WEEKLY EDITION
Rolls-Royce to Buy Huntington Beach Maker of Engine Parts
AEROSPACE: Wants tech for lighter components
Aerospace and defense manufacturer Rolls-Royce PLC has acquired a Huntington Beach-based parts supplier in its first acquisition in Southern California.
$950M for Nielsen Expositions in South County
Trade show organizer Nielsen Expositions in San Juan Capistrano agreed to be acquired by Toronto-based private equity firm Onex Corp. for $950 million.
La Jolla Group Names New Chief Executive
Irvine-based apparel licensor La Jolla Group Inc. last week named a new chief executive from within the company’s ranks, an appointment that took effect immediately.
Faster Customs Clearance at John Wayne
International passengers arriving at John Wayne Airport now have the option of participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program.
Economic Recovery Shows in Coastal Luxury Sales
Homes, Lots Move Faster, Closer to Asking Prices
LUXURY HOMES Column by Kim Haman
Oakley’s Not Just About Sunglasses—Or Men
APPAREL: Campaign for training gear targets females as growth market
Executives at eyewear and apparel maker Oakley Inc. hope to grow women’s apparel sales with a focus on activewear and a new side to the company’s bold attitude.
Mobilitie: Bringing 4G Wireless to a Venue Near You
TECHNOLOGY: Sold most traditional cellphone towers
Mobilitie LLC made its first major windfall by improving wireless coverage across the country, one cellphone tower at a time.
FDA Committee Recommends Allergan Face Filler
Says Nonbinding Nod Figures in Final Decision
Allergan Inc. is a step closer to expanding its lower-face filler lineup, in Healthcare
Sanuk of Irvine Names PR Agency of Record
Company Will Launch Marketing Campaign
MWW is now the public relations agency of record for Irvine-based footwear manufacturer Sanuk, in Media & Marketing
Western Digital Keeps Biggest Disk Drive Maker Title
Still Has Narrow Edge Over Rival Seagate
Western Digital Corp. held on to its title as the world’s largest drive maker in terms of units sold and overall revenue, in Technology
REAL ESTATE DEALS - May 13, 2013
Sales and leases of offices, industrial buildings, retail space and apartments
High-Rise Office Vacancies Continue to Fall
REAL ESTATE WATCH: HIGH-RISE OFFICE MARKET
High-rise office vacancies continue to fall
$5.6M Per Acre for Land Parcel in Newport Center
Cost One of Highest Per Acre For Homes in Years
The New Home Co., development partner pay top dollar for land slated to hold the Meridian project, in Real Estate
OC 50: Real Estate
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Real Estate
OC 50: Finance
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Finance
OC 50: Technology
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Technology
OC 50: Healthcare
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Healthcare
By the Numbers - Buena Park Businesses
Buena Park has more than 1,300 businesses, and they collectively employ nearly 24,000 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
OC 50: Education
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Education
OC 50: Apparel
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Apparel
OC 50: Services
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Services
OC 50: Manufacturing
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Manufacturing
Back to the Future?
MSC Software’s Apollo Program Legacy, Modern Challenges
MSC’s move to Newport Beach later this year will be latest step by Dominic Gallello to cut costs, improve efficiencies
No End in Sight as Olson Starts in Spectrum
Hotel Developer Also Eyes Old City Hall in Newport Beach, Pacific City in HB
Olson's pipeline could become a lot busier. It’s eyeing several other area sites for hotel development, including an adjacent site in the Spectrum.
$875M Shopping List for Irvine Co.?
REAL ESTATE: Mortgage package on prime offices hints at more buys
An $875 million financing deal for the Irvine Company provides a rare glimpse into the operations and balance sheet of Orange County’s dominant office landlord.
Behind Simon’s Buyout: New Target for RSI’s Cabinet Operations
MANUFACTURING: Deal signals push into high end of home market
Ron Simon’s recent buyout of the private equity firm that owned half of his RSI Home Products Inc. did more than double his holdings in the Anaheim-based cabinet maker.
FivePoint’s New Amenity for Great Park: Momentum
REAL ESTATE: Hot start for land sales; 2nd phase under way
A land sale that brought in close to $200 million has FivePoint Communities Management Inc.’s Emile Haddad thinking about the second phase of development at the Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine.
Reddam’s Derby Dibs: $40M; 51st Just as Special for Argyroses
OC INSIDER Column by Jerry Sullivan
Swiss Equipment Maker Expands With Cypress Hub
REAL ESTATE: 10-year lease, OC consolidation part of plan
Cavotec plans to expand its West Coast manufacturing operations after inking new industrial lease
TYR Looks to US Water Polo Deal for Summer Hit
APPAREL: Swim label aims to build on last year’s $80M in sales
Performance swimsuit maker TYR Sport Inc. hopes to make a splash this summer with new water polo and training gear lines that will arrive as a branded sports drink rolls out.
Yokohama to Start US Tire Production
MANUFACTURING: HQ in Fullerton to oversee $300M plant
Fullerton-based Yokohama Tire Corp. is building a manufacturing plant in West Point, Miss., where it expects to make about a million tires a year
Allergan Boss Questions Critics’ Math on Clinical Trial
HEALTHCARE: Downplays Darpin delay, high on Levadex
Allergan Inc.’s chief executive is optimistic about the prospects for its newly acquired acute migraine headache drug, despite a regulatory setback.
Hager Pacific to Texas Border for Industrial Deal
REAL ESTATE: 16 buildings in cities at opposite ends of state
Hager Pacific Properties’ search for industrial property investments with strong upside potential has taken the company to a pair of Texas cities next to Mexico.
Leon Panetta Rejoins Corinthian Board
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has been named to the board of directors of Corinthian Colleges Inc. in Santa Ana.
Universal Protection Buys in New York
Santa Ana-based private security company Universal Protection Service last week acquired Protection Plus Security Corp. in New York on undisclosed terms.
