BLACK DIAMOND

Black Diamond Therapeutics Presents Novel Real-World Evidence of the Evolving EGFR Mutation Landscape in NSCLC and the Opportunity for BDTX-1535 in an Oral Presentation at the 2024 American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDTX), a clinical-stage oncology company developing MasterKey therapies that target families of oncogenic mutations in patients with cancer, presented real-world evidence of the evolving epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation landscape in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and the potential of BDTX-1535 to address a broader range of mutations compared to existing therapies. The results were disclosed in an oral presentation on April 7, 2024, at the 2024 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California.

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  • The results were disclosed in an oral presentation on April 7, 2024, at the 2024 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California.
  • The analyses reveal a broad spectrum of non-classical mutations, as well as an increased prevalence of the acquired resistance mutation, C797S.
  • The compound also potently inhibits the drug resistance C797S mutation, which emerges following treatment with third-generation EGFR inhibitors, including osimertinib.
  • Black Diamond is currently advancing BDTX-1535 in a Phase 2 trial for patients with EGFRm NSCLC across multiple lines of therapy.

Birmingham, Alabama-Based Fairvoy Private Wealth Goes Independent with Dynasty Financial Partners

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that Fairvoy Private Wealth has joined its industry-leading platform of technology-driven wealth management tools and services.

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  • Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that Fairvoy Private Wealth has joined its industry-leading platform of technology-driven wealth management tools and services.
  • Fairvoy Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm based in Birmingham, Ala., staffed by professionals from Merrill Lynch, including:
    Stephen Davis, CFP®, ChFC®, APMA®, Managing Partner, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    Neal Carroll, CFP®, CPWA®, CPFA®, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    Ashley Davis, CPA®, CRPC®, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    The name "Fairvoy" invokes the firm's dedication to fairness and upholding its clients’ best interests on their wealth-management voyages.
  • “We are pleased to welcome the Fairvoy team to our Dynasty family and thrilled to include a new firm in the growing Birmingham market," said Shirl Penney, CEO and Founder of Dynasty Financial Partners.
  • Fairvoy has selected Fidelity as its custodian, Black Diamond for performance reporting, and eMoney Advisor for financial planning.

CSS Commerce Partners with Bridgeline to Offer B2X AI-Powered Search

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

CSS Commerce, an expert in on-page search, will partner with HawkSearch for a superior experience and technology for its customers.

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  • CSS Commerce, an expert in on-page search, will partner with HawkSearch for a superior experience and technology for its customers.
  • CSS’ Head of Search, Erick Rojas, is ‘excited to bring the strong features of HawkSearch to our customers.
  • Ari Kahn, CEO of Bridgeline Digital, stated, "Our partnership with CSS Commerce is a key step in our strategy to revolutionize eCommerce search for manufacturers and distributors alike.
  • “Integrating HawkSearch enhances our eCommerce solutions and presents AI enhanced opportunities for our clients,” added Tom Sieger, Managing Partner at CSS Commerce.

Black Diamond Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The presentation included clinical data from 27 patients with advanced/metastatic NSCLC who received once daily doses ranging from 25mg to 400mg.

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  • The presentation included clinical data from 27 patients with advanced/metastatic NSCLC who received once daily doses ranging from 25mg to 400mg.
  • The trial is currently in dose escalation with an update anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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    Cash Position: Black Diamond ended 2023 with approximately $131.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments compared to $122.8 million as of December 31, 2022.
  • Net Loss: Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $19.4 million, as compared to $21.1 million for the same period in 2022.

The Gershman Group Partners with LPL's New PWM Platform

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Friday, March 22, 2024

As financial advisors increasingly seek alternatives to traditional big bank/brokerage firms, we believe LPL's groundbreaking W2 PWM platform will change the future.

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  • As financial advisors increasingly seek alternatives to traditional big bank/brokerage firms, we believe LPL's groundbreaking W2 PWM platform will change the future.
  • Gershman says, "In my 35-year career, I've never witnessed a firm of this caliber enter the traditional W2 space with such vigor.
  • Gershman adds, "It's a lot easier to take a big independent platform and convert a division to w2 than the other way around."
  • Whereas the wealth management platform is massive, competing with all the majors, their leading-edge independent platform tools well exceed that of any major multi-national bank.

UPPER DECK DROPS NEW GOLF TRADING CARDS, HIGHLIGHTS SUPERSTARS AND LEGENDS OF THE SPORT

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, released Upper Deck Golf, its newest trading card series celebrating golf's greatest athletes. Upper Deck Golf features a wide range of golf's most familiar names, from current and rising superstars like Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Brooke Henderson and Collin Morikawa, to iconic legends like Tiger Woods. This release is the first of four, along with SP Game-Used Golf, Upper Deck Portfolio Golf, and Fleer Ultra Golf.

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  • Upper Deck launches its flagship golf collection, Upper Deck Golf, for the first time since 2004 featuring Viktor Hovland, Brooke Henderson and Collin Morikawa
    CARLSBAD, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, released Upper Deck Golf, its newest trading card series celebrating golf's greatest athletes.
  • Upper Deck Golf features a wide range of golf's most familiar names, from current and rising superstars like Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Brooke Henderson and Collin Morikawa, to iconic legends like Tiger Woods.
  • This release is the first of four, along with SP Game-Used Golf, Upper Deck Portfolio Golf, and Fleer Ultra Golf.
  • Upper Deck Golf is now available for purchase at Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer hobby shops.

Black Diamond Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results and Declares Dividend

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Since re-instating the dividend in 2021, the Company has announced three dividend increases, with the most recent occurring in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • Since re-instating the dividend in 2021, the Company has announced three dividend increases, with the most recent occurring in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • LodgeLink also reported 101,726 room nights sold in the Quarter, a 13% decrease from the Comparative Quarter.
  • Funds from Operations¹ of $30.1 million and Free Cashflow¹ of $20.5 million for the Quarter were up 43% and 68%, respectively from the Comparative Quarter.
  • The WFS segment also ended the Quarter with $34.6 million of contracted future rental revenue, a 56% increase from the Comparative Quarter.

Miles Partnership Selected as United States Agency of Record for Tahiti Tourisme

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Friday, March 1, 2024

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Partnership , a leading tourism marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce its selection by Tahiti Tourisme as the official agency of record for consumer, trade and public relations services in the United States.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Partnership , a leading tourism marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce its selection by Tahiti Tourisme as the official agency of record for consumer, trade and public relations services in the United States.
  • "We are thrilled for the opportunity to represent The Islands of Tahiti to consumer and trade audiences in the United States," said Jay Salyers, Senior Vice President at Miles Partnership.
  • Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, and Lakewood, Colorado, Miles Partnership has multiple offices across the United States and an international office in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Miles Partnership was selected through a formal RFP process and began work with Tahiti Tourisme in January 2024.

Sonoco Announces Agreement for the Divestiture of its Protective Solutions Packaging Business as Part of Planned Portfolio Optimization Strategy

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.

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  • The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.
  • This sale is the result of Sonoco’s continuing evaluation of its business portfolio and is consistent with its strategic and investment priorities.
  • “I personally would like to thank the entire Protective Solutions team for their years of delivering quality products and outstanding customer service on behalf of Sonoco.
  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP is acting as the legal advisor to Black Diamond in connection with this transaction.

Black Diamond Announces Acquisition of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.'s Assets and Certain Subsidiaries

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Monday, January 22, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Diamond Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Black Diamond") today announced that certain of its affiliates have acquired certain assets and operational subsidiaries of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. ("IAP"), known as a leading provider of global logistics, infrastructure, IT, communications, power and air traffic management solutions.

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  • ("Black Diamond") today announced that certain of its affiliates have acquired certain assets and operational subsidiaries of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. ("IAP"), known as a leading provider of global logistics, infrastructure, IT, communications, power and air traffic management solutions.
  • Black Diamond's affiliates will be unveiling a new brand for these operations in the coming weeks.
  • Amanda Brownfield, IAP's former Chief Executive Officer, has joined the new company's leadership team as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Black Diamond's expertise, resources and commitment to growing a new, market-leading company are unrivaled," Ms. Brownfield said.