BOD

SM Entertainment Holds 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the New Board Appoints Cheol-hyuk Jang as CEO

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 31, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. With this, the foundation has been laid for implementing the SM 3.0 strategy, an essential element for the Company to move forward to a fan and shareholder-centered global entertainment company. 

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
  • First, shareholders voted to approve the proposed cash dividend payment of KRW 1,200 per share as proposed.
  • Following the AGM, the new BOD called for Board of Directors meeting and appointed Inside Director Cheol-hyuk Jang as its new CEO.
  • Jang stated, "I feel a great responsibility to assume the position as a CEO when SM is about to take a big leap forward with SM 3.0."

NRG Therapeutics Announces International Scientific Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023

STEVENAGE, United Kingdom, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRG Therapeutics, Ltd., an innovative neuroscience company targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, is pleased to announce the formation of its scientific advisory board (SAB), to support and steer its R&D programmes to develop novel small molecule therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

Key Points: 
  • STEVENAGE, United Kingdom, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRG Therapeutics, Ltd., an innovative neuroscience company targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, is pleased to announce the formation of its scientific advisory board (SAB), to support and steer its R&D programmes to develop novel small molecule therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
  • NRG Therapeutics is applying breakthrough science in the field of mitochondrial biology to develop first-in-class treatments for Parkinson’s, ALS (also known as motor neurone disease) and other neurodegenerative disorders.
  • He currently serves on the board of directors and as an advisor to several biotechnology companies including Mission Therapeutics and Nitrase Therapeutics and is a venture partner with the Dementia Discovery Fund.
  • Since then, she has held executive (CEO, CSO) and advisory roles at early-stage companies as an SAB or BOD member.

NexImmune Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

“The combined data from our clinical cell therapy programs and INJ preclinical experiments are consistent, and we believe validate the AIM nanoparticles MOA regardless of modality.

Key Points: 
  • “The combined data from our clinical cell therapy programs and INJ preclinical experiments are consistent, and we believe validate the AIM nanoparticles MOA regardless of modality.
  • The unique benefits of our “off-the-shelf” T cell targeted therapies include scalability and access to broader patient populations to address unmet needs.
  • Research and development expenses were $13.7 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to $12.0 million for the same period in the prior year.
  • General and administrative expenses were $3.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, which represent effectively no change for the same period in the prior year.

IQST - iQSTEL Board of Directors Instructs Management To Fight Naked Shorting

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 27, 2023

NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors (BOD) instructed management to identify specific IQST naked shorting targets and to fight against those targets.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors (BOD) instructed management to identify specific IQST naked shorting targets and to fight against those targets.
  • Toward that end, management has entered into negotiations with a highly specialized firm in matters of naked short selling.
  • "In response to these concerns, the iQSTEL Independent Board of Directors has authorized management to act accordingly.
  • Management has entered into negotiations to engage a well respected firm in matters of naked short selling.

IQST - iQSTEL Board of Directors Instructs Management To Fight Naked Shorting

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 27, 2023

NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors (BOD) instructed management to identify specific IQST naked shorting targets and to fight against those targets.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors (BOD) instructed management to identify specific IQST naked shorting targets and to fight against those targets.
  • Toward that end, management has entered into negotiations with a highly specialized firm in matters of naked short selling.
  • "In response to these concerns, the iQSTEL Independent Board of Directors has authorized management to act accordingly.
  • Management has entered into negotiations to engage a well respected firm in matters of naked short selling.

Nozomi Networks Added to the Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Approved Product List

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nozomi Networks , the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced its product line has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program’s approved product list ( APL ).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nozomi Networks , the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced its product line has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program’s approved product list ( APL ).
  • The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) CDM Program dynamically fortifies the cybersecurity of civilian government networks and systems with real-time risk monitoring and defense.
  • The CDM program provides cybersecurity tools, integration services, and dashboards to participating federal agencies to support them in improving their respective security posture.
  • “Nozomi Networks’ CDM Approved Product Listing affirms that our products are extremely reliable option for federal agencies,” said Nozomi Networks CEO Edgard Capdevielle.

RKTech Corp., a Rikkeisoft Company, Establishes Its First Office in the Fourth Largest US Metro Area, Dallas-Fort Worth

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

“Rikkeisoft aims to become a billion-dollar technology company within the next five years, and the establishment of RKTech is one step towards achieving this vision,” Rikkeisoft Chairman Tung Ta affirmed.

Key Points: 
  • “Rikkeisoft aims to become a billion-dollar technology company within the next five years, and the establishment of RKTech is one step towards achieving this vision,” Rikkeisoft Chairman Tung Ta affirmed.
  • RKTech's U.S. operations will be led by Tung Bui, BOD member, SEVP of Rikkeisoft cum CEO of RKTech.
  • “Vietnam has surely become an India+1 destination for American companies who seek high quality and cost competitive technology solutions & services.
  • I strongly believe that RKTech will succeed in the U.S., earning the trust of many Fortune 1000 companies, and becoming a preferred solutions & services provider.”

Padman Ramankutty, Veteran IT Leader, Appointed as Chairman of Board of Directors at CloudPaths

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

He has founded and sold multiple startups, in addition to holding senior and advisory roles with SAP, Nike, and Accenture.

Key Points: 
  • He has founded and sold multiple startups, in addition to holding senior and advisory roles with SAP, Nike, and Accenture.
  • Padman has strong business development and organizational expertise in enterprise software, business transformation, supply chain, IT strategy and mentoring leadership.
  • “I look forward to providing guidance and governance to the CloudPaths executive team to maximize impact for its valued clients,” said Padman Ramankutty.
  • “The addition of Padman Ramankutty will bring customer centricity and ability to attract more world class talent in 2023.”

Retired Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham joins Blue Star Families as Board of Directors Chair

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham to the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham to the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD).
  • "Retired Army Lt. Gen. Bingham understands that while the military recruits the service member, it retains the family," said BSF Co-founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet .
  • On a personal note, when we met she was the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Army for Installation Management.
  • She and her husband, Dr. Patrick J. Bingham, has two adult children; Dr. Tava M. Bingham and Mr. Phillip J. Bingham.

Solid State Battery Industry Gains Ground from Investments in ESG Goals - Astra ESG Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

With solid state batteries poised to be used in EVs by 2025, battery manufacturers have furthered their investments in the ESG ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • With solid state batteries poised to be used in EVs by 2025, battery manufacturers have furthered their investments in the ESG ecosystem.
  • Discover more regarding the practices and strategies being implemented by industry participants in the Solid State Battery Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2023, published by Astra ESG Solutions
    The growth of SSBs is likely to foster green energy and e-mobility as stakeholders strive to minimize their carbon footprint.
  • Meanwhile, in June 2022, Solid Power announced it would be shipping solid state battery cells to BMW and Ford by the year-end for validation testing.
  • The global solid state battery market is expected to witness around 36% CAGR from 2021 through 2028.