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From banks and the stock market to grocery stores and restaurants, the Fourth of July holiday for for US Independence Day means a mix of closures and adjusted hours across the United States.

Theratechnologies (THTX) signs a definitive agreement to be acquired by CB Biotechnology for up to US$254 million. Deal offers shareholders US$3.01 per

Offer of US$3.01 in cash plus one contingent value right for potential additional aggregate payments of up to US$1.19 per shareUpfront and total potential cash consideration represent respectively a 126% and 216% premium to Nasdaq closing price on date prior to announcement of Future Pak’s initial non-binding proposalTransaction with Future Pak represents culmination of sale process whereby Theratechnologies solicited interest from a number of potential counterpartiesBoard unanimously recommends that shareholders approve the transaction MONTREAL, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. ('Theratechnologies” or the 'Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a binding arrangement agreement with CB Biotechnology, LLC (the 'Purchaser”), an affiliate of Future Pak, LLC ('Future Pak”), a privately held contract manufacturer, packager and distributor of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, whereby the Purchaser will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company for US$3.01 per share in cash plus one contingent value right ('CVR”) per share for additional aggregate cash payments of up to US$1.19 per CVR if certain milestones as described below are achieved (the 'Transaction”). The total Transaction consideration, assuming full payment of the CVRs, is US$254 million.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sotherly Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHO) (the 'Company”) today announced the Company received a Notice of Default (the 'Notice”) from the special servicer for its mortgage loan secured by the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta. The Notice states that the Company’s subsidiary, SOHO Atlanta LLC, is in default under the note and the loan documents by virtue of, among other things, its failure to pay all amounts when due thereunder, and that the current lender, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, will take all such actions as it deems appropriate to protect its interest in the mortgage loan and to collect the debt thereunder, including, without limitation, seeking foreclosure and/or reconveyance of its security under the loan documents without further notice or demand except as required pursuant to state law and the loan documents. The Company estimates that the amount of direct financial obligation, as of July 2, 2025, is approximately $38.0 million.

Iconic Burger Franchise to Increase Footprint in State to Over 40 Restaurants

SAN DIEGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zentalis® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a potentially first-in-class and best-in-class WEE1 inhibitor for patients with ovarian cancer and other tumor types, today announced that on July 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Zentalis’ Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 14,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to one (1) newly hired employee. The stock options were granted under the Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (2022 Inducement Plan) as an inducement material to such individual’s entering into employment with Zentalis in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

NEWARK, Del., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), a leading provider of water and wastewater services in the Delmarva region, which includes operations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the appointment of Salvatore J. 'Chip” Rossi to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rossi is an experienced financial expert with extensive knowledge in risk management.

VANCOUVER, Wash., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (

IRVINE, Calif., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) ('SBC Medical”), a global franchise and provider of services for aesthetic clinics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shinya Inoue as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective July 1, 2025.

Apellis to receive $275 million upfront and up to $25 million in milestone payments upon EMA approval in C3G and IC-MPGNNon-dilutive financing further strengthens Apellis’ balance sheet Apellis retains full U.S. commercialization rights for systemic pegcetacoplanTransaction underscores shared confidence in the meaningful growth potential in rare kidney diseases WALTHAM, Mass., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced a capped royalty purchase agreement with Sobi® under which Apellis will receive up to $300 million in exchange for 90% of Apellis’ future ex-U.S. royalties for Aspaveli® (systemic pegcetacoplan). Under the companies’ 2020 collaboration agreement, Apellis is eligible for tiered royalties on ex-U.S. sales of Aspaveli ranging from high teens to high twenties. Apellis retains exclusive commercialization rights for systemic pegcetacoplan in the United States, where the product is marketed as EMPAVELI®.

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Regis Corporation (NasdaqGM: RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, today announced that Matthew Doctor has made the decision to step down from his roles as