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Activision's 'Nightmare Creatures' Unleashes a Macabre World Of Terror

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre> Revolutionary 3-D Action/Adventure Game Hits North American Retail Shelves for Halloween </Pre> SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision, Inc.'s "Nightmare Creatures" brings its macabre and terror-ridden world of action to ...

Hawaiian Electric Industries Bank Subsidiary Receives Regulatory Approval To Acquire Bank of America's Hawaii Operations

Oct 31, 1997 ... HONOLULU, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE: HE)'s savings bank subsidiary, American Savings Bank, F.S.B. (ASB), received approval on October 29, 1997 from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to acquire certain assets, branch facilities and ...

Healthcare Realty Trust Announces Third Quarter Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... Incorporated (NYSE: HR) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 1997. Revenues for the third quarter totaled $15.9 million, a 67% increase over the prior year's $9.5 million. Net income for the period was $8.3 million, or $0.43 per share, compared with $4.9 ...

Quezon Power Ratings Affirmed by Standard & Poor's

Oct 31, 1997 ... MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today has affirmed its double-'B'-plus foreign currency rating and its triple-'B'-minus local currency rating on Quezon Power (Philippines) Ltd. Co.'s US $215 million bonds.The local currency rating outlook and ...

Planet Hollywood Announces Agreement with Aladdin Gaming To Develop Music-Themed Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre>Partnership to control programming of 7,000 seat theater </Pre> ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Hollywood International, Inc. (NYSE: PHL) today announced that it will partner with Aladdin Gaming, LLC to develop, own and operate a 1,000 room Hotel and ...

Planet Hollywood Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre> Third Quarter Net Income Rose 30% to $25.2 MillionOperating Income Increased 39% to $39.1 Million On a 34% Gain in Revenues to $149.6 Million </Pre> ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Hollywood International, Inc ....

Planet Hollywood's Music Themed Hotel & Casino Will Join Aladdin Complex in Las Vegas

Oct 31, 1997 ... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Aladdin Gaming LLC, of Las Vegas, NV and Planet Hollywood of Orlando, FL, have announced that they will build a high-energy, music-themed hotel and casino as part of the $1.3 billion Aladdin complex being planned on the Las Vegas Strip.The ...

PLN To Renegotiate Private Power Agreements Says S&P

Oct 31, 1997 ... MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's is seeking further information from the government of Indonesian regarding recent reports that private power purchase agreements with P.T. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), the national electricity utility, will be ...

National Steel Announces Third Quarter 1997 Results, Audit Committee Inquiry and Restatement of Prior Periods

Oct 31, 1997 ... MISHAWAKA, Ind., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- National Steel Corporation (NYSE: NS) today reported net income for the third quarter of 1997 totaling $77.5 million, or $1.73 per common share, compared to restated net income for the third quarter of 1996 of $20.0 million, or $0.40 per share. ...

Western Gas Resources, Inc. and Barrett Resources Corporation Announce Joint Development Agreement to Develop Coal Bed Methane Reserves

Oct 31, 1997 ... DENVER, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Gas Resources, Inc. ("Western")(NYSE: WGR) and Barrett Resources Corporation ("Barrett") (NYSE: BRR) today announced the signing of an agreement between Barrett and Lance Oil & Gas Company, Inc. ("Lance"), a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of ...

SI Diamond Signs Deal for $5 Million Capital Raise; Includes $1.5 Million Lease Line

Oct 31, 1997 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SI Diamond Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDT) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Gregor & Associates of Los Angeles to raise $5 million in capital. The capital raise will include $1.5 million in an equipment lease line and $3.5 ...

Advanced Manufacturing Research and Managing Automation Software Guides Partner To Provide The Software Evaluation Resource Kit

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre>Thriving Middle Market Manufacturers will Spend $15-20B on Enterprise Applications </Pre> BOSTON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Manufacturing Research (AMR), the Boston-based leader in industry and market analysis services, has announced ...

VNU Increases Its Stake in Freepages to 10%

Oct 31, 1997 ... OXFORD, England, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Freepages is pleased to announce that it has been informed by Verenigde Nederlandse Uitgeversbedrijven N.V. ("VNU") of VNU's purchase of an additional 5.53% stake in Freepages (Nasdaq: FREEY). VNU now owns a 10% strategic equity ...

Communication Corporation of America Begins National Sales of Prepaid Cellular Service

Oct 31, 1997 ... GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- COMMUNICATION CORPORATION OF AMERICA (OTC-Bulletin Board: CCAK) today announced that Ascot Communications Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CCOA, has begun the national marketing and sales of Prepaid Cellular Service.Mr. Albert ...

Hvide Marine Buys Two More Mideast Fleets

Oct 31, 1997 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- More than doubling the size of its Middle East fleet and bolstering its market-leading position in the Arabian Gulf, Hvide Marine Incorporated (Nasdaq: HMAR) today announced the acquisition of two offshore energy support businesses based in ...

S&P Affirms Rating for Mutuelles Du Mans Assurances IARD

Oct 31, 1997 ... LONDON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today affirmed the claims-paying ability rating of Mutuelles du Mans Assurance IARD (MMA) at single-'A'-minus, reflecting the company's strong capitalization, the progress in developing a multidistribution strategy, and improving ...

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Announces Management and Director Changes

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre> Company Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer </Pre> GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (Nasdaq: GNWR) ("GWI") announced several additions and changes to its senior staff and board of directors. All of the changes are ...

BEC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire ILC Technology, Inc.; Bolle Inc. to be Spun Off to BEC Group Shareholders Prior to Closing

Oct 31, 1997 ... RYE, N.Y., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- BEC Group, Inc. (NYSE: EYE), the parent company of ORC Technologies, Inc. and Bolle Inc., today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with ILC Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ILCT), whereby BEC Group, Inc. will acquire ILC Technology in an ...

Barringer Technologies Inc. Receives Orders Valued At $1.1 Million From The U.S. Air Force

Oct 31, 1997 ... MURRAY HILL, N.J., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Barringer Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: BARR, BARRW) today announced that it has been awarded a series of orders from the United States Air Force (USAF) for an undisclosed number of IONSCAN(R) trace particle detection units. The units are scheduled ...

Biocontrol to Begin Sales of the Diasensor(R) 1000

Oct 31, 1997 ... PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocontrol Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: BICO) announced today that in mid-November its subsidiary, Diasense, Inc., will commence shipping its Diasensor(R) 1000 noninvasive glucose sensors for sale in Manila, Philippines.An agreement with an ...

Greenbrier Completes $72 Million Sale of Intermodal Assets

Oct 31, 1997 ... LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) today announced that it has sold, for $72 million, the intermodal assets of its Greenbrier Capital subsidiary. The sale to Transport International Pool (TIP), a division of GE Capital Services, consists of ...

Applied Cellular Technology, Inc.'s UK Subsidiary is Awarded A $1.4 Million Contract

Oct 31, 1997 ... NIXA, Mo., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Cellular Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACTC) announced today that its subsidiary Signal Processors Ltd. (SPL) has been awarded a $1.4 Million (L900,000) contract from Racal Radio Ltd. This is a major contract and specifies that SPL will supply ...

M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. Not Proceeding with Stock Offering

Oct 31, 1997 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the recent volatility in the stock market, M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) has elected not to proceed with its previously announced stock offering at the present time. The Company intends to review its position with respect to the ...

BRC Announces Third Quarter Earnings

Oct 31, 1997 ... DALLAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- BRC Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRCP)("BRC") announced third quarter earnings of $2,564,000, or $.36 per share, on revenues of $26,321,000. This compares to a loss of $11,117,000, or $1.68 per share, on revenues of $26,266,000 reported for the same period ...

Auto Trader(R) Online Announces Introduction of Exclusive 'Dealer Report', Real-Time Analysis of a Dealer's Most Sought After Vehicles

Oct 31, 1997 ... NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Auto Trader(R) Online announced today the introduction of its exclusive "Dealer Report," an advanced feature that allows some of its 12,000 online dealers to tell exactly how many times each of their individual vehicle listings were searched through ...

Priority One Launches Interpay Bill Collect Service For Clients Of Banks

Oct 31, 1997 ... AKRON, Pa., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Priority One Electronic Commerce Corp. of Akron, Pa. today launched Priority Interpay, an innovative new Electronic Commerce service that lets depositors of banks collect their receivables automatically via the Internet using a proprietary transaction ...

Wavephore Signs Satellite Network Contract With Telenor; Will Provide Data Broadcasting System for Financial Information, Stock Quotes

Oct 31, 1997 ... SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- WavePhore Networks, a division of WavePhore, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVO) announced today it has received a major purchase agreement from Telenor, Norway's government-owned telecommunications giant, to provide a satellite data broadcast network which will ...

NovaStar Financial, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering

Oct 31, 1997 ... WESTWOOD, Kan., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- NovaStar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: NFI) announced today an initial public offering of 3,750,000 shares of its common stock at $18 per share. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 562,500 ...

Pacific Gulf Properties Announces Equity Offering Of 4,250,000 Shares

Oct 31, 1997 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gulf Properties Inc. (NYSE: PAG) announced a public equity offering of 4,250,000 shares of Common Stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund acquisitions, to repay certain indebtedness and for ...

Biomagnetic Technologies Reports Results For Fiscal 1997

Oct 31, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomagnetic Technologies, Inc. ("BTi") (Nasdaq: BTIX) today reported its preliminary results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997.Revenues for the fiscal year 1997 amounted to $11,009,000 compared to $1,422,000 in the prior year. ...

Coded Communications Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Coded Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: CODD) reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 1997, ended September 27, 1997.For the third quarter compared to the same period in 1996, sales were ...

Ion Laser Technology Names Two Executives: Dr. Michael Knight, VP of Dental Relations and Michael D. Gioffredi, VP of Marketing and Sales for Laser Tooth Whitening Leadership

Oct 31, 1997 ... SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Ion Laser Technology, Inc. (Amex: ILT) Since introducing laser tooth whitening to the dental market in spring of 1996, ILT has placed its U.S. patented BriteSmile(R) dual-laser whitening system in dental offices in thirty states and seven foreign ...

Cadence Lands $100 Million Services Contract Largest Deal Ever For Cadence Focuses On System-On-A-Chip Design

Oct 31, 1997 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CDN) today announced it has signed and begun work on its largest contract ever, a multi-year agreement potentially worth in excess of $100 million, to provide design services, professional consulting, and ...

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. Announces Third Quarter 1997 Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (Nasdaq NM: SPNSF), a leading provider of mission-critical business solutions, today announced unaudited results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1997....

Hvide Marine Reports Record Quarterly Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Hvide Marine Incorporated (Nasdaq: HMAR) today reported that net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 1997 reached $7.5 million, or $0.44 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with income before an extraordinary item of ...

Caltex Australia BBB+/A-2 Ratings Affirmed; Off S&PWatch

Oct 31, 1997 ... MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today affirmed its triple-'B'-plus long-term and 'A-2' short-term ratings on Caltex Australia Ltd. and removed the ratings from CreditWatch with negative implications where they were placed on Aug. 22, 1997. The rating ...

Korea Electric Power Corp. Issues Assigned A+ Rating by S&P

Oct 31, 1997 ... LONDON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today assigned its single-'A'-plus long-term rating to Korea Electric Power Corp.'s fungible UK50 million 8.5% bonds due 2007, DM150 million floating-rate notes due 2002, and 200 billion Italian lira 6.25% bonds due 2000....

Digene Corporation Reports Fiscal 1998 First Quarter Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... BELTSVILLE, Md., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Digene Corporation (Nasdaq: DIGE) today reported operating results for the fiscal 1998 first quarter ended September 30, 1997.Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 1998 increased 26.1% to $2.5 million, compared with $2.0 ...

Datum Inc. Launches New Web Site

Oct 31, 1997 ... IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Datum Inc. (Nasdaq: DATM), a designer and manufacturer of advanced high-performance time and frequency products for telecommunications, enterprise computing, and other advanced technologies, today launched a new web site to showcase the Company's ...

Creative to Acquire Cambridge SoundWorks to Provide the Complete PC Audio Experience

Oct 31, 1997 ... SINGAPORE, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: CREAF), the world's leading provider of multimedia technology for the personal computer, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIFI) of Newton, ...

Interlott Technologies Signs $15 Million Revolving Line of Credit with Mercantile Business Credit

Oct 31, 1997 ... CINCINNATI, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlott Technologies, Inc. (formerly International Lottery, Inc.) (Amex: ILI) today announced that it has finalized a $15 million credit facility with Mercantile Business Credit of St. Louis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercantile Bank....

Georgia Power Redeems Class A Preferred Stock

Oct 31, 1997 ... ATLANTA, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power Company announced today that it plans to redeem, on Dec. 2, 1997, all outstanding shares of the Company's $1.925 Class A Preferred Stock ($25.00 Stated Value) (Cusip Number 373334-59-8) at the redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus ...

FPIC Considering Options Regarding PPTF

Oct 31, 1997 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ --FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FPIC) announced today that it is surprised by the announcement on Monday, October 27, by the Board of Trustees of Physicians Protective Trust Fund ("PPTF") that PPTF had declined to resume negotiations with ...

Imperial Credit Commercial Mortgage Investment Corp. Completes Acquisition of Assets

Oct 31, 1997 ... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperial Credit Commercial Mortgage Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: ICMI) has announced that it recently completed a purchase from Southern Pacific Bank and Imperial Credit Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICII) of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans and ...

ChiRex Completes Purchase of Glaxo Wellcome Manufacturing Facility at Annan, Scotland

Oct 31, 1997 ... ChiRex to Initiate Manufacturing Under Five Year Supply Contract <Pre> Valued at Approximately $450 Million </Pre> STAMFORD, Conn. and DUDLEY, Northumberland, England, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- ChiRex Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRX), a leading pharmaceutical ...

United HealthCare Chosen to Join New York's Rapidly Expanding Health Insurance Program for Children

Oct 31, 1997 ... Approximately 32% of Uninsured Children Are Eligible for Child Health Plus Plan, But Have Not Applied for Benefits, Which Now Include Hospitalization and <Pre> Prescription Drug Coverage </Pre> NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The issue of health ...

DEKALB'S Roundup Ready(R) Corn License Valid

Oct 31, 1997 ... DEKALB, Ill., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKALB Genetics Corporation (NYSE: DKB) today reaffirmed the validity of its license agreement with Rhone- Poulenc Agrochimie (RPA), noting that it clearly permits DEKALB to commercialize Roundup Ready(R) corn in 1998. The license further authorizes ...

Cytyc's Launch of ThinPrep(R)Pap Test(TM) in Europe Coincides With ISO 9000 Approval

Oct 31, 1997 ... BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 31 /PRnewswire/ -- Cytyc Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC) announced today that it commenced the commercial launch of the ThinPrep(R) Pap Test(TM) in Europe through the formation and staffing of a wholly owned Swiss subsidiary. Cytyc said it would handle sales, service, ...

Metro One Telecommunications Reports Third Quarter Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTON), a leading independent provider of enhanced directory assistance (EDA) to the wireless telecommunications industry, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 1997. ...

Forbes Magazine Names ThrustMaster One of 200 Best

Oct 31, 1997 ... HILLSBORO, Ore., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- ThrustMaster, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMSR) a leading manufacturer of game controllers for PC-based entertainment has been ranked fifty-eighth in "The Forbes 200 Best Companies in America." ThrustMaster, whose diversified product line leads the industry in ...

Mentor Graphics Reports 15 Percent Revenue Growth for the 1997 Third Quarter

Oct 31, 1997 ... Call Mentor Graphics Fax-On-Demand Hotline at 800-546-4628 for the Latest <Pre> Financial Information </Pre> WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT) today reported third quarter 1997 total revenue, ...

RSA Data Security and Leading Vendors to Merge S/MIME Messaging Standard With U.S. Government's MSP Message Security Protocol

Oct 31, 1997 ... New Protocol to Enable S/MIME Vendors to More Easily Bid on Government Contracts, Lower Government Costs to Obtain Secure Software ApplicationsS/MIME LIVE!, SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Data Security, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Security ...

RSA Data Security Formally Applies to IETF to Establish S/MIME as Electronic Messaging Standard

Oct 31, 1997 ... Publication of RC2 Algorithm, Creation of IETF Working Group Facilitate Development of S/MIME as Industry's Preferred Standard for E-Mail EncryptionS/MIME Live!, SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that reinforces RSA's commitment to promote broad acceptance of ...

ATTENTION BUSINESS EDITORS:

Oct 31, 1997 ... IAMGOLD And Anglo American Assemble One Million OunceResource Base Near Sadiola Hill Gold MineMARKHAM, Ont., Oct. 31 /CNW-PRN/ - IAMGOLD Corporation (TSE:IMG) is pleased to announce that effective October 22, 1997, a formal Agreement of Purchase and Sale was ...

Investment Study Released by Treasury Strategies: Securities Dealers Face Growing Competition from Banks, Investment Management Firms and Mutual Fund Companies

Oct 31, 1997 ... Treasury Managers Like Short Maturities, High Quality InstrumentsCHICAGO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Securities dealers continue to be the distribution channel of choice for placing corporate financial assets, although their dominant market share is being eroded by banks, ...

Kellogg Reports 21 Percent Growth in Earnings Per Share; Dividend Will Make 1997 41st Straight Year of Increase

Oct 31, 1997 ... BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ __ Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) today reported third quarter earnings per share of $.52, a 21 percent increase over last year's $.43, and net earnings of $213.8 million, up 18 percent over the $180.8 million earned in the third quarter of 1996. ...

Staff Leasing Signs $20 Million Commitment Letter With NationsBank

Oct 31, 1997 ... BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Staff Leasing, Inc. (Nasdaq: STFF) today announced the signing of a commitment letter for a $20 million acquisition line of credit with NationsBank NA (NYSE: NB). The line is available for strategic acquisitions of professional employer ...

Bell Industries Receives Distinguished Silver Reseller Award Of Excellence

Oct 31, 1997 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Computer Division of Bell Industries, Inc. (NYSE, PSX: BI) was recently presented the prestigious Silver Reseller Award of Excellence, distinguishing it as one of the top four companies that have shown innovation within the computer ...

Westower Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Westower Corporation (Amex: WTWU) today reported record earnings and revenue for the second quarter, ended August 31, 1997. Net earnings rose 69% to $477,000 from $283,000 for the same quarter last year, while on a per share basis, net income ...

Blimpie International to Franchise Maui-Mex and Pasta Concepts

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre> Poised for Expansion, Blimpie International Unveils Comprehensive Strategy for Continued Growth </Pre> NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented move, Blimpie International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMPE) has signed a deal to create a new company ...

Planet Movies by AMC Commits to Easton; Complex to Include Planet Hollywood and Official All-Star Cafe

Oct 31, 1997 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials of Planet Hollywood International (NYSE: PHL), AMC Entertainment (Amex: AEN) and The Georgetown Group announced today that "Planet Movies by AMC" will be constructed at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. This new entertainment ...

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

Oct 31, 1997 ... <Pre>Company Reports Increased Operating Revenues for Quarter But Expresses Concern About Its Fourth Quarter </Pre> GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. ("GWI") (Nasdaq: GNWR) reported operating revenues of $23.7 million for ...

Gunther International Extends Expiration Date on Warrants

Oct 31, 1997 ... NORWICH, Conn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunther International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SORT) announced today that the Company has extended the expiration date of the warrants, which were issued in conjunction with its initial public offering in December 1993, from December 20, 1997 to December 20, ...

RCM Technologies, Inc. Announces Acquisition of J.D. Karin Consulting Services, Inc.

Oct 31, 1997 ... PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of J.D. Karin Consulting Services, Inc. ("J.D. Karin") of Flanders, New Jersey. J.D. Karin is a specialty provider of information technology systems ...

Mac Games Developers Launch 1997 Holiday Promotion with 'Buy Two, Get a Free Mac Game' Offer

Oct 31, 1997 ... Macintosh Entertainment Software Alliance Joins with Apple to Promote Top <Pre> Mac Games </Pre> PLYMOUTH, Minn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Macintosh Entertainment Software Alliance (MESA), a non-profit industry group made up of the top ...