Armstrong's Lockhart Joins NAFCD's Panel D
Chicago, IL, Aug. 12--Armstrong chairman and CEO Michael D. Lockhart will participate in an industry panel discussion hosted by the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD).
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Tarkett Sommer Announces Extension
Farnham, Quebec, Aug. 11--Tarkett Sommer announced today that 4158148 Canada Inc. (the "Offeror"), an indirect subsidiary of Tarkett Sommer, has extended to 11:59 p.m. (Montreal time) on Thursday, August 21,
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Double
Omaha, NE, Aug. 11--Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings before realized investment gains rose 32% to $1.32 billion from $1 billion. The holding company said net income more than doubled, reflecting an increase in investment gains.
Armstrong Plans To Create New Stock
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 9--One change in ownership for Armstrong World Industries already is planned. And that may not be the only one, the company's top executive acknowledged, according to a report in the Lancaster New Era.
Martha Stewart Revenue Down
New York, NY, Aug. 11--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the retail and lifestyle empire built around its namesake founder, on Monday reported lower second-quarter profit as revenue fell 16.3 percent.
Armstrong Reports Operating Loss
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 8--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today reported second quarter 2003 net sales of $826.9 million that were 0.1% higher than second quarter net sales of $825.7 million in 2002.
Kmart Quarterly Loss Narrows
Troy, MI, Aug. 11--Kmart Holding Corp. on Friday posted audited first-quarter results that reflect the impact of "fresh start" accounting after the retailer emerged from bankruptcy protection.
BOMA Launches Online Seminar
Washington, DC, Aug. 7--The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, the leading advocacy group for the commercial real estate industry, has launched a new online seminar
Corporate Spending May Be On The Rise
New York, NY, Aug. 8--Although wary from rallies that never materialized and economic bright spots that quickly faded, economists are beginning to feel more confident: They have raised expectations for third-quarter growth
Congoleum Bondholders Approve Indenture Amendments
Mercerville, NJ, August 8--Congoleum Corporation today announced that Congoleum and the trustee for Congoleum's 8 5/8% Senior Notes Due 2008 have adopted certain amendments to the indenture governing the notes.