Sienna Biopharmaceuticals files for $75 million IPO
East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesWestlake Village biotechnology company Sienna Biopharmaceuticals filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, stating expectations to raise up to $74.75 million. Founded in 2010, the company develops clinical-stage topical therapies for inflammatory skin diseases and other conditions. ARCH Venture Partners and Venvest Capital led a $40 million Read More →
Interim president for Ventura College appointed
Higher Education, Latest newsThe Ventura County Community College District has appointed David Keebler as interim president for Ventura College after former president Greg Gillespie was named chancellor of the district as of July 1. With 34 years as a community college administrator, Keebler served most recently as vice president of business and administrative services at Ventura College and Read More →
Semtech acquires AptoVision Technologies
Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesSemtech, a semiconductor and Internet of Things company based in Camarillo, signed a $28 million agreement to acquire AptoVision Technologies, a chip maker for high-definition displays based in Montreal. Semtech plans to finance the deal with cash on hand, including additional contingent payments of up to $47 million based on future financial targets, according to Read More →
MannKind hires financial adviser after boosting cash on hand
East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesMannKind, a Southern California biotechnology company heading to Westlake Village, hired Greenhill & Co. as a financial and strategic adviser June 28, after requesting the last of its line of credit through a loan from the Mann Group. The company will draw on the remaining $30.1 million of funding, using $10.6 million to capitalize unpaid Read More →
Limoneira announces cash dividend
Agribusiness, Earnings, Latest news, Tri-County Public CompaniesAgribusiness and real estate company Limoneira, based in Santa Paula, announced a quarterly cash dividend for its shareholders June 27. On July 18, the company will pay 5.5 cents per common share to stockholders of record as of July 10. • Contact Marissa Nall at [email protected].
Semtech’s LoRa Alliance grows to 500 members
Latest news, TechnologyThe LoRa Alliance, founded in part by Camarillo semiconductor producer Semtech, reached 500 members, the company announced June 29. The milestone will help further the adoption of the long-range, low-power network, called LoRa or LoRaWAN, Semtech said in a news release. “With well-known global leaders in the LoRa Alliance, the IoT industry is increasingly coming Read More →
Antioch University provost resigning due to health concerns
Higher Education, Latest newsWilliam Flores, provost and vice chancellor of Antioch University Santa Barbara, is stepping down as of June 30 due to health concerns, according to a June 28 news release. Flores, who will rejoin his family in Houston, Texas, said, “I have enjoyed my time at Antioch University and am blessed to have worked with the Read More →
