Philip succeeds Basil L. Anderson, who has retired from his position on the Hasbro Board of Directors. Hasbro's board of directors has experienced a reshuffle as Edward M. Philip appointed as lead independent director. He succeeds Basil ...
Delphi Automotive is planning to spin off its Powertrain Systems segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which will allow it to focus on technology for electrically powered and self-driving vehicles. The transaction is ...
United Natural Foods (UNFI) announced that its president and CEO Steven Spinner, was appointed chairman of UNFI’s Board of Directors, effective following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in December 2016. Mr. ...
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Solazyme is focusing the company exclusively on food, nutrition and specialty ingredients, harnessing the power of its transformational algae innovation platform. The evolution leverages over a decade of R&D and product development on an ...
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Operating performance in the quarter was strong and substantially above the equivalent quarter last year. The group increased EBITDA excluding special items by 21% to US$175 million, operating profit excluding special items by 51% to ...
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Perry Ellis International Inc., which distributes several golf brands and makes Nike swimwear, appointed Joe Arriola to its board. Arriola is a former member of the Perry Ellis Board, having served as a director from 2006 until 2015. ...
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An independent investigation, overseen by NuVasive’s board, found Alex Lukianov had not complied with certain company expense reimbursement and personnel policies. NuVasive’s CEO has resigned from the company after an ...
The appointment was made as the firm works to broaden its content led play strategy and explore new opportunities to deliver content directly to consumers. Hasbro has elected Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns as an independent ...
Truett-Hurst announced that Marcus Benedetti has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective 20 November 2014. As previously reported, Truett-Hurst, Inc. held its 2014 Annual Stockholder meeting on November 20, 2014. Among other ...
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Carpetright, leading specialist carpet and floor coverings retailer, has appointed Bob Ivell as non-executive chairman with effect from 1 November 2014. In addition, Lord Harris has confirmed that he will retire from the Board with effect ...
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Aeropostale, Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with respect to its previously announced strategic partnership and $150 million senior ...
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The board of directors of analog semiconductor maker Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA has elected CEO David J. Aldrich to the additional post of chairman of the board. Previous chairman David J. McLachlan remains a member of the ...
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Ross Stores, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a succession plan under which Barbara Rentler (56), President and Chief Merchandising Officer will become Chief Executive Officer and Michael O'Sullivan (50) will continue ...
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EBay Inc. reported that the value of goods sold on its mobile commerce platform increased 70 percent in first quarter ended March 31, 2014 and now represent 19 percent of its e-commerce volume. Total revenue at the company increased 14 ...
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K&S Corporation will merge with Scott Corporation (SCC), subject to shareholder acceptance. SCC shareholders who accept the Offer will receive either $0.59 cash or 0.345 K&S shares under the offer in consideration for each of their SCC ...