VCG Holding Corp. Announces 2008 Second-Quarter Financial Results Aug 11, 2008
Courtney Cowgill, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, stated, ``The second quarter was impacted by $500,000 of one time adjustments that included the write-off of acquisition costs for the Mega Club, the loss on a house for a relocated employee, a robbery, costs associated with the change of CFO's, and an incremental portion of stock option compensation expense ... 17 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighted average shares outstanding 18,006,127 16,901,668 17,911,672... (Primezone Releases)
Enablence Grant of Options Aug 10, 2008
The options' vesting schedule is in line with the Employee Stock Option Plan. The stock options have an exercise price of $1 ... After these grants, 4,000,000 common shares remain available for issuance under the Company's stock option plan. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kroes Energy Inc. Announces Revision of Stock Option Pricing Aug 9, 2008
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 8, 2008) - Kroes Energy Inc. ("Kroes"), (TSX VENTURE: - ) advises that it has increased the exercise price of 2,800,000 stock options dated July 31, 2008 and 1,660,000 stock options issued dated August 22, 2007 to the 10 cent minimum required under TSX Venture Exchange rules ... Free Download, FAS 123r, Software Stock Option, Equity Compensation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
EMCORE Corporation Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results for its Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," believes," and "estimates," and variations of these words and similar expressions, identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements also include, without limitation, (a) any statements or implications regarding EMCORE's ability to remain competitive and a leader in its industry, and the future growth of EMCORE, or the industry and the economy in... (PR Newswire)
Brampton Brick Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
Other cash inflows included $145 for the quarter and $634 for the period to date from the issuance of Class A shares upon the exercise of stock options under the Company's Stock Option Incentive Plan and the $715 repayment of an inter-company advance by Sharpsmart upon the sale of the Company's interest in this business ... 37 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Weighted average Class A and Class B shares outstanding (000's) 10,940 10,834 10,911 10,834... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Riverside Adds Dr. Michael Doggett as Independent Director and Dr. Alan Carter as Advisor to Board Aug 8, 2008
Pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, and subject to the TSX-V approval, the Board of Directors has granted 582,500 Options to certain Directors, Officers and Consultants to purchase shares in the capital stock of the Company. Riverside Resources operates a prospect generator business model leveraging an experienced management team, a proprietary geological database and local knowledge to identify and acquire high-quality exploration opportunities. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fairborne Energy Ltd. Reports Record Quarterly Production and Cash Flow Aug 8, 2008
Strengthened natural gas prices can be attributed to dramatic decreases in liquefied natural gas ('LNG") deliveries into North America, as well as lower U.S. storage levels.During the second quarter of 2008, Fairborne had an average of 20,557 Mcf per day sold under fixed price physical sales contracts representing 35% of the Company's natural gas production. Risk management activities for the second quarter of 2008 decreased Fairborne's realized natural gas revenue by $3.9 million which had an... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fortis Reports Second Quarter Earnings of $29 Million Aug 8, 2008
The remainder of the increase related to the issuance of Common Shares under the Corporation's share purchase, dividend reinvestment and stock option plans ... Net proceeds associated with the issuance of Common Shares under the Corporation's share purchase and stock options plans during the second quarter were $5 million compared to $4 million for the same quarter last year and were $11 million year to date compared to $9 million for the same period last year ...... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Amica Mature Lifestyles Announces Year End Results for Fiscal 2008 Aug 8, 2008
6 million in stock option expense in comparison to $0. 4 million in fiscal 2007. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Providence Service Corporation Releases Second Quarter Results Aug 7, 2008
001 par value; 12,924,506 and 12,756,392 issued and outstanding (including treasury shares) 13 13 Additional paid-in capital 163,217 159,177 Common stock subscription receivable - (715) Retained earnings 39,493 32,351 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax 738 1,093 203,461 191,919 Less 614,209 and 612,026 treasury shares, at cost 11,315 11,259 Total stockholders' equity 192,146 180,660 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $547,488 $551,983 The Providence Service Corporation... (PR Newswire)
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2008 Aug 7, 2008
Payroll and payroll taxes increased $247,000 due to amounts paid to the Company's prior CFO who retired June 16, 2008 along with additional staffing and payroll taxes on stock option exercises ... The current year includes $2,503,000 accrual of retirement benefits for the Company's previous President and CEO. Payroll and payroll taxes increased $352,000 due to amounts paid to the Company's prior CFO who retired June 16, 2008 along with additional staffing and payroll taxes on stock option... (PR Newswire)
Shawcor Ltd. announces second quarter 2008 results Aug 7, 2008
0 million related to the acquisition of Flexpipe and cash received on the issuance of shares on exercise of stock options of $976 thousand, partially offset by dividends paid to shareholders of $4 ... In addition, as at July 31, 2008, the Company had stock options outstanding to purchase up to 2,510,200 Class A shares ... Stock-based compensation The Board of Directors approved the granting of 30,000 stock options on May 26, 2008 and 398,600 on February 22, 2008 under the 2001 Employee Plan. (PR Newswire)
Feds narrow case against ex-McAfee lawyer Aug 7, 2008
Federal prosecutors have narrowed their stock option tampering case against McAfee Inc.'s former top lawyer and dropped four of the original seven felony charges against him, according to a new indictment unsealed Wednesday. Kent Roberts is still charged with illegally changing the dates of stock options awarded to him in 2000 when the company was known as Network Associates ... The government dropped four other counts that had charged him with changing the stock options grant date for the... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Double Eagle Petroleum Reports Record Second Quarter Results Aug 6, 2008
Richard Dole, Chairman of the Board of Double Eagle, commented, "In the second quarter of 2008, we realized record production, revenue and earnings results, which evidences the successful execution of our development plan. We continue to see excellent organic growth in our Catalina Unit from our newly drilled wells." The Company's gross operating margin, excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DDncreased to 68.7% and 68.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,... (PR Newswire)
Tredegar Reports Second-Quarter Results Aug 6, 2008
51 Shares used to compute earnings (loss) per share: Basic 33,997 39,402 34,231 39,337 Diluted 34,211 39,584 34,445 39,537 Tredegar Corporation Net Sales and Operating Profit by Segment (In Thousands) (Unaudited) Second Quarter Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net Sales Film Products $135,529 $130,260 $267,843 $266,321 Aluminum Extrusions 92,682 99,412 183,747 203,183 Total net sales 228,211 229,672 451,590 469,504 Add back freight 5,797 5,210 10,898 10,265 Sales as... (PR Newswire)
TeraGo Announces Record Quarterly Revenue with Year over Year Growth of 26% in the Second Quarter of 2008 Aug 6, 2008
We also exclude foreign exchange gain or loss, gain or loss in network asset disposals and stock option expense from our calculation of EBITDA. EBITDA is not a recognized measure under GAAP and, accordingly, investors are cautioned that EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income or net income determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our financial performance or as a measure of our liquidity and cash flows. EBITDA does not take into account the impact of... (Canada Newswire)
Pediatrix Q2 earnings up Aug 6, 2008
8 million that were associated with a stock option review. During the second quarter, Pediatrix completed a $100 million share repurchase program, and acquired four physician group practices, including pediatric cardiology practices in El Paso, Texas, Pembroke Pines and Tampa; and a neonatal physician group practice in Rockville, Md. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Entertainment Distribution Company Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results Aug 6, 2008
3 million of non-recurring costs associated with stock option investigation and litigation legal expenses and consulting costs. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $(12. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Interline Brands, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Sales and Earnings Results Aug 5, 2008
The 60 basis point increase was primarily a result of planned costs related to our Boston, Richmond, and Salt Lake City distribution center consolidations and investments, as well as the two cent per share charge announced on June 16, 2008, associated with the cost to amend certain stock option and employment agreements with William Sanford ... senior subordinated notes 72 66 Share-based compensation 2,353 3,193 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (147) (196) Deferred income taxes... (PR Newswire)
Court Filings Show Wilson Sonsini Paid Brocade $9.5 Million Over Backdating Claims Aug 5, 2008
Wilson Sonsini was Brocade's outside counsel and Larry Sonsini sat on the company's board when Brocade backdated stock options ... Wilson's money was a factor, too: "WSGR's commitment to pay (and its subsequent payment of) a one-time contribution in the amount of $9.5 million in recognition of and in order to defray some of the significant costs Brocade has incurred over the past four years in connection with the various investigations and lawsuits relating to the Company's historical stock... (Law.com)
BELLUS Health moves forward on nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fronts - Reports Results for First Half of 2008 Aug 5, 2008
This expense relates to stock options and stock-based incentives, whereby compensation cost in relation to stock options is measured at fair value at the date of grant and is expensed over the award's vesting period. The decrease in the current quarter is mainly due to lower fair value of new stock options granted during the current periods ... As at July 31, 2008, the Company had 48,848,095 common shares outstanding, 220,000 common shares issuable to the Chief Executive Officer upon the... (Canada Newswire)
PhosCan Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President, Operations and Projects Aug 5, 2008
PhosCan has granted Mr. Pritchard stock options to purchase up to 400,000 common shares of the Company. The exercise price of each stock option granted is $1 ... Each stock option has a five year term and is subject to vesting restrictions and the provisions of the Company's stock option plan. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Source Exploration Corp. Announces New Appointments Aug 5, 2008
The Corporation also announces that it has granted a total of 975,000 stock options to its Directors, Officers, employees and consultants pursuant to the Corporation's Stock Option Plan. The stock options were granted at an exercise price of $0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Midway Reports 2008 Q2 Results Aug 5, 2008
10 of non-cash convertible debt interest expense, stock option expense, and deferred income tax expense related to goodwill ... Stock Option Expense ... Midway adopted SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment beginning January 1, 2006, in which it began to recognize as an expense the fair value of its stock options. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Costco Shareholder Files Stock Option Lawsuit Aug 4, 2008
Shareholder files suit, says Costco executives manipulated stock options ... A Costco shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the wholesale club company, claiming its insiders were involved in a scheme to illegally backdate stock options ... Costco, the largest U.S. wholesale club operator, is among more than 200 companies that have disclosed federal or internal investigations into their stock options practices, according to an Associated Press review. (ABC News -- Wire)
Former Engineered Support Systems CFO pleads guilty in backdating scandal Aug 3, 2008
The former chief financial officer of Engineered Support Systems pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge related to backdating stock options ... Gerhardt admitted that the dates assigned to stock options led to their "strike price" being at low points of stock price during the relevant quarters instead of the dates when the decisions to award options were actually made ... In , the Business Journal reported that the SEC alleged that Shanahan Sr. and Shanahan Jr. were aware of illegal stock option... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
C-COM Announces Issuance of Stock Options Aug 2, 2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 1, 2008) - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ) today announced, pursuant to the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange, that it has granted options to purchase 50,000 common shares of C-COM to an officer of C-COM. The stock options were granted pursuant to the terms of C-COM's stock option plan and are exercisable at $0 ... Stock option grants are subject to necessary regulatory approvals. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The Washington Post Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings Aug 2, 2008
Other includes charges (credits) for incentive compensation arising from equity awards under the Kaplan stock option plan, which was established for certain members of Kaplans management. Under the plan, the amount of compensation expense (credit) varies directly with the estimated fair value of Kaplans common stock, which is based on a comparison of operating results and public market values of other education companies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rainy River Resources Announces Drill Results Located 60 Metres West Southwest of Bayfield's Burns Block, Director Appointed Aug 1, 2008
The Company also announces that pursuant to its stock option plan, the Company has granted incentive stock options to its various directors, officers and consultants to purchase up to an aggregate of 264,565 common shares in the capital stock of the Company, exercisable for a period of five years, at a price of $0 ... In conjunction with his appointment, Mr. Fiddis will receive 100,000 of the incentive stock options granted ... Bayfield Ventures' 10% rolling stock option plan was approved by the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Magnum Energy Inc. Announces Grant of Stock Options Aug 1, 2008
The options have been granted in accordance with the Company's stock option plan ... Free Download, FAS 123r, Software Stock Option, Equity Compensation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Former executive pleads guilty in federal case Aug 1, 2008
ST. LOUIS The former chief financial officer of Engineered Support Systems Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge related to backdating stock options in a case that involved a former owner of the St. Louis Blues. Federal prosecutors argued those involved in the scheme backdated stock options from 1996 to 2002, enriching executives and board members of the military support and equipment business by nearly $20 million ... Shanahan Sr., 68, did not admit orchestrating the scheme in his plea but... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
KV Set to Dispose of Previously Written Off Guaifenesin Inventory Jul 30, 2008
Such factors include (but are not limited to) the following: (1) changes in the current and future business environment, including interest rates and capital and consumer spending; (2) the difficulty of predicting FDA approvals, including timing, and that any period of exclusivity may not be realized; (3) acceptance and demand for new pharmaceutical products; (4) the impact of competitive products and pricing, including as a result of so-called authorized-generic drugs; (5) new product... (PR Newswire)
Air Canada Flight Attendants Rally Against Cuts and Closures Jul 27, 2008
"While last year, Robert Milton, President and CEO of ACE Aviation, earned a $1.2 million salary, a $3.9 million bonus plus $11.2 million in stock option gains from Air Canada. It's not surprising that our members are feeling frustrated by this employer.". "Thousands of people have joined us to lobby federal officials," Renaud. (FOXBusiness)
AuEx Grants Options Jul 26, 2008
Pursuant to the Company's shareholder approved stock option plan, the board of directors of AuEx has granted incentive stock options on a total of 850,000 shares of the Company's common stock exercisable for up to five years at a price of Cdn$2 ... Free Download, FAS 123r, Software Stock Option, Equity Compensation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The Pomerantz Firm Reminds Investors of MRV Communications Inc. of Lead Plaintiff Deadline -- MRVC Jul 26, 2008
The complaint alleges that unbeknownst to investors and contrary to its public representations, MRV issued stock options that were deliberately backdated in order to provide improper windfalls to the individual defendants ... The complaint specifically alleges that: (1) the Company backdated the actual grants of its stock options grants and improperly recognized stock-based compensation expenses related to its stock options grants; (2) the Company failed to disclose that the stock option grants... (Primezone Releases)
Netflix Announces Q2 2008 Financial Results Jul 26, 2008
Management believes that non-GAAP net income is a useful measure of operating performance because it excludes the non-cash impact of stock option accounting. In addition, management believes that free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity because it excludes the non-operational cash flows from purchases and sales of short-term investments, cash flows from investment in business and cash flows from financing activities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MKS's net income plummets 59% Jul 25, 2008
6 percent on a series of charges for depreciation and amortization, along with stock option compensation costs. The Waltham company earned $23. (Boston Globe)
Maxcom Reports Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2008 Jul 25, 2008
In addition, an increase in insurance costs, bad debt expenses, external advisory expenses and stock option compensation. These increases were partially offset by lower sales commissions and marketing expenses, among others. (PR Newswire)
CE Franklin Ltd. announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 25, 2008
6 million in the issuance of capital stock from the exercise of employee stock options ... 1 million shares over the prior year's second quarter due principally to the purchase of common shares to resource restricted share unit obligations, offset by the exercise of stock options and restricted share units ... CE Franklin Ltd. Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - Unaudited ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Stock... (PR Newswire)
Cirrus Energy Corporation - COO appointment Jul 24, 2008
In conjunction with the appointment, Cirrus has granted him an option, pursuant to the stock option plan, to acquire up to 630,000 Common Shares having an exercise price of $4. 00 share and expiring in five years. (Canada Newswire)
Fancamp Grants Option Jul 24, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 24, 2008) - Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ): The Company wishes to announce that it is granting director and officer incentive stock options to purchase up to a total of 750,000 common shares in its capital stock, at a price of $1 ... The options were granted pursuant to the Company's incentive stock option plan, under which a maximum of 10 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares are reserved for issuance ... Shares issuable... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Q1 2009 Financial Results Jul 24, 2008
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: overall economic pressures and general market and economic conditions; overall conditions in the semiconductor market; our ability to introduce new products on a timely basis and to deliver products that perform as anticipated; risks associated with international sales and international operations; the level of orders and shipments during the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, as well as customer cancellations of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DST Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Jul 23, 2008
The net effect of share repurchases and shares issued from stock option exercises during second quarter 2008 resulted in a net decrease in shares outstanding of approximately 1 ... 2 million shares from outstanding stock options and 1 ... 8 million shares from second quarter 2007 due to decreases in the Company's average stock prices and lower stock options outstanding. (PR Newswire)
UnitedHealth Group 2Q net earnings down 73 percent Jul 23, 2008
-based UnitedHealth's results included a pre-tax charge of $922 million following two class-action lawsuit settlements related to the company's former stock option granting practices. UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) serves more than 70 million health-care customers nationwide. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Investors Sour on Apple After Tepid Forecast Jul 23, 2008
" Fourth-quarter gross margin would be about 31.5%, said the CFO, down from 34.8% in the June quarter. That includes $23 million in stock option expenses. He attributed the sequential decline to the impact of the back-to-school promotion; a future product transition, "which I can't discuss today"; and one-time adjustment of the deferred margin of Apple's contract manufacturer from the June quarter. The Analysis There's nothing rotten about Apple's prospects, particularly in light of the grim... (SmartMoney)
Ex-Blues owner pleads guilty to federal charge Jul 23, 2008
ST. LOUIS -- A former owner of the faces sentencing later this year after pleading guilty to a federal charge for backdating stock options ... Federal prosecutors accused the men of backdating stock options between 1996 and 2002 in a scheme they claim enriched executives and board members by nearly $20 million ... Prosecutors said the executives were able to retroactively pick dates for stock options that coincided with low points in the company's stock price, allowing them to make greater... (ESPN -- NHL)
UnitedHealth 2Q profit falls on charges, tops view Jul 23, 2008
Settlements in two class action lawsuits related to UnitedHealth's former stock option granting practices resulted in a pretax charge of $922 million, or 47 cents per share. The company also netted a $185 million benefit from the sale of its individual Medicare Advantage business in Nevada in May. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Omnicell Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Jul 22, 2008
In calculating the above non-GAAP results, management specifically adjusted for the following excluded items: a) Stock-based compensation expense impact of SFAS No. 123R. We recognize equity plan-related compensation expenses, which represent the fair value of all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, as required under SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" (SFAS No. 123R) ... Management adjusts for the excluded items because management... (PR Newswire)
SanDisk posts sharp quarterly loss Jul 22, 2008
Excluding the impact of acquisition-related charges, stock option expenses and related tax effects, the company reported a net loss of $22 million, or 10 cents per share, down from an adjusted year-ago profit of $72 million, or 30 cents per share. Analysts had expected a net loss, on average, of 1 cent per diluted share, according to Reuters Estimates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Stockgroup Announces Name Change to Stockhouse, Inc. and Symbol Change Jul 21, 2008
45% To approve the amended and restated Stock Option Plan 65. 98% To approve the name change of the company to Stockhouse Inc. 96. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Minco Silver Corporation Retains Macam IR, a Division of Macam Group of Companies, to Provide Investor Relations Services Jul 19, 2008
In addition, subject to regulatory approval, Macam will be granted an option to purchase 75,000 common shares of the Company, in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. Except as set forth in the agreement, Minco Silver Corporation is not aware of Macam having any other interest, directly or indirectly, in Minco Silver Corporation or its securities, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lead Plaintiff Pick Rejected as Merely 'Pawn of Counsel' Jul 17, 2008
As class representative, the Middlesex County Retirement System will prosecute claims that shareholders were cheated because the online job search company improperly accounted for backdated stock options ... In their memorandum to the judge, the defendants said there was widespread knowledge of options backdating at 140 other public companies at the time Monster's problems were revealed in 2006, and there were institutional and other sophisticated investors in the class who "had the financial... (Law.com)
Teletech restates 12 years of financials Jul 17, 2008
Stock options dates chosen for days of low trading allows a stock option recipient to buy shares when they re cheap, maximizing their returns when the shares are sold. The company employs 53,000 people in 18 countries, providing outsourced back-office and customer-care services for large corporations. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. Announces the Issuance of Stock Options Jul 17, 2008
LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 17, 2008) - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ) announced today that the Board of Directors approved the granting of 100,000 stock options to a senior manager of the Company at its Board meeting of July 16, 2008 under the Company's Stock Option Plan ... "Stock options enhance the Company's ability to attract and retain talented people by providing compensation incentives to employees, directors, officers and consultants for future services... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cold Creek Capital Inc. Announces Amalgamation Agreement and Updates to Its Qualifying Transaction Jul 17, 2008
Further, a number of Amalco Options will be issued in accordance with Amalco's stock option plan. Steps of the Amalgamation and Related Transactions. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
EBay shares drop on weaker outlook Jul 17, 2008
Excluding stock option expenses and merger-related costs, eBay posted earnings of 43 cents per share, 2 cents above what analysts, on average, had been expecting, according to Reuters Estimates. Wall Street had expected revenue of $2. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
eBay outlook hammers shares, profit higher Jul 17, 2008
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Petroflow Energy Ltd. Grants Stock Options Jul 16, 2008
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 16, 2008) - Petroflow Energy Ltd. ("Petroflow") (TSX VENTURE: - ; AMEX: - ) announces it has granted an aggregate of 292,000 options to its officers and employees pursuant to Petroflow's existing Stock Option Plan effective July 10, 2008 ... Free Download, FAS 123r, Software Stock Option, Equity Compensation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Abbastar Announces Private Placement, Retains Investor Relations Firm, Appoints New Director and Adopts New Share Option Plan Jul 15, 2008
Carlyle will be paid a monthly fee of $10,000 plus applicable taxes, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses up to $1,000 per month and will be granted 275,000 stock options. The agreement and the stock option grant are subject to regulatory approval. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Activision Blizzard Announces Record First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Activision Stand-Alone Results Jul 15, 2008
Activision Blizzard provides net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share data and guidance both including (in accordance with GAAP) and excluding (non-GAAP) the impact of expenses related to employee stock options, employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock rights and other equity-based compensation; one-time costs related to the business combination between Activision and Vivendi Games; and the associated tax benefits ... Other such factors include the further implementation,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weekly Outlook: July 14, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
" Also on deck, the five day period will bring about an abundance of officially-slated catalysts. Second quarter earnings reports pick up markedly. Thursday will undoubtedly be investors' crown jewel with a flurry of high-profile heavyweights representing virtually every imaginable sector. Select names from the already abbreviated list below, include: Bank of NY ( ), Coke ( ), Harley ( ), Illinois Tool ( ), JP Morgan ( ), Nokia ( ), SunPower ( ), Cap One ( ), Google ( ), IBM ( ), Merrill ( ) and... (Forbes -- Markets)
Top advisers agree: The clients come first Jul 14, 2008
Because of the relationships we've established with corporations, we understand their income environment, stock option plans, deferred comp plans and such -- sometimes better than our clients when they first come through our door. We've always had an independent adviser approach which keeps us focused on one thing: doing the right thing for our client. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Equinix to Host Japan Network Operator's Group 22nd Meeting in Tokyo Jul 13, 2008
Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix services; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenue from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time;... (PR Newswire)
Apple's stock option practices remain under scrutiny Jul 13, 2008
Apple's stock option practices remain under scrutiny - International Herald Tribune ... Apple's stock option practices remain under scrutiny ... Straightening out systems problems will surely be accomplished more quickly than will fully banishing a problem that has dogged Jobs for a while: Apple's stock options imbroglio, a lingering legacy from the company's years of struggle that still threatens to entangle him in civil suits and tarnish his public image. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Activision Announces Golf: Tee It Up!(TM) Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade Jul 13, 2008
Other such factors include the further implementation, acceptance and effectiveness of the remedial measures recommended or adopted by the special sub-committee of independent directors established in July 2006 to review Activisions historical stock option granting practices, by the Board and by Activision, the outcome of the SECs formal investigation, the finalization of the proposed settlement of the derivative litigation filed in July 2006 against certain current and former directors... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
