Business Wire back issues from Friday, July 29:
First California Bank Posts 7% Increase in Second Quarter Results; Also Announces Formation of Holding Company and Successful $22 Million Capital Raise.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CAMARILLO, Calif. -- First graph, first sentence of release dated July 21, 2005, should read: xxx announced today second quarter earnings of $629,000 (sted earnings of $629 million). The corrected release reads: FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK POSTS 7% INCREASE IN SECOND ...
Virtual Iron Announces General Availability of Its Breakthrough Virtual Computing and Infrastructure Management Platform.
Jul 29, 2005 ... ACTON, Mass. -- New Solution Increases Service Levels While Fundamentally Changing the Responsiveness, Agility and Economics of the Data Center Virtual Iron Software, the leading provider of virtual computing and infrastructure management solutions, today announced the general ...
Hyperdynamics Files Form 8K.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Hyperdynamics Corp. (AMEX: HDY) today announced that it has filed Form 8K with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding "ITEM 8.01 Other Events" to be disclosed regarding operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, SCS Corp. (SCS). While SCS was in the process ...
SJW Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SJW Corp. (AMEX:SJW) diluted earnings per common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 were $0.62, compared to $0.53 for the same quarter in 2004. Operating revenue for the second quarter was $44,799,000 versus $45,609,000 for the same period in 2004, ...
Island Pacific, Inc. AMEX Update.
Jul 29, 2005 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Island Pacific, Inc. (AMEX:IPI) received notice on July 21, 2005, from the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX") indicating that the Company is not in compliance with certain of AMEX's continued listing standards in that it has sustained losses which are so substantial in ...
NorthStar Repeats as #1 in Telecommunications Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Year.
Jul 29, 2005 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- It's four years in a row for NorthStar Communications Group (NorthStar). NorthStar was once again ranked as the number one firm in the design of wireline telecommunications transmission lines and cables, according to Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual listing of the ...
Bustos Media and Salem Communications to Exchange Radio Stations in Sacramento; Bustos Exchanges 103.9 FM for Salem's 94.3 FM and 103.3 FM.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Bustos Media, a private broadcasting company specializing in Spanish language radio, and Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), the leading radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming, announced today they will exchange three radio ...
Olin's Second Quarter Earnings Tripled Over Last Year; Chlor Alkali Posts Record Profits.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CLAYTON, Mo. -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) today announced that net income in the second quarter of 2005 was $32.1 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared with net income of $10.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in the second quarter were ...
Liberty Bell Bank Reports Results of Operations for Quarter Ended June 30, 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Liberty Bell Bank (NASDAQ:LBBB) today announced the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The Bank reported a net loss of $398,000, or $0.18 per basic and diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to a net loss of ...
The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund Announces Strong Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2005 and a 3.6% Increase in Monthly Distributions.
Jul 29, 2005 ... TORONTO -- The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWI.UN) today released financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Highlights: - Announced increase in monthly unitholder distributions of 3.6% to $0.0958 per unit effective ...
DPL Reports Second Quarter Earnings; Announces Up To $400 Million Stock Buyback.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DAYTON, Ohio -- DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL) today reported basic 2005 second quarter earnings per share of $0.18 versus $0.47 in the second quarter of 2004. The $0.29 per share decrease was primarily related to the inclusion in 2004 earnings of investment income from its private equity portfolio, ...
Alameda P&T Uncovers More Unauthorized Customer Switching.
Jul 29, 2005 ... ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Alameda Power & Telecom has uncovered more switching of its cable television and Internet customers to Comcast without authorization or notification. "Frankly, it's difficult to believe that this activity has continued," said Alameda P&T spokesman Matt McCabe ....
AERT Reports Second Quarter Net Income.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:AERTA) announced unaudited net sales and net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales for the quarter were $20.95 million, which represented an increase of 29.6% over the $16.16 ...
INAMED Comments on Today's FDA Action Regarding Silicone Breast Implants.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- INAMED Corporation (Nasdaq:IMDC) issued comments on today's action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Silicone Breast Implants. The company views today's news as positive for the industry, physicians and their patients, even though ...
Western Alliance Reports Earnings of $6.6 Million or $0.32 per Share for the Second Quarter of 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS -- Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today its financial results for the second quarter of 2005. Second Quarter 2005 Highlights: --Diluted earnings per share of $0.32, an increase of 23% compared to $0.26 in the second quarter of 2004 ...
National Fuel Reports Third Quarter Results.
Jul 29, 2005 ... WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel" or the "Company") (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $19.2 million or $0.23 per share, a decrease of $13.4 million from the prior year's third quarter earnings of $32.6 ...
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Texas Motorists See Lower Pump Prices.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Retail gasoline prices fell in all of the Texas cities surveyed this week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve dipped nearly three cents to $2.200 a gallon - 40.2 cents above last year's average. The gas ...
Omega Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results and Adjusted FFO of $0.26 Per Share for the Second Quarter.
Jul 29, 2005 ... TIMONIUM, Md. -- Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The Company also reported Funds From Operations ("FFO") available to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2005 of $8.1 million or ...
ICT of India Wins 2005 BE Award; Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering for the Four-Laning of India National Highway 1A Named Top Project in ''Civil: Road Design'' Category.
Jul 29, 2005 ... EXTON, Pa. -- Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. (ICT), a leading New Delhi-based international provider of consultancy services for infrastructure development, has won a 2005 BE Award for its Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering for the Four-Laning of National ...
Northgate's Second Quarter Gold Production Increases Dramatically Kemess on Track to Produce 280,000 Ounces in 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- (All figures in US dollars except where noted) - Northgate Minerals Corporation (TSX:NGX)(AMEX:NXG) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2005. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital was $5,893,000 or ...
Auto Club: Gas Prices Crest and Start Moving Lower.
Jul 29, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- After five weeks of increases when gasoline prices climbed close to all-time record highs, the price of regular gas has crested and started moving lower in some areas, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price ...
Company Profile for S.I.SV.EL S.P.A.
Jul 29, 2005 ... "Licensing" has been SISVEL's main activity since 1982, when it was incorporated. Since then, SISVEL has granted licenses to all the major consumer-electronics manufacturers and has developed a unique experience in licensing the intellectual property rights of third parties, particularly ...
Research and Markets: Increase in Number of Visiting Buyers from Outside Europe Expected at the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2006.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21589) has announced the addition of Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2006 to their offering The main European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2006 season reflected the ...
Research and Markets: Quantitative and Qualitative Study of the Built-In Appliances Distribution and Brand Image in Russia.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21604) has announced the addition of Built-In Appliances Distribution and Brand Image in Russia to their offering This report provides a qualitative and quantitative study of the distribution of ...
Research and Markets: Get the Latest Data on the Kitchen Furniture Market in China.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21607) has announced the addition of The Kitchen Furniture Market In China to their offering. The report provides data on consumption, import, export, supply structure, distribution channels of ...
Research and Markets : Flavoured Water Thrives in Established Soft Drinks Markets Where Consumers Are Looking for Innovative Products That Provide 'Added Value'.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21611) has announced the addition of West Europe Flavoured Water Report 2005 to their offering West Europe's burgeoning flavoured water industry saw volumes increase by a substantial 17% in 2004, ...
Research and Markets : Important Analysis of all of the key MultiService Switch Vendors.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21620) has announced the addition of Multiservice Switch Market Rebounds Nicely to their offering. MultiService switch sales rebounded nicely in 2004, after three consecutive years of declining ...
`Stealth' Lands in Theaters.
Jul 29, 2005 ... Jessica Biel stars in Rob Cohen's latest action adventure film, "Stealth." The movie examines the questions that swirl around artificial intelligence, especially in the arena of warfare. Jessica talks about her role in "Stealth." Radio News Feature You can reach the ...
International Nuclear Fusion Project is Announced, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The nearer term goal of ITER is to build a fusion machine that will generate 500 MW of fusion power for 400 seconds or more. For details, view the entire article by ...
Gas Sourcing and Transmission Key to GAIL India's $4.25 Billion Project Investment Plans Through 2010, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Gas Authority of India is stepping on the gas with plans to invest $2.76 billion on the construction of four new pipelines in the next five years. This represents 65% of the total ...
A Powerful Way to Invest.
Jul 29, 2005 ... Mutual Funds have long been a reliable investment vehicle whether you are saving for a home, education, or retirement. In fact the popularity of these funds has ushered in a new generation called ETFs or Exchange Traded Funds. John Jacobs, the CEO of Nasdaq Global Funds goes over some of ...
A.P. Pharma to Hold 2005 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call August 8.
Jul 29, 2005 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- A.P. Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, will release its 2005 second quarter financial results prior to market open on Monday, August 8, 2005. Paul Goddard, chairman, Michael O'Connell, president and chief executive officer, ...
Actify ''SpinFire for Microsoft Office'' Now Available in Multiple Languages; Access to 3D Digital Design Data Available to Japanese, French, German and English Microsoft Office Users.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Actify Inc., the worldwide leader in client-server design visualization and collaboration solutions for the high technology, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation and discrete manufacturing industries, today announced that SpinFire for Microsoft Office is now ...
ORIX Announces First Quarter Net Income Up 61% Year on Year.
Jul 29, 2005 ... TOKYO -- ORIX Corporation (TOKYO:8591) (NYSE:IX), a leading integrated financial services group, today announced results for the first quarter (April 1-June 30) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006. Revenues were up 5% year on year to 212,635 million yen. Although revenues ...
Research and Markets: Tightening Market Causing Increased Soda Ash Prices.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21613) has announced the addition of The Economics of Soda Ash to their offering A global upswing in soda ash prices since the second half of 2004 reflects a tightening market caused by a surge ...
Research and Markets : Introduces Managing Physical/Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Care 3rd Edition 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21617) has announced the addition of Managing Physical/Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Care 3rd edition, 2005 to their offering Introduction to rehabilitation services; Utilization ...
Research and Markets: New Industry Profile, Australian Voice Facility Management Services Provides a Snapshot of the Penetration of IP Telephony in Today's Market.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21621) has announced the addition of Australian Voice Facility Management Services to their offering. This report profiles Australia's Voice Facility Managed Services industry, examining current ...
iVoice to Present at Major Industry Exposition SpeechTEK 2005; The Speech Enabled Auto Attendant is Provided by iVoice's Subsidiary SpeechSwitch, Inc.
Jul 29, 2005 ... MATAWAN, N.J. -- iVoice, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IVOC), a leader in speech recognition technology will be presenting their Speech-Enabled Auto Attendant at the SpeechTEK 2005 Exposition and Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis, August 1, 2 & 3rd in New York City. Other exhibitors ...
Zonagen Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results and Provides Update on Clinical Trial Programs and Androxal Related Patents.
Jul 29, 2005 ... THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Zonagen, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZONA)(PCX:ZONA) today reported financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and provided an update on its clinical development efforts for Proellex(TM) (formerly called Progenta) and Androxal(TM), and the ...
HealthSTAR Communications Recruits Two Seasoned Pros: Marcia McLaughlin and Michael Metelenis.
Jul 29, 2005 ... WOODBRIDGE, N.J. -- HealthSTAR Communications, Inc. announced today that Marcia McLaughlin and Michael Metelenis, formerly Co-Presidents of KPR in New York, have joined HealthSTAR Advertising, Inc. as President and Chief Creative Officer. "Marcia and Michael are two very important ...
Zacks Buy List Highlights: Amgen, ENSCO International, Corning and Charles Schwab.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) List. The #1 Rank stocks highlighted today are Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) and ENSCO International Inc. (NYSE:ESV). Further, Zacks announced #2 Rankings (Buy) on two ...
New LUNA(R) Flavors Save Women From Getting Their Hands Caught in the Cookie Jar; Three Delicious and Nutritious Cookie Flavors Take the Guilt Out of Cookie Cravings.
Jul 29, 2005 ... BERKELEY, Calif. -- Women who would love to treat themselves to a sweet, decadent, chewy cookie -- but feel guilty for breaking their healthy eating habits -- now have an alternative that's indulgent and nutritious! LUNA(R), The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women(TM), is introducing three new ...
Printronix Announces First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2006.
Jul 29, 2005 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Printronix, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX), the leading manufacturer of integrated enterprise printing solutions for the supply chain, today announced results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, which ended June 24, 2005. First quarter revenue was $31.8 million, down 4.5% from ...
Zacks Brokerage Buy List: Automatic Data Processing, Cisco, General Electric and Microsoft.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Today Zacks.com releases the names of four more stocks that are on their coveted Brokerage Buy List portfolio. This portfolio includes just those stocks that currently appear on the core recommended lists of at least three of the top 14 brokerage firms. These stocks are ...
Zacks.com announces that Charles Norton and Allen Gillespie highlight the following stocks: Microsemi Corporation and Marvell Technology.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Charles Norton and Allen Gillespie, editors of Supernova Stocks, discuss the burgeoning semiconductor space. Read about Microsemi Corp (NASDAQ:MSCC) and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://at.zacks.com/?id=84 ...
Patterson Companies Reports Change in Board of Directors.
Jul 29, 2005 ... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PDCO) today announced the resignation of David K. Beecken from its Board of Directors. Mr. Beecken determined that a recent investment in a Patterson supplier by his firm, Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company, could result in a potential ...
Mexico's Grupo Simec Acquires U.S. Steelmaker Republic Engineered Products, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Mexican minimill giant Grupo Simec has bought out bankrupt Republic Engineered Products. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo.com's ...
Citizens Communications Reports 2005 Second-Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend.
Jul 29, 2005 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Citizens Communications (NYSE:CZN) today reported second quarter 2005 consolidated revenues of $531.8 million; consolidated operating income of $146.9 million; and consolidated net income of $44.6 million. Second quarter 2005 revenue from the company's ILEC ...
West Coast Distribution Center Construction Right on Target, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Jul 29, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) (Minneapolis, Minnesota) is at the halfway completion point on construction of its distribution center in Rialto, California. For details, ...
Brookfield Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results: Reports FFO Per Share of $0.43, Portfolio-Wide Occupancy of 94%, and Strong Results from Development Operations.
Jul 29, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Brookfield Properties Corporation (TSX:BPO)(NYSE:BPO) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Funds from operations ("FFO") prior to lease termination income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $101 million ($0.43 per share) ...
Santarus to Hold Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results Conference Call on August 15.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on therapies for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, today announced that it will release second quarter 2005 financial results before the market opens on Monday, August 15, 2005. Santarus management ...
Peoples Energy Reports Third Quarter Results; Provides update on Fiscal 2005 Outlook.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Peoples Energy (NYSE:PGL) today announced earnings for the fiscal third quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2005. Those results are summarized below as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and on an ongoing (non-GAAP) basis ...
Moody's Corporation Reports Results for Second Quarter 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the second quarter of 2005. Please note that all per share amounts referred to in this press release have been adjusted for the 2-for-1 stock split which became effective in the second quarter of 2005. ...
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Announces Webcasts on Second Quarter 2005 Conference Call and Corporate Presentation at Adams Harkness 25th Annual Summer Seminar.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPH) today announced that it will conduct a conference call and live webcast on August 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (11:00 a.m. Pacific) to review second quarter 2005 financial results. The Company will release financial results prior ...
AGL Resources Reports Second Quarter Earnings.
Jul 29, 2005 ... ATLANTA -- AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ATG) today reported second quarter 2005 net income of $24 million compared with $21 million reported for the second quarter of 2004, a $3 million increase. The company's results reflect improved earnings in its Wholesale Services, Distribution ...
Centerra Gold Reports Significantly Higher Second Quarter Earnings of US$0.21 per Share.
Jul 29, 2005 ... TORONTO -- (All figures are in United States dollars) Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) today reported second quarter net earnings of $15 million ($0.21 per common share), up significantly from a net loss of $1 million (loss of $0.02 per common share) in the same quarter of last ...
Metro One Reports 2005 Second Quarter Financial Results.
Jul 29, 2005 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq:INFO), the leading provider of Enhanced Directory Assistance(R) and other enhanced telecom services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Revenue for the second quarter of 2005 ...
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and STAK Resolve Litigations.
Jul 29, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI), through its Exhibitgroup/Giltspur division and TL Horton Design Affiliate, and STAK Design, Inc., have been involved in litigations related to intellectual property rights pertaining to the retail merchandising unit business. The Parties are ...
Centerra Gold Reports Encouraging Exploration Results and Increases 2005 Budget by 10%.
Jul 29, 2005 ... TORONTO -- (All figures are in United States dollars) Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) is pleased to provide an update on its 2005 exploration program. During the first half of 2005, the Company conducted extensive drilling programs in the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia and Nevada ...
Dolby Digital Plus Incorporated into ATSC Standard.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), announced today that the Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC), approved a revision to the A/52A Standard (entitled A/52B) that incorporates Dolby(R) Digital Plus into an ATSC Standard. The ATSC membership vote was ...
Power Integrations to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences.
Jul 29, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Power Integrations (Nasdaq:POWI), the leader in high-voltage analog integrated circuits for power conversion, announced today that Balu Balakrishnan, the company's president and CEO, is scheduled to speak at the Adams Harkness Summer Seminar on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 ...
Viad Corp Announces Second Quarter Results; Earnings per Share of $0.50.
Jul 29, 2005 ... PHOENIX -- Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today announced second quarter 2005 revenue of $227.0 million, segment operating income of $22.3 million, and net income of $11.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in line with Viad's prior guidance. Robert H. Bohannon, chairman, president and ...
Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-June 2005.
Jul 29, 2005 ... WOLFSBURG, Germany -- Volkswagen AG (FWB:VOW)(LSE:VKW)(TSE:7659)(SWX:VOW): --Increase in Volkswagen Group operating profit for the period January to June 2005 of 61.6% year-on-year to EUR 1.4 billion (previous year: EUR 851 million) --Automotive Division operating ...
CVC Announces First and Final Closing of EUR 6 Billion European Fund.
Jul 29, 2005 ... LONDON -- CVC Capital Partners ("CVC"), the European Private Equity Group, today announces the first and final closing of CVC European Equity Partners IV, Europe's largest private equity fund to date. CVC has raised EUR 6 billion (US$7.2 billion) from a broad range of international ...
Research and Markets: Demand for Perlite in Horticulture Continues to Grow.
Jul 29, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21628) has announced the addition of a new Roskill report The Economics of Perlite to their offering. Annual world production of unexpanded perlite has increased by some 20% since 1997, ...