Bridgestone, Pep Boys Agree On Amended Terms To Merger Agreement
Bridgestone matches Icahn bid of $15.50 per share.
Bridgestone Commences Previously Announced Tender Offer To Acquire Pep Boys
The tender offer is being made pursuant to an offer to purchase, dated Nov. 16. Upon successful closing of the tender offer, shareholders of Pep Boys will receive $15 in cash for each share of Pep Boys common stock validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the offer, without interest and less any applicable withholding tax.
Bridgestone To Acquire Pep Boys
The combined company will deliver greater consumer access to tires and automotive services; the deal also expands Bridgestone’s company-owned retail network and product offerings.
AMRA/MAP Names New Manager Of Technical Operations
Hatcher’s duties include overseeing MAP Technical Committee activities, establishing topics and presenters, as well as managing the association’s various technical services for membership.
Bridgestone Retail Operations, Shell Lubricants Announce Supplier Of Choice Agreement
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) and Shell Lubricants Americas have announced an agreement making Shell the supplier of choice for automotive lubricants used by BSRO’s more than 2,200 company-owned, U.S.-based tire and automotive service centers, starting Jan. 1, 2016. As part of the agreement, Shell Lubricants will supply BSRO stores with Quaker State
Two New Members Appointed To Aftermarket Foundation Board
Stu Crum, president of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC and Walter Scott, vice president of e-commerce and e-services of Advance Auto Parts Inc., join the Aftermarket Foundation Board of Trustees.
New Store Openings for Bridgestone Retail Operations Mean New Jobs Across the U.S.
Bridgestone Retail Operations says it created more than 650 new jobs and opened 62 new stores in 2011.
Bridgestone Names ASE Master Tech of the Year
Noel Barnhart was honored at a national awards banquet in Charlotte, N.C., where the ASE recognized a total of 40 technicians.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Larry Magee of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC Confirmed as Speaker at AASA Vision Conference 2010
Magee has served as chairman, CEO and president of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC since 2001.