Maurel & Prom : Positive Technical Results in OMTI-1 in GabonPARIS - Drilled on the north of Onal in Gabon, the OMTI-1 well, reached the basement at a depth of 2 203 m. Between 1 300 and 2 100 m, it encountered 500 m cumulated of good quality reservoirs, 85 m from which put in evidence oil saturation. Samples have been taken and show a 38degrees API oil. STALLERGENES: 1st Half-Year 2009: Performance Ahead of ExpectationsPARIS - - Net Profit Up 11% - Strong Research and Investment Effort - Positive net Financial Position Dungeon Party Welcomes its First New Class: the BardPARIS - - Dungeon Party, the Quick-Fire, Dungeon Crawling, Free-to-Play Developed by Cyanide, Brings a New Class to the Game: the Bard. Ken Wirth is Appointed as Alcatel-Lucent’s President, 4G/LTE Wireless NetworksPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Ken Wirth has been appointed as President of Alcatel-Lucent’s 4G/LTE Wireless Networks. AXA: Solid Half Year 2009 EarningsPARIS - Earnings recovery in 1H09 versus 2H08: - Underlying Earnings: Euro 2,116 million down 26% yoy, up 63% sequentially - Adjusted Earnings: Euro 1,736 million down 50% yoy, up 327% sequentially - Net Income: Euro 1,323 million down 38% yoy, up Euro 2,577 million sequentially Concur Acquires Etap-On-LinePARIS - - Acquisition of leading European travel and expense management provider continues Concur’s commitment to global and local market leadership Charles Chaumin Appointed President of Suez Environnement AsiaPARIS - Charles Chaumin has been appointed President of Suez Environnement Asia and member of the Executive Committee. Based at Suez Environnement Asia Headquarters in Hong Kong, he will supervise Suez Environnement’s operations and business lines development in the region. Orolia Announces Strategic Acquisition of Kannad, a World Leader in Positioning Systems for Extreme EnvironmentsPARIS - Orolia SA (NYSE Alternext Paris - FR0010501015 - ALORO), group specialized in high-precision timing, positioning and synchronization electronics systems, announced today the signing of an agreement with Airtek Capital Group to acquire Kannad SAS, a key global supplier of maritime, aeronautical and land-based distress positioning beacons. Headquartered in Guidel, France, Kannad is a market leader in positioning systems for severe environments and with pro-forma sales of 17.7 MEUR in 2008 (excluding the scientific instrumentation business divested in late 2008), it is one of the world’s largest providers of COSPAS-SARSAT locator beacons. Strong Improvement of Valeo’s Results in the Second QuarterPARIS - - Positive operating margin of 15 million euros versus a loss of 66 million euros in the first quarter - Free cash flow[1] of 84 million euros and a reduction of the net debt of 92 million euros - Negative net income of 54 million euros versus a negative net income of 159 million euros in the first quarter 2009, which brings the net income for the first half to a loss of 213 million euros - Outlook: - Automotive production forecast revised upwards: drop of 7% for the second half and 17% for the full year - Based on these market conditions, objective of a positive operating margin in the second half and cash consumption for the year of around 200 million euros after payment of 230 million euros related to restructuring costs ERCOM Opens an Office in JapanPARIS - As a leading telco manufacturer focusing on telecommunications security and network quality, ERCOM announces the opening of a new office in Japan. The office was opened on June 15th, 2009. Victor Agnellini to Accelerate Momentum of Alcatel-Lucent’s TransformationPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced the appointment of Victor Agnellini as Senior Vice President, Transformation. Alcatel-Lucent Acquires Leading Content Delivery Network Provider VelocixPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced today that it has acquired Velocix, a leading global provider of Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure and services to Internet and broadband service providers and media and entertainment companies. Valeo Research Projects to Receive Financing of up to 300 Million Euros From the European Investment BankPARIS - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over four years and the EIB loan will come with competitive terms in two installments, the first one of 225 million euros to be drawn by the end of July. Para’Kito(TM), the Consumer Prize Winning, French Made Natural Mosquito Repellent, Responds to Demand by Expanding OnlinePARIS - Following the successful launch of Para’Kito(TM), a natural, extremely long lasting and stylish mosquito repellent wristband in France last year, Evergreen Land Ltd. today announced the launch of a new online store ( boutique.parakito.com/ ), making Para’Kito(TM) available worldwide for the first time. In 2008, Para’Kito(TM) was recognized by IPSOS, an independent French consumer research company, as the country’s preferred natural mosquito repellent. Important Reorganization of Valeo to Enhance Profitability and Improve EfficiencyPARIS - Valeo today announced an important change in its organizational structure in order to enhance profitability and improve the Group’s efficiency given the growing globalization of its markets and customers. The new simplified structure, organized around four Business Groups and a strengthening of the role of the country organizations, is designed to accelerate the growth of the Group’s product families in all of its markets and improve efficiency. Geely Selects Open2Europe to Develop its International ImagePARIS - - Geely has Chosen Communication Group Open2Europe to Support Project Expansion and Launch Geely Panda in Algeria Microsoft Commits US$50 Million in Higher Education Resources, Training and Certifications to Drive Economic RecoveryPARIS - - Resources offered in support of UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force on Higher Education and ICT. Alcatel-Lucent to Host Live Web Press Conference to Announce Breakthrough Innovations in IP Edge RoutingPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext and NYSE: ALU) will hold a live web press conference on Thursday July 16, 2009 to announce groundbreaking technology which addresses the explosive growth in video traffic. Alcatel-Lucent will also discuss its IP strategy and how it fits into the overall company direction. Alcatel-Lucent to Publish its Second Quarter 2009 Results on July 30, 2009PARIS - Ben Verwaayen, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Paul Tufano, Chief Financial Officer will present the second quarter 2009 results on July 30, at 1:00 pm CET (12:00 pm GMT, 7:00 am EST). The press and analyst conference will be held in the company’s headquarters, 54 rue La Boétie, Paris. If you are a journalist, please confirm your attendance at press@alcatel-lucent.com. If you are an analyst, please confirm your attendance at investor.relations@alcatel-lucent.com. GameStreamer, Inc. Launches the ‘Blazing Fast’ GameStreamer Game Store Along With the Extranets for Content Partners and White Label Partners as a Software as a Service (SaaS)TAMPA, Florida - GameStreamer, Inc. today at 10:11 a.m. announced the launch of its groundbreaking B2B White Label Online Game Store, which is provided as a SaaS. GameStreamer’s unique Game Store offers an intuitive White Label Partner Extranet with full CSS controls that allows Game Store operators to easily customize the branding and design of their store, as well as manage their own catalog and featured content. The White Label Partner Extranet also includes SAP accounting and analytics, statistics and customized reports for billing, marketing, and demographic reporting. GameStreamer has contracted over 3,500 games today ranging from Indie to Casual to AAA New Releases and is growing rapidly. We will be adding these contracted games and new additions daily. Emailvision Helps Email Marketers Get it Right ‘Before They Hit Send’PARIS - - Version 7.2 of Campaign Commander(TM) Further Increases Delivery Quality and Campaign Effectiveness Artist Plans to Destroy Rodin’s Masterpiece ‘The Kiss’PARIS - Briton Herman Bean, contemporary artist and art professor has put the Musee Rodin in Paris on notice, releasing a statement that claims he plans to destroy one of Rodin’s classical sculptures “La Baisee” with a sledgehammer and is inviting important figures in the art world to partake. Essilor: Essilor Forges New Strategic Partnerships Around the WorldPARIS, France - Essilor is pursuing its external growth strategy through a number of recent transactions in Europe, North America and the Middle East. UNESCO and Microsoft Announce Higher Education ICT Task Force for Long-Term Skills and Sustainable DevelopmentPARIS - - Collaboration to promote greater access and use of ICT for higher education enhancements. Saft Groupe: Results of Stock Dividend Payment OfferPARIS - At their Annual General Meeting of 3rd June 2009, Saft Groupe S.A. shareholders voted a dividend of EUR0.68 per ordinary share for 2008, with the option of a payment in shares. CSA Group Increases Global Certification and Testing Capabilities With Acquisition of UK-Based SIRATORONTO - - A European-based World Leader in the Hazardous Locations Testing Business TORONTO, July 3 /PRNewswire/ – FDA Approves Multaq(R) for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial FlutterPARIS - - Multaq(R) Approved to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Hospitalization in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Cortix Launches Nearly 50 New Site Models Specially Designed for Microbusinesses and SMEsMERIGNAC, France - Cortix, the market leader for Internet site creation in France and Europe, is expanding its product range in June 2009 with 50 new site models specially designed for microbusinesses and SMEs. The objective: to meet the needs of the customer group, made up of small businesses, artisans and independent professionals, who continue to invest in the development of their website despite the difficult business environment. Currently, Cortix has a catalogue of over 200 available products. Below, we take a closer look at these companies and the new Cortix products. Frost & Sullivan Looks at the Current State and Future Growth of IFE Hardware and Content Markets in a Challenging EnvironmentLONDON - - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on IFE Hardware and Content Markets on Wednesday, 8 July 2009 at 15.00 BST Starwood Hotels and Tata Communications Partner to Roll-Out TelePresence Rooms in Hotels GloballySINGAPORE and WHITE PLAINS, New York - - TelePresence Provides the Experience of In-Person Meetings With Participants in Locations Around the World SDCmaterials, Inc. Closes Series B Round With Investment From VolvoTEMPE, Arizona - Tempe, Arizona-based catalyst and additives producer SDCmaterials, Inc. is pleased to announce an investment by Volvo Technology Transfer (VTT) as part of their previously announced Series B funding round. The participation by VTT tops-off earlier investments from Invus Financial Advisors, Emerald Technology Ventures, BASF Venture Capital, and other private investors to close out the US$14M round. Germany’s E-Plus Group is First Service Provider to Leverage Alcatel-Lucent’s New Advertising Selection ServerPARIS - - Provides Service Providers With a New Level of Control in the Management and Delivery of Targeted Mobile Advertisements Genomic Health Reports Favorable Commentary on Value of Multigene Assays From the St. Gallen Expert Consensus Meeting on the Primary Treatment of Early Breast CancerGENEVA, and REDWOOD CITY, California - - Guidelines Specify that Validated Molecular Assays Should be Considered as an Adjunct to Standard Measures in Helping Determine Chemotherapy Benefit - TV5MONDE is Launching TIVI5MONDE PLUS, the First Worldwide Online TV Station for Children in French http://www.tivi5mondeplus.com.PARIS - Aimed at French-speaking children aged 3-12, TIVI5MONDE PLUS is the first entirely free, fun and educational Online TV station accessible in non-French-speaking Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and in the Arab world. Broadband Services Remain a Top Spending Priority for Consumers Even in Tight Economic Times, Research ShowsPARIS - Consumers are unwilling to part with their broadband services at home even in the midst of the economic downturn, preferring to cut spending on things like dining out and leisure travel, according to a series of recent studies sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU). |
