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COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bastion, today announced the appointment of Jody Sowa as Managing Director, Public Relations in the United States, strengthening the company’s growing presence in Los Angeles and New York and reinforcing its position of strength as North America continues to be a key growth market for the global independent network.

Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood,” “we,” “us” or “our”) today reacted to the proxy statement supplement filed by STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) with respect to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). In addition, Broadwood released a new presentation explaining why it continues to oppose the proposed transaction, which can be viewed here.

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) announces today that Billy Gifford, Altria’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026 at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (2026 Annual Meeting). Billy has had a distinguished career of over 30 years with the Altria family of companies and has served as Altria’s CEO since 2020. Altria’s Board of Directors (Board) has elected Salvatore (Sal) Mancuso to serve as Altria’s CEO upon Billy’s retirement. To facilitate a smooth transition, Billy plans to serve as a consultant to Altria upon his retirement through at least the end of 2026. Additionally, the Board elected Heather Newman to serve as Altria’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 14, 2026, at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Most global payments leaders lack a clear roadmap to navigate the seismic changes coming in 2026 , according to the latest Top Ten Payments Predictions from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. With AI-driven intelligence, next-gen authentication, new regulatory frameworks, and soaring demand for instant, embedded, and secure payments, the industry is entering an era of structural disruption. However, ACI’s recent report Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation reveals that only 36% of payments executives have a clear long-term modernization roadmap, leaving many without a strategic vision for transformation.

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) today announced financial results for the 2026 fiscal first quarter ended 30 September 2025.

Ciena® Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended November 1, 2025.

VIA optronics Holding AG (OTC: VIAOY) (“VIA” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of interactive display solutions, today announced that members of its Management and Advisory team acquired the 50.32% stake from Coöperatief IMI Europe U.A.(“IMI”).

NatureSweet®, North America’s largest vertically integrated controlled environment agriculture company recognized for its commitment to workforce well-being, today announced significant progress and expansion within its long-standing adult education initiative for its agricultural workforce. Nearly twenty years after the program began in Zapotlán, Mexico in 2005, NatureSweet has reached record graduation numbers, launched new university cohorts, and continues to demonstrate the transformational power of education in advancing its workforce’s lives.

Customer satisfaction with the nation’s largest banks has risen for the third straight year, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. National Banking Satisfaction Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction increased by 8 points (on a 1,000-point scale) to 666, with better perceptions of the reasonableness of fees, support during challenging times, checking accounts, credit cards and certificates of deposit. Customers aged 64 and younger saw a 12-point satisfaction increase, while satisfaction among those 65 and older remained unchanged.

Intruder, a leader in exposure management, today announced the release of a new series of high quality secrets detection checks for sensitive API keys and tokens hidden inside JavaScript bundles used by single-page applications. This upgrade was spurred by the discovery of a major class of leaked secret vulnerabilities that bypass standard security checks. Using a new spidering-based secrets detection method, Intruder scanned approximately 5 million applications to uncover more than 42,000 exposed tokens.

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: IDR) (“IDR”, “Idaho Strategic” or the “Company”) is pleased to release the results from its widespread soil sampling and radiometrics surveys covering key prospects within the Idaho portion of its Lemhi Pass rare earth elements project.

H. Yturria Ranch, one of Texas’ oldest and most iconic family-owned ranches, proudly unveils H. Yturria Ranch Mercantile, a luxury lifestyle brand inspired by 167 years of South Texas heritage. The new line features Texas-made apparel, handcrafted ranch accessories, and refined home décor rooted in the spirit, history, and rugged beauty of the ranch’s 14,000 acres in Raymondville.

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, today announced that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with a limited number of holders of its 1.25% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the “Existing Convertible Notes”). Pursuant to the exchange agreements, the Company will exchange approximately $291.4 million in aggregate principal amount of the Existing Convertible Notes for approximately $291.4 million in aggregate principal amount of new 4.875% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “New Convertible Notes”) and approximately $31.6 million in cash (such exchanges, collectively, the “Exchange”), in each case pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Consor Engineers (“Consor”), a leading North American engineering and advisory firm at the forefront of infrastructure modernization with differentiated capabilities across resiliency, reliability, sustainability, and security, today announced the appointment of Patrick Cassity as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) as part of a planned leadership succession. Cassity succeeds Dr. Hisham Mahmoud, who serves as Executive Chairman of the Board and as Interim CEO and will continue in his role as Executive Chairman. Backed by New Mountain Capital (“New Mountain”), a leading growth-oriented investment firm with nearly $60 billion in assets under management, and under Dr. Mahmoud’s leadership, Consor has broadened its differentiated capabilities and market position and is well positioned for continued growth.

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of underwater robotic systems, today announced it has been awarded a $4.8 million United States Coast Guard contract through its wholly owned subsidiary, VideoRay, to deliver Mission Specialist Defender remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) as part of the Service’s Force Design 2028 modernization initiative.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Alnylam”) (Nasdaq: ALNY), the leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated repurchase agreements with certain holders of its 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Notes”) to repurchase for cash (the “Repurchases”) approximately $34.4 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes for a total repurchase cost (including accrued and unpaid interest) of approximately $51.9 million. The final aggregate cash repurchase price is subject to adjustment as a portion of the repurchase price will be based in part on the daily volume-weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock over an agreed measurement period beginning on, and including, December 11, 2025.

Callodine Group (“Callodine”) is pleased to announce that Hunter Allen has joined subsidiary Manning & Napier as Head of Intermediary Distribution. In his new role, Mr. Allen will focus on expanding the firm’s reach within the RIA, multi-family office, independent broker-dealer, and wirehouse channels for all investment strategies under the Callodine Group umbrella including private, public and multi-asset class solutions.

Neurenati Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the development of therapies for rare diseases, is pleased to appoint two highly-experienced members to its Board of Directors and Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board.

Veradermics, Incorporated, a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing potentially first-in-class therapeutics for common dermatologic conditions, today announced completion of enrollment in its Phase 2/3 registration-directed clinical trial evaluating VDPHL01, the potential first-ever extended-release oral minoxidil, for the treatment of male pattern hair loss. The company’s second Phase 3 male trial is actively enrolling, marking significant progress in the development of VDPHL01.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS), which operates a multi-boutique asset management business, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $2.40 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025.

TeleMate announces a major new release to its industry-leading UC&C Observability platform, delivering significant advancements in scalability, device-level experience monitoring, and multi-vendor visibility—giving customers deeper insight and dramatically reducing time to resolution. The new release will support some of the world’s largest and most complex communication environments, including deployments with more than 400,000 users and over one million devices.

AC Immune Positive Interim Phase 2 Data on ACI-7104.056 Support Potential Slowing of Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

Houston, Texas and Tuebingen, Germany, December 11, 2025 – Immatics N.V. (NASDAQ: IMTX, “Immatics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, today announced updated Phase 1a dose escalation data from its second-generation PRAME cell therapy, IMA203CD8, in heavily pre-treated patients with solid tumors. Based on the enhanced pharmacology of IMA203CD8 reported previously, IMA203CD8 provides the potential to address difficult-to-treat solid tumors expressing PRAME beyond melanoma, such as ovarian cancer.

Data demonstrates the significant and sustained tumor regression achieved by the CAPTN-3 platform across two distinct tri-specific antibodies, IM1240 and IM1305, targeting different tumor antigens

NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atai Beckley N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI) (“AtaiBeckley” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform patient outcomes by developing effective, rapid-acting and convenient mental health treatments, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a new patent covering EMP-01 (oral R-MDMA), further strengthening the company’s intellectual property estate and long-term exclusivity for the program.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridex Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX), a worldwide leader providing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices, and accessories for the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, today announced a recently published independent, retrospective study in Ophthalmology and Therapy. The study demonstrates that retreatment of transscleral laser treatment using MicroPulse® technology (MicroPulse TLT) can safely and effectively further reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma.1

Financing led by 5AM Ventures, OrbiMed, and Monograph Capital to drive development of a broad portfolio of proprietary obesity programs with potential for monthly and quarterly dosing; Founder Daniel Santi, M.D., Ph.D., transitions to Chief Technical and Scientific Officer role

Korean launch provider INNOSPACE has selected Viasat’s rocket telemetry service for its first ever commercial launch.

ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics (“Molecular Partners” or the “Company”), today announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) for its radiopharmaceuticals, chaired by Prof. Ken Herrmann, M.D., a globally renowned expert in the field of nuclear medicine with more than two decades of experience.

Political agreement on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), including gene editing, advances a science-based path for plant breeding innovation and supports Cibus’ plans to bring improved traits to European growers

Study did not meet the primary or key secondary endpoint 

Project will test the use of plasma in the recovery of critical minerals from end-of-life batteries

EVgo Appoints Keefer Lehner as Chief Financial Officer Effective January 12, 2026 

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the cannabis, beverage and wellness industries, announces the launch of Amped Live Resin Liquid Diamond 1g 510 cartridges, marking Redecan’s first live resin–liquid diamond line for the brand. The debut lineup, Space Age CK and Blueberry DNTS, pairs Redecan’s Legit Live Resin with Liquid Diamonds to deliver a true‑to‑strain flavour and aroma in a performance‑engineered 510 vape cartridge.

Mario Alberto Accardi PhD, President and founder of Centessa’s Orexin Program, appointed Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors

Powered by billions of temperature readings and two record-breaking Thanksgivings, RFX™ proves its place as the most trusted wireless cooking system on the market

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and granted priority review to the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Opdivo® (nivolumab) in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (AVD) for adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL). The FDA assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of April 8, 2026.

Ventura, CA, 11 Dec 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Energetic scanning has become a key method for understanding why many chronic symptoms persist despite multiple medical evaluations. Dr. Matthew Longwill Ventura uses this tool through his practice, Be Vital Energetics, to identify blocks and disruptions in the energy field that influence physical function. The body

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide comprehensive architecture and engineering (A-E) services across the agency’s Eastern, Central, and Western Service Areas. With a program ceiling of more than $270 million over 10 years, the contract allows FAA contracting officers to execute task orders under a single, streamlined vehicle for this critical work.

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced that it has entered into a supply agreement to provide Zimmatic™ irrigation systems and FieldNET™ remote management and scheduling technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The project, valued at approximately $80 million in revenue, supports localized food production in the region.

The collaboration highlights Zomedica's commitment to expanding pet wellness education as Assisi Loop technology is featured in the highly anticipated movie Merv now available on Prime Video

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As the holiday season kicks into high gear, a new survey from Nextdoor, the essential neighborhood network, reveals a surprising discovery gap: the vast majority of Americans say they've missed out on local holiday activities, like holiday light displays in their own neighborhoods simply because they didn't know about them.

Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, and Chief Operating Officer, Gerick Mouton today announce significant progress on execution readiness activities at the Kabanga Nickel Project, which remains on track for a Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2026.

CenterOak Partners LLC ("CenterOak"), a Dallas-based private equity firm, today announced the sale of Turf Masters Brands, Inc. (“Turf Masters Brands” or the “Company”), a leading provider of residential recurring lawn, tree, and shrub care services, in a transaction with ExperiGreen Lawn Care. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) is pleased to announce (i) the successful, unanimous redetermination of the borrowing base under Matador’s reserves-based loan credit facility (the “RBL”) at $3.25 billion by the nineteen members of Matador’s bank group and (ii) that the sixteen lenders under San Mateo Midstream, LLC’s (“San Mateo”) revolving credit facility have unanimously agreed to not only renew their commitment but also to increase their commitments by $250 million from $850 million to $1.10 billion.

Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built cloud solutions for the public sector, today celebrates the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) achievement in setting a new standard for efficient and transparent public funding. Through the successful implementation of Euna Grants, a grants management platform designed to streamline workflows across all stages of the grants lifecycle, DFA has modernized how it plans, funds, and manages infrastructure programs across the state.

Bringing home a new puppy is pure joy — but it’s also the beginning of a brand-new adventure filled with lessons, laughter, and love. In Puppy Training for Kids: Fun and Easy Ways to Care for Your New Puppy for Kids Ages 9–12, author Kimberly J. Parker transforms what can often be a challenging experience into an exciting family journey that empowers children to take an active role in caring for their furry friend.

Transitioning from the battlefield to the boardroom requires more than ambition—it demands translation. In From the Frontline to Executive Success: An MBA Field Manual for Military Veterans, retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Benny R. Kinsey, MBA offers an empowering bridge between two worlds: the discipline of military life and the strategic finesse of corporate leadership.

Leadership Now Project, the membership organization of business leaders committed to protecting democracy as a foundation for a thriving economy and political stability, today announced its initial slate of 2026 Leadership Now Candidates. This list reflects Leadership Now’s longstanding mission of elevating centrist, solutions-driven leaders with real-world experience.