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Jun 26, 2009 -- Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABAT), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries, today announced that at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders held on Thursday, June 25th In New York, NY, shareholders voted to elect 11 nominees to the Board of Directors.

In addition, shareholders voted to approve the Company's proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to 150 million from 60 million and approve the Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.

Approximately 82.2% of outstanding shares entitled to vote were represented at the meeting. All 11 nominees have been duly elected, each director's total shares voted rounding to 47 million. The amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock has been approved by a vote of approximately 44 million in favor. The 2009 Equity Incentive Plan has been approved by a vote of approximately 17.6 million in favor.

Following today's meeting, Mr. Zhiguo Fu, Chairman and CEO of Advanced Battery Technologies, stated, "We are pleased with the results of our meeting and thank our shareholders for their continued support. We believe these new measures better align management's goals with those of our shareholders and allow us to continue to pursue our business strategies."

Participating in today's meeting was Ms. Guohua Wan, Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Luke Huang, Chief Technology Officer, who provided brief updates on recent financial results and ongoing technological innovations. In addition, the Company's auditor BJ&L and investor relations firm ICR joined the meeting.

About Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.

Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc., founded in September 2002, develops, manufactures and distributes rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries. The Company's products include rechargeable PLI batteries for electric automobiles, motorcycles, mine-use lamps, notebook computers, walkie-talkies and other electronic devices. ABAT's batteries combine high-energy chemistry with state-of-the-art polymer technology to overcome many of the shortcomings associated with other types of rechargeable batteries. Wuxi Zhongqiang Autocycle Co., Ltd, founded in 2002, develops and manufactures various types of electric vehicles. Wuxi Zhongqiang owns three types of products listed in the E-Bike directory, with more than 20 varieties: electric bikes; agricultural transport vehicles for practical transportation; sport utility e-vehicles such as scooters, off-road vehicles, go-karts, snow scooters, sea scooters, as well as underwater propeller vehicles. Wuxi Zhongqiang products are exported to countries and regions in Europe, the United States and Asia. The Company has a New York office, with its executive offices and manufacturing facilities in China.

Jun 26, 2009 -- Magellan Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN) today announced that it will release second quarter 2009 earnings results on Friday, July 31, 2009. Management will discuss the Company's financial results as well as its business strategy and outlook in a conference call to be held the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The press release detailing the Company's second quarter 2009 earnings results will be issued at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 31, and will be immediately available on the investor relations page on the company website.

To participate in the conference call, interested parties should call 1-888-566-8408 and reference the passcode Second Quarter Earnings approximately 15 minutes before the start of the call. The conference call also will be available via a live Webcast at Magellan's investor relations page on the company website.

A taped replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the call. Interested parties should call 800-274-8005 or 402-220-9722 (from outside the U.S.) to listen.

Those who plan to access the call or Webcast are encouraged to read Magellan's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2009, and Magellan's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2009, for material information regarding Magellan's operational and financial results, including the section entitled "Risk Factors."

About Magellan

Headquartered in Avon, Conn., Magellan Health Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGLN) is a leading specialty health care management organization. Its customers include health plans, corporations and government agencies.

Jun 26, 2009 -- Silgan Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SLGN), a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, will release its second quarter 2009 earnings results on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, before the U.S. markets open. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on that day, Silgan will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's results and performance for this period.

The toll free number for domestic callers is (877) 718-5092, and international callers should dial (719) 325-4763. The pass code is 3491393. For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped rebroadcast will be available through August 5, 2009. To access the rebroadcast, domestic callers should dial (888) 203-1112, and international callers should dial (719) 457-0820. The pass code is 3491393.

Silgan Holdings is a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging products with annual net sales of approximately $3.1 billion in 2008. Silgan operates 66 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. In North America, Silgan is the largest supplier of metal containers for food products and a leading supplier of plastic containers for personal care products. In addition, Silgan is a leading worldwide supplier of metal, composite and plastic vacuum closures for food and beverage products.

Jun 26, 2009 -- Sony (NYSE: SNE) Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.

Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: "Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him."

Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: "Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly."

Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: "Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences."

Five of Jackson's solo albums - "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad," "Dangerous" and "HIStory," all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label - are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No. 1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award.

Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the epic "Thriller." Jackson's sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.

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