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Articles from Business Wire (June 27, 1997)

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A.M. Best affirms London Life Insurance's "A++" in light of planned acquisition by Royal Bank of Canada. 175
A.M. Best assigns "A" - excellent - rating to Exxon captives. 466
ADGI to supply additional pharmaceuticals to West Africa. 146
Aeroquip-Vickers Inc. Long-Term Rtgs Raised by S&P;CP Afrmd. 325
Akzo Nobel expands carbon fiber capacity again. 258
Akzo Nobel opens Organic Peroxides Plant in China. 229
ALARIS Medical Resolves Contract Dispute; Employees Return to Work, Product Flow to Resume Today. 348
AM-PAC International to expand Hong Kong office after hand-over; "Faith in the future of China". 276
Ampal Announces Fire Damage to Factory of 85%-Owned Subsidiary. 194
Anheuser-Busch exercises remaining options in Mexico's Grupo Modelo. 458
Another profitable year for Mazarin. 634
Arakis Energy Corporation - Announcement. 91
Atlanta's Masterpack International a standout in Software Magazine's Top 500 Listing. 382
Auto-Graphics and EBSCO offer libraries a shortcut to full-text databases; Patrons can zip from online consortia catalog to display of magazine articles in one seamlessly easy process. 443
Auto-Graphics to deliver Facts On File World News Digest to online library consortia customers; full text retrieval from weekly-updated database available through same interface used for catalog searching. 386
Bass Capital Corp. Enters Into Letter of Intent with Pinnacle Resources. 428
Belden & Blake Corporation completes merger. 122
Bennett Environmental: General Announcements by Management. 285
Best Consulting teams with IBS Conversions to provide comprehensive Year 2000 solutions. 644
Best's Review named "Outstanding Publication" by American Society of Business Press Editors. 234
BHC Securities business of Fiserv and Stephens Inc. form alliance. 495
Big Flower Press Hldgs Rtgs Afmd,Outlk to Pos;New Rtgs Asgnd. 449
Biochem Pharma - 3TC Pediatric Clinical Endpoint Study Shows That 3TC in Combination With Retrovir Significantly Reduces the Risk of Disease Progression and Improves Survival in Children. 964
Bolivar announces share consolidation and letter of intent on Cuban properties. 377
Boole & Babbage provides immediate support for IBM's DB2 for OS/390 version 5; MainView for DB2 5.1 delivers increased scalability, performance and Availability. 719
Boron Chemicals International Ltd.- Incentive Stock Options. 143
Brigdon Continues Growth. 328
Brightpoint, Inc. completes new credit facility. 271
BROOKS FIBER PROPERTIES INCREASES INVESTMENT IN VERIO INC. 381
Bureau of Electronic Publishing changes name to Pacific Chemical Inc. 315
Business Week ranks Unison Software "Hot Growth Company" for second consecutive year. 373
Cable & Co. Worldwide Announces Agreement To Launch New Neckwear Line. 381
Canadian Spacemanagement Databank Foundation and Intactix International offer users improved system for access to data warehouse. 481
Canon offers purchase incentive on popular StarWriter JET 300 Personal Publishing System. 400
Carnival Placed on S&PWatch, Neg Re:Celebrity Acquis Bid. 183
CD Radio Receives $50 Million Preferred Stockholder Commitment. 214
Centocor Places Initial Order for FlowStream Manufacturing Software and Services from Consilium. 409
Cerplex initiates restructuring plan for North America operations. 497
Chih-Hung "DUKE" Liao Named Chairman & CEO of Liuski International. 525
CMP Media Inc. and WEKA Launch InformationWeek/Germany Through Joint Venture. 523
CNA closes deal for purchase of 70 percent ownership of Omega ART in Argentina. 239
Coherent supplies new satellite systems Integrator CommSystems, Inc. 578
Cohesant Technologies reports improved financial results for fiscal 1997 second-quarter and first-half. 708
Colony reports second quarter results for the six months ended April 30, 1997. 229
Colony Reports Second Quarter Results for the Six Months Ended April 30, 1997. 231
Comfort Systems USA Inc. begins trading on NYSE. 337
Commodore Cruise Line's S.S. Universe Explorer earns SOLAS approval. 227
Community Savings declares dividend. 262
Computone Announces $2.5 Million Line of Credit with Heller Financial. 319
Corporate Profile for Advanced Machine Vision Corp., dated June 27, 1997. 294
Corporate Profile for Berdy Medical Systems, dated June 27, 1997. 318
Corporate Profile for Berger Holdings Ltd., dated June 27, 1997. 318
Corporate Profile for Big Hand, Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 187
Corporate Profile for Capital Re, dated June 27, 1997. 366
Corporate Profile for Chela Financial, dated June 27, 1997. 295
Corporate Profile for Datasage, dated June 27, 1997. 294
Corporate Profile for Dialogic dated June 27, 1997. 194
Corporate Profile for Ellett Brothers, dated June 27, 1997. 212
Corporate Profile for Exigent International Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 323
Corporate Profile for F5 Labs, dated June 27, 1997. 206
Corporate Profile for First Internet Franchise Corp., dated 6/27/97. 221
Corporate Profile for Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton, dated June 27, 1997. 474
Corporate Profile for International Swaps and Derivatives Association, dated June 27, 1997. 154
Corporate Profile for Legato Systems Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 338
Corporate Profile for Mecklermedia, dated June 27, 1997. 311
Corporate Profile for Nastech Pharmaceutical, dated June 27, 1997. 304
Corporate Profile for New Era of Networks, dated 6/27/97. 236
Corporate Profile for North American Vaccine Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 462
Corporate Profile for Northwest Pipe Company, dated June 27, 1997. 290
Corporate Profile for Page & Associates Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 324
Corporate Profile for Paradigm Partners International, LLC, dated June 27, 1997. 292
Corporate Profile for Pleasant Travel Service Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 194
Corporate Profile for Precor, dated June 27, 1997. 352
Corporate Profile for PrimeTech Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 205
Corporate Profile for Smart & Final Inc., dated June 27, 1997. 244
Corporate Profile for SmartTalk Inc. dated June 27, 1997. 330
Corporate Profile for The Devon Group Inc., Technology Marketing Consultants, dated June 27, 1997. 245
Corporate Profile for The Fontayne Group, dated June 27, 1997. 221
Corporate Profile for Trans Pacific National Bank, dated June 27, 1997. 209
Corporate Profile for WirelessNorth, dated June 27, 1997. 262
Correcting...CrownJoule Exploration Ltd. Announces its Participation in Private Placement. Correction Notice 184
CrownJoule Exploration Ltd. Annouces its Participation in Private Placement. 183
CS Resources Limited mails Director's Circular in response to bids. 129
D.G. Jewellery of Canada announces litigation. 206
Data Exchange dramatically increases shipping capacity and order processing speed for spare part & unit sales shipments. 308
Dataram provides gigabyte upgrade path for Digital's Prioris 6000HX and 6200MX servers. 238
Delphi Consulting Group highlights Altris as rising star. 573
Devine Entertainment reports approximate CDN$900,000 increase in Canadian license fees. 142
Diadem's independent study confirms major diamond discovery in California. 603
DOCUMENTUM Named in Software Magazine's Annual "1997 Software 500"; Document management leader revenue growth cited at 76%. 320
Emeritus Corp. makes additional investment in Alert Care Corp. 467
Empire Company Limited - company update. 1369
Empire Company Ltd. company update. 107
Ericsson signs major AMPS expansion contract with Teleron in Brazil. 321
Exigent Intl. announces its critical role in recently launched IRIDIUM satellite telecommunications system. 298
Extended Stay America Inc. to trade on New York Stock Exchange beginning June 30, 1997; new symbol will be "ESA". 424
FATS, Inc. announces the completion of the purchase of the ICAT business from SBS Technologies, Inc. 211
First Tennessee Bank signs major agreement with CSC for call center, branch platform and Hogan systems components. 746
Foster Wheeler completes sale of Glitsch subsidiary to Koch Industries. 301
Foundation Health Systems, Inc. announces offer price for 7-3/4% Senior Notes due 2003. 374
FOUNDATION HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES SATISFACTION OF CONDITION FOR CASH TENDER OFFER FOR 7 3/4% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2003. 415
Frontier Adjusters Of America Loses Major Client, Inaugurates National Accounts Program. 342
FSI International announces $2 million order for slurry blending and distribution system. 502
Gandalf in full operation. 260
GBC Bancorp files registration statement on Form S-3. 231
Geac SmartStream demonstrates commitment to healthcare industry for its client/server application suite; enhanced functionality, strategic alliances incite leading healthcare organizations to select SmartStream for its vertical focus and best-of-breed positioning. 1290
Geoworks announces technology agreement with Connected Corporation; new agreement will enable Geoworks to offer aftermarket revenue products to cellular operators. 542
Goleta National Bank announces cancellation of letter of intent to merge with Los Robles Bancorp. 270
GrandeTel Technologies Inc. releases first-quarter results. 978
GT Interactive launches first Nintendo 64 Title, 'Hexen'. 549
Haemacure Secures its Position as the North American Leader in the Delivery Application of Fibrin Sealant. 374
Herbalife International continues negotiations regarding supplier agreements. 382
Hilton extends tender offer for ITT stock. 226
Hilton Hotels Corp. adds new resort in Mount Pleasant, S.C. 587
Hines Horticulture Rtgs Lowered by S&P, Off Watch;BLR Asgnd. 306
IFS increases presence in Asian market. 511
iMALL Inc. retains Geller & Friend Capital Partners Inc. as investment advisors. 307
Independence Mining Co. Inc. appoints James J. Komadina executive vice president and chief operating officer. 278
Innotech Signs Distribution Agreement With Varcity, Unidirect Corporation's Online Division. 469
Innovir Laboratories, Inc. holds annual meeting of stockholders. 771
Intel's Handover Web Guide 97 lets you see, hear and experience the Hong Kong Handover. 406
Interamerican begins operation of Galoob Toys' North American Distribution Center. 374
Interleaf reports March 31, 1997 fourth quarter and fiscal year 1997 results. 982
International Cutlery makes announcement. 139
IPL Energy To Build Key Gas Pipeline Link. 433
Lear Corp. CCR Raised to 'BBB-' by S&P, Sub Debt to 'BB+'. 379
Liberty Mint Inc. announces reorganization as publicly traded Liberty Mint Ltd. 209
Linfinity Microelectronics signs distribution agreement with Reptron Electronics. 556
LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR 1,000,000 SHARE OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK. 333
Marietta,GA Rtgs Raised to 'AA-' by S&P;Outlk Stable. 914
MetaCreations ships Infini-D 4.0 for Power Macintosh. 848
MFRI tells shareholders 1997 will be company's best year. 315
MGI Software announces MGI VideoWave versions for OEM customers; Signs first videoWave OEM agreement with Iomega -- aims at the burgeoning video capture market. 750
Micro House's new ImageCast network imaging and duplication software gets Web-only sneak preview; free trial version available for download at www.solutions.microhouse.com. 529
Microsoft Eyeing the Firewall Market. 431
Microsoft I.E. 4.0: Computer Reseller News Online Has The Blueprint For The Late Summer Or Early Fall Arrival. 781
Microsoft's Office 97 Licenses Include New Office 95 Deployments. 538
Millipore sells non-strategic business unit. 125
Minneapolis architectural firm to design new Gateway 2000 manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. 229
Mitsubishi Silicon American a leader in CFC elimination. 319
National Technical Systems Inc. announces special $0.06 per share cash dividend. 149
National Western Life Insurance 'A+' CPA Rtg Affirmed by S&P. 300
Natural Health Trends Corp. enters into an agreement for the acquisition of Global Health Alternatives, Inc. 429
NCR and BEZ Systems offer management tools to enhance data warehouse performance. 995
NCSA And AOL Warn of Significant Prevalence of AOL Password Trojan. 1671
Nebco Evans and AmeriServe Food Rtgs Assigned by S&P. 589
NEI WebWorld, Inc. posts record sales. 843
NetEdge names new president, chief executive officer. 273
Netwave Technologies to support newly ratified IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network standard. 574
New CEO named to run First Option Health Plan; Birnbaum becomes CEO of FHS's New Jersey affiliate. 621
New Internet Java-based analytic services unveiled. 542
New Java-enabled solutions from leading library vendors; Sun demonstrates industry leadership at American Libraries Association Show, John Gage featured panelist. 793
New York Bancorp board authorizes four-for-three stock split and increases dividend 33%. 328
Norcen Energy Resources Sr Deb Drwdwn Rtd BBB by S&P. 282
Notice of Pendency of class action filed against Polyphase. 534
Novell Awarded Program Excellence Award from Analysts. 433
Novitron International reports year end results. 459
nStor CR8e receives BEST OF LAN TIMES Award; CR8e Ultra/Wide RAID subsystem delivers blistering performance. 734
NuGas Agrees to Plan of Arrangement with Tarragon Oil and Gas Limited. 266
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Announcement. 258
Nynex declares quarterly dividend. 274
Oxford Health Plans selects PCS Health Systems to provide advanced drug management services. 423
Pacific Bell opens new Customer Care Center at Castle Airport Aviation & Development Center; Commitment to Merced County Economic Development. 699
Parametric Technology receives $3.7 million order for Pro/ENGINEER software and services from BMW of Germany. 313
Parametric Technology receives order for software from Caterpillar exceeding $1 million. 335
Parmalat confirms July 3rd as tender date for Ault shares. 284
Parmalat Food Inc. corrects...RE: CORRECTION FROM SOURCE Parmalat Bid for Ault Foods Receives Regulatory Approval. Correction Notice 396
Peak Energy Services Ltd. Closes Private Placement. 251
Percon Inc. recognized as one of Oregon's fastest growing high-technology firms. 447
Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. - announcement. 98
PHYCOR ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH WELBORN CLINIC. 247
Pleasant Travel Service purchases Japan & Orient Tours. 531
Porta Systems Corp. extends exchange offer. 124
PP&L Resources To Acq Penn Fuel Gas;No Rtgs Impact. 225
Proxim unveils plans to deliver IEEE 802.11 2 Mbps frequency hopping wireless LAN product line; Announces cooperation with 802.11 frequency hopping interoperability efforts. 622
QLogic wins American Electronics Association Innovation in Technology Award. 547
Radiant Systems, Inc. Files Registration Statement Friday, June 27, 1997. 327
RE: Parmalat Bid for Ault Foods Receives Regulatory Approval. 351
Revenues Through May 1997 Up Approximately 17 Percent; Company Expects to Report After-Tax Profit for Second Quarter. 446
Riosun Resources elects new board of directors. 168
Riosun shareholders approve Madagascar venture. 345
Royal Aviation - Net Earnings of $4 Million in 1996-1997. 940
Royal Oak Receives Funds for Kemess Project on Signing Formal Agreement with B.C. Government. 179
S&P Afms Florida Gas BBB Sr Debt;Outlk To Pos; Asgns BBB BLR. 299
S&P Afms London Life,Royal Bank Rtgs;Trilon&Royal Bank Agmt. 732
S&P Asgns SBC Communications Com Ppr Prog 'A-1+'. 221
S&P Comments on Zurich Acquisition and Afrms AA+ Rtg. 283
S&P Rates Columbia/HCA Healthcare $200M Sr Nts, BLR 'A-'. 393
S&P rts Adelphia Communications' $150M sr nts B, prefd stk B-. 418
S&P Rts Eletrobras-Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras BB-. 486
S&P Sees Improvement in Japanese Auto Industry -- 1. 491
SBC board of directors declares second-quarter dividend. 179
Scott R. Wilson named Director of Product Development of SpectraSCIENCE. 178
SETECH Inc. completes acquisition of Lewis Supply Company, Inc. 152
Shaw Communications - Cassaday Leaves CTV for Shaw Communications. 315
Sheffield shareholders affirm proposal for name change. 135
Snap-on Incorporated Increases Dividend; Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Plan. 432
Solo Serve Corp. reports financial results. 282
Stampeder Announces Withdrawal of Equity Offering. 120
StarBase Announces Fiscal 1997 Results of Operations. 1150
Starwood Lodging Trust declares quarterly dividend. 195
Stewart Enterprises Declares Quarterly Dividend. 108
Stockholders approve Cascade and Amfirst merger. 211
Summo Minerals - Cdn $6.6 million private placement closes for partial financing of the Lisbon Valley Copper Project and Cactus Gold Mines options. 444
Surgical Safety Products Inc. forms multimedia network of touch-screen hospital safety stations. 332
SyQuest announces quarterly earnings expectations. 446
Target Stores to feature Rawlings' Golf Clubs in first golf advertisement program. 121
TechWorks announces new commerce website; Where ordering through secure transactions is easier than ever. 423
TecnoPetrol Inc. Announces Completion of Reverse Take-over Bid. 302
TEP negotiates 10-year contract extension with its second largest wholesale customer. 482
Third Quarter Financial Results, The Oralife Group, Inc. 543
TIBCO's TIB Platform for Market Data Distribution is Selected by LIFFE for up to 2,000 Trading Positions. 633
Transamerica Corporation purchases 3 million of its common shares. 188
Transformation Processing Inc. accepts subscription for UP to 1,000,000 units. 375
Tri Valley Growers retains Fort Dearborn for labels; Illinois-based company chosen as single source. 419
Triple A and Government Series - 1997 Inc. announces liquidation distribution. 120
TriSpectives Technical 2.0 Now Available; New release adds thousands of new features and enhancements. 231
Tyco International prices tender offer of certain outstanding debt securities. 502
U.S. Office Products Company will become component of the Nasdaq-100 Index beginning Tuesday, July 1. 228
U.S. Office Products to join Nasdaq-100; Ledecky wins Entrepreneur of Year award. 389
Ultimate Electronics completes purchase of Audio King. 264
UnionBanCal Corporation announces intention to redeem the total outstanding $135 million of 8-3/8% Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, and the issuance of $200 million in Subordinated Capital Notes. 256
United Auto Group to offer $150.0 million of senior subordinated notes in the Rule 144A market. 257
United Golf Products introduces the first $99.00 Titanium Driver. 170
United Reef - second quarter results. 149
US FAX signs agreement to sell SuperTek assets for stock; US FAX, Inc. shareholders to get stock dividend. 191
Valley Resources announces public offering. 293
VENCOR PLANS PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF $500 MILLION SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007. 169
Venture Hdings Trust Sr Nts Rtd B+ by S&P; Outlook Now Pos. 297
Washington Mutual/Great Western merger approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision. 204
Waterlink completes IPO and acquisitions of Bioclear Technology and Lanco Environmental Products. 347
Westburne Acquires Richard and Cie Ltee. 285
White Oak site sets safety hours record; Workers log one million labor hours without incident. 680
Wireless LAN industry leaders form alliance to support interoperability of frequency hopping systems. 250
Wireless LAN industry leaders form alliance to support interoperability of frequency-hopping systems. 316
Wireless LAN industry leaders form alliance to support interoperability of frequency-hopping systems. 244
Wireless LAN Interoperability Forum Applauds the Adoption of IEEE 802.11. 401
Wolf Popper LLP files securities fraud action against USA Detergents, Inc. 361
YieldUP International Awarded Equipment Order From Exsil. 432

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