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Dixie Group's Income Down

Chattanooga, TN, July 30--The Dixie Group, Inc., today reported net income of $1.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 28, compared with net income of $3.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the prior-year period.

Burlington Goes To WL Ross, Mohawk To Get Lees

Greensboro, NC, July 28--Burlington Industries, Inc. today announced that the purchase price in its July 25th acquisition agreement with W.L. Ross & Co. LLC had been increased from $608 million to $620.08 million, both subject to various adjustments. The

Ross' Bid For Burlington Is Best

Greensboro, NC, July 28--Burlington Industries Inc. said investment firm WL Ross & Co.'s $608 million offer for the company is the best and highest bid.

Domco Tarkett Earnings Down

Farnham, Quebec, July 24--Domco Tarkett Inc. announces its results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2003. It should be noted that the financial statements have been presented in U.S. dollars since January 1, 2003.

Interface Sales Flat

Atlanta, GA, July 23--Interface, Inc. announced results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2003.

Sherwin-Williams' Earnings Up

Cleveland, OH, July 22--Sherwin-Williams Co., the No. 1 U.S. paint maker, on Tuesday said second-quarter net earnings rose only 2.4 percent as wet spring weather in certain regions dampened sales.

Burlington: No Assurance Lees Will Be Sold To Ross

Greensboro, NC, July 21--Burlington Industries Inc. said in a statement issued Monday afternoon that it has received several proposals in connection with the sale process approved in bankruptcy court last May, but has not accepted any of them at this time

Mohawk Announces Proposal To Acquire Lees

Calhoun, GA, July 21--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced it has entered an agreement with W. L. Ross & Company to acquire the assets and assume certain liabilities of the carpet division of Burlington Industries, Inc. (Lees Carpet).

Honeywell Profits Fall 30%

Morris-Township, NJ, July 17--Honeywell International on Thursday reported a 30 percent drop in second-quarter profit as its commercial aerospace business continued to slump and pension, administrative and product development costs all rose.

Mohawk Has Record Second Quarter Earnings

Calhoun, GA, July 16--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) and net earnings for the second quarter of 2003 with a second quarter record EPS of $1.12 per share or $74,985,000 in net earnings.