Latest Aaron's Inc (AAN) Headlines
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Heat's Turned Up in Aaron's Takeover Battle
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 10, 1:58PM CDT
Having finally taken up the buyout offer made by Vintage Capital Mnagement, rent-to-own leader Aaron's is seemingly circling the wagons to make it difficult for any takeover to actually occur. Source: facebook.com/aaronsinc/. While...
Vintage Capital to have Hand in Aaron's Board - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 10, 12:10PM CDT
Vintage Capital sent a notice to Aaron's intimating it of the nomination of five candidates to the latter's board.
Aaron's, Inc. Confirms Receipt Of Director Nominations
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 2:30PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today confirmed that Vintage Capital Management, LLC ("Vintage") and Starboard Value LP ("Starboard") have each submitted to the Company notices of nomination of five candidates and four candidates, respectively, for election to the Aaron's Board of Directors at the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Aaron's Second Largest Shareholder Nominates Five to Company's Board
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 9:10AM CST
Vintage Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "VCM") has notified Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) that five candidates are being submitted as nominees for the Board of Directors of Aaron's at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in May. The five nominees are W. Kenneth Butler, Jr., formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Aaron's and a member of the Board of Directors; Matthew E. Avril, the retired President, Hotel Group of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Spencer S. Smith, a major veteran Aaron's franchisee; Thomas R. Bernau, another major veteran Aaron's franchisee; and Brian R. Kahn, Managing Member of VCM and former Aaron's franchisee. (Full biographies of the nominees are included below).
Aaron's, Inc. Provides Update On Transaction Committee's Evaluation Of Opportunities To Enhance Shareholder Value
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 7:59AM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today provided an update on the evaluation underway by the Transaction Committee of Aaron's Board of Directors.
Another Rent-A-Center Store in Illinois - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 2:40PM CST
Rent-A-Center announced the opening of a store in Palatine, Illinois. The company operates 104 outlets in the state.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Monday
Aaron's, Inc. Names Michael P. Ryan VP Of Franchising; Henri Rogers Succeeds Ryan As Divisional VP Of Northern Operations
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 28, 4:18PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that Michael P. Ryan has been named Vice President of Franchising. Todd Evans, current Vice President of Franchising, will be leaving Aaron's to pursue other opportunities. Henri Rogers, Senior Regional Manager for Aaron's Three Rivers region, will succeed Michael P. Ryan as Divisional Vice President of Northern Operations.
Ex-Dividends To Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: RGC, TDW, AAN
at The Street - Thu Feb 27, 9:00AM CST
RGC TDW AAN are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
Aaron's, Inc. Provides Shareholder Update
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 21, 4:00PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today provided a shareholder update with respect to the publicly filed letter to the Aaron's Board of Directors from Mr. Brian Kahn, the Managing Member of Vintage Capital Management, LLC ("Vintage").
Aaron's, Inc. Directors Declare Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 10:55AM CST
The Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, has declared a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend declared is $.021 per share on Common Stock, payable April 1, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 4, 2014.
Is This the Top for Aaron's (AAN)? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 12, 8:24AM CST
Is This the Top for Aaron's (AAN)?
Vintage Capital Doesn't Want to Just Rent Aaron's
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 10, 9:13PM CST
If at first you don't succeed try, try ... and try and try again. That's what private equity firm Vintage Capital Management is doing, pursuing rent-to-own leader Aaron's for the fourth time in three years, offering $30.50 per share, or $2.3...
Weak Economy Weighs on Aaron's Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 10, 8:40AM CST
Aaron's posted weak financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2013 that came below its own expectations.
Vintage makes bid for Aaron's
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Feb 07, 5:42PM CST
The private equity firm, one of Aaron's (AAN) top 3 stakeholders, made a $2.3 bil, or $30.50 a share, offer for the furniture and electronics rent-to-own chain. Vintage has made 4 offers for the retailer in the past 3 years. Aaron's also reported...
Aaron's, Inc. Statement on Vintage Capital Management Unsolicited Offer
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 07, 5:25PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that the Aaron's Board of Directors has been informed of an unsolicited offer to acquire the Company. The Board of Directors will evaluate the offer in line with its fiduciary duties. The Company is not currently in discussions with any party regarding any offer to acquire the Company.
Look for Shares of Aaron's to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 4.70% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 07, 4:55PM CST
Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.86 to a high of $32.27. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $27.30 on volume of 13.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Why Aaron's Shares Jumped
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 07, 3:06PM CST
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our thesis. What: Shares of Aaron's were topping the charts once again,...
Retail Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Industry Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 13, 4:16AM CDT
Retail Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Industry Outlook
Retail Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 13, 4:16AM CDT
Retail Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Heat's Turned Up in Aaron's Takeover Battle
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 10, 1:58PM CDT
Having finally taken up the buyout offer made by Vintage Capital Mnagement, rent-to-own leader Aaron's is seemingly circling the wagons to make it difficult for any takeover to actually occur. Source: facebook.com/aaronsinc/. While...
Vintage Capital to have Hand in Aaron's Board - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 10, 12:10PM CDT
Vintage Capital sent a notice to Aaron's intimating it of the nomination of five candidates to the latter's board.
Aaron's, Inc. Confirms Receipt Of Director Nominations
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 2:30PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today confirmed that Vintage Capital Management, LLC ("Vintage") and Starboard Value LP ("Starboard") have each submitted to the Company notices of nomination of five candidates and four candidates, respectively, for election to the Aaron's Board of Directors at the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Aaron's Second Largest Shareholder Nominates Five to Company's Board
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 9:10AM CST
Vintage Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "VCM") has notified Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) that five candidates are being submitted as nominees for the Board of Directors of Aaron's at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in May. The five nominees are W. Kenneth Butler, Jr., formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Aaron's and a member of the Board of Directors; Matthew E. Avril, the retired President, Hotel Group of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Spencer S. Smith, a major veteran Aaron's franchisee; Thomas R. Bernau, another major veteran Aaron's franchisee; and Brian R. Kahn, Managing Member of VCM and former Aaron's franchisee. (Full biographies of the nominees are included below).
Aaron's, Inc. Provides Update On Transaction Committee's Evaluation Of Opportunities To Enhance Shareholder Value
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 7:59AM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today provided an update on the evaluation underway by the Transaction Committee of Aaron's Board of Directors.
Another Rent-A-Center Store in Illinois - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 2:40PM CST
Rent-A-Center announced the opening of a store in Palatine, Illinois. The company operates 104 outlets in the state.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Monday
Aaron's, Inc. Names Michael P. Ryan VP Of Franchising; Henri Rogers Succeeds Ryan As Divisional VP Of Northern Operations
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 28, 4:18PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that Michael P. Ryan has been named Vice President of Franchising. Todd Evans, current Vice President of Franchising, will be leaving Aaron's to pursue other opportunities. Henri Rogers, Senior Regional Manager for Aaron's Three Rivers region, will succeed Michael P. Ryan as Divisional Vice President of Northern Operations.
Ex-Dividends To Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: RGC, TDW, AAN
at The Street - Thu Feb 27, 9:00AM CST
RGC TDW AAN are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
Aaron's, Inc. Provides Shareholder Update
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 21, 4:00PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today provided a shareholder update with respect to the publicly filed letter to the Aaron's Board of Directors from Mr. Brian Kahn, the Managing Member of Vintage Capital Management, LLC ("Vintage").
Aaron's, Inc. Directors Declare Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 10:55AM CST
The Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, has declared a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend declared is $.021 per share on Common Stock, payable April 1, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 4, 2014.
Is This the Top for Aaron's (AAN)? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 12, 8:24AM CST
Is This the Top for Aaron's (AAN)?
Vintage Capital Doesn't Want to Just Rent Aaron's
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 10, 9:13PM CST
If at first you don't succeed try, try ... and try and try again. That's what private equity firm Vintage Capital Management is doing, pursuing rent-to-own leader Aaron's for the fourth time in three years, offering $30.50 per share, or $2.3...
Weak Economy Weighs on Aaron's Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 10, 8:40AM CST
Aaron's posted weak financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2013 that came below its own expectations.
Vintage makes bid for Aaron's
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Feb 07, 5:42PM CST
The private equity firm, one of Aaron's (AAN) top 3 stakeholders, made a $2.3 bil, or $30.50 a share, offer for the furniture and electronics rent-to-own chain. Vintage has made 4 offers for the retailer in the past 3 years. Aaron's also reported...
Aaron's, Inc. Statement on Vintage Capital Management Unsolicited Offer
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 07, 5:25PM CST
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that the Aaron's Board of Directors has been informed of an unsolicited offer to acquire the Company. The Board of Directors will evaluate the offer in line with its fiduciary duties. The Company is not currently in discussions with any party regarding any offer to acquire the Company.
Look for Shares of Aaron's to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 4.70% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 07, 4:55PM CST
Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.86 to a high of $32.27. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $27.30 on volume of 13.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Why Aaron's Shares Jumped
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 07, 3:06PM CST
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our thesis. What: Shares of Aaron's were topping the charts once again,...
