PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, June 20:
ISB FINANCIAL CORP. DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND
Jun 20, 1996 ... NEW IBERIA, La., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Larrey G. Mouton, President and Chief Executive Officer of ISB Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq-NNM: ISBF), the holding company for Iberia Savings Bank, announced today the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is ...
COLD METAL PRODUCTS REALIGNS SALES AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN PREPARATION FOR NEW OTTAWA STRIP PLANT
Jun 20, 1996 ... YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold Metal Products, Inc. (NYSE: CLQ) today announced that it has realigned its steel strip sales and marketing management to focus on the strengths of its existing facilities and prepare for the opening of its new strip mill in Ottawa, Ohio, later ...
OWENS CORNING INITIATES FEDERAL LAWSUIT, RECORDS POST-1999 ASBESTOS PROVISIONS AND ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND
Jun 20, 1996 ... NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A Federal lawsuit aimed at fraudulent testing procedures for asbestos-related illnesses, involving tens of thousands of pending cases, was filed yesterday by Owens Corning (NYSE: OCF). The company also announced the quantification of liabilities relating to ...
CEI INTRODUCES FIRST CUSTOMER REWARD PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES
Jun 20, 1996 ... INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) customers will soon be able to earn points for valuable electric appliances by simply using electricity.The company today launched "2002 Energy and Beyond," a program similar to those used by ...
DARDEN ANNUAL EARNINGS INCREASE 10 PERCENT
Jun 20, 1996 ... ORLANDO, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) today reported that earnings after tax before restructuring charges for the fiscal year ended May 26, 1996, increased 10% to $119.2 million or 75 cents per share, compared with the pro forma $108.3 million or 68 cents per ...
AGOURON AND ROCHE TO COLLABORATE ON CANCER DRUGS
Jun 20, 1996 ... LA JOLLA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq-NNM: AGPH) and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. of Nutley, New Jersey, and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd of Basel, Switzerland, today announced they have signed a binding letter of intent to jointly complete worldwide ...
BARRETT OFFERING PRICED AT $26.375 PER SHARE
Jun 20, 1996 ... DENVER, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Barrett Resources Corporation (NYSE: BRR) announced today the public offering of 4.8 million shares of common stock at $26.375 per share. The offering is being managed by Goldman, Sachs & Co., Salomon Brothers Inc., Howard, Weil, Labouisse, Friedrichs ...
QUADRAX CORPORATION ACQUIRES VEGA, USA
Jun 20, 1996 ... PORTSMOUTH, R.I., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrax Corporation (Nasdaq-Small Cap Issues: QDRX) announced today that it purchased 80% of the assets of Vega, USA, a Brooklyn, New York-based manufacturer of thermoset composite sporting equipment. The purchase involved cash, restricted stock and ...
TEKTRONIX ANNOUNCES PHASER 550 COLOR PRINTER DUPLEX CAPABILITY
Jun 20, 1996 ... NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK) today announced duplex printing capability for the Phaser(R) 550 color printer at the PC Expo show in booth 4100, Jacob Javits Center, June 18 through June 20.Since its introduction in January, the Phaser 550 color ...
MEDIMMUNE ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PRIVATE OFFERING OF CONVERTIBLE DEBT
Jun 20, 1996 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MedImmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDI) today announced that it is proposing to make a private offering of $60 million aggregate principal amount of convertible subordinated notes due 2003. The notes will be unsecured obligations, convertible into MedImmune ...
SYMANTEC UPDATES WINFAX PRO FOR NETWORKS FOR USE UNDER WINDOWS 95
Jun 20, 1996 ... TORONTO, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Symantec Corporation:Editorial Summary* WinFax PRO for Networks delivers the cost savings and productivity benefits of PC fax to all users on the network.* Update (version 4.15a) enables ...
HBO & COMPANY (HBOC) ANNOUNCES HOME PAGE
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre> HBOC Creates Information Pipeline on the Internet </Pre> ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO & Company (Nasdaq: HBOC) today unveiled its home page (http://www.hboc.com), a new resource on the World Wide Web offering timely, interactive information about the company's ...
GABLES ANNOUNCES LAND ACQUISITION AND LEASE-UP COMPLETION OF THREE COMMUNITIES
Jun 20, 1996 ... ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Gables Residential (NYSE: GBP) (the "Company") today announced it had closed on the acquisition of a 28.3-acre parcel of land contiguous to the Company's Roswell Gables(TM) for the construction of a second phase of that community. The land cost was ...
HOOVER PRECISION PRODUCTS ATTAINS QS9000 REGISTRATION
Jun 20, 1996 ... CUMMING, Ga., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoover Precision Products, Inc. announced today that its Cumming, Georgia, location has attained QS9000 quality system registration. QS9000 is the U.S. automotive industry's adaptation of ISO9000. QS9000 contains nearly twice as many requirements as ...
AIRTRAN 'TAKES OFF' FROM PIEDMONT TRIAD
Jun 20, 1996 ... Orlando, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways today started its new nonstop, Boeing 737 jet service between Piedmont Triad International Airport and Orlando International Airport. The airline operates one daily round-trip flight between the two cities with fares as low as $59 ...
LIDAK PHARMACEUTICALS RECEIVES APPROVAL TO USE ALTERNATIVE PLACEBO IN ADDITIONAL PHASE 3 ORAL HERPES STUDY
Jun 20, 1996 ... LA JOLLA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- LIDAK Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq-NNM: LDAKA) was notified yesterday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the alternative placebo control selected by the Company for use in its pending additional Phase 3 clinical trial of ...
LISELOTTE NEUMANN USES BIG BERTHA(R) IRONS & GREAT BIG BERTHA DRIVER(TM) TO WIN THIRD 1996 TOURNAMENT
Jun 20, 1996 ... Great Big Bertha(TM) Drivers And Big Bertha(R) Irons Are #1 <Pre> In 1996 Pro Tour Wins </Pre> CARLSBAD, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) staff professional Liselotte Neumann clinched her third tournament victory of the ...
SANCTUARY WOODS REPORTS TRANSITION QUARTER RESULTS; ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Jun 20, 1996 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlotte Walker, president and CEO of Sanctuary Woods Multimedia Corporation (Nasdaq: SWMFC; Vancouver), was elected chairman of the board, it was announced today. A member of the Board of Directors since March 1995, Walker was appointed president ...
SPYGLASS TECHNOLOGY LICENSED TO EVERSYSTEMS FOR ONLINE HOME BANKING SOLUTIONS
Jun 20, 1996 ... Banesco, Unibanco, Bank Of Boston, Other Major Banks To IncorporateSpyglass Technology In Their Online Services Through EversystemsNAPERVILLE, Ill., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Spyglass(TM) Inc. (Nasdaq: SPYG) announced today it has signed a licensing agreement with ...
WIRELESS ALLIANCE AWARDS $350 MILLION BULK CONTRACT TO QUALCOMM PERSONAL ELECTRONICS
Jun 20, 1996 ... DALLAS, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeCo Personal Communications L.P. and the national wireless alliance of AirTouch (NYSE: ATI), Bell Atlantic (NYSE: BEL), NYNEX (NYSE: NYN) and U S WEST Media Group (NYSE: UMG) today announced they have awarded a bulk contract valued at approximately $350 ...
FRANKLIN BANK ANNUAL REPORT WINS GOLD AWARD FOR DESIGN
Jun 20, 1996 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Bank (Nasdaq: FSVB) officials were just notified that the Bank's 1995 Annual Report won the Gold Award for interior design in the 10th annual International ARC Awards Competition. The award winning report, modeled after the local business ...
FRANKLIN WEBSITE HONORED IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
Jun 20, 1996 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Bank's (Nasdaq: FSVB) Internet website recently won an Honorable Mention in the 1996 OBE (Online Banking Excellence) award competition. The awards, presented by the Online Banking Association, were based on originality, navigability, ...
IPSCO INC. LOOKS TO CARNEGIE GROUP FOR INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO SCHEDULING AND PRODUCTION
Jun 20, 1996 ... PITTSBURGH, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGIX) (CGI), announced that it has been selected to provide a level 3 PSS system for IPSCO Inc.'s new steel mini-mill being built in Montpelier, Iowa.CGI successfully demonstrated the benefits of a new technology ...
A.M. BEST COMPANY AFFIRMS A (EXCELLENT) RATING OF PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PENN-AMERICA GROUP, INC.
Jun 20, 1996 ... HATBORO, Pa., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A.M. Best Company, the independent insurance rating company, has once again affirmed its A (Excellent) Class VI rating of Penn-America Insurance Company, the wholly owned subsidiary of Penn-America Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAGI). The Insurance Company first ...
SMART MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES' APEX DATA DIVISION WINS BYTE MAGAZINE AWARD AT PC EXPO '96
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre>ClipperCom(TM) World PC Card Data/Fax Modem Awarded 'Best Connectivity Hardware' </Pre> FREMONT, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apex Data division of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMOD) today announced that its ClipperCom(TM) World ...
BEYOND SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES ENTERPRISEWEB/VISION; INTEGRATING IBM'S OFFICEVISION WITH CORPORATE INTRANETS
Jun 20, 1996 ...New Product Uses Web Technology to Provide PC Desktop Look and Feel to 2 Million Mainframe Users; Extends Customer Investments in the IBM Large <Pre> Server Platform </Pre> SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Software, Inc., an IBM ...
TREDEGAR COMPLETES SALE OF BRUDI
Jun 20, 1996 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tredegar Industries (NYSE: TG) announced that it has completed the sale of its materials handling subsidiary, Brudi, Inc., to Long Reach Holdings, Inc., based in Houston Texas. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The transaction is not expected to ...
WORLD STAR HOLDINGS, LTD. CHALLENGES CYBERSPACE EXPERTS TO BREAK ITS ULTIMATE INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEM
Jun 20, 1996 ... WINNIPEG, Canada, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- World Star Holdings, Ltd., (OTC Bulletin Board: RCVI) issued invitations today to some of the computer world's greatest minds to take on "World Star Cybertest '96: The Ultimate Internet Security Challenge," in order to demonstrate that the Company's ...
TRI-NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. ANNOUNCES ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR BAJAMAR
Jun 20, 1996 ... SAN DIEGO, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri-National Development Corp. (the "Company") (OTC BULLETIN BOARD: TNAV) announced today that it has entered into an escrow agreement, on behalf of its 20% affiliate, Baja Pacific International, Inc., for the purchase of a significant portion of the ...
DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. TAKES LEADING MARKET POSITION IN BOTH THE EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETS
Jun 20, 1996 ... Recent PC Data figures show significant market share gain; <Pre> the Company's flagship `Blaster' multimedia titles pass the 4 million mark in units sold </Pre> TORRANCE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent PC Data* reports, Davidson ...
PRIMA PUBLISHING TO RELEASE THE 'MATH BLASTER ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES' BOOK
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre>Based On The Best-Selling Blaster Software Titles From Davidson & Associates, Inc.An Entertaining Full-Color, 64-Page Book RecountsThe Adventures of Blasternaut and His Pals </Pre> ROCKLIN and TORRANCE, Calif., June 20 ...
FTC COMPLETES REVIEW OF THE HOLLYWOOD PARK, INC. AND BOOMTOWN, INC. MERGER PROPOSAL
Jun 20, 1996 ... INGLEWOOD, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Park, Inc. (Nasdaq: HPRK) and Reno, Nevada-based Boomtown, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMTN) today announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has completed its review of the Hollywood Park/Boomtown merger transaction, thereby satisfying the ...
CANBRAS' BRAZILIAN CABLE TV OPERATION BUILDS OUT NETWORK AND CONNECTS SUBSCRIBERS
Jun 20, 1996 ... VANCOUVER, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Omar Grine, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canbras Communications Corp. ("the Company") reports on the highlights of the Company's activities during the fiscal year ending January 31, 1996 and on the start-up of the Company's cable TV ...
KAHLER'S HOTEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO BE USED AT SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Jun 20, 1996 ... ROCHESTER, Minn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A property management software package, developed by Kahler Realty Corporation's (Nasdaq-NNM: KHLR) Information Systems staff, will have a role in this summer's Olympic Games in Atlanta.L.I.F.T.(TM) (lodging inventory and financial ...
MICROCOM INVESTS IN CZECH-BASED FINCOM
Jun 20, 1996 ...Fincom to Broaden Distribution of Microcom Products in Central EuropeNORWOOD, Mass., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Microcom(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: MNPI) today announced an agreement to acquire an interest in Fincom and its corporate affiliates through an investment in Fincom's parent ...
TALL ORDER FOR REENGINEERING COMPANIES' ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTION: MEET BUSINESS GOALS, BUT STILL PROTECT AGAINST LIABILITY
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre> Industry Leaders Explore Critical New MissionDuring Arthur D. Little Colloquium </Pre> CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The "reengineering" trend prevalent among corporations today has given those responsible for their companies' ...
ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS AWARDS $760,000 CONTRACT TO COMPUTERVISION
Jun 20, 1996 ... Computervision to Identify Opportunities for Improvement in <Pre>Business and Technology Processes </Pre> BEDFORD, Mass., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Computervision Corporation (NYSE: CVN) today announced that Ericsson Radio Systems AB, a leading mobile telephone ...
TYCO INTERNATIONAL TO ACQUIRE THREE VALVE BUSINESSES FROM WATTS INDUSTRIES
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre> Expands Tyco's Water Utility Product Offerings </Pre> EXETER, N.H., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to purchase the waterworks valve businesses of Watts Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) ....
TARGETED GENETICS' ACQUISITION OF RGENE THERAPEUTICS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS
Jun 20, 1996 ... Acquisition Expands Targeted Genetics' Technology Capabilities and <Pre> Product Pipeline </Pre> SEATTLE, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Targeted Genetics Corporation (Nasdaq: TGEN) today announced completion of the acquisition of RGene Therapeutics, Inc ....
FLIR SYSTEMS INTRODUCES HAND-HELD UNCOOLED INFRARED CAMERA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre> Silent Operation Makes New Camera Ideal for Surveillance </Pre> PORTLAND, Ore., June 20 /PRNewswire/ --- FLIR Systems Inc. (FSI) (Nasdaq: FLIR), a world leader in infrared imaging systems, today introduced its first infrared camera that uses "uncooled" detector technology. ...
BAND-AID BRAND ADHESIVE BANDAGES CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF PROTECTION
Jun 20, 1996 ... NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has cause to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of its most famous products -- BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages. Why are Americans "stuck on" the BAND-AID Brand? Because for 75 years, moms have counted on the ...
BORDERS WILL OPEN STRONGSVILLE STORE THIS YEAR
Jun 20, 1996 ... STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders(R), Inc., today announced it has signed a lease agreement with Ledgewood Equities, to open a 27,300-square-foot Borders(R) Books Music & Cafe store this year at 17200 Royalton Rd., in the Two Ledgewood Square Shopping Center, Strongsville, ...
ROLLING STONE TO JOIN AMERICA ONLINE
Jun 20, 1996 ... Interactive Magazine to Join MusicSpace Channel, Offering Original <Pre> Journalism and Photography for AOL Members </Pre> NEW YORK and VIENNA, Va., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning this fall, Rolling Stone Online will join America Online's MusicSpace Channel. The ...
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND
Jun 20, 1996 ... IONIA, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP), the Michigan-based bank holding company, has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $.26 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 31, 1996, ...
SCHERER REORGANIZES EUROPEAN SOFTGEL R&D
Jun 20, 1996 ... TROY, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- R.P. Scherer Corporation (NYSE: SHR) announced today the reorganization of its European softgel R&D activities. Following this announcement, Scherer's softgel operations will centralize and focus its prescription and OTC pharmaceutical softgel R&D ...
NALCO ANNOUNCES SALE OF SUPERABSORBENT CHEMICALS BUSINESS
Jun 20, 1996 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Nalco Chemical Company (NYSE: NLC) announced that it has signed a letter of intent to sell its superabsorbent chemicals business to Stockhausen GmbH and Co. KG, a subsidiary of Huls AG. The transaction includes the company's superabsorbent chemicals ...
CANDICE BERGEN TOTES LANA MARKS ON MURPHY BROWN
Jun 20, 1996 ... PALM BEACH, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- What does a certain stylish reporter use to carry all the tricks of her trade? A wonderfully versatile alligator shoulder tote bag designed by Lana J. Marks with all the attention to detail and quality that she accords all her handbags and produced ...
FLEET ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF PREMIER EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Jun 20, 1996 ... Sponsorship to Benefit more than 350 Disabled Children and AdultsBOSTON, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleet Financial Group (NYSE: FLT) announced today its title sponsorship of the Fleet Jumper Classic, the National Grand Prix League's Jumping Championship featuring Olympic level ...
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD ACQUIRES WORLD-CLASS MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO
Jun 20, 1996 ... NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cushman & Wakefield has acquired a major property management, leasing, and project management company for buildings primarily owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. MS Management Services (MSMS) manages a premier portfolio of 20 properties, ...
BED BATH & BEYOND INC. REPORTS NET EARNINGS AND NET SALES GAINS FOR FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 1996
Jun 20, 1996 ... SPRINGFIELD, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY), today reported increases in net earnings and net sales for the fiscal first quarter (thirteen weeks) ended May 26, 1996 compared with the corresponding period a year ago.Net earnings for the fiscal ...
WESTINGHOUSE AND INFINITY TO MERGE
Jun 20, 1996 ... <Pre> $3.9 Billion Stock Deal </Pre> Combines Major Broadcasting Companies in Rapidly Consolidating <Pre> Radio Industry </Pre> Mel Karmazin, Infinity's CEO, Will Become Chairman and CEO <Pre> of ...
COMFORCE ANNOUNCES MAJOR ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Jun 20, 1996 ... LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- COMFORCE Corporation (AMEX: CFS) today announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire The Rho Company ("Rhotech"), a privately owned business engaged in the information technology and technical staffing businesses. Rhotech is ...
GE CAPITAL WAIVES PREFERRED SECURITIES CONDITION; EXTENDS OFFER FOR AMERIDATA SHARES UNTIL 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1996
Jun 20, 1996 ... STAMFORD, Conn., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- General Electric Capital Corporation announced today that it has extended its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of AmeriData Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ADA), at $16.00 per share, until 5:00 PM, Friday, July 12, 1996. ...
IMGE ACQUIRES nSTOR CORPORATION
Jun 20, 1996 ... LAWRENCE, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- IMGE, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IMGEU) announced today that it has acquired 80% of nStor Corporation. nStor recently acquired Seagate Storage Systems Group, (formerly Conner Storage Systems Group) from Seagate Technology, Inc. (NYSE: SEG). Terms of ...
UNIGENE FILES WITH US FDA TO CONDUCT PHASE III CLINICAL TRIALS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS PRODUCT
Jun 20, 1996 ... FAIRFIELD, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Unigene Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGNE) announced today that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its FORTICAL(TM) Injection (salmon calcitonin) with the U.S. FDA.The company is requesting authorization to conduct ...
VSI RECEIVES FIRST ORDER FOR DESKTOP VIDEOCONFERENCING SYSTEMS; 20 SYSTEMS INSTALLED FOR CORPORATE USE
Jun 20, 1996 ... NORCROSS, Ga., June 20 /PRNewswire -- VSI Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdsaq: VSIN; BSE: VSI) announced today that a major, New England- based corporation has purchased and installed 20 VSI Omega MVP(TM) multimedia video platform desktop videoconferencing systems. The order is the first for Omega ...
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC ANNOUNCES NEW V.P., ENERGY TRADING AND MARKETING
Jun 20, 1996 ... ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company subsidiary Southern Electric International has named Joe Pokalsky to the new position of vice president, energy trading and marketing."Joe brings to the company the expertise we need to make Southern Company a pre-eminent energy ...
BRENNER NAMED PUBLISHER IN BREMERTON
Jun 20, 1996 ... CINCINNATI, June 20 /PRNewswire/ - Elizabeth F. Brenner, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Denver's Rocky Mountain News, will be promoted to president and publisher of The Sun in Bremerton, Wash.The appointment, which becomes effective July 1, was announced today by ...
GM NAMES CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Jun 20, 1996 ... DETROIT, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralph J. Szygenda was today named vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) effective June 28, 1996.GM Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President John F. Smith, Jr., said Szygenda will have ...
COMERICA OPENS ITS FIRST COMERIMART IN NORTHVILLE TWP.
Jun 20, 1996 ... DETROIT, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank today will open its first supermarket banking location in Northville Township. The ComeriMART Financial Service Center is located in the Hiller's Market at 15455 Haggerty near Five Mile Road.The 650-square foot branch will have five ...
HSN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO CORPORATE POSTS; GUYARDO, KRAMER AND MEHRLANDER NAMED TO TOP POSITIONS
Jun 20, 1996 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Shopping Network, Inc. (NYSE: HSN) announced today the appointments of Paul Guyardo, Robert Kramer and Carmie Mehrlander to top management posts.Guyardo has been named executive vice president of marketing; Kramer has been ...
MEDICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND NMR OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF DUE DILIGENCE AND RECEIPT OF FAIRNESS OPINIONS
Jun 20, 1996 ... HACKENSACK and MURRAY HILL, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRII) and NMR of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRR) announced today that they have satisfactorily completed their due diligence investigations and received written fairness opinion from their respective ...
PLASMA-THERM, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 1996 RESULTS: 33% REVENUE INCREASE, SUBSTANTIAL NET INCOME GAIN, RECORD BACKLOG
Jun 20, 1996 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Plasma-Therm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTIS) announces 1996 second quarter and six month results.For the three months ended May 31, 1996, net income increased substantially to $892,866 ($.08 per share) on a 33% sales increase to $9,491,748, as ...
INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY RECEIVES CONTRACT FROM COLORADO LOTTERY
Jun 20, 1996 ... CINCINNATTI, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- International Lottery, Inc. (AMEX: ILI) (Interlott) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs) to the state lottery in Colorado.Under a two-year contract with the Colorado Lottery ...
FRANKLIN QUEST CO. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS
Jun 20, 1996 ... SALT LAKE CITY, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Quest Co. (NYSE: FNQ) today reported its third quarter sales and earnings. Sales for the quarter ended May 31, 1996 increased 22% to $72.5 million compared to $59.4 million for the same quarter of Fiscal 1995. Pre-tax earnings for the ...