Q1 results in line with expectations; Reiterates annual guidance

End-of-treatment data from two Phase 2a combination clinical trials with imdusiran to be presented at the EASL Congress in June 2024

MONTREAL, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) (“Knight”), a leading pan-American (ex-USA) specialty pharmaceutical company, will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024 prior to market opening. Following the release, Knight will hold a conference call and audio webcast. Knight cordially invites all interested parties to participate in this call.

Company Increases Full-Year 2024 Guidance

CLEVELAND, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended March 31, 2024. Sales were $5.07 billion compared with $5.06 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Net income was $726.6 million compared with $590.9 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income was $850.7 million, an increase of 10% compared with $771.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Earnings per share were $5.56 compared with $4.54 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share increased 10% to a record at $6.51 compared with $5.93 in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Fiscal 2024 year-to-date cash flow from operations increased 20% to a record $2.1 billion, or 14.6% of sales, compared with $1.8 billion, or 12.8% of sales, in the prior year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables of this press release.

ATCHISON, Kan., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits as well as food ingredient solutions, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 cents per share of common stock.

This contract, valued at around $2 million, underscores ongoing expansion and successful integration after a recent acquisition.

WARMINSTER, Pa., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) (“Arbutus” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to develop a functional cure for people with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV) infection, today announced that after a distinguished 38-year career, the Company’s co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Michael Sofia, will retire effective December 31, 2024. Dr. Sofia is a globally recognized, Lasker award-winning antiviral drug discovery and development scientist.

Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today that members of management would be participating in the upcoming BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2024, which will be held on May 14-15, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today that members of management would be participating in the upcoming BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2024, which will be held on May 14-15, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.

Tampa, Florida, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer is pleased to announce its participation in SOF Week 2024, the premier event for the international Special Operations Forces (SOF) community.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $2.8 billion, up 4.9% from the first quarter of 2023, driven primarily by growth at its Mission Technologies segment.

MONTREAL, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoXplore Inc. (“NanoXplore”) (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF) is pleased to hold a webcast to discuss the results of its third quarter ended March 31, 2024, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The financial results will be released on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after the market close.   

CHICAGO, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, today published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Fact Sheet, providing new and updated performance metrics and progress against ongoing initiatives.

MALVERN, Pa., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced that Arun Upadhyay, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Research & Development, Ocugen will speak at the Retina World Congress (RWC) being held May 9-12, 2024 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

– Strong Growth and Leasing Activity –

First quarter cloud subscription revenue increased 24% year-over-year to $86.6 million

- Completed additional enrollment in Phase 1B dose-expansion cohorts for TP53 mutant (TP53m) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) patients in the first quarter of 2024; updated combination data expected at the European Society of Hematology (EHA) 2024 Annual Meeting in June –

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced management’s participation in the 19th Annual Needham Technology, Media and Consumer Conference at the Westin Grand Central Hotel in New York City.