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-- November 23, 2009 Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) trading at $6.66 on a volume of 129,664 shares
In a press release on November 23, Apache Corporation Selects Lawson Global Human Resources Enterprise Application
Leading energy exploration and production company establishing foundation to improve HR operations around the world
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov 23, 2009 Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that Apache Corporation has signed a contract to implement Lawson Global Human Resources, a set of enterprise applications within the Lawson Talent Management Suite. The Texas-based energy company intends to use the Lawson applications as a new foundation to help streamline HR activities throughout its worldwide operations. By implementing Lawson Global Human Resources, Apache will have new tools in place to help manage core aspects of its geographically dispersed workforce. The contract was signed during Lawson's first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Aug. 31, 2009.
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in equipment service management and rental, fashion, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, public sector (United States), service industries, and strategic human capital management across 40 countries. Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software, services and support to customers primarily in three sectors: services, trade and manufacturing/distribution. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson's listing on the First North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.
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-- November 23, 2009 NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) trading at $23.97 on a volume of 1.15M shares
In a press release on November 23, NRG Energy Acquires Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in California
Utility-scale solar project will be NRG's first solar development to enter commercial operations
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov 23, 2009 NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar LLC, has acquired the first and largest utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. The 21 megawatt (MW) Blythe Solar Project will be NRG's first solar generation facility in operation when it comes online later this year. The site was acquired from First Solar, Inc., a leader in advanced and efficient thin film solar technology focused on manufacturing solar panels and developing solar projects for utilities and generators to operate.
About NRG
NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates one of the country's largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, the Company's power plants provide more than 24,000 megawatts of generation capacity--enough to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG's retail business, Reliant Energy, serves more than 1.6 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers in Texas.
-- November 23, 2009 The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) trading at $26.60 on a volume of 565,519 shares.
In a press release out on November 23, Valspar Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal-Year Results
Fourth-Quarter Adjusted Net Income per Share Increases 26.2 percent from 2008
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 23, 2009 Fiscal Year 2009 Adjusted Net Income per Share Increases 12.7 Percent The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) today reported its results for the fourth-quarter and fiscal-year ended October 30, 2009.
Fourth-quarter sales totaled $776.6 million, a 15.9 percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2008. The fourth quarter of 2009 consisted of 13 weeks compared to 14 weeks in 2008. Sales for the quarter declined 11.8 percent adjusting for the 14th week of 2008. Fourth-quarter adjusted net income per share increased to $0.53 in 2009 from $0.42 in 2008. Fourth-quarter adjusted net income per share in 2009 excludes a $0.04 per share charge related to restructuring actions. Fourth-quarter adjusted net income per share in 2008 excludes a $0.13 per share charge related to restructuring actions, a non-cash charge of $0.03 per share for Huarun minority interest shares and a $0.09 per share after-tax gain from the sale of assets. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $49.9 million and reported earnings per share were $0.49. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $38.9 million and reported earnings per share were $0.35.
About The Valspar Corporation
The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality and the best customer service in the coatings industry.
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-- November 23, 2009 Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) last at $7.93 a volume of 5.12M shares
In a press release out on November 23, President Obama Names Xerox CEO to White House Initiative on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education
Ursula Burns joins other CEOs and former astronaut to lead national education program
NORWALK, Conn., Nov 23, 2009 President Barack Obama today named Ursula M. Burns, chief executive officer of Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), to help lead a national program aimed at honing students' skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The education initiative is expected to help the country sharpen its competitive edge in innovation and regain dominance in the technological revolution sweeping the globe.
About Xerox
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox Corporation's 54,000 people represent the world's leading document management, technology and services enterprise, providing the industry's broadest portfolio of color and black-and-white document processing systems and related supplies, as well as document management consulting and outsourcing services.
-- November 23, 2009 Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) last at $20.54 on a volume of 1.15M shares
In a press release out on November 23, Health Net Federal Services Wins Distinguished Education and Communication Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov 23, 2009 Health Net Federal Services, LLC, the government operations division of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), today announced it recently received multiple MarCom Awards for its education and communication materials from the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals (AMCP). AMCP is an international organization of thousands of creative professionals, recognizing the best materials and resources in the business through its MarCom Awards.
About Health Net
Health Net, Inc. is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.6 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net's behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to approximately 6.5 million individuals in all 50 states. The company's subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.
-- November 23, 2009 Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) trading at $27.49 on a volume of 1.60M shares
In a press release out on November 23, Sysco Names James D. Hope Executive Vice President, Business Transformation
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HOUSTON, Nov 23, 2009 Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that James D. Hope, currently senior vice president, business transformation, has been promoted to executive vice president, business transformation effective January 1, 2010.
Mr. Hope began his Sysco career in 1987 as a financial analyst at the corporate headquarters in Houston and advanced through a variety of management positions before moving to Sysco Kansas City in 1993 as chief financial officer. In 1998, he was named executive vice president of that company, and in 2000 he was promoted to president and chief executive officer. He was brought back to Houston in 2005 to serve as a group president for the corporation's strategic development initiative where his focus was customer needs. 2007 brought about a promotion to senior vice president, sales and marketing, and in 2008 he stepped up to his current position.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates 186 distribution facilities serving approximately 400,000 customers. For the fiscal year 2009 that ended June 27, 2009, the company generated more than $36 billion in sales. For more information about Sysco visit the company's Internet home page at www.sysco.com.
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