Conn's Names Norm Miller As President And CEO Of The Combined Company
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Conn's has appointed Norm Miller as President and CEO of the combined company following an all-stock deal. Shareholders holding over 40% of Conn's stock have agreed to approve the stock issuance related to the deal. Mitchell Stiles, President and COO of Badcock, will report to Miller. Conn's issued 1,000,000 non-voting senior preferred shares convertible into non-voting common stock, representing 49.99% of the company after conversion.
December 18, 2023 | 10:24 pm
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Conn's has completed an all-stock transaction and appointed Norm Miller as the new President and CEO. Shareholders with over 40% of common stock support the stock issuance. The deal involves issuing 1,000,000 non-voting senior preferred shares, equating to 49.99% of Conn's post-conversion.
The appointment of a new CEO typically signals a strategic direction and potential operational improvements, which can be positive for investor sentiment. The support of shareholders holding a significant portion of the stock suggests confidence in the deal and management, likely leading to a positive short-term impact on the stock price. The issuance of a large number of shares could dilute existing shareholders, but since they are non-voting and the deal has significant backing, the immediate impact is expected to be positive.
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