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Pennystockchaser.com: www.pennnystockchaser.com: Penny Stock Chaser Alerts, December 7, 2009: KOOL, SNPS, BONT, NWSB, PRGO and SAPE.
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Pennystockchaser.com Alerts include ThermoGenesis Corp. (Nasdaq: KOOL); Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS); The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT); Northwest Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWSB); Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO) and Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE)
-- December 7, 2009 ThermoGenesis Corp. (Nasdaq: KOOL) trading at $0.63 on a volume of 139,527 shares
ThermoGenesis Announces Agreement for Adipose Tissue Clinical Program
--COMPANY PROVIDES UPDATE ON KEY CORPORATE INITIATIVES
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Dec 07, 2009 -- ThermoGenesis Corp. (Nasdaq: KOOL), a leading supplier of innovative products for processing and storing adult stem cells, said today it has entered into a material transfer agreement with the GID Group which has been working with ThermoGenesis to use ThermoGenesis' MarrowXpress(TM), or MXP(TM), based technology for the processing of adipose, or fatty, tissue - a rich source of adult stem cells.
About ThermoGenesis Corp.
ThermoGenesis Corp. (www.thermogenesis.com) is a leader in developing and manufacturing automated blood processing systems and disposable products that enable the manufacture, preservation and delivery of cell and tissue therapy products. These products include:
-- The BioArchive(R) System, an automated cryogenic device, is used by cord blood stem cell banks in more than 25 countries for cryopreserving and archiving cord blood stem cell units for transplant.
-- AXP(R) AutoXpress(TM) Platform (AXP), a proprietary family of automated devices that includes the AXP and the MXP(TM) MarrowXpress and companion sterile blood processing disposables for harvesting stem cells in closed systems. The AXP device is used for the processing of cord blood. GE Healthcare is the exclusive global distribution partner for the AXP cord blood product except for Central and South America, China (except Hong Kong), Russia/CIS and Japan, where ThermoGenesis markets through independent distributors. The MXP is used for isolating stem cells from bone marrow.
-- The Res-Q(TM) 60 BMC (Res-Q), a point of care system that is designed for bone marrow stem cell processing. This product was launched in July 2009.
-- The CryoSeal(R) FS System, an automated device and companion sterile blood processing disposable, is used to prepare fibrin sealants from plasma in about an hour. The CryoSeal FS System is approved in the U.S. for liver resection surgeries. The CryoSeal FS System has received the CE-Mark which allows sales of the product throughout the European community. Asahi Medical is the exclusive distributor for the CryoSeal System in Japan and the Company markets through independent distributors in Europe and South America.
-- December 7, 2009 Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) trading at $21.04 on a volume of 512,007 shares.
Synopsys Chosen as Primary EDA Partner by Hisilicon
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec 07, 2009 -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd., a worldwide provider of ASICs and solutions for communication network and digital media, and a subsidiary of Huawei Technologies, has established Synopsys as its primary EDA partner across its implementation and verification design flows. Hisilicon has signed an expanded business agreement to extend its use of Synopsys' IC Compiler place-and-route technology and DesignWare(R) IP as well as other tools from the broad spectrum of Synopsys' Galaxy(TM) Implementation and Discovery(TM) Verification Platforms.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, software-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 65 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.
-- December 7, 2009 The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) closed at $12.26 on a volume of 41,240 shares.
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility
YORK, Pa., Dec 07, 2009 -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced that it has entered into an amended and restated revolving credit agreement. The new $675 million, 3.5-year, senior secured asset-based credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") replaces the Company's existing $800 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the "Existing Credit Facility") that was scheduled to mature in March 2011. Bank of America, N.A. will serve as Administrative Agent on the New Credit Facility. Bank of America Merrill Lynch; GE Capital Markets, Inc.; and Wells Fargo Retail Finance LLC are acting as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners on the New Credit Facility.
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 278 stores, including 11 furniture galleries, in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates and, in the Detroit, Michigan area, under the Parisian nameplate. The stores offer a broad assortment of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. For further information, please visit the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://investors.bonton.com.
-- December 7, 2009 Northwest Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWSB) closed at $23.41 on a volume of 48,817 shares.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Commences Syndicated Community Offering and Increases Purchase Limitations
WARREN, Pa., Dec 07, 2009 -- Northwest Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWSB) announced today that Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the proposed holding company for Northwest Savings Bank, has commenced the syndicated community offering portion of the second step conversion to sell shares of common stock not subscribed for in the subscription offering or the community offering to the general public at $10.00 per share. The syndicated community offering is expected to conclude during the week of December 14, 2009. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is acting as sole book-running manager for the syndicated community offering. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. and Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. are acting as co-managers for the syndicated community offering. The syndicated community offering will be conducted on a best efforts basis and none of the members of the syndicate group are required to purchase any shares in the offering.
Northwest Bancorp, Inc. has filed a proxy statement/prospectus concerning the conversion with the SEC. Stockholders of Northwest Bancorp, Inc. are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus because it contains important information. Investors are able to obtain all documents filed with the SEC by Northwest Bancorp, Inc. free of charge at the SEC's website,www.sec.gov. In addition, documents filed with the SEC by Northwest Bancorp, Inc. are available free of charge from the Corporate Secretary of Northwest Bancorp, Inc. at Northwest Bancorp, Inc., 100 Liberty Street, P.O. Box 128, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
-- December 7, 2009 Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO) closed at $39.68 on a volume of 394,124 shares.
Perrigo Company Launches Labeling Initiative to Identify Gluten-free Products
--Gluten-free labeling program an industry first for over-the-counter pharmaceuticals
ALLEGAN, Mich., Dec 07, 2009 -- Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) today announced it will implement a labeling program to help consumers more clearly identify more than 200 of the company's over-the-counter store-brand pharmaceuticals that are gluten-free, starting in January 2010. Previously, the only way a consumer could verify a pharmaceutical product as "gluten-free" was to call Perrigo directly. Now, consumers will be able to identify whether a Perrigo-supplied product is "gluten-free" simply by reading the product label.
Perrigo Company is a leading global healthcare supplier that develops, manufactures and distributes OTC and generic prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and consumer products. The Company is the world's largest manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products for the store brand market. The Company's primary markets and locations of manufacturing and logistics operations are the United States, Israel, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Visit Perrigo on the Internet (http://www.perrigo.com).
-- December 7, 2009 Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) closed at $7.45 on a volume of 239,492 shares.
Sapient and Geezeo Partner to Deliver Next-Generation Online Banking Solutions
Partnership Enables Retail Financial Services Firms to Combine Best-of-Breed Personal Finance Tools with Digital Marketing Expertise to Redefine Community Banking
BOSTON, Dec 07, 2009 -- Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) and Geezeo, a diversified Internet banking provider, today announced that the two companies are partnering to help retail financial organizations enhance their digital offerings to build and foster a stronger community in today's multi-channel world. The partnership combines Geezeo's best-of-breed banking products for personal financial management and social media with Sapient's expertise in creating and implementing multi-channel digital marketing and commerce solutions that deliver immersive, profitable customer experiences.
About Sapient Interactive
Sapient Interactive, a division of Sapient's Brand Experience business, is the largest independent interactive marketing services firm in the world. Through combining strategy, creative and technology, the firm creates immersive multi-channel brand experiences that result in more profitable customer relationships and revenue growth for clients, including Celebrity Cruises, Honda Jet, Sony Electronics, Travelers, and Times Online. Headquartered in Boston, Sapient Interactive has operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, go towww.sapientinteractive.com.
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