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LendingTree, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Ovation Credit Services

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ovation Credit Services, Inc., a leading provider of credit services with a strong customer service reputation. Ovation Credit Services utilizes a proprietary software application that facilitates the credit repair process and is […]

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Mason Resources Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

VANCOUVER, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Mason Resources Corp. (TSX:MNR; OTCQB: MSSNF – “Mason” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. All figures are in US dollars unless otherwise noted. Q1 2018 HIGHLIGHTS Net loss for Q1 2018 was $0.3 million, which was a […]

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Marapharm Ventures Inc. – Appoints Lead Cultivators to Las Vegas Facilities in Nevada

KELOWNA, BC, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Marapharm Ventures Inc. (CSE: MDM) (OTCQX: MRPHF) (FSE: 2M0) (“Marapharm” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ryan George and Mr. Justin Hunter as Lead Cultivators for the Company’s EcoNevada and PhenoFarm Cultivation and Production licences in Las Vegas, Nevada. A seasoned agriculturist, Mr. […]

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Voya Financial to Acquire Pen-Cal Administrators

Integration of nonqualified plan services will help employers and plan advisors deliver best-in-class retirement benefits to participants WINDSOR, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pen-Cal Administrators, Inc. (Pen-Cal), a leading provider of nonqualified deferred compensation benefit plans and consulting services. As a result of […]

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Cerecor Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

BALTIMORE, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerecor Inc. (NASDAQ:CERC) (“Cerecor” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2018. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were $4.5 million. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $65.4 million in total assets including cash and cash equivalents of $2.5 […]

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Abeona Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Business Highlights

NEW YORK and CLEVELAND, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ABEO), a leading clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel cell and gene therapies for life-threatening rare genetic diseases, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2018. The Company will host a call to update investors on recent clinical developments […]

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JLT Specialty USA Announces Appointment of Rob Hausler as Executive Vice President

HOUSTON, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (LSE:JLT), the leading global specialist risk advisor and broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Hausler as Executive Vice President. Joining JLT’s rapidly growing team, Hausler will wear many hats and play a pivotal […]

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PolyMet Reports Results for Period Ended March 31, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PolyMet Mining Corp (“PolyMet” or the “company”) TSX: POM; NYSE MKT: PLM – today reported that it has filed its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. PolyMet controls 100 percent of the development-stage NorthMet copper-nickel-precious metals ore-body and the nearby Erie Plant, located near Hoyt Lakes in […]

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Wilhelmina International, Inc. Reports Earnings for First Quarter 2018

First Quarter Financial Highlights (in thousands) Q1 18YTD Q1 17YTD YOYGrowth Total Revenues $ 19,716 $ 19,151 3.0% Operating Income 364 101 260.4% Income Before Provision for Taxes 319 21 * Net Income 225 9 * EBITDA** 580 267 117.2% Adjusted EBITDA** 709 442 60.4% Pre-Corporate EBITDA** 1,046 788 32.7% *Not meaningful. **Non-GAAP measures referenced […]

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Allison Transmission announces Fred Bohley as next CFO

INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) announced today that its board of directors has appointed G. Frederick Bohley III as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 1. “Fred has been an instrumental member of our organization for many years,” said David S. Graziosi, President and CFO […]

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Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. (XWMFX) Announces Tender Offer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. (XWMFX) announced today that the Fund’s Board of Directors has approved a tender offer to purchase for cash up to 2.5% of the Fund’s outstanding shares of common stock. The tender offer will be conducted at a price equal to the Fund’s net asset value […]

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Scythian Biosciences Announces Binding Agreement for Argentinian Acquisition of ABP

– ABP HOLDS FIRST & ONLY CANNABIS LICENSE IN ARGENTINA – – ABP REVENUES IN EXCESS OF USD$11 MILLION IN 2017 AND PROFITABLE – TORONTO, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scythian Biosciences Corp. (the “Company” or “Scythian”) (TSXV:SCYB) (Frankfurt:9SB) (OTC – Nasdaq Intl:SCCYF) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a […]

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