Business Wire back issues from Wednesday, October 25:
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces Receipt of Required Consents in Consent Solicitation For Floating Rate Notes Due 2010 and 9% Notes Due 2014 issued by Hexion U.S. Finance Corp. and Hexion Nova Scotia Finance, ULC.
Oct 25, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion" or the "Company") announced today that, it had received, as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time, on October 24, 2006, tenders and consents from holders of (i) 100%, of the outstanding principal amount of Second-Priority Senior ...
CPhA -CSHP Celebrate National Health-System Pharmacy Week and American Pharmacists Month during October.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) jointly announced their collaborative celebration of National Health-System Pharmacy Week, October 22 - 28, and American Pharmacists Month during October, to ...
SonoSite Schedules Third Quarter Financial Release and Conference Call.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Conference Call Accessible via Live Webcast BOTHELL, Wash. -- SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, said the company will report its final third quarter financial results on Monday, October 30, 2006, at the close of market and hold a ...
Lifestream Technologies, Inc. Takes Actions to Explore Strategic Alternatives.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Announces Pending Delisting from OTC Bulletin Board POST FALLS, Idaho -- Lifestream Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:LFTC) today announced that it is seeking strategic alternatives for all or portions of its business, and is focusing on the orderly wind down and sale of its assets. The ...
Legacy Partners Closes $457M Real Estate Fund.
Oct 25, 2006 ... FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Legacy Partners, a San Francisco Bay Area-based full service real estate investment management company, announced the final closing of its second value fund having raised $457,000,000 in capital commitments. Legacy Partners Realty Fund II, LLC will focus on investing ...
Si TV's New Series Flow & Tell Begins Nationwide Search in Phoenix November 1 and Tucson November 2 Sponsored by Qwest in Phoenix and Comcast in Tucson.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Speak Up and Join SE TV for "Flow & Tell," an Interactive Music ...
2006 United States E-Commerce Sales to Top $120 Billion, Says Leadpile.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Leadpile's "Crystal Ball" Prediction Right on Target PHOENIX -- Leadpile.com, who last year sent economists and financial analysts throughout the world spinning on their heels with its prediction that overall e-commerce sales will likely surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2012, ...
Americans Disgusted and Enraged After Viewing New GOP Ad.
Oct 25, 2006 ... -- Ad increases Independents' belief that Republicans are more prepared to fight terrorism -- FLEMINGTON, N.J. -- A new national study among 921 Americans revealed that the majority of Americans were disgusted, enraged and irritated after viewing a new GOP advertisement. ...
Westly Announces New Tax Law: Equal Treatment For Domestic Partners.
Oct 25, 2006 ... New Focus Group Helps Domestic Partners Understand Changes SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly today announced new changes in California tax law that gives registered domestic partners the same tax filing status as married couples ....
SunEdison Delivers Solar Energy to California State University, Chico.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Solar Power Plant to Begin Operating in October to Provide Predictably Priced Long-Term Rates BALTIMORE, Md. -- First graph, second sentence of release should read: The power plant, installed with 1,848 solar panels on the roofs of Yolo Hall and Acker Gym at CSU, Chico in ...
Financial Institutions Reports Results for Third Quarter 2006 and Announces Stock Repurchase Program.
Oct 25, 2006 ... * Solid results reflect improved asset quality, lower costs and continued operating efficiencies * Board authorizes $5.0 million stock repurchase * $1.4 million gain on trust business sale * $25 million secured debt to be repaid WARSAW, N.Y. -- ...
Infiniti Captures Two Edmunds.Com Editors' Most Wanted Awards.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Edmunds.com, a respected online resource for automotive information, today presented Infiniti with two "Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted" awards. The 2007 Infiniti M luxury performance sedan earned the Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted Sedan Under $45,000 ...
New Branding and Website Reinforces Communicaid Inc.'s Leadership in Providing Language Solutions to Technically Oriented Businesses.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Communicaid Inc., Silicon Valley's premier provider of translation, localization, and interpreting services today announces its new branding and website www.communicaidinc.com emphasizing its expertise in technically oriented business language services. The new brand ...
Owens & Minor Announces Cash Dividend For Fourth Quarter 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) announced today that its board of directors approved the payment of the fourth quarter 2006 cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share. The cash dividend is payable on December 29, 2006, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2006. The ...
Boston Doctors Discover Treatment for Potentially Fatal Autoimmune Skin Disease; Reported in NEJM.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Combination Therapy Had Patients in Prolonged Continuing Remission BOSTON -- Four Boston doctors had their research regarding the treatment of autoimmune disease reported in this week's New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Specifically Drs. Abdul Razzaque Ahmed, Zachary ...
Vitesse Schedules Conference Call to Update Shareholders on Status of the Company.
Oct 25, 2006 ... CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Pink Sheets:VTSS) will hold a conference call on Monday, November 6, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time/4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the status of the company. To listen to the conference call live, dial 1-800-450-5178 (U.S ....
Symbion, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Company Announces Acquisition of Surgical Hospital in Colorado NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Symbion, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBI), an owner and operator of short stay surgery facilities, announced today results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. For the ...
Mid-State Bancshares Reports Earnings of $0.39 Per Share for Third Quarter of 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 ... ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. -- Mid-State Bancshares (the Company) (NASDAQ:MDST), the holding company for Mid-State Bank & Trust (the Bank), reported diluted earnings of $0.39 per share for the third quarter of 2006 on net income of $8.9 million. Results in the quarter continued to be ...
Pinnacle Bank of Oregon Reports Third Quarter 2006 Earnings.
Oct 25, 2006 ... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Pinnacle Bank (OTCBB:PNNB) announces third quarter results impacted by large addition to loan loss provision. Pinnacle Bank reported a net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 of $352,993 compared to a net loss of $111,654 for the quarter ended September 30, ...
The Mills Responds to Public Announcement of Gazit-Globe's Proposal.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Mills Board of Directors Reaffirms Commitment to Maximizing Value for Shareholders CHEVY CHASE, Md. -- The Mills Corporation (NYSE:MLS) responded today to the press release and Schedule 13D issued by Israeli corporation Gazit-Globe Ltd. and its chairman Chaim Katzman. ...
Terex Announces Record Third Quarter Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced net income for the third quarter of 2006 of $101.0 million, or $0.98 per share, compared to net income of $51.9 million, or $0.51 per share, for the third quarter of 2005. Net income for the third quarter of 2006 included a ...
An Affiliate of Empire Investment Holdings Completes Acquisition of Off-Site Surgical Reprocessing Division of SSI Surgical Services, Inc.
Oct 25, 2006 ... MIAMI -- Empire Investment Holdings announced today that its affiliate MSI Surgical Solutions, LLC has completed the acquisition of the off-site surgical reprocessing division of SSI Surgical Services, Inc. The acquired business is a leading provider of full reprocessing services to ...
Harrington West Announces September 2006 Quarter Earnings, Double-Digit Loan Growth, Margin Improvement, and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 12.5 Cents Per Share.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SOLVANG, Calif. -- Harrington West Financial Group, Inc. is reissuing its earnings release for the results of the September 2006 quarter to correct a transposition error on page 6 of the release relating to the comparative chart of quarterly income statements. This correction does not ...
Rudolph Technologies and Tokyo Electron Limited Announce Technology Transfer Agreement.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Rudolph's defect inspection technology positioned to capitalize on offering both standalone as well as integrated solutions FLANDERS, N.J. -- Today, Rudolph Technologies (NASDAQ:RTEC) and Tokyo Electron Limited (TSE 1st Section), major equipment suppliers to semiconductor fabs, ...
Arkadin Expands its Global Audio and Web Conferencing Presence with New AsiaPac and Japanese Offices.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Sales and Support Teams Offer Global Services with Local Representation PARIS -- Arkadin SA, a global provider of audio and web conferencing services, today announced its continued expansion into the Asia Pacific regions. "Multinational organizations continue to ...
Activision Preannounces Second Quarter Net Revenues.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Q2 Net Revenues Increase 45% Over Previous Outlook Company Increases Fiscal 2007 Net Revenue Outlook Company Announces Q2 Conference Call and Expected Delay in Filing Form 10-Q SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) today announced that the ...
Summit Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings.
Oct 25, 2006 ... ATLANTA -- Summit Bank Corporation (SBGA) (NASDAQ: SBGA), parent company of The Summit National Bank, announces third quarter 2006 earnings of $1.62 million, or $0.23 diluted earnings per share, up 2.4% over the $1.58 million, or $0.27 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter last ...
Acadia Realty Trust Reports Third Quarter 2006 Operating Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR - "Acadia" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), today reported operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. All per share amounts discussed below are on a fully diluted basis. Third Quarter 2006 ...
Fitch Issues Presale on Hamlet II, Ltd.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch has issued a presale report on Hamlet II, Ltd. The presale report is available to all investors on Fitch's corporate site, www.fitchratings.com. For more information about Fitch's comprehensive subscription service Fitch Research, which includes all presale ...
Allion Healthcare, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results Date and Conference Call.
Oct 25, 2006 ... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Allion Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALLI), a national provider of specialty pharmacy and disease management services focused on HIV/AIDS patients, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 after the close of U.S. financial markets on ...
Nexstar Broadcasting to Report 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 8.
Oct 25, 2006 ... IRVING, Texas -- Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2006 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. EST that morning to review ...
Associated Banc-Corp Declares 29-Cent Dividend.
Oct 25, 2006 ... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (Nasdaq: ASBC) today declared a regular cash dividend of 29 cents per share for the fourth quarter, representing a 7 percent increase over the fourth quarter 2005 dividend. This makes 2006 the 36th consecutive ...
HealthpointCapital Partners II, L.P. and BioLok International Inc. Announce Completion of Tender Offer for all Shares of Common Stock of BioLok.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- HealthpointCapital Partners II, L.P., its wholly-owned subsidiaries Tumbler Holdings, Inc. and Tumbler Merger Corp., and BioLok International Inc. today jointly announced the expiration and final results of the cash tender offer for any and all of the outstanding shares of ...
AMETEK Announces Stock Split and Dividend Increase.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Declares a 3-for-2 Stock Split, Increases Dividend 50% PAOLI, Pa. -- AMETEK Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split and approved a 50% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The ...
Enzon to Release Earnings on Thursday November 2, 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Conference Call and Webcast to Follow BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENZN) announced today that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, on Thursday November 2, 2006 at approximately 8:00 am EDT. The announcement ...
Duke Realty Announces Third Quarter Earnings.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Common and Preferred Stock Dividends Declared INDIANAPOLIS -- Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE) reported today results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2006. Funds from operations available to common shareholders (diluted) ("FFO") was ...
Penn Virginia Corporation Provides Third Quarter 2006 Oil and Gas Operational Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Announces Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Production Record RADNOR, Pa. -- Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA) today reported record quarterly production and provided an update of its oil and gas operational activities for the third quarter of 2006. Oil and gas ...
Fitch Rates COMM 2006-FL12.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- COMM 2006-FL12, which closed Oct. 24, 2006, commercial mortgage pass-through certificates are rated by Fitch as follows --$217,035,000 class A-1 'AAA'; --$1,300,765,000class A-2 'AAA'; --$2,570,145,824 class X-1 'AAA'; ...
Terabeam to Present at Susquehanna Financial Group Emerging Trends Conference.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Terabeam, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRBM), a leading developer and supplier of broadband wireless solutions, today announced that Pankaj Manglik, President and Chief Operating Officer, will be presenting at the upcoming Susquehanna Financial Group Emerging Trends Conference at the ...
New Jersey Based SUNRx, Inc. Makes the Philadelphia 100(R) as One of the Region's Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies for the Second Year in a Row...(Company overview)
Oct 25, 2006 ... CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Gerard J. Ferro, CEO, is pleased to announce that SUNRx, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing, privately-held companies in the ten-county Philadelphia region, for the second year in a row, placing 9(th) in 2006. In 2005 SUNRx was the #1 fastest ...
UnionBanCal Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- UnionBanCal Corporation (NYSE:UB) announced today that it will pay a regular cash dividend of 47 cents per common share for the fourth quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on January 5, 2007, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2006. UnionBanCal has ...
The Employment Guide(R) Expands to Fox Valley, WI.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NORFOLK, Va. -- The Employment Guide (www.EmploymentGuide.com) announced its expansion into Fox Valley, WI. The first edition hit the streets Monday, October 23, 2006. The Fox Valley edition distributes more than 15,000 weekly publications within 700 of The Employment Guide's ...
Owens & Minor Reports Very Strong Revenue Growth of 9.8% in 3rd Quarter 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 ... O&M Completes Acquisition of McKesson Acute-Care Distribution Business & Launches Transition Plan RICHMOND, Va. -- Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) reported strong revenue growth of 9.8% to $1.3 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to revenue of $1.2 billion ...
Reis, Inc., Releases Preliminary Third Quarter Findings.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- In advance of its third quarter reports for the performance of U.S. commercial real estate markets, Reis Inc. has released the company's highly regarded quarterly First Glance reports. The First Glance reports detail preliminary findings on the performance of the U.S ....
Intergraph Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Revenue Grew by 4.7%; Operating Margin Increased to 12.7% HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ: INGR), a leading global provider of spatial information management (SIM) software, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006 ....
Acusphere Successfully Trains Echo Blinded Readers to Increase Sensitivity While Maintaining Accuracy.
Oct 25, 2006 ... -Process Expected to Improve Likelihood of RAMP-2 Success- WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Acusphere, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACUS) announced today that the Company has trained all of the echo blinded readers in the RAMP-2 trial to increase their sensitivity, the ability to detect coronary heart ...
DIRECTV Activates HD Local Channel Service in Reno, Nev.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Local HD Channels from DIRECTV Have More Vivid Colors, Wider ...
Correction: Fitch Upgrades Starwood IDR to 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable.(Correction notice)
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- (This corrects a press release issued yesterday and contains revised bond security information in the final paragraph of the release) Fitch Ratings has upgraded Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.'s (NYSE:HOT) credit ratings as follows: --Issuer ...
Cytyc Acquires Minimally Invasive Surgical Device for Treating Endometriosis.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Announces Asset Purchase of Helica Instruments, Limited MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Cytyc Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC), a leading provider of medical technology, today announced that it has purchased certain assets of Helica Instruments Limited ("Helica"), including the Helica Thermal ...
Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Completion of Offering of 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
Oct 25, 2006 ... MCLEAN, Va. -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed the offering of 1,150,000 shares of its 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at $25 per share, which includes the full exercise of a 150,000 share ...
Sparton Corporation Releases Annual Meeting Summary, First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2007 and Announces a 5% Stock Dividend.
Oct 25, 2006 ... JACKSON, Mich. -- At its Annual Shareowners' meeting today, Electronic Contract Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) announced the results of voting at the annual meeting, its fiscal 2007 First Quarter results, as well as the approval of a 5% stock dividend. ...
Cytyc to Introduce Cellient(TM) Automated Cell Block System at American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Expands Product Line for Pathology Market MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Cytyc Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC), a leading provider of medical technology, today announced that the Cellient([TM]) Automated Cell Block System will be introduced at the 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ...
DIRECTV Activates HD Local Channel Service in Portland, Maine.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Local HD Channels from DIRECTV Have More Vivid Colors, Wider ...
DIRECTV Activates HD Local Channel Service in Madison, Wisc.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Local HD Channels from DIRECTV Have More Vivid Colors, Wider ...
ByIndia Integration into Web2 Corp Complete, New Product Features to Launch October 26th.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Web2 Product to Leapfrog Existing India offerings ORLANDO, Fla. -- To create a dominant search portal for India, the Web2 Corporation (NASDAQ:WBTO) plan was to integrate social networking, classifieds, video and other "Web 2.0" products already proven popular in the United ...
Willis Group Reports Strong Third Quarter 2006 Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Eleven Percent Reported Revenue Growth and Eight Percent Organic Growth in Commissions and Fees Drives Performance Commences Buyback; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend NEW YORK -- Willis Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, today reported ...
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company Reports Third Quarter Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (NYSE:HRH), the world's 10th largest insurance and risk management intermediary, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. For the third quarter, total revenues were $173.2 ...
SouthFirst Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Sandra H. Stephens, Chief Executive Officer of SouthFirst Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB:SZBI), announced today, October 25, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $.10 per share cash dividend on the Company's outstanding common stock. This dividend is for the ...
Bluefly to Hold Conference Call and Webcast on November 14, 2006 to Discuss Third Quarter Results.
Oct 25, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: BFLY), a leading online retailer of designer brands, fashion trends and superior value (www.bluefly.com), announced today that it will release its third quarter 2006 financial results at the close of market on November 14, 2006. The Company will ...
Clear Channel Revises Timing of 3rd Quarter 2006 Earnings Release and Teleconference.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO) today revised the timing of both companies' release of third quarter 2006 financial results. Both companies confirmed they will release third quarter 2006 financial results ...
Center Financial Reports 12% Sequential Loan Growth for 2006 Third Quarter.
Oct 25, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Center Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CLFC), the holding company of Center Bank, today reported financial results for its three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006, with net loans increasing 12% sequentially and 20% from year-end 2005. 2006 third ...
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is Considering Strategic Alternatives.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) confirmed today that its Board of Directors is evaluating various strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The Board of Directors has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as its financial advisor in connection with its ...
Panolam to Release Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results on November 8, 2006 and Host Call on November 14, 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 ... SHELTON, Conn. -- Panolam Industries International, Inc. today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Robert J. Muller, Jr., Panolam's Chairman, President and CEO, will host the ...
Teletouch Communications Delays in Filing Its Consolidated Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
Oct 25, 2006 ... Company Receives AMEX Non-Compliance Notification Letter FORT WORTH, Texas -- Teletouch Communications, Inc. (AMEX:TLL) today announced that due to continued difficulty in preparing its current and historical consolidated financial statements related to completing the audit of ...
Coherent Notifies Excel of Decision from the German Federal Cartel Office.
Oct 25, 2006 ... EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. -- Excel Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLTC) announced today that it was informed by Coherent (NASDAQ: COHR) that they had received a prohibition order from the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) regarding its proposed acquisition of Excel. The acquisition had previously ...