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Zoned Properties Inc. (ZDPY) Seizing Real Estate Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Industry

  • Cannabis industry retail opportunities growing amid evolving regulations, increasing consumer demand, and shifting public attitudes
  • Demand for specialized, direct-to-consumer properties includes dispensaries, manufacturing or processing centers, and distribution hubs
  • ZDPY is a technology-driven property investment company that focuses on securing direct-to-consumer real estate opportunities in the regulated cannabis market
  • ZDPY has recently secured and acquired investment properties in Michigan, Arizona, and Illinois with 100% occupancy and a weighted average lease term of 10+ years
  • All ZDPY properties are occupied by commercial cannabis tenants, company anticipates $2.5+ million from its property investment portfolio in 2024

Changing regulations and attitudes towards cannabis use are transforming the industry, leading to new opportunities in the real estate sector. Zoned Properties (OTCQB: ZDPY), a technology-driven property investment company, focuses on seizing direct-to-consumer real estate opportunities in the rapidly growing and regulated cannabis market.

Cannabis businesses are expanding significantly as regulations evolve, leading to an increased demand for specialized, direct-to-consumer properties that include dispensaries, manufacturing or processing centers, and distribution hubs. Real estate investors are capitalizing on this demand by acquiring properties for rental income generation while potentially realizing significant property value appreciation as the industry grows.

A case in point is Michigan, where investors, developers, and brokers swiftly pivoted to procure targeted property investments focusing on the needs of cannabis-specific businesses. Along with retail locations, other requirements in Michigan include warehouses, industrial spaces, and growing facilities (https://ibn.fm/F7hMN).

In alignment with the evolving market, ZDPY has recently secured and acquired investment properties in Michigan, Arizona, and Illinois. All properties in ZDPY’s portfolio boast 100% occupancy and a weighted average lease term of 10+ years. Each leased property is occupied by a commercial cannabis tenant, and the company anticipates more than $2.5 million from its property investment portfolio in 2024.

Zoned Properties Brokerage has closed over $80 million of commercial real estate deals nationally since 2021. The company reported revenues of $720,450 for the quarter, ending September 30, 2023 – a 17.2% year-over-year increase. In addition, ZDPY reported a positive net income of $114,523 for the September 2023 quarter compared to a net loss of $77,328 last year.

ZDPY is also leveraging digital innovation through its proprietary cannabis technology platform, called REZONE. Similar endeavors have leveraged data-driven insights, analytics, and artificial intelligence to identify potential investment properties, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency.

Overall, industry experts are optimistic about growth prospects for the industry as public attitudes shift rapidly in favor of increased liberalization. In his State of the Union Address, President Biden called for cannabis reform, specifically his intent to review marijuana rescheduling and possibly issue pardons for thousands of users convicted of possession (https://ibn.fm/15DtO).

Based in Arizona, Zoned Properties is led by Chairman and CEO Bryan McLaren, whose background in community development and strategic leadership informs the company’s forward-thinking strategy. As the cannabis industry continues its forward trajectory, Zoned Properties is favorably positioned to capitalize on real estate opportunities in the rapidly expanding market.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ZonedProperties.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ZDPY are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ZDPY

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) Helps Lead the Electric Boating Revolution, Establishes Partnership with Key Distributor

  • Electric boats offer an impressive list of benefits for boating enthusiasts
  • New partnership establishes exclusive distributorship agreement for south Florida, includes “milestone” order for VMAR’s Phantom
  • Nautical Ventures Marine Group has ordered 50 units of VMAR’s Phantom, a boat constructed from fully recyclable materials

The advantages of electric propulsion are spreading beyond the roads to the waterways. Boat enthusiasts see the importance of sustainability as they consider electric boats, but they are recognizing other perks as well. The swell of support for electric boats can be seen in many ways, including the recent news from Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR), a global leader and innovator in the performance electric recreational boating industry. The company received a purchase order for 50 units of its Phantom model from Nautical Ventures Marine Group, a premier provider of maritime products and services (https://ibn.fm/TyWja).

“There’s no denying the appeal of gliding over the open water, wind in your hair, and the sun on your face,” states an Elektrek article titled “Thinking of Buying a Small Boat? Here’s Why It Should Probably Be Electric” (https://ibn.fm/fgXvO). “Boat ownership has long been a cherished dream for many, and with more options for small, affordable boats than ever, that dream is widely becoming a reality. But in recent years there has been an exciting shift in the market towards electric boats.

“The boating industry, like many other sectors, is undergoing an electric revolution,” the article continues. “More and more people are choosing electric boats over their traditional gasoline-powered counterparts, and it’s not hard to see why.” The article provides a list of reasons why boaters should consider electric options, including a smooth, quiet and pleasurable ride; sustainability; lower operating costs; increased safety; and ease of use. In addition, the article points out that some countries and regions offer incentives and benefits for those who opt for electrically powered boats, in an effort to support eco-friendly alternatives. “Access to electric-only and nonpowered lakes or streams is also a major advantage of electric boats over gas-powered vessels,” the article states.

This hefty list of advantages helped inspire what Vision Marine calls a “groundbreaking partnership” with Nautical Ventures Marine Group. The partnership establishes an exclusive distributorship agreement for south Florida and includes a “milestone” order for 50 units of VMAR’s Phantom, a boat constructed from fully recyclable materials that offers unparalleled durability and performance. The 50 units of the Phantom will be delivered over the next four months.

“Under the exclusive distributorship agreement, Nautical Ventures Marine Group will serve as the sole distributor of the Phantom in the vibrant and burgeoning south Florida market,” the company announced. “This strategic partnership is expected to significantly enhance the visibility and availability of the Phantom, positioning it as a mainstay in the recreational marine landscape of Florida.”

Noting that Vision Marine Technologies and Nautical Ventures Marine Group share a commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship, VMAR CEO Alex Mongeon stated that “this partnership and the initial order of 50 units are a testament to the Phantom’s unique value proposition and our shared vision for a greener future in maritime recreation.”

Vision Marine Technologies epitomizes the marine industry’s shift towards electric propulsion, offering the pioneering E-Motion(TM) outboard powertrain system. This innovative technology represents a significant leap forward in marine propulsion, combining advanced battery packs, inverters, and high-efficiency motors with proprietary software and assembly techniques.

Vision Marine’s commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats. With a focus on design, innovation, and craftsmanship, Vision Marine continues to redefine recreational boating for a more sustainable future.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VisionMarineTechnologies.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to VMAR are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VMAR

Bravo Multinational Inc. (BRVO) Retains Seasoned Securities Lawyer to Assist in Uplisting Plans

  • Bravo retained Richard (“Rick”) Jones of Jones & Haley, P.C., a seasoned securities lawyer, and former SEC Staffer, to assist in national stock exchange uplisting plans
  • In February 2024, Bravo finalized a deal to acquire Streaming TVEE Inc.’s assets, making a step toward establishing its flagship offering, TVee NOW(TM)
  • The video streaming market was valued at $554.33 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3%, resulting in an estimated value of $1.9 trillion by 2030
  • Bravo plans to launch TVee NOW(TM) on platforms such as Roku, Apple, and Google Play stores

Bravo Multinational (OTC: BRVO), a company actively exploring opportunities in the entertainment, hospitality, and technology sectors to generate long-term value through high-growth business ventures, recently announced that it has retained Richard (“Rick”) Jones of Jones & Haley, P.C. Jones is a seasoned securities lawyer and former SEC Staffer, and will assist the company in its plan to uplist onto a national stock exchange over the coming months. He has decades of legal and financial expertise guiding public companies and holds the designation of DAD (Attorney Designated Advisor for Disclosure) for OTC markets.

“We are excited to announce this important next step in our uplisting process. Rick will assist our corporate team with the expertise necessary for a successful transaction. In consultation with Rick and our other Board of Directors, we are evaluating the NYSE-American and Nasdaq Capital Markets as our two options for a potential uplisting,” said Grant Cramer, Chairman and CEO of Bravo (https://ibn.fm/v5ZP7). “Our goal is to accomplish this milestone as soon as possible.”

Bravo is currently focused on pioneering innovative solutions in the digital content landscape, with a goal of providing cutting-edge and diverse content experiences to global audiences. In February 2024, Bravo finalized a deal to acquire Streaming TVEE Inc.’s assets, making a step toward establishing its flagship offering, TVee NOW(TM). The assets acquired from Streaming TVEE provide Bravo with the technology and foundation to offer streaming services, including Video-On-Demand (“VOD”) and linear television – encompassing cable and satellite networks through a joint venture with Pythia Experiences.

The video streaming market was valued at $554.33 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3%, resulting in an estimated value of $1.9 trillion by 2030. This growth is attributed to the popularity of social media platforms and the availability of internet connections worldwide (https://ibn.fm/7pKGW). Key market players, like Bravo, are developing advanced platforms to meet growing needs across the sector – offering better resolution, more variety, and fulfilling consumer needs.

Bravo’s TVee NOW(TM) streaming service will offer some of its content for free, with the rest requiring a subscription service with rates competitive to those of other popular streaming applications. Through the asset purchase agreement with Streaming TVEE, Bravo obtained exclusive rights, image and likeness, label waivers, and exploitation rights for the streaming of 117 high-definition music and comedy performances. The original footage obtained by Bravo will allow the company to recreate shows in diverse formats, showcasing concert films in a compelling full-feature format.

TVee NOW(TM) plans to offer a wide range of on-demand content, including movies, series, concerts, and original programming. The service, set for beta launch in Q1 2024, will be accessible across various devices, with dedicated apps on platforms such as Roku, Apple, and Google Play stores, reinforcing Bravo’s commitment to innovation and audience accessibility.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BravoMultinationalInc.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BRVO are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BRVO

SoCal Sustain Presents Real Community Solutions at the Building Sustainable Communities Conference

Those curious about local sustainability measures, cleantech leaders, government representatives, regulatory authorities, businesses, students, and innovators are all invited to the Building Sustainable Communities event being held April 4, 2024 at UCI Beall Applied Innovation. As the world embraces urbanization, Sustain SoCal offers industry leaders and allied industries a forum to explore, discover, and accelerate the transition of communities into modern urban sustainable hubs.

Sustain SoCal, formerly known as Cleantech OC and Sustain OC, conducts conferences that offer sustainable and workable solutions for basic amenities issues affecting Southern California, and other areas, through creative exploration, discovery, and sustainable implementation.

Southern California continues to grow and evolve towards urbanization and economic progress, a process which creates challenges that require pragmatic eco-conscious solutions. SoCal Sustain offers this results-oriented platform for attendees to network, collaborate, and learn from a range of experts across the spectrum. Eminent industry leaders will impart invaluable information and direction to help industries, businesses, residents, and regulatory authorities encounter truly sustainable action plans.

The speaker panel sessions will be conducted by industry heavyweights and top-tier executives having serious know-how and experience. They will discuss the growing challenges, requirements, and prospects for developing sustainable urban spaces.

Attendees can connect with industry veterans, participate in discussions, and develop long-term business relations at this SoCal Sustain Building Sustainable Communities Conference. They will gain vital knowledge from experts for building smart and sustainable urban hubs. The decisions and discussions from the conference will be pivotal in paving the path for sustainable growth and urbanization of communities in Southern California.

To know more, please visit https://sustainsocal.org/event/sustainable-communities-2024/

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Offers Superior Electronic Monitoring Solutions, as Demand for Public Safety and Alternatives to Incarceration Grows

  • SuperCom, a global leading provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, expects a growth in the demand for EM solutions and services as calls for public safety increase
  • This follows the ongoing conversations on EM’s benefits against a backdrop of the growing cases of domestic violence
  • Bills, such as the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act, demonstrate the growing realization of EM’s benefits and the role they can play in improving the safety of violence victims
  • SuperCom has positioned itself as a leading brand for EM solutions, and with its tried and tested range of products, it expects an uptick in demand with time

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global leading provider of traditional and digital identity solutions offering advanced safety, identification, and security products and solutions to governments, continues to advocate for its electronic monitoring (“EM”) solutions, specifically for offenders of domestic violence. This comes in the wake of the ongoing conversation on its benefits against growing cases of domestic violence and deaths associated with it.

Progress is being made from a legislative front, mainly as more people realize the value of EM solutions. In Tennessee, for instance, the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act was tabled to the House Criminal Justice Committee in February. The bill, once approved, would ensure that victims of domestic violence are provided with a device that would notify them if their abuser is within a certain distance. This would guarantee the safety and well-being of the victims and help hold the offenders accountable for their actions (https://ibn.fm/oHS8G).

While testifying in support of the bill, Alex Youn shared the plight of his sister, Marie Varsos, and their mother, Debbie Sisco, both killed in April 2021 by Marie’s abusive husband right after he was arrested and almost immediately released. Youn noted how the husband sat outside their home for 45 minutes in a rental car, stoked with guns, a taser, and zip ties, pre-meditating what he was about to do.

“I often wonder how things would have gone differently if [Marie] knew that he was sitting outside waiting for them,” noted Youn. “They could have contacted law enforcement, secured their firearms faster, and strategized a plan. And even had time to say goodbye,” he added.

While sad, Youn’s case highlights the importance of EM solutions. Had they been used then, his family could be alive today. This is the case with thousands of other victims who have suffered the same fate, and unless something is done, the numbers might keep growing.

SuperCom, through its growing line of EM solutions, recognizes this issue at hand and continues to refine its offerings to address emerging situations and challenges in various spaces and markets worldwide. Its PureSecurity Suite offers advanced EM solutions and services to criminal justice agencies, allowing for efficient operations, outstanding compliance, and highly successful outcomes. SuperCom has seen its solutions adopted by various governments worldwide, from EU countries to the United States and Canada.

As more conversations are held and more people and institutions realize the benefits of EM solutions, SuperCom expects the uptake of its products and services to grow. It has already proven the superiority of these products and services and positioned itself as a leading brand for EM solutions. As such, its management is optimistic that demand for its products will increase as time progresses, and by doing so, it will help to increase the protection of thousands of domestic violence victims around the world while holding the offenders accountable for their actions.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (DLMI) Announces Investment in Avrio Worldwide PBC Amidst Avrio’s Acquisition of HUMBL and SocialTrader

  • Diamond Lake Minerals purchased a 24% stake in Avrio Worldwide PBC in a strategic investment opportunity
  • Avrio has partnered with HUMBL Financial to acquire the HUMBL Financial brand, products, and services
  • Avrio also announced a 1:10 share exchange agreement, resulting in a bi-directional common stock acquisition between the company and SocialTrader.AI
  • SocialTrader will deploy Avrio’s digital financial market infrastructure to access public, private, and digital markets across multiple asset classes

Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI), a multi-strategy operating company on a path to emerging as a pioneering force in the development of digital assets and SEC-registered security tokens, recently announced a strategic investment into Avrio Worldwide PBC, purchasing a 24% stake in the company. Avrio is a registered market infrastructure provider with a full technology stack and recently acquired the HUMBL Financial brand, products, and services (https://ibn.fm/xbFRN).

Avrio is the parent company of a portfolio of companies that deliver licensed digital financial market infrastructure and solutions across public, private, and digital markets. Avrio’s partnership with HUMBL Financial provides HUMBL with the global market access needed to efficiently execute its strategies and scale rapidly in a competitive and complex market environment across stocks, options, crypto, commodities, and digital assets – including traditional financial products and services customers would expect inside digital wallets and web platforms.

“HUMBL Financial has developed new and innovative products, such as the BLOCK Indexes and BLOCK ETXs, that give retail investors new ways to access digital assets and also deliver a range of new consumer financial products and services into digital wallets and web3 platforms,” said Lawrence Wintermeyer, CEO of Avrio. “HUMBL becomes a significant stakeholder in Avrio with this agreement, and we look forward to representing the HUMBL Financial brand and shareholders across the Avrio platform and network.”

In addition to the HUMBL Financial acquisition, Avrio also announced a 1:10 share exchange agreement, resulting in a bi-directional common stock acquisition between the company and SocialTrader.AI. SocialTrader will offer AI-driven investment strategies, risk management, and education for the new generation of traders and investors using the company’s global digital financial market infrastructure. This deal marks another milestone for Avrio’s ecosystem of companies that will develop and scale new, innovative digital financial products and services across multiple markets (https://ibn.fm/S71vw).

SocialTrader is an AI-powered, consumer fintech platform providing affordable access to professional investing tools. Its advanced investment platform combines AI, quantitative trading, investment strategies, and risk management with robust security. The company will deploy Avrio’s digital financial market infrastructure to access public, private, and digital markets across multiple asset classes.

Alfonso Arana, Co-founder and CEO of SocialTrader, said Avrio’s state-of-the-art digital financial market infrastructure will power the SocialTrader platform with cost-efficient, secure, and reliable access to global markets. “The experience of its management team of traders, quants, and investment managers will be invaluable in supporting SocialTrader through the development of its next-generation product roadmap, allowing its users to invest in stocks, options, commodities, ETXs, and quantitative investment products that will expand the range and depth of access to assets and markets for global retail investors,” Arana added.

Avrio’s public market technology includes an API farm for exchange management (“EM”), order management (“OM”), portfolio management (“PM”), and client management (“CM”), as well as routes to global public markets. Avrio’s NFT technology provides exchange access and capabilities to trade digital assets and collectibles.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DiamondLakeMinerals.com or LinkedIn page at www.LinkedIn.com/company/Diamond-Lake-Minerals/.

In addition, for information on the company’s security token SEC-regulated exchange partner INX and the development of the INX Way, visit https://www.inx.co/inx-ebook/. This free security token bible, written with the SEC on the rollout of security tokens and the future of digital assets, will greatly deepen your understanding of security tokens.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DLMI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DLMI

Advanced Gold Exploration Inc. (CSE: AUEX) (OTC: AUHIF) (FSE: 4TG) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Advanced Gold Exploration in January 2024 closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of $62,500
  • A continuing private placement is in progress and will be closed soon
  • In December 2023, the company exercised its option to acquire a 75% interest in certain mineral claims located in Melba Township in the Kirkland Lake Area of Ontario
  • In October 2023, Advanced Gold Exploration acquired an option on the Landrum gold property in South Carolina from Carolina Gold Resources
  • The company announced in September 2023 it would change its corporate name to Advanced Gold Exploration Inc.

Advanced Gold Exploration (CSE: AUEX) (OTC: AUHIF) (FSE: 4TG), formerly Advance United Holdings Inc., is a junior mining company bringing an entirely different approach to the mining industry. Advanced Gold Exploration doesn’t intend to become a mining company. Rather, it has acquired a portfolio of undervalued gold properties and is increasing their value through the application of modern technology. The object is to eventually monetize the projects to add value for its shareholders.

Advanced Gold Exploration has a growing pipeline of similar properties that it is looking to acquire. The company is involved exclusively in the acquisition and advancement of past gold projects – with no intent to bring them back into production. It leaves the actual gold mining to others who are experts in that area.

Advanced Gold Exploration’s expertise is in identifying and acquiring undervalued properties with significant historical work which were previously not economically viable, but that the company believes have economic value at today’s gold prices. Advanced Gold Exploration funds the reworking of historic data and applying modern technology to underwrite new qualified reports that document quantifiable resources and reserves to current standards, thereby recognizing the current value of the projects.

The company’s purpose is to bring immediate and long-term value to its partners and shareholders while seeking to eliminate exploration risk. Advanced Gold Exploration believes that the future of gold is strong, and it will be part of that future.

The company is headquartered in Toronto.

Projects

The Melba Property is the site of a former producing gold mine located about 15 kilometers north of the gold mining center of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The project is located in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, part of the largest gold producing area of Canada. Visible gold can be identified in quartz veins on the surface and high-grade gold intersections have been obtained in drilling by AUEX. No exploration has been carried out on the extensions of the veins to the north or south of the surface exposures in swamp covered areas.

The Doyle Property lies in the Batchawana Greenstone Belt located north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Past drilling identified high-grade gold deposits in three areas of the property. Follow up studies are needed on all three sites. Exploration has not been carried out to follow-up the high-grade gold intersections. Further work will focus on expanding the areas of known gold mineralization.

The Landrum Property in Edgefield County, South Carolina, is in the Carolina Gold Belt, home of at least five past producing gold mines and one currently producing gold mine. The area was the site of the first gold rush in the U.S. in the early 1800s, predating 1849 California. The area has recently become of interest due to gold bearing intersection on a nearby property where 62.5 meters graded 8.5 G/t gold in a recent drillhole. Gold can still be panned in some streams in the area. Identified veins consist of silicified zones generally made up of 20-50% and vary in thickness from less than a meter to 10 meters.

The Paint Lake Road Property is located in Wawa, Ontario, and is less than five kilometers from Wesdome’s operating Mishi Open Pit gold mine. Gold deposits have been found to the north, east and south of the property. A recent geophysical survey on the neighboring property has pointed to a prospective mineralized horizon which appears to trend onto the property.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, is worth nearly $5 trillion. The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth.

Recently the gold price has reached new highs on multiple days and is tracing a trend upward.

This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council.

Management Team

James Atkinson, M.Sc., P. Geo., is CEO of Advanced Gold Exploration. An experienced exploration geologist and project manager with over 50 years of experience, he has spent his career in mineral exploration and mining. He has designed and managed multimillion dollar programs searching for and discovering various commodities, including industrial minerals. These projects involved geophysical, geochemical and drilling programs, as well as prospecting and geological mapping. He has also negotiated options and purchase deals for mineral properties and raised financing for exploration. He recently completed a transaction which resulted in cash and shares to the company. The result was a special distribution of publicly trading shares to the existing shareholders.

Andrew Ramcharan, Ph.D., P. Eng., is President of Advanced Gold Exploration. He has 20 years’ unique experience in the mining industry, which includes investor relations, project evaluation, operations, capital markets, consultancy and investment banking. He has a track record of growing companies significantly, with recent success at Roscan Gold with over $100 million of value creation in less than 14 months. He has created and implemented investor relations policies and corporate strategies with significant success. He completed over 300 project evaluations globally on many commodities, proposed over 40 for different investment strategies and completed two majors take over (worth of $800 million and $1.5 billion in capital cost). He directly assisted in putting four mines in production and significant growth of numerous companies, including IAMGOLD. At Sprott, he was conducting project evaluation and successfully deployed over $500 million – the most deals in any year.

Radovan Danilovsky, CIM, is CFO of Advanced Gold Exploration. He is an experienced small-cap executive in the junior mining sector. He is also an experienced investment manager and currently is a registered Portfolio Manager with Wealthera Inc. He has served as a Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Chief Compliance Officer of Orthogonal Capital Management Corp. Prior to that, he was an investment analyst at Accilent Capital Management Inc. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and earned master’s degrees from UPMC Sorbonne University and ESSEC Business School in Paris.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AdvancedGoldExploration.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to AUHIF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AUHIF

PaxMedica Inc. (NASDAQ: PXMD) Developing Pipeline to Address Unmet Needs in Autism Spectrum Disorder via Suramin Sodium

  • Autism (“ASD”) is a global problem, with no generally accepted treatment. In the UK alone, between 1998 and 2018, research has found a greater than 780% increase in the number of autism cases
  • PaxMedica is focused on the development of novel anti-purinergic therapies (“APTs”) for the treatment of ASD and other serious conditions with intractable neurologic symptoms
  • The ASD therapeutics market was valued at $2.01 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $3.42 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9%
  • There is currently no approved pharmacologic treatment targeting the cause and symptoms. Current treatments only address the condition’s symptoms rather than targeting the pathophysiology itself

Researchers used to believe that autism spectrum disorder only affected one in 2,500 children – today, that estimation is closer to one in 36 children. Between 1998 and 2018, research has found more than a 780% increase in the number of autism cases in the United Kingdom. This significant increase is partially due to the deeper understanding and awareness of autism and the number of physicians who can diagnose the condition (https://ibn.fm/o5oTZ).

Autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) is a developmental disorder affecting how individuals interact with other people, behavior, communication, and learning. This disorder can be diagnosed at any age, but symptoms often appear in the first two years of life. There is currently no approved pharmacologic treatment targeting the cause and symptoms. Current treatments only address the condition’s symptoms rather than targeting the pathophysiology itself.

PaxMedica (NASDAQ: PXMD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel anti-purinergic therapies (“APTs”) for the treatment of ASD and other serious conditions with intractable neurologic symptoms, is on a promising path to address the unmet medical needs of ASD, bringing hope to millions. Anti-purinergic therapies target the excess production of purines in cells. An overexpression of purines can offset homeostasis and result in an overproduction of cellular adenosine triphosphate, the main energy molecule in all living cells.

PaxMedica is developing a robust lineup of products aimed at addressing ASD and associated neurodevelopmental conditions. Their flagship product under development holds promise in mitigating or even easing some of the most challenging factors of ASD, potentially facilitating smoother integration of autistic individuals into social settings and enhancing their quality of life.

At the forefront of PaxMedica’s initiatives are PAX-101 and PAX-102, leveraging the company’s exclusive source of suramin sodium, a broad-acting anti-purinergic therapy with a century-long history. Their ongoing endeavors encompass:

  • PAX-101 (IV Suramin) for ASD – Having concluded a Phase 2B study in 2021 involving 52 subjects across six sites in South Africa, PAX-101 exhibits promising results in ASD management. Suramin’s efficacy, demonstrated in a dose range study, underscores its potential as a therapeutic agent for ASD, with findings presented to AACAP in October 2021.
  • PAX-102 (Intranasal Suramin) – PaxMedica’s innovative intranasal suramin formulation is presently undergoing evaluation for its efficacy in ASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • PAX-101 for HAT – Capitalizing on suramin’s historical usage in treating Human African Trypanosomiasis (“HAT”), PaxMedica is advancing PAX-101 as a therapeutic solution for this ailment, particularly focusing on early-stage East African HAT cases.
  • Selective Anti-Purinergic Therapies – PaxMedica’s exploration extends to other APTs through preclinical studies targeting specific purinergic receptors. These investigations aim to uncover therapies that offer tailored benefits beyond suramin’s broad spectrum of action.

The ASD therapeutics market was valued at $2.01 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $3.42 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% (https://ibn.fm/lvMzA). There are many factors expected to influence this growth, including the growing prevalence of the disease globally, the rising awareness about ASD and the available options for treatment, and growing interest by investors making investments in R&D initiatives for effective drugs to treat ASD.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PaxMedica.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PXMD are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PXMD

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Announces Go-to-Market Growth Strategy and Upcoming Participation in 36th Annual Roth Conference

  • D-Wave’s new go-to-market (“GTM”) growth strategy, initially focused on key verticals, including logistics, manufacturing, and government, is expected to accelerate the adoption and deployment of commercial quantum technologies
  • The GTM approach reinforces the value of the company’s unique annealing quantum computing solutions, which help organizations solve highly complex computational problems today
  • According to Hyperion Research, over 80% of enterprises are expected to increase their investments in quantum computing over the next two to three years, with logistics and supply chain management identified as top sectors to benefit from quantum computing capabilities

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, recently launched a new go-to-market (“GTM”) growth strategy to accelerate the adoption and deployment of commercial quantum technologies. The GTM move extends D-Wave’s position in commercial quantum computing and is initially focused on key verticals, including logistics, manufacturing, and government. The strategy reinforces how the company’s unique annealing quantum computing solutions can help organizations solve complex computational problems today (https://ibn.fm/blzr2).

According to a Hyperion Research report, commissioned by D-Wave, (https://ibn.fm/iOLGW), more than 80% of enterprises surveyed expect to increase their investments in quantum computing over the next two to three years, with logistics and supply chain management identified as top sectors to benefit from quantum computing capabilities. The new GTM strategy sharpens the company’s focus to drive revenue and help customers incorporate D-Wave’s technologies more rapidly into their IT infrastructures. It comes at a time when D-Wave is focused on transitioning customers from experimentation to operational use of quantum.

In support of the company’s vertical strategy for the GTM initiative, D-Wave recently launched a logistics-focused campaign, introducing new resources and highlighting subject matter expertise on how annealing quantum computing is uniquely suited to solve critical logistics challenges. Elements of this campaign include:

  • A new ebook (https://ibn.fm/rpXRM): “Moving Forward: How Quantum-Powered Logistics Management is Changing the Game”
  • A LinkedIn Live session, which took place on March 7, 2024 with Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism at D-Wave, focused on optimization solutions for logistics (https://ibn.fm/OHzLh)
  • An upcoming logistics-focused webinar on March 26, 2024, featuring Tecnalia, a technological development center, showcasing how they use quantum hybrid technologies to reduce storage costs and improve vehicle space allocation in their truck-loading application (https://ibn.fm/MfGnN)

“Our new GTM strategy positions us to better serve a market that is ready to reap the tangible benefits of today’s quantum computing solutions,” said Irwan Owen, VP of growth at D-Wave. “We expect this strategic focus will expand our reach and deliver greater value for our customers and shareholders as we help businesses solve today’s real-world optimization challenges.”

D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in the technology being used today by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises – more than 25 of the Forbes Global 2000 companies use D-Wave technologies. The company boasts an extensive IP portfolio featuring over 200 issued U.S. patents and over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in leading scientific journals.

The company also recently announced its involvement in the upcoming 36th Annual Roth Conference, to be held March 17-19, where CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich will participate. The conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California. Dr. Baratz will also participate in a fireside chat, which will be webcast live and archived for future viewing.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DWaveQuantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected growth in investment in quantum computing; the potential impact and expected results of D-Wave’s new GTM strategy; D-Wave’s participation in the 36th Annual Roth Conference; and its planned activities at the conference. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including  the risk that the conference is rescheduled or cancelled; unforeseen changes to travel plans or budgets; general economic conditions and other risks; the company’s ability to expand the company’s customer base and the customer adoption of its solutions; risks within D-Wave’s industry, including anticipated trends, growth rates, and challenges for companies engaged in the business of quantum computing and the markets in which they operate; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the company; risks related to the performance of the company’s business and the timing of expected business or financial milestones; unanticipated technological or project development challenges, including with respect to the cost and/or timing thereof; the performance of the company’s products; the effects of competition on its business; the risk that the company will need to raise additional capital to execute the company’s business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the company is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; volatility in the price of the company’s securities; the risk that its securities will not maintain the listing on the NYSE; the risk that the company’s restatement of certain previously issued audited and unaudited financial statements or material weaknesses in internal controls could negatively affect investor confidence and raise reputational issues; and the numerous other factors set forth in D-Wave’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM)-CBD Achieves 7% Weight Loss; Sets Stage for 8-week Diabetes and Weight Loss Animal Study

  • Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, highlighted results from its DIAB-A22-1 animal study, highlighting a 7% reduction in weight and a 19.9% reduction in blood glucose
  • With this success, Lexaria looks to kick off its WEIGHT-A24-1 animal study to examine diabetes and weight loss effects of its patented DehydraTECH(TM)-processed GLP-1 drugs and DehydraTECH-processed CBD
  • The study will comprise 12 arms and involve 72 animals. It will run for a total of 12 weeks
  • This study will build on previous studies that evidenced DehydraTECH’s potential to enable greater penetration of GLP-1 drugs into the brain tissue

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just released highlights from its DIAB-A22-1 animal study on rodents. The study sought to explore the overall efficiency of its patented DehydraTECH(TM)-CBD formulation and its impact on conditions associated with diabetes. This 8-week study resulted in a 7% reduction in weight, as well as a 19.9% reduction in blood glucose, aligning with other study works in animals that pointed to the known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of CBD functioning to lessen some of the essential pathophysiological factors associated with diabetes (https://ibn.fm/1XpLx).

With the success of this study, Lexaria looks to kick off its WEIGHT-A24-1 animal study that will seek to examine diabetes and weight loss effects of DehydraTECH-processed glucagon-like peptide 1 (“GLP-1”) drugs and DehydraTECH-processed cannabidiol alone and in combination. This study will be executed by a Health Canada-licensed Canadian research laboratory and is set to commence within 45 days (https://ibn.fm/wrpAD).

This study will comprise 12 arms, 8 of which composition manufacturing has already been completed. Each arm is expected to be dosed for twelve weeks following an acclimation period, during which over 1,500 blood plasma samples will be collected from the total rat population of 72 animals for the purposes of detailed pharmacokinetic drug delivery analyses. The remaining study arms, 9 through 12, will kick off later due to some information outputs required from the other study arms.

With WEIGHT-A24-1, Lexaria looks to build on the success of its previous studies, including the goal of evidencing DehydraTECH’s potential to enable greater penetration of GLP-1 drugs into the brain tissue. Industry studies have evidenced that small peptide GLP-1R agonists activate a subset of GLP-1R-expressing neurons in the arcuate nucleus involved in weight loss (https://ibn.fm/h1yrv). Having expressed its resolve to focus on GLP-1 studies for the 2024 calendar year, the WEIGHT-A24-1 study is one of several planned for 2024.

It highlights the company’s commitment to its course and creating shareholder value. It also reflects its commitment to further developing its DehydraTECH technology and opening it up to more areas of application that offer value to individuals and companies alike. As Lexaria looks to embark on three human studies this year, including a 12-week chronic dosing human study as well as long-term stability testing, WEIGHT-A24-1 will play an integral role in shaping their outcome and affirming the overall effectiveness of its DehydraTECH technology.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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