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    MTS: Its market reset at lower levels  Nov 21, 2009
    MTS did not issue guidance for fiscal 2010 in its earnings release, citing its difficulty forecasting economic and competitive conditions, order timing, mix and stimulus impacts. sblack@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Comtex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings  Nov 14, 2009
    Other factors include the possibility that demand for the Company's products may not occur or continue at sufficient levels, changing global economic and competitive conditions, technological risks and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comtex undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Truck maker Volvo posts 3Q loss as sales fall  Oct 23, 2009
    63 billion, and the company cited weak overall end market demand and highly competitive conditions. Nokia posts loss of $832 million in third quarter. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Intel accuses EC of mishandling antitrust evidence  Sep 22, 2009
    "The Commission's conclusion that Intel sold products below cost in order to harm AMD was achieved by blatantly manipulating cost and competitive conditions," Intel said. Intel also criticized the EC for failing to require AMD to file internal documents related to the case and denying Intel access to those documents. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Stimulus may be rolled back as recovery sets in  Sep 18, 2009
    Sources said the stimulus was not meant to be permanent fixture and the government would like to see industry stand on its feet and get back to normal competitive conditions. The situation of joblessness in some sectors was worrisome even though there was only so much that could be done unless there was a clear upturn in overseas demand. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    Numerex Corp. Further Reduces Debt  Sep 15, 2009
    The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: our inability to reposition our platform to capture greater recurring service revenues, difficulties associated with integrating Orbit One's business, the risks that a substantial portion of Orbit One's revenues are derived from government contracts that may be terminated by the government at any time, variations in quarterly operating results, delays in... (PR Newswire)

    Moody's Assigns Ba1 Rating to RDA Financing  Sep 3, 2009
    Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results, including but not limited to: the potential adverse impact of any chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations, including the Company's ability to maintain contracts, trade credit and other customer and vendor relationships that are critical to its business and the actions and... (PR Newswire)

    Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results  Sep 2, 2009
    Potential risks and uncertainties include changes in market demand, market conditions, competitive conditions including tuition price sensitivity, execution of growth strategy, changes in labor force reducing demand or need for private schools and the acceptance of newly developed and converted schools. Other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC. These statements are based only on management's knowledge and expectations on the date of this press release. (PR Newswire)

    Pomeroy IT Solutions Announces Renewal of Service Contract With the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  Aug 29, 2009
    These risks and other factors you should specifically consider include but are not limited to: changes in customer demands or industry standards; existing market and competitive conditions, including the overall demand for IT products and services; the nature and volume of products and services anticipated to be delivered; the mix of the products and services businesses; the type of services delivered; the ability to successfully attract and retain customers and to sell additional products and... (PR Newswire)

    WesBanco Declares Reduced Quarterly Dividend of $0.14 per share  Aug 28, 2009
    Such statements are subject to important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements, including without limitation, the effects of changing regional and national economic conditions; changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and associated interest rate sensitivity; sources of liquidity available to WesBanco and its related subsidiary operations; potential future credit losses and the credit... (PR Newswire)

    MAKO Surgical Corp. to Present At the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2009  Aug 28, 2009
    Such factors, among others, may have a material adverse effect on MAKO's business, financial condition and results of operations and may include the potentially significant impact of a further or continued economic downturn on the ability of MAKO's customers to secure adequate funding to buy MAKO's products or cause MAKO's customers to delay a purchasing decision, changes in competitive conditions and prices in MAKO's markets, unanticipated issues relating to product releases, decreases in sales... (Primezone Releases)

    UCB and Immunomedics Announce Positive Results for Epratuzumab Phase IIb Study in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)  Aug 27, 2009
    Important factors that could result in such differences include: changes in general economic, business and competitive conditions, effects of future judicial decisions, changes in regulation, exchange rate fluctuations and hiring and retention of its employees. Forward-looking statements relating to Immunomedics, Inc.. (Primezone Releases)

    Versant Announces Quarterly Net Income of $0.9 Million  Aug 26, 2009
    These factors, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the impact of the ongoing downturn in the global economy, which may reduce our customers' revenues, profits and cash reserves and thus dissuade them from making strategic capital purchase decisions for our products and services; our inability to achieve revenue expectations or projected net income levels as a result of the foregoing factors, delays in the sales cycle for our products and services or failures to close key sales... (Primezone Releases)

    D.R. Horton, Inc., America's Builder, Adopts a Tax Benefits Preservation Rights Plan Designed to Preserve the Value of Certain Deferred Tax Assets  Aug 20, 2009
    Factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from the future results expressed by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the continuing downturn in the homebuilding industry, including further deterioration in industry or broader economic conditions; the downturn in homebuilding and the disruptions in the credit markets, which could limit our ability to access capital and increase our costs of capital; the reduction in availability of mortgage... (Primezone Releases)

    Pomeroy IT Solutions Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Dismissal of Lawsuit  Aug 8, 2009
    These risks and other factors you should specifically consider include but are not limited to: new developments or changed conditions relating to the pending sale of the Company pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger with Hebron LLC and Desert Mountain Acquisition Co.; changes in the law related to shareholder litigation affecting Delaware corporations; a delay in filing restated financial statements as a result of the unclaimed property liability issue previously disclosed by the Company;... (PR Newswire)

    Uganda: Why Indian and Chinese Firms Are Most Likely to Pay Bribes  Jul 31, 2009
    Apart from the serious moral and political implications, the governments realised that the practice undermined good governance and economic development in developing countries and distorted international competitive conditions. The 38 member states have vowed to make it a criminal offence under its law for any of its nationals or companies to offer or promise "undue pecuniary or other advantage, whether directly or through intermediaries, to a foreign public official in order to obtain or retain... (allAfrica.com)

    GUD says profit drops, outlook rosy  Jul 28, 2009
    4 million despite competitive conditions, large swings in the value of the Australian dollar and weaker economic conditions in Australia and New Zealand. The group experienced growth in its Oates cleaning products, Davey water treatment products and Ryco and Wesfil automotive filters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    HF Financial Corp. Annual Earnings Per Share Increase 11.0 Percent and Announces Quarterly Dividend  Jul 28, 2009
    These include, but are not limited to the following: possible legislative changes and adverse economic, business and competitive conditions and developments (such as shrinking interest margins and continued short-term rate environments); deposit outflows; reduced demand for financial services and loan products; changes in accounting policies or guidelines, or in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in credit and other risks posed by the company's loan and lease... (PR Newswire)

    Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results  Jul 25, 2009
    Factors that could cause results to differ include but are not limited to: general economic and banking business conditions, competitive conditions between banks and non-bank financial service providers, interest rate fluctuations, the credit risk of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs; results of examinations by our banking regulators, regulatory and accounting changes, risks related to construction and development lending,... (Primezone Releases)

    QNB Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results  Jul 25, 2009
    Such factors include the possibility that increased demand or prices for the Company's financial services and products may not occur, changing economic and competitive conditions, technological developments, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Item lA. Risk Factors," set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. You should not place undue... (PR Newswire)

    Mexichem's Gutierrez Expects Annual Sales Drop of as Much as 7% This Year  Jul 11, 2009
    Mexichem scrapped plans to sell peso bonds in the local market because the Mexican market is not ready for long-term bonds in competitive conditions, he said. Gutierrez had said in a Feb. 17 interview that the company may sell peso bonds in the second half of the year to fund $400 million of acquisitions in the resin and pipe business. (Bloomberg)

    Lear Secures Support From a Majority of its Creditors to Proceed With Debt Restructuring Plan  Jul 7, 2009
    Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the potential adverse impact of the chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations, including the Company's ability to maintain contracts, trade credit and other customer and vendor relationships that are critical to its business and the actions and decisions of the Company's creditors and other third... (PR Newswire)

    Calamos Closed-End Funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO and CHW) Announce Monthly Distributions for July 2009  Jul 2, 2009
    Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: catastrophic or unpredictable events, changing costs of leverage, strategy implementation obstacles, fluctuations in the financial markets and the competitive conditions in the fund, asset management and broader financial services sectors and other risks inherent in the financial and trading markets, including liquidity issues. About Calamos. (PR Newswire)

    Oxford Industries, Inc. Commences Tender Offer for 8-7/8% Senior Notes Due 2011  Jun 16, 2009
    Important assumptions relating to these forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding the duration and severity of the current economic conditions and the impact on consumer demand and spending, access to capital and/or credit markets, particularly in light of recent conditions in those markets, demand for our products, timing of shipments requested by our wholesale customers, expected pricing levels, competitive conditions, the timing and cost of planned capital... (PR Newswire)

    Kochan & Zack: Negotiations, Mediation Key to First Contract Arbitration  Jun 16, 2009
    Because these would be first contract negotiations, both the employer and the union would have ample opportunity to provide ideas and evidence on how changing, state-of-the-art practices and current competitive conditions should shape the outcome. Further opportunities for mediation and negotiation would be built into the tripartite process during and even after a draft award has been written. (Roll Call)

    Manufacturing Methodology: Influenc...  Jun 5, 2009
    Secondly, the methods are changing to improve quality and reduce costs, essential requirements under competitive conditions. Practices such as SQC, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma are examples of these practices. (Suite101.com)

    Aussie pacemen find some Twenty20 form  Jun 3, 2009
    Instead, Australia included David Warner, Peter Siddle and Nathan Hauritz in a 13-man team to give the squad maximum exposure to competitive conditions before the tournament proper. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Communication Intelligence Corporation Closes Financing  May 30, 2009
    Such factors include the following (1) technological, engineering, quality control or other circumstances which could delay the sale or shipment of products containing the Company's technology; (2) economic, business, market and competitive conditions in the software industry and technological innovations which could affect the Company's business; (3) the Company's inability to protect its trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others... (PR Newswire)

    Lincoln Financial Receives Preliminary Approval for $2.5 Billion from Treasury's Capital Purchase Program  May 15, 2009
    Competitive conditions, including pricing pressures, new product offerings and the emergence of new competitors, that may affect the level of premiums and fees that Lincoln can charge for its products. The unknown impact on Lincoln's business resulting from changes in the demographics of Lincoln's client base, as aging baby-boomers move from the asset-accumulation stage to the asset-distribution stage of life; and. (PR Newswire)

    Solo Cup posts $10.2M loss  May 14, 2009
    Lower sales were due to an overall decline in the industry, competitive conditions and continued focus on implementing strategic initiatives, the company said in a statement. Despite the shaky start to the year, Solo Cup President and CEO Robert Korzenski said the company is taking steps that will position us well with customers as we navigate through the current environment. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Caza Oil & Gas, Inc.: Announces First Quarter Results  May 14, 2009
    Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the Company's stage of development; competitive conditions; share price volatility; risks associated with crude oil and natural gas exploration and development; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of reserves and resources estimates; possible imperfections in title to properties; the volatility of crude oil and natural gas prices and markets; environmental regulation and associated risks; loss of key personnel; operating... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Irwin Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2009 Results  May 12, 2009
    " Segment Results Pre-tax income (loss) by line of business is shown below. Percent Net Income(loss) before tax 1Q 2009 4Q 2008 Change 1Q 2008 ($ in millions) Commercial Banking ($35) ($27) (28)% $1 Commercial Finance (3) (4) 26% 7 Franchise Finance (2) (0) (339)% 8 Small ticket Leasing (exiting) (1) (4) 66% (1) Home Equity (42) (18) (137)% (27) Subtotal, Operating Segments (80) (49) (63)% (18) Other Segments, Including Parent (9) (13) 31% (18) Income taxes 5 42 (89)% (14) Consolidated Net... (PR Newswire)

    Writing Winning IT Plans in a Recession  May 7, 2009
    Changing competitive conditions, dwindling budgets, and new technological possibilities are coming together in ways that demand the C-suite be clued into tomorrow s IT realities and this perfect storm is prompting many CIOs to craft IT plans that stay sensitive to the down economy but also put forth new, compelling and innovative IT initiatives. How. (CIO Information Network)

    Red Lion Reports First Quarter 2009 Results  May 7, 2009
    Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, economic cycles; international conflicts; changes in future demand and supply for hotel rooms; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with franchisees and properties; impact of government regulations; ability to obtain financing; changes in energy, healthcare, insurance and other operating expenses; ability to sell non-core assets; ability to locate lessees for rental property; dependency upon the ability and experience... (PR Newswire)

    The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings  May 6, 2009
    changes in domestic and global economic conditions, competitive conditions and consumer preferences. adverse weather conditions or natural disasters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. First Quarter 2009 Financial Results  Apr 30, 2009
    These factors include the possibility that increased demand or prices for the company's financial services and products may not occur, changing economic, interest rate and competitive conditions, technological developments and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets ----------------------------------------------- At Period End: Mar. (PR Newswire)

    First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston Acquires All Deposits and Loans of Wilmington-based Cape Fear Bank  Apr 11, 2009
    The Company's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the general business environment, general economic conditions nationally and in the States of South Carolina and North Carolina, interest rates, the South Carolina and North Carolina real estate markets, the demand for mortgage loans, the credit risk of lending activities,... (PR Newswire)

    NII Holdings to Host Conference Call  Apr 9, 2009
    Such risks and uncertainties include the uncertainty relating to our ability to achieve the operating and financial results described in our guidance for 2009, the risks and uncertainties relating to the impact of more intense competitive conditions and changes in economic conditions in the markets we serve, the impact on our financial results, and potential reductions in the recorded value of our assets, that may result from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and, in particular,... (PR Newswire)

    Empire Resources Announces 2008 Operating Results  Apr 1, 2009
    These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability of the company to grow internally or by acquisition and to integrate acquired businesses, not being able to improve operating margins and efficiencies, changing industry and competitive conditions, and other risks referred to in the Company's publicly available statements and periodic reports. (Table Follows). (PR Newswire)

    Nova Biosource Fuels Files Voluntary Petition for Bankruptcy and Appoints Vice President/Chief Restructuring Officer  Apr 1, 2009
    Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (i) the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; (ii) the Company's ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the Chapter 11 proceedings; (iii) the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to prosecute, develop and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 proceedings; (iv) the... (PR Newswire)

    Marcus Theatres® North Shore Cinema Renovations Under Way  Mar 26, 2009
    Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those expected, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the availability, in terms of both quantity and audience appeal, of motion pictures for our theatre division, as well as other industry dynamics such as the maintenance of a suitable window between the date such motion pictures are released in theatres and the date they are released to other distribution... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hardwoods Distribution Income Fund Announces 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results  Mar 26, 2009
    The lower gross profit percentage reflects extremely competitive conditions amidst a contracting market, a continued downward trend in hardwood product prices, and a write-down in the fourth quarter to the carrying value of some specialized inventory held for a significant customer that went out of business. Selling and administrative (Senses were $10. (Canada Newswire)

    Joint Statement by American Softwood Lumber Industry and Workers Urging Strong Enforcement of U.S. Trade Laws and Agreements  Mar 21, 2009
    "U.S. trade agreements and laws must be enforced to ensure that rules-based trade creates fair, competitive conditions for America's sawmills, mill workers and forest owners," added Debbie Brady, president of the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association ... U.S. trade agreements and trade laws must be enforced and administered effectively to ensure that rules-based trade allows for fair competitive conditions for America's sawmills, mill workers and private family forest landowners. (PR Newswire)

    Pure Energy Services Ltd. Announces Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2008  Mar 19, 2009
    In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: ability to reduce costs in response to lower industry activity levels; success of marketing programs; capital expenditure programs; ability to move equipment within operating locations; availability of debt financing and ability to renew the Corporation's existing facilities at acceptable terms; supply and demand for oilfield services and industry activity levels; oil and natural gas prices; oil... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Lodgian Receives Audit Report with Going Concern Explanation  Mar 14, 2009
    Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of regional, national and international economic conditions, our ability to refinance mortgage debt that matures on July 1, 2009, competitive conditions in the lodging industry and increases in room supply, requirements of franchise agreements (including the right of franchisors to immediately terminate their respective agreements if we breach certain provisions), our ability to complete planned hotel dispositions, the effects of... (PR Newswire)

    Blue River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Closing for TARP Capital Purchase Program  Mar 10, 2009
    Blue River's actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements due to a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, the general business environment, interest rates, the economy, competitive conditions between banks and non-bank financial services providers, regulatory changes, other factors that may be subject to circumstances beyond Blue River's control. Blue River undertakes no obligation to... (PR Newswire)

    Provident Financial Says Profit Climbed 14% in 2008 on Rising Loan Demand  Mar 3, 2009
    These favorable competitive conditions present a significant opportunity for Provident Financial by increasing demand for its products. . (Bloomberg -- UK)

    'IT sector hurt by global crisis'  Mar 1, 2009
    "Now could be the time to do this. More competitive conditions in both domestic as well as external markets require Indian industry to be more efficient and productive," he told at a seminar on 'GeoPolitical Consequences of Current Financial and Economic Crisis: Implications for India. This is where the country's IT industry can play a significant role, but this will require the dynamic sectors of economy, the services and the manufacturing sector, to come together to deliver a major punch, once... (India Times)

    ONEOK Reports Higher 2008 Earnings; Announces Fourth-quarter Results  Feb 24, 2009
    the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on our operations, including energy sales and demand for our services and energy prices; * competition from other United States and Canadian energy suppliers and transporters as well as alternative forms of energy, including, but not limited to, biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel; * the status of deregulation of retail natural gas distribution; * the capital intensive nature of our businesses; * the profitability of assets or businesses... (PR Newswire)

    Storm Exploration Inc. Is Pleased to Announce Its Financial and Operating Results for the Year and Three Months Ended December 31, 2008  Feb 24, 2009
    Although current economic conditions suggest an easing of competitive conditions in the short and medium term, competition in the Company's most prospective areas continues to be intense. Storm's competitors include companies with far greater resources, including access to capital. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Pomeroy IT Solutions Comments on Schedule 13D Filing by Large Stockholder  Feb 21, 2009
    These risks and other factors include but are not limited to: adverse, uncertain, or changes in, the current economic and global market conditions; the ability of the company to successfully identify acquisition candidates and negotiate acquisition transactions; the Company's liquidity and cash needs for operating activities and acquisitions; litigation; changes in customer demands or industry standards; existing market and competitive conditions, including the overall demand for IT products and... (PR Newswire)

    Coldwater Creek Provides Business Update  Feb 17, 2009
    - the inherent difficulty in forecasting consumer buying and retail traffic patterns and trends, which continue to be erratic and are affected by factors beyond our control, such as the current macroeconomic conditions and the global credit crisis, continuing heavy promotional activity in the specialty retail marketplace, weather, and competitive conditions and the possibility that because of lower than expected customer response we may be required to sell merchandise at lower than expected... (PR Newswire)

    AAPT losing customers and revenue  Feb 13, 2009
    "The decline in forecasts was the result of lower earnings expectations for financial year 2009 and lower growth rates for future years arising from economic and competitive conditions," it said. Telecom NZ has downgraded AAPT's 2009 financial year earnings forecast, as its customer numbers and revenue fall. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    CNB Financial Corporation Reports Earnings for 2008  Feb 12, 2009
    These factors include operating, legal and regulatory risks; changing economic competitive conditions; and other risks and uncertainties. CNB Bank's website is. (PR Newswire)

    First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Stock Repurchase Program  Feb 10, 2009
    The Company's actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety or range of factors including, but not limited to, interest rate fluctuations; economic conditions in the Company's primary market area; demand for construction/land development, residential, commercial real estate, consumer, and other types of loans; success of new products; competitive conditions between banks... (Primezone Releases)


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