Reminder -- Roche's First Quarter Sales 2004 release Wednesday, April 21, 2004
BASEL, Switzerland, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- We would like to remind you that Roche will publish its Sales Results for the 1st Quarter of 2004 prior to the opening of the Swiss Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 21st April 2004.
Ahold reports improved results for 2003
ZAANDAM, The Netherlands, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ahold:
Provalis PLC Announces Distribution Agreement
DEESIDE, Flintshire, UK, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Provalis plc (LSE:PRO) (Nasdaq:PVLS)
SHELL - Video Interviews with Key Management
LONDON, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Indepth interview available now on www.cantos.com with Lord Oxburgh, non-Executive Chairman of Shell Transport, Aad Jacobs, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Jeroen van der Veer, Chairman of the Committee of Managing Directors and Malcolm Brinded, CEO of Exploration & Production and Gas & Power. (LSE:SHEL)
Astex Achieves Second Milestone in Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Collaboration with AstraZeneca
CAMBRIDGE, U.K., April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Astex Technology, the fragment-based drug discovery company, today announced that it has received the second milestone payment from AstraZeneca as part of its collaboration to identify novel drugs against a key protein target implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
Alphameric Selects Trintech Technology to Enable Secure EMV Chip and PIN Transactions
LONDON and DUBLIN, Ireland, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA) (Prime Standard:TTP), a leading provider of transaction management and payment infrastructure solutions, today announced that Alphameric has selected Trintech's Smart 5000 PINPad as the technology solution for its EPOS implementations across a number of retailers in the UK and Ireland, including Clinkards, Giles Sports and Slater Menswear.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Emerson Poynter LLP, which has filed a class action lawsuit against Nortel Networks, Inc. ("Nortel") (NYSE:NT) (TSE:NT) and two of the Company's senior officers, on behalf of all persons or entities who publicly traded securities during the period between December 23, 2003 and March 12, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), reminds investors that you have until Monday, May 17, 2004 to seek appointment by the Court as one of the lead plaintiffs in this action.
NEW YORK, April 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Parker & Waichman LLP (www.yourlawyer.com), Douglas & London LLP and Hersh & Hersh LLP announce the filing of the first nationwide class action lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY), on behalf of all persons residing in the United States who used Zyprexa. The lawsuit was filed on April 16, 2004 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Zyprexa is currently the most popular atypical antipsychotic medication and is Eli Lilly and Company's best-selling pharmaceutical. Zyprexa has been linked to serious side effects including diabetes, hyperglycemia and pancreatitis. For information on Zyprexa side effects and this class action lawsuit please visit www.zyprexa-side-effects.com.
Costa Rica Vacations for the Cost Conscious!
BOTHELL, Wash., April 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- With go-today.com you can travel to the beautiful destination of Costa Rica at prices that are pleasingly affordable. Costa Rica has so much to see and do including unique experiences such as climbing a volcano, hiking through a cloud forest, strolling through a butterfly garden and taking a bird-watching tour. Looking for something a bit more adventurous? Costa Rica has excellent opportunities for surfing, rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, and windsurfing. Top the day off with a horseback ride, a bungee jump or a hot air balloon ride and then take a dip in thermal hot springs. Sun-kissed, friendly and hospitable, Costa Rica will charm you time and again.
Moore-Handley Reports Results of Operations for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Moore-Handley, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MHCO), a Birmingham-based distributor of hardware and home center products, reported a net loss of $488,000 or $0.29 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 vs. a net loss of $335,000 or $0.19 per diluted share for the same period in 2002. The quarter ended December 31, 2003 included a charge to income, net of taxes, of $83,000 or $0.05 per diluted share because of a change in the allowance for uncollectible vendor receivables. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 this charge, net of taxes, was $339,000 or $0.19 per diluted share.
