SAN DIEGO - - Revenues US$2.8 Billion, EPS US$0.44 - Pro Forma EPS US$0.54 - Raises Fiscal 2009 Revenue and Operating Income Guidance

NEW YORK - IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today that it has developed a solution that provides segregation of customer funds and positions in credit default swap (CDS) clearing. The solution, which will enable buy-side participation in CDS clearing, is expected to be introduced in October 2009, subject to regulatory approval.

PARIS - 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.

MINNEAPOLIS - - Distribution Agreement Expands Multi-Tech's Reach in Europe and the Middle East

LONDON - Passengers are to be offered thousands of extra seats over the next few weeks on the busy Virgin Trains route between the West Midlands and Scotland through Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.