Excerpts: ‘The Unsung Hero Of Apple’s Success’ Apple Computer Inc.’s chief executives have mostly been larger-than-life personalities. First there was Steve Jobs, the smooth-talking, smooth-looking California native who made himself a folk hero by turning a garage hobby into a wildly successful computer company–all by the time he was 30. Later, there came John Sculley, […]
Excerpts: Handpicked for Apple: Tough-Minded Spindler Takes Over in Tough Times As Apple Chairman John Sculley’s heir apparent for the last three years, Michael Spindler has been counted on to guide the young computer maker through its turbulent adolescence. Now the 50-year-old, German-born engineer will have even more of a chance as Sculley announced Friday
Presentation to Société Générale Regarding a Collateralized Production Loan Credit Facility by Roland Sabot, John Stevens Sheldon, Eric Hirschfield of The Lodestar Group Executive Summary of Newco Newco will be formed by its management team and Bannon and Co. to provide short term Collateralized Production Loans (“CPL”‘s) to certain qualified major independent film production companies
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Selected Excerpts The Luke family has run the Westvaco Corporation since the large paper and specialty chemicals company was founded in 1888. And yesterday the New York-based company continued that tradition by announcing that it had named John A. Luke Jr., executive vice president, to be the company’s president and chief executive. Mr. Luke, the
Excerpts: “Making a Difference; Ken Miller’s Lodestar Makes Another Global Play.” Once a mergers and acquisitions specialist with Lehman Brothers, White Weld and then Merrill Lynch, Mr. Miller helped develop Merrill Lynch’s merchant banking activities. He struck out on his own with Lodestar in 1988. The deal with Societe Generale is the latest in a
Excerpts: “Former Interim Chief To Head KinderCare” KinderCare Learning Centers Inc., the child-care company that got into financial difficulties with investments in “junk bonds,” said yesterday that its president and chief executive had resigned and that Tull Gearreald, an investment banker, was returning to head the company. Mr. Gearreald, 45 years old, is leaving after
Excerpt: KinderCare’s Problem Child: It’s Portfolio In 1988, Drexel Burnham Lambert ran a rousing television spot that featured KinderCare Inc., a Montgomery, Ala., company that runs the largest day-care chain in the nation. It was all about how Kinder-Care’s new centers were helping working women everywhere juggle their children and careers thanks to $300 million
Excerpts: Apple Shifts President’s Title Michael H. Spindler, Apple Computer Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named president. The appointment does not involve any changes in responsibilities but endorses Mr. Spindler’s leadership role. Mr. Spindler will continue to report to John Sculley, Apple’s chairman and chief executive who had also been president. Mr. Spindler was
Excerpts: “The Junk Heap” So the man who many thought cut a deal to avoid the public agony of a trial (and, not incidentally, to spare his brother, Lowell, from the threat of criminal prosecution) went on trial anyway. Milken admitted a measure of guilt in April, saying he engaged in illegal dealings with Boesky
Excerpts: “Family-Run Westvaco Promotes Son of Chief.” The Westvaco Corporation, a leading maker of paper, packaging and chemicals, has announced management changes that put John A. Luke Jr., the son of the president and chief executive, in the catbird seat. His father, who will be 65 at the end of November, has been asked by
