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Business Definition for: CREST

  • the paperless system used for settling stock transactions electronically in the United Kingdom

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Shutterfly and Crest Picture a White Christmas With Crest Whitestrips Holiday Smiles Photo Contest; Shutterfly Introduces New Contest Platform to Foster Community & Add a New Dimension to Photo-Sharing
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Shutterfly, the leading independent online photo service, in partnership with Crest, today announced the Crest WhitestripsR Holiday Smiles Photo Contest that encourages consumers to submit a photo of their favorite holiday smile -- whether sweet, silly or surprising -- for the opportunity to win a Grand...
Tags: photo-sharing, photograph
Research articles 2005-11-16
Crest petitions against Tyco's sale to VSNL.(BUSINESS)(Crest Communications Corp, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Tyco Communications)(Brief Article)
Crest Communications Corp of US has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission FCC asking for rejection of the application of Tyco Communications on security grounds. Tyco is proposing to sell its global fiber network to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. VSNL, which belongs to Tata...
Tags: FCC, Government, NETWORKING, Tyco International Ltd., Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Research articles 2005-04-01
CREST
CREST An electronic share settlement system created by the Bank of England for the securities industry. Beginning operation in July 1996, it will have replaced TALISMAN by April 1997. The system is run by CRESTCo, owned by 69 firms drawn from each sector of the industry....
Tags: Bank of England, dividend, FINANCE, industry, SALES, shareholder, Strategy
Research articles 1997-01-01
S&P Asgn Prelm Rtg to CREST 2003-1 Ltd/CREST 2003-1
Business Editors
Tags: S&P
Research articles 2003-02-07
CREST
CREST An electronic share settlement system created by the Bank of England for the securities industry. Beginning operation in July 1996, it replaced TALISMAN in April 1997. The system is run by CRESTCo, owned by 69 firms drawn from each sector of the industry. Using CREST, shares...
Tags: Bank of England, FINANCE, industry, shareholder
Research articles 2002-01-01
CREST: URGENT NEED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION WITH: EAST EUROPE
Summary: The Scientific and Technical Research Committee (CREST * ) is backing the European Commission's plan to promote international cooperation in the field of research and technological development. In a report on a Commission Communication on this subject, the Committee urges the EU's executive agency to...
Tags: commission, delegation, European Commission, R&D, SALES
Research articles 1996-03-19
Crest takes aim at younger buyers
SYRACUSE - Being located among competitors on the infamous "Automobile Row" in Syracuse isn't a hindrance to business, says Crest Cadillac coowner James D. Bradshaw. In fact, he says, it's a good thing."I think generally people think the collection of businesses is good for everybody," he notes.' "it brings people...
Tags: Cadillac, car, dealership, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2003-05-02
Magazines; Smiles abound for P&G Crest spot aimed at schoolchildren.(Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards)(Brief Article)
Gold Procter & Gamble Co.'s Crest: "Desk" Gold Procter & Gamble Co.'s Crest: "Desk"
Tags: Gold, Procter & Gamble Co.
Research articles 2000-09-18
Crest acquires GM franchises
SYRACUSE - Performance Pontiac-GMC has sold its General Motors dealership franchises to Brian Barr and James Bradshaw, co-owners of Crest Cadillac and Acura. The Crest Cadillac dealership, located at 717 W. Genesee St. in Syracuse, will now operate as Crest Pontiac GMC Cadillac. The transaction closed April 13. No property...
Tags: brand, Branding, car, dealership, General Motors Corp., MARKETING, performance, SALES
Research articles 2007-04-20
CREST: MEDIUM-TERM R&D WORKING PROGRAMME UNDER PREPARATION
Summary: The Scientific and Technical Research Committee CREST will shortly be discussing the discharge of a reserve of ECU 700 million provided for within the framework of the European Union's Fourth Framework Programme on Research and Technological Development and to consider the role of small and...
Tags: European Commission, R&D, reserve, SMB/SME
Research articles 1995-05-09
Crest petitions against Tyco's sale to VSNL
Crest Communications Corp of US has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission FCC asking for rejection of the application of Tyco Communications on security grounds. Tyco is proposing to sell its global fiber network to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. VSNL, which belongs to Tata group, largest civilian defense...
Tags: FCC, Government, NETWORKING, Tyco International Ltd., Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Research articles 2005-04-10
Two clinical studies
* Two clinical studies have shown Crest Whitestrips to be five times more effective than than Colgate's Simply White paint-on gel, according to a 14-day random blind clinical trial conducted by Procter & Gamble. The study was conducted at the University of Florida College of Dentistry to evaluate the effectiveness...
Tags: HEALTHCARE, University of Florida
Research articles 2003-01-01
Crest sues GM over Oldsmobile shutdown
SYRACUSE - Crest Cadillac-Oldsmobile has filed suit against General Motors Corp. over the shutdown of the automaker's Oldsmobile line.The federal complaint seeks unspecified damages, interest, and court costs the Syracuse auto dealership alleges it suffered as a result of GM's elimination of the Oldsmobile brand. The Oldsmobile make had been...
Tags: dealership, General Motors Corp., Litigation, Manufacturing
Research articles 2005-03-11
Microsoft's Boyle takes TEI helm.
Byline: Sed Crest Byline: Sed Crest
Tags: Microsoft Corp.
Research articles 2005-11-01
Arbor Crest is 25
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane, Wash., is celebrating its silver anniversary this year. Founded in 1982 by orchard owners David and Harold Mielke, the winery has been run since 1999 by Harold's daughter, UC Davis-trained winemaker Kristina, and her husband Jim van Loben Sels. With a tasting room located at...
Research articles 2007-12-01
Saville quits Crest for Computershare.
Senior appointments Iain Saville, chief executive of Crest, the UK central securities depository, has resigned to join Computershare, the Australian computer services company, as European managing director. Hugh Simpson, business development director of Crest, will become acting chief executive. SG has...
Tags: bank, Barclays Plc., director, equity, FINANCE, Investment, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., London, tax, U.K.
Research articles 2002-01-28
California replicator adding equipment.
Specialized replicator Crest National plans to add four more Sumitomo presses for injection molding digital versatile discs and two more presses for compact discs. It expects to have the equipment by July. "We designed the factory to manufacture 250,000 discs a day," said...
Tags: disc, Sumitomo Corp.
Research articles 1999-04-05
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Completes Acquisition of Crest Steel Corporation
LOS ANGELES -- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) announced today that it completed on January 2, 2007 its previously disclosed acquisition of Crest Steel Corporation, a metals service center company headquartered in Carson, CA. The all cash transaction will be immediately accretive to Reliance's earnings. Terms were not disclosed....
Tags: acquisition, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Research articles 2007-01-04
New Businesses Bring Facials, Framing, Margaritas to Cedar Crest, N.M.
By Charlotte Balcomb Lane, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 30--CEDAR CREST, N.M.--Two new businesses have set up shop in the East Mountains and an existing business has changed focus. A new location of Chevelle's Skin Care Center has...
Tags: Miller, salon
Research articles 2003-10-30
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Signs Agreement to Acquire Crest Steel Corporation
LOS ANGELES -- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Crest Steel Corporation, a metals service center company headquartered in Carson, CA with facilities in Riverside, CA and Phoenix, AZ. The transaction is expected to be finalized in early 2007, subject...
Tags: agreement, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Research articles 2006-11-02
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