MondayMar 12, 2012 2:18 pm

American Standard Energy Corp. (ASEN) Acquires 72,300 Net Acres from Geronimo Holding

American Standard Energy, an oil and gas exploration and production company with working interest assets in the Permian Basin and non-operated acreage in the Williston Basin and Eagle Ford resource prospects, today announced it has completed the acquisition of approximately 72,300 net acres and approximately 250 barrels of oil equivalent per day BOED of production from privately held Geronimo Holding Corp. American Standard paid Geronimo $10 million cash, an unsecured, subordinated note paid in the principal amount of $35 million, and 5 million shares of American Standard common stock, valued at $2.70 per share. The acquisition is complementary of American…

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MondayMar 12, 2012 2:15 pm

RainChief Energy, Inc. (RCFEF) Secures Farm-In for New Mexico Permian Acreage at Gulf Jensen Oil Prospect

Today, RainChief Energy, the Vancouver-based energy developer currently focused on the Gulf Jensen Oil Prospect in New Mexico Permian Basin, reported successfully executing an agreement with Calgary-based Nueva Oil & Gas Corp. for a farm-in interest in the Gulf Jensen. This marks a key move for RainChief as the company completes one essential aspect of the overall strategy for the Gulf Jensen, a geographically-choice oil property in Curry County, NM, with access to the northwest section of the Permian (responsible for some 17% of domestic crude production). The Gulf Jensen Prospect is comprised of 2,044 acres of oil/gas leases proximal…

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MondayMar 12, 2012 2:11 pm

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Inks Deal with South Korean Partner POSCO Energy to Drive Global Manufacturing Expansion

FuelCell Energy, a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean, efficient, and reliable fuel cell power plants, today announced it has signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) pertaining to a series of strategic initiatives with its South Korean partner, POSCO Energy, designed to boost FuelCell’s global manufacturing presence. "This strategic transaction reflects significant progress for FuelCell Energy and our ultra-clean stationary fuel cell power plants as we execute on our global growth plans, strengthen our balance sheet and drive to profitability," Chip Bottone, president and CEO of FuelCell, stated in the press release. "This announcement will be welcomed by project investors as it expands…

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MondayMar 12, 2012 12:46 pm

Zynex, Inc. (ZYXI) Acquires Medical Device Manufacturer NeuroDyne Medical

Zynex, a provider and developer of non-invasive medical devices for electrotherapy and stroke rehabilitation, neurological diagnosis, and cardiac monitoring, today announced its acquisition of substantially all the assets of NeuroDyne Medical Corp., through its subsidiary Zynex NeuroDiagnostics Inc., effective March 9, 2012. NeuroDyne is a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of advanced medical devices, which can be used for evaluation and treatment of neurological and neuromuscular disorders, as well as for education and research purposes. The company’s product line includes medical instruments, sensors, disposable electrodes, and software that offer sEMG, EKG, EEG, respiration, skin temp, EDR, EDL, peripheral blood flow, IBI, heart rate,…

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FridayMar 09, 2012 4:36 pm

Norsat International, Inc. (NSATF) Posts Q4, FY 2011 Financial Results

Norsat International, a provider of communications solutions, today reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, increased to $9.6 million, a 71 percent increase compared to $5.6 million reported over the same period in 2010. Overall fourth-quarter gross margin percentage remained flat at 44 percent compared to 2010. The company increased its fourth-quarter total expenses to $4.2 million, as compared to $2.3 million reported for the comparable quarter of 2010. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $0.2 million, compared to net earnings…

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FridayMar 09, 2012 1:58 pm

Share Repurchase Program Approved by Harris Interactive (HPOL) Board

Global market research firm Harris Interactive announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program of the company’s common stock of up to $3 million over the next 24 months. Under the program’s stipulations, repurchases will be made at management’s discretion in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; also meeting certain conditions and requirements. This share repurchase program will give the company flexibility to repurchase shares at its own discretion while also maintaining liquidity. Based on its projected fiscal 2012 performance, the company feels its stock is…

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FridayMar 09, 2012 1:43 pm

Accelerize New Media Inc. (ACLZ) and Rex Direct Net Partnership Drives Revenue-Generating Opportunities

Cake Marketing, the SaaS (software-as-a-service) division of Accelerize New Media, today announced its partnership with Rex Direct Net, a leading performance-based marketing agency specializing in lead generation, call center, affiliate, pay-per-call, and mobile marketing for verticals ranging from legal, healthcare, insurance, online education, and home improvement. Per the agreement, Cake Marketing will provide tracking and analytics infrastructure to enable the expansion of Rex Direct Net’s network operations and the creation of new streams of revenue. The Cake Marketing platform will track the conversions from each of Rex Direct Net’s revenue channels in real-time and display them in a unified dashboard.…

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FridayMar 09, 2012 10:21 am

Small Business Bill Gets Past the House

Going public through the initial public offering of stock, an IPO, is seen by many as a good thing, not only for the company doing it, but for the general economy. Offerings, if done well, can raise large amounts of cash for a company, which can be used to pay off debt or grow the company, and a company can sell additional stock later to raise more capital. A successful IPO, and the cash it can bring in, can also increase the value of a company in the eyes of those interested in possibly purchasing it. In addition, by helping…

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FridayMar 09, 2012 9:48 am

Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (PPRW) Signs $27.6M Agreement for U.S. Solar Plants

Premier Power Renewable Energy recently announced that the company has executed an agreement with Chaori Solar USA, a subsidiary of Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology Company. The $27.6M contract will see the construction of several solar power plants in the U.S., which is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of this year. Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, Premier Power is a global provider of solar power systems, enabling its customers to maximize clean energy output along with project savings. Chaori Solar, based in Delaware, is a producer of solar cells and modules, with the annual capacity…

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ThursdayMar 08, 2012 6:22 pm

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (GOLF) Opens Cutting-Edge Store in Chattanooga

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., the largest specialty golf retailer in the country, is set to open an experiential golf store in Chattanooga in time for the coming golf season. The company’s latest store, boasting 15,750 square feet, will provide golfers with an unparalleled golf retail experience. In addition to perusing the company’s full selection of golf equipment and apparel, shoppers will be able to try out golf equipment inside one of the facility’s indoor, high-tech hitting simulators or on the outdoor putting green. In the past 10 years, almost half of the nation’s golf retail stores have closed, according to…

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