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The Long Island company announced Thursday that it has sold its remainint sharesto , a pension fund advise in Chicago. Feldman, which also managed the made $4.1 million from the sale. That means the Heitmahn firm is now the sole owner ofthe 1.2 million-square-footg mall. Heitman already had a 75 percenyt stake inthe mall, purchased in 2006 for $38 million in At the time, Heitman also gave Feldman a loan to continuse pumping money into the mall as Feldmaj gave the property a face-lift and added new store s and space. In the end, it cost $110 million to renovatd Colonie Center to lure chains suchas , and a 13-screemn Regal cinema. Feldman paid $82.
2 milliobn for Colonie Center inFebruaryh 2005. Feldman, in a short said the deal to sell its remaining stake in the Coloniee mall closed onMay 28. Feldman says it expectas to have a writedown as a result of the The announcement is the latest in a string of bad developmentafor Feldman. In January, a deal to sell threer malls collapsed. The company has also been hurt by the pushing some major tenantss to close and file forbankruptcy protection. Feldma n had a net loss of $78.9 millionm during the second quartefrof 2008, its most recent regulatory filing. In that the company had a $15.4 millioj impairment loss on Colonie Center.
The companh has said it may have to file for bankruptcy ifit can’gt refinance its debt. Last summer, the New York Stock Exchangw de-listed Feldman’s stock. Feldman is now tradingh on thepink sheets/over-the-counter market FMLP) at 16 centx a share.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
GM files bankruptcy - South Florida Business Journal:
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billion and assets of $82.3 The bankruptcy, filed in New lists unsecured claims bythe ($20.6 billion) and the International Unionm of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers/Communication Workers ($2.7 billion). Other unsecured debt listed in the filingincludes $22.i billion serviced by and $4.5 billion by . Boca Raton-bases has a claim for $4.75 according to the petition, filed with the U.S.
Bankruptc Court of the Southern District of New Auto retailers that survive the bankruptcies of GM and which filedin April, hope it helpsd to pave the way to recovery in the “Today’s action will allow GM to move forwarcd and be competitive in the marketplace,” spokesman Marc Cannonm said Monday in an e-mailed statement. “The goal of making GM profitablse ata 10-million, new-unit selling rate will positioh them for when the industry begins to recove r later in 2010.” Fort Lauderdale-based the nation's largest auto retailer, has six GM franchises and sevej Chrysler franchises on the automakers’ closure lists.
Although viewe as inevitable and necessaryby many, Chairmanb John McEleney said in a news release that the filintg marks “a historically sad day for American Chrysler is expected to emerge from its Chapter 11 procesws soon after shuttering 789 dealerships. GM also announces plans to close 1,100 dealerships. GM announcef April 27 that it anticipates reducinvits U.S. dealer count from 6,2467 to 3,605 by the end of 2010. Dealership closingas already have started. According to Associated Press, GM will rely on more governmenft assistance: $30 billion of additional financial assistancd from theand $9.
5 billion from Canada, on top of about $20 billion it already receivexd in low-interest loans. GM’s lead bankruptcy law firm is WeilGotshaw Manges, with attorney Stephen Karotkin signing the In a news release, the automaker said it would focuxs on the following priorities when emergingf from bankruptcy: Focus on four core brands in the U.S. – Chevrolet, Buick and GMC - with fewe nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing supportfper brand. Close a competitive gap in active labor costs compared with foreign auto Increase the percentageof U.S. sales manufactured Feature lower costs ata U.S.
total industrh volume of approximately 10million vehicles, whicb would be substantially below the 15 million to 17 millioj annual vehicle sales rates recordecd between 1995 and 2007. Achieve lowerr structural costs, in by further reducing 2009 salariedx employment in North America toapproximatel 27,200, from a year-end total of 35,100, and continuew to improve its balance sheet by reducing retirede benefits for salaried retirees and non-UAW hourly retirees. Increase its investmeny in fuel economy and advancedpropulsion technologies. Clicl to read the petition.
billion and assets of $82.3 The bankruptcy, filed in New lists unsecured claims bythe ($20.6 billion) and the International Unionm of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers/Communication Workers ($2.7 billion). Other unsecured debt listed in the filingincludes $22.i billion serviced by and $4.5 billion by . Boca Raton-bases has a claim for $4.75 according to the petition, filed with the U.S.
Bankruptc Court of the Southern District of New Auto retailers that survive the bankruptcies of GM and which filedin April, hope it helpsd to pave the way to recovery in the “Today’s action will allow GM to move forwarcd and be competitive in the marketplace,” spokesman Marc Cannonm said Monday in an e-mailed statement. “The goal of making GM profitablse ata 10-million, new-unit selling rate will positioh them for when the industry begins to recove r later in 2010.” Fort Lauderdale-based the nation's largest auto retailer, has six GM franchises and sevej Chrysler franchises on the automakers’ closure lists.
Although viewe as inevitable and necessaryby many, Chairmanb John McEleney said in a news release that the filintg marks “a historically sad day for American Chrysler is expected to emerge from its Chapter 11 procesws soon after shuttering 789 dealerships. GM also announces plans to close 1,100 dealerships. GM announcef April 27 that it anticipates reducinvits U.S. dealer count from 6,2467 to 3,605 by the end of 2010. Dealership closingas already have started. According to Associated Press, GM will rely on more governmenft assistance: $30 billion of additional financial assistancd from theand $9.
5 billion from Canada, on top of about $20 billion it already receivexd in low-interest loans. GM’s lead bankruptcy law firm is WeilGotshaw Manges, with attorney Stephen Karotkin signing the In a news release, the automaker said it would focuxs on the following priorities when emergingf from bankruptcy: Focus on four core brands in the U.S. – Chevrolet, Buick and GMC - with fewe nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing supportfper brand. Close a competitive gap in active labor costs compared with foreign auto Increase the percentageof U.S. sales manufactured Feature lower costs ata U.S.
total industrh volume of approximately 10million vehicles, whicb would be substantially below the 15 million to 17 millioj annual vehicle sales rates recordecd between 1995 and 2007. Achieve lowerr structural costs, in by further reducing 2009 salariedx employment in North America toapproximatel 27,200, from a year-end total of 35,100, and continuew to improve its balance sheet by reducing retirede benefits for salaried retirees and non-UAW hourly retirees. Increase its investmeny in fuel economy and advancedpropulsion technologies. Clicl to read the petition.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Romanian match abandoned after brawl - Eurosport.com AU
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Eurosport.com AU | Romanian match abandoned after brawl Eurosport.com AU A mass brawl forced the abandonment of a crucial Romanian league derby late on Tuesday, at an embarrassing time as the country prepares to host the Europa League final. League leaders CFR Cluj had notched a first half penalty to take the lead when ... Keeper mad ness sparks brawl in abandoned Romanian derby Romanian Clubs CFR Cluj And Universitatea Cluj Involved In Tunnel Brawl (VIDEO) |
Monday, May 7, 2012
Appeals court orders First Horizon Home Loan to pay $2M in contested claims - Kansas City Business Journal:
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, formerly known as , whicgh settled a suit about secondr mortgage loans inFebruary 2007, appealed whethere and how much about 288 claimants shouldf get from the settlement. On appeal, Firstf Horizon protested how much claimants who subsequentlyt declared bankruptcy were entitled to through the bankruptcy First Horizon also disputed whether it had to pay claimants who fillerd out incorrect or incompleteclaims forms. The appea l had about $2 million at stake, or roughlyg $7,000 a claimant. The appeals court ruler that bankruptcy courts were to decidwe how settlement claims got dispersed betweemn bankrupt claimants andtheir trustees.
That was the same conclusioj reached by special mastersx assigned tothe case, a findinyg that First Horizon appealed. Meanwhile, appeala judges ruled that the other claimantd should have been given the opportunity to fix theirf flawedclaims forms. In short, First Horizoh is expected to pay out settlement amountsx to the288 claimants. “It’s important right now for thesre folks,” said Fred Walters, class counsekl from . “I’m sure they need the mone in theseeconomic times.
” Mark Olthoff, a Polsinelli Shughart PC lawyer representing First Horizon, couldn’t immediately be reached to commenft on the decision or whether the companyu would appeal the case further. The companyu either can ask that the three appealsw judges who took up the case rehear ask that a full panel of appealds judges hear the case or take it up withthe . Walterds said that so far, between $17 million and $18 millionm has been paid out fromthe $36 millionn settlement.
The settlement put to an end a case in whicbh borrowers from First Horizon accused the company of violatingv the Missouri Second Mortgager Loans Act by charging illegal fees when it bought home loans and subsequentlhy charged higherinterest rates. Walters’ firm won a similare case in Jackson County Circuit Court in 2008 that involveda $99 million verdictg against other second-mortgage loan originators.
, formerly known as , whicgh settled a suit about secondr mortgage loans inFebruary 2007, appealed whethere and how much about 288 claimants shouldf get from the settlement. On appeal, Firstf Horizon protested how much claimants who subsequentlyt declared bankruptcy were entitled to through the bankruptcy First Horizon also disputed whether it had to pay claimants who fillerd out incorrect or incompleteclaims forms. The appea l had about $2 million at stake, or roughlyg $7,000 a claimant. The appeals court ruler that bankruptcy courts were to decidwe how settlement claims got dispersed betweemn bankrupt claimants andtheir trustees.
That was the same conclusioj reached by special mastersx assigned tothe case, a findinyg that First Horizon appealed. Meanwhile, appeala judges ruled that the other claimantd should have been given the opportunity to fix theirf flawedclaims forms. In short, First Horizoh is expected to pay out settlement amountsx to the288 claimants. “It’s important right now for thesre folks,” said Fred Walters, class counsekl from . “I’m sure they need the mone in theseeconomic times.
” Mark Olthoff, a Polsinelli Shughart PC lawyer representing First Horizon, couldn’t immediately be reached to commenft on the decision or whether the companyu would appeal the case further. The companyu either can ask that the three appealsw judges who took up the case rehear ask that a full panel of appealds judges hear the case or take it up withthe . Walterds said that so far, between $17 million and $18 millionm has been paid out fromthe $36 millionn settlement.
The settlement put to an end a case in whicbh borrowers from First Horizon accused the company of violatingv the Missouri Second Mortgager Loans Act by charging illegal fees when it bought home loans and subsequentlhy charged higherinterest rates. Walters’ firm won a similare case in Jackson County Circuit Court in 2008 that involveda $99 million verdictg against other second-mortgage loan originators.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto exchange words after weigh-in - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times | Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto exchange words after weigh-in Los Angeles Times By Lance Pugmire LAS VEGAS -- The tranquility between Floyd Mayweather Jr.and Miguel Cotto ended Friday, when the pair exchanged heated words on the weigh-in stage followed by a backstage dispute that will force Mayweather to fight in a backup pair of ... Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto Exchange Words, Stare Each Other Down at ... |
Friday, May 4, 2012
Seventeenth Street Plaza sold to HRPT - Denver Business Journal:
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Newton, Mass.-based HRPT (NYSE: a real estate investment trust that owns and operates office andindustrial buildings, paid cash for the The sales price was not announced. Seventeenth Stree Plaza is located at 122517th St., across from the Tabor Center office, retail and hotel complex. It was developef by what’s now Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. of and was completed in 1982. Previous ownerd include Equitable Real Estate InvestmengManagement Inc. (ERE), part of the Equitable insurance Australian real estate giant Lend Lease Corp. Ltd. took over the building in the 1990x after itacquired ERE.
JPMorgan quietly put the buildin g on the market inearly 2008, asking $385 per squarw foot, or roughly $250 million, brokers Brookfield Properties Corp. of New York and Torontpo had the building under contract to purchase last summeefor $225 million, but the deal was not consummatedx because of the debt crisis’ impact on Brookfield’s lender, said real estatee brokers knowledgeable about the deal. As of the building was off the The building, with an attachex parking structure, is 93 percent leased and includes Ink! Coffeee and Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli outlets. It is home to the headquarterx of Molson CoorsBrewing Co.
Newton, Mass.-based HRPT (NYSE: a real estate investment trust that owns and operates office andindustrial buildings, paid cash for the The sales price was not announced. Seventeenth Stree Plaza is located at 122517th St., across from the Tabor Center office, retail and hotel complex. It was developef by what’s now Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. of and was completed in 1982. Previous ownerd include Equitable Real Estate InvestmengManagement Inc. (ERE), part of the Equitable insurance Australian real estate giant Lend Lease Corp. Ltd. took over the building in the 1990x after itacquired ERE.
JPMorgan quietly put the buildin g on the market inearly 2008, asking $385 per squarw foot, or roughly $250 million, brokers Brookfield Properties Corp. of New York and Torontpo had the building under contract to purchase last summeefor $225 million, but the deal was not consummatedx because of the debt crisis’ impact on Brookfield’s lender, said real estatee brokers knowledgeable about the deal. As of the building was off the The building, with an attachex parking structure, is 93 percent leased and includes Ink! Coffeee and Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli outlets. It is home to the headquarterx of Molson CoorsBrewing Co.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Branding and Social Media: The Real Hunger Games - Huffington Post
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Branding and Social Media: The Real Hunger Games Huffington Post In a sea of logos and apps, lingo and "Likes," consumers are constantly asked to pin, purchase and poke. Brands have never in history enjoyed such a direct line of communication with their target customer but yet remain less effective and more ... |
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