Expression Analysis (EA), a Quintiles Company, has raised more than $27,000 for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) in San Francisco. The donation benefits the pediatric genetics division, which allows researchers to diagnose childhood diseases more precisely, predict their course, and create more effective treatments with fewer side effects.
Leading Genomic Services Company and Its Partners Raise More Than $150,000 in Support of Pediatric Genetics Research
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IBM Delivers New Software To Help Organizations Build Smarter Products
ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new software to help organizations bring intelligence to the products, systems and applications people use everyday. From creation to development and delivery, the new software simplifies the entire process enabling organizations to reduce costs, address compliance and regulatory requirements and ultimately get innovative products to market quickly.
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TSX Accepts Notice of Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
AURORA, ON, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG, NYSE: MGA) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") had accepted its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Notice"). Pursuant to the Notice, we may purchase up to 12,000,000Magna Common Shares (the "Bid"), representing approximately 5.2% of our public float. As at November 7, 2012 we had 233,228,126 issued and outstanding Common Shares, including a public float of 232,113,173 Common Shares. During the previous 12 months, the Corporation has purchased 3,668,430 Common Shares pursuant to a normal course issuer bid at a weighted average purchase price of US$35.45 per Common Share.
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Ombudsman: Octagon Capital Corporation Refuses to Compensate Elderly Investor Client More Than $181,000 Lost Due to Unsuitable Investments
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) today announced the refusal of Octagon Capital Corporation ('Octagon') to compensate one if its customers in the amount of $181,339 as recommended by OBSI. This is only the second refusal to compensate ever received by OBSI from an investment firm.
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UL Acquires Wiklund Research & Design, Adds Human Factors Engineering Expertise to Life & Health Offerings
NORTHBROOK, Ill. and CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Wiklund Research & Design, Inc., one of North America's leading providers of human factors engineering (HFE) to the life and health sector. The addition positions UL to fully support medical and diagnostic device manufacturers as a single, trusted source of conformance and certification services across the entire product lifecycle.
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Anne T. McKenna, Veteran Trial Attorney, Author, Lecturer and Adjunct Professor, Joins Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White As A Partner of the Firm and Chair of the Firm's Internet and Privacy Law Practice Group
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Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. Announces Record Date And Payment Date For Monthly Distribution
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE MKT: FAX)(the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, today announced that it will pay on December 14, 2012, a distribution of US $0.035 per share to all shareholders of record as of November 30, 2012.
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Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. Announces Record Date and Payment Date for Monthly Distribution
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE MKT: FCO)(the "Fund"),a closed-end fund, today announced that it will pay on December 14, 2012, a distribution of US $0.07 per share to all shareholders of record as of November 30, 2012.
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Escalade Announces Third Quarter Dividend of $0.08 Per Share
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA) The Board of Directors of Escalade, Inc. announced today a quarterly dividend in respect to the third quarter of 2012 of eight cents($0.08) per share would be paid to all shareholders of record on December 13, 2012 and disbursed on December 20, 2012.
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IBM Helps Organizations Address Growing Mobile Computing Opportunity
ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled a suite of new software and services that enables global organizations to build a comprehensive mobile computing strategy – from securing and managing devices, to creating mobile applications and analyzing data. These new offerings are part of a move by IBM to capitalize on the growing market opportunity for mobile that is expected to drive $130B in revenue for the IT industry by 2015, according to a recent study.[i]
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Sun National Bank Names Thomas R. Brugger Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
VINELAND, N.J., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNBC) today announced that its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Sun National Bank (the "Bank"), has appointed Thomas R. Brugger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Bank. "We are pleased to have Tom, an accomplished, results-focused financial executive, join the Bank," said Thomas X. Geisel, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Tom has the financial acumen, growth orientation and operational experience to assist in the advancement of Sun's corporate strategy. We look forward to his contributions and leadership as we continue to strengthen and grow the Bank." Mr. Brugger is expected to be appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sun Bancorp, Inc. following regulatory approval.
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TSX Accepts Notice of Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
AURORA, Ontario, November 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
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Ainsworth Announces Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (TSX:ANS)(TSX:ANS.WT) ("Ainsworth" or the "Company") announced today its intention to issue US$350 million of senior secured notes through a private placement (the "Debt Offering"). Concurrently with this offering, Ainsworth is launching a cash tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of the Company's previously issued 11% senior notes due 2015 (the "2015 Notes"). The Tender Offer is conditioned on, among other limited conditions, the successful completion of the Debt Offering.
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Holland & Knight Receives National First-Tier Rankings in U.S. News -- Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Guide
MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland& Knight has received national first-tier rankings in 22 practice areas in the 2012-2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers®"Best Law Firms" guide. The firm also received first-tier rankings in several key metropolitan areas.
The "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field. This year's results feature more than 10,000 law firms ranked nationally in one or more of 80 practice areas and by metro or state in 118 practice areas.
Clients were asked to provide feedback on firm practice groups, using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest), addressing expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and whether they would refer another client to the firm. Firms were then ranked in tiers, with Tier 1 including firms with the highest scores. The national first-tier rankings will be featured in U.S. News & World Report's Money issue on November 20.
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St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited Announces Filing of Third Quarter Results, Extension of Warrants and the Issuance of Options
St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX:SAU) ("St. Augustine" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has filed the following disclosure documents with securities regulators:
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Verizon Announces Pricing of Tender Offer for 8.95% Notes Due 2039
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the pricing of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.95% Notes due 2039 (CUSIP No. 92343VAR5) (the "Notes").
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Nexstar Broadcasting Announces Receipt of Requisite Consent for Consent Solicitation for Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 and Senior Subordinated PIK Notes Due 2014
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (“Nexstar Broadcasting”), has received, pursuant to its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of the outstanding $3,912,000 aggregate principal amount of 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the “2014 Notes”) and $112,593,449 aggregate principal amount of 7% Senior Subordinated PIK Notes due 2014 (the “2014 PIK Notes” and, together with the 2014 Notes, the “Existing Notes”), the requisite consents to adopt proposed amendments to the indenture, as supplemented, under which the 2014 Notes were issued and the indenture, as supplemented, under which the 2014 PIK Notes were issued, that would, among other things, eliminate substantially all restrictive covenants and certain event of default provisions contained in such indentures (the “Proposed Amendments”).
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The Canada Revenue Agency Revokes the Registration of The Latitude Foundation as a Charity
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the registration of The Latitude Foundation, a Markham-based charity. The notice of revocation will be published in the Canada Gazette with an effective date of November 10, 2012.
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The Canada Revenue Agency Revokes the Registration of Universal Community Help as a Charity
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the charitable registration of Universal Community Help, a Toronto-based charity. The notice of revocation has been published in the Canada Gazette with an effective date of November 10, 2012.
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The Canada Revenue Agency Revokes the Registration of The Animals' Charity as a Charity
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the registration of The Animals' Charity, a Hamilton-based charity. The notice of revocation will be published in the Canada Gazette with an effective date of November 10, 2012.
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