The QualityStocks Daily Thursday, February 15th, 2024

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China Natural Resources (CHNR)

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China Natural Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR) is a holding firm that is focused on exploring for and mining metal properties.

The firm has its headquarters in Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China. It was incorporated in 1993, on December 14th and is a subsidiary of Feishang Group Ltd.

The company operates through the corporate activities, and the exploration and mining segments. It is focused on continuing to acquire and exploit mining rights, which include the exploration, mineral extraction, processing and sales of non-ferrous materials produced or extracted at the mines located in Anhui Province. The company conducts some of its mining activities via its Wuhu Feishang Mining Development Co. Ltd mining subsidiary. The subsidiary’s main activity is the mining of iron, zinc and other minerals for their distribution in China.

The enterprise explores for silver, lead, zinc and other metals, with a focus on the Inner Mongolia autonomous region of China. It has coal mine operations in the Guizhou province and an iron-zinc mine operation in Anhui province. The enterprise is currently in its initial exploration stages for mineable ore at the Yangchong mine. It also explores for lead deposits and holds interest in the Moruogy Tong mine, which is found in Mongolia’s Bayannaoer city. The mine covers an approximate area of 10.40 km.

The company recently entered into an agreement to acquire Precise Space-Time Technology, which it believes is an attractive opportunity in a different sector that may afford it good returns. This move allows the company to venture into the environmental protection business, which will strengthen its long-term growth opportunities.

China Natural Resources (CHNR), closed Thursday's trading session at $3.47, up 236.5012%, on 64,203,430 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2.216M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.8551/$8.85.

Sientra Inc. (SIEN)

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Sientra Inc. (NASDAQ: SIEN) (FRA: S0Z) is a medical aesthetic firm that is focused on the development and sale of medical aesthetic products to plastic surgeons.

The firm has its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California and was incorporated in 2003, on August 29th by Hani M. Zeini. Prior to its name change in April 2007, the firm was known as Juliet Medical Inc. It operates as part of the medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry, under the health care sector. The firm has six companies in its corporate family and serves consumers around the globe, with a focus on the United States.

The company is focused on developing aesthetics medicine and plastic surgery cosmetic and reconstructive surgical devices, which include body contouring implants, facial and nasal implants, and saline-filled breast implant sizers, among other specialty products.

The enterprise operates through the miraDry and Breast products segments. The miraDry segment is focused on the sale of the non-surgical miraDry system, which is made up of a handheld device and console that uses single-use consumable bioTips. The system is used to permanently reduce underarm sweat, odor and hair. On the other hand, the breast products segment is focused on the sale of scar management products, tissue expanders and breast implants, under the Biocorneum, Softspan, Dermaspan, AlloX2 and Sientra brands.

The company recently acquired fat grafting technology from Auragen Aesthetics. This move will help broaden its position in the plastic surgery market, with short-term growth opportunities in breast reconstruction and augmentation and long-term opportunities in new aesthetic applications. This move adequately positions the company to capitalize on the plastic surgery market in the U.S., which will be good for its revenue as well as its growth.

Sientra Inc. (SIEN), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.342, up 89.9472%, on 122,137,674 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 636,962 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1605/$4.9373.

Passage Bio (PASG)

StreetInsider, MarketBeat, Zacks, QualityStocks, InsiderTrades and FreeRealTime reported earlier on Passage Bio (PASG), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Passage Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: PASG) is a genetics medicine firm that is focused on the development of transformative therapies for illnesses affecting the central nervous system.

The firm has its headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was incorporated in July 2017 by James M. Wilson, Aditya Kohli, David A. Socks, Tadataka Yamada and Stephen P. Squinto. It operates as part of the biotechnology industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm serves consumers in the United States, with a focus on consumers in the state of Pennsylvania.

The company is party to a collaboration agreement as well as a clinical supply and development services agreement with Catalent Maryland Inc. It is also party to a strategic collaboration with the Trustees of the Gene Therapy Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

The enterprise’s product pipeline includes PBCM06, which has been developed to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 2A; PBAL05 for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; and PBML04 for treating metachromatic leukodystrophy. It also develops PBFT02, which uses AAV1 capsids to transport a gene encoding progranulin to the brain, to treat FTD-GRN (fronto-temporal dementia caused by a deficiency of progranulin). This is in addition to developing PBGM01, which uses AAVhu68 capsids to ferry beta-galactosidase; a gene encoding lysosomal acid, to the brain and peripheral tissues. Furthermore, it develops PBKR03 for the treatment of Krabbe disease.

The firm is currently focused on advancing its research and development programs, in partnership with the Gene Therapy Program. This move will open the firm up to new opportunities, which will bolster its growth significantly and benefit its shareholders.

Passage Bio (PASG), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.32, up 30.6931%, on 1,345,727 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 71,562 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.5751/$1.37.

Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. (MDNAF)

QualityStocks and TradersPro reported earlier on Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. (MDNAF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. is a clinical stage immuno-oncology company based in Toronto, Ontario. It focuses on oncology and the development and commercialization of novel, highly selective versions of IL-2, IL-4 and IL-13 Superkines and first in class Empowered Cytokines™ (ECs) for the treatment of a wide array of cancers. Medicenna Therapeutics lists on the OTC Markets Group’s OTCQB.

Medicenna Therapeutics is developing an innovative set of tunable Superkines™, which can be fused with pro-apoptotic proteins to precisely deliver potent cell-killing agents to cancer cells, the immunosuppressive tumor micro-environment and cancer stem cells without harming healthy cells.

Supported by a US$14.1M non-dilutive grant from CPRIT (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas), Medicenna Therapeutics’ lead IL4-EC, MDNA55, has completed enrolling patients in a Phase 2b clinical trial for rGBM, the most common and uniformly fatal form of brain cancer, at top-ranked brain cancer centers in the United States. MDNA55 has been studied in five clinical trials involving 132 patients. This includes 112 adults with rGBM.

MDNA55 has demonstrated compelling efficacy. Moreover, it has obtained Fast-Track and Orphan Drug status from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and FDA/EMA (European Medicines Agency) respectively. MDNA55 targets Temodar-resistant tumors. Delivery by CED infusion of MDNA55 bypasses the BBB (Blood Brain Barrier). Precision delivery achieves high doses without systemic exposure.

Medicenna also develops MDNA57 for solid tumors and on-malignant cells of the tumor micro-environment; and MDNA109, an IL-2 agonist to treat cancer immunotherapies. The Company also develops MDNA209, an IL-2 antagonist for autoimmune diseases; and MDNA413, a dual IL-4/IL-13 antagonist for the treatment of solid tumors, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and fibrosis. Furthermore, Medicenna develops MDNA132, an IL-13 agonist to treat solid tumors, and IL 13Ralpha2 chimeric antigen receptor T cell.

Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. (MDNAF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.7845, up 24.5238%, on 371,305 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2,177 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.151251/$0.90.

Ridgestone Mining (RIGMF)

We reported earlier on Ridgestone Mining (RIGMF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Ridgestone Mining Inc. (OTC: RIGMF) (CVE: RMI) (FRA: 4U50) is an exploration firm focused on acquiring, exploring for and developing mineral properties in Mexico.

The firm has its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada and was incorporated in 2017, on March 30th. It operates as part of the other industrial metals and mining industry, under the basic materials sector. The firm serves consumers mainly in Canada.

The company primarily explores for gold, silver, copper, and other base metals. It holds a 100% interest in the Rebeico Copper-Gold project, which is made up of 16 concessions that cover an area of approximately 3,459 hectares located in Sonora, Mexico. The property is located about 115km east of the city of Hermosillo which provides support for mining operations throughout Sonora. The property is accessible via Sonora State Highway 20 and a network of all-weather roads. Grid electrical power lines are within 6.5km of the property. It also holds interests in the Alaska Property located in Sonora, Mexico. In addition to this, the company has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Guadalupe y Calvo project. The Guadalupe y Calvo (GyC) Property is located in the municipality of Guadalupe y Calvo, in the southwest region of the northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico, roughly 300km in a straight line from the state capital, Chihuahua City. The project is made up of 10 mineral concessions that cover 2,750 ha.

The firm, which recently announced changes to its board with the appointment of Mr. Alex Jigang, remains focused on creating additional value for its shareholders.

Ridgestone Mining (RIGMF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.06, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2.122M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.047/$0.1491.

BuzzFeed Inc. (BZFD)

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BuzzFeed Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) is a tech-powered diversified media firm that is focused on the provision of original reporting, breaking news, entertainment and videos across the social web.

The firm has its headquarters in Rye, New York and was incorporated in 2020, on September 9th. Prior to its name change, the firm was known as 890 5th Avenue Partners Inc. It operates as part of the advertising, public relations and related services industry. The firm has fifteen companies in its corporate family and serves consumers around the globe, with a focus on the United States.

The company’s objective is to provide quality, trusted and brand-safe news and entertainment to millions of individuals around the globe while making content on the internet more creative and inclusive and inspiring its audience to live better lives.

The enterprise’s cross-platform network, BuzzFeed Originals, produces videos, quizzes, lists, articles and original series. It also offers BuzzFeed Media, which is made up of a portfolio of identity-driven lifestyle brands, including Goodfil, As/Is, Nifty and Tasty; BuzzFeed News, which includes investigative and reporting journalism; BuzzFeed Studios, which produces original content across digital, film, cable and broadcast platforms; and BuzzFeed Commerce, which develops social commerce experiences and products, licensing and strategic partnerships.

The company is focused on becoming a hub for creatives to thrive in, having recently appointed a new CEO who brings to the table a wealth of operational experience. This move will help the company unlock its potential for even greater growth, which will be good for investments as well as its revenues.

BuzzFeed Inc. (BZFD), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.238, up 37.7315%, on 77,286,122 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 22.684M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1608/$2.26.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA)

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) has increased its share buyback allocation by $25 billion and secured early wins in its fight to attract merchants and buyers in the Chinese commerce arena. A recent quarterly earnings report from the holding company revealed that Alibaba’s marketplaces in China saw a surge in transacting merchants and buyers in the last three months of 2023. This increased economic activity increased Alibaba’s third-quarter revenue by 5% year-over-year.

The Chinese holding company also announced that its cloud-computing business revenue increased by 3% year-over-year after Alibaba transitioned from project-based contracts with lower margins to cloud-computing contracts.

Last year, Alibaba announced sweeping changes to its management lineup and restructured its strategy to boost its stagnating growth. Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu said the company leadership’s highest priority was to reignite financial growth in its core businesses of cloud computing and e-commerce. Wu took the reins of Alibaba Group and Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group last September and has also been at the helm of Tmall Group and Taobao as CEO since December 2023. He vowed to use Alibaba’s massive resources to push business growth.

The company’s addition of $25 billion in share-buyback allocations comes shortly after Alibaba paid its first-ever dividend. The $2.5 billion dividend came amid solid second-quarter financial results as the company ended the quarter with $63 billion in net cash. Alibaba also generated a whopping $27 billion in free cash flow in 2023, providing it with the funds it needs to invest in the growth of its core businesses in 2024. In late 2023, company management noted that it was looking for several ways to provide value to Alibaba shareholders.

According to Alibaba chair Joe Tsai, buying Alibaba stock is similar to purchasing a 10-year treasury bond with the benefits of stock-price appreciation. The company now has $34.3 billion remaining in the program after expanding its share buyback allocation and is looking to achieve a 3% annual reduction in share count over the next three fiscal years.

Although the company’s $15 billion share buyback addition was partly meant to reassure nervous investors, it did little to assuage their worries. Alibaba’s shares dropped by up to 6.1% in Hong Kong thanks to falling per-user spending as well as rising investor concern about falling Chinese consumption. Alibaba is also dealing with increased competition and market share loss to rival internet and technology companies such as ByteDance Ltd and PDD.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA), closed Thursday's trading session at $73.82, up 0.585911%, on 12,078,127 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 21.632M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $66.63/$105.05.

Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY)

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A recent review that delves into the collaborative interplay of different marijuana chemical compounds, such as flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids, has shown that to fully understand the therapeutic potential of marijuana, it’s important to understand how the different constituents interact. Echoing sentiments expressed in the cannabis community for years, the study underscores that the effects of cannabis extend beyond only CBD and THC.

The study stresses the entourage effect, which describes the complex interactions between flavonoids, terpenes, cannabinoids and other chemicals found in marijuana plants. The study, published in the scientific journal “Molecules” last month, highlights the need to explore these complex connections to fully realize cannabis’ therapeutic potential in the field of natural plant medicine.

The study recommends a more thorough investigation of the precise ratios of flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids in various marijuana products or strains. It implies that this kind of examination can result in the creation of more specialized and efficient medical treatments.

Terpenes and cannabinoids interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system to produce a range of effects, including neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. However, research indicates that other substances in the plant may also have an impact on their effects, which may not be entirely attributable to their separate actions.

The research notes that terpenes, for instance, have demonstrated pharmacological properties and can interact with neurotransmitter receptors and enzymes, potentially modulating the effects of cannabinoids. Further, the entourage effect proposes that terpenes and cannabinoids working together could have a therapeutic benefit that is more potent than the sum of their separate actions.

The authors also cited studies that suggest that flavonoids may have neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory qualities with cannflavins, a type of flavonoid, showing strong anti-inflammatory properties, especially against neuroinflammation. The study ALSO sheds light on the intricate network of chemical interactions that could influence the effects of cannabis on individuals.

However, the authors stress the need for further research to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and synergistic effects of flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids. They further highlight the importance of exploring the biotechnological, bioactivities and biosynthesis applications of these compounds to harness their potential and expand treatment options.

The study also notes that the regulatory obstacles to marijuana research present serious difficulties. It highlights how important it is to resolve these barriers, especially those resulting from marijuana’s Schedule I status, to enable more widespread access to marijuana products for research.

Companies such as Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX: TLRY) may be doing a lot behind the scenes to leverage the therapeutic effects of combining different components of marijuana plants.

Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.85, up 0.543478%, on 15,823,666 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 233,445 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.50/$3.40.

Good Gaming Inc. (GMER)

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Good Gaming (OTCQB: GMER), an innovative brand creating unique interactive entertainment experiences since 2008, today announced plans for a series of airdrops commencing over the next several months for Galactic Acres(TM), the company’s first in a series of Web3-enhanced mobile games, premiering on Feb. 16, 2024. Galactic Acres represents a bold leap to intersect gaming and blockchain technology that promises players unparalleled freedom and ownership by creating a vested interest environment connected to their gameplay. In the game, players step into a vibrant virtual universe where each will have the ability to cultivate customizable Galactic Acres and Microbuddies(TM) avatars. “In addition to Galactic Acres, Good Gaming is embarking on a significant revamp and relaunch of Microbuddies. The Microbuddies relaunch aims to address long-standing bugs, revitalize key features such as GOO tokenomics, introduce near-zero transaction fees, and set a new standard for blockchain gaming platforms,” said Douglas “Fluxty” Wathen, director of Web3 and gaming development. “Moreover, Good Gaming is committed to fostering dynamic community engagement by organizing multiple online meetups where Microbuddies and Galactic Acres players can directly contribute ideas and feedback, ensuring an interactive gaming community that resonates with both new and veteran players alike.”

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/Tw37F

About Good Gaming Inc.

Good Gaming is an interactive entertainment company leading the evolution of gaming from traditional gaming to creating digital playgrounds across a vast array of interconnected platforms. Founded in 2008, Good Gaming has continued to enable a strong sense of community, place and purpose within interactive experiences. Good Gaming believes its communities and experiences will redefine the digital collectibles space and be pivotal in the transition and perception of ownership of digital goods. For more information about Good Gaming, visit www.Good-Gaming.com.

Good Gaming Inc. (GMER), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.0246, off by 1.6%, on 294,539 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.709M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0087/$0.0469.

Datasea Inc. (DTSS)

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Datasea (NASDAQ: DTSS) is a Nevada incorporated digital technology corporation engaged in innovative business segments for intelligent acoustics and 5G multimodal communication technology in China. The company has announced that on Feb. 2, 2024, Guozhong Times (Beijing) Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Chinese operating company contractually controlled by Datasea, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Hangzhou Chongda Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chongda”) to increase the sales of 5G multimodal communication services in China. “We are pleased to enter into this new collaboration as it will help to identify potential customers that need our 5G multimodal communication delivery services and enable us to quickly roll out our unique platform to new customers,” said Datasea CEO Zhixin Liu. “We believe that Datasea can capitalize on more opportunities of this nature to generate revenue and it is in line with our mission to become a leading provider of digital technology solutions as well as our unwavering commitment to the 5G multimodal communication market in China. At the same time, the company is negotiating with major potential clients of 5G multimodal communication services and expects to reach more agreements.”

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/o3rFE

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea is a leading provider of products, services and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in innovative industries, intelligent acoustics and 5G multimodal communication, especially focusing on ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology. The company’s advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G multimodal communication segment operates on a cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies in intelligent acoustics, utilizing ultrasonic sterilization to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and is also developing innovations in directional sound and medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to mark its global presence. This underlies Datasea’s commitment to intelligent acoustics and its intent to offer leading edge acoustic solutions to the U.S. market. For additional information about the company, visit www.DataseaInc.com.

Datasea Inc. (DTSS), closed Thursday's trading session at $9.82, up 9.3541%, on 11,995,232 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 35,831 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.42/$20.85.

Reborn Coffee, Inc. (REBN)

QualityStocks and MarketBeat reported earlier on Reborn Coffee, Inc. (REBN), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Reborn (NASDAQ: REBN), a California-based retailer of specialty coffee, recently announced the closing of its non-brokered $1 million private placement investment from Farooq Arjomand, its chairman. At the closing, the company issued 1,666,667 shares of its common stock for proceeds of $1,000,000 for a purchase price $0.60 per share. Reborn Coffee intends to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. “This private equity investment by our Chairman, Farooq Arjomand, reflects his commitment to Reborn Coffee’s mission and vision for the future,” said Jay Kim, chief executive officer of Reborn. “This capital investment marks a pivotal moment for Reborn Coffee as we continue to solidify our position as a leader in the coffee industry, having just recently opened our flagship store in Malaysia and marking the beginning of our international expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond. With this investment of capital, the company is poised to further enhance its product offerings, expand its market reach, and continue to innovate in ways that resonate with coffee lovers worldwide.”

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/PKufG

About Reborn Coffee, Inc.

Reborn is focused on serving high quality, specialty-roasted coffee at retail locations, kiosks and cafes. Reborn is an innovative company that strives for constant improvement in the coffee experience through exploration of new technology and premier service, guided by traditional brewing techniques. Reborn believes it differentiates itself from other coffee roasters through innovative techniques, including sourcing, washing, roasting, and brewing its coffee beans with a balance of precision and craft. For more information, visit www.RebornCoffee.com.

Reborn Coffee, Inc. (REBN), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.01, off by 4.2857%, on 33,969 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.307M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.92/$9.20.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (SBFM)

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Sunshine Biopharma (NASDAQ: SBFM), a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology and antivirals, has closed on a firm commitment underwritten public offering. The offering is comprised of 71,428,571 units, including 26,428,571 common units and 45,000,000 prefunded units. According to the announcement, the offering is projected to result in approximately $10 million gross proceeds, before the deduction of underwriting discounts and other estimated expenses. Sunshine Biopharma also granted Aegis Capital Corp. a 45-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock, prefunded warrants and Series A warrants or Series B warrants sold in the offering, to cover overallotments. The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and working capital. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/4mCo6

About Sunshine Biopharma Inc.

Sunshine Biopharma through its subsidiary Nora Pharma Inc. has 51 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada and 32 additional drugs scheduled to be launched in Canada in 2024 and 2025. In addition, Sunshine Biopharma is conducting a proprietary drug-development program that is comprised of K1.1 mRNA for liver cancer and PLpro protease inhibitor for SARS Coronavirus infections. For more information, visit the company website at www.SunshineBiopharma.com.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (SBFM), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.0635, up 6.01%, on 10,156,334 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 60,714 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0599/$1.40.

The QualityStocks Company Corner

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0).

Mortgage services company Mr. Cooper reported a breach in stolen data on approximately 15 million customers concerning names, addresses, social security numbers, account numbers, date of birth, and phone numbers

Sekur CEO Alain Ghiai hypothesizes that the breach was likely due to an email account within Mr. Cooper

Sekur's services include SekurMail(R), with SekurSend/SekurReply, SekurVPN(R), and SekurMessenger(R) utilizing the company's wholly-owned Swiss-hosted servers

New to the Street's most recent "Sekur Privacy & Sekur Security – The Weekly Hack" segment between TV host and multi-media journalist Ana Berry and internationally acclaimed internet privacy expert and Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0) CEO Alain Ghiai discusses the recent data breach of Mr. Cooper, one of the largest mortgage lenders (https://ibn.fm/Vp9SA).

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0) is a Cybersecurity and Internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure and private communications. The company distributes a suite of encrypted e-mails, secure messengers and secure communication tools. Sekur Private Data Ltd. sells its products through its own website at www.Sekur.com, approved distributors, and telecommunications companies. Sekur Private Data Ltd. serves consumers, businesses and governments worldwide.

Customer information is completely confidential and safely stored in Switzerland using military grade security. All data, whether physical, network-based or encryption security, is stored in bank-approved, state-of-the-art ISO-certified data centers used by Swiss and global banks and most United Nations organizations, as well as many corporations and governmental organizations. All user data is protected by the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and the Swiss Federal Data Protection Ordinance, which offer some of the strongest privacy protection in the world for both individuals and organizations.

The company owns 100% of its own infrastructure and, unlike its competitors, does not rely on third party cloud services like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure Cloud or Google cloud infrastructure.

Sekur Private Data has chosen Switzerland to locate its data storage because of the country’s neutrality, independence, strong privacy laws, long standing political stability and excellent international relations. Switzerland is also home to several large multinational corporations and is ranked as having one of the strongest and most competitive economies in the world.

The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Products

Sekur Private Data distributes a privacy communications suite offering encrypted and private email, the only Swiss-hosted privacy VPN, and a secure and private messaging application. All solutions cater to consumers, SMBs, enterprises and governments.

  • SekurMail® is an encrypted email service offering a private, safe and powerful tool to communicate with everyone, either within the Sekur ecosystem or outside. SekurMail protects personal information and communications from being accessed by unauthorized parties. Its encryption and other security measures prevent messages from being intercepted, modified or tampered with, either in transit or while stored. SekurMail empowers the client to access information and communicate with anyone in the world, regardless of geographical or political barriers.
  • SekurVPN® creates a secure, encrypted connection between the client’s device and the Internet, giving clients access to the web safely and privately by routing their connections through a server and hiding their online actions. All the data sent and received is hidden from prying eyes. This includes the clients’ Internet Service Providers, as well as potential hackers and even government surveillance agencies. It can also help clients bypass geographical restrictions and censorship.
  • SekurMessenger® is a Swiss-hosted private and secure messaging communications app providing secure and private chat, self-deleting chat, voice recording and file transfer via any mobile device, tablet or desktop computer. Communications are transmitted only within secure servers. It’s designed for organizations that need to protect their flow of information and secure their communications with customers and partners. SekurMessenger is designed to provide military-grade encryption and privacy by ensuring that only the sender and intended recipient can read the messages exchanged. It works for both licensed users of the app and intended message recipients who do not have the app.

Market Opportunity

An analysis from ReportLinker forecasts that the global cybersecurity market will grow from an estimated $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 8.9% for the period.

The increased number of data breaches worldwide, the ability of malicious actors to operate from anywhere in the world, the links between cyberspace and physical systems and the difficulty of reducing vulnerabilities and consequences in complex cyber networks are some factors that are driving cybersecurity market growth, according to the report.

The global data privacy software market was estimated to be worth $1.68 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029, achieving an eye-popping 40.8% CAGR during the forecast period, according to a Fortune Business Insights report titled ‘Data Privacy Software Market 2022-2029’.

The widespread shift toward remote working culture, evolving government data privacy regulations and the rapidly increasing adoption of Internet-of-Things devices are among the major factors propelling market growth, per the report.

Management Team

Alain Ghiai is founder, CEO and Director at Sekur Private Data. He also founded GlobeX Data S.A. (GDSA) in 2007 and has served as Director and CEO since then. He founded GlobeX Data Inc. (GlobeX US) in August 2012 and has served as Director and CEO since that time. He attended the California College of Arts in San Francisco, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. He has over 15 years of experience in the software industry and was instrumental in taking Sekur Private Data public in July 2019.

Scott Davis, CPA, CGA, is CFO at Sekur Private Data. He is also a partner at Cross Davis & Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. His experience includes CFO positions at several companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. He spent four years at Appleby as an Assistant Financial Controller. Prior to that, he spent two years at Davison & Company Chartered Professional Accountants as Auditor, five years with Pacific Opportunity Capital as Accounting Manager and two years at Jacobson Soda and Hosak, Chartered Professional Accountants. He obtained his CPA, CGA in 2003.

Learn more about the company’s management team by visiting its corporate page.

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB: SWISF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.051, up 7.5949%, on 123,311 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 3,842 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.036/$0.1576.

Recent News

Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC).

A recent study has found that by 2027, the value of the global market size of industrial hemp will have hit $18.6 billion. This valuation will be reached if the market grows at the projected compound annual growth rate of 22.4%. The global hemp market is based on source, type, region and application. Based on source, it is classified into organic or conventional, and when it comes to application, this market is studied across textiles, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and personal-care products. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into hemp fiber, hemp oil and hemp seed, among others. With regard to region, it is analyzed across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, LAMEA and North America. As the hemp market grows, there is likely to be a corresponding growth in the demand for solutions such as mass spectrometry and process controls made by entities such as Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC) that are needed by companies making different products from industrial hemp.

Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an instrumentation company that designs, manufactures and commercializes solutions. Its solutions include mass spectrometry, process controls, chemical detectors and medical disease detection.

The company was established in 1984 and, prior to 2009, was known as SPACEHAB Inc., a NASA contractor offering technology originally developed for NASA to monitor air quality on the International Space Station. When the Space Shuttle program ended, the company focused on its satellite processing and mass spectrometer instrumentation units and adopted the Astrotech name.

In 2014, Astrotech sold its satellite subsidiary to focus on its Astrotech Technology Inc. (ATi) mass spectrometry solutions, which offer a number of advantages over competing platforms. Notably, Astrotech’s ATi technology is ruggedized, rapid, simple to use and customizable, with hands-free calibration and tuning.

Between 2016 and 2019, the company secured U.S. patents for its technology and achieved European Union (ECAC) certification for the TRACER 1000™, the world’s first mass-spec Explosives Trace Detector (ETD) used in airports worldwide. Astrotech continues to innovate and add to its suite of products, including AgLAB-1000, a process control system, and the BreathTest 1000, a disease detection solution.

Astrotech is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Subsidiaries

Astrotech Technologies Inc.

Astrotech Technologies Inc. (ATi) owns and licenses the platform mass spectrometry technology originally developed by 1st Detect. This technology is designed to be less expensive, smaller and easier to use than traditional mass spectrometers.

Unlike other technologies, ATi works under high vacuum, which eliminates competing molecules, yielding higher resolution and fewer false alarms. The company’s intellectual property includes 18 granted patents, along with extensive trade secrets.

ATi exclusively licenses the Astrotech Mass Spectrometer Technology to the three wholly owned subsidiaries of Astrotech.

1st Detect Corp.

1st Detect Corp. developed the TRACER 1000, the world’s first mass spectrometry-based explosives and narcotics trace detector. 1st Detect ETDs were developed for use at airports, cargo facilities and other secured locations and borders worldwide.

1st Detect’s commercial sales of the TRACER 1000 ETD, consumables and recurring maintenance services brought in $750,000 in total revenue during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The Astrotech subsidiary recently secured two orders for a total of 24 Tracer 1000 units from two Romanian security and telecommunications companies, to be delivered during calendar 2023.

AgLAB Inc.

AgLAB Inc. is developing a series of mass spectrometers for use in the hemp and cannabis market, with an initial focus on optimizing yields in the distillation processes.

AgLAB, which uses the company’s proprietary AgLAB 1000-D2™ mass spectrometer, has been proven to improve distillation oil yields and bottom-line profits for hemp and cannabis producers. During field trials, AgLAB was able to improve ending-weight yields by an average of 24%.

BreathTech Corp.

BreathTech is developing the BreathTest-1000™, a breath analysis tool to screen for volatile organic compound (“VOC”) metabolites found in a person’s breath that could indicate they may have a compromised condition including but not limited to a bacterial or viral infection. The company believes that new tools to aid in the battle against COVID-19 and other diseases remain of the utmost importance to help more quickly identify that an infection may be present.

Market Opportunity

A report by Mordor Intelligence, a research and advisory firm, put the global mass spectrometry market at $6.37 billion in 2023. The market is forecast to grow to $8.63 billion by 2028, achieving a CAGR of 6.25% during the forecast period.

One of the major driving factors for the growth of the mass spectrometry market is technological advancements in mass spectrometer devices, the report states. Key market players are continuously working toward advancing their existing products and launching innovative and advanced mass spectrometer devices.

Another major factor that is expected to boost market growth is increasing research and development expenditure by both government and private entities, according to the report. Mass spectrometry devices are also being used in the detection and analysis of COVID-19 and other disease samples, which may have a positive impact on the market.

Management Team

The Astrotech leadership team includes management executives, as well as industry and technology experts. The company continues to actively expand its talent pool to meet evolving demands.

Thomas B. Pickens III is Chairman, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Astrotech Corp. He also serves as CEO of Astrotech subsidiaries ATi, 1st Detect, AgLAB Inc. and BreathTech Corp. Previously, he was the founder and president of Beta Computer Systems Inc. and T.B. Pickens & Co. He was founder and general partner of Grace Pickens Acquisition Partners L.P and managing partner of Sumpter Partners. He also served as CEO of Catalyst Energy Corporation and United Thermal Corporation and as president of Golden Bear Corp., United Hydro Inc. and Slate Creek Corp. He received a B.A. in Economics, Computer Science and Engineering from Southern Methodist University.

Jaime Hinojosa, CPA, is CFO at Astrotech Corp. He joined the company in 2015 and has served as its Corporate Controller since 2019. His previous roles with the company include Director of Finance, from 2017 to 2019, and Assistant Controller, from 2015 to 2017. Prior to joining Astrotech, Mr. Hinojosa worked as an Accounting Manager for O’Reilly Auto Parts and gained public accounting experience as an Audit Manager at Burton McCumber & Cortez LLP.

Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC), closed Thursday's trading session at $7.5001, off by 5.2455%, on 3,551 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1576/$.

Recent News

NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW).

Since 2023, the zero-knowledge industry has grown, with ongoing developments bringing us closer to accessing the full benefits of decentralized virtual platforms. This comes at a time when decentralized finance platforms have demonstrated vulnerabilities to data breaches and technical inefficiencies have constrained the development of decentralized systems.

It is expected that continued growth will see a proliferation and diversification of use cases, such as advancements in compliance, privacy and data protection. By affording blockchain developers more efficient and secure tools, we will start to realize the benefits of zero-knowledge technology, particularly in 2024 as the tech is applied in more industries. Adaptability ensures survival of anything, even technology. Zero-knowledge proofs have shown that they can be adapted to address various issues, which is crucial in a constantly changing macroeconomic environment and industry landscape. Entities such as NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW) will likely adopt many of the iterations of Web3 use cases in their operations to gain an edge over the competition.

NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW), a next generation e-commerce platform, was created with vision and purpose to capitalize on high growth sectors and global markets. The company collaborates with businesses – large and small – to simplify and accelerate online commerce and uniquely enables customers and partners to optimize their e-commerce reach, presence and revenue. NextPlat recently launched a new e-commerce development program to provide American businesses with easy access to the massive Chinese consumer market.

Current Initiatives

NextPlat provides cutting edge technology in an advanced e-commerce ecosystem. The company is actively expanding its global network of online storefronts serving thousands of consumers, enterprises and governments. The company also has developed a next generation platform built for Web3 that enables the creation and sale of digital assets, as well as optimizing e-commerce transactions and business building activities. The company’s current initiatives include:

  • E-Commerce Development Program – In April 2023, NextPlat announced it had entered into a merchant sourcing agreement with Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited (“Alibaba”) and its Tmall Global e-commerce platform whereby the two companies will collaborate to increase the sale of products produced and sold by American companies to the multi-trillion-dollar Chinese consumer market. Alibaba’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform will provide NextPlat customers a turn-key solution through which products can be sold to the Chinese consumer market. The launch of the Florida E-Commerce Development Program is the first in a series of new NextPlat programs designed to assist U.S. businesses in expanding their online sales capabilities to reach new international customers in the Chinese market. NextPlat intends to rapidly expand this unique e-commerce development opportunity to businesses throughout the United States and all of North America, as well as Central and South America. The new development program features NextPlat’s turnkey global e-commerce solution for customers and leverages NextPlat’s relationships with key partners, including Tmall Global, China’s largest cross-border B2C online marketplace.
  • Progressive Care Inc. – In August 2022, NextPlat completed a strategic $7 million investment in Progressive Care Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD), a personalized health care services and technology company. In a news release announcing the investment, NextPlat CEO Charles M. Fernandez noted that the company is “committed to harnessing the power of digital technologies to capitalize on the ongoing digital transformation of Progressive Care and the entire health care industry.” NextPlat intends to accelerate Progressive Care’s digital health care transformation with the launch of a new e-commerce platform for health care products later this year.
  • NextPlat NFT Platform – Building on its existing e-commerce initiatives, NextPlat is working to bridge the gap between tangible and digital e-commerce marketplaces by incorporating burgeoning Web3 technologies. The company intends to launch a fully integrated NFT platform in the coming months that will enable brands to create, manage and authenticate digital assets while serving as a new source of revenue for NextPlat. Through this model, the company will receive a portion of the revenue generated from branded NFT drops, as well as subsequent secondary market transactions.
  • Global Telesat Communications and Orbital SatCom Corp. – Targeting both domestic and international markets, NextPlat’s subsidiaries leverage partnerships with major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Alibaba, eBay and Walmart to serve a growing base that includes more than 50,000 corporate, governmental and individual customers. In total, the brands market more than 10,000 individual products, with a focus on satellite-based connectivity solutions. In addition to exploring accretive M&A opportunities, NextPlat aims to diversify its range of products and broaden its geographic footprint moving forward in an effort to better capitalize on the tremendous growth potential in the United States, Europe and Asia.

“Our goal for 2023 and beyond is to leverage our improved operational capabilities and enhanced leadership team as we expand our offerings in communications and connectivity into the high-growth health care market where we intend to launch an array of innovative new offerings,” Fernandez said in a March 2023 news release detailing the company’s record top-line performance. “Although there remain supply chain headwinds and the challenge of global inflation, we are confident that we have the right combination of market-tested expertise, technology and partnerships that will enable us to bring the power of e-commerce to more customers, brands and industries in the United States and abroad.”

Market Opportunity

The rapid growth of e-commerce over the last decade is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. According to data published by Forbes, roughly 20.8% of all retail purchases are expected to take place online in 2023, accounting for total sales of $6.31 trillion worldwide. It total, e-commerce sales are expected to grow by 10.4% YoY in 2023, accounting for a whopping 24% of all retail purchases by 2026.

For NextPlat, existing partnerships in the industry could be key to capitalizing on this growth. The Forbes report indicates that Amazon accounts for roughly 38.7% of e-commerce sales, while sites like Walmart, eBay and Alibaba round out the list of most visited e-commerce websites. Alibaba is especially interesting due to NextPlat’s recent strategic merchant sourcing agreement with Tmall Global. The Chinese market is “mammoth,” as a recent Alizila report noted. The country’s annual online retail sales of physical goods have nearly doubled in the last five years, reaching approximately 13.8 trillion yuan in 2022, which is nearly $2 trillion USD.

The health care portion of the e-commerce market is generating particularly bullish forecasts, bolstered by the continued adoption of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the U.S., which requires most drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to covered entities at significantly reduced prices. Industry reports suggest that the global health care e-commerce market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16.8% from 2022 to 2030, climbing to a value of more than $1.37 trillion by the end of the forecast period.

Management Team

Charles M. Fernandez, CEO, Executive Chairman and Director of NextPlat, has over three decades of experience in identifying profitable start-up and dislocation opportunities, building significant value and executing exit strategies as an entrepreneur and global investor. Successful across multiple sectors, Fortune Magazine actually labeled Fernandez ‘a restructuring whiz’. As President of Fairholme Capital Management, which he joined in 2008, Mr. Fernandez co-managed all three Fairholme funds and brought in a $2 billion gain for shareholders. Throughout his impressive career, he has participated in more than 100 significant mergers, acquisitions and product development projects across multiple industries. Mr. Fernandez was the founder, Chairman and CEO of eApeiron Solutions LLC, a brand protection and e-commerce company in partnership with Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Eastman Kodak (NYSE: KODK), which was successfully sold to Smartrac, a unit of Avery Dennison Corp. (NYSE: AVY).

Rodney Barreto is Chairman and CEO of the Barreto Group and Director of Nextplat. Mr. Barreto’s business career spans over 35 years, including his role at the Barreto Group and, earlier, as the founding partner of Floridian Partners LLC, a corporate and public affairs consulting firm recognized by policy makers as one of the top in its industry in Florida. He chaired the Super Bowl Host Committee in 2007, 2010 and 2020, helping to raise more than $100 million for the success of Miami Super Bowls. As a philanthropist and conservationist, Mr. Barreto is also a three-time appointee to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where he has served for over 10 years including holding the title of Chairman eight times. He has twice chaired the Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, was Chairman of the 1999 Breeder’s Cup Championship held in South Florida and was the Chairman of the 1999 Sister Cities International Convention in Miami. Currently, Mr. Barreto is the Membership Chairman of the Florida Council of 100, and a member of the Boards of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Baptist Health South Florida Giving Society, the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, and a member of Miami Dade County Schools Superintendent Carvalho’s Business Advisory Council. Prior to his career in public affairs and real estate, Mr. Barreto was a City of Miami police officer and is a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council.

NextPlat Corp. (NXPL), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.5899, off by 1.3954%, on 9,932 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.3101/$4.26.

Recent News

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX).

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has entered into definitive agreements. The agreements are for the purchase and sale of 1,558,443 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) offered at $2.31 per share (or per common stock equivalent in lieu thereof). The agreements are part of a registered direct offering priced in adherence with NASDAQ rules. In addition, the company noted that in a concurrent private placement, it will issue unregistered warrants to purchase up to 1,558,443 shares of common stock. Those shares will be offered at an exercise price of $2.185 per share, exercisable upon issuance and with an expiration date of five years following the date of issuance. The company anticipates closing on the offering on or about Feb. 16, 2024. Lexaria projects funds from the offering to total an estimated $3.6 million before deductions and fees; the company plans to use the funds for research and development studies and the patent and legal costs, as well as for general working capital purposes. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/hwhZ5

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. The company’s patented technology, DehydraTECH™, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier oral ingestion methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules. DehydraTECH promotes fast-acting, less expensive and more effective oral drug delivery and has been thoroughly evaluated through in vivo, in vitro and human clinical testing.

DehydraTECH is covered by 21 issued and more than 50 pending patents in over 40 countries around the world. Lexaria’s first patent was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in October 2016 (US 9,474,725 B1), providing 20 years of patent protection expiring June 2034. Multiple patents have been awarded since then and are expected in the future.

Lexaria has also collaborated with the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian government’s premier research and technology organization. The company has been granted patent protection for specific delivery of nicotine, vitamins, NSAIDs, antiviral drugs, cannabinoids and more.

Lexaria began developing DehydraTECH in 2014 and has since continued to strengthen and broaden the technology. The company has no plans to create or sell Lexaria-branded products containing controlled substances. Instead, Lexaria licenses its technology to other companies around the world to offer consumers the best possible performance across an array of ingestible product formats.

The company’s technology is best thought of as an additional layer that providers of consumer supplements, prescription and non-prescription drugs, nicotine and CBD products can utilize to improve the effectiveness of their own existing or planned new offerings. Lexaria has licensed DehydraTECH to multiple companies, including a world-leading tobacco producer for the research and development of smokeless, oral-based nicotine products, and for use in industries that produce cannabinoid beverages, edibles and oral products.

DehydraTECH is suitable for use with a wide range of product formats including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, consumer packaged goods and over-the-counter capsules, pills, tablets and oral suspensions.

DehydraTECH Technology

Lexaria’s DehydraTECH is designed specifically for formulating and delivering lipophilic (fat-soluble) drugs and active ingredients. DehydraTECH increases their effectiveness and improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients enter the bloodstream. The major benefits to a subject ingesting a DehydraTECH-enabled drug or consumer product can be summarized by the following:

  • Speeds up delivery – the effects of the product are felt by the subject in just minutes.
  • Increases bioavailability – the technology is much more effective at delivering a drug or product into the bloodstream.
  • Increases brain absorption – animal testing suggests significant improvement in the quantity of drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier.
  • Improves drug potency – more of the ingested product is made available to the body, so lower doses are required to achieve the desired effect.
  • Reduces drug administration cost – lower doses mean lower overall drug costs.
  • Masks unwanted taste – the technology eliminates or reduces the need for sweeteners.

Lexaria has demonstrated in animal studies a propensity for DehydraTECH technology to elevate the quantity of drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier by as much as 1,900 percent, initiating additional new patent applications and opening possibilities for improved drug delivery.

Since 2016, DehydraTECH has repeatedly demonstrated, with cannabinoids and nicotine, the ability to increase bio-absorption by up to five to 10 times, reduce time of onset from one to two hours to just minutes, and mask unwanted tastes. The technology is to be further evaluated for additional orally administered bioactive molecules, including antivirals, cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and nicotine.

Market Outlook

Lexaria’s ongoing research and development efforts are mainly focused on development of product candidates across several key segments:

  • Oral Cannabinoids – a market estimated to be worth $18.4 billion in 2021 and expected to reach $46.2 billion by 2025.
  • Antivirals – an estimated $52.1 billion market in 2021 that’s expected to grow to $66.7 billion by 2025.
  • Oral Mucosal Nicotine – smokeless tobacco products, a $13.6 billion market in 2018, is forecast to grow at 7.2 percent annually through 2025.
  • Human Hormones – estrogen and testosterone replacement therapies represented a $21.9 billion market in 2019, with a forecast CAGR of 7.7 percent through 2027.
  • Ibuprofen and Naproxen – NSAID sales totaled $15.6 billion globally in 2019 and are projected to reach $24.4 billion by 2027.
  • Vitamin D3 – the global market size was $1.1 billion in 2021, growing at 7 percent per year and expected to reach $1.7 billion in 2026.

Management Team

Chris Bunka is Chairman and CEO of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. He is a serial entrepreneur who has been involved in several private and public companies since the late 1980s. He has extensive experience in the capital markets, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate finance. He is named as an inventor on multiple patent innovations.

John Docherty, M.Sc., is the President of Lexaria. He is a pharmacologist and toxicologist, and a specialist in the development of drug delivery technologies. He is the former president and COO of Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: HBP). He is named as an inventor on multiple issued and pending patents.

Greg Downey is Lexaria’s CFO. He has more than 35 years of diverse financial experience in the mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction industries, and in the public sector. He served for eight years as CFO for several public companies and has provided business advisory and financial accounting services to many large organizations.

Gregg Smith is a strategic advisor to Lexaria. He is a founder and private investor with Evolution VC Partners. He is a member of the Sand Hill Angels and held previous investment banking roles with Cowen and Company and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Dr. Philip Ainslie serves as a scientific and medical advisor to Lexaria. He is co-director for the Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health, Canada. He is also Research Chair in Cerebrovascular Physiology and Professor at the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (LEXX), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.36, off by 9.2308%, on 432,691 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.6488/$3.5953.

Recent News

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR).

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR), an innovator in the performance electric recreational boating industry, has unveiled its newest offering: the Phantom. The company announced the new rotomolded, recyclable and hard-to-damage boat at the Miami International Boat Show 2024. According to the announcement, the Phantom is a breakthrough in rotomolded boat design that offers significant market advantages through its economic and environmental benefits. The company anticipates producing an estimated 300 units annually at 70% less than the production costs of fiberglass alternatives, with potential scalability to 1,500 units per year. In addition, Vision Marine announced that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Nautical Ventures Marine Group for Florida, reflecting market confidence in the Phantom. The agreement calls for an initial order of 50 units. The Phantom's launch represents VMAR's  commitment to innovation, durability and environmental stewardship. Nautical Ventures Group offers top-quality water sports products and support. "We recognize a growing demand for rotomolded boats among our Florida clientele for several reasons: their affordability enables entry-level ownership; they support both electric and gas motors, appealing to eco-conscious and traditional boaters alike; and their versatility makes the Phantom ideal for various activities, from fishing to leisure," said Nautical Ventures CEO Roger Moore in the press release. "With its 10-person capacity and maintenance-free design, the Phantom meets a wide range of needs."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/FXBti

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) is a global leader and innovator within the performance electric recreational boating industry. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing electric outboard powertrain systems and related technology. It strives to be a guiding force for change and an ongoing driving factor in fighting the problems associated with waterway pollution by disrupting the traditional boating industry with electric power, in turn directly contributing to zero pollution, zero emission and a noiseless environment.

Vision Marine manufactures hand-crafted, highly durable, low maintenance, environmentally friendly electric recreational powerboats. The company’s business segments include the sale and rental of electric boats, with the majority of its revenue attributable to electric boat sales.

The designs and technology applied to Vision Marine’s boats result in enhanced performance, higher speeds and longer range. Put simply, Vision Marine boats offer a smoother ride than a traditional internal combustion engine motorboat.

The company is headquartered in Montreal.

Products

Vision Marine’s flagship E-Motion™ 180E electric marine powertrain is the first fully electric outboard powertrain combining advanced battery pack, inverter and high efficiency motor with proprietary union assembly between the transmission and motor. Vision Marine’s E-Motion and related technologies in this system utilize extensive control software and are uniquely designed to improve the efficiency of the outboard powertrain. As a result, both range and performance are enhanced.

More than a powerful electric outboard motor, the 180E is a complete powertrain package. The high-tech, marine-specific motor is equipped with multi-sensor captors and independent cooling, providing 180 horsepower.

An onboard charging system allows for quick and easy charging from any shore outlet, whether the vessel is in or out of the water. It implements cutting-edge marine battery packs that are IP67 certified and built to withstand the harshest marine environments. The system is glycol cooled with a controlled heat exchanger, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. A stainless-steel casing protects the battery from corrosion and physical damage over time.

The 180E is built to be integrated with many boat models produced by other marine manufacturers. Since boat manufacturers rarely build their own engines, instead choosing to source them from engine manufacturers, Vision Marine believes the 180E propulsion system can in the future end up powering nearly every recreational boat.

Market Opportunity

According to a report from Future Market Insights, a certified market research organization, the global electric boats market is expected to grow from a value of $5.6 billion in 2023 to $15.1 billion by 2033, achieving a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period.

Factors driving growth include rising seaborne commerce activities, a flourishing marine tourism industry and stringent emissions regulations aimed at reducing pollution. In addition, government support for electric speedboat adoption, advances in technological development and research and forecast expansion of needed charging infrastructure are credited as growth drivers.

An emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and encouraging consumer adoption of eco-friendly boats is also likely to drive expansion of the market, the report states.

Management Team

Alexandre Mongeon is Co-Founder and CEO of Vision Marine Technologies. He has served as CEO since 2014. Prior to that, he imported high-performance boats from the United States to Canada for more than 15 years. During much of that time, he also worked as a designer and contractor and managed several new construction projects on the waterfront in and around Montreal. He is a graduate of the School of Construction in Laval, Quebec, with a specialization in electrical systems.

Xavier Montagne is Chief Technical Officer at Vision Marine. Prior to joining the company, he was the CEO of Mac Engineering for six years. While there, he was the electric powerline architect of the Renault Trezor concept car (awarded 2016 Best Concept Car), technical designer of the Zoe E-sport race car driven in Formula-E races from 2016-2019 and senior battery designer for Forsee Power, SAFT, Renault and Peugeot in Europe, to mention a few of the many projects he headed. He received an electronic engineer diploma from IFITEP Paris Polytech in France.

Kulwant Sandher is CFO at Vision Marine. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 25 years of experience in business and finance. He has served as CFO of multiple public and private companies, including ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., MineSense Technologies Inc., Alba Mineral Ltd., Delta Oil & Gas, Astorius Resources Ltd., Norsemont Mining Inc. and Intigold Mines Ltd. He graduated from Queen Mary College, University of London.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.85, off by 5.5556%, on 146,553 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.69/$5.60.

Recent News

SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES).

SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES), the leader in fertility control to manage animal pest populations, today announced its entry into a distribution agreement with Q-chem, a pest control product supplier in the Netherlands. SenesTech has developed and is commercializing a proprietary technology for managing animal pest populations, primarily rat populations, through fertility control. "Q-chem is a perfect partner for SenesTech as we begin our expansion into Europe, and Evolve(TM) fits into their portfolio perfectly," said Joel Fruendt, SenesTech's president and CEO. "They have a stated focus on new, environmentally friendly and sustainable products for pest control, and they distribute pest control products in the Netherlands and specifically non-biocidal products throughout Europe."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/aZdFI

SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES) is the rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats. The company’s technology provides an innovative and humane method for managing rat populations.

SenesTech is focused on developing effective solutions that are grounded in science and proven through research, all while providing value to people, communities and the environment. The company’s passion is to create a healthier world by better controlling rat pest populations. This aim is critical, as, if left unchecked, a breeding pair of rats and their descendants can produce up to 15,000 pups after just one year.

The company strives for clean cities, efficient businesses and happy households – with a product that was scientifically designed to be effective without killing rats. SenesTech is committed to the sustainable, humane treatment of animals, improving the quality of all human life and enhancing environmental stewardship through the global application of its effective solution in fertility control technology.

SenesTech is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

ContraPest®

SenesTech’s first product, ContraPest®, applies revolutionary technology to a global challenge that has persisted since the Middle Ages – the proliferation of rats in urban and agricultural settings. ContraPest® targets the reproductive capabilities of Norway and roof rats. As a highly palatable liquid, the formulation promotes sustained consumption, helping to reduce fertility in both male and female rats, bringing populations down and keeping them down.

The company’s flagship offering can be used as part of integrated pest management (IPM) programs – fitting seamlessly into all IPM programs – to help reduce reproduction and magnify the success of these protocols, or as a standalone solution for customers who want to reduce or eliminate the use of lethal rodent control methods.

In multiple, independent field deployments, ContraPest was shown to reduce rat activity over 90% when added to an existing IPM program.

ContraPest® is registered federally as a General Use Product.

Delivery Systems and New Products

In July 2023, SenesTech began to distribute a new delivery system for ContraPest®, the Isolate Bait System™. This new delivery system brings to market a simple design that enables more efficient deployment, incorporates an enhanced formulation of ContraPest® that is expected to provide improved performance of the fertility control bait in the field and is paired with a new bait station that is more space-efficient and economical.

The other delivery systems available for ContraPest include the Ultimate Bait System™, a tank and tray in a larger format for use with more severe infestations, and the Elevate Bait System™, a unique delivery system that targets above ground infestations, as with roof rats.

SenesTech, as of August 2023, is also in the final stages of releasing a soft bait formulation, which provides the unique attributes of proven fertility control in an industry-familiar format demanded by big box retailers, key e-commerce channels and leading industry pest management professionals.

Market Opportunity

According to SenesTech’s figures, rats cause over $27 billion in damage to public and private infrastructure annually in the United States. Rats also destroy 20% of the global stored food supply every year by consuming or contaminating it.

Rats are known to spread at least 35 diseases, globally posing a dangerous risk to public health and safety. Not only does this age-old problem persist despite extensive campaigns to eradicate it, but multiple sources have reported that post-COVID rat populations have boomed.

Poison-based control methods sicken rats, and they typically die slowly. An animal that eats a poisoned rat may also sicken or die. The global rodenticide market is projected to be worth $1.7 billion by 2026.

In one case study, results reported by the customer showed a $5,000 investment in ContraPest® saved more than $500,000 annually in reduced labor, loss and damage.

Management Team

Joel Fruendt is SenesTech’s President and CEO. He has 15 years of executive leadership in the vector and pest control industries as Vice President and General Manager of Clarke Environmental Inc., a leading vector and pest control products and services company. He has extensive expertise in the development and manufacturing of EPA-registered chemical control products, and the commercialization and sale of those products. He received the ‘Smart Leaders’ award from Smart Business Magazine and holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Tom Chesterman is CFO at SenesTech. He has over 20 years of experience as the CFO of public companies in the life science, tech and telecommunications industries. Most recently, he was the Vice President and Treasurer of GCI, a telecommunications company. Previous to that, he was the CFO of life science companies Bio-Rad Laboratories, Aradigm and Bionovo. He has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the University of California at Davis.

Dan Palasky is Chief Technical Officer at SenesTech. Previously he held the title of Vice President of Research & Development at PLZ Corp., a manufacturer of chemical consumer products, serving as the technical expert for its entire product portfolio. He started his career with Camie-Campbell, Inc., as a chemist in the R&D department. Mr. Palasky received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and his MBA in Project Management from Aspen University.

SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.06, up 2.9126%, on 406,542 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.52/$29.04.

Recent News

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI).

Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI), a multi-strategy operating company, is focused on taking a place at the forefront of the growing tokenized securities movement by creating a gateway for digital asset entry that appeals to skeptics and uncertain investors. "Diamond Lake Minerals is establishing the gateway by acquiring and creating industry-agnostic subsidiaries in a multitude of market sectors, then granting each an SEC-registered security token offering (‘STO') that will be part and parcel of the stock… Regulated SEC security token exchange INX has partnered with Diamond Lake to provide the tokenized access. The INX Token was the first SEC-registered security token to land as an IPO on the blockchain, and its reliance on the checks and balances of traditional economic trading has granted it experience needed to help DLMI maintain the stability of its offerings," a recent article reads. "We are solely focused on a regulated environment in digital securities and security tokens," DLMI CEO Brian J. Esposito is quoted as saying. "As far as the wealth of the world that's sitting on the sidelines that don't understand things like crypto, they don't understand the digital assets, they don't understand NFTs – a lot of friction points: they don't believe it's real; they're intimated by downloading a digital wallet; putting in personal information. So, what we're doing is that hybrid approach."

To view the full article, visit https://ibn.fm/xf931

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI) is a multi-strategy operating company offering traditional investors an entry point to the future of digital securities. The company’s goal, through its established M&A roadmap, is to responsibly innovate and develop promising businesses that are likely to benefit from the ongoing shift toward digital assets. Through this approach, Diamond Lake Minerals provides traditional investors an opportunity to gain exposure to the emergence of regulated digital securities through a more familiar investment vehicle – the purchase of stock.

Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Diamond Lake Minerals is positioning itself as a leader in the digital asset and security token space. The company’s mission is to bring back to the public markets timeless business principles focused on healthy, sustainable growth and strong earnings with a goal of creating value for stakeholders in the modern digital world.

Diamond Lake Minerals believes the future of financial markets is set to be revolutionized by tokenization. Tokenization refers to the use of digital assets that can be traded via protocols with instantaneous settlement and reduced fees, eliminating the need for traditional clearing or settlement processes. Beyond efficiency, the emerging landscape emphasizes transparency, liquidity and security in asset management and investment.

With the backing of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises and its 20+ years of experience, Diamond Lake Minerals has access to the expertise of 110+ companies and 200+ joint ventures, along with knowledge spanning 25+ industries. The company is creating a vertically integrated ecosystem that encompasses various high-growth sectors. This integration aims to maximize operational efficiencies and profitability across all business units.

Products & Services Portfolio

Diamond Lake Minerals, guided by its strategic partnerships and future roadmap, envisions a diverse portfolio across multiple industries, as shown in the overview below. The company is poised to redefine the conglomerate model for the 21st century, with a focus on vertical integration, digital securities and sustainable growth.

Its target market segments include:

  • Fashion: DLMI seeks stakes in brands blending timeless aesthetics with tech influences.
  • Beauty: DLMI eyes partnerships with innovators elevating beauty through sustainable practices.
  • Real Estate: DLMI aims for interests in ventures modernizing property transactions via blockchain.
  • Hospitality: DLMI’s vision includes associations with enterprises enhancing guest experiences via tech integration.
  • Liquor: DLMI aspires to collaborate with unique distillers merging tradition and innovation.
  • IoT: DLMI intends to invest in solutions seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds.
  • Wireless: DLMI envisions stakes in wireless tech optimizing global communication.
  • Technology: DLMI plans to back pioneers driving the next tech revolution.
  • Maritime: DLMI seeks partnerships in maritime solutions emphasizing green initiatives.
  • Aviation: DLMI’s strategy includes holdings in aviation innovators focusing on efficiency.
  • Aerospace: DLMI aims to support ventures pushing boundaries in space exploration.
  • Education: DLMI collaborates with platforms revolutionizing learning through tech.
  • Charity: DLMI eyes alliances with charitable entities leveraging transparency via blockchain.
  • Healthcare: DLMI foresees investments in healthcare tech personalizing patient care.
  • TV: DLMI intends stakes in TV platforms innovating content delivery.
  • Film: DLMI aspires to support filmmakers merging storytelling with immersive tech.
  • Music: DLMI plans interests in music ventures amplifying artists through digital platforms.
  • Entertainment: DLMI targets stakes in platforms redefining entertainment paradigms.
  • IP: DLMI envisions collaborations safeguarding intellectual properties via tech solutions.
  • Data Management: DLMI seeks ventures optimizing data utilization and insights.
  • Data Storage: DLMI’s roadmap includes alliances with secure data storage solutions.
  • Streaming: DLMI intends to back streaming platforms prioritizing user experience.
  • Real World Assets: DLMI eyes investments translating tangible assets into digital value.
  • Gold & Silver: DLMI aims for stakes in platforms digitizing precious metal trading.
  • Sports: DLMI envisions collaborations enhancing sports experiences via tech integration.
  • Sports Technology: DLMI seeks ventures revolutionizing athlete performance and fan engagement.
  • Water: DLMI plans to back solutions ensuring water sustainability and accessibility.
  • Water Treatment: DLMI targets investments in eco-friendly water purification technologies.
  • Animation: DLMI eyes stakes in animation houses blending art with cutting-edge tech.
  • Studio Production: DLMI’s vision includes support for studios transforming content creation.
  • Consumer Products: DLMI seeks partnerships with brands prioritizing consumer-centric innovations.
  • Collectables: DLMI envisions collaborations with platforms digitizing unique collectibles.
  • Digital Assets: DLMI aims to invest in ventures maximizing the potential of digital ownership.
  • Web3: DLMI aspires to back pioneers ushering in the decentralized web era.
  • Identity Management: DLMI eyes solutions prioritizing user identity security in the digital space.
  • Media & Journalists: DLMI seeks alliances promoting unbiased reporting and content democratization.
  • Metaverse: DLMI envisions stakes in ventures crafting immersive virtual universes.
  • Space Economy: DLMI targets investments in ventures monetizing space exploration.
  • Modular Homes: DLMI plans interests in solutions revolutionizing home construction.
  • Financial Technology: DLMI seeks partnerships modernizing financial transactions.
  • Gaming: DLMI aims to back game developers enhancing user immersion.
  • Travel: DLMI eyes collaborations transforming travel experiences through tech.
  • Health & Wellness: DLMI’s strategy includes investments in holistic health tech solutions.
  • Augmented Reality: DLMI envisions stakes in AR platforms blurring reality and digital.
  • AI: DLMI seeks to support AI innovations humanizing tech interactions.
  • Esports: DLMI targets investments in platforms amplifying esports experiences.
  • Construction: DLMI plans to back ventures modernizing construction practices.
  • Virtual Reality: DLMI intends stakes in VR platforms offering alternate realities.
  • Retail Tech: DLMI envisions collaborations digitizing retail experiences.
  • Biotechnology: DLMI seeks ventures pushing boundaries in biotech innovations.

Market Opportunity

According to Diamond Lake Minerals’ business plan executive summary, the market for digital securities is projected to grow from $10 billion in 2022 to $1 trillion by 2028, a CAGR of 45% for the forecast period.

The global blockchain market value is expected to grow from an estimated $3 billion in 2020 to $39.7 billion by 2025, marking a CAGR of 67.3% for the period. Valued at $2.28 billion in 2021, the Security Token Offerings market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19%. This growth is expected to be driven by the rising adoption of tokenization and the increasing prominence of STOs, especially in North America.

In addition, the global investment management market is projected to grow from a value of $100 trillion in 2020 to $178 trillion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.2% over the period.

Management Team

Brian J. Esposito is CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals. As founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises LLC, he brings over 20 years of diverse experience in sectors like manufacturing, technology, music and real estate, and is known for his global executive networking and balance sheet optimization skills.

Michael Reynolds is President and Director of Diamond Lake Minerals. With 35 years in private finance and M&A, he has been instrumental in growing companies like Herbalife through reverse acquisition, as well as elevating JB Oxford to $120 million in revenue. His expertise in operational management and business development ensures professional solutions for clients’ business interests.

Jon Karas is DLMI’s senior transaction and investment executive. As the CEO and co-founder of Akon Legacy Ventures, he structured, negotiated and closed numerous transactions focused on innovation and social impact in smart cities, blockchain, agriculture, mining and technology. He co-founded and led multiple companies in media and entertainment and was the driving force behind the development, financing and production of a broad range of film and television content.

Advisory Board

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital and Chairman of SALT, brings to Diamond Lake Minerals unparalleled expertise in finance, technology and business strategy. He is expected to be instrumental in shaping DLMI’s strategic direction as the company continues to redefine the future of traditional and digital securities.

Larry Namer, Founder of E! Entertainment TV and President of Metan Global, boasts a remarkable career spanning more than half a century. He is an esteemed veteran of the entertainment industry, renowned for his influential contributions to cable television, live events, music and new media. He also leads LJN Media, a consulting firm known for its cross-industry expertise in technology, business and finance.

Andrew Fromm is a seasoned CEO and consultant with a focus on music publishing. He is known for his expertise in asset sales, songwriting and artist development. His extensive network extends beyond the music industry, showcasing his versatility and authority in the field.

Brandon Fugal is the Chairman of Colliers International in Utah and a former EY Entrepreneur of the Year. He has co-founded multiple ventures, including Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors, Cypher, Axcend and Texas Growth Fund, and he is a recognized authority in real estate and entrepreneurship.

Michael Malik Sr. is a Detroit-based entrepreneur with a $750 million net worth, known for his pivotal role in legalizing gambling and developing major casino projects across the U.S., including Detroit’s MotorCity Casino and various Native American gaming ventures. He brings to Diamond Lake Minerals a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the gaming, sporting and entertainment industries spanning over five decades.

Raul Leal is an experienced CEO in the hospitality sector, known for his visionary leadership at SH Hotels & Resorts and former role at Virgin Hotels, where he secured over $500 million in funding and revolutionized guest experiences.

Agnes Budzyn, an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of Bluedge Ventures, brings to the company a rich history in traditional finance and blockchain technology, serving on various global boards and committees. She has been recognized by the World Economic Forum and numerous institutions for her expertise and contributions to bridging legacy finance with emerging digital asset infrastructure.

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI), closed Thursday's trading session at $5, even for the day, on 10 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.35/$5.90.

Recent News

SOHM Inc. (OTC: SHMN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SOHM Inc. (OTC: SHMN).

SOHM Inc. (OTC: SHMN) is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing company with a vision of “Globalè Prospèro” (Global Prosperity). SOHM was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chino Hills, California.

The company’s primary goal is to create and produce cutting-edge generic medications that span a wide range of treatment areas, all while ensuring top-tier quality and keeping prices affordable. SOHM is dedicated to fully complying with all relevant regulatory prerequisites and upholding the most rigorous industry benchmarks, including the guidelines set forth by WHO-CGMP and USFDA.

Achievements and Milestones

SOHM is a recognized generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, with production and marketing of generic drugs covering all major treatment categories. SOHM also markets innovative formulations and packaging for various therapeutic segments, such as cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals and OTC oral dosage formulations, with operations spanning India, the Philippines, Uganda, the U.S., the UK and the EU.

SOHM successfully launched a unique and innovative Salic-2 face wash, FōHM by SOHM, during the Oscar after party in Hollywood. The innovative Salic-2 offering in translucent gel form is marketed as an acne medication in the U.S. cosmeceutical market.

With proficiency in both manufacturing and marketing, SOHM stands out. The company holds licenses for producing over 300 products and has established distribution partnerships with firms in the United States, the Philippines and Uganda. Additionally, SOHM’s repertoire includes the launch of an innovative protein supplement, I-Prolec, featuring a distinct composition—a first-of-its-kind in India.

In 2012, SOHM gained recognition as “the most emerging company in the recent past” at the National Integrated Medical Association Conference. The company’s growth was underscored by its inclusion in the roster of ‘Fastest Growing Public Companies’ according to the Orange County Business Journal.

SOHM Today

SOHM brings all of its expertise and market knowledge toward a new vision. The company continues to develop, manufacture and market generic pharmaceutical drugs for various treatment categories. It offers its products in various dosage forms, including tablets and capsules, creams and topicals, ointments and liquids. The company also provides anti-arthritic/analgesics, dermatological drugs, gastrointestinal and respiratory drugs, biotechnology products, anesthetics, immunosuppressive agents and other various treatments. In addition, it offers a skincare line that includes dry dermatoses, mixed skin infection, acne vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis products.

SOHM markets its products directly and through partner alliance agreements to drug wholesalers, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores and mail-order pharmacies primarily in the U.S. and has previously done business in the Far East, Africa and Southeast Asia. The company is working with its alliance partner in the African continent and Latin American countries.

SOHM has developed a comprehensive marketing strategy encompassing a diverse range of tactics to promote all products. SOHM uses the power of digital marketing channels, social media campaigns and targeted advertising to significantly enhance awareness and recognition of product offerings.

All distribution networks are strengthened through valuable partnerships. SOHM has gained access to the extensive U.S. market through a strategic alliance with different wholesalers catering to C-stores and retailers. The company has likewise partnered with a distribution firm that holds a remarkable network of more than 4,500 independent pharmacy accounts.

Additionally, a strong partnership with a prominent distribution network in New Jersey enables SOHM to facilitate nationwide distribution to big distribution houses, hospitals and retail chain stores which include but are not limited to Walmart, Publix, Sam’s and many more retail giants, thus extending the company’s market presence.

SOHM Long-Term

A report by Grand View Research estimated the global nutraceuticals market at $291.33 billion in 2022 and forecasts expansion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2023 to 2030. The report states primary factors driving the market growth are preventive health care, increasing instances of lifestyle-related disorders, and rising consumer focus on health-promoting diets. Additionally, increasing consumer spending power in high-growth economies is projected to contribute to the growing demand for nutraceutical products.

Grand View valued the global NSAID market at $19.55 billion in 2021 and forecast it would expand to nearly $30 billion by 2030, marking a CAGR of 5.36% for the period. Projected growth is attributed to factors like the rising prevalence of chronic pain across the world, coupled with a growing global geriatric population. In addition, increasing demand for OTC NSAIDs and the rising adoption of NSAIDs in treating headaches, migraine, toothaches and menstrual pain is expected to boost market growth.

Fortune Business Insights estimated that the global cosmeceuticals market was worth $54.57 billion in 2022 and projects the market will grow to a value of $96.23 billion by 2029, marking a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. The report credits the projected growth to the prevalence of skin disorders around the world and the inclination of dermatologists to prescribe or recommend these products as compared to other treatments.

SOHM envisions a future where it evolves into a prominent global corporation, expanding its reach across international borders while upholding its fundamental core values. The company aspires to extend its export portfolio to encompass 11 countries, showcasing a robust international presence.

Aiming for financial stability, SOHM is committed to maintaining sufficient working capital to support its growth endeavors. The company’s forward trajectory involves strategic collaborations, mergers with diverse brands and a focused approach to business expansion through vertical integration and a balanced mix of organic and inorganic strategies.

In this pursuit, SOHM is dedicated to establishing its proprietary network of partners within the over the counter (OTC) sector. Furthermore, the company seeks heightened recognition within crucial therapeutic domains, including oncology, HIV, cardiovascular health, diabetes care and skincare-dermatology, solidifying its prominent standing in these pivotal segments.

Management Team

Baron Night is CEO, President, and Director at SOHM Inc. He has over 40 years of experience in various industries with extensive contacts in emerging markets. His leadership and track record are great assets to the company as SOHM continues to strengthen its position and develop large-scale distribution of generic drug lines.

David Aguliar, Ph.D., is the COO of SOHM. He has 22 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including multiple research positions and scientific publications. He has an extensive background in pharmaceutical Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), as well as quality assurance experience in preclinical and Investigational New Drug (IND) application filings of allogeneic cell-based therapies. He has a deep understanding of regulatory and clinical pathways, coupled with an extensive scientific and technical background in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and gene editing tools research.

Dr. Krishna Bhat, MD PHD, FACC, has a cardiology practice of over 35 years in the field of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology. He is a recipient of the 2021 Hall of Fame Award from the American Heart Association, which was awarded in recognition of his commitment to excellence in the field of Cardiovascular Care through his leadership as an outstanding physician, researcher, and educator. He is also a recipient of the Miles Canada Fellowship Award and the J. Louis Levesque Fellowship Award from Montreal Heart Institute in Montreal, Canada.

Dewey Rushing is a Senior Compliance Remediation and Quality Professional with over 30 years of experience in Quality Assurance and cGMP Compliance for products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He served as a trained Consumer Safety Investigator at the FDA and Instructor at the Los Angeles District. He has in-depth knowledge in technology transfer of biologics and pharmaceutical products, as well as validation of manufacturing equipment, facility cleaning and critical utility systems maintenance. He has an extensive background in auditing GMP facilities, implementing quality systems and performing gap assessments of manufacturing processes and facilities. He has also directed remediation projects in response to federal compliance audit observations.

Sowmya Jacob, MBA-PGP, possesses over a decade of accomplished and evolving expertise in human resources management, along with manufacturing and operations management. She earned an MBA, complemented by advanced marketing certifications. Demonstrating a track record of achievement, she excels in cultivating collaborative work environments and orchestrating transformative changes that lead to heightened productivity. With adeptness in business analysis, she has occupied senior managerial roles, showcasing her mastery. An engaged participant in professional circles, she maintains active memberships in SPHR and CHRP.

SOHM Inc. (OTC: SHMN), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.0012, off by 7.6923%, on 5,419,212 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0005/$0.0022.

Recent News

Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ: TURB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ: TURB).

Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ: TURB) designs, develops and distributes equipment for the generation, management and storage of photovoltaic energy in Spain, Europe and internationally.

Turbo Energy’s products include lithium-ion batteries and inverters. Additionally, the company recently launched its flagship product, the Sunbox, an all-in-one device that integrates most of the equipment required for a residential photovoltaic installation. The Sunbox is powered by AI and features a software system that monitors the generation, use and management of photovoltaic energy by analyzing large amounts of data related to energy generation, consumption, market prices and weather forecasts. This AI system optimizes battery usage, reducing electricity bills and providing peak-use reduction and uninterruptible power supply functions.

Turbo Energy currently sells its photovoltaic energy equipment primarily through distributors for residential consumers in Spain, but it possesses the expertise and international perspective to expand its product portfolio into industrial and commercial scale and markets, as well as advancing the internationalization process it has already started. The company plans to expand into the industrial photovoltaic sector with its new Sunbox, launched in 2023, in higher power and capacity variants. Its goal is to become a significant player in this sector and contribute to the growth of renewable energy solutions.

The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Valencia, Spain. It operates as a subsidiary of Umbrella Solar Investment S.A.

Products

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Turbo Energy is one of the leading companies that introduced lithium-ion batteries for photovoltaic energy storage in Spain. Primarily for the home energy storage market, the company’s batteries have capacities from 2.24 kWh to 5.1 kWh in 24 and 48 volts. In addition, its 48V / 5.1 kWh units are available in a dual battery system.

Inverters

The inverter converts the direct current produced by the photovoltaic panels into alternating current that can be used by household appliances. It also regulates battery charging and discharging based on energy needs and optimizes utilization of generated renewable energy. Turbo Energy currently offers multiple models that cover most household installations.

All-in-One Sunbox

This product incorporates inverters, batteries and the rest of the components necessary to operate and protect the photovoltaic installation. This saves installation cost and assembly and configuration time while preventing errors. Notably, the latest Sunbox models also offer an EV charging option.

Software System

In communication with the inverter, the company’s software monitors energy flows between the photovoltaic panels, household consumption, storage and an optional electric vehicle charging station. The software allows users to customize an automatic backup mode based on weather forecasts, or manually select which part of the battery will be reserved for possible power outages. It also allows the battery to be used in a peak shaving mode, which leverages AI to trigger battery power when grid energy is most expensive, effectively reducing the amount of high-cost power drawn from the grid.

Market Opportunity

According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, a global research and reporting firm, the solar energy storage battery market was estimated to be worth $3.33 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of more than $20 billion by 2030, marking a CAGR of 24.2% over the forecast period.

These batteries are crucial components of renewable energy systems, allowing for the storage of excess electricity generated by solar panels, so it can be used during times of no or low sunlight. By storing energy and supplying it when needed, these batteries reduce reliance on the power grid and maximize self-consumption while helping users avoid peak electricity rates. They also contribute to the transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future by enabling residential consumers and businesses to use solar power even when the sun is not shining.

Management Team

Enrique Selva Bellvís is the CEO and founder of the Umbrella Group. In addition, he serves as vice-president of the Valencian Association of Energy Sector Companies industry group. Before his career in the solar energy sector, he was the founder and CEO of Innova Ingenieros Consultores. He holds a degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in energy from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and completed the Management Development Programme at the IESE Business School.

Mariano Soria is the Chief Innovation Officer for the Umbrella Group and serves as General Manager of Turbo Energy. He was CEO of Punt Moble XXI S.L. and continues to serve on that company’s board. Before that, he was the General Manager of REJMAR S.A., a land development company. He received his degree in industrial engineering and industrial organization from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and his MBA from the European University of Madrid.

Alejandro Moragues is CFO of Turbo Energy. Previously, he held the position of Senior Corporate Auditor for U.S. company Euronet Worldwide Inc. and was an external auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Manuel Cercos is Chief Commercial Officer at Turbo Energy. Previously, he held positions at Técnicas Aplicadas en Baterías S.L., where he served as Sales Director and Sales Manager. Before that, he worked as a Sales Technician at DAISA.

Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ: TURB), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.17, up 3.5398%, on 88,296 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.855/$7.90.

Recent News

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF).

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) is a strategic minerals company focused on locating and developing economic properties in the strategic metals and advanced materials space. The company aims to improve domestic specialty mineral infrastructure efficiencies to meet surging national demand from North American manufacturers, effectively positioning itself as one of the only North American suppliers of high purity natural graphite for hi-tech applications.

Reflex Advanced Materials is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its project portfolio includes the Ruby Graphite Deposit in Montana and the ZigZag Lithium Property in Ontario.

Projects

Ruby Graphite Project

Located in a mining-friendly jurisdiction in southwest Montana, the Ruby Graphite Deposit is a low cost, rapid re-entry opportunity that produced roughly 2,400 tons of graphite from 1902 to 1948. Reflex Advanced Materials holds mining rights for 755 hectares at the Ruby Graphite Project, with 96 federal lode mining claims. Recent samples assay at 95.8% to 98.4% total carbon.

The site is notable as the only combined U.S. graphite flake and vein graphite source. Vein graphite is ideal for energy storage applications, because it requires fewer steps to achieve purity than synthetic alternatives and is therefore far less environmentally damaging. This is expected to play a key role in the project’s development as demand for electric vehicles continues to surge.

In March 2023, the company announced its submittal of permit applications to the Bureau of Land Management in respect of its exploration of the Ruby Graphite Project. Its initial drill program, expected to take place in the summer of 2023, includes plans for 3,500 total meters of drilling, cored to an average depth of 130 meters. The targets for this drill program have been identified using historical data from original mine operations and data gathered for the initial 43-101 technical report on the project, dated January 31, 2023.

ZigZag Lithium Property

Located in the Thunder Bay Mining Division of Ontario, the ZigZag Lithium Property consists of eight mining claims spanning roughly 2,710 hectares. Mineralization at the property, most notably lithium, is based in pegmatite dikes and concentrated in spodumene crystals, which are consistent throughout the entire unit.

Spodumene is readily observable in outcrops and in drill cores, with crystal sizes ranging from 3-15cm, on average.

Reflex Advanced Materials and American Energy Technologies Company Metallurgical Partnership

Reflex Advanced Materials has entered into a material processing agreement with American Energy Technologies Co., which is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to conduct metallurgical testwork with the goal of creating a technical support data package for Reflex’s target customer base, U.S. Federal agencies and qualification programs with hi-tech customers in the battery and battery storage business.

The resulting coated, spherionized, purified graphite (CSPG) material that is expected to be created from the aforementioned tests will be used to provide potential customers of CSPG with samples so that they can begin the material qualification process.

Market Opportunity

Graphite is an ideal battery anode and has dominated the market since the proliferation of lithium-ion batteries. Despite this demand, there is currently no significant production of lithium-ion battery anode material in North America.

Instead, most graphite sold in North America today is sourced from Chinese producers. U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted this sourcing disparity in a 2022 address:

“The United Stated depends on unreliable foreign sources for many of the strategic and critical materials necessary for the clean energy transition – such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and manganese for large-capacity batteries,” he said. “Demand for such materials is projected to increase exponentially as the world transitions to a clean energy economy.”

The U.S. Department of Energy is in the process of awarding $2.8 billion to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles and combat this foreign dependency. Reflex Advanced Materials has identified its Ruby Graphite Project as a prime candidate for U.S.-sponsored initiatives due to the rarity and scarcity of natural graphite deposits in the country.

Processing graphite domestically in the U.S. is expected to provide Reflex Advanced Materials a competitive advantage as manufacturers begin to seek out American supply in the face of increased diplomatic tension. This is critical, as a rise in anode demand is expected to fuel a shortage of 8 million tonnes of graphite by 2040. World Bank Group projects 494% growth in total graphite demand by 2050.

Leadership Team

Paul Gorman is the CEO and a Director of Reflex Advanced Materials. He brings to the company over 25 years of experience in junior mining finance, public listings, viability assessment and operational rationalization. For 18 years, Mr. Gorman served as president and managing partner of Riverbank Capital, where he played an instrumental role in raising more than $85 million for small-cap companies. In 2008, he funded Industrial Minerals Inc. (later Northern Graphite) and served in an advisory role for four other graphite companies, contributing significantly to the revitalization of the junior graphite space in North America. Mr. Gorman founded Mega Graphite Inc. in 2009 and has served as chief executive for three other companies.

Tasheel Jeerh, CPA, is the company’s CFO. He is a finance and accounting professional with over a decade of experience spanning both public and private sectors. Prior to joining Reflex Advanced Materials, Mr. Jeerh played a pivotal role in the growth of a private upstream oil and gas firm, dealing with over $2 billion in M&A activity and $1 billion in financing activities. He gained his designation at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as a manager in the assurance practice.

Greg Bell is Project Manager for Reflex Advanced Materials. He is a multi-disciplined engineering management professional with more than 40 years of experience in the natural resources sector. Mr. Bell has successfully built and managed several start-up operations in various capacities. He has been active in graphite and lithium exploration for the past seven years.

Christopher W. Hill leads the company’s Corporate Development initiatives. He is an investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the capital markets. Mr. Hill began his career as an investment advisor and then began to consult and advise private companies on their paths to becoming publicly traded. He specializes in corporate development and strategic financing utilizing his large network in the capital markets.

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (RFLXF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.1435, up 11.6732%, on 3,245 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 23,351 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0648/$0.765.

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Starco Brands Inc. (OTCQB: STCB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Starco Brands Inc. (OTCQB: STCB).

Starco Brands Inc. (OTCQB: STCB) is a modern-day invention factory. The company’s unwavering mission is to invent and acquire consumer products and brands with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday.

This consumer product company has grown from a few million dollars in revenue to a current run rate of approximately $67 million in annual revenue in one year.

The company has succeeded by identifying whitespaces in eight core consumer categories and then either: 1) leveraging its internal R&D capabilities and dedicated manufacturing network to invent new technologies and brands or 2) utilizing the management team’s extensive M&A experience to acquire brands that fill the industry void, delighting consumers and retailers alike.

Whether the brand is developed internally or acquired, the company employs a modern marketing playbook to ensure its brands are at the forefront of culture; garnering unprecedented media attention and engagement that supports a robust sales network.

Starco Brands’ core competencies are inventing technologies, acquiring companies, marketing, building trends, pushing awareness, penetrating media (social and otherwise) and executing cutting edge pull-through strategies with a roster of globally recognized celebrities, influencers and media and distribution partners.

A commitment to changing the way people approach everyday activities is innate in the company’s corporate DNA.

The company is based in Santa Monica, California.

Brands

Whereas other consumer products companies are content with evolution, Starco Brands has its mind set on creating a revolution across the industry. From disrupting the spirits industry with Whipshots, the world’s only vodka-infused whipped cream, to Soylent, the original food tech company, Starco Brands is putting the CPG world on notice. Its portfolio of brands includes:

  • Whipshots is a first-of-its-kind alcoholic whipped cream launched in 2021 with celebrity partner Cardi B. Consumers have embraced this boozy concoction, putting it on top of cocktails, coffees and desserts, or enjoying it straight from the can. In just over a year, the brand has sold over 2 MILLION cans, making it one of the fastest growing spirits in history.
  • Winona Pure gives consumers movie theatre popcorn in the comfort of their own homes. All the flavor and none of the additives is the story behind these all-natural, non-GMO popcorn seasoning sprays. A simple spray is all it takes to add the perfect pop of flavor to the classic theatre treat.
  • Art of Sport, co-founded by the great Kobe Bryant, is the number one body care brand for athletes. With a growing line of personal care products tested by the world’s greatest athletes, these daily skin essentials give consumers everything they need to feel fresh, stay protected and confident and perform at their peak every day.
  • Skylar is the first and only line of perfumes on the market that are hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin. With the strong support of industry titan Sephora, the brand has quickly attracted a loyal following.
  • Soylent is a technological feat. Originally funded by Google Ventures and Andreessen Horwitz, Soylent is dubbed as the world’s most perfect food. Made from sustainably grown plant-based ingredients, Soylent’s line of products is scientifically developed to provide all the functional ingredients, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and protein that the body needs – all in convenient, delicious and affordable packages. Soylent’s innovative product line-up includes complete nutrition powders, ready-to-drink shakes, 100-calorie snack bars, high protein nutrition shakes and energy boosting nutrition shakes. Soylent was also the recipient of the 2023 Product of the Year Award by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research.

With award-winning marketing talent, Starco Brands develops robust, integrated marketing plans for every brand in its portfolio, ensuring an impactful presence across all verticals.

Market Outlook

Starco Brands’ varied brand portfolio gives it access to the growth of numerous product categories that are ripe for innovation.

Through its February 2023 acquisition of complete nutrition pioneer Soylent, Starco Brands is positioned to capitalize on the projected growth of the plant-based nutrition space. Research firm Statista valued the plant-based nutrition market at $29.4 billion in 2020 and forecasts its value at nearly $162 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of 18.7% for the period.

Likewise, Starco Brands gained improved access to the global fragrance market through its December 2022 acquisition of Skylar. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global perfume market was valued at $50.85 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to a value of nearly $80 billion by 2030, achieving a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period.

The company is primed to expand its access to other growth verticals as it advances on its path to invent and acquire behavior-changing technologies and brands.

Management Team

Ross Sklar is the CEO of Starco Brands. A chemical formulator by trade, he started his first company while still in college. Since 2004, he has made over a dozen acquisitions with multiple exits and controls an eclectic collection of industrial, household, personal care and food and beverage manufacturers covering many consumer-packaged goods categories.

Darin Brown is the Chief Operating Officer of Starco Brands. With over 20 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, business development, finance and mergers and acquisitions, he has scaled the company from the ground up. He oversees all internal operations for Starco Brands and is an integral liaison between the company and Mr. Sklar’s manufacturing facilities.

David Dreyer is Chief Marketing Officer of Starco Brands. With over 25 years of experience working with blue chip and startup brands, he oversees all marketing initiatives for the company. Mr. Dreyer comes to Starco having worked with such standout brands as Apple, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Dr Pepper, Snapple, Infiniti, The GRAMMY’s, Honda and Stamps.com. He is also a Professor of Advertising at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication.

Starco Brands Inc. (STCB), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.14, up 2.8882%, on 1,600 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 27,911 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.115/$0.205.

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Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI).

Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI) is a biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative immunotherapeutic products primarily for the treatment of infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

In collaboration with the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPG) and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), both in Germany, Scinai is developing a pipeline of innovative nanosized antibody (NanoAb) therapies addressing diseases underserved by current treatments and with large and growing markets, such as COVID-19, asthma and psoriasis.

NanoAbs, also known as VHH-antibodies or Nanobodies, are alpaca-derived nanosized antibodies that exhibit multiple significant competitive advantages over existing antibody therapies, including stability at high temperatures, superior binding affinity, more effective and convenient routes of administration and efficient production. Scinai is uniquely positioned to advance nanosized antibody innovation from R&D through commercialization.

The company’s highly experienced and successful pharmaceutical industry leadership team includes former senior executives from Novartis, GSK and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Since its founding, Scinai has executed eight clinical trials, including a seven-country, 12,400-participant Phase 3 trial of a prior influenza vaccine candidate, and it built, owns and operates a 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art GMP biologics manufacturing facility housing its laboratories, production facilities and offices.

Lead Candidate: Inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb

In December 2021, Scinai signed definitive agreements with the Max Planck Society – parent organization of the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences– and the UMG to enter a strategic collaboration for the development and commercialization of innovative COVID-19 NanoAbs.

The company is planning a rapid development path that leverages its expertise and capabilities in biological drug development and manufacturing. Scinai anticipates preclinical proof-of-concept results for an inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb by the end of 2022, with initial Phase 1/2a human clinical trial results expected in 2023.

The intended inhaled mechanism of delivery of Scinai’s COVID-19 NanoAb formulation may serve as a significant differentiator when compared to approved monoclonal antibodies, which are injected. Inhaled delivery has shown to be cheaper, more convenient and likely safer for patients and providers.

NanoAb Pipeline: Psoriasis, Asthma and More

The COVID-19 NanoAb development agreement is part of a broader five-year research collaboration agreement signed in March 2022 covering discovery, development and commercialization of NanoAbs for several other disease indications with large market medical needs, including asthma, psoriasis, macular degeneration and psoriatic arthritis.

Scinai has an exclusive worldwide license for development and commercialization of COVID-19 NanoAbs and exclusive options for similar worldwide licenses for NanoAbs for the above mentioned additional large market disorders currently underserved by approved therapeutic antibodies.

Academic research teams from MPG and UMG have verified strong affinity by the new NanoAbs to their biological target molecules and high thermostability. They have also demonstrated strong neutralization by several NanoAb candidates of their respective target molecules. Neutralization studies of the other NanoAbs are expected to begin later in 2022.

Based on the promising results, Scinai will focus development efforts beginning with the following NanoAbs:

  • NanoAbs targeting IL-17 as drug candidates for the potential treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
  • NanoAbs targeting IL-13 and NanoAbs targeting TSLP as drug candidates for the potential treatment of asthma

These are conditions for which the antibody target is validated by existing treatments and the mechanism of action is well understood. Both represent large medical needs and growing markets. Scinai anticipates preclinical proof-of-concept for at least one of these NanoAbs in 2023. This is in addition to the aforementioned human clinical Phase 1/2a for the inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb therapy, which is also anticipated in 2023.

CDMO Services

While NanoAb pipeline development is Scinai’s core focus, the company also offers its cGMP manufacturing facility, aseptic fill and finish suite, laboratories and experienced professionals for contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services. This offering is designed to keep the Scinai team abreast of the latest industry developments and trends while building experience and generating revenue to support the company’s NanoAb pipeline development.

Market Opportunity

COVID-19 treatment, target of the company’s lead NanoAb therapy candidate, had an estimated market size of $22 billion in 2021.

Future Scinai drug candidates will target conditions with large markets growing at attractive CAGRs.

The global asthma treatment market was valued at $18.08 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $26.01 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period, according to Fortune Business Insights. The research firm predicts that the global psoriasis treatment market will grow from $26.37 billion in 2022 to $47.24 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period.

Management Team

Amir Reichman is Scinai’s CEO. He previously was Head of Global Vaccines Engineering Core Technologies at GSK Vaccines in Belgium. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Novartis Vaccines’ Global Vaccines Supply Chain Management organization. He was the first employee of NeuroDerm Ltd., a company focused on transdermal drug delivery, and served as Senior Scientist until his departure in 2009. He earned a M.Sc. in Biotechnology Engineering from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA in Finance and Health Care Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Tamar Ben-Yedidia, Ph.D., is Chief Science Officer at Scinai. She has more than 30 years of experience in immunology, with specific expertise in the development of vaccines. She began her career with Biotechnology General Ltd., working on development of a recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine. She later joined the Weizmann Institute of Science, working on the design of a peptide-based vaccine against several pathogens. She is widely published, with numerous refereed articles and invited reviews in various scientific journals. She received her Ph.D. from the Weizmann Institute.

Elad Mark is COO at Scinai. He has over 15 years of biotechnology industry experience encompassing diverse project stages including feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, commissioning, qualification and process validation. Prior to joining Scinai, he led Novartis’s $800 million investment in a biologics facility in Singapore. With Biopharmax and Antero, both global pharmaceutical engineering companies, he successfully led projects in Israel, China and Singapore. He holds a BSc. in Engineering from the Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering and an MBA from the Open University of Israel.

Uri Ben-Or is CFO at Scinai. He has served as CFO with public life science companies traded on the TASE, OTC and Nasdaq. Ben-Or provides his services to Scinai through CFO Direct, a company he founded and for which he serves as CEO. He served as the VP of Finance of Glycominds, a leading biotechnology company, and as CFO of a spin-off from Telrad Networks. He also served as a Corporate Controller at Menorah Capital Markets and as an Auditor at PWC. He holds a B.A. in Business from the College of Administration, an MBA from Bar-Ilan University, and is a CPA.

Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.51, up 6.25%, on 31,658 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 23,303 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.46/$2.51.

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