Atlas Sells Unit to Ripplewood, Oak Hill for $3.8 Bln (Update1)
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Atlas Copco AB, the world's biggest maker of air compressors, agreed to sell its U.S.-based construction-gear rental unit to Ripplewood Holdings LLC and Oak Hill Capital Management LLC for 28 billion kronor ($3.8 billion) to concentrate on supplying equipment to the mining industry.
Bowling
Dick McNulty Memorial: 1. M-M Triangle Club, 20-8; 2. Franchelli Ent., 18-10; 3. Kaposick Tree Serv., 16-12; 4. Cracker Jack Bar & Lounge, 16-12; 5. Cardimona Photo, 15 -12 ; 6. Kosmala Assoc., 12-16; 7. Solomon Containers, 8 -19 ; 8. Minute Man Janitor Serv., 6-22. Top Scores: 1. Francis Lecitshon Jr., 734; 2. Nick Cardimona, 720; 3. Dan Kosmala, 677; 4. John Olenick, 607; 5. Bernie
Atlas Copco To Divest Majority Of Construction Equipment Rental Business For $3.8 Bln In Cash, Securities - Update
(RTTNews) - Friday morning, Atlas Copco AB (ATLKY.PK, ATLCF.PK, ATLKF.PK, ATLCY.PK) a provider of industrial productivity solutions, revealed an agreement to sell majority of its construction equipment rental business to private equity firms Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. and Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC for SEK 28 billion or $3.8 billion in cash and securities.
Cougar champs take down Royals in 3 sets
St. John's Knights def. Harvest Christian Academy Eagles in straight sets (junior varsity game only). Chris Shepherd, St. John's athletic director, provided the information.
I-933 and the gravel pit next door
Land-use Initiative 933, which Washington state voters will decide this November, was inspired by a similar measure Oregon voters approved in 2004. But in the two years since the Oregon measure has passed, it has been called a "disaster" by some and a welcome relief by others.
Incites | We're Number 3?
Philadelphia, which has made a religion of just missing the top spot in absolutely everything, continued that less-than-proud tradition last week.
Antique tractor show highlighted at 13th annual Ag-Industry Expo
Durant - The 13th annual Ag-Industry Expo will once again feature an antique tractor show as part of the event activities. The Expo is scheduled for Oct. 20-21 at the James H. Dunegan Expo Center, Bryan County Fairgrounds.
SIDELINES
Clippard Family YMCA is registering players for its coed youth instructional basketball league. Players must be 6-9 years old and registered by Friday, Oct. 20, to be guaranteed a spot on a team. Cost is $70 or $38 for YMCA members. Volunteer coaches needed. For more information, call Dana Ensley at 923-4466.
Races are tight in volleyball and soccer
Halfway home is an understatement. Time flies isn't. While most local high school football teams have just finished their fifth week of play ... and don't begin league action until this Friday ... volleyball and boys soccer squads are, in some cases, more than halfway through with their league slates. Will C.
