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Western Investment Hedged Partners L.P. Receives Backing of Glass, Lewis & Co., Respected Proxy Advisory Service, in Tri-Continental Corporation Proxy Battle; Both ISS and Glass Lewis Support Western Investment.

Apr 28, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Please replace the release due to multiple revisions dated April 27, 2006. The corrected release reads: WESTERN INVESTMENT HEDGED PARTNERS L.P. RECEIVES BACKING OF GLASS, LEWIS & CO., RESPECTED PROXY ADVISORY SERVICE, IN TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION PROXY ...

Marlton Technologies, Inc. Reports 2005 Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Please replace the release dated April 27, 2006 with the following corrected version due to revisions. The corrected release reads: MARLTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. REPORTS 2005 RESULTS Marlton Technologies, Inc. (OTC:MTYG.PK) today reported its ...

Sinopec Corp. Announces 1Q2006 Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BEIJING -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation ("Sinopec Corp." or "the Company") (HKEX: 386; NYSE: SNP; LSE: SNP; CH: 600028) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2006. Based on the PRC Accounting Rules and Regulations, income from ...

SJW Corp. (NYSE:SJW) Announces First Quarter Financial Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SJW Corp. (NYSE:SJW) diluted earnings per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 were $0.23, compared to $0.15 for the same quarter in 2005. The increase in net income is inclusive of the net of tax gain on the sale of nonutility property of $1,535,000, or ...

People's Bank to Pay Cash Dividend.

Apr 28, 2006 ... MEDFORD, Ore. -- The board of directors of People's Bank of Commerce (OTCBB:PBCO) announced that it had declared its first quarterly cash dividend -- $0.10 per share. The $0.10 dividend will be paid on June 1, 2006 to shareholders of record May 15, 2006. Mike Sickels, chairman ...

AUDIO from Medialink: Spring Into Fashion.

Apr 28, 2006 ... Warm weather is coming and it's time to ditch that heavy winter coat and spruce up your wardrobe with spring's hottest new styles. Celebrity stylist Sam Saboura gives tips on this season's fashion trends and how to get them with less ...

Olin Announces First Quarter 2006 Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... CLAYTON, Mo. -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that sales for the first quarter of 2006 were $725.1 million, compared with $560.9 million in the first quarter of 2005. Net income in the first quarter of 2006 was $33.7 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared with net ...

VIDEO from Medialink: Many Americans Lack Knowledge and Understanding of Mental Illnesses.

Apr 28, 2006 ... When it comes to their health, Americans want the best care possible. However, when it comes to mental health, there is a widespread lack of knowledge and understanding about the warning signs, causes, and effective treatments. As a result, many people who suffer from common mental ...

EDP Licensing Secures Rights for Johnny Cash Prepaid Card.

Apr 28, 2006 ... NASHVILLE, TN -- EDP Licensing, Inc.(TM) announced today that they have entered into an agreement for a branded debit card program with the Johnny Cash Estate. Paul Cleveland, CEO of EDP Technologies Corporation(TM), said," We believe that those fans and friends who have enjoyed Johnny ...

Edison International and Southern California Edison Declare Dividends.

Apr 28, 2006 ... ROSEMEAD, Calif. -- Please replace the release dated April 27, 2006, with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions in the second paragraph. The corrected release reads: EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DECLARE DIVIDENDS ...

Identify the Leading Companies and Brands within the Smoking Cessation Aids Market in Australia.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36220) has announced the addition of Smoking Cessation Aids in Australia to their offering. Our Smoking Cessation Aids in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...

Get a Look at the Future Developments Expected for the Automotive Parts Industry in China.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36268) has announced the addition of China Automotive Parts Industry to their offering. The rapid growth of China's automotive industry has led to the development of a significant automotive ...

The Tourism Sector in China is One of the Fastest Growing Industries in the National Economy.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19306 ) has announced the addition of China Outbound Tourist Market to their offering. China's tourism industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the national economy and is also one of ...

VIDEO from Medialink: Shrimpers Prepare for Return to Open Waters.

Apr 28, 2006 ... Hurricanes Katrina and Rita cost the American shrimp industry $1 billion in damages last year. This, combined with rising oil prices and dumping of foreign imported shrimp, has brought one of America's oldest and most colorful industries to the brink of what the U.S. Congress declared in ...

Ubisoft Delivers Paradise(TM) for PC; Benoit Sokal's Adventure Masterpiece Now Available at Retail Stores; Download Press Kit here: http://files.us.ubisoft.com/Paradise_Review_Kit.zip.

Apr 28, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that Paradise(TM) for the PC has shipped to retail stores. Paradise is the latest adventure game from the critically acclaimed designer Benoit Sokal and his studio, White Birds Productions. Paradise ...

Aquent's Acquistion of Designer Resource International Ltd Gives the Fashion Industry Access to the World's Largest Resource of Creative and Marketing Professionals; Aquent Acquires Fashion Recruitment Firm Designer Resource International Ltd.

Apr 28, 2006 ... LONDON -- Aquent, the world's largest creative and marketing services firm specializing in the placement of creative, marketing, production and IT professionals, announced today the acquisition of Designer Resource International Ltd, a leading staffing firm based in London UK, with a ...

VIDEO from Medialink: What You Need to Know to Scam-Proof Your Life.

Apr 28, 2006 ... Every day and everywhere, tens of thousands of Americans get scammed: at the car lot, hospital, home, work - and even on vacation. Most of them never see it coming. But, now there's help. (See video at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=31909) Learn the ...

DAZ Ships Hexagon 2; Compelling 3D Modeler is DAZ's First Software Release Following Eovia Acquisition; Introductory Offer Delivers Dramatic Price Break to DAZ Platinum Club Members.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DRAPER, Utah -- DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced the immediate availability of DAZ Hexagon 2, its newly acquired 3D polygonal and subdivision modeling software. "Our very recent acquisition of Eovia has put ...

Grupo TMM Reports First-Quarter 2006 Financial Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... MEXICO CITY -- Grupo TMM, S.A. (NYSE:TMM)(BMV:TMM A): --Debt reduction of $331 million in Q1 --Guidance reaffirmed --Corporate SG&A to be reduced by a further 1.5% of revenues in 2006 --Acquisition of a modern 12,000 horse-power anchor handling ...

MacDermid, Incorporated Announces First Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.43 (After Special Charges of $0.05 Per Share).

Apr 28, 2006 ... DENVER -- MacDermid, Incorporated a worldwide manufacturer of proprietary specialty chemical products and materials for the electronics, metal finishing and printing industries (NYSE: MRD) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Sales of $ ...

CEMEX Announces Dividend of US$0.133 Per CPO.

Apr 28, 2006 ... MONTERREY, Mexico -- CEMEX, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) shareholders approved at their Annual Shareholders Meeting held today to increase the capital stock of CEMEX in its variable portion through capitalization charged against retained earnings, subject to confirmation by CEMEX's Board of ...

A&B Raises Dividend; Annual Rate Now $1.00 Per Share.

Apr 28, 2006 ... HONOLULU -- The Board of Directors of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEX) today announced an increase in the second-quarter 2006 dividend to 25 cents per share. The previous rate was 22.5 cents per share. The second-quarter dividend is payable on June 1, 2006 to shareholders of record ...

Orthovita Schedules First Quarter 2006 Financial Results Conference Call.

Apr 28, 2006 ... MALVERN, Pa -- Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: VITA), a developer of orthopedic biomaterials, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to review and discuss its financial results for the first quarter 2006. Antony Koblish, President and Chief Executive Officer, and ...

Kyowa Hakko Profits Decline on Higher R&D Spend but Recurring Income and Net Income Above Forecast.

Apr 28, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Ltd. (Kyowa Hakko) (TOKYO:4151) today announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2006 (Fiscal 2005). Consolidated sales and operating income declined by 1.5% and 23.8% respectively compared to fiscal 2004 but recurring income and ...

Get an Overview of Taiwan's Leaders and Government Structure.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36286) has announced the addition of 2006 Taiwan Government Organization Chart to their offering. This wall chart shows Taiwan's leaders and government structure in an eye-pleasing format ....

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Continue Climb.

Apr 28, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Texas motorists continue to see increases at the gas pumps for the eighth consecutive week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of regular self-serve in Texas rose six cents a gallon this week to $2.892--that is 76.5 cents higher than last ...

Exabyte Announces First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB:EXBY), a leading innovator in tape backup, restore and archival systems, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2006, ended March 31, 2006. Total revenue for the first quarter of 2006 was $21.6 million, compared to ...

Maui Land & Pineapple Reports 2006 1st Quarter Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... KAHULUI, Hawaii -- Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (AMEX:MLP) reported net income of $13.8 million ($1.90 per share) for the first quarter of 2006 compared to net income of $1.3 million ($.17 per share) for the first quarter of 2005. Revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were $59.0 ...

VIDEO from Medialink: Universal Pictures' United 93 Opens Nationwide on April 28.

Apr 28, 2006 ... Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Greengrass (Bloody Sunday, The Bourne Supremacy) writes and directs an unflinching drama that tells the story of the passengers and crew, their families on the ground and the flight controllers who watched in dawning horror as United Airlines Flight 93 became the ...

Skype Achieves 100 Million Users; People Worldwide Demonstrate Rapid-Growing Desire to Communicate on the Internet.

Apr 28, 2006 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Skype, the global Internet communications company, today reached a major milestone when it passed 100 million registered users. The company achieved this milestone in just two-and-a-half year's time, and has nearly doubled in size from September 2005 when it had 54 million ...

UTEK Corporation will Announce Financial Results on May 5, 2006 for First Quarter 2006.

Apr 28, 2006 ... PLANT CITY, Fla. -- UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK) (LSE-AIM:UTK) plans to release its first quarter financial results on May 5, 2006 and will hold a live conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT that day to discuss them. All interested parties are invited to attend the conference call. <Pre> ...

ARCADIS Wins Strategic Assignment in New Orleans.

Apr 28, 2006 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands -- ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), an international consulting and engineering company, announced today that the Company has won a strategically important assignment in New Orleans. The assignment involves the concept study of two navigable floodgates in ...

Clariant sells Pharmaceutical Fine Chemicals to TowerBrook Capital Partners.(Company overview)

Apr 28, 2006 ... MUTTENZ, Switzerland -- Clariant (SWX:CLN) today announced the sale of its Pharmaceutical Fine Chemicals unit to TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P. for a transaction value of approximately CHF 110 million. The sale marks a further step in Clariant's strategy to focus its portfolio on core ...

Alfa Laval AB (publ) Interim report January 1 - March 31, 2006.

Apr 28, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- "The order intake during the quarter increased with 37 percent. Both Eastern and Western Europe showed very strong growth. The improvement in Western Europe started during the end of last year. Our focus on profitability in combination with positive currency effects ...

Skandia's Annual General Meeting.

Apr 28, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Election of directors At Skandia's (STO:SDIA) Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2006, all general meeting-elected directors were re-elected for terms extending through the 2007 Annual General Meeting. The members of the Board are thus: Jim Sutcliffe, Bjorn ...

Auto Club: Gas Prices Surge Higher.

Apr 28, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Southern California motorists endured double-digit increases at the gas pump for the second week in a row as prices reached new record highs every day this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of ...

Capital-IT 2006 Presenter Profiles.(Company overview)

Apr 28, 2006 ... PARIS -- Capital-IT 2006 took place April 26-27, 2006, at the Espace Cardin in Paris. Presenter profiles are listed below. News releases from the event are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference, and event news resource. Business Wire ...

Company Profile for Medialive.(Company overview)

Apr 28, 2006 ... Medialive provides a complete solution enabling the secure digital content distribution and leading to the emergence of new multimedia services. Focused on the mobile market, Medialive's solutions are patented and based on a breakthrough innovative technology enabling multimedia ...

Company Profile for VARIOPTIC.(Company overview)

Apr 28, 2006 ... Founded in 2002, Varioptic pioneered the development of Electrowetting Technology to create revolutionary auto focus and zoom lenses with absolutely no moving parts. These products feature several crucial advantages over traditional technologies in terms of cost, dimensions, power ...

Company Profile for TeamCast.(Company overview)

Apr 28, 2006 ... TeamCast is a fast growing technology supplier founded in France in 2003, now offering advanced OEM technology for telecommunications network equipment, as a comprehensive product range of highly integrated and robust functional modules. These modules - known as ModulCast Products - form ...

EDO and Terma to Develop F-16 Smart-Weapon Ejector Rack.

Apr 28, 2006 ... NEW YORK & LYSTRUP, Denmark -- EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) and Terma A/S have entered into a teaming agreement to jointly develop an Enhanced Smart Triple Ejector Rack (ESTER) to be used on the F-16. The ESTER program will upgrade existing TER-9 racks by adding the capability to carry ...

AVI BioPharma Announces 2006 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call.

Apr 28, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- AVI BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq:AVII) today announced that the company will hold a conference call to discuss its 2006 first quarter financial results on Friday, May 5, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Individuals interested in listening to ...

Spirit is Coming! Spirit is Coming! If Paul Revere Were Still Around, He'd Fly Spirit Airlines to Detroit and Myrtle Beach.

Apr 28, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines announces new service from Boston's Logan International Airport. Spirit will offer twice daily, non-stop service to Detroit, non-stop service to Myrtle Beach, as well as connecting service to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Service starts ...

Spirit Announces New Service From Detroit to Boston.

Apr 28, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines announces new, twice daily non-stop service from its Detroit hub to Boston, Spirit's newest route map addition and 30th destination. Service begins August 15, 2006. These new flights will be served with new Spirit Airbus A319 aircraft ...

Post 1Q06 Review Indicates Slight Drop in 2006 Industrial Manufacturing Industry Spending in the U.S., an Industrial Info News Alert.

Apr 28, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). As we entered 2006, preliminary capital and maintenance spending estimates for the year indicated that the Industrial Manufacturing Industry was expected to top $47.6 billion in total expenditures by year's ...

Carfax to Sponsor NASCAR Busch Series Race at MIS on August 19; Carfax 250 Marks Company's First Foray into NASCAR Racing.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BROOKLYN, Mich. -- NASCAR racing fans will witness history in the making this summer on the Busch Series tour. Carfax (www.carfax.com) and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) announced today that Carfax will be the title sponsor of the August 19 "Carfax 250" NASCAR Busch Series race at ...

Atlas Copco: Report from Atlas Copco's Annual General Meeting 2006.

Apr 28, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held yesterday in Stockholm, Sweden, under the chairmanship of Mr. Sune Carlsson, chairman of the Board of Directors. The income statements and the balance sheets of the parent company ...

CHMP Issues Positive Opinion for TYSABRI(R) as a Treatment for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

Apr 28, 2006 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and DUBLIN, Ireland -- Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA), issued a positive opinion recommending ...

See How China's Paper and Forest Products Market has been Performing in Recent Years.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20392) has announced the addition of "China Paper and Forest Products Market" to their offering. In 2004, the Chinese government implemented broad macro economic regulations to curb its ...

Swedish Match: Interim Report January - March 2006.

Apr 28, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Swedish Match (STO:SWMA): --First quarter net sales amounted to 2,951 MSEK (2,967) --Excluding the effect of divested businesses, sales increased by 5% --First quarter operating income amounted to 721 MSEK (538), up 34% ...

Forecasts Till 2010 Show How the Sweet and Savoury Snacks Market in Belgium is Set to Change.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36224) has announced the addition of Sweet and Savoury Snacks in Belgium to their offering. Our Sweet and Savoury Snacks in Belgium report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...

Future Forecasts to Show How the Ready Meals Market in Belgium is Set to Change.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36253) has announced the addition of Ready Meals in Belgium to their offering Our Ready Meals in Belgium report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ...

By 2010 All Europeans Will Have Access to Broadband Through Upgraded Phone Networks.

Apr 28, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36266) has announced the addition of European Broadband Service Market to their offering. The report "European Broadband Service Market--Competition Between the Retail Suppliers" presents a ...

Kaydon Corporation Reports 67.7 Percent Growth in Diluted Earnings Per Share for 2006 First Quarter; Sales Increased 20.0 Percent and Operating Income Grew 56.2 Percent; Operating Margins of 23.3 Percent Improved 540 Basis Points in the Quarter.

Apr 28, 2006 ... ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006. Sales of continuing operations were up 20.0 percent, after tax income from continuing operations increased 80.2 percent and diluted earnings per share from ...

Mobil Travel Guide Unveils Third Annual List of America's Top Spas.(Directory)

Apr 28, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Spa Montage and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York Awarded Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star status; Eighty-Three Additional Spas Honored Mobil Travel Guide, originator of the prestigious Mobil Five-Star Award and provider of the most comprehensive ratings and reviews ...

ISONAS Security Systems Launches Online, Access-Control Solutions Store.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- In Addition to IP and Wireless IP Reader-Controllers, Extended Product Line Includes Electronic Locks, Power over Ethernet Supplies and Door-Control Accessories End-users and Resellers, who are in the market for security products, can now purchase complete IP ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Owens-Illinois, Silgan Holdings, Avaya, Cisco and 3COM.

Apr 28, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day, the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Owens-Illinois (NYSE:OI), Silgan ...

Williams Scotsman International, Inc. Reports Record Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2006.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BALTIMORE -- Williams Scotsman International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSC), a leading provider of modular space solutions, reported today its financial results for the first quarter of 2006. Revenues for the first quarter were $165.0 million, a 31% increase from $126.1 million in the comparable ...

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Cadbury Schweppes, Altria, Del Monte Foods and Anheuser-Busch.

Apr 28, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with Zacks Equity Analyst Steven Ralston, who discusses Cadbury Schweppes (NYSE:CSG), Altria (NYSE:MO), Del Monte Foods (NYSE:DLM) and Anheuser-Busch Companies (NYSE:BUD). A synopsis of today's ...

Back Yard Burgers Reports First Quarter Financial Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (Nasdaq:BYBI) today announced results for the first quarter of 2006. --Total revenues for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2006, were $10,641,000, a record first quarter for the Company and an increase of approximately 10.0% over total ...

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Business Objects, Duke Realty, RightNow Technologies and Archstone-Smith Trust.

Apr 28, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Duke Realty ticker should read (NYSE:DRE) sted (NYSE:DUK). The corrected release reads: ZACKS BULL AND BEAR OF THE DAY HIGHLIGHTS: BUSINESS OBJECTS, DUKE REALTY, RIGHTNOW TECHNOLOGIES AND ARCHSTONE-SMITH TRUST Zacks Equity Research highlights ...

Park City Group Substantially Strengthens Balance Sheet; Reduced Interest Expense to Have Dramatic Impact on Earnings.

Apr 28, 2006 ... PARK CITY, Utah -- Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB: PKCY) today announced that Riverview Financial, a holding company wholly owned by Park City Group's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Randall Fields has voluntarily converted $3.2 million of subordinated debt. The action ...

Largest US Latin Music Store Chain Voluntarily Shuts Down on May 1st to Support the Latin Community; Store Closing in Support of Immigration Rally.

Apr 28, 2006 ... TINTON FALLS, N.J. -- Ritmo Latino, the largest Latin Music Store Chain in the United States decided to close all of its 45 doors on May 1st in order to show support to all of their customers and communities. Closing all stores is a huge decision for Ritmo Latino considering ...

Signature Bank Reports 2006 First Quarter Results.

Apr 28, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY) --Net Income Rose 39 Percent to $8.0 Million or $0.27 Diluted Earnings Per Share Versus $5.7 Million or $0.19 Diluted Earnings Per Share in the 2005 First Quarter --Expected Outflows of Short-Term Escrow Deposits in Excess of ...

Ronaldinho Named a Lenovo Worldwide Brand Ambassador; Technology Company Partners with FC Barcelona to Kick off a New Wave of Brand Promotion.

Apr 28, 2006 ... BARCELONA, Spain -- Lenovo Group Limited today announced a cooperation with FC Barcelona and its superstar, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, otherwise known as Ronaldinho Gaucho. Ronaldinho will be a Lenovo Worldwide Brand Ambassador. Ronaldinho, the Federation Internationale de Football ...