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ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) COP ("ConocoPhillips") has entered into an agreement to sell its properties in the Cedar Creek Anticline for a total of $1.05 Billion before customary adjustments. COP ("ConocoPhillips") has entered into an agreement with Denbury Resources Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary to sell COP ("ConocoPhillips") properties in the Cedar Creek Anticline, comprising approximately 86,000 net acres in southwestern North Dakota and eastern Montana. COP ("ConocoPhillips") 2012 net production from these properties averaged 13 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day through November. The sale does not include any of ConocoPhillips’ assets in the Bakken Formation, where COP ("ConocoPhillips") owns 626,000 net acres, consisting of 207,000 net lease acres and 419,000 net mineral acres. COP ("ConocoPhillips") expects to record a net earnings benefit of approximately $120 million after-tax in the fourth quarter of 2012. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2013. Including

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CACI International Inc. (NYSE: CACI) CACI ("CACI International") previously has been selected as one of seven prime contractors to support battlespace awareness services for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic. With an anticipated ceiling value of $899 million, this five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract represents new work for CACI ("CACI International") and further expands the company’s presence in its C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and cyber markets. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic provides knowledge superiority to join warfighters and peacekeepers through development, acquisition, and lifecycle support of effectively integrated C4ISR, information technology and space capabilities. This contract affords CACI ("CACI International") the opportunity to provide support services including development, integration, and testing of intelligence, battlespace awareness, and information

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Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) TIF (“Tiffany”) previously reported its sales growth for the two-month period ended December 31st. Management also updated its financial outlook. TIF (“Tiffany”) worldwide net sales increased 4% to $992 million. On a constant-exchange-rate basis that excludes the effect of translating foreign-currency-denominated sales into U.S. dollars (see “Non-GAAP Measures” schedule), worldwide net sales also rose 4% and comparable store sales were unchanged from the prior year. TIF (“Tiffany”) sales in the Americas region increased 3% to $516 million in the holiday period. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales increased 2%, and comparable store sales declined 2% in the New York flagship store and in branch stores. Performance was relatively similar across much of the region. Internet and catalog sales rose 4%. TIF (“Tiffany”) sales in the Asia-Pacific region increased 13% to $187 million. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales increased 11% (due to growth in Greater China and

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Covidien (NYSE: COV) COV (“Covidien”) previously reported that the Company’s Tri-Staple technology platform has achieved more than $1 Billion in product sales since launching in mid-2010. COV (“Covidien”) Tri-Staple technology platform for endoscopic surgical stapling is the first-of-its-kind technology that enables surgeons to use staplers in a broader range of tissue thicknesses than ever before. Surgeons have rapidly adopted and use Tri-Staple technology reloads across surgical specialties including bariatric, thoracic, colorectal, general, hepatobiliary and gynecological surgery. Endo GIA Reloads with Tri-Staple technology are sold in more than 45 countries. The benefits delivered by Tri-Staple technology are achieved due to its graduated compression design and progressive staple heights, which provide less stress on tissue during compression and clamping1, the potential for greater perfusion into the staple line2 and the ability to manage tissue variability. Covidien (NYSE: COV) is a leading global

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/CRWESelect/Post.aspx?postID=176710 2013-01-11T14:51:46-05:00 2013-01-11T14:51:46-05:00

Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP) ZEP (“Zep Inc.”) previously reported financial results for the three-month period ended November 30, 2012. First quarter results reflected continued strong sales-growth gains in retail which were driven primarily by automotive aftermarket and home improvement retail outlets. The sales and service organization achieved sales growth in the food, vehicle wash and industrial end markets while our distribution channel drove growth into industrial/MRO customers. In addition, acquisitions added approximately $3.5 million to net sales during the quarter. ZEP (“Zep Inc.”) revenue in the first fiscal quarter of 2013 was $158.0 million, a 2.9% increase from the first fiscal quarter of 2012. ZEP (“Zep Inc.”) net income for the first fiscal quarter of 2013 was $3.5 million, a 2.7% decrease compared to net income of $3.6 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2012. The first fiscal quarter of 2013 included a $0.8 million after-tax impact related to integration and acquisition expenses. Diluted earnings

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Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) PAA (“Plains All American Pipeline”) previously reported a quarterly cash distribution of $0.5625 per unit ($2.25 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding limited partner units. The distribution will be payable on February 14, 2013, to holders of record of such units at the close of business on February 1, 2013. As of this distribution, PAA will have increased its quarterly distribution to limited partners in 33 out of the past 35 quarters and consecutively in each of the past 14 quarters. Concurrent with its fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 earnings announcement in early February, the Partnership expects to increase the midpoint of its 2013 guidance for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”) by approximately 5% over the $1.925 billion preliminary adjusted EBITDA midpoint guidance provided in early November 2012. Based on the midpoint measures of targeted distribution growth and adjusted

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EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) EQLB (“EQ Labs”) previously reported its partnership with CRWE (“Crown Equity Holdings”) and its new board of directors’ members. The new board of directors’ members are Kenneth Bosket, Lowell Holden, Montse Zaman, Maurice Owens, Takeesha Owens, Dr. Westbrook Kaplan M.D. and State Representative Darryl Rouson of Florida. Mr. Maurice Owens expressed his deep gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service and leadership during the past years. Both companies shall focus on restructuring EQ Labs, Inc. to add value to the company and its shareholders. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE), Together with its digital network of Websites, offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media publisher. The company focuses on the distribution of information for the purpose of bringing together a targeted audience and the advertisers that want to reach them. Its advertising services cover and connect a range of marketing

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/CRWESelect/Post.aspx?postID=176611 2013-01-08T11:54:05-05:00 2013-01-08T11:54:05-05:00

crweselectlogo-1 Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC) FC (“Franklin Covey”) previously reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 1, 2012. FC (“Franklin Covey”) net sales for the quarter ended December 1, 2012 increased 11% to $44.1 million, all of which was organic growth, compared with $39.5 million in the first quarter of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased $0.7 million to $7.1 million, an 11% increase compared with $6.4 million in fiscal 2012. The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales) remained strong, and was consistent with the prior fiscal year’s first quarter at 16.1% of sales. Income from operations increased by $1.6 million to $5.3 million, a 43% increase compared with $3.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Net income improved by $1.2 million to $2.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, a 74% increase compared with $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. For the four-quarter

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Celadon Group, Inc. (NYSE: CGI) Celadon Trucking Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI (“Celadon Group”) previously reported that it has agreed to acquire Rock Leasing, Inc., based in Warren, IN, and Kelly Logistics, Inc., based in Wadley, AL. The terms and conditions of the transactions were not disclosed. With these acquisitions, Celadon will further expand its breadth of service, now to include temperature control service, as well as an increased number of customer spotting locations and increased multi-tenant warehouse space, in addition to its dry van, intermodal, regional and local coverage. In addition to its dry van business, Rock Leasing is a provider of temperature controlled shipments in and out of the Midwest, which enables Celadon to enter this service category well within many of its primary freight lanes. Kelly Logistics provides dedicated equipment spotting and shuttle services to customers at multiple locations in the Southeast. Celadon will be maintaining the Rock Leasing facility

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Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) SSI ("Stage Stores") previously reported that total sales for the five week December period ended December 29, 2012 increased 5.0% to $287 million from $273 million in the prior year five week December period ended December 31, 2011. SSI ("Stage Stores") comparable store sales for the December period increased 2.7%. SSI ("Stage Stores") noted that its feminine apparel businesses, which includes misses sportswear, petites, plus sizes and junior’s, achieved comparable store sales increases that exceeded the Company average for December. Geographically, the Southwest and South Central regions outperformed. Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) operates primarily in small and mid-sized towns and communities. Its stores, which operate under the Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles, Stage and Steele’s names, offer moderately priced, nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family. The Company operates 865 stores in 40 states. The Company

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Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) GVA ("Granite") previously reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kenny Construction Company (“Kenny”), a national contractor and construction manager specializing in the power, tunnel, water and civil markets, for $130 million. Founded in 1927, Kenny is a privately-owned, Northbrook, Illinois-based company with approximately 425 employees. Kenny offers a comprehensive range of services related to power transmission and distribution, construction management, tunnels, trenchless and underground utilities and heavy-civil infrastructure. Kenny’s revenues are projected to be $270 million for 2012 with approximately 50% of revenues associated with the power sector, 20% associated with tunneling-related work and 30% coming from water/underground and other heavy/civil related work. As of December 31, 2012, Kenny’s backlog is projected to be approximately $390 million. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, GVA ("Granite") will pay the

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EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) EQLB ("EQ Labs") recently reported its partnership with CRWE ("Crown Equity Holdings") and its new board of directors’ members. The new board of directors’ members are Kenneth Bosket, Lowell Holden, Montse Zaman, Maurice Owens, Takeesha Owens, Dr. Westbrook Kaplan M.D. and State Representative Darryl Rouson of Florida. “We are delighted to welcome the new members to the board I am confident that they will be a valuable asset to EQ Labs, Inc. moving forward in the energy drink industry, as well as in other endeavors” stated Maurice Owens, CEO of EQLB ("EQ Labs"). Mr. Maurice Owens in addition expressed his deep gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service and leadership during the past years. Both companies shall focus on restructuring EQ Labs, Inc. to add value to the company and its shareholders. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE), Together with its digital network of Websites, offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/CRWESelect/Post.aspx?postID=176497 2013-01-03T12:40:23-05:00 2013-01-03T12:40:23-05:00

BG Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGMD) BGMD (“BG Medicine”) reported that the first automated version of the BGM Galectin-3 blood test has obtained a CE Mark, an important step in the company’s commercial strategy. The BGM Galectin-3 test will be distributed through bioMerieux’s VIDAS immunoassay platform which includes about 27,000 installed instruments worldwide. bioMerieux is one of four diagnostic instrument manufacturers partnering with BG Medicine to commercialize automated versions of the BGM Galectin-3 test, and the first to obtain a CE Mark. bioMerieux is preparing a phased launch of the test in Europe and in certain other territories that recognize the CE Mark. BG Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGMD) is a diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cardiovascular tests to address significant unmet medical needs, improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The Company has two products: the BGM Galectin-3(R) test for use in patients with chronic heart failure is

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Las Vegas, NV – 1/3/13 –(CRWENewswire) EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) is pleased to announce its partnership with Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) and its new board of directors’ members. Kenneth Bosket, Lowell Holden, Montse Zaman, Maurice Owens, Takeesha Owens, Dr. Westbrook Kaplan M.D. and State Representative Darryl Rouson of Florida. “We are delighted to welcome the new members to the board I am confident that they will be a valuable asset to EQ Labs, Inc. moving forward in the energy drink industry, as well as in other endeavors” stated Maurice Owens, CEO of EQ Labs, Inc. Mr. Owens also expressed his deep gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service and leadership during the past years. Both companies shall focus on restructuring EQ Labs, Inc. to add value to the company and its shareholders. About EQ Labs, Inc. EQ Labs, Inc. manufactures and markets energy drink products in the United States and Latin America. The company offers EQ Smart Energy Drink, in an effervescent tablet form that provides an

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Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) IMN ("Imation") reached an important milestone in its strategic transformation. IMN ("Imation") has acquired privately held Nexsan Corporation, a Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based provider of disk-based storage systems. As the Company continues to execute its strategy, Imation is leveraging its deep data storage core, building a platform for long-term growth and improving operating margins in high-growth data storage and security solutions markets. The acquisition of Nexsan brings to Imation a proven technology platform and a robust portfolio of disk-based and hybrid disk-and-solid-state storage systems with more than 11,000 existing customers worldwide. It is expected to significantly accelerate Imation’s growth in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) and distributed enterprise (SME) storage markets. Imation will provide the Nexsan business with global scale and a well-known storage brand for global expansion. With SMBs and SMEs struggling to address their rapidly increasing data

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RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) RLJ ("RLJ Lodging Trust") previously reported that it has opened its Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District (the “Hotel”). With the opening of this hotel, RLJ ("RLJ Lodging Trust") has completed its seventh and final brand conversion that was planned as part of its comprehensive 2011 and 2012 capital program. The Hotel operated as an independent hotel until it was closed in 2008. RLJ ("RLJ Lodging Trust") purchased the distressed hotel in 2010 for $6.4 million. After an extensive $16.9 million renovation, the property reopened as a 132-room Hotel Indigo. The all-in price of $23.3 million, or approximately $177,000 per key, represents a significant discount to replacement cost. New Orleans continues to show strong recovery from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. The market area has experienced growth in both population and tourism in recent years. Out of the top 25 U.S. hotel markets that Smith Travel Research tracks, New Orleans revenue per available room growth of 15.9%

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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) ELS (“Equity LifeStyle Properties”) previously acquired two properties, Victoria Palms Resort and Alamo Palms, in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The two properties contain approximately 1,765 sites on approximately 175 acres for a stated purchase price of $25.0 million (the “Acquisition”). ELS (“Equity LifeStyle Properties”) funded the purchase price with available cash. Victoria Palms is an age restricted 1,122 site property with 270 manufactured home sites and 853 RV sites. Alamo Palms is an age restricted 643 site property with 293 manufactured home sites and 350 RV sites. The Acquisition will compliment ELS (“Equity LifeStyle Properties”)’ South Texas portfolio of eight properties and 5,100 sites and further strengthen its presence in the market. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (“ELS“)(NYSE: ELS) is a publicly owned real estate investment trust (REIT). The firm engages in the ownership and operation of lifestyle oriented properties. Its portfolio of

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW) KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") recently reported that KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") and its partners acquired three office buildings in the Los Angeles area for a total of $78.5 million. KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") invested $6.5 million of equity in the transactions. These acquisitions bring the total purchases of real estate related assets by KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") and its partners to $8.0 billion since 2010, including $2.9 billion in 2012. Additionally, due to several significant year end payoffs, the UK loan pool representing $2.1 billion in unpaid principal balance (at a purchase price of 80%) acquired in 2011 by KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") and its partners has now been paid down to approximately $0.8 billion (at an average resolution value in excess of 95%). KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") owns a 12.5% interest in the loan pool as well as a potential promoted interest in the profits of the partnership. KW ("Kennedy-Wilson") latest acquisitions include Marina View in Marina del Rey, Royal Beverly Glen in

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Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) CVX (“Chevron”) recently reported further drilling success by its Australian subsidiary in the Exmouth Plateau area of the Carnarvon Basin, a premier hydrocarbon basin. The Pinhoe-1 exploration discovery well encountered approximately 197 feet (60 meters) of net gas pay in the Barrow and Mungaroo Sands. Pinhoe-1 is located in the WA-383-P permit area, located approximately 124 miles (200 kilometers) north of Exmouth off the Western Australia coast. The well was drilled in 3,048 feet (929 meters) of water to a total depth of 13,396 feet (4,083 meters). The Arnhem-1 exploration discovery well confirmed approximately 149 feet (45.5 meters) of net gas pay in the upper Mungaroo Sands. Arnhem-1 is in the WA-364-P permit area, located approximately 180 miles (290 kilometres) north of Exmouth off the Western Australia coast. The well was drilled in 3,963 feet (1,208 meters) of water to a total depth of 9,557 feet (2913 meters). CVX (“Chevron”) Australian subsidiary Chevron Australia is

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/CRWESelect/Post.aspx?postID=176329 2012-12-26T14:17:39-05:00 2012-12-26T14:17:39-05:00

World Moto, Inc. (FARE) FARE (“World Moto”) recently reported that it has selected Thailand-based SVI Public Company Ltd as its manufacturing partner for production of the Moto-Meter (www.svi.co.th). This strategic decision allows FARE (“World Moto”) to scale its production rapidly to meet demand for the device. Changing the way the world goes around, World Moto is a global authority on the $500 billion dollar a year motorcycle taxi industry and inventor of the Moto-Meter, the world's first motorcycle taxi meter. The decision allows FARE (“World Moto”) to concentrate on sales and innovation while having the resources to grow its manufacturing as necessary to meet any required demand. SVI Public Company Ltd provides an end to end solutions approach to manufacturing and has extensive experience in automotive and industrial design. SVI Public Company Ltd's research and development division is capable of designing all required automated test procedures in order to guarantee the Moto-Meter is free of defects once