Articles From: 2013/5/2 - Optimer Pharmaceuticals to Host Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss First Quarter 2013 Financial Results to 2013/5/2 - Fibrocell Science Expands Potential Medical Applications for Azficel-T

JERSEY CITY, N.J. , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) (the "Company" or "Optimer") today announced it will report first quarter 2013 financial results after the NASDAQ Global Market closes on Thursday, May 9 .

National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) : Sierra Wireless, Inc. today reported first quarter 2013 results.

Today, UIL Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UIL) reported consolidated net income of $51.8 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of $4.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to the same period in 2012.

Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCOR) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

NEW ORLEANS, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. (EPL or the Company) (NYSE:EPL) today reported financial and operational results for the first quarter 2013.

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the leading specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured loans to venture capital-backed companies in technology-related markets, including technology, biotechnology, life science and cleantech industries, at all stages of development, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

CHICAGO, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) announced today that it priced an offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2023, which represents an increase in aggregate principal amount from the $500 million offering of notes previously announced.

American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today reported net income attributable to AIG of $2.2 billion and after-tax operating income of $2.0 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to net income attributable to AIG of $3.2 billion and after-tax operating income of $3.0 billion for the first quarter of 2012.

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Fluor Corporation's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on the company's common stock, payable July 2, 2013, to shareholders of record on June 3, 2013.

CSG Systems International, Inc. ( NASDAQ: CSGS ), a global provider of software- and services-based business support solutions that help clients generate revenue and maximize customer relationships, announced today that the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Kalan, and its Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Communications, Liz Bauer, will participate in the Jefferies 2013 Global TMT Conference.

After months of collaboration among undergraduate design and marketing teams nationwide, the organizers of the first-ever experience design competition—the Brand X Challenge— today awarded a team of three undergraduate students from North Carolina State University first place honors for their campaign concept “Unleash Your Athlete.” The winners—students Elizabeth Meyers, Miranda Melton and Shelby Aranyi —beat out more than 60 other teams, impressing a panel of 40 judges drawn from some of the world’s top global brand marketing teams and design industry associations.

CALGARY , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:VET) (NYSE:VET) is pleased to report that at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on May 1, 2013 each of the eight nominees proposed as directors and listed in its proxy statement and information circular dated April 2, 2013 , were elected as directors of the Company.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results Canada NewsWire LAVAL, Quebec, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - 2013 First Quarter Total Revenue $1.068 billion; an increase of 25% over the prior year 2013 First Quarter Product Sales $1.039 billion; an increase of 38% over the prior year Organic growth (same store sales) was 6%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet Pro forma organic growth was 4%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet 2013 First Quarter GAAP EPS Loss of $0.09; Cash EPS $1.30, an increase of 43% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter 2013 First Quarter GAAP Operating Cash Flow $255 million; Adjusted Operating Cash Flow $345 million; an increase of 35% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter 2013 Guidance for Cash EPS raised to $5.55 to $5.85 despite entry of Zovirax generic

Chevron ExtraMile today announced its new Warp Speed Instant Win Game in support of the upcoming film Star Trek Into Darkness opening May 17, 2013.

Reports Strong Sales Traction Increases 2013 Full-Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance ATLANTA , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2013 .

Providing a better patient experience and better oral care through digital technology, 3M Unitek today announced the availability of the 3M ™ True Definition Scanner for use in orthodontic practice—a complete digital impression system that uses 3D-in-motion video technology to deliver a true replica of the oral anatomy with precision and accuracy.

WESTLAKE, Ohio, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN) today announced it will release second quarter fiscal year 2013 earnings on Thursday, May 23, 2013 after the close of the market.

Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the expiration and preliminary results of its “modified Dutch auction” self-tender offer to purchase up to $130 million of its common stock.

SAN DIEGO , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego County School Boards Association's "Honoring Our Own" program has named Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) as its 2013 Community Partner of the Year.

Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced plans to initiate a third Phase 3 clinical trial of the company’s investigational fixed-dose combination tablet of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

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Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) , the leading software platform for real-time operational intelligence, will report results for its fiscal first quarter ended April 30, 2013 on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

NEW YORK , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage rates declined across the board, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to the second lowest level on record, 3.52 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.

TSX, NYSE MKT : BXE CALGARY , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.

Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTC:FCSCD) announced today the initiation of a Phase II trial for azficel-T, an autologous fibroblast cellular product, for the treatment of restrictive burn scars (RBS). The Phase II double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study will enroll 21 participants with burn scars that restrict range of motion of jointed areas such as elbows, shoulders and fingers.