Newport Beach company announces positive results...

Newport Beach company announces positive results

Newport Beach-based American Vanguard expects its fourth quarter

and fiscal year 2002 financial results were positive, the company

announced Jan. 15.

For the fourth quarter, the company expects net sales to be in the

$30 million range, representing an 8% increase over the fourth

quarter of 2001.

Net sales for the fiscal year 2002 are likely to exceed $100

million, a 15% increase over fiscal 2001 levels.

The company grew fiscal 2002 net income at a faster rate than

sales. It reported a net income of $5.6 million or $1.43 per diluted share for 2001.

Body Wise Fitness Center to host open house

Body Wise Fitness Center, a new Newport Beach facility, will host

an open house on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will

feature food, power shakes, Body Wise protein bars and a drawing for

personal training packages.

The new center will specialize in personal training, golf

conditioning, rehab, sports-specific training, cardio and nutrition.

The center is at 2901 W. Coast Highway, No. 110. For more

information, call (949) 650-1660.

Sponsorships wanted for Costa Mesa anniversary

The city of Costa Mesa is seeking corporate sponsorships for the

50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, which will take place

June 29.

The city is inviting businesses to purchase the $200 celebratory

banners that will announce the event and bear the name of the

businesses.

The yearlong celebration, called “CostaMazing,” will offer

businesses and associations other opportunities to be involved.

For more information, call (714) 754-5065.