Month: June 2025

Release – The GEO Group Provides Update on Recent Court Settlement Allowing for Immediate Full Intake at Company-Owned 1,940-Bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California

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June 10, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 10, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (the “Court”) has approved a settlement in the case of Roman v. Wolf, which allows for immediate full intake at the GEO-owned, 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California (the “Adelanto Center”).

The Court had previously issued several injunction orders, including an intake prohibition order issued more than four years ago, limiting the use of the Adelanto Center based on then-prevailing COVID-19 conditions.

At full occupancy, the Adelanto Center contract would be expected to generate up to approximately $31 million in additional incremental annualized revenues for GEO, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities.

ICE and GEO entered into a 15-year contract on December 19, 2019, for the provision of secure residential housing and support services at the Adelanto Center, consisting of a five-year base period followed by two five-year option periods. The current contract option period is effective through December 19, 2029.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We believe the Adelanto Center plays an important role in helping ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security fulfill their mission and operational priorities. We are proud of our approximately 350 employees at the Adelanto Center, whose dedication and professionalism have allowed GEO to establish a long-standing record of providing high-quality support services on behalf of ICE in the state of California.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations
(866) 301 4436

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Concentra Biosciences to Acquire Elevation Oncology in Strategic Biotech Merger

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Key Points:
– Concentra Biosciences is acquiring Elevation Oncology for $0.36 per share in cash plus a CVR tied to future financial milestones.
– Elevation’s board supports the deal; insiders holding 5.1% have committed to tender their shares.
– Shareholders could earn additional payouts based on net cash reserves and proceeds from potential asset sales.

In a strategic move within the biotech sector, Concentra Biosciences has announced plans to acquire Elevation Oncology, a clinical-stage oncology firm known for its targeted cancer therapies. The transaction, which was unveiled Monday, values Elevation at $0.36 per share in cash. In addition to the upfront payment, shareholders will receive a contingent value right (CVR) tied to future financial outcomes.

This acquisition marks a significant shift for Elevation Oncology, which has focused its efforts on developing precision treatments for solid tumors with limited current treatment options. The deal aligns with Concentra’s expansion strategy in oncology innovation, particularly in addressing high-need patient populations.

Under the terms of the agreement, Elevation stockholders will receive a cash payout of $0.36 per share, with an additional CVR providing potential future compensation. The CVR includes two main components: shareholders could benefit from any closing cash above $26.4 million and from a share of future net proceeds related to the disposition of EO-1022, a clinical asset, if sold within a year of closing. The CVR will remain active for up to five years following the merger.

Elevation’s board of directors has unanimously backed the agreement, emphasizing that the proposed terms serve the best interest of shareholders. A wholly owned subsidiary of Concentra is expected to begin a formal tender offer by June 23, 2025. For the acquisition to proceed, a majority of Elevation’s outstanding shares must be tendered, and at least $26.4 million in net cash must remain on hand after deducting liabilities, transaction costs, and specific payments.

Support for the deal is already emerging. Elevation’s leadership and certain insiders, who collectively own about 5.1% of the company’s shares, have signed agreements to support and tender their holdings. If all conditions are met, the merger is expected to finalize by July 2025.

The acquisition arrives at a pivotal moment for Elevation Oncology. The company has faced challenges navigating the complex landscape of cancer drug development and commercialization. Partnering with Concentra provides a pathway to both secure value for current shareholders and potentially advance EO-1022 and other clinical assets under stronger financial and operational support.

Legal counsel for Elevation Oncology is being provided by Fenwick & West LLP, while Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is advising Concentra.

This merger is part of a broader trend in the biotech sector, where companies with innovative pipelines seek strategic partnerships or acquisitions to accelerate growth and mitigate risk. For Concentra, the deal expands its reach into solid tumor therapeutics—a market with both high clinical need and strong commercial potential.

As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, this acquisition underscores the importance of collaboration in bringing forward novel cancer treatments and delivering shareholder value in a highly competitive and capital-intensive industry.

Take a moment to take a look at Noble Capital Markets’ Biotechnology and Life Sciences Research Analyst Robert Leboyer’s coverage list.

Release – Unicycive Provides Update on New Drug Application for Oxylanthanum Carbonate to Treat Hyperphosphatemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis

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June 10, 2025 6:00am EDT Download as PDF

– The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified deficiencies at a third-party manufacturing vendor

– FDA to provide final decision by PDUFA action date of June 28, 2025

LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced an update on its New Drug Application (NDA) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.

The FDA communicated to the Company that it had identified deficiencies in cGMP compliance at a third-party manufacturing vendor (one of its CDMO’s third-party subcontractors and not its Drug Substance vendor) following an FDA inspection.

The FDA indicated that, given the identified deficiencies, any label discussions between the FDA and the Company are precluded. The Company has responded to all FDA information requests and expects a final decision from the FDA by the PDUFA action date of June 28, 2025.

“We are discussing with our partners to help resolve FDA’s concerns and remain confident in the promise of OLC based on the extensive clinical and preclinical data we’ve generated,” said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. “We believe OLC is a promising new treatment option and we are eager to bring it as quickly as we can to patients with CKD on dialysis who are living with hyperphosphatemia.”

About Oxylanthanum Carbonate (OLC)
OLC is an investigational oral phosphate binder that leverages proprietary nanoparticle technology to deliver high phosphate binding potency, reducing the number and size of pills that patients must take to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Its potential best-in-class profile may have meaningful patient adherence benefits over currently available treatment options as it requires a lower pill burden.

Unicycive is seeking FDA approval of OLC via the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. The NDA submission package is based on data from three clinical studies (a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, a bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers, and a tolerability study of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis), multiple preclinical studies, and the chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) data. OLC is protected by a strong global patent portfolio including issued patents on composition of matter with exclusivity until 2031, and with the potential for patent term extension until 2035.

About Hyperphosphatemia
Hyperphosphatemia is a serious medical condition that occurs in nearly all patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Annually there are over 450,000 individuals in the U.S. that require medication to control their phosphate levels.2 Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia is strongly associated with increased death and hospitalization for CKD patients on dialysis. Treatment of hyperphosphatemia is aimed at lowering serum phosphate levels via two means: (1) restricting dietary phosphorus intake; and (2) using, on a daily basis, and with each meal, oral phosphate binding drugs that facilitate fecal elimination of dietary phosphate rather than its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.

About Unicycive Therapeutics
Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimated” and “intend” or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in Unicycive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 Block GA, Klassen PS, Lazarus JM, Ofsthun N, Lowrie EG, Chertow GM. Mineral metabolism, mortality, and morbidity in maintenance hemodialysis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2004 Aug;15(8):2208-18. doi: 10.1097/01.ASN.0000133041.27682.A2. PMID: 15284307.
2 Flythe JE. Dialysis-Past, Present, and Future: A Kidney360 Perspectives Series. Kidney360. 2023 May 1;4(5):567-568. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000145. Epub 2023 Jun 29. PMID: 37229723; PMCID: PMC10371371.

Investor Contact:
Kevin Gardner
LifeSci Advisors
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Contact:
Rachel Visi
Real Chemistry
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Released June 10, 2025

Nicola Mining Inc. (HUSIF) – Nicola Receives a Multi-Year Exploration Permit for the Treasure Mountain Project

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Treasure Mountain. Nicola Mining’s (TSX.V: NIM, OTCQB: HUSIF) Treasure Mountain Project is a 100% owned high-grade silver, lead, and zinc past-producing underground mine located 29 kilometers northeast of Hope, British Columbia. It offers significant exploration potential and has a valid permit (M-239) for mining operations through April 26, 2032, that permits the company to mine up to 60,000 tonnes per year. The company holds 31 contiguous mineral claims over an area of approximately 2,200 hectares and one mining lease covering 335 hectares, including 248 hectares of historic workings.

Receipt of exploration permit. On June 4, Nicola Mining received a multi-year area-based (MYAB) exploration permit to conduct extensive exploration at Treasure Mountain. The MYAB permit allows the company to carry out exploration activities, including 30 drill holes, 1,400 meters of trenching, 4,500 meters of trail building, and 20 kilometers of geophysical surveys over the next five years within certain boundaries of the project.


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Townsquare Media (TSQ) – We Don’t Live In That Neighborhood

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for approximately 26,800 SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare IGNITE, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 330 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data, and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 321 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Highlights from Noble’s Emerging Growth Virtual Conference. This report highlights Townsquare Media’s participation in Noble’s Virtual Equity conference June 4 & 5th. Bill Wilson, CEO, Stuart Rosenstein, CFO, and Claire Yanicay, Executive VP IR, provided insights on the company’s Digital strategy and favorable revenue and growth outlook. In addition, management highlighted its goal to reduce debt leverage. A rebroadcast is available here.  

Digital to approach 70% of total company revenues. Currently, Digital accounts for roughly 55% of total company revenues and 55% of cash flow. Management indicated that Digital should continue to grow at favorable growth rates, with expected small declines in its legacy broadcast business. As such, management stated that total Digital revenues should approach 70% of total company revenue and cash flow contributions in the long term. 


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Graham (GHM) – A Record Year With Momentum Continuing to Build

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q25 Results. Revenue rose 21% to $59.3 million versus $49.1 million in 4Q24 and our $56 million estimate. Gross margin was up 110 basis points to 27%. We were at 25%. Graham reported adjusted EBITDA of $7.65 million, up 159% y-o-y, and above our $5.4 million projection. GAAP and adjusted EPS were $0.40 and $0.43, respectively, compared to $0.12 and $0.15, respectively, last year. We were at $0.26 and $0.26.

Business Environment. Graham’s business environment remains favorable, as evidenced by the recent follow on Navy award. Increased Defense budgets and being in the right space should lead to additional revenue from the Defense sector. Space and Energy continue to have positive futures also, in our opinion.


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Comstock (LODE) – Maximizing the Value of Comstock’s Mining Assets

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) innovates technologies that contribute to global decarbonization and circularity by efficiently converting under-utilized natural resources into renewable fuels and electrification products that contribute to balancing global uses and emissions of carbon. The Company intends to achieve exponential growth and extraordinary financial, natural, and social gains by building, owning, and operating a fleet of advanced carbon neutral extraction and refining facilities, by selling an array of complimentary process solutions and related services, and by licensing selected technologies to qualified strategic partners. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Amended agreement with Mackay Precious Metals. Comstock Inc. amended the membership interest purchase agreement to sell 100% of its northern most patented and unpatented mining claims, mineral exploration rights and town lots owned by Comstock Northern Exploration, LLC, plus the 25% issued and outstanding membership interest that Comstock owns in Pelen LLC to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. Consideration includes $2.95 million in cash plus a 1.5% NSR production royalty associated with the properties.

More favorable terms. The amendment increases the sale price to $2.95 million in cash from the previous $2.75 million in both cash and stock, thus increasing the cash component of the transaction by $1.2 million. Comstock previously received $1.0 million in cash. The remaining $1.95 million is due in a series of payments in June, July, and ending on or before August 30. Additionally, Mackay will transfer approximately 300 acres of patented and unpatented mining properties in Lyon County, Nevada, that are adjacent to and expand the area of Comstock’s Dayton Consolidated and Spring Valley mineral claims and lands for no consideration.


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Release – Nutriband Announces U.S. Patent Issued for Its Transdermal Abuse Deterrent Technology

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June 09, 2025 07:30 ET 

Patent issuance expands United States patent coverage for AVERSA™ transdermal abuse deterrent technology

AVERSA™ transdermal abuse deterrent technology is protected by a broad international intellectual property portfolio with patents issued in 46 countries including the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, China, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

ORLANDO, Fla., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRB)(NASDAQ:NTRBW), a company engaged in the development of prescription transdermal pharmaceutical products, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued patent number 12,318,492 on June 3, 2025, entitled “Abuse and Misuse Deterrent Transdermal Systems.”
The issuance of this patent further expands Nutriband’s intellectual property protection in the United States for its portfolio of abuse deterrent transdermal products based on its proprietary Aversa™ abuse deterrent technology. This technology can be incorporated into transdermal patches to prevent the abuse, diversion, misuse, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential.

The AVERSA™ abuse deterrent technology is protected by a broad international intellectual property portfolio with patents issued in 46 countries including the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, China, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

Nutriband’s lead product under development is Aversa™ Fentanyl, an abuse deterrent fentanyl transdermal system, with the potential to become the first abuse deterrent pain patch on the market with peak annual US sales estimated to be$80 million to $200 million.1

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1 Health Advances Aversa Fentanyl market analysis report 2022

About AVERSA™ Abuse-Deterrent Transdermal Technology

Nutriband’s AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent transdermal technology incorporates aversive agents into transdermal patches to prevent the abuse, diversion, misuse, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential. The AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, such as fentanyl, while making sure that these drugs remain accessible to those patients who really need them. The technology is covered by a broad intellectual property portfolio with patents granted in the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, China, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

About Nutriband Inc.

We are primarily engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. Our lead product under development is an abuse-deterrent fentanyl patch incorporating our AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent technology. AVERSA™ technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch to prevent the abuse, misuse, diversion, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential.

The Company’s website is www.nutriband.com. Any material contained in or derived from the Company’s websites or any other website is not part of this press release.

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Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements containing the words ‘’believes,” “anticipates,” “expects” and words of similar import, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve both known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in its forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those including the Company’s ability to develop its proposed abuse-deterrent fentanyl transdermal system and other proposed products, its ability to obtain patent protection for its abuse technology, its ability to obtain the necessary financing to develop products and conduct the necessary clinical testing, its ability to obtain Federal Food and Drug Administration approval to market any product it may develop in the United States and to obtain any other regulatory approval necessary to market any product in other countries, including countries in Europe, its ability to market any product it may develop, its ability to create, sustain, manage or forecast its growth; its ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in the Company’s business strategy or development plans; competition; business disruptions; adverse publicity and international, national and local general economic and market conditions and risks generally associated with an undercapitalized developing company, as well as the risks contained under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Form S-1, Forms 10-K and 10-Q’s, and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date hereof.

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Release – GeoVax Highlights Broad Cross-Protective Immunity of Multi-Antigen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates at Keystone Symposia

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Preclinical Studies Demonstrate Durable Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Including Omicron XBB.1.5, Driven by T-Cell Responses

ATLANTA, GA, June 9, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and multi-antigen vaccines against infectious diseases and solid tumors, today recapped two scientific poster presentations delivered at the Keystone Symposia on Vaccinology: Horizons Across Disease, Demography and Technology, held June 4–7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The presentations, titled MVA-Vectored Multi-Antigen COVID-19 Vaccines Induce Protective Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants Spanning Alpha to Omicron in Preclinical Animal Models, and GEO-CM04S1 Vaccine Candidate Maintains Potent Cross-Reactivity Against Original SARS-CoV-2 B.1 and Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5, were delivered by Drs. Pratima Kumari and Amany Elsharkawy, respectively, members of GeoVax’s scientific team and its collaborators, during the June 5 and June 6 poster sessions. The presentations spotlight the Company’s Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)-vectored COVID-19 vaccine candidates, GEO-CM04S1 and GEO-CM02, and their ability to induce durable, cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in preclinical animal models. These studies underscore the immunologic breadth, durability, and cross-variant protection of GeoVax’s multi-antigen design strategy—especially important for addressing variant evasion and suboptimal immune response in vulnerable patient populations.

Key Findings from Studies

GEO-CM02 Study – Poster #1050 | Presenter: Dr. Pratima Kumari, GeoVax Scientist

This presentation detailed findings for GEO-CM02, a multi-antigen MVA-based vaccine expressing the spike (S), membrane (M), and envelope (E) proteins.

  • In hACE2 mouse models, a single dose provided complete protection against both the original Wuhan strain and the Omicron BA.1 variant.
  • Two-dose regimens generated high neutralizing antibody levels, reduced viral loads in lung and brain tissues, and lowered inflammatory markers- indicating enhanced immune memory.
  • Notably, early protection was achieved prior to detectable neutralizing antibodies, further supporting the role of innate and cellular immune responses in viral control. This underscores the value of the multi-antigen MVA-based vaccine platform, particularly as the virus continues to mutate.

GEO-CM04S1 Study – Poster #2047 | Presenter: Dr. Amany Elsharkawy, Georgia State University Scientist

This study evaluated the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of GEO-CM04S1, an MVA-vectored vaccine co-expressing spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) proteins, in a K18-hACE2 mouse model. Mice were challenged intranasally with either the original B.1 strain or the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.

  • GEO-CM04S1 conferred full protection against clinical disease, lung injury, and inflammation in both viral challenge models.
  • Despite the absence of detectable neutralizing antibodies against XBB.1.5, vaccinated animals were fully protected, suggesting antibody-independent protection.
  • Immune cell depletion studies revealed that CD4+ T cells, not B cells or CD8+ T cells, were critical for protection, highlighting the vaccine’s ability to drive T cell–mediated immunity across variants.

“These experimental findings document the value of inducing broadly specific immune responses to protect against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants,” said Mark Newman, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of GeoVax. “We believe the use of multi-antigen vaccines could provide significant benefit by limiting the need to continually update COVID vaccines and by limiting the need for yearly booster doses.” 

GeoVax’s MVA vaccine platform is designed to address gaps in pandemic preparedness and public health resilience, with lead vaccine candidate GEO-CM04S1 currently being evaluated in multiple Phase 2 clinical trials for COVID-19.

About GEO-CM04S1

GEO-CM04S1 is a synthetic next-generation, multi-antigen MVA-vectored COVID-19 vaccine co-expressing spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) antigens, designed to induce both broad antibody and T-cell responses. It is being evaluated in three ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials:

  1. A primary vaccine for immunocompromised individuals (e.g., post-transplant, CAR-T, or hematologic cancers)
  2. A booster for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  3. A booster for healthy adults previously immunized with mRNA vaccines

About GeoVax

GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines against infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The Company’s lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. The Company is also developing GEO-MVA, a vaccine targeting Mpox and smallpox. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: www.geovax.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax’s business plans. The words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax’s viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax’s vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax’s products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control.

Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. 

Company Contact:                 

info@geovax.com                   

678-384-7220                          

Investor Relations Contact:

geovax@precisionaq.com

212-698-8696

Release – Nicola Mining Receives Multi-Year Area Based Exploration Permit For Its Mine-Permitted Treasure Mountain Silver Project

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 9, 2025 – Nicola Mining Inc. (the “Company” or “Nicola”) (TSX: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) (FSE: HLIA) is pleased to announce that it has received a multi-year area-based exploration permit, Permit Number MX-15-121 (the “MYAB Permit”) on June 4th, 2025. The MYAB Permit allows Nicola to conduct extensive exploration on its wholly owned Treasure Mountain Silver Project[1] (the “Treasure Mountain”), a fully permitted silver mine (Permit 239) located 30 km northeast of Hope and about a 3-hour drive from Vancouver, British Columbia (Fig. 1).

Figure 1. Treasure Mountain location

Receipt of the MYAB Permit, follows the Company’s August 30th, 2024, announcement that it had received a ten-year mining lease extension (the “Extension”) for Treasure Mountain[2] under its M-239 permit. The Extension is valid through April 26, 2032, and receipt of the MYAB Permit positions the Company to leverage both mining and exploration options.

Treasure Mountain consists of an historic underground silver mine with a resource estimate in accordance with CIM definition standards[3] and exploration upside to the north and west of the historic mine. The MB Zone is approximately 800 m northwest of the current mine workings on undrilled northern flank of the mountain.  The Cal Vein was discovered at this location in 2010 and return a surface sample grading as high as 9,221g/t Ag, 1.02% Cu, 1.14% Pb and 1.03% Zn[4]. Subsequent soil sampling was conducted in 2011/2012 and 2013 with encouraging results.[5] Small exploration programs conducted between 2019 and 2021 on the northwestern side of the mountain included soil sampling, rock sampling, mapping, and shallow drilling campaigns. These programs successfully identified a 2 km soil anomaly which appears to be related to a vein system of roughly the same strike length.  Drill testing of the exposed vein confirmed continuity of mineralization coincidental with the soil anomaly.[6]

The MYAB Permit allows the Company to carry out the following exploration activities over the next five years in the areas shown below (Fig. 2):

  • 30 drill holes
  • 1,400 m of trenching
  • 4,500 m of trail building
  • 20 km of geophysical surveys with exposed electrodes

Figure 2. Site map with MYAB Permit boundaries

Peter Espig, CEO of Nicola Mining Inc., commented, “Receipt of the MYAB under Permit Number MX-15-121 coupled with our recently received ten-year mine life extension under Permit M-239, puts Nicola into an envious position as the confluence of mine and exploration potential brings forth a project that most investors have forgotten.  Bolstered by solid silver prices and with permits in hand, we are very excited about its potential and look forward to exploring our Treasure Mountain Project for the first time in over a decade”

Qualified Person

William Whitty, P. Geo., the Company’s VP Exploration, is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and supervised the preparation of, and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this release.

About Nicola Mining

Nicola Mining Inc. is a junior mining company listed on the TSX-V Exchange and Frankfurt Exchange that maintains a 100% owned mill and tailings facility, located near Merritt, British Columbia. It has signed Mining and Milling Profit Share Agreements with high-grade BC-based gold projects. Nicola’s fully permitted mill can process both gold and silver mill feed via gravity and flotation processes.

The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a property that hosts historic high-grade copper mineralization and covers an area of over 10,800 hectares along the southern end of the Guichon Batholith and is adjacent to Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest copper mine. The Company also owns 100% of the Treasure Mountain Property, which includes 30 mineral claims and a mineral lease, spanning an area exceeding 2,200 hectares.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Peter Espig” 

Peter Espig

CEO & Director

For additional information

Contact:  Peter Espig

Phone: (778) 385-1213

Email: info@nicolamining.com

URL: www.nicolamining.com

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Release – Snail Games Launches Annual Steam Publisher Sale Event with Record Discounts and New Content Updates

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June 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT

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CULVER CITY, Calif., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, is hosting its annual Publisher Sale on Steam, marking one of its most impactful revenue-driving windows of the year. With deep discounts across its publishing portfolio and several anticipated titles previewing during Steam Next Fest, the event underscores Snail’s continued growth and momentum to drive player acquisition across its game portfolio.

Snail Games’ Steam Publisher Sale event continues to be a major driver of revenue and user acquisition, driving daily unit sales to 1.6x the average of non-promotional periods during last year’s event. Snail Games aims to exceed this figure, offering the highest discounts to date on key titles, and a more robust portfolio including recent launches and content updates. These sale windows not only generate short-term revenue growth opportunities but more importantly serve as high-impact discovery opportunities for back catalog titles, early access games, and new releases to build the foundation for long-term player engagement and sustained monetization.

Historically High Discount

Bellwright sees its highest discount since its early access launch at 20% off on Steam during the Publisher Sale, as Snail Games aims to drive player acquisition ahead of upcoming content drops, including an exclusive Mod Kit available now on the Epic Games Store.

Fan Favorites & Content Updates

ARK Franchise Bundle – ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival Ascended, PixARK and ARK Park are leveraging franchise equity to drive user acquisition and conversion with 20% off the already discounted titles.
PixARK – The voxel-based survival and creature-taming title is available at 57% off and included in the ARK Franchise Bundle.
West Hunt – Multiplayer social deduction title West Hunt is 50% off, sustaining long-tail engagement since its launch in 2023 through strong community activity and creator-led discoverability.
The Cecil: A Journey Beyond – Psychological horror title, inspired by the real-life Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, is 15% off and features a new update.
Chasmal Fear – Sci-fi horror FPS Chasmal Fear is 15% off, with a massive update that addresses player feedback to expand its player base and strengthen retention.
Survivor Mercs – Extraction roguelite Survivor Mercs is 38% off with a playable demo available, pushing for early access growth and feedback-driven development.

Highlighted Upcoming Titles

Robots at Midnight – Action RPG Robots at Midnight, launching on June 19, 2025, is now available to Wishlist on Steam and for pre-order on Xbox, building early audience momentum.
Echoes of Elysium – Airship survival RPG Echoes of Elysium is highlighted in the Snail Games “Wishlist Now” section and debuts its first public demo ahead of Steam Next Fest, targeting Wishlist growth and early player onboarding.
Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship – Tower defense-on-wheels roguelite, Zombie Rollerz is participating in Steam Next Fest with a live demo available now, anchoring its visibility ahead of release.

About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.

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This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, the Publisher Sale on Steam being one of the Company’s most impactful revenue-driving windows of the year and a major driver of revenue and user acquisition for the Company and that these sale windows not only generate short-term revenue growth opportunities, but more importantly serve as high-impact discovery opportunities for back catalog titles, early access games, and new releases to build the foundation for long-term player engagement and sustained monetization. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on March 26, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Investor Contact:
John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
SNAL@gateway-grp.com

Release – Titan International Inc. Chairman Issues Note to Shareholders

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Jun 9, 2025

WEST CHICAGO, Ill., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) (“Titan” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, today issued the following note from Chairman of the Board of Directors, Maurice (Morry) Taylor.

Mr. Taylor stated, “We are having our Annual Shareholder’s meeting on Wednesday, June 11th and we welcome you to join us virtually (www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TWI2025). Paul Reitz and his team will be in attendance along with members of the Titan Board. This year ISS and Glass/Lewis have recommended TWI shareholders to vote substantially in line with the TWI Board recommendations. The Board of Titan International is thankful and appreciative of this support!”

Mr. Taylor continued, “This meeting is significant for our Shareholders as it’s our first since the election of President Trump for another four years.  I know a lot about tariffs and what the US government and the administration are trying to do for American industry, which includes us. Paul Reitz and his team have been involved in the ups and downs in this business for the last 15 years and I see the benefits that tariffs will bring to Titan and its shareholders. The International Trade Court (ITC) in Washington D.C. has six judges, with many being lawyers, and hears all claims regarding tariffs. Titan’s first case brought to the ITC on tariffs was against China around 2012 regarding farm and off highway tires coming from China. No one thought we would win, but we did as the court ruled 5 to 1 in our favor.  That’s great, but then the USA Commerce Department must determine the duty rates and that took a full year and cost us a lot in legal fees just to get this done. Our country should be thankful that President Trump is tackling what has been going on for too long.” 

Mr. Taylor added, “Titan has tire factories in Freeport, IL, Des Moines, IA, Bryan, OH, Union City, TN, Jackon, TN and Clinton, TN. These six tire plants employ wonderful people and have plenty of capacity to meet the needs of the US marketplace. These plants have available tire capacity in the US because our country gets flooded with tires from China, India, Japan and Mexico. Farm & OTR tires are large in size and demand a high number of SKUs to serve the market, therefore they take a lot of manual labor to produce, whereas auto and truck tires can be produced with more automation. There are a lot of Ag tractors that are manufactured overseas and shipped into the US with tires/wheels pre-assembled on the equipment. With President Trump trying to level the playing field and the administration’s support, we could see a future where the equipment will be imported into country and then fitted with wheels and tires produced in the USA. The use of tires and wheels produced here will lower the cost of the tractors, combines, and other Ag equipment and increase wheels and tires for American manufacturing.” 

Mr. Taylor concluded, “President Trump is correct that American businesses have been getting the short straw for a long time from the rest of the world. He is the champion of the working men and women of this country. GO USA!  I hope to hear from you all at the Shareholder Meeting!”

About Titan

Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, the Company globally produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.

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Release – The GEO Group Announces Activation of Company-Owned 1,868-Bed D. Ray James Facility

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June 9, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 9, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has executed a contract modification, effective June 6, 2025, to activate a federal immigration processing center at the GEO-owned, 1,868-bed D. Ray James Facility (the “Facility”) in Folkston, Georgia under the existing intergovernmental service agreement (“IGSA”) involving the GEO-owned, 1,118-bed Folkston ICE Processing Center.

Under the modified IGSA, GEO expects to generate approximately $66 million in incremental annualized revenues in the first full year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities. GEO’s support services will include the exclusive use of this federal facility by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We expect that our company-owned D. Ray James Facility in Georgia will play an important role in helping meet the need for increased federal immigration processing center bedspace. We are proud of our 40-year public-private partnership with ICE, and we stand ready to continue to help the federal government meet its expanded immigration enforcement priorities.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.