Content about Ron Burkle

May 7, 2012
Barneys gets new owner in debt-for-equity swap

Barneys New York said that it has reached an agreement with its largest lender, Perry Capital, and other lenders to significantly reduce the retailer’s debt and improve its capital structure.

November 4, 2011
A&P to emerge from bankruptcy in 2012

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. said Friday that it has secured a $490 million financing package from Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos., Mount Kellett Capital Management and investment funds managed by Goldman Sachs.

March 4, 2011
Delaware Supreme Court rejects Burkle’s appeal in Barnes & Noble suit

The Delaware Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by billionaire Ron Burkle in a lawsuit challenging a poison pill plan adopted by Barnes & Noble after he doubled his stake in the company.

December 6, 2010
Ackman’s Pershing Square will back Borders' bid for Barnes & Noble

Activist investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management raised its stake in Borders Group from 31.5% to 37.3% ...

November 17, 2010
Barnes & Noble shareholders approve ‘poison pill’

Barnes & Noble's shareholders on Wednesday ratified a shareholder rights plan that prevents an outside investor from acquiring 20% or more of the company's shares without board approval.

October 19, 2010
Barnes & Noble chairman agrees to obtain board consent before making a bid

Leonard Riggio, the chairman of bookseller Barnes & Noble, said he won't form a group...

September 27, 2010
Barnes & Noble stays in Riggio’s hands

Dissident stockholder Ron Burkle and his Yucaipa Cos. were defeated by owner Leonard Riggio and...

August 24, 2010
Barnes & Noble’s board details opposition to Burkle in letter to shareholders

Barnes & Noble's board of directors has sent a letter to shareholders urging them to...

August 18, 2010
Barnes & Noble nominates 2 new board members

Barnes & Noble said Thursday it will nominate two new directors for election at its...

July 21, 2010
Judge considers arguments in Barnes & Noble fight

An attorney for billionaire Ron Burkle said a poison pill plan adopted by Barnes &...

July 11, 2010
Barnes & Noble chairman testifies in poison pill case

The chairman of Barnes & Noble Inc., Leonard Riggio, testified Friday that the poison pill...

June 24, 2010
Ron Burkle reports stake in American Apparel

Billionaire investor Ron Burkle has amassed a 6% stake in American Apparel, according to a...

January 8, 2009
Ron Burkle Buys 7% Stake in Whole Foods

Los Angeles billionaire and supermarket mogul Ron Burkle on Thursday disclosed in a regulatory filing...

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