Archive for July, 2011
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – July 27, 2011) – Scorpex, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRPX) (the “Company”), an emerging leader of industrial, hazardous and toxic waste disposal services in the Baja Mexico/California region, today announces it has entered into a major agreement with International Environmental Technologies, Inc. (“IET”) for the acquisition and installation of waste gasification/thermal oxidation equipment as well as a license to use the technology.
IET’s patented technology is capable of processing municipal waste, medical waste and hazardous waste simultaneously without presorting for maximum efficiency. The oxygen starved system virtually eliminates noise and noxious odors when operating while reducing waste volume by 95%. The design of the system also reduces breeding sites for scavengers, rodents, insects and disease that are sometimes found in other processes.
Chief Executive Officer Joseph Caywood commented, “Following our evaluation of various waste processing techniques and technologies, we found the solution offered by IET to be superior to those offered by competitors. Securing this technology was a crucial part of our business plan. We will provide additional details very soon.”
About Scorpex, Inc.
Scorpex, Inc. is taking the necessary steps to own and operate a full service waste disposal and recycling company, capable of storing and disposing all types of waste, including those classified as industrial, toxic, and hazardous. The location chosen for the first Scorpex plant is strategically positioned to accommodate the vast region of Baja California, Mexico.
For more information, visit www.scorpex.com
About MissionIR
MissionIR is committed to connecting the investment community with companies that have great potential and a strong dedication to building shareholder value. Through a full suite of investor relations and consultancy services, we help public companies develop and execute a strategic investor awareness plan as we’ve done for hundreds of others. Whether it is capital raising, increasing awareness among the financial community, or enhancing corporate communications, we offer a variety of solutions to meet the objectives of our clients.
For more information on Scorpex, Inc., visit http://SRPX.MissionIR.com
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.
DAQING, China, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — China Nutrifruit Group Limited (NYSE Amex: CNGL) (“China Nutrifruit” or “the Company”), a leading producer of premium specialty fruit based products in China (“PRC”), today announced that it has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its registration statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-171286, for a proposed offering of 73,000,000 units of Taiwan Depositary Receipt (the “TDRs”), representing 7,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also withdrew its application for listing the TDRs on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
“After careful considerations, we have decided not to pursue the TDR listing due to uncertainties in the global capital markets. We believe it is in our shareholders’ best interest to withdraw the application given the current market volatility,” said Mr. Changjun Yu, Chairman and CEO of China Nutrifruit.
About China Nutrifruit Group Limited
Through its subsidiaries Daqing Longheda Food Company Limited and Daqing Senyang Fruit and Vegetable Food Technology Company Limited, China Nutrifruit, is engaged in developing, processing, marketing and distributing a variety of food products processed primarily from premium specialty fruits grown in Northeast China, including golden berry, crab apple, blueberry, seabuckthorn, blackcurrant and raspberry. Its processing facility possesses ISO9001 and HACCP series qualifications. Currently, the Company has established an extensive nationwide sales and distribution network throughout 18 provinces in China. For more information, please visit http://www.chinanutrifruit.com .
Company Contact:
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Investor Relations Contact:
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Mr. Colman Cheng, Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
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China Nutrifruit Group Limited
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CCG Investor Relations
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Tel: +852-9039-8111
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Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
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Email: zsj@chinanutrifruit.com
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Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
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Website: www.chinanutrifruit.com
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Website: www.ccgirasia.com
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Linda Salo, Account Manager
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Tel: +1-646-922-0894 (NY office)
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Email: linda.salo@ccgir.com
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Jul. 27, 2011 (Business Wire) — Acxiom® Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM), a recognized leader in marketing services and technology, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 ended June 30, 2011. Acxiom will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CDT today to further discuss this information. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call, which will be broadcast via the Internet at www.acxiom.com.
Jerry Gramaglia, Acxiom’s interim chief executive officer, said, “We achieved overall solid financial performance for the quarter and are pleased with our continued revenue growth, especially in our core U.S. marketing services and products business. During the quarter we increased spending in sales, account management and service delivery to continue our momentum and position Acxiom for strong performance through the balance of the year.”
First Quarter 2012 Highlights:
- Revenue increased by 6.9% in the current quarter ended June 30, 2011 to $288.9 million, compared to $270.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
- Income from operations of $22.2 million in the current-year first quarter, compared to income from operations of $22.1 million in the first quarter of the prior year.
- Earnings per diluted share attributable to Acxiom stockholders of $0.13 in the current quarter, compared to earnings per share of $0.12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
- Operating cash flow of $32.8 million, compared to $17.0 million in the first quarter a year ago.
- Free cash flow available to equity of $9.6 million, compared to negative $6.3 million in the first quarter a year ago. Free cash flow available to equity is a non-GAAP financial measure; a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measure, operating cash flow, is attached to this news release.
Operational Highlights:
- Information Services: Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $225.6 million, up 7.1%, compared to $210.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Income from operations for the current first quarter was $20.2 million, down 3.4% compared to $20.9 million in the prior-year first quarter.
- Information Products: Revenue for the quarter increased 6.0% to $63.3 million, compared with $59.7 million in the first quarter a year ago. Income from operations for the quarter was $2.3 million, compared to $1.1 million in the first quarter of the previous year.
- Debt prepayment: The company prepaid $25 million of its term loan due March 15, 2015 in the current quarter. Subsequent to the end of the June 30, 2011 quarter, the company prepaid an additional $75 million of the term loan.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA) disposal: Subsequent to the end of the June 30, 2011 quarter, the company disposed of its ownership interest in MENA.
Web Link to Financials
You may link to http://www.acxiom.com/FY12_Q1_Financials for the detailed financial information we typically attach to our earnings releases.
About Acxiom
Acxiom is a recognized leader in marketing services and technology that enable marketers to successfully manage audiences, personalize consumer experiences and create profitable customer relationships. Our superior industry-focused, consultative approach combines consumer data and analytics, databases, data integration and consulting solutions for personalized, multichannel marketing strategies. Acxiom leverages over 40 years of experience in data management to deliver high-performance, highly secure, reliable information management services. Founded in 1969, Acxiom is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and serves clients around the world from locations in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. For more information about Acxiom, visit Acxiom.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This release and today’s conference call may contain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectation for strong performance for the balance of the year. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The following are factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements: the possibility that certain contracts may not generate the anticipated revenue or profitability or may not be closed within the anticipated time frames; the possibility that significant customers may experience extreme, severe economic difficulty or otherwise reduce the amount of business they do with us; the possibility that we will not successfully complete customer contract requirements on time or meet the service levels specified in the contracts, which may result in contract penalties or lost revenue; the possibility that data suppliers might withdraw data from us, leading to our inability to provide certain products and services to our clients, which could lead to decreases in our operating results; the possibility that we may not be able to attract, retain or motivate qualified technical, sales and leadership associates, or that we may lose key associates; the possibility that we may be unable to quickly and seamlessly integrate a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer; the possibility that we will not be able to continue to receive credit upon satisfactory terms and conditions; the possibility that negative changes in economic conditions in general or other conditions might lead to a reduction in demand for our products and services; the possibility that there will be changes in consumer or business information industries and markets that negatively impact the company; the possibility that the historical seasonality of our business may change; the possibility that we will not be able to achieve cost reductions and avoid unanticipated costs; the possibility that the fair value of certain of our assets may not be equal to the carrying value of those assets now or in future time periods; the possibility that changes in accounting pronouncements may occur and may impact these forward-looking statements; the possibility that we may encounter difficulties when entering new markets or industries; the possibility that we could experience loss of data center capacity or interruption of telecommunication links; and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, particularly the discussion under the caption “Item 1A, RISK FACTORS” in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2011, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2011.
With respect to the provision of products or services outside our primary base of operations in the United States, all of the above factors apply, along with the difficulty of doing business in numerous sovereign jurisdictions due to differences in scale, competition, culture, laws and regulations.
We undertake no obligation to update the information contained in this press release or any other forward-looking statement.
Acxiom is a registered trademark of Acxiom Corporation.
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ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands, except earnings per share) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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$ |
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% |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Variance |
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Variance |
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Revenue: |
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Services |
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225,604 |
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210,656 |
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14,948 |
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7.1 |
% |
Products |
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63,330 |
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59,739 |
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3,591 |
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6.0 |
% |
Total revenue |
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288,934 |
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270,395 |
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18,539 |
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6.9 |
% |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Cost of revenue |
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Services |
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180,463 |
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164,650 |
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(15,813 |
) |
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(9.6 |
%) |
Products |
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48,878 |
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45,771 |
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(3,107 |
) |
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(6.8 |
%) |
Total cost of revenue |
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229,341 |
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210,421 |
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(18,920 |
) |
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(9.0 |
%) |
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Services gross margin |
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20.0 |
% |
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21.8 |
% |
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Products gross margin |
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22.8 |
% |
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23.4 |
% |
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Total gross margin |
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20.6 |
% |
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22.2 |
% |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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37,119 |
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37,955 |
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836 |
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2.2 |
% |
Gains, losses and other items, net |
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244 |
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(57 |
) |
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(301 |
) |
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(528.1 |
%) |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
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266,704 |
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248,319 |
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(18,385 |
) |
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(7.4 |
%) |
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Income from operations |
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22,230 |
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22,076 |
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154 |
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0.7 |
% |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(5,455 |
) |
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(5,898 |
) |
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443 |
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7.5 |
% |
Other, net |
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(87 |
) |
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(451 |
) |
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364 |
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80.7 |
% |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(5,542 |
) |
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(6,349 |
) |
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807 |
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12.7 |
% |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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16,688 |
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15,727 |
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961 |
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6.1 |
% |
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Income taxes |
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6,673 |
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6,291 |
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(382 |
) |
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(6.1 |
%) |
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Net earnings |
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10,015 |
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9,436 |
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579 |
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6.1 |
% |
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Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(960 |
) |
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(369 |
) |
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(591 |
) |
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– |
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Net earnings attributable to Acxiom |
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10,975 |
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9,805 |
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1,170 |
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11.9 |
% |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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0.12 |
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0.12 |
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0.00 |
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0.0 |
% |
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Diluted |
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0.12 |
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0.12 |
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0.00 |
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0.0 |
% |
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Earnings per share attributable to Acxiom stockholders: |
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Basic |
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0.14 |
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0.12 |
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0.02 |
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16.7 |
% |
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Diluted |
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0.13 |
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0.12 |
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0.01 |
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8.3 |
% |
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ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE |
(Unaudited) |
(In thousands, except earnings per share) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Basic earnings per share: |
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Numerator – net earnings |
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10,015 |
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9,436 |
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Denominator – weighted-average shares outstanding |
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80,942 |
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79,741 |
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Basic earnings per share |
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0.12 |
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0.12 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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Numerator – net earnings |
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10,015 |
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9,436 |
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Denominator – weighted-average shares outstanding |
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80,942 |
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79,741 |
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Dilutive effect of common stock options, warrants and restricted stock |
|
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1,072 |
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1,715 |
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82,014 |
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81,456 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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0.12 |
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0.12 |
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Basic earnings per share attributable to Acxiom stockholders: |
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|
Numerator – net earnings attributable to Acxiom |
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10,975 |
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9,805 |
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Denominator – weighted-average shares outstanding |
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80,942 |
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79,741 |
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Basic earnings per share attributable to Acxiom stockholders |
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0.14 |
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0.12 |
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Diluted earnings per share attributable to Acxiom stockholders: |
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|
Numerator – net earnings attributable to Acxiom |
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10,975 |
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9,805 |
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|
Denominator – weighted-average shares outstanding |
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80,942 |
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79,741 |
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Dilutive effect of common stock options, warrants, and restricted stock |
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1,072 |
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1,715 |
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82,014 |
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81,456 |
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|
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Acxiom stockholders |
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0.13 |
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0.12 |
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ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
RESULTS BY SEGMENT |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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|
June 30, |
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|
June 30, |
Revenue: |
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2011 |
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|
2010 |
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Information services |
|
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225,604 |
|
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210,656 |
|
Information products |
|
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63,330 |
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59,739 |
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|
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Total revenue |
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|
288,934 |
|
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|
270,395 |
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Income from operations: |
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Information services |
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20,172 |
|
|
|
|
20,879 |
|
Information products |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,302 |
|
|
|
|
1,140 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(244 |
) |
|
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,230 |
|
|
|
|
22,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Margin: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.9 |
% |
|
|
|
9.9 |
% |
Information products |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
|
|
|
1.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total margin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
Variance |
|
|
Variance |
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
191,094 |
|
|
|
207,023 |
|
|
|
(15,929 |
) |
|
|
(7.7 |
%) |
Trade accounts receivable, net |
|
|
180,610 |
|
|
|
176,654 |
|
|
|
3,956 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
% |
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
12,773 |
|
|
|
12,480 |
|
|
|
293 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
Refundable income taxes |
|
|
1,900 |
|
|
|
7,402 |
|
|
|
(5,502 |
) |
|
|
(74.3 |
%) |
Other current assets |
|
|
64,156 |
|
|
|
55,691 |
|
|
|
8,465 |
|
|
|
15.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
450,533 |
|
|
|
459,250 |
|
|
|
(8,717 |
) |
|
|
(1.9 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment |
|
|
899,047 |
|
|
|
888,717 |
|
|
|
10,330 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
643,618 |
|
|
|
633,410 |
|
|
|
10,208 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
255,429 |
|
|
|
255,307 |
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software, net of accumulated amortization |
|
|
22,896 |
|
|
|
26,412 |
|
|
|
(3,516 |
) |
|
|
(13.3 |
%) |
Goodwill |
|
|
418,988 |
|
|
|
417,654 |
|
|
|
1,334 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
Purchased software licenses, net of accumulated amortization |
|
|
36,067 |
|
|
|
38,583 |
|
|
|
(2,516 |
) |
|
|
(6.5 |
%) |
Deferred costs, net |
|
|
75,757 |
|
|
|
81,837 |
|
|
|
(6,080 |
) |
|
|
(7.4 |
%) |
Data acquisition costs |
|
|
16,976 |
|
|
|
17,627 |
|
|
|
(651 |
) |
|
|
(3.7 |
%) |
Other assets, net |
|
|
8,579 |
|
|
|
9,955 |
|
|
|
(1,376 |
) |
|
|
(13.8 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,285,225 |
|
|
|
1,306,625 |
|
|
|
(21,400 |
) |
|
|
(1.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current installments of long-term debt |
|
|
28,112 |
|
|
|
27,978 |
|
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
%) |
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
28,999 |
|
|
|
27,507 |
|
|
|
(1,492 |
) |
|
|
(5.4 |
%) |
Accrued payroll and related expenses |
|
|
30,893 |
|
|
|
42,236 |
|
|
|
11,343 |
|
|
|
26.9 |
% |
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
76,831 |
|
|
|
75,852 |
|
|
|
(979 |
) |
|
|
(1.3 |
%) |
Deferred revenue |
|
|
57,426 |
|
|
|
55,921 |
|
|
|
(1,505 |
) |
|
|
(2.7 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
222,261 |
|
|
|
229,494 |
|
|
|
7,233 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
365,565 |
|
|
|
394,260 |
|
|
|
28,695 |
|
|
|
7.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
84,446 |
|
|
|
84,360 |
|
|
|
(86 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
6,505 |
|
|
|
7,478 |
|
|
|
973 |
|
|
|
13.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
11,879 |
|
|
|
11,777 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
% |
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
842,655 |
|
|
|
837,439 |
|
|
|
5,216 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Retained earnings |
|
|
470,071 |
|
|
|
459,096 |
|
|
|
10,975 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
% |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
18,997 |
|
|
|
15,991 |
|
|
|
3,006 |
|
|
|
18.8 |
% |
Treasury stock, at cost |
|
|
(742,049 |
) |
|
|
(739,125 |
) |
|
|
(2,924 |
) |
|
|
0.4 |
% |
Total Acxiom stockholders’ equity |
|
|
601,553 |
|
|
|
585,178 |
|
|
|
16,375 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
% |
Noncontrolling interest |
|
|
4,895 |
|
|
|
5,855 |
|
|
|
(960 |
) |
|
|
(16.4 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
606,448 |
|
|
|
591,033 |
|
|
|
15,415 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,285,225 |
|
|
|
1,306,625 |
|
|
|
(21,400 |
) |
|
|
(1.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
|
10,015 |
|
|
|
9,436 |
Non-cash operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
35,295 |
|
|
|
35,986 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
1,435 |
Non-cash stock compensation expense |
|
|
2,355 |
|
|
|
2,972 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(3,622) |
|
|
|
(16,836) |
Other assets |
|
|
(8,517) |
|
|
|
(1,467) |
Deferred costs |
|
|
(386) |
|
|
|
(9,981) |
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
|
|
(3,674) |
|
|
|
(7,121) |
Deferred revenue |
|
|
1,251 |
|
|
|
2,564 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
32,754 |
|
|
|
16,988 |
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized software |
|
|
(529) |
|
|
|
(1,226) |
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(12,577) |
|
|
|
(8,752) |
Data acquisition costs |
|
|
(2,776) |
|
|
|
(4,326) |
Payment received from investments |
|
|
– |
|
|
|
175 |
Net cash paid in acquisitions |
|
|
(255) |
|
|
|
(1,978) |
Net cash used by investing activities |
|
|
(16,137) |
|
|
|
(16,107) |
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments of debt |
|
|
(32,312) |
|
|
|
(8,964) |
Sale of common stock |
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
3,801 |
Contingent consideration paid for prior acquisitions |
|
|
(326) |
|
|
|
– |
Net cash used by financing activities |
|
|
(32,599) |
|
|
|
(5,163) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
(1,365) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(15,929) |
|
|
|
(5,647) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
207,023 |
|
|
|
224,104 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
|
191,094 |
|
|
|
218,457 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid (received) during the period for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
5,589 |
|
|
|
5,780 |
Income taxes |
|
|
1,098 |
|
|
|
3,358 |
Payments on capital leases and installment payment arrangements |
|
|
4,794 |
|
|
|
5,968 |
Payments on software and data license liabilities |
|
|
367 |
|
|
|
893 |
Other debt payments, excluding line of credit |
|
|
2,151 |
|
|
|
2,103 |
Prepayments of debt |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
– |
Noncash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property and equipment under capital lease and installment payment arrangements |
|
|
3,747 |
|
|
|
10,268 |
|
ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW AVAILABLE TO EQUITY |
AND RECONCILIATION TO OPERATING CASH FLOW |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
06/30/10 |
|
|
09/30/10 |
|
|
12/31/10 |
|
|
03/31/11 |
|
|
FY2011 |
|
|
|
06/30/11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
16,988 |
|
|
|
42,966 |
|
|
|
64,230 |
|
|
|
42,035 |
|
|
|
166,219 |
|
|
|
|
32,754 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plus: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of assets |
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized software |
|
|
(1,226 |
) |
|
|
(1,341 |
) |
|
|
(1,025 |
) |
|
|
(963 |
) |
|
|
(4,555 |
) |
|
|
|
(529 |
) |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(8,752 |
) |
|
|
(21,734 |
) |
|
|
(16,322 |
) |
|
|
(12,213 |
) |
|
|
(59,021 |
) |
|
|
|
(12,577 |
) |
|
Data acquisition costs |
|
|
(4,326 |
) |
|
|
(2,625 |
) |
|
|
(3,765 |
) |
|
|
(2,650 |
) |
|
|
(13,366 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,776 |
) |
|
Payments on capital leases and installment payment arrangements |
|
|
(5,968 |
) |
|
|
(5,411 |
) |
|
|
(5,726 |
) |
|
|
(5,252 |
) |
|
|
(22,357 |
) |
|
|
|
(4,794 |
) |
|
Payments on software and data license liabilities |
|
|
(893 |
) |
|
|
(164 |
) |
|
|
(120 |
) |
|
|
(4,139 |
) |
|
|
(5,316 |
) |
|
|
|
(367 |
) |
|
Other required debt payments |
|
|
(2,103 |
) |
|
|
(2,028 |
) |
|
|
(2,143 |
) |
|
|
(2,154 |
) |
|
|
(8,428 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,151 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
(6,280 |
) |
|
|
9,663 |
|
|
|
35,129 |
|
|
|
14,664 |
|
|
|
53,176 |
|
|
|
|
9,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands, except earnings per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Q1 FY12 to Q1 FY11 |
|
|
|
06/30/10 |
|
09/30/10 |
|
12/31/10 |
|
03/31/11 |
|
FY2011 |
|
06/30/11 |
|
% |
|
$ |
Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
210,656 |
|
|
225,584 |
|
|
232,798 |
|
|
224,556 |
|
|
893,594 |
|
|
225,604 |
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
14,948 |
|
|
Products |
|
59,739 |
|
|
66,085 |
|
|
66,312 |
|
|
74,240 |
|
|
266,376 |
|
|
63,330 |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
3,591 |
|
|
Total revenue |
|
270,395 |
|
|
291,669 |
|
|
299,110 |
|
|
298,796 |
|
|
1,159,970 |
|
|
288,934 |
|
|
6.9 |
% |
|
18,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
164,650 |
|
|
175,687 |
|
|
178,586 |
|
|
176,065 |
|
|
694,988 |
|
|
180,463 |
|
|
-9.6 |
% |
|
(15,813 |
) |
|
Products |
|
45,771 |
|
|
48,320 |
|
|
48,258 |
|
|
47,551 |
|
|
189,900 |
|
|
48,878 |
|
|
-6.8 |
% |
|
(3,107 |
) |
|
Total cost of revenue |
|
210,421 |
|
|
224,007 |
|
|
226,844 |
|
|
223,616 |
|
|
884,888 |
|
|
229,341 |
|
|
-9.0 |
% |
|
(18,920 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
37,955 |
|
|
40,274 |
|
|
41,331 |
|
|
40,324 |
|
|
159,884 |
|
|
37,119 |
|
|
2.2 |
% |
|
836 |
|
|
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
79,674 |
|
|
79,674 |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gains, losses and other items, net |
|
(57 |
) |
|
78 |
|
|
(3,640 |
) |
|
8,219 |
|
|
4,600 |
|
|
244 |
|
|
-528.1 |
% |
|
(301 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating costs and expenses |
|
248,319 |
|
|
264,359 |
|
|
264,535 |
|
|
351,833 |
|
|
1,129,046 |
|
|
266,704 |
|
|
-7.4 |
% |
|
(18,385 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
22,076 |
|
|
27,310 |
|
|
34,575 |
|
|
(53,037 |
) |
|
30,924 |
|
|
22,230 |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
154 |
|
|
% Margin |
|
8.2 |
% |
|
9.4 |
% |
|
11.6 |
% |
|
-17.8 |
% |
|
2.7 |
% |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
(5,898 |
) |
|
(6,260 |
) |
|
(6,006 |
) |
|
(5,659 |
) |
|
(23,823 |
) |
|
(5,455 |
) |
|
7.5 |
% |
|
(443 |
) |
|
Other, net |
|
(451 |
) |
|
111 |
|
|
(299 |
) |
|
(827 |
) |
|
(1,466 |
) |
|
(87 |
) |
|
80.7 |
% |
|
(364 |
) |
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
(6,349 |
) |
|
(6,149 |
) |
|
(6,305 |
) |
|
(6,486 |
) |
|
(25,289 |
) |
|
(5,542 |
) |
|
12.7 |
% |
|
(807 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
15,727 |
|
|
21,161 |
|
|
28,270 |
|
|
(59,523 |
) |
|
5,635 |
|
|
16,688 |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
961 |
|
|
Income taxes |
|
6,291 |
|
|
8,464 |
|
|
7,856 |
|
|
11,466 |
|
|
34,077 |
|
|
6,673 |
|
|
-6.1 |
% |
|
(382 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings (loss) |
|
9,436 |
|
|
12,697 |
|
|
20,414 |
|
|
(70,989 |
) |
|
(28,442 |
) |
|
10,015 |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
(369 |
) |
|
(584 |
) |
|
(409 |
) |
|
(3,933 |
) |
|
(5,295 |
) |
|
(960 |
) |
|
160.2 |
% |
|
(591 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Acxiom |
|
9,805 |
|
|
13,281 |
|
|
20,823 |
|
|
(67,056 |
) |
|
(23,147 |
) |
|
10,975 |
|
|
11.9 |
% |
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Acxiom shareholders |
|
0.12 |
|
|
0.16 |
|
|
0.25 |
|
|
(0.83 |
) |
|
(0.29 |
) |
|
0.13 |
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
0.01 |
|
|
ACXIOM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
RESULTS BY SEGMENT |
(Unaudited) |
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Q1 FY11 to Q1 FY12 |
|
|
|
06/30/10 |
|
09/30/10 |
|
12/31/10 |
|
03/31/11 |
|
FY2011 |
|
06/30/11 |
|
% |
|
$ |
Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
210,656 |
|
|
225,584 |
|
|
232,798 |
|
|
224,556 |
|
|
893,594 |
|
|
225,604 |
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
14,948 |
|
|
Products |
|
59,739 |
|
|
66,085 |
|
|
66,312 |
|
|
74,240 |
|
|
266,376 |
|
|
63,330 |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
3,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
270,395 |
|
|
291,669 |
|
|
299,110 |
|
|
298,796 |
|
|
1,159,970 |
|
|
288,934 |
|
|
6.9 |
% |
|
18,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
20,879 |
|
|
22,952 |
|
|
26,390 |
|
|
21,181 |
|
|
91,402 |
|
|
20,172 |
|
|
-3.4 |
% |
|
(707 |
) |
|
Products |
|
1,140 |
|
|
4,436 |
|
|
4,545 |
|
|
13,675 |
|
|
23,796 |
|
|
2,302 |
|
|
101.9 |
% |
|
1,162 |
|
|
Other |
|
57 |
|
|
(78 |
) |
|
3,640 |
|
|
(87,893 |
) |
|
(84,274 |
) |
|
(244 |
) |
|
-528.1 |
% |
|
(301 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income (loss) from operations |
|
22,076 |
|
|
27,310 |
|
|
34,575 |
|
|
(53,037 |
) |
|
30,924 |
|
|
22,230 |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Margin: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
9.9 |
% |
|
10.2 |
% |
|
11.3 |
% |
|
9.4 |
% |
|
10.2 |
% |
|
8.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
1.9 |
% |
|
6.7 |
% |
|
6.9 |
% |
|
18.4 |
% |
|
8.9 |
% |
|
3.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
8.2 |
% |
|
9.4 |
% |
|
11.6 |
% |
|
-17.8 |
% |
|
2.7 |
% |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6807550&lang=en
Acxiom Investor Relations
Katharine Boyce, 501-342-1321
investor.relations@acxiom.com
EACXM
MELVILLE, NY — (Marketwire) — 07/27/11 — FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ: FONR), The Inventor of MR Scanning™, announced it has sold an UPRIGHT® Multi-Position™ MRI to a physician practice of radiologists and neurosurgeons. The UPRIGHT® MRI will be placed in a newly-constructed 50,000 sq. ft. building, increasing the practice to 75,000 sq. ft. for the new state-of-the-art neuroscience spine institute.
The group, who purchased the FONAR UPRIGHT® Multi-Position™ MRI, said they wanted the best diagnostic device available to allow them to be a “Center of Excellence” for spine care. Accordingly, they considered other state-of-the-art MRI scanners including those with field strengths at 3.0 and 1.5 Tesla, but those systems are single-position only and non-weight bearing. They therefore concluded that to be a “Center of Excellence for the Spine,“ it was crucial to have an MRI that could evaluate the spine in its full range of dynamic weight-bearing positions. A group representative said that essential in selecting the FONAR UPRIGHT® MRI was the unique, dynamic capabilities of UPRIGHT® MRI scanning vs. recumbent MRI scanning. He remarked, “The UPRIGHT® MRI’s ability to provide CSP™, or Correlated Slice Profile Imaging, shows how four images of the spine in all of its weight-bearing positions (flexion, extension, neutral sitting) and in the recumbent position significantly communicates the value of dynamic imaging.”
Raymond Damadian, M.D., president and founder of FONAR said, “Correlated Slice Profile (CSP)™ Imaging can be done for most spine patients. The patient having the spine scan is scanned in the four positions of Upright®-neutral, Upright®-flexion, Upright®-extension, and traditional recumbent. At the conclusion of the scan, the MRI technologist selects a center-slice saggital view from each of the four positions. The four image positions are then displayed side by side. In this way, one can quickly comprehend how a patient’s pathology changes from position to position within the same anatomic slice. This multi-position weight-bearing imaging of the spine enables the patient’s physician to see ALL of the patient’s symptom-generating pathology so they can be CORRECTLY addressed therapeutically or surgically (if necessary).”
An example follows: To see the example, please visit: http://www.fonar.com/news/072711.htm
As one begins to visualize the patient’s pathology, and moves from left to right, they will note the following:
Conventional Recumbent Position — minimal disc pathology, patent ventral spinal canal UPRIGHT® Sitting Neutral Position — anterior shift of spinal cord
UPRIGHT® Sitting Flexion Position — more marked anterior shift of spinal cord with interruption of CSF flow in the ventral spinal canal
UPRIGHT® Sitting Extension Position — disc herniations (C6/7 and C5/6) obstructing the ventral spinal canal and interrupting ventral canal CSF flow
Dr. Damadian continued, “Back Pain is a huge problem for Americans. Our normal vertical posture places undue strain on the 24 vertebra, 31 pairs of nerves, and 40 muscles of the spine.”
‘In 2005 Americans spent $85.9 billion looking for relief from back and neck pain through surgery, doctor’s visits, X-rays, MRI scans and medications, up from $52.1 billion in 1997, according to a study in the Feb. 13, (2005) issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). That money hasn’t helped reduce the number of sufferers; in 2005, 15 percent of U.S. adults reported back problems — up from 12 percent in 1997.’ (http://www.newsweek.com/2008/02/11/the-price-of-pain.html).
“A great problem in medicine is that of the failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS),” said Dr. Damadian. “The old diagnostic method of recumbent-only MRI is simply inadequate for correctly diagnosing problems of the spine. This group of spine professionals who just purchased the FONAR UPRIGHT® Multi-Position™ MRI recognizes that the spine is a long, fully integrated, physiologic organ where imbalances at one end can have pronounced consequences at the other end. Accordingly, only a fully dynamic image of the spine in its full range of weight-bearing positions can assess the patient’s symptom-generating spine pathology COMPLETELY. It is the only way an accurate diagnosis of the source of the patient’s spine symptoms can be achieved and a successful treatment accomplished. We are delighted with our new method of Correlated Slice Profile Imaging (CSP) and suggest that it will change the practice of medicine.”
About FONAR
FONAR was incorporated in 1978, making it the first, oldest and most experienced MRI company in the industry. FONAR introduced the world’s first commercial MRI in 1980, and went public in 1981. Since its inception, nearly 300 recumbent-OPEN MRIs and 150 UPRIGHT® Multi-Position™ MRI scanners have been installed worldwide. FONAR’s stellar product line includes the UPRIGHT® MRI (also known as the STAND-UP® MRI), the only whole-body MRI that performs Position™ imaging (pMRI™) and scans patients in numerous weight-bearing positions, i.e. standing, sitting, in flexion and extension, as well as the conventional lie-down position. The FONAR UPRIGHT® MRI often sees the patient’s problem that other scanners cannot because they are lie-down only. The patient-friendly UPRIGHT® MRI has a near zero claustrophobic rejection rate by patients. As a FONAR customer states, “If the patient is claustrophobic in this scanner, they’ll be claustrophobic in my parking lot.” Approximately 85% of patients are scanned sitting while they watch a 42″ flat screen TV. FONAR is headquartered on Long Island, New York.
For investor and other information visit: www.fonar.com.
UPRIGHT® and STAND-UP® are registered trademarks and The Inventor of MR Scanning™, Multi-Position™, pMRI™, Dynamic™, Full Range of Motion™, True Flow™, The Proof is in the Picture™, Spondylography™, Spondylometry™ Landscape™, CSP™ and Upright Radiology™ are trademarks of FONAR Corporation.
This release may include forward-looking statements from the company that may or may not materialize. Additional information on factors that could potentially affect the company’s financial results may be found in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact:
Daniel Culver
FONAR Corporation
Tel: 631-694-2929
Fax: 631-390-1709
http://www.fonar.com
Email Contact
SAN DIEGO, June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Marshall Edwards, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSHL), an oncology company focused on the clinical development of novel therapeutics targeting cancer metabolism, announced today the publication of results from pre-clinical studies of Triphendiol, a prodrug of the Company’s lead drug candidate NV-143, that demonstrate its anti-proliferative activity in pancreatic cancer as both a monotherapy and as a chemosensitizer. The publication is now available on the Anti-Cancer Drugs website and scheduled to print in the August issue of the journal.
The studies, conducted in collaboration with lead author Ewan Tytler, Ph.D., at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center and the Yale University School of Medicine, detail the in vitro activity of Triphendiol in pancreatic cancer cells as well as its in vivo activity in animal models of pancreatic cancer. In addition, both studies show that pre-treatment with Triphendiol enhances the cytotoxic effect of gemcitabine, the standard-of-care chemotherapy currently used to treat advanced pancreatic cancer. An abstract of the publication, entitled “Triphendiol (NV-196), Development of a Novel Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer,” can be found at www.marshalledwardsinc.com/our-programs/scientific-publications.
In previous laboratory studies, Triphendiol demonstrated anti-cancer activity against a broad range of tumor cell lines, including breast, colorectal and ovarian. Once administered, Triphendiol is converted in vivo into an active metabolite called NV-143. In addition to being more active than Triphendiol as a single agent, NV-143 appears to be superior in its ability to synergize with chemotherapy in pre-clinical studies. Marshall Edwards has completed the required pre-clinical studies of NV-143 necessary to complete an Investigational New Drug application, which it plans to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration next month.
“These studies add to our growing collection of data regarding the activity of our compounds and their potential ability to enhance the effects of current treatments,” said Robert D. Mass, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Marshall Edwards. “These data further support the clinical development strategy for our lead candidate NV-143, the primary metabolite of Triphendiol, in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy, while expanding the potential drug combinations we can consider in our randomized Phase II clinical trials.”
About Marshall Edwards
Marshall Edwards, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSHL) is a San Diego-based oncology company focused on the clinical development of novel anti-cancer therapeutics. The Company’s lead programs focus on two families of small molecules that result in the inhibition of tumor cell metabolism. The first and most advanced is a NADH oxidase inhibitor program that includes Triphendiol and lead drug candidate NV-143. The second is a mitochondrial inhibitor program that includes NV-128 and its next-generation candidate NV-344. Both programs are expected to advance into the clinic in 2011. For more information, please visit www.marshalledwardsinc.com.
Under U.S. law, a new drug cannot be marketed until it has been investigated in clinical trials and approved by the FDA as being safe and effective for the intended use. Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our failure to successfully commercialize our product candidates; costs and delays in the development and/or FDA approval, or the failure to obtain such approval, of our product candidates; uncertainties or differences in interpretation in clinical trial results; our inability to maintain or enter into, and the risks resulting from our dependence upon, collaboration or contractual arrangements necessary for the development, manufacture, commercialization, marketing, sales and distribution of any products; competitive factors; our inability to protect our patents or proprietary rights and obtain necessary rights to third party patents and intellectual property to operate our business; our inability to operate our business without infringing the patents and proprietary rights of others; general economic conditions; the failure of any products to gain market acceptance; our inability to obtain any additional required financing; technological changes; government regulation; changes in industry practice; and one-time events. We do not intend to update any of these factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Marshall Edwards, Inc.
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – July 21, 2011) – Scorpex, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRPX) (the “Company”), an emerging leader of industrial, hazardous and toxic waste disposal services in the Baja Mexico/California region, today praises the recent US-Mexican agreement allowing each country’s trucks to traverse the other’s highways. The agreement ends nearly two decades of quarreling between the two countries over a key provision of the 1994 NAFTA agreement.
As a result of the agreement, the high tariffs imposed by Mexico on dozens of U.S. products will be suspended when full cross-border traffic begins. Allowing long-haul trucking between the U.S. and Mexico is anticipated to create additional jobs and greater opportunity for both nations. The U.S. agriculture sector alone was negatively affected by these tariffs by an estimated $153 billion.
Chief Executive Officer Joseph Caywood stated, “I believe the lifting of these restrictions and tariffs carries significant weight for Scorpex. Not only does this agreement give Scorpex access to cross-border travel as necessary, it potentially feeds increased export, manufacturing and distribution in Mexico, subsequently driving the need for increased disposal of industrial waste.”
With its first facility located near Ensenada, Mexico, 85 miles from the U.S. border, Scorpex expects to be able to process 800 tons of waste per day once equipment is installed and the facility is fully operational. The demand for waste disposal in the Baja area is already much higher than that, ensuring steady demand and abundant prospects for future growth.
About Scorpex, Inc.
Scorpex, Inc. is taking the necessary steps to own and operate a full service waste disposal and recycling company, capable of storing and disposing all types of waste, including those classified as industrial, toxic, and hazardous. The location chosen for the first Scorpex plant is strategically positioned to accommodate the vast region of Baja California, Mexico.
For more information, visit www.scorpex.com
About MissionIR
MissionIR is committed to connecting the investment community with companies that have great potential and a strong dedication to building shareholder value. Through a full suite of investor relations and consultancy services, we help public companies develop and execute a strategic investor awareness plan as we’ve done for hundreds of others. Whether it is capital raising, increasing awareness among the financial community, or enhancing corporate communications, we offer a variety of solutions to meet the objectives of our clients.
For more information on Scorpex, Inc., visit http://SRPX.MissionIR.com
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.
CASPER, WYOMING–(Marketwire – 07/20/11) – Uranerz Energy Corporation (“Uranerz” or the “Company”) (TSX:URZ – News)(NYSE Amex:URZ)(FRANKFURT:U9E – News) is pleased to announce that the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) has issued the Materials License for the Company’s Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project located in the Central Powder River Basin of Wyoming, U.S.A. The Materials License is the last NRC authorization required to commence on-site construction for eventual production at the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project.
Construction activities will commence within the next few days to take full advantage of the summer/fall construction season in Wyoming. Uranerz has already initiated procurement of ion exchange equipment, including three sand filters and six resin loading columns. Well-field installation equipment is also on order including a cement silo, cementing pressure pump units, mixing trucks and well casing. The local electric utility has recently completed construction of a substation in close proximity to the Nichols Ranch project which will service the Company’s mining operations in the Powder River Basin as well as other industrial projects in the region.
“The receipt of the NRC Materials License, the final step in the NRC licensing process, marks a very significant milestone achieved by the Company and represents the culmination of over four years of effort which was spearheaded by Mike Thomas our Manager of Environment, Health and Safety,” stated Uranerz CEO & President Glenn Catchpole. “I congratulate our entire staff for their valuable contributions through the permitting process. The hiring of new staff is now underway and the Company is focused on the development and planned operation of the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project.”
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About Uranerz
Uranerz Energy Corporation is a U.S.-based uranium company focused on achieving near-term commercial in-situ recovery (“ISR”) uranium production in Wyoming, the largest producer of uranium of any U.S. state. The Uranerz management team has specialized expertise in the ISR uranium mining method, and has a record of licensing, constructing, and operating commercial ISR uranium projects. The Company has already entered into long-term uranium sales contracts with two of the largest nuclear utilities in the U.S., including Exelon.
Uranerz Energy Corporation is listed on the NYSE Amex and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “URZ”, and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “U9E”.
Further Information
For further information, please contact Derek Iwanaka, Manager of Investor Relations at 1-800-689-1659 or by email at info@uranerz.com. Alternatively, please refer to the Company’s website at www.uranerz.com, review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, or visit the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain or refer to “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable United States and Canadian securities laws, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the anticipated timing and progress of construction commencement and equipment procurement, the anticipated availability of electricity, and all statements containing projections or plans or estimates or which predict or project the outcome of the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project operations. Such forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, the risks and uncertainties outlined in our most recent financial statements and reports and registration statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (available at www.sec.gov) and with Canadian securities administrators (available at www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Jun. 20, 2011 (Business Wire) — Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN), announced today that the grocer provided approximately eight million pounds of perishable items – or more than six million nutritious meals – to the affiliate food banks of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Winn-Dixie first piloted its food recovery program in 10 stores beginning in January 2009 and expanded the program to all of its stores last April.
“Food banks continue to see requests for help from many families who are struggling to provide three square meals a day,” said Mary Kellmanson, group vice president of marketing for Winn-Dixie. “At Winn-Dixie, our goal is to be at the heart of our neighborhoods, and that’s why we created the food recovery program – to ease the stress on the food banks and to help provide better nutrition to families who need it the most.”
The grocer partners with local Feeding America affiliate food banks in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, donating perishable items that reach their ‘sell by’ date but are still usable and nutritious to feed the hungry. Donations of usable food by stores include bread, meats, cheeses, bagged fruits and vegetables, gelatin desserts, and sandwiches. Local Feeding America affiliate food banks visit the stores every few days to pick up the food donations, which are quickly distributed to after-school feeding programs, homeless shelters and food pantries.
“Feeding America is so grateful to Winn-Dixie for this generous donation of nutritious food through their Food Recovery Program,” said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. “We are committed to securing nutritious food and groceries for the people we serve. Winn-Dixie’s contribution is tremendously important, especially during this time, when so many Americans are in need of emergency food assistance.”
One in six Americans struggles with hunger, including many children. Feeding America and its network of regional food banks is helping feed people in need. To find out how to help, go to http://feedingamerica.org/get-involved.aspx.
About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow our news on Twitter at twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.
About Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The Company currently operates 484 retail grocery locations, including 379 in-store pharmacies, in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, please visit www.winn-dixie.com.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Hunter Robinson, 904-783-5153
904-571-6052 (cell)
hunterrobinson@winn-dixie.com
or
St. John & Partners
Patrick McSweeney, 904-596-2085
904-923-4871 (cell)
patrickm@sjp.com
HONG KONG, July 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Technology Development Group Corporation (Nasdaq:CTDC) (“CTDC” or the “Company”), a growing clean energy group that provides solar energy products and solutions, based in Hong Kong with sales offices in Milan and Munich, announced today that the Company has reaffirmed its commitment to solar projects investment and plans to file its interim report for 2011 with the SEC by the end of August.
“We are very pleased to have PricewaterhouseCoopers as our auditor for the past two years, which sets us apart from problematic companies in the China space,” Zhenwei Lu, Chief Financial Officer of CTDC, said. “We are gaining traction on the investment and construction of solar parks in Italy as our business model is geared towards providing equity and loans for PV projects.”
“Our current majority shareholders will not rule out the possibility of increasing their holdings of CTDC shares as a way of supporting our growth,” Alan Li, Chairman and CEO of CTDC, said.
About China Technology Development Group Corporation (Nasdaq:CTDC)
CTDC, a fast-growing clean energy group based in Hong Kong, provides solar energy products and solutions to the global market under the “LSP” brand.
For more information, please visit http://www.chinactdc.com
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure:
It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of product, service and solution deliveries; B) the Company’s ability to develop, implement and commercialize new products, services, solutions and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth, developments and structural changes; D) expectations regarding the Company’s product volume growth, market share, prices and margins; E) expectations and targets for the Company’s results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the successful completion of contemplated acquisitions on a timely basis and the Company’s ability to achieve the set targets upon the completion of such acquisitions; and H) statements preceded by “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “foresee,” “target,” “estimate,” “designed,” “plans,” “will” or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that the Company currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include the risk factors specified on the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010 under “Item 3.D Risk Factors.” Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.
CONTACT: Weining Zhang, Chief Communications officer
China Technology Development Group Corporation
Tel: +1 415 358 0899
Email: ir@chinactdc.com
Web: www.chinactdc.com
BELGRADE, Mont., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BONE), a leader in the development of revolutionary bone graft material and anti-infective coatings for medical applications, expects to report its seventh consecutive quarter of record revenue growth.
Based on preliminary unaudited information, the company expects to report Q2 2011 revenue of approximately $7.5 million, representing an increase of 25% from $6.0 million in the previous quarter, and up 134% from $3.2 million in the same year-ago quarter.
The revenue increase is attributed to continued growth in the number of domestic hospitals and new international accounts using Bacterin products, as driven by the company’s expanding direct and outside sales force.
“Our record revenue reflects the tremendous operational progress we made during the quarter,” said Guy Cook, the company’s chairman and CEO. “This included the launch of our third human acellular biological scaffold during the quarter, hMatrix, which has opened the door to a $2.5 billion market in the U.S. alone.
“We expect this revenue momentum and domestic and international market expansion to continue building throughout the rest of the year, especially with the recent addition of Bacterin’s product line to ROI’s nationwide network of hospitals and medical practices,” said Cook. “We also plan to leverage our direct sales force with new product lines that complement existing ones.”
The company’s successful capital raise during the quarter has increased working capital for continued product development, including enhancing the newly acquired Robinson MedSurg orthopedic implants with Bacterin’s anti-microbial coating technology. Bacterin is pursuing the FDA market approval process to add its anti-microbial coatings to the RMS product line, and plans to submit a 510(k) application before the end of the year.
Bacterin’s management plans to hold a conference call in the second week of August to discuss the second quarter and will announce the details of the call approximately two weeks prior. These preliminary results are subject to a final auditor’s review and filing of its quarterly report in Form 10-Q.
About Bacterin International Holdings
Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BONE) develops, manufactures and markets biologics products to domestic and international markets. Bacterin’s proprietary methods optimize the growth factors in human allografts to create the ideal stem cell scaffold to promote bone, subchondral repair and dermal growth. These products are used in a variety of applications including enhancing fusion in spine surgery, relief of back pain, promotion of bone growth in foot and ankle surgery, promotion of cranial healing following neurosurgery and subchondral repair in knee and other joint surgeries.
Bacterin’s Medical Device division develops, employs, and licenses bioactive coatings for various medical device applications. Bacterin’s strategic coating initiatives include antimicrobial coatings designed to inhibit biofilm formation and microbial contamination. For further information, please visit www.bacterin.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains certain disclosures that may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “continue,” “efforts,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “strategy,” “will,” “goal,” “target,” “prospects,” “potential,” “optimistic,” “confident,” “likely,” “probable” or similar expressions or the negative thereof. Statements of historical fact also may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, among others: the Company’s ability to meet its obligations under existing and anticipated contractual obligations; the Company’s ability to develop, market, sell and distribute desirable applications, products and services and to protect its intellectual property; the ability and willingness of third-party manufacturers to timely and cost-effectively fulfill orders from the Company; the ability of the Company’s customers to pay and the timeliness of such payments, particularly during recessionary periods; the Company’s ability to obtain financing as and when needed; changes in consumer demands and preferences; the Company’s ability to attract and retain management and employees with appropriate skills and expertise; the impact of changes in market, legal and regulatory conditions and in the applicable business environment, including actions of competitors; and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Investor Relations:
Liolios Group, Inc.
Scott Liolios or Ron Both
Tel 949-574-3860
info@liolios.com
REDWOOD CITY, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/18/11 — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP)
- Total Revenue: $300.6 million, representing a 15 percent increase year over year
- Non-GAAP Operating Income: $171.0 million, representing 57 percent of revenues
- Non-GAAP EPS: $0.68, representing a 17 percent increase year over year
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2011.
“The first half of 2011 produced great results. We continued to outperform our projections in the second quarter. These good results are driven by increased sales of enterprise gateways with more software blades attached. In particular, our IPS and Application Control software blades have shown significant growth in the second quarter,” said Gil Shwed, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Check Point Software Technologies.
Financial Highlights:
- Total Revenue: $300.6 million, an increase of 15 percent, compared to $261.1 million in the second quarter of 2010.
- GAAP Operating Income: $150.0 million, an increase of 23 percent, compared to $122.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. GAAP operating margin was 50 percent, compared to 47 percent in the second quarter of 2010.
- Non-GAAP Operating Income: $171.0 million, an increase of 18 percent, compared to $144.7 million in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP operating margin was 57 percent, compared to 55 percent in the second quarter of 2010.
- GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: GAAP net income was $128.0 million, an increase of 24 percent, compared to $102.9 million in the second quarter of 2010. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.60, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $0.48 in the second quarter of 2010.
- Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: Non-GAAP net income was $145.5 million, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $122.4 million in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.68, an increase of 17 percent, compared to $0.58 in the second quarter of 2010.
- Deferred Revenues: As of June 30, 2011, the company had deferred revenues of $457.0 million, an increase of 10 percent, compared to $414.8 million as of June 30, 2010.
- Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $175.5 million, an increase of 18 percent, compared to $148.9 million in the second quarter of 2010.
- Share Repurchase Program: During the second quarter of 2011, the company repurchased 1.38 million shares at a total cost of $75 million.
- Cash Balances, Marketable Securities and Short Term Deposits: $2,689.8 million as of June 30, 2011, an increase of $548.9 million, compared to $2,140.9 million as of June 30, 2010.
For information regarding the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Business Highlights:
Check Point has continued to deliver advanced and award-winning solutions that have earned the trust of customers from around the world. The success of this quarter continues to validate the company’s product innovation and continued growth as a pure-play security company. In addition, significant recent developments in Check Point’s business include the introduction of new products and the promotion of an officer:
- ZoneAlarm SocialGuard – Enables parents to protect their children against social threats on Facebook, such as online predators, cyberbullies, hacked accounts and malicious links. The product has received “Five Stars” from CNET and a “Highly Recommended” rating from PC Magazine.
- ZoneAlarm 2012 Suite – Features new cloud-enabled security with parental controls and advanced antivirus capabilities that utilize ZoneAlarm DefenseNet™, a cloud-based service that detects over 50,000 new applications and threats daily, to silently stop existing and emerging attacks.
- Promotion of Amnon Bar-Lev, Head of Global Field Operations to President – Check Point announced today that Amnon Bar-Lev has been promoted to President of Check Point Software Technologies, effective immediately. Amnon joined Check Point in 2005 and has led the company’s field organization since 2006. During that period, Check Point’s revenues have more than doubled to approximately $1.2B over the past four quarters. Amnon will continue to head the company’s customer facing functions including sales, marketing, business development and technical services. He will continue to report to Gil Shwed, founder, chairman and CEO.
Recent Industry Accolades From Across the Globe:
- NSS Labs Group Firewall Test – Check Point was the only vendor to pass the NSS Labs independent Firewall Group Test, achieving 100 percent in security effectiveness and earning the only “Recommend” rating in the initial comparative review.
- Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific – Check Point was recognized by the industry analyst firm as the 2011 Network Security Vendor of the Year.
- Association of Support Professionals – Check Point was a winner of the “Top Ten Best Web Support Sites of 2011” for a third year.
- SC Magazine UK, Best Secure Virtualization Solution – Check Point Security Gateway VE.
- Computerworld Czech Republic, IT Product of 2011 – Check Point Application Control Software Blade.
- Computerworld Hong Kong Awards – Named best UTM, Firewall/VPN and Intrusion Prevention solutions.
- Electronic Times, 2011 Hit Products in Korea – Check Point Application Control Software Blade.
- Computerworld Singapore, Customer Care Awards – Check Point Firewall/VPN.
In addition, Check Point’s founder, chairman and CEO, Gil Shwed, along with Tal Payne, CFO, and the company’s board of directors, rang the NASDAQ opening bell on June 28, 2011, commemorating the company’s fifteenth anniversary since its initial public offering in 1996.
Shwed concluded, “Our security focus is continuing to pay off. I’m pleased to see that customers are adopting more software blades to enhance their threat protection and raise the level of security in their organization. We will continue to deliver on our 3D security vision combining policy, people and enforcement to provide the best protection for our customers.”
Third Quarter Investor Conference Participation Schedule:
- Pacific Crest Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference
August 8, 2011 – Vail, CO
- Citi Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
September 8, 2011 – NY, NY
- Deutsche Bank Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
September 14, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
Members of Check Point’s management team will present at these conferences and discuss the latest company strategies and initiatives. Check Point’s conference presentations are expected to be available via webcast on the company’s web site. To view these presentations and access the most updated information please visit the company’s web site at www.checkpoint.com/ir . The schedule is subject to change.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on July 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. To listen to the live webcast, please visit Check Point’s website at: www.checkpoint.com/ir. A replay of the conference call will be available through July 25, 2011 at the company’s website www.checkpoint.com/ir or by telephone at +1.201.612.7415, replay ID number 375092, account # 215.
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, is the only vendor to deliver Total Security for networks, data and endpoints, unified under a single management framework. Check Point provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to innovate with the development of the Software Blade Architecture™. The dynamic Software Blade Architecture delivers secure, flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization or environment. Check Point customers include tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes including all Fortune 100 companies. Check Point’s award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
©2011 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of net income, operating income, operating margin and earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude non-cash equity-based compensation charges, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other acquisitions related costs, gain on sale of marketable securities previously impaired, and the related tax affects. Check Point’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of Check Point’s ongoing core operations and prospects for the future. Historically, Check Point has also publicly presented these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures in order to assist the investment community to see the Company “through the eyes of management,” and thereby enhance understanding of its operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included with the financial statements contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------- -------------------------
June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2011 2010 2011 2010
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenues:
Products and licenses $ 119,288 $ 103,904 $ 224,546 $ 194,942
Software updates,
maintenance and
subscription 181,356 157,187 357,372 311,226
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues 300,644 261,091 581,918 506,168
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses:
Cost of products and
licenses 18,983 16,287 36,635 32,792
Cost of Software
updates, maintenance
and subscription 15,623 13,547 29,920 25,792
Amortization of
technology 7,850 8,150 15,699 16,216
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total cost of revenues 42,456 37,984 82,254 74,800
Research and
development 27,524 25,807 55,167 50,129
Selling and marketing 64,785 58,619 123,294 113,395
General and
administrative 15,833 15,980 29,823 29,282
Restructuring and
other acquisitions
related costs - 588 - 588
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses 150,598 138,978 290,538 268,194
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income 150,046 122,113 291,380 237,974
Financial income, net 10,832 7,133 21,360 14,326
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income before taxes on
income 160,878 129,246 312,740 252,300
Taxes on income 32,887 26,385 62,659 51,398
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 127,991 $ 102,861 $ 250,081 $ 200,902
============ ============ ============ ============
Earnings per share
(basic) $ 0.62 $ 0.49 $ 1.20 $ 0.96
============ ============ ============ ============
Number of shares used in
computing earnings per
share (basic) 207,129 207,914 207,650 208,449
============ ============ ============ ============
Earnings per share
(diluted) $ 0.60 $ 0.48 $ 1.16 $ 0.95
============ ============ ============ ============
Number of shares used in
computing earnings per
share (diluted) 214,565 212,166 215,240 210,639
============ ============ ============ ============
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
------------------------ ------------------------
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------ ------------------------
June 30, June 30,
------------------------ ------------------------
2011 2010 2011 2010
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
GAAP operating income $ 150,046 $ 122,113 $ 291,380 $ 237,974
Stock-based compensation
(1) 9,900 9,080 18,145 18,013
Amortization of
intangible assets (2) 11,032 12,893 22,063 25,656
Restructuring and other
acquisitions related
costs (3) - 588 - 588
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Non-GAAP operating
income $ 170,978 $ 144,674 $ 331,588 $ 282,231
=========== =========== =========== ===========
GAAP net income $ 127,991 $ 102,861 $ 250,081 $ 200,902
Stock-based compensation
(1) 9,900 9,080 18,145 18,013
Amortization of
intangible assets (2) 11,032 12,893 22,063 25,656
Restructuring and other
acquisitions related
costs (3) - 588 - 588
Gain on Sale of
marketable securities
previously impaired(4) (649) - (2,017) -
Taxes on the above items
(5) (2,759) (3,025) (5,688) (5,973)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Non-GAAP net income $ 145,515 $ 122,397 $ 282,584 $ 239,186
=========== =========== =========== ===========
GAAP Earnings per share
(diluted) $ 0.60 $ 0.48 $ 1.16 $ 0.95
Stock-based compensation
(1) 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10
Amortization of
intangible assets (2) 0.05 0.06 0.10 0.12
Restructuring and other
acquisitions related
costs (3) - 0.00 - 0.00
Gain on Sale of
marketable securities
previously impaired(4) (0.00) - (0.01) -
Taxes on the above items
(4) (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) (0.03)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Non-GAAP Earnings per
share (diluted) $ 0.68 $ 0.58 $ 1.31 $ 1.14
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Number of shares used in
computing Non-GAAP
earnings per share
(diluted) 214,565 212,166 215,240 210,639
=========== =========== =========== ===========
(1) Stock-based
compensation:
Cost of products and
licenses $ 19 $ 17 $ 30 $ 28
Cost of software
updates, maintenance
and subscription 255 231 445 458
Research and
development 2,022 1,693 3,455 3,341
Selling and marketing 1,690 1,550 3,581 3,796
General and
administrative 5,914 5,589 10,634 10,390
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 9,900 9,080 $ 18,145 18,013
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(2) Amortization of
intangible assets:
Amortization of
technology-cost of
revenues 7,850 8,150 15,699 16,216
Research and
development - 685 - 1,370
Selling and marketing 3,182 4,058 6,364 8,070
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
11,032 12,893 22,063 25,656
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(3) Restructuring and
other acquisitions
related costs - 588 - 588
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(4) Gain on Sale of
marketable securities
previously impaired (649) - (2,017) -
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(5) Taxes on the above
items (2,759) (3,025) (5,688) (5,973)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total, net $ 17,524 $ 19,536 $ 32,503 $ 38,284
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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In thousands)
ASSETS
June 30, December 31,
2011 2010
------------ ------------
(unaudited) (audited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 359,018 $ 551,777
Marketable securities and short-term deposits 791,517 537,718
Trade receivables, net 197,168 283,192
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 52,042 44,247
------------ ------------
Total current assets 1,399,745 1,416,934
------------ ------------
Long-term assets:
Marketable securities 1,539,273 1,325,451
Property and equipment, net 36,996 37,065
Severance pay fund 6,965 6,532
Deferred tax asset, net 20,580 18,122
Other intangible assets, net 44,701 66,765
Goodwill 717,052 717,052
Other assets 15,827 17,381
------------ ------------
Total long-term assets 2,381,394 2,188,368
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 3,781,139 $ 3,605,302
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Deferred revenues $ 413,422 $ 424,158
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities 223,480 239,104
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 636,902 663,262
------------ ------------
Long-term deferred revenues 43,545 40,394
Income tax accrual 208,762 169,370
Deferred tax liability, net 1,215 1,721
Accrued severance pay 12,179 11,224
------------ ------------
265,701 222,709
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 902,603 885,971
------------ ------------
Shareholders' equity:
Share capital 774 774
Additional paid-in capital 612,060 580,276
Treasury shares at cost (1,431,820) (1,306,382)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 18,362 15,584
Retained earnings 3,679,160 3,429,079
------------ ------------
Total shareholders' equity 2,878,536 2,719,331
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,781,139 $ 3,605,302
============ ============
Total cash and cash equivalents, marketable
securities and short-term deposits $ 2,689,808 $ 2,414,946
============ ============
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------ ------------------------
June 30, June 30,
------------------------ ------------------------
2011 2010 2011 2010
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Cash flow from operating
activities:
Net income $ 127,991 $ 102,861 $ 250,081 $ 200,902
Adjustments to reconcile
net income to net cash
provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and
amortization of
property, plant and
equipment 1,824 1,734 3,553 3,575
Decrease (increase) in
trade and other
receivables, net (3,319) 23,610 79,906 123,653
Increase in deferred
revenues, trade
payables and other
accrued liabilities 35,622 1,740 21,764 2,149
Realized gain on
marketable securities (2,481) - (2,481) -
Stock-based compensation 9,900 9,080 18,145 18,013
Amortization of
intangible assets 11,032 12,893 22,063 25,656
Excess tax benefit from
stock-based
compensation (2,035) (1,127) (2,088) (2,960)
Deferred income taxes,
net (3,025) (1,857) (3,829) (4,249)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by
operating activities 175,509 148,934 387,114 366,739
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flow from investing
activities:
Cash paid in conjunction
with acquisitions, net
of acquired cash (985) (13,624) (6,501) (13,624)
Investment in property
and equipment (1,623) (1,248) (3,484) (2,144)
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Net cash used in
investing activities (2,608) (14,872) (9,985) (15,768)
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Cash flow from financing
activities:
Proceeds from issuance
of shares upon exercise
of options 8,036 1,938 39,551 33,998
Purchase of treasury
shares (75,000) (50,000) (150,000) (100,000)
Excess tax benefit from
stock-based
compensation 2,035 1,127 2,088 2,960
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Net cash used in
financing activities (64,929) (46,935) (108,361) (63,042)
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Unrealized gain on
marketable securities,
net 9,633 2,051 6,094 5,988
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Increase in cash and
cash equivalents,
marketable securities
and short term deposits 117,605 89,178 274,862 293,917
Cash and cash
equivalents, marketable
securities and short
term deposits at the
beginning of the period 2,572,203 2,051,738 2,414,946 1,846,999
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Cash and cash
equivalents, marketable
securities and short
term deposits at the
end of the period $ 2,689,808 $ 2,140,916 $ 2,689,808 $ 2,140,916
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LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwire) — 07/18/11 — Scorpex, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRPX) (the “Company”) today announces that PROFEPA, the agency in Mexico responsible for monitoring and enforcing environmental laws, has granted clearance to the Company for obtaining “Use” and “Operational” permits. Many of the employees of the environmental protection agency have visited and inspected the site numerous times and participated in the studies pertaining to the project.
Use permits from federal, state, and city governments, in addition to a federal operational permit, are necessary for the operation of a full service waste disposal and recycling company. To obtain these permits, the Company has complied with all governmental regulatory guidelines and directives, conducted feasibility studies, and worked hand-in-hand with government officials on key issues pertaining to zoning, road studies, environmental guidelines, land and health issues, as well as employment issues.
Joseph Caywood, Chief Executive Officer of Scorpex, stated, “Over the past several years, Scorpex has overcome numerous hurdles in order to meet the stringent requirements of Mexico. This most recent approval gives the Company a positive recommendation and the assurance that it has complied with and passed all required testing and studies as well as the requirements for the planned and presently completed property infrastructure, build outs and improvements.”
In conclusion, Mr. Caywood stated, “The Company is now poised to receive use and operational permits after carefully complying with all of the requests from the federal, state, and municipal governments to date. We are very pleased with the progress we are making towards the establishment of our first fully operational facility and the execution of our business plan.”
About Scorpex, Inc.
Scorpex, Inc. is taking the necessary steps to own and operate a full service waste disposal and recycling company, capable of storing and disposing all types of waste, including those classified as industrial, toxic, and hazardous. The location chosen for the first Scorpex plant is strategically positioned to accommodate the vast region of Baja California, Mexico.
For more information, visit www.scorpex.com
About MissionIR
MissionIR is committed to connecting the investment community with companies that have great potential and a strong dedication to building shareholder value. Through a full suite of investor relations and consultancy services, we help public companies develop and execute a strategic investor awareness plan as we’ve done for hundreds of others. Whether it is capital raising, increasing awareness among the financial community, or enhancing corporate communications, we offer a variety of solutions to meet the objectives of our clients.
For more information on Scorpex, Inc., visit http://SRPX.MissionIR.com
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.
Contact:
Investor Relations
J.R. Munoz
310-891-1838
WILMINGTON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Following recent stock market developments, PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq:PPDI) today announced that its board of directors has asked management to review PPD’s strategic plan and capital structure with a focus on unlocking value for shareholders.
“While the company generally has a policy of not commenting on speculation,” said Fred Eshelman, executive chairman of PPD, “we want to assure our customers and employees that the company remains focused on executing its long-term business strategy.” Eshelman added, “We are absolutely dedicated to performing for our customers and committed to executing the important research programs that they have entrusted to us.”
Eshelman continued, “We are looking at our long-term plan and our capital structure to see if there are any actions, which might create value at this time. We are not engaged in any discussions around a combination with other clinical research providers. We remain laser-focused on executing our business and serving our customers with the quality and service they expect and deserve.”
About PPD
PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 44 countries and more than 11,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com.
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions, including statements, expectations and assumptions relating to PPD’s strategic plan and capital structure, contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although PPD attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based and could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Other important factors which could cause future results to differ materially include the following: economic conditions, R&D spending levels and outsourcing trends in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and government-sponsored research sectors; overall global economic conditions; competition in the outsourcing industry; PPD’s ability to win new business; the rate of conversion of backlog into revenue; loss, delay or modification of large contracts; higher-than-expected cancellation rates; actual operating performance; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; risks associated with and dependence on strategic relationships; our ability to implement and risks associated with stock repurchases; rapid technological advances that make our services less competitive; risks associated with acquisitions and investments, such as impairments and integration, including PPD’s investment in Celtic Therapeutics; the ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel, including a new CEO; our ability to control SG&A spending; risks associated with fixed price contracts and cost overruns; consolidation in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; and risks that we may increase, reduce or discontinue our dividend policy. These and other PPD risk factors are set forth in more detail from time to time in our SEC filings, copies of which are available free of charge upon request from PPD’s investor relations department. PPD assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update these forward-looking statements in the future, except as required by applicable securities laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing PPD’s estimates or views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLNC), a leading U.S. based global manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced that it expects revenue of approximately $13.5 to $14.0 million for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Executive Commentary
“Our first quarter revenue is projected to be above our May 25, 2011 guidance of $8.5 to $10.5 million, principally due to significant shipments to Smith Electric Vehicles. In addition, we continue to see a positive trend in orders from both existing and new customers. This includes dozens of customers in diverse markets worldwide,” commented president and chief executive officer Robert L. Kanode.
“We believe our products’ performance, safety, durability, cycle life, and energy density offer a compelling solution. With five years of on-the-road experience and a family of standard and custom products, Valence is well positioned in pursuing a broad base of emerging worldwide markets. In addition, due to our experience and vertical integration Valence can quickly scale as markets mature and grow,” continued Kanode.
Key Highlights
- In excess of 150 megawatt-hours of advanced energy storage solutions have been shipped since 2005.
- 54 unique customers during fiscal Q1 2012 including corporations in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain.
- Applications served include: metropolitan transit buses, sailboats, off-grid power trailers, postal scooters, commercial delivery vehicles, and Segway® personal transporters.
Quarterly Financial Results and Conference Call
No conference call will be held in conjunction with this news release. However, on August 3, 2011, Valence will release its first quarter financial results after the market closes, and Company management will conduct a conference call that day at 3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET) to discuss the results. Conference call details were announced in a press release issued July 13, 2011.
About Valence Technology, Inc.
Valence Technology is a global leader in the development and manufacture of safe, long-life lithium iron magnesium phosphate advanced energy storage solutions and integrated command and control logic. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence enables and powers some of the world’s most innovative and environmentally friendly applications, ranging from commercial electric vehicles to industrial and marine equipment. Valence Technology today offers a proven technology and manufacturing infrastructure that delivers ISO-certified products and processes that are protected by an extensive global patent portfolio. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Texas, Valence Technology has its Research & Development Center in Nevada, its Europe/Asia Pacific Sales office in Northern Ireland and global fulfillment centers in North America and Europe. Valence Technology is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “VLNC.” For more information, visit www.valence.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, our statements regarding our preliminary revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, positive trend in orders from both existing and new customers, product performance, durability, cycle life, and energy density, being well positioned in pursuing worldwide markets and that Valence can quickly scale as markets mature and grow. Our actual results could vary substantially from these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including: the impact of our limited financial resources on our ability to execute on our business plan, commercially exploit our technology, respond to unanticipated developments and compete effectively in the marketplace, and that our current equity financing arrangements may not be sufficient to meet our cash requirements and the need to raise additional debt or equity financing to continue as a going concern and/or achieve our corporate goals; our uninterrupted history of quarterly losses and our ability to ever achieve profitability; our ability to meet the continued listing requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market, particularly the $1 minimum bid price requirements; the overall demand for batteries to power electric vehicles, and the demand for our lithium-ion batteries and lithium phosphate battery technology; our ability to service our debt, which is substantial in relationship to our assets and equity values; the pledge of all of our assets as security for our existing indebtedness; our ability to protect and enforce our current and future intellectual property; the rate of customer acceptance and sales of our current and future products; our ability to form effective arrangements with OEMs to commercialize our products; the level and pace of expansion of our manufacturing capabilities, including our ability to scale our manufacturing and quality processes at a level necessary to support potential demand; product or quality defects; the level of direct costs and our ability to grow revenues to a level necessary to achieve profitable operating margins to achieve break-even cash flow; our dependence on sole or a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and components, and the ability of our vendors to provide conforming materials for our products on a timely basis; the level of our selling, general and administrative costs; any impairment in the carrying value of our intangible or other assets; and our ability to achieve our intended strategic and operating goals; international business risks, particularly the many risks inherent in doing business in China; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; the failure to expand our customer base particularly in light of our current dependence on a small number of customers for our revenues; the effects of competition; the outcome of any current or future litigation regarding intellectual property or other matters and general economic conditions, including a decrease in demand for our products which may be related to a sustained decrease in the price of oil, and the potential for reduced overall demand for vehicles or other applications that use our products and technology due to reduced global demand or economic downturn. These and other risk factors that could affect our actual results are discussed in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. The reader is directed to these statements for a further discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. You should note that the financial information in this press release is preliminary and subject to any adjustments that may be made in connection with the completion of our quarterly review procedures. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – 07/14/11) – Entree Gold Inc. (TSX:ETG)(AMEX:EGI)(Frankfurt:EKA) (“Entree” or the “Company”) has received complete assay results from four additional deep diamond drill holes on the Ann Mason deposit in the Yerington district of Nevada. Three of the holes returned long intercepts (557 metres to 702 metres) averaging from 0.42% to 0.49% copper equivalent (“CuEq”). Intervals of higher grade mineralization occur in these holes, as shown in Table 1 below. Hole locations and cross sections can be viewed at www.entreegold.com.
Entree’s President & CEO, Greg Crowe, commented, “These latest results from our current program at Ann Mason support our belief that there is significant potential to expand the deposit, particularly to the west. In addition, these results have given us a better understanding of the geology and ore controls, which will be crucial when we begin construction of a robust deposit model after all of the results from the 2011 program are received. We are approximately half-way through the program for this year.”
Table 1. Significant intercepts from drill holes EG-AM-11-005, 007 and 009
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From To Width Cu Au Ag Mo CuEq
Hole (m) (m) (m) % g/t g/t % %
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EG-AM-11-005 138.8 496 357.2 0.39 0.05 1.01 0.004 0.44
including 318 450 132 0.52 0.09 1.66 0.002 0.58
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EG-AM-11-007 552 1072 520 0.37 0.02 0.55 0.009 0.42
including 818 882 64 0.55 0.04 0.99 0.016 0.65
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EG-AM-11-009 66 768 702 0.41 0.03 0.96 0.011 0.49
including 268 396 128 0.52 0.02 0.74 0.012 0.59
and 554 768 214 0.48 0.07 1.92 0.017 0.60
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(i) Copper equivalent is calculated using assumed metal prices of: copper
US$2.50/lb; molybdenum US$15.00/lb; gold US$1000/oz; and silver US$15.00/oz
and assumed recoveries relative to copper of: molybdenum 70%; gold 85%; and
silver 85%.
Discussion of Results
Hole EG-AM-11-005 is located on the north side of the deposit, 220 metres northeast of EG-AM-10-002 (refer to April 29, 2011 news release). The hole returned 357 metres averaging 0.44% CuEq starting from 138.8 metres depth and with a significant higher grade interval of 132 metres averaging 0.58% CuEq. This extends mineralization 100 metres north from the nearest historic hole with mineralization remaining open to the north.
Hole EG-AM-10-007 is the most westerly Entree hole drilled to date and is located 100 metres northwest of EG-AM-10-003 and 200 metres west of EG-AM-10-001. This hole returned 520 metres of 0.42% CuEq, starting at 552 metres, and includes a higher grade intersection of 64 metres averaging 0.65% CuEq. This extends the western limit of known mineralization, which remains open to further extension to the west and south.
Hole EG-AM-11-009 is an infill hole located in the south-central part of the deposit, approximately 230 metres southeast of EG-AM-10-002. The hole returned robust grades from near surface (702 metres of 0.49% CuEq), which extend 200 metres deeper than previous drilled intercepts, and confirm that the deposit remains open to the south.
Hole EG-AM-11-006, a step-out hole located on the southwest fringe of the deposit, encountered pyrite-dominant mineralization to around 1,000 metres depth before transitioning to more copper-rich mineralization. The results from this hole contribute to understanding the attitude and controls on mineralization in the western part of the deposit. Results from Hole EG-AM-11-008 are pending.
In addition to better defining the copper grade distribution and mineralogy, the current drilling is defining the content and distribution of molybdenum, gold and silver within the deposit. These elements were not systematically assayed during historical drilling programs, and in some holes (e.g. Hole 005) are significant contributors to higher copper equivalent numbers reported herein.
Planned Work
The Company has two diamond drills operating at Ann Mason to expand and better define the inferred resource of 810 million tonnes grading 0.40% Cu (more than 7 billion pounds of contained copper). To date, eleven holes totalling 12,940 metres have been completed and an additional two holes are in progress. Results for three completed holes are pending. The current program plans for an additional seven holes, for a planned 2011 total of approximately 20,000 metres.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
Split core samples were prepared and analyzed at ALS Minerals in Reno, Nevada and Vancouver, British Columbia. Prepared standards, blanks and duplicates are inserted at the project site to monitor the quality control of the assay data. Drill intersections described in this news release are based on core lengths and may not reflect the true width of mineralization.
QUALIFIED PERSON
Robert Cann, P.Geo., Entree’s Vice-President Exploration, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”), has reviewed the technical information contained in this release.
ABOUT ENTREE GOLD INC.
Entree Gold Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the worldwide exploration and development of copper and gold prospects. The Company’s flagship Lookout Hill property in Mongolia completely surrounds the Oyu Tolgoi project of Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines and the Government of Mongolia. A portion of the Lookout Hill property is subject to a joint venture with Oyu Tolgoi LLC. The joint venture property hosts the Hugo North Extension copper-gold deposit and the Heruga copper-gold-molybdenum deposit. Excellent exploration potential remains on the joint venture property for the discovery of additional mineralized zones.
In North America, the Company is exploring for porphyry-related copper systems in Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. The primary asset is the Ann Mason property in Nevada, which hosts an inferred mineral resource estimate containing approximately 7 billion pounds of copper and considerable potential for additional targets.
The Company is also seeking additional opportunities to utilize its expertise in exploring for deep and/or concealed ore deposits. With a treasury of approximately CAD$15 million, the Company is well-funded for future activities. Rio Tinto and Ivanhoe Mines are major shareholders of Entree, holding approximately 13% and 12% of issued and outstanding shares, respectively.
This News Release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the potential for discovery of additional mineralized zones in Mongolia, the potential for expansion of the Ann Mason deposit and for identification of new targets on the Ann Mason property, and plans for future exploration and/or development programs and budgets. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Users of forward-looking statements are cautioned that actual results may vary from the forward-looking statements contained herein. While the Company has based these forward-looking statements on its expectations about future events as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee of the Company’s future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects of general economic conditions, the prices of copper, gold and molybdenum, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by government authorities, uncertainties associated with legal proceedings and negotiations and misjudgements in the course of preparing forward-looking statements. In addition, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Known risk factors are described in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the financial year ended December 31, 2010, dated March 25, 2011 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws.
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that it has received notice of allowance for U.S. Patent Applications 12/939,897 and 12/939,914 entitled: “Compositions to Effect Neuronal Growth.” The patents cover three new compounds and include both structure and method claims for inducing neurogenesis and the growth of new neurons, both in-vitro and in-vivo.
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Neuralstem’s first neurogenic patented compound is currently in a Phase I FDA-approved safety trial in major depressive disorder. The Phase Ia trial, which is in healthy volunteers, is scheduled to be completed in August. The Phase Ib safety trial in depressed patients is expected to commence this fall.
“These patents cover additional new chemical entities from our neurogenic program and broaden our potential clinical development pipeline,” said Karl Johe, Ph.D., Neuralstem Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer. “Our proprietary neural stem cell technology allows for a unique window into the process of neurogenesis. Through this, we’ve discovered novel chemical compounds that are truly neurogenic. We believe that our portfolio of neurogenic compounds will be at the forefront of novel treatments for psychiatric and cognitive diseases that focus on neural regeneration, not just brain chemistry.”
“This is also an important validation of our screening platform,” said Richard Garr, Neuralstem President & CEO. “We are not only able to identify neurogenic and neuroprotective compounds by screening against our cells, but we can also identify novel, patentable compounds, across a diverse chemical library. As the patents run out across the industry on many CNS drugs, we believe Neuralstem is well-positioned to provide value to our future development partners.”
About Neuralstem
Neuralstem’s patented technology enables the ability to produce neural stem cells of the human brain and spinal cord in commercial quantities, and the ability to control the differentiation of these cells constitutively into mature, physiologically relevant human neurons and glia. Neuralstem is in an FDA-approved Phase I safety clinical trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig‘s disease and has been awarded orphan status designation by the FDA.
In addition to ALS, the company is also targeting major central nervous system conditions with its cell therapy platform, including spinal cord injury, ischemic spastic paraplegia, chronic stroke, and Huntington‘s disease. The company has submitted an IND (Investigational New Drug) application to the FDA for a Phase I safety trial in chronic spinal cord injury.
Neuralstem also has the ability to generate stable human neural stem cell lines suitable for the systematic screening of large chemical libraries. Through this proprietary screening technology, Neuralstem has discovered and patented compounds that may stimulate the brain’s capacity to generate new neurons, possibly reversing the pathologies of some central nervous system conditions. The company has commenced an FDA-approved Phase Ia safety trial evaluating NSI-189, its first small molecule compound, for the treatment of major depression. Additional indications could include schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and bipolar disorder.
For more information, please go to www.neuralstem.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements in this press release regarding potential applications of Neuralstem’s technologies constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and commercialization of potential products, uncertainty of clinical trial results or regulatory approvals or clearances, need for future capital, dependence upon collaborators and maintenance of our intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Additional information on potential factors that could affect our results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Neuralstem’s periodic reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2011.
PHILADELPHIA, PA and REHOVOT, ISRAEL–(Marketwire – 07/14/11) – Rosetta Genomics (NASDAQ:ROSG), a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostic tests, announces that it has launched miRview® lung, the Company’s advanced microRNA test that differentiates neuroendocrine tumors from non-small cell lung tumors (NSCLC), and then further subtypes neuroendocrine tumors into small cell lung cancer and carcinoid; and subtypes NSCLC tumors into squamous and non-squamous. miRview® lung will be marketed in the U.S. by Rosetta Genomics’ oncology sales team and will be available internationally through the Company’s various distribution partners.
miRview® lung was developed to use small, pre-operative specimens to differentiate tumor types and to further subtype them. Small, pre-operative biopsies such as bronchoscopic washing, brushing, fine-needle aspirate (FNA) and core needle biopsies are the most common methods for acquiring sample from lung tumors; however, in 20% to 30% of these pre-operative cases significant limitations of tumor quantity and quality prevent full classification and subtyping of the tumor using traditional diagnostic methods, including H&E and immunohistochemical stains. Using the expression levels of eight microRNAs, Rosetta Genomics’ researchers developed a molecular classifier which was validated on an independent blinded validation set of 451 samples, with sensitivity of 93.7% in the identification of the four main subtypes of lung tumors. The sensitivity for cytological samples, which constitute more than half of the validation set, was 95%. miRview® lung joins miRview® squamous, the Company’s microRNA diagnostic test developed to subtype NSCLC for resection and FNA sample types, strengthening the suite of testing solutions offered by Rosetta for pre-operative samples from lung tumors.
Commenting on the clinical importance of this assay, Dr. Harvey Pass, Professor of Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vice Chairman, Research Director, Division of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center and Cancer Center, stated, “A standardized and objective assay, like miRview® lung, that results in the accurate identification of the tumor type in small biopsy samples from lung cancer patients has the potential to lead to better information and better decisions about the appropriate treatment approaches for these patients.”
“With the recent emergence of targeted lung cancer therapies, such as Avastin® and Alimta®, and with other targeted drugs entering the clinical arena, accurate classification and subtyping of lung cancer is becoming increasingly important to better assess differential side effects and efficacy profiles and to enhance treatment strategies. We believe there is a definite need for objective, standardized, and reproducible molecular diagnostic assays that can reliably classify and subtype lung cancer,” noted Kenneth A. Berlin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rosetta Genomics, said, “We are especially pleased to add miRview® lung to our suite of microRNA oncology diagnostic tests as it has the potential to assist in the accurate classification and subtyping of many of the over one and a half million patients diagnosed with lung cancer each year.”
About miRview® Products
miRview® are a series of microRNA-based diagnostic products offered by Rosetta Genomics. miRview® mets and miRview® mets² accurately identify the primary tumor site in metastatic cancer and CUP. miRview® squamous accurately identifies the squamous subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which carries an increased risk of severe or fatal internal bleeding and poor response to treatment for certain therapies. miRview® meso diagnoses mesothelioma, a cancer connected to asbestos exposure. miRview® lung accurately identifies the four main subtypes of lung cancer using small amounts of tumor cells. miRview® tests are designed to provide objective diagnostic data; it is the treating physician’s responsibility to diagnose and administer the appropriate treatment. In the U.S. alone, Rosetta Genomics estimates that approximately 200,000 patients a year may benefit from the miRview® mets and miRview® mets² test, 60,000 from miRview® squamous, 60,000 from miRview® meso and 222,000 from miRview® lung. The Company’s tests are offered directly by Rosetta Genomics in the U.S., and through distributors around the globe. For more information, please visit www.mirviewdx.com. Parties interested in ordering the test can contact Rosetta Genomics at (215) 382-9000 ext. 309.
About microRNAs
microRNAs (miRNAs) are recently discovered, small RNAs that act as master regulators of protein synthesis, and have been shown to be highly effective biomarkers. The unique advantage of microRNAs as biomarkers lies in their high tissue specificity, and their exceptional stability in the most routine preservation methods for biopsies, including Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) block tissue and fine needle aspirate (FNA) cell blocks. It has been suggested that their small size (19 to 21 nucleotides) enables them to remain intact in FFPE blocks, as opposed to messenger RNA (mRNA), which tends to degrade rapidly. In addition, early preclinical data has shown that by controlling the levels of specific microRNAs, cancer cell growth may be reduced. To learn more about microRNAs, please visit www.rosettagenomics.com.
About Rosetta Genomics
Rosetta Genomics develops and commercializes a full range of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics. Founded in 2000, the company’s integrative research platform combining bioinformatics and state-of-the-art laboratory processes has led to the discovery of hundreds of biologically validated novel human microRNAs. Building on its strong patent position and proprietary platform technologies, Rosetta Genomics is working on the application of these technologies in the development and commercialization of a full range of microRNA-based diagnostic tools. The Company’s miRview product line is commercially available through its Philadelphia-based CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified lab. To learn more, please visit www.rosettagenomics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Various statements in this release concerning Rosetta’s future expectations, plans and prospects, including without limitation, statements relating to the need for and market potential of molecular diagnostic assays that can reliably classify and subtype lung cancer and the potential of microRNAs in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including risks related to: Rosetta’s approach to discover microRNA technology and to work on the application of this technology in the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutic tools, which may never lead to commercially accepted products or services; Rosetta’s ability to obtain, maintain and protect its intellectual property; Rosetta’s ability to enforce its patents against infringers and to defend its patent portfolio against challenges from third parties; Rosetta’s need and ability to obtain additional funding to support its business activities; Rosetta’s dependence on third parties for development, manufacture, marketing, sales, and distribution of products; Rosetta’s ability to successfully develop its products and services; Rosetta’s ability to obtain regulatory clearances or approvals that may be required for its products and services; the ability to obtain coverage and adequate payment from health insurers for the products and services comprising Rosetta’s technology; competition from others using technology similar to Rosetta’s and others developing products for similar uses; Rosetta’s dependence on collaborators; and Rosetta’s short operating history; as well as those risks more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Rosetta’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Rosetta’s views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rosetta does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN – News) announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Europe-based Safety Hi-Tech S.r.l. (“SHT”) and the owners of the Italian engineering firm Banini-Binotti Associates (“BB”), for the development of reclamation, remediation and energy optimization services throughout most of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The European refrigerant aftermarket alone is estimated at over $700 million or approximately 70% of the U.S. refrigerant aftermarket. Additionally, due to the strict regulatory environment in Europe there is strong demand for the energy optimization and emissions reducing services Hudson provides.
The joint venture will create a new Italy-based company known as Hudson Technologies Europe S.r.l. Hudson and SHT will each own 40% of the new company and BB will own 20%. Using equipment and technology supplied and licensed by Hudson, the new company will market Hudson’s full suite of products and services, with an emphasis on Hudson’s energy optimization services. Hudson Technologies Europe will also provide reclamation support to SHT for the recycling and resale into the refrigeration market of refrigerants which are not only used in A/C systems but also used in most other fire suppression systems, including SHT’s. The parties have already made significant progress towards launching this joint venture, including the construction of equipment, facility layout and sourcing of refrigerants.
Hudson’s participation in this joint venture will further Hudson’s longer term growth strategy by:
- Positioning Hudson to meet increasing European market demand for energy optimization solutions that is being driven by high energy costs and a stringent regulatory environment
- Expanding Hudson’s opportunities to grow its reclamation business by taking advantage of Europe’s accelerated refrigerant phase out schedule; Virgin production of R-22 is currently 100% phased out in Europe and existing R-22 operating systems can only be serviced with reclaimed or recycled refrigerant that is presently selling at more than 3 times the price of R-22 in the U.S.
- Capitalizing on a very fragmented and under developed EU reclamation market which has few facilities able to meet Hudson’s purity and performance standards
- Providing immediate access to an established customer base and a well-developed infrastructure for the marketing of Hudson products and services in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa
The European Union (EU) is approximately five years ahead of the US in (i) the phase out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), including R-22, (ii) carbon emission standards for greenhouse gases (“GHGs”), and (iii) efforts to increase energy efficiency. In the US, Hudson has been advancing in each of those areas ahead of government regulations and mandates, and in some instances ahead of market acceptance. Europe, however, has already created regulations and market incentives that Hudson believes support the offerings that the Company currently provides in the US. Consequently, Europe represents a promising and significant opportunity for Hudson, through the joint venture, to market and provide its services to industrial and commercial facilities.
Click here for additional information about EU’s environmental regulations and how they impact the market opportunity for Hudson Technology Europe.
Hudson’s ability to identify and capture energy efficiencies and savings in steam, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, typically the largest energy users in commercial or industrial facilities, we believe will enable the joint venture’s customers to save money, create reliable and verifiable emissions offsets and better comply with European government initiatives. Furthermore, whereas the U.S. phase out of Chlorofluorocarbons (“CFCs”) took place more than 15 years ago, many developing countries, which include most nations in the Middle East and North Africa, are only now undertaking the phase out of CFC-based refrigerants. We believe that these developing nations can benefit from Hudson’s phase out experience, providing long term opportunities for Hudson Technologies Europe to grow market share.
Kevin J. Zugibe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies commented, “This partnership with Safety High Tech and Messrs. Banini and Binotti advances our desire to identify markets for our services outside of the U.S. that will enable us to grow our market share. SHT’s existing fire suppression customers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are primarily industrial customers and prime candidates for the services that Hudson Technologies Europe will provide. As government mandated phase outs and/or use restrictions of all refrigerants, including Hydrofluorocarbon (“HFC”), HCFC, and CFC-based substances create shortages and/or use restrictions of these gases, and as mandatory GHG reductions require the industry to reduce GHG emission, Hudson Technologies Europe will be in a position to provide reclamation and energy optimization services to the needs of SHT’s existing industrial customers. Additionally, our reclamation efforts give us access to the ozone depleting gases that have high value in the carbon credit market, a market that is currently significantly more active in Europe than in the U.S. We are excited by this opportunity and look forward to working with SHT and BB toward the success of this combined venture.”
Aldo Indovino, Safety Hi-Tech’s President, commented on the joint venture: “Hudson’s proven ability to provide proprietary on-site decontamination and energy optimization services makes this joint venture the perfect solution for the European market for many reasons. The opportunity to provide cost-effective energy optimization services, and the ability to access government incentive programs, will set this joint venture apart from others. We are also pleased to have Messrs. Banini and Binotti as part of this joint venture. They specialize in energy and environmental issues and will provide Hudson Technologies Europe with dedicated human resources to promote public awareness of the significant role of energy optimization for large comfort and process cooling systems as a part of the overall strategies to combat Global Warming.”
Stefano Binotti, one of the BB partners, commented on the new project, “Our participation in the Joint Venture represents a very significant moment for us. Both our American and Italian partners are companies with extensive knowledge and experience in their respective fields. We believe their combined technical and commercial expertise, synergistically integrated with our professional experience, will lead Hudson Technologies Europe to successfully develop its business in the European, North African and Middle Eastern markets.”
About Hudson Technologies
Hudson Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative solutions to recurring problems within the refrigeration industry. Hudson’s proprietary RefrigerantSide® Services increase operating efficiency and energy savings, and remove moisture, oils and other contaminants frequently found in the refrigeration circuits of large comfort cooling and process refrigeration systems. Performed at a customer’s site as an integral part of an effective scheduled maintenance program or in response to emergencies, RefrigerantSide®Services offer significant savings to customers due to their ability to be completed rapidly and at higher purity levels, and can be utilized while the customer’s system continues to operate. In addition, the Company sells refrigerants and provides traditional reclamation services to the commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration markets. For further information on Hudson, please visit the Company’s web site at www.hudsontech.com.
About Safety Hi-Tech
Safety Hi-Tech (“SHT”) is a customer-focused supplier of advanced solutions for the Fire-Fighting sector which serves customers and markets through a network of integrated sales, production, research and technical services. SHT is a pioneer in clean agent fire suppression technologies, providing a proprietary, patented alternative to Halon, a chemical compound derived from hydrocarbons which has been identified as a significant contributor to the destruction of the ozone layer. SHT’s patented NAF S 125 and NAF S 227 Fire Extinguishing Agents and Systems have gained worldwide acceptance and recognition from leading environmental and technical authorities and have achieved significant market share in several geographies in Europe and other locations around the world. SHT’s Fire Extinguishing Agents have been included in the US Environmental Protection Agency’ SNAP List as acceptable Halon 1301 replacements and have been approved by internationally recognized testing laboratories, including Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and the Loss Prevention Certification Board.
www.safetyhitech.com
About Banini & Binotti
Stefano Banini and Stefano Binotti are the owners of the engineering firm of Banini Binotti Associates (BB) and have been together since 1995. Since then, they have operated in Italy and abroad as consultancy suppliers for environmental and energy issues. The firm targets its services mainly to public companies and governmental institutions and generally acts as project managers and project developers. Through the support of specific skills, innovative perspectives and a professional staff, BB offers a full range of solutions and services in environmental engineering and sustainable development. Since the establishment of the firm, BB has operated as consultants to the Italian Ministry for the Environment Land and Sea. In 2008 they promoted the establishment of a Public Private Partnership between a number of Italian state-based universities and private companies. The firm now operates at both the national and international level, and is oriented to develop itself as an open network aimed at promoting a collaborative environment between the academic world, institutions and private/public companies.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements contained herein which are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the markets for refrigerants (including unfavorable market conditions adversely affecting the demand for, and the price of, refrigerants), the Company’s ability to source refrigerants, regulatory and economic factors, seasonality, competition, litigation, the nature of supplier or customer arrangements which become available to the Company in the future, adverse weather conditions, possible technological obsolescence of existing products and services, possible reduction in the carrying value of long-lived assets, estimates of the useful life of its assets, potential environmental liability, customer concentration, the ability to obtain financing, factors associated with the joint venture which include the ability of the parties to perform their obligations under the joint venture agreement, any delays or interruptions in bringing products and services to market, the timely availability of any requisite permits and authorizations from governmental entities and third parties as well as factors relating to doing business outside the U.S. including changes in the laws, regulations, policies, and political, financial and economic conditions, including inflation, interest and currency exchange rates, of countries in which the joint venture may seek to conduct business, and other risks detailed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “may”, “plan”, “should” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.
SALT LAKE CITY, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ:DYNT – News) today announced the signing of an agreement with CHAMPS Group Purchasing to promote Dynatronics’ products to the 4,000 CHAMPS member facilities across the country. CHAMPS Group Purchasing is one of the leading affiliates of Premier Inc.’s group purchasing organization (GPO).
“We are very impressed with the broad product line and excellent service offered by Dynatronics,” stated Jan Elder, contracting director at CHAMPS Group Purchasing. “In our role of providing value to our members, we believe Dynatronics’ line of quality therapy devices and medical supplies will be very attractive to our member facilities.”
The signed pact with CHAMPS Group Purchasing includes Dynatronics’ therapy equipment and supplies, as well as the company’s Stream electronic patient communications platform.
“As a significant player in the group purchasing arena, CHAMPS is well positioned to facilitate the adoption of Dynatronics’ products and services throughout their chain,” stated Larry K. Beardall, executive vice president of sales and marketing of Dynatronics. “With their expertise in clinical products and needs, we are thrilled they have recognized the value and benefits we offer and have agreed to help promote our 12,000 products to their member facilities.”
“We believe this agreement is an important step forward in converting GPO business to our brand, and in strengthening our working relationship with the CHAMPS Group Purchasing,” added Beardall.
About CHAMPS Group Purchasing Organization
As healthcare group purchasing experts, CHAMPS helps the healthcare industry save money and lightens the contracting burden for purchasing managers. For nearly 19 years, CHAMPS Group Purchasing has been an affiliate of Premier, Inc., one of the largest healthcare buying groups in the country, with over $36 billion in volume and over 1,700 contracts. CHAMPS provides personal and expert service, aggregated contract portfolio and custom contract offerings to more than 4,000 clients nationwide. More information regarding CHAMPS GPO is available at www.CHAMPSGPO.com.
About Dynatronics
Dynatronics Corporation manufactures, markets and/or distributes advanced-technology medical devices, orthopedic soft goods and supplies, treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment, and patient engagement technology for the physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, podiatry, plastic surgery, dermatology and other related medical, cosmetic and aesthetic markets. More information regarding Dynatronics is available at www.dynatronics.com.
SHENZHEN, China, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — New Energy Systems Group (NYSE Amex: NEWN) (“New Energy” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and consumer branded backup power systems, today announced that it has been added to the Russell Microcap Index effective June 24, 2011.
Russell Investments, a leading financial services provider serving individual and institutional investors, rebalances its entire family of indexes every year to maintain true representation of global equity markets, capitalization and style. Companies are added and deleted from the various indices according to these changes. The Russell Microcap Index Fund had approximately $497 million of assets as of June 28, 2011.
New Energy Chairman Weihe Yu stated, “We are proud to be a part of an index that includes premier companies such as Orbitz Worldwide and Rosetta Stone. It signifies the progress New Energy has made in a short period of time. As we continue to execute our growth strategies in the years ahead, we will strive to deliver significant shareholder value.”
About New Energy Systems Group
New Energy Systems Group is a vertically integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and backup power systems for leading manufacturers of mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, MP3s and a variety of other portable electronics. The Company’s end-user consumer products are sold under the Anytone® brand in China while it’s commercial and OEM batteries and battery components are sold under New Power and E’Jenie. The fast pace of new mobile device introductions in China combined with a growing middle class make it fertile ground for New Energy’s end-user consumer products, as well as its high powered, light weight lithium ion batteries. In addition to historically strong organic growth, New Energy is expected to benefit from economies of scale, broader distribution and higher profit margins in 2011. Additional information about the company is available at: www.newenergysystemsgroup.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
For more information, please contact:
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New Energy Systems Group
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Ken Lin, VP of Investor Relations
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HC International, Inc.
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John Mattio, SVP
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Tel: US +1-212-301-7130
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Jul. 13, 2011 (Business Wire) — Midway Gold Corp. (“Midway” or the “Company”) (MDW:TSX-V; MDW:NYSE-AMEX) announces results calculated from data provided by Barrick Gold Exploration Inc. (“Barrick”), who is earning into Midway’s Spring Valley Project, Nevada. Highlights include metallic screen assays with gold intercepts of 166 meters of 1.48 grams per tonne (gpt) gold, including 23 meters of 2.15 gpt gold in SV10-510, and 218 meters of 2.7 gpt gold including 41 meters of 12.3 gpt in SV10-511c.
2010 Drilling
On the north end of the known resource, metallic screen assays for drill hole SV10-510 report 166 meters of 1.48 gpt gold, which includes 23 meters of 2.15 gpt gold, and hole SV10-511c contains 218 meters of 2.7 gpt gold, which also includes 41 meters of 12.3 gpt gold. This northern zone appears to remain open to the north, and additional infill drilling will be required to include this zone with the currently defined gold resource.
South of the existing resource (see map below), metallic screen assays for drill hole SV10-499 confirm the presence of a 205-meter-thick zone of anomalous mineralization averaging 0.24 gpt gold. This thick anomalous gold zone, only 1,800 meters from the known resource area, suggests that the intervening ground is ideally located for on-going exploration and resource expansion. Additional reverse circulation (RC) and core drilling will test this zone and its continuity with the known gold resource.
Final metallic screen assay results have been received for 12 holes drilled in 2010. Assays are pending for two 2010 core drill holes. Highlights of the first quarter drill results as calculated by Midway are summarized in the table below. These new metallic screen assays include some intervals that Midway considers significantly better than previously reported intercepts based on fire assays (Midway press release dated February 24, 2011). Metallic screen assays analyze a larger quantity of the sample and are more reliable when coarse gold is present.
2011 Drilling
The 2011 drilling program commenced in early April, and two RC rigs and one core rig are currently operating. The 2011 drill plan is focused on expanding the resource and evaluating property acquired near the end of 2010 south of the current resource area. In addition to drilling, cultural and biological surveys, hydrogeologic studies and trace element analyses are underway to support future permit applications.
To view a map of the 2011 Resource Area and 2011 Drill Targets at Spring Valley, please click on the following link: To view a map of the 2011 Resource Area and 2011 Drill Targets at Spring Valley, please click on the following link: http://www.usetdas.com/pr/midwaymap.gif.
Spring Valley is a large, porphyry-hosted gold system. A May, 2011 updated resource estimate reported 2.16 million ounces of gold in the combined Measured and Indicated categories at a cut-off grade of 0.14 gpt. There is an additional Inferred resource of 1.97 million ounces of gold at the same cut-off grade. The Measured resource is 0.93 million ounces contained within 59.0 million tonnes grading 0.49 gpt, the Indicated resource is 1.23 million ounces contained within 85.8 million tonnes grading 0.45 gpt, and the Inferred resource is contained within 103.9 million tonnes grading 0.59 gpt. The estimate was prepared for Midway by Gustavson Associates, LLC of Lakewood, Colorado (Midway press release dated May 2, 2011).
Under the terms of a March 9, 2009 agreement between Midway and Barrick, Barrick will earn a 60% interest in the project by completing work expenditures totaling US$30 million before December 31, 2013. Barrick has informed Midway that it intends to conduct and fund the minimum required program of US$7 million in 2011, resulting in cumulative expenditures of US$16 million by December 31, 2011.
Significant Metallic Screen Assay Intercepts, Spring Valley Project, Nevada
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SV10-497C |
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105.2 |
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112.8 |
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9.1 |
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1.35 |
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129.5 |
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134.1 |
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6.1 |
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0.94 |
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395.8 |
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400.0 |
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5.2 |
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0.94 |
SV10-498 |
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169.1 |
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182.9 |
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13.7 |
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1.70 |
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169.2 |
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173.7 |
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4.6 |
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0.70 |
SV10-499 |
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97.5 |
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128.0 |
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30.5 |
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0.43 |
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144.8 |
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166.1 |
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21.3 |
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0.35 |
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234.7 |
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275.8 |
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41.1 |
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0.36 |
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292.6 |
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303.1 |
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0.48 |
SV10-500C |
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318.2 |
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339.8 |
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21.5 |
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0.57 |
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418.5 |
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429.5 |
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11.0 |
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SV10-501C |
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77.7 |
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94.8 |
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17.0 |
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0.53 |
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108.4 |
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147.0 |
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2.9 |
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7.25 |
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154.1 |
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208.0 |
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0.85 |
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234.5 |
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259.4 |
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311.8 |
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357.6 |
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184.4 |
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199.6 |
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394.1 |
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423.1 |
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3.9 |
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447.4 |
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463.6 |
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16.2 |
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1.12 |
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516.0 |
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350.5 |
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409.7 |
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59.2 |
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377.3 |
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393.4 |
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16.1 |
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0.39 |
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210.3 |
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217.9 |
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SV10-510 |
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253.0 |
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419.1 |
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166.1 |
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323.1 |
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410.0 |
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414.5 |
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26.20 |
SV10-511C |
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236.2 |
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455.1 |
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218.8 |
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19.30 |
Reverse circulation drilling was conducted by Hard Rock Drilling of Elko, Nevada. Core drilling was conducted by TonaTec Exploration of Mapleton, Utah. Drill hole numbers ending with a “C” indicate core holes. Samples were assayed by ALS-Chemex Labs, in Sparks, Nevada by 30-gram fire assays (FA) or 1000-gram metallic screen assays (MS). Results reported represent thickness along the trace of the drill hole and do not necessarily represent true thickness.
Data provided to Midway by Barrick and disclosed in this press release have been reviewed for Midway by William S. Neal, (M.Sc., CPG), a “Qualified Person” as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Kenneth A. Brunk”
Kenneth A. Brunk, President, COO and Director
About Midway Gold Corp.
Midway Gold Corp. is a precious metals company with a vision to explore, design, build and operate mines in a manner accountable to all stakeholders while producing an acceptable return to its shareholders. For more information about Midway, please visit our website at www.midwaygold.com or contact R.J. Smith, Vice President of Administration, at (877) 475-3642 (toll-free).
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the Company and its business. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s intended work plans for the Spring Valley project and resource estimates. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation, risks related to the timing and completion of the Company’s intended work plans for the Spring Valley project, risks related to fluctuations in gold prices; uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund the planned work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned work resulting from weather, logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill expectations and realize the perceived potential of the Company’s properties; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and other tests and the estimation of gold resources and reserves; the possibility that required permits may not be obtained on a timely manner or at all; the possibility that capital and operating costs may be higher than currently estimated and may preclude commercial development or render operations uneconomic; the possibility that the estimated recovery rates may not be achieved; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in the work program; and other factors identified in the Company’s SEC filings and its filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions and expectations of the Company’s management at the time they are made, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances, should change.
Cautionary note to U.S. investors concerning estimates of reserves and resources: This press release and the technical report referred to in this press release use the terms “resource”, “reserve”, “measured resources”, “indicated resources” and “inferred resources”, which are terms defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification system. Estimates of mineral resources in this press release and in the technical report referred to in this press release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and such definitions differ from the definitions in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7. Under SEC Industry Guide 7 standards, a “final” or “bankable” feasibility study is required to report reserves, the three-year historical average price is used in any reserve or cash flow analysis to designate reserves and the primary environmental analysis or report must be filed with the appropriate governmental authority. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. We advise investors that while those terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves as defined in the SEC’s Guide 7. In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally minable. The SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute SEC Industry Guide 7 compliant “reserves” as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of mineral deposits in any of the above categories will ever be upgraded to Guide 7 compliant reserves. Accordingly, disclosure in this press release and in the technical reports referred to in this press release may not be comparable to information from U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.
Midway Gold Corp.
R.J. Smith, 877-475-3642 (toll-free)
Vice President of Administration
SHANDONG, China, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Gulf Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:GURE – News) (“Gulf Resources” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced that its Chairman, Ming Yang and his family will hold their shares for the next three years and confirmed that Gulf Resources maintains 100% ownership of its two PRC subsidiaries Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Ltd. Co. (“SCHC”) and Shouguang Yuxin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (“SYCI”)
The Company’s Chairman, Mr. Yang and his family together own 13,391,453 shares, which is approximately 38.7% of the Company’s total outstanding shares of common stock. In a letter to shareholders, Mr. Yang and his family have declared that they are very confident in the Company’s future and will not pledge or sell any of their shares in the next three years. The letter signed by Mr. Yang, his wife, Wenxiang Yu and their son, Zhi Yang is included as an exhibit to a Form 8-K to be filed on July 13, 2011.
Gulf Resources’ corporate structure remains linear and unchanged since February 2007 and the Company maintains full control over its operating subsidiaries. The Company owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Upper Class Group Limited, which owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Jiaxing, which owns 100% of the outstanding shares of SCHC, which owns 100% of the outstanding shares of SYCI. The Company includes the shareholder lists for SCHC and SYCI and a schematic presentation of its ownership structure in an exhibit to a Form 8-K to be filed on July 13, 2011.
About Gulf Resources, Inc.
Gulf Resources, Inc. operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“SCHC”) and Shouguang Yuxin Chemical Industry Co., Limited (“SYCI”). The Company believes that it is one of the largest producers of bromine in China. Elemental Bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of compounds utilized in industry and agriculture. Through SYCI, the Company manufactures chemical products utilized in a variety of applications, including oil & gas field explorations and as papermaking chemical agents. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.gulfresourcesinc.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release contain forward-looking information about Gulf Resources and its subsidiaries business and products within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. The actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the general economic and business conditions in the PRC, future product development and production capabilities, shipments to end customers, market acceptance of new and existing products, additional competition from existing and new competitors for bromine and other oilfield and power production chemicals, changes in technology, the ability to make future bromine asset purchases, and various other factors beyond its control. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement and the risks factors detailed in the Company‘s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gulf Resources undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
RESTON, VA — (Marketwire) — 07/13/11 — Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI) (“Comstock” or the “Company”), a multi-faceted real estate development and services company focused on the Washington, DC market, announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with SunBridge Capital Management, LLC (“SunBridge”), a private investment management firm supported by the Bainum family, a prominent Washington, DC family with investment interests that include Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). The purpose of the strategic alliance is to facilitate Comstock’s and SunBridge’s ongoing pursuit of certain homebuilding and multi-family rental projects in the Washington, DC market. The strategic alliance calls for project funding of up to $25 million from each party to capitalize agreed-upon potential investments. Further demonstrating its commitment to its relationship with Comstock, SunBridge will also provide up to $20 million of senior secured financing thereby strengthening Comstock’s ability to pursue new real estate investment and development opportunities.
“We are delighted to team with SunBridge. This is a significant alliance for Comstock as we continue to uncover and execute against opportunities within the best real estate market in the nation. This new relationship provides additional capital and allows us to pursue our strategic objective of disciplined growth supported by a conservative capital structure as we focus on enhancing shareholder value,” said Christopher Clemente, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We have been impressed with Comstock’s extensive local knowledge and expertise in the Washington, DC market. This alliance is consistent with our strategy of investing in industries and organizations with demonstrated leadership and experience where our skill sets are complementary,” said Chuck Ledsinger, Chairman and Managing Director of SunBridge.
In support of the relationship and as described above, SunBridge funded a senior secured loan for approximately $13.7 million that closed on July 13, 2011, (the “Initial Loan”) and has agreed to a commitment to provide an additional secured loan to refinance the Company’s Penderbrook project. The proceeds of the Initial Loan were used to refinance existing indebtedness on the Company’s Eclipse project and for general corporate purposes. The Company also agreed to issue SunBridge a warrant to purchase up to one million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.
Zelman Partners LLC and Focus Capital Group, Inc. served as joint-lead placement agents on the senior secured financing and as financial advisors for the strategic agreement.
About Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc.
Comstock is a multi-faceted real estate development and services company. Our substantial experience in building a diverse range of products including multi-family, single-family homes, townhouses, mid-rise condominiums, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use (residential and commercial) developments has positioned Comstock as a prominent real estate developer and homebuilder in the Washington, DC market. Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the symbol CHCI. For more information on the Company or its projects, please visit www.comstockhomebuilding.com.
About SunBridge Capital Management, LLC
SunBridge Capital Management, LLC is a private investment management firm formed with capital and strategic support from the Bainum family and Realty Investment Company, Inc., focused on active public and private equity investments in targeted industries. For more information please visit www.sunbridgecap.com.
About Zelman
Zelman is the leading research, advisory and capital markets firm dedicated exclusively to the housing industry, providing a broad range of corporate advisory services and capital raising solutions to homebuilders, land developers, REITs, building products companies and other residential real estate and related firms. Zelman serves a broad client base including public and private corporations, financial institutions, and local, state and federal government organizations through offices in New York, Boston, and Cleveland. For more information please visit www.zelmanassociates.com.
About Focus Capital
Focus Capital provides M&A, corporate finance advisory and capital raising services with offices in New York and Minneapolis. Focus Capital is composed of seasoned veterans from major investment banks and industry, having trusted relationships based on decades of execution experience with a track record of delivering results and creating value. For more information, please visit www.focuscgi.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking” statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements including incurring substantial indebtedness with respect to projects, the diversion of management’s attention and other negative consequences. Additional information concerning these and other important risks and uncertainties can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comstock specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – 07/11/11) – Scorpex, Inc. (Pinksheets:SRPX) (the “Company”) today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scorpex International, Inc. The acquisition has been effected through the merger of a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with Scorpex International. Scorpex International is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Scorpex International, Inc., formerly known as Scorpion International Waste Solutions, Inc., is a development stage company in the hazardous and toxic waste industry. With its first facility located near Ensenada, Mexico, Scorpex International is developing its first property for the storage, recycling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. Once completed, Scorpex International will have the only industrial waste processing facility of its kind in Baja Mexico.
It is intended that the transaction will qualify for a tax free plan of reorganization pursuant to the provision of Sections 368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1985, as amended. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, each issued and outstanding share of Scorpex International stock, other than those cancelled, has been converted into the right to receive 75 percent of one share of the Company’s stock.
Joseph Caywood, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very excited to bring this emerging growth story to the public markets and will be working diligently to start the audit process and further increase transparency and industry awareness by engaging a third party valuation company. With access to equity financing, we will be able to accelerate our growth strategy to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities in the Baja Mexico/California region where demand for waste management exceeds capacity.”
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW) announced today it has obtained commitments for a three-year, $400 million asset-based loan (ABL) facility that will replace the company’s existing asset-backed securitization (ABS) facility. Commitments for the ABL facility comply with the agreements reached April 29, 2011, with key stakeholders providing for their support of the company’s financial restructuring plan.
“Replacing the ABS facility with this new facility should improve the company’s liquidity,” says John Lamar, chief restructuring officer and lead director of YRC Worldwide.” That helps support our industry’s seasonal pattern of revenues and provides the financial flexibility and run room we need to grow the business.”
Lamar says YRC Worldwide remains on track to close the restructuring later this month.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that any restructuring will be subject to a number of significant conditions, including, among other things, the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions contained in the definitive agreements related to the restructuring and the lack of unexpected or adverse litigation results. The company cannot provide you with any assurances that the conditions contained in the definitive agreements related to the restructuring will be satisfied or that the restructuring can be completed in the timeframes required under the company’s various agreements with its stakeholders. The company cannot provide you with any assurances that any restructuring can be completed out-of-court or whether the company will be required to implement the restructuring under the supervision of a bankruptcy court, in which event, the company cannot provide you with any assurances that the terms of any such restructuring will not be substantially and materially different than any description in this news release or that an effort to implement an in-court restructuring would be successful. In addition, even if a restructuring is completed, the company’s future results could differ materially from any results projected in such forward-looking statements because of a number of factors, including (among others), the effect of any restructuring, whether out-of-court or in-court, may have on the company’s customers’ willingness to ship their products on the company’s transportation network, the company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows and liquidity to fund operations, which raises substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, inflation, inclement weather, price and availability of fuel, sudden changes in the cost of fuel or the index upon which the company bases its fuel surcharge, competitor pricing activity, expense volatility, including (without limitation) expense volatility due to changes in rail service or pricing for rail service, ability to capture cost reductions, changes in equity and debt markets, a downturn in general or regional economic activity, effects of a terrorist attack, labor relations, including (without limitation), the impact of work rules, work stoppages, strikes or other disruptions, any obligations to multi-employer health, welfare and pension plans, wage requirements and employee satisfaction, and the risk factors that are from time to time included in the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation and global logistics services. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, Reddaway, Holland and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures. YRC Worldwide has the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
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FUQING CITY, CHINA — (Marketwire) — 07/11/11 — Guanwei Recycling Corp. (NASDAQ: GPRC), China’s leading clean tech manufacturer of recycled low density polyethylene (LDPE), announced today that it received official government approval for expansion of its quota for imported plastic waste which will allow continued strong growth of its recycled plastic production.
Having met the rigorous requirements for obtaining the higher quota, the Company reported its aggregate quota of 59,000 tons of imported plastic waste has been increased to 99,000 tons in 2011, which will grow to 185,000 tons next year, following another required abbreviated permitting process.
Further, all 40,000 additional tons in its quota this year are in Guanwei’s name, as will be 150,000 tons of the quota next year. An additional 35,000 tons continue to be in the name of another company which has contracted them to Guanwei for a ten year period.
The Company added it views the granting of the higher quota as a strong endorsement of its state of the art environmentally friendly manufacturing facility. Protecting the environment is a key focus of the Company and of the regulators who have granted the increase at the local, regional and national level.
Strong Demand Will Translate Higher Quotas to Higher Revenues
“Demand for our recycled LDPE has continued to grow every year,” stated Mr. Chen Min, Chairman and CEO of the Company. He added, “While it’s a bit too early this year to make a specific forecast, historically we have seen revenue growth of about 30% annually. With this increased import quota we have the ability to focus on plans to more than double production capacity. We are excited about this milestone event for the Company and are looking forward to executing our growth plans.”
Description of Guanwei Recycling Corp.
Guanwei Recycling Corp. is China’s largest manufacturer of recycled low density polyethylene (LDPE). Adhering to the highest “green” standards, it has generated rapid growth producing LDPE from plastic waste procured mostly in Europe for sales to more than 300 customers in ten different industries in China. Guanwei Recycling Corp. is one of the few plastic recyclers in China that has been audited by German authorities, most recently Umweltagentur Erftstadt, for compliance with German pollution and environmental standards. This allows the company to procure high quality plastic waste directly from Germany and other European countries (Spain and Holland), with no middlemen, and permits highly economic production of the highest grades of LDPE. Additional information regarding Guanwei Recycling Corp. is available at www.guanweirecycling.com.
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand, market competition, and risks inherent in our operations. These and other risks are described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contacts:
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Mark Miller
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Ph: (770) 436-7429
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DGI Investor Relations
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Jul. 11, 2011 (Business Wire) — ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (“ADA” or “the Company”) today provided an update on the progress of activities at Clean Coal Solutions, LLC (“Clean Coal”), the Company’s joint venture with an affiliate of NexGen Resources Corporation and an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Clean Coal’s patented coal technology, CyClean, is a cost effective coal technology used to produce Refined Coal (“RC”), which reduces emissions of NOx and mercury, and qualifies for IRS Section 45 tax credits of over $6.33 per ton of coal.
ADA reported that in June 2011, Clean Coal completed the first year of operation of two facilities that produce RC for four boilers at two power plants in the Midwest. In their first year of operation, the two new facilities generated approximately $20 million in revenue and about $9 million in operating income for ADA. Over the next nine years, these facilities are expected to generate between $8 and $9 million in annual operating income for ADA.
The Company also announced that in June 2011, Clean Coal installed the first of 16 planned new facilities at a plant that is expected to burn up to four million tons of RC each year. This new facility was operated for the period of time deemed necessary to meet IRS “placed-in-service” requirements, and when burned, the RC produced demonstrated the reductions in mercury and NOx emissions necessary to qualify for the tax credit. The next four facilities are scheduled to be installed in July and August at plants burning an aggregate of approximately 10 million tons of coal per year. Following the completion of the facility demonstrations, operating permits and contracts between the utilities and the financial institution monetizing the tax credits will need to be finalized prior to commencing full-time operations, which are expected to occur late in the third quarter and in the fourth quarter of this year.
Clean Coal expects to install and commence operating the remaining 11 planned RC facilities in the fall, and is establishing schedules with customers in support of that goal. Clean Coal is financing the construction and installation of the 16 new RC facilities with a $10 million line of credit established with a commercial bank. Additional cash should also be available from expected payments of “pre-paid rent” from the monetizer on each facility as it achieves milestones of placed-in-service and full-time operation.
Dr. Michael D. Durham, President and CEO of ADA, commented, “Following Congressional approval in December 2010 that extended by one year the period in which companies may build and install RC facilities, ADA has committed to fabricate and hopes to place-in-service 16 new RC facilities by the end of 2011. Each of these facilities is capable of producing one to five million tons of RC per year, which will result in significant reductions in harmful emissions and material financial benefits for those who utilize the technology. We are very pleased with the progress we are making with regards to this expansion, and look forward to further applications of this proven technology.”
About ADA-ES
ADA-ES is a leader in clean coal technology and the associated specialty chemicals, serving the coal-fueled power plant industry. Our proprietary environmental technologies and specialty chemicals enable power plants to enhance existing air pollution control equipment, minimize mercury, CO2 and other emissions, maximize capacity, and improve operating efficiencies, to meet the challenges of existing and pending emission control regulations.
With respect to mercury emissions:
- We supply activated carbon (“AC”) injection systems, mercury measurement instrumentation, and related services.
- We are also a joint venture participant in ADA Carbon Solutions (“ADA-CS”), which has commenced operations at its AC production facility
- Under an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Arch Coal, we are developing and commercializing an enhanced Powder River Basin (“PRB”) coal with reduced emissions of mercury and other metals.
- Through our consolidated subsidiary, Clean Coal Solutions, LLC (“Clean Coal”), we provide our patented Refined Coal technology, CyClean, to enhance combustion of and reduce emissions from burning PRB coals in cyclone boilers.
In addition, we are developing CO2 emissions technologies under projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) and industry participants.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which provides a “safe harbor” for such statements in certain circumstances. The forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, statements about our plans and expectations regarding our Refined Coal projects, including CCS’ ability to timely build and “place into service” the Refined Coal facilities it has planned prior to the extended placed in service deadline of January 1, 2012, the ability of each RC facility to produce Refined Coal that qualifies for Section 45 tax credits, the amount of RC to be produced at each RC facility and the amount of revenue that each facility will generate, the ability to monetize the Section 45 tax credits that each facility is expected to generate, and the ability to timely complete all of the necessary demonstrations, operating permits and contracts between the utilities and the financial institution monetizing the tax credits. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of our management. Such statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to, changes in laws and regulations; the impact of our ongoing legal proceedings; availability of adequate working capital; availability, cost of and demand for alternative energy sources and other technologies; technical, start-up and operational difficulties; the inability of CCS’ current leased facilities to continue to produce coal which qualifies for IRS Section 45 tax credits and CCS’ ability to build and “place in service” its planned new facilities to meet the extended Section 45 tax credit placed-in-service deadline for the IRS Section 45 tax credits; loss of key personnel, and other factors discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements and to consult filings we make with the SEC for additional risks and uncertainties that may apply to our business and the ownership of our securities. Our forward-looking statements are presented as of the date made, and we disclaim any duty to update such statements unless required by law to do so.
ADA-ES, Inc.
Michael D. Durham, Ph.D., MBA, President
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303-734-1727
www.adaes.com
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JINHUA, China, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Kandi Technologies, Corp. (Nasdaq: KNDI), a leading Chinese supplier of off-road vehicles and developer of pure electric vehicles (EV), recently announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd., effective July 5, 2011. Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co., a professional service company affiliate of State Grid Corporation, is assisting the local municipal government in launching the 20,000 pure electric vehicle pilot program for Hangzhou consumers through the end of 2012. Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co. also manages the local State Grid “Express Change” battery service network.
The strategic cooperation will establish a strong relationship through which Kandi’s pure electric vehicles will become a preferred vehicle of choice for Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co. and will leverage and promote Kandi’s unique “Express Change” business model. Under the agreement, Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co. will ensure that the service network being built by State Grid will support Kandi’s technical requirement and infrastructure needs, while permitting efficient and effective operation of Kandi’s EVs.
“We are very pleased to announce our newest strategic partnership with Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co. This cooperative agreement will form a solid foundation for consumers’ access to Kandi’s pure electric vehicles in the Hangzhou market,” said Mr. Xiaoming Hu, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Kandi Technologies.
About Kandi Technologies, Corp.
Kandi Technologies, Corp. (Nasdaq: KNDI) is a manufacturer and exporter of a variety of vehicles in China, making it a world leader in the production of popular off-road vehicles (ORVs). It also ranks among the leading manufacturers in China of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), specialized utility vehicles (UTVs), and a recently introduced second-generation high mileage, two-seat three-wheeled motorcycle. Another major company focus has been on the manufacture and sale of the COCO electric vehicle (EV), a highly economical, beautifully designed, all-electric super mini-car for neighborhood driving and commuting. The convertible and hardtop models of the COCO EV are available in the United States and other countries, while the Chinese government has approved the sale of Kandi EVs in China since 2010. The Company’s products can be viewed at http://www.kandivehicle.com and its corporate website is http://www.chinakandi.com.
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These include statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which the Company indicates by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “our company believes,” “management believes” and similar language. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The Company bases its forward-looking statements on information currently available, and it assumes no obligation to update them. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Contacts:
Kandi Technologies, Corp.
Xiaoming Hu
Chairman and CEO
86-579-82239856
Cathy Cao
Executive Vice President of Finance
212-551-3610
e-mail: Cathy_kndi@yahoo.com
Jeff Lambert, Mike Houston
Lambert, Edwards & Associates
616-233-0500
e-mail: mhouston@lambert-edwards.com
SOURCE Kandi Technologies, Corp.
Jul. 7, 2011 (Business Wire) — Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today it has entered into a Publisher License Agreement with Microsoft® Corporation (“Microsoft”). The agreement allows Mad Catz to submit games to be published on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. stated, “The execution of the Xbox 360 Publisher License Agreement marks an important milestone as we pursue our longer term goal of expanding our participation in developing, publishing and distributing games.”
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed primarily under its Mad Catz® (casual gaming), Cyborg™ (pro gaming), Tritton® (gaming audio), Saitek® (simulation), and Eclipse™ (home and office) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; operates a videogame content website under its GameShark® brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of mobile, cloud, and on-premise enabled application platforms and business integration solutions, announced today that on July 11, 2011, it will be making an announcement to the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles that Microsoft Corp. partners are now eligible for a SpeedTrack Authorization Program to offer the iBOLT integration platform for Microsoft SharePoint 2010, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft. Companies deploying these systems can use Magic Software’s iBOLT Integration for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to share information through their SharePoint 2010 deployment. As an initial step, Magic Software is promoting iBOLT with capabilities for SharePoint 2010 and Oracle JD Edwards.
The success of SharePoint 2010 has generated market demand for a simple approach to business process orchestration with back-end software systems, including legacy applications. iBOLT’s “drag, drop and configure” approach to business process integration means that Oracle customers can utilize SharePoint 2010 to manage the overall user experience and iBOLT to orchestrate the back-end integration, regardless of line-of-business application or database platform.
iBOLT dramatically reduces the amount of time necessary to design new business process flows and provides a robust and scalable solution for integration. This is achieved through Magic Software’s smart metadata-driven approach. This approach helps future-proof integration projects so that when underlying technologies and systems change, adaptation efforts are kept to a minimum.
Magic Software provides Microsoft partners with additional tools and solutions to help offer SharePoint 2010 to the enterprise market. The SpeedTrack Authorization Program that will be announced at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference includes simplified authorization, technical training and go-to-market resources.
“Magic Software’s iBOLT represents a vast simplification of effort for both enterprise customers and their service providers. Businesses that are already using SharePoint 2010 and Oracle JD Edwards, for example, are able to implement end-to-end business processes and changes almost effortlessly,” said Magic Software Enterprises Americas CEO Regev Yativ.
Commitment to the Needs of Oracle Customers
SharePoint 2010 offers enterprise-grade capabilities in areas such as content management, business intelligence, portal, search, social software and more. Today’s announcement reflects a commitment to enable customers to unlock the value of backend business data and make it accessible to the entire organization.
“SharePoint 2010 is an easy and effective way for users to interact with the processes and data important for their business,” said Jared Spataro, director of SharePoint product marketing at Microsoft. “Solutions like iBOLT will enable customers of all sizes to create SharePoint 2010 applications that access legacy business applications.”
About Magic Software Enterprises
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of mobile, cloud and on-premise application platform solutions, and business and process integration solutions. For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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