Aaron's (AAN) Tops Q2 EPS by 10c, FY EPS Guidance Tops Views

Aaron's, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

July 28, 2017 7:15 AM EDT

ATLANTA, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

"We're very pleased with our second quarter results," said John Robinson, Chief Executive Officer. "Strong growth at Progressive Leasing and disciplined execution in the Aaron's Business drove increased revenues and improved profitability in the quarter."

"Progressive had an exceptional quarter driven by a significant increase in total invoice volume... More

Aaron's Acquires its Largest Franchisee

July 28, 2017 7:00 AM EDT

ATLANTA, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of its largest franchisee, SEI/Aaron's, Inc., in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $140 million, which was paid with cash-on-hand. Aaron's expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings in 2017.

SEI was founded in 1995 and currently serves more than 90,000 customers through 104 Aaron's stores in 11 states, primarily in the Northeast.

"We're excited... More

Aton Resources Inc. Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

July 27, 2017 4:30 PM EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/27/17 -- Aton Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Aton Resources") (TSX VENTURE: AAN) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on July 26, 2017 (the "Meeting").

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Company voted in favor of resolutions:

1. Electing as directors of the Company: Bill Koutsouras - 99.81% in favor; Mark W. Campbell - 99.81% in favor; Giles Baynham - 98.53% in favor; David Laing- 98.53% in favor; Anthony Clements -... More