PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, January 28:
EMS Technologies to Deliver $2 Million in Electronic-Protection Equipment To ITT Industries for U.S. Army Special Operations Aircraft.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Fourth Contract Received From ITT for AN/ALQ-211 Subsystem Efforts EMS Technologies, Inc. is announcing today that ITT Industries, Inc. has recently awarded EMS a contract valued at more than $2 million. EMS will equip seven U.S. Army special operations aircraft with advanced ...
CryoLife To Present At U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference In New York.
Jan 28, 2003 ... CryoLife, Inc. , a human tissue processing and medical device company, today announced that Steven G. Anderson, president and CEO, will present a Company overview at the 15th Annual U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, Thursday, January ...
Marine Products Corporation Reports 2002 Fourth Quarter Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... * Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.16 Versus $0.09 in the Prior Year * Fiscal 2002 Diluted Earnings Per Share Increases from $0.49 to $0.69, or 41% * Fiscal 2002 Net Sales Increase 20.8% Marine Products Corporation announced its unaudited results for the quarter and twelve ...
Delta Connection Offers $99 One-Way Fares for St. George and Cedar City Customers.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Delta Connection is offering one-way $99 fares for tickets purchased at least three days in advance for travel between Salt Lake City and St. George or Cedar City, Utah, effective immediately. The new fares do not require round-trip purchase. Some restrictions may apply. See below for ...
Delta Connection(R) Expands Jet Service Between Delta's Salt Lake City Hub And Albuquerque, N.M.; Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Helena, Mont.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Added Flights Offer Customers More Service Options Delta Connection expands travel options for customers today with additional jet service between Delta Air Lines' hub in Salt Lake City and the cities of Albuquerque, N.M.; Helena, Mont., and Santa Barbara, Calif. Delta ...
The Home Depot(R) Announces Divisional Consolidation.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Company to Consolidate Its New England Division Into Its Eastern Division; Dan Kneip Named Senior Vice President, Business Process Improvement The Home Depot , the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced plans to consolidate its New England division with its ...
EarthLink Announces Plan to Streamline Its Call Center Operations.
Jan 28, 2003 ... EarthLink, Inc. today announced a comprehensive plan to streamline its call center facilities to further increase operational efficiencies and reduce overall costs, while maintaining its commitment to its award winning customer service. As part of its strategy, EarthLink will close its ...
BWAY Corporation Reports Sales and Earnings For the First Quarter of Fiscal 2003.
Jan 28, 2003 ... BWAY Corporation issued its sales and earnings report today for the Company's first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2002. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 were $128.9 million, compared to $117.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. The increase ...
Mirant Enters Long-Term Power Contracts With Nevada Power Company; Mirant Expects Operation of Las Vegas Power Plant by April.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Mirant today announced that it entered into three long-term power contracts with Nevada Power Company under which Mirant will provide 325 megawatts of capacity and electricity to Nevada Power Company. The contracts are subject to the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada ....
Roper Industries to Present at Gabelli's Pump, Valve & Motor Symposium.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Roper Industries, Inc. announced that it is presenting at Gabelli & Company, Inc.'s Pump, Valve & Motor Symposium on Wednesday, February 5, 2002 at 3:00 PM, at the New York Helmsley Hotel, located at 212 E. 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. A copy of the presentation will be ...
Clanin Joins Harland Board of Directors.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Robert J. Clanin, retired chief financial officer of United Parcel Service, has joined the board of directors of John H. Harland Company , the company announced today. "Bob's expertise and experience will be a major asset to Harland, as we continue to improve our current ...
Marine Products Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend; Quarterly Dividend Doubled From $0.02 Per Share to $0.04 Per Share.
Jan 28, 2003 ... The Marine Products Corporation Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share payable March 10, 2003 to common shareholders of record at the close of business February 10, 2003. Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats, ...
State Street Research & Management Invests in CheckFree RECON Securities For Reconciliation Processes.
Jan 28, 2003 ... CheckFree Corporation today announced that State Street Research & Management Company, one of the nation's oldest investment managers, takes a lead in achieving straight through processing (STP) procedures, by utilizing CheckFree RECON Securities(TM) to streamline its cash and securities ...
Gerry Noble to depart Global Television Network;.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Plans to pursue other opportunities at expiration of his current contract Leonard Asper, President and Chief Executive Officer, today announced that Gerry Noble, currently President and CEO of the Global Television Network, has indicated his intention to pursue opportunities ...
CanWest Reorganizes Management of Canadian Media Operations.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Leonard Asper, President and Chief Executive Officer, today announced that Richard C. (Rick) Camilleri, Chief Operating Officer, will take on direct responsibility for executive management of CanWest's Canadian television, newspaper, interactive and other media operations. Mr. Asper also ...
CanWest Announces Retirement of Don Babick.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Leonard Asper, President and Chief Executive Officer, today announced that Don Babick, currently President and COO of CanWest Publications Inc., will retire from the company effective April 30, 2003, following more than 40 years of distinguished service to the Canadian newspaper industry. ...
Bandag Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002 Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Bandag, Incorporated today announced consolidated net income of $17.5 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2002. This is an increase of $0.1 million from fourth quarter 2001 reported net income of $17.4 million, or $0.84 per diluted share. Effective January 1, ...
MAF Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Of $.85 Per Diluted Share And Calendar 2002 Record Results Of $3.11 Per Diluted Share.
Jan 28, 2003 ... MAF Bancorp, Inc. (MAFB) announced today that earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002 totaled $.85 per diluted share, up 10.4% from the $.77 per diluted share reported for last year's fourth quarter. For calendar 2002, the Company reported record results of ...
Jacob J. Goldberg Elected to Allegiance Telecom Board of Directors.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Jacob J. (Jack) Goldberg, retired president and founder of Bell Atlantic's wholesale business, has been appointed to the Allegiance Telecom board of directors. Allegiance chairman and CEO Royce Holland made the announcement. Goldberg was responsible for the commercialization of ...
CoVest Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 10% Increase in Core Net Income For the Fourth Quarter of 2002 Over The Same Period in 2001.
Jan 28, 2003 ... CoVest Bancshares, Inc.'s core net income was $1,710,000 for the fourth quarter of 2002, up 10% over $1,548,000 for the same period in 2001. Basic earnings per share on core income was $0.50, an 11% increase compared to $0.45 for the fourth quarter of 2001. Diluted earnings per share on ...
Techne Corporation Releases Unaudited Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2003.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Techne Corporation's (the Company) consolidated net sales for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 were $33,300,214 and $67,848,450, respectively. This was an increase of $2,163,303 or 7% and $6,868,873 or 11% from the second quarter and first six months of last year. R&D ...
Banta Reports Solid 2002 Performance; Announces Plan to Improve Future Operating Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Corporation Launches Restructuring Plan, Targeting Cost Reductions And Profitability Improvement Banta Corporation today reported solid results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2002 with net earnings and diluted earnings per share above the prior year, before impairment ...
DiamondCluster International Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2003 Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... DiamondCluster International, Inc. , a premier global management consulting firm, today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2003 (ended December 31, 2002). Revenue before out-of-pocket reimbursements ("net revenue") for the third quarter was $30.1 million, ...
Meredith Corporation Reports Strong Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2003.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Meredith Corporation today reported results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2002. Net earnings were $19.3 million or $0.38 per share, up 69 percent from $11.4 million, or $0.23 per share, on an adjusted basis (as described below) in the second quarter of fiscal 2002. ...
Tripos President and CEO to Present at UBS Warburg Global Healthcare Services Conference in February.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Tripos, Inc. , a leading provider of drug discovery chemistry, discovery software and enterprise informatics, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. John P. McAlister will present at the UBS Warburg Global Healthcare Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at ...
Corn Products International, Inc. Announces Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim To Arbitration Under the NAFTA.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Corn Products International, Inc. today notified the Government of Mexico of its intention to submit a claim for compensation under the investment provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This action arises out of the imposition by the Government of Mexico of a ...
Hanover Capital Partners Announces Strategic Alliance.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Hanover Capital Partners Ltd., a subsidiary of Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. , announced a strategic alliance with DMS Advisors, Inc. (DMS), a California- based financial services marketing firm. Under the alliance DMS will market the consulting products and services of Hanover ...
Option Care to Present at UBS Warburg Global Healthcare Services Conference.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Option Care, Inc. , announced today that is will present at the upcoming UBS Warburg Global Healthcare Services Conference. The conference will be held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York. The Company's presentation is scheduled for 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on ...
Northwest Airlines Will Begin Daily Seasonal Service Between Detroit And Myrtle Beach.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Service Begins April 18, 2003 Northwest Airlines announced today it will begin new seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, S.C. from its hub in Detroit, on April 18, 2003. Northwest said the increased functionality and gate capacity of its new $1.2 billion 97-gate, ...
Corn Products International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2002 Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Comments On 2003 Outlook Corn Products International, Inc. today announced its fourth quarter and full- year 2002 results. For the quarter ended December 31, 2002, the Company reported diluted earnings of $0.46 per share, compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.26 in ...
Tenneco Automotive Extends Its U.S. Securitization Program.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Attractive Source of Liquidity Extended Through January 2005 Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has reached agreement to extend its accounts receivables securitization program in the United States. The new $50 million program will be for two years and will expire ...
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income Of $21.4 Million and Earnings per Share of $0.26.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. today reported fourth quarter net income of $21.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share. Net income for last year's fourth quarter was $25.0 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, including goodwill amortization of $1.7 million. Beginning January 1, 2002, the ...
Communication Agency Awards $3.4M Potential Value IT Contract to MTCT.
Jan 28, 2003 ... MTC Technologies Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Modern Technologies Corporation (MTC), has been awarded a contract by the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) for Telecommunications Certification Office Support Systems (TCOSS) support. Initial ...
Bunzl Distribution Cuts Lighting Energy Use by 29% with Electric City EnergySaver.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Project Captures First Long Island, NY Utility Rebate Electric City today announced that Bunzl Distribution, Inc. has achieved a 29 percent reduction in electrical consumption on its initial EnergySaver(TM) installation at its Hicksville, NY site. Bunzl Distribution is the ...
Quotesmith.com Reports Year-End 2002 and Fourth-Quarter Financial Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... -- Full Year Revenue Growth of 22 Percent Achieved on 59 Percent Marketing Expense Reduction -- Full Year Net Loss Declined to $2.7 Million from $6.6 Million in 2001 -- Cash Used for Operations in 2002 was $520,000 vs. $7.45 Million in 2001 -- 2003 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed ...
American Gaming & Electronics, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Wells-Gardner Electronics, Receives Gaming Suppliers License in Illinois.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, American Gaming and Electronics, was awarded a Suppliers license by the Illinois Gaming Board. This license allows the Company to sell and market its entire product line of over 8,000 items, to service the ...
HEI Unveils New Medical Acquisition.
Jan 28, 2003 ... HEI, Inc. has acquired the Colorado Operations of Colorado MEDtech, Inc. , adding a leading medical equipment, design and manufacturing division to its existing microelectronics design and manufacturing capabilities. The new division based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in medical ...
HEI, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Medical Company Conference Call.
Jan 28, 2003 ... HEI, Inc. ( www.heii.com ) will hold a conference call to discuss its acquisition of the Colorado operations of Colorado MEDtech, Inc., ( www.cmed.com ) on Tuesday, January 28, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Central Time). The acquisition includes the RELA and IPS divisions of ...
Endocardial Solutions Reports 2002 Earnings Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Total Revenue Up 14.7% Over 2001 4th Quarter Revenue $6.1M EnSite NavX(R) 510(k) Submitted to FDA Endocardial Solutions, Inc. today reported net sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 of $26,265,155, compared with $22,893,306 for fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. ...
Arch Coal, Inc. Announces Pricing of its 5% Perpetual Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Arch Coal, Inc. announced that it has entered into an underwriting agreement to sell 2,500,000 shares of its 5% Perpetual Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (liquidation preference $50.00 per share) to a group of underwriters represented by Merrill Lynch & Co. The company has also ...
ATK Awarded $21 Million Contract to Continue Development of Precision-Guided Mid-Range Munition.
Jan 28, 2003 ... ATK (Alliant Techsystems) has been awarded a $21 million contract from the U.S. Army to continue development of the Army's new precision-guided Mid-Range Munition (MRM). The contract represents the continuation of a multi-phased development program. The current phase will ...
SUPERVALU Named 2003 Private Label Wholesaler of the Year.
Jan 28, 2003 ... SUPERVALU INC. today announced that it has been selected 2003 Wholesaler of the Year by PL Buyer magazine, a leading industry publication covering the private label market. According to PL Buyer publisher, Steven Lichtenstein, "It is with great pleasure that PL Buyer recognizes ...
Motorola Semiconductor Products Presentation to Financial Analyst's Tech Forum to be Webcast.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Motorola, Inc. plans to broadcast over the Internet on Tuesday, February 4, a presentation by Ray Burgess, corporate vice president and director of strategy, marketing and communications for Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector. The presentation to the Thomas Weisel ...
Premcor USA 11 1/2% Subordinated Exchange Debentures Called for Redemption.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Premcor Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Premcor USA Inc., gave notice on January 24, 2003 that it is calling for redemption its 11 1/2% Subordinated Exchange Debentures Due 2009. The debentures will be redeemed on February 24, 2003 and will include a call premium of 5.75%. There is ...
Caterpillar Solar Turbines Unit Announces Supply Agreement with ChevronTexaco.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Company Expects More Than $50 Million in Annual Sales to ChevronTexaco Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. , has reached a five-year agreement to supply turbomachinery and related products and services to ChevronTexaco Corporation. Under the ...
United Airlines to Fly Denver-Charlotte; New Service Makes Debut April 6.
Jan 28, 2003 ... United Airlines announced today it will launch new nonstop scheduled service between its Denver hub and Charlotte on Saturday, April 6, 2003. United said it will operate two daily round-trip flights in the market using Boeing 737 aircraft. "This is great news for ...
Northwest Puts Worldwide Travel on Sale; Fares Start at Just $64 Each Way For Domestic Travel, $122 Each Way to Europe, $253 Each Way to Asia.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Northwest Airlines today launched a Spring Fare Sale offering low fares on flights throughout the contiguous 48 United States and Alaska; between the 48 states, Alaska and Canada; and to Asia and Europe. Tickets for flights at Northwest's Spring Fare Sale prices must be ...
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2002 Financial Results; Declares Dividend Increase.
Jan 28, 2003 ... The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced a strong finish to the year ended December 31, 2002, with record shipments, sales and earnings for both the fourth quarter and the full year. Fourth quarter earnings were $0.48 per share, up 20% from a year ago, with sales up 16%. For all of 2002, ...
chicagotribune.com and latimes.com Honored for Innovative Use of Digital Media.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Newspaper Web Sites Win Digital Edge Awards From the Newspaper Association Of America Tribune Interactive, Inc., a leader in interactive news and information Web sites and a subsidiary of Tribune Company , today announced that chicagotribune.com and latimes.com were awarded 2003 ...
Biovest International Retains CGI Capital - Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Circle Group as Business and Financial Consultant.
Jan 28, 2003 ... CGI Capital Inc., an NASD-registered broker dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of Circle Group Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CRGQ) announced today that it has been retained by Biovest International, the leading manufacturer of modern hollow fiber bioreactor instruments and an emerging ...
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) Declares Dividend of $0.10 Per Share.
Jan 28, 2003 ... The board of directors of Peabody Energy today declared a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on March 5, 2003, to holders of record on Feb. 11, 2003. Peabody Energy is the world's largest private-sector ...
Anixter International Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Conference Call.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Anixter International Inc. , the world's leading distributor of communication products and a leading distributor of "C" Class inventory components to Original Equipment Manufacturers, today announced that it will report final results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, and ...
Midwest Express to Introduce Twice-Daily, Year-Round Service Between Milwaukee and San Francisco on May 1.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Midwest Express Airlines today announced it will introduce twice-daily, year-round service between Milwaukee and San Francisco. Beginning May 1, 2003, the airline will offer two one-stop, same-plane roundtrip flights each weekday and Sundays, and one roundtrip on Saturdays. The new service ...
Midwest Express Airlines to Introduce Nonstop Service Between Kansas City And San Francisco on May 1.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Midwest Express Airlines today announced it will introduce nonstop service between Kansas City and San Francisco. Beginning May 1, 2003, the airline will offer two roundtrip flights on weekdays and Sundays, and one roundtrip on Saturdays. One-stop service will be offered from Milwaukee, ...
Household International Declares Regular Dividend.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Household International, Inc. announced today that its board of directors declared the regular semi-annual cash dividend on the company's $4.30 Cumulative Preferred Stock of $2.15 per share payable March 31, 2003 to shareholders of record on February 28, 2003. About Household ...
Motorola Wireless Infrastructure Presentation to Financial Analysts to Be Webcast.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Motorola, Inc. plans to broadcast over the Internet on Tuesday, February 4, a presentation by Raghu Rau, corporate vice president and director of strategy and marketing for Motorola's Global Telecom Solutions Sector. The presentation to the Morgan Stanley Wireless Conference ...
CDW-G Names Max Peterson to Lead Federal Sales.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Leading Provider of Technology and Services to Government and Education Gears Up for 2003 CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Computer Centers, Inc. , today named Max Peterson, a respected 17-year veteran of the public sector industry, vice president ...
Cerner Announces Comprehensive Support for Critical Care.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Solutions Enhance Patient Safety Through Unified Software Architecture In the intensive care unit (ICU), the right information can make the difference between life and death. Under intense pressure from shortages of experienced personnel, rising demand for services, and a ...
DST Systems, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2002 Financial Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... DST's consolidated net income for the fourth quarter 2002 decreased 11.5% to $45.4 million ($0.38 per diluted share) compared to fourth quarter 2001 net income of $51.3 million ($0.42 per diluted share). Fourth quarter 2002 results include net non-recurring after tax losses of $7.5 ...
Grubb & Ellis Honored for Excellence in Corporate Real Estate Services.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Firm Wins Prestigious Site Selection/William Dorsey Service Provider Award For Second Consecutive Year Grubb & Ellis Company (BULLETIN BOARD: GBEL) , one of the leading providers of integrated real estate services, today announced it was the honored recipient of the Site ...
Packaging Dynamics Corporation Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter And Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2002.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Packaging Dynamics Corporation reported results of operations for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2002. The results of operations prior to July 1, 2002 include the results of operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, Packaging Holdings, L.L.C. On July 1, 2002, ...
Apropos Technology to Release Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results On Thursday, February 6, 2003.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Apropos Technology , will release financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end on Thursday, February 6, 2003 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast shortly afterward at 5:00 p.m. eastern time on February 6th to discuss financial results ...
Lipid Sciences Announces New Strategic Direction.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Will Focus on Viral Application, Restructure Business Operations Lipid Sciences, Inc. , today announced a new strategic direction for the Company and the application and development of its novel technology of plasma delipidation. LIPD is a development-stage biotechnology ...
Kupper Parker Communications Reports Fourth Quarter 2002 Results.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Kupper Parker Communications, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KPCG) , a global marketing communications company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended October 31, 2002, including fourth quarter net income, excluding unusual items, of $171,687 or $.03 per ...
Fidelity Bancorp Announces Recovery of Previously Charged-Off Asset.
Jan 28, 2003 ... Fidelity Bancorp, Inc. , the parent company of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank, announced the receipt today of a payment in the amount of $3.3 million representing the recovery of a previously charged-off asset (at the rate of 110% of the original amount invested by the company). In the ...