SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/SNC_Lavalin_Group_Inc-1056689 Sunday, September 07, 2008 12:41:31 PM 1056689 SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/CCN-0001-27230920newstex/CCN-0001-27230920xml VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. #, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- Candente Resource Corp. (TSX:DNT)(BVL:DNT)(WKN:GW#) ("Candente" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Waller, P. Eng. as Vice...090000000901500004000000040120000401200504012002040050000400500904016000040160018/7/2008 5:05:25 AM1800000018007000190000001900200019002013Marketwire CanadaCCN-0001-27230920CANDENTE RESOURCE CORPSNC LAVALIN GROUP INCDNTSNCNewsNewstexUS - Groupe Qualitas Inc, a unit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, acquired Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, a provider of engineering services.7/31/2008 10:52:48 AM39980M49793W78460T49793WGroupe Qualitas IncLaboratoire Sol et Beton LSB IncSNC-Lavalin Group IncLaboratoire Sol et Beton LSB Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Groupe_Qualitas_Inc_acquires_Laboratoire_Sol_et_Beton_LSB-2000326040sdc/20003260402000326040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesCanadaEngineering services8711FFForeignSubsidiary8711:Engineering services1541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment6719:Offices of holding companies, nec7375:Information retrieval services8711:Engineering servicesBusiness ServicesCanadaEngineering services8711FFForeignPrivate101275002Pvd engineering svcsPvd engineering svcsUnspecifiedAssets1031687001Jul 31 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Groupe Qualitas Inc, locatedin East Montreal, Quebec,provides engineering servicesspecialized in four sectors:materials engineering,pavement management andengineering, geotechnology,and environment. The companywas founded in 1958.Groupe Qualitas Inc, located in East Montreal, Quebec,provides engineering services specialized in four sectors:materials engineering, pavement management and engineering,geotechnology, and environment. The company was founded in1958.Groupe Qualitas Inc, located in East Montreal, Quebec, provides engineering services specialized in four sectors: materials engineering, pavement management and engineering, geotechnology, and environment. The company was founded in 1958.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000Laboratorie sol et Beton LSBInc, located in Quebec,Quebec, provides engineeringservices, specializing inmaterial and geotechnicalengineering. The company wasfounded in 1973.Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, located in Quebec, Quebec,provides engineering services, specializing in material andgeotechnical engineering. The company was founded in 1973.Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, located in Quebec, Quebec, provides engineering services, specializing in material and geotechnical engineering. The company was founded in 1973.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N29 Jul 08Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/29/200829 Jul 08Date Effective: 07/29/200829 Jul 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000US - Groupe Qualitas Inc, aunit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc,acquired Laboratorie sol etBeton LSB Inc, a provider ofengineering services.US - Groupe Qualitas Inc, a unit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, acquired Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, a provider of engineering services.US - Groupe Qualitas Inc, a unit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, acquired Laboratorie sol etBeton LSB Inc, a provider of engineering services.US - Groupe Qualitas Inc, a unit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, acquired Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, a provider of engineering services.US - Groupe Qualitas Inc, a unit of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, acquired Laboratorie sol et Beton LSB Inc, a provider of engineering services.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000008711:Engineering services119224001TorontoCanada8711ForeignPublicSNC8711:Engineering services1031687001Canada8711ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1906545ccbn/T1906545norm...Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the SNC-Lavalin Q# #### conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time for you to queue up for questions. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). I would like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded on Wednesday, July ##, #### at #:## Eastern time. I will now turn the conference over to Mr. Denis Jasmin, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. ... 7/30/2008 5:13:00 PMSNC-Lavalin Group54.0000FinalSNC-Lavalin Group Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptSNC.TO2:00pm ETTranscriptT1906545Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/661392spcred/661392normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal7/24/2008 3:40:06 PM400Full Report661392CanadaConstruction & EngineeringCanadaGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsFull ReportConservative financial policy with strong balance sheet and ample liquidity Good segmental diversity and engineering capabilities help reduce cash flow volatility inherent in engineering and construction (E&C) business Increasing diversification through infrastructure concession investments (ICIs) operating mainly in regulated infrastructure with long-term concessions or contracts Participation in cyclical, competitive, and thin-margin E&C business More than half of E&C revenue generated from fixed-price contracts, which are exposed to risks in cost overruns The ratings on SNC reflect its conservative financial policies, which have emphasized a low recourse debt level and good financial flexibility, while the company has steadily expanded its engineering capability and diversity. These strengths are partially offset by the high operating risk in the engineering and construction (E&C) business,CAN78460T20103010 201030 2010 20SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.352300CANSNC@CNFULLGLOBISSCORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/661394spcred/661394normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal7/24/2008 3:40:06 PM175Summary661394CanadaConstruction & EngineeringCanadaGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsSummaryThe ratings on SNC reflect its conservative financial policies, which have emphasized a low recourse debt level and good financial flexibility, while the company has steadily expanded its engineering capability and diversity. These strengths are partially offset by the high operating risk in the engineering and construction (E&C) business, which is cyclical and competitive. A material provision taken in 2007 to cover the forecasted loss related to the problematic Goreway thermal power project in Brampton, Ont., highlighted this inherent industry risk. Based on Standard&Poor's analytical framework, we don't consider total reported debt on a consolidated basis an appropriate indicator of SNC's credit or default risk because all but C$131 million of its consolidated debt is nonrecourse. More thanCAN78460T20103010 201030 2010 20SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.352300CANSNC@CNSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0001-26743305newstex/PRN-0001-26743305xml TORONTO, Jul. ##, #### (Canada NewsWire Group delivered by Newstex) -- /CNW/ -- ### International Inc. announced today revenues of $###.# million for the second quarter ended June ##, #### compared to $###.# million for the same period...0400000004016000040160480401601804016001040160037/17/2008 5:05:21 PM180000001800800018004000Canada NewsWire GroupPRN-0001-26743305SNC LAVALIN GROUP INCSNCNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/CCN-0001-26522935newstex/CCN-0001-26522935xml VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul. #, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company") (TSX:ORA) is pleased to announce the following appointments to the management team effective immediately.-...0900000009015000040000000401200004012005040020000400200404004000040040077/8/2008 7:06:01 PM18000000180070001900000019003000190020001900201219002010Marketwire CanadaCCN-0001-26522935AURA MINERALS INCBHP BILLITON LTDSNC LAVALIN GROUP INCBHPORAORAUFSNCNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/655388spcred/655388normThe latest Research Update from S&Pglobal6/20/2008 6:42:44 PM175Research Update655388CanadaConstruction & EngineeringCanadaGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsResearch UpdateOn June 20, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its ratings, including the 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit rating, on Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. The outlook is stable. The ratings on SNC reflect its conservative financial policies, which have emphasized a low recourse debt level and good financial flexibility, while the company has steadily expanded its engineering capability and diversity. These strengths are partially offset by the high operating risk in the engineering and construction (E&C) business, which is cyclical and competitive. A material provision taken in 2007 to cover the forecasted loss related the problematic Goreway thermal power project in Brampton, Ont., highlighted this inherent industry risk. Based on Standard&Poor's analytical framework, we don't consider total reportedCAN78460T20103010 201030 2010 20SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.352300CANSNC@CNRESUPDGLOBISSCORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/655387spcred/655387normThe latest News from S&Pglobal6/20/2008 6:42:44 PM100News655387CanadaConstruction & EngineeringCanadaGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsNewsTORONTO (Standard&Poor's) June 20, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today said it affirmed its ratings, including the 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit rating, on Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. The outlook is stable. "The ratings on SNC reflect its conservative financial policies, which have emphasized a low recourse debt level and good financial flexibility, while the company has steadily expanded its engineering capability and diversity," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Greg Pau. These strengths are partially offset by the high operating risk in the engineering and construction (E&C) business, which is cyclical and competitive. A material provision taken in 2007 to cover the forecasted loss related to the problematic Goreway thermal power project in Brampton, Ont., highlighted this inherentCAN78460T20103010 201030 2010 20SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.352300CANSNC@CNNEWSGLOBISSCORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MW-0001-26104881newstex/MW-0001-26104881xml VICTORIA, BC, Jun. ##, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- VICTORIA, BC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- ##/##/## -- Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH), a global provider of solar power and lighting technologies, has appointed Grant...090000000901500004000000040160000401600804016003040160016/19/2008 5:06:35 PM180000001800700019000000190030001900200019002012MarketwireMW-0001-26104881CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES CORPSNC LAVALIN GROUP INCSOLAR POWER INC.TELUS CORPCMHSNCSOPWTUNewsNewstexCANADA - In May ####, the board of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (SL), a provider of engineering services, authorized the repurchase of up to ##.### mil common shares, or about #% of the company's outstanding common stock, in a normal course issuers bid. Based on SL's closing stock price of ##.## Canadian dollars ($##.## US) on May ##, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to C$###.### mil ($###.### mil).5/31/2008 9:38:55 AM78460T78460T78460T78460TSNC-Lavalin Group IncSNC-Lavalin Group IncSNC-Lavalin Group IncSNC-Lavalin Group Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/SNC_Lavalin_Group_Inc_buys_back_stock-1982380040sdc/19823800401982380040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTorontoBusiness ServicesCanadaEngineering services8711FFForeignPublicSNC1541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment6719:Offices of holding companies, nec7375:Information retrieval services8711:Engineering services1541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment6719:Offices of holding companies, nec7375:Information retrieval services8711:Engineering servicesTorontoBusiness ServicesCanadaEngineering services8711FFForeignPublicSNC119224001Pvd engineering svcsPvd engineering svcsCashCash OnlyCommon Stock119224001May 31 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000SNC-Lavalin Group Inc providesengineering services,constructs nonresidentialbuildings, manufactures searchand navigation equipment andprovides information retrievalservices and is a holdingcompany. The company isheadquartered in Montreal,Quebec. It was founded in1911.SNC-Lavalin Group Inc provides engineering services,constructs nonresidential buildings, manufactures search andnavigation equipment and provides information retrievalservices and is a holding company. The company isheadquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1911.SNC-Lavalin Group Inc provides engineering services, constructs nonresidential buildings, manufactures search and navigation equipment and provides information retrieval services and is a holding company. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1911.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000SNC-Lavalin Group Inc providesengineering services,constructs nonresidentialbuildings, manufactures searchand navigation equipment andprovides information retrievalservices and is a holdingcompany. The company isheadquartered in Montreal,Quebec. It was founded in1911.SNC-Lavalin Group Inc provides engineering services,constructs nonresidential buildings, manufactures search andnavigation equipment and provides information retrievalservices and is a holding company. The company isheadquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1911.SNC-Lavalin Group Inc provides engineering services, constructs nonresidential buildings, manufactures search and navigation equipment and provides information retrieval services and is a holding company. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1911.0.000000.000000.00000151.12000NCanadian Dollar30 May 08Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/30/2008Date Effective:BuybackNot Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000054.68000Price/Share0.00000581.576 Canadian Dollar581.576008263.31100581.576 Canadian Dollar581.576000.000000.0000055.2940055.29400581.57600581.576 Canadian Dollar1.01100N297.729000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000588.10400588.104000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007.038000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000CANADA - In May 2008, theboard of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc(SL), a provider ofengineering services,authorized the repurchase ofup to 10.636 mil commonshares, or about 7% of thecompany's outstanding commonstock, in a normal courseissuers bid. Based on SL'sclosing stock price of 54.68Canadian dollars ($55.29 US)on May 29, the last fulltrading day prior to theannouncement of the board'sapproval, the buyback had anindicated value of up toC$581.476 mil ($588.104 mil).CANADA - In May 2008, the board of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (SL), a provider of engineering services, authorized the repurchase of up to 10.636 mil common shares, or about 7% of the company's outstanding common stock, in a normal course issuers bid. Based on SL's closing stock price of 54.68 Canadian dollars ($55.29 US) on May 29, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to C$581.476 mil ($588.104 mil).CANADA - In May 2008, the board of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (SL), a provider of engineeringservices, authorized the repurchase of up to 10.636 mil common shares, or about 7% of thecompany's outstanding common stock, in a normal course issuers bid. Based on SL's closingstock price of 54.68 Canadian dollars ($55.29 US) on May 29, the last full trading dayprior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value ofup to C$581.476 mil ($588.104 mil).CANADA - In May 2008, the board of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (SL), a provider of engineering services, authorized the repurchase of up to 10.636 mil common shares, or about 7% of the company's outstandingcommon stock, in a normal course issuers bid. Based on SL's closing stock price of 54.68 Canadian dollars ($55.29 US) on May 29, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board'sapproval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to C$581.476 mil ($588.104 mil).CANADA - In May 2008, the board of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (SL), a provider of engineering services, authorized the repurchase of up to10.636 mil common shares, or about 7% of the company's outstanding common stock, in a normal course issuers bid. Based on SL's closingstock price of 54.68 Canadian dollars ($55.29 US) on May 29, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval,the buyback had an indicated value of up to C$581.476 mil ($588.104 mil).Intended0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Intended-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment6719:Offices of holding companies, nec7375:Information retrieval services8711:Engineering services119224001TorontoCanada8711ForeignPublicSNC1541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment6719:Offices of holding companies, nec7375:Information retrieval services8711:Engineering services119224001TorontoCanada8711ForeignPublicSNC588.10400581.57600588.10400297.72900Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1831805ccbn/T1831805norm...Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the SNC-Lavalin Q# #### results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). I'd like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded today, Thursday, May #, #### at #:## pm Eastern time and would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Denis Jasmin, Vice President of Investor Relations. Mr. Jasmin, please go ahead. ... 5/1/2008 5:14:00 PMSNC-Lavalin Group54.0000FinalQ1 2008 SNC-Lavalin Group Earnings Conference Call TranscriptSNC.TO2:30pm ETTranscriptT1831805Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1783595ccbn/T1783595norm...Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the SNC-Lavalin Inc. Q# #### results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time for you to queue up for questions. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). I would like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded today, Thursday, March #, #### at # p.m. Eastern Time. We would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Denis Jasmin, Vice President of Investor Relations. Mr. Jasmin, please go ahead. ... 3/6/2008 4:50:00 PMSNC-Lavalin Group54.0000FinalQ4 2007 SNC-Lavalin Group Earnings Conference Call TranscriptSNC.TO2:00pm ETTranscriptT1783595Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1676112ccbn/T1676112norm11/2/2007 4:11:00 PMSNC-Lavalin Group54.0000FinalQ3 2007 SNC-Lavalin Group Earnings Conference Call TranscriptSNC.TO2:00pm ET...Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to SNC-Lavalin third-quarter #### results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time for you to queue up for questions. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS)I would like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded today, Friday, November #, ####, at # PM Eastern Time. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Denis Jasmin, Vice President of Investor Relations. Mr. Jasmin, please go ahead. ... TranscriptT1676112Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/604662spcred/604662normThe latest Full Report from S&P9/27/2007 3:37:07 PMFull Report400global604662CanadaConstruction & EngineeringCanadaGlobal IssuersCorporationsBuilding MaterialsCapital GoodsFull ReportStrong balance sheet and ample liquidity Good segmental diversity and capability help reduce cash flow volatility inherent in engineering and construction (E&C) business and maintain healthy backlog Increasing diversification through infrastructure concession investments operating mainly in regulated infrastructure, with long-term concessions or contracts Participation in cyclical, competitive, and thin-margin E&C business More than half of E&C revenue generated from fixed-price contracts, which are exposed to risks in cost overruns The ratings on Montreal, Que.-based SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC) reflect its conservative financial policies, which have emphasized a low recourse debt level and good financial flexibility, while the company has gradually increased its scale and diversity. These strengths are partially offset by the high operating risk in the engineering and constructionCAN78460T20103010 201030 2010 20SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.352300CANSNC@CNFULLGLOBISSCORPBuildingCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Research