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Upon satisfaction of certain closing conditions including approval by Exicure stockholders, existing investor CBI USA, Inc. will purchase an aggregate of 3,400,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $5.4 million, which would result in CBI obtaining a controlling stake in Exicure Exicure to reduce its workforce by approximately 66%, along with … [Read more…]

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On July 8, 2022, Cytometry Specialists, Inc. d/b/a CSI Laboratories (“CSI”), learned that it had been the victim of a phishing attack after a single employee’s individual mailbox was compromised. Upon learning of the incident, CSI immediately took steps to isolate and secure its systems and investigate the incident. CSI believes the access … [Read more…]

WINNIPEG, Manitoba–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GBW22–Today marks the beginning of Global Biotech Week which aims to increase awareness of Manitoba’s $10.4 billion biotech industry, its global potential, policymakers, influencers, and the public. Each year, biotech leaders, researchers, and industry stakeholders in Manitoba join in highlighting the success stories and promoting the various career pathways in bioscience. “Manitoba has … [Read more…]

NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) announced today that it has scheduled the broadcast of the company’s third quarter earnings conference call over the Internet on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, William Grogan will discuss the company’s third … [Read more…]

Voting is now open for the awards program recognizing inspiring individuals with hearing loss SOMERSET, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FOP–Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon, Inc. has announced the names of 12 finalists for the 2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards. The national awards program honors exceptional students, advocates, adults, and practitioners who are making a positive impact on the … [Read more…]

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In Ontario hospital staff turnover rates have doubled and paramedics are struggling due to rapid increase in call volumes. Toronto hospital staff and area paramedics are warning that the depth of the hospital staffing crisis will worsen and that patient access to care is in peril under the provincial government’s current course, which includes … [Read more…]

News Summary: Waters new $215M Precision Chemical Manufacturing Facility in Taunton, Mass. is the first of its kind in the state to achieve LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Products manufactured at this Waters site are essential for the development and quality testing of vaccines and medicines and for testing the purity of … [Read more…]

Nebraska residents who qualify for Medicaid coverage will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programs OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health … [Read more…]

The National Pest Management Association issues its Fall & Winter 2022 Bug Barometer® forecast FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PestPrevention–The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Bug Barometer® forecast, a seasonal projection of the pest pressure and activity Americans can expect to see in their respective regions of the country based on weather patterns, long-term … [Read more…]

LOS ALTOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Section 32 has announced the appointment of Nick Smith as the firm’s Chief Investor Relations Officer. Smith will be responsible for working with all Limited Partners of the firm and for developing new long term LP relationships. Before joining Section 32, Smith was the Head of Investor Relations at Foresite Capital, where … [Read more…]