Zymeworks Completes Acquisition of Theravance Biopharma

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today completed the previously announced acquisition of Theravance Biopharma. With the completion of the transaction, Theravance Biopharma is now part of Zymeworks, further advancing Zymeworks’ strategy to build a diversified revenue-generating biotechnology company, combining innovative R&D with growing commercial and royalty-based cash flows.

Following National Advertising Division Inquiry, Guardian Voluntarily Modifies “40% Off” Savings and Strikethrough Pricing Claims

Following an inquiry brought by BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division as part of its routine monitoring program, Syscend, Inc. d/b/a Guardian Bikes modified certain advertising claims and practices concerning its children’s and adult bicycles, including savings claims, strikethrough pricing, limited-time sale language, and consecutive countdown timers.

Following an inquiry brought by BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division as part of its routine monitoring program, Syscend, Inc. d/b/a Guardian Bikes modified certain advertising claims and practices concerning its children’s and adult bicycles, including savings claims, strikethrough pricing, limited-time sale language, and consecutive countdown timers.

ITM and Lumara Bio Announce Upcoming Dosimetry and Re-treatment Data Presentations on ¹⁷⁷Lu-edotreotide at ASTRO 2026

Garching / Munich, September 23, 2026 — ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM), a leading radiopharmaceutical biotech company, and Lumara Bio, a dedicated oncology therapeutics division of ITM, today announced that they will provide new data for Lu-edotreotide (ITM-11) in two poster presentations at the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, held from September 26 – 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. One poster will feature Phase 3 COMPETE trial dosimetry results for 177Lu-edotreotide in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). A second poster will highlight findings from a registry analysis of re-treatment with 177Lu-edotreotide in patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

Lift Therapeutics Appoints Daniel Passeri as Chief Executive Officer

London, September 23, 2026 – Lift Therapeutics (‘Lift’ or ‘the Company’) today announced the appointment of Daniel Passeri, MSc, JD, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Passeri brings over 30 years of experience in oncology drug development, corporate strategy, and executive leadership, most recently serving as CEO of Cue Biopharma, where he led the company from inception into clinical development. Mr. Passeri succeeds Bo Rode Hansen, PhD, a member of Lift’s Board of Directors since 2023, who was appointed Interim CEO earlier this year during the search for a permanent CEO. Dr. Hansen will resume his role as a member of the Board of Directors and assume the role of President, where he will continue to leverage his deep corporate strategy and drug development experience to support the Company’s clinical development progress. LIfT Biosciences has been renamed Lift Therapeutics.

Graphene Market Driven by Advanced Composites, Electronics and Energy Storage

SNS Insider Estimates, the Graphene Market is projected to reach USD 12,407.3 million by 2035, growing at a 30.0% CAGR, while the U.S. market is projected to reach USD 3,044.3 million, advancing at 29.5% CAGR, as advanced materials adoption expands across electronics, batteries, composites, and energy applications.

SNS Insider Estimates, the Graphene Market is projected to reach USD 12,407.3 million by 2035, growing at a 30.0% CAGR, while the U.S. market is projected to reach USD 3,044.3 million, advancing at 29.5% CAGR, as advanced materials adoption expands across electronics, batteries, composites, and energy applications.

NIO and HERE Technologies expand European collaboration to support fresher maps and Navigation on Autopilot driving experiences

Amsterdam HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, and NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO), a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced an expanded collaboration to advance intelligent navigation and future AI-driven driving experiences across Europe.

NIO and HERE Technologies expand European collaboration to support fresher maps and Navigation on Autopilot driving experiences

Amsterdam HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, and NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO), a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced an expanded collaboration to advance intelligent navigation and future AI-driven driving experiences across Europe.