AAAS Announces Scholarship Applications Open
The foundation awarded six scholarships last year and hopes to equal or better that number this year.
AutoZone Second Quarter Same Store Sales Increase 4.3 Percent; EPS Increases 17.8 Percent To $5.63
Net income for the quarter increased $16.6 million, or 9.4 percent, over the same period last year to $192.8 million, while diluted earnings per share increased 17.8 percent to $5.63 per share from $4.78 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Uni-Select Reports Fourth Quarter, Year End Results
In 2013, sales amounted to $1.8 billion, down 0.5 percent, while organic sales grew 1.9 percent.
American Tire Distributors Reaches Agreement To Purchase Terry’s Tire Town
The acquisition is expected to close in late March or early April.
GPC Reports 2013 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results
Tom Gallagher, chairman and CEO, announced today that sales in 2013 were $14.1 billion, up 8 percent compared to 2012.
Jack Thayer Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications
Availability of the scholarship was announced by the Midwest Automotive Parts and Service Association (MAPSA) and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
Snap-on Announces Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2013 Results
The company reported sales of $797.5 million in the quarter, which increased $44.3 million, or 5.9 percent, from 2012 levels.
Lear Reports Improved Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2013 Financial Results
For the full year 2013, Lear reported sales of $16.2 billion, core operating earnings of $839 million, net income of $431 million and adjusted earnings per share of $5.90.
Record-Setting Fundraising Year For University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
Donations to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation increased more than three-fold last year, according to John Washbish, MAAP, secretary of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and chairman of its contributions committee.
Gladstone Capital Invests $5.6 Million In Meridian Rack & Pinion
Founded in 1989 and based in San Diego, Calif., Meridian is a provider of aftermarket and OEM replacement automotive parts, which it sells through both wholesale channels and online at www.BuyAutoParts.com. Meridian distributes a targeted set of product lines, which include replacement turbochargers, air conditioning parts, steering racks and suspension components.
Delphi Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program
This program will commence following the completion of the company’s previous share repurchase programs.