Business Wire articles from February 26 2004

Business Wire archives from February 26 2004

$28 Million Financing to Fuel the Growth of Sonim; Accel Partners to lead Series C with backing from Apax Partners, 3i Partners and BV Capital.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Sonim Technologies, the leader in enabling today's wireless data networks to deliver high-margin voice services including Push-to-Talk, today announced a $28 million...

Shane Black Makes Directorial Debut With Silver Pictures' Romantic Thriller ``Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,'' Starring Val Kilmer, Robert Downey and Michelle Monaghan.
February 26, 2004... Entertainment Editors BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Screenwriter Shane Black ("The Long Kiss Goodnight," the "Lethal Weapon" series) will make his directorial debut with the romantic thriller "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,"...

Adecco Board of Directors Issues Statement.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHESEREX, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 The Board of Directors of Adecco S.A. today issued the following statement: -- According to the latest management information, operations remain healthy...

Technip Full Year 2003 Results; Business Development Exceeds Expectations Continuing Progress on Earnings and Cash Flow Board Proposes to Maintain Dividend at EUR 3.30 per Share.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Technip (NYSE:TKP)(Euronext:FR0000131708) Euros in millions (except EPS) 2003 2002 Change ...

ZARS Inc. Announces FDA Actions on S-Caine Products.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 ZARS Inc., a privately held Salt Lake City-based pharmaceutical company that develops and markets products for pain, anxiety disorders...

ALPS Electric Develops a New Series of Push Switches -- Push-Push Type -- SPED3 Series, for Automobiles; Proprietary Ratchet Cam Structure Ensures Quiet Operation.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors ALPS SHOW 2004 TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. (Pink Sheet:APELY) has announced the development of the SPED3 Series of push switches (push-push type). These switches, which feature...

Nash Finch Reports Fiscal 2003 Results; Strong Fourth Quarter Gains in Food Distribution and Military.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq:NAFC), a leading national food retailer and distributor, today announced that earnings for the 53 week fiscal 2003 year increased to $35.1 million,...

Retalix and MTXEPS Announce Signing of Strategic Relationship Agreement; Retalix to Integrate MTXEPS Electronic Payment Engine Into Retalix Point of Sale Applications.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Retalix USA (Nasdaq:RTLX) and MTXEPS Inc. today announced the signing of a Strategic Agreement with MTXEPS to integrate the company's WinEPS Electronic Payments...

Utell by Pegasus Expands Hotel Representation Presence in Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Company Represents 600+ Independent Hotels and Small Chains in Southern Europe; More Than 3,000 Hotels and 8,000 Agencies Participate in Pegasus Commission...

Thomson To Acquire Video Division Of ParkerVision.
February 26, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors NEW YORK & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Thomson (TMS)(TMM.PA)(TMS FP)(Euronext Paris:18453) Acquisition of Industry Pioneer Reinforces Thomson's Broadcast Product Portfolio with...

SCOR: January 1, 2004 Renewals.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 SCOR (SCO.N) (SCOR.PA) (SCO)-- January 1, 2004 renewals: -- Renewals undertaken in a very difficult context with the capital increase of SCOR and the developments on...

OTE Group Reports Group Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results, Part 1 of 2.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 OTE (NYSE:OTE) (ASE:HTO): Under US G.A.A.P. (Unaudited) -- Full year EBITDA in line with guidance -- Full year net income up 25.3% -- Full year cash...

Speedera Easily Handles Public's Curiosity for the European Space Agency's Rosetta Comet Chaser.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Science Writers/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BRUSSELS, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 ESA Expands Partnership with Speedera, Capcave to Scale for Expected Traffic Rush to its Web Portal for ...

M-Systems and Emblaze Semiconductor Cooperate to Deliver an Advanced On-Board Multimedia Memory Solution to a Wide Range of Mobile Devices.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Mobile DiskOnChip Included in Reference Platforms for ER452x Multimedia Application Processors M-Systems...

Boonty Selects Macrovision for Secure Distribution of Online Games Through Major Internet Portals.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Macrovision(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:MVSN), the world's leading provider of software licensing technologies, has been selected by Boonty, the leading...

Support for M-Systems' Mobile DiskOnChip Integrated within the Texas Instruments OMAP1710 Application Processor for Cell Phones and Mobile Devices.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Mobile DiskOnChip Enables High Performance, Secured Applications and Secure Boot M-Systems (Nasdaq:FLSH) today...

Cat Welfare Society of Israel Calls on Government to ``Stop Feral Cat Poisonings''; CWSI Urgent Appeal Has Support of In Defense of Animals, Alley Cat Allies, Greek Animal Rescue.
February 26, 2004... News Editors EVEN YEHUDA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 The Cat Welfare Society of Israel (CWSI) today called on officials of the Israeli government to stop the mass killing of feral cats in the Sharon Region north of Tel...

Toshiba Introduces Affordable Notebook PC for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Educational Institutions.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 New Wireless Satellite A40-S270 is Priced to Fit all Budgets and Help Customers Work Smarter, Not Harder Toshiba's Digital Products Division...

PART 2 OF 2 OTE Group Reports Group Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors Part 2 ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 OTE (NYSE:OTE) (ASE:HTO): Under US G.A.A.P. (Unaudited) 2. GROUP OVERVIEW Strategy The OTE Group is implementing a straightforward strategy...

Multimedia Available: ADVISORY/Conference Explores Supply Chain Collaboration.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors ADVISORY...for THURSDAY (Feb. 26) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Logos, Photos, Text News Releases --(BUSINESS WIRE) Following the theme "Explore, Share, Collaborate,"...

REMINDER/World's Largest Termite Touches Down In Mobile.
February 26, 2004... News Editors/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Thursday - Saturday (Feb. 26 - 28) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Termidor Termite Control Gulf Coast Exploreum to Host Interactive Termite Exhibit to Educate, Entertain Local Kids and...

REMINDER/ScanSoft to Host Web Seminar on SpeechPAK: The Faster, Better and Cheaper Way to Build Speech Applications.
February 26, 2004... News Editors/Business Editors/Assignment Desks/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Thursday (Feb. 26) --(BUSINESS WIRE) What: Join ScanSoft for a one-hour overview of how SpeechPAKs(TM) can transform your...

REMINDER/FrontBridge Technologies to Present ``Inside the Mind of the Spammer'' at the RSA Security Show.
February 26, 2004... News Editors/Assignment Desks/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Thursday (Feb. 26) RSA Conference 2004 --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHO: Dan Nadir, vice president, product management for FrontBridge Technologies ...

Docucorp Launches Image Resource for Managing General Agents.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Docucorp International(R) (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of enterprise information solutions, announced today the availability of Image Resource(TM), an...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Deere & Company, TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Brocade Communications, and PerkinElmer.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.7% since inception in...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: MeriStar Hospitality, Pinnacle West Capital, CenturyTel, and Seagate Technology.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell)....

Zacks.com Announces that Ben Zacks Highlights the Following Stocks: Becton Dickinson, Walt Disney, Pacific Sunwear, and ExxonMobil.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ben Zacks is taking a less aggressive posture due to a great deal of second half uncertainty. Read his market commentary and the blue-chip rotation in his Focus List to find out...

Zacks.com Announces that Jim Collins Highlights the Following Stocks: OmniVision, Nanometrics, Commercial Capital Bancorp, Novatel Wireless, and MGI Pharma.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Don't let short-term corrections or fluctuations get you down. Jim Collins says such pullbacks are opportunities, and offers several attractive stocks that may help you take...

United Defense's Bofors Defence Receives Contract to Support Swedish Army Study to Upgrade FH 77B Howitzer.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 The Swedish subsidiary of United Defense Industries, Inc. (NYSE:UDI), Bofors Defence A.B., has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Material Administration to...

All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: AnnTaylor Stores, Capital One Financial, Jabil Circuit and Williams-Sonoma.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to the coveted All Star Analyst portfolio. This exclusive portfolio represents all stocks with a Strong Buy rating from...

Intrado Completes Acquisition of bmd wireless and Enters Global Wireless Data Services Market.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Acquisition Supports International Expansion Plans and Provides Intrado with Strong Global Customer Base Intrado Inc. (Nasdaq:TRDO), North...

International Rectifier Opens Hi-Rel Power Management Research and Design Center in Denmark.
February 26, 2004... Technology Editors EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF), the world leader in power management technology, today announced the opening of IR Denmark ApS (IRD), a research and design...

QuoteMedia Wins Contracts to Provide Financial Data Solutions to InvestorsHub.com and SiliconInvestor.com.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI) announced this week contracts with high-traffic investor websites Investorshub.com and SiliconInvestor.com, to supply a comprehensive array of...

VistaCare to Present at the Lehman Brothers 7th Annual Global Healthcare Conference.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 VistaCare Inc. (Nasdaq: VSTA), a leading provider of hospice services in the United States, today announced that it has been invited to present...

Full Service Process Control Instrumentation, a Feature on Industrialinfo.com's Industry Today by Instrument Sciences and Technologies, Incorporated.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston) will host Instrument Sciences and Technologies, Incorporated (IS&T) (Frenchtown, New Jersey) as its...

Crown Medical Systems Announces a Strategic Alliance with Community Builders International, a Finance Provider to Multiple Market Segments Including Healthcare.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Crown Medical Systems, Inc (OTCBB:CWMS) and Community Builders International have signed a strategic alliance agreement to assist in promoting...

WeComply Finishes 2003 as a Compliance Industry Leader.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Partnerships with LexisNexis(TM), Proskauer and Association of Corporate Counsel Help Propel 50% Growth in Revenues As companies around the world intensify their use of...

Today's Events in Southern California.
February 26, 2004... Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Following is a listing of media and community events for Thursday, Feb. 26: ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: World...

MX Logic Introduces Email Defense Gateway for Service Providers; Becomes First to Leverage Proven Managed Service Platform for On-Premise Software Offering.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 New Scalable Product Transforms Spam and Message Threat Cost Center Into Profit Center For Carriers, ISPs, Wireless Operators and Web Hosts MX...

MX Logic Email Defense Gateway -- Service Provider Edition Selected by Tucows Inc.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 -- Solution Enables Tucows to Enhance Offerings to Resellers, Generate New Revenue Stream and Capitalize on Fast-Growing Secure Content Management Market...

MX Logic Names Michael LeBlond Vice President of Business Development.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 -- Computer and Telecommunications Industry Veteran to Continue Company Momentum, Targeting and Managing New Business Initiatives, Including Worldwide...

INVESTools Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Profit in Fourth Quarter.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 INVESTools Inc.(AMEX:IED): Revenue Advances 50% from the Same Period a Year Ago; Net Profit Rises 91%; Cash and Marketable Securities at Year-End Are $12.3 Million,...

INVESTools Acquires California-Based Marketing Agency, 360 Group; Acquisition Adds Strategic Business Asset.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Scott Waltz Is Named Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Don Klabunde Is Named Vice President, Chief Information Officer INVESTools, Inc., (AMEX: IED), the...

UC Davis Health System Licenses TheraDoc's Entire Suite of Decision-Support Modules.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers HIMSS 2004 Annual Conference BIOWIRE2K SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 TheraDoc, Inc.(R) announced at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition/2004 that...

BioSource International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Financial Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 BioSource International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BIOI), announced today its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Results for the three...

Deckers Outdoor Corporation Announces Intention to File for an Offering of Common Stock.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ: DECK) today announced that it intends to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an underwritten...

Buena Vista Records & HyLo Productions Build ``A World of Happiness'' Set for Release March 9, 2004.
February 26, 2004... Entertainment Editors BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 CD Features Tracks From Deborah Harry, Perry Farrell, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Johnson and Many More, Celebrating the Importance of Music-Making...

Oridus Web Collaboration Technology Deployed on Wider Scale into UMC's Corporate Enterprise.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 World-Class Foundry Adds Real-Time Desktop Sharing and Multimedia Web Conferencing Capabilities to Its Design Support Division Oridus, Inc.,...

Ainsworth Amends Pricing of Previously Announced Tender Offers for its 13.875% Senior Secured Notes Due July 15, 2007 and its 12 1/2% Senior Secured Notes Due July 15, 2007.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd., today announced that it has amended the pricing for its previously announced offers to purchase all of its outstanding 13.875%...

Family Room Negotiates New Projects.
February 26, 2004... Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Family Room Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB:FMLY), is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films, is currently in active negotiations on...

CryptoLogic Delivers Record Revenue & Strong Earnings In 2003.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN US$ Fourth Quarter Revenue up 53%, Earnings up 38%; 2003 Performance Reflects Focused Execution of Global and Product Growth...

Cable & Wireless and RIM to Bring BlackBerry Wireless Solution to the Cayman Islands.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004-- BlackBerry Integrates Wireless Email, Data and Phone Applications for Mobile Professionals Cable & Wireless...

WorldWater and Water Tech Ag Supply enter into Distribution Agreement for Southern California Agricultural Market.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PENNINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 WorldWater Corp. (OTCBB:WWAT) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Water Tech Ag Supply, a leading provider of products and services to the agriculture...

Tartan Video Adds DTS Digital Surround for All DVD Releases -- 40 Titles Slated for 2004.
February 26, 2004... Business/Entertainment Editors TWYFORD, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 "We Now Realize That the Inclusion of 5.1 DTS Digital Surround Is No Longer an Option, but an Absolute Must." -- Alan Partington, MD ...

Salil Donde Named President of AMS-Rackley.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Salil Donde immediately assumes the new role of president, AMS-Rackley, reporting directly to Euan Menzies, CEO, AMS Group. AMS acquired Rackley...

Captiva CEO to Open NASDAQ National Market for Trading on Monday, March 8.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AIIM 2004 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ceremony to Recognize Company's Success in 2003, Coincides with Start of AIIM 2004 Conference & Exposition Captiva Software Corp....

Maptuit Helps Companies Combat Cargo Theft in Mexico.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Maptuit(R) Provides Asset Tracking Companies 24/7 Visibility into Cargo Activity in Mexico Maptuit Corporation (www.maptuit.com), a provider of road and...

Noven and Endo Announce Licensing Agreement for Fentanyl Patch; Agreement Includes Collaboration for Development of New Prescription Patches.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MIAMI & CHADDS FORD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVN) and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc....

Schuff International Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings Release and Conference Call.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Schuff International Inc. (AMEX:SHF), a leading provider of fully integrated steel construction services, will release financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and...

Pro Photographer Conversion to Digital Photography Creates New Opportunities, According to New InfoTrends Report.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 InfoTrends Research Group's latest study of pro photographers shows that 79% of professional photographers are already using a digital camera. Of those...

Human BioSystems Announces Retention Of TheStockbroker.com.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Human BioSystems (OTCBB: HBSC) today announced that it has retained TheStockbroker.com Inc. based in San Francisco, California, with offices in...

Noven Reports 2003 Earnings Per Share of $0.49; Noven Provides Information on Product Development Collaborations.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVN), a leading developer of advanced transdermal drug delivery technologies and prescription transdermal products,...

Talk America Announces Expansion of Networking Initiatives.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RESTON, VA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Talk America (NASDAQ:TALK), a provider of bundled local and long distance phone service, today announced plans to expand its networking initiatives to build...

Completebook.com Gains Competitive Edge with the Selection Of Hubspan.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Hubspan, a leading integration solutions provider, today announced that Completebook.com Media Supply, Inc. (completebook.com), the world's largest online...

Cox Target Media Meets with U.S. Postal Rate Commission.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Political Writers LARGO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Cox Target Media, Inc. (CTM), North America's direct mail leader and provider of the Valpak(R) savings envelope, recently hosted members of the U.S. Postal...

JCPenney Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings; Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Increase 43 Percent; Financial Condition Continues to Strengthen.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported today that fourth quarter earnings per share from continuing operations increased 43 percent to $0.83 versus comparable...

National Instruments Confirms Q1 2004 Guidance at Investor Conference.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) will host its first-ever New York investor conference today and NI senior management will share insight into the...

ARI Reports Increased Second Quarter Revenues and Net Income; Company profitable for second consecutive quarter.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of e-Catalog business solutions that connect equipment manufacturers with their service and distribution networks, today reported results...

Microchip Technology Ships 3 Billionth PICmicro Microcontroller.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 The Leader in 8-bit Microcontrollers(a) Delivers 3 Billionth Unit to American Power Conversion, the Leader in Power Protection Systems ...

Diversified Corporate Resources Opens Medical Resource Network Office in Palm Desert, California.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Diversified Corporate Resources, Inc. (AMEX:HIR), opens Medical Resource Network office in Palm Desert, California. DCRI announces the recent opening of...

MGI PHARMA Prices Private Placement of Convertible Notes.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 MGI PHARMA, INC. (Nasdaq:MOGN) today announced the pricing of its offering of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2024 for gross proceeds of $225 million through an...

Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Company Raises 2004 Guidance; Seven New Franchises Acquired Sixth Consecutive Year of Revenue, Net Income and EPS Growth Group 1 Automotive, Inc....

Clive Seymour Joins Bruker Daltonics as Vice President for Asia-Pacific.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Bruker Daltonics Inc., an operating company of Bruker BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR), announces that Clive Seymour has been appointed as the Company's Vice...

Fuel-Tech N.V. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results.
February 26, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Fuel-Tech N.V., (Nasdaq: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems for utility and industrial...

Dictaphone Debuts ``Trainer'' Module for ContactPoint Workforce Relationship Management; Learning Management Software Helps Optimize Agent Performance.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ICCM East 2004 ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Dictaphone Corporation's Communications Recording Systems (CRS(TM)) Group today debuted the ContactPoint(TM) Trainer module as part of...

IHOP Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Earnings Per Share of $1.70 Meets Company's 2003 Performance Expectations as IHOP Successfully Transitions to New Business Model IHOP Corp. (NYSE:IHP) today...

Ducommun Incorporated Will Present at the Bear Stearns Commercial Aerospace and Defense Conference.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) will present at the Bear Stearns Commercial Aerospace and Defense Conference on Wednesday, March 3, at 1:40 PM ET. Joseph C. Berenato,...

First Multilingual Search Engine Marketing Solution is Launched by CAID Consulting, New York.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Pole Positioning, the first integrated solution for global brand managers is introduced by CAID Consulting today. CAID will present the solution and all its...

Stronghold Announces Three New Customer Contracts with Toyota, Honda and Ford Dealerships.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless and Internet technologies...

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Reports Record 2003 Year-End Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA) today announced that the year ended December 31, 2003 was its most successful year ever. During...

Ceradyne, Inc. Reports 2003 Fourth Quarter and 12-Month Results; Sales, Earnings, New Orders, and Backlog Reach Record Levels for Quarter, Year.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Ceradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRDN) (Company) today reported results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Fourth quarter sales increased...

International Deal Between T-Mobile and Sony Music Delivers Hot Images, Cool Songs and More from Top Artists.
February 26, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK & BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 T-Mobile (NYSE:DT): -- Music Previews And Artist Packs Featuring Chart Topping Artists Via Mobile Putting...

LKQ Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2003 Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQX) today reported results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003, with revenue of $84.2 million and net income of $3.0 million, representing...

Insight Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Results.
February 26, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Insight Communications Company (Nasdaq: ICCI) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Revenue for the year ended December 31,...