BridgeBio Pharma Announces Collaborations with Three Academic Research Institutions

On July 8, 2021 BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test and deliver meaningful medicines for patients with genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers, reported three new academic collaborations with MUSC Foundation for Research Development, Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) to translate cutting-edge discoveries into potential therapies for patients with genetic diseases and genetically driven cancers (Press release, BridgeBio, JUL 8, 2021, View Source [SID1234584746]).

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"The chance to partner with exceptional researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina, Stanford University and University of Pittsburgh is a privilege, and we believe will help us advance our mission to discover, create, test and deliver life-changing medicines for patients in need as rapidly as possible," said BridgeBio founder and CEO Neil Kumar, Ph.D.

To date, BridgeBio has worked with 23 leading institutions throughout the country that are focused on providing treatment options to patients as quickly and safely as possible. For a list of some of the institutions BridgeBio is partnered with, please visit Our Partners page.

Apexigen to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

On July 8, 2021 Apexigen, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing a new generation of antibody therapeutics for oncology, reported that Xiaodong Yang, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Linda Rubinstein, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in July (Press release, Apexigen, JUL 8, 2021, View Source [SID1234590989]):

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William Blair Biotech Focus Conference 2021
Format: Corporate update and one-on-one investor meetings
Presentation Date & Time: Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET
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LifeSci Annual Summer Symposium
Format: Corporate update
Presentation Date & Time: Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. ET
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Apellis Announces Agreements to Exchange Approximately $198.6 Million in Principal Amount of Its 3.500% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 for Common Stock

On July 8, 2021 Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:APLS), a global biopharmaceutical company and leader in targeted C3 therapies, reported that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its 3.500% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "Notes") (Press release, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, JUL 8, 2021, View Source [SID1234584696]). Under the terms of these exchange agreements, the holders have agreed to exchange with Apellis approximately $198.6 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes held by them for (i) 4,530,431 shares of Apellis’ common stock, which is equal to 22.8065 shares per $1,000 principal amount of Notes exchanged plus (ii) an additional number of shares of Apellis’ common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes exchanged equal to the quotient of (a) $449.64 divided by (b) the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices of Apellis’ common stock over the 10 consecutive trading days commencing on July 8, 2021. The exchange transactions are expected to close on July 23, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Zymeworks to Present at Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare Conference

On July 8, 2021 Zymeworks Inc. (NYSE: ZYME), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing multifunctional biotherapeutics, reported that the Company will present at the upcoming Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare Conference on July 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET (Press release, Zymeworks, JUL 8, 2021, View Source [SID1234584712]). The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay on Zymeworks’ website at View Source

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AngioDynamics Announces Details for Investor & Technology Day on July 13, 2021

On July 8, 2021 AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGO), a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, peripheral vascular disease, and oncology, reported that it will host its Investor & Technology Day on Tuesday, July 13, from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, which will include a question-and-answer session (Press release, AngioDynamics, JUL 8, 2021, View Source [SID1234584728]).

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The event, to be held virtually, will include presentations from AngioDynamics’ executive leadership team. The Company will provide a detailed overview of its growth strategy and key technology platforms, as well as its financial goals and capital allocation strategy.

All interested parties may register for the event at the Investor & Technology Day webcast link, which is available on the "Investors" section of the AngioDynamics website at www.angiodynamics.com under "Events & Presentations."

To participate via telephone, dial 1-877-407-0784 (domestic) or +1-201-689-8560 (international) and refer to the passcode 13720741.

A live webcast of the Investor & Technology Day presentation and related materials will be available on the "Investors" section of the AngioDynamics website at www.angiodynamics.com under "Events & Presentations." The webcast replay will be archived on the same site shortly after the end of the event.