First Merchants CEO Rechin stepping down after 13 years
Mike Rechin, who has served as the bank’s president and CEO since 2007, plans to retire at the end of the year. His departure will trigger several promotions among the bank’s other executives.
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Cracker Barrel launches ‘ghost kitchen’ test pilot in Indianapolis
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is converting one of its Indianapolis restaurants into a food-preparation-only location as a way for the company to experiment with the emerging “ghost kitchen” trend.
Despite rally, most state stocks still down in 2020
Even though the S&P 500 is near a record high, just 15 of 55 Indiana public companies tracked by IBJ are up for the year.
Sputtering public firms scoop up small-biz PPP loans
Eight Indiana-based public companies have disclosed that they qualified for more than $61 million in relief loans from a federal program designed to help small businesses.
Under pressure, Calumet returns $31.4M in federal COVID-19 relief loans
The Indianapolis-based maker of oils, lubricants and fuels was among the nation’s largest recipients of Paycheck Protection Program loans, which for the most part were intended for small businesses.
Finance vets angle for control of Protective Insurance
The business—formerly Baldwin & Lyons Insurance—is one of central Indiana’s oldest public companies.
Allison Transmission sees first-quarter profit, revenue decline
The Indianapolis-based manufacturer took a blow in the first quarter due to the pandemic, but still turned in results that exceeded analyst expectations.
Allegion announces $30M in cost-cutting actions at non-U.S. locations
Ireland-based Allegion said it will take actions to streamline its business and cut costs. The company’s North American headquarters is in Carmel.
Executives without answers try to salve jittery investors
Many of Indiana’s 54 public companies have withdrawn their earnings guidance for the year, even as executives emphasize their belief that they are positioned well for the long term.
New public media company draws on savvy of hedge fund manager
Industry veteran Jeff Smulyan is pairing with a low-profile New York hedge fund manager once described as “the most important, least known man in TV.”
IAC considers giving up control of ANGI Homeservices, Match Group
Shares of ANGI Homeservices Inc., the parent of Indianapolis-based Angie’s List, fell as much as 30 percent Thursday after the company’s quarterly results missed Wall Street expectations.
Kite Realty Group sells off 14 properties for $415 million
The divestitures are part of what the company calls Project Focus, a previously-announced project to sell off non-core assets and pay down debt.
Indiana stocks rocket higher to open year
More than two dozen of the state’s 51 public companies posting double-digit percentage gains in the first quarter.
Carmel-based CNO says new CFO will work in Chicago
The insurance company’s executive team is split between three cities that house its major brands. Chicago-bound CFO Paul McDonough will replace Erik Helding, who was based in Carmel.
Kite Realty to unload up to $500M in properties
The Indianapolis-based retail real estate firm hopes to pay down debt, improve the quality of its assets and focus on preferred markets. Its shares fell on Wednesday after it revealed the plan and underwhelming quarterly results.
Activist investor cuts DowDuPont expectations ahead of split into three companies
One of the three breakaway companies—ag division Corteva—has significant operations in Indianapolis. Corteva will be separately traded starting June 1.
Lilly shares dip due to drug failure, lowered forecast
The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant on Wednesday tempered expectations for its earnings in 2019 after a promising cancer drug failed to pan out and the firm prepared for big acquisition.
Lilly execs: $8B acquisition feeds into cancer drug strategy
Drug industry analysts on Monday applauded Eli Lilly and Co.’s pending $8 billion cash deal to buy a startup that focuses on oncology, which has become a prime focus for the pharma giant in the last year.
FedEx to offer buyouts to U.S. employees as part of cost-cutting plans
The Memphis, Tennessee-based company did not say how many positions it wants to eliminate or from what locations. But its Indianapolis International Airport hub is part of the Express division that will be targeted for the buyouts.
Jim Rogers, former CEO of Duke and PSI Energy, dies at 71
Rogers’ path to building the nation’s largest electric utility began in 1988, when he took over struggling PSI Energy in Indiana.