PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, February 3:
Thiokol Reports Second Quarter Earnings
Feb 03, 1998 ... OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Thiokol Corporation (NYSE: TKC) announced income of $23.5 million or $1.24 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 1997, before an extraordinary item, compared to $18.7 million or $1.00 per share for the prior year's quarter. Net income for the ...
Howmet Reports Annual Earnings
Feb 03, 1998 ... GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet International Inc., (NYSE: HWM) announced income of $72 million or $.67 per share for the year ended December 31, 1997, before an extraordinary item, compared to $25.6 million or $.21 per share last year. Net income for the year ended ...
PacifiCorp Makes New Agreed Bid for The Energy Group
Feb 03, 1998 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- PacifiCorp (NYSE: PPW), a diversified energy company in the United States and Australia, announced today a new cash tender offer of 7.65 pounds ($12.62) per ordinary share for The Energy Group PLC (NYSE: TEG; LSE), a diversified energy company in ...
The Hertz Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
Feb 03, 1998 ... PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HRZ), the world's largest car rental company and largest construction and industrial equipment rental business in the U.S., has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its Class A ...
Cycomm International Wins $1.2 Million Order for PCMobile Rugged Laptop Computers From Burlington County, New Jersey
Feb 03, 1998 ... MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cycomm International Inc. (Amex: CYI) announced today that it has been awarded a $1.2 million contract to supply the 33 municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 170 of its PCMobile rugged laptop computers. ...
Bionx Implants, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Bionx Implants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BINX) today announced its revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter of 1997 and for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 1997 were $4.7 million, an increase of 83% over revenues ...
Viatel Announces Intention to Build Pan-European Fiber Network
Feb 03, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatel, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYTL), a provider of international and domestic long-distance telecommunications services, today announced its intention to build a Pan-European, fiber-optic network.Current plans call for construction of a ...
Zapata's Net Income Rises 136% in First Quarter Fiscal 1998
Feb 03, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Zapata Corporation (NYSE: ZAP) reported today that net income was $4.6 million, or $0.19 per share (diluted), for the first quarter of fiscal 1998, which ended December 31, 1997, more than double the net income of $1.9 million, or $0.07 per share ...
UCAR Exceeds $1 Billion in Net Sales for 1997 Fourth Quarter Sales Up 23 Percent
Feb 03, 1998 ... DANBURY, Conn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- UCAR International Inc. (NYSE: UCR) today announced that net sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 reached an all-time high of $1.1 billion, up 16 percent from the previous year's net sales of $948 million. Earnings for 1997 were $3.07 per ...
GreenMan Technologies, Inc. Announces Nomination of New Board Member
Feb 03, 1998 ... LYNNFIELD, Mass., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMTI, GMTW) (BSE: GMY, GMYW) today announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to nominate Ms. Jagruti Oza as a new member of the Board.Ms. Oza is Vice President -- Corporate Planning of ...
Caraustar Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 1997 Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... ATLANTA, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Caraustar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSAR), today announced that revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1997, were a record $176.0 million, an increase of 10.3 percent over revenues of $159.6 million for the same quarter of 1996. Net income was ...
C.G.I. Holding Corporation Reports 1997 Year-end Results Net Earnings Increased 18 Percent
Feb 03, 1998 ... BROOKFIELD, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- C.G.I. Holding Corporation (OTC-Bulletin Board: CGIC) (C.G.I.) -- formerly Gemstar Enterprise, Inc. (OTC-Bulletin Board: GMSE) "Gemstar" -- today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and 1997 year, ended December 31, 1997. Revenues ...
ANTEC Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results and Consolidation Plan
Feb 03, 1998 ... ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTEC Corporation (Nasdaq: ANTC) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 1997. Revenues were $115.4 million in the quarter which resulted in a loss of $4.3 million or $.11 per share. For the year ended ...
Environmental, Health, and Safety Training Offered Across the Country in April and May
Feb 03, 1998 ... CARY, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Resource Center announces their schedule of classes for April and May 1998. Classes offered, and the dates and locations, include:Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete Course ($699)March 31 - April 1 in ...
Cone Mills Announces 1997 Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... GREEENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cone Mills Corporation (NYSE: COE) today announced 1997 sales of $716.9 million, as compared with 1996 sales of $745.9 million. Excluding the sales of business units included in the company's restructuring plan, sales were approximately the same ...
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Feb 03, 1998 ... WIXOM, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI) announced the closing on its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Common Share and Common Share Purchase Warrants on January 30, 1998. The underwritten public offering, as filed in a registration ...
Dow Corning Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... MIDLAND, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Corning Corporation today reported global sales for the fourth quarter of 1997 of $668.3 million, up 4.5 percent from $639.6 million reported for the same period in 1996. Sales for all of 1997 were $2.6 billion, an increase of 4.4 percent from ...
NovaStar Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Operating Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... WESTWOOD, Kan., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- NovaStar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: NFI) announced it incurred a net loss of $433,000, or $0.07 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1997 as a result of a non-cash charge of $1.1 million related to founders' debt forgiveness. Excluding the non-cash ...
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Reports 1997 Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBST) today reported its results for the year ended December 31, 1997.Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $2,733,000 as compared to $4,985,000 for the same period in 1996. ...
CPAC, Inc. Reports Record Sales in Third Quarter and Nine Months
Feb 03, 1998 ... LEICESTER, N.Y., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CPAC, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPAK) today reported record sales for both the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 1997.Sales for the quarter were up 25% to $29.1 million, versus $23.2 million last year. Net income was $1.9 ...
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Reports Record 1997 Fourth Quarter, Full Year
Feb 03, 1998 ... CHICAGO, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) reported that sales increased 16.9% to $4,136,560,000 for 1997, from sales of $3,537,207,000 reported for 1996. Net earnings increased 11.2% to $231,833,000 for 1997, compared with net earnings of $208,526,000 for 1996. On ...
Global Industrial Technologies Signs Letter of Intent on Sale of INTOOL Division
Feb 03, 1998 ... DALLAS, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: GIX) announced today it has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition by Cooper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CBE) of Global's INTOOL Division, which manufactures and sells tools specifically designed for the ...
EIS Customer Partnership Program Provides Comprehensive Training, Consulting Services
Feb 03, 1998 ... HERNDON, Va., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EIS International Inc. (Nasdaq: EISI), a leading provider of call center technology, recently inaugurated the EIS Customer Partnership Program, a new service of its Client Services Division.According to John Brown, vice president, Client ...
Fort James Reports Improved Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 1997 Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort James Corporation today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, <Pre> 1997. Excluding non-recurring items, earnings for the fourth quarter were $.48 per diluted share, compared to $.30 per diluted ...
American Communications Services, Inc. Announces Extension and Adjustment Of Senior Notes Exchange Offer
Feb 03, 1998 ... ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Communications Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACNS) announced today that is has adjusted the aggregate principal amount of securities sought in its offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") its 13 3/4% Senior Notes due 2007, which have ...
United States Filter Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues And Operating Income
Feb 03, 1998 ... PALM DESERT, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Filter Corporation (NYSE: USF) announced record results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 1997. Third quarter revenues were $829,427,000 vs. $463,423,000 for the year ago period, a 79% increase. Operating income ...
PepsiCo Announces Earnings
Feb 03, 1998 ... PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PepsiCo, Inc. reported earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.29 for the fourth quarter (+129%) and $0.95 for the full year (+62%). Excluding unusual items in 1997 and 1996, earnings per share from continuing operations were ...
Pentair Reports 32% Net Income Growth in Fourth Quarter 1997; 23% Net Income Growth in Full-Year 1997
Feb 03, 1998 ... ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) today announced that its fourth quarter 1997 net income increased 32 percent over 1996 levels, while sales increased 23 percent quarter over quarter. The fourth quarter was Pentair's 17th consecutive quarter in which ...
Forest Laboratories Announces Approval of Tiazac(R) For Angina
Feb 03, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Forest Laboratories, Inc., (Amex: FRX), an international pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer, announced today that Tiazac (diltiazem HCL) has received an indication for the treatment of chronic stable angina. Tiazac was previously approved for the ...
SL Green Realty Corp. Signs Contract to Acquire Three Helmsley Midtown Properties
Feb 03, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) announced today that it has signed a purchase contract to acquire 1466 Broadway and the long-term operating leaseholds of 25 West 43rd Street and 420 Lexington Avenue (The Graybar Building) -- three midtown Manhattan ...
CINAR Films Announces That Sony Wonder Has Licensed the US Home Video and Audio Rights To Wimzie's House(TM)
Feb 03, 1998 ... MONTREAL, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CINAR Films Inc. (Nasdaq: CINRF) (Toronto and Montreal Exchanges: CIF.A, CIF.B) has announced that Sony Wonder, the children's and family division of Sony Music, has licensed the U.S. home video and audio rights to CINAR's WIMZIE'S HOUSE, the hit ...
Springs Industries Announces Earnings
Feb 03, 1998 ... FORT MILL, S.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Springs Industries, Inc. (NYSE: SMI) today reported that fourth-quarter sales and net income improved over the prior year and that sales and income before unusual items for the full year also surpassed 1996.Sales in the fourteen-week ...
IMCO Recycling's Earnings More Than Doubled in Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 1997
Feb 03, 1998 ... IRVING, Texas, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- IMCO Recycling Inc. (NYSE: IMR) today reported fourth quarter 1997 net earnings of $4.1 million, up 112 percent from net earnings of $2.0 million in the same period of 1996. Diluted net earnings per share were $.28 compared with $.16.On ...
Gateway Energy Corporation Announces Acquisition Of Crystal Beach, Texas Terminal And Related Pipeline Assets
Feb 03, 1998 ... OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Energy Corporation ("Gateway") (OTC Bulletin Board: GNRG) announced today that it has acquired the Crystal Beach, Texas Terminal facility and related pipeline assets from Williams Field Services. The Terminal, which is located 60 miles from ...
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter and 1997 Operating Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... PERRIS, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRVH), announced today record results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1997.Net sales for the fourth quarter of 1997 nearly doubled to $81.4 million from $42.1 ...
Politis Communications Unveils Agency Web Site
Feb 03, 1998 ... DRAPER, Utah, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Politis Communications, a Utah-based public relations and marketing communications agency, today announced the completion and posting of its World Wide Web site. It is located on the Internet at http://www.politis.com."Our Web site ...
Mattel 1997 Earnings Increase 34 Percent
Feb 03, 1998 ... LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattel, Inc. today reported that income for the full-year 1997 increased 34 percent to $499.5 million or $1.68 per basic share ($1.65 per diluted share), before previously announced charges related to the Tyco integration and Mattel restructuring and a ...
Cornerstone Properties Inc. Completes Acquisition of Corporate 500 Centre; Completes First UPREIT Transaction
Feb 03, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Properties Inc. (NYSE: CPP) announced it has completed the acquisition of 100% fee interest in Corporate 500 Centre, one of Chicago's premier suburban office parks, for $150 million. The Company has financed the acquisition with $15.2 million ...
TRM Copy Centers Corporation Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter
Feb 03, 1998 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- TRM Copy Centers Corporation (Nasdaq: TRMM) today announced results for the second quarter ended December 31, 1997.Gross revenues for the second fiscal quarter were $16.7 million, compared to $17.3 million in the same period last year ....
Senior Software Architects Join IVT World-Class Technology Team
Feb 03, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Video Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IVDO) Chairman & CEO Richard Lang today announced that the company has appointed three highly-regarded software engineers to spearhead the development of commercial Burstware(R) video solutions ...
Nucor Reports Record Sales And Earnings For 1997
Feb 03, 1998 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation's (NYSE: NUE) consolidated sales for 1997 increased 15% to $4,184,000,000, compared with $3,647,000,000 in 1996 ($3,462,000,000 in 1995). Net earnings in 1997 increased 19% to $294,500,000 ($3.35 per share), compared with ...
Tanger Reports Funds From Operations Up 16% For The Fourth Quarter And Up 11% For The Year
Feb 03, 1998 ... GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a fully-integrated, publicly-traded REIT, today reported funds from operations (FFO) for the fourth quarter of 1997 rose 16% to $10.1 million, or $.85 per share, compared to $8.7 million, or $.82 ...
Advanced Encryption Technology Signs $12 Million Contract
Feb 03, 1998 ... LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Fox, President of Advanced Encryption Technology of America, Inc. (OTC-Bulletin Board: AETI) today announced the signing of an agreement with the Adler Group. The multi- year agreement gives the Adler Group exclusive rights to market the ...
Coke Consolidated Announces First Quarter Dividend
Feb 03, 1998 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (Nasdaq: COKE) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the First Quarter of 1998 of $.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on March ...
NGC Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter, Year End 1997 Results Restructuring and Organizational Initiatives Position Company for Future
Feb 03, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- NGC Corporation (NYSE: NGL) today reported 1997 fourth quarter results of a net loss of $164.3 million, or $1.09 per share on a diluted basis. These results include one-time charges totaling $275 million pretax, or $1.18 per share, related primarily to ...
On-Site Sourcing Estimates 1997 Revenues More Than Doubled to Approximately $21 Million; Profits Also Estimated At Record Levels
Feb 03, 1998 ... ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On-Site Sourcing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONSS) today announced that revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 more than doubled to approximately $21 million from $9.5 million the previous year. The Company expects to report net profits at record levels ....
Life Technologies Announces All-Time Record Revenues and Net Income for 1997
Feb 03, 1998 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTEK) announced that revenues and net income reached all-time record levels in 1997. The Company reported that revenues were $332.8 million in 1997, an increase of 7% compared with revenues of $310.3 million in ...
Thermo Instrument Systems Anticipates Record Fourth Quarter
Feb 03, 1998 ... WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermo Instrument Systems Inc. (Amex: THI) announced today, in response to numerous requests from investors, that it expects to report record financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997. The company anticipates that the completion of an ...
Ergenics Awarded Defense Contract
Feb 03, 1998 ... RINGWOOD, N.J., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ergenics announced today that it has been awarded a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract to produce a high power model of its Hy-Stor(R) battery system for hybrid electric vehicles.The Ergenics technology is a ...
Dexter Reports Its Best Year Ever Record Fourth Quarter Sales and Earnings
Feb 03, 1998 ... WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dexter Corporation (NYSE: DEX), a leading specialty materials producer, reported record earnings for the year 1997 of $56.4 million, or $2.45 per share. This represents an 18% increase in net income and a 21% increase in basic earnings ...
Noble Affiliates Announces Record Results For Full Year And Fourth Quarter of 1997
Feb 03, 1998 ... ARDMORE, Okla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Affiliates, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) today announced new highs in revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 1997.For 1997, Noble reported net income of $99,278,000, or $1.75 per share, an increase of 18.4 percent over ...
National Mortgage Corporation Names Kevin Nystrom CFO: Enhances Strategic Financial Management and Accounting Expertise
Feb 03, 1998 ... DENVER, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin J. Nystrom has been named Chief Financial Officer of National Mortgage Corporation (NMC), Steven B. Chotin, Chairman of the rapidly growing mortgage firm announced today."We are excited to have Kevin join the team," said Chotin. "His ...
Global One And National TechTeam Announce Joint Marketing Agreement - Global One Now Offers Customer Enhanced Call Center Services
Feb 03, 1998 ... BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Global One, the worldwide joint venture of Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom and Sprint, announced today a marketing agreement with National TechTeam, Inc. (Nasdaq: TEAM), a global provider of call center solutions and information technology ...
West TeleServices Corporation Opens New Call Center in Carbondale, Illinois
Feb 03, 1998 ... OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- West TeleServices Corporation (Nasdaq: WTSC), one of the largest independent teleservices companies in the U.S., has announced it will open a new call center in Carbondale, Illinois, creating approximately 275 jobs. Sixty percent of the jobs will be ...
Sport-Haley Reports Second Quarter Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... DENVER, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport-Haley, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPOR; PCX: SHY), today announced its second quarter results ended December 31, 1997.Net sales increased by $731,000, or 13% for this fiscal quarter compared to the same quarter in fiscal 1997. Net sales for the six ...
Bandag Reports 1997 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... MUSCATINE, Iowa, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandag, Incorporated (NYSE: BDG and BDGA) today reported consolidated net earnings of $66.9 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 1997, which compares to net earnings of $21.7 million, or $.94 per diluted share for ...
ForSoft Ltd.'s Offering of 2,800,000 Ordinary Shares Priced at $9.00
Feb 03, 1998 ... IIERZLIA, Israel, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ForSoft Ltd. (Nasdaq: FORSF) announced that the public offering of 2,800,000 of its ordinary shares was priced at $9.00 per share. The lead manager for the offering is UBS Securities and the co-manager is BancAmerica Robertson Stephens. ForSoft ...
Akia Corporation Further Slashes Price of LCD Monitor
Feb 03, 1998 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Akia Corporation, USA, the pre-eminent leader in the direct response channel for LCD display technology, continues its leadership role of marketing the most affordable LCD displays by announcing today a new breakthrough price point for its Radiance ...
Aradigm Launches the SmartMist(R) Respiratory Management System for Asthma
Feb 03, 1998 ... HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Aradigm Corporation (Nasdaq: ARDM) announced today that its SmartMist(R) Respiratory Management System, a technologically-advanced, hand-held inhalation device that helps patients better control asthma, is now available in the United States. ...
Building Materials Holding Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 1997 Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Materials Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: BMHC) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.For the quarter, net sales increased 10.4% to $188.7 million versus $170.9 million in ...
E. W. Blanch Holdings, Inc. Announces Dividend
Feb 03, 1998 ... DALLAS, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- E. W. Blanch Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EWB) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable March 2, 1998 to shareholders of record as of February 9, 1998.E. W. Blanch Holdings, Inc. is ...
First Washington Realty Trust, Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Year-End Operating Results
Feb 03, 1998 ... BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- First Washington Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FRW; FRW Pr) today announced its fourth quarter and annual operating results.For the quarter ended December 31, 1997, funds from operations (FFO), a standard measure of operating performance ...
Audi Records Best January in Twelve Years
Feb 03, 1998 ... AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. reported U.S. sales of 2,696 for the month of January, representing a 12.1 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 2,404.It was Audi's best January since 1986. The primary drivers of ...
Volkswagen's Sales Up in January - Best Start in a Decade
Feb 03, 1998 ... AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 11,119 for the month of January, representing a 29.2 percent increase over last year's figure of 8,608.It was the best January for the German automaker in the U.S. since 1988. ...
The St. Paul Companies Increases Dividend; Announces Intention to Split Stock
Feb 03, 1998 ... ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- At a regular meeting today (Feb. 3, 1998), the board of directors of The St. Paul Companies (NYSE: SPC) increased the regular quarterly dividend from forty-seven cents ($0.47) per share to fifty cents ($0.50) per share payable April 17, 1998, to ...