PicksThatMove: www.PicksThatMove.com: "Picks that move" Alerts, October 14, 2009: AMT, TXN, CKP, GNW, SNY and ECL
Oct 14, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
Companies: American Tower Corp. (AMT), Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (CKP), Ecolab Inc. (ECL), Genworth Financial Inc (GNW), Sanofi-Synthelabo SA (SNY), Texas Instruments, Inc. (TXN)
Picksthatmove.com Alerts include American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT); Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN); Checkpoint Systems (NYSE:CKP); Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW); sanofi-aventis Group (NYSE: SNY) and Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL)
-- October 14, 2009 American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) at $37.36 on a volume of 411,921 shares
In a press release on October 14, American Tower Corporation Calls for Redemption of All Outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes
BOSTON, Oct 14, 2009 American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today the call for redemption of the principal amount of its outstanding 7.125% senior notes due 2012. The redemption date has been set for November 13, 2009. In accordance with the redemption provisions of the notes and the indenture for the notes, the notes will be redeemed at a price equal to 101.781% of the principal amount. In addition, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the redeemed notes up to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company intends to fund the redemption with the net proceeds from its offering of 4.625% senior notes due 2015.
About American Tower
American Tower is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of broadcast and wireless communications sites. American Tower owns and operates over 25,800 communications sites in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and India. For more information about American Tower, please visit www.americantower.com.
-- October 14, 2009 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) trading at $23.75 on a volume of 4.72M shares
In a press release on October 14, Texas Instruments introduces simultaneous sampling ADCs for power quality management, power protection and motor control applications
SAR analog-to-digital converter offers 3.5 dB-better SNR and more than twice the sampling rate of competitive devices
DALLAS, Oct 14, 2009 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced today a family of 16-, 14- and 12-bit simultaneous sampling successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with high-voltage inputs. The ADS8556, ADS8557 and ADS8558 offer a sampling range of 730 kSPS and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) up to 91.5 dB, and include the industry's only simultaneous sampling ADC that offers true, 16-bit no missing codes (NMC) performance. The new ADCs allow designers to maximize performance when connecting to a wide range of inputs or sensor types in applications including multi-axis motor control, simultaneous data acquisition, robotics, power quality management and power protection. For product details see: www.ti.com/ads8556-pr
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com
-- October 14, 2009 Checkpoint Systems (NYSE:CKP) trading at $15.69 on a volume of 10,900 shares.
In a press release out on October 14, Checkpoint Systems Announces First Customer Trial of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Built on RFID
International Retailer METRO Group Partnering With Checkpoint to Trial Solution, Compliant With New GS1 EPCglobal Guides
THOROFARE, N.J., Oct 14, 2009 Checkpoint Systems (NYSE:CKP), a global leader in shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions, today announced that it is partnering with METRO Group, one of the largest and most important international retailing companies, to deliver an RFID-based EAS solution.
About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions. Checkpoint enables retailers and their suppliers to reduce shrink, improve shelf availability and leverage real-time data to achieve operational excellence. Checkpoint solutions are built upon 40 years of RF technology expertise, diverse shrink management offerings, a broad portfolio of apparel labeling solutions, market-leading RFID applications, innovative high-theft solutions and its Web-based Check-Net data management platform. As a result, Checkpoint customers enjoy increased sales and profits by improving supply-chain efficiencies, by facilitating on-demand label printing and by providing a secure open-merchandising environment enhancing the consumer's shopping experience. Listed on the NYSE (NYSE:CKP), Checkpoint operates in every major geographic market and employs 3,900 people worldwide. For more information, visitwww.checkpointsystems.com.
-- October 14, 2009 Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) last at $11.63 on a volume of 3.65M shares
In a press release out on October 14, Genworth Announces Election of New Independent Board Members
RICHMOND, Va., Oct 14, 2009 Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announces it has elected Christine B. Mead and Thomas E. Moloney as new independent directors, increasing the size of its Board from nine to eleven directors.
About Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a leading Fortune 500 global financial security company. Genworth has more than $100 billion in assets and employs approximately 6,000 people with a presence in more than 25 countries. Its products and services help meet the investment, protection, retirement and lifestyle needs of more than 15 million customers. Genworth operates through three segments: Retirement and Protection, U.S. Mortgage Insurance and International. Its products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists. Genworth Financial, which traces its roots back to 1871, became a public company in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. For more information, visit Genworth.com. From time to time Genworth releases important information via postings on its corporate website. Accordingly, investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information is found under the "Investors" section of Genworth.com.
-- October 14, 2009 sanofi-aventis Group (NYSE: SNY) last at $39.63 on a volume of 474,644 shares
In a press release out on October 14, Sanofi Pasteur Announces Results of U.S. Clinical Trials of Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine in Infants and Children
The first clinical trial data from America's youngest vaccine recipients, children 6 months through 9 years of age, show the vaccine induces an immune response and is well-tolerated
Data indicate that two doses of vaccine will be required for optimum protection of children under the age of 10 years
SWIFTWATER, Pa., Oct 14, 2009 Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced today an interim analysis of data from clinical trials of the U.S. licensed Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in infants and children 6 months through 9 years of age. The data indicate the vaccine is immunogenic and that one dose may protect many children. However, the study suggests that two doses of vaccine will be required for optimal protection of children under the age of 10 years. This is consistent with the recommendations for seasonal influenza immunization in children of this age. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety in children following two doses of vaccine.
About sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
-- October 14, 2009 Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) trading at $46.25 on a volume of 90,996 shares
In a press release out on October 14, Ecolab Expands UK Pest Elimination Business
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct 14, 2009 Ecolab Inc. announced today that it has acquired the ISS pest elimination business in the UK. Sales of the acquired business are currently GBP 4 million (approximately $6 million). The business operations and staff will be integrated with Ecolab's existing UK Pest Elimination business. No further details were disclosed.
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
About Ecolab Inc.
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Companies: American Tower Corp. (AMT), Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (CKP), Ecolab Inc. (ECL), Genworth Financial Inc (GNW), Sanofi-Synthelabo SA (SNY), Texas Instruments, Inc. (TXN)
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