Shire plc

Shire plc is listed on NASDAQ (SHPGY). Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Shire) is a global pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. The Company has a particular interest in innovative therapies that are prescribed by specialist doctors as opposed to primary care physicians. Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc was incorporated under the laws of England and Wales on January 1, 1994 and is a public limited company. Historically Shire grew through acquisition, completing six major mergers or acquisitions from 1994 to 2001. Divestments of non-core assets have streamlined the operations and Shire will continue to evaluate companies, products and project opportunities that offer a good strategic fit and enhance shareholder value in the future.

Shoe Carnival Inc.

Shoe Carnival Inc. is listed on NASDAQ (SCVL). This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in the areas of the United States in which our stores are located; changes in the overall retail environment and more specifically in the apparel and footwear retail sectors; the potential impact of national and international security concerns on the retail environment; changes in our relationships with key suppliers; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in weather patterns, consumer buying trends and our ability to identify and respond to emerging fashion trends; risks associated with the seasonality of the retail industry; the availability of desirable

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United American Healthcare Corporation ..orated in Michigan on December 1, 1983 and commenced operations in May 1985. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Company indi..

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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. ..arian Semiconductor) is the leading supplier of ion implantation systems used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. Varian Semiconductor designs,..

Meridian Gold Inc. ..ral Reserves and Resources Although the Company has carefully prepared and verified its calculations of the mineral reserves and mineral resources pre..

VistaCare ..ar pronoun), is a Delaware corporation providing medical care designed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients with a term..

Vermont Pure Holdings Ltd. ..uction, marketing and distribution of bottled water and the distribution of coffee, ancillary products, and other office refreshment products. Through..

webMethods Inc. ..ooking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,..

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Warren Resources Inc. ..natural gas and oil reserves and the PV-10 value of our interests in net reserves in producing properties as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 based..

WMS Industries Inc. ..ware on November 20, 1974 under the name Williams Electronics, Inc. and succeeded to the amusement game business that had been conducted for almost 30..

Utah Medical Products Inc. ..ess of producing high quality cost-effective healthcare industry devices that are predominantly proprietary, disposable and for hospital use. Success ..

Impreso Inc. ..so, Inc. (TST), a manufacturer and distributor to dealers and other resellers of various paper and film products for commercial and home use in domest..

Zumiez Inc. ..ports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories operating under the Zumiez brand name. As of January 28, 2006, we operated 174 stores prima..

Barrick Gold Corporation ..Barrick has traditionally grown its reserve base through a combination of acquisitions and focused exploration on and around its operating properties...

ADVO Inc. ..y engaged in soliciting and processing printed advertising from retailers, manufacturers and service companies for targeted distribution by both share..

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. ..ation, is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets and sells our own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15 to 25 year olds, providing hig..

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Airspan Networks Inc. ..ess (BWA) equipment that allows communications service providers (often referred to as local exchange carriers, or simply telephone companies), intern..

ALCAN Inc. ..oup involved in many aspects of the aluminum and packaging industries. Through Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Related Companies around the world, th..

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Amtech Systems Inc. ..Arizona in October 1981, under the name Quartz Engineering & Materials, Inc., and changed to its present name in 1987. Amtech also conducts operations..

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Arch Capital Group Ltd. ..ctors for a discussion of risk factors relating to our business. OUR COMPANY General Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL and, together with its subsidiaries..

Arena Resources Inc ..n August 31, 2000. Our principal executive offices are located at 4920 South Lewis Avenue, Suite 107, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105, and our telephone number ..

Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones-Provida S.A. ..velopment Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Provida S.A. is a corporation formed under the laws of Chile. Its deed of incorporation was executed o..

Astec Industries Inc. .. which was incorporated in 1972. The Company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets equipment and components used primarily in road building and..

Avigen Inc. ..mercializing innovative therapeutics to treat serious disorders, primarily for neurological conditions. The Company is shifting its focus from DNA-bas..

Axonyx Inc. ..for $50 million of securities through the sale of 9,650,183 shares of common stock at $5.15 per share with new and existing institutional investors. T..

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Brady Corporation ..14, currently operates 35 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Eleven are located in the United States; three each in Brazil, China, Germany, and the U..

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Community Bancshares Inc. (DE) ..ing company that owns 100% of Community Funding, Community Bank and Community Bank's subsidiaries; . Community Bank, a community-focused Alabama comme..

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