SYDNEY, April 5 -- AsiaNet
SECURITY PRODUCTS...
SAN JOSE, Calif.: Finjan Software, the leading provider of proactive content security and management solutions for global companies, Monday announced that a recently published IDC report affirms the need for organizations to implement proactive security solutions to complement traditional signature-based anti-virus software to adequately defend against new virus, worm and malicious code attacks.
http://www.finjan.com
AVENTIS INVITATION...
BASEL: Novartis Saturday said it has noted the invitation by the Aventis Supervisory Board to enter into negotiations regarding a potential transaction.
http://www.novartis.com
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND...
HAMILTON: W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. announced Friday that it has declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per common share.
http://www.wpstewart.com
DIABETES STUDY...
BASEL: Roche announced Friday the results of a breakthrough study which show that in overweight and obese people with newly diagnosed, previously untreated type 2 diabetes, the weight loss medication Xenical (orlistat) significantly improves glycaemic control and doubles the weight loss achieved by diet alone.
http://www.managingyourweight.com
FANNIE REDEMPTION...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of 16 securities issues amounting to a total of US$6,305 million between April 12 to April 16, 2004 at a redemption price equal to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
DISCOVERY CHANNEL...
SYDNEY: Discovery Channel, Discovery Networks flagship channel, unveils a new brand campaign in April, created by Australian agency Jack Watts Currie and produced by Sydney-based Bruce Dunlop Associates.
SUNDAY RESULTS...
HONG KONG: SUNDAY Friday announced its first annual net profit of HK$27 million for 2003.
http://www.sunday.com
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