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SundayDec 23, 2007 2:10 pm

Jaguar Acquisition Corporation (JGAC.OB) Announces New Board Appointment for China Cablecom Ltd.

Jaguar Acquisition Corporation (JGAC.OB), a leading acquisition and merger company, announced that the company's merger candidate 'China Cablecom Ltd' appointed Colin Sung to the Company's Board of Directors. China Cablecom is an emerging consolidated cable network operator functioning in the highly-populated Shandong province of China. Mr. Sung, age 43, currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Linktone Ltd; which is the leading providers of wireless entertainment services to consumers in China. Prior to joining Linktone, Sung served as Corporate Controller of UTi, United States, Inc, an integrated logistics company. Mr. Sung also served as the Vice President of Finance…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:08 pm

Equity Media Holdings Corporation (EMDA) Subsidiary Adds Two More Media General Affiliates

Retro Television Network, nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (EMDA) announced that the company has entered into agreements with Media General to bring RTN programming to Augusta, GA and Jackson, MS. The new affiliates will launch early next year on a digital stream of WJBF, the ABC affiliate in Augusta, and WJTV, the CBS affiliate in Jackson. Steve Gleason, Vice President for Media General, stated, "We are thrilled to add two more Media General stations to be a part of RTN and provide additional programming for our viewers." Mark Dvornik, Executive VP of RTN, added, "Viewers in…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:07 pm

Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (TTGL.OB) Announces Acquisition of Assets of Global Brand Marketing, Inc.

Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (TTGL.OB), a high-growth diversified holding company, announced that Titan Apparel Inc., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, has purchased a majority of all of the assets of Global Brand Marketing, Inc; including inventory, accounts receivable, and intellectual property. Global Brand Marketing, Inc is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The company owns the popular brands Dry-shod, No Mass, Mehandi and Funflopps. Additionally, GBMI has also been recognized as the global licensee for well-known brands that include Nautica, Sean John, and 7ForAllMankind. Since their inception in 1996, GBMI sold over $1 billion worth of footwear. Kurt Jensen, Chairman of…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:05 pm

Minera Andes, Inc. (MNEAF.OB) First Closing

Minera Andes Inc. (MNEAF.OB) announced that the company has completed their first closing on a CDN $35 million brokered private placement contract. As a result, gross proceeds from this contract totaled CDN $21.515 million; the company issued 13,880,645 units at a price of CDN $1.55. Each unit would consist of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. One whole common share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at an exercise price of CDN $2.00 per share until December 21, 2009. Minera Andes will use the proceeds to fund the company's operations…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:03 pm

Pharmacyclics, Inc (PCYC) Receives Non-Approvable Letter from the FDA

Pharmacyclics, Inc. (PCYC) announced that the company has received a non-approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the company's new drug application for Xcytrin Injection. This drug, used in combination with whole brain radiation therapy, would seek to treat non-small cell lung cancer in brain metastases. According to the National Cancer Institute, over 200,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. In the U.S, Lung cancer is the most common cause of brain metastases, which are estimated to occur in up to 50% of lung cancer patients. Richard A. Miller, president and CEO, stated "We…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:03 pm

Answerthink, Inc. (ANSR) Shareholders Approve Name Change To ''The Hackett Group, Inc.”

Answerthink, Inc. (ANSR) announced that Shareholders have approved the company's proposed name change. As a result, Answerthink is to change their name to "The Hackett Group, Inc". The name change will officially take effect on January 1, 2008. However, the company's common stock will begin trading under the symbol "HCKT" January 31, 2008. Company executives are scheduled to participate in the Opening Bell Ceremony at the NASDAQ Stock Market on that date. Ted Fernadez, CEO, stated, "We believe that by placing more of our businesses under The Hackett Group umbrella we can take full advantage of the global market permission…

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:03 pm

Answerthink, Inc. (ANSR) Shareholders Approve Name Change To ”The Hackett Group, Inc.”

SundayDec 23, 2007 2:02 pm

Magna Entertainment Corp (MECA) Announces Agreement to Sell Excess Real Estate

Magna Entertainment Corp (MECA) announced that the company has entered into an agreement to sell 225 acres of excess real estate located in Ebreichsdorf, Austria. This property is to be sold to a subsidiary of Magna International, utilized solely for their automotive business venture. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2008, pending satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Such conditions include obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and licensing arraignments. The net proceeds received on closing will be used entirely to repay debt. Blake Tohana, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of MEC, commented…

FridayDec 21, 2007 6:31 pm

SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA) CEO Selected to Serve as Member of National Biodefense Science Board

SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA), a company specializing in the development of pharmaceutical agents, announced the appointment of the company's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Rose, to serve as an inaugural member of the newly formed National Biodefense Science Board [NBSB]. The NBSB was created through the guidance of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, initially constructed in December 2006. The NBSB seeks to provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to adverse health effects of public health emergencies. These health emergencies can arise…

FridayDec 21, 2007 6:29 pm

CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX.OB) Ships Stem Cells for Celprogen

CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX.OB) announced that the company has successfully shipped stem cells from Southern California to Australia through the use of the CryoPort Express Shipper. Celprogen's CEO, Jay Sharma, commented, "The CryoPort Express shipper has provided a more secure, cost-effective alternative to dry ice as we ship our stem cell research and therapeutic products to customers around the world. In addition to Australia, we have successfully utilized the CryoPort Express shipper for shipments to many diverse locations, such as South Africa, Japan, United Kingdom and Germany and have found the extra holding time an important hedge against delays that may…

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Jaguar Acquisition Corporation (JGAC.OB) Announces New Board Appointment for China Cablecom Ltd.

Equity Media Holdings Corporation (EMDA) Subsidiary Adds Two More Media General Affiliates

Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (TTGL.OB) Announces Acquisition of Assets of Global Brand Marketing, Inc.

Minera Andes, Inc. (MNEAF.OB) First Closing

Pharmacyclics, Inc (PCYC) Receives Non-Approvable Letter from the FDA

Answerthink, Inc. (ANSR) Shareholders Approve Name Change To ''The Hackett Group, Inc.”

Answerthink, Inc. (ANSR) Shareholders Approve Name Change To ”The Hackett Group, Inc.”

Magna Entertainment Corp (MECA) Announces Agreement to Sell Excess Real Estate

SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA) CEO Selected to Serve as Member of National Biodefense Science Board

CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX.OB) Ships Stem Cells for Celprogen

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