--First Oral Glucan Synthase Inhibitor Ready to Enter Phase 2 Trials--
MOSCOW & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2013) – Drug discovery company SCYNEXIS, Inc. and R-Pharm today announced that they have entered into an agreement granting R-Pharm exclusive rights to develop and commercialize SCY-078 in Russia and several other markets. SCYNEXIS retains the rights to market the compound in The Americas, Europe and Asia. SCY-078 is an oral glucan synthase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of systemic fungal diseases such as candidemia and aspergillosis.
“Glucan synthase inhibitors have been very effective in treating invasive fungal infections in a hospital setting, but are currently only available as an intravenous dosing option,” said Alexey Repik, president and chairman, R-Pharm. “As the first oral glucan synthase inhibitor, SCY-078 could prove very useful in markets where intravenous dosing options have resulted in undertreatment or treatment limitations.”
“This partnership with R-Pharm is an important milestone in the advancement of SCY-078 toward Phase 2 clinical development and beyond,” said Yves Ribeill, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, SCYNEXIS. “We welcome R-Pharm’s contributions to the development and commercialization of SCY-078, which provides us access to some very important and potentially large markets, including Russia.”
Under the terms of this agreement, R-Pharm will develop and register SCY-078 in its territories including Russia, The Commonwealth of Independent States and Turkey. SCYNEXIS receives an upfront payment and is entitled to receive payments on development and commercialization milestones and royalties. Further details of the agreement are not disclosed.
About SCY-078
SCY-078 (formerly MK-3118) is the first oral glucan synthase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of systemic fungal diseases. SCY-078 is a semi-synthetic derivative of the natural product enfumafungin—a structurally distinct class of glucan synthase inhibitors. Glucan synthase inhibitors have been very effective in treating invasive fungal infections in a hospital setting but are currently only available as an intravenous dosing option. Multiple Phase 1 studies have been completed on this novel compound, and data were presented at the 49th and 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) and published in multiple journals including the May 2012 issue of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters and the November 2012 issue of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
About SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS delivers innovative solutions to solve the toughest problems in drug discovery and development for our pharmaceutical, global health and life science partners. Our contract research and development services include Integrated Pharmaceutical Solutions, Discovery Research and Integrated Parasitology. We have successfully delivered preclinical and clinical drug candidates to our customers across all major therapeutic indications and have developed our own proprietary cyclophilin inhibitor programs for the treatment of a broad range of diseases, including HCV, HBV and inflammation. For more information, visit www.scynexis.com.
About R-Pharm
R-Pharm is a Russian private high-tech pharmaceutical company with focus on hospital/specialty care, founded in 2001. R-Pharm has over 2,800 employees and covers the entire territory of Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States. The company is involved in research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of innovative pharmaceutical and biotech products. For more information, visit www.r-pharm.com.
For further information about SCYNEXIS:
Michael Garrett – Vice President, Corporate Development
mike.garrett@scynexis.com
Tel: +1 919 206 7248
SCYNEXIS Media Contact:
Rick Rountree
Rountree Communications, Inc.
rick@rickrountree.com
Tel: +1 919 878 1144
For further information about R-Pharm:
Evgenya Kasyanenkko – PR manager, R-Pharm
kasyanenko@rpharm.ru
Tel: +7 903 220 54 97
Alexey Ordzhonikidze – Marketing Director, R-Pharm
Ordzhonikidze@rpharm.ru
Tel: +7 903 798 28 29
September 10, 2013
September 06, 2013
Hardee’s Teams Up with the North Carolina Tar Heels for “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
(Sept. 6, 2013) – It’s time for University of North Carolina Tar Heel fans to
get out those special or over-the-top photos capturing true Tar Heel spirit
because Hardee’s® is
teaming up with the Tar Heels to offer one lucky fan a special football experience
in the Hardee’s “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest.
Tar Heel fans can win an expense-paid trip to watch the
University of North Carolina take on the University of Notre Dame in South
Bend, Ind., for next fall’s football game by sharing a photo of their favorite
moment being a Tar Heel fan. Fans will then have a chance to choose the winner
by voting for their favorite photo.
To enter the Hardee’s “Fan of the Year” Photo Contest, fans
need to submit a photo of their favorite moment as a Tar Heel fan to the North
Carolina Tar Heels Facebook page
or use the website address http://bit.ly/HardeesPhotoContest.
The winner is based on the photo with the most votes. Fans have until Nov. 24,
2013 to submit and vote for their favorite photo.
The fan who submits the photo with the most votes will win two
tickets to the game, roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations, and free Hardee’s
Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersTM for a year.
Just like the Tar Heels, Hardee’s was born and bred in North
Carolina and today there are more than 230 Hardee’s locations around the state.
Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
are fresh, all white-meat chicken tenders, hand-dipped in eggs and buttermilk
and lightly breaded. Tar Heel
fans have been tailgating with Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders for years.
“Hardee’s was born
right here in North Carolina and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor our
roots than to have some fun with Tar Heels fans and support University of North
Carolina athletics,” said Jerry Allsbrook, chief marketing officer for Hardee’s
North Carolina franchise operator Boddie-Noell Enterprises.
Fans can vote for their favorite photo once a day until 11:59
p.m. on Nov. 24, 2013 on the North Carolina Tar Heels Facebook page. The winner
will be announced the week of Nov. 30, 2013.
About Hardee’s
Celebrating more than 50 years in the quick-service industry, Hardee’s®
Food Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. of
Carpinteria, Calif. As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the
Company, through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,373 franchised or
company-operated restaurants in 42 states and 28 foreign countries and U.S.
territories worldwide, including 1,403 Carl's Jr.® restaurants and
1,965 Hardee's® restaurants. For more information, or to find a
Hardee’s near you, go to www.hardees.com.
Hardee’s social media sites include www.facebook.com/hardees, www.twitter.com/hardees
and www.youtube.com/hardees.
April 04, 2013
Durham Hardee’s Biscuit Maker Wins Top Award
Shirley Jones Named Biscuit Maker Champion for an Unprecedented Third Time
DURHAM, N.C. (April 4, 2013) – If the breakfast biscuits baked at the Hardee’s® restaurant at 3912 N. Duke Street seem especially delicious, that’s because they are made by a three-time Biscuit Maker Champion.
Biscuit maker Shirley Jones was named the 2013 Best Biscuit Maker of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the country. Jones advanced beyond more than 800 other biscuit makers at 334 Hardee’s restaurants to win the overall award for the second year in a row and the third time since the competition began 30 years ago.
Jones also won the award in 2009 and 2012. She is the only Biscuit Maker to win the award three times.
Contestants in Boddie-Noell’s annual Biscuit Maker Challenge represented Hardee’s restaurants across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky. In addition to Jones, the three best biscuit maker regional winners were Hillary Basinger of the Hardee’s at Carolina Beach, Elijah Hoff of the Timberville, Va. location and Medora Vicars of Lexington, Va.
“I can’t believe I won again,” said a clearly stunned Jones when her name was announced. “This is truly an honor. I’ve worked hard on perfecting the procedures over the years and it feels great.”
Jones and the three other regional winners will be featured later this year on the in-store tray liners at all Hardee’s restaurants operated by Boddie-Noell.
Boddie-Noell honored the four regional winners and announced Jones as the overall winner during a banquet at the company’s Rose Hill Plantation near Nashville.
The competition started in November, and each biscuit maker was evaluated based on the quality of his or her biscuits, knowledge of proper biscuit equipment, cleanliness and care of the biscuit equipment, knowledge and execution of company procedures, grooming and appearance. The competition’s judges included general managers, district managers, regional directors, vice presidents and other executives in the restaurant division of Boddie-Noell.
Jones, who lives near Rougemont in Person County, has worked as a biscuit maker at Hardee’s for 16 years.
Jones says the key to creating the best Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ Biscuit begins with “taking pride in what you do.” After that, being consistent and “following procedures every day” is key. Jones also noted she has been baking biscuits her whole life.
“We have some amazing biscuit makers in our company, but Shirley is always one of the best,” said Terry Lewis, Boddie-Noell’s vice president of operations for Hardee’s and host of the Biscuit Maker Banquet. “It’s so great to see her standing up here again this year.”
Aside from making biscuits, Jones enjoys singing in the choir at church and gardening with her husband. She is also an avid collector of shoes and jewelry who loves to cook. She is currently helping to plan her daughter’s wedding in August.
Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ biscuits, which have been served at Boddie-Noell restaurants since 1977, are a vital part of the restaurant’s menu.
In 2012, Hardee’s restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell used 10.3 million pounds of flour and biscuit mix and 830,000 gallons of buttermilk to make the golden brown biscuits – enough flour, mix and buttermilk to fill over 425 tractor-trailers.
About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
With over 50 years success as a Hardee’s franchisee, family-owned Boddie-Noell is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 334 restaurant locations in four states. The company is based in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information, visit www.bneinc.com.
DURHAM, N.C. (April 4, 2013) – If the breakfast biscuits baked at the Hardee’s® restaurant at 3912 N. Duke Street seem especially delicious, that’s because they are made by a three-time Biscuit Maker Champion.
Biscuit maker Shirley Jones was named the 2013 Best Biscuit Maker of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the country. Jones advanced beyond more than 800 other biscuit makers at 334 Hardee’s restaurants to win the overall award for the second year in a row and the third time since the competition began 30 years ago.
Jones also won the award in 2009 and 2012. She is the only Biscuit Maker to win the award three times.
Contestants in Boddie-Noell’s annual Biscuit Maker Challenge represented Hardee’s restaurants across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky. In addition to Jones, the three best biscuit maker regional winners were Hillary Basinger of the Hardee’s at Carolina Beach, Elijah Hoff of the Timberville, Va. location and Medora Vicars of Lexington, Va.
“I can’t believe I won again,” said a clearly stunned Jones when her name was announced. “This is truly an honor. I’ve worked hard on perfecting the procedures over the years and it feels great.”
Jones and the three other regional winners will be featured later this year on the in-store tray liners at all Hardee’s restaurants operated by Boddie-Noell.
Boddie-Noell honored the four regional winners and announced Jones as the overall winner during a banquet at the company’s Rose Hill Plantation near Nashville.
The competition started in November, and each biscuit maker was evaluated based on the quality of his or her biscuits, knowledge of proper biscuit equipment, cleanliness and care of the biscuit equipment, knowledge and execution of company procedures, grooming and appearance. The competition’s judges included general managers, district managers, regional directors, vice presidents and other executives in the restaurant division of Boddie-Noell.
Jones, who lives near Rougemont in Person County, has worked as a biscuit maker at Hardee’s for 16 years.
Jones says the key to creating the best Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ Biscuit begins with “taking pride in what you do.” After that, being consistent and “following procedures every day” is key. Jones also noted she has been baking biscuits her whole life.
“We have some amazing biscuit makers in our company, but Shirley is always one of the best,” said Terry Lewis, Boddie-Noell’s vice president of operations for Hardee’s and host of the Biscuit Maker Banquet. “It’s so great to see her standing up here again this year.”
Aside from making biscuits, Jones enjoys singing in the choir at church and gardening with her husband. She is also an avid collector of shoes and jewelry who loves to cook. She is currently helping to plan her daughter’s wedding in August.
Hardee’s Made from Scratch™ biscuits, which have been served at Boddie-Noell restaurants since 1977, are a vital part of the restaurant’s menu.
In 2012, Hardee’s restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell used 10.3 million pounds of flour and biscuit mix and 830,000 gallons of buttermilk to make the golden brown biscuits – enough flour, mix and buttermilk to fill over 425 tractor-trailers.
About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
With over 50 years success as a Hardee’s franchisee, family-owned Boddie-Noell is the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States with 334 restaurant locations in four states. The company is based in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information, visit www.bneinc.com.
March 22, 2013
Parker Poe's Steven Long Elected to UNC Board of Governors
RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2013) – Steven B. Long, partner in Parker Poe’s Raleigh office, was elected to serve on the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, the policy-making body responsible for the supervision, management and governance of the 17 institutions in the UNC system.
Mr. Long was one of eight individuals chosen by the North Carolina Senate to serve a four-year term. The UNC Board of Governors is comprised of 32 voting members. The General Assembly elects 16 members every two years – eight from the Senate and eight from the House.
Mr. Long specializes in tax law and advises businesses and individuals regarding tax and employee benefit issues. He has extensive experience working with employers in banking, retail, technology and other industries to establish, maintain, and correct defects in tax-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation agreements, and other employee benefits. He also assists clients in the establishment and operation of tax-exempt organizations.
In addition to his work in the legal arena, Mr. Long is very active in the local community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s North Carolina, Inc., the John William Pope Civitas Institute and the Raleigh Hall of Fame.
“North Carolina’s university system is important to the future of our State and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a capacity where I can help strengthen that system, said Mr. Long. “Higher education is very important to North Carolina’s economy and its people.”
Joining Mr. Long in his appointment to the Board are William M. Kotis of Summerfield, Scott Lampe of Davidson, Joan G. MacNeill of Webster, Therence O. Pickett of Greensboro, Robert Sterling Rippy of Wilmington, Harry Leo Smith, Jr., of Greenville and John Craig Souza of Raleigh.
Mr. Long received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his J.D. degree in 1991 and an LL.M. degree in tax law in 1997, both from Georgetown University Law Center.
About Parker Poe
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. It has been recognized in recent years as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States and as an award-winning leader in the use of technology to provide better and more efficient service to domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.
Mr. Long was one of eight individuals chosen by the North Carolina Senate to serve a four-year term. The UNC Board of Governors is comprised of 32 voting members. The General Assembly elects 16 members every two years – eight from the Senate and eight from the House.
Mr. Long specializes in tax law and advises businesses and individuals regarding tax and employee benefit issues. He has extensive experience working with employers in banking, retail, technology and other industries to establish, maintain, and correct defects in tax-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation agreements, and other employee benefits. He also assists clients in the establishment and operation of tax-exempt organizations.
In addition to his work in the legal arena, Mr. Long is very active in the local community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s North Carolina, Inc., the John William Pope Civitas Institute and the Raleigh Hall of Fame.
“North Carolina’s university system is important to the future of our State and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a capacity where I can help strengthen that system, said Mr. Long. “Higher education is very important to North Carolina’s economy and its people.”
Joining Mr. Long in his appointment to the Board are William M. Kotis of Summerfield, Scott Lampe of Davidson, Joan G. MacNeill of Webster, Therence O. Pickett of Greensboro, Robert Sterling Rippy of Wilmington, Harry Leo Smith, Jr., of Greenville and John Craig Souza of Raleigh.
Mr. Long received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his J.D. degree in 1991 and an LL.M. degree in tax law in 1997, both from Georgetown University Law Center.
About Parker Poe
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. It has been recognized in recent years as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States and as an award-winning leader in the use of technology to provide better and more efficient service to domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.
March 11, 2013
Bailey's Fine Jewelry Fights Local Hunger with Share the Love Campaign
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11, 2013) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is starting a movement to “fight hunger right here at home,” through the introduction of its Share the Love campaign. For every ring purchased from the Bailey’s Signature Collection of engagement and wedding jewelry, Bailey’s will donate funds to purchase 360 meals to feed a local North Carolina family.
The meal donations will be made through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina via Feeding America. The Food Bank will distribute the meals to various food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers and elderly care programs around the area.
Donating 44.8 million pounds of food last year, the Food Bank provides more than 150,000 pounds of food each day to the 34 counties it serves. In those 34 counties, more than 560,000 people are at risk of hunger, including 191,307 children and 44,043 elderly.
Bailey’s unique program invites patrons to Share the Love they feel during such a special time in their lives with others in need. Bailey’s Signature Collection of wedding bands and engagement rings are unique and each ring is made entirely in America.
“The Share the Love campaign is about doing our part to help local families,” said Doug Morgan, director of community relations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “We’re blessed to be a part of such great communities and we want to fight hunger here at home in those communities.”
This campaign is the newest addition to Bailey’s existing philanthropic projects, including the successful A Time to Give program in which patrons can receive a free watch battery in exchange for a donation to a selected charity. Bailey’s has raised over $141,000 through A Time to Give.
The Share the Love campaign is currently in effect at all five Bailey’s Fine Jewelry locations.
About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.
About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for more than 30 years. The Food Bank serves a network of more than 800 partner agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults through warehouses in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington. In fiscal year 2011-2012, the Food Bank distributed nearly 45 million pounds of food and non-food essentials through these agencies. Sadly, hunger remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. In these counties, more than 560,000 struggle each day to provide enough food for their families. www.foodbankcenc.org.
January 18, 2013
Bailey's Fine Jewelry 'A Time to Give' Program Raises More Than $41,000 for Community in 2012
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2013) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry donated more than $41,000 to charities in 2012 through the A Time to Give program, raising the most funds in the program’s history. A Time to Give was created by the Bailey family as a way to support and give back to the community, while providing watch battery replacements to patrons.
A Time to Give provides a free replacement for any watch battery and in exchange requests a donation be made to that month’s designated charity. Bailey’s selects a different non-profit organization each month to receive all the donations from A Time to Give.
A Time to Give is unique because it demonstrates Bailey’s dedication to serve the community’s needs, as well as its impeccable customer service. This unique approach to philanthropy allows Bailey’s to show patrons and the community its dedication to serving and giving back.
Since its inception in 2008, A Time to Give has donated more than $141,000 back to the communities where Bailey’s stores are located (Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville).
Bailey’s is a store steeped in family tradition that strives to bring a fun-loving approach to the jewelry business.
“Our family is so blessed to be able to work and live in such great communities. We are so fortunate to be able to give back to them,” said Doug Morgan, a family member and director of development at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “It’s one of the best parts of my job.”
In 2012, A Time to Give donated to various North Carolina charities as diverse as: Raleigh Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Urban Ministries, Duke Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, the Autism Society, Kids Peace, Wounded Warrior, Stroke of Faith and Operation Christmas Child.
About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.
A Time to Give provides a free replacement for any watch battery and in exchange requests a donation be made to that month’s designated charity. Bailey’s selects a different non-profit organization each month to receive all the donations from A Time to Give.
A Time to Give is unique because it demonstrates Bailey’s dedication to serve the community’s needs, as well as its impeccable customer service. This unique approach to philanthropy allows Bailey’s to show patrons and the community its dedication to serving and giving back.
Since its inception in 2008, A Time to Give has donated more than $141,000 back to the communities where Bailey’s stores are located (Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville).
Bailey’s is a store steeped in family tradition that strives to bring a fun-loving approach to the jewelry business.
“Our family is so blessed to be able to work and live in such great communities. We are so fortunate to be able to give back to them,” said Doug Morgan, a family member and director of development at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “It’s one of the best parts of my job.”
In 2012, A Time to Give donated to various North Carolina charities as diverse as: Raleigh Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Urban Ministries, Duke Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, the Autism Society, Kids Peace, Wounded Warrior, Stroke of Faith and Operation Christmas Child.
About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.
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