PR Newswire back issues from Monday, October 23:
Hitsgalore.com Plans to Appeal Dismissal Of Libel Lawsuit Against Bloomberg, L.P. and David Evans.
Oct 23, 2000 ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitsgalore.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HITT) announced that on October 20, 2000, Judge Paul Boland of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles (the "Court") granted the defendants' "renewed" ...
MSF CONDEMNS THE GREAT TAKE-OVER SWINDLE.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Attn: All Industrial, Financial and News Editors PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of MSF. A report, published today by Uni-Europa, the European centre for Finance sector trade unions, will argue that the growing trend of ...
General Electric to Acquire Honeywell in a Tax-Free Merger for $45 Billion.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Honeywell Shareowners to Receive GE Stock Jack Welch to Continue as GE Chairman Until End of 2001 NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that GE has agreed to acquire Honeywell in ...
George W. Bush Named Winner of Nickelodeon's 'Kids Vote,' Network's National Poll Where Kids Pick Their Choice for President.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Winner of Nickelodeon's 'Kids Vote' Has Corresponded With General Election Results for Last Three Presidential Campaigns NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Republican presidential candidate Governor George W. Bush has been declared the winner of ...
3Com Selects Rainmaker Systems to Market and Renew Service Contracts.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Rainmaker Implements Contracts Renewal Plus(SM) for 3Com SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Rainmaker Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR) a leading outsource provider of Internet-enabled sales and marketing services, today announced it has been chosen by 3Com ...
General Electric/Honeywell Media Advisory.
Oct 23, 2000 ... WHO: John F. Welch, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Electric Company Michael R. Bonsignore Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Honeywell WHAT: General Electric/Honeywell Announcement ...
GOP Veep Nominee Dick Cheney & Mrs. Cheney to Rally In Reno/Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Oct 23, 2000 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican vice-presidential candidate Secretary Dick Cheney and his wife Mrs. Lynne Cheney will join fellow Republicans in rallying voters at a Victory 2000 rally at the Reno/Lake Tahoe International Airport on Tuesday, October 24, 2000. The Victory 2000 event, to be ...
Text 100 plc Announces New CEO and Chairman Appointments.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Changes Reflect Company's Strong Fiscal Performance and Continued Expansion Plans LONDON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Text 100 Group plc (London Stock Exchange: TXG.L), which today announced it is changing its name to OneMonday Group plc, has also announced ...
Text 100 Group plc Announces Strong Financial Results.
Oct 23, 2000 ... New Group name, board structure, stock split, bite listing and Text 100 brand CEO and chairman LONDON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Text 100 Group plc (London: TXG.L) today announced that for the latest financial year, which ended July 31, 2000, its turnover ...
TEXT 100 PLC ANNOUNCES NEW CEO AND CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENTS.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Changes Reflect Company's Strong Fiscal Performance and Continued Expansion Plans PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Text 100 Group plc London - Text 100 Group plc (London Stock Exchange: TXG.L), which today ...
AMD and LSI Logic Partner to Develop Solutions for Wireless Handsets.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Combining AMD's Flash Memory Devices and LSI Logic's Baseband Technology To Boost Performance and Lower Power Consumption SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE: LSI) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD) today ...
AnorMED added to the TSE 300 Composite Index.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Inclusion effective after the close of business on October 20, 2000 VANCOUVER, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ - AnorMED Inc. today announced that it has been selected to become a member of the TSE 300 Composite Index (TSE 300). This inclusion was effective as of the close of ...
Greenbrier Fourth Quarter 2000 Earnings to Exceed Analysts' Expectations by 50%, Strong Backlog Reported.
Oct 23, 2000 ... LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) announced today that it anticipates earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter ended August 31, 2000 will exceed analysts' expectations by more than 50%. The company expects to report earnings ranging ...
America West Announces Systemwide Fare Sale; Special Fares Range From as Low as $39 to $149 Each Way.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PHOENIX, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) today announced a fare sale offering extensive travel bargains throughout the country. Effective now through Oct. 30, 2000, savings are available for travel to destinations throughout the airline's system. ...
Parthus Technologies Considers Follow-On Offering.
Oct 23, 2000 ... DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Parthus Technologies plc (Nasdaq: PRTH) (LSE: PRH) today announced that it is considering a follow-on offering of approximately $200 million, comprised principally of secondary shares to be sold by financial investors and by management ...
GenCorp Makes Major Strategic Growth Move.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Signs Agreement to Acquire Global Automotive Supplier, Draftex SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- GenCorp (NYSE: GY) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire The Laird Group's Draftex International Car Body Seals Division. This acquisition ...
SEAGULL and New Wireless Customers Bring Back-Office Functionality to the Forefront of e-Business.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Using SEAGULL's Wireless-to-Host, Customers Drive Market Demand for Wireless Access to Enterprise Applications BALTIMORE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- COMMON Booth # 601 -- SEAGULL (AEX: SEAGULL) today announced four new customers who have licensed its ...
OXiGENE Appoints President.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Refocuses Strategic Operations from Sweden to Watertown, MA And Announces Key Management Changes WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- OXiGENE, Inc. (Nasdaq: OXGN; SSE), a world leader in the field of vascular targeting, today announced the appointment ...
Autobytel.com Innovative MyGarage Promotion Yields Nearly Half a Million Customers at Approximately 5% of the Average Per-Customer Cost.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Perrineville, NJ Resident Wins $250,000 'Garage - With House Attached!' IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Autobytel.com (Nasdaq: ABTL), the global leader in automotive e-commerce, today announced the winner of its innovative eight-week promotional campaign and ...
Simutech to Demonstrate Remote IP Evaluation of Infineon's Carmel DSP.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Joint Project to Yield New CoreBoard and Evaluation Methodology EDINBURGH, Scotland, IP2000 EUROPE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant move to promote industry wide adoption of remote, on-line intellectual property (IP) evaluation, Simutech has today announced ...
SIMUTECH TO DEMONSTRATE REMOTE IP EVALUATION OF INFINEON'S CARMEL DSP.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, October, 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Simutech. Joint project to yield new CoreBoard and evaluation methodology Edinburgh, Scotland, IP2000 EUROPE -- In a significant move to promote industry wide adoption of remote, on-line ...
TEXT 100 GROUP PLC ANNOUNCES STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS.
Oct 23, 2000 ... New Group name, board structure, stock split, bite listing and Text 100 brand CEO and chairman PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Text 100 Group plc London - Text 100 Group plc (London: TXG.L) today announced ...
Auto Aluminum Alliance, Audi, BMW & Others To Address Advanced Aluminum Technologies.
Oct 23, 2000 ... New Recycling Breakthrough to Be Announced WhatThe 21st Annual Automotive Aluminum Design and Fabrication Seminar is a gathering of over 500 top automotive technical experts who will address current and future applications of aluminum in ...
Callidus Software(TM) and Working Concepts Form Business Performance Systems Implementation Alliance.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Working Concepts to Provide TrueComp(TM) Implementation Services to Callidus Software Customers SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Callidus Software, Inc., The Business Performance Systems Company(TM), announced today a premier implementation ...
Pinnacle Systems' StreamFactory Hardware Selected by RealNetworks For Broadband Encoding.
Oct 23, 2000 ... StreamFactory Media Encoders Now 'On-Web' at Real Broadcast Network MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCLE), a leader in streaming video solutions, and Real Broadcast Network (RBN), the webcast hosting services division ...
Legendary Runner Bill Rodgers to Participate in Mercury Interactive Silicon Valley Marathon.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Rodgers to Speak During Marathon Weekend at UPS Sport/Tech Expo SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Interactive Corp. (Nasdaq: MERQ) announced today that legendary runner Bill Rodgers will be participating in the upcoming Mercury Interactive Silicon ...
MediaX and Nexchange Launch Contextual Merchandising and eShops on amuZnet.com.
Oct 23, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MXMX), a leading Internet design studio, online entertainment destination network and online marketing company, today announced the launch of their new online retail services which includes contextual ...
Hampton(TM) Challenges Nation to Find Quirky, Fun Holiday Landmark in Need of Repair.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Hotel Brand's Landmark Preservation Program Shifts Into Holiday Gear With Travel Incentive BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For months, Hampton, the national brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn(R) and Hampton Inn & Suites(R) hotels, has been ...
eAutoclaims.com(TM) Signs Innovative Agreement With First Security Insurance.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PALM HARBOR, Fla., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- eAutoclaims.com (OTC Bulletin Board: EACC) today announced an agreement with First Security Insurance to offer insurance products as a value added service to its 2000+ auto collision preferred provider network. The program reduces ...
Alchemedia and Digimarc Form Strategic Partnership to Manage Content Online.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Complementary Product Lines Offer Solution for Image Sellers Online SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemedia(TM), the leading provider of content protection and content-to-commerce solutions for visual content on the Web, today announced a strategic ...
Roche HIV Protease Inhibitor Saquinavir Shows Greater In Vitro Potency Than New Drug Lopinavir.
Oct 23, 2000 ... GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche has announced the results of in vitro laboratory experiments showing that the Roche HIV protease inhibitor (PI) saquinavir is more potent than the new PI, lopinavir. The study, presented at the 5th International ...
Halloween Tip Sheet; 'Halloween is not Satanic,' says Medieval Historian.
Oct 23, 2000 ... NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- "Halloween is not satanic," says Hans Broedel, a medieval historian at Hamilton College. "They have absolutely nothing to do with one another. Halloween was originally the Celtic New Year which was Christianized in the Middle Ages." Broedel ...
Keeping Good Time Means Regular Oil Changes - Not Just for Your Car, But Also for Your Fine Clock.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Tips on clock maintenance from Sligh HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Would you wait until the gears of your car were in danger of locking up, before adding a quart of oil? (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001023/DEMFNS1 ) ...
Clock Change Changes Moods for 1 in 5 Americans.
Oct 23, 2000 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Most people are looking forward to the end of Daylight Savings Time next weekend because they'll have an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night. But for 20% of the population, the changing of the clock is not a welcome event. ...
The Future of White House Furnishings: If Bush and Gore Were Pieces of Furniture, Would Either Have a Leg to Stand On?
Oct 23, 2000 ... HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- By January, either George W. Bush or Al Gore will be furnishing the nation with a new political direction. Since one or the other will be beamed into the nation's homes regularly for the next four to eight years, the American Furniture ...
Voters Favor First Female Presidential Candidate in Debate.
Oct 23, 2000 ... DENVER, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- "Read My Lips, No More Knives," said the Bring Your Own Pumpkin (B.Y.O.P.) Party's presidential nominee Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lantern in a cutting debate with her Republican and Democrat opponents. (Photo: ...
Doctor, We've got a `Pulse'.
Oct 23, 2000 ... AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't let cancer take your pulse away. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer now causes one in every four deaths in the United States. But research shows we can prevent 80% of the cancers we face. And we don't need drugs ...
OTI AFRICA RECEIVES ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL FIFTY FUELMASTER STATIONS.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of OTI Rosh Pina, Israel - OTI (Neuer Markt: OT5), a global provider of contactless smart card technology and product solutions, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, OTI Africa, ...
ROCHE HIV PROTEASE INHIBITOR SAQUINAVIR SHOWS GREATER IN VITRO POTENCY THAN NEW DRUG LOPINAVIR.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of F. Hoffann-La Roche Ltd Glasgow, UK - Roche has announced the results of in vitro laboratory experiments showing that the Roche HIV protease inhibitor (PI) saquinavir is more potent than ...
LOCAL TRIO `CRASH' MOTOR SHOW PARTY.
Oct 23, 2000 ... With Picture PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of SMMT. The British International Motor Show has been a ``tremendous success'' for three friends, who decided to take a stand and launch a new product at the event just 24 ...
LOGICA ACQUIRES AUSTRALIAN UTILITIES IT SERVICES COMPANY.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Logica. Logica today confirmed that, subject to certain conditions, it has agreed to acquire MITS, the utilities focussed IT services business unit of Utility Services Corporation (USC) for a ...
TECHNOLOGY A KEY ENABLER TO SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS EMBARGOED: Not for publication before 0001hrs on Friday, October 27.
Oct 23, 2000 ... CIPD National Conference, October 25-27, 2000 at the Harrogate International Centre PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Charles Handy tells the CIPD conference at Harrogate ...
IBS AG SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES ACQUISITION OF PROTAGON.
Oct 23, 2000 ... IBS AG has acquired 100% of the shares of Protagon Automatisierungstechnik GmbH. The shares were paid for in cash. PR Newswire, London, October 23. This press release is transmitted on behalf of IBS AG. Protagon Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, with its headquarters in ...
MZD Selected as Agency of Record for Rhino Ecosystems, Inc.
Oct 23, 2000 ... INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Davis, Chief Operating Officer of Montgomery Zukerman Davis Inc. (MZD), is pleased to announce the addition of Rhino Ecosystems Inc., to the agency's growing client list. Rhino Ecosystems Inc. (RHNC); provides a ...
ChurchPlaza Retains Public Relations Firm.
Oct 23, 2000 ... SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ChurchPlaza, Inc., formerly the Christian Purchasing Network (CPN), today announced it has retained Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. (LE&A) as its public relations counsel. ChurchPlaza, a Sarasota, ...
The South Florida Chamber of Commerce Retains The TransMedia Group for PR.
Oct 23, 2000 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Florida Chamber of Commerce has retained The TransMedia Group for public relations to assist it in building memberships and promoting partnerships between businesses. "We're proud to have been selected to ...
Eric Mower and Associates Chosen by Harris Interactive for Integrated Marketing Communications.
Oct 23, 2000 ... BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric Mower and Associates, the largest marketing communications agency in Upstate New York, today announced that the agency has been selected to provide integrated marketing communications services for Harris Interactive, the global leader ...
Medarex and IDM Announce Definitive Agreement.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PRINCETON, N.J. and PARIS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Medarex, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDX) and Immuno-Designed Molecules S.A. (IDM) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby IDM has acquired rights to certain of Medarex's therapeutic products and ...
Essex Environmental Outperforms Industry; Ranked Eleventh Hottest Firm Nationwide.
Oct 23, 2000 ... HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Essex Environmental, a woman-owned business headquartered in this small coastal town, was ranked eleventh "hottest firm" nationwide by ZweigWhite & Associates' Zweig Letter. The weekly management advisor for architecture, ...
Lockheed Martin X-35A JSF Completes Taxi Tests, Readies for First Flight.
Oct 23, 2000 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With the successful completion of taxi tests, the Lockheed Martin X-35A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) demonstrator has finished all major pre-flight trials. The stage is now set for the aircraft's inaugural flight. The Pratt & ...
RealNetworks Delivers RealAudio 8: the New Internet Audio Standard.
Oct 23, 2000 ... More Than 85 Content Providers, Broadcasters, and Technology Partners Enthusiastically Embrace RealAudio 8, Delivering the Best Sound at the Broadest Range Hear Exclusive Content From the Spice Girls, Lyle Lovett, Beastie Boys, PJ Harvey, ...
RealNetworks and Sony Announce Digital Music Technology Alliance.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Sony Selects RealPlayer and RealJukebox to be Included With Portable Digital Music Devices and Sony VAIO PCs RealNetworks Includes Sony's ATRAC3 Audio Compression Technology In RealSystem 8 SEATTLE and TOKYO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
Novo Nordisk Completes Private Placement of Shares in ZymoGenetics.
Oct 23, 2000 ... ZymoGenetics Launched as Independent Biotechnology Company BAGSVAERD, Denmark and SEATTLE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that establishes a new leader in the field of protein therapeutics, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) today announced that it has taken definitive ...
Constellation Energy Group Announces Strategic Moves: Business Separation Plan Adopted.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Goldman Sachs to Become Equity Investor in Constellation Energy Group's Merchant Energy Company; and Company to Reduce Common Stock Dividend Effective April 2001 BALTIMORE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Energy Group (NYSE: CEG) ...
Metaserver, Inc. and Jacada Ltd. Announce OEM Agreement.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Metaserver Licenses Jacada Connects Software -- Enables Organizations To Easily Integrate Legacy Systems with E-Business Applications NEW HAVEN, Conn., and ATLANTA, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaserver, Inc., a leading developer of business process ...
Shafer Adds Kirsten Brundahl and Stephanie Monzer to Public Relations Team.
Oct 23, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Shafer, the largest independent technology-focused marketing communications agency in Orange County, today announced the appointment of Kirsten Brundahl to account executive and Stephanie Monzer to assistant account executive of their ...
SemBioSys Genetics Inc. Raises $16.5 Million in Private Financing.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Funds to Be Used for Development of Molecular Farming and Cosmeceutical Businesses CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- SemBioSys Genetics Inc., a leader in developing new technologies for the manufacture of recombinant proteins and oil body-based ...
First-Time Exhibition of Original Postage Stamp Art To Debut at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Oct 23, 2000 ... 'Pushing The Envelope: The Art of the Postage Stamp' Debuts Next Month WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in this country's history, approximately 125 pieces of original postage stamp art from the past 40 years will be on display at the ...
Syncronex Forms Strategic Partnership With CommerceRoute.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Offering Business Process Automation to Middle-Market and Larger Enterprises BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncronex, Inc., a leading provider of Web and wireless data management applications, and CommerceRoute, a leader in Internet application integration ...
California Software Expands Training Facility.
Oct 23, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- California Software Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CAWC), a leader in IBM Midrange migration products and developer of the award-winning BABY product line, today announced the successful implementation of its Hands-On Training Facility ...
Former Home Shopping Network and Women.com Executives Join Topica's Management Team.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Glenn Marcus Promoted From Vice President of Engineering to Chief Technical Officer SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Topica Inc., the leading aggregator of email content for consumers and professionals, today announced the addition of two new members ...
Titan Appoints New Board Member.
Oct 23, 2000 ... PHOENIX, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Motorcycle Co. of America (Nasdaq: TMOT) announced today the appointment of Frederick Beisser as a member of its board of directors and chairman of the audit committee. Beisser is currently vice president, secretary, treasurer ...
InnovaCom, Inc. Announces September 30, 2000 3rd Quarter and 9 month Revenue Results.
Oct 23, 2000 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- InnovaCom, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MPEG), a leader in MPEG video compression technology, today announced its financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2000. Net revenues for the third quarter ended ...
TeleTech Reports Record Third Quarter Financial Results.
Oct 23, 2000 ... Revenues Increase 58% to a Record $213 Million International Revenues Increase 143% to a Record $90 Million Net Income Increases 68% to a Record $11.7 Million DENVER, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTEC), the ...
Meridian Holdings, Inc. Retains Herman, Alexis & Co. Inc., To Provide Advisory Services.
Oct 23, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony C. Dike, Chairman and CEO of Meridian Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MEHO), announced today that the company has reached an agreement with Herman, Alexis & Company, a Los Angeles-based investment bank, to provide advisory and ...