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Maxim Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Human Mucosal Vaccine Study.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN DIEGO--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998-- Demonstrates Potential of MaxVax(TM) Carrier/Adjuvant to Stimulate Human Mucosal Immune Responses Using Nasal and Oral Applications Maxim Pharmaceuticals (AMEX:MMP, SSE:MAXM) today ...

A&B Earns $19 Million in Second Quarter 1998; Net Up Four Percent -- Led By Property Sales.

Jul 16, 1998 ...HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEX) today reported that its second quarter 1998 net income increased four percent to $18,970,000, or $0.42 per share. Net income in the second quarter of 1997 was $18,279,000, or $0.40 per share ....

GERS Retail Systems to Feature Its Cutting-Edge Retail Technology At San Francisco Summer Market, July 24-28, 1998.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--The most exciting technology for the retail industry will be featured when GERS Retail Systems displays its enterprise-wide relational database solutions during the WHFA San Francisco Summer Mart, July 24-28 in San Francisco.GERS ...

DG Systems Launches Internet Audio Service; New Audio Service Provides A Broadcast-Quality Internet Solution for Distributing Radio Spots.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Digital Generation Systems Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:DGIT), a leading provider of digital distribution services to the broadcast industry, announced today the introduction of iAudio(TM), DG's new service for transmitting broadcast-quality radio ...

eBay Announces Acquisition of Jump Inc. and Its Person-to-Person Online Trading Site Up4sale.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--eBay, the world's personal trading community (www.ebay.com) today announced the acquisition of Jump, Inc., the developer and operator of Up4Sale (www.up4sale.com), an advertising-supported trading service in an auction format. ...

S&P: Polytama Defaults on Notes.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard & Poor's CreditWire 7/16/98-- Standard & Poor's today lowered to 'D' from double-'C'/ CreditWatch-Negative its rating on Polytama International Finance B.V.'s US$200 million notes due 2007, guaranteed by Polytama Propindo (P.T.) (Polytama) ....

Journal Register Company Completes Acquisition of the Goodson Newspaper Group's Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio Newspapers and Announces Quarterly Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...TRENTON, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Journal Register Company (NYSE:JRC) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Goodson Newspaper Group's Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio newspapers for $300 million. The transaction includes five daily ...

Timberland Announces Second Quarter Revenue and Earnings.

Jul 16, 1998 ... STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--The Timberland Company (NYSE:TBL) today reported results for the quarter ended June 26, 1998. For the second quarter of 1998, Timberland earned $1.9 million, or $0.16 per share diluted ($0.17 basic), compared with net income of $0.6 ...

IPivot Selects e/BSD as Embedded OS for QoS Broker; QoS Broker Outperforms Cisco LocalDirector 2 to 1.

Jul 16, 1998 ...CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--IPivot Inc., the emerging leader of Policy-Based Server QoS Management Solutions for the Internet, intranets and extranets, has chosen the e/BSD embedded operating system from Berkeley Software Design, Inc. for its newly announced QoS Broker(TM) ...

Leadtek Research Inc. Unveils Workstation-Class 3D Graphics Accelerators With Powerful Lighting/Geometry Engine at Siggraph 98, Booth No. 378.

Jul 16, 1998 ...FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- WinFast 3D L3100 (3Dlabs GMX 2000) and WinFast 3D L2530 (GMX 1000) -- Officially Certified by Softimage LEADTEK Research Inc., a worldwide leading engineering company specializing in the design ...

Special Metals Second Quarter Results Consistent With Expectations.

Jul 16, 1998 ... NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Inco Alloys International Acquisition to Moderate Future Impact ofCyclical Aerospace MarketReporting second quarter earnings consistent with previously announced expectations, Special Metals ...

Saab Selects Fourelle's Venturi to Optimize Bandwidth on Satellite Network.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(AutomotiveWire)--July 16, 1998-- Complete Bandwidth Solution Will Improve Performance and Reduce Latency on Domestic Dealership Intranet Fourelle Systems, Inc. today announced that Saab Cars USA has chosen its Venturi ...

Cardima Submits Application for CE Mark Approval for the Revelation Microcatheter to Treat Atrial Fibrillation in the European Union.

Jul 16, 1998 ...FREMONT, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998--Cardima, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRDM) today announced that it has submitted an application for CE Mark approval for Cardima's Revelation(tm) microcatheter for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in the European Union. All patients in the clinical ...

Ramtron Ships World's Fastest Synchronous DRAM, Announces Chipset Support; New memory product ideal for network communications, video graphics, and sub $1000 PC systems.

Jul 16, 1998 ...COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--US semiconductor maker, Ramtron International Corporation announced today that it has begun shipping engineering samples of its leading-edge 16-megabit enhanced synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM) chip. The ESDRAM, developed and marketed by ...

GeoTel Communications Corporation Reports 151% Increase in Quarterly Revenues for Q2 '98.

Jul 16, 1998 ...LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Record Results Driven by Market Acceptance of Enterprise CTI SolutionsQuarter Highlighted by Distribution Agreement with AT&T GeoTel Communications ...

EndoSonics Reports 34% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter; Ahead of Plan in Transition to Direct Sales Force.

Jul 16, 1998 ...RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998-- EndoSonics Corp. (NASDAQ:ESON), a leading developer and marketer of intravascular ultrasound and coronary functional assessment products, today reported net income of $1.0 million, or $0.06 per share, on revenue of $10.1 million ...

SkyMall Announces Commitment to Internet-Based Infrastructure For Its Entire Business.

Jul 16, 1998 ...PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--SkyMall today announced that development of its Microsoft Site Server 3.0 internet-based order entry and customer service system is in its final stages. In development since January, plans call for the fully integrated order ...

GartnerGroup Reports Record Third Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- -- Contract Value Up 31 Percent for the Quarter --Gartner Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:GART), today announced results for the third quarter of fiscal 1998 ended June 30, 1998. Total revenues were $161.0 million, a ...

Cambridge Technology Partners Announces Second Quarter Results With a 52% Increase in Revenues.

Jul 16, 1998 ...CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Cambridge Technology Partners (Massachusetts), Inc. (NASDAQ:CATP) (Cambridge) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998. Revenues for the quarter reached $146.3 million, a 52% increase compared to revenues of ...

USCS International and Ameritech Enhance Contractual Relationship.

Jul 16, 1998 ...RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--USCS International Inc. (NASDAQ:USCS) today announced that its International Billing Services (IBS) subsidiary has modified and enhanced its contractual relationship with Ameritech (NYSE:AIT). Under the terms of the ...

UCAR International Reports Second Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ... DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--UCAR International Inc. (NYSE: UCR) today reported net sales of $248 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998, as compared to 1997 second quarter net sales of $290 million. Earnings for the 1998 second quarter were $0.67 per ...

Largest U.S./China Ministry of Railways Joint Venture Opens.

Jul 16, 1998 ...CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Production Begins at New ABC Rail Products Corporation Wheel Facility ABC Rail Products Corp. (Nasdaq: ABCR) announced today the completion of the construction phase of its joint venture with China's Ministry of Railways ....

Transition Systems, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 1998 Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ... BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Transition Systems, Inc. (TSI) today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 1998. The Company reported that its revenue for the third quarter decreased 17% to $10.5 million compared with $12.6 million for the third ...

Delta Dental Licenses VIPS' Anti-Fraud Software for Denti-Cal Program.

Jul 16, 1998 ...TOWSON, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998-- Administrator of California's Medicaid Dental Program Will Implement VIPS' STARS Software to Combat Fraud and Boost Program Integrity VIPS Healthcare Information Solutions Thursday announced that San ...

Atlas Air Announces Contract for New 747-400 Freighter.

Jul 16, 1998 ... GOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Atlas Air, Inc. (NYSE: CGO) announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement to provide B747-400 air freight services for Cargolux Airlines.Under the contract, Cargolux will fully utilize the second of Atlas Air's new ...

Rental Service Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Rental Service Corporation (NYSE:RSV) ("RSC") today announced record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 1998. -- Total revenues and operating income for the quarter increased 141% ...

ANADIGICS REPORTS NET SALES OF $22.7 MILLION AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $0.02.

Jul 16, 1998 ...WARREN, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 28, 1998. For the second quarter, the Company reported net sales of $22.7 million, and net income of $320,000, or ...

Imation Corp. Signs Agreement With Magnet, Inc.

Jul 16, 1998 ...OAKDALE, Minn.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998-- Imation Named Sole Source Provider of Laser Imaging, Teleradiology and Data Storage Solutions Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN) today announced it has signed an agreement with MAGNET, INC. (Mid-Atlantic ...

Rental Service Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Rental Service Corporation (NYSE:RSV) ("RSC") today announced record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 1998. -- Total revenues and operating income for the quarter increased 141% ...

Polaris Industries Inc. Declares Cash Dividend.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE/PSE: PII) announced the declaration of a quarterly $.18 per share cash dividend payable on or about August 17, 1998 to shareholders of record on July 31, 1998. Polaris Industries Inc. designs, ...

ICG Netcom Reaches First-of-its-kind Telecom Agreement With Southern California Real Estate Leader Olen Properties.

Jul 16, 1998 ...ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Integrated communications leader, ICG Netcom, and Southern California real estate giant, Olen Properties, today announced that ICG Netcom will be the preferred telecommunications provider for Olen's recently developed Spectrum Pointe ...

NovaDx International -- Proteomix, Inc. -- Signs Agreement with ORINCON Technologies for Innovative Proteomics Software Technology.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN DIEGO--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998--NovaDx International Inc. (VSE:NVN) today announced it has signed an agreement with ORINCON Technologies Inc. (OTI), (San Diego, Calif.) which grants NovaDx first right of discussion for rights to ORINCON's proprietary 2D-Electrophoresis (2DE) ...

FileNET Announces Results for Second Quarter And Six Months Ended June 30, 1998.

Jul 16, 1998 ...COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--FileNET Corp. (NASDAQ:FILE) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 1998. Revenue was $80.4 million, up 29 percent from $62.5 million for the second quarter of 1997. Net income for the quarter was ...

USFreightways Reports Record Quarterly Net Income Which is a 24% Increase Over Second Quarter Last Year.

Jul 16, 1998 ...ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1998--USFreightways Corporation (NASDAQ:USFC) reported record net income for the thirteen weeks ended July 4, 1998 of $18,044,000, a 24% increase over the $14,541,000 which was reported for the thirteen weeks which ended June 28, 1997. ...

Kyzen Corp. Reports Second Quarter, Six-Month Results; Second Quarter Profitable; Chemical Revenues Up 21 Percent.

Jul 16, 1998 ...NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Kyzen Corp. (Nasdaq:KYZN), a leading provider of CFC-free cleaning solutions and processes for technologically advanced cleaning applications, Thursday announced revenues for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998 of $1.5 ...

California Department of Justice Orders More Than 90 NEC LS 21 systems; Department of Corrections Orders 12 Systems; Orders Valued in Excess of $4.1 Million.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Identix Inc. (ASE:IDX), a leading provider worldwide of live-scan and biometric verification systems, Thursday announced that the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII) of the California Attorney General's Office has ...

Novellus Systems Reports Second Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Novellus Systems Inc. (Nasdaq NM:NVLS) Thursday reported net sales and results of operations for its second quarter ended June 27, 1998. Net sales for the quarter were $142.8 million, an increase of 25 percent over second ...

Intelligent Medical Imaging, Inc. Announces Signing Letter of Intent With Beckman Coulter.

Jul 16, 1998 ...PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Intelligent Medical Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMII), the developer and marketer of the MICRO21(R) System, an intelligent, automated microscope system for diagnostic use in hospitals, commercial reference, physician group practice ...

Artesyn Technologies Announces Second Quarter Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Artesyn Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:ATSN) today reported earnings for the second quarter and six months ended July 3, 1998. As indicated in the June 3, 1998 preliminary earnings announcement, income from continuing ...

Sharply Higher Revenues Drive Record Earnings at Dime Bancorp, Inc.

Jul 16, 1998 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Dime Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:DME), parent company of The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB, today reported second quarter 1998 net income of $58.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up 110% from $27.8 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the ...

U.S. Wireless Data Announces Deployment of Its TRANZ Enabler Wireless Solution Into the Cruise Ship Industry.

Jul 16, 1998 ...EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--U. S. Wireless Data, Inc. (OTC BB:USWDA) announced today that a number of cruise ship companies and marinas have begun utilizing the TRANZ(TM) Enabler, U. S. Wireless Data's proprietary wireless credit card processing solution. ...

Nature's Sunshine Products Reports Record Second Quarter.

Jul 16, 1998 ... PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR) a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, today announced record operating results for the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 1998. Second ...

Snyder's Brann Wins Internet Contract From Leading UK Energy Company.

Jul 16, 1998 ... BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Internet Used for Corporate Rebranding and Customer ServiceSnyder Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SNC) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Brann Limited, won a new contract to create and launch an ...

Right Management Consultants Inc. Announces Its Second Quarter 1998 Earnings.

Jul 16, 1998 ...PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Right Management Consultants Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCI) announced revenue and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998. For the second quarter 1998, net income increased 40% to $1,676,000, or $0.25 per share ...

Titan Pharmaceuticals Initiates MultiLenter Phase II Clinical Studies for Its CeaVac Cancer Vaccine in Colon Cancer and Its TriAb Cancer Vaccine in Breast Cancer.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)-- July 16, 1998--Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP, TTNPU and TTNPW) today announced the initiation of multicenter Phase II human clinical trials for its CeaVac(TM) cancer vaccine in colorectal cancer, and its TriAb(TM) cancer vaccine ...

LAUNCH To be First to Deliver Music Content Via Broadband.

Jul 16, 1998 ...NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- --Announces Deal with Arepa to Deliver its Interactive Music and Entertainment Content to Cable Modem and other Broadband Networks'Subscribers-- Santa Monica-based ...

ParTech Announces Order Worth $2.4 Million From Chick-fil-A.

Jul 16, 1998 ...NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE:PTC) announces an order worth $2.4 million from Chick-fil-A Inc. The order is for ParTech's industry leading restaurant management solution which ...

NBC And Gemstar Announce Agreement for Interactive Program Guide On TVs, VCRs and Satellite Systems.

Jul 16, 1998 ...NEW YORK & PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- MSNBC To Supply On-demand News Data Services toGemstar's 'Guide Plus+ Gold' Interactive Program GuideNBC To Become Charter Advertiser on Guide Plus+ Gold;...

Cummins Engine Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.38; Earnings Before Interest and Taxes Up 22 Percent on a 17 Percent Increase in Sales.

Jul 16, 1998 ...COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998---0- <Pre>CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY, INC. (Millions, except per share amounts)FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED June 28, 1998 June 29, 1997 ...

Barringer Technologies Inc. Announces Second Quarter 1998 Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Barringer Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: BARR, BARRW), the leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of trace drug and explosive detection equipment, today announced results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998. ...

Parametric Technology Announces Financial Results For Its Third Quarter of Fiscal 1998.

Jul 16, 1998 ...WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Parametric Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:PMTC), a global provider of product development and enterprise information management software solutions, today reported its third quarter results for the period ending July 4, 1998. ...

Conceptus Reports Second Quarter 1998 Financial and Operational Results.

Jul 16, 1998 ...SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1998--Conceptus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPTS) announced today the financial results for its second quarter of 1998. The Company reported second quarter net sales of $85,000, an 80% decrease over the same period last year. The Company also reported a ...

Full Circle Talkback Products Fundamentally Change Software Development and Support; Leverage Internet to Reduce Development Time and Support Costs.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Full Circle Software today introduced Full Circle Talkback(TM), a new category of enterprise communications applications designed to increase the quality, reduce the development time and cut the support costs of custom and packaged ...

LTC Properties Inc. Announces the Proposed Offering of Two Million Shares of Common Stock.

Jul 16, 1998 ...OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE:LTC) Thursday announced the commencement of a public offering of two million shares of common stock. The offering will be made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed previously ...

Netscape, Full Circle Collaborate to Increase Quality in Software Development Process.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Relationship Enables Netscape to Bring Higher Quality and Value to Netscape Communicator Client Software by Integrating Full Circle Talkback Products Netscape Communications ...

TALX Signs Contracts with States of Florida and Missouri for The Work Number, The Leading Automated Employment Verification Service.

Jul 16, 1998 ...ST.LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- TALX solutions continue to save the government time and money TALX Corp. (NASDAQ:TALX) today announced the state of Florida and the state of Missouri have signed contracts to outsource employment and salary ...

LTC Properties Inc. Announces Second Quarter New Investments and the Declaration of the Third Quarter Dividend On Its Common Stock.

Jul 16, 1998 ...OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE:LTC) Thursday announced that during the three months ended June 30, 1998, the company completed new investments of approximately $115.2 million, bringing its total investments completed for the first six months of ...

Commonwealth Industries Reports Second Quarter Results; Board of Directors Declares Dividend of $0.05 Per Share.

Jul 16, 1998 ...LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Commonwealth Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: CMIN) today announced results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 1998. As indicated earlier, Commonwealth reported a loss for the second quarter reflecting ...

Esat Telecom Group plc Establishes New Residential Division.

Jul 16, 1998 ... DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Esat Telecom Group plc (`the Group') (NASDAQ: ESATY) is to establish a separate residential division in advance of Ireland's telecommunications market being fully deregulated on December 1, 1998.The Group has appointed Ms ....

Salton/maxim Housewares, Inc. Enters Into Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement With Centre Partners.

Jul 16, 1998 ...MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Salton/Maxim Housewares, Inc. (Nasdaq: SALT) today announced that it has entered into a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement pursuant to which Salton has agreed to issue $40 million of preferred stock to affiliates of Centre Partners ...

Case Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter Revenue Growth And Retail Demand.

Jul 16, 1998 ... RACINE, Wisc.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- income of $126 million (EPS $1.61)-- creases in sales of agriculturalequipmUAW contract adds significantoperationhile below the record performance reported for the second quarter ...

EFTC to Acquire Agfa Circuit Card Manufacturing Operation.

Jul 16, 1998 ...DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998--EFTC Corp. (NASDAQ:EFTC) (the "Company"), announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire the circuit card assembly operations of Agfa Division, Bayer Corp. The assembly operation is located in Wilmington, ...

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Declares Cash Dividend.

Jul 16, 1998 ...HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) today reported net income for the second quarter of 1998 of $111.7 million, or $0.76 per share on a diluted basis compared to net income for the prior year quarter of $65.2 million, or $0.45 per share on ...

IBS Interactive Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire DESIGNfx Interactive.

Jul 16, 1998 ...CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--IBS Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBSX), a turnkey solutions provider of Internet services, Web Programming, and Systems and Integration services, announced today that it signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire DESIGNfx ...

UNICOMP's UNIBOL400 Software Gives Leading Dutch IBM AS/400 ISV Fast Track To Open Systems.

Jul 16, 1998 ... MARIETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--UNICOMP, INC. (NASDAQ: UCMP) announced today that its Unibol subsidiary and its UNIBOL400 business partner, Consist, has begun to sell its IBM AS/400 applications into the Open Systems market, having rehosted them to Unix using the UNIBOL400 ...