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Ackman Sticking with J.C. Penney (JCP) - WWD

April 10, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman told WWD he plans to stick with his investment in J. C. Penney (NYSE: JCP). Comments follow the ousting of J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson on Monday that lead to further decline in the stock.... More

UPDATE: JCPenney (JCP) Appoints Mike Ullman as CEO, Succeeding Ron Johnson

April 8, 2013 5:18 PM EDT

(Updated - April 8, 2013 5:20 PM EDT)

The Board of Directors of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP], today announced that Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III has rejoined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors. Mr. Ullman is a highly accomplished retail industry executive, who served as CEO of jcpenney until late 2011. He succeeds Ron Johnson, who is stepping down and leaving the Company.

Thomas Engibous, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, said, "We are fortunate to have someone with Mike's proven experience and... More