PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, February 11:
WestPoint Stevens Reports Fourth Quarter 2002; Sales Increase of 8% and EPS of $0.03 Before Charges for Restructuring Initiatives; Breakeven EPS After Charges.
Feb 11, 2003 ... WestPoint Stevens Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WSPT) (www.westpointstevens.com ) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. The Company's net sales for the fourth quarter of 2002 increased 8% to $466.2 million compared with $431.8 million a year ago, with ...
American Software Announces That New Generation Computing Has Named Retail- Industry Professional as Marketing Representative in Mexico.
Feb 11, 2003 ... American Software, Inc. announces that New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC) has named Hans Thyssen as a marketing representative in Mexico. Thyssen, who has more than 30 years of experience in the apparel and sewn- products industries, will manage the company's sales and ...
eOn Communications Launches Release 5 of the eQueue Multi-Media Contact Center Solution; New Capabilities Include Workforce Management, IP Telephones and Enhanced Administration.
Feb 11, 2003 ... eOn Communications Corporation(TM) , a leading provider of unified voice, e-mail and Web-based communications systems and software, launched the latest version of its eQueue(R) Multi-Media Contact Center Solution this week at the Call Center Las Vegas Conference and Exposition. eQueue ...
Habersham Bancorp Announces First Quarter Dividend.
Feb 11, 2003 ... David D. Stovall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Habersham Bancorp reported that the Board of Directors of Habersham Bancorp has declared a first quarter 2003 dividend of six (6.0) cents per share. The first quarter dividend of 6.0 cents per share due to shareholders of record ...
InterCept Amends iBill Purchase Agreement To Settle Remaining Escrow And Eliminate Earnout; Announces Management Change At iBill.
Feb 11, 2003 ... InterCept, Inc. , a leading provider of technology products and services for financial institutions and merchants, today announced that InterCept and the former owners of iBill have amended the iBill asset purchase agreement to settle outstanding issues related to the $10.5 million ...
SouthTrust Launches Web Site Redesign.
Feb 11, 2003 ... When it comes to financial Web sites, customers say they want less marketing and more personalized financial information. With that in mind, SouthTrust has redesigned its Web site. The new http://www.southtrust.com/ features a new look, improved navigation and better ...
Logility Announces Availability of Global Sourcing Management Solution To Improve Brand Owner Margins; New Application Solution Optimizes Sourcing Decisions and Extends Visibility.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Logility , a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced the availability of Voyager Global Sourcing Management(TM) to improve Brand Owner margins. Voyager Global Sourcing Management gives Brand Owners, such as retailers and manufacturers of ...
Crystallex Files Initial Report on Cristinas.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Crystallex International Corporation Toronto announced today it has filed a report following the guidelines of National Instrument 43-101F, regarding its 100% controlled Las Cristinas gold project in Venezuela. The report is the first of two reports that Crystallex has commissioned in ...
EMS Technologies Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Infologix, Inc.
Feb 11, 2003 ... EMS Technologies, Inc. is announcing today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Infologix, Inc., a supplier of mobile computer products that include cart-based point-of-care devices. The suit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District ...
CEMIG's New Board of Executive Officers is Appointed.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais -- CEMIG -- ; (BOV: CMIG4, CMIG3) and (LATIBEX: XCMIG), one of Brazil's largest energy companies, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed CEMIG's new Board of Executive Officers, as follows: <Pre> Chief Executive Officer ...
Aaron Rents, Inc. Names Kevin E. Leary Director of Operations Of Sight & Sound.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Aaron Rents, Inc. , the nation's leader in the rental, sales and lease ownership, and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced that Kevin E. Leary has joined the Company as Director of Operations of ...
Delta Connection(R) Sweepstakes Offers Getaway to the Beaches of South Walton.
Feb 11, 2003 ... A relaxing getaway trip for two to the Beaches of South Walton, Fla., awaits the lucky winner of a special on-line sweepstakes at flyasa.com and ecityoftravel.com . The travel sweepstakes is provided by Delta Connection, ecityoftravel.com and the Walton County Tourist Development Council. ...
SunTrust Declares 5% Dividend Increase.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The Board of Directors of SunTrust Banks, Inc. today announced a 5% dividend increase. A quarterly cash dividend of $.45 per common share was declared payable on March 14, 2003 to shareholders of record on February 28, 2003. The indicated annual cash dividend is now $1.80 per common ...
Manhattan Associates Announces Record Software License Fees and Net Income; Marking the Thirteenth Consecutive Quarter of Meeting Or Exceeding Consensus Earnings Per Share Estimates.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Manhattan Associates, Inc., , the global leader in providing extended supply chain execution solutions, today announced record results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. These results mark the thirteenth consecutive quarter that Manhattan Associates has met or exceeded the ...
AFLAC Incorporated Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend 16.7%.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The board of directors of AFLAC Incorporated today approved a 16.7% increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $.06 to $.07 per share. The increase is effective with the first quarter dividend, which is payable on March 3, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on ...
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. Elects Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. as a Director; Thomas B. Howard, Jr. Retires.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (www.beazer.com) today announced that its shareholders have elected Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. as a Director. Beazers' Board of Directors has also appointed Mr. Zelnak to the Board's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. The Company also announced that Thomas B ....
EnCana to hold conference call and Web cast on year-end 2002 results on Thursday, February 20.
Feb 11, 2003 ... EnCana Corporation (TSX, NYSE: ECA) will release its year-end 2002 results on Thursday, February 20, 2003. The news release will provide consolidated year-end operating information and financial statements. A conference call and Web cast to discuss the results will be held for ...
Husky Energy Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Feb 11, 2003 ... On Tuesday, February 11, 2003, the Board of Directors of Husky Energy Inc. declared a quarterly dividend for the three-month period ended December 31, 2002 of $0.09 per share on its common shares, payable on April 1, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February ...
CE Franklin Ltd. announces significant improvement in its fourth quarter operating results.
Feb 11, 2003 ... CE FRANKLIN LTD. (TSX.CFT, AMEX.CFK) announced its results for the quarter ended, and the year ended December 31, 2002. Net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 was $678,000 or $0.04 per share diluted as compared to a loss of $2.3 million or ...
Insurance Auto Auctions Opens a Greenfield Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today opened a greenfield facility in Scott, Arkansas. This new 20-acre facility located in the Little Rock metropolitan area is the company's first location in ...
Sprint Pleased with Judge's Ruling Regarding Gary Forsee; - Court strikes down restrictive covenants in employment agreement - Sprint intends to move forward with naming Forsee as CEO following 30-day arbitration period.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The independent directors of Sprint today said they were pleased with the decision by Judge Stephanie Manis of the Fulton County (Ga.) Superior Court, which should enable Sprint to proceed in naming Gary D. Forsee as the company's chief executive officer. (Photo: ...
Webcast Alert: Vasco Data Security International Announces Vasco Data Security's 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call Webcast.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Vasco Data Security International announces the following Webcast: <Pre> What: Vasco Data Security's 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call WebcastWhen: Feb. 13, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m. EasternWhere:...
Webcast Alert: MGP Ingredients, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter FY 03 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Webcast.
Feb 11, 2003 ... MGP Ingredients, Inc. announces the following Webcast: <Pre> What: MGP Ingredients 2nd Quarter FY 03 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallWhen: Feb. 11, 2003 @ 11:00 a.m. EasternWhere:...
Theravance Renews Contract with Corio; Corio Full Service Delivery Model Selected to Provide Reliable End-to-End Enterprise Application Management Solution.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Corio, Inc. , a leading enterprise application service provider, today announced that an existing customer, Theravance, Inc., has renewed and extended its contract. Under the agreement, Corio will deliver infrastructure and application management services to support their financial and ...
Deere Reports Improved Results for First Quarter; - First-quarter net income rises to $68 million vs. year-ago net loss - Strong improvement posted by all equipment businesses - European operations continue making positive contribution.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Deere & Company today reported net income of $68.0 million, or $0.28 per share, for the first quarter ended January 31, compared with a net loss of $38.1 million, or $0.16 per share, last year. "Results for the quarter reflected strong improvement in all our equipment ...
Transport Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Transport Corporation of America, Inc. , today announced revenues for the fourth quarter 2002 of $69.2 million, compared with 2001 fourth quarter revenues of $68.8 million. Fourth quarter's net loss was $1.3 million or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with a 2001 fourth quarter net loss ...
Pilot Therapeutics to Market Airozin(TM); New OTC Medical Food for Dietary Management of Asthma Slated for April Test Launch in Select Markets in Carolinas.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Pilot Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLTT) , a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing a portfolio of pharmaceutical and clinically validated over-the-counter (OTC) products, today announced that it will test market Airozin(TM), its lead OTC medical ...
Vital Images Achieves Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue; Reports Profitable Year; 2002 Core Revenue Growth of 45 Percent and Earnings Per Share of $0.08.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Vital Images, Inc. , a medical imaging software company, today reported record revenue and significantly improved net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2002 increased to $6.2 million, up 36 percent from $4.5 million for the ...
Medamicus Reports Year 2002 Results; 31 Percent Growth in Sales Fuels Record Year.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Medamicus, Inc. reported a 31 percent increase in revenues from continuing operations to $17,879,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002, compared to $13,648,000 for 2001. The Company also reported net income after tax of $2,859,000 or $.57 per diluted share for the year, compared to ...
Rayovac Announces Management Change.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Rayovac Corporation announced today the retirement of Merrell M. Tomlin as executive vice president of global sales. Tomlin joined Rayovac in 1996 as senior vice president of sales. He was promoted to executive vice president of sales in 1998. (Photo: ...
Third Wave Technologies Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2002 Results; Accomplishes Successful Restructuring and Continues to Transition Commercial Focus Toward Clinical Molecular Diagnostics.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Third Wave Technologies Inc. today reported total revenues of $7.6 million and a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $486,000, or ($0.01) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. For the same period in 2001, the company had total revenues of $6.0 ...
Zebra Technologies Introduces LP/TLP 2844-Z Printers; Enhanced Electronics Provide Superior Performance and Flexible Connectivity.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Zebra Technologies , a global leader in delivering printing solutions for business improvement, today unveiled the LP and TLP 2844-Z printers, Zebra's newest 4-inch direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printing solutions with Zebra programming language (ZPL) capability and a 32-bit ...
ADVO Missing Children Program Recovery Rate Increasing; Targeting, Distribution Enhancements Offer More Hope to Searching Parents.
Feb 11, 2003 ... ADVO announced today that its America's Looking For Its Missing Children(R) program has directly helped the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to safely recover 22 children in the past 30 months, since the 100th child was recovered just over two years ago. In 2002, ...
Fashion Model Emme, JCPenney, and Kellwood Company to Launch Exclusive True Beauty Apparel Line in 500 Stores.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Fashion model Emme and Kellwood Company , a leading marketer of apparel, will introduce the True Beauty(TM) by Emme(R) apparel line in spring 2003. JCPenney will carry the line in approximately 500 stores, as well as catalog and on jcpenney.com . The partnership was announced today by ...
Ameren Corporation Reports 2002 Earnings.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Ameren Corporation today announced 2002 net earnings of $382 million, or $2.61 per share ($2.60 diluted), compared to 2001 earnings of $469 million, or $3.41 per share ($3.40 diluted). Excluding unusual items, the company reported ongoing 2002 earnings of $440 million, or $3.01 per share ...
Reckitt Benckiser Cuts Lighting Energy Use by 28% with Electric City EnergySaver.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Electric City announced that Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has achieved a 28 percent reduction in electrical consumption based on its initial EnergySaver installation at its Arizona Distribution Center. Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a subsidiary of U.K.-based Reckitt Benckiser PLC, manufactures, ...
Racing Champions Ertl to Market Tomy's 'Tomica Town' in the United States.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Under terms of an agreement announced today by Racing Champions Ertl , the Company has entered into an agreement with Tomy, a leading Japanese toy maker, to market that company's Tomica Town in the United States. Product releases are expected to begin in August 2003. Described ...
Just What the Doctor Ordered: New Mobile Computing Solution from Sprint Improves Hospital Care by Giving Physicians Remote Access to Patients' Vital Information; Using Handheld Devices, Doctors Remotely Monitor Patients and Instruct Staff On Needed Care.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Sprint today introduced a mobile computing solution designed to improve patient care and make hospitals more efficient. The solution gives physicians remote access to critical patient information via virtually any wireless and Web-enabled device, allowing doctors to more frequently ...
Resistance Data Presented Show Early Use of Atazanavir May Lead to Increased Viral Susceptibility to Other Protease Inhibitors; Data Presented at Major Medical Meeting Also Show Improved Virologic Suppression and Lipid Profile for Atazanavir Patients Previously Treated with Nelfinavir.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Bristol-Myers Squibb Company presented resistance data today at a medical meeting in Boston from several Phase II and Phase III studies of atazanavir, an investigational protease inhibitor (PI) under development for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The data suggest that the I50L is the ...
R.R. Donnelley Names President for Newly Created Position in Asia, Names New President for Europe Business; Also Names New President of R.R. Donnelley Financial.
Feb 11, 2003 ... R.R. Donnelley has named new leaders to implement its international growth strategy, expand its global leadership and reinforce its commitment to China. The company's international strategy includes reinforcing its commitment to emerging markets and focusing on growth and ...
Esrey, LeMay to Remain at Sprint until Successor Can Assume CEO Position.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The independent directors of Sprint today announced that William T. Esrey has agreed to remain as the company's chairman and chief executive officer during the transition period until his successor can assume the role of CEO. (Photo: ...
Israel Aircraft Industries and Boeing Sign an Agreement to Establish Production Infrastructure to Manufacture Arrow Missile Components in The United States.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and The Boeing Company signed last week an agreement to establish the production infrastructure to manufacture components of the IAI-developed Arrow missile in the United States. The Arrow missile is part of the full Arrow anti-ballistic missile system, ...
United and US Airways Continue to Enhance Marketing Agreement; Route Network Further Expanded With Additional Code-Share Flights.
Feb 11, 2003 ... United and US Airways continue to enhance their marketing partnership with additional code-share flights now available for sale, the fourth wave of flights since the code-share was introduced in January 2003. Through this new phase of code sharing, United customers now have ...
TTM Technologies, Inc. to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Whistler 2003 Conference on Thursday, February 20, 2003.
Feb 11, 2003 ... TTM Technologies, Inc. , will present at the Whistler 2003: The View From the Summit Conference sponsored by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time. The conference is being held at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia, Canada. ...
Abbott Launches Dexamet(TM) Stent System in Europe; Product Represents Second CE-Marked Entrant to Drug-Eluting Stent Market.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Abbott Laboratories announced today the recent launch of its Dexamet(TM) (dexamethasone-eluting) stent in Europe following CE-mark approval, which was received in December 2002. This introduction represents a significant milestone for Abbott Vascular Devices, Abbott's cardiovascular ...
Boeing Acquisition of Maryland-Based Conquest, Inc. Complete.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Boeing announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Conquest, Inc., a premier provider of enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and software technology solutions to the intelligence community. Terms were not disclosed. The unit becomes Boeing Advanced ...
Brunswick CFO Presentation at Salomon Smith Barney Leisure Conference To Be Webcast Live Feb. 19.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Brunswick Corporation Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Victoria J. Reich will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Salomon Smith Barney Leisure Conference in New York City on Feb. 19. Ms. Reich's presentation will be Webcast live beginning at approximately ...
Premcor Completes Senior Notes Offering and Amends Credit Facility.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Premcor Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Premcor Refining Group Inc. ("PRG"), has completed its offering of $525 million in Senior Notes. The Senior Notes were sold at par under the following terms: <Pre> -- $175 million due 2010 at 9.25 percent; and ...
Solutia Announces Increase in Adipic Acid.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Effective March 1, Solutia Inc. will increase the price of Adipic Acid $0.05/lb. "The increase is being driven by demand, which has remained strong since 2002, and increasing raw material costs," stated Mike Berezo, Director, Nylon Intermediates. "It is imperative that Solutia achieve ...
Grubb & Ellis Forms Financial Services Group to Manage and Coordinate Its $3.5 Billion Commercial and Multi Housing Investment Sales Activity; Keith Misner Named Executive Managing Director of the Group.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Grubb & Ellis Company (BULLETIN BOARD: GBEL) , one of the leading providers of integrated real estate services, announced today that it has formed a Financial Services Group to manage and coordinate investment sales and services for clients across the United States as well as globally, in ...
Russ Berrie Board Votes to Increase Regular Quarterly Dividend By 8%.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The Board of Directors of RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, INC. voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend by 7.7% to $0.28 per common share. This represents the seventh consecutive year of increased dividends. Previously, the regular quarterly dividend had been $0.26 per common share. The ...
FTI Consulting's Underwriters Exercise Overallotment Option; Company Provides Outlook for Full-Year 2003.
Feb 11, 2003 ... FTI Consulting, Inc. , the premier national provider of turnaround, bankruptcy and litigation-related consulting services, today announced that its lead underwriter, Lehman Brothers, and its co-managers, Banc of America Securities LLC, Adams, Harkness & Hill, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott ...
Great American Bancorp, Inc. Announces a 5% Stock Repurchase Program.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Great American Bancorp, Inc. , the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional common stock repurchase of up to 38,875 shares. This amount is equal to five percent of the Company's outstanding ...
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reports 2002 Results; -- Achieves record earnings and cash flow -- EPS of $1.99 up 42% for 2002 -- EPS, before special charges and special income items, of $1.90 up 12.4% for 2002 -- Net debt reduced from $197 million to $99 million.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2002. Year End 2002 For the year ended December 31, 2002, revenues increased by $22.5 million to $415.9 million from $393.4 million in 2001. Income from continuing ...
Tribune Declares Quarterly Dividend; Appoints Experienced Finance Executive as Vice President/Auditing.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Tribune Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.11 per share of common stock payable on March 13, 2003, to stockholders holders of record at the close of business on Feb. 27, 2003. The board made the declaration at its regularly scheduled meeting earlier ...
First Quarter Dividends Declared for Sprint FON Group.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The board of directors of Sprint has declared regular first quarter dividends for the Sprint FON Group . A dividend of 12.5 cents per share on Sprint FON Common Stock, Series 1 was declared and will be paid March 31, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business, March 10, ...
Town & Country Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Town & Country Bancorp, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TCBS) announced record earnings for 2002 of $2.335 million, a 16% increase over last year's earnings of $2.016 million. On a per share basis, earnings increased to $2.20 per share, from $1.89 per share. Assets also grew to $312 million from ...
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. Appoints New Presidents.
Feb 11, 2003 ... RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, INC. today appointed John (Jack) T. Toolan as President of North American Division from Executive Vice President - Marketing and Sales and Chris Robinson as President of International Division from Managing Director, Russ Berrie (U.K.) Limited, a wholly-owned ...
Catalina Lighting Chooses CatalystCommand(TM) Solution for Canadian Warehouse Facility; Lighting Manufacturer to Implement CatalystCommand(TM) at Canada Warehouse.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Catalyst International Inc. , a global provider of supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that Catalina Lighting, Inc. is expanding its Catalyst commitment with the purchase of additional software and services for their Canada-based warehouse facility. Catalina Lighting ...
New York Appeals Court Overturns $25 Million Punitive Damages Award Against Waddell & Reed.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. announced today that the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has overturned a decision by an NASD Dispute Resolution Panel that had ordered Waddell & Reed to pay $25 million in punitive damages to a former Waddell & Reed financial advisor. ...
Webcast Alert: CNA Surety Corporation Fourth Quarter 2002 Analyst's Call Webcast.
Feb 11, 2003 ... CNA Surety Corporation announces the following webcast: <Pre> What: CNA Surety Corporation Fourth Quarter 2002 Analyst's CallWhen: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. ESTWhere:http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz374031518gf12.htmlHow: ...
SCANA Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results on February 12, 2003.
Feb 11, 2003 ... SCANA Corporation announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full- year 2002 results on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, before the market opens. SCANA's management will discuss those results in a conference call, details of which are as follows: <Pre> Date and ...
HealtheTech Announces Plans for Fourth-Quarter 2002 Earnings Conference Call.
Feb 11, 2003 ... HealtheTech, Inc. today announced that it plans to conduct a conference call following the release of financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2002. The company will release earnings and other pertinent information after the market closes on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 ....
Duke Power's Coal Stations Among Nation's Most Efficient, Reliable.
Feb 11, 2003 ... Duke Power coal generators proved to be both reliable and efficient in 2002. Catawba County's Marshall Steam Station in Terrell and Stokes County's Belews Creek Steam Station in Belews Creek were the country's second and third most energy efficient coal-fired generators in the ...
Thomas Industries Inc. Declares Dividend.
Feb 11, 2003 ... The Board of Directors of Thomas Industries Inc. has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of 8-1/2 cents per share, payable April 1, 2003, to shareholders of record February 28, 2003. This will be the 191st consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by the Company. ...