Welcome to KATNISS's Blog! http://blogs.transworldnews.com/ http://blogs.transworldnews.com/ Finditt Copyright (c) 2010 Finditt.com en-us http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176788 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176788 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:21:14 GMT Finance SGRP, SPAR Group, Inc. SGRP reported that its Japanese subsidiary, SPAR FM Japan, has signed a $2.5 million annual contract with a multi-national consumer goods company. SPAR will provide in-store merchandising including stock replenishment and building displays, demonstrations, and auditing to this client in approximately 1,500 store locations throughout Japan. SGRP is a diversified international merchandising and marketing services Company and provides a broad array of services worldwide to help companies improve their sales, operating efficiency and profits at retail locations. More about SGRP at www.sparinc.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176619 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176619 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:18:03 GMT Finance PACB, Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. PACB reported a partnership for the 100K Pathogen Genome Project. As part of the project, PACB's Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT(R)) technology will be used to sequence the genomes from at least 1,000 foodborne pathogen samples to completion, and to elucidate their epigenomes. These bacteria represent major illness-causing pathogens, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Vibrio, and Listeria. The 100K Genome Project was founded by the FDA, Agilent Technologies, and the laboratory of Dr. Bart Weimer at UC Davis to create a consortium of partners from around the world that will sequence 100,000 foodborne pathogens using next-generation sequencing. This initiative addresses a significant shortage of bacterial pathogen information for use in designing molecular diagnostics, creates a resource to expand our understanding of infection mechanisms, and constructs a public repository for new insights into bacterial evolution by using large-scale genomics. http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176587 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176587 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:30:15 GMT Finance ATHN, athenahealth, Inc. EPOC, Epocrates, Inc. ATHN reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EPOC, a mobile health pioneer widely recognized for developing the most-widely adopted point-of-care medical application among U.S. physicians. The board of directors of each of ATHN and EPOC has agreed to a price of $11.75 per share, in cash, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $293 million. The purchase price represents a 22 percent premium over the closing price per share of Epocrates on NASDAQ on Friday, January 4, 2013. This is an all-cash offer for all outstanding shares of EPOC’s common stock, and ATHN intends to finance this acquisition using available cash and funds available from its existing credit facility. The closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of EPOC shareholders and other customary closing conditions and is currently expected to occur early in the second quarter of 2013. EPOC shareholders representing approximately 17.5% of the outstanding http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176462 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176462 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:07:11 GMT Finance BNSO, Bonso Electronics International, Inc. For the six-month period ended September 30, 2012, BNSO posted net income of $0.13 million or $0.02 basic and diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net loss of $0.18 million or $0.03 basic and diluted loss per share in the same period the prior year, and net sales of $16.3 million, a 16.5% increase year over year. BNSO designs, develops, manufactures, assembles and markets a comprehensive line of electronic scales, weighing instruments, and health care products. More about BNSO at www.bonso.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176418 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176418 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:59:16 GMT Finance DGX, Quest Diagnostics Inc. DGX reported that it has sold substantially all of the assets of its OralDNA(R) Labs salivary-diagnostics business to Access Genetics, a leading clinical laboratory with advanced molecular diagnostics test development and information technology capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DGX is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. More about DGX at www.QuestDiagnostics.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176321 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176321 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:08:22 GMT Finance KTOS, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. KTOS reported that it recently received a new $8 million order for specialized equipment related to a certain Missile Defense program. Under this award, Kratos will design, engineer, manufacture and deliver specialized equipment related to the Missile Defense system. The equipment KTOS will be providing will be produced in a secure KTOS manufacturing facility. Due to customer-related and other considerations, no additional information will be provided related to this recent contract award. KTOS is a specialized National Security technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security. More about KTOS at www.KratosDefense.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176246 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176246 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:22:06 GMT Finance EAT, Brinker International, Inc. EAT was upgraded from Neutral to Buy by Brokerage Firm Sterne Agee EAT owns, develops, operates, and franchises various restaurant brands primarily in the United States. More about EAT at www.brinker.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176227 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176227 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:18:15 GMT Finance FCFC, FirstCity Financial Corporation FCFC and Värde Partners, Inc. reported that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which certain funds managed by Värde will acquire FCFC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, FCFC stockholders will receive $10.00 per share in cash for each share of FirstCity stock they own. The transaction is valued at $224.9 million, including debt. FCFC is a diversified financial services company with operations dedicated primarily to distressed asset acquisitions and special situations investments. More about FCFC at www.fcfc.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176090 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176090 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:17:33 GMT Finance SPPR, Supertel Hospitality, Inc. SPPR reported that it has sold the 64-room Comfort Suites hotel in Dover, Delaware on December 14, 2012 for $1.9 million. The hotel was previously secured with the Greenwich Capital loan and was unencumbered as part of the recent loan refinancing. Supertel will use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes and to fund future growth. SPPR is a self-administered real estate investment trust that specializes in the ownership of select-service hotels. More about SPPR at www.supertelinc.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176022 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=176022 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:49:14 GMT Finance QUAD, Quad/Graphics, Inc. QUAD reported that its board of directors approved an increase to its 2013 quarterly cash dividend by 20% to $0.30 per share from $0.25 per share. In addition, the board of directors also declared a special dividend of $2 per share. The 2013 quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share is subject to board approval and begins with the first quarter of 2013. The special dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2012. QUAD is a global provider of print and related multichannel solutions for consumer magazines, special interest publications, catalogs, retail inserts/circulars, direct mail, books, directories, and commercial and specialty products, including in-store signage. More about QUAD at www.qg.com In addition to advertising, the Web offers high-impact opportunities to leverage word-of-mouth marketing and generate buzz about your company. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE) offers advertising branding and marketing services http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175906 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175906 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:14:23 GMT Finance YGE, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited YGE reported that it is expected to supply approximately 288 MW of modules to PV projects announced under the Golden Sun Program. China's Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology and National Energy Administration jointly reported that a total amount of 2,835 MW PV projects were approved under the Program, to which YGE is expected to supply 10% of the PV modules. Since 2009, YGE has in aggregate supplied modules to approximately one fourth of the PV projects under the Program. YGE, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," is a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. More about YGE at www.yinglisolar.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175747 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175747 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:07:54 GMT Finance MMSI, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. MMSI reported that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the ONE Snare(TM) Endovascular Snare System. The ONE Snare(TM) Endovascular Snare System is a single-loop snare designed to provide both accuracy and reliability for effective foreign body manipulation and retrieval. MMSI expects to launch the ONE Snare(TM) in January 2013. MMSI is engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy. More about MMSI at www.merit.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175582 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175582 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:06:52 GMT Finance TSYS, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. TSYS reported that it has received funding of $2.8 million from the U.S. Army for X- and Ku-Band MICRO VSAT satellite communications equipment. The U.S. Army Project Manager for the Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (PM WIN-T) Commercial Satellite Terminal Program is funding this procurement through the Army's $5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle. TSYS has established a proven track record for more than two decades as a trusted provider of communication technology solutions to solve the government's toughest technical challenges, under conditions that demand the highest level of reliability, availability and security. TSYS is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. More about TSYS at www.telecomsys.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175536 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175536 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:54:08 GMT Finance ATK, Alliant Techsystems Inc. ATK reported that it received a five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command for the production of the MK 437 Multi-Option Fuze, Navy (MOFN). The contract has a maximum total value of $84.1 million. ATK has received the first order on this contract, for approximately $13 million. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2013. ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally. More about ATK at www.atk.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175484 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175484 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:26:32 GMT Finance CAT, Caterpillar Inc. CAT and Ariel Corporation reported the formation of a 50-50 joint venture that will provide well service pressure pumping products for customers in the global oil and gas industry. The combined venture, Black Horse LLC, also announced the acquisition of pump manufacturer ProSource of Houston, Texas. The acquisition of ProSource, which designs and manufactures reciprocating pressure pumps, enables Black Horse LLC to serve the well service market. Black Horse LLC will leverage CAT and Ariel engineering and manufacturing expertise to expand ProSource's existing product line to better serve global oil and gas customers. Frac pumps sold through the combined venture will be branded and sold under the Cat name and distributed through the Cat dealer network. CAT is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. More about CAT at www.caterpillar.com. Read Full Disclaimer at http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175433 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175433 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:23:05 GMT Finance ACLS, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Lam Research Corp. reported a strategic collaboration agreement focusing on the interrelationship between ion implantation, etch processes, and photoresist strip applications, including material modification implants and high-dose implant strip (HDIS). Separately, ACLS decided that it will exit the dry-strip business and divest its dry-strip intellectual property and technology, including the advanced non-oxidizing process technology of its Integra product line, to Lam Research, allowing ACLS to focus exclusively on the ion implant market. ACLS will continue to ship its 300 mm dry-strip products through August 2013, and support the large ACLS installed base indefinitely, including all existing parts and service contracts. For Lam, in addition to acquiring all of ACLS' dry-strip IP, the collaboration agreement provides for cooperation with ACLS in the area of advanced implant technology focused on further strengthening its industry-leading etch, dry-strip, clean, http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175323 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175323 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:55:48 GMT Finance CBK, Christopher & Banks Corporation For the third quarter of fiscal 2012, CBK posted net sales of $117.3 million, as compared to $114.6 million in the same period the prior year, and net income totaled $3.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.39 per share during the comparable period last year. CBK is a specialty retailer of women’s clothing. It operates 637 stores in 44 states consisting of 386 Christopher & Banks stores, 171 stores in their women’s plus size clothing division CJ Banks, 55 dual stores and 25 outlet stores. CBK, through its subsidiaries, operates retail stores that sell women's apparel and accessories in the United States. More about CBK at www.christopherandbanks.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175194 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175194 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:46:49 GMT Finance RTN, Raytheon Company RTN reported that it was awarded a $422 million contract for its combat-proven Paveway(TM) II family of precision-guided munitions. The company was awarded the direct commercial sale from an international customer. Paveway(TM) is a RTN-designed kit that transforms "dumb" bombs into precision-guided munitions. Newer versions of Paveway(TM) include Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System guidance capabilities, which combine the precision and flexibility of traditional laser-guided weapons with the all-weather capability of GPS guidance, resulting in a weapon that decreases the required sortie count and weapon inventory while simultaneously increasing the mission success rate. RTN is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. More about RTN at www.raytheon.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175154 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175154 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:25:20 GMT Finance PMFG, PMFG, Inc. PMFG reported that it was awarded two orders for separation equipment totaling $1.9 million. The first sales order is for steam separators to be installed at a nuclear power project in China. This represents the first such order since the Chinese government placed their nuclear expansion program on hold following the tsunami in Fukushima, Japan. These units are expected to be the first of several similar orders which will be released over the fiscal year to serve new nuclear power plant projects in China and at existing nuclear power plants in the U.S. and France as part of plant relicensing and modernization projects. The second sales order relates to the previously announced contract award by the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to provide the air inlet moisture separation/filtration systems to replace the existing systems on the Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) class. The five-year, multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity firm-fixed-price http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175089 http://blogs.transworldnews.com/katniss/Post.aspx?postID=175089 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:35:20 GMT Finance CAM, Cameron International Corp. CAM reported that it has received an order from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., totaling approximately $275 million, to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a 12,000 foot ultradeepwater drillship. STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has a contract to build a new drillship from Sigma Drilling Ltd., of which Vantage Drilling Co. is a partner. This order represents CAM's first complete rig package for a newbuild drillship. CAM is a leading provider of flow control equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process industries. More about CAM at www.c-a-m.com Read Full Disclaimer at http://bestotc.com/disclaimer