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ADT Completes Its Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

April 12, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

ADT Completes Its Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) today announced it completed its accelerated share repurchase program on April 2, 2013. On January 29, 2013, the company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement under which it repurchased 12.6 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $600 million.

In addition to the accelerated share repurchase program, ADT may repurchase shares of its common stock on the open market in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In December 2012, ADT initiated a $100 million 10b5-1 share repurchase plan under which 2.2 million shares of ADT common stock were repurchased prior to its completion on January 23, 2013. In February 2013, ADT initiated an additional $100 million 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. As of April 11, 2013, ADT had repurchased 2 million shares of its common stock under this plan for a total cost of approximately $94 million.

The company’s share repurchases under both the accelerated share repurchase program and the 10b5-1 plans were made pursuant to ADT‘s three-year, $2 billion share repurchase program, which was approved by the company’s board of directors on November 26, 2012.

About ADT

The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and monitoring services for residences and small businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT‘s broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse interactive home and business solutions, and home health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers, and it employs approximately 16,000 people at 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com.

The ADT Corporation
Media Relations
Sarah Cohn, +1-561-322-7029
scohn@adt.com
or
Investor Relations
Craig Streem, +1-561-226-2983
cstreem@adt.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Florida

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From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/12/adt-completes-its-accelerated-share-repurchase-pro/

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Elan EGM Resolution Passed with over 99% Approval

April 12, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

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Elan EGM Resolution Passed with over 99% Approval

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Elan Corporation, plc (NYS: ELN) announces that, at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held earlier today, the sole ordinary resolution to approve the Tender Offer to purchase Ordinary Shares (including Ordinary Shares represented by American Depositary Shares) was overwhelmingly passed with over 99% of the shares voted in favor of the resolution. The full text of the resolution was included in the notice of the EGM dated March 14, 2013 which is available on the Company’s website. The details of the votes lodged by proxy are also available on www.elan.com

About Elan

Elan is a biotechnology company, headquartered in Ireland, committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families by dedicating itself to bringing innovations in science to fill significant unmet medical needs that continue to exist around the world. For additional information about Elan, please visit http://www.elan.com.

The Directors of Elan accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement. To the best of their knowledge and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure such is the case), the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.

Any holder of 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of Elan or of Royalty Pharma may have disclosure obligations under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules 2007 (as amended).

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Elan Corporation, plc
Investor Relations:
Chris Burns
Ph: + 1-800-252-3526
or
David Marshall
Ph:+ 353-1-709-4444
or
Media Relations
Emer Reynolds
Ph: + 353-1-709-4022
or
Jonathan Birt/FTI Consulting
Ph: +44-751-559-7858
or
Jamie Tully/Sard Verbinnen & Co
Ph: +1-212-687-8080

KEYWORDS: United Kingdom United States Europe North America Ireland

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Beam to Webcast May 2nd Conference Call on First Quarter Results

April 11, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

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Beam to Webcast May 2nd Conference Call on First Quarter Results

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Beam Inc. (NYS: BEAM) , a leading global premium spirits company, will offer a live Internet webcast of its first quarter results conference call. The webcast will be available under “Webcasts and Presentations” in the Investors section of the company’s web site, www.beamglobal.com, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 2, 2013. It is recommended that listeners log on 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

The conference call will feature comments on Beam’s first quarter results by president & chief executive officer Matt Shattock and chief financial officer Bob Probst. The company plans to report results for the first quarter the morning of May 2nd, prior to the conference call.

An Internet replay of the conference call will be available at www.beamglobal.com beginning the afternoon of May 2nd.

Individuals without Internet access may listen to the call by dialing 1-877-226-0730 prior to 10:00 a.m. ET on May 2nd.

About Beam Inc.

As one of the world’s leading premium spirits companies, Beam is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher’s Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials. Beam is focused on delivering superior performance with its unique combination of scale with agility and a strategy of Creating Famous Brands, Building Winning Markets and Fueling Our Growth. Beam and its 3,400 passionate associates worldwide generated 2012 sales of $2.5 billion (excluding excise taxes), volume of 38 million 9-liter equivalent cases and some of the industry’s fastest growing innovations.

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEAM and is included in the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. For more information on Beam, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.

Beam Inc.
Media Relations
Clarkson Hine, +1-847-444-7515
Clarkson.Hine@beamglobal.com
or
Investor

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Elan Announces Webcast of First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

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Elan Announces Webcast of First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Elan Corporation, plc (NYS: ELN) announced today that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), 1:30 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) with the investment community to discuss Elan’s first quarter 2013 financial results, which will be released before the European and U.S. financial markets open.

Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously broadcast over the Internet and will be available to investors, members of the news media and the general public.

This event can be accessed by visiting Elan’s website at www.elan.com and clicking on the Investor Relations section, then on the event icon. Following the live webcast, an archived version of the call will be available at the same URL.

About Elan

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Investor Relations:
Chris Burns
Ph: + 1-800-252-3526
David Marshall
Ph:+ 353-1-709-4444
or
Media Relations
Emer Reynolds
Ph: + 353-1-709-4022
Jonathan Birt/FTI Consulting
Ph: + 44-751-559-7858
Jamie Tully/Sard Verbinnen & Co
Ph: + 1-212-687-8080

KEYWORDS: United States Europe North America Ireland

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ADM to Release First Quarter Financial Results on April 30, 2013

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ADM to Release First Quarter Financial Results on April 30, 2013

DECATUR, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYS: ADM) will release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 before the market opens on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The company will host a conference call and audio webcast at 8 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial results and provide a company update. A financial summary slide presentation will be available to download approximately 60 minutes prior to the call.

To listen to the call via the Internet or to download the slide presentation, go to www.adm.com/webcast. To listen by telephone, dial (888) 522-5398 in the U.S. or (706) 902-2121 if calling from outside the U.S. The access code is 32838804.

Replay of the call will be available from May 1, 2013, to May 7, 2013. To listen to the replay by telephone, dial (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. or (404) 537-3406 if calling from outside the U.S. The access code is 32838804. The replay will also be available online for an extended period of time at www.adm.com/webcast.

About ADM

For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYS: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve vital needs. Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. With more than 265 processing plants, 460 crop procurement facilities, and the world’s premier crop transportation network, ADM helps connect the harvest to the home in more than 140 countries. For more information about ADM and its products, visit www.adm.com.

Archer Daniels Midland Company
Media Relations
Jackie Anderson, 217-424-5413
media@adm.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Illinois

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Nielsen to Report First Quarter 2013 Results on April 25, 2013

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Nielsen to Report First Quarter 2013 Results on April 25, 2013

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYS: NLSN) , a leading global provider of information and analytics around what consumers buy and watch, today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter 2013 on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on that date. A press release will be available on the Company’s website prior to the call.

Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast on Nielsen’s Investor Relations website at http://nielsen.com/investors. Within the United States, listeners can also access the call by dialing +1-888-317-6016. Callers outside the U.S. can dial +1-412-317-6016. The pass code for the call is “Nielsen.”

A replay of the event will be available on Nielsen’s Investor Relations website, http://nielsen.com/investors, from 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, April 25, 2013 until 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, May 24, 2013. The replay can be accessed from within the United States by dialing +1-877-344-7529. Other callers can access the replay at +1-412-317-0088. The replay pass code is 10027340.

About Nielsen

Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYS: NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, trade shows and related assets. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA and Diemen, The Netherlands. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

Nielsen Holdings N.V.
Investor Relations:
Liz Zale, +1-646-654-4593
or
Media Relations:
Kristie Bouryal, +1-646-654-5577

KEYWORDS: United States North America New York

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Webcast Conference Call and Slide Presentation on First Quarter 2013 Earn

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Webcast Conference Call and Slide Presentation on First Quarter 2013 Earnings

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYS: DPS) will issue its first quarter 2013 financial results on Wednesday, April 24, before the market opens.

Larry Young, DPS president and CEO, and Marty Ellen, chief financial officer, will discuss the results during an earnings conference call for financial analysts and investors at 10 a.m. CDT that day. The conference call and slide presentation will be accessible live through the DPS website at http://www.drpeppersnapple.com and will be archived for replay for a period of 14 days.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott’s, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose’s, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at www.Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or www.Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Media Relations
Tina Barry, 972-673-7931
or
Greg Artkop, 972-673-8470
or
Investor Relations
Carolyn Ross, 972-673-7935

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

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Fiserv Expands Transactional Print and Mail Facility in Los Angeles

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Fiserv Expands Transactional Print and Mail Facility in Los Angeles

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fiserv, Inc. (NAS: FISV) , a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced today that it has expanded and added capabilities to its transactional print and mail facility in the Los Angeles area.

The expanded West Coast facility provides transaction print and delivery capabilities to the financial services, billing, insurance and healthcare industries, including financial documents, account statements, electronic statements, checks, bills and notices, tax forms, and explanation of benefit documents.

“With this expanded facility, we have increased our national footprint and can better meet the needs of our clients,” said Jorge Diaz, president, Output Solutions, Fiserv.

Clients will have full access to leading edge capabilities including high-volume continuous and cut-sheet printing, mail and electronic document delivery, and online program management, messaging and reporting through WC3^®, the web client control center from Fiserv.

Fiserv provides complete turnkey business communication services, including card manufacturing and personalization, transactional document composition and production, electronic document delivery services and direct marketing strategy and execution.

Additional Resources:

Output Solutions from Fiserv – http://www.fiserv.com/customer-channel-management/output-solutions.htm

About Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. (NAS: FISV) is a leading global technology provider serving the financial services industry, driving innovation in payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and business insights and optimization. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

Media Relations:
Julie Nixon
Senior Public Relations Manager
Fiserv, Inc.
678-375-3744
julie.nixon@fiserv.com
or
Additional Contact:
Wade ColemanDirector, Public Relations
Fiserv, Inc.
678-375-1210
wade.coleman@fiserv.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America California Wisconsin

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Ignite Restaurant Group Appoints Fritzi Woods to Board of Directors

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Ignite Restaurant Group Appoints Fritzi Woods to Board of Directors

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ignite Restaurant Group (NAS: IRG) , today announced the appointment of Fritzi Woods to its Board of Directors. Ms. Woods brings more than 20 years of public and private board and governance experience and has held numerous executive leadership positions with a focus on corporate strategy, operations, marketing and corporate governance.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add a talented leader like Fritzi to the Ignite Board of Directors,” commented Ray Blanchette, Chief Executive Officer of Ignite Restaurant Group. “Her foodservice industry experience, through both Women’s Foodservice Forum and PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment, Inc., as well as her experience leading organizations through new market development and mergers and acquisitions will be valuable to our organization as we continue to grow Ignite’s portfolio of brands.”

Ms. Woods currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), a corporate leadership development association dedicated to creating and implementing gender-diverse leadership strategies for mid and senior level executives in some of the world’s largest foodservice companies. She previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment, Inc., where she accelerated the company’s growth and diversified its customer base, re-structured the business model and established a new internal/external value chain to achieve record profitability within four years. Ms. Woods has also served in multiple senior executive roles at The Dallas Morning News, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Division of Motorola, the State of Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission and the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About Ignite Restaurant Group

Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates 131 Joe’s Crab Shacks and 15 Brick House Tavern + Taps. Each brand offers a variety of high-quality, chef-inspired food and beverages in a distinctive, casual, high-energy atmosphere. Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap operate in a diverse set of markets across the United States.

Investor Relations
Fitzhugh Taylor, 203-682-8261
fitzhugh.taylor@icrinc.com
or
Media Relations
Liz Brady DiTrapano, 646-277-1226
liz.brady@icrinc.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

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Fiserv to Release First Quarter Earnings Results on April 30, 2013

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Fiserv to Release First Quarter Earnings Results on April 30, 2013

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NAS: FISV) , a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, will announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2013 after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

The company will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call over the Internet at 4 p.m. CT on April 30, 2013. The live webcast and archived replay can be accessed at www.fiserv.com. Those wishing to listen to the discussion should log on 10 minutes before the start of the call. An archive of the call will be available approximately one hour after the call concludes.

About Fiserv

FISV-G

Media Relations:
Judy DeRango Wicks
Vice President, Communications
Fiserv, Inc.
678-375-1595
judy.wicks@fiserv.com
or
Investor Relations:
Eric NelsonVice President, Investor Relations
Fiserv, Inc.
262-879-5350
eric.nelson@fiserv.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Wisconsin

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Celanese Announces VAE Emulsions Price Increase in Americas

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Celanese Announces VAE Emulsions Price Increase in Americas

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Celanese Corporation (NYS: CE) , a global technology and specialty materials company and a global leader in emulsion polymers, announced today it will increase the price of vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions sold in the Americas by up to $0.04 / wet pound effective April 15, 2013, or as contracts allow.

This price increase affects all applications including, but not limited to, adhesives, paint and coatings, building and construction, nonwovens, glass fiber, carpet, paper and textiles.

Customers should contact their Celanese sales representative for more details.

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making a positive impact on its communities and the world. Based in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 7,600 employees worldwide and had 2012 net sales of $6.4 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.

Celanese Corporation
Investor Relations
Jon Puckett, +1-972-443-4965
Telefax: +1-972-332-9373
jon.puckett@celanese.com
or
Media Relations
Linda Beheler, +1-972-443-4924
Telefax: +1-972-443-8519
linda.beheler@celanese.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

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ADT Chief Financial Officer Kathy Mikells to Leave Company

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ADT Chief Financial Officer Kathy Mikells to Leave Company

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) today announced that Kathryn Mikells, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the company, effective May 2, 2013, to assume the role of chief financial officer at Xerox.

“We are thankful for Kathy’s leadership over the last year as she helped manage our successful transformation into a public company,” said Naren Gursahaney, ADT‘s Chief Executive Officer, “Kathy has been supported by an outstanding finance organization that will continue to serve the company and its shareholders well under her successor.”

ADT has initiated a search for a new chief financial officer. Mikells will remain with ADT through its second fiscal quarter earnings report on May 1, 2013.

ABOUT ADT

The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) is a leading provider of electronic security, automation and related monitoring services for residences and businesses in North America. ADT‘s broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse interactive home and business solutions, and home health services, meet a range of customer needs for mobile lifestyles. ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers in the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT employs approximately 16,000 people at nearly 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com.

From time to time, ADT may use its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. Financial and other material information regarding the company is routinely posted on and accessible at http://investors.adt.com. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about ADT by enrolling your email by visiting the “Investor Relations” section at http://investors.adt.com.

The ADT Corporation
Media Relations
Sarah Cohn, 561-322-7029
scohn@adt.com
or
Investor Relations
Craig Streem, 561-226-2983
cstreem@adt.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America Florida

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Assurant, Inc. Announces Closing of $700 Million Senior Notes

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Assurant, Inc. Announces Closing of $700 Million Senior Notes

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Assurant, Inc., a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% senior notes due 2018 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.00% senior notes due 2023 (together, the “Senior Notes“).

Assurant estimates that the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes will be approximately $693 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and the estimated offering expenses payable by the company. Assurant intends to use the net proceeds of the Senior Notes offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay $500 million of debt due in 2014.

The offering of the Senior Notes was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.

This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy Senior Notes, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

About Assurant

Assurant is a provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. The company conducts its business through four operating segments—Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health and Assurant Employee Benefits—and provides debt protection administration; credit-related insurance; warranties and service contracts; pre-funded funeral insurance; solar project insurance; lender-placed homeowners insurance; renters insurance and related products; manufactured housing homeowners insurance; individual health and small employer group health insurance; group dental insurance; group disability insurance; and group life insurance. Assurant is headquartered in New York‘s financial district.

Assurant, Inc.
Media:
Vera Carley, 212-859-7002
Director, Media Relations and Financial Communications
vera.carley@assurant.com
or
Investor Relations:
Francesca Luthi, 212-859-7197
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
francesca.luthi@assurant.com
or
Suzanne Shepherd, 212-859-7062
Director, Investor Relations
suzanne.shepherd@assurant.com

KEYWORDS: United States North America New York

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Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. to Webcast First-Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call

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Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. to Webcast First-Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE/Euronext Paris: CCE) will release first-quarter 2013 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, April 25.

A conference call discussing these results will be webcast live through the company’s website, www.cokecce.com, at 10:00 a.m. ET, 3:00 p.m. GMT, and 4:00 p.m. CET. A replay of the presentation will be available later that day.

A copy of the company’s news release will be available through the website on the home page and under the Investors section under news and events.

ABOUT CCE

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (CCE) is the leading Western European marketer, producer, and distributor of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages and one of the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers. CCE is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. We operate with a local focus and have 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, where we manufacture nearly 90 percent of our products in the markets in which they are consumed. Corporate responsibility and sustainability is core to our business, and we have been recognized by leading organizations in North America and Europe for our progress in water use reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and recycling initiatives. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.cokecce.com and follow us on twitter at @cokecce.

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
Thor Erickson – Investor Relations
+1 (678) 260-3110
or
Fred Roselli – U.S. Media Relations
+1 (678) 260-3421
or
Lauren Sayeski – European Media Relations
+ 44 (0) 7976 113 674

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ADT to Release Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Results and Host Conference Call on May 1, 2013

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ADT to Release Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Results and Host Conference Call on May 1, 2013

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) will release financial results for its second fiscal quarter before trading begins on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, and will host a conference call the same day at 8:30 am ET to discuss the results.

To join the live webcast and conference call, visit the investor relations section of ADT‘s website, http://investors.adt.com, or dial 1.888.679.8035 for domestic participants, or 1.617.213.4848 for international participants, and enter passcode 98646699 when prompted.

A replay will be available two hours after the completion of the call, and for two weeks following the call. To listen to the recording, visit http://investors.adt.com, or dial 1.888.286.8010 for domestic participants, or 1.617.801.6888 for international participants, and enter passcode 40453148 when prompted.

About ADT

The ADT Corporation (NYS: ADT) is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and monitoring services for residences and small businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT‘s broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse interactive home and business solutions, and home health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers, and it employs approximately 16,000 people at 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com.

The ADT Corporation
Media Relations
Sarah Cohn, 561-322-7029
scohn@adt.com
or
Investor Relations
Craig Streem, 561-226-2983
cstreem@adt.com

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Assurant to Announce 2013 First Quarter Financial Results

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Assurant to Announce 2013 First Quarter Financial Results

News Release on April 24, 2013 and Live Audio Webcast on April 25, 2013

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Assurant, Inc. (NYS: AIZ) , a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 first quarter results on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant’s website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant will host a conference call the next morning, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. ET that is expected to last one hour. The call will be made available to the public via live audio webcast.

Robert B. Pollock, president and chief executive officer; Michael J. Peninger, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Christopher J. Pagano, executive vice president, treasurer and chief investment officer; and Francesca Luthi, senior vice president, investor relations, will review 2013 first quarter results during the call.

The live audio webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Assurant’s website. An archived replay of the webcast also will be available shortly after the live event.

Assurant is a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. Its four key businesses — Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health, and Assurant Employee Benefits — partner with clients who are leaders in their industries and build leadership positions in a number of specialty insurance market segments worldwide.

For more information on Assurant, please visit http://www.assurant.com and follow us on Twitter (@AssurantNews).

Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. Assurant has approximately $29 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue.

Assurant, Inc.
Media:
Vera Carley, 212-859-7002
Director, Media Relations and Financial Communications
vera.carley@assurant.com
or
Investor Relations:
Francesca Luthi, 212-859-7197
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
francesca.luthi@assurant.com
or
Suzanne Shepherd, 212-859-7062
Director, Investor Relations
suzanne.shepherd@assurant.com

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JMP Group Announces Addition of Jeffrey Porphy to Investment Banking Division

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JMP Group Announces Addition of Jeffrey Porphy to Investment Banking Division

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JMP Group Inc. (NYSE: JMP), an investment banking and alternative asset management firm, announced today that Jeffrey R. Porphy has joined JMP Securities as a managing director in its investment banking division. Based in the firm’s New York office, Mr. Porphy will focus on mergers and acquisitions and will serve as head of financial sponsors coverage.

“We’re very happy to welcome Jeff to JMP,” said Kent Ledbetter, JMP Securities’ director of investment banking. “Jeff has decades of experience as an M&A banker at top-tier investment banks. His experience and relationships will further enhance our strategic advisory practice and will expand our reach within the private equity and venture capital communities.”

Prior to joining JMP Securities, Mr. Porphy was a managing director serving as head of mergers and acquisitions and head of financial sponsors coverage at Cowen & Co. He was previously a managing director at Barclays Capital, where he served as head of corporate advisory mergers and acquisitions and financial sponsor idea generation. Additionally, Mr. Porphy spent 14 years in various capacities at Credit Suisse, most recently as a managing director and co-head of middle-market mergers and acquisitions as well as head of financial sponsors mergers and acquisitions. During his tenure there, he also served as chief operating officer of the global mergers and acquisitions group and the global industrial and services group, the investment banking department’s largest industry group, and as chief operating officer of the European mergers and acquisitions group. Mr. Porphy began his Wall Street career at Lazard Frères & Co.

About JMP Group

JMP Group Inc. is a full-service investment banking and asset management firm that provides investment banking, sales and trading, and equity research services to corporate and institutional clients as well as alternative asset management products to institutional and high-net-worth investors. JMP Group operates through three subsidiaries: JMP Securities, Harvest Capital Strategies and JMP Credit Advisors. For more information, visit www.jmpg.com.

JMP Group Inc.
Investor Relations
Andrew Palmer, 415-835-8978
apalmer@jmpg.com
or
Dukas Public Relations
Media Relations
Seth Linden, 212-704-7385
seth@dukaspr.com
or
Zach Leibowitz, 212-704-7385
zach@dukaspr.com

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Grace Announces Release Date for First Quarter 2013 Results

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Grace Announces Release Date for First Quarter 2013 Results

COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– W. R. Grace & Co. (NYS: GRA) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2013 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A company-hosted conference call and webcast will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET that day.

During the call, Fred Festa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Hudson La Force, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the first quarter results and provide commentary on business performance. A question and answer session with analysts will follow the prepared remarks.

Access to the live webcast and the accompanying slides will be available through the Investor Information section of the company’s web site, www.grace.com. Those without access to the Internet can participate by dialing +1 877.299.4454 (U.S.) or +1 617.597.5447 (International). The participant passcode is 60991616. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes early in order to register.

An audio replay will be available at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 24. The replay will be accessible by dialing +1 888.286.8010 (U.S.) or +1 617.801.6888 (International) and entering the participant passcode 29840878. The replay will be available for one week.

About Grace

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts; engineered and packaging materials; and, specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The company’s three industry-leading business segments—Grace Catalysts Technologies, Grace Materials Technologies and Grace Construction Products—provide innovative products, technologies and services that enhance the quality of life. Grace employs approximately 6,000 people in over 40 countries and had 2012 net sales of $3.2 billion. More information about Grace is available at www.grace.com.

W. R. Grace & Co.
Media Relations
Rich Badmington, +1 410-531-4370
rich.badmington@grace.com
or
Investor Relations
Mark Sutherland, +1 410-531-4590
mark.sutherland@grace.com

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Capital One Financial Corporation to Webcast Conference Call on First Quarter 2013 Earnings

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Capital One Financial Corporation to Webcast Conference Call on First Quarter 2013 Earnings

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On Thursday, April 18, 2013, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern time, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYS: COF) will release its First Quarter 2013 earnings results. Additionally, the company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to review financial and operating performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2013.

The call will be webcast live and the earnings release will be available on the company’s homepage at www.capitalone.com. A replay of the webcast will be available 24 hours a day, beginning 2 hours after the conference call, until 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 2, 2013, through the company’s homepage.

About Capital One

Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries, which include Capital One, N.A., and Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., had $212.5 billion in deposits and $312.9 billion in total assets outstanding as of December 31, 2012. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has more than 900 branch locations primarily in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COF” and is included in the S&P 100 index.

Capital One Financial Corporation
Investor Relations
Jeff Norris, 703-720-2455
or
Danielle Dietz, 703-720-2455
or
Media Relations
Tatiana Stead, 703-720-2352
or
Julie Rakes, 804-284-5800

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Ignite Restaurant Group Announces Grand Opening of Fort Lauderdale Joe's Seafood Shack

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Ignite Restaurant Group Announces Grand Opening of Fort Lauderdale Joe’s Seafood Shack

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ignite Restaurant Group (NAS: IRG) today announced the opening of its first Fort Lauderdale location, opening today under the Joe’s Seafood Shack name. The new restaurant is located at 1451 N. Federal Highway, and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. The location can accommodate 320 guests in total, which includes a large patio that can seat nearly 100 guests with 12 picnic tables and bar seating.

The Joe’s Seafood Shack menu offers of variety of craveable, Gulf Cost-inspired seafood dishes, including Steampots, seafood entrees and an array of crab dishes featuring Dungeness, snow and king crab. The Fort Lauderdale location will also feature new menu items that reflect Joe’s Seafood Shack’s southern roots, including the Third Coast Platter featuring blackened redfish topped with Orleans Sauce, the Spicy Citrus Steampot with steaming crab and shrimp mixed with the spicy flavors of citrus and Tabasco®, and Joe’s Seafood Shack’s Stuffers, clam shells filled with a made-from-scratch scallop, shrimp and clam seafood stuffing.

Guests can also enjoy one of Joe’s Seafood Shack’s signature drinks, such as the Shark Bite, Category 5 Hurricane or a cocktail served in the company’s famous take-home Mason Jar. Joe’s Seafood Shack also offers a selection of tempting desserts, including its specialty Key Lime Pie and the Crabby Apple Crumble. For a full list of items, please visit www.joesseafoodshack.com.

About Ignite Restaurant Group

Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates 131 Joe’s Crab Shacks and 15 Brick House Tavern + Taps. Each brand offers a variety of high-quality, chef-inspired food and beverages in a distinctive, casual, high-energy atmosphere. Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap operate in a diverse set of markets across the United States.

ICR
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Fitzhugh Taylor, 203-682-8261
fitzhugh.taylor@icrinc.com
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liz.ditrapano@icrinc.com

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