Business Wire back issues from Friday, May 25:
Springer Mountain Farms Recognizes Spokesperson Jean Shepard With $10,000 Gift to The American Humane Association.
May 25, 2007
A.M. Best Affirms and Assigns Ratings to MAPFRE PRAICO Group.
May 25, 2007 ... OLDWICK, N.J. -- Second graph, third sentence of release dated May 24, 2007 should read: In addition, the group maintains a strong market position as one of the leading insurance writers on the island of Puerto Rico and has a solid brand name as a member of MAPFRE S.A., the largest insurer ...
Semtech Announces First Quarter Conference Call.
May 25, 2007 ... CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The URL after the second graph should read: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=99862&s=wm&e=1566916 (sted: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=99 862&eventID=1566916.) The corrected release reads: SEMTECH ANNOUNCES FIRST ...
FirstFed Financial Corp. Announces Appointment of Gisselle Acevedo as Director.
May 25, 2007 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- The Board of Directors of FirstFed Financial Corp. (NYSE:FED) today announced that Gisselle Acevedo has been elected by the Board of Directors of the Company. Acevedo serves as Para Los Ninos' President and Chief Executive Officer. She joined the ...
Study Projections for the Cheese Food Market in Greater China.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57930) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Cheese Food in Greater China to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of latent demand is ...
Pyramid Breweries Inc. Reports Changes in the Board of Directors' Composition.
May 25, 2007 ... SEATTLE -- Pyramid Breweries Inc. (Pyramid) (NASDAQ:PMID), today announced that, effective at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 23rd, Lee Andrews resigned from the Board of Directors and Jurgen Auerbach was elected to the Board of Directors. Total membership on the Board of Directors ...
Johnny Rockets Names Lee Sanders New President and CEO.
May 25, 2007 ... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- The Johnny Rockets chain of all-American diner-style restaurants has announced industry veteran Lee Sanders as the president and chief executive officer of The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. "Johnny Rockets is poised for growth through development of new ...
KOMO 4 News #1 at 11pm First Time In Over a Decade.
May 25, 2007 ... KOMO 4 Newscasts Added More Viewers than the Competition SEATTLE -- KOMO 4 News at 11pm is the top newscast Monday-Friday in the Seattle Market. That hasn't happened in at least 12 years. On top of the incredible achievement at 11pm, KOMO 4 News saw growth in every competitive ...
BroadVision Begins Trading on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
May 25, 2007 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- BroadVision Inc. (OTCBB:BVSN), a global provider of e-business solutions, announced that it's Common Stock is now quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). Previously, the stock was quoted on the Pink Sheets. "We are pleased to start trading on OTCBB as ...
BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. Completes Acquisition of Florida Oil Properties.
May 25, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:BBEP) (BreitBurn) announced today that it has completed the purchase of certain oil and gas properties along the Sunniland Trend in Florida from Calumet Florida, L.L.C. The purchase was made pursuant to the terms and conditions of a ...
ExxonMobil Chemical's Project Plans Focused on Meeting Asia Demand Growth.
May 25, 2007 ... BEIJING -- ExxonMobil Chemical's asset base in the Middle East and Asia is ideally positioned to meet petrochemical demand growth, Senior Vice President Jim Harris today told participants at the 2007 China Petrochemical Focus conference in Shanghai. Harris explained that over ...
Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Optionable Inc.
May 25, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Lerach Coughlin") (http://www.lerachlaw.com/cases/optionable/) today announced that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of ...
Entertainment Properties Trust CEO To Appear On CNBC's "Squawk On the Street".
May 25, 2007 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE:EPR), today announced that the company's President and CEO, David M. Brain, is scheduled to be a featured guest on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Friday May 25, 2007. Mr. Brain will share his thoughts on the focus and ...
ON Semiconductor CFO to Present at Investor Conference.
May 25, 2007 ... PHOENIX -- ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq:ONNN) today announced that Donald Colvin, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. 2007 Growth Conference at 9:45am Eastern time (EDT), Wednesday, May 30 at The Grand Hyatt New York Hotel. ON ...
Analyze the Performance of the Non-Life Insurance Market in Hong Kong.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57818) has announced the addition of Snapshots Hong Kong Non-Life Insurance 2007 to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Hong Kong Non-Life Insurance 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, ...
Absence of a Well-Organized Leasing System Holding Back the Russian Aerospace & Defense Industry.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57920) has announced the addition of "Analyzing the Russian Aerospace & Defense Industry" to their offering. Russia remains a country with tremendous market potential for the aerospace and ...
A Majority of Japanese Insurers are Pursuing New Customer Strategies Due to the Emerging Role of Banks as Distribution Channels, According to Accenture Study.(Company overview)
May 25, 2007 ... Changing consumer profiles and new competition challenge domestic insurers TOKYO -- Most Japanese insurance companies are now pursuing new customer and product strategies due to regulatory reforms that are opening the banking sector as a distribution channel for insurance ...
Shanghai Automotive Corporation Drives Dassault Systemes PLM Solutions Throughout the Enterprise.
May 25, 2007 ... SHANGHAI, China -- Regulatory News: China's Largest Automotive OEM Enhances Product Development and Innovation Capabilities with CATIA Dassault Syst[c]mes (DS) (NASDAQ:DASTY) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today ...
Business Objects Sheds Light on Excellence in Using Business Intelligence.
May 25, 2007 ... 2007 Business Objects European Customer Spotlight Awards Recognize Aeroport International de Gen[c]ve, Allied Irish Bank, CONSIP SpA, Deutsche Bahn AG, and SFR for Achievements in Business Intelligence SAN JOSE, Calif. & PARIS -- Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ) (Euronext Paris ...
Clearly Canadian Acquires My Organic Baby.
May 25, 2007 ... Innovative Organic Baby Food Company Emerging as Leader in Fast Growing Sector VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- CLEARLY CANADIAN (OTCBB: CCBEF), is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of My Organic Baby Inc. (www.myorganicbaby.ca), Canada's first full nation wide ...
EcoSecurities Group plc: AGM Statement.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- EcoSecurities Group plc ("EcoSecurities", or the "Group"), one of the world's leading companies in the business of originating, implementing and commercialising carbon credits from greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, will hold its Annual General Meeting in ...
NASDAQ and OMX to Combine.
May 25, 2007 ... The Leading Innovators in the Exchange Industry to Create the World's Premier Exchange and Technology Company Combination Recommended by both OMX and NASDAQ Boards and Supported by Key OMX and NASDAQ Shareholders STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The boards of directors of The NASDAQ Stock ...
IIJ Announces Director and Executive Officer Nominations.
May 25, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the nomination of the candidates for positions on the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Junichi ...
IIJ Announces Partial Amendment of its Articles of Incorporation.
May 25, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774) today announced that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 25, 2007, IIJ resolved to propose the partial amendment of its articles of incorporation at the 15th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders ...
IIJ-Tech Announces Director and Executive Officer Nominations.
May 25, 2007 ... 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 IIJ Technology Inc. ("IIJ-Tech"), IIJ's 100 % owned subsidiary, nominated the candidates for positions on ...
Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Acquire German Resins Business From ARKEMA.
May 25, 2007 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Hexion Specialty Chemicals, the world's leading global source for thermoset resins, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the German resins and formaldehyde business of ARKEMA GmbH. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The ...
Romania's Pharmaceuticals Market Characterised by High Growth and Increasing Levels of Foreign Direct Investment.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57902) has announced the addition of Romania Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q4 2006 to their offering. Romania's pharmaceuticals market is characterised by high growth and increasing levels ...
AES Expands Global Reach into Turkey.
May 25, 2007 ... Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Turkish Hydroelectric Developer ARLINGTON, Va. -- The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) today announced it has expanded into Turkey through the acquisition of a 51% interest in IC ICTAS Energy Group ("IC Energy"), a leading Turkish developer and ...
austriamicrosystems Launches AS1524/25 micro-power, 12-bit, 150ksps A/D Converter.
May 25, 2007 ... AS1524/25 Line is Ideal for Applications with Strict Low Power Requirements Like Battery Powered Data Acquisition Systems, Including Remote Sensors or Pen Digitizers, While Offering Single-Ended and Fully-Differential Input UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria -- austriamicrosystems ...
Company Profile for picoChip Designs Limited.(Company overview)
May 25, 2007 ... picoChip, located in Bath, England, is dedicated to providing fast, flexible wireless solutions for next generation telecommunications systems. picoChip offers a 2.5 and 3G (Node B) infrastructure technology platform to help equipment makers minimize time-to-market, costs, and system power ...
Company Profile for SiConnect Ltd.(Company overview)
May 25, 2007 ... SiConnect provides market leading powerline and coaxial communication technologies for mass market multimedia home networking applications. Its innovative silicon and software solutions enable existing domestic wiring to be used to transport audio, video, voice and data throughout the ...
PEST Analysis - Telecommunications Sector in Australia.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57824) has announced the addition of PEST Analysis - Telecommunications Sector in Australia to their offering PEST analysis of any industry sector investigates the important factors that are ...
11% of UK Manhole Covers & Frames Companies are Now in Financial Danger.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57857) has announced the addition of Manhole Covers & Frames - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Manhole Covers & Frames - Portfolio Analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK ...
Study the Latest Forecasts for the North Africa Telecoms Market.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57861) has announced the addition of North Africa Statistics and Forecast Report, 2001-2010 to their offering. The North Africa Telecom Statistics and Forecast report will provide you with a ...
2006 Another Outstanding Year for the France's Aerospace & Defense Industry.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57908) has announced the addition of France's Aerospace & Defense Industry to their offering. The year 2006 was another outstanding year for the French aerospace industry, characterized by ...
Research and Markets: Other Asian - Pacific Countries: Resistor Market, 2005 to 2011.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57933) has announced the addition of Other Asian - Pacific Countries: Resistor Market, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011 to their offering. * Market database with forecast, market data in euros, figures ...
Gain Valuable Insight into Germany's Aerospace & Defense Industry.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57873) has announced the addition of Germany's Aerospace & Defense Industry to their offering. Germany's Aerospace and Defence Industry is both economically and technologically successful. It ...
The 2007-2012 Outlook For Fruit Spread In Greater China According To Latent Demand And Potential Industry Earnings (P.I.E.).
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57878) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Fruit Spread in Greater China to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of latent demand is ...
New Report Scrutinises the European RIS Market and the Challenges it Faces.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57880) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: European RIS Markets to their offering. This research service titled European RIS Markets provides an overview of market ...
New Report Analyzes the Urban Audience's Use of Media and Communications Products.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57941) has announced the addition of Urban Living - Media and Communications in the United States 2006 to their offering. Urban residents are often on the forefront of product and technology ...
Third Century Bancorp Announces Dividend.
May 25, 2007 ... FRANKLIN, Ind. -- Third Century Bancorp (OTCBB:TDCB), an Indiana corporation and parent company of Mutual Savings Bank announced today that on May 24, 2007 the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 for shareholders of record on June 20, 2007. The dividend payable date is July 2, ...
United Retail Group Announces First Quarter 2007 Earnings.(Financial report)
May 25, 2007 ... ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- United Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM: "URGI") today announced earnings for the first fiscal quarter, ended May 5, 2007. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 1% to $111.0 million from $109.4 million in the prior year period. Comparable ...
R1Soft Releases Service Provider API for Continuous Data Protection Products.
May 25, 2007 ... Summary: R1Soft today introduced an API add-on for its line of popular Continuous Data Protection products. The new API allows developers to easily automate the billing and provisioning of data protection technology. HOUSTON -- R1Soft (http://www.r1soft.com), a developer of ...
OMX: The Nordic Exchange Welcomes Dannemora Mineral to First North.
May 25, 2007 ... Trading in Dannemora Mineral Shares Will Commence Today on First North in Sweden. Including Dannemora Mineral, First North Now Comprises 94 Companies STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Dannemora Mineral AB is a mining and exploration company with the aim of reopening the Dannemora iron ore ...
Oerlikon Optics: For The First Time, Clear Nighttime Vision on the Road.
May 25, 2007 ... BALZERS, Liechtenstein -- Safety first: The introduction of innovative night vision systems, permit carmakers to set new standards in saving drivers from critical nighttime travel situations. This advancement has been enabled by the newly developed Oerlikon Optics NightVision[TM]. The ...
Atlas Copco Sells Shares in RSC Holdings Inc.
May 25, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Atlas Copco (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) has divested 1.21 million shares in connection with the initial public offering of common stock in RSC Holdings Inc. (RSC). The divestment will result in a net capital gain of approximately MSEK 130. The divestment reduces ...
VICORP F07 2nd Quarter Call Announcement.
May 25, 2007 ... DENVER -- VICORP Restaurants, Inc. announced today that it will conduct a conference call on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended April 19, 2007. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-208-1812, ...
Biogas-Powered Acumentrics Fuel Cell System Featured in Stockholm Environmental Center.
May 25, 2007 ... WESTWOOD, Mass. -- Acumentrics Corporation (www.acumentrics.com), a leading developer of solid oxide fuel cells and winner of a 2007 New England Innovation Award, announced today that they shipped a 5 kW fuel cell generator to the innovative GlashusEtt environmental information center in ...
Use Future Forecasts to 2010 to See How the German Insecticides Market is Set to Change.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57834) has announced the addition of the Euromonitor International report: Insecticides in Germany to their offering. Our Insecticides in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ...
Overview, Market Size, Shares and Forecasts of Singapore's Credit Card Market 2007.
May 25, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57942) has announced the addition of Snapshots Singapore Credit Cards 2007 to their offering. The Snapshots Singapore Credit Cards 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 ...
Millipore to Webcast Presentation at Bank of America 2007 Health Care Conference.(Company overview)
May 25, 2007 ... BILLERICA, Mass. -- Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a leading provider of products and services that improve productivity and results in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and in clinical, analytical and research laboratories, today announced that it will webcast its presentation at the ...
Kimberly-Clark, Unilever Top Sponsors of PromoWorks June 1 Wrigley Field Event.
May 25, 2007 ... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- PromoWorks[R], the nation's leading provider of marketing services, events and promotions, and Designated Promotional Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs[R], is gearing up once again for its first 'Sample This!' event of the Major League Baseball season. Along with the ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Castle Brands.
May 25, 2007 ... 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: Castle Brands (NYSE: ROX). ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Yum! Brands, Wendy's, McDonalds and Morton's.
May 25, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Ann Northrop, who discusses Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), Wendy's (NYSE: WEN), McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) and Morton's (NYSE: MRT). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Dell, Inc., Kimberly-Clark, Marsh & McLennan and Mitsubishi UFJ.
May 25, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Dell, Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) as the Bull of the Day and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: ...
CBRL Group, Inc. Declares Fourteen Cents Per Share Quarterly Dividend.
May 25, 2007 ... LEBANON, Tenn. -- CBRL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend to common shareholders of $0.14 per share, payable on August 6, 2007 to shareholders of ...
Aurora Imaging Technology and Leading Breast Radiologists Establish Groundbreaking Aurora(R) Breast MRI Society.
May 25, 2007 ... NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- As manufacturer of the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared MRI system specifically designed for breast imaging, Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. has taken the lead on supporting breast radiologists and advancing the role of dedicated breast MRI by forming ...
Innergy Power's Solar Solutions Support Grand Canyon Mapping Project.
May 25, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- An ambitious project to create highly detailed maps of the nation's 400 national parks is under way in Grand Canyon with the help of portable, customized solar-battery rechargers from Innergy Power. National Park Service teams are using Innergy's portable, ...
Hong Kong Police Force Selects Cogent Systems for Its Next Generation Computer Assisted Palmprint and Fingerprint Identification System.
May 25, 2007 ... New System Will Provide Hong Kong Police Force With New Crime-Fighting and Crime-Solving Capabilities SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. -- Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) for its next generation ...
Cerelink(R) Executives Join Dot VN, Inc.'s Strategic Advisory Board.
May 25, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- Dot VN, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Dot VN" or the "Company") (www.DotVN.com), (Pink Sheets:DTVI), an Internet and Telecommunications Company and authorized global domain name registrar (www.VN) for the Country of Vietnam, announced that Mr. Richard Draper and Dr. Rod ...
NeXplore ShockWave Jet Truck Fires Up Air Shows Across the Country.
May 25, 2007 ... FRISCO, Texas -- NeXplore Corporation (Pink Sheets: NTTI) today announced that the NeXplore ShockWave Jet Truck has begun its tour of U.S. air shows and will fire up its 3 Pratt & Whitney jet engines in races against airs show planes in twenty-five action-packed venues across the country. ...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Second Quarter Dividends.
May 25, 2007 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Hersha Hospitality Trust (AMEX: HT), owner of nationally franchised premium full service and limited service hotels, today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per Series A Preferred Share for the second quarter ending June 30, 2007. The ...
GTx Announces Presentation of Ostarine(TM) and ACAPODENE(R) Data at 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting.
May 25, 2007 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- GTx, Inc., (NASDAQ: GTXI) announced today that data from the recent Phase II proof of concept clinical trial of Ostarine[TM] and from the ongoing Phase III clinical trial evaluating ACAPODENE[R] (toremifene citrate) 80 mg for the treatment of multiple side effects of ...
River Hawk Aviation to Merge with Profile Aviation Services.
May 25, 2007 ... TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- River Hawk Aviation, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RHWA) (River Hawk) today announced that it has executed an agreement to merge with Profile Aviation Services of Hickory, North Carolina (Profile). The agreement provides for an exchange of cash, a convertible note and common ...
Inovio Biomedical Closes $16.17 Million Equity Financing.
May 25, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- Inovio Biomedical Corporation (AMEX:INO), focused on the development of DNA-based vaccines for cancers and infectious diseases and a novel alternative to surgery to treat localized cancers, announced today the closing of the sale, directly to institutional and accredited ...