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NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE American: CRF) (CUSIP: 21924U300) is pleased to announce the completion of its one-for-three rights offering which expired on Friday, May 16, 2025 (the “Offering”). Under the terms of the Offering, record date stockholders were entitled to purchase one newly issued share of common stock of the Fund for every three rights held. The subscription price for each newly issued share was determined to be $6.97 which, under the terms of the prospectus, was equal to the greater of (i) 112% of net asset value per share as calculated at the close of trading on the date of expiration of the Offering and (ii) 80% of the market price per share at such time.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

Dublin, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "eClinical Solutions Market 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The eclinical solutions market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.29 billion in 2024 to $9.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in healthcare digitalization, electronic health records (EHR), increasing regulatory compliance, increased need for efficiency and productivity, and increased healthcare integration. The eclinical solutions market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing interoperability and data exchange, telehealth and remote care, value-based care models, growing demand for population health management, and increasing adoption of precision medicine. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, technological advancements, innovative solutions, strategic collaborations, and healthcare integration solutions. The growth of the eclinical solutions market is expected to be fueled by the increasing number of clinical trials. In May 2023, according to ClinicalTrials.gov, the number of registered clinical trials studies increased from 399,499 in 2022 to 437,533, encompassing all 50 states of the United States and 221 countries globally. The surge in clinical trials, with 53% recorded in non-U.S. locations, is poised to drive the growth of the eclinical solutions market during the forecast period. Major companies in the eClinical Solutions market are concentrating on developing innovations, such as a comprehensive clinical trial management solution aimed at streamlining the research and development process, enhancing data integrity, and improving regulatory compliance. For example, in May 2024, EDETEK Inc., a US-based innovative clinical solutions firm, launched CONFORM eClinical Version 5.1, a comprehensive clinical trial management solution designed to enhance and simplify the clinical trial process. This integrated platform includes essential components like electronic data capture, randomization management, and an electronic trial master file, all focused on improving efficiency, data quality, and regulatory compliance. By providing a self-contained system that meets industry standards, CONFORM eClinical Version 5.1 allows sponsors to gain better control over study conduct, resulting in significant cost savings and quicker turnaround times. Major companies in the eClinical Solutions market are concentrating on developing innovations in eClinical Technologies, such as eClinical Platforms, to enhance data management, improve patient engagement, and streamline clinical trial processes. For example, in September 2023, Datacubed Health, a US-based eClinical technology firm, launched its eClinical platform app in China through a partnership with AppInChina for deployment across official Android and Apple app stores. This launch highlights the company's commitment to compliance, as it has established a legal entity in China and obtained the necessary licenses. The app has been tailored to meet local requirements and thoroughly tested for compliance with Chinese network security standards, backed by a secure SaaS infrastructure hosted on AWS Beijing. North America was the largest region in the eclinical solutions market in 2024. The regions covered in the eclinical solutions market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the eclinical solutions market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. Reasons to Purchase:» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund and Cornerstone Total Return Fund announce 1-for-3 rights offerings, allowing shareholders to subscribe for new shares at a premium to NAV. The rights offerings are accretive to NAV per share, benefiting existing shareholders, but market prices typically drop during the offering period due to increased selling pressure. Investors can either sell shares before the ex-rights date to avoid price drops, or participate in the offering if the premium to NAV is above 12%.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com