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PharmAust advances monepantel for motor neurone disease towards FDA approval

PharmAust Ltd

PharmAust Limited (ASX:PAA) CEO Dr Michael Thurn tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company had a "pivotal" Pre-Investigational New Drug Application (Pre-IND) meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as it advances the development of monepantel, an approved veterinary drug, for motor neurone disease. Thurn highlighted the drug's potential in exploiting autophagy properties to treat motor neurone diseases by breaking down toxic protein build-ups, particularly TDP-43 aggregates in neurons. The company has completed a Phase 1 oncology clinical study for monepantel in humans and is preparing for a pivotal field trial in dogs for B cell lymphoma. A significant milestone is the upcoming end of Phase 1 for its motor neurone disease program, with data expected by the end of February. Thurn said the FDA's positive feedback indicates the potential for full approval after a 48-week study. Monepantel's mechanism, inducing autophagy, positions it as a promising treatment for various neurodegenerative diseases beyond motor neurone disease, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, suggesting its potential as a blockbuster drug. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

February 28, 2024 10:50 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Atlantic Global Risk Goes Live with Novidea Insurance Management Platform to Eliminate Data Silos, Empower Staff

Novidea

Novidea, creator of the cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management platform, today announced that Atlantic Global Risk, a specialty insurance broker focused on designing complex insurance products for legal, tax and credit risks, is now live on its innovative insurance platform to improve data quality and achieve operational efficiency across the entire organization. Before implementing the Novidea platform, Atlantic Global Risk relied on multiple applications to handle a variety of processes. They used a CRM solution to maintain sales leads, an enterprise cloud platform to manage associates, policies, and documentation, and an agency management application to manage invoices and customer records. Not all of these were designed for the insurance industry, meaning Atlantic couldn’t customize them specifically for their business needs. The myriad of applications also resulted in data silos across functions and departments, requiring employees to re-key data and thus expend resources on redundant tasks. “As one of the fastest growing specialty brokers in the US, our staff's deep knowledge and expertise is our differentiator. However, disconnected applications not designed with insurance in mind and inefficient, repetitive processes based on inconsistent data kept our experts from adding more value and giving data-based guidance to our clients. With Novidea, we finally have the technology we’ve been looking for to build upon, scale, and maintain one central repository for all critical information workflows,” said David Haigh, Founding Partner at Atlantic Global Risk. “Novidea is helping us to manage our data and customer relationships with more granularity, better reporting, and more impact. By removing information silos, we have attained greater visibility and access to higher quality data empowering our people to accelerate processes and to provide our clients with better service.” Novidea’s insurance management platform is an intelligent, cloud-native, data-driven platform for brokers, agencies, wholesalers, and MGAs. Its award-winning technology drives efficiency across every stage of the insurance policy distribution lifecycle – from lead to quote to bind to claims. This allows organizations like Atlantic to scale their business with a comprehensive, 360-degree view of all their customer and operational data. Novidea’s platform seamlessly connects Atlantic’s front, middle, and back offices. “Our research shows that insurance organizations are juggling an average of five different technology solutions that power various aspects of their business. This approach creates data silos, holding them back from making better business decisions. It’s why 75% of these businesses say they will change their insurance management technology by 2025,” said Eric Ayala, Managing Director of Americas for Novidea. “We’re honored to be the insurance management platform of choice for Atlantic as they continue to streamline efficiencies and deliver a world-class customer experience.” Novidea experts will be demonstrating the platform’s value and capabilities at this year’s WSIA and Target Markets insurance industry events. About Novidea Novidea is the leading Insurtech provider of a cloud-native, data-driven insurance management system. With its open API architecture, Novidea enables brokers, agents, MGAs, and carriers to modernize and manage the customer journey end-to-end and drive growth across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle. Novidea's streamlined and automated platform fully integrates front, middle, and back offices. The Novidea platform boosts operational efficiency while providing a seamless digital experience for team members and customers alike. Insurance businesses benefit from a 360-degree view of customers and policies and can access data and actionable insights anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Novidea supports more than 100 customers across 22 countries. Contact Details Michelle Barry +1 603-809-2748 Michelle.barry@chameleon.co Company Website https://novidea.com/

February 28, 2024 10:41 AM Eastern Standard Time

Nuestro Stories Partners with Latina Entrepreneurs and Media Pioneers to launch Bilingual, Bicultural Platform Brilla Latina

Brilla Latina

Nuestro Stories announced at the 2024 AIMM GrowthFronts that it has partnered with noted Latina entrepreneurs, media pioneers, and the longtime publisher of Latina Cool, Sandra Ortiz, to launch the fully bilingual, bicultural platform Brilla Latina. Powered by Nuestro Media ad technology for scalable media delivery, the second owned and operated platform of the Nuestro Stories editorial cohort serves modern Latinas 18-54 who cherish their culture, careers, and family. The daily web and social media platform promises a comprehensive coverage of lifestyle, career, beauty, family, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. Embracing a practical and insightful approach, the content is infused with optimism, ensuring a refreshing and empowering experience for our audience.. “We could not be prouder of this acquisition and rebrand of Latina Cool because our platform kicks off with a deep library of more than 1,000 articles and multimedia content pieces, as well as 400,000 fans across social media and an exceptional editorial leader in Sandra,” said Angela Sustaita-Ruiz, co-founder of Nuestro Stories. “Sandra brings years of publishing experience, and personifies a platform that will strive to be hyper-inclusive for ALL Latinas regardless of nationalities, geography or ideology.” Self-Made Founders One of the platform’s biggest differentiators: Brilla Latina will be highly relatable to Latinas because it is curated by formidable self-made founders spanning investing, media, social media, restaurants, and real estate. "The remarkable achievements of our partners, and the challenges they've overcome to attain success inspire the narrative for Brilla Latina creating space for women to feel seen and understood,” said Ortiz, who is of Mexican descent and owner of two Taquito Lindo restaurants in Buffalo, NY. "Although our platform tends to skew younger, we are committed to offering content that resonates with every Latina, transcending age, values, and nationalities, as we wholeheartedly embracing a stance of hyper-inclusion," added Ortiz. Sustaita-Ruiz is the co-founder of Hispanicize Media Group which she built, and sold, and is a nationally recognized pioneer of the Latino social media marketing and influencer industries. Investor and contributing editor Mercedes Soler is a Latina broadcast TV journalist, 5-time Emmy and Peabody winner, and founding correspondent of Univision’s iconic Primer Impacto. Today, Soler is the co-owner and president of the Florida-based Hispanic radio station group Solmart Media that she runs with her husband, Tomas Martinez, and which currently includes seven radio stations. Gloria Heck is the CEO of the all-female South Florida-based Gloria Sells Real Estate, and began her career as a digital advertising pioneer at The Palm Beach Post. Content and Advertising Alliance As part of Brilla Latina’s first commercial alliance, the platform also announced a content, distribution, and commercial partnership with Latina investor Staci LaToison for her vodcast “ Her Money Moves.” Every week, LaToison interviews noted entrepreneurs about their journey in business, careers, and investments. " Her Money Moves " is dedicated to empowering women in the realms of finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation. On the show, Staci explores inspiring journeys, practical tips, and strategies to empower women and their financial futures. Pitching Brilla Latina To submit relevant story or event pitches to Brilla Latina, submit your email to sandra@brillamedia.com About Nuestro Stories Nuestro Stories is the premier media brand of Latina-owned Brilla Media Ventures, and was founded with the premise of celebrating Latino heritage, history and origins every day. We offer multicultural marketers engaging cultural content across our O&O platforms Nuestro Stories and Brilla Latina, programmatic ad tech services for scalable media delivery, influencer marketing, creative studios, and activations. Nuestro Stories is led by Latino media pioneers Angela Sustaita-Ruiz and Manny Ruiz, creators of Hispanicize and co-founders of the Hispanic social media marketing, and influencer industries, the Latino press release wire industry, and the first network of Hispanic print media companies online. About Brilla Latina Brilla Latina, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuestro Stories, is dedicated to enriching the lives of modern, bilingual and bicultural Latinas, 18-54, who cherish their culture, careers, and family. Powered by ad tech to deliver scalable media for multicultural brands, the daily web and social media platform covers lifestyle, career, beauty, family, entrepreneurship and entertainment with a practical, insightful approach that is optimistic. Brilla Latina is the successor to LatinaCool.com, launched in 2015 by digital media veteran Sandra Ortiz-Juárez. Contact Details Nuestro Stories Rachel Matos rachel.matos@brillamedia.com Company Website https://brillalatina.com/

February 28, 2024 10:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Analyst Ali Martinez Makes a Bullish Pepe Price Prediction; Shiba Inu and KangaMoon Remain Top Meme Coins To Watch

Kangamoon

Meme coins are always causing hype in the DeFi sphere. This time, analyst Ali Martinez gave Pepe (PEPE) a thumbs up, and things got even more exciting. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and KangaMoon (KANG) remain the top meme coins to watch. Some analysts hint that KANG (a Stage 6 presale star) may jump by 1,000% in 2024. Let’s discover why. Ali Martinez: The Pepe Price May Hit $0.00000274 Recently, crypto analyst Ali Martinez made some headlines with his Pepe (PEPE) price prediction. According to his tweet, this meme coin may surge to $0.00000274 soon. In terms of the Pepe price movement, it has jumped from $0.0000012 to $0.0000020 in the past week alone. Its market cap grew from $505M to $856M in that period. Meanwhile, there are now 23 technical indicators flashing green for the Pepe coin. Thus, experts remain bullish. They foresee the Pepe price reaching $0.000010 within Q2 of 2024. Shiba Inu (SHIB): SHIB Army Propose a SHIB ETF Meanwhile, there were some exciting Shiba Inu (SHIB) developments. For instance, the SHIB army made a new proposal on Change.org for a Shiba Inu ETF by Grayscale. This petition has already obtained close to 2,000 signatures. This Shiba Inu news may trigger a bullish run for this crypto. The Shiba Inu crypto has surged from $0.0000091 to $0.00001031 over the past 30 days. This meme coin’s market cap increased from $5.37B to $6B during that period. Furthermore, over 25 technical indicators are flashing green. As a result, analysts predict Shiba Inu will reach $0.000016 within Q2 of 2024. KangaMoon (KANG): Brings Innovation to the Meme Coin Space KangaMoon (KANG) is a game changer in the meme coin market. Standing out from its peers that often have no use, KangaMoon integrates Social Fi and play-to-earn (P2E) elements into one. Introducing a P2E game for KangaMoon makes it different, as it will let players use KANG tokens for character upgrades, in-game purchases, and more. This new utility sets KangaMoon as a strong competitor in this sector. You can spectate matches, bet with your KANG holdings, and unlock weekly, monthly, and quarterly challenges. By completing these challenges, you earn extra in-game items and tokens, which can be sold on the KangaMoon marketplace. In Stage 2 of its presale, KANG has already raised nearly $150K, with each meme coin priced at just $0.0075. This marked up a staggering 50% from its starting price. These are amazing numbers that beat expectations by far. However, market analysts predict that once KANG hits exchanges in Q2 2024, it could see a 100x surge. Anyone may start earning KANG tokens before its official launch by buying one meme coin and spreading the word on social media. If interested, sign below for a 10% bonus on each purchase. Can KangaMoon Outpace Pepe and Shiba Inu? KangaMoon has a market cap of just $7.5M. With a lower valuation than competitors like Pepe and Shiba Inu, it will require fewer new funds to increase its price. As it faces off against these peers, KangaMoon’s potential for rapid growth rises significantly. Thus, KANG may be one of the top meme coins to invest in for fast returns. Discover the Exciting Opportunities of the KangaMoon (KANG) Presale Today! Website: https://Kangamoon.com/ Join Our Telegram Community: https://t.me/Kangamoonofficial Integrating GameFi and Play To EarnEmbark on your quest for glory. Assemble your champions, engage in epic battles or bet on your favorite fighters to earn $KANG tokens and exclusive rewards. Gain control of rare NFTs, unlock exclusive content and build alliances with fellow gamers as you ascend the ranks and leaderboards. Disclaimer: The following disclaimer is important to read and understand before engaging with Kangamoon, a play-to-earn meme coin. By accessing or participating in any activities related to Kangamoon, you acknowledge and accept the terms outlined below: 1 No Financial Advice: This whitepaper and any associated content do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or solicitation to purchase Kangamoon tokens. The information provided is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to conduct thorough research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions. 2 Volatility and Risks: Cryptocurrencies, including Kangamoon, are volatile and subject to significant price fluctuations. Investing in or holding Kangamoon tokens involves substantial risks, including the possibility of total loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. 3 Regulatory Compliance: The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is evolving and varies across jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your country or region before engaging with Kangamoon. 4 Uncertain Market: The market for meme coins and play-to-earn platforms is highly speculative and subject to rapid changes. There is no guarantee of market demand, liquidity, or utility for Kangamoon tokens. Token values may fluctuate drastically and may not reflect the intrinsic value of the project. By continuing to engage with Kangamoon, you acknowledge and accept the risks and limitations outlined in this disclaimer. You should only participate if you fully understand and are willing to assume these risks. Contact Details Kangamoon marketing@kangamoon.com Company Website https://kangamoon.com/

February 28, 2024 09:00 AM Central Standard Time

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Locality Announces Strategic Local Video Advertising Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery

Locality

Locality, the industry’s preeminent local video solutions provider, today announced a strategic local video advertising partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Locality will have access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s comprehensive portfolio of brands and platforms through 2024, including TNT Sports, CNN and a rich selection of award-winning series and movies on Max and discovery+. This partnership highlights the growing importance of reaching local audiences through streaming platforms, particularly at a time when consumer connection to sports is at an all-time high. This strategic alliance offers Warner Bros. Discovery the opportunity to diversify its advertiser base and generate additional revenue streams, capitalizing on the heightened engagement of local viewers with news, sports and entertainment content. With brands looking to reach fragmented TV audiences, CTV advertising enters its next phase of growth with CTV ad revenue estimated to exceed $40 billion by 2027. Locality can guarantee premium inventory and scale before the inventory hits the open market. “This collaboration with Locality and Warner Bros. Discovery is a testament to our mission to help brands unlock the power of local,” said Keith Kazerman, President of Locality Streaming. “We’re thrilled to be named as Warner Bros. Discovery’s preferred local partner. This is just the beginning of what will be an exciting and transformative year for local video advertising.” Since its inception in June 2023, Locality continues to enhance its ad capabilities in local television across major broadcast networks and streaming providers. By effectively building a bridge between brands and location-based markets, Locality unites the industry's top players, technology, and premium inventory in both broadcast and streaming. This holistic approach is designed to address the unique challenges faced by advertisers and to channel more investments into local video advertising, contributing to the sector's growth. “Local is one of the fastest growing segments in streaming advertising,” said Bill Murray, SVP Programmatic Solutions, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our strategic partnership with Locality will grow opportunities for brand advertisers looking to reach viewers of premium content and sports in local markets.” About Locality Locality is the industry’s preeminent local video solutions provider, committed to addressing the evolving needs of advertisers by unlocking the power of local and driving dollars to the local video marketplace. Locality brings together the best talent in both broadcast and streaming helping brands tap into the mindset of the local consumer and precisely reach optimal markets, nationally. Having served more than 1,500 ad agencies and 4,500 advertisers, to date, Locality offers the best premium inventory that the industry has to offer to help brands optimize their spend and target audiences at scale. Our team resides in 11 office locations across the U.S. designed to strategically service 100% of DMAs. For more information, please visit www.locality.com. About Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film, and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com. Contact Details Kite Hill PR for Locality +1 908-216-0809 locality@kitehillpr.com

February 28, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Backpack Raises $17 Million Strategic Series A Round Led by Placeholder VC

Backpack

The Backpack ecosystem of companies, creators of the Backpack wallet, the Mad Lads NFT collection, and Backpack Exchange, today announced the first joint closing of their $17 million strategic Series A round at a $120 million combined valuation. The round was led by Placeholder VC, with participation from a select group of other strategic investors including Hashed, Robot Ventures, Amber Group, Wintermute Ventures, Selini Capital, Delphi Digital, and founders of leading web3 ecosystems such as Solana, Tensor, Jito, Zeta, Marginfi, Drift, Monad, Galxe, and other influential supporters worldwide. Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack commented on the news: “The history of finance is littered with scandals, but Backpack is doing things differently. Over the past year, we’ve set the foundation to build a crypto-native financial institution, and with the conclusion of this round, with trust minimization and compliance as foundational principles, we begin a new chapter for ourselves and, hopefully, for the rest of the industry.” The Backpack ecosystem comprises several products and services, including the popular Backpack noncustodial wallet, Backpack Exchange, a fully regulated global cryptocurrency exchange with industry-leading speed, security and functionalities, and Mad Lads, currently the top NFT community in the Solana ecosystem. Backpack is also the creator and developer of Anchor, the Solana smart contract framework, the executable NFT (xNFT) token standard, and others. Backpack’s strategic fundraising was led by Placeholder VC. “We’ve been impressed with Backpack’s ability to not only deliver high-quality applications, but also build a strong community around their ecosystem,” said Joel Monegro, General Partner at Placeholder VC. “After building a relationship with the team over the past year, we’re convinced they have the skill, ambition and drive to create one of the most trustworthy global exchanges in the industry with a strong focus on performance, compliance, and auditability.” “The Backpack team is an all-star team that really understands the community with a focus on building compliant services. Their ability to create the best user experience is top notch, and the synergies within their ecosystem are evidenced by their strong track record of user acquisition within the industry to date.” Baek Kim, General Partner at Hashed said. “We are very excited to work with the team and resonate deeply with their compliance standpoint in terms of being optimally regulated and entering the mainstream of the global financial infrastructure.” The round also attracted strong interest from other leading web3 ecosystem players. “The Backpack team is a great example of what happens when crypto natives are also strong builders. They understand that crypto is not just the underlying technology, it is also the culture that forms around it,” said Evgeny Gaevoy, founder of Wintermute, one of the largest liquidity providers in digital assets, “For me, Backpack is having the success I would expect, when a team figures out the intersection of tech and culture. I’m excited to see them continue to grow.” Backpack’s fundraising was applauded by the Solana ecosystem as well. “Backpack has not only pioneered exceptional products such as the Backpack Wallet but has also cultivated a remarkable community through the Mad Lads. Armani and the Backpack team have exemplified what it means to focus on great products and user experiences and iterate relentlessly,” said Anatoly Yakovenko, founder of Solana Labs, “Watching Backpack build a global exchange that stands out for its user experience and trustworthiness has been truly inspiring.” About Backpack Wallet Backpack Wallet is an all-in-one web3 app that functions as a noncustodial wallet, allowing users to buy, hold, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies, as well as interact with xNFTs, a popular NFT standard that tokenizes applications. Backpack Wallet is also the creator of Mad Lads, the top NFT collection in the Solana ecosystem. For additional information on Backpack Wallet, visit https://www.backpack.app/. About Backpack Exchange Backpack Exchange is a fully regulated global cryptocurrency exchange innovating to provide an exciting, fun, and easy-to-use trading platform for both experienced and new web3 users worldwide. For more information, visit backpack.exchange. Twitter https://twitter.com/Backpack Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackpackExchange LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/backpackexchange/ Contact Details Backpack Exchange Qimei Luo press@backpack.exchange

February 28, 2024 09:50 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Forte Minerals Attends 92nd Annual PDAC

Forte Minerals Corp.

Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) ( CSE: CUAU ) ( OTQB: FOMNF ) ( Frankfurt: 2OA ), is pleased to announce that the company will be attending this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, taking place in person at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 3-6, 2024. Forte is a junior mining exploration company with an attractive portfolio of high-quality copper and gold assets in Perú. President and CEO Patrick Elliott and the team at Forte extend an invitation to the investor community, stakeholders, and all interested parties. Please drop by booth 2736 at the Investor Exchange Pavilion to discuss current and upcoming exploration plans. ABOUT FORTE MINERALS CORP Forte Minerals Corp. is a junior exploration company that has blended assets in partnership with GlobeTrotters Resources Perú S.A.C., focused on discovering and developing high-quality copper and gold assets in Peru. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and sustainable mining practices, Forte Minerals aims to generate significant value while upholding its social and environmental responsibilities. On behalf of FORTE MINERALS CORP. (signed) “ Patrick Elliott” Chief Executive Officer For further information, please contact: Forte Minerals Corp. office: 604-983-8847 info@forteminerals.co m www.forteminerals.com Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect current expectations regarding future results or events. This press release contains forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various estimates, factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions, including the effects of COVID-19. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the statements will prove to be accurate or that management’s expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Contact Details Patrick Elliott, President & CEO +1 604-983-8847 info@forteminerals.com Company Website https://forteminerals.com/

February 28, 2024 06:40 AM Pacific Standard Time

Mothers’ Milk Bank Announces Critical Need for Donor Milk

Mothers' Milk Bank

Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB), the California-based nonprofit, is inviting lactating mothers to join its network of milk donors, aiming to expand its pool of contributors. This announcement comes on the heels of a new University of Iowa study on the health benefits of donated breast milk for extremely premature infants. The importance of donated breast milk has garnered international media attention in recent months after tennis champion Serena Williams shared her milk donation in a viral social media post. In response to the significant demand for human donor milk and the urgent need to support our communities' most vulnerable members, Mother’s Milk Bank is leading a comprehensive initiative to recruit new milk donors. This initiative includes "Milk Meet-Ups," providing opportunities for individuals to begin the month-long process of qualifying as milk donors. These Meet-Ups will kick off with an in-person Milk Drive on February 29 in Madera County at the Madera Department of Public Health, marking the start of an ambitious Milk Donor Drive aiming to enlist 5,000 new donors throughout 2024. Mothers’ Milk Bank Milk Meet-Up Schedule: Madera County (north of Fresno): Madera Department of Public Health Date: February 29, 2024 | Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Location: 1604 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638 | Oz Conference Room Los Angeles County: Henry Mayo’s Lactation Department Date: March 28, 2024 | Time: TBD Location: 23861 McBean Pkwy Suite B-14 Valencia CA, 91355 VIRTUAL Milk Drive with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Click to start the donor registration process beginning April 1, 2024 Santa Cruz County: Watsonville Community Hospital Date: May 2, 2024 | Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: 75 Nielson St., Watsonville, CA 95076 | Conference Room 1 & 2 Sacramento County: McKinley Park Date: May 3, 2024 | Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Location: 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 Placer County: Women’s & Children’s Center Date: May 4, 2024 | Time:10:00am - 1:00pm Location: 1600 Eureka Rd., Roseville, CA 95661 | Building B Premature infants, medically fragile babies, and those with special medical needs depend on donated breast milk for their survival. In 2023, over 2,000 generous donors contributed to Mothers’ Milk Bank, providing 1.64 million ounces of this life-saving mothers’ milk to babies in need across the United States. Recognizing the growing demand, Mothers’ Milk Bank anticipates an increased need in 2024. To meet this demand, the organization aims to recruit 5,000 lactating mothers from diverse backgrounds to become donors of this precious "liquid gold”. The process to become a donor typically takes a month, resulting in an ongoing need to recruit new donors to ensure a steady supply of donor milk. On average, most donors only send milk for less than one year or until their baby turns one, it is critical to consistently raise awareness of the importance of donating surplus mothers’ milk. “We are experiencing a pressing need for more milk donors, and it's vital for the welfare of the infants depending on our services that we expand our donor network without delay," states Jennifer Benito-Kowalski, chief executive officer of Mothers' Milk Bank. Mothers who are currently breastfeeding and have excess milk are encouraged to consider donating to help fill this crucial need. To start the process, visit the Mothers’ Milk Bank website to fill out an application. Those who are unable to donate breast milk can still help by sponsoring a cooler for $98 or by making a financial contribution. Why donate breast milk? The need for donated breast milk remains constant, especially for infants facing health complications. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 300,000 babies require advanced medical care in neonatal intensive care units across the United States every year. This need may arise when infants are born prematurely before their mother's milk has developed, when they face specific health challenges during infancy, or when they are adopted or born through surrogacy. Eligible milk donors include lactating mothers whose bodies produce more milk than their own baby needs, when they have lost their own child postpartum and need to help their body transition from lactation, or simply because they are altruistically driven to support infant health through equal access to breast milk. How does milk donation work? Mothers’ Milk Bank screens all potential breast milk donors through a comprehensive but easy, facilitated process per internationally recognized guidelines. All donated milk is pooled, pasteurized and tested before distribution to hospitals and families in need. There is no cost to becoming a milk donor – nor are donors compensated. Mothers’ Milk Bank provides donors with professional support and resources during the donation process and covers all screening and shipping costs. Lactating mothers interested in becoming a donor can learn more about the Milk Meetups and Spring Donor Drive at MothersMilk.org. To get started send an email to donate@MothersMilk.org, call 1-877-375-6645, Ext. 3 or apply online. *** To schedule an interview, contact Liza Batallones at 415-766-0846 or liza@landispr.com. Hi-res images are available for download here. About Mothers’ Milk Bank Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Mothers’ Milk Bank is a leading nonprofit organization based in San Jose, California, that is dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to all babies. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families in need, ensuring that infants receive the essential nutrition required for optimal health and development. With a commitment to improving the lives of babies, Mothers’ Milk Bank plays a vital role in supporting families and advancing neonatal care across California and beyond. More information at MothersMilk.org. Contact Details Landis Communications, Inc. Liza Batallones +1 415-766-0846 liza@landispr.com Company Website https://mothersmilk.org/

February 28, 2024 06:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

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Kadimastem Takes Another Step Towards Signing the Merger Agreement with Nasdaq Listed IMCC

Kadimastem

In accordance with the MOU, Kadimastem will provide IMCC a loan of up to $650,000, which will be used by IMCC to restructure its current operations for sale allow Kadimastem to enter the public platform on the NASDAQ Kadimastem Ltd. (TASE: KDST), a leading cell therapy company in the clinical development stages of breakthrough products for the treatment of ALS and diabetes, has completed another step on the way to signing a merger with the U.S. NASDAQ listed company IMCC; IM Cannabis Corp (“IMCC”), (which is also listed in Canada on the CNSX) as reported several weeks ago, thus becoming a Nasdaq-listed company. The Company signed a loan agreement with IMCC, in accordance with their MOU. The loan amounts up to about $650,000 with the goal of organizing the current IMCC operations and preparing it for sale under a contingent value right (CVR) to be distributed to IMCC record shareholders prior to the consummation of the merger with Kadimastem', hence allowing Kadimastem to enter into IMCC’s public platform on the NASDAQ without taking ownership of IMCC’s current operations. Once and subject to the completion of the merger transaction and signing of the definitive documentation, pursuant to the MOU Kadimastem shareholders are expected to hold 88% of the shares of the combined company post -merger upon which Kadimastem will no longer be trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The MOU is in line with the Company's strategic plan, to approach the target markets of its field of activity and the US capital markets. As part of the terms of the MOU, Kadimastem undertook to have approximately $5 million in funds, including capital raised simultaneously with the completion of the transaction and the commencement of trading from existing shareholders and additional investors. Ronen Twito, Executive Chairman of the Board said, "We are moving one step further towards a merger deal with IMCC that is planned to enable us to trade on the NASDAQ. This will assist Kadimastem’s development in the US capital markets especially in view of FDA approval to start a phase IIa multi-site clinical trial in the US for the ALS product candidate, as well as our development plans for additional product candidates, and especially the diabetes product candidate. I believe that together with IMCC’s professional management we will be able to promote the transaction quickly and professionally and generate significant value to our shareholders upon completion of the transaction." Kadimastem (TASE:KDST) is a clinical stage biotechnology company, with a unique platform for cell therapy that enables the production of off-the-shelf cell-based products for the treatment of unmet medical needs. Kadimastem was founded in 2009 based on patent protected technology that was developed at Prof. Michel Revel’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Forward Looking Statement This document may include forward-looking information as defined in the Securities Law, 5728 – 1968. Forward-looking information is uncertain and mostly is not under the Company's control and the realization or non-realization of forward-looking information will be affected, among other things, by the risk factors characterizing the Company's activity, as well as developments in the general environment and external factors affecting the Company's activity. The Company's results and achievements in the future may differ materially from any presented herein and the Company makes no undertaking to update or revise such projection or estimate and does not undertake to update this document. This document does not constitute a proposal to purchase the Company's securities or an invitation to receive such offers. Investment in securities in general and in the Company in particular bears risks. One should consider that past performance does not necessarily indicate performance in the future. Contact Details Kadimastem Sarah Bazak +972 73-797-1613 s.bazak@kadimastem.com Company Website https://www.kadimastem.com/

February 28, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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