Tag: Public Companies

Southwestern Energy to Move Headquarters

Southwestern Energy Co. says it will move its headquarters to Houston, Texas, but the company’s gas utility will remain in Fayetteville.

Tyson to Sell Hog Operations in N.C.

Poultry giant Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it is selling its North Carolina hog operations.

Beverly Enterprises Names New CEO

On Feb. 1, Fort Smith?s Beverly Enterprises Inc. appointed William R. Floyd its new CEO.

Edgewater to Spend $130 Million to Buy Back Shares

Edgewater Technology Inc. will spend $130 million to buy back about 16.25 million shares of its stock for $8 per share, the company announced on Jan. 29.

Ups and Downs for First Federal Bancshares

Earnings for First Federal Bancshares Inc.?s fourth quarter were down, but the company saw a 52-week stock high of $19 per share during the quarter ended Dec. 31.

Southwestern Energy Successfully Drills in La.

On Jan. 25, Fayetteville?s Southwestern Energy Co. announced a successful exploration well in Assumption Parish, La.

Wal-Mart Buys Garden.com Contents

Garden.com Inc., an online gardening products retailer, on Jan. 24 announced that it had sold its Web page content assets to Walmart.com and its brand assets to Burpee Holding Co., the parent company of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.

?Perfect Storm? Rocks but Doesn?t Sink USA Truck

Robert M. Powell, chairman, president and CEO of USA Truck Inc. in Van Buren, called 2000 the year of ?The Perfect Storm? for the trucking industry.

Taylor Does Dallas

Greg Taylor of Taylor Display in Springdale has saved a Dallas-based display company he once worked for by purchasing the business and adding it to his network.

Frank Energy Talk

Coordinated Environmental Control Inc. (Coenco), the Fayetteville climate-control systems manufacturer owned by Frank Siccardi, has impressed the University of Arkansas? head Hog.

Tyson Recalls Chicken Wings

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale recalls its Tastybird Buffalo Style Wings of Fire, saying they could contain an undeclared allergen.

Edgewater to Buy Back 16 Million Shares

Edgewater Technology Inc. says the final tally for its tender offer was 24.4 million shares, which means that owners of 85 percent of the company?s outstanding common shares want to sell them back for $8 per share.

Tyson Reports Sales Drop; IBP Offer Clears Review

Tyson Foods Inc. exceeds fiscal first quarter estimates with 12 cents diluted earnings per share, but continued poor market conditions had the company coming up short of its sales and earnings from the same period last year.

First Federal Bancshares Sees High in 4Q

Earnings for First Federal Bancshares Inc.?s fourth quarter are down, but the company sees a 52-week stock high of $19 per share during the quarter ended Dec. 31.

Tyson Extends Offer ? Again

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale extend the expiration date again on its offer to purchase 50.1 percent of IBP Inc.’s common stock.

Edgewater to Buy Back Tendered Shares

Shareholders jump to unload 26.6 million shares of Edgewater Technology Inc. at $8 per share, but the company says it only has enough cash to buy back 61 percent.