PR Newswire back issues from Monday, January 20:
ISS Announces RealSecure SiteProtector and Fusion 2.0, The First System To Centrally Manage Protection Across Networks, Servers and Desktops.
Jan 20, 2003 ... To protect extended enterprises, government agencies, partners and suppliers, and mobile workers around the world, Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) today announced RealSecure(R) SiteProtector(TM) and Fusion versions 2.0. RealSecure SiteProtector unifies the management of protection ...
Internet Security Systems and The PowerTech Group Align to Provide Integrated IBM iSeries Security Solution.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS), the worldwide leader in dynamic threat protection solutions, today announced an alliance with The PowerTech Group, Inc., global leaders in IBM iSeries security technology, to offer scalable, centralized security management solutions for companies ...
Delta Connection Marks 15 Years of Service to Customers in Key West, Fla.; Key West Customers Have Access to All-jet Service to Atlanta and Orlando.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Delta Connection today celebrates 15 years of serving the community of Key West with convenient air service. Delta Connection carriers -- beginning with Comair and continuing with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and Chautauqua Air Lines -- are the only airlines to provide Key West with ...
ING Direct Welcomes Five Millionth Customer.
Jan 20, 2003 ... ING Direct is pleased to announce it has welcomed its 5 millionth customer. In one year, ING Direct doubled its customer base, attracting 2.5 million new customers worldwide (including DiBa). In December 2002, total funds entrusted at ING Direct exceeded EUR 58 billion. The 5 ...
Delta Connection Launches Non-Stop Jet Service Between Erie and Delta's Cincinnati Hub.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Delta Connection now offers customers convenient jet service between Erie, Pa., and Delta Air Lines' hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Delta Connection carrier Comair operates three daily round-trip flights between Cincinnati and Erie using the Bombardier CRJ ...
BancorpSouth, Inc. Announces Fourth-Quarter Financial Results.
Jan 20, 2003 ... BancorpSouth, Inc. today announced that net income in the fourth quarter of 2002 was $25.6 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted share, compared to $31.3 million, or $0.39 and $0.38 per basic and diluted share, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2001. Net income increased ...
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Announces Extension to its Small Shareholder Selling Program.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE:CP) today announced a three-month extension of its Small Shareholder Selling Program. The program is now scheduled to expire at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 7, 2003. The sale of shares will continue to be executed through the facilities of the ...
Acclaim Energy Trust Announces Monthly Distribution.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Acclaim Energy Trust (TSX:AE.UN) announces that a cash distribution of $0.065 per trust unit will be paid on February 20, 2003 to unitholders of record on January 31, 2003. The trust units of Acclaim will commence trading on an ex-dividend basis on January 29, 2003. As at ...
Westaim Announces Initiatives to Maximize Shareholder Value.
Jan 20, 2003 ... The Westaim Corporation announced today it will initiate a plan to maximize shareholder value. The Company does not believe that its current share price accurately reflects the present or potential value of its technology investments. As part of its plan, The Board of Directors ...
Fording Announces New Meeting Date.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Advises Shareholders of New Proxy Voting Procedures and Deadlines Fording Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FDG) announced today that it has received approval from the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta to proceed with a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the conversion of the Company into ...
Monitor Liability Managers Western Bound.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Monitor Liability Managers, Inc. (Monitor), a subsidiary of W.R. Berkley Corporation , announced that it will be actively pursuing additional business opportunities in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Leading this ...
AMCOL International (NYSE: ACO) Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-End Earnings Third Consecutive Quarter Of Year-Over-Year Earnings Improvement.
Jan 20, 2003 ... AMCOL International Corp. today reported its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. Income from continuing operations was $3.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2002 compared with $2.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, ...
Baxter and Cerus Announce the First Customers for the Intercept Blood System.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Blood Centres in Portugal and Italy Set a New Trend to Enhance the Safety of Blood Transfusions in Europe Subsidiaries of Baxter International Inc. and Cerus Corporation announced today that The Centro Regional de Sangue in Lisbon, Portugal and the Transfusion Centre in Palermo, ...
Westmoreland County Plans New Motorola Digital Communications System.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Integrated Voice and Data Upgrade Enables Public Safety Agencies To Communicate Directly with Each Other for First Time Motorola announced today it has been awarded a contract by Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania for a new $12.46 million ASTRO(R) 25 trunked communications ...
Tyson Foods Announces Unprecedented Multi-Protein Branding Initiative.
Jan 20, 2003 ... $100 Million Marketing Program to Support Chicken, Beef and Pork Products Under the Consumer-Trusted Tyson Brand Tyson Foods, Inc. , the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, today announced the launch of a $100 million fully integrated marketing ...
Catalyst Signs Global Supply Chain Execution Solution Agreement With The Legrand Group.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Catalyst International, Inc. , a global provider of supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced it has signed a global contract that confirms its position as one of the world's leading suppliers of Supply Chain Execution solutions to major organizations with complex logistics ...
FSF Financial Corp. Announces Operating Results.
Jan 20, 2003 ... FSF Financial Corp. (FSF) today announced net income of $1,696,000 for the first quarter ended December 31, 2002, versus $1,530,000 for the same period in fiscal 2002. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.73, an increase of 9% over the first quarter last year. ...
Racing Champions Ertl Signs License Agreement to Produce JoyRide Studios(TM) Collectibles for Microsoft(R) Games.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Racing Champions Ertl announced today that it is entering into a license agreement with Microsoft Corporation to produce collectible figures and vehicles based on Microsoft Game Studio's Xbox(TM) and PC game properties. The first of these will be based upon the multi-million unit selling ...
CNT Announces February 2003 IBM Tivoli Storage Education Programs.
Jan 20, 2003 ... CNT to Provide Training in State-of-the-Art Disaster Recovery and Business Continuance in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey CNT(R) , an authorized Education Center for IBM Software, will begin delivering Tivoli Storage education courses in their office in Berkeley Heights, New ...
Monsanto Company Sets Webcast and Analyst/Media Call for Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2002 Financial Results.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Monsanto Company today announced it will issue the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2002 financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, prior to market open. In conjunction with the announcement of its results, Monsanto will hold a conference call at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time. ...
BUCA, Inc. Announces Hire of Divisional Vice President.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Jeannie Colaizzi Joins the Buca di Beppo Famiglia BUCA, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Joseph P. Micatrotto announced today that Jeannie Colaizzi, a 25 year veteran of the restaurant industry, has joined the immigrant Southern Italian concept as a divisional vice president of ...
US Airways and United Further Enhance Marketing Agreement.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Route Network Expanded With Additional Code-Share Flights To and From Pittsburgh United and US Airways began the next phase of their marketing partnership with additional code-share flights available for customers to make reservations beginning today. Through this ...
CEO Culver Will Address Salomon Smith Barney 2003 Financial Services Conference.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Public Can Hear Presentation Via Webcast Through www.mgic.com Curt Culver, President and Chief Executive Officer of MGIC Investment Corporation , will address attendees at the Salomon Smith Barney 2003 Financial Services Conference to be held at The Plaza Hotel in New York from ...
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) to Announce Results for Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2002.
Jan 20, 2003 ... On Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, Peabody Energy will announce the results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2002. A conference call to review the results has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 30. The call will be open to the public. <Pre> Participants may ...
Mattia Joins IPSCO.
Jan 20, 2003 ... IPSCO Toronto today announced the appointment of Chuck Mattia to the newly created position of Vice President - New Business Development, IPSCO Steel Inc. This appointment is effective January 20, 2003. In this role Mr. Mattia will take on responsibility for the direction and ...
Zemex Corporation Settles Hecla Litigation.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Zemex Corporation Toronto Zemex Corporation announces that it has reached agreement with Hecla Mining Company to settle the lawsuit brought by Hecla against Zemex over the failure of Zemex to close the purchase of Hecla's subsidiary K-T Clay Company in early 2001. Peter Gillin, ...
Northwest Medical Center of Tucson Acquires Medwave Technology for Their Patients.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Medwave, Inc. announced today that Northwest Medical Center of Tucson, AZ has recently acquired Medwave's non-invasive blood pressure monitoring technology for their new Surgical Weight Loss Program. Northwest Medical Center, a 253-bed acute care hospital, is a recognized leader in ...
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Sales And Earnings For First Quarter Fiscal Year 2003 Ended November 30, 2002.
Jan 20, 2003 ... LINO LAKES, Minn., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre>FIRST QUARTER ENDED November 30November 302002 2001 SALES$1,981,071 ...
Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend.
Jan 20, 2003 ... The Board of Directors of Fastenal Company today declared that an annual dividend of $.06 per share be paid in cash on March 7, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2003. Fastenal Company sells industrial and construction supplies grouped into ...
Florida Banks Reports Year-End Financial Results for 2002.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Florida Banks, Inc. today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002, net income applicable to common shares increased 59% to $544,000 from $342,000 in the same period last year. On a diluted per ...
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 2002 Tax Reporting Information - Distribution (Form 1099).
Jan 20, 2003 ... Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. today issued the following: Our independent accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has advised us that our 2002 dividend distributions should be treated as follows for income tax purposes. Common Shares: 30% as ordinary income, ...
Charter One Bank Names Catherine M. Brown Chief Compliance Officer.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Charter One Financial, Inc. announced today that Catherine M. Brown has been named chief compliance officer. Brown will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the corporate regulatory compliance program and for managing the regulatory examination process under the ...
Dana's Patented PCF-380 Diesel Piston Ring Technology Provides Enhanced Durability for Ford's 6.0L Power Stroke V-8.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Dana Corporation's Engine and Fluid Management Group announced today that it has been selected to supply a host of products for the new Ford Power Stroke(R) V-8 turbo diesel engine, which is used to power Ford Super-Duty pick-ups and Excursion SUVs. (Photo: ...
AK Steel Names John G. Hritz President.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Michael Adams Named Senior Vice President, James Banker Named Vice President, Sales and Marketing AK Steel Corporation said today John G. Hritz, 48, had been named president. Mr. Hritz joined the company in 1989 as counsel, and has held numerous executive positions with the ...
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Expects Solid Gain in Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002 Earnings.
Jan 20, 2003 ... * Expected fourth quarter earnings of $0.17 per share and expected full year 2002 earnings of $0.62 per share mark significant improvement over year-earlier periods. Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that it expects fourth quarter earnings of $0.17 per share, a 289% ...
Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. Announces Year End 2002 And Fourth Quarter Earnings.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. (NEIB) , the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, today announced earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002 of $1.6 million ($1.06 per diluted share) compared to $2.0 million ($1.25 per diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2001. The ...
NiSource Names David J. Vajda Vice President, Finance and Treasurer.
Jan 20, 2003 ... David J. Vajda has been named vice president of Finance and treasurer of NiSource Inc. , the company announced today. In his new role, Vajda, 47, who joined the company as an accountant in 1977, will be responsible for all treasury and financing activities for NiSource. ...
NIPSCO Names O'Malley Vice President, Finance.
Jan 20, 2003 ... William M. O'Malley has been named vice president of Finance for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), the company announced today. In addition to leading the finance and accounting operations at NIPSCO, O'Malley will oversee the finance functions at Northern ...
Webcast Alert: American Electric Power Announces 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call Webcast.
Jan 20, 2003 ... American Electric Power announces the following Webcast: <Pre> What: American Electric Power 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call WebcastWhen: Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. EasternWhere:...
Webcast Alert: CXP Announces Its Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2003 Earnings Conference Call on the Web.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Centex Construction Products will release earnings for the third quarter of the company's fiscal year 2003 on Jan. 21, 2003 and will hold a conference call with senior management that day at 3 p.m. Eastern time (2 p.m. Central time). <Pre>What: CXP Third Quarter, Fiscal ...
EZCORP Invites You to Listen to Its Fiscal 2003 First Quarter Earnings Announcement and Conference Call on the Web.
Jan 20, 2003 ... In conjunction with EZCORP's First Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet January 21, 2003 at 10:00 am Central Time with Joe Rotunda, President and CEO, and Dan Tonissen, CFO, of EZCORP. <Pre>...
Webcast Alert: Southwest Airlines Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web.
Jan 20, 2003 ... In conjunction with Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. <Pre>What: Southwest Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings ...
Webcast Alert: OGE Energy Corp. Announces Its 4th Quarter 2002 Conference Call on the Web.
Jan 20, 2003 ... In conjunction with OGE Energy Corp.'s fourth-quarter 2002 earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Jan. 27, 2003 at 9 a.m. EST. <Pre>What: OGE Energy Corp. 4th Quarter 2002 Conference Call ...
Tiny Battery Management Technology From TI to Allow Mobile Users to Charge PDAs, Handsets From a USB Port or AC Adapter.
Jan 20, 2003 ... First Single-Chip 3mm x 3mm Charger for Single-Cell Li-Ion Batteries Texas Instruments (TI) announced today the smallest and most integrated single-cell lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and lithium-polymer (Li-Pol) battery charger to enable personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, ...
Enterprise Management Associates Confirms ROI of BMC Software's CONTROL-M(R) Business Integrated Scheduling Solution.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Study Shows That on Average Customers Save More Than $5.5 Million HOUSTON, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre>Editor's Summary:BMC Software today announced:-- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) has completed its return oninvestment (ROI) ...
Webcast Alert: Universal Compression Invites You to Join Its Fiscal 2003 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web.
Jan 20, 2003 ... In conjunction with Universal Compression Holdings, Inc. third fiscal quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company expects to issue the earnings ...
Perot Systems Ranked as a Leader in the Medical Claims Outsourcing Market.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Independent Research Group Cites Perot Systems for Delivering Desirable BPO Results Perot Systems Corporation was recently cited in a report by Forrester Research Inc. as a leader in the medical claims outsourcing market with strong offerings, strategies, and market presence. ...
LYONDELL-CITGO Refining LP Increasing Operating Rates.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Lyondell Chemical Company announced today that LYONDELL-CITGO Refining LP (LCR) has restarted its second crude-distillation unit and is operating at 220,000 to 230,000 barrels per day, due to improved availability of both spot and Venezuelan contract crude. Based on currently available ...
GlobalSantaFe's SCORE for Worldwide Drilling Markets Up for December, Down For 2002.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation today reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for December 2002 was down from the previous month's SCORE by 2.9 percent. GlobalSantaFe chief operating officer, ...
Southwest Airlines Luvs Procrastinators!
Jan 20, 2003 ... Fantastic Travel Deals From Coast-to-Coast Are Extended Southwest Airlines is giving Customers the chance to grab some last minute deals before they are all gone! The airline is extending the deadline to Feb. 10, 2003, for select short-haul markets as low as $34 each way and ...
Former Michigan Governor John Engler Named President of EDS State and Local Government Business.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Former Arkansas Medicaid Director Ray Hanley Named Vice President of Medicaid, Health and Human Services Business EDS today announced the appointment of former Michigan Governor John Engler as its new President of State and Local Government and Vice President of Government ...
Continental Airlines Announces Summer Nonstops Between Houston, Three Mountain Resorts; Seasonal Service Links Houston Hub to Telluride, Crested Butte and Jackson Hole.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Continental Airlines today announced it will offer daily nonstop flights this summer between its Houston hub and three world-class resorts in the Colorado Rockies and Wyoming Tetons, including its two newest ski destinations currently served nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental ...
Continental Airlines Earns BBBOnLine Privacy Seal.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Continental Airlines has earned the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal after a rigorous review of the airline's online privacy policy and practices by BBBOnLine. "The Privacy Seal demonstrates our commitment to protecting the privacy of our customers online," said Kevin McKenna, managing ...
Southwest Bancorporation of Texas, Inc. Reports EPS up 12% and Asset Growth Of 18% for the Fourth Quarter.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Enters 2003 With Strong Banking Fundamentals Southwest Bancorporation of Texas, Inc. , the largest independent bank holding company based in Houston, with $5.18 billion in assets, announced solid earnings growth for the fourth quarter of 2002. For the three months ...
Kerr-McGee Board Elects Wilkinson Vice President and Treasurer.
Jan 20, 2003 ... The Board of Directors of Kerr-McGee Corp. has elected Elizabeth T. Wilkinson corporate vice president and treasurer, effectively immediately. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030120/DAM047 ) Wilkinson, who joined the company in Nov. 2002, is ...
Southwest Airlines Vacations Unveils Its Newly Redesigned Website - swavacations.com.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Southwest Airlines Vacations is pleased to unveil its newly redesigned Website -- swavacations.com . Customers can still create customized vacation packages to destinations across the U.S. at Southwest Airlines Vacations' low prices, but now with the newly redesigned Website, ...
Crown Castle International Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Crown Castle International Corp. announced today that the quarterly dividend on its 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid on February 17, 2003 to holders of record on February 1, 2003. The dividend will be paid in shares of the Company's common stock, and the dividend rate will ...
Webcast Alert: ACS Announces Its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2003 Earnings Webcast.
Jan 20, 2003 ... ACS announces the following Webcast: <Pre>What: ACS Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: January 21, 2003 @ 10:00 AM Central, 11:00 AM Eastern Where:http://www.acs-inc.com How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to ...
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. to Pay Its First Quarterly Distribution On February 14, 2003.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Martin Midstream Partners L.P. announced today that is has declared an initial prorated cash distribution of $0.3077 per unit, payable on February 14, 2003 to common and subordinated unitholders of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2003. This distribution is equivalent to ...
EZCORP Announces 66% Earnings Growth for First Quarter.
Jan 20, 2003 ... EZCORP, Inc. announced today results for its fiscal first quarter, which ended December 31, 2002. For the quarter ended December 31, 2002, EZCORP is reporting income before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of $2,285,000 (eighteen cents per share) ...
Capital Automotive Fourth Quarter 2002 Earnings And Conference Call Scheduled for February 4, 2003.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2002 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, February 4, 2003. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings ...
Hughes Network Systems Europe to Provide Broadband Satellite Services and Equipment to Catholic Missionaries in Africa.
Jan 20, 2003 ... SIGNIS-MS Will Deploy DIRECWAY(R) Broadband Applications To African Missionary Communities Throughout the Continent Hughes Network Systems Europe (HNSE), Europe's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions, which it markets under the DIRECWAY(R) brand, announced today ...
US Airways and United Further Enhance Marketing Agreement.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Route Network Expanded With Additional Code-Share Flights To and From Pittsburgh, Denver United and US Airways began the next phase of their marketing partnership with additional code-share flights available for customers to make reservations beginning today. Through ...
US Airways to Add Augusta Flights for Masters Golf Tournament.
Jan 20, 2003 ... US Airways announced today the expansion of service to Augusta, Ga., to provide customers greater access to one of the world's most renowned golfing events, the 2003 Masters(R) Golf Tournament. The new service will operate from April 7-14, 2003. US Airways will implement ...
N.V. Deli Universal Acquires Dutch DIY Supplier.
Jan 20, 2003 ... Universal Corporation announced today that its Dutch subsidiary, N.V. Deli Universal (Deli), has completed the acquisition of Willemstein's Industriele Ondernemingen B.V. (JeWe), a leading producer and distributor of lumber and building products to the do-it-yourself (DIY) market. ...