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Supermercados Unimarc Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Supermercados Unimarc S.A. , a leading Chilean retailer, today announced the results for the third quarter of 2002. Figures are expressed in Chilean pesos at September 30, 2002 and are reported in accordance with Chilean Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). At Sep 30, 2002, the ...

Webcast Alert: Distribucion y Servicio D&S, S.A. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results Webcast.

Nov 15, 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:...

Gray Television, Inc. Announces Issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock To Cover 'Greenshoe'.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Gray Television, Inc. today announced that the underwriters for the Company's follow-on offering of Gray Common Stock, which took place on October 16, 2002, have exercised their right to purchase an additional 4,500,000 shares of Gray Common Stock at a price of $8.25 per share, before ...

Flowers Foods Declares Dividend and Amends Shareholder Rights Plan.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The board of directors of Flowers Foods today declared a dividend of $.05 per share on the company's common stock payable on December 13, 2002, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2002. In separate action, the board approved an amendment to the company's shareholder rights ...

Julie Scott Named Harland V.P. of Internal Audit.

Nov 15, 2002 ... John H. Harland Company announced today that Julie D. Scott, CPA, has joined the company as vice president of internal audit. In this position, Scott is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive program of internal auditing programs and procedures for Harland. ...

Harleysville National Corporation Selects Harland Financial Solutions' Encore!(R) Branch Automation Technology.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Bank Cites Selection as Key to Achieving Strategic Initiatives and Sales Culture Harland Financial Solutions, a subsidiary of John H. Harland Company , announced today that Harleysville National Corporation (HNC) has licensed its Encore! (R) Platform, Encore! (R) Call Center, ...

Boardwalk Reports Record Operating Results for Third Quarter of 2002A[paragraph].

Nov 15, 2002 ... 17% Increase in FFO Per Share From Rental Operations in Third Quarter Boardwalk Equities Inc. ("BEI" - TSX, NYSE) is pleased to report strong financial results for the third quarter of 2002. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2002, the Company reported Total Revenues of ...

GEOCAN Energy Inc. (TSX-V: GCA) Sells Non-Core Interests in Carson Creek and Judy Creek.

Nov 15, 2002 ... GEOCAN Energy Inc. ("GEOCAN" or the "Company") announced today that it has sold its minor working interests in non-core properties at Carson Creek and Judy Creek, Alberta. The properties were sold as a result of the recent GEOCAN divestment package. The Company plans to utilize ...

United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2003 First Quarter Results on December 4, 2002.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Webcast Annual Stockholders Meeting on December 3, 2002 United Natural Foods, Inc. today announced that it intends to release its financial results for the first quarter ended October 31, 2002 before the market opens on Wednesday, December 4, 2002. Management will conduct a ...

ITW Reports 5 Percent Growth in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended October 31, 2002; Base Business Improves to 1 Percent for Three Month Period.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 5 percent for the three months ended October 31, 2002. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 1 percent growth from base businesses, a 1 percent increase due to acquisitions and a 3 percent ...

Lifeway Foods Reports Record Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Revenues Up 16%, for the Third Quarter 2002 Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2002. Revenues rose sharply by $412,809, up to $3,074,987 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2002, ...

Motorola Collects Phones in Schaumburg to Be Used in Effort to Prevent Domestic Violence.

Nov 15, 2002 ... In honor of America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), Motorola will be collecting used wireless phones to benefit domestic violence victims at the Village of Schaumburg's Recycled Product Fair on November 16, 5 p.m. -7 p.m., and November 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ( http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/ ). ...

Oak Executive David Black Joins the divine Board of Directors.

Nov 15, 2002 ... divine, inc., , a leading provider of solutions for the extended enterprise, today announced that David Black, technology partner for venture capital firm Oak Investment Partners, has joined the divine Board of Directors, bringing to 11 the total number of divine directors. ...

Electric City Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Consolidated Revenues Up 117 Percent From Third Quarter 2001 Electric City Corporation , a leading developer, manufacturer and integrator of energy saving technologies and custom electric switchgear, announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. The Company ...

AMCORE Financial Inc. Announces Construction Begins on Two Branches Along I-90 Corridor.

Nov 15, 2002 ... AMCORE Financial, Inc. has begun construction on two of the nine branches announced to open in 2003 and early 2004. The new Chicago suburban locations include 798 S. Randall Road, Algonquin and 536 Randall Road, South Elgin. The new branches are part of AMCORE's strategy to increase its ...

Robbins & Myers Acquires Tarby, Inc.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Robbins & Myers, Inc. today announced that it has purchased the stock of Tarby, Inc. from Dover Resources, Inc. Tarby is a manufacturer and marketer of progressing cavity pumps and components for the general industrial and municipal wastewater markets. Tarby, with annual industrial ...

First BancTrust Corporation Continues Quarterly Cash Dividend Policy And Announces Declaration of Fifth Cash Dividend.

Nov 15, 2002 ... First BancTrust Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on November 14, 2002, continued a quarterly cash dividend policy and declared its fifth cash dividend, a $0.05 cash dividend on the common stock of the Company payable on December 6, 2002 to the ...

Northern Savings & Loan Announces Cash and Stock Dividend.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The Northern Savings & Loan (OTC Pink Sheets: NLVS) Board of Directors on Thursday, November 14, 2002 declared a special dividend of fifteen cents per share payable on December 27, 2002 to shareholders of record on December 20. This is in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of 25 ...

Magnetek Names Nexus Technology Exclusive Sales Agent For Power Electronics In Metro New York Area.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Magnetek, Inc. today announced the appointment of Nexus Technology Sales, Inc. as the exclusive sales representative for its Power Electronics Group in the Metro New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania territory. Magnetek power-electronic product lines available through ...

Superior TeleCom Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Superior TeleCom Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SRTO.OB) reported results today for its third quarter ended September 30, 2002. Sales for the September 2002 quarter were $368 million, a decline of 12% (on a copper-adjusted basis) as compared to sales of $420 million for the September ...

CLARCOR Announces Total Filtration Program Contract.

Nov 15, 2002 ... CLARCOR Inc. announced today that it has signed a Total Filtration Program contract with Air Liquide America, L.P., a subsidiary of Air Liquide, an euro 8.3 billion manufacturer of industrial and medical gases based in Paris, France. CLARCOR will supply filtration products and services ...

Liberty Self-Stor, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Liberty Self-Stor, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LSSI) today reported that funds from operations from its 19 self-storage facilities for the third quarter 2002 were $163,273, or $.05 per share basic and diluted, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, were $367,881, or $.12 per share ...

Increased Caterpillar Truck Engine Orders Reduce Need for Layoffs.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Caterpillar -- Improved fourth quarter customer demand for on-highway truck engines will reduce the number of temporary manufacturing shutdowns and employee layoffs at the company's engine and fuel systems facilities previously announced on Oct. 14, 2002. The impacted facilities are in ...

American Spectrum Realty Declares Third Quarter Dividend.

Nov 15, 2002 ... American Spectrum Realty, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend in the amount of $0.10 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 30, 2002 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2002. ...

Atchison Casting Corporation Announces 1st Quarter FY 2003 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Atchison Casting Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AHNC) today announced results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2002. First quarter net sales decreased 19.1% to $80.6 million from $99.6 million in the comparable period last year. The net loss for the quarter was $8.9 ...

Webcast Alert: LaBarge, Inc. (to Broadcast) Its 2002 Annual Stockholders Meeting on the Web; Live and Archived Conference Call Notification.

Nov 15, 2002 ... LaBarge, Inc. announces the following webcast: <Pre> What: LaBarge, Inc. 2002 Annual Stockholders MeetingWhen: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 @ 5:00 pm ESTWhere:http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz370138481gf12.htmlHow: Live over the ...

RCG Announces First Quarter Results; Revenues Grow 96% Losses Narrow 94%.

Nov 15, 2002 ... eResource Capital Group, Inc. ("RCG") today announced a loss of $150,000, or ($.01) per share, on revenues of $18.8 million, for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2002. This compares with a loss from operations of $2.3 million, or ($.21) per share, on revenues of $9.6 million ...

Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Filing of Modified Plan of Reorganization; Seeks to Have Modified Plan Confirmed Prior to Year End.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Polymer Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PMGPQ) announced today that the Company filed a Modified Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Columbia, South Carolina. The Modified Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement are available ...

Oakwood Homes Corporation Reaches an Agreement in Principle With Certain Of Its Creditors to Restructure Its Balance Sheet.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Oakwood Homes Corporation , one of the country's largest producers and retailers of manufactured housing, has reached an agreement in principle with creditors representing nearly 40% of the Company's senior unsecured debt and guarantee obligations to restructure the Company's balance ...

The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc., Completes Sale Of Flood Business to The Hartford.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SBIG) today announced that it has completed a transaction with The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. based in Hartford, Connecticut, under which The Hartford has acquired the right to renew or assume all of Seibels Bruce's in-force ...

Teletouch to Focus on Core Commercial Business and Expansion of Telemetry Products to Restructure Retail Operations.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Teletouch Communications, Inc. today announced that it will restructure its retail operations to focus on its core commercial and wholesale customer base. The restructuring will enable the Company to focus on the continued development of its new telemetry business. The restructuring ...

Investors Title Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Investors Title Company today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $.03 per share to shareholders of record December 2, 2002, payable December 16, 2002. Additionally, J. Allen Fine, Chairman, announced that the Board of Directors has adopted a ...

Brown-Forman Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled For November 22.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Brown-Forman Corporation will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 on November 22 before 8:00 a.m. and will host a conference call to discuss first quarter results at 10:00 a.m. (EST) the same day. All interested parties in the U.S. are invited to join the ...

ShoLodge Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... ShoLodge, Inc. today announced results for its third quarter and 40-week period ended October 6, 2002. Total operating revenues for the third quarter of 2002 were $8.7 million compared with $12.7 million in the third quarter a year ago, the decrease being due to a decrease of ...

P&G Aligns All Brands Under Grey and Publicis Networks.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Realignment Reflects P&G's Consumer Focus The Procter & Gamble Company today announced several changes to its agency roster in conjunction with a number of brand reassignments. Moving forward, virtually all of P&G's brands will be aligned with Grey Global Group and Publicis ...

Progressive Distributes October Underwriting Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The Progressive Corporation today reported that for October 2002, the Company produced a GAAP combined ratio of 91.4. Net premiums written increased 32% to $967.7 million for the month, compared to $731.3 million last year. Net premiums earned for the month increased 29% to $935.0 ...

Hillman Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The Hillman Companies, Inc. (the "Company" or "Hillman"), formerly SunSource Inc. ("SunSource"), reported financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2002, representing successor operations as a result of the change in control of SunSource. The majority of ...

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc., Announces Commencement of Second Step Conversion Offering.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc., , the proposed Delaware holding company for Wayne Savings Community Bank, received on November 14, 2002, clearance from the Office of Thrift Supervision to commence its second step conversion offering. Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. is offering ...

Giordano Promoted to President of Quality Food Centers.

Nov 15, 2002 ... The Kroger Co. today announced that Donna Giordano has been promoted to president of Quality Food Centers, which operates 86 stores in Oregon and Washington. She succeeds Darrell Webb, who was recently appointed president of Fred Meyer Stores in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Giordano, ...

Webcast Alert: OCA Announces Third Quarter 2002 Earnings Conference Call Webcast and Dial-in Instructions.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Orthodontic Centers of America announces the following webcast: <Pre>What: Orthodontic Centers of America Third Quarter 2002 EarningsConference Call When: Friday, November 15, 2002 @ 1:00 p.m. Eastern Where: ...

DAC Technologies Announces a 12% Sales Increase and an Increase in Net Income Of $150,123 Over the Third Quarter of 2001.

Nov 15, 2002 ... DAC Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: DAAT) today announced a 12% sales increase in the third quarter of 2002 versus the third quarter of 2001. Sales in the third quarter of 2002 were $ 621,670 versus sales of $557,073 in the third quarter 2001. DAC also announced the company had net income ...

Vector Announces Completion of Merger.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Vector Energy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: VECT) announced that the Plan of Merger was filed today with all the appropriate Secretaries of State making the merger effective as of today. Commencing November 18, 2002, the new corporation VTEX Energy, Inc. will begin trading under the ...

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation Announces 3rd Quarter 2002 Financial Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Goodrich Petroleum Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2002, as follows: <Pre> -- REVENUES. Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $13.3 million versus $24.2 million in the ...

Quicksilver Resources Announces Acquisition of Natural Gas Assets; Increases Net Production and Drilling Inventory in the Michigan Antrim Shale.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Quicksilver Resources Inc. announced today the signing of an agreement to purchase the natural gas assets of Enogex Exploration Corporation located in Michigan. The acquired properties are currently producing approximately 8.5 million cubic feet (Mmcf) of natural gas per day from the ...

Castle Dental Reports 2002 Third Quarter Results; Third Quarter Revenues Increase 12%.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Castle Dental Centers (BULLETIN BOARD: CASL) today reported that net patient revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002 were $25.9 million, $2.7 million or 12% higher than revenues of $23.2 million in the third quarter of 2001. Revenues for the nine months ended September ...

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. Announces Commencement of Production From Pauline Huebner A-382 #1 and Delta Farms #2 Wells.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. today announced that the Company's "Pauline Huebner A-382 #1" well in Matagorda County, Texas, commenced production on November 9, 2002. Carrizo is the operator of the well and owns a 45 percent working interest. The well, which was drilled in the third quarter, ...

Nevada Gold & Casinos Announces Record Second Quarter Results - Q2 EPS Increases 78% -.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. announced operating results for the second quarter ending September 30, 2002. <Pre> Highlights during the quarter included:-- Earnings per share increased to $0.16 from $0.09 -- Equity in earnings from Isle of Capri-Black Hawk increased ...

Parker Receives Notification of Kazakhstan Drilling Suspension.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Parker Drilling Company today announced it has received notification from Tengizchevroil (TCO) to suspend drilling operations upon completion of wells being drilled in Kazakhstan's Tengiz field pending agreement on funding issues facing the TCO partners. "We are hopeful that ...

Concentrax Refutes Inaccurate Statements Made By Web-Based Magazine (OTCBB:CTRX).

Nov 15, 2002 ... In a series of press releases to be issued over the next several days, Concentrax (BULLETIN BOARD: CTRX) intends to respond to inaccurate and damaging statements made on November 14, 2002 by a web-based magazine. Mark Gifford, President of Concentrax said, "I can assure the public that ...

RTIN Holdings, Inc. Announces September Earnings.

Nov 15, 2002 ... RTIN Holdings (BULLETIN BOARD: RTNH) , announced today that the Company had generated revenue for the 9 months ended September 30, 2002 of $4,698,865 and earnings for the same period of $3,100,010 or $.34 per share, fully diluted. The majority of the revenue during the period was a ...

Integrated Electrical Services Announces Fiscal 2002 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. today announced plans to release fiscal 2002 fourth quarter and year end results on Monday, November 18, 2002 after the market closes. Integrated Electrical Services has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 9:30 a.m ....

CHAMPION Communication Services, Inc. - Announces Third Quarter Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... CHAMPION Communication Services, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CCMS) (The Company) announced today unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. The Company reported revenues of $966,000 for the quarter ended September ...

Gateway Energy Corporation Reports Operating Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2002.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Houston-based Gateway Energy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: GNRG) today announced the following quarterly operating results: <Pre> Qtr Ended September 30: 2002 2001 Revenues $1,798,912$2,258,718 Operating margin ...

President Bush Taps EDS' Edmonds for National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Nov 15, 2002 ... EDS' U.S. Government Solutions Leader to Advise on Security of Information Systems Supporting Critical Infrastructure EDS today announced President Bush intends to appoint Albert J. Edmonds, president of EDS U.S. Government Solutions, to serve on the administration's National ...

Pioneer Announces 2002 Third Quarter Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Pioneer Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PONR) today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 2002, it had net income of $3.3 million or $0.33 per share on revenues of $86.6 million. Results include the effect of an estimated benefit of $14.1 million from the settlement of ...

GMX RESOURCES INC. Announces Loss for the Third Quarter; Profits for the Nine-Months Ended September 30, 2002.

Nov 15, 2002 ... GMX RESOURCES INC. (Nasdaq: GMXR; Warrants: GMXRW, GMXRZ) website: (http://www.gmxresources.com/ ) announced the Company's results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2002. "Our third quarter shows a loss due primarily to a 9% decrease in oil and gas sales ...

CompX Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend.

Nov 15, 2002 ... CompX International Inc. announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX's regular quarterly dividend of twelve and one-half cents ($0.125) per share on its class A and class B common stock, payable on December 31, 2002 to stockholders of record at the close of business on ...

Cap Rock Energy Corporation Announces 2002 Third Quarter Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Cap Rock Energy Corporation today announced earnings of $4.4 million, or $3.43 per share, in the third quarter of 2002, compared to $4.7 million, or $3.64 per share (pro forma), for the same quarter in 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, net income was $8.1 million, or ...

Williams Completes $555 Million Sale of Central Pipeline.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Williams announced today that it has completed the sale of its Central natural gas pipeline to Southern Star Central Corp., an affiliate of AIG Highstar Capital, L.P. Williams received $380 million cash and Southern Star also assumed $175 million in debt. "We are using ...

OGE Energy's Enogex Subsidiary Sells Michigan Assets.

Nov 15, 2002 ... OGE Energy Corp. announced today its subsidiary Enogex Exploration Corporation has agreed to sell its natural gas production assets in Michigan for approximately $32 million. The sale, to Quicksilver Resources Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas, is expected to close December 2, 2002. ...

Williams Energy Partners Completes Long-Term Debt Financing.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Williams Energy Partners L.P. announced today that it has completed the long-term debt financing associated with its acquisition of Williams Pipe Line. The five-year private financing includes Series A and Series B notes, which provide $420 million to repay a short-term ...

Noble Corporation Reports Rig Damage.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Noble Corporation reports that its subsidiary's dynamically positioned drillship, the Noble Leo Segerius, currently located offshore Brazil and contracted to Petroleo Brasiliero S.A. (Petrobras), has sustained damage to its forward crane. No injuries to personnel were incurred as a ...

Seven Seas Reports Delay in Filing Third Quarter Results.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Seven Seas Petroleum Inc. announced today that the Company was unable to complete a timely filing of the third quarter Form 10-Q because of pending changes to its accounting for deferred taxes that affect the second quarter of 2002. An amended second quarter Form 10-Q/A is being prepared ...

Joining Forces for Eco-Energy.

Nov 15, 2002 ... OPTI Canada Inc. has signed a service agreement with Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc. for technical support and the license and design of gasification technology at its Long Lake project, a joint venture between OPTI and Nexen Inc. located near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. ...

Holly Corporation and Longhorn Partners Pipeline, L.P. Announce Settlement Of Litigation.

Nov 15, 2002 ... Holly Corporation and Longhorn Partners Pipeline, L.P. today jointly announced an agreement, developed in voluntary mediation, to settle pending litigation. Holly and Longhorn Partners have entered into a binding agreement to terminate litigation brought in August 1998 by ...