PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, November 14:
Distribucion y Servicio D&S S.A. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Distribucion y Servicio D&S S.A. reports third quarter 2002 results. Figures in this report are expressed in US$ millions, drawn from figures in Chilean pesos restated by the CPI at September 30, 2002, and converted into dollars using the observed exchange rate for the same date ...
Vina Concha y Toro S.A. Reports Third Quarter 2002 and Nine Months Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Vina Concha y Toro S.A. , Chile's largest producer and exporter of premium wines, reports for the third quarter and nine-month period, ended September 30, 2002. Net income for the quarter rose 20.4% to Ch$5,133 million (US$ 6.9 million) compared to Ch$4,262 million (US$ 5.7 ...
Webcast Alert: Distribucion y Servicio D&S, S.A. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results Webcast.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Distribucion y Servicio D&S, S.A. announces the following Webcast: <Pre> What: Distribucion y Servicio D&S, S.A. Third Quarter 2002 Results Conference CallWhen: Friday, November 15, 2002 @ 10:00 AM ESTWhere:...
Webcast Alert: American Software Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Conference Call on the Web.
Nov 14, 2002 ... In conjunction with American Software's Second Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00 am EST with James Edenfield/President and Chief Executive Officer of American Software . ...
Glenayre Increases Market Share as One of the Top Five Leading Global Enhanced Service Providers.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Glenayre Technologies, Inc. today announced the results of a recent study indicating Glenayre is one of the top five leading enhanced service providers in the world. The research conducted by Frost and Sullivan illustrates that in the first half of 2002 Glenayre gained 5 points of market ...
'Navigating Success' at Manhattan Associates' Third Annual Partner Conference.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Highly Focused Educational Sessions Provide Partners With Valuable Information Needed for Joint Success Manhattan Associates, Inc., , the global leader of extended supply chain execution (x-SCE(TM)) solutions, successfully concluded its third annual partner conference in Atlanta ...
AtheroGenics Elects David Bearman to Board of Directors.
Nov 14, 2002 ... AtheroGenics, Inc. , a pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has elected David Bearman, 57, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bearman was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. Mr. Bearman, ...
Atlantic American Corporation Announces Agreement to Provide Insurance Coverage to Former Cub Food Workers and Third Quarter Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Atlantic American Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, has agreed to provide life insurance coverage on the lives of approximately 920 former Cub Foods workers. In an agreement with The Cub UFCW Health & Welfare Fund, varying amounts ...
Equifax Offers 3-In-1 Credit Report With Score Power(TM).
Nov 14, 2002 ... Equifax Inc. today announced it is offering a credit score to consumers with its 3-in-1 Credit Report, a comprehensive, easy-to-read report with line-by-line comparisons of information from all three major credit reporting agencies. The 3-in 1 report with Score Power(TM) -- which is ...
Southern Company Partners With National Wild Turkey Federation As 'Energy for Wildlife' Member.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Southern Company has signed an agreement with the National Wild Turkey Federation to support the Federation's Energy for Wildlife program, a membership-based certification program for utility and energy companies with the primary goal of enhancing wildlife habitat on company managed, ...
Roper Industries to Present at JPMorgan's Small Cap Conference.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Roper Industries, Inc. announced that it is presenting at JPMorgan's Small Cap Conference at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, November 21, 2002. A copy of the presentation will be available at the Company's website at www.roperind.com . For ...
Parkway Properties Announces Dividend.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Parkway Properties, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of sixty-five cents ($.65) per share payable on December 27, 2002 to shareholders of record of Common Stock on December 13, 2002. This dividend is the sixty-fifth (65th) consecutive ...
First M&F Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend.
Nov 14, 2002 ... The board of directors of First M&F Corp. , at its meeting November 13, 2002, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.25 per share, payable December 31, 2002, to stockholders of record as of December 17, 2002. First M&F Corp. is a $1.03 billion community bank holding company, ...
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (the "Company") reported today theatre level cash flow* of $31.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2002, an increase of 6.8%, compared to $29.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001. Net income for the third quarter on 2002 was $8.1 ...
Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. Reports Financial Results For Third Quarter 2002.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. reports that Funds From Operations ("FFO") on a per share basis decreased during the third quarter compared to the same period last year. FFO was $279,000 or $0.04 per share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002 compared to $1,178,000 or $0.16 per ...
BWAY Corporation Amends Earlier Press Releases to Remove References To Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor.
Nov 14, 2002 ... BWAY Corporation announced today that it was amending its press releases of October 1, 2002 and November 4, 2002 to remove all references to the safe harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, in order to clarify that it is not entitled to rely on that safe harbor ...
Charter Financial Corporation Announces Earnings For Year.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Charter Financial Corporation today announced net income for the year ended September 30, 2002, of $2.9 million, or $.15 per share, compared to $4.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2001. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, was $1.2 million, or $.06 per share, ...
Hancock Holding Company Declares Cash Dividends.
Nov 14, 2002 ... George A. Schloegel, Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Holding Company , announced today that the company's board of directors approved a regular fourth quarter 2002 common stock cash dividend of $0.20 per share. This common stock cash dividend reflects the adjustment resulting from the ...
Tesco Corporation - Correction of Q3 Cash Flow Information.
Nov 14, 2002 ... (TSX: TEO) Tesco Corporation's news release of its third quarter results contained incorrect cash flow data. The correct information is attached. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains statements that may constitute "forward- looking statements" within ...
CP Ships CEO Addresses Toronto Society Of Financial Analysts.
Nov 14, 2002 ... CP Ships Limited's Chief Executive Officer Ray Miles gave a presentation today at the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts. A copy of Mr Miles' presentation can be found on the CP Ships corporate website, http://www.cpships.com/. About CP Ships: One of the world's ...
Husky Energy Reports Successful Development of Shackleton Gas Play.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Husky Energy Inc. (Husky) today announced that a significant natural gas discovery in Saskatchewan is expected to add 75 billion cubic feet of proved natural gas reserves in 2002 as a result of a successful land acquisition and development program. The Shackleton play, located 80 miles ...
PrimeWest Energy Trust maintains monthly distribution level and announces renewal of Small Unitholder program.
Nov 14, 2002 ... (TSX: PWI.UN; PWX) - PrimeWest Energy Trust (PrimeWest) today announces a cash distribution of 40 cents per trust unit payable on December 13th, 2002, to all unitholders of record on November 29th, 2002. The ex-distribution date is November 27th, 2002. PrimeWest also announces ...
Nexen Inc. - Eugene Island 295 Update.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Nexen Inc. (NYSE and TSX: NXY) announces that a detailed inspection of its Eugene Island 295 field infrastructure following Hurricane Lili has revealed extensive damage to the production platform. Production from Eugene Island 295 is not expected to be restored for up to 12 months. ...
Konover Property Trust Announces Third Quarter 2002 Financial Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Konover Property Trust, Inc. , a fully integrated shopping center real estate investment trust, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. The third quarter and year to date results reflect the operations of Konover Property's 36 community/neighborhood ...
Carrington Labs Reports Q3 Revenues Up 16% to $5.1 Million.
Nov 14, 2002 ... - Top And Bottom Lines Improve Sequentially For Second Straight Quarter - Revenues For Consumer Products Subsidiary Caraloe Climb 78%, Specialized Manufacturing Grows 75% - Net Loss Of $541,000 Due To Significant Investment In Development Of Promising GelSite(TM) Drug-Delivery Technology ...
AVAX Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2002 Operating Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... AVAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. today announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002. The losses for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2002 were $6,713,178 or $.41 per share and $2,599,940 or $.16 per share, respectively compared with ...
COMFORCE Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... COMFORCE Corporation , a leading provider of high-tech professional staffing, consulting and outsourcing services, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2002. Revenues in the quarter were $95.6 million, down 11.1% from $107.5 million in the prior year period. ...
AMCOL International Corp. (NYSE: ACO) Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Nov 14, 2002 ... AMCOL International Corp. today announced that its directors have declared a regular quarterly dividend of three cents, payable Jan. 5, 2003, to shareholders of record on Dec. 3, 2002. AMCOL International Corp. is a specialty minerals company that produces and markets products ...
NeoPharm Presents New Data for Products in the Easy-To-Use NeoLipid(TM) Platform.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Data on LE-SN38 and LEM Presented at the 2002 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting NeoPharm, Inc. unveiled new pre-clinical data for two products using the Company's unique and proprietary Easy-To-Use NeoLipid(TM) liposomal technology ...
Panera Bread Third Quarter Earnings Per Share Increased 70% to $0.17 And Company Announces Upward Revision to 2002 and 2003 Targets.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Panera Bread Company today reported that net income for the 12 weeks ended October 5, 2002, increased 73% to $5,167,000 compared to $2,984,000 for the 12 weeks ended October 6, 2001. Earnings per diluted share increased 70% to $0.17 for the 12 weeks ended October 5, 2002 from $0.10 for ...
'Sandwiched' Baby Boomers Continue to Feel the Squeeze.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Financial Commitments to Family Members Especially Prevalent Among Surveyed Hispanics Many Baby Boomers are heavily burdened -- sandwiched, in fact -- between financial obligations to children and aging parents. They also expect more of the same to continue into retirement, ...
Engineered Support Receives $3.8 Million Air Force Order.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Engineered Support Systems, Inc. has received a $3.8 million contract order from the U.S. Air Force for the Radar Avionics Depot Test Station (RADTS). The current order from Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and the U.S. General Services Administration, represents an option under an ...
I.C. Isaacs Reports Third Quarter Financial Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ISAC) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2002. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $0.5 million, or $(0.07) per share, for the quarter, compared to a net income from continuing ...
United Announces Enhanced Cooperation With Star Alliance Partner Lufthansa.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Agreement is Critical Component of United's Recovery Efforts and Will Provide Increased Product Quality United Airlines today announced that it will be enhancing its level of cooperation with its Star Alliance partner Lufthansa in the North Atlantic market. The carriers have ...
KCS Energy, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... KCS Energy, Inc. today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002. <Pre>Financial Highlights ($ thousands except per share) ...
Household International to Host Investor Presentation on November 14, 2002.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Household International will host an investor presentation on November 14, 2002, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet on Household's website at http://www.household.com/ . A replay will be available on the website following the ...
Escalon(R) Medical Corp. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Escalon Medical Corp. today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2002. For the first quarter of fiscal 2003, Escalon Medical reported net income of $259,159, or $0.077 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $204,315, or $0.062 per diluted share, ...
Peoples Energy Announces Gift of Warmth Card.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Businesses, Government Agencies Encouraged to Donate Gift Card to Local Charities, Churches, Community Organizations To assist households that may need help paying their gas bills, Peoples Energy announced today the launch of the Gift of Warmth card, an exciting new way for the ...
Wells-Gardner Announces New Gaming Monitor Order of $1.7 Million.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Order Expected to Ship in 4th Quarter Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation announced that the Company has received a new monitor order valued at $1.7 million from one of its major gaming customers. "Wells-Gardner is delighted to have received this substantial ...
Dennis Carey Named President of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Motorola, Inc. today announced that Dennis Carey, former Home Depot executive, has been named executive vice president of Motorola, president and chief executive officer of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). Carey most recently served as executive vice president - ...
Bank One Completes Last Major Systems Conversion.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Company Now Operates with One Brand on Virtually One Platform, Finally Earning 'Bank One' Name Bank One Corporation announced today it has successfully completed its major systems conversion in Illinois, bringing the company onto virtually a single platform. The Illinois ...
GSE Systems Announces Third Quarter Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) , a leading global provider of real-time simulation and process control solutions to the energy and process industries, reported a net loss of ($82,000), including $126,000 after tax severance costs or ($.02) per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, ...
AMCORE Financial Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Nov 14, 2002 ... The Board of Directors of AMCORE Financial, Inc. , declared a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock. The cash dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on December 2, 2002 and is payable December 12, 2002. AMCORE has declared dividends every quarter ...
Northern Trust Corporation to Present at the Salomon Smith Barney Global Asset Management Conference.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Northern Trust Corporation announced today that William A. Osborn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen B. Timbers, President - Northern Trust Global Investments, will be speaking at the Salomon Smith Barney Global Asset Management Conference on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 ...
TTM Technologies Announces Further Efficiency Gains and Cost Savings Through Facility Consolidation.
Nov 14, 2002 ... TTM Technologies, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of time- critical, technologically advanced printed circuit boards, today announced that it will close its plant in Burlington, Washington, by the end of 2002. Production from Burlington will be consolidated into TTM's Redmond, Washington, ...
Malan Realty Investors, Inc. Announces Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2002, Settlement of UDAG Loan.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Malan Realty Investors, Inc. , a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced operating results for the third quarter of 2002. For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, net loss was $1.3 million or 26 cents per share vs. net income of $2.1 million or 42 ...
Telegraph to Issue High Court Libel Proceedings Against Express Newspapers.
Nov 14, 2002 ... The following was released today by Telegraph Group Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hollinger International Inc. : Conrad Black, Chairman of Hollinger International Inc. , and its London-based subsidiary, Telegraph Group Limited, announced today that following the ...
Exelon Voices Strong Support for Standard Market Design.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Exelon Corporation today expressed strong support for the FERC's bold initiative to establish seamless wholesale markets for electricity across the country with a standard design. Exelon Senior Vice President and former FERC Chair Elizabeth A. Moler stated, "The Commission's ...
LMI Aerospace Reports Sales Increase of 8.7 Percent, Net Loss in Third Quarter of 2002.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Diversification Effort Continues to Compensate for Commercial Aerospace Decline LMI Aerospace, Inc. announced today that net sales in the third quarter of 2002 increased 8.7 percent, due to the contribution of acquisitions. Increased expenses and a decline in production of ...
Minuteman International Third Quarter Profit Declines on Flat Sales And Product Launch Expenses.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Declares 57th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Minuteman International, Inc. , the floor-care equipment manufacturer, reported a 36.3 percent drop in the Company's net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002, as compared to the similar period in 2001 primarily due to ...
Kenneth E. Edge Named Chairman of AMCORE Financial, Inc.
Nov 14, 2002 ... The Board of Directors of AMCORE Financial, Inc. announces that Kenneth E. Edge, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company effective January 1, 2003, replacing Robert J. Meuleman, who is retiring December 31, 2002. ...
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Receives Milestone Payment and Reports Third Quarter Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BISP) , an emerging pharmaceutical company, today announced that during the third quarter it received a clinical milestone payment of $950,000 from Solvay Pharmaceuticals, B.V., the licensee of BioSante's Bio-E/P-Gel(TM) topical hormone ...
Waddell & Reed to Take Additional Third Quarter Charge.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. said today that it would take an additional third quarter charge to earnings related to an other-than-temporary decline in the fair value of its investment portfolio. The amount of the charge is $7.1 million pre-tax and $4.4 million after-tax or $0.05 per ...
Universal Access Board of Directors Elects Roland Van der Meer as Chairman.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Universal Access Global Holdings Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Roland Van der Meer, a Universal Access director since 1999, as Chairman of the company's Board of Directors. Van der Meer, 42, is a class II director and sits on the Board's audit ...
FiberCore Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... FiberCore, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and global supplier of optical fiber and preform for the telecommunication and data communications markets, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. Sales in the third quarter of 2002 decreased by 31% to ...
divine Web Services Expert Peter Quintas to Speak at COMDEX Fall 2002.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Discussion Will Address Fundamentals of Web Services Technologies divine, inc. a leading provider of solutions for the extended enterprise, today announced that Peter Quintas, director of technology, Web Services Infrastructure Lab, will present at COMDEX Fall on Monday, ...
Heartland Partners Announces Results For 3rd Quarter, 9 Months.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Partnership Also Updates Unitholders On Status Of Property Transactions Heartland Partners, L.P. today announced the master limited partnership's financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002, and provided an update on the status of several ...
United Airlines Appoints Two Senior Executives to Head Airport Operations, Onboard Service.
Nov 14, 2002 ... De Shon, Carson Chosen for Focus on Customers and Employees United Airlines today announced the appointment of two senior executives to head the carrier's Airport Operations and Onboard Service divisions. Larry D. De Shon, currently senior vice president-Onboard ...
Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter And First Nine Months of 2002; Completes Unsecured Debt Financing With Elan.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2002. The Company reported a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share, for the third quarter of 2002 compared to a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.11 per share, for ...
TDS Monetizes Marketable Securities.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. said that during October and through November 11, 2002 it entered into additional forward contracts relating to its ownership of ordinary shares of Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone AirTouch plc American Depository Receipts (ADRs). The contracts, which ...
Candlewood Hotel Company Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CNDL) , a leading owner, manager, and franchisor of high-quality, value-oriented, business-travel hotels, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2002. Third Quarter 2002 Results Comparing the ...
M~Wave Signs Three-Year Supply Chain Agreement With Harvard Custom Manufacturing.
Nov 14, 2002 ... M~Wave, Inc. , a value added service provider of high performance circuit boards used in a variety of digital and high frequency applications, announced today that Harvard Custom Manufacturing (HCM), headquartered in Salisbury, MD, has signed a three-year Supply Chain Management agreement ...
Kirkland's to Broadcast Third Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Kirkland's, Inc. today announced it will provide an online Web simulcast and rebroadcast of its earnings release conference call for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. The live broadcast of Kirkland's quarterly conference call will be available online at ...
CCA Taps Tennessee Government Healthcare Executive for New Management Role.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Corrections Corporation of America has named Tennessee's Deputy to the Governor for Health Policy to a senior management role within the Company. According to an announcement today, John Tighe will serve in the newly created role of Vice President of Health Services. Tighe has ...
Krispy Kreme Awards Development Rights in the United Kingdom.
Nov 14, 2002 ... Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. today announced its second franchise agreement outside of North America, awarding development rights for the United Kingdom. Krispy Kreme will partner with Chesire and Kent, Ltd. and Donald Henshall to form Krispy Kreme UK Limited, which will develop 25 stores ...