PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, October 10:
Michael Brown Joins the Board of Crystallex International Corporation.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Crystallex International Corporation Toronto announced today that Michael Brown, President of Capital Markets Advisory and a 30-year veteran of mining finance and analysis, has joined its Board as an independent Director. "Mr. Brown will be an excellent addition to our working ...
AFC Enterprises Announces Increase In Share Repurchase Program And Third Quarter Comparable Store Sales.
Oct 10, 2002 ... AFC Enterprises, Inc. , the franchisor and operator of Popeyes(R) Chicken & Biscuits, Church's Chicken(TM), Cinnabon(R), Seattle's Best Coffee(R) and Torrefazione Italia(R) Coffee, announced its Board of Directors has approved increasing its share repurchase program, expanding the program ...
Home Depot(R) Opens New Sourcing Offices in China.
Oct 10, 2002 ... The Home Depot , the world's largest home improvement retailer, will be opening two sourcing offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. The announcement was made by Duane Goodwin, vice president, Global Sourcing, The Home Depot, while speaking to attendees at the China International Hardware Show ...
5Star Bank Renews TSYS(R) for Card Processing; Agreement Extends Successful Partnership Begun in 1990.
Oct 10, 2002 ... 5Star Bank has renewed its processing agreement with TSYS , a global provider of electronic payment services, for its MasterCard and Visa credit cards, extending the successful partnership that began in 1990. Under the terms of the five-year agreement, TSYS will continue to provide ...
Interland Named Catalyst Magazine's 2002 Deal of the Year.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Interland, Inc. , the leading provider of business-class Web hosting services to small and medium businesses, has been selected a winner in the annual Catalyst Awards presented by Atlanta-based business magazine Catalyst. In an awards ceremony held at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, Interland, was ...
CryoLife's BioGlue(R) Helps to Seal Vessels and Reduce Bleeding in Vascular Surgery Procedures.
Oct 10, 2002 ... FDA Approves Additional BioGlue Manufacturing Facility CryoLife, Inc. -- Using CryoLife's BioGlue Surgical Adhesive in conjunction with standard vessel repair methods is safe and more effective in preventing intraoperative bleeding than standard methods alone, researchers said ...
AtheroGenics to Report Third Quarter Results on October 24, 2002; Management to Host Conference Call at 9:00 a.m. ET to Provide Company Update.
Oct 10, 2002 ... AtheroGenics, Inc. , a pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2002 results of operations on Thursday, October 24, 2002, before the U.S. financial markets open. Company officials will provide a ...
Colonial Properties Trust Quarterly Teleconference Call.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Today, Colonial Properties Trust announced that its third quarter earnings will be released on the wire on Monday, October 28, 2002. On Tuesday, October 29, Colonial Properties Trust will host a teleconference call highlighting the Company's earnings results and third quarter ...
Post Announces Date of Earnings Release and Third Quarter Conference Call.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Post Properties, Inc. will release its third quarter earnings after the market closes on Monday, November 4, and hold its quarterly conference call on Tuesday, November 5, at 10 a.m. EST. The telephone numbers are 1-800-705-9954 for domestic calls and 1-706-643-3466 for ...
Marine Products Corporation Reports Stock Buyback.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Marine Products Corporation today reported that during its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2002, it had purchased for cash on the open market, and retired, a total of 31,800 shares of its $0.10 par value common stock. The stock buyback program authorizes the repurchase of up to one ...
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. Conference Call for Fiscal Year-End And September Quarter Results Scheduled for November 6, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... On Tuesday, November 5, 2002, after the close of the market, Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (www.beazer.com ) will release results for the year and quarter ended September 30, 2002. In order to discuss the results and give everyone a chance to ask questions, Beazer has scheduled a conference ...
First M&F Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2002 Earnings.
Oct 10, 2002 ... First M&F Corp.'s net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 was $2,866,764, or $.62 basic and diluted per share, compared to $1,585,570, or $.34 per share for the third quarter of 2001 and $2,328,576, or $.51 per share for the second quarter of 2002. Earnings for the first nine ...
ARRIS Files Form 8-K Announcing Amendment to Bank Credit Facility Providing New Financial Flexibility.
Oct 10, 2002 ... ARRIS announced that the Company and its bankers, led by CIT, have reached agreement on an amendment to the Company's existing credit facility. Under the terms of the amendment which became effective as of September 30, 2002, the Company will now be able to use its existing cash reserves ...
Mirant Affirms Liquidity Position in Response to Moody's Downgrade.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Cites Strong Liquidity and Manageable Collateral Positions; No Debt Obligations Activated by Downgrade Mirant today responded to its ratings downgrade by Moody's Investor Service Inc. by citing the actions the company has taken to strengthen its business and ensure product ...
Biomira Initiates Cost Reduction Program.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Company Will Strengthen Focus on Moving THERATOPE(R) Vaccine to Final Analysis and Potential Commercialization Biomira Inc. (TSX: BRA) today announced that the Company has initiated a cost reduction program focused primarily on curtailing earlier research programs in favour of ...
CE Franklin Ltd. - Conference Call Announcement.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Third Quarter 2002 Results and Discussion Tuesday, October 22, 2002 11:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time CE Franklin Ltd. will release its earning report for the Third Quarter ended September 30, 2002, through Canada NewsWire, on Monday, October 21, 2002 after the close of the ...
Applied Films Corporation to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2003 Earnings Report and Conduct Conference Call.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Applied Films Corporation will report its earnings for its fiscal 2003 first quarter ended September 28, 2002 on October 17, 2002, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT to which the public is invited. During the conference call and webcast, Thomas Edman, president and ...
Walgreen Co. Names George J. Riedl Senior Vice President - Marketing; Robert M. Kral Vice President - Purchasing.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Walgreen Co. today announced George J. Riedl will become senior vice president of marketing effective in January, replacing Jeffrey A. Rein, who yesterday was named Walgreen president, also effective in January. In his new position, Riedl will oversee the purchasing, advertising, ...
The Spiegel Group Reports September Sales.
Oct 10, 2002 ... The Spiegel Group (OTC Pink Sheets: SPGLA ) today reported sales of $183.6 million for the five weeks ended September 28, 2002, a 19 percent decrease compared to sales of $226.0 million for the same five-week period last year. For the 39 weeks ended September 28, 2002, sales ...
Belgacom CEO Goossens Resigns as Tellabs Director.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Citing pressing business concerns and time constraints, John J. Goossens, CEO and president of Belgium's national telecom operator Belgacom, is resigning from the Tellabs board of directors. Goossens indicated a need to reduce his activities outside his own company. Goossens had served on ...
Payless ShoeSource September Same-Store Sales Increased 1.1 Percent.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Payless ShoeSource, Inc. today reported that same-store sales increased 1.1 percent during the September reporting period, the five weeks ended October 5, 2002. Company sales totaled $270.4 million, a 2.6 percent increase from $263.5 million during September 2001. ...
Lindsay Manufacturing Co. Reports Fiscal Fourth-Quarter And 2002 Results.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Lindsay Manufacturing Co. , a leading manufacturer of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems, today reported a 15 percent increase in revenues and 34 percent earnings per share growth for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2002. The results were driven by higher ...
Caterpillar Vice Presidents Dave McKie, AJ Rassi Retire.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Chris V. Schena Elected Vice President Caterpillar Inc. announced today the retirement of two corporate officers. Retiring effective Dec. 31, 2002, are David A. McKie, vice president with responsibility for the Component Products & Control Systems Division, and A.J. Rassi, vice ...
Caterpillar Board of Directors Elects New Corporate Controller.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Caterpillar Inc. announced today the retirement of Corporate Controller Kenneth J. Zika. Elected to succeed Zika as Controller is David B. Burritt, currently serving as Corporate 6 Sigma Champion. "On behalf of our board of directors, I thank Ken for his contributions to ...
Apropos Technology Powers Genpass to Deliver World Class Customer Service.
Oct 10, 2002 ... --Redefining the Role of Customer Service in the Enterprise-- Apropos Technology , today announces its multi-channel interaction management solution has enabled Genpass Technologies - a subsidiary of Genpass Inc., and one of the largest providers of Automated Teller Machine ...
Argosy Gaming Company Receives Approval for Joliet Barge-Based Casino.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Argosy Gaming Company announced today that on October 9, 2002, the Illinois Gaming Board unanimously voted to approve the barge-based casino renovation project for its Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois. Argosy will replace its existing two boats with a total of five levels of gaming ...
Authorities Investigating Rubber Chemicals Industry.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Solutia Inc. indicated today that it is aware that United States and European authorities are undertaking an investigation of past commercial practices in the rubber chemicals industry, and that Flexsys has been fully cooperating with the authorities and will continue to do so. ...
United Natural Foods Strengthens Management Team.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Announces Executive Appointment and Promotion United Natural Foods, Inc. , a leading national distributor of natural foods and related products, today announced the appointment of Rick Antonelli to the position of President of the Eastern Region and the promotion of Dan Atwood ...
Peabody Energy's Arizona Mines Donate $25,000 to Aid Flood Relief Efforts For Reservation Communities.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Peabody Energy's Arizona operations have donated $25,000 to aid flood recovery activities in Tuba City, Chinle and other communities on the Navajo reservation in northeastern Arizona. The contribution was presented to the Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross, which is providing ...
GATX Corporation Sets Date for Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call.
Oct 10, 2002 ... GATX Corporation today announced that it will report results for the 2002 third quarter on Thursday, October 24, 2002. Investor teleconference information is as follows: <Pre>Live Teleconference Date:Thursday, October 24, 2002 Time:...
AAR Appoints Three New Corporate Officers.
Oct 10, 2002 ... AAR announced today that Andrew C. Sewall, Kevin M. Larson and J. Mark McDonald were elected Officers of the Company reporting to David P. Storch, President and Chief Executive Officer. As Group Vice President for the Company's Inventory & Logistics Services segment, Sewall ...
Ryerson Tull to Simulcast Third Quarter Conference Call on October 25, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Ryerson Tull, Inc. will be hosting a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, October 25, 2002. <Pre>What: Ryerson Tull's third quarter earnings conference call When: Friday, ...
Archer Daniels Midland Company to Release First Quarter Results on Wednesday, October 23, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Archer Daniels Midland Company will release financial results for its first quarter before the markets open on Wednesday, October 23, 2002. The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 to discuss financial ...
Caterpillar Partners in Federal Technology Research Program Designed To Improve Safety of Nation's Infrastructure and Transportation System.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Technology Will Benefit Caterpillar Customers in the Mining & Construction Industries Caterpillar and two partners will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help develop technology designed to improve the durability of large structures and machines that are ...
Nanophase Announces Third Quarter 2002 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Nanophase Technologies Corporation , a leader in nanomaterials and nanoengineered product solutions, announced that the Company plans to release earnings for the third quarter on October 22, 2002 at approximately 3:30 PM CDT, 4:30 PM EDT. Nanophase has scheduled its normal quarterly ...
Lifeway Foods Announces Stock Repurchase.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to 50,000 shares. Under such a program, Lifeway Foods may repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock periodically in the open market or through privately ...
AVAX Technologies Announces FDA Clearance to Commence Clinical Trials.
Oct 10, 2002 ... AVAX Technologies, Inc. today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that there are no outstanding issues with regard to the Company's Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for, M-Vax and O-Vax, its AC Vaccine Technology candidates for the treatment of ...
R.R. Donnelley Will Webcast Investor Call on October 23rd.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Broadcast Available Via Web Site R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company will hold its quarterly investor conference call to review its third-quarter 2002 financial results Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at 10 a.m. central time. The call will last up to one hour. For a link to ...
Magnetek Receives Initial Contract for Railroad Train Emergency Electronics.
Oct 10, 2002 ... $400,000 Order Signals First Use of Digital Power-Electronics for Emergency Systems on Board Railroad Trains Magnetek, Inc. today announced that it has received an initial contract from the Italian Railroad Authority for digital power-electronic equipment to supply emergency ...
Aksys Announces Third Quarter 2002 Conference Call.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Aksys, Ltd. , a pioneer in innovative dialysis systems, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss third quarter results. The call can be accessed via the Internet through www.aksys.com . A replay will be available ...
Hollinger International Inc. Exploring New Financing Initiative.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Hollinger International Inc. today confirmed that it is exploring a comprehensive financing initiative, which will include a new amended syndicated credit facility. Wachovia Securities, Inc. will act as the lead arranger and book runner for the facility. Completion of any transaction will ...
Midwest Grain Products, Inc. Changes Name to MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Midwest Grain Products, Inc. is now MGP Ingredients, Inc. The name change took effect today at the close of the company's annual meeting of stockholders. Beginning tomorrow, the company's ticker symbol on the NASDAQ National Market will become MGPI, replacing the existing symbol, MWGP. ...
Banyan Strategic Realty Trust Extends Northlake Closing Date to October 18, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Banyan Strategic Realty Trust (BULLETIN BOARD: BSRTS) announced today that it has entered into an amendment with the proposed purchaser of Banyan's ground lease interest in the Northlake Tower Festival Mall (suburban Atlanta, Georgia), extending the closing date from October 10, 2002 to ...
Oil-Dri Board of Directors Declares Dividend.
Oct 10, 2002 ... The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share for the Common Stock and $0.0675 per share for the Class B Stock. The dividend will be payable on December 13, 2002, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2002. (Photo: ...
TTM Technologies, Inc. to Conduct Third Quarter 2002 Conference Call On October 16, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, TTM Technologies, Inc. will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 p.m. Pacific time. Telephone access is available by dialing 800-388-8975. The conference call will also be ...
Solutia Updates Third Quarter Outlook.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Solutia Inc. indicated that third quarter underlying earnings are expected to be approximately 11 cents per share, excluding net charges of $11 million, or 11 cents per share. Included in underlying earnings is the previously reported $5 million, or 5 cents per share loss associated with ...
Statement From United Airlines.
Oct 10, 2002 ... United Airlines today issued the following statement: United Airlines applauds the ongoing commitment of the unions to the coalition process, and believes that substantial progress continues to be made with them on agreeing to a framework for updating our business plan with the ...
Atchison Casting Corporation Announces Deloitte's Withdrawal of Most Recent Report.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Atchison Casting Corporation ("ACC") (BULLETIN BOARD: AHNC.OB) today announced that on October 9, 2002 its former auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte"), notified the Company that Deloitte's report dated September 28, 2001 on the consolidated financial statements of ACC and its ...
Methode Electronics to Acquire Kill & Bolton Associates.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Methode Electronics, Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the business assets of its exclusive automotive sales representative, Kill & Bolton Associates International, Inc. (KBA). Donald W. Duda, President of Methode Electronics said, "Methode and KBA have ...
TDS / USM To Announce Third-Quarter Results October 16, 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Joint Teleconference Webcast at 10:00 am Chicago Time Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. and United States Cellular Corporation will report third-quarter operating results on October 16. Following the public announcement of the companies' results, they will hold a joint ...
APAC Restructures Operations.
Oct 10, 2002 ... APAC Inc., the highway construction and materials division of Ashland Inc. , said today it is restructuring its operations to improve competitive market positions and increase profitability. "People may assume this is a cost-cutting move, but it isn't. As a result of a thorough ...
One Price Clothing Reports September Sales Results.
Oct 10, 2002 ... One Price Clothing Stores, Inc. today reported net sales of $26.8 million for the five-week period ended October 5, 2002. Comparable store sales for the five-week period increased 1.8% compared with the same five-week period last year. Net sales increased 2.7% compared with the ...
Goody's Family Clothing Announces September Sales.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. today reported total sales for the fiscal month of September 2002 (the five weeks ended October 5, 2002) of $91.4 million, a decrease of 8.8% from total sales of $100.2 million for fiscal September 2001 (the five weeks ended October 6, 2001). Comparable ...
Family Dollar Reports Sales For September 2002.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Family Dollar Stores, Inc. , a discount store chain operating 4,621 stores in 41 states, reported sales for the five-week period ended October 5, 2002, of approximately $402.6 million, or 14.9% above sales of $350.3 million for the similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing ...
Reeds Jewelers Announces September Sales.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Reeds Jewelers, Inc. today announced sales for September 2002. The Company's comparable store sales increased 4.5% for the month of September 2002. Comparable store sales for the first seven months of the Company's fiscal year increased 2.1%. Total net sales for September ...
Dollar General Reports Increased September Sales.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Dollar General Corporation today reported total retail sales for the September five-week period ended October 4, 2002, equaled $567.6 million compared with $497.0 million last year, an increase of 14.2 percent. Same-store sales for the September period increased 5.0 percent compared with ...
Cato Reports September Comp Store Sales Down 1%; Remains Comfortable With 3Q Earnings Estimate.
Oct 10, 2002 ... The Cato Corporation today reported sales for the five weeks ended October 5, 2002 of $55.5 million, a 6% increase over sales of $52.6 million for the five week period ended October 6, 2001. Comparable store sales decreased 1%. Sales for the thirty-five weeks ended October 5, ...
Lexmark International expects third-quarter earnings to exceed previous guidance.
Oct 10, 2002 ... -- Results include CRM software write-off -- Lexmark International, Inc. announced today that it expects a third-quarter 2002 year- over-year revenue growth rate of 4 to 5 percent and earnings per share of 68 to 70 cents, as compared to 52 cents a year earlier. On July 22, ...
LSB Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results.
Oct 10, 2002 ... LSB Bancshares, Inc. , parent company of Lexington State Bank, announced net income in the third quarter was $2,604,000 or $.30 per diluted share compared to $2,178,000 or $.26 per diluted share the third quarter of 2001, an increase of 15.4% in earnings per share. Chairman, ...
Tanger Declares Dividend.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. , announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.6125 per share on its common shares for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. A cash dividend of $.6125 per share will be payable on November 15, 2002 to holders of record on ...
Laboratory Studies Enhance Franconia's High Grade Zinc Discovery at San Francisco Property, Utah.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Conference Call Set for 9:30 A.M. October 16, 2002 Franconia Minerals Corporation (OFEX: FRA) is pleased to announce that all assay results and laboratory studies have been received for the San Francisco property, Utah. Thirteen drill core samples and one underground grab sample ...
Webcast Alert: MPS GROUP, INC. Announces Its Third Quarter Conference Call on the Web.
Oct 10, 2002 ... In conjunction with the release of third quarter 2002 financial results for MPS Group, Inc. , you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on October 22, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. <Pre> What: MPS Group, Inc. Third ...
Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings.
Oct 10, 2002 ... The Board of directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation , at its meeting October 10, 2002, in its Meeting Street banking house, announced earnings for the 3rd quarter of 2002 of $445,186 or $.17 per share an increase of 15.80% over 3rd quarter 2001 earnings of $384,445 or $.15 per ...
NBC Capital Corporation Announces Third Quarter Conference Call on the Internet.
Oct 10, 2002 ... NBC Capital Corporation , the holding company for National Bank of Commerce, will provide an on-line, real-time Web-cast and rebroadcast of its third quarter conference call to be held on Friday, October 18, 2002. The live broadcast of NBC Capital Corporation's conference call ...
Anteon Awarded $10.5M Contract to Support European Command News Web Site.
Oct 10, 2002 ... Anteon International Corporation , a leading information technology and systems engineering and integration company, announced today that Anteon has been awarded a five-year (base year plus four option years) contract by the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) to develop its new Southeast Europe ...