Skandia creates new market organisation in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- In an initiative designed to strengthen its competitive strength in the Swedish market, Skandia is establishing a joint market organisation for all products in the Swedish market.
M-Wave to Remain Listed on Nasdaq
WEST CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- M-Wave, Inc. (Nasdaq:MWAV) announced it has received formal notice from Nasdaq that it has "evidenced requirements for continued listing on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market" according to the decision of a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel.
California Software Releases INFINITE iSERIES 3.0.2
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- California Software Corporation (Pink Sheets:CSWP), a leader in Legacy Extension, Business Intelligence and loan production software for banks, credit unions and consumer lending institutions and developer of the award-winning BABY, Unibol, and INFINITE product lines, announced today that it has begun shipping its latest release of its popular INFINITE iSERIES product.
HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Conficasa Holdings announced today a joint collaboration agreement with Houston-based Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, the largest mortgage banker/broker company in America.
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Global Explorations Inc. (Pink Sheets:GXXL) has been informed by Nasdaq that the company's forward split will be effective at the opening of business this Monday, August 30th, 2004.
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Tactical High Energy Laser, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for the U.S. Army, shot down multiple mortar rounds Aug. 24, proving that laser weapons could be applied on the battlefield to protect against common threats.
TheSUBWAY.com Announces Temporary Removal of Limelight Media Group, Inc., LMMG, from Its Website
WESTON, Fla., Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- TheSUBWAY.com Announces Temporary Removal of Limelight Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:LMMG) from its website. All material released by TheSUBWAY.com regarding Limelight Media Group, Inc. was prepared by TheSUBWAY.com, Inc. based upon information supplied by the company or other sources believed to be reliable. Information was provided to TheSUBWAY.com by Bill Kepler and David Lott, President on several conversations, and in several email communications beginning August 17, that were used to produce the company report sent to our subscriber base. Mr. Lott signed and approved the report prior to issuance. TheSUBWAY.com on August 25, 2004 was called by Peter Kertes, who then identified himself as a Director of LMMG. Mr. Kertes stated that the information in TheSUBWAY.com email of LMMG was inaccurate. Until this situation can be clarified, TheSUBWAY.com has removed LMMG from its website.
Family, Heritage and Business Celebrated at Festival Peachtree Latino
ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Church's Chicken(tm), a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFCE), is a Premier Diamond sponsor of the Festival Peachtree Latino 2004 at Underground Atlanta, on Sunday, August 29. Participation in the event is a part of the new Church's Crunch campaign, which focuses on connecting with its loyal and diverse customer base. Festival Latino is an all day event that features food tasting, a parade and performances by internationally known artists, including Tito Nieves. Considered an international event, as well as a link between corporations and the Hispanic community, last year's event boasted more than 50,000 people in attendance.
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Quanex Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2004 Results
HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Quanex Corporation (NYSE:NX) announced fiscal third quarter results for the period ending July 31, 2004. Net sales were a record $424.1 million in the quarter, up 71% over a year ago, and included net sales of $106.5 from the Company's recent acquisitions of MACSTEEL Monroe and TruSeal Technologies. Demand at the Vehicular Products and Building Products segments was robust throughout the quarter, and backlogs remain healthy for the remainder of the fiscal year. Operating income was a record $35.3 million, and income from continuing operations was $21.0 million, up 40% compared to last year's third quarter. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.26, up 37% from a year ago.
