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Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer for any and all of its $250.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). Under the terms of the exchange offer, for each $1,000 ... read more

Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $200 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The Notes are to be offered in a private placement in the United States to qualified ... read more

PITOOEY!,(TM) Inc. (OTCBB: PTOO), a complete digital marketing agency, announces that the PITOOEY! Penguin has completed its 50(th) destination in 50 days! Originally launching March 25 in Washington, D.C., the PITOOEY! Penguin began its beta testing journey across the United States to raise awareness of this innovative, revolutionary app in 50 cities. Tuesday, May 14, marked the Penguin's ceremonial return to the city of its creation, Phoenix. David Sonkin, President of PITOOEY!, Inc., stated, "The ... read more

Cox Communications was recognized as one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the eighth time. For the last seven years, Cox has ranked in the top 25, with a ranking of No. 22 this year, up from No. 25 in 2012. Cox was further heralded for its diversity leadership with a No. 4 ranking in the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for Blacks. "Diversity and inclusion are core values that are woven into every aspect of Cox's culture and ... read more

Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on tissue regeneration, announced today that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Scott Brooks as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Virginia Rybski. Brooks will assume his new role immediately. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130514/LA13597) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA31405LOGO) Brooks, Regenesis' Chief Operating Officer since January 2012, will become the fourth CEO in Regenesis' history. Virginia Rybski, previous CEO, recently lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. "After a ... read more

Stryker's Sustainability Solutions division announced today it has received two prestigious awards from the group purchasing organization Novation for supplier excellence. Novation named Stryker's reprocessing division Purchased Services Supplier of the Year and presented it with top honors in the category of Environmental Excellence. Stryker provided single-use medical device reprocessing and remanufacturing services to over 680 members served by Novation in 2012, helping them realize a total of $75 million in supply cost savings and divert over 2.3 million pounds ... read more

Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) destroyed a high-diving, supersonic threat during a recent firing from the U.S. Navy's Self-Defense Test Ship. "The success of this firing, highlighted by a skin-to-skin intercept, is a direct result of a series of enhancements to what is truly an international missile," said Rick Nelson, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Naval and Area Mission Defense product line. "Thanks to our multinational team's commitment to continuous improvement, each consortium member gains valuable protection ... read more

IO, the global leader in software-defined data centers, today announced the closing of a new $260,000,000 multi-year credit facility led by Wells Fargo. IO's existing bank group, consisting of Wells Fargo and Mutual Bank of Omaha, has been expanded to include Bank of America, Bank of Montreal, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Arizona, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners and Morgan Stanley Bank. "We are pleased to have led the charge in this financing for IO, and ... read more

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced an expansion to the PIC16F75X family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring intelligent analog and core-independent peripherals, making them ideal for general-purpose applications, as well as power ... read more

Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on tissue regeneration, announced today that CEO Virginia Rybski lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Virginia was compassionately dedicated to her family, colleagues, patients and faith. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130513/LA13153) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA31405LOGO) "We celebrate the privilege to have worked with such a talented leader, who was the driving force behind Regenesis' success," said John Voris, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Virginia's legacy includes a capable and dedicated management team that ... read more

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the company has been named to the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for its leadership and expertise in post-sales supply chain management. The Supply ... read more

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and sapphire and silicon wafers, today announced that the Company, along with its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, will exhibit at the 7th (2013) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC 2013) May 14-16, 2013, in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (Hall E3, Booth 330). About Amtech Systems, Inc. Amtech Systems, Inc. manufactures capital equipment, ... read more

Scottsdale based Trapp Online (www.trapponline.com), a provider of industry-specific hosting solutions, is proud to announce that Maxwell Systems, Inc., has signed Trapp Online as their Preferred Vendor for Application Hosting Services. The agreement brings together Maxwell's complete suite of construction management software solutions and Trapp Online's custom application hosting platform, making the benefits of application hosting readily available to Maxwell customers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130513/LA12068LOGO) "Maxwell Systems is changing the construction industry with an affordable cloud solution," said Greg Forshey, President, Trapp Online."This ... read more

PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) and Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities to help with everyday tasks, are launching a national partnership to place more assistance dogs with U.S. veterans with physical disabilities. The goal of the partnership is ... read more

ABI Research predicts subscribers of enterprise mobile content management (MCM) solutions will grow at double-digit rates to over 110 million by 2018. Smartphone subscribers of MCM will grow at a modest 12% YoY whereas corporate-liable tablet subscribers will grow 21% over the next 5 years. North ... read more

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and sapphire and silicon wafers, today reported results for its second fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2013. Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Summary: -- Net revenue of $8.1 million -- Quarterly bookings of $9.6 million -- Quarter-end backlog of $14.2 million -- ... read more

Edupoint(TM) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by Olathe Public Schools (OPS) to implement its Synergy® SIS solution. The centralized, web-based solution will provide this high performing district with a fully integrated system designed to efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of student data, and extend the academic experience beyond the classroom and into the home. As one of the fastest growing districts in Kansas, Olathe Public Schools currently ... read more

Sales Simplicity Software, the widely acknowledged leader in CRM, sales automation, dynamic content management, and reporting for the homebuilder and real-estate sectors, today announced that it has reached new sales and market share milestones, after a recent flurry of major ... read more

AudioEye®, Inc. (OTCBB: AEYE), the creators of the Audio Internet(TM), the patented audio browsing and automated publishing technology, announced today it has completed the deployment of a range of systematic invention and IP strengthening methods in preparation for an expanded IP effort. AudioEye's strategic Intellectual Property (IP) expansion project and IP monetization effort will be focused on accelerating the expansion of AudioEye's growing IP portfolio. AudioEye will now begin to execute its strategic plan through an internal invention process ... read more

Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), is launching Power Solutions, an educational video series designed to help design engineers optimize power architectures for advanced electronics products. The first video, Introduction to Power, is ... read more