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GACW Incorporated Expands Distribution Network Into Massive Australia Market

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GACW Incorporated (“GACW”, or the “Company”), announced today that it has signed a Supply, Service and Exclusive Agent Agreement (the “SSEAA”) with Brownfield Engineering and Maintenance Pty Ltd, a leading Australian engineering and maintenance company to market and distribute GACW’s Air Suspension Wheel (“ASW”) technology to the mining Off the Road (OTR) sector. With approximately 433 operating mines in Australia, this agreement broadens GACW market potential in one of the biggest mining countries in the world. The ASW technology is a disruptive, patented in-wheel suspension assembly. The ASW is non-pneumatic and addresses many safety and transportation logistics that large mining trucks face with traditional rubber tires. The ASW is still in its pre-commercialization stage and further field testing is expected in Q3 and Q4 of 2020.

GE Healthcare to Distribute Osprey Medical’s Technology to Address Angiography Based Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

AMERSHAM, England & MINNEAPOLIS & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare and Osprey Medical Inc. (ASX:OSP) (Osprey) today announced a strategic alliance under which GE Healthcare will exclusively distribute Osprey’s product portfolio in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Turkey. Osprey’s DyeVert™ contrast minimization devices, complemented by GE Healthcare's range of iodinated x-ray contrast media, offer healthcare professionals a technology platform to address the rising problem of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) following interventional coronary angiograms in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

KiRA Biotech Appoints Global Pharma Business Leader as Independent Board Chair

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australian drug development company Kira Biotech, with a mission to bring new treatment options to patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, has announced the appointment of Michael Grissinger as independent Chair of its Board of Directors. Michael has had a highly successful career in senior business and corporate development roles within global pharmaceutical companies. He spent 22 years at Johnson & Johnson, holding positions of Vice President and Head, Worldwide Pharmaceutical Licensing as well as Vice President and Head, Worldwide Pharmaceutical Corporate Development and M&A. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Grissinger spent 20 years in the healthcare industry with Ciba-Geigy and SmithKline Beckman.

VIQ Solutions Reports Second Quarter Results Growth Goals Remain on Track for 2020

PHOENIX, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture Exchange: VQS and OTC Markets: VQSLF) a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today reported record financial results for the second quarter 2020. Results are reported in US dollars and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
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Tetra Tech Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

Revenue of $710 million and Net Revenue of $560 millionEPS $0.83; Adjusted EPS $0.78Cash Flow from Operations increased to $111 millionBacklog grew to $3.07 billionPASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the third quarter ended June 28, 2020. Third Quarter Results

AVITA Therapeutics to Participate at the Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Growth Conference

VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL) (ASX:AVH), a regenerative medicine company that is developing and commercializing a technology platform that enables point-of-care autologous skin restoration for multiple unmet needs, announced today that management will present at the Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Virtual Growth Conference on 12 August 2020 at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

Demand for Shekel Brainweigh Innovendi Autonomous Micro Market Solution Grows Following Latest Technology Enhancements

Growth Attributed to Market Demand and Recent Product Enhancements in Checkout Speed, Accuracy and Operational ExcellenceTEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$SBW #AI--Shekel Brainweigh Ltd. (ASX: SBW), the leader in advanced weighing technology, announces it experienced more than 20 percent growth for its Innovendi business as global retailers look for frictionless customer shopping experiences while mitigating shrinkage risks. Innovendi is an unattended automated locked micro market cooler equipped with smart shelves, providing full autonomous solution for reliable self-service of products. The increased demand is also attributed to significant improvements in Shekel Brainweigh’s technology released in a recent major software upgrade. This upgrade improves checkout speed by 25 percent, allowing faster shopping experience with smaller queues, increased social distancing, improved performance and product recognition accuracy. The Innovendi micro market meets today’s market demand for healthier food, ready meals and specialty drinks, which are not currently offered in traditional vending machines.

CyAlliance and Cyberturity Announce Strategic Partnership Across the Americas

Australia’s leading online cyber maturity provider Cyberturity, teams up with CyAlliance to make cost-effective, executive level guidance available to all SMBs in the Americas! MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CIS--CyAlliance’s mission and vision is to bring cyber alliances together across the globe. Today, CyAlliance is announcing their strategic partnership with leading Australian online SMB Cyber Maturity provider, Cyberturity. This partnership will bring the Cyberturity® 360 Cyber Maturity Assessment to the small and medium business (SMB) market across the Americas. As part of the agreement, Tammy Moskites, CEO of CyAlliance, will now also represent Cyberturity as their President, within the Americas.

Searchspring Signals Global Expansion with APAC Infrastructure Release

Infrastructure release will offer online retailers 25% faster search and merchandising speeds. Investment in dedicated customer-facing teams to quickly follow.SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Searchspring, a provider of ecommerce search and merchandising technology, announced today its expansion into the Asia Pacific region with the deployment of APAC infrastructure in Sydney, Australia. On the back of its recent VP of Product hire

Strategic Education, Inc. to Acquire Laureate Education, Inc.’s Australia and New Zealand Academic Operations, Including Torrens University

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strategic Education, Inc. (Strategic Education) (NASDAQ: STRA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Laureate Education, Inc. (Laureate) (NASDAQ: LAUR) to acquire Laureate’s Australia and New Zealand academic operations. The all-cash transaction is valued at $642.7 million, subject to potential adjustments, and has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.

2020 Australia Lingerie Market by Product Type, by Distribution Channel, by Region, Forecast & Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Lingerie Market by Product Type (Bra, knickers & Panties, Lounge Wear, Shape Wear, Others), by Distribution Channel (Online, Offline (Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets, Independent Retailers, Others), by Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian Lingerie Market is expected to undergo robust growth with more women becoming fashion-conscious and willing to spend on high quality and stylish inner wear. The rising disposable income is another key factor supporting the growth of the lingerie market in the country. With the ever-growing movements of social consciousness, the lingerie brands are focusing more on what matters to the customers along with increasing availability through online channel. The increasing necessity for bras and underpants are going to propel the Australian Lingerie Market growth in the next five years.

Civeo Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. Highlights include:Reported second quarter revenues of $114.7 million, net income of $6.1 million and operating cash flow of $24.5 million;Delivered second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $28.1 million and free cash flow of $25.1 million; and

DIMERIX’s DMX-200 Posts Strong Results in Kidney Disease Trial

Highlights Primary and secondary endpoints met in the Phase 2a study of DMX-200 in FSGS patientsDMX-200 was found to be generally safe and well-tolerated in FSGS patients86% of patients demonstrated a reduction of proteinuria with DMX-200 versus placeboA 29% reduction in proteinuria was observed across all patients receiving DMX-200 compared to placebo29% of patients achieved a &>40% reduction in proteinuria on DMX-200 compared to placebo

Janus Henderson Group plc Reports Second Quarter 2020 Diluted EPS of US$0.55, or US$0.67 on an Adjusted Basis

Solid long-term investment performance, with 62% and 68% of assets under management (‘AUM’) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a three- and five-year basis, respectively, as at 30 June 2020AUM of US$336.7 billion was up 14% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting an improvement in global markets partially offset by net outflows of US$(8.2) billionCompleted US$22 million of share buybacks during the second quarter

Laybuy Secures £80 Million Debt Facility from Victory Park Capital

AUCKLAND, New Zealand & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laybuy, a global leader in 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) technology, announced today that it has secured a £80 million debt facility from Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm. With plans for continued international expansion, the funding from VPC will fuel Laybuy’s growth in the UK. “Laybuy has grown exponentially since we launched three years ago and we would not be able to continue to scale without our investors’ support and confidence in our vision,” said Gary Rohloff, co-founder and CEO of Laybuy. “In addition to increasing our customer base in our established geographies and sectors, our expansion in the UK is a critical component of our growth strategy and VPC’s backing will enable us to strengthen our position in the market.”

Propanc Biopharma Receives Investment from Institutional Investor

Company continues to prepare its lead product candidate, PRP, for a Phase IB, First-In-Human study, in advanced cancer patients suffering from solid tumorsMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing new cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, announced today that the company received an additional investment tranche from a lead institutional investor to support company operations and working capital needs. To date, a, total of $550,000 has been funded by the institutional investor of a $3,000,000 financing agreement, as the company prepares its lead product candidate, PRP, for a Phase IB, First-In-Human study, in advanced cancer patients suffering from solid tumors.

Thought Machine Announces $125m Series B Funding Round – Driving Continued International and APAC Expansion

Thought Machine targets international expansion, product development and APAC market with fresh injection of capitalRound closed with additional $42m in series B funding from Eurazeo Growth, British Patient Capital and SEBLONDON & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thought Machine, the cloud native core banking technology firm, with its APAC headquarters in Singapore, today marks its entrance into the Asia Pacific market by announcing the signing of an additional $42m in funding for its series B round. This round extension will close in early August and is led by Eurazeo Growth, with British Patient Capital and SEB also coming in as new investors.

Cleo Expands Global Reach Into Australian Market Through Partnership With Ajna Consulting

Companies team to deliver ecosystem integration solutions for supply chain-driven businessesROCKFORD, Ill. & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ApplicationIntegration--Cleo, the Rockford-based global leader in ecosystem integration solutions, and Ajna Consulting, a Sydney-based business focused on digital transformation services, today announced a new partnership that will help companies in supply chain-dependent industries in Australia optimise their business operations through deployment of Cleo Integration Cloud

Rio Tinto reveals maiden Resource at Winu and new discovery

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has disclosed the maiden Inferred Mineral Resource at the 100% owned Winu copper-gold project and revealed the discovery of a new zone of gold dominant mineralisation approximately 2 km east of the Winu deposit in the Paterson Province of Western Australia. The Inferred Mineral Resource, reported at a 0.2% copper equivalent cutoff, is 503Mt at 0.45% copper equivalent (CuEq). This includes a higher grade component of 188Mt at 0.68% CuEq at a cutoff grade of 0.45% CuEq.

XCHG Signs First XSignals Customers, Providing Actionable ESG Insights and Market Benchmarks

NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XCHG, the global marketplace for Intelligent Commodities™, today announced the launch of XSignals, a component of the company’s multi-sided platform that offers unprecedented clarity in the pricing and analysis of digital, ESG-inclusive commodities (d-ESGc). These price signals—reported directly from open market activity—become benchmarks that enable vital ESG factors to be calculated into global trade.

Westwater Resources to Present at the SNN Network Virtual Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR--Westwater Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWR), an explorer and developer of US-based mineral resources essential to clean energy production, today announced it will be presenting at the SNN Network Virtual Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM EDT. Christopher Jones, President and CEO of Westwater Resources, Inc. will be hosting the presentation and answering questions from investors.

OSI Systems Awarded $5 Million Contract to Develop Automated Detection of Biosecurity Risk Items

HAWTHORNE, Calif..--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (the "Company" or "OSI Systems") (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division was awarded a contract from the Commonwealth Government of Australia represented through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (“DAWE”) for approximately $5 million for the supply of Rapiscan® RTT®110 hold baggage screening systems and the development and delivery of software algorithms for the automated detection of biosecurity risk items.

BrightSphere Investment Group Inc. Announces Divestiture of Affiliates Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss and Copper Rock Capital Partners

Approximately $335 million of expected after-tax proceeds from the divestitures enabling us to reduce debt and repurchase shares, which could generate double digit accretion to 2021 ENI per share, while also allowing us to further support affiliate growth by seeding new strategiesImproved organic growth profile as pro forma business has historically generated positive net flowsValuation received underscores high intrinsic value of the company’s businesses relative to the company’s current trading levels

Synchron Secures Further Funding from the Australian Government to Advance Commercialization of Stentrode

Synchron's Stentrode is a fully-implantable brain-computer interface being designed to enable people with paralysis to restore functional independence by engaging in activities of daily livingSAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK CITY & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synchron Inc., a neurovascular bioelectronic medicine company, today announced that the Company has been awarded nearly AUD$1M ($990,000)

 HSB Solomon Associates LLC Acquires the Assets of EnSys Energy

 Adds Strategic Analysis and Forecasting Capabilities to its Advisory and Benchmarking Services Portfolio DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HSB Solomon Associates LLC (Solomon), a leading performance improvement company for the global energy industry, today announced the acquisition of EnSys Energy’s (EnSys’) World Oil Refining Logistics and Demand (WORLD) Model® and databases. Solomon also acquired EnSys’ North American Logistics Review and Crude Flows Services, and will continue to offer these solutions to clients.

joimax® Expands Presence in Australia

KARLSRUHE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--joimax®, the German-based market leader in technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Australian medical device distributor, LifeHealthcare. The two companies have entered into a long-term relationship to provide a broader surgical choice for patients considering spinal surgery.

Exasol and Minerra Partner to Help Organizations Maximize Data Analytics Investments and Drive User Adoption

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exasol, the analytics database, today announced a new strategic partnership with Minerra, a global analytics and data science consultancy, to help organizations maximize the value and reach of their data. Through this partnership, joint customers now have access to unrivaled analytics performance to turn business insights into value more efficiently and more cost-effectively than ever before.

Noxopharm Reports Idronoxil Achieves Major Industry Goal of Converting ‘Cold’ Tumors to ‘Hot’

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#clinicaltrials--Noxopharm, a clinical-stage Australian oncology drug development company listed on the ASX (ASX:NOX), has claimed a breakthrough in the search for restoring immune function within “cold” microtumors, converting them to so-called “hot” tumors. The breakthrough stems from new preclinical data from two independent research groups. The data confirms that idronoxil, the active ingredient in the company’s immuno-oncology drug candidate, and sphingosine-1-phosphate inhibitor, Veyonda®, activate cancer-fighting immune cells and then enable their entry into microtumors.

Westwater Resources Announces Conference Call For Second Quarter 2020 Results & Business Update

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR--Westwater Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results and recent developments for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020 on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Mountain Time). Dial-in Numbers:+1 (800) 319-4610 (U.S. and Canada) +1 (604) 638-5340 (International) Conference ID: Westwater Resources Conference Call

Wipro to Launch 5G Edge Services Solutions Suite

The solutions extend Wipro’s BoundaryLess Enterprise – Universal Edge portfolio to offer real-time visibility and data insights for holistic infrastructure managementEAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#5G--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it will launch its 5G edge services solutions suite. The solutions suite to be provided by Wipro is built with IBM TRIRIGA

CrowdStrike APJ Report Reveals Nearly 3 out of 4 Business Leaders See Cybersecurity as a Top Priority In COVID-19 Recovery

Despite severe economic downturn, organizations expect increased technology budgets to support escalated digital transformation in today's new business normal SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike® Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the release of the 2020 CrowdStrike Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) State of Cybersecurity Report, produced by independent research firm StollzNow

GetSwift Launches “Fleets” to Help Clients of Any Size Manage Their Own Deliveries

Fleets allows clients to share drivers across locations or even with other companiesFleets helps small companies operate independently of 3rd-party platformsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$GSW #delivery--GetSwift Limited (ASX: GSW) (‘GetSwift’ or the ‘Company’), a leading provider of SaaS logistics technology, has released a major new feature called Fleets that will allow clients to share their drivers across locations or even with other companies to make deliveries more efficient.

Roxgold Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results: Conference Call / Webcast Details

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roxgold Inc. (“Roxgold” or the “Company”) (TSX: ROXG) (OTCQX: ROGFF) is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 after the North American markets close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 8:00 am ET to discuss its financial results and business outlook.

Mary Kay Inc. Advocates for Women’s Empowerment, Safe and Dignified Work Environments at International Women’s Forum – TIME’S UP UK Virtual Event

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 21st, Mary Kay Inc., an advocate for global women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, joined the International Women's Forum (IWF) Virtual Conference, for a session titled “SAFE SETS: An online panel discussion with TIME’S UP UK.” The live session tackled the ever-present issue for women across the globe: sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. TIME’S UP UK stressed the critical importance of changing the culture to ensure a safe workplace free from harassment and referred to the work being done to define safety for women in film through intimacy guidelines.

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