First Security Group, Inc. Doubles Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend to $.05 Per Share
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — First Security Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSGI), a community bank holding company serving middle and eastern Tennessee and northern Georgia, announced that its board of directors at its regular meeting declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend represents an increase of 100 percent over the $0.025 per share paid quarterly since the Company began to pay a cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2005. The dividend will be payable on December 18, 2006 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2006.
Crew Gold to Acquire Nugget Pond Processing Facility
LONDON, Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Crew Gold Corporation ("Crew"or the"Company") (Other OTC:CRUGF) (TSX:CRU) (Oslo:CRU) (Frankfurt:KNC) to acquire Nugget Pond Processing Facility and enters into joint venture agreement for Glover Island property in Newfoundland.
Outsourcing: Joseph Vales and Gil Parker to Discuss How to Build a Value Proposition at Major Outsourcing Industry Conference
RYE, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Joe Vales, Senior Partner, and Gil Parker, Partner, of the Vales Consulting Group, the most widely used business development consultants in the outsourcing industry will be featured speakers at the Sourcing Interests Group's (SIG) 30th semi-annual conference,"Sourcing Leadership 2006", on October 31 - November 3 in Rancho Mirage, California. Vales and Parker will run a special session,"How to Build a Value Proposition That Differentiates Your Firm's Services."Attending will be a distinguished group of industry leaders, including senior executives from some of the largest IT services firms, consulting companies, and advisors.
Seadrill Ltd: Disclosure Regarding Aker Drilling ASA
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — On October 30, 2006, Seadrill purchased 8,565,800 shares in Aker Drilling ASA at an average price of NOK 34.999. After these transactions Seadrill's shareholding in Aker Drilling ASA totals 9,309,400 shares corresponding to 10.01 percent of total outstanding shares in Aker Drilling ASA.
Head NV: Conference Call to Discuss the Third Quarter Results for 2006 on Thursday November 9th 2006
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Head Chairman and CEO Johan Eliasch will host a conference call on Thursday November 9, 2006 at 15:00 London time (10:00 New York). He will be joined by Ralf Bernhart, Chief Financial Officer and Vicki Booth, Investor Relations. They will discuss Head's results for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2006.
Imperial Tobacco — Preliminary Results
BRISTOL, United Kingdom, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Video interviews available now on www.cantos.com with Gareth Davis, Chief Executive and Robert Dyrbus, Finance Director, Imperial Tobacco (LSE:IMT).
NDS Group Plc Reports First Quarter Results
NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) –NDS Group plc ("NDS"or the"Company") (Nasdaq:NNDS), a majority owned subsidiary of News Corporation, and which supplies open end-to-end digital technology and services to digital pay-television platform operators and content providers, announced today its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
EAU Technologies Inc. Taps Wade Bradley as New CEO
LINDON, Utah, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — EAU Technologies, Inc. (EAU) (OTCBB:EAQU), the leading provider of electrolyzed oxidative water, that promotes"Green Chemistry"to numerous industries including food processing, agriculture and consumer products, today announced Wade Bradley as its new CEO. The Utah-based Empowered Water(tm) Company has been looking for Professional management since Gaylord Karren stepped down in May of 2006. Jay Potter has been the Interim CEO since June 1, 2006. Mr. Bradley officially joins EAU November 6, 2006.
Core-Mark Announces New Chief Financial Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:CORE) announced today that Stacy Loretz-Congdon has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Loretz-Congdon, 47, who currently serves as Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary for Core-Mark, will take over the position effective December 1, 2006.
PIMCO Corporate Opportunity Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2006
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — PIMCO Corporate Opportunity Fund (the"Fund") (NYSE:PTY), a closed-end management investment company which seeks maximum total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2006.
Cornell Companies to Release Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results On Tuesday, November 7, 2006
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Cornell Companies, Inc. (NYSE:CRN), a leading provider of privatized adult and juvenile correctional, treatment and educational services, will release third quarter 2006 financial results on Tuesday, November 7, before the New York Stock Exchange trading day begins. The Company will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. Central time to discuss the financial results and provide a Company update.
Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
COLDWATER, Mich., Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCBF), the parent company of Monarch Community Bank ("Bank"), today announced earnings of $332,000, or $0.14 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to $366,000, or $0.15 per share for the same period in 2005.
Neoware Reports First Quarter FY07 Results
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq NWRE), the leading supplier of thin client software and devices, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2007.
Credit Acceptance Announces: Third Quarter 2006 Earnings
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Credit Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq:CACC) (the"Company") announced consolidated net income for the three months ended September 30, 2006 of $15.3 million or $0.44 per diluted share compared to $14.6 million or $0.38 per diluted share for the same period in 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, consolidated net income was $50.1 million or $1.38 per diluted share compared to $47.4 million or $1.21 per diluted share for the same period in 2005.
TDC 3Q2006 Results
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SmallCap Sentinel: The Ex-Stent of Progress
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) –"In biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, progress is often measured by trials and approvals, especially those that come as a result of human testing,"stated SmallCap Sentinel analyst D.R. Clark."Research that uses human testing affirms a degree of product confidence and positive results from previous testing. Most companies won't get this far."
