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Codexis Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS), a leading enzyme engineering company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a business update.

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  • Including enzyme sales related to PAXLOVID™, total revenues were $26.6 million in fourth quarter 2023 compared to $30.4 million in fourth quarter 2022.
  • Including enzyme sales related to PAXLOVID™, product revenues were $18.1 million in fourth quarter 2023 compared to $23.3 million in fourth quarter 2022.
  • Product gross margin, excluding enzyme sales related to PAXLOVID™, was 71% for fourth quarter 2023 compared to 44% in fourth quarter 2022.
  • Including enzyme sales related to PAXLOVID™, product gross margin for fourth quarter 2023 was 84% compared to 64% in fourth quarter 2022.

Lithium Argentina Announces Appointment of new President and CEO

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Monday, February 26, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSX: LAAC) (NYSE: LAAC) (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) announces the Board’s unanimous decision to appoint Sam Pigott as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) which will become effective on March 18, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSX: LAAC) (NYSE: LAAC) (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) announces the Board’s unanimous decision to appoint Sam Pigott as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) which will become effective on March 18, 2024.
  • He will succeed John Kanellitsas, Executive Chairman, President and Interim CEO of the Company, who will continue on in his role as Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • The rigorous search process has resulted in the appointment of an exceptional executive who possesses the qualities needed to properly lead Lithium Argentina.
  • He joins Lithium Argentina from Ganfeng Lithium, where he has led the International Business Development group for the past six years.

Codexis Announces Appointment of Masad Damha, PhD, and Jim Lalonde, PhD, to Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

This board is now comprised of experts across oligonucleotide synthesis and manufacturing and was established to help guide the Company’s strategic direction, providing critical insights to inform the continued development of Codexis’ ECO Synthesis™ manufacturing platform.

Key Points: 
  • This board is now comprised of experts across oligonucleotide synthesis and manufacturing and was established to help guide the Company’s strategic direction, providing critical insights to inform the continued development of Codexis’ ECO Synthesis™ manufacturing platform.
  • “We are thrilled to have Masad and Jim lend their decades of experience in oligonucleotide research and development to our Strategic Advisory Board,” said Stefan Lutz, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research at Codexis.
  • Dr. Damha is a co-founder of Anagenis, Inc., a start-up with proprietary antisense technologies (ANA and FANA).
  • Presently, Dr. Lalonde serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Willow Biosciences and as a Scientific Advisory Board member at Bota Biosciences, bitBiome, Curie Co. and Invizyne.

Leading the Way Forward: 1VALET Introduces Its New CEO

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Monday, March 4, 2024

1VALET, a leading Canadian company in the field of intelligent building operating systems, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sophie Boulanger as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • 1VALET, a leading Canadian company in the field of intelligent building operating systems, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sophie Boulanger as CEO.
  • Prior to joining 1VALET, Sophie Boulanger served as co-founder and CEO of BonLook for over 10 years, a company that revolutionized the optical industry by offering high-quality prescription glasses at affordable prices.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sophie to 1VALET," declares Jean-Pierre Poulin, who will shift from CEO to Executive Chairman to spearhead strategic development endeavours.
  • "I am thrilled to join 1VALET as the new CEO," says Sophie Boulanger.

Mountain Valley MD Provides Business Update, Appoints New CFO

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The MVMD team and our extensive network of partners has made significant progress advancing our commercialization priorities,” stated Dennis Hancock, President & CEO of Mountain Valley MD.

Key Points: 
  • The MVMD team and our extensive network of partners has made significant progress advancing our commercialization priorities,” stated Dennis Hancock, President & CEO of Mountain Valley MD.
  • To date, the Company has worked on a range of formulations for Quicksome™-powered product applications, including sleep, energy, appetite suppressant, cognition, immunity, calm, and pain relief.
  • The Company believes this will be valuable in its business development efforts and broad growth plans for its nutraceutical line of business.
  • Since July 2009, his tenure at Malaspina Consultants Inc. has been marked by CFO and accounting roles for various public and private companies across multiple industries.

Bumble Inc. Transforms Executive Leadership Team, Setting the Stage for the Next Chapter of Growth

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

All four executives will report to Chief Executive Officer Lidiane Jones, who joined the company in January.

Key Points: 
  • All four executives will report to Chief Executive Officer Lidiane Jones, who joined the company in January.
  • “I am thrilled to bring these proven technology leaders to Bumble to help unlock the next chapter of growth and opportunity for Bumble,” Jones said.
  • Each executive brings deep expertise in technology-led industries and a unique skill set to accelerate the company’s innovation, product, people, and brand strategies.
  • Prior to her leadership roles, she created Slack's customer feedback flywheel that led to thousands of feature enhancements and product fixes.

MoloLamken LLP Announces New Partners

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.

Key Points: 
  • The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.
  • Ms. Dayton joined MoloLamken after clerking for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the Honorable Brian M. Cogan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
  • Mr. Sokoloff is admitted in New York, the District of Columbia, Illinois, and numerous federal district and appellate courts.

Plan International Canada celebrates CEO Lindsay Glassco's Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .
  • Earlier in her career, she spent a decade with the Government of Canada, including at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (now Global Affairs Canada).
  • Plan International Canada thanks Women of Influence+ for amplifying the indomitable spirit of women in all their diversity who are driving progress and innovation in society and congratulates all of the Top 25 Women of Influence® Awards recipients.
  • On International Women's Day, the organization calls on everyone to invest in the extraordinary potential of young women to lead and thrive.

UniDoc Enhances Team with Experienced CFO

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

"We are excited to welcome Austin to the role of CFO for the UniDoc team," said Tony Baldassarre, Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to welcome Austin to the role of CFO for the UniDoc team," said Tony Baldassarre, Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Austin brings an extensive experience background in growth strategy, corporate finance and executive leadership.
  • As we enter into the commercialization phase of UniDoc, his track record of enhancing shareholder value through an entrepreneurial and commercial mindset, is an exciting addition."
  • Mr. Thornberry is a seasoned finance professional with a background in advising new companies in the venture capital market.

Steven Goldenberg joins Lockton leadership team as Executive Vice President, Operations

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The organization has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, his leadership will be instrumental in amplifying and sustaining this momentum.

Key Points: 
  • The organization has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, his leadership will be instrumental in amplifying and sustaining this momentum.
  • "Lockton's culture, client focus, and leadership team give the organization a distinct advantage around the globe," said Goldenberg.
  • Goldenberg joins from Aon where he held several senior leadership roles throughout his 15-year tenure, including most recently serving as Global Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Risk Solutions.
  • Goldenberg looks forward to relocating to the Global Headquarters in Kansas City with his family this summer.