Business Wire back issues from Thursday, March 1:
Pioneer Services Supports 'Military Saves' Week 365 Days a Year.
Mar 01, 2007 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fourth graph of release dated Feb. 28, 2007, should read: To help service members take action on this advice, Pioneer Services offers "Select Investment Plans" to service members through the First National Bank of Omaha (sted First National Bank of Kansas). ...
SYMX Launches Comprehensive Platform for Real-Time Location System To Support Hospital Management and Quality Initiatives.
Mar 01, 2007 ... MIAMI -- the website address in the fourth graph, last sentence, should read: www.symxcorp.com (sted www.symx.com). The corrected release reads: SYMX LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME LOCATION SYSTEM TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY INITIATIVES ...
Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. Announces Sale of George Elkins Mortgage Banking Unit.
Mar 01, 2007 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- In the contact information, the phone numbers should read 503-721-6500 (sted 503-221-6500). The corrected release follows: FOG CUTTER CAPITAL GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES SALE OF GEORGE ELKINS MORTGAGE BANKING UNIT Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc ....
New Report Shows Oil and Gas Accounted for 38% of Primary Energy Consumption in India During 2005.
Mar 01, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51255) has announced the addition of "Indian Oil & Gas - Industry Report (2007)" to their offering. Although India is the sixth largest consumer of oil, there is a huge demand-supply gap in oil ...
The Indian Auto Components Industry Touched an Estimated Production of US$10 Billion in 2005-06.
Mar 01, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51269) has announced the addition of "Auto Components Industry in India (2007)" to their offering. Indian auto components industry touched an estimated production of US$10 billion in 2005-06, an ...
The Indian Bearings Industry Was Worth US$33 Billion in 2005, a CAGR of 19.78% between 2003 and 2005.
Mar 01, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51271) has announced the addition of "Indian Bearings Industry (2007)" to their offering. Indian bearings industry was worth US$33 billion in 2005, a CAGR of 19.78% between 2003 and 2005. While ...
Doncasters Announces Acquisition of FastenTech.
Mar 01, 2007 ... MELBOURNE, United Kingdom -- Doncasters, the international precision engineering group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based manufacturer of fasteners and precision components FastenTech Inc. from Citigroup Venture Capital for $492 million. The deal is subject to the ...
Samsung Electronics Begins World's First DRAM Mass Production Using 60nm-Class Technology.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SEOUL, Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing the industry's first 1Gigabit (Gb) DDR2 DRAM (dynamic random access memory) using 60 nanometer (nm)-class process technology. Use of ...
IXYS Announces New Stock Repurchase Program.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 6% of the Company's 33 million shares of common stock currently outstanding. The previously ...
Emerging Markets Private Equity Funds Raise Over US$33 Billion in 2006.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Investor Interest Continues to Grow as the Asset Class Matures WASHINGTON -- 162 private equity funds focused on investing in the emerging markets of Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa raised US$33.2 billion in capital commitments in 2006, reports ...
Nielsen Homescan & Spectra Launches its Most Comprehensive Consumer & Shopper Insights Suite.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Nielsen Homescan & Spectra announced today the delivery of its industry-leading Consumer & Shopper Insights Suite, offering the most comprehensive view of actual consumer purchasing behavior available in a syndicated deliverable. A direct result of Homescan's panel ...
The Cronos Group Agrees To Be Acquired For $16.00 Per Share.
Mar 01, 2007 ... LUXEMBOURG -- The Cronos Group (Nasdaq:CRNS) announced today that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with CRX Acquisition Ltd. ("CRX"), a newly-formed company to be owned by certain members of Cronos' current management team, FB Transportation Capital LLC ("FB ...
OSRAM SYLVANIA Continues Environmental Commitment with an elogic Innovation.
Mar 01, 2007 ... North American Lighting Leader the First to Bring Sustainable Innovation To the Incandescent Light Bulb DANVERS, Mass. -- OSRAM SYLVANIA proves a small bulb can make a big difference with the introduction of the new elogic[TM] mini that provides the soft white light consumers ...
Hines Horticulture, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2006 Results Conference Call.
Mar 01, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Hines Horticulture, Inc. (NASDAQ: HORT), a leading operator of commercial nurseries in North America, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter results on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time (3:45 p.m. Central Time). If you would ...
Correction - Fitch Rates Northside ISD, Texas $232MM GOs 'AAA' PSF
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- This is a correction for a press release issued earlier today. It corrects the sale date in the first paragraph and the dollar amount in the fourth paragraph. Fitch has assigned a 'AAA' to Northside Independent School District (ISD), TX's $231.7 million ...
Conversion Solutions Holdings Corp. Has New Directors of the Board.
Mar 01, 2007 ... LAKE DALLAS, Texas -- John Arlitt has appointed the following Directors of the Board for Conversion Solutions Holdings Corporation: Rufus Paul Harris, Ben Stanley, Sabra Dabbs and John Walsh. Due to John Arlitt's untimely health condition, and to avoid possible litigation for ...
Titan Global Holdings Announces Update of Research Coverage by Murphy Analytics.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Report's 12-Month Targeted Share Price Increases to $2.50, Citing Management Follow-Through and Updated Revenue Guidance Report DALLAS -- Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TTGL), a high-growth diversified holding company, announced that Murphy Analytics, a fee-based equity ...
Technip Awarded a New Flexible Pipe Contract in Brazil.
Mar 01, 2007 ... PARIS -- Technip (Paris:TEC) (NYSE:TKP) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded a contract worth approximately $150 million by Petrobras for the development of the Roncador field, located off the Brazilian coast. The Roncador P-54 project consists of eleven production and six water injection ...
$112 Million Construction/Permanent Loan Arranged by HFF Exclusively on Behalf of American Pharmacists Association.
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, D.C -- The Washington, D.C. office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) has arranged a $112 million construction/permanent loan exclusively on behalf of American Pharmacists Association for the renovation of the historic Pope Building and the development of a new six-story ...
Southern Union Announces 2007 Guidance and Strategic Plan.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Intends to Form Master Limited Partnership with Southwest Gas Storage Assets Sandell Asset Management Withdraws Nominees for Election to Board HOUSTON -- Southern Union Company (NYSE:SUG) today issued its Strategic Plan & Outlook for 2007 and beyond. In response to ...
American Campus Communities, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Financial Results.(Financial report)
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- American Campus Communities, Inc. (NYSE:ACC) today announced the following financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Highlights * Quarterly FFOM of $0.40 per fully diluted share, and annual 2006 FFOM of $1.37 per fully ...
Unum Group Files 2006 10-K with SEC.
Mar 01, 2007 ... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today received confirmation that it filed its Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing is expected to be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database at 6 a.m. on ...
Cal Water Announces Revenues and Earnings for 4th Quarter and Year-End 2006.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced net income of $6.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 10% over net income of $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Diluted earnings per share were $0.31, compared to $0.32 per share for ...
IDG's InfoWorld Launches Virtualization for Government Executive Forum.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Series Expands with April 24 Event on Government Virtualization Strategies for Federal, Local, State and Civilian Agencies in Washington, D.C. SAN FRANCISCO -- InfoWorld, the leading integrated media brand for IT solutions management, today announced Virtualization for ...
FedEx Completes Acquisition of Express Business of China's DTW Group.
Mar 01, 2007 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Tianjin Datian W. Group Co., Ltd.'s ("DTW Group") 50 percent share of the FedEx-DTW International Priority express joint venture and DTW Group's domestic express network in China for ...
'Water Recycling Imitates Nature' Premieres March 9.
Mar 01, 2007 ... 11th Episode of the "California's Water" Series SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- "Water Recycling Imitates Nature," the 11th episode of the "California's Water" public television series produced by Huell Howser, is set to air March 9 at 6 p.m. on KCET. It will then be available to air ...
Temasek Subsidiary Singapore Technologies Semiconductors Makes Cash Offer for STATS ChipPAC Ltd.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SINGAPORE -- Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd ("Temasek") wholly owned subsidiary Singapore Technologies Semiconductors Pte Ltd ("STS") today announced its intention to launch a voluntary conditional cash offer for the remaining shares (including shares represented by American Depositary Shares ...
James Monroe Capital in Talks Regarding Oil Deal.
Mar 01, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- James Monroe Capital Corporation (Pink Sheets:JMCP) is in talks to enter into a joint venture to acquire three licensed oil fields in a foreign country, over 100,000 acres with 11 wells. The fields have been proven to contain reserves of 2 million tons of crude oil. That is 11 ...
IIJ Adds Mailbox Feature to IIJ Secure MX Service.(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Full outsourcing of vital email system functions dramatically reduces total costs TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that it will add a new ...
World's Largest Slot Machine Makes Chicagoland Debut at Horseshoe Casino Hammond.
Mar 01, 2007 ... HAMMOND, Ind. -- It's the world's largest slot machine, and it's coming to the Chicagoland area. The highly-anticipated Wheel of Fortune[R] Special Edition[TM] Super Spin[TM] video slot machine makes its debut on March 1 at Horseshoe Casino Hammond. Super Spin[TM] is the first ...
Callaway Golf Reaches Agreement with PGA and European Tour Great Ernie Els.
Mar 01, 2007 ... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced it has reached an agreement with PGA and European Tour player Ernie Els. The terms of the contract are not being disclosed. It is expected that Els, 37, will begin his endorsement by playing the Callaway HX ...
Slide-Lok Garage Storage Systems Singled Out As Environmentally Friendly by TV Series Alive & Well.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Slide-Lok Garage Cabinets and Garage Storage Systems Identified by TV Series Alive & Well as Environmentally Friendly. Plywood Cabinets Seen by Alive & Well as Safe for Individuals and Environment When Compared to Competing Particle Board Cabinets. PHOENIX -- Michelle Harris, ...
Yum! Brands Update for New York City Customers.
Mar 01, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- "We are absolutely committed to our customers and have worked with ADF (a franchisee of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut), to close their uninspected restaurants in New York until they ...
Slide-Lok Expands Master Dealer Network into Kansas--Forms Slide-Lok of Wichita.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Garage Storage and Garage Cabinet Market Leader Slide-Lok Marches on--Expands Master Dealer Network with Kansas Based Slide-Lok of Wichita PHOENIX -- Slide-Lok, the nation's leading garage storage company featuring garage cabinets, garage flooring, and now closet systems, ...
Liberty Global Reports Fiscal 2006 Results.
Mar 01, 2007 ... All 2006 Guidance Targets Exceeded 2006 Rebased Operating Cash Flow Growth of 16% $500 million Self Tender Offers Announced DENVER -- Liberty Global, Inc. ("Liberty Global" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LBTYA)(NASDAQ: LBTYB)(NASDAQ: LBTYK), today announces ...
cablecom reports fourth quarter 2006 results.(Company overview)(Financial report)
Mar 01, 2007 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Cablecom Luxembourg S.C.A., a holding company incorporated in Luxembourg providing cable communications services primarily in Switzerland through its subsidiary Cablecom GmbH (collectively referred to as "Cablecom") today reports selected preliminary unaudited financial and ...
OSRAM SYLVANIA Earns Sustained Excellence Award for the Second Year Running.
Mar 01, 2007 ... EPA and DOE Recognize Company for Protecting the Environment through Energy-Efficiency DANVERS, Mass. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today recognized OSRAM SYLVANIA with the ENERGY STAR[R] Sustained Excellence 2007 award ...
UPC Holding B.V. Provides Selected Financial Information for the Three Months Ending December 31, 2006.
Mar 01, 2007 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- UPC Holding B.V. ("UPC Holding") is providing today selected, preliminary financial information for the three months and year ended December 31, 2006. UPC Holding is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Global, Inc. ("Liberty Global") (NASDAQ:LBTYA) ...
Alaska Communications Systems to Present at Raymond James 28th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 5th.
Mar 01, 2007 ... ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ:ALSK), today announced that Liane Pelletier, chief executive officer, president and chair, will be presenting at the Raymond James 28th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Monday, March 5, 2007, at 1:40 ...
T-Mobile USA Exceeds 25 Million Customer Milestone and Reports Fourth Quarter and 2006 Results.(Company overview)
Mar 01, 2007 ... * 901,000 total net new customers added in the fourth quarter of 2006, exceeding 25 million total customers milestone * Strong postpay ARPU of $56 in the fourth quarter of 2006, up from $54 in the fourth quarter of 2005 * Data ARPU was 12.5% of blended ARPU in the ...
National Coal Corp. Signs Agreements to Sell Three Million Shares.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Proceeds of Approximately $14 Million Will Strengthen Financial Position and Future Growth Initiatives KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- National Coal Corp. (Nasdaq:NCOC) today announced that it has signed definitive subscription agreements to sell three million shares of its common stock at ...
DVD Forum Celebrates 10th Anniversary.
Mar 01, 2007 ... TOKYO -- The DVD Forum, the international organization that defines formats for DVD products and technologies, today celebrated its official 10th anniversary at the annual general meeting of its members held in Tokyo. The Forum, which has been hailed as a model for collaboration between ...
AMD Demonstrates Accelerated Computing Solution that Breaks Teraflop Barrier.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today showcased a single-system, Accelerated Computing platform that breaks the teraflop computing barrier. Organizations are ultimately expected to be able to apply this technology to a wide range of scientific, medical, business and consumer computing ...
SkyCross Launches New Antenna Products for Express/34 PC Cards.
Mar 01, 2007 ... VIERA, Fla. -- SkyCross, a global wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions, today announced a new product line for smaller Express/34 PC cards. The versatile antenna technology at SkyCross can accommodate the limited space in these cards to support any network protocol ...
SkyCross Announces Design Wins for Samsung WiMAX PC Cards.
Mar 01, 2007 ... VIERA, Fla. -- SkyCross, a global wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions, today announced that it is supplying both the internal and the external WiMAX antennas for the Samsung SPH-H1100 and SPH-H100 PC cards. These cards operate on the WiBro network, which is a ...
SkyCross Expands Production Capability in Asia.
Mar 01, 2007 ... New Facilities in Seoul, South Korea and Shajing, China Provide Real-Time Response to Increased Customer Demand VIERA, Fla. & SEOUL, South Korea & SHAJING, China -- SkyCross, a global wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions, announced today that it has opened ...
Telefonica Posts Record Net Profit of Euro 6,233 Million in 2006, an Increase of 40%.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Basic Earnings Per Share Rose 43% to Euro 1.304 Consolidating its Position as the European Operator Offering Best Combination of Growth and Profitability MADRID, Spain -- Telefonica (NYSE:TEF)(LSE:TDE): * The Company has met, and in some cases beaten, ...
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Holds Annual Business Review.
Mar 01, 2007 ... ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ:SIAL) will hold its Annual Business Review with the financial community on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Central Time). Topics will include updates on performance and growth initiatives. Presenters will include ...
February Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 52.3%; New Orders, Production and Employment Growing; Inventories Contracting; Deliveries Slowing.
Mar 01, 2007 ... DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information ...
Rosemarie Truman Joins PRTM Management Consultants.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Thought Leader Brings Multi-Industry Expertise in Growth Through Innovation to Firm's Financial Services Practice WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rosemarie Truman has joined PRTM as a director to lead the firm's financial services industry sector and add her innovation expertise to the ...
The WhereWhen Project is a New Online Calendar of Upcoming Concerts, Theater, Sports, Festivals, & Other Events in the United States.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... New site aims to be the most comprehensive calendar of events in the U.S., connecting web users with the time and place for concerts, theater, sports, festivals, and other public happenings The WhereWhen Project is a new website launched by Hardtop Media LLC SHERMAN ...
Graceway Pharmaceuticals, LLC Hits the Ground Running with I-many CARS, I-many Medicaid, and I-many Government Pricing.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Specialty Pharmaceutical Company to Implement I-many Contract Lifecycle Management Solution to Optimize Revenues EDISON, N.J. -- I-many, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMNY), the leading provider of advanced Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions for managing corporate commitments, today ...
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Surgical Instrument Service and Repair Agreements.
Mar 01, 2007 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for surgical instrument service and repair have been awarded to Cardinal Health 200, Inc. of McGaw Park, Ill.; Mobile Instrument Service and Repair of Bellefontaine, Ohio; Total Repair Express of ...
Quiet Solution Awarded First Patent on Soundproof Drywall.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Quiet Solution announced today it has been granted its first patent in the field of soundproof drywall. The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Quiet Solution United States Patent Number 7,181,891, issued on February 27, 2007. The patent is titled ...
CEI Adds Windows Vista Support, Expanding Visualization Suite's Portfolio of Supported Operating Systems.
Mar 01, 2007 ... APEX, N.C. -- Computational Engineering International (CEI) announced today support for Windows Vista across its suite of visualization products. Both the 32- and 64-bit versions of Vista join the company's extensive portfolio of supported platforms and can now interoperate with any other ...
Teen Safe Driver Program(SM) Introduced to American Family Customers in Three States.
Mar 01, 2007 ... MADISON, Wis. -- The Teen Safe Driver Program(SM), an innovative program that helps young drivers overcome the challenges of learning how to drive, is available March 1 to eligible American Family Insurance automobile insurance customers in Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. ...
Wickenburg Community Hospital Rejoins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Network.
Mar 01, 2007 ... PHOENIX -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) today announced that it has added Wickenburg Community Hospital to its network of contracted acute care hospitals. As a result, BCBSAZ customers will have another choice in providers and closer access to a range of services including: ...
Irvine Analytical Laboratories Expands, Announces Name Change.
Mar 01, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Irvine Analytical Laboratories, Inc. today announced the company will change its name to Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (Irvine) to reflect the firm's expanded business. "We have expanded our scope of business services to encompass ...
Catalina Marketing Expands into Interactive Arena with ePrize Strategic Partnership.
Mar 01, 2007 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Catalina Marketing Corporation (NYSE:POS), the world leader in behavior-based marketing solutions, announced today that it plans to continue expanding its reach beyond the printer and into the interactive arena with a new strategic relationship with global ...
Apriso and Wipro Technologies Announce Partnership to Serve Unique Requirements of Global Manufacturing Clients.(Company overview)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Partnership Will Draw upon Wipro's Extensive Experience in Manufacturing IT, Supporting Apriso Implementations across Multiple Areas of Operations Execution LONG BEACH, Calif. & BANGALORE, India -- Apriso Corporation, a provider of adaptive software platforms for global ...
Western Asset Income Fund Declares Monthly Dividend Distribution.
Mar 01, 2007 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Western Asset Income Fund ("Fund") (NYSE:PAI) announced today the declaration of its monthly ordinary income dividend of $0.075 per share on its Common Stock. The monthly dividend will be paid on March 30, 2007 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2007. The ...
LGC Wireless Partner First Line Telecom Introduces InterReach Fusion System for Indoor Cellular Coverage in Europe.
Mar 01, 2007 ... In-Building Wireless System Integrator Delivers Powerful, Pervasive Multi-Carrier Cellular Coverage for 3G Mobile Connectivity SAN JOSE, Calif. -- LGC Wireless, the leader in advanced in-building cellular coverage systems for mobile carriers and their customers, today announced ...
Music From All EA Games - Past and Present - Now Available on the iTunes Store via EA.com.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Exclusive Remix of 'Riders on the Storm' Now Available for the First Time Ever LOS ANGELES -- The best in videogame music is now global, mobile and portable. Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced that starting today the chart-busting music from its best-selling games ...
Digimarc Schedules Conference Call on March 8 to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Earnings.
Mar 01, 2007 ... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced it plans to host its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 earnings conference call on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. During the conference call, Digimarc management will discuss fourth ...
DR Systems, Novation Sign Agreement.
Mar 01, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- DR Systems, rated Best in KLAS[R] for 2006, said today it has been awarded a new contract with Novation for its radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). The three-year agreement is effective May 1, 2007. A leading developer ...