CEO Extends Offer

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Dwain A. Newman, CEO of National Home Centers Inc., has extended his tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of the Springdale company until 5 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Newman, who founded the company in 1972, offered in August to buy the 2.6 million shares for $1.20 per share. In October, he upped that amount to $1.40. As of Dec. 10, 2.09 million shares had been tendered.

National currently operates eight lumber yards with small retail stores, all of which are located in Arkansas.