Author: Nick Wilsion
Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA), an oncology-focused drug development company, is pleased to announce that it has commenced enrolment to a phase I clinical trial of EVT801, an investigational cancer therapy that Kazia licensed from Evotec SE in April 2021. Key Points EVT801 is a small molecule inhibitor of VEGFR3, and acts by inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, the formation of new lymphatic vessels around the tumour. It has shown compelling evidence of activity in a wide range of preclinical cancer models and appears broadly well-tolerated in animal toxicology studies. -Kazia licensed EVT801 from Evotec SE, an international drug discovery alliance…
Riddle 3 Pty Ltd ACN 622 918 370 and others noted as ‘the Issuer’ in the table below are seeking to raise a total of $10,500,000 in funds by the issue of loan notes, according to an announcement today by the underwriter Banner Capital Management Limited (the Arranger/Underwriter). The issue comprises fully drawn and progressively drawn notes as detailed below. The following is a text of the announcement: Banner Capital Management Limited as Arranger and Underwriter has announced today that the Issuer is seeking to raise A$10,500,000 through an offer of debentures (in the form of loan notes) for the…
Visa, the world leader in digital payments, is looking for startups from across Asia Pacific to join the second cohort of their accelerator program. The Visa Accelerator Program focuses on helping startups in Asia Pacific expand their business into new markets with a strong emphasis on identifying commercial opportunities for the startups to collaborate with Visa and its extensive network of bank, merchant and government partners in the region. “As the world transitions from a pandemic to an endemic state, there is great demand for digital-first experiences that shape new thinking around digital currencies and open data. And many startups…
Today Galaxy Universal, LLC (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners (“Gainline”), announced that it has agreed to acquire the And1, Avia, Gaiam and SPRI brands (together the “Active Brands”) from Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (“Sequential”) for approximately $330 million. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including court approval and is expected to close by mid-November 2021. This transaction is a continuation of Galaxy’s strategy to vertically integrate strong brands under one management operation that controls marketing, design, sales, sourcing and manufacturing. This unique platform will create efficiencies to…
TTC Global, the leader in quality assurance for the software testing industry, announced the appointment of Kylie Pollock as Principal Accessibility Consultant, based in Australia. Kylie has over 15 years of experience in the software industry across multiple fields, both private and public sector. We are thrilled to have Kylie join the TTC family to support and continue to drive the rapid growth we have seen across our global accessibility practice,” said Samantha Dancey, Global Accessibility Practice Lead at TTC. Kylie brings passion and extensive accessibility and inclusion experience to our organisation. She has a highly technical background, holds numerous…
As a CFO, COO and Executive Director of Kogan.com, David brings a wealth of experience to guide and advise the Pepperstone Group as it focuses on its next trajectory of growth. Prior to joining Kogan.com, David was a Senior Associate lawyer at Arnold Bloch Leibler. David holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Melbourne. David is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. We are pleased to formally welcome David to Pepperstone. He will provide the board with invaluable advice on its future growth plans. David’s experience in growing Kogan from its inception into…
GSB Gold Standard Pay, Sweden: Inflation rates are rising around the world, including in the Federal Republic of Germany, where the rate next month will probably be a whopping five percent. In view of this, many German citizens are worried that prices could continue to rise at this pace. In this context, Josip Heit from GSB Gold Standard Pay in Sweden, comments on this issue and its far-reaching consequences. Josip Heit explains the phenomenon of inflation as follows, “Consumers are simply passively affected by inflation, prices rise and have to be paid by the “end consumers”. For those who live…
Agreement with Wild Rose Casino and Resort creates pathway for growing product portfolio As part of its aggressive growth plan in the U.S. PlayUp has secured market access for iGaming in Iowa. The deal comes on the heels of PlayUp’s announcement last week of market access for sports betting in Iowa and Indiana along with iGaming for New Jersey. The deal, inked through a partnership with Wild Rose Entertainment, adds a second iGaming jurisdiction for PlayUp. Pending both legislative and regulatory approval in Iowa the burgeoning iGaming sector is a key indicator for PlayUp’s diverse product portfolio expansion beyond its…
Indonesia’s startup ecosystem has been thriving and proving its early adopters correct, and the Indonesian government, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, wants to keep the momentum by offering support and incentives to foreign investors in the space. Startup scene boom In recent years, the Indonesian startup scene has been enjoying tremendous growth from multiple sectors, and the pandemic has revealed new industries that have vast potential in the region. While promoting a growing ecosystem with Gerakan Nasional 1000 Startup Digital (1000 Digital Startups National Initiative), the Indonesian government now puts in place investor-friendly policies such as the…
Regina-based company welcomes 64 new locations across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Brandt Tractor Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Brandt Group of Companies, is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired Cervus Equipment Corp., following a 97.66% endorsement for the deal in an October 12, 2021 vote by Cervus shareholders. The transaction sees publicly traded Cervus transition to 100% private ownership in an all-cash deal. The landmark transaction creates Canada’s largest-ever equipment dealer network, adding 64 agriculture, transportation, and material handling equipment locations to Brandt’s existing John Deere Construction & Forestry dealerships across Canada. When fully integrated,…