PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, May 4:
The Bombay Company, Inc. Announces 9% April and 13% Quarterly Sales Increases.
May 04, 2000 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay Company, Inc. (NYSE: BBA) reported today that total sales for the four week period ended April 29, 2000 increased 9% to $25.7 million compared to $23.5 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Same store sales ...
Casey's Announces Officer Changes and Private Placement Transaction.
May 04, 2000 ... ANKENY, Iowa, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) today announced that on May 2, 2000 its Board of Directors approved five officer changes effective the date of this release: -- Jim Shaffer, who served as Chief Financial Officer for the ...
Fresh Del Monte Produce Announces First Quarter Results.
May 04, 2000 ... * Net income increased 9% * Top-line growth 9% * Achieved 13.3% gross margin CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. ...
AOA Executive Director Declares Patients' Rights Top Priority at White House Meeting.
May 04, 2000 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In a top-level White House meeting, American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Executive Director, John Crosby, JD declared the AOA's commitment to meaningful patients' rights legislation with a plan to launch a unified and full-force grassroots ...
InterAccess Offers Private Line Service to Chicago and Milwaukee.
May 04, 2000 ... CHICAGO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- InterAccess announced today the addition of their new Private Line service to their dedicated network service offerings. Businesses in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas can use this new service to integrate their various office locations' ...
New Visual Entertainment, Inc. and Stratcomm Media, Ltd. Terminate Investor Relations Agreement.
May 04, 2000 ... SAN DIEGO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- New Visual Entertainment, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NVXE) and Stratcomm Media, Ltd. announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced Investor Relations, marketing, publishing and communications agreement. ...
Price of Additional FELINE PRIDES Set in Cendant's Previously Announced Settlement of PRIDES Class Action.
May 04, 2000 ... NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced the subscription price for its offering of up to 4,000,000 additional FELINE PRIDES (the "Additional FELINE PRIDES") in connection with its previously announced settlement of the PRIDES class action ...
PR Newswire Sports Summary for Wednesday, May 3, through 6:00 p.m.
May 04, 2000 ... LNW004 05/03/2000 03:19 r v bc-2000-Olympics-advise Alert for Media Attending the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games FLW003 05/03/2000 06:02 r f bc-FL-SportsLine.com (FORT LAUDERDALE) SportsLine.com and Sports.com Enter Global Marketing Agreement with adidas-Salomon LAW065 ...
Anna Technology Acquires Illinois-based EMAC, Inc.
May 04, 2000 ... The Acquisition of EMAC's Hardware Design, Manufacturing, and Internet Enabling Technologies Expands Anna Technology's Offering for OEM's Developing Intelligent Devices POWAY, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Technology, a leading provider of ...
NCGA Welcomes FDA Refinements to Biotech Regulatory Process.
May 04, 2000 ... ST. LOUIS, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) welcomes today's announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding plans to refine the regulatory process for foods derived through the use of biotechnology. "Details of the ...
DCR Lowers Mexico's Long-term Foreign Currency Rating.
May 04, 2000 ... NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the process of harmonizing ratings between Fitch IBCA and Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co., which are expected to merge by late May 2000, Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) has lowered Mexico's long-term local currency (Mexican peso) ...
Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings.
May 04, 2000 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Hospital Services, Inc., (NYSE: UHS) ("UHS") today announced revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. Rental revenues, which are the Company's primary focus and represented 88.3% of total ...
American Coin Merchandising Announces First Quarter Results.
May 04, 2000 ... BOULDER, Colo., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Coin Merchandising, Inc., "ACMI," (Nasdaq: AMCN) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. For the first quarter of 2000, revenues rose 8.1% to $31.5 million compared to $29.1 million ...
Credit Suisse First Boston Announces New Co-Head of East Coast Technology Corporate Finance.
May 04, 2000 ... PALO ALTO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group is pleased to welcome Kevin Tice to its team as Managing Director and Co-Head of East Coast Corporate Finance. Mr. Tice joins the firm from Salomon Smith Barney where he was a Managing Director and ...
BenguetCorp Resumes Chromite Operation.
May 04, 2000 ... MAKATI CITY, Philippines, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Benguet Corporation (NYSE: BE) announced today it has resumed operation of its Masinloc Chromite Operation (MCO) situated in Coto, Masinloc, Zambales Province. MCO started its mine rehabilitation, including de-watering, last ...
Sunrise Reports Strong Financial and Operating Results; Revenue Up 49 Percent, Ebitda Up 15 Percent; Opens 150th Community, Resident Capacity Increases 74 Percent.
May 04, 2000 ... MCLEAN, Va., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNRZ), a leading, national provider of assisted living care for seniors, today reported a 49 percent increase in first quarter 2000 revenues to $76.8 million from $51.4 million for the same quarter last ...
WebLink Wireless Reports First Quarter Results.
May 04, 2000 ... Wireless Data Sales Gain Momentum, Motorola Talkabout T900 on Schedule For June Availability DALLAS, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- WebLink Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLNK) today announced first quarter results highlighted by growing sales momentum in wireless data. ...
CORRECTION: DCR Reaffirms Mexico's Foreign Currency Rating at 'BB+'; Adjusts Local Currency Rating to 'BBB'.
May 04, 2000 ... NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In a press release issued earlier today, the original headline was incorrect. Although the headline has now been corrected, the body of the press release remains unchanged. As part of the process of harmonizing ratings between Fitch ...
James J. Postl Named Chief Executive Officer of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company - Led Restructuring to Consumer Products Focus - Established Five-Year Growth Plan Targets - Guided Acquisitions, New Product Introductions - Exceeded Major Cost Reduction Goals.
May 04, 2000 ... HOUSTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennzoil-Quaker State Company (NYSE: PZL) announced today that James J. Postl, president and chief operating officer, has been elected president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2000. Postl was selected by a committee of ...
PR Newswire Southwest Summary, Wednesday, May 3, to 7:00 p.m. EDT.
May 04, 2000 ... Following is a summary of press releases about Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas companies and organizations transmitted today by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at the PRN Press Room, http://www.prnmedia.com. *** TEXAS *** CLW019 ...
Jazz Vocalist Teri Thornton Passes Away.
May 04, 2000 ... NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz vocalist Teri Thornton passed away at New Jersey's Englewood Hospital last night after a long battle with complications from bladder cancer. She was 65. Born in Detroit on September 1, 1934, Thornton's star was on the rise in the ...
Universal Pictures to Debut Via Satellite the First Theatrical Trailer For 'Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!,' Starring Jim Carrey on Wednesday, May 10.
May 04, 2000 ... UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures will debut the never-before-seen theatrical trailer for Imagine Entertainment's "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," starring Jim Carrey, on Wednesday, May 10 via satellite. The trailer, which ...
R&G Financial Announces Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend For the Second Quarter of 2000.
May 04, 2000 ... SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- R&G Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: RGFC), San Juan, Puerto Rico, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's quarterly cash dividend for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 of $0.04875 per share (0.1950 on an ...
CMSI Reports First Quarter Results.
May 04, 2000 ... ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI) (Nasdaq: CMSS), a provider of credit automation technology, services and software which enables business-to-business and business-to-consumer credit transactions, today reported first quarter ...
USA Video Interactive Stock in US to Trade Temporarily on National Quotation Bureau 'Pink Sheets'.
May 04, 2000 ... SEC Review of Form 10 Continues; Trading on Canadian Venture Exchange Not Affected MYSTIC, Conn., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues its review of the Form 10 filed by USA Video Interactive and effective Thursday, ...
United Road Releases Details on Turnaround Activities and Recapitalization Plan.
May 04, 2000 ... ALBANY, N.Y., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- United Road Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: URSI), a leading provider of national transport and regional towing and recovery services, today announced details of its pending recapitalization and its turnaround activities. As previously ...
PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. Announces a Reorganization of Its National Accounts Operations.
May 04, 2000 ... SAN FRANCISCO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., Inc. today announced the establishment of three new officer positions and named Kathy Tufts and Angela Merson as Vice Presidents of National Account Operations and Janet Parker as Vice President of Field ...
Cooperation Between IDES, M-Base and CAMPUS(R).
May 04, 2000 ... The Three Major Players in the Area of Plastics Material Information Announce Cooperation on a Pioneering New Product LARAMIE, Wyo., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- IDES, the US Market leader in plastics information systems, known for the Prospector plastics ...
TriZetto Forges Strategic Relationship with National Data Corporation to Provide Real-Time Patient Eligibility Verification via TriZetto's HealthWeb Portal.
May 04, 2000 ... Multi-Payor Solution Expected to Drive Adoption Rate of HealthWeb Portal NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The TriZetto(R) Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TZIX), a leading provider of Internet-enabled application services and business portals for the healthcare ...
ABC to Revoke Liquor License.
May 04, 2000 ... WHAT: The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will be permanently revoking the liquor license of the Village Expressmart near UCLA for repeated sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. WHEN: Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 11 ...
ProLogis Reports 10.6% Increase in First Quarter Funds From Operations.
May 04, 2000 ... Strong Operating Property Performance and Expanding Development Business Fuel Results; Technology Initiatives Enhance Customer Service And Position Future Growth DENVER, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of ...
LAW109 -- ProLogis Earnings/.
May 04, 2000 ... ProLogis Trust First Quarter 2000 Unaudited Financial Results Notes to Consolidated Statements of Funds from Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) NOTES (A) See Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Funds from ...
LAW109 -- ProLogis Earnings/.
May 04, 2000 ... ProLogis Trust First Quarter 2000 Unaudited Financial Results Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Funds from Operations (A) (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 1999 Net Earnings ...
Mariner Energy Announces Sale of 30 Percent of Its 'Devils Tower' Deepwater Gulf Discovery to Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc.
May 04, 2000 ... HOUSTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mariner Energy, Inc. today announced the sale of a 30 percent working interest in its "Devils Tower" discovery in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico to Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc. (formerly CNG Producing Company), a subsidiary of Dominion ...
ResMed Announces Award of National Contract.
May 04, 2000 ... SAN DIEGO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) announced that it has finalized a supply agreement to sell respiratory products through April 2002 to Apria Healthcare. Apria Healthcare is a major national provider of home healthcare products and services with annual ...
GeneMachines Receives $10.7 Million in Venture Funding.
May 04, 2000 ... SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneMachines, a leading automated genomics solutions provider for the life sciences industry, announced today the closing of a $10.7 million Series B preferred stock financing. The round was co-led by Oxford Bioscience Partners III L.P ....
iPIX Prices Follow-On Offering of Common Stock.
May 04, 2000 ... OAK RIDGE, Tenn. and PALO ALTO, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Pictures Corporation (Nasdaq: IPIX)("iPIX"), a leader in visual content and digital media infrastructure for the Internet, today announced the pricing of its follow-on offering of six million shares of common ...
1,377 Total Winners Including 1 Jackpot Winner In Tonight's Michigan Lotto Drawing.
May 04, 2000 ... LANSING, Mich., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning Michigan Lotto numbers for tonight's (May 3, 2000) drawing were 04, 16, 17, 30, 31 and 40. A computer check of 1.4 million plays showed that there was 1 player who matched all six winning numbers for the Michigan Lotto ...
AutoMall Online Names Three Industry Leaders to Board of Directors.
May 04, 2000 ... SPRINGFIELD, Va., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Company President Gene Hickman announced the appointment of three auto industry leaders to the Board of Directors of AutoMall Online. The new Board members are: Larry Dorfmann, David Kay, and Jonathan Cherner. "The addition of such ...
Exponent Announces Sale of BCS Wireless.
May 04, 2000 ... MENLO PARK, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO), today announced the completion of the sale of BCS Wireless, Inc. (BCS), a wholly-owned subsidiary, which had been recorded as a discontinued operation last year. The sale price was $2 million in cash and ...
Gov. Ridge to Hold Media Availability on Education Empowerment Act.
May 04, 2000 ... Gov. Tom Ridge will hold a media availability on the passage of the Education Empowerment Act at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 3, in the Governor's Reception Room, Second Floor, Main ...
PharmaPrint Announces Delisting From the Nasdaq Smallcap Market; Company Eligible to Be Traded on OTC Bulletin Board.
May 04, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaPrint Inc. (Nasdaq: PPRTC) today announced that the Company has received notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market that the Company's common stock has been delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market effective with the open of business ...
Video Feed of Gov. Ridge's Media Availability On Passage of Education Empowerment Act.
May 04, 2000 ... The Pennsylvania Satellite News Service will provide a video feed tonight between 10 and 10:15 p.m. of Gov. Tom Ridge's media availability following passage of the Education Empowerment Act. The bill tonight passed the Senate 28 to 18, and the House 104-91. B-roll will include ...
Transportacion Maritima Mexicana Reports 1Q Results Net Profit Posted for the Quarter; TFM Railroad Shows Profit and Record Performance; 13% Increase in Revenues of Non-Rail Activities.
May 04, 2000 ... MEXICO CITY, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: TMM and TMM/A), the largest Latin American multi-modal transportation and logistics company, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. The company posted $6.4 million ...
CGW089 -- TRANSPORTACION MARITIMA MEXICANA/.
May 04, 2000 ... Operating Results By Business Unit First Quarter 2000 TMM Overall Results(1) (Land, Specialized Maritime, Railroad, Ports, and Other) 1999 Proforma*2000 Reporting Year Total 1st1st Quarter Quarter ...
Gov. Ridge Hails Final Passage of Education Empowerment Act.
May 04, 2000 ... Gov. Ridge Will Sign Into Law the Most Dramatic Change Yet To Help Kids in Low-Performing Schools HARRISBURG, Pa., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Tom Ridge tonight issued the following statement on the final passage of Senate Bill 652, the Education Empowerment ...
ESS Technology's Subsidiary, ViAlta.com, the State of Hawaii Department Of Education, and the Ohana Foundation Jointly Announce an Educational Technology Initiative.
May 04, 2000 ... Initiative Utilizes ViAlta's Internet Appliance Product and Technology To Promote Education FREMONT, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ESS Technology's (Nasdaq: ESST) subsidiary, ViAlta.com (ViAlta), announced today a new educational technology initiative, ...
Statement of Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Re: Death of John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York May 3, 2000.
May 04, 2000 ... CHICAGO, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.: The death of John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York, takes from us a man filled with the love for God and His people. He was a passionate yet respectful advocate ...
Viatel Reports Strong First Quarter 2000 Results.
May 04, 2000 ... 193% Increase in Total Revenue Construction Completed on Third Phase of Pan-European Network NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatel, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYTL) -- a rapidly growing provider of "all distance" communications services to individuals, corporations, ...
Statement by Evangelist Billy Graham on the Death of Cardinal John J. O'Connor.
May 04, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Church has lost a great warrior and the country has lost a great patriot, who will long be remembered. Cardinal John J. O'Connor has been one of my great friends, whose example, personal life and prayers have meant much to me. ...
Sun's .com Solutions Enable the Delivery of Next-Generation Internet Services To the Home.
May 04, 2000 ... Java Embedded Server(TM) 2.0 Software Opens the Door to Residential Gateway Technology for Device Manufacturers and Service Providers CONNECTIONS 2000, SAN DIEGO, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced a preview of its Java ...
U.S. Healthcare Employees are Good Blood Donors, Says ABC.
May 04, 2000 ... New Jersey Healthcare Companies are Local Blood Centers Rx Partners for Life Blood Donor Recruitment Campaign Could Impact Corporate Blood Drive Programs Nationwide WASHINGTON, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Institute of New ...
e-Net Financial.Com Corporation Subsidiary expidoc.com Signs Contour Software Inc.
May 04, 2000 ... COSTA MESA, Calif., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vince Rinehart, President of e-Net Financial.Com Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ENNT) (Berlin Exchange: http://money.berlinerboerse.de/cgi-bin/such.cgi?such=925558) (Frankfurt Exchange: http://finanzen.de.yahoo.com/q?m=*&s=925558&d=v1) ...
Tom Joyner Morning Show Co-host, J. Anthony Brown, Offers Something to Laugh About; A Hilarious New Book 'Church Announcements'.
May 04, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Anthony Brown, comedian and co-host of Tom Joyner ...
Gold Fields Continues Strong Quarterly Performance.
May 04, 2000 ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Nasdaq: GOLD; JSE: GFI) today reported strong financial results for the March 2000 quarter with a 20 per cent increase in net earnings to R231.9 million (US$36.9 million) from R192.4 million (US$31.5 ...
First Quarter 2000 Results; Ispat International Reports Net Income of $53 Million or 44 Cents Per Share.
May 04, 2000 ... ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Ispat International N.V., (NYSE: IST US; AEX: IST NA), today reported a consolidated net income of $53 million or 44 cents per share for the first quarter 2000, as compared to a consolidated net income of $6 million or 5 cents per ...
AIRP, Innovative Packaging Solutions to New and Old Economy, Announces New Product, New Customer Order.
May 04, 2000 ... Air Packaging Technologies Inc. Establishes a Foundation for Further Growth VALENCIA, Calif., May 04 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Packaging Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AIRP), award-winning high-tech innovator in patented, inflatable transparent packaging for the ...
Ispat International N.V. Recommends Dividend Of 15 Cents Per Share on 1999 Earnings.
May 04, 2000 ... ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Management Board of Ispat International N.V., (NYSE: IST US; AEX: IST NA) has declared a cash dividend of US$0.15 a share from the profits earned in fiscal 1999, subject to adoption of the statutory annual accounts by the ...
Millicom International Cellular SA Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call On the Web.
May 04, 2000 ... In conjunction with Millicom International Cellular SA's (MIC) (Nasdaq: MICC) First Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 15:30 (Luxembourg time), 09:30 (New York time) with Marc ...
UPC Names Investor Relations Chief.
May 04, 2000 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- United Pan-Europe Communications (UPC) today announced the appointment of Ruth Pirie as Director of Investor Relations. Ruth (30) will report to Charlie Bracken, UPC's Chief Financial Officer and will head up a considerably ...
Parthus Technologies plc Announces Filing for Its Initial Public Offering.
May 04, 2000 ... DUBLIN, Ireland, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Parthus Technologies plc ("Parthus") today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and submitted draft listing particulars to the UK Listing Authority for an initial public ...
Parthus Technologies Forms Equity Alliance with ARM.
May 04, 2000 ... DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Parthus Technologies plc (Parthus), a developer of platform-level intellectual property (IP) for the next-generation mobile commerce, or m-Commerce market, today announces an equity alliance with ARM Holdings plc [(London: ARM); ...
UPC NAMES INVESTOR RELATIONS CHIEF.
May 04, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, May 4. This press release is transmitted on behalf of UPC. Amsterdam, The Netherlands - United Pan-Europe Communications (UPC) today announced the appointment of Ruth Pirie as Director of Investor Relations. Ruth (30) will report to Charlie Bracken, ...
UPCTV CHANNELS ROLLOUT IN ROMANIA AND BULGARIA.
May 04, 2000 ... Extended choice for viewers in Central Europe PR Newswire, London, May 4. This press release is transmitted on behalf of UPC. Amsterdam - UPCtv announced today that three of its special interest channels are now available in Romania and Bulgaria. Extreme Sports ...
MERCK FAR ABOVE EXPECTATIONS IN THE FIRST QUARTER.
May 04, 2000 ... Sales +41 percent, EBIT +63 percent Significant changes in the companies consolidated Substantial increase in profit from operations PR Newswire, London, May 4. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Merck KGaA. Darmstadt - The Merck ...