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Vulcan Revises 1998 Cash Provided by Operations.

Feb 12, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--As part of its year-end financial review process, Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) has revised certain items referable to net cash provided by operations from those reported in the January 19, 1999, press release announcing the Company's ...

Enterprise One of Top 25 in Barron's Annual Performance Ranking of Mutual Fund Families.

Feb 12, 1999 ... ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--The Enterprise Group of Funds, Inc., was one of 1998's best-performing mutual fund families, according to Barron's fourth annual ranking of mutual fund families, published in its edition dated Feb. 8. Enterprise was ranked as the nation's 25th ...

Vision Solutions Delivers IBM AS/400 Clustering Solution; Vision Solutions Provides the Core Technology for IBM Continuous Availability Clustering.

Feb 12, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Vision Solutions Inc. Thursday announced that its industry-leading Vision Suite high-availability software for the AS/400 provides the key technologies for IBM's Continuous Availability Clustering to be featured in the new V4R4 release of ...

Scotia Pacific Company LLC Extends Exchange Offer.

Feb 12, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Scotia Pacific Company LLC, a subsidiary of MAXXAM Inc. (ASE:MXM), announced that it has extended its exchange offer for three classes of timber collateralized notes aggregating $867,248,000 in principal amount. The exchange offer was to expire on ...

Extendicare Inc. Announces Revised Fourth Quarter Expectations.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Extendicare Inc. (TSE:EXE.) (ME:EXE.) (TSE:EXE.A.) (ME:EXE.A.) (NYSE:EXE.A)-- Extendicare Inc. today announced that earnings from health care operations, before unusual items, in the 1998 fourth quarter are expected to be $0.04 per share ...

StockSplits.net Announces Stock Split Related Activity.

Feb 12, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Today's stock and option trading was highlighted by trading in Broadcast.com and CNET Inc., according to StockSplits.net, an Internet-based stock and option information service. Broadcast.com (NASDAQ:BCST) has a previously announced 2-1 ...

Information Resources, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 1998 Results and Comments On 1999 Outlook.

Feb 12, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Information Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRIC) today announced breakeven results for the fourth quarter 1998 compared to net earnings of $3.5 million, or $.12 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 1997. For the year ended December 31, 1998, net ...

Service Corporation International Allegedly Defrauded Investors, According to Lawsuit Filed By Berger & Montague, P.C.

Feb 12, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Service Corporation International (NYSE:SRV) and certain of its officers and directors engaged in securities fraud, according to a class action complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston ...

Input Software Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results; Record Number of New Customers Select InputAccel for Information Capture.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Input Software, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS:INPT), a leading provider of enterprise information capture software, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter 1998. -0- <Pre> Fourth Quarter Highlights: -- ...

Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. Announces a Loss of $8.1 Million for the Fourth Quarter of 1998 and a Loss of $5.9 Million for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 1998.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SANTA ANA HEIGHTS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (the "company" or "IMH") (AMEX:IMH), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced a net loss of $(8.1) million, or $(0.33) per basic and diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 1998, ...

Sungard Data Systems Inc. Announces 1998 Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--SunGard Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:SDS) reported today that net income for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 1998, excluding one-time charges for merger costs, was $128,565,000, up 49% over originally reported net income of $86,541,000 for the same ...

Sovereign Bancorp to Use Purchase Accounting for Peoples Bancorp Acquisition.

Feb 12, 1999 ... WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999-- Gives Company Flexibility for Capital Management Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. ("Sovereign") (NASDAQ/NMS:SVRN), announced today its pending acquisition of the $1.3 billion Peoples Bancorp, Inc. ("Peoples") will be accounted ...

Dynamic Dilbert Opening Draws Attention to New YCB Animation Company.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--It is unusual for a title sequence for a prime time television show to garner much attention. But the new animated "Dilbert" series that premiered on UPN Jan. 25 opens with a one minute computer animation sequence by YCB ...

DualStar Technologies Elects Lloyd I. Miller, III to its Board of Directors.

Feb 12, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--DualStar Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:DSTR) announced today that Lloyd I. Miller, III has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Miller, 44, is a registered investment advisor, a member of Technology Investors Group, LLC, and ...

The Cerplex Group Inc. Announces First Quarter FY 99 Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--The Cerplex Group Inc. (OTC BB:CPLX), Thursday announced that net revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998 were $29.5 million compared with $8.3 million for the quarter ended Dec. 26, 1997. The 1998 revenues reflect an increase ...

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Against Inso Corp.

Feb 12, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11 1999--The following is an announcement made by the law firm of Stull, Stull & Brody: Notice is hereby given that on Feb. 3, 1999, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against ...

Spelling Entertainment's `Beverly Hills, 90210' Renewed for 10th Season on Fox; `90210' Established as the Longest-Running One-Hour Drama on Television.

Feb 12, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Spelling Entertainment Group Inc.'s (NYSE:SP)(PSE:SP) one-hour series, "Beverly Hills, 90210," has been renewed by Fox Broadcasting Co. for its 10th season, firmly establishing the series as the longest-running one-hour drama on television ....

Class Action Lawsuit Commenced by Kirby McInerney & Squire, LLP and Claxton & Hill, P.L.L.C. Against Service Corp International, Inc.

Feb 12, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999-- The following is an announcement from Kirby McInerney & Squire, LLP: On February 11, 1999, Kirby McInerney & Squire, LLP and Claxton & Hill, P.L.L.C. filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District ...

Naxos Resources Ltd. Announces Reconfiguration of Demonstration Plant Continues On Schedule.

Feb 12, 1999 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999-- Naxos Resources Ltd. (OTC BB:NAXOF) is pleased to announce the reconfiguration of the demonstration plant continues to be on schedule and will be running shortly. With this goal in mind we further announce the ...

Compass Plastics & Technologies Announces Acceleration of Bank Debt.

Feb 12, 1999 ... GARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Compass Plastics & Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq SmallCap:CPTI) Thursday announced that it is negotiating with its lenders, Manufacturers Bank and California Bank & Trust, to restructure the terms of indebtedness of the company and its ...

Mercury Computer Systems Helps Bring Alaska: Spirit of the Wild to Boston; Local High-Tech Company Continues Long-Time Support of Boston's Museum of Science.

Feb 12, 1999 ... BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--Mercury Computer Systems announced today that it will sponsor Alaska: Spirit of the Wild in the newly renovated Mugar Omni Theater at Boston's Museum of Science. This announcement reflects the company's continuing support for activities at the ...

Cyrk Announces 1998 Fourth-Quarter and Year-end Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... GLOUCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999-- Fourth-Quarter Highlights: --Appointment of new CEO, Patrick D. Brady --Diluted EPS totals $0.46 --Net income reaches $7.5 million --Operating income rises to $5.4 million --Cyrk realizes $7.1 million pre-tax gain on ...

Members of AIT AdCoMs Technology Project Select ENOVIA to Implement Innovative Advanced Configuration Best Practices.

Feb 12, 1999 ... PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--ENOVIA, IBM and the members of the technology project AIT AdCoMS (Advanced Information Technology/Advanced Configuration Management System) today announced that AdCoMS has selected ENOVIA Solutions, from ENOVIA Corp., to define and implement ...

Globe Telecom continues with Nokia for network expansion in the Philippines.

Feb 12, 1999 ... HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Globe Telecom and Nokia have signed a contract for the sixth phase expansion of Globe Telecom's GSM-based Handyphone service, valued at approximately USD 60 million. Nokia will provide equipment to enhance Globe's GSM 900 ...

SangStat Vows to Fight Anti-Competitive Actions of Novartis.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 11, 1999--SangStat, The Transplant Company (Nasdaq:SANG), today reiterated its intentions to continue to market the company's recently approved formulation of the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporine, SangCya(tm), and seek approval for additional ...

IDT Unveils New International Pre-Paid Service; Debitalk Gives Calling Card Distributors and Callback Agents a New Way to Market Callback.

Feb 12, 1999 ... HACKENSACK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--IDT Corporation (NASDAQ:IDTC) today launched a new pre-paid phone card specifically designed for the international marketplace. The product, called Debitalk, is the Company's first pre-paid callback phone card. Debitalk allows ...

ASML Receives Large, Multiple Unit Order From Samsung.

Feb 12, 1999 ... VELDHOVEN, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Press release issued by ASM Lithography Holding N.V. (Amsterdam Exchanges: ASML, Nasdaq National Market System: ASMLF) Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer of ...

Motorola Places Volume Purchase Order With ASML.

Feb 12, 1999 ... Order for Multiple Deep UV and i-Line Step & Scan Systems, to be Used in Motorola's Advanced Copper Process, Marks First Business Between the Two Companies VELDHOVEN, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Motorola Inc.'s Semiconductor Products ...

BullTrade.com Announces Investment Opinion.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 12, 1999-- BullTrade.com Portfolio Begins the New Year with a Bang BullTrade.com (http://www.bulltrade.com) received many thanks from its members in January after starting the year off with some spectacular trades. Among ...

IPS Automation Rebounds From Two Quarters Of Losses.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Image Processing Systems Inc. (TSE:IPV.) -- under its trade name IPS Automation -- announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 1998. After reporting losses in the first and second quarters, IPS has posted ...

Heartsoft, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement With Apple Computer Education VAR.

Feb 12, 1999 ... TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Technology Integration Group and Heartsoft Join Forces to Offer Heartsoft's Thinkology to Educators in CA, NV, AZ, and HI. Heartsoft, Inc. (OTC BB: HTSF), publisher of educational technology products for ...

ShareWave Wins Top Honors at Demo '99; Wireless Home Networking Supplier Receives First Place People's Choice Award.

Feb 12, 1999 ... EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- ShareWave, Inc., an ingredient supplier of multimedia digital wireless home networking technology, announced today it has received the First Place People's Choice award at IDG's Demo '99 Conference, held this week in Indian Wells, ...

LifePoint Inc. Announces Third-Quarter Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--LifePoint Inc. (OTC BB:LFPT), a developer of rapid, noninvasive testing products using saliva, Friday announced its results of operations for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998. LifePoint reported a loss of $816,880 as compared ...

BioSeparations Inc. Introduces Fluorescence Imaging System.

Feb 12, 1999 ... TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--BioSeparations Inc. announced the introduction of ImageScan(TM), a microscope-based imaging system with software capabilities designed to allow the researcher to automatically detect and analyze fluorescently labeled objects in a variety of ...

MPI To Supply National Semiconductor Corp.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Microelectronic Packaging Inc. (MPI) (OTC BB:MPIX) announced today that it has begun supplying microelectronic products to National Semiconductor Corp. "MPI is extremely pleased to add National Semiconductor to our growing list of new ...

Boeing Executes First Contract With SPACEHAB Under Existing MOU.

Feb 12, 1999 ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--The Boeing Co. has signed a new contract with SPACEHAB Inc., expected to total $5 million, for the use of SPACEHAB's Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) to support Boeing's role of assembling the International Space Station (ISS). Boeing ...

ARC International to Extend Retail Hockey Equipment Business With Second Quarter Launch of Internet Pro Shop.

Feb 12, 1999 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--ARC International Corporation (AMEX:ATV), a leading developer and operator of, and full service equipment supplier to, ice skating facilities in North America, announced today its plans to extend the scope of its retail hockey equipment business ...

PT-1 Communications Signs Exclusive $170 Million 3-Year Distribution Agreement for PT-1 Millionaire Phonecard.

Feb 12, 1999 ... FLUSHING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--PT-1 Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of STAR Telecommunications Inc. (Nasdaq:STRX) and the nation's largest prepaid calling card provider, today announced that it has signed a $170 million, 3-year exclusive distribution agreement with ...

Pan Pacific Retail Properties Announces 5.3 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.40 per share.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--The Board of Directors of Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. on Feb. 10, 1999 declared the regular quarterly cash dividend, increasing it by 5.3 percent to $0.40 per share, payable on April 16, 1999, to shareholders of record March 17, 1999. The ...

Bravo, the Film and Arts Network Partners With Borders Books and Music to Bring Jazz Great Little Jimmy Scott to Stores Nationwide.

Feb 12, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Partnership Features Multilevel Promotional Campaign, Bravo's Signature Profiles Series, National Tour, and CD He may have the sweetest voice you've never heard ...until now. Bravo, The Film and Arts ...

Itronics to Exhibit at Major Photographic Industry Convention.

Feb 12, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Itronics Metallurgical, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Itronics Inc. (OTC BB:ITRO), will exhibit its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-recognized "Beneficial Use Photochemical Recycling Program" at the 75th Photo Marketing Association ...

Transaction Network Services, Inc. Reports Year-end and Fourth Quarter 1998 Financial Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... Annual Revenues Up 61 Percent Transaction Network Services, Inc. (TNS) (NASDAQ:TNSI) today reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 61 percent. Revenues for year-end 1998 reached $101.9 million compared to $63.3 million for year-end 1997. Year-over-year net ...

First Mortgage Reports 193% Increase in Third Quarter Earnings.

Feb 12, 1999 ... DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Gain on Sale of Mortgage Loans and Loan Originations Drive Revenue and Earnings Growth Company Achieves Record Loan Closings of $263 Million in Third Quarter First Mortgage Corporation (OTC ...

Clariti Telecommunications International to Acquire MediaTel Global Communications.

Feb 12, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Clariti Telecommunications International, Ltd. (OTC BB: CLRI) ("Clariti") today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MediaTel Global Communications, Ltd. ("MediaTel"), a switchless reseller of telecommunications services, ...

Lawson Announces Commercial Availability of Human Resources Suite.

Feb 12, 1999 ... LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- Brings Acclaimed Web-deployable HR Suite To Europe As part of its continued international expansion, global enterprise resource software provider Lawson Software announced commercial availability of its European Human Resource ...

Merge Technologies and Fuji Medical Systems, U.S.A., Inc. Sign Distribution Agreement.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Merge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MRGE) today announced that it has recently renewed its distribution agreement with Fuji Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. The agreement allows Fuji to offer Merge Technologies' medical imaging networking solutions ...

Wellesley Relocates to Montvale; Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Firm Opened New Corporate Headquarters February 1st.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Wellesley Services, LLC, a New Jersey-based Mergers & Acquisitions consulting company specializing in the transportation services industry, announces the purchase of its new corporate headquarters, located at 75 Chestnut Ridge Road in ...

ARI Divests Non-Strategic Business; Acquiring Company is Recognized Leader in Dealer Business Management Systems.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--ARI Network Services, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:ARIS), a leading provider of Internet-enabled electronic commerce services for distribution channels, announced the sale of its dealer business management system product to MIC Systems and Software, Inc. of ...

Wellesley Services, LLC and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Complete Transaction Involving Eleven Solid Waste Companies; Acquisition By Allied Exceeds $100 Million in Value.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MONTVALE N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Wellesley Services, LLC, a Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Company specializing in the transportation services industry, is pleased to announce the closing of a major acquisition by Allied Waste Industries, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ (NYSE: AW) ....

Wellesley Announces New Project; Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Firm Expands into Heating Oil.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Wellesley Services, LLC, a New Jersey-based Mergers & Acquisitions consulting company specializing in the transportation services industry, announces the expansion of its activities into the commercial and residential heating oil markets. ...

Wellesley Announces New Personnel; Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Firm Experiencing Explosive Growth Adds New Talent to Management Team.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Wellesley Services, LLC, a New Jersey-based Mergers & Acquisitions consulting company specializing in the transportation services industry is pleased to announce the addition of Raymond Barbiere, Tony Ciofalo, Bradley Duke, Wayne Henry, ...

Gemplus Smart Card Readers Receive WindowsR Certification.

Feb 12, 1999 ... GEMENOS, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- First Set of Smart Card Products Certified to the PC/SC and PC98 Specifications Gemplus(R), the world's leading provider of smart-card based solutions, announced today that Microsoft Corp. has certified ...

Computer Horizons Expands Board.

Feb 12, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Computer Horizons (Nasdaq:CHRZ), a leading IT services company, today announced the election of William M. Duncan to the Company's Board of Directors. The appointment increases the number of directors to four. Mr. Duncan is a ...

Unitrin Announces 2-For-1 Stock Split.

Feb 12, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Unitrin, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNIT) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a dividend distribution of one share of common stock for each share of common stock outstanding on March 5, 1999, the record ...

Gemplus Smart Card Readers Receive Windows Certification.

Feb 12, 1999 ... GEMENOS, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- First Set of Smart Card Products Certified to the PC/SC and PC98 Specifications Gemplus(R), the world's leading provider of smart-card based solutions, announced today that Microsoft Corp. has certified ...

Internet Infinity Inc. Sales Revenues Increase 81% Over Last Year's Quarter.

Feb 12, 1999 ... COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Internet Infinity Inc. (OTC BB: ITNF) has increased sales 81% to $334,000 for the third quarter through December 31, over the same period in 1997. The sales growth each quarter since September 1997 is due primarily to increases ...

United Video Satellite Group Announces Formation of a Joint Venture With the Interactive Channel and Investment in Source Media.

Feb 12, 1999 ... TULSA, Okla.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--United Video Satellite Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UVSGA) and Source Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRCM) have entered into an agreement in principle with certain binding provisions to form a joint venture to focus on the development of local content and ...

Sharper Image Proprietary Products Lead the Way to Record Fourth Quarter Performance.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Sharper Image Corporation (Nasdaq/NMS:SHRP) said today that its record fourth quarter sales and gross margin were principally due to the successful introduction of new, proprietary products that were conceived, designed and engineered by ...

ATEC Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- -0- <Pre>ATEC GROUP, INC.Financial Highlights (Unaudited) For the Three Months EndedFor the Six Months Ended December 31, 1998 ...

PAXAR REPORTS 1998 YEAR-END RESULTS.

Feb 12, 1999 ... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999-- - EXPECTS TO RESUME EARNINGS GROWTH IN 1999 - STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM INCREASED Paxar Corporation (NYSE: PXR) today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1998. ...

UPC IPO Offer Price Fixed at US$ 32.78 per ADS -E 29 per Share-.

Feb 12, 1999 ... AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 12,1999--United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. ("UPC") which owns and operates cable-based communications networks in ten countries in Europe and in Israel, today announced final details of its Initial Public Offering. -- The price for the ...

CrossKeys Announces One-Time Charge in Its Third Quarter Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... KANATA, ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--CROSSKEYS (NASDAQ:CKEYF) (TSE:CKY.) CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEYF; TSE: CKY), a leading supplier of software for telecommunication service providers, today announced that it will be recording a one-time charge of Cdn $1.0 ...

Copart Opens in Nashville, Tennessee.

Feb 12, 1999 ... BENICIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Copart, Inc., (Nasdaq:CPRT) today announced that it has opened a new full service automotive auction facility to service Nashville, Tenn. and surrounding areas. With the addition of this new facility Copart now has 61 locations ...

ThirdAge Media Launches Comprehensive Dating Site Targeting the 45+ Audience Online; Site Highlights New Service relationships.com to Help Third Agers Make Romantic Connections.

Feb 12, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--ThirdAge Media (www.thirdage.com) today announced the launch of Dating Connections, (http://www.thirdage.com/romance/dating.html), an online center designed to be a comprehensive dating resource for adults aged 45+. Now, ...

Trimedyne Announces First Quarter Financial Results.

Feb 12, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--TRIMEDYNE INC. (Nasdaq NMS: TMED) Friday announced earnings of $5,498,000 or $0.50 per share on revenues of $1,511,000 for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998, compared with a loss of $1,084,000 or $0.10 per share on revenues of ...