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Luke Zaientz Joins Rally Ventures as Operating Partner

Rally Ventures

Rally Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage business technology, today announced the addition of Luke Zaientz as Operating Partner. He will work closely with the firm’s portfolio companies, providing expertise in go-to-market, customer success, product prioritization, new market entry, mergers and acquisitions, pricing/product marketing and more. As the founder, COO and CEO of Reigning Champs, Luke led the student-athlete recruiting platform from inception to over $200M in annual revenue. He executed a highly successful inorganic growth strategy, closing and integrating 10 M&A transactions. Under his leadership, Reigning Champs was sold to Endeavor/IMG Academy and later to EQT for $1.2B. Prior to Reigning Champs, Luke co-founded, raised growth capital from Kleiner Perkins and scaled RMG Networks, a developer and aggregator of place-based video networks, to IPO. He previously held leadership roles at Match.com, BriteVision, i2 Technology, Ryder and UPS. While at Match.com, Luke launched and scaled Match.com Events from 0 to achieve 6,000 events and 500,000 attendees across all major US and European metro areas within the first two years. Luke is a graduate of Northeastern University and MIT. “Luke and I have known each other for over a decade. While at SportsEngine, Reigning Champs was our closest integrated partner and our teams spent a lot of time together. Luke’s extensive experience and strategic vision will be invaluable to our portfolio companies as they navigate critical growth phases,” said Justin Kaufenberg, Managing Director of Rally Ventures and founder and former CEO of SportsEngine. “I’m excited to join the Rally Ventures team and contribute to the success of our portfolio companies. Rally has a stellar reputation for actively supporting entrepreneurs in the growth of their businesses, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to help these companies achieve their full potential,” said Luke Zaientz. Luke will join Rally’s team of three managing directors, four venture partners and seven professionals. The firm also includes a network of 100+ technology partners — executives, technologists and luminaries — who act as an extension to the Rally Ventures team. The firm is currently investing out of Rally Fund V. About Rally Ventures Rally Ventures invests exclusively in early-stage business technology companies, focusing on entrepreneurs creating major new markets or bringing transformative approaches to existing ones. Since 1997, Rally Ventures' partners and venture capital industry veterans have invested in or run early stage enterprise business-to-business technology companies with a proven ability to deliver superior returns regardless of the overall market environment. For more information visit rallyventures.com. Contact Details Rally Ventures Rachel Subasic rachel@rallyventures.com Company Website https://www.rallyventures.com/

August 06, 2024 08:03 AM Central Daylight Time

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EvonSys Launches Reg CF Investment Opportunity to Fuel Low-Code Market Expansion

EvonSys

EvonSys, a trailblazer in worldwide digital transformation, is excited to announce the launch of its Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) investment opportunity. The company seeks to harness the booming low-code market, valued at an impressive $3.6T. They will continue to meet the growing demand for more simple and affordable software design tools. Since being founded, EvonSys has already amassed 50 Fortune 500 clients, including industry leaders like Microsoft and Salesforce, alongside some of the most noteworthy banks and governments around the world. This broad client base highlights EvonSys’s market strength and stability, making them an established leader in the low-code revolution. The Reg CF investment opportunity offers a unique chance to join EvonSys at a pivotal point in its expansion. The company’s strategic plan aims to achieve $100 million in revenue within the next five years. New AI capabilities and advances in EvonSys’ cutting-edge low-code platform are set to reshape how enterprises build and deploy applications. The goal is to enable more simplified and automatic processes, helping businesses adapt and scale swiftly in today’s fast-paced environment. “Our team sees massive potential ahead for low-code technology, and we’re thrilled to offer this Reg CF investment opportunity as we lead the charge,” said Arun MS, CEO of EvonSys. “This is a chance to be part of our exciting future and contribute to our growth.” The Reg CF round is open to both accredited and non-accredited investors, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals. For more information and to invest, visit https://invest.evonsys.com/. We’re empowering Fortune 500 companies, banks, and governments to build their own complex apps with minimum coders. We’re ready to accelerate our growth. Join us during our private investment opportunity. Contact Details EvonSys Investor Relations Team invest@evonsys.com Company Website https://invest.evonsys.com/

August 06, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Mental health issues are on the rise, affecting almost 60 million US adults and more than 970 million people worldwide. 1 Rising cases has led to an uptick in new treatments moving through the clinical stages, including Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN), which is focused on developing next-generation treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Among its promising pipeline, AL001 stands out as a potential game-changer for bipolar disorder treatment. Alzamend Neuro 's AL001, a patented ionic cocrystal technology, aims to deliver lithium in a way that reduces toxicity while maintaining therapeutic efficacy by combining lithium, salicylate, and L-proline. Alzamend Neuro is rapidly advancing treatments for mental health disorders, potentially accelerating clinical phase progress due to the successes of AL001 in a Phase I and Phase IIA clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. In 2023, the company filed IND applications for Phase IIA Clinical Trials of AL001 for Bipolar Disorder, MDD and PTSD. By the end of 2023, the FDA granted approval for these studies via “Study may proceed” letters. Alzamend Neuro Partners with MGH for Phase II Trial of Next-Generation Lithium Therapeutic Drug Candidate for Bipolar Disorder On August 6th, Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN) announced a partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to conduct a Phase II clinical trial of AL001 for treatment of patients with bipolar disorder. MGH, the primary clinical education and research facility of Harvard Medical School, is the world's largest hospital-based research program. Dr. Ovidiu Andronesi MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard University and Director of Multinuclear Metabolic Imaging at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, will lead the study as the Principal Investigator. The trial will compare AL001 to a marketed lithium carbonate product, focusing on bioavailability and brain distribution of lithium, with the goal of establishing AL001's safe, effective, and tolerable dosing requirements. AL001 is designed to offer the therapeutic benefits of traditional lithium salts while minimizing their toxic side effects. This head-to-head study will measure lithium levels in the brain and structures of bipolar disorder patients, building on mouse studies that suggest AL001 can achieve therapeutic benefits at lower doses. The study will also leverage brain imaging to predict the efficacy and safety of AL001 compared to existing lithium treatments. Alzamend Neuro 's previous Phase IIA studies of AL001 in Alzheimer's patients and healthy subjects have demonstrated a benign safety profile, identifying a candidate dose unlikely to require therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). This is a significant advancement, as current lithium treatments require rigorous monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic window and potential toxicity. “We are elated to partner with Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Andronesi in this pivotal study for our lead therapeutic candidate AL001,” said Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN) CEO Stephan Jackman, “If we can develop a next-generation lithium product (AL001) with an improved safety profile and enhanced biodistribution in the brain that would not routinely require therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), it would constitute a major improvement over current lithium-based treatments and positively impact the 7+ million Americans afflicted with bipolar disorder. We look forward to providing more details regarding study timelines and market opportunity in the near future.” This innovation has the potential to positively impact the over 7 million Americans living with bipolar disorder. Further details about the study timelines and market potential will be shared soon. Alzamend Neuro to Conduct a Phase II Clinical Trial of AL001, involving Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN) also just announced a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to conduct A Phase II clinical trial for AL001, for the potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This trial will involve both Alzheimer’s patients and healthy subjects to compare the bioavailability and brain distribution of AL001 versus a marketed lithium carbonate product. The trial, which will also be led by Dr. Ovidiu Andronesi of Harvard University, aim to establish AL001's safe, effective, and tolerable dosing requirements. The potential to avoid the need for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is also significant, as it could simplify treatment regimens and improve patient compliance. By potentially offering a safer and more effective alternative to traditional lithium treatments, AL001 could revolutionize how Alzheimer's disease is managed. The ability to measure lithium levels directly in the brain and brain structures using advanced imaging techniques will provide invaluable insights into the drug’s efficacy and safety. This approach not only enhances our understanding of how AL001 works but also supports its potential approval through a Section 505(b)(2) pathway with the FDA. If successful, the trial could pave the way for a new era in Alzheimer's treatment, providing hope for millions of patients and their families. Financial Support for Clinical Trial In addition to this groundbreaking partnership, Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN) recently secured the first two tranches of a $25 million Series A purchasing agreement. This investment supports the advancement of Alzamend 's clinical trial and the development of next-generation treatments for Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, MDD, and PTSD. CEO Stephan Jackman emphasized the company's dedication to advancing clinical milestones and revolutionizing lithium-based therapies for millions affected by these conditions. Click here for more information about Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALZN). [1] https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health#tab=tab_2 Disclaimer 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, Alzamend Neuro, Inc. 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August 06, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Avrio Announces Merger With Moon To Deliver Crypto Lending To The Market

Avrio

Avrio Worldwide, PBC (Avrio) announces a merger with Moon Mortgage Inc. (Moon) through a bi-directional common stock acquisition between Avrio and Moon. The merger partnership will focus on delivering crypto lending products to retail and non-retail markets, including through the Avrio ecosystem of companies and partners. Moon specializes in collateralized crypto lending products to enable customers access to money for discretionary expenses, purchases, and mortgages, without losing the ability to trade those crypto assets once the loan is taken out. Customers can trade crypto and borrow against it with confidence knowing Moon does not lend out their assets. AVRIO is the parent of several companies delivering digital financial market infrastructure, services, and data across public, private, and digital markets. The deal marks another milestone for Avrio’s ecosystem of companies that develop and scale new and innovative digital financial products and services to retail and non-retail markets. Commenting on the merger with Moon, Avrio CEO Lawrence Wintermeyer said, “The success of the launch of the bitcoin and ETH ETFs has demonstrated the pent-up demand in the market for crypto with BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF setting the record of the fastest growing ETF in history. Moon’s un-hypothecated lending products mean customers can be assured that when they borrow against their BTC or ETH, that their assets are not then lent out, and they can trade against those assets with confidence.” Aaron Nevin, Moon Co-founder, and CEO says, “Of all the partners we were looking at for a Moon strategic partnership, Avrio offered the most innovate platform with a world class team and ecosystem of companies and partners for us to work with. The opportunity to get our products in the market in weeks through the Avrio ecosystem, with the opportunity to extend to global markets, was the real deal maker for Moon.” About AVRIO Worldwide PBC AVRIO is a registered market infrastructure provider with a full technology stack. Avrio is the parent company of: Arkonis is the operator of a broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) in the United States. Arkonis Capital, LLC, a US broker dealer (BD) and market infrastructure, services, and data provider with an institutional grade full technology stack transacting equities and debt Trading engine (ATS), qualified matching services (QMS), and quotation bureau (QB) for transacting in unregistered securities and private markets Exchange management (EM), order management (OM), portfolio management (PM) and client management (CM) for transacting in registered securities, ETFs, and funds in public markets, NFT trading platform for collectibles in digital assets markets. The technology enables clients and partners to create, manage, and trade any product on a global platform, and is blockchain agnostic. This enables clients to capture and scale market opportunities while creating standardization and best practices designed to prevent fraud, protect investors, and comply with know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance laws. Arkonis Capital LLC is a member of the FINRA and SIPC. https://avriotech.io About Moon Mortgage Inc Moon Mortgage Inc. is a Licensed Mortgage lender and servicer, and consumer lender. The company was founded By Aaron Nevin (CEO) and Tristan Marino (COO) to solve the problems faced by crypto native investors. Both founders personally struggled with the lack of regulated options offered to crypto investors. In the wake of the challenges the crypto lending industry faced from 2022-2023, Moon provided a safe, regulated, and transparent set of lending options to help the sector recover from bad actors. Moon Mortgage Servicing LLC NMLS ID#2361495 Moon Mortgage Residential LLC NMLS ID#2353334 Moon Mortgage LMA LLC NMLS ID#2419733 https://www.moonmortgage.io/ Contact Details Avrio Worldwide PBC Lawrence Wintermeyer lawrence@avriotech.io Company Website https://avriotech.io

August 06, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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How Mutual Funds And Self-Directed Investing Go Hand In Hand

Benzinga

By Gerelyn Terzo, Benzinga The investment world has experienced a significant transformation over the last 20 years. Technology innovation has made it possible for individual investors to trade from the comfort of their own homes, using a computer or even a mobile device thanks to the rise of money apps. And while trading securities is more accessible than ever before, investing can seem overwhelming when you don’t know where to begin. Nevertheless, more people are dabbling with day trading these days, especially since the pandemic. The number of stock market traders increased from 15% in 2019 to 25% in 2021, and retail investor sentiment hit an all-time high in early 2023 buoyed by the opportunities presented by AI. But picking winning stocks from the multitudes available and trying to time the markets regularly can be a losing game for many. Fortunately, mutual fund investing offers a different approach that can help with these concerns. In a nutshell, mutual funds are investment products that provide exposure to a basket of carefully picked securities. As a result, investors don’t have to worry about choosing individual stocks or bonds. Mutual funds harness the capital of many investors, following a specific strategy to reach clearly defined goals, and also serve as a gateway toward investors eventually making their own calls. According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), over half ( 52.3% ) of American households owned mutual funds in 2023, most of whom used them as a way to save for retirement. Mutual funds are popular for many reasons, not least being: Wealth Building: Mutual funds have played a key role in generating wealth for families over the last 100 years, thanks to their ability to potentially deliver desirable returns with relatively lower effort. Financial Security: Mutual funds introduce investors to investment options that they might otherwise miss out on, increasing the chances of reaching financial goals. Diversification: Mutual funds allow investors to gain exposure to any combination of securities across jurisdictions and sectors of the economy. Whether it’s technology stocks, bonds or emerging market securities, there’s a mutual fund for that. Mutual funds fall into one of two buckets: open-ended or closed-ended funds. While both types offer investors diversification and securities handpicked by a professional portfolio manager, but there are nuances between them. Open-Ended Funds: The lion’s share of mutual funds falls into this category. Open-ended means new shares are constantly being issued to replace existing shares being bought and sold in circulation. There’s no cap. The price of the fund reflects the net asset value, or NAV, comprising the fund’s assets less any liabilities. Investors buy and sell open-ended mutual funds based on the net asset value per share of the fund. Considering the set number of shares in an open-ended fund, the price tends to remain stable. Closed-Ended Funds: These mutual funds also trade in the financial markets but are more akin to stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). After amassing capital for the fund, the issuer offers a set number of shares in an initial public offering (IPO) that trades, closing the door to new cash to run the fund. Fund prices change during the trading day and therefore can be more volatile, either hovering at a premium (above) or discount (below) NAV. Axos Invest Has You Covered With A Self-Directed Account There’s no shortage of ways to invest in mutual funds. But if you are looking to gain greater control over your financial future, consider a self-directed account like the one offered by Axos Invest, the investment arm of digital banking pioneer Axos Bank. Direct investing means you get to decide when you’re ready to invest. With the exception of the online platform on which you’re investing, there’s no third party between you and the markets to tell you when and how much to allocate. At Axos Invest, this means accessing a straightforward platform as well as commission-free investments including mutual funds. Investing in mutual funds through an Axos Invest self-directed account gives you the best of both worlds: an opportunity to stay in the driver’s seat of your portfolio and the potential to achieve your financial goals. At Axos, you’ll find access to over 10,000 mutual funds on an intuitive trading platform, plus a host of other services that Axos says other brokers can’t provide. At Axos, you can forget about high fees, thereby allowing you to reclaim your investment independence. In addition to commission-free trading, an Axos Invest self-directed trading account includes features like minimum balance requirements that typically hover at $100 (many mutual funds have lower minimums). As a result, one-share purchases in mutual funds are permissible in many cases. And if you’re looking to achieve the compounding effect, similar to dividend investing, take advantage of Axos Scheduler to set up an automatic contribution plan and grow your account. Once you dip your toes into self-directed investing, you’ll find that Axos will be by your side the entire way. Their streamlined platform unifies your accounts in one place, making self-directed mutual fund investing as simple and efficient as possible. Plus, you won’t have to leave the platform to perform due diligence on funds because market data and research are only a few clicks away. When it comes time to decide on a fund, you complete the trade how you see fit. Consider opening an Axos Invest account today, which you can do in a matter of minutes, so you can experience all the benefits that mutual fund investing from a self-directed account has to offer today. Featured photo by QuinceCreative on Pixabay. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 06, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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THE ANNUAL BELLAMI SHOWCASE RETURNS SEPTEMBER IN VEGAS

BELLAMI

BELLAMI is thrilled to announce the return of The BELLAMI Showcase in Las Vegas September 29 th to October 1 st 2024. This one-of-a-kind event brings hair stylists and extension artists from around the world together to experience creative inspiration and cutting-edge education. BELLAMI will also honor standout stylists through THE BELLAMIs, the hair extension industry’s only awards for artistic and technical merit. “We are excited to bring back an event that celebrates the artistry and innovation within the hair extensions industry. It is a unique platform for stylists and extension artists to connect and learn from each other,” says BELLAMI President Mary Burns. “We are the only extension company to host an event this large and this year’s showcase will be the first glimpse into our diverse range of Advanced Education offerings for 2025 and provide a sneak peek into several new innovations including a collection that will expand our offerings to a broader, more inclusive audience.” The three-day event takes place at The Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, and encompasses informative mainstage presentations, business panels, advanced hands-on classes and networking events including a celebratory party. Event presenters and educators are some of BELLAMI’s most distinguished high profile stylist partners: Hair Extension Master & Business Mogul Eric Vaughn, Luxury Bridal Hair Expert Senada Ceka, Viral-Haircutting Authority Justin Toves-Vincilione, Mega Celebrity Stylist, Andrew Fitzsimons, Certified Financial Educator and Beauty Finance Group Founder, Anna Manukyan and Blonding Specialist, Sabrina Bias. Color artist & expert in curating engaging content Carlos Rojas will serve as Master of Ceremony. Jessica Iozzo and Caitlin Meehan will join the business panel to share their experience building successful businesses out of hair extensions. The dynamic mainstage presentations and business panels, accessible to all General Admission and VIP guests, will encompass stimulating visuals on cutting edge styling techniques, recounts of the personal journeys from some of our most successful partners, and illuminating discussions on trending topics within the extension business industry. The advanced ‘Look & Learn’ classes will take a deeper dive into these subjects and are available with an additional ticket purchase. Guests can purchase bundled packages to attend up to three courses at a discounted rate. The ‘Look & Learn’ classes serve as a pilot program for a comprehensive educational series in 2025 and provide real-time feedback on what BELLAMI’s audience is most excited about. This initiative re-engages over 20,000 stylists who have already participated in past BELLAMI Master Classes while attracting a broader audience of extensionists eager to enhance their skills and delve into specific niches within the extensions industry. Classes include: In-Depth Education: Stylists will have the opportunity to delve deeper into Main Stage presentations, advancing education with up to three exclusive extension-focused courses in a single day. Personal Interaction with Industry Leaders: Attendees will enjoy an intimate setting with a maximum of 100-200 participants, a stark contrast to the Main Stage Showcase's 1,000+ audience. This allows up-close and personal interactions with industry leaders who inspire their community on social media. Exclusive Preview: Participants will get a first look at new educational content that may be added to the Bellami Academy Advanced Education curriculum in 2025. This might be the only chance to experience these courses taught by the masterminds themselves - an opportunity not to be missed. Topics incorporate: Mastering Extension Methods with Eric Vaughn ​ Using Eric’s exclusive professional collection of K-Tip, Flex Weft, and Tape-In extensions, he will showcase his expert techniques in seamlessly mixing shades to achieve flawless blends and transitions. Focusing on precision and innovation, Eric shares insights from years of experience as a distinguished salon owner and hair stylist. This class will offer a first look at some of BELLAMI’s top secret launches. Bridal Hair & Ultimate Bridal Styling with Senada Ceka ​ ​Known for her breathtaking bridal looks, Senada Ceka showcases how to achieve wedding styles of the elite and famous using BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-in Hair Extensions. This is a rare opportunity to witness the mastery behind her famous Hollywood waves and her unique ability to infuse modern flair in any style. Cutting Techniques with Justin Toves-Vincilion e Enter the world of flawless haircutting with Justin, one of the industry's most respected and sought-after hairstylists. With his renowned expertise in creating undetectable seamless blends, Justin reveals his unparallelled artistry as he unleashes the innerworkings of some of his greatest cutting masterpieces. Class-goers will leave with an elevated skill set to deliver 100% guaranteed client satisfaction. Iconic Styling with Dhairius Thomas and Kendall Dorsey Catch a glimpse into the thrilling life of being a set-stylist to celebrities like Rihanna & Kehlani. These two celebrity stylists share their secrets on how to think on your toes in a fast-paced environment and how to use your long-time fan-favorite products BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-In Extensions and the latest BELLAMI innovation, "The Ponytail" by BELLAMI x Andrew Fitzsimons. THE BELLAMIs Awards will take place on Monday, September 30 th, 2024, announcing winners across eight categories: Best Transformation Before/After Photo, Best Transformation 1-min Video, Best Under-The-Hood, Best Cut 10-sec Video, Best Editorial Look, Best Bridal Look, Most Innovative Technique, and BELLAMI’s Choice. Winners earn a cash prize of $3,000 each and are celebrated on BELLAMI’s social media channels, email distribution, and Bellamiprofessional.com. THE BELLAMIs are open to all BELLAMI independent stylists, salon owners and educators. The BELLAMI Showcase and class tickets are available for $149 (Early Bird), $199 (General Admission), $399 (VIP), and $299/Class. Individual and salon bundles are available ranging from $699 to $1,399. For tickets to The BELLAMI Showcase, visit Bellami Awards - BELLAMI PROFESSIONAL. ABOUT BELLAMI Founded in 2012, BELLAMI is the #1 hair extension brand in the world with the broadest color assortment in the industry. With complete control over their ethical sourcing, manufacturing and quality processes, BELLAMI ensures sustainability and high-performance with its range of luxurious, full-cuticle 100% Human Remy hair extensions. BELLAMI's products for consumers and salon professionals include clip-in extensions and the four pro hair extension methods - sew-in wefts, tape-ins, keratin tips, i-tips. BELLAMI products are available at BELLAMIHair.com and BELLAMI Beauty Bars across the US. BELLAMI is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. ABOUT BEAUTY INDUSTRY GROUP Established in 2004, Beauty Industry Group is an industry leader for professionally installed and DIY hair extensions and related beauty products. Beauty Industry Group's professional products are sold in more than 1,200 stores throughout North America and its collective brands service more than 30,000 salons across over 165 countries. Beauty Industry Group has offices in 6 countries and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. Contact Details Linsey Tilbor Rubin +1 732-991-5294 ltilbor@rellmc.com Katharine Pape +1 917-515-6165 kathy@papepr.com Company Website https://www.bellamihair.com/

August 06, 2024 08:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Oil Demand Isn't Going Away, But Does It Have To Be At The Expense Of The Environment? Sky Quarry Says "No"

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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga The world may be getting greener, but oil demand continues to grow, and even after the COVID-19 slowdown, demand is back to the pre-COVID trend “even amid muted expectations for global economic growth this year and increased deployment of clean energy technologies,” according to the IEA. After all, oil is needed to manufacture countless everyday products from bicycle tires to shoes. That won’t go away anytime soon, given the U.S. seems to be in a manufacturing surge and consumers are still spending – investments in manufacturing buildings, driven by the computer, electronics and electrical markets, have doubled since 2021 and show no signs of slowing. Byproducts from oil include ingredients that are used in everything from our cars, electronics, manufacturing, to beauty products and lifesaving pharmaceuticals. But even though oil continues to be in demand, it doesn’t mean producing it has to come at the expense of the environment. Green energy companies are transforming how oil is produced and are working to create an emissions-free future. One company that’s garnering attention is Sky Quarry Inc. The clean energy company is on a mission to convert discarded asphalt roofing shingles into a sustainable energy source. Are Asphalt Shingles The Answer? About 15 million tons of discarded asphalt shingles end up in landfills each year, taking as much as 300 years to break down. Those shingles are comprised of 25% asphalt bitumen oil. That’s the equivalent of 20 million barrels of oil being dumped into landfills every year, says Sky Quarry. That’s a lot of oil that can help the U.S. with its quest for new sources of sustainable fuels and energy and to power the manufacturing boom. The potential may be even bigger thanks to the $65 billion Infrastructure Bill passed in November 2021, which was the largest investment in clean energy transmission and the electric grid in American history. Part of the money is earmarked to repair 173,000 miles of roads and 45,000 bridges in poor condition. That, according to Sky Quarry, requires almost 52 million tons, or over 311 million barrels, of asphalt bitumen. So how is Sky Quarry extracting all this asphalt bitumen oil? Via PR Spring, a recently acquired like new bitumen extraction facility in Utah that the company bought for what it says is pennies on the dollar. Sky Quarry paid $3.5 million for the oil sands facility that cost over $50 million to build. The oil sands facility comes with mineral leases, which the company says hold about 180 million barrels of heavy oil valued at $166 million based on an independent updated engineering report completed in 2022. In late 2022, Sky Quarry bought the Eagle Springs Refinery in Ely, Nevada for $11 million. Sky Quarry says building a comparable refinery would cost over $70 million today. That refinery earned revenues of $50 million in 2023. Sky Quarry now owns one of a handful of oil refineries in the western states and estimates it can process 4,500 to 5,000 barrels of bitumen oil a day. To learn more about Sky Quarry’s refineries and extraction process click here. Extracting The Oil Through A Proprietary Process At these facilities, Sky Quarry will be putting its patent-protected ECOSolv technology to work enabling the company to recover bitumen embedded inside of discarded asphalt shingles and convert it into a cost-saving product that the company reports performs as well as using virgin materials. With Sky Quarry’s process, the post-ground waste asphalt shingle or WAS is fed into the mixing bin and mixed with the company’s proprietary solvent. Next, WAS and the solvent mixture are agitated into a fluid slurry that dissolves the asphalt bitumen. The Sky Quarry solvent makes solids sink while the separated bitumen and solvent mixture rises and the remaining fluid is heated to separate the solvent from the oil. Clean bitumen flux is then sent to storage tanks and the solvent is captured for reuse. The company controls three bitumen processing patents and is confident in its ability to start commercializing this recycling technology and roll it out to the recovered asphalt shingle market. According to Sky Quarry, every ton of recovered asphalt shingles is equal to 1.5 barrels of oil worth roughly $140 (assuming a WTI price of $95 per barrel). Including the rest of the recovered solids, Sky Quarry expects every ton of asphalt shingles is expected to be worth about $250 (assuming a WTI price of $95 per barrel). The Potential In Sky Quarry All of this comes as demand for petroleum products for roads and home construction continues to grow, even as supplies have tightened. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves, contained in four storage caverns along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, are now at the lowest since 1983 at just 350 million barrels. Sky Quarry said it has an oil sands resource estimated at over 180 million barrels or more than half the current strategic petroleum reserve. This is achieved through a process that focuses on resource recovery and efficiency – underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and closed-loop principles, which aligns with what many investors are looking for in terms of responsible industry. In addition to potentially revolutionizing the clean market and helping make the world greener, investing in Sky Quarry provides a possibility to capitalize on a potential profitable exit of the company. After all, mergers and acquisitions in the clean energy space are heating up, with the U.S. seeing $9 billion of energy-related corporate takeovers in 2022 alone. The largest in that year was the $4.1 billion acquisition of Archaea Energy by BP PLC (NYSE: BP). Archaea received a 38% premium to its 30-day average trading price from the deal. If the asphalt industry adopts Sky Quarry’s technology, it could have its own profitable exit. Are you intrigued? To learn more about Sky Quarry click here. Featured photo by QiuJu Song at Shutterstock Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. For additional information on the company and risk factors related to the company and its current offering please read the company’s offering circular. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 06, 2024 08:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BioLumic Pioneers New Seed Traits with Seed Company Partners

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BioLumic, the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits, has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing inbred corn lines. These genetically 'pure' parent seeds are crucial for producing the world’s high-performing hybrid seeds favored by most farmers. After achieving significant performance milestones in 2023 field trials, BioLumic is partnering with Beck's Hybrids, Peterson Corn Genetics, Peterson Farms Seed, Breeder Direct and other seed companies to use BioLumic’s G enetic Expression Trait™ light-activated technology on a wide range of inbred and hybrid corn lines aiming to enhance their productivity. The inbred trials specifically target improved germination, emergence, seedling vigor, yield, and hybrid seed quality – all issues often associated when working with inbred seed corn breeding and production. BioLumic harnesses ultraviolet (UV) light signaling, a scientifically-proven process, to rapidly activate natural genetic expression in plants for improved yield, quality, and plant defense traits without requiring genetic modification or chemical additives. BioLumic’s technology is being commercialized for inbred and hybrid corn cultivars, with plans underway for light-treated seeds to be available to farmers for the 2025 planting season. “By activating Genetic Expression Traits in corn parent lines and showing the ability to lock in those traits to hybrid corn progeny without any ensuing treatments, our UV light technology is rewriting the playbook for seed production,” said Steve Sibulkin, BioLumic CEO. “It eliminates years of trait identification and breeding work for driving yield, quality and plant health without the multi-year regulatory process associated with genetic modification.” United States field corn production is dominated by vigorous, high-yielding hybrid cultivars bred from crossing genetically pure inbred seed lines to target specific traits. However, problems experienced with inbreeding depression – including reduced germination, poor seedling emergence and vigor, increased susceptibility to environmental stressors and nutrient deficiency – often result in reduced yields and poor hybrid seed quality during the seed production process. BioLumic’s light treatments for inbred seed are tailored to solve the problems associated with inbreeding depression. In 2023 trials, treated inbred corn lines with the stand establishment and yield trait package demonstrated a more than 7.3% yield gain without any changes compared to the grower’s standard practice – and the company is targeting double-digit yield gains this year. These substantial improvements in inbred uniformity and yield were driven by enhanced early-season germination and increased seedling vigor, including an average 16% advantage in root biomass. BioLumic’s Genetic Expression Traits can also be stacked together as trait packages to target multiple traits, such as improved stand establishment, yield, and composition (e.g. lipid content). “Through our partnership with BioLumic, we are integrating this unique technology into our hybrid and inbred corn lines, evaluating BioLumic’s trait performance on some of our most promising germplasm this season,” said Marc Neuman, Director of Sales and Product Development at Breeder Direct. “Our mission is to deliver elite genetics that give our seed company clients improved margin opportunity. BioLumic’s ability to improve the yield potential of germplasm that is already outstanding creates a big opportunity for us and independent seed companies.” BioLumic is set to commercialize Genetic Expression Traits for both inbred and hybrid corn in partnership with Gro Alliance in Q1 2025. The company is actively collaborating with genetics providers to develop new traits for their cultivars. Additionally, BioLumic is advancing trait development of soybean parent lines, with initial trials commencing this year. Founded in 2013, BioLumic is a U.S. and New Zealand-based agricultural biotech company using light signaling as a programming language for plants, rapidly unlocking Genetic Expression Traits™ for improved yield, composition, quality and health. BioLumic combines biological data, plant science and genetic marker knowledge to mediate plants’ natural genetic expression with a tailored one-time application of ultraviolet (UV) light signals. BioLumic’s Light TreatmentsTM are scalable and require no chemical application, genetic modification, facility expansion or additional input costs. For more information on programming plants with light, see www.biolumic.com or email info@biolumic.com. Contact Details AgTech PR for BioLumic Georgie Smith georgie@agtechpr.com Company Website https://www.biolumic.com

August 06, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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JustMarkets Releases Native Trading Inside The App

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By James Blacker, Benzinga Globally recognized multi-asset broker JustMarkets implemented in June a major update to its trading app that promises to help traders on the go unlock the full potential of the market. The mobile app, which is available on both Google Play and the App Store, now includes In-App Trading, allowing users not only to stay ahead of market movements but also to seize opportunities anytime, anywhere. Previously, the JustMarkets app could only be used to manage orders. With the development of In-App trading in the June update, users have the entire market at their fingertips and can place new trades directly from the app in real time, meaning they will not miss out on big trading opportunities, wherever they are in the world. Advanced Customer Service The new update is a welcome addition to a modern and user-friendly app that already boasts competitive trading conditions. Traders who choose JustMarkets can enjoy low spreads and low fees, boosting their edge in the markets and ensuring that they can maximize their profit. As Mad Money host Jim Cramer famously says, “There’s always a bull market somewhere.” JustMarkets lets you take advantage of this by offering a diverse range of instruments to choose from, including forex, stocks, commodities, indices, metals and virtual assets – all within a single platform. With the new In-App Trading function, it is now easier than ever to trade this wide array of financial instruments, thereby diversifying your portfolio and letting you possibly capitalize on a variety of market opportunities. JustMarkets also offers 24/7 customer support in multiple languages. This round-the-clock assistance ensures that any difficulties or problems encountered while using the app are addressed promptly, giving traders peace of mind and allowing them to spend more time trading the markets. A Trusted Broker Since its inception in 2012, JustMarkets has earned the trust of millions of clients from more than 160 countries through its competitive pricing, offering low spreads and zero commissions. The company’s dedication to providing reliable services and creating long-term partnerships with traders has garnered it over 50 industry awards. Further highlighting the company’s status as a trusted broker, JustMarkets operates under licenses from various regulatory bodies, including the Financial Services Authority in Seychelles, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Sector Authority in South Africa and the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius. For more information about JustMarkets and to experience the new In-App Trading feature, visit its website or follow it on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Telegram, and LinkedIn. Featured photo courtesy of JustMarkets. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 06, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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