Category Archives: Public Sector Information

RR Donnelley Q1 2013 Organic Sales Down 1.2% – International Segment up 3.5%

Net sales in the quarter were $2.5 billion, up $13.6 million, or 0.5%, from the first quarter of 2012 due to the impact of 2012 acquisitions and volume growth in the International segment.  The first quarter of 2012 included an adjustment to … Continue reading

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EU Regulations on Data Protection and Public Sector Information

The debate on data protection remains tough and very sensitive, and the EP LIBE Committee has decided to postpone the initial exchange of views on the amendments which was forecast for 24 April in order to let the shadows have … Continue reading

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Thomson Reuters Brings Enhanced Workflow Capabilities to Disclosures Reporting

Solution reduces the time and effort associated with SEC filings Thomson Reuters announced further strategic enhancements to its Accelus Disclosure Solutions PROFILEsoftware, a next generation workflow solution that enables publicly-held organizations to more accurately prepare, update and deliver their financial … Continue reading

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Mandatory Disclosure and Social Media

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicated that companies can use social networks to disclose financial data.  BIIA welcomes the broader use of media for companies to disclose their quarterly and annual results.  It may lead to more voluntary disclosure … Continue reading

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Annual Report Season Scoreboard: What Grows and What Does Not?

The latest report from Outsell Inc. estimates that the total information industry grew by 3.3% in 2012 to US$506 billion.  The growth of the credit & financial information segment grew by 6%.  The company information segment grew also by 6%.  … Continue reading

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Onvia, Inc. 2012 Revenues Decline 5%

Onvia reported 2012 revenue down 5% to $22 million vs. $23.2 million in 2011.  Fourth quarter revenue declines 1% over same period last year. Gross margin at 84% in both 2012 and 2011. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $3.0 million vs. … Continue reading

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R.R. Donnelley: Full-year 2012 Revenue of $10.2 billion Declined 3.7%

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) reported a 2012 fourth-quarter net loss attributable to common shareholders of $849.0 million, or $4.70 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.7 billion compared to a net loss of $326.7 million, or $1.78 … Continue reading

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Business Online Thailand (BOL) Revenues Drop 7.7% in 2012

Bangkok-listed business information provider, Business Online (BOL), reported revenues of US$12 million, down 7.7% year-on-year.   Net income for the year was US$2.8 million, flat compared with 2011. Diluted earnings for the period were Baht 0.11 per share. The decrease … Continue reading

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The Credit Conundrum: SME Financing Gap in Europe

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of business activity in most countries and play a vital role in stimulating growth, innovation and competitiveness. It is therefore important to assess the degree to which SMEs are provided with … Continue reading

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