Verisk Analytics shares soar immediately in trading debut; offering price higher than expectedOctober 7th, 2009 Verisk Analytics IPO soars in trading debutNEW YORK — Shares of Verisk Analytics Inc., an insurance data specialist that first signaled that it planned to offer shares to the public shortly before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, soared Wednesday in their trading debut. The Jersey City, N.J., company, whose selling stockholders include insurance giants American International Group and Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Insurers AIG, Hartford, Travelers look to cash in as Verisk Analytics IPO expected WednesdayOctober 6th, 2009 Verisk Analytics IPO expected WednesdayCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Insurance data specialist Verisk Analytics Inc.
Genworth Financial completes $45M sales of Genworth Seguros Mexico to HDI-GerlingOctober 1st, 2009 Genworth Financial closes sale of Genworth SegurosNEW YORK — Genworth Financial Inc. said Thursday that it completed the $45 million sale of Genworth Seguros Mexico S.A.
Defense contractor Kratos to sell 26 million common shares to institutional investorsAugust 28th, 2009 Kratos to sell 26M shares to institutional holdersSAN DIEGO — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. said Friday it will sell 26 million common shares directly to institutional investors for 72 cents per share.
International Rectifier climbs to 4th-quarter profit from loss on power control division saleAugust 25th, 2009 International Rectifier posts surprise 4Q profitEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier Corp., which makes power management chips for satellites and aircraft, said Tuesday it swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit due to a sale of a business division, topping Wall Street's estimates.
American Capital shares tumble after S&P cuts investment firm's credit ratingAugust 24th, 2009 American Capital shares fall after S&P downgradeBOSTON — Shares of American Capital Ltd. tumbled on Monday after Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered debt ratings for the investment firm, citing concerns over debt and earnings performance.
FBL Financial declares regular quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share, payable Sept. 30August 21st, 2009 FBL Financial sets quarterly dividend of 6 centsWEST DES MOINES, Iowa — FBL Financial Group Inc. said Friday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share.
FBL Financial declares regular quarterly dividend of 6.25 cents per shareAugust 21st, 2009 FBL Financial sets dividend of 6.25 centsWEST DES MOINES, Iowa — FBL Financial Group Inc. said Friday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 6.25 cents per share.
Arden Group declares regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share on Class A common sharesAugust 14th, 2009 Arden Group declares regular quarterly dividendLOS ANGELES — The board of Arden Group Inc., which operates Gelson's Markets, on Friday declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on its Class A common shares. The supermarket operator will pay the dividend Oct.
Gas distributor Nicor affirms 2009 profit outlook of $2.54-$2.74 per shareJuly 31st, 2009 Nicor affirms 2009 profit outlookNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Nicor on Friday affirmed its 2009 profit outlook, saying it is starting to see the positive effect of higher rates in its natural gas distribution business.
Cliffs shares advance after 2nd-qtr profit beats Wall Street expectationsJuly 30th, 2009 Cliffs shares rise after 2Q profit beats streetNEW YORK — Shares of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. rose in afternoon trading a day after it posted second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
Reliant Energy helps NRG second-quarter profit more than tripleJuly 30th, 2009 NRG 2Q profit more than triplesPRINCETON, N.J. — NRG Energy Inc.
Plum Creek Timber's 2Q profit up slightly on gain from sale of Wisconsin timberlandJuly 27th, 2009 Plum Creek 2Q profit up slightly on one-time gainSEATTLE — Plum Creek Timber Co., a real estate investment trust, said Monday its second-quarter net income rose slightly as it benefited from a $23 million gain stemming from the sale of Wisconsin timberland. For the April to June period, Seattle based-company had net income of $32 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with net income of $31 million, or 18 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter.
Fifth Third reports 2Q profit aided by sale of controlling stake in processing businessJuly 23rd, 2009 Fifth Third posts 2Q profit on unit saleCINCINNATI — Fifth Third Bancorp said Thursday it posted a profit for the second quarter because of a $1.1 billion gain from the sale of a controlling interest in its processing business. The regional bank said its profit available to common shareholders was $856 million, or $1.15 per share, in the April-June period.
Visa sells more $1 billion worth of shares in Brazilian business under IPOJuly 1st, 2009 Visa sells shares of Brazilian business under IPOSAN FRANCISCO — Visa Inc. on Wednesday said that through its international subsidiary, it has sold roughly 136.5 million shares of its Brazilian business in connection with its initial public offering.