General Motors of Canada Acquires Full Ownership of CAMI Automotive Dec 4, 2009 01:30AM

OSHAWA, Ontario, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors of Canada Limited today announced that it will acquire 100 percent ownership of CAMI Automotive Incorporated (CAMI) through a purchase transaction to buy shares currently owned by long-time partner Suzuki Motor Corporation.

CAMI recently led GM's highly successful North American launch of the all-new Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain and is rapidly expanding capacity to meet the strong customer demand for these popular and fuel-efficient compact crossovers.

"GM Canada recognizes that the culture and values of the CAMI workforce have played a key role in producing world class vehicles," said Arturo Elias, president of GM Canada. "Bringing CAMI completely into the GM family is a strong vote of confidence in the people there and builds on the recent positive news at the plant since the highly successful launch of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain."

In November alone, sales for these vehicles increased over 17 percent. To keep up with demand, GM is rapidly expanding capacity at CAMI through scheduled overtime, the recent addition of a third shift and commencement of a C$90M body shop expansion to increase capacity by an additional 40,000 vehicles annually - great news for GM, the employees at CAMI and the community in Ingersoll, Ontario.

SOURCE General Motors


REXEL : INVESTOR DAY - REXEL PRESENTS ITS STRATEGIC ROADMAP Dec 4, 2009 01:24AM

PARIS -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/04/09 -- Rexel, a world leader in the distribution of electrical supplies, is holding an Investor Day in Lyon today. During this meeting, which includes a field trip showcasing its French operations, Rexel will update the market on the Group's growth strategy.

Rexel will present its strategic roadmap, which aims at consolidating the Group's market leadership by:

- Capturing market opportunities through a strong focus on well- identified growth drivers. By focusing efforts and resources on energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions and by providing value-added services to large-scale projects, Rexel aims to generate additional annual sales of around EUR 400 million by 2012. In addition, Rexel intends to continue leading the consolidation of the global electrical-supply market through acquisitions that aim either at increasing the Group's market share in the mature European and North American markets or expanding its presence in emerging markets, particularly China, South-East Asia and India.

- Upgrading its business model to continue Rexel's evolution towards higher value-added services. By developing its multi-channel offer and achieving greater back-office rationalization, Rexel will free up resources to provide its clients with customized solutions.

- Enhancing profitability in selected markets. By better capitalizing on its dual network in the United States and improving the performance of selected European assets acquired from Hagemeyer, Rexel can leverage its leadership position to enhance profitability.

- Continuing the deleveraging and strengthening of its balance-sheet. After increasing its financial flexibility through covenant renegotiation last July and significantly reducing its indebtedness, Rexel is considering the possibility of tapping the bond market in the near-term, market conditions permitting, in order to extend the maturity of its financing.

Outlook

During the Investor Day, Rexel will update the market on its 2009 outlook:

Full-year sales should be in the range of EUR 11.2 billion to EUR 11.3 billion

Adjusted EBITA margin should be close to 4.0%

Net debt at year-end should be below EUR 2.5 billion, down by at least EUR 400 million year-on-year

Over the medium-term, in a stabilized environment, Rexel should post organic growth of at least 1 percentage point above the GDP of the regions in which the Group operates, significantly improve its profitability and generate a sustained level of free cash flow before interest and tax.

Jean-Charles Pauze, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, said:

"Rexel has a clear medium-term roadmap to seize opportunities as markets progressively improve. Rexel's teams and resources are fully mobilized to implement our strategy and provide our clients with the value-added services and solutions which will drive our profitable growth and further reinforce our market leadership."

Financial information

A slideshow of the presentations held during the Investor Day will be available on the Company's website at 12pm (CET time).

Calendar

February 11, 2010: Fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 results.

For further information, please contact:

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CFIA/Health Hazard Alert: Slim-Fast Ready-To-Drink Meal Replacement Shake Products May Contain Bacillus Cereus Bacteria Dec 4, 2009 01:09AM

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 4, 2009) - Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml.

Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada.

Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal replacement shake products described below because these products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

All lot codes and Best-By dates of the following Slim-Fast RTD (ready-to-drink) products are affected by this alert (A list of affected products is available at the following address): http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/fooda.pdf

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Bacillus cereus may not look or smell spoiled. The symptoms of Bacillus cereus food poisoning can include vomiting or diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and pain and may occur between 30 minutes and 15 hours after consuming the contaminated product. Infants, children and pregnant women are susceptible to dehydration resulting from diarrhoea.

Unilever Canada Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA will be conducting a food safety investigation and monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Unilever Consumer Services Center at 1-800-896-9479 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time);

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Unilever Canada Inc.
        Sean McPhee
        416-214-1232

        CFIA Media Relations:
        613-773-6600

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency


CFIA/Health Hazard Alert: Slim-Fast Ready-To-Drink Meal Replacement Shake Products May Contain Bacillus Cereus Bacteria Dec 4, 2009 01:08AM

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/04/09 -- Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml.

Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada.

Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal replacement shake products described below because these products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

All lot codes and Best-By dates of the following Slim-Fast RTD (ready-to-drink) products are affected by this alert (A list of affected products is available at the following address): http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/fooda.pdf

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Bacillus cereus may not look or smell spoiled. The symptoms of Bacillus cereus food poisoning can include vomiting or diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and pain and may occur between 30 minutes and 15 hours after consuming the contaminated product. Infants, children and pregnant women are susceptible to dehydration resulting from diarrhoea.

Unilever Canada Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA will be conducting a food safety investigation and monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Unilever Consumer Services Center at 1-800-896-9479 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time);

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.

Contacts:
Unilever Canada Inc.
Sean McPhee
416-214-1232

CFIA Media Relations:
613-773-6600


Left Behind Games Reordered by National Distributor: Marketing to Target and Walmart Stores Dec 4, 2009 01:00AM

MURRIETA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Left Behind Games Inc. (OTCBB: LFBG), dba Inspired Media Entertainment, a leading publisher of Christian video games, announced that their national distributor, Jack of All Games, has reordered 50% of the original inventory of their games to fill additional orders from both Target and Walmart Stores (NYSE: WMT). These reorders were placed with the expectation that additional inventory would be needed following the biggest shopping day of the year, "Black Friday."

Troy Lyndon, CEO, says, "With the potential for games to be sold during the holiday season, we believe sales will exceed our original estimates."

Christian products have gained popular acceptance in the music and book sections of retailers over recent years. For many years, major chain stores have sold gospel music and both fictional and non-fictional Christian books, including the well-known Left Behind book series which has sold more than 65 million copies. Yet, there are few, if any, moral or Bible-based video game choices for youth and adults alike.

Inspired Media Entertainment currently publishes six games including Tribulation Forces, the sequel to the original game, LEFT BEHIND: Eternal Forces, known as the most widely distributed Christian PC game in history. The Company's LEFT BEHIND branded games are based upon the popular novel series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins which have sold millions of books in 30 languages worldwide. Inspired Media also offers three games under the Charlie Church Mouse brand, for ages 2-8 and Keys of the Kingdom for all ages.

The games are priced at $29.96 & $19.96 and are located among PC games in the stores Entertainment departments. To locate the Walmart Stores in the Dallas/Houston area where the games are available during this initial test market trial, see www.inspiredmedia.com/walmart.

About Left Behind Games Inc.

Left Behind Games Inc., also known as Inspired Media Entertainment (www.inspiredmedia.com), has become one of the world's leading independent developers and publishers of quality interactive entertainment products that perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith-based audiences. For samples for your church or school, you can go to www.inspiredmedia.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, and our ability to develop other profitable titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our reliance on a primary distribution service provider for a significant portion of our products, and our ability to raise capital if needed. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed via a link from www.inspiredmedia.com on our Investor Relations page. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT:  Left Behind Games Inc. (Inspired Media Entertainment)
          Public and Investor Relations Contact:
          Gene Cicero
          (561) 767-7138
          gene@inspiredmedia.com


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