IN BRIEF.

VALLEY INDEX FALLS: Stocks in the Daily News/Bloomberg Index fell 5 cents to 118.25, led by Sylmar-based MiniMed Inc. and MRV Communications Inc. of Chatsworth. MiniMed fell 2-1/4 to 36-3/4. MRV fell 1-7/8 to 21-1/4.

?13- Bloomberg News

KOO KOO ROO SIGNS CEO: Koo Koo Roo Inc., the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain, said Wednesday that Bill Allen has been given a one-year contract as the company's new chief executive officer. Allen is a restaurant industry veteran who previously held executive positions with Marriott Corp. and La Madeleine, a Texas-based restaurant chain.The company also reported that Rob Kautz is stepping down as president and chief financial officer but will remain on the board of directors.

?13- Daily News

INTERLINK WARNS OF LOSSES: Camarillo-based Interlink Electronics Inc. said Wednesday that it will post a loss of between $750,000 and $1 million for the fourth quarter despite an increase in revenues. The loss is being attributed to costs associated with a new product. The company makes computer pointing devices, including wireless, hand-held remote units with ``mouse'' capabilities.

?13- Daily News

DESSAULT MOVING TO WOODLAND HILLS: Dassault Systemes S.A., a software developer based in Suresnes, France, said it will move its United States headquarters to Woodland Hills from Burbank in May. Dassault Systemes of America will move into three floors of the 17-story Trillium I East Tower at 6320 Canoga Avenue in the Warner Center, according to officials. The 10-year lease is valued at more than $12 million.

?13- Daily News

EARNINGS

Countrywide Credit Industries Inc.

Calabasas-based residential mortgage lender

Nov. 30 3rd Qtr 1997 1996

Sales $375.1 million $281.5 million

Net Income $80.2 million $65.9 million

Net Per Share 71 cents 62 cents