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direct/ Hugin Group signs a reseller and distribution agreement with ActusNews W …
Oslo, September, 1 2006:
Hugin confirms its Southern Europe expansion plans and signed a distribution agreement with ActusNews WIRE to offer high quality financial press release distribution into France. In response to European and American listed companies´ concerns about visibility and compliance with the future European Transparency Directive, Hugin is broadening its network. Hugin´s clients in Belgium and Switzerland will immediately benefit from the partnership.
This agreement will give all ActusNews WIRE…
direct/ Capio AB (SE) - The Board of Capio AB rejects the public offer from Opic …
Opica AB ("Opica"), indirectly owned by funds advised by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, by funds managed by Nordic Capital Fund VI Ltd and by funds managed by Apax Partners SA, has on September 1 2006 announced a public cash offer to the shareholders of Capio to acquire all outstanding shares in Capio (the "Offer").
The Board of Capio received a written non-binding proposal by Opica on August 28, 2006. The…
Hike your ROI on lowest cost CPM at fibre2fashion
A recent report by Deutsche Bank in conjunction with MediaPost informs that online ad spending in the second quarter, shot up 13.8 percent over the first three months of 2006.
Internet ad spend has crossed over $152 million according to respondents during the last quarter the study informs. Also, forecast for third-quarter survey indicated that spending would only increase by around 10 percent.
Such a happenstance cannot be misplaced even as several…
Are ethics vital to the survival of consultants in the twenty-first century?
Ethics among consultants in modern-day business will the topic to be discussed at the IMC monthly dinner meeting; September 19 in Hawthorne, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The importance, requirements and legal and moral obligation of professional ethics in consulting will be the subject of a two-part presentation to be offered by leading ethics ground rules authorities, Linnea McCord and Gene Siciliano, at the September monthly dinner meeting of the Institute…
direct/ Capio in exclusive negotiations to buy Tonkin Group in France
Capio has made an offer for 100 per cent of the shares in Tonkin Group and has been granted exclusivity by the sellers.
Whilst the workers council is being consulted in compliance with the French applicable laws, Capio intends to finalise the acquisition process during September at which point of time further information will be provided.
The Tonkin Group is the leading private hospital group in the Rhône-Alpes region in…
direct/ ING Real Estate (NL) - ING Real Estate Canada Trust to make public offer …
Highlights
- Summit is Canada´s largest industrial property owner with over 300 properties
- Offer of CAD 30 per unit reflects an 18% premium to the closing price of 30 August 2006 and values Summit at CAD 2.2 billion (EUR 1.5 billion)
- Total transaction value is CAD 3.4 billion (EUR 2.4 billion) including assumed debt
- Summit Board unanimously recommends offer to unit holders
- Summit to be delisted…
Interactive and Hassle Free online Bayarea Traffic School courses @ Bayarea-traf …
Runway traffic mishaps have ignited growing trend of driver education.Perfecting to this escalating demand the Bay Area Traffic School online course provides amicable solutions to the traffic offenders in terms of flexibility and convenience of pursuit.
The http://www.bayarea-trafficschool.com offers Florida 4-hours Traffic School course for basic driver improvement and Florida 8-hour Traffic School course for the drivers already taken the course. Having completed these contemporary courses you…
Business Trends Quarterly and a Leading Independent Research Firm Announce Offic …
Gartner, Inc. and Business Trends Quarterly (BTQ) announce a joint Media Partnership on the following upcoming events in 2006:
• Financial Services Technology Summit (Aug. 28-30, Boston, MA)
• IT and Software Asset Management Summit (Sept. 18-20, Orlando, FL)
• Application Development Summit & Open Source Summit (Sept. 25-29, Phoenix, AZ)
• Symposium/ITxpo (Oct. 8-13, Orlando, FL)
• Data Center Conference (Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Las Vegas, NV)
• Identity and Access Management Summit (Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Las Vegas, NV)
• Application Integration and…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - New dial-in numbers for todays conference call
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Glitnir will host a telephone conference in English at 12.30 PM Iceland time, 2.30 PM Stockholm/Oslo and 1.30 PM UK time today Wednesday August 30. Bjarni Ármannsson, CEO, will give his comments to the Fitch Rating and answer questions. To participate, call +44 (0)20 7162 0025 (UK), +47 2156 3120 (Norway) or +1 334 323 6201 (USA), no later than ten minutes in advance. Bjarni Ármannsson, CEO, Frank…
direct/ CanWest Petroleum and Oilsands Quest Announce Assessment of Bitumen Reso …
CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 30, 2006 -- CanWest Petroleum Corporation (AMEX: BQI) and its subsidiary, Oilsands Quest Inc., announce receipt of the independent geological consultants´ assessment of in-place volumes of bitumen in the area covered by Oilsands Quest´s Phase I drilling program in northwest Saskatchewan. The Phase I program consisted of drilling on two blocks on Oilsands Quest´s Permit PS00210, located in Township 95, Ranges 24 and…
Omnex and AIAG Announce Global Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting Partnershi …
Shanghai, Aug. 11, 2006 - The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Omnex Inc. announced the formation of a global training and consulting partnership between the two companies to offer Lean/Six Sigma training in Asia. As part of the agreement, Omnex will deliver AIAG-accredited training programs in China, India, Thailand and the Asian market. In tandem with this agreement, AIAG and Omnex headquarters in the USA agreed to a similar…
China Sourcing Fairs to feature free seminars for buyers on how to source more p …
The popular China Sourcing Fairs to be held in Hong Kong this October have scheduled free seminars and panel discussions for attendees on how to do business effectively with China manufacturers.
\"If you’re a new or small volume importer, these seminars should help provide you with practical advice to source more productively from China,\" says China Sourcing Fair spokesman Peter Zapf. \"The aim is to help you boost your knowledge…
Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Membership Increases to 94
Kuala Lumpur, August 28, 2006 – The Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has admitted six new members to the IFSB, bringing the total IFSB members to 94. These include 22 regulatory & supervisory authorities as well as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, Bank for International Settlements, the Islamic Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and 67 financial institutions from 17 countries.
The newly admitted members…
New Closed Bidding and Other Features Boost Free Reverse Online Auctions Service …
Pompano Beach, FL - - August 25, 2006 – The concept of online auctions in reverse has become even more incredible and exciting, thanks to a new closed bidding feature added by www.oltiby.com. The upgraded service takes another unique element to reverse online auctions to give buyers more functionality and control.
Previously, when buyers listed “Wanted Ads” for items, sellers—who could see all the prices being offered—could bid down…
New Complete Work from Home Resource Directory Launches
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, August 24, 2006 – Working from home is something that has been a dream for many people, but something that they always thought was just not possible. A new web site, Work from Home Directory, was just launched and it has a lot of useful tips and links to web sites where those looking to work from home and make money online can find legitimate programs that…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir advises and provides finance for acquisition of H …
London/Oslo, 24 August 2006 - Baugur, together with a consortium of investment partners, announces a recommended offer for House of Fraser; Glitnir is acting as Financial Adviser, Underwriter, Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the transaction
Baugur Group, through its subsidiary BG Holding, announced today that it, together with a consortium of investment partners, has reached agreement with the Board of House of Fraser on the terms of a recommended cash…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - -Update on Glitnir Bank Funding and Liquidity -Glitnir Ba …
Update on Glitnir Bank Funding and Liquidity -Glitnir Bank has liquid assets to cover all refinancing needs for 2007
Reykjavik, 24 August 2006 - This year Glitnir Bank has issued bonds and loans amounting to approximately EUR 3 billion. The long-term foreign debt of Glitnir Bank (parent company) maturing in 2007 amounts to EUR 2.7 billion. Due to its strong liquidity position the bank has been buying back selected issues…
DMV approved Online Colorado Driving School Course @ Colorado-trafficschool.co …
Colorado Driver Improvement Course contains text, videos, and animations, which makes the course interesting and interactive in online.
Online traffic schools are becoming very popular by operating 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Now the http://www.colorado-trafficschool.com provides the Colorado Driver Improvement Course for the drivers of Colorado. It is a versatile companion for the busy drivers who intend to get education with the autonomy of time and place…
A New Way To Make Any Ebook Business Profitable
Ebookpackagedeals.com provides a new way to register success in the corridors of intensely competitive ebook business environment.
United Kingdom- Monday, August 21, 2006- According to the report commissioned by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), in the year 2005, publishers earned $11,875,783 by selling 1,692,964 ebook units. The report further elaborates that 5,242 ebooks were published during this period. These statistics unmistakably authenticate the fact that ebooks are one of…
FeaturePics.com and Prime Edge As-Built Services to Combine Forces to Open a New …
UNION CITY, California, August 21, 2006 — FeaturePics.com, an emerging stock photography web site, which have been serving photographing community since 2004 had agreed to work on the development of new stock photography interface with Prime Edge Asbuilt Services, a professional service in SF Bay Area serving a network of Architects, Homeowners and General Contractors.
Both companies are planning to lead the way for a new trend in the industry which…
World’s Business Leaders Converge To Discuss Trends, Breakthroughs and the Futur …
HONG KONG, CHINA – August, 2006 -- Red Herring announced today the speaker lineup for Red Herring Asia 2006 to be held from August 28th to August 30th at the Four Seasons in Hong Kong. Bill Owens, CEO and Managing Director of AEA Holdings and former President & CEO of Nortel, and Lee Sands, Managing Director of Sierra Asia and former U.S technology trade negotiator to China, will provide keynote…
Nuqul Group signs an agreement with Business Consult
Amman, August 23, 2006: Jordan\'s leading industrial conglomerate, Nuqul Group has concluded its 7th deal with Business Consult, a leading local information technology solutions provider, to implement “Epicor Scala” – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions – across the operations of its Quality Printing Press Company. The announcement marks the 7th deal with Business Consult as part of Nuqul Group’s roll-out plan for all its companies in the Levant and…
Ballantine Features DAL Investment Company in Direct Marketing Case Study
Ballantine Features DAL Investment Company in Direct Marketing Case Study
DAL Investment Company\'s successful test of a magalog mail piece was recently featured in Ballantine\'s monthly direct mail newsletter.
The Ballantine Corporation\'s June 2006 issue of their Sample of the Month newsletter featured DAL Investment Company\'s successful test of a magalog mail piece. Ballantine\'s newsletter is a monthly online publication that showcases direct mail projects they produce for their clients with…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Invitation to investors, analysts and media
Glitnir Capital Market Day 13th of September
Reykjavik/Oslo, 21 August 2006 - Please find detailed program for Glitnir´s first Capital Market Day in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Wednesday 13th of September.
For input or questions; brj@glitnir.no or mobile +47-47 800 100.
Best regards,
Glitnir
Bjørn Richard Johansen
International Communication and Public Affairs Director
Capital Market Day
The announcement distributed by directnews.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.…
direct/ Agendia´s MammaPrint(R) shows significant agreement with other multi-gen …
Publication in New England Journal of Medicine shows equivalence of different molecular signatures for breast cancer --
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 21.08.2006
In a publication in the August 10 2006 issue of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, Agendia´s MammaPrint® 70 gene breast cancer prognosis test and three other multi gene tests are shown to be superior over conventional assessment of risk of future metastatic disease. This reinforces the reliability of…
On the Results of the Socio-economic Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan i …
Undertaken measures on reforming the economy in priority sectors identified by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov have positively impacted entrepreneurial and investment environment during the accounting period, have promoted further structural transformation and ensured high rates of economic growth.
Macroeconomic trend
Basic macroeconomic indicators. Growth rates in all branches of real sector in the second quarter speeded up considerably and ensured GDP growth by 6,6 % as…
Siemens AG fin4cast und ORANGECAT erfolgreich mit Zertifikat auf Währungen
Neue Alternative am Zertifikate - Markt
17,5% Performance in 4 Monaten. Vermögensverwalter setzen verstärkt auf das FX - Absolute Return Index Zertifikat. Im April 2006 emittiert, legte das ORANGECAT - Zertifikat bereits in den ersten vier Monaten 17,5 % Performance aufs Parkett. Die erfolgreichen Prognosen für die Veranlagung liefert die Siemens Österreich AG fin4cast. International vertrauen namhafte Banken dem Computergestützten Prognosemodell von Siemens fin4cast. Das Zertifikat partizipiert an der Wertentwicklung des…
Refreshing the media world
Bournemouth based digital marketing company, Refreshed Media Limited has joined the successful advertising and public relations company Aylesworth Fleming’s Group, with AFL’s sister company Space and Time Media Limited acquiring 60% of the digital marketing agency this week.
Directors of Refreshed Media, Sarah Baker and Simon Melaniphy comment; “We are incredibly excited about becoming part of the Aylesworth Fleming Group. As like-minded companies, sharing the ethos of helping businesses grow…
Vulvox and Telomolecular agree to research and development alliance
Telomolecular Corporation and Vulvox Nanobiotechnology Corporation have finished negotiations on a research and development contract to investigate new methods of manufacturing DNA, RNA, and DNA circles.
Telomolecular has patent rights to DNA circle technology invented by Dr. Eric Kool at Stanford University. DNA circles reactivate dormant stem cells that have lost telomoeres as a result of aging. A large variety of senescent stem cells have been shown to be regenerated- displaying…
The quest for unbiased reviews
Whenever you read an “unbiased” on the web it is very likely that you will meet words like great, excellent and best. Is there any way to find genuine unbiased reviews on the web? Jason Damon, CEO of ConsumerTopTen.com thinks that yes, such a quest can be completed successfully.
August 18, 2006 – The cyberspace today is not particularly appealing for those in search of a genuine, unbiased review. Consumertopten.com attempts…
direct/ Buffalo Gold Expands Mineralization at Mt. Kare-Brings in Third Drill Ri …
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 17, 2006 -- Buffalo Gold Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: BUF.U)(OTCBB: BYBUF)(FWB: B4K) is pleased to announce additional assay results from the diamond drilling program at the Mt. Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea. Highlights of the drill results include:
- 33.4 metres of 15.7 g/t gold in hole MK06-09A, including: 19.3 metres of 24.32 g/t gold
- 86.0 metres of 4.2 g/t…
Statistics Equity Market Germany/Europe Weeks 30/31-2006: 39 Venture Capital Dea …
Venture Capital Germany: in the period of 24th july – 06th august 2006 VC-facts, the analyst of venture capital and private equity, recorded 11 venture capital-investments. The total amount was 26,2 mio. Euro. Investors were f.e. Innoven Partenaires, Danube Equity, Aurelia Private Equity, High-Tech Gründerfonds, u.a.
Private Equity Germany: in the period of 24th july – 06th august 2006 VC-facts recorded 17 private equity-transactions. Investors were f.e. Hannover Finanz Gruppe, NORD…
direct/ Glitnir - BNbank and Glitnir strengthen distribution in Norway: BNbank a …
Trondheim/Oslo, 16 August 2006 - BNbank, a part of the Icelandic financial group Glitnir, today entered into an agreement to acquire 45 per cent of the shares in Norsk Privatøkonomi ASA. Norsk Privatøkonomi ASA is a independent financial advisory company with 12 branches in key areas of Norway. The acquisition strengthens BNbank and Glitnir´s distribution in Norway.
Norsk Privatøkonomi ASA (NPØ), who recently obtained a securities firm licence, offers financial…
direct/ Kraton Polymers LLC: Kraton Announces Price Increase for Kraton(R) Polym …
HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 15, 2006 -- Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global performance polymer producer, will increase its prices for all SBS, SEBS, SEPS and compounding polymer grades worldwide by $US200 per metric tonne, effective September 15, 2006, due to unprecedented and continued escalation in base feedstock and energy costs.
For more information about Kraton products please visit our website at www.Kraton.com or e-mail us…
Personal Security and Identity Theft Expert Says Consumer Trends Portend a Massi …
(BOSTON, Mass. – Aug. 14, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) New research this week provided insight into consumers’ attitudes toward data security breaches and into the demographics of those most susceptible to identity fraud and theft. Other findings placed the annual cost to victims of cybercrime in the billions of dollars for U.S. and British citizens. Robert Siciliano, personal security and identity theft expert, said the findings spell trouble for industry, but…
Real Estate's Fastest Growing Social Network Reaches 3000 Members
Bothell, Washington August 12, 2006 - ActiveRain, Real Estate's largest and fastest growing real estate social network is reaching membership levels of 3000 this week.
In less than 90 days The ActiveRain Real Estate Network has grown to almost 3000 members. Through no advertising, the membership has grown exclusively through enthusiasm and referrals.
The ActiveRain Community has become a great resource for interaction, knowledge, and news on the industry. Through a community…
Virtual Assistant Networking Announces Premier Partner Program
Vancouver, British Columbia, August 3, 2006 – Virtual Assistant Networking (VAN), today’s largest online virtual assistant (VA) organization is pleased to reveal its Premier Partner Program. This program is designed to provide a variety of tools and resources to the rapidly growing virtual assistant industry including discounted memberships to VA organizations and reduced pricing on materials.
VAN continually strives to increase benefits for their 2700+ members while still maintaining their high…
direct/ Wereldhave NV: Interim Results
WERELDHAVE RESULTS 1ST HALF YEAR 2006
EUR 67.9 mln higher profit from disposals and revaluation
EUR 31.3 mln increase in results on disposals
EUR 45.5 mln increase in property revaluation
EUR 1.9 mln lower direct result
Profit
Compared with 2005, the profit for the first half year, consisting of the direct and indirect result, increased by EUR 67.9 mln to EUR 155.7 mln. Profit per share increased from EUR 4.01…
direct/ ASSA ABLOY (SE) - ASSA ABLOY reports continued strong sales
Sales for the second quarter increased by 10% to SEK 7,689 M (6,984), including 7% organic growth.
- The operating margin (EBIT) for the second quarter, excluding restructuring costs, amounted to 15.0% (14.6).
- Restructuring costs during the quarter totaled SEK 520 M.
- Net income for the second quarter amounted to SEK 297 M (657).
- Earnings per share for the second quarter amounted to SEK 0.80 (1.75), or…
Lawyers Associated Worldwide to be Involved in International Business Matchmakin …
Cleveland, Ohio (July 31, 2006) – Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), the international legal association of independent law firms, is pleased to announce its participation in the Swedish-American Entrepreneurial Days and its business matchmaking meetings, August 21-23, 2006, in Lidköping, Sweden. The event is organized by the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce of the United States (SACC-USA). LAW representatives for the Entrepreneurial Days will include lawyers from member firms in Sweden,…
direct/ ASSA ABLOY (SE) - ASSA ABLOY HID´s acquisition of Fargo Electronics Inc …
The acquisition of Fargo Electronics Inc ("Fargo") has been approved by the shareholders of Fargo and received regulatory approval. The acquisition has now been completed.
The acquisition is a result of a long-standing relationship between two successful security solutions companies, HID and Fargo, and their decision to jointly pursue opportunities in the secure identification field.
Founded in 1974, Fargo is a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity…
direct/ Bombardier Aerospace: West Air Europe to Acquire First Bombardier CRJ200 …
Bombardier Aerospace Launches Package Freighter Program
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 03, 2006 -- Bombardier Aerospace today announced that West Air Europe of Gothenburg, Sweden has signed a contract to acquire two previously owned Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets for conversion to an all-cargo configuration. Bombardier Aerospace has simultaneously launched the CRJ200 PF (Package Freighter) program.
West Air Europe, Sweden's largest air freight carrier, currently operates scheduled and charter…
AUCTIONING4U- eBay Drop Off Store ACQUIRES TRADING NATION
Auctioning4u (www.auctioning4u.co.uk) the UK’s first and fastest growing chain of eBay Drop Off shops, is pleased to announce it has bought the assets of Trading Nation. Trading Nation was an eBay fulfillment provider specialising in the business-to-business segment and had several large clients.
This is the 3rd acquisition for Auctioning4u, following the acquisition of Auctionicity in 2005, and Auction Partner earlier this year. The purchase of Trading Nation further…
Luxury Water: A Rare Jewel from the Middle-East
Merchants of the middle-east, “Luxuryh2o”, unveil the earth’s most precious gift, Water, jewelled with crystals and ornamented in shapes one would fall in love with at first sight. “Unmatched Luxury” and “Rarity” would just be other ways to reach the bottled beauty of water that “Luxuryh2o” have cut out of the diamond valued water extracted from age-old sources rich in minerals and some rare healthy vital elements.
Celebrating their existence in…
HouseBuying.eu launches website to aid overseas property investing
HouseBuying.eu this week launched a new website aimed at providing overseas property investors with the information required to purchase property in over 25 featured European countries. The property market in each country has been evaluated by the HouseBuying.eu team in terms of investment potential, property pricing, purchase procedure and property hotspots.
HouseBuying.eu illustrates that across much of Europe (in particular the former eastern European nations recently admitted to the European Union)…
direct/ ServiceSource Announces New Service Offering Dedicated to Delivering Str …
ServiceSource Vantage Allows Clients Access to Industry-Wide Best Practices and Benchmark Information From the Company´s Rich Repository of Transaction Data
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 01, 2006 -- ServiceSource, a global outsource sales organization focused exclusively on increasing support and maintenance revenue for technology companies, today announced the release of ServiceSource Vantage to its current client base of nearly 40 leading technology companies. The new service offering draws…
Diamond SEO Proves The Death Of The Link Exchange
Diamond SEO is a new Search Engine Optimization Company that has obtained unbelievable results in a matter of weeks for its customers. - The summary should arouse curiosity in the reader to read the rest of your press release. It is very important to make it interesting and not dull.
8/3/2006
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Diamond SEO has only been around for a few weeks, yet they have generated some unbelievable results in…
European Venture Market ICT 2006
European Venture Market ICT 2006
4th – 6th October 2006
Potsdam, Germany
www.europeanventuremarket.com
The European Venture Market is a platform to facilitate the meeting of entrepreneurs and investors. It is a platform for any kind of financing with focus to equity. Giving the wide variety of investors joining the platform the Market is suitable for any sectors especially for ICT & related as the platform will be organise by Hasso Plattner Ventures.
The European…
direct/ All Nippon Airways Co Ld: ANA1Q Result
ANA Reports Profitable First Quarter
net profit more than triple previous term on strong international business demand, and domestic economic recovery
TOKYO July 31, 2006 ANA today reported strong earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, ended June 30, attributing its performance to the continued economic recovery in Japan and strong demand for individual and international business travel. Consolidated revenue increased 10.5% to YEN345.2 billion, and operating profit rose 66.1%…
direct/ Zetes (BE) - The Co-operative Group, the largest consumer Co-operative …
Brussels-Manchester - July 31st, 2006 - The Co-operative Group and Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement for the supply and implementation of Wireless Infrastructure, Mobile Computers and Voice Terminals into the Co-operative Group´s UK distribution centres.
This agreement will last for up to 5 years and cover the rollout into the estate of distribution centres operated by the Co-operative Group, the largest…
