Latest Primus Telecom Group (PTGI) Headlines
IIROC Trading Halt / Suspension de la négociation par l'OCRCVM - NVK
Marketwire Canada - Fri Feb 14, 7:09AM CST
The following issues have been halted by IIROC / L'OCRCVM a suspendu la negociation des titres suivants :
Canadian SMBs to Experience Dramatic Transformation with New Carrier Ethernet Technology
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 7:03AM CST
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. (Primus) is the first national Canadian full service provider and the 10th company in North America to achieve Carrier Ethernet (CE) 2.0 certification by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). Joining the ranks of telecom industry pioneers Comcast and Time Warner Cable, as well as a select few nimble service providers, Primus will use this new technology to enable small and medium sized companies to compete more effectively with businesses of all sizes nationally and globally.
Primus: Internet-Based Phone Service Celebrates 10 Years in Canada
Marketwire - Tue Jan 21, 7:04AM CST
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of phone service over the Internet (otherwise known as Voice over Internet Protocol, VoIP or digital phone) to Canadian consumers and businesses. Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus"), the country's largest alternative telecommunications service provider, was the first to launch this innovative technology in Canada.
PTGi Announces Tax Treatment of 2013 Distributions
Marketwire - Wed Jan 15, 3:59PM CST
PTGi Holding, Inc. (PTGi) (PINKSHEETS: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today the income tax treatment for its 2013 distributions. PTGi declared a special distribution of $8.50 per share of Common Stock during 2013. For tax purposes, 100.0% of the distributions are characterized as return of capital. This information will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Appoints Michael Nowlan as CEO
Marketwire - Thu Jan 09, 7:02AM CST
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc., the country's largest alternative telecommunications service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Nowlan as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its board of directors.
PTGi Announces Initiative to Reduce Costs Through Voluntary NYSE Delisting and SEC Deregistration
Marketwire - Fri Nov 08, 4:05PM CST
PTGi Holding, Inc. (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has submitted written notice to the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") of its decision to voluntarily delist its common stock from NYSE and to deregister its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to voluntarily delist its common stock on or about November 18, 2013. Delisting from NYSE is expected to become effective 10 days after the filing date of the Form 25. Following delisting and provided that PTGi continues to meet the applicable legal requirements, it intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC on or about December 3, 2013 to terminate the registration of its common stock under the Exchange Act. PTGi expects the termination of registration under the Exchange Act will become effective 90 days after the date of the filing of the Form 15 with the SEC. However, upon filing of the Form 15, PTGi's obligation to file certain reports and forms with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, will immediately be suspended.
Sungevity Appoints Ken Schwarz Chief Financial Officer
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 11, 6:30PM CDT
Sungevity, Inc., a recognized leader in the global solar market, today announced the appointment of Ken Schwarz as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Schwarz brings over three decades of corporate financial expertise to Sungevity, primarily from the high growth telecommunications industry. Prior to joining Sungevity, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Systems at Primus Telecommunications Group Inc. (NYSE: PTGI), a publicly held international telecommunications firm. Prior to that, Schwarz was President and Chief Financial Officer of Simplexity, LLC, a privately owned online seller of wireless communications services. He also has held executive positions at Intersections Inc., WinStar Telecommunications, Cable & Wireless and MCI, where he served as Corporate Controller.
Media Advisory - Primus Canada Celebrates Summer with Free Ice Cream across the GTA and Hamilton
CNW Group - Mon Aug 12, 7:00AM CDT
Although back to school is just around the corner, there's still time to enjoy the final days of summer. To keep the fun rolling, Primus Canada is taking to the streets of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Hamilton from August 14-25 with its Free Ice Cream Summer Tour—because the only thing better than ice cream, is FREE ice cream!
PTGi Files Second Quarter 2013 Form 10-Q
Marketwire - Thu Aug 08, 4:01PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2013 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing can be accessed on line at www.sec.gov or through PTGi's investor relations pages at http://investors.ptgi.com. The company will not conduct a conference call for the second quarter of 2013.
PTGi Board of Directors Declares Special Dividend of $8.50 per Share
Marketwire - Wed Aug 07, 6:31AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated ("PTGi") (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a special cash dividend of $8.50 per share on all issued and outstanding PTGi common stock. The special cash dividend will be paid on August 27, 2013 to holders of record of PTGi common stock as of August 20, 2013. For material special dividends, the rules of the New York Stock Exchange require the ex-dividend date to be one business day after the payment date. Accordingly, the ex-dividend date has been set for August 28, 2013.
PTGi Completes Initial Closing of North American Telecom Sale to Affiliates of York Capital Management
Marketwire - Wed Jul 31, 4:01PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has completed the initial closing of its previously announced sale of its North American retail telecommunications operations in the United States and Canada to affiliates of York Capital Management. The initial transaction generated gross proceeds prior to transaction expenses of $126 million. $15.25 million of the gross proceeds has been placed in escrow to satisfy potential indemnification claims and purchase price adjustment obligations of PTGi. An additional $3.0 million has been placed in escrow for payment of the purchase price to PTGi for the separate closing of PTGi's PTI subsidiary, which is expected to occur sometime after the third quarter following receipt of regulatory approval.
Primus Canada receives two awards of excellence
CNW Group - Mon Jul 22, 7:00AM CDT
Top honours in VoIP and customer experience go to Canada's largest alternative telecommunications provider for commitment to great value, reliability and outstanding customer service
Company News for May 14, 2013 - Corporate Summary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 14, 8:36AM CDT
Companies in the News are: CGA,HMIN,EDG,PTGI
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Marketwire - Mon May 13, 6:00AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NYSE: PTGI)
PTGi Sells North America Telecom for US$129 Million to York Capital Management
Marketwire - Fri May 10, 9:43AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a global facilities-based integrated provider of advanced telecommunications products and services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its North American retail telecommunications operations in the United States and Canada to affiliates of York Capital Management, for approximately US$129 million.
PTGi Reschedules First Quarter 2013 Conference Call to May 13, 2013
Marketwire - Wed May 08, 2:37PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NYSE: PTGI), a global facilities-based integrated provider of advanced telecommunications products and services, is moving the timing of its first quarter 2013 release and conference call. The company will now issue its first quarter 2013 results on Monday, May 13, 2013 before market open, and will conduct its conference call to discuss these results that same day at 8:30am Eastern Time. The company plans to file its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended March 31, 2013 prior to the conference call.
IIROC Trading Halt / Suspension de la négociation par l'OCRCVM - NVK
Marketwire Canada - Fri Feb 14, 7:09AM CST
The following issues have been halted by IIROC / L'OCRCVM a suspendu la negociation des titres suivants :
Canadian SMBs to Experience Dramatic Transformation with New Carrier Ethernet Technology
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 7:03AM CST
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. (Primus) is the first national Canadian full service provider and the 10th company in North America to achieve Carrier Ethernet (CE) 2.0 certification by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). Joining the ranks of telecom industry pioneers Comcast and Time Warner Cable, as well as a select few nimble service providers, Primus will use this new technology to enable small and medium sized companies to compete more effectively with businesses of all sizes nationally and globally.
Primus: Internet-Based Phone Service Celebrates 10 Years in Canada
Marketwire - Tue Jan 21, 7:04AM CST
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of phone service over the Internet (otherwise known as Voice over Internet Protocol, VoIP or digital phone) to Canadian consumers and businesses. Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus"), the country's largest alternative telecommunications service provider, was the first to launch this innovative technology in Canada.
PTGi Announces Tax Treatment of 2013 Distributions
Marketwire - Wed Jan 15, 3:59PM CST
PTGi Holding, Inc. (PTGi) (PINKSHEETS: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today the income tax treatment for its 2013 distributions. PTGi declared a special distribution of $8.50 per share of Common Stock during 2013. For tax purposes, 100.0% of the distributions are characterized as return of capital. This information will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Appoints Michael Nowlan as CEO
Marketwire - Thu Jan 09, 7:02AM CST
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc., the country's largest alternative telecommunications service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Nowlan as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its board of directors.
PTGi Announces Initiative to Reduce Costs Through Voluntary NYSE Delisting and SEC Deregistration
Marketwire - Fri Nov 08, 4:05PM CST
PTGi Holding, Inc. (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has submitted written notice to the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") of its decision to voluntarily delist its common stock from NYSE and to deregister its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to voluntarily delist its common stock on or about November 18, 2013. Delisting from NYSE is expected to become effective 10 days after the filing date of the Form 25. Following delisting and provided that PTGi continues to meet the applicable legal requirements, it intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC on or about December 3, 2013 to terminate the registration of its common stock under the Exchange Act. PTGi expects the termination of registration under the Exchange Act will become effective 90 days after the date of the filing of the Form 15 with the SEC. However, upon filing of the Form 15, PTGi's obligation to file certain reports and forms with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, will immediately be suspended.
Sungevity Appoints Ken Schwarz Chief Financial Officer
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 11, 6:30PM CDT
Sungevity, Inc., a recognized leader in the global solar market, today announced the appointment of Ken Schwarz as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Schwarz brings over three decades of corporate financial expertise to Sungevity, primarily from the high growth telecommunications industry. Prior to joining Sungevity, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Systems at Primus Telecommunications Group Inc. (NYSE: PTGI), a publicly held international telecommunications firm. Prior to that, Schwarz was President and Chief Financial Officer of Simplexity, LLC, a privately owned online seller of wireless communications services. He also has held executive positions at Intersections Inc., WinStar Telecommunications, Cable & Wireless and MCI, where he served as Corporate Controller.
Media Advisory - Primus Canada Celebrates Summer with Free Ice Cream across the GTA and Hamilton
CNW Group - Mon Aug 12, 7:00AM CDT
Although back to school is just around the corner, there's still time to enjoy the final days of summer. To keep the fun rolling, Primus Canada is taking to the streets of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Hamilton from August 14-25 with its Free Ice Cream Summer Tour—because the only thing better than ice cream, is FREE ice cream!
PTGi Files Second Quarter 2013 Form 10-Q
Marketwire - Thu Aug 08, 4:01PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2013 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing can be accessed on line at www.sec.gov or through PTGi's investor relations pages at http://investors.ptgi.com. The company will not conduct a conference call for the second quarter of 2013.
PTGi Board of Directors Declares Special Dividend of $8.50 per Share
Marketwire - Wed Aug 07, 6:31AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated ("PTGi") (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a special cash dividend of $8.50 per share on all issued and outstanding PTGi common stock. The special cash dividend will be paid on August 27, 2013 to holders of record of PTGi common stock as of August 20, 2013. For material special dividends, the rules of the New York Stock Exchange require the ex-dividend date to be one business day after the payment date. Accordingly, the ex-dividend date has been set for August 28, 2013.
PTGi Completes Initial Closing of North American Telecom Sale to Affiliates of York Capital Management
Marketwire - Wed Jul 31, 4:01PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a leading international wholesale service provider to fixed and mobile network operators worldwide, announced today that it has completed the initial closing of its previously announced sale of its North American retail telecommunications operations in the United States and Canada to affiliates of York Capital Management. The initial transaction generated gross proceeds prior to transaction expenses of $126 million. $15.25 million of the gross proceeds has been placed in escrow to satisfy potential indemnification claims and purchase price adjustment obligations of PTGi. An additional $3.0 million has been placed in escrow for payment of the purchase price to PTGi for the separate closing of PTGi's PTI subsidiary, which is expected to occur sometime after the third quarter following receipt of regulatory approval.
Primus Canada receives two awards of excellence
CNW Group - Mon Jul 22, 7:00AM CDT
Top honours in VoIP and customer experience go to Canada's largest alternative telecommunications provider for commitment to great value, reliability and outstanding customer service
Company News for May 14, 2013 - Corporate Summary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 14, 8:36AM CDT
Companies in the News are: CGA,HMIN,EDG,PTGI
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Marketwire - Mon May 13, 6:00AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NYSE: PTGI)
PTGi Sells North America Telecom for US$129 Million to York Capital Management
Marketwire - Fri May 10, 9:43AM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGi) (NYSE: PTGI), a global facilities-based integrated provider of advanced telecommunications products and services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its North American retail telecommunications operations in the United States and Canada to affiliates of York Capital Management, for approximately US$129 million.
PTGi Reschedules First Quarter 2013 Conference Call to May 13, 2013
Marketwire - Wed May 08, 2:37PM CDT
Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NYSE: PTGI), a global facilities-based integrated provider of advanced telecommunications products and services, is moving the timing of its first quarter 2013 release and conference call. The company will now issue its first quarter 2013 results on Monday, May 13, 2013 before market open, and will conduct its conference call to discuss these results that same day at 8:30am Eastern Time. The company plans to file its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended March 31, 2013 prior to the conference call.
