Boston Globe says 2 bidders visit newspaper's headquarters, 3rd group may drop from processSeptember 15th, 2009 Globe says 2 bidders visit the Boston newspaperBOSTON — Two groups with an interest in buying The Boston Globe have reportedly toured the newspaper's headquarters in the past week, while a bid from a third group is looking less likely. The newspaper, citing unnamed sources familiar with negotiations, reported Tuesday that a group headed by Stephen Taylor, a member of the family that sold the newspaper for $1.1 billion to The New York Times Co., and a second group led by private equity investment firm Platinum Equity of Beverly Hills, Calif., met with Globe executives.
Eastman Kodak completes purchase of Bowe Bell + Howell scanner business, price not disclosedSeptember 1st, 2009 Eastman Kodak completes buy of scanner businessROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eastman Kodak Co.
Report: 2 of 3 groups bidding to buy The Boston Globe invited to tour the newspaperAugust 21st, 2009 Report: 2 Boston Globe bidders to tour the paperBOSTON — Two of the three groups bidding to buy The Boston Globe have been invited to a series of meetings at the newspaper in early September. The paper, citing anonymous sources familiar with the process, reported Friday that a group led by Stephen Taylor, a member of the family that sold The Globe to New York Times Co.
Resources Connection names chief operating officer, says chief strategy officer resignsAugust 19th, 2009 Resources Connection names COOIRVINE, Calif. — Resources Connection Inc., which provides staffing services for accounting and finance firms, named a new chief operating officer on Tuesday.
San Diego Union-Tribune to ax 112 jobs in latest round of cuts since new ownershipAugust 13th, 2009 San Diego Union-Tribune announces 112 job cutsSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that 112 jobs are being cut at the newspaper, the second round of major layoffs since an ownership change in May. Wednesday's cuts follow the elimination of 192 positions three months ago, when Beverly Hills-based investment firm Platinum Equity bought the city's dominant newspaper from longtime owner The Copley Press.
National Penn names Michael Hughes new chief financial officerAugust 13th, 2009 National Penn replaces CFOBOYERTOWN, Pa. — National Penn Bancshares Inc., which operates banks in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, said Wednesday it is replacing its chief financial officer, effective Aug.
San Diego Union-Tribune announces new round of job cutsAugust 13th, 2009 San Diego Union-Tribune announces more job cutsSAN DIEGO — The new owners of the San Diego Union-Tribune have announced the second round of layoffs since completing their acquisition of the newspaper in May. The company said Wednesday it is eliminating an undisclosed number of jobs as part of a package of initiatives it said would bolster growth.
Boston Globe weighs charging readers for online content, as Times Co. explores sale of paperAugust 7th, 2009 Boston Globe ponders charges for online contentBOSTON — The Boston Globe is moving toward charging readers for online content, while its parent, The New York Times Co., explores a possible — but not certain — sale of the newspaper. "Nothing is absolute, but we are heading toward some sort of consumer pay model," for its Web site Boston.com, Globe spokesman Bob Powers said Friday.
CenturyTel completes purchase of Embarq, creating CenturyLink telephone providerJuly 1st, 2009 CenturyTel completes purchase of EmbarqMONROE, La. — CenturyTel Inc.
Delphi defends sale to Platinum, says it has been open to buyers since entering bankruptcyJune 25th, 2009 Delphi defends asset sale to private-equity firmNEW YORK — Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. defended the sale of a portion of its assets to a private equity firm on Thursday, saying it has been open to other buyers since it first entered bankruptcy protection four years ago.
Pioneer Newspapers Inc. names former Gatehouse VP Mark Cohen its chief operating officerJune 23rd, 2009 Pioneer Newspapers Inc. names Mark Cohen COOSEATTLE — Pioneer Newspapers Inc.
GM to spend $2 billion to facilitate Delphi sale, in exchange for equity in new companyJune 6th, 2009 GM to spend $2 billion to facilitate Delphi saleDETROIT — General Motors Corp. said Friday it will pay $2 billion to Delphi Corp.
GM's chief restructuring officer at a glanceJune 1st, 2009 GM's chief restructuring officer at a glanceNAME: Albert A. Koch
AGE: 67
POSITION: General Motors chief restructuring officer
BACKGROUND: Vice chairman and managing director at AlixPartners LLP.
3 days after acquisition by private equity firm, San Diego Union-Tribune cuts 192 jobsMay 8th, 2009 San Diego Union-Tribune cuts 192 jobsSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Union-Tribune is cutting 192 jobs in another round of layoffs affecting all departments at the newspaper. The Union-Tribune said Thursday the layoffs amount to about 18 percent of its staff, which will be reduced to about 850 workers after the cuts become effective July 6.
San Diego Padres purchase Gaudin's contract from Portland, designate De La Cruz for assignmentApril 28th, 2009 Padres purchase Gaudin's contractDENVER — The San Diego Padres have purchased right-hander Chad Gaudin's contract from Triple-A Portland and designated right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz for assignment. Gaudin agreed to a minor league contract with San Diego on April 12 after he was released by the Chicago Cubs.
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