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TELA Bio Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
MALVERN, Pa., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. ("TELA Bio") (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of TELA Bio approved inducement grant of an option to purchase 75,000 shares of its common stock and restricted stock units covering 30,000 shares of its common stock to Jim Hagen, the Company's Senior Vice President – Strategic Commercial Operations, with a grant date of June 2, 2025 (the "Grant Date"). The equity awards were granted pursuant to the Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4) inducement grant exception as a component of Mr. Hagen's employment compensation and were granted as an inducement material to his acceptance of employment with TELA Bio. The stock options have an exercise price equal to $1.42 per share, the closing price of TELA Bio's common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market on the Grant Date. The stock options have a ten-year term and vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying the stock option vesting on the first anniversary of the Grant Date and the remaining 75% of the shares vesting in equal monthly installments over 36 months thereafter. The restricted stock units will vest in equal annual installments over four years. The equity awards are subject to Mr. Hagen's continued service with TELA Bio through the applicable vesting dates. About TELA Bio, Inc. TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative technologies that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy. The Company is committed to providing surgeons with advanced, economically effective soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that leverage the patient's natural healing response while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. For more information, visit Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations are forward-looking statements and reflect the current beliefs of TELA Bio's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially and adversely from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this announcement speak only as of the date of this press release, and TELA Bio assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release, except as required under applicable law. Investor ContactLouisa Smithir@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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TELA Bio Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
MALVERN, Pa., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. ("TELA Bio") (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of TELA Bio approved inducement grant of an option to purchase 75,000 shares of its common stock and restricted stock units covering 30,000 shares of its common stock to Jim Hagen, the Company's Senior Vice President – Strategic Commercial Operations, with a grant date of June 2, 2025 (the "Grant Date"). The equity awards were granted pursuant to the Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4) inducement grant exception as a component of Mr. Hagen's employment compensation and were granted as an inducement material to his acceptance of employment with TELA Bio. The stock options have an exercise price equal to $1.42 per share, the closing price of TELA Bio's common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market on the Grant Date. The stock options have a ten-year term and vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying the stock option vesting on the first anniversary of the Grant Date and the remaining 75% of the shares vesting in equal monthly installments over 36 months thereafter. The restricted stock units will vest in equal annual installments over four years. The equity awards are subject to Mr. Hagen's continued service with TELA Bio through the applicable vesting dates. About TELA Bio, Inc. TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative technologies that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy. The Company is committed to providing surgeons with advanced, economically effective soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that leverage the patient's natural healing response while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. For more information, visit Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations are forward-looking statements and reflect the current beliefs of TELA Bio's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially and adversely from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this announcement speak only as of the date of this press release, and TELA Bio assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release, except as required under applicable law. Investor ContactLouisa Smithir@ in to access your portfolio
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6 days ago
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TELA Bio Appoints Jeffrey Blizard as President
Company Further Strengthens Executive Leadership Team to Drive Next Phase of Growth MALVERN, Pa., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. ('TELA Bio'), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Blizard as President of TELA Bio, effective immediately. Mr. Blizard, who has served on TELA Bio's Board of Directors for the past year, brings deep industry experience and proven leadership to this expanded role. 'This is an important inflection point for TELA Bio,' said Antony Koblish, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TELA Bio. 'As we move into the next phase of our growth trajectory, we believe the addition of Jeff—a highly respected leader with a track record of scaling businesses and inspiring teams—will amplify our ability to compete and win in a dynamic market. We are confident that this leadership evolution will drive meaningful commercial performance and reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers, partners, and shareholders.' Mr. Blizard joins TELA Bio from Abiomed, a Johnson & Johnson company, where he served as Global Head of Surgical Sales. Under his leadership, the Surgical Division of Abiomed grew substantially over multiple years. In addition, he brings extensive commercial experience from leading medtech companies including Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, and Boston Scientific. 'TELA Bio has built an extraordinary foundation and a differentiated portfolio that is redefining soft tissue reconstruction,' said Jeffrey Blizard, newly appointed President of TELA Bio. 'I'm thrilled to join a mission-driven team with such momentum and look forward to working alongside our talented leadership and commercial teams to accelerate execution, deepen customer relationships, and scale our impact.' About TELA Bio, Inc. TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative technologies that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy. The Company is committed to providing surgeons with advanced, economically effective soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that leverage the patient's natural healing response while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. For more information, visit Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as 'may,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'continue,' 'predict,' 'forecast,' 'project,' 'plan,' 'intend' or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations are forward-looking statements and reflect the current beliefs of TELA Bio's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially and adversely from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the 'Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this announcement speak only as of the date of this press release, and TELA Bio assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release, except as required under applicable law. Investor ContactLouisa Smithir@
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AZZ Inc. to Participate in the Wolfe Research 2nd Annual Materials of the Future Conference 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that David Nark, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations Officer will participate in the Wolfe Research 2nd Annual Materials of the Future Conference 2025. The conference will be held on June 16-18, 2025, at the Wolfe Research Office, 757 Third Avenue - 5th Floor, in New York City, New York. AZZ will present Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:00-11:30 am eastern, and host one-on-one meetings on June 17-18, 2025. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's investor relations page at A replay of the presentation will be available for 30 days. Investors interested in requesting a meeting with the Company should contact their conference representatives at corporateaccess@ About AZZ Inc. AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "could," "should," "expects," "plans," "will," "might," "would," "projects," "currently," "intends," "outlook," "forecasts," "targets," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are subject to risks that could cause them to differ materially from actual results. Certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for our manufactured solutions, including demand by the construction markets, the industrial markets, and the metal coatings markets. We could also experience additional increases in labor costs, components and raw materials including zinc and natural gas, which are used in our hot-dip galvanizing process; supply-chain vendor delays; customer requested delays of our manufactured solutions; delays in additional acquisition opportunities; an increase in our debt leverage and/or interest rates on our debt, of which a significant portion is tied to variable interest rates; availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the manufactured solutions that we provide; economic volatility, including a prolonged economic downturn or macroeconomic conditions such as inflation or changes in the political stability in the United States or Canada; tariffs; acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business, including in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2025, and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at and on the SEC's website at You are urged to consider these factors carefully when evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Investor Relations and Company Contact:David Nark, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations OfficerAZZ Inc.(817) Investor Contact:Sandy Martin / Phillip KupperThree Part Advisors(214) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AZZ, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-05-2025
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Ontrak Secures Financing Commitment to Fuel Growth and Innovation
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ontrak, Inc. (NASDAQ: OTRK), a leading value-based behavioral healthcare company powered by proprietary AI and engagement technology, announced it has secured a $10 million financing commitment from Acuitas Capital, LLC. This financing commitment will support Ontrak's continued growth and innovation in delivering comprehensive behavioral healthcare solutions and is structured to provide Ontrak with the necessary capital to expand its customer base while continuing to drive further advancements in its AI and digital capabilities. The commitment contemplates that Ontrak may raise additional financing from third parties to further support its growth initiatives. Brandon LaVerne, Chief Executive Officer of Ontrak, Inc., expressed enthusiasm about the new financing commitment: "We appreciate the continued support of Acuitas Capital as we advance our mission to transform healthcare. This financing commitment will allow us to accelerate our growth initiatives, enhance our technology platform, and deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders." The full text of the agreement with Acuitas Capital, LLC, will be an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K the Company will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission today and is available on the SEC's website or through Ontrak Health's investor relations page. About Ontrak, Inc. Ontrak Health (Nasdaq: OTRK) is a leading value-based behavioral healthcare company powered by proprietary AI and engagement technology, whose mission is to help improve the health and save the lives of as many people as possible. Ontrak uniquely identifies, engages, and delivers care to the most vulnerable members of the behavioral health population who would otherwise fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. Through our Advanced Engagement System, we achieve higher engagement rates with individuals with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder and chronic disease by delivering personalized care coaching and customized care pathways that help them receive the treatment and advocacy they need, despite the socio-economic, medical and health system barriers that exacerbate the severity of their comorbid illnesses. The company's whole-person approach integrates AI, predictive analytics, comprehensive clinical and claims data, patient-generated information, and digital interfaces with care coach engagements to deliver improved member health, better healthcare system utilization, and durable outcomes and savings to healthcare payors. Forward looking statements Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's ability to access the financing provided by the financing commitment and the potential benefits to the Company of such financing, including that it will support the Company's continued growth and innovation, allow the Company to expand its customer base, accelerate its growth initiatives, enhance its technology platform, and deliver greater value to its customers and stakeholders. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to the Company's ability to satisfy the conditions to obtaining the financing under the financing commitment, the Company's ability to use the proceeds from the financing to successfully execute its business strategy, and the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's most recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are available at The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon the Company's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Learn more at
