Design Allows for Simultaneous Approval of Two Investigational Agents in a Single Phase 3 Study Under SPA

Study Will Include Both Front-Line and Previously Treated Patients With CLL

Interim Analysis Following Completion of Enrollment Could be Used to Support Accelerated Approval of the Combination of TG-1101 +TGR-1202

International Phase 3 Study Entitled “UNITY-CLL” to be Led by John Gribben, MD, PhD of Barts Cancer Institute, London, UK

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2015  — TG Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:TGTX) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) on the design of a Phase 3 clinical trial for its proprietary combination of TG-1101 (ublituximab), its glycoengineered anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, plus TGR-1202, the Company’s once-daily PI3K-delta inhibitor, for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). The SPA provides agreement that the Phase 3 trial design adequately addresses objectives that, if met, would support the regulatory submission for drug approval of both TG-1101 and TGR-1202 in combination.

Full details of the Phase 3 clinical trial, called the UNITY-CLL trial, will be released at the launch of the study. The general study design is a randomized controlled clinical trial that includes two key objectives: first, to demonstrate contribution of each agent in the TG-1101 + TGR-1202 regimen (the combination sometimes referred to as “1303”), and second, to demonstrate superiority in Progression Free Survival (PFS) over the standard of care to support the submission for full approval of the combination. The study will randomize patients into four treatment arms: TG-1101 + TGR-1202, TG-1101 alone, TGR-1202 alone, and an active control arm of obinutuzumab + chlorambucil. An early interim analysis will assess contribution of each single agent in the TG-1101 + TGR-1202 combination regimen, which, if successful, will allow early termination of both single agent arms. A second interim analysis will be conducted following full enrollment into the study, which, if positive, the Company plans to utilize for accelerated approval. Assuming early termination of the TG-1101 and TGR-1202 single agent arms, the study will enroll approximately 450 patients.

Dr. John Gribben, Professor of Medicine and the Gordon Hamilton Fairley Chair of Medical Oncology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts Cancer Institute in London, UK, will lead the UNITY-CLL Phase 3 as Study Chair. Dr. Gribben commented, “The recent introduction of novel targeted agents has already dramatically improved the standard of care for patients with relapsed or refractory CLL, and we have seen even greater activity when these agents are used in combination. Both ublituximab and TGR-1202 have demonstrated unique activity and tolerability as single agents, and in combination together. We are excited to lead this important and innovative trial, which has the potential to bring greater advances to patients in both the front-line and relapsed/refractory CLL setting.”

Michael S. Weiss, Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of TG Therapeutics, stated, “Our number one goal has always been to accelerate the development of novel non-chemotherapy-based combination treatments for patients with B-cell malignancies. The UNITY-CLL study and the related SPA marks a major milestone for the Company and, if successful, could lead to a very broad label in the treatment of CLL, providing patients and physicians a new treatment option, and the Company a platform to build additional proprietary combinations in our continued effort to drive towards a cure. Our path to achieving this SPA, which we believe is the first for two novel investigational agents in the oncology division, was the result of a true collaboration with the FDA, for which we would like to recognize and thank the agency for its invaluable guidance throughout this process.” Mr. Weiss continued, “Our clinical team has been hard at work preparing for the launch of this study, and we look forward to enrolling our first patients as soon as possible. Lastly, we are thrilled to have Dr. Gribben, a world-renowned authority in CLL, lead this important international study and share in his excitement in bringing our novel, non-chemotherapy combination regimen to patients in need.”

ABOUT TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.

TG Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Currently, the Company is developing two therapies targeting hematological malignancies. TG-1101 (ublituximab) is a novel, glycoengineered monoclonal antibody that targets a specific and unique epitope on the CD20 antigen found on mature B-lymphocytes. TG Therapeutics is also developing TGR-1202, an orally available PI3K delta inhibitor. The delta isoform of PI3K is strongly expressed in cells of hematopoietic origin and is believed to be important in the proliferation and survival of B‐lymphocytes. Both TG-1101 and TGR-1202 are in clinical development for patients with hematologic malignancies. The Company also has pre-clinical programs to develop IRAK4 inhibitors, and anti-PD-L1 and anti-GITR antibodies. TG Therapeutics is headquartered in New York City.

About Special Protocol Assessments

The Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process is a procedure by which the FDA provides official evaluation and written guidance on the design and size of proposed protocols that are intended to form the basis for a new drug application.

Final marketing approval depends on the results of efficacy, the adverse event profile and an evaluation of the benefit/risk of treatment demonstrated in the Phase 3 clinical program. The SPA agreement may only be changed through a written agreement between the sponsor and the FDA, or if the FDA becomes aware of a substantial scientific issue essential to product efficacy or safety. For more information on Special Protocol Assessment, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm080571.pdf.

Cautionary Statement

Some of the statements included in this press release, particularly those with respect to anticipating future clinical trials, the timing of commencing or completing such trials and business prospects for TG-1101, TGR-1202, the IRAK4 inhibitor program, and the anti-PD-L1 and anti-GITR antibodies may be forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially are the following: our ability to successfully and cost-effectively complete pre-clinical and clinical trials for TG-1101, TGR-1202, the IRAK4 inhibitor program and the anti-PD-L1 and anti-GITR antibodies; the risk that early pre-clinical and clinical results that supported our decision to move forward with TG-1101, TGR-1202, the IRAK4 inhibitor program and the anti-PD-L1 and anti-GITR antibodies will not be reproduced in additional patients or in future studies; the risk that trends observed which underlie certain assumptions of future performance of TGR-1202 will not continue, the risk that TGR-1202 will not produce satisfactory safety and efficacy results to warrant further development following the completion of the current Phase 1 study; the risk that the data (both safety and efficacy) from future clinical trials will not coincide with the data produced from prior pre-clinical and clinical trials; the risk that trials will take longer to enroll than expected; our ability to achieve the milestones we project over the next year; our ability to manage our cash in line with our projections, and other risk factors identified from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements set forth in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof. This press release and prior releases are available at www.tgtherapeutics.com. The information found on our website is not incorporated by reference into this press release and is included for reference purposes only.

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(CDOR) Cancels Special Meeting of Shareholders and Terminates Exchange Offer

(CANF) FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for CF102

– Global market for liver cancer drugs is projected to exceed $2 billion in 2015

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 17, 2015  — Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE MKT: CANF) (TASE:CFBI), a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address inflammatory and cancer diseases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Company’s drug candidate CF102 Fast Track designation as a second line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. CF102 had already received the FDA’s Orphan Drug designation.

Can-Fite is currently conducting a Phase II study for this indication in the U.S., Europe and Israel. The randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study is expected to complete enrollment by the end of the first half of 2016 in 78 patients with Child-Pugh Class B cirrhosis who failed the only FDA approved drug on the market, Nexavar® (sorafenib). Patients are treated twice daily with 25 mg of oral CF102, which has been found to be the most efficacious dose in Can-Fite’s earlier Phase I/II study resulting in the longest overall survival time, with excellent safety results.

Fast Track, aimed at getting important new drugs that meet an unmet need to patients earlier, is expected to expedite the development of CF102. Drugs that receive Fast Track designation benefit from more frequent meetings and communications with the FDA to review the drug’s development plan to support approval. It also allows the Company to submit parts of the New Drug Application (NDA) on a rolling basis for review as data becomes available. Since the Fast Track Program started, from March 1998 through June 30, 2015 a total of 318 Fast Track applications have been received by the FDA. The FDA has granted 202 of them, and denied 110, with 6 more pending.

“We are very pleased that the FDA recognizes the potential for CF102 to treat HCC patients who have tried, and not been responsive to Nexavar, the only FDA approved drug currently on the market for this indication,” stated Can-Fite CEO Dr. Pnina Fishman. “We consider Fast Track designation to be a major catalyst for our CF102 development program and we believe it could shorten our time to market for CF102, thereby making a considerable difference for patients.”

According to Global Industry Analysts, the global market for liver cancer drugs is projected to exceed $2 billion in 2015. Nexavar® annual sales, as reported by Bayer, were €773 million in 2014.

About CF102 

CF102 is a small orally bioavailable drug that binds with high affinity and selectivity to the A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR). A3AR is highly expressed in tumor cells whereas low expression is found in normal cells. This differential effect accounts for the excellent safety profile of the drug. In Can-Fite’s pre-clinical and clinical studies, CF102 has demonstrated a robust anti-tumor effect via deregulation of the Wnt signaling pathway, resulting in apoptosis of liver cancer cells.

About Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE MKT: CANF) (TASE: CFBI) is an advanced clinical stage drug development Company with a platform technology that is designed to address multi-billion dollar markets in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disease and sexual dysfunction. The Company is preparing for a Phase III CF101 trial for rheumatoid arthritis and is preparing its protocol for its next advanced psoriasis clinical trial. Can-Fite’s liver cancer drug CF102 is in Phase II trials and has been granted Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. CF102 has also shown proof of concept to potentially treat other cancers including colon, prostate, and melanoma. The Company’s CF602 has shown efficacy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Can-Fite has initiated a full pre-clinical program for CF602 in preparation for filing an IND with the U.S. FDA in this indication. These drugs have an excellent safety profile with experience in over 1,200 patients in clinical studies to date. For more information please visit: www.can-fite.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, about Can-Fite’s expectations, beliefs or intentions regarding, among other things, its product development efforts, business, financial condition, results of operations, strategies or prospects. In addition, from time to time, Can-Fite or its representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “should” or “anticipate” or their negatives or other variations of these words or other comparable words or by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. These forward-looking statements may be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made by Can-Fite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of Can-Fite’s authorized executive officers. Forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause Can-Fite’s actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause Can-Fite’s actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors summarized in Can-Fite’s filings with the SEC and in its periodic filings with the TASE. In addition, Can-Fite operates in an industry sector where securities values are highly volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond its control. Can-Fite does not undertake any obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Can-Fite BioPharma

Motti Farbstein

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(CBLI) Publication of Efficacy Studies on Entolimod as a Radiation Countermeasure

(DHXM) new and classic Teletubbies heading to Italy with Rai

Rai YoYo licenses both incarnations of preschool phenomenon

HALIFAX, July 14, 2015  – DHX Media (“DHX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has licensed its new and classic Teletubbies series to Italian broadcaster Rai.

The deal sees Rai’s preschool-skewing channel, Rai YoYo, acquiring rights to air DHX’s brand new 60 x 12′ Teletubbies series, which is currently in production and set to debut on the UK’s CBeebies later this year, as well as seasons 1 – 14 of the classic Teletubbies show.

Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution of DHX Media, said: “This deal with Rai and recent sales in the US and France underscore the considerable appetite globally for Teletubbies. That broadcasters are keen to snap up both the new and classic series highlights that this is a property with enduring appeal, poised to win a new generation of fans.”

The timeless, unique and much loved Teletubbies are re-imagined for a new generation with 60 brand new episodes for 2015, starring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. With rewarding rituals, sound play, and physical comedy, new generation Teletubbies will build upon many familiar and beloved features of the original series, while offering some exciting and surprising new developments too. With the Teletubby landscape replaced and replicated by a beautiful, detailed model that will be enhanced via CGI, there will be freedom to apply large doses of creative imagination to Teletubby stories. The wonderful new world of the Teletubbies will resonate with preschoolers, reflecting child development and learning in a stimulating and contemporaneous manner.

Worldwide phenomenon Teletubbies first launched in March 1997 and became one of the most successful global children’s brands of all time. It has reached more than one billion children to date and the original episodes have aired in more than 120 territories in 45 different languages. It was the very first western pre-school property to air on China’s CCTV reaching an audience of 300 million children.

About Teletubbies
Originally created in 1997 Teletubbies is a children’s television series targeted at preschool viewers. In September 2013, DHX Media acquired all rights to Teletubbies through its purchase of Ragdoll Worldwide, a joint venture between Ragdoll Productions and BBC Worldwide that owned, managed and exploited Ragdoll programming.

Multi award-winning, Teletubbies is designed to encourage young children to watch television creatively. Full of fun and exploration it inspires confidence and curiosity and nurtures childhood development. DHX Media has engaged award-winning UK production company Darrall Macqueen to produce Teletubbies. Together they are pioneering a 21st century version of the show for a new generation of viewers.

About DHX Media
DHX Media Ltd. (www.dhxmedia.com), a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, is recognized globally for such brands as Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Slugterra and the multiple award-winning Degrassi franchise. The Company is owner of the Family suite of channels, operated as DHX Television. DHX Media Ltd. markets and distributes its library of more than 11,000 half-hours of entertainment programming worldwide, and licenses its owned properties through its dedicated brand-management and consumer-products business, DHX Brands. DHX Media Ltd.’s full-service international licensing agency, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group Ltd. (CPLG), represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands. With offices in 15 cities worldwide, including Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, Amsterdam and Beijing, DHX Media Ltd. is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol DHXM, and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols DHX.A and DHX.B.

Disclaimer
This press release contains forward looking statements with respect to DHX including the completion of the production of the series, the timing of the television debut and the ability of the Company to place the series in other territories. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include risk factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended June 30, 2014, and annual Management Discussion and Analysis, which form part of the Company’s registration statement on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

(XNCR) & (AMGN) Strategic Collaboration In Cancer Immunotherapy And Inflammation

Combines Amgen’s Proprietary Antibodies and Xencor’s XmAb® Bispecific Antibody Platform to Develop New Therapeutic Candidates Includes Xencor’s Preclinical CD38 Bispecific T Cell Engager for Multiple Myeloma Xencor to Receive $45 Million Upfront Payment and Up to $1.7 Billion in Clinical, Regulatory and Sales Milestone Payments in Total for Six Programs

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and MONROVIA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015  — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Xencor, Inc. (Xencor) (NASDAQ:XNCR) announced today that the two companies have entered into a research and license agreement to develop and commercialize novel therapeutics in the areas of cancer immunotherapy and inflammation. The research collaboration brings together Amgen’s capabilities in target discovery and protein therapeutics with Xencor’s XmAb^® bispecific technology platform.

The collaboration includes molecular engineering by Xencor and the preclinical development of bispecific molecules for five programs proposed by Amgen, leveraging XmAb bispecific Fc domains to make half-life extended T cell engagers and dual targeting bispecific antibodies. The agreement also includes a preclinical bispecific T cell engager program directed at CD38 and CD3 for multiple myeloma.

Amgen will be fully responsible for preclinical and clinical development and commercialization worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, Xencor will receive a $45 million upfront payment and up to $1.7 billion in clinical, regulatory and sales milestone payments in total for the six programs. Xencor is eligible to receive mid to high single-digit royalties for candidates directed against Amgen’s targets, and high single to low double-digit royalties for Xencor’s CD38 bispecific T cell engager.

“We are pleased to be joining forces with Xencor to expand our immuno-oncology and inflammation position by leveraging Amgen’s antibodies and Xencor’s bispecific antibody platform,” said Sean E. Harper, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen. “We are especially excited about the T cell engaging bispecific antibody directed against CD38, which complements Amgen’s BiTE^® platform, while growing our hematology and oncology portfolio that includes two bispecific T cell engager antibodies, BLINCYTO^® (blinatumomab) and AMG 330, as well as Kyprolis^® (carfilzomib) for relapsed multiple myeloma.”

Bispecific technologies seek to engineer monoclonal antibodies to bind two unique drug targets, as opposed to traditional antibodies designed to bind to a single antigen target. This approach represents a powerful opportunity in immuno-oncology to simultaneously engage immune cells and tumor cells to localize anti-tumor immune activity where it is needed most.

“Amgen, which has pioneered the use of bispecific antibodies, has chosen to access our XmAb bispecific technology for its robustness, long half-life, and the plug and play ease-of-development of our platform,” said Bassil Dahiyat, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Xencor. “This opportunity expands the reach of our technology with a partner that has proven experience in bispecifics and immuno-oncology. Xencor will continue to focus on its internal programs including its immuno-oncology XmAb bispecifics, XmAb14045 in acute myeloid leukemia and XmAb13676 in B-cell malignancies, which are expected to enter clinical development in 2016.”

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. Xencor plans to begin clinical testing for two internal programs, XmAb14045 and XmAb13676, in 2016.

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, eight 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, which completed a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and is in preparation for a clinical trial in IgG4-related disease in 2015; XmAb7195 in Phase 1a development for the treatment of asthma; and XmAb5574/MOR208 which has been licensed to Morphosys AG and is in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 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 Merck, Janssen R&D LLC, Alexion, Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim. For more information, please visit www.xencor.com.

About Amgen’s Immuno-Oncology Focused Partnerships
Amgen’s recent immuno-oncology focused partnerships include:

• A collaboration with Merck on developing talimogene laherparepvec and KEYTRUDA^® (pembrolizumab) in melanoma and small cell cancer of the head and neck.
• A strategic research collaboration and license agreement to develop and commercialize the next generation of novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapies with Kite Pharma.
• A research collaborative agreement focusing on Amgen’s bispecific T cell engager (BiTE^®) antibody constructs with MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program.
• A collaboration with Roche on a cancer immunotherapy study with investigational medicines talimogene laherparepvec and atezolizumab.

About Kyprolis^® (carfilzomib) for Injection
Kyprolis^® (carfilzomib) for Injection is indicated in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy.

Kyprolis is also indicated under FDA accelerated approval as a single agent for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy. Approval is based on response rate. Clinical benefit, such as improvement in survival or symptoms, has not been verified.

Kyprolis is a product of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Onyx Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of Amgen and holds development and commercialization rights to Kyprolis globally, excluding Japan. Kyprolis is also approved for use in Argentina, Israel, Mexico and Thailand. For more information about Kyprolis, visit www.kyprolis.com

Important Safety Information Regarding Kyprolis^® (carfilzomib) for Injection

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Cardiac Toxicities:
New onset or worsening of pre-existing cardiac failure (e.g., congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, decreased ejection fraction), restrictive cardiomyopathy, myocardial ischemia, and myocardial infarction including fatalities have occurred following administration of Kyprolis. In clinical studies with Kyprolis, these events typically occurred early in the course of Kyprolis therapy (< 5 cycles). Death due to cardiac arrest has occurred within a day of Kyprolis administration. Withhold Kyprolis for Grade 3 or 4 cardiac adverse events until recovery, and consider whether to restart Kyprolis at 1 dose level reduction based on a benefit/risk assessment. While adequate hydration is required prior to each dose in Cycle 1, all patients should also be monitored for evidence of volume overload, especially patients at risk for cardiac failure. Adjust total fluid intake as clinically appropriate in patients with baseline cardiac failure or who are at risk for cardiac failure. In patients ≥ 75 years of age, the risk of cardiac failure is increased. Patients with New York Heart Association Class III and IV heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, and conduction abnormalities uncontrolled by medications were not eligible for the clinical trials. These patients may be at greater risk for cardiac complications.

Acute Renal Failure:
Cases of acute renal failure have occurred in patients receiving Kyprolis. Renal insufficiency adverse events (renal impairment, acute renal failure, renal failure) have occurred with an incidence of approximately 8% in a randomized controlled trial. Acute renal failure was reported more frequently in patients with advanced relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who received Kyprolis monotherapy. This risk was greater in patients with a baseline reduced estimated creatinine clearance (calculated using Cockcroft and Gault equation). Monitor renal function with regular measurement of the serum creatinine and/or estimated creatinine clearance. Reduce or withhold dose as appropriate.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome:
Cases of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), including fatal outcomes, have been reported in patients who received Kyprolis. Patients with multiple myeloma and a high tumor burden should be considered to be at greater risk for TLS. Ensure that patients are well hydrated before administration of Kyprolis in Cycle 1, and in subsequent cycles as needed. Consider uric acid lowering drugs in patients at risk for TLS. Monitor for evidence of TLS during treatment and manage promptly including interruption of Kyprolis until TLS is resolved.

Pulmonary Toxicity:
Acute Respiratory Distress Sndrome (ARDS), acute respiratory failure, and acute diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease such as pneumonitis and interstitial lung disease have occurred in less than 1% of patients receiving Kyprolis. Some events have been fatal. In the event of drug-induced pulmonary toxicity, discontinue Kyprolis.

Pulmonary Hypertension:
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was reported in approximately 1% of patients treated with Kyprolis and was Grade 3 or greater in less than 1% of patients. Evaluate with cardiac imaging and/or other tests as indicated. Withhold Kyprolis for pulmonary 11 hypertension until resolved or returned to baseline and consider whether to restart Kyprolis based on a benefit/risk assessment.

Dyspnea:
Dyspnea was reported in 28% of patients treated with Kyprolis and was Grade 3 or greater in 4 % of patients. Evaluate dyspnea to exclude cardiopulmonary conditions including cardiac failure and pulmonary syndromes. Stop Kyprolis for Grade 3 or 4 dyspnea until resolved or returned to baseline. Consider whether to restart Kyprolis based on a benefit/risk assessment.

Hypertension:
Hypertension, including hypertensive crisis and hypertensive emergency, has been observed with Kyprolis. Some of these events have been fatal. Monitor blood pressure regularly in all patients. If hypertension cannot be adequately controlled, withhold Kyprolis and evaluate. Consider whether to restart Kyprolis based on a benefit/risk assessment.

Venous Thrombosis:
Venous thromboembolic events (including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) have been observed with Kyprolis. In the combination study, the incidence of venous thromboembolic events in the first 12 cycles was 13% in the Kyprolis combination arm versus 6% in the control arm. With Kyprolis monotherapy, the incidence of venous thromboembolic events was 2%. Thromboprophylaxis is recommended and should be based on an assessment of the patient’s underlying risks, treatment regimen, and clinical status.

Infusion Reactions:
Infusion reactions, including life-threatening reactions, have occurred in patients receiving Kyprolis. Symptoms include fever, chills, arthralgia, myalgia, facial flushing, facial edema, vomiting, weakness, shortness of breath, hypotension, syncope, chest tightness, or angina. These reactions can occur immediately following or up to 24 hours after administration of Kyprolis. Administer dexamethasone prior to Kyprolis to reduce the incidence and severity 12 of infusion reactions. Inform patients of the risk and of symptoms and to contact a physician immediately if symptoms of an infusion reaction occur.

Thrombocytopenia:
Kyprolis causes thrombocytopenia with platelet nadirs observed between Day 8 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle with recovery to baseline platelet count usually by the start of the next cycle. Thrombocytopenia was reported in approximately 40% of patients in clinical trials with Kyprolis. Monitor platelet counts frequently during treatment with Kyprolis. Reduce or withhold dose as appropriate.

Hepatic Toxicity and Hepatic Failure:
Cases of hepatic failure, including fatal cases, have been reported (< 1%) during treatment with Kyprolis. Kyprolis can cause increased serum transaminases. Monitor liver enzymes regularly. Reduce or withhold dose as appropriate.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura/Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome:
Cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS) including fatal outcome have been reported in patients who received Kyprolis. Monitor for signs and symptoms of TTP/HUS. If the diagnosis is suspected, stop Kyprolis and evaluate. If the diagnosis of TTP/HUS is excluded, Kyprolis may be restarted. The safety of reinitiating Kyprolis therapy in patients previously experiencing TTP/HUS is not known.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES):
Cases of PRES have been reported in patients receiving Kyprolis. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), formerly termed Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS), is a neurological disorder which can present with seizure, headache, lethargy, confusion, blindness, altered consciousness, and other visual and neurological disturbances, along with hypertension, and the diagnosis is confirmed by neuro-radiological imaging (MRI). Discontinue Kyprolis if PRES is suspected and evaluate.  The safety of reinitiating Kyprolis therapy in patients previously experiencing PRES is not known.

Embryo-fetal Toxicity:
Kyprolis can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women using Kyprolis. Kyprolis caused embryo-fetal toxicity in pregnant rabbits at doses that were lower than in patients receiving the recommended dose. Females of reproductive potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with Kyprolis. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse events occurring in at least 20% of patients treated with Kyprolis in monotherapy trials: anemia, fatigue, thrombocytopenia, nausea, pyrexia, decreased platelets, dyspnea, diarrhea, decreased lymphocyte, headache, decreased hemoglobin, cough, edema peripheral.

The most common adverse events occurring in at least 20% of patients treated with Kyprolis in the combination therapy trial: decreased lymphocytes, decreased absolute neutrophil count, decreased phosphorus, anemia, neutropenia, decreased total white blood cell count, decreased platelets, diarrhea, fatigue, thrombocytopenia, pyrexia, muscle spasm, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, decreased hemoglobin, hypokalemia.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Patients on dialysis: Administer Kyprolis after the dialysis procedure.

POST-MARKETING EXPERIENCE
The following adverse reactions were reported in the post-marketing experience: dehydration, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), tumor lysis syndrome including fatal outcomes, and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Full prescribing information is available at www.kyprolis.com.

About BLINCYTO^® (blinatumomab)
BLINCYTO^® (blinatumomab) is the first bispecific CD19-directed CD3 T cell engager (BiTE^®) antibody construct product, and the first single-agent immunotherapy to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative (Ph-) relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a rare and rapidly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.^1,2  Prior to approval, BLINCYTO was granted breakthrough therapy and priority review designations by the FDA. BLINCYTO has a BOXED WARNING in its product label regarding Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Neurological Toxicities. (Please see Important Safety Information below).

About BiTE^® Technology
Bispecific T cell engager (BiTE^®) antibody constructs are a type of immunotherapy being investigated for fighting cancer by helping the body’s immune system to detect and target malignant cells. The modified antibodies are designed to engage two different targets simultaneously, thereby juxtaposing T cells (a type of white blood cell capable of killing other cells perceived as threats) to cancer cells. BiTE^® antibody constructs help place the T cells within reach of the targeted cell, with the intent of allowing T cells to inject toxins and trigger the cancer cell to die (apoptosis). BiTE^® antibody constructs are currently being investigated for their potential to treat a wide variety of cancers. For more information, visit www.biteantibodies.com.

Important U.S. Product Information
BLINCYTO^® is indicated for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
This indication is approved under accelerated approval. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in subsequent trials.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME and NEUROLOGICAL TOXICITIES

• Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), which may be life-threatening or fatal, occurred in patients receiving BLINCYTO^®. Interrupt or discontinue BLINCYTO^® as recommended.
• Neurological toxicities, which may be severe, life-threatening or fatal, occurred in patients receiving BLINCYTO^®. Interrupt or discontinue BLINCYTO^® as recommended.

Contraindications
BLINCYTO^® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to blinatumomab or to any component of the product formulation.

Warnings and Precautions

• Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS): Life-threatening or fatal CRS occurred in patients receiving BLINCYTO^®. Infusion reactions have occurred and may be clinically indistinguishable from manifestations of CRS. Closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of serious events such as pyrexia, headache, nausea, asthenia, hypotension, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased total bilirubin (TBILI), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), capillary leak syndrome (CLS), and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome (HLH/MAS). Interrupt or discontinue BLINCYTO^® as outlined in the Prescribing Information (PI).
• Neurological Toxicities: Approximately 50% of patients receiving BLINCYTO^® in clinical trials experienced neurological toxicities. Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neurological toxicities occurred in approximately 15% of patients, including encephalopathy, convulsions, speech disorders, disturbances in consciousness, confusion and disorientation, and coordination and balance disorders. The median time to onset of any neurological toxicity was 7 days. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms and interrupt or discontinue BLINCYTO^® as outlined in the PI.
• Infections: Approximately 25% of patients receiving BLINCYTO^® experienced serious infections, some of which were life-threatening or fatal. Administer prophylactic antibiotics and employ surveillance testing as appropriate during treatment. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of infection and treat appropriately, including interruption or discontinuation of BLINCYTO^® as needed.
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): Life-threatening or fatal TLS has been observed. Preventive measures, including pretreatment nontoxic cytoreduction and on treatment hydration, should be used during BLINCYTO^® treatment. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of TLS and interrupt or discontinue BLINCYTO^® as needed to manage these events.
• Neutropenia and Febrile Neutropenia, including life-threatening cases, have been observed. Monitor appropriate laboratory parameters during BLINCYTO^® infusion and interrupt BLINCYTO^® if prolonged neutropenia occurs.
• Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines: Due to the possibility of neurological events, including seizures, patients receiving BLINCYTO^® are at risk for loss of consciousness, and should be advised against driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery while BLINCYTO^® is being administered.
• Elevated Liver Enzymes: Transient elevations in liver enzymes are associated with BLINCYTO^® treatment. The majority of these events were observed in the setting of CRS. The median time to onset was 15 days. Grade 3 or greater elevations in liver enzymes occurred in 6% of patients outside the setting of CRS and resulted in treatment discontinuation in less than 1% of patients. Monitor ALT, AST, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and TBILI prior to the start of and during BLINCYTO^® treatment. BLINCYTO^® treatment should be interrupted if transaminases rise to > 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) or if TBILI rises to > 3 times ULN.
• Leukoencephalopathy: Although the clinical significance is unknown, cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) changes showing leukoencephalopathy have been observed in patients receiving BLINCYTO^®, especially in patients previously treated with cranial irradiation and anti-leukemic chemotherapy.
• Preparation and administration errors have occurred. Follow instructions for preparation (including admixing) and administration in the PI strictly to minimize medication errors (including underdose and overdose).

Adverse Events

• The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in clinical trials were pyrexia (62%), headache (36%), peripheral edema (26%), febrile neutropenia (26%), nausea (25%), hypokalemia (23%), rash (21%), tremor (20%) and constipation (20%).
• Serious adverse reactions were reported in 65% of patients. The most common serious adverse reactions (≥ 2%) included febrile neutropenia, pyrexia, pneumonia, sepsis, neutropenia, device-related infection, tremor, encephalopathy, infection, overdose, confusion, Staphylococcal bacteremia, and headache.

Dosage and Administration Guidelines

• BLINCYTO^® is administered as a continuous intravenous infusion at a constant flow rate using an infusion pump which should be programmable, lockable, non-elastomeric, and have an alarm.
• It is very important that the instructions for preparation (including admixing) and administration provided in the full Prescribing Information are strictly followed to minimize medication errors (including underdose and overdose).

Please see full Prescribing Information and medication guide for BLINCYTO^® at www.BLINCYTO.com.

About AMG 330
AMG 330 is a novel  CD33/CD3 BiTE^® antibody developed to recruit T cells to recognize and kill CD33 expressing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) target cells.

About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen Inc. and its subsidiaries (Amgen) and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports filed by Amgen Inc., including Amgen Inc.’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Please refer to Amgen Inc.’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K for additional information on the uncertainties and risk factors related to Amgen’s business. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of Sept. 16, 2015, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in this news release.

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In addition, sales of Amgen’s products are affected by the reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment as well as U.S. legislation affecting pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement. Government and others’ regulations and reimbursement policies may affect the development, usage and pricing of Amgen’s products. In addition, Amgen competes with other companies with respect to some of its marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Amgen believes that some of its newer products, product candidates or new indications for existing products, may face competition when and as they are approved and marketed. Amgen’s products may compete against products that have lower prices, established reimbursement, superior performance, are easier to administer, or that are otherwise competitive with its products. In addition, while Amgen and its partners routinely obtain patents for their products and technology, the protection of Amgen’s products offered by patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by its competitors and there can be no guarantee of Amgen’s or its partners’ ability to obtain or maintain patent protection for Amgen’s products or product candidates. Amgen cannot guarantee that it will be able to produce commercially successful products or maintain the commercial success of its existing products. Amgen’s stock price may be affected by actual or perceived market opportunity, competitive position and success or failure of its products or product candidates. Further, the discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of Amgen’s products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on Amgen’s business and results of operations. Amgen’s efforts to integrate the operations of companies it has acquired may not be successful. Amgen may experience difficulties, delays or unexpected costs and not achieve anticipated cost savings from its ongoing restructuring plan. Amgen’s business performance could affect or limit the ability of Amgen’s Board of Directors to declare a dividend or their ability to pay a dividend or repurchase Amgen common stock.

The scientific information discussed in this news release related to Amgen’s product candidates is preliminary and investigative.  Such product candidates are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the product candidates.

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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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(AERI) Reports Positive Rhopressa™ Phase 3 Efficacy Results

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class glaucoma therapies, today reported the successful results of its second Phase 3 trial for Rhopressa^™, a novel once-daily, triple-action eye drop being tested for its ability to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The trial achieved its primary efficacy endpoint demonstrating non-inferiority of Rhopressa^™ compared to timolol, the most widely used comparator. Management will host a conference call and provide accompanying slides to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. ET today.

Rhopressa^™ Phase 3 Highlights for Rocket 2

• Rhopressa^™, dosed both once-daily and twice-daily, achieved its primary efficacy endpoint demonstrating non-inferiority compared to twice-daily timolol. The primary efficacy endpoint evaluated subjects with pre-study baseline IOPs of above 20 to below 25 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).
• The Rocket 2 efficacy results for Rhopressa^™ demonstrated a consistent level of IOP lowering across all baseline IOPs and throughout the 90-day efficacy period.
• The most common Rhopressa^™ adverse event was hyperemia, or eye redness, which was reported as increased in 35 percent of patients and was scored as mild for 83 percent of patients in the Rhopressa^™ once-daily arm of the trial. The adverse event profile for the Rhopressa^™ once-daily arm was consistent with the results of Rocket 1.
• With these successful Rocket 2 results, and the successful performance of Rhopressa^™ in Rocket 1 at baseline IOPs below 25 mmHg, Aerie expects to file its NDA for Rhopressa^™ in mid-2016.

As expected, Rhopressa^™ dosed twice-daily generated a higher incidence of adverse events and was slightly more efficacious than Rhopressa^™ dosed once-daily.

“We are very impressed by these Rhopressa^™ Phase 3 results from the Rocket 2 study. This product has demonstrated great promise with its novel mechanisms of action, including its ability to target the diseased tissue responsible for elevated IOP in glaucoma. The clear success demonstrated in this clinical trial, combined with the preclinical research to date on the disease-modification potential of Rhopressa^™, represent key building blocks in driving Aerie toward becoming a major ophthalmic pharmaceutical company,” said Vicente Anido, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Aerie.

Dr. Anido continued, “We look forward to our Rocket 2 safety results expected at the end of 2015 or early 2016. Based on our previous discussions with the FDA, we expect to file our Rhopressa^™ NDA in mid-2016.”

Richard A. Lewis, M.D., Aerie’s newly appointed Chief Medical Officer who is a glaucoma specialist in Sacramento, California, past President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) and past President of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS), added, “Clinicians have been waiting for an IOP-lowering product that targets the diseased tissue. None of the treatments currently in the market have this unique function. The Rhopressa^™ efficacy data we see in these Rocket 2 results point to a potential breakthrough for our glaucoma patients.”

Triple-Action Rhopressa^™

Rhopressa^™ is a novel triple-action eye drop that we believe, if approved, would become the only once-daily product available that specifically targets the trabecular meshwork, the eye’s primary fluid drain and the diseased tissue responsible for elevated IOP in glaucoma. Preclinical results have demonstrated that Rhopressa^™ also lowers episcleral venous pressure, which contributes approximately half of IOP in healthy subjects. Further, Rhopressa^™ provides an additional mechanism that reduces fluid production in the eye and therefore lowers IOP. Biochemically, Rhopressa^™ is known to inhibit both Rho Kinase (ROCK) and norepinephrine transporter (NET). Recent preclinical studies have shown that Rhopressa^™ may have disease-modifying properties, including an anti-fibrotic effect on the trabecular meshwork and the potential to increase perfusion of the trabecular meshwork. Preclinical research is also currently underway to evaluate the potential neuroprotective benefits of Rhopressa^™.

There are four Phase 3 registration trials for Rhopressa^™. “Rocket 2,” the efficacy results of which are reported in this press release, is a 12-month safety trial with a 90-day interim efficacy readout. Safety data for the 12-month period of the Rocket 2 trial is expected late 2015 or early 2016. “Rocket 1,” the results of which were initially reported in April 2015, was a 90-day efficacy trial that did not achieve its primary endpoint, but did achieve its pre-specified secondary endpoint. “Rocket 3” is a 12-month safety-only study in Canada which is currently in progress. A fourth Phase 3 trial, named “Rocket 4,” is expected to commence in late September 2015. Based on the successful results of Rocket 2, Aerie expects to submit a New Drug Application filing for Rhopressa^™ in mid-2016.

Conference Call / Web Cast Information

Aerie management will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss the Rhopressa^™ Phase 3 efficacy results from Rocket 2.

The live webcast and a replay may be accessed by visiting Aerie’s website at http://investors.aeriepharma.com. In addition, key data slides from the Rhopressa^™ Rocket 2 study will be discussed on the conference call and are posted to the website. Please connect to the Company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to the live webcast to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be needed to access the webcast. Alternatively, please call 1-888-734-0328 (U.S.) or 1-678-894-3054 (international) to listen to the live conference call. The conference ID number for the live call is 42505859. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. Telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call. To access the replay, please call 1-855-859-2056 (U.S.) or 1-404-537-3406 (international). The conference ID number for the replay is 42505859. The telephone replay will be available until September 22, 2015.

About Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Aerie is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapies for the treatment of patients with glaucoma and other diseases of the eye. Aerie reported today the successful results of the Phase 3 registration trial in the United States named Rocket 2, where the primary efficacy endpoint was to demonstrate non-inferiority of IOP lowering for Rhopressa^™ compared to timolol. Aerie recently completed its first Phase 3 registration trial, named Rocket 1, the three-month efficacy results of which were initially reported in April 2015, and expects to commence a fourth Phase 3 registration trial, named Rocket 4, in late September 2015. Aerie also completed in 2014 a Phase 2b clinical trial in which Roclatan^™ met the primary efficacy endpoint, demonstrating the statistical superiority of Roclatan^™ to each of its components, and plans to commence the first Phase 3 registration trial for Roclatan^™, named Mercury 1, in late September 2015. Aerie also recently announced research collaborations with GrayBug, Inc. and Ramot at Tel Aviv University as it further builds it pipeline for future growth.

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(ADEP) OMRON to Acquire U.S. Based Adept Technology

OMRON Corporation (President & CEO: Yoshihito Yamada [TOKYO:6645]) (“OMRON”), a global leader in the field of automation based on its core sensing and control technology, and Adept Technology, Inc. (President and Chief Executive Officer: Rob Cain [NASDAQ:ADEP]) (“Adept”), a global, leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile robot solutions and services, today announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement whereby OMRON will acquire Adept.

OMRON plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. OMRON will offer Adept investors $13.00 per share of Adept common stock, which represents a 63% premium over the closing price for Adept’s common stock on September 15, 2015. This values Adept at approximately $200 million. OMRON will fund the tender offer through cash on hand.

The tender offer is expected to commence on or about September 23, 2015, and the transaction is expected to close on or about October 22, 2015. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including at least a majority of shares of Adept common stock being tendered in the offer, expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and receipt of required foreign antitrust approvals. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.

Commenting on the acquisition, Yutaka Miyanaga, OMRON Industrial Automation Business Company President, said, “We are delighted Adept Technology, a world leader in robotics, has agreed to join OMRON. This acquisition is part of our strategy to enhance our automation technology and position us for long term growth. Robotics will elevate our offering of advanced automation.”

Rob Cain, President and Chief Executive Officer of Adept, added, “We are excited about the opportunity to join OMRON, a global leader in automation. Together, our products will offer new innovative solutions to customers all around the globe.”

Following the transaction, Rob Cain will continue to lead Adept and will report to Nigel Blakeway, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Omron Management Center of America, Inc., OMRON’s wholly owned United States subsidiary.

As global manufacturing comes under even more pressure to cut costs, shorten supply cycles and operate across global environments, production sites around the world strive to improve productivity. Increased use of labor-saving robots is one of the solutions. By adding the robotics technology of Adept to its current offering, OMRON will be very well positioned to provide manufacturers in the automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging, and other industries with solutions to these challenges, as well as engineering support.

Founded in 1983, Adept is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ADEP. The company recorded annual sales of $54.2 million and gross margin of 42.0% in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.

Adept is a leading U.S. based manufacturer of industrial robots. Adept’s intelligent automation product lines include autonomous mobile robots, industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, as well as machine vision systems and software. Adept’s strategy is to provide a broad range of highly reliable integrated products along with world-class service to allow manufacturers to maximize productivity, safety, flexibility and product quality.

This acquisition is a part of the acceleration of OMRON’s “ILO+S” (Input, Logic, Output and Safety) strategy for its Industrial Automation Business, which provides automation solutions for the manufacturing industries.

OMRON currently has the most comprehensive automation product portfolio in the world that spans the spectrum of ILO+S for automation systems. By acquiring Adept, OMRON will further enhance this offering by adding R (robotics) and advancing its strategy to “ILO+S+R” to meet the needs of customers.

Robert W. Baird & Co. is acting as financial advisor to OMRON and Foley & Lardner LLP is acting as legal counsel. Mooreland Partners LLC is acting as financial advisor to Adept and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is acting as legal counsel.

About Adept Technology

Adept is a global, leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile robot solutions, and services that enable customers to achieve precision, speed, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling, packaging, testing, and logistical processes. With a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance motion controllers, application development software, vision-guidance technology and high-reliability robot mechanisms with autonomous capabilities, Adept provides specialized, cost-effective robotics systems and services to high-growth markets including medical, electronics, food and semiconductor; as well as to traditional industrial markets including machine tool automation and automotive components. More information is available at www.adept.com

About OMRON Corporation

OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. OMRON’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 39,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technology and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. For more information, visit OMRON’s website: www.omron.com.

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(ITCI) Top-Line Results First Phase 3 Trial of ITI-007 in Schizophrenia

ITI-007 60 mg once-daily met the primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints in the Phase 3 trial
ITI-007 60 mg significantly improved social functioning as measured by the Personal and Social Performance Scale
ITI-007 demonstrated a safety and tolerability profile that did not differ from placebo on key parameters of body weight, cardiovascular function and vital signs, glucose, lipids, prolactin, akathisia and other motoric disturbances

Intra-Cellular Therapies to Host a Conference Call Today at 8:30 a.m. ET to Discuss Results

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2015  — Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITCI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced positive results from the first Phase 3 clinical trial of ITI-007 for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. In this trial, once-daily ITI-007 60 mg met the primary endpoint and demonstrated antipsychotic efficacy with statistically significant superiority over placebo at Week 4 (study endpoint) as measured by the change from baseline on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score (p=0.022). Moreover, ITI-007 60 mg showed significant antipsychotic efficacy as early as week 1, which was maintained at every time point throughout the entire study. ITI-007 60 mg also met the key secondary endpoint of statistically significant improvement on the Clinical Global Impression Scale for Severity of Illness (CGI-S; p=0.003). These findings confirm the positive results demonstrated by ITI-007 60 mg in the Company’s Phase 2 study. Consistent with previous studies, ITI-007 had a favorable safety and tolerability profile as evidenced by motoric, metabolic, and cardiovascular characteristics similar to placebo, and no clinically significant changes in akathisia, extrapyramidal symptoms, prolactin, body weight, glucose, insulin, or lipids.

The Company also announced top-line data from a separate clinical study using positron emission tomography (PET) in patients with schizophrenia. In this trial, ITI-007 60 mg was associated with a mean of approximately 40% striatal dopamine D₂ receptor occupancy. As predicted by preclinical and earlier clinical data, ITI-007 demonstrated antipsychotic effect at relatively low striatal D₂ receptor occupancy, lower than the occupancy range required by most other antipsychotic drugs. Unlike any existing schizophrenia treatment, this dopamine receptor phosphoprotein modulator, or DPPM, acts as a pre-synaptic partial agonist and post-synaptic antagonist at D₂ receptors. This mechanism likely contributes to the favorable safety profile of ITI-007, with reduced risk for hyperprolactinemia, akathisia, extrapyramidal symptoms, and other motoric side effects. The data from both clinical trials will be presented at upcoming scientific meetings.

“ITI-007 demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia,” said Dr. Carol Tamminga, Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and the Lou and Ellen McGinley Distinguished Chair in Psychiatric Research. “To have achieved efficacy at lower dopamine receptor occupancy levels more commonly associated with clozapine, arguably the most efficacious antipsychotic, while maintaining a placebo-like safety and tolerability profile is a remarkable advance in the development of drugs for schizophrenia.”

“We are very encouraged by the positive results of our first Phase 3 trial. These data confirm the findings from our previous placebo- and risperidone active-controlled, randomized Phase 2 trial. The antipsychotic effect of 60 mg is confirmed and shows itself to be well-tolerated along with a safety profile similar to placebo,” said Dr. Sharon Mates, Chairman and CEO of Intra-Cellular Therapies. “Patients deserve a treatment choice which gives them symptom relief without the associated movement disorders, metabolic disturbances or cardiovascular effects observed with many antipsychotics. We are excited about our progress towards delivering a novel treatment option for patients.”

About the Phase 3 ITI-007-301 Trial

This randomized, double-blind, fixed-dose, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial was conducted at 12 sites in the United States with 450 patients randomized (1:1:1) to receive either ITI-007 60 mg or 40 mg or placebo once daily in the morning for four weeks. Patients were diagnosed with schizophrenia (using DSM-5 criteria) and were required to have an acute exacerbation of psychotic symptoms. The pre-specified primary efficacy measure was change from baseline versus placebo at study endpoint (4 weeks) on the centrally rated PANSS total score. The key secondary endpoint was the centrally rated CGI-S. Trial participants had a mean PANSS score of 89.8 at baseline indicative of being markedly ill. Once daily morning dosing allowed for comprehensive safety assessments during the day throughout the study, including measurement of cardiovascular function, vital signs, body weight, and laboratory assessments. This is the first of two Phase 3 clinical trials intended to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ITI-007 for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Primary and Key Secondary Efficacy Endpoints

ITI-007 60 mg met the primary efficacy endpoint by demonstrating a statistically significant improvement versus placebo on the PANSS total score, in the intent-to-treat (ITT) study population (least squares [LS] mean change from baseline -14.5 points, effect size [ES]=0.30, p=0.022 versus -10.3 points change from baseline for placebo). ITI-007 showed a dose-related improvement in symptoms of schizophrenia with the 40 mg dose approximating the trajectory of improvement seen with the 60 mg dose, but the effect with 40 mg did not reach statistical significance on the primary endpoint (-12.9 points, ES=0.18, p=0.164). The pre-specified primary statistical analysis used a Mixed-Effect Model Repeated Measure (MMRM) method for handling missing data in the ITT study population and was corrected for multiple comparisons.

ITI-007 60 mg met the key secondary endpoint demonstrating a statistically significant improvement versus placebo on the CGI-S, a well-established and clinically useful rating tool to determine a global level of illness severity (ES=0.39, p=0.003).  ITI-007 40 mg also demonstrated a statistically significant improvement versus placebo on the CGI-S (ES=0.30, p=0.025), though not formally tested against placebo since it did not separate on the primary endpoint.

Safety & Tolerability

Dosing in the morning, as in our earlier Phase 2 study, allowed for a comprehensive safety assessment throughout the study. ITI-007 was well-tolerated and demonstrated a safety profile that did not differ from placebo.  The majority of adverse events were mild in nature and the rates of discontinuation due to adverse events for either dose of ITI-007 were low and similar to placebo. Of particular clinical importance in schizophrenia, both doses of ITI-007 showed no significant difference from placebo on weight gain (mean change from baseline body weight over 4 weeks of treatment).  Furthermore, no significant differences were observed compared to placebo on metabolic parameters (including cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and insulin) or on prolactin levels. Key measures of cardiovascular function (including heart rate, QTc intervals and other ECG parameters) were similar between ITI-007 and placebo.  These findings are consistent with previous studies and provide further evidence that ITI-007 is not associated with the usual side effects of existing medications for schizophrenia.

The most commonly reported adverse events that were considered at least possibly related to ITI-007 and that were observed at rates greater than 5% and at least twice the rate of placebo were limited to somnolence (predominantly mild with a frequency of 10.7% for 40 mg and 17.3% for 60 mg versus 4.0% for placebo), mild sedation (9.3% for 40 mg and 12.0% for 60 mg versus 5.4% for placebo), and fatigue (predominantly mild with a frequency of 4.0% for 40 mg and 5.3% for 60 mg versus 1.3% for placebo). Adverse events observed in the trial were generally mild with low, placebo-like discontinuation rates for ITI-007. Akathisia and other movement disturbances, did not differ significantly from placebo, as measured by adverse event reporting, the Simpson-Angus Scale, the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale, or the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Importantly, there was no increase in suicidal ideation or suicidal behavior with ITI-007 over placebo.

Additional Efficacy Data

ITI-007 60 mg demonstrated early control over symptoms associated with schizophrenia as demonstrated by statistically significant improvement after only 1 week of treatment compared to placebo as measured by the PANSS total score and as measured by the PANSS Positive Symptom Subscale. The effect of ITI-007 60 mg was maintained with statistically significant separation from placebo at each weekly measurement of the PANSS total score and the PANSS Positive Symptom Subscale for the full duration of the study treatment period. ITI-007 40 mg demonstrated numerically better PANSS total and PANSS Positive Symptom Subscale scores compared to placebo at every visit, but the improvement with 40 mg did not reach statistical significance at study endpoint. Furthermore, both doses of ITI-007 improved the PANSS Negative Symptom Subscale score more than placebo in the ITT population, but the improvement did not reach statistical significance in this 4 week study.  These and additional data will be presented at upcoming scientific meetings.

ITI-007 60 mg demonstrated improved social functioning as measured by the Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP) with a statistically significant improvement compared to placebo. The PSP scale is a validated scale that measures a person’s level of psychosocial functioning across four important social domains: socially useful activities, personal and social relationships, self-care, and disturbing and aggressive behavior. ITI-007 40 mg showed a numerical improvement in PSP compared to placebo, but did not reach statistical significance.

About the ITI-007-008 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study

This open-label study was conducted in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia who were otherwise healthy and stable with respect to their psychosis. After washout from their previous antipsychotic medication for at least two weeks, PET was used to determine target occupancy in brain regions at baseline (drug-free) and again after two weeks of once daily ITI-007 oral administration. [¹¹C]-Raclopride was used as the radiopharmaceutical for imaging striatal dopamine D₂ receptors in patients receiving 60 mg ITI-007 (N=10). Other radiopharmaceuticals for imaging other targets and other doses of ITI-007 were included as exploratory endpoints; exploratory data will be reported separately.

The study demonstrated mean peak striatal D₂ receptor occupancy of approximately 40% with a range of peak occupancy up to 51%. These data extend previous findings of dose-related striatal D₂ receptor occupancy after a single dose across a lower dose range of ITI-007 measured in healthy volunteers: mean of 12% (up to 17%) at 10 mg, 19% (up to 20%) at 20 mg, 27% (up to 32%) at 30 mg, and 29% (up to 39%) at 40 mg (as published in Davis et al., Psychopharmacology 232:2863-2872, 2015).

Conference Call and Webcast Details

Intra-Cellular Therapies will host a live conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET, during which management will discuss the top-line results of our Phase 3 trial and PET study. The live webcast and subsequent replay may be accessed by visiting the Company’s website at www.intracellulartherapies.com. Please connect to the Company’s website at least 5-10 minutes prior to the live webcast to ensure adequate time for any necessary software download. Alternatively, please call 1-844-835-6563 (U.S.) or 1-970-315-3916 (international) to listen to the live conference call. The conference ID number for the live call is 42973722. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the call.

About ITI-007

ITI-007 is our lead drug development candidate with mechanisms of action that, we believe, have the potential to yield a first-in-class antipsychotic therapy. In our pre-clinical and clinical trials to date, ITI-007 combines potent serotonin 5-HT_2A receptor antagonism, dopamine receptor phosphoprotein modulation (DPPM), glutamatergic modulation and serotonin reuptake inhibition into a single drug candidate for the treatment of acute and residual schizophrenia. At dopamine D₂ receptors, ITI-007 has been demonstrated to have dual properties and to act as both a post-synaptic antagonist and a pre-synaptic partial agonist. ITI-007 has also been demonstrated to stimulate phosphorylation of glutamatergic NMDA GluN_2B receptors in a mesolimbic specific manner. We believe that this regional selectivity in brain areas thought to mediate the efficacy of antipsychotic drugs, together with serotonergic, glutamatergic, and dopaminergic interactions, may result in antipsychotic efficacy for positive, negative, affective and cognitive symptoms associated with schizophrenia. The serotonin reuptake inhibition could allow for antidepressant activity for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder, co-morbid depression, and/or as a stand-alone treatment for major depressive disorder. We believe ITI-007 may also be useful for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly behavioral disturbances associated with dementia, autism and other CNS diseases.

About Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a disabling and chronic mental illness affecting over 1% of the world’s population. Schizophrenia is characterized by multiple symptoms during an acute phase of the disorder that can include so-called “positive” symptoms, such as hearing voices, disorganized thinking, grandiose beliefs and suspiciousness or paranoia. These symptoms can be accompanied by additional, harder-to-treat symptoms, such as social withdrawal and blunted emotional response and expression, collectively referred to as “negative” symptoms, difficulty concentrating or cognitive impairment, depression, and insomnia. Such residual symptoms often persist even after the acute positive symptoms subside, and contribute substantially to the social and employment disability associated with schizophrenia. Current antipsychotic medications provide some relief for the symptoms associated with the acute phase of the disorder, but they do not effectively treat the residual phase symptoms and psychosocial impairment associated with chronic schizophrenia. Currently available medications used to treat acute schizophrenia are limited in their use due to side effects that can include movement disorders, weight gain, metabolic disturbances, and cardiovascular disorders. There is an unmet medical need for new therapies that have improved side effect and efficacy profiles.

About Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.  

Intra-Cellular Therapies is developing novel drugs for the treatment of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of the elderly, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. The Company is developing its lead drug candidate, ITI-007, for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, behavioral disturbances in dementia, depression, and other neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. ITI-007, a first-in-class molecule, is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of schizophrenia. The Company is also utilizing its phosphodiesterase platform and other proprietary chemistry platforms to develop drugs for the treatment of CNS and other disorders.

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, our clinical and nonclinical development plans; the progress, timing and results of our clinical trials; the safety and efficacy of our product development candidates; our beliefs about the potential uses and benefits of ITI-007; our plans to present or report additional data; and our research and development efforts and plans under the caption “About Intra-Cellular Therapies.” All such forward-looking statements are based on management’s present expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, outcome of events, timing and performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: our current and planned clinical trials, other studies for ITI-007, and our other product candidates may not be successful or may take longer and be more costly than anticipated; product candidates that appeared promising in earlier research and clinical trials may not demonstrate safety and/or efficacy in larger-scale or later clinical trials; our reliance on collaborative partners and other third parties for development of our product candidates; and the other risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in our periodic and current reports filed with the SEC. All statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not intend to update this information unless required by law.

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(GWPH) Announces Positive Proof of Concept Data in Schizophrenia

LONDON, Sept. 15, 2015  — GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:GWPH) (AIM:GWP) (“GW,” “the Company” or “the Group”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform, today announced positive top line results from an exploratory Phase 2a placebo-controlled clinical trial of Cannabidiol (CBD) in 88 patients with schizophrenia who had previously failed to respond adequately to first line anti-psychotic medications. In the trial, patients remained on their anti-psychotic medication and were randomized to receive CBD or placebo as adjunct therapy.

Over a series of exploratory endpoints, CBD was consistently superior to placebo, with the most notable differences being in the PANSS positive sub-scale (p=0.018), the Clinical Global Impression of Severity (p=0.04) and Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (p=0.02). The proportion of responders (improvement in PANSS Total score greater than 20%) on CBD was higher than that of participants on placebo, with an Odds Ratio of 2.65. In the area of cognition, CBD was superior to placebo (p=0.07) with marked differences being seen in sub-domains of particular relevance to improving the outlook for people suffering with schizophrenia. With respect to negative symptoms, the Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms showed a trend in favour of CBD which reached statistical significance for patients taking CBD together with one of the leading first line anti-psychotic medications. The majority of other endpoints in the study were in favor of CBD and approached statistical significance in many cases.

The safety profile of CBD was particularly reassuring, with no serious adverse events and an overall frequency of adverse events very similar to placebo. The most common adverse events (occurring in 5% or more patients resulting from all causes) were diarrhea (9.3% CBD vs 4.4% placebo), nausea (7% CBD vs 0% placebo), headache (7% CBD vs 8.9% placebo) and somnolence (0% CBD vs 6.7% placebo). There were two withdrawals from the study due to treatment-related adverse events, one on CBD and the other on placebo.

A series of sub-group analyses have been performed to identify predictors for a successful outcome to treatment with CBD in this challenging patient population. These provide insight into the differential effects of CBD in combination with specific anti-psychotic medications, as well as the nature of endpoints that are most responsive to cannabinoid treatment.

“The addition of Cannabidiol to the medication of patients who were only partially responsive to standard anti-psychotic treatment produced significant improvements in outcome measures compared with placebo,” stated Professor Philip McGuire, Head of the Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, and Principal Investigator of the study. “Moreover, these improvements were not associated with adverse effects. “The results are of particular interest because the pharmacology of CBD is distinct from existing anti-psychotic medications, all of which act via effects on dopamine receptors.”

“These findings further reinforce the potential role of cannabinoids in the field of neuropsychiatric disease,” stated Justin Gover, GW’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that the signals of efficacy demonstrated in this trial, together with a notably reassuring safety profile, provide GW with the prospect of new and distinct cannabinoid neuropsychiatric product pipeline opportunity. Similar to our approach for Epidiolex, we believe that our future research in this area may lie within pediatric orphan neuropsychiatric indications and we intend to explore this as a focus for future trials.”

The multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled a total of 88 patients who were treated over a period of six weeks. Participants must have been treated for a minimum of four weeks on a first line anti-psychotic medication and still have a PANSS Total score in excess of 60. As a Phase 2a proof of concept study, there was no single primary endpoint, but a series of exploratory endpoints.

This trial followed extensive pre-clinical research conducted by GW since 2007 into the effects of cannabinoids in psychiatric disease. This research showed CBD to have notable anti-psychotic effects in accepted pre-clinical models of schizophrenia, and also provides indicators that there is potential to enhance the effect of CBD with additional cannabinoids. Previously published studies have suggested that CBD may have useful efficacy either as monotherapy or in combination with first line anti-psychotic agents¹.

GW’s portfolio of intellectual property related to the use of cannabinoids in schizophrenia includes a U.S. patent issued in April 2015 protecting the use of CBD and other cannabinoids in combination with other anti-psychotic medications for use in the prevention or treatment of psychosis and psychotic disorders. This patent provides exclusivity until March 2029. An additional patent has been filed based on the findings from this study.

About GW Pharmaceuticals plc

Founded in 1998, GW is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform in a broad range of disease areas. GW commercialized the world’s first plant-derived cannabinoid prescription drug, Sativex^®, which is approved for the treatment of spasticity due to multiple sclerosis in 27 countries outside the United States. GW is advancing an orphan drug program in the field of childhood epilepsy with a focus on Epidiolex^® (CBD or cannabidiol), which is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and which is also expected to enter Phase 3 clinical trials in the treatment of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. GW has a deep pipeline of additional cannabinoid product candidates which includes Sativex in Phase 3 clinical development as a potential treatment of pain associated with advanced cancer, as well as compounds in Phase 1 and 2 trials for glioma, type 2 diabetes, and schizophrenia. For further information, please visit www.gwpharm.com.

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(EVOK) FDA Draft Guidance Consistent w/ Phase 3 Study Design, Endpoint for EVK-001

States Patients With Diabetic Gastroparesis May Have Unpredictable Gastric Emptying and Altered Absorption of Orally-Administered Hypoglycemic Drugs

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015  — Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVOK), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that its Phase 3 clinical trial design for EVK-001 (metoclopramide nasal spray) is consistent with the FDA’s recommendations in the recently released draft guidance entitled Gastroparesis: Clinical Evaluation of Drugs for Treatment – Guidance for Industry (Draft Guidance). The new Draft Guidance contains the FDA’s current thinking on trial design and study endpoints for drug development in the treatment of gastroparesis.

“We are pleased to see the recommendations contained in the FDA’s Draft Guidance on gastroparesis are consistent with the feedback we received from the FDA for our Phase 3 study of EVK-001, which gives us further confidence in the design of our ongoing study,” said Dave Gonyer, R.Ph., President and CEO. “Our patented nasal delivery of metoclopramide for the treatment of symptoms associated with diabetic gastroparesis in women is one of only a few products in development for this disease. With a Phase 3 clinical trial design and endpoint that are consistent with the specific recommendations for protocol design, endpoint analysis and disease-specific concerns, we believe there is less regulatory risk with our development program for EVK-001 as it relates to this Draft Guidance.”

“The recommendations in the Draft Guidance are in line with the feedback we received from the FDA during our end of phase 2 meetings regarding the design and plans for the EVK-001 Phase 3 study, which led to our selection of the primary endpoint in the study, which consists of a patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument for gastroparesis symptoms,” said Marilyn R. Carlson, D.M.D., M.D., RAC, Chief Medical Officer. “This Draft Guidance provides recommendations for the design and endpoints used in gastroparesis clinical trials and outlines the FDA’s expectation that all sponsors will develop a well-defined and reliable PRO instrument consistent with a drug’s mechanism of action for use as the primary efficacy assessment tool in their clinical trials.”

Dr. Carlson continued, “We are further encouraged by specific statements made within the Draft Guidance that acknowledge patients with diabetic gastroparesis may have unpredictable gastric emptying and altered absorption of orally-administered hypoglycemic drugs. Importantly, we believe the FDA’s statements highlight the need for non-oral drugs like EVK-001 to treat the symptoms of gastroparesis. We believe that our intranasal formulation of metoclopramide is the only non-oral and non-injectable product in development and, if approved, may have the distinct advantage of being on the market for several years as the only new treatment approved to address this debilitating disease in these patients with erratic gastric emptying.”

About Evoke Pharma, Inc.

Evoke is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused primarily on the development of drugs to treat GI disorders and diseases. The Company is developing EVK-001, a metoclopramide nasal spray for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent gastroparesis in women with diabetes mellitus. Diabetic gastroparesis is a GI disorder afflicting millions of sufferers worldwide, in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents resulting in serious digestive system symptoms. Metoclopramide is the only product currently approved in the United States to treat gastroparesis, and is currently available only in oral and intravenous forms. EVK-001 is a novel formulation of this drug, designed to provide systemic delivery of metoclopramide through intranasal administration. Visit www.EvokePharma.com for more information.

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(RKDA) to Present at Credit Suisse Small & Mid Cap Conference

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKDA), an agricultural technology company that develops and commercializes plant traits and products that improve farm economics and benefit the environment and human health, announced that it will participate in the 6^th Annual Credit Suisse Small & Mid Cap Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Roger Salameh, Arcadia’s vice president of business development, is scheduled to present at 2:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 17, 2015.

Mr. Salameh and Tom O’Neil, Arcadia’s chief financial officer, will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day. Investors attending the conference may schedule a meeting through their representatives at Credit Suisse.

A copy of Arcadia’s latest investor presentation will be provided at the conference and also will be made available in the Investors section of the company’s website.

About Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.

Based in Davis, Calif., with additional facilities in Seattle, Wash. and Phoenix, Ariz., Arcadia Biosciences (NASDAQ: RKDA) develops agricultural products that create added value for farmers while benefitting the environment and enhancing human health. Arcadia’s agronomic performance traits, including Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Water Use Efficiency, Salinity Tolerance, Heat Tolerance and Herbicide Tolerance, are all aimed at making agricultural production more economically efficient and environmentally sound. Arcadia’s nutrition traits and products are aimed at creating healthier ingredients and whole foods with lower production costs. The company was recently listed in the Global Cleantech 100 and was previously named one of MIT Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies. For more information, visit www.arcadiabio.com.

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
Jeff Bergau, +1-312-217-0419
jeff.bergau@arcadiabio.com

(JST) Announces Receipt of “Going Private” Proposal at $4.50 Per Share

CARLSTADT, N.J., Sept. 15, 2015  — Jinpan International Limited (Nasdaq: JST), a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cast resin transformers, today announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal letter dated September 15, 2015 from Li Zhiyuan, the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Forebright Smart Connection Technology Limited  (collectively, with Mr. Li, the “Buyer Group”), to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of the Company not currently owned by the Buyer Group in a going private transaction for $4.50 per common share, subject to certain conditions.

According to the proposal letter, an acquisition vehicle will be formed for the purpose of implementing the acquisition, and the acquisition is intended to be financed through a combination of debt and equity capital. Please refer to the enclosed Exhibit A for a copy of the proposal letter.

The Company expects that its Board of Directors will form a special committee consisting of independent directors (the “Independent Committee”) to consider this proposal. The Company also expects that the Independent Committee will retain a financial advisor and legal counsel to assist it in its work. The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that the Board just received the preliminary, non-binding proposal and no decision has been made with respect to the Company’s response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated.

About Jinpan International Limited

Jinpan International Limited (NASDAQ: JST) designs, manufactures, and markets electrical control and distribution equipment used in demanding industrial applications, utility projects, renewable energy installations, and infrastructure projects.  Major products include cast resin transformers, VPI transformers and reactors, switchgears, and unit substations. Jinpan serves a wide range of customers in China and reaches international markets as a qualified supplier to leading global industrial electrical equipment manufacturers.  Jinpan is one of the largest manufacturers of cast resin transformers in China by production capacity.  Jinpan’s four manufacturing facilities in China are located in the cities of Haikou, Wuhan, Shanghai and Guilin. The Company was founded in 1993.  Its principal executive offices are located in Haikou, Hainan, China and its United States office is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey.  For more information, visit www.jinpaninternational.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and observations and involve known and unknown risks, and uncertainties or other factors not under the Company’s control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors are listed from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2014 and our subsequent reports on Form 6-K. Except as required by law, we are not under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Exhibit A

September 15, 2015

The Board of Directors
Jinpan International Limited
No. 168 Nanhai Avenue (Building No. 7)
Haikou Free Trade Zone
Haikou, Hainan Province, PRC

Dear Sirs:

Zhiyuan Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jinpan International Limited (the “Company”) (“Mr. Li” or the “Chairman”), and Forebright Smart Connection Technology Limited (“Forebright”, together with the Chairman, the “Buyer Group”, “we” or “us”), are pleased to submit this preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company not already owned by the Buyer Group in a going private transaction (the “Acquisition”).

We believe that our proposal provides an attractive opportunity to the Company’s public shareholders. While we have previously made to you a similar proposal on September 21, 2014 and have subsequently withdrawn such proposal due to various reasons, including changes in market conditions, we have re-evaluated the Acquisition and are fully prepared to pursue the Acquisition on a highly expedited basis.

1.             The Acquisition. The Buyer Group will form an acquisition vehicle for the purpose of implementing the Acquisition. The Acquisition will be in the form of a merger of the Company with the acquisition vehicle. You should be aware that the Chairman who owns shares of the Company is interested only in pursuing this Acquisition and is not interested in selling his shares in any other transaction involving the Company.

2.             Purchase Price. Based on the information available to us, we are prepared to pay US$4.50 in cash per common share in the Acquisition, in each case other than for shares held by the Buyer Group that may be rolled over to the surviving company of the Acquisition. Our proposal represents a premium of 24.3% to the Company’s closing price on September 14, 2015 and a premium of 23.3% and 16.6% to the volume-weighted average closing price during the last 5 and 20 trading days, respectively.

3.             Closing Certainty and Funding. We believe that we offer a high degree of closing certainty and are well positioned to negotiate and complete the proposed Acquisition on an expedited basis. We intend to finance the proposed Acquisition with a combination of debt and equity capital and we expect definitive commitments for the required debt and equity funding, subject to terms and conditions set forth therein, to be in place when the Definitive Agreements (as defined below) are signed.

4.             Due Diligence. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP continues to serve as legal advisor to the Buyer Group. We and our legal advisor have significant experience in structuring and consummating transactions of this nature. We expect to complete due diligence on a highly expedited basis, and are prepared and ready to engage in the next stage of discussions.

5.             Definitive Agreements. We are prepared to promptly negotiate and finalize mutually satisfactory definitive agreements with respect to the Acquisition and related transactions (the “Definitive Agreements”). The Definitive Agreements will provide for representations, warranties, covenants and conditions which are typical, customary and appropriate for transactions of this type.

6.             Process. We recognize that a special committee of independent directors will be formed to evaluate the Acquisition independently before making its determination to endorse it and recommend it to you. Given the involvement of Mr. Li in the Acquisition, we appreciate that the independent members of the Board will proceed to consider the proposed Acquisition and that Mr. Li and his affiliates will recuse themselves from participating in any Board deliberations and decisions related to the Acquisition.

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

8.             About Forebright Smart Connection Technology Limited.  Forebright is a special purpose vehicle established by Forebright New Opportunities Fund, a private equity fund managed by Forebright Capital Management Limited (“FCM”). FCM is owned and run by a group of experienced investment professionals who have already successfully completed several going private transactions involving China-based US-listed issuers in recent years, and the market valuation of these privatized companies exceeded, in aggregate, US$ 450 million.

9.             No Binding Commitment. This letter 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, each of us would like to personally 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 any of the undersigned at any time. We look forward to speaking with you.

(MXWL) General Motors Becomes First US Auto OEM to Adopt Ultracapacitors for Start-Stop

Continental Voltage Stabilization System with Maxwell Ultracapacitors to Power Cadillac ATS and CTS Vehicles

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2015  — Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power delivery products, today announced that Continental Automotive Systems’ Maxwell-powered voltage stabilization system (VSS) will be a standard feature on 2016 Cadillac ATS and CTS sedans and ATS coupes, excluding the ATS-V, CTS-V and CT6 models. General Motors is the first North American automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to integrate the Continental ultracapacitor-based voltage stabilization as part of the enhanced start-stop system, which lowers fuel costs, improves performance and reduces emissions, delivering an overall superior owner-driver experience.

In start-stop systems, the internal combustion engine is shut off when the driver stops and the engine is seamlessly restarted when the driver accelerates, which lowers emissions and improves fuel economy. Battery-based start-stop systems augmented with an ultracapacitor-based voltage stabilization system implementation provide burst power needed to restart the engine, thus reducing high currents and repeated cycling that can shorten battery life. The voltage stabilization electronic control results in a smooth start, reduced engine vibration and a superior driving experience. Maxwell’s ultracapacitors, in Continental’s VSS design, also serve as an additional power source for stabilizing the vehicle’s electrical system during periods of high power demand.

“Automotive manufacturers around the world are seeking new ways to improve the performance of their cars while satisfying consumer demands for fuel efficiency,” said Jon Buckles, program manager for hybrid electric vehicles at Continental Automotive Systems. “Continental’s voltage stabilization system uses Maxwell’s ultracapacitors as an affordable option for automakers to create a more positive driving experience for their customers.”

“Performance has always been important to car owners, and Maxwell’s ultracapacitors enable consumers to get the fuel economy they desire without limiting their cars’ performance,” said Dr. Franz Fink, CEO of Maxwell Technologies. “GM’s selection of Continental’s Maxwell-powered VSS is a further affirmation of our ultracapacitor capability for varying applications as the automotive industry continues down its path of vehicle electrification.”

Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, ultracapacitors store energy in an electric field. This electrostatic energy storage mechanism enables ultracapacitors to charge and discharge in as little as fractions of a second, perform normally over a broad temperature range (-40 degrees C to +65 degrees C), operate reliably through 1 million or more charge/discharge cycles and resist shock and vibration.

Additional Maxwell Technologies information:

• Maxwell Technologies’ automotive solutions: http://bit.ly/1KaDIU4
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About Maxwell: Maxwell is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. For more information, please visit our website: www.maxwell.com.

Maxwell Technologies Contacts:
Media: Sylvie Tse, Metis Communications: +1 (617) 236-0500, maxwell@metiscomm.com
Investor: Amy Wakeham: +1 (858) 503-3359, awakeham@maxwell.com

(CEMP) to Present Data From Antibiotic Drug Development Programs at ICAAC/ICC 2015 Meeting

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015  — Cempra, Inc. (Nasdaq:CEMP), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing antibiotics to meet critical medical needs in the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases, today announced it will be making multiple presentations on solithromycin and Taksta™ (fusidic acid) at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) and the International Society of Chemotherapy (ICC) joint meeting in San Diego, September 17-21, 2015.

The ICAAC/ICC presentations are as follows (all times are Pacific Daylight Time):

Friday, September 18

Poster presentations:

Poster Session 008: New Drugs against Resistant Infections (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• B-088: Solithromycin for the Treatment of Anthrax; A. Sheets, L. Henning, R. Warren, P. Fernandes, G. Meister; Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC, Battelle, Columbus, OH, BARDA, Washington, DC

Poster Session 013: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Methods and Interpretation for Gram-Negative Pathogens (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• D-187: MICs and MBCs of Solithromycin for Nontypeable and Typeable Haemophilus influenza; D. Hardy, S. I. Pelton, M. Figueira, K. Keedy, P. Fernandes, D. Vicino; Univ. of Rochester Med. Ctr., Rochester, NY, Boston Med. Ctr., Boston, MA, Cempra, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC

Symposium presentation:

Symposium 038: Approaches for Repurposing or Redesigning Compounds for MDR Microorganisms (4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Meeting Room 6F, Upper Level)

• Fusidic Acid: An Oral Staphylococcal Antibiotic for Oral, Chronic Treatment; Prabhavathi Fernandes; Cempra Inc., Chapel Hill, NC (4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.)

Saturday, September 19

Poster presentations:

Poster Session 081: Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of Agents against Gram-Positive Bacteria (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• A-492: Activity of Fusidic Acid (FUS) Alone or in Combination with Daptomycin (DAP), Vancomycin (VAN) and Linezolid (LDZ) (Compared with Each of These Antibiotics Alone) in an in vitro Dynamic Model of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm; W. Siala, P. Fernandes, P. M. Tulkens, F. Van Bambeke; Univ. Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium, Cempra Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chapel Hill, NC

Poster Session 085: In Vitro Activities of New Drugs and Inhibitors against Gram-Positives (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• C-550: Assessment of the Bactericidal Activity of Solithromycin (CEM-101) Against Streptococcus pneumoniae with Known Macrolide-resistance Mechanism and Serotype: S. Magnet, I. Morrissey, P. Fernandes, K. Keedy, S. Hawser; IHMA Europe Sàrl, Epalinges, Switzerland, Cempra, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC

Poster Session 088: New Drugs against Gram-Negatives: In Vitro Activity and Insights (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• C-622: Activity of Solithromycin Tested Against Pathogens Associated with Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia: Global Surveillance Results for 2014; D. J. Farrell, R. K. Flamm, H. S. Sader, R. N. Jones; JMI Lab., North Liberty, IA

Sunday, September 20^th

Poster presentations:

Poster Session 159: New Drugs and Approaches to Fight Antimicrobial Resistant Staphylococci (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• C-1055: Activity of Fusidic Acid against Staphylococci Isolated from Patients in United States Hospitals During 2014; D. J. Farrell, M. Castanheira, R. E. Mendes, R. N. Jones; JMI Lab., North Liberty, IA

Poster Session 162: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing-Antibiotic Combinations (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• D-1123: In vitro Activity of the Combination of Solithromycin and Cephalosporins against Neisseria gonorrhoeae; O. O. Soge, K. Keedy, L. A. Barbee, C. R. Kono, P. Fernandes, M. R. Golden; Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA, Cempra, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC

Poster Session 163: Clinical Antibacterial Susceptibility Testing and Surveillance (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• D-1137: Solithromycin MIC and Disk Diffusion Quality Control Ranges, a CLSI Multi-Laboratory M23-A3 Study Design; J. E. Ross, D. J. Farrell, R. K. Flamm, R. N. Jones; JMI Lab., North Liberty, IA

Poster Session 172: Respiratory Tract Infections and Mycobacteria (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall F)

• L-1274: Prevalence of Pneumococcal Serotypes in Adults Enrolled in a Phase 3 Trial that Evaluated the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Solithromycin (CEM-101) versus Moxifloxacin in Adults with CABP; S. Chochua, A. Sheets, K. Keedy, B. Jamieson, D. Oldach, P. Fernandes, K. Klugman, J. E. Vidal; Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA, Cempra, Inc. Chapel Hill, NC

Copies of these posters will be available on the Cempra website following the ICAAC/ICC meeting at http://www.cempra.com.

About Cempra, Inc.

Cempra, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing antibiotics to meet critical medical needs in the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases. Cempra’s two lead product candidates are currently in advanced clinical development. Solithromycin (CEM-101) is in Phase 3 clinical development for community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and is licensed to strategic commercial partner Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, for certain exclusive rights in Japan. Solithromycin has also entered a Phase 3 clinical trial for uncomplicated bacterial urethritis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia. Taksta™ (CEM-102) is Cempra’s second product candidate, which is being developed for chronic oral treatment of refractory infections in bones and joints. Both products seek to address the need for new treatments targeting drug-resistant bacterial infections in the hospital and in the community. The company has also synthesized novel macrolides for non-antibiotic uses such as the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, endocrine diseases and gastric motility disorders. Cempra was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, N.C. For additional information about Cempra please visit www.cempra.com.

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         Westwicke Partners, LLC
         (858) 356-5932
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         6 Degrees
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(ACTS) Amends Dutch Auction Tender Offer

ZHUHAI, China, Sept. 11, 2015  — Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS)(“Actions Semiconductor” or “the Company”), one of China’s leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics, announced today that it has amended its previously announced self “Dutch auction” tender offer to (1) increase the size of the offer to up to 84,000,000 of its issued and outstanding ordinary shares (“the Shares”) (including Shares represented by ADSs), (2) increase the price range at which it will purchase the issued and outstanding ordinary shares to not greater than $23/60 per Share (or $2.30 per ADS) nor less than $20/60 per Share (or $2.00 per ADS) and (3) extend the expiration date of the tender offer to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. The Company is also reaffirming guidance for third quarter 2015 and fiscal 2015, presented on August 14, 2015. The Company undertakes to provide a further update prior to the closing of the tender offer to the extent there are any material changes to guidance for third quarter 2015 and fiscal 2015.

Information Relating to the Tender Offer Amendment and Extension

Under the terms of the tender offer, the Company invites holders of Shares and ADSs (together, the “Securities”) to tender their Securities at prices specified by such holders within such range of prices described further in the amended offer materials. The Company will select the lowest single per Share purchase price or per ADS purchase price, as applicable, that will allow it to buy up to 84,000,000 issued and outstanding Shares, which represent approximately 24.0% of Actions Semiconductor’s currently issued and outstanding ordinary shares, $0.000001 par value per share at the completion of the tender offer. Tenders of Securities must be made on or prior to the expiration of the tender offer and may be withdrawn at any time on or prior to the expiration of the tender offer. As previously announced, the tender offer will not be conditioned upon any minimum number of shares being tendered. The tender offer is, however, subject to the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions as described in the original Offer to Purchase and the Supplement to the Offer to Purchase. The tender offer was originally made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, dated August 24, 2015, which was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and forwarded to shareholders. A Supplement to the Offer to Purchase and amended letters of transmittal and related materials containing a complete explanation of the amended terms and conditions of the tender offer and revised instructions for tendering the Securities will be promptly filed with the SEC and forwarded to shareholders of record.

Holders who have previously tendered securities, and do not wish to either withdraw the tender of those securities, increase the number of securities tendered or change their indication of a specific price at which Shares (including Shares represented by ADSs) are being tendered, do not need to take any further action. As a result of the increase in the minimum price from US$18/60 per Share (or US$1.80 per ADS) to US$20/60 per Share (or US$2.00 per ADS), any Shares (including Shares represented by ADSs) previously tendered into the tender offer at any price below US$18/60 per Share (or US$1.80 per ADS) will now be deemed to have been tendered at US$20/60 per Share (or US$2.00 per ADS). Holders who have previously tendered securities, and wish either to increase the number of securities tendered or change their indications of a specific price at which Shares (or ADSs) are being tendered, must deliver an amended letter of transmittal to the depositary for the tender offer on or prior to the expiration date.

Neither Actions Semiconductor, its board of directors, dealer managers nor the information agent is making any recommendation to holders of the Securities as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering their Securities or as to the purchase price on any tender. Actions Semiconductor has been advised that none of its directors or executive officers intends to tender any Securities pursuant to the offer. The information agent for the tender offer is Laurel Hill Advisory Group, LLC and the depositary for the tender offer is Laurel Hill Advisory Group Company. Laurel Hill Securities, LLC and Imperial Capital, LLC are acting as the dealer managers for this tender offer.

Reaffirmation of Third Quarter 2015 and Fiscal 2015 Guidance

The Company also reaffirmed its third quarter 2015 and fiscal 2015 guidance previously announced on August 14, 2015. For third quarter 2015, the Company reaffirmed revenue guidance of $13.0 to $14.0 million. For fiscal 2015, the Company reaffirmed that it continues to anticipate revenue growth for the full year 2015 but at a slower pace than previously expected due to declining demand in tablet market and longer than anticipated design and qualification times for SoCs targeting other types of smart devices and hardware.

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Actions Semiconductor’s Securities. The solicitation of offers to buy Actions Semiconductor’s Securities will only be made pursuant to the offer to purchase, issued in connection with the commencement of the tender offer (as may be amended or supplemented), the related letter of transmittal, and other related documents that Actions Semiconductor intends to send to holders of its Securities. The tender offer materials contain important information that should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. Those materials are being distributed by Actions Semiconductor to the holders of its Securities at no expense to them. In addition, all of the materials (and all other offer documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and by contacting Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the Information Agent for the Offer, by telephone at (888) 742-1305.

About Actions Semiconductor

Actions Semiconductor is one of China’s leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions Semiconductor products include SoCs, firmware, software, solution development kits, as well as detailed specifications of other required components. Actions Semiconductor also provides total product and technology solutions that allow customers to quickly introduce new portable consumer electronics to the mass market in a cost effective way. The Company is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Taipei. For more information, please visit the Actions Semiconductor website at http://www.actions-semi.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to the Company’s Dutch auction tender offer and its reaffirmation of guidance. Actions Semiconductor uses words like “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, the trading price of the ADSs, the security holders’ interest in participating in such tender offer, the review of this matter by the SEC, the Company’s proposed cash requirements and future prospects and results of operations, and current market and economic conditions, as well as such other factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Actions Semiconductor undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or changed assumptions or circumstances.

(ARWR) Nominates ARC-HIF2 As First RNAi Therapeutic Candidate Using Extrahepatic DPC™

Arrowhead Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ARWR), a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted RNAi therapeutics, today announced that it has nominated ARC-HIF2 as its first therapeutic candidate delivered using a new Dynamic Polyconjugate™ (DPC™) designed to target tissues outside of the liver. Arrowhead believes that ARC-HIF2, which uses RNA interference to silence transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α), is a promising new candidate for the treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The company will present preclinical data at the European Cancer Congress 2015 (ECC2015) in Vienna on September 27 in a session starting at 16:45 CEST. In a poster titled “HIF-2α targeting with a novel RNAi delivery platform as therapy for renal cell carcinoma,” (abstract #353), Arrowhead scientists will show data suggesting that HIF-2α inhibition through RNA interference may significantly impact late stage ccRCC progression. The company is in the process of manufacturing scale up to allow for initiation of IND-enabling studies. Timing for anticipated regulatory submission will be announced in the future.

“Preclinical data using our new extrahepatic DPC™ delivery system has been very promising. We think the ability to target tissues outside of the liver, including tumors, opens additional opportunities for Arrowhead to develop differentiated RNAi-therapeutics that address numerous diseases without adequate treatment options,” said Christopher Anzalone, Ph.D., Arrowhead’s president and chief executive officer. “This is an important milestone for Arrowhead and we look forward to continued development of the DPC™ delivery platform and product candidates based on it.”

ARC-HIF2 is designed to inhibit the production of HIF-2α, which has been linked to tumor progression and metastasis in ccRCC. ARC-HIF2 employs a novel extrahepatic-targeted DPC™ that comprises a membrane active polymer to promote RNAi trigger endosomal release, an active ligand that targets the DPC™ to tumor cells, reversible masking to prevent polymer activity prior to cellular uptake, and an RNAi trigger to HIF-2α conjugated directly to the DPC™.

Using ARC-HIF2 in a preclinical ccRCC tumor model, mice treated with weekly injections led to greater than 80% knockdown of HIF-2α mRNA in tumors. Furthermore, tumors from treated mice exhibited statistically significant reductions in size and weight, extensive tumor cell death, reduction in the tumor-expressed VEGF-A biomarker, and destruction of the blood vessels feeding the tumors.

Therapies for metastatic ccRCC including agents that target the VEGF/VEGFR or mTor signaling pathways, which are validated cancer targets, have become the standard-of-care and have improved patient outcomes. However, since emergence of resistance to these agents is common, novel therapies targeting alternative pathways are needed for patients with resistant tumors. Arrowhead believes that HIF2α is an attractive target for intervention because over 90% of ccRCC tumors express a mutant form of the Von Hippel-Landau protein that is unable to degrade HIF-2α, leading to its accumulation during tumor hypoxia and promoting tumor growth.

An abstract of the data to be presented at ECC2015 is available on the conference website at www.europeancancercongress.org/.

About Arrowhead Research Corporation
Arrowhead Research Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted RNAi therapeutics. The company is leveraging its proprietary Dynamic Polyconjugate^™ delivery platform to develop targeted drugs based on the RNA interference mechanism that efficiently silences disease-causing genes. Arrowhead’s pipeline includes ARC-520 for chronic hepatitis B virus, ARC-AAT for liver disease associated with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, ARC-F12 for hereditary angioedema and thromboembolic diseases, and ARC-HIF2 for renal cell carcinoma.

For more information please visit http://www.arrowheadresearch.com, or follow us on Twitter @ArrowRes. To be added to the Company’s email list and receive news directly, please visit http://ir.arrowheadresearch.com/alerts.cfm.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act:
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including our ability to finance our operations, the future success of our scientific studies, our ability to successfully develop drug candidates, the timing for starting and completing clinical trials, rapid technological change in our markets, and the enforcement of our intellectual property rights. Arrowhead Research Corporation’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We assume no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

DYNAMIC POLYCONJUGATES is a trademark of Arrowhead Research Corporation.

(APDNW) Acquires Assets of DNA Manufacturer Vandalia Research

Strengthens Large Scale DNA Production and Broadens Market Reach

(MRTX) To Present Clinical Data At European Society for Medical Oncology 2015

Company to Present Data from Phase 1/1b Study of MGCD516

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11, 2015 — Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (“Mirati”) (NASDAQ: MRTX), an oncology company focusing on genetic and epigenetic drivers of cancer, today announced it will present data on its tyrosine kinase inhibitor, MGCD516, at the ESMO 2015 European Cancer Congress being held in Vienna, Austria from September 25-29, 2015.

Data from the study titled, “A First-in-Human Phase 1/1b Study of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (RTK) Inhibitor, MGCD516, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors”  will be presented during the “Early Drug Development” poster session on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 4:45 – 6:45 PM CEST/7:45 – 9:45 AM PDT at the Messe Wien Exhibition and Congress Centre, Hall C.

“MGCD516 is a potent, orally bioavailable inhibitor of key pathways that drive tumor growth. Specifically, MGCD516 targets driver mutations including RET, Trk and DDR gene alterations, which occur most often in patients with non-small cell lung cancer,” said Charles M. Baum, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO, Mirati. “In this dose escalation phase, MGCD516 was well tolerated and showed favorable PK characteristics in unselected cancer patients. Later this year we will begin treating selected patients with solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer.”

About MGCD516
MGCD516 is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has demonstrated potent inhibition of a closely related spectrum of tyrosine kinases including RET, Trk and DDR, which are key regulators of signaling pathways that lead to cell growth, survival and tumor progression. These kinases and their key regulatory pathways are genetically altered in multiple cancer indications and act as oncogenic drivers that promote cancer development and progression in solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MGCD516 is in a Phase 1 dose escalation study in advanced solid tumors with an initial focus on NSCLC. Mirati retains worldwide rights to MGCD516.

About Mirati Therapeutics
Mirati Therapeutics develops molecularly targeted cancer treatments that are intended to inhibit tumor growth. Mirati’s approach combines the three most important factors in oncology drug development, 1) researching and developing drug candidates that target genetic and epigenetic drivers of cancer, 2) designing creative and agile clinical development strategies that select for patients whose tumors are dependent on specific driver alterations, and 3) leveraging a highly accomplished targeted oncology leadership team. The Mirati team uses a blueprint – proven by their prior work – for developing potential breakthrough cancer therapies, with accelerated development paths, in order to improve outcomes for patients. Mirati is advancing three drug candidates through clinical development for multiple oncology indications. More information is available at www.mirati.com.

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