PGS Announces Proposed Slate of Candidates for its Board of Directors
OLSO, Norway, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (debtor in possession) ("PGS" or the "Company") (OSE:PGS) (Other OTC:PGOGY) announced today the slate of candidates for election to its Board of Directors at its Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on October 16, 2003 (the "EGM"). The candidates are as follows:Jens Ulltveit-Moe, Chairman has been Chairman of the Board for PGS since September 2002 and has been CEO and President of UMOE Group since 1984. His prior experience includes serving as Managing Director for Knutsen OAS Shipping and for the Tanker Division of SHV Corporation. He was also an associate for McKinsey & Company in New York and London. In addition, Mr. Ultveit-Moe serves as Chairman of Unitor ASA and as director of several companies and institutions.
Elekta installs breakthrough treatment platform at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cancer treatment leader becomes 5th in world to acquire Elekta Synergy(TM) research platform system featuring on-board X-ray Volume Imaging (XVI).
KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Director of Sales and Marketing and Vice President Anders Davidsson is to succeed President and CEO Lennart Pihl, who will be leaving Bong Ljungdahl in the new year after six years' service.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cameron White, Chairman of MBA Gold Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange:MBA) discussed the company's World Beater gold project in Eastern California, and how the property fits in perfectly with the company's property acquisition strategy. White gave projections for the property's gold production, and gave a timeline for the project. White also discussed the company's milestones, including acquisition opportunities, and detailed how his company differs from other mining companies "with a good geologist with a bright idea and some land." White said he's very bullish on the long-term prospects of the gold industry. "I think the bottom line is that the world is changing," he said. "Investors are coming back to hard assets, and moving away from paper assets."
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Rick Bailey, CEO of Gateway Distributors Ltd. (OTCBB:GWDL) discussed his company's product offerings in what he called the "wellness" market. The company's whole food nutritional products are marketed in more than 29 countries. Bailey discussed the company's recent press in Money Makers Monthly Magazine, and he discussed the company's contract with well-known fitness expert Jack Zufelt, and their talks with world-renowned athlete, Bruce Jenner. Bailey detailed the importance of the baby-boomer market, and how his company's products can have a trickle down effect from baby boomers, to future generations. Bailey also discussed how Gateway Distributors Ltd.'s products aren't quick fixes, but rather "feed the body on a cellular level," ultimately improving overall health. He also discussed the company's Asian markets, and how they've successfully marketed their products in Japan.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Steven Strauss, CEO of Chilmark Entertainment Group (Pink Sheets:CMKK) discussed the company's three distinctive core competencies, and their role in the company's growth. He detailed the different long-term revenue streams, as well as the company's partnership with CRG Securities to deliver and develop the latest in cellular phone technology to the end-user. Strauss detailed the relationship between the company's product offerings and emerging cellular phone technology, and the distinct advantages the company has in this market over their competitors. The company is currently eyeing opportunities and agreements with cellular phone companies in Australia and in China, two booming markets with a large consumer base. Looking ahead, Strauss said the company feels that the execution of their business plan will put the company in a position to be a leader in the marketplace. "It'll be a generator of income, and position-wise, it'll be huge in the marketplace," he said.
WallSt.net Interviews CEO of Avalon Gold Corp., And CEO of Pacific-Rim Mining
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Robert Waters, CEO of Avalon Gold Corp. (OTCBB:AVGC) discussed the company's role in the exploration of the Mayske Gold Deposit in the Ukraine. Waters detailed the timeline for this project, and projected gold production for the project. Other topics covered in the interview were the company's relations with Ukrainian officials, Avalon Gold Corp.'s current stock price and how the company plans to improve their shareholder's value. Waters detailed the inverse relationship between the sliding US dollar, and Gold, and discussed other prospective targets in the Mayske region.
Autoliv Financial Report Q3 July -- September 2003
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) (Pink Sheets:AUTVF):
Getinge Q3 Report January -- September 2003
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge (Other OTC:GNGBF):
Novartis Nine-month and third-quarter results 2003
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Novartis (NYSE:NVS) Nine-month and third-quarter results 2003 now available Online.
