WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases, today announced that Jay S. Duker, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of EyePoint will present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. PT/10:30 a.m. ET. A webcast and subsequent archived replay of the prese ...

Excluding prior year self-insurance adjustments, organic growth, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA exceed management expectationsFourth quarter revenue was a record $2.3 billion, an increase of 5.4% over the prior year, with organic growth of 4.8% contributing meaningfully to overall performanceNet income for the quarter totaled $34.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, improving from a net loss of $(11.7) million, or $(0.19) per share, a year agoAdjusted diluted EPS was $0.88, which includes a $(0.26) impa ...

Core Insights - ABM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire WGNSTAR for approximately $275 million, enhancing its position in the semiconductor and technology manufacturing markets [1][5][6] - WGNSTAR operates in the U.S. and Ireland, providing managed workforce solutions and equipment support services, generating over half of its revenue from integrated workforce programs [2][3] - The acquisition is expected to significantly expand ABM's semiconductor solutions portfolio to approximately $325 million in annual revenue, positioning it among the largest integrated service providers in North America [3][6] Transaction Overview - The acquisition will be funded through cash on hand and existing credit facilities, with the transaction expected to close in ABM's second fiscal quarter of 2026 [7] - WGNSTAR is projected to generate annual revenue of approximately $135 million in calendar 2025, with an anticipated annual growth rate of about 10% [5][6] - The acquisition is expected to be modestly dilutive to adjusted EPS in fiscal 2026 but accretive in fiscal 2027, driven by growth and synergy realization [6] Strategic Rationale - The growth potential in WGNSTAR's core services is significant, with a multi-billion-dollar addressable market that is currently underutilized [3] - The acquisition aligns with U.S. semiconductor onshoring initiatives and is supported by CHIPS Act incentives and record levels of private investment [3] - ABM aims to leverage WGNSTAR's expertise in semiconductor operations to meet the increasing demand for domestic semiconductor production [4]

Key Information - Rathbones Group Plc disclosed a position in The Unite Group Plc, holding 602,285 relevant securities, representing 0.12% of the total [1][3] - The disclosure date for the position held was December 16, 2025 [1] - The disclosure includes interests in relevant securities and short positions, with no short positions reported [3] Positions - The total interests in the relevant securities of The Unite Group Plc are 602,285 shares, which is 0.12% of the total [3] Dealings - Rathbones Group Plc sold 140 ordinary shares at a price of 533.73 pence per unit [7]

Core Insights - Kneat.com, inc. has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with a major specialty chemicals manufacturer, enhancing its momentum in new customer acquisitions for 2025 [1][3] - The agreement is expected to drive the deployment of Kneat Gx across critical functions such as Computer System Validation, Equipment Validation, and electronic logbooks [2] Company Overview - Kneat Solutions specializes in digital validation and quality process automation, serving highly regulated industries [4] - The company’s platform, Kneat Gx, is fully certified and compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 [4] - Kneat Gx has demonstrated significant efficiency improvements, reducing man-hours for validation documentation by up to 50% and accelerating review and approval cycles by up to 50% [4] Market Position - Kneat has achieved record new customer acquisitions in 2025, driven by strong demand and a high win rate against competitors [3] - The platform is recognized for its ease of use, no-code configurability, and reliable data integrity, positioning Kneat as a leader in the digital validation market [3]

Core Insights - The company received FDA regulatory clarity for enobosarm in combination with GLP-1 RA, indicating that incremental weight loss is an acceptable primary endpoint for approval [1][10] - The Phase 2b PLATEAU clinical study is planned to start in Q1 2026, focusing on older patients with obesity [1][12] - The company completed a public offering post fiscal year end, raising approximately $23.4 million [1][19] Clinical Development - The Phase 2b QUALITY study demonstrated that enobosarm, when combined with GLP-1 RA, selectively promotes fat loss while preserving lean mass and physical function in older patients [4][17] - The FDA has confirmed that enobosarm 3 mg is an acceptable dosage for future clinical development [11] - The Phase 2b PLATEAU study will evaluate the effects of enobosarm on body weight, physical function, and safety in patients aged 65 and older with a BMI of 35 or higher [12][13] Financial Performance - For fiscal year 2025, research and development expenses increased to $15.6 million from $12.8 million, while general and administrative expenses decreased to $19.9 million from $24.6 million [14] - The operating loss from continuing operations decreased to $24.8 million from $36.2 million [14] - The net loss from continuing operations decreased to $15.7 million, or $1.07 per share, compared to $35.3 million, or $2.61 per share in the previous year [19]

Core Insights - T1 Energy Inc. has commenced construction on its G2_Austin solar cell manufacturing facility, representing an investment of $400 to $425 million aimed at enhancing the U.S. solar supply chain [1][2][3] Group 1: Project Overview - The first phase of the G2_Austin facility is projected to have an annual capacity of 2.1GW of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells, surpassing the current U.S. manufacturing capacity for silicon-based solar cells [2] - The facility is expected to begin production by the end of 2026 [2] - The second phase of G2 is anticipated to expand capacity to 3.2GW, with potential for further expansion based on demand [5] Group 2: Economic and Employment Impact - The G2_Austin project is expected to create up to 1,800 new advanced manufacturing jobs in Milam County, Texas [3] - This initiative aligns with the Trump Administration's economic policies, focusing on strengthening domestic manufacturing and energy security [3] Group 3: Strategic Importance - T1 Energy's Chairman and CEO emphasized that G2_Austin is central to the company's strategy for establishing an integrated U.S. polysilicon solar supply chain [4] - The solar cells produced at G2_Austin will be utilized in T1's existing 5GW G1_Dallas facility, catering to the demand for domestically produced solar modules [4]

Aspo Plc Managers’ transactions December 17, 2025 at 13.00 EET Aspo Plc - Managers' Transactions - Erkka Repo ____________________________________________ Person subject to the notification requirement Name: Erkka Antero Repo Position: Chief Financial Officer Issuer: Aspo Oyj LEI: 7437000TB0GHDHLPX677 Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION Reference number: 134432/5/4 ____________________________________________ Transaction date: 2025-12-16 Outside a trading venue Instrument type: SHARE ISIN: ...

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to report excellent near-surface drill results from two holes completed as part of its 2025 program at the Company’s 100% owned Kwanika project in British Columbia. Results from the two holes exceeded expectations within the Pit Zone, successfully expanding Pit Zone 10 down-dip, helping to define a newly recognized Pit Zone 12, and indicating that these zones remain open along strike and ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), a leading innovator in the digital assets space and owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero, is pleased to provide a comprehensive corporate update highlighting recent regulatory, operational and strategic milestones across the organization. Key Messages CRA issues materially reduced Notice of Reassessment for Netcoins’ 2018 GST/HS ...