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Noble Roman’s reports loss
Costs related to discontinued operations prompted the loss for Noble Roman’s, which is shelving its traditional store model in favor of offering its products in convenience and grocery stores.
Feds require Simon to sell outlet centers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it is requiring Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. mall owner, to sell outlets in a settlement related to the $2.3M purchase of Prime Outlets Acquisition Co.
HHGregg shares swoon after quarterly report
HHGregg Inc.’s profit in its fiscal second quarter fell 20.4 percent from a year ago while expansion boosted revenue 45 percent.
Biglari’s revised incentive package approved by shareholders
After criticizing an earlier pay proposal, 82 percent of Biglari Holdings’ shareholders approved a scaled-back bonus agreement for their CEO.
Republic Airways profit soars on acquisitions
Indianapolis airline plans a public offering of 12 million shares of common stock that could raise $100 million or more.
Emmis faces NASDAQ delisting danger again
Emmis Communications Corp. spent much of last year in danger of being delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange. Now, it’s back in the same precarious position.
Did Lilly get preferential treatment on a disputable billboard ad?
Billboard companies spiked the cancer ad. But Citizens Gas or WellPoint might have gotten a different result.
KAR Auction reports higher profit, revenue
The auction company had revenue of $445.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 4-percent increase from same quarter of 2009. Profit tripled, to $25.6 million.
Kite Realty improves third-quarter results
Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust improved its financial performance in the third quarter, reporting funds from operations of $7.8 million, up from $2.8 million in the same period last year despite a slight dip in revenue.
Brightpoint shares rise after results top expectations
The wireless-device distributor reported revenue of $889 million in the third quarter, an increase of 3 percent compared to the same quarter of 2009.
WellPoint boosts third-quarter profit, raises forecast
The Indianapolis-based health insurer raised its full-year profit forecast by 20 cents per share, after lower-than-expected claims and lower administrative costs increased third-quarter profit by 1 percent.
CNO Financial Group profit beats analysts’ expectations
Excluding investment and special charges, the Carmel-based life and health insurer on Tuesday reported a profit $47.1 million, down 13 percent from the same quarter a year ago, but still beat analysts’ expectations.
Seeking growth, Lilly dumps Singapore for China
After recently deciding to close a research center in Singapore, Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. has decided to open a diabetes research center in China in the second half of 2011, further ramping up the drugmaker’s presence in the world’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical market.
FinishMaster reports higher quarterly sales, profit
The Indianapolis-based distributor of automotive paints and accessories said its third-quarter profit climbed nearly 16 percent, to $3.5 million. Revenue increased 3 percent, to $108.8 million.
Lilly to open diabetes research center in China
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. plans to open a diabetes research center in China, the drugmaker said Tuesday, citing the high incidence of the disease there.
Profit, revenue increase for Interactive Intelligence
The business-communications software firm had profit of $3.5 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from $2.8 million in the same period of 2009. Quarterly revenue leaped to $41.8 million, an increase of 26 percent.
Old National profit rises
The Evansville-based bank reported a third-quarter profit of $11.9 million, up from $4 million in the year-ago period.
Simon’s quarterly results slip, but profit, revenue rise
Simon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. shopping-mall owner, said third-quarter profit declined from a year ago after the company recorded an expense to buy back debt.
First Internet Bancorp quarterly earnings up again
First Internet Bancorp earned just over $1 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to a loss of $208,806 for the same quarter of 2009.