Russell Corporation to hold special stockholders meeting
20 Jun '06
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The board of directors of sporting goods company Russell Corporation has announced a Special Meeting of the Stockholders is scheduled for 9 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, August 1st 2006 for stockholders of record June 12th 2006.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger between Russell Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Inc whereby Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Russell Corporation in exchange for $18.00 per share of Russell Corporation stock.
Russell Corporation is a leading branded athletic and sporting goods company marketing athletic apparel, uniforms, footwear and equipment for a wide variety of sports, outdoor and fitness activities. Its major brands include Russell Athletic, JERZEES, Spalding, Brooks, Huffy Sports, Bike, Moving Comfort, AAI and Mossy Oak.