PEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported net income of $200.6 million, or $3.83 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared to a net loss of $46.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $445.6 million, or $8.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $163.8 million, or $3.22 diluted share, for the first nine months of 2008.

AURORA, Ontario - Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX, FSE: "HBP" / OTCQX: HXBPF) announced today that its Phase II trial of Topical Interferon Alpha-2b for the treatment of ano-genital warts (AGW) has completed patient enrollment, with the required 120th patient randomized to enter the trial.

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

CALHOUN, Georgia - Mohawk Industries, Inc., (NYSE: MHK) today announced the appointment of W. Christopher Wellborn to President and COO of Mohawk. Mr. Wellborn has held the position of Chief Operating Officer since November 2005 and served on Mohawk's board of directors since 2002. Mr. Wellborn held the position of President of Dal-Tile, our ceramic and stone products business, from March 2002 to November 2005.

WAYLAND, Massachusetts - - NEW Vers Shellcases allow full in-case access Vers extends its line of sustainably built, hand-crafted wood cases for iPod and iPhone with the addition of open-front Shellcases that allow full display access. Combining the natural beauty and strength of Walnut, Cherry and Bamboo, they are the most environmentally thoughtful cases available on the market.