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Artisan Partners earnings up
In its second quarter as a publicly traded company, Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. reported earnings of $5.7 million, or $0.38 per share, up from $3 million or $0.19 per share in the first quarter.
Stocks may rally into late August
Bruce Bittles, Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. chief investment strategist, wrote in his market notes yesterday that he expects the stock market to continue its rally into late August.
Brewers fans to get $10 vouchers for attending August games
As a thank you to Milwaukee Brewers fans that have endured the team’s losing season and the suspension of star left fielder Ryan Braun, Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio today announced that all fans attending any of the 12 Brewers home games in August will receive a $10 voucher for free concessions, merchandise or tickets at Miller Park.
Alterra changes name to Colectivo
Milwaukee-based coffee retailer Alterra Coffee Roasters Inc. announced that it is changing its name to Colectivo Coffee.
Molinaroli to succeed Roell as Johnson Controls CEO
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc., Wisconsin's largest publicly traded company, announced that its board of directors has elected Alex Molinaroli, vice chairman, to serve as the company's next president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, 2013.
SPX names Hegeman as president of Waukesha division
SPX Corp. has named William (Bill) Hegeman as president of the SPX Transformer Solutions Inc. business unit, which is headquartered in Waukesha.
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Harley sales soar
Harley-Davidson Inc. reported second quarter net income of $271.7 million, or $1.21 per share, up from $247.3 million, or $1.21 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Sensient names new CEO
Sensient Technologies Corp. has named Paul Manning president and CEO, effective February 2. Manning is currently serving as president, COO and director of the Milwaukee-based global color, flavor and fragrance manufacturer.
OSHA fines Echo Lake $150,000 for safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Echo Lake Foods Inc. in Burlington for violations related to a fire at the plant on Jan. 30.
Generac to Acquire Tower Light business
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. announced it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the equity of Tower Light Srl and its wholly-owned subsidiaries from European private equity fund Ambienta I and a group of minority-share investors.
