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Equity One To Pay $72M for 3 Long Beach Retail Centers

December 15, 2010

Equity One Inc. (NYSE: EQY) agreed to purchase three retail complexes totaling 272,997 square feet in Long Beach, CA, from long-time owner Bixby Land Co. for $72 million, or approximately $264 per square foot. The shopping complexes are at the intersection…

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HCP to Acquire Assets of HCR ManorCare In $6.1B Sale-Leaseback

December 14, 2010

In one of the largest commercial real estate transactions of the last several years, HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP), the nation’s largest health-care REIT, said it will buy all the real estate assets of privately owned HCR ManorCare for $6.1 billion, including…

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World Bank Acquires Washington HQ for $216 Million

December 13, 2010

The World Bank purchased its Washington, DC, headquarters building at 1225 Connecticut Ave. NW from Brookfield Office Properties (NYSE: BPO) for $216 million or $897 per square foot. Brookfield acquired the eight-story, 240,811-square-foot office…

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Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) Enters Into Non Binding Memorandum Of Understanding for Syngas Supply To The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Shady Point

December 6, 2010

Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) Enters Into Non Binding Memorandum Of Understanding for Syngas Supply To The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Shady Point

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Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) Enters Into Non Binding Memorandum Of Understanding for Syngas Supply To The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Shady Point

December 6, 2010

Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) Enters Into Non Binding Memorandum Of Understanding for Syngas Supply To The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Shady Point

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Brookfield Pays $113 Million for Blackboard’s HQ in DC

December 3, 2010

Brookfield Properties Corp. (NYSE: BPO) closed on its all-cash purchase of an eight-story, 305,442-square-foot office building at 650 Massachusetts Ave. NW in Washington, DC. The seller, an investment group called Washington Television Center LLC, sold…

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Venoco, Inc. Hires VP – Corp. Development

December 2, 2010

DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – December 2, 2010) – Venoco, Inc. ( NYSE : VQ ) announced that Edward McLaughlin will join the company as Vice President of Corporate Development. 

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Update: MPG Office Trust Names New President/CEO

November 24, 2010

Moving quickly to resolve leadership questions, MPG Office Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPG) this week appointed David L. Weinstein as president and chief executive officer, replacing Nelson Rising, who resigned last week. Also, the Los Angeles-based REIT announced…

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ProLogis Closes Sale of $1 Bil. Portfolio to Blackstone

November 22, 2010

ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the world’s largest warehouse and distribution center owner, has closed the sale of a portfolio of North American industrial properties to Blackstone Real Estate Advisors and a minority interest in a hotel to Hilton Worldwide for…

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Romaine Seguin Named President of UPS Americas

November 11, 2010

MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – November 11, 2010) –  UPS ( NYSE : UPS ) has appointed Romaine Seguin, a 27-year UPS veteran, its new president of the UPS Americas Region with responsibility for Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Romaine Seguin Named President of UPS Americas

November 11, 2010

MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – November 11, 2010) –  UPS ( NYSE : UPS ) has appointed Romaine Seguin, a 27-year UPS veteran, its new president of the UPS Americas Region with responsibility for Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Raymond Kieser Named Group Managing Director, Europe at Schawk, Inc.

November 11, 2010

DES PLAINES, IL–(Marketwire – November 11, 2010) –  Schawk, Inc. ( NYSE : SGK ), a leading provider of brand point management services enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, announced today that it has appointed Raymond Kieser as group managing director of its European operations.

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Raymond Kieser Named Group Managing Director, Europe at Schawk, Inc.

November 11, 2010

DES PLAINES, IL–(Marketwire – November 11, 2010) –  Schawk, Inc. ( NYSE : SGK ), a leading provider of brand point management services enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, announced today that it has appointed Raymond Kieser as group managing director of its European operations.

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General Growth, Split Into Two Companies, Emerges from Historic Bankruptcy

November 11, 2010

General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE: GGP) emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring this week, along with Howard Hughes Corp. (NYSE: HHC), a separate publicly traded company spun off by GGP consisting of the former company’s portfolio of master-planned communities…

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General Growth, Split Into Two Companies, Emerges from Historic Bankruptcy

November 11, 2010

General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE: GGP) emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring this week, along with Howard Hughes Corp. (NYSE: HHC), a separate publicly traded company spun off by GGP consisting of the former company’s portfolio of master-planned communities…

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Grubb & Ellis Reports Revenue Growth, Makes Changes to Its REIT Line-up

November 10, 2010

Grubb & Ellis Co. (NYSE:GBE) announced key changes in its non-traded REIT business as the company reported higher revenue and narrowed losses during the third quarter. Stronger leasing and sales boosted Grubb & Ellis’ third-quarter revenue by 6% from…

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Hyatt to Open First Luxury Hotel in NYC

November 4, 2010

Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:H) plans to fly its flag on a luxury hotel under construction in Midtown Manhattan. The 210-room Park Hyatt, developed jointly with Extell Development Corp., is scheduled to open in 2012. The hotel will be part of a 90-story…

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Major Publicly Traded CRE Brokerages Post Increased Revenue, Earnings On Rising Deal Velocity

November 4, 2010

Increasing property sales and leasing activity propelled three of the largest global commercial real estate services firms to higher revenues and profits in the third quarter. CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (NYSE: CBG) reported third-quarter net income…

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EnergySolutions Adds David Lockwood to Board

November 3, 2010

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – November 3, 2010) –  Energy Solutions , Inc. ( NYSE : ES ) announced today that David Lockwood has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lockwood is a founder and Managing Partner of ValueAct SmallCap.

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Procera Networks Appoints Technology Industry Veteran William Slavin to Company’s Board of Directors

October 29, 2010

LOS GATOS, CA–(Marketwire – October 29, 2010) –  Procera ® Networks Inc. ( NYSE Amex : PKT ), a developer of Evolved Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) solutions providing traffic awareness, control and protection for complex networks, today announced the appointment of Mr. William E. Slavin to its Board of Directors.

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Correction Re: Marathon Oil Corporation Board of Directors Announcement

October 27, 2010

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – October 27, 2010) – Marathon Oil Corporation ( NYSE : MRO ) announced today that Pierre R. Brondeau has been elected to the Company’s board of directors. The release issued earlier today incorrectly stated the effective date. The correct effective date is Jan. 1, 2011.

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Notice and Access: Pierre R. Brondeau Elected to Marathon Oil Corporation Board of Directors

October 27, 2010

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – October 27, 2010) –  Marathon Oil Corporation ( NYSE : MRO ) announced today that Pierre R. Brondeau has been elected to the Company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

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Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Election of Timothy R.M. Main to Its Board of Directors

October 19, 2010

DAYTONA BEACH, FL and TAMPA, FL–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) – Brown & Brown, Inc. ( NYSE : BRO ), today announced the election of Timothy R.M. Main, Managing Director of JP Morgan, a global investment bank, to Brown & Brown, Inc.’s Board of Directors.

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ProLogis Sells $1 Billion Industrial Portfolio to Blackstone

October 19, 2010

ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the world’s largest warehouse and distribution center owner, announced it will sell a portfolio of North American industrial properties, stakes in three property funds and a hotel interest to affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate…

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ProLogis Sells $1 Billion Industrial Portfolio to Blackstone

October 19, 2010

ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the world’s largest warehouse and distribution center owner, announced it will sell a portfolio of North American industrial properties, stakes in three property funds and a hotel interest to affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate…

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Geokinetics Names Gary L. Pittman as Chief Financial Officer

October 13, 2010

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – October 13, 2010) –  Geokinetics Inc. ( NYSE Amex : GOK ) today announced that Gary L. Pittman has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 13, 2010. 

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Jeffrey T. Schlarbaum Named President, IEC Electronics; Donald S. Doody Named Executive Vice President

October 7, 2010

NEWARK, NY–(Marketwire – October 7, 2010) –  IEC Electronics Corp. ( NYSE Amex : IEC ) has announced the appointment of Jeffrey T. Schlarbaum as President, IEC Electronics and the appointment of Donald S. Doody as Executive Vice President, effective October 1, 2010. 

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Tsakos Energy Navigation Announces Appointment of Mr. Takis Arapoglou to Board of Directors

October 6, 2010

ATHENS, GREECE–(Marketwire – October 6, 2010) –  Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) ( NYSE : TNP ), a leading owner and operator of a fleet of modern tankers providing marine transportation services for national, major and independent oil companies and refiners, announced today that Mr. Takis Arapoglou has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. 

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Trevor P. Bond Elected President and Chief Executive Officer of W. P. Carey

September 22, 2010

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) – Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC ( NYSE : WPC ) announced today that Trevor P. Bond has been unanimously elected by the Board of Directors as President and Chief Executive Officer. 

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AvalonBay Acquires 628-Unit Apt. Property in Orange County, CA

September 10, 2010

In another big REIT acquisition, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) announced this week it has purchased the 628-unit Creekside Meadows in Tustin, CA for $98,5 million. AvalonBay Value Added Fund II, L.P., a private discretionary fund in which…

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Crude Carriers Corp. Announces New Spot-Related Time Charters for Two of Its Tankers With Shell Trading & Shipping Co. and Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer

September 2, 2010

ATHENS, GREECE–(Marketwire – September 2, 2010) –  Crude Carriers Corp. ( NYSE : CRU ) (the “Company”) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Shell Trading & Shipping Co., the world’s largest charterer of oil tonnage, to charter an additional two of its crude tankers under spot-related time charters.

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Juniper Networks Appoints David Schlotterbeck to Its Board of Directors

September 2, 2010

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – September 2, 2010) –  Juniper Networks® ( NYSE : JNPR ) today announced the appointment of David Schlotterbeck, chairman and chief executive officer of CareFusion, a leading global medical technology company, to the Juniper Networks board of directors.

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Ryder Announces Retirement and Related Appointments of Key Executives

August 23, 2010

MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – August 23, 2010) –  Ryder System, Inc. ( NYSE : R )

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John Kitzmiller Named Creative Director at Anthem Worldwide

August 17, 2010

CINCINNATI, OH–(Marketwire – August 17, 2010) –  Anthem Worldwide, a Schawk ( NYSE : SGK ) Strategic Design Company, whose integrated global network provides innovative solutions to articulate, unify and manage brand impact to create compelling and consistent brand experiences, announced today that it has named John Kitzmiller to the position of creative director for its Cincinnati office.

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Radient Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Manufacturing Management; Hires Tenured Director of Onko-Sure Test Kit Manufacturing

August 16, 2010

TUSTIN, CA–(Marketwire – August 16, 2010) – Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation (RPC) ( NYSE Amex : RPC ) announced today Mr. Mathi Senapathi has joined the Company’s executive management team as Director of Manufacturing, responsible for the manufacturing of RPC’s Onko-Sure® in vitro diagnostic (IVD) cancer test kits.

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NYSE Euronext daily trading volume increase in July

August 9, 2010

NYSE Euronext daily trading volume increase in July

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Stifel Financial Corp. Elects Thom Weisel and Three Independent Members to Its Board of Directors

August 9, 2010

ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – August 9, 2010) –  Stifel Financial Corp. ( NYSE : SF ), a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm, today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors effective August 3, 2010. 

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Macerich Reopens Santa Monica Place as Open-Air Retail Ctr

August 8, 2010

In one of the largest retail redevelopments of recent years, The Macerich Co. (NYSE: MAC) Aug. 6 officially reopened Santa Monica Place as a 524,000-square-foot open-air retail center in Santa Monica, CA, anchored by Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. Following…

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Stillwater Mining Company Starts Up New Recycling Plant; Announces Management Changes

August 5, 2010

BILLINGS, MT–(Marketwire – August 5, 2010) –  STILLWATER MINING COMPANY ( NYSE : SWC ) today announced the formal start-up of operations at its new Recycling Processing and Sample Plant in Columbus, Montana. At the same time, the Company announced several changes to its management structure.

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Large CRE Brokerages Report Stronger Deal Activity, Earnings

August 4, 2010

CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) and Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL), the two largest publicly traded global commercial property brokerage firms, posted double-digit increases in revenues for the second consecutive quarter as rebounding investment sales and…

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Venoco, Inc. Announces Personnel Change

August 2, 2010

DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Venoco, Inc. ( NYSE : VQ ) announced that its President, Bill Schneider, will resign effective August 13, 2010 to pursue other opportunities.

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Cubic Announces Promotions, Expanded Roles for Key Transportation Unit Executives

August 2, 2010

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation ( NYSE : CUB ), today announced three executive promotions that reflect the company’s commitment to build and maintain an experienced and dynamic management team.

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U-Store-It Announces the Appointment of Robert G. Blatz as Senior Vice President of Operations

July 29, 2010

WAYNE, PA–(Marketwire – July 29, 2010) –  U-Store-It Trust ( NYSE : YSI ) announced the appointment of Robert G. Blatz as Senior Vice President of Operations.

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Las Vegas Sands Announces Election of Mr. Wing Chao to Its Board of Directors

July 29, 2010

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – July 29, 2010) –  Las Vegas Sands Corp. ( NYSE : LVS ) announced today that Mr. Wing Chao has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Mr. Chao was most recently the executive vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Koppers Holdings Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

July 16, 2010

PITTSBURGH, PA–(Marketwire – July 16, 2010) –  Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE : KOP ) announced today the appointment of Leroy M. Ball as vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 1, 2010. 

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JLL to Take Over General Growth’s Third-Party Mall Management and Leasing Business

July 12, 2010

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) signed a strategic alliance with General Growth Properties (NYSE:GGP) under which JLL will take over GGP’s third-party management and leasing responsibilities for 18 shopping centers totaling 11 million square feet across…

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JLL to Take Over General Growth’s Third-Party Mall Management and Leasing Business

July 12, 2010

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) signed a strategic alliance with General Growth Properties (NYSE:GGP) under which JLL will take over GGP’s third-party management and leasing responsibilities for 18 shopping centers totaling 11 million square feet across…

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Young Announces Retirement Plans; CV Plans National Search

July 8, 2010

RUTLAND, VT–(Marketwire – July 8, 2010) –  Bob Young, who as president led Central Vermont Public Service ( NYSE : CV ) through a cultural, service and environmental transformation, today announced his planned retirement. Young will remain as chairman, president and chief executive officer until next May to allow for an orderly search and transition.

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