Big Lots, Inc.
Location
Ohio
Founded
1967-02-08
Website
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2024-10-31 (newsnationnow.com)
Dollar Shave Club, Toms investor to buy Big Lots for $765 million
“This marks an important step that positions us to move forward on stronger financial footing with a new owner,” said Bruce Thorn, Big Lots CEO.
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2024-07-06 (csimarket.com)
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2022-06-08 (axios.com)
Alta Fox doesn't pass go in Hasbro fight
The activist failed to get its sole nominee elected despite some shareholder support.
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2022-04-11 (joplinglobe.com)
Kohl’s Sends Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Strong Board
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2021-03-17 (financial-planning.com)
Activist shareholder goes after Avantax parent Blucora in bid to shake up management
Ancora, which previously took on Bed Bath & Beyond and Big Lots, argues the company suffers from poor leadership.
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2020-04-29 (crainscleveland.com)
A look into Ancora's activist strategy with Columbus retailer Big Lots Inc.
Last week, Big Lots reached a with an investor group featuring Ancora that adds two new directors to the Big Lots board while queuing up a third to join in June at their annual meeting.
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2020-03-06 (thestreet.com)
Activist Investors Look to Overhaul Big Lots Board
A pair of activists say they are alarmed by the closeout retailer's 'sustained history of poor stock performance.'
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2020-03-06 (cnbc.com)
UPDATE 1-Activist investors in Big Lots look to shake up board
Investors Macellum Advisors GP LLC and Ancora Advisors LLC said they had nominated nine people, including former Big Lots Chief Executive Steven Fishman to the company's board. The company also said it was evaluating opportunities to sell real estate, such as distribution centers, and cut its 2020 c
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2020-03-06 (wsj.com)
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2020-03-06 (nasdaq.com)
Activist investors in Big Lots look to shake up board
March 6 (Reuters) - Two activist investors on Friday announced an 11% stake in Big Lots Inc and said were looking to replace the retailer's entire board, aiming to sell some of the company's real estate to buy back shares and pay down debt.
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2019-05-29 (analist.be)
Big Lots share leads among American dividend stocks
Investors in the Big Lots share can count on a substantial dividend payment - May 29
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2017-09-21 (foxbusiness.com)
Best Low-P/E Stocks to Buy in September
Long-term investors should take a close look at Big Lots, Carrols Restaurants, and Party City.
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