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  • 7:05 PM WhiteWave (WWAV) announces the completion of its spinoff from Dean Foods (DF). In addition, its board has authorized a $150M share repurchase program. The primary purpose of the program will be to offset dilution from WhiteWave’s equity compensation plans, but the company reserves the option to make discretionary, opportunistic purchases as well. WWAV +0.7%, DF +0.3% AH. Comment! [M&A]
  • 6:41 PM Procter & Gamble (PG) says it is bringing A.G. Lafley out of retirement to become Chairman and CEO effective immediately, succeeding Bob McDonald, who is retiring at the end of June after 33 years with the company. Shares +0.5% AH. Comment! [Consumer, Breaking News]
  • 6:26 PM New Chesapeake Energy (CHK) CEO Doug Lawler will make more than $22M in 2013 - a cash salary of $1.25M plus a signing bonus, stock awards and other perks - according to an SEC filing. Predecessor Aubrey McClendon's 2012 compensation package totaled $16.9M, with a $975K cash salary. 6 Comments [Energy]
  • 6:21 PM AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO) has been informed by its partner, Astellas Pharma (ALPMY.PK), that it no longer intends to submit a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for tivozanib, its treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma, nor does not intend to fund any future trials under its strategic collaboration agreement. AVEO says it's evaluating the impact of the news and its options for the drug going forward. AVEO -14.7% AH. Comment! [Healthcare, Global & FX, On the Move]
  • 6:15 PM Titan Machinery (TITN) -12.4% AH after warning of a loss in the April quarter, hurt by lower sales in its agriculture and construction business. Sees FQ1 EPS loss of $0.01-$0.03 vs. $0.18 consensus estimate, and revenues of ~$440M vs. $480M consensus. See FY 2014 EPS of $1.70-$2.00 vs. prior $2.00-$2.30 and $2.15 consensus. Comment! [On the Move]
  • 6:00 PM On the hour: S&P +0.05%. 10-yr flat%. Euro -0.01% vs. dollar. Crude +0.08% to $94.43. Gold -0.01% to $1389.85. Comment!
  • 5:55 PM Serious overcapacity in China's steel industry is unlikely to ease in 2013, which could continue to hamper steel prices (SLX), analysts say at Platts Steel Market Europe conference. China is set to produce ~750M metric tons of crude steel in 2013 while capacity will rise to 950M, putting heavy pressure on steel prices in Europe and in the world steel industry as a whole. 2 Comments [Commodities, Global & FX]
  • 5:43 PM Friedman Industries (FRD) declares $0.08/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 3.28%. For shareholders of record July 19. Payable Aug. 16. Ex-div date July 17. (PR) Comment! [Dividends]
  • 5:43 PM Kilroy Realty (KRC) declares $0.35/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 2.44%. For shareholders of record June 28. Payable July 17. Ex-div date June 26. (PR) Comment! [Dividends]
  • 5:43 PM LSB Financial (LSBI) declares $0.05/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 0.95%. For shareholders of record June 04. Payable June 12. Ex-div date May 31. (PR) Comment! [Dividends]
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