Kent A. McKee, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., has resigned effective Friday, Oct. 26, to pursue other opportunities, according to the company.

2. Mueller Net Income Up $5.5 Million - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. reported third quarter 2012 net income of $15.5 million Tuesday, Oct. 23, on net sales of $514.2 million.

3. Mueller to Repurchase Stock for $427.3 Million - Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Mueller Industries is buying back approximately 10.4 million of its shares owned by Leucadia National Corp. for about $427.3 million.

4. Mueller Industries to Repurchase Stock for $427.3 Million - Monday, September 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Mueller Industries is buying back approximately 10.4 million of its shares owned by Leucadia National Corp. for about $427.3 million.

5. Mueller Q2 Net Income Drops on Slow Commercial Construction - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. posted second quarter net income of $17.9 million, or 47 cents per diluted share.

6. Mueller Reports Lower Net Income in Q1 - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mueller Industries Inc. reported $32.6 million in net income for the first three months of 2012.

The earnings for the 13-week quarter compared to $40.6 million in the 14-week first quarter of 2011.

7. Performance Of Memphis Public Cos. Varies Widely - Monday, April 16, 2012

Memphis is home to several publicly traded companies that have made an indelible mark on industries ranging from transportation to finance and manufacturing.

Here’s a snapshot of how those companies are faring at the moment. (For a detailed look at AutoZone, see related story, "The Fast Lane.")

8. Mueller Board Chairman Resigns After 20 Years - Monday, November 07, 2011

The chairman of Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc.’s board of directors is resigning at the end of the year.

9. Karp Resigns as Mueller Chairman - Thursday, November 03, 2011

The chairman of Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc.’s board of directors is resigning at the end of the year.

10. Mueller Weathers Q3 Drop in Prices - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Mueller Industries Inc. reported a drop in net income for a third quarter that included a drop in copper prices and a fire at the company’s Wynne, Ark., manufacturing plant that forced it to shift operations to other plants.

11. Mueller Weathers Q3 Drop in Copper Prices - Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. reported a drop in net income for a third quarter that included a drop in copper prices and a fire at the company’s Wynne, Ark., manufacturing plant that forced it to shift operations to other plants.

12. Mueller Plots Next Move Amid Plant Damage - Thursday, September 08, 2011

Mueller Industries, the Memphis-based company whose Wynne, Ark., factory was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday, Sept. 6, has had a busy Labor Day weekend.

Just before the holiday break, Mueller – which makes copper, brass and similar fittings and tubing used in homebuilding and commercial construction – successfully held off a hostile takeover attempt for at least the next two years.

13. Mueller Industries Reaches Deal With Leucadia - Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. reported last week that holding company Leucadia National Corp. agreed to limit its stake in the metal parts maker to 27.5 percent and named two directors to Mueller’s board.

14. Mueller Industries Reaches Deal With Leucadia - Tuesday, September 06, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Mueller Industries Inc. said Friday that holding company Leucadia National Corp. agreed to limit its stake in the metal parts maker to 27.5 percent and named two directors to Mueller's board.

15. Mueller’s Q2 Earnings Jump 44 Pct. - Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. has reported a 44 percent increase in its second quarter earnings compared to the second quarter of 2010.

16. Mueller’s Q2 Earnings Jump 44 Pct. - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. has reported a 44 percent increase in its second quarter earnings compared to the second quarter of 2010.

17. Mueller Industries Declares Dividend - Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents a share on its common stock.

18. Mueller Reports Boost In Net Income - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. Tuesday reported first quarter 2011 net income of $40.6 million, more than $6 million more than the same quarter of 2010.

19. Mueller’s Sales Up On Higher Copper Prices - Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. posted a net income of $17.7 million on net sales of $527 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. It also showed an increase in net sales for the year after two rough years for the bottom line.

20. Mueller Industries Posts $17.7M Net Income - Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. posted a net income of $17.7 million on net sales of $527 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

21. Mueller Earnings Beat Estimates - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. announced Tuesday that it earned $18.9 million during its third quarter, edging out a $200,000 improvement from the same period a year ago.

22. Mueller Appeals Fine For Safety Violations - Thursday, February 18, 2010

Memphis-based Mueller Industries has appealed a $683,000 fine levied by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration for alleged safety violations.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal has reported John Hansen, Mueller’s vice president of manufacturing, confirmed the appeal was filed, but declined to discuss specifics.

23. Mueller Fined $683K for Safety Hazards - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

FULTON, Miss. (AP) – Federal labor officials are recommending that three Mueller Industries subsidiaries in Mississippi pay $683,000 for allegedly exposing employees to unsafe working conditions. Mueller is headquartered in Memphis.

24. Mueller Copper Tube To Lay Off 37 Workers - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

A company official said Mueller Industries has cut its work force by 12 percent, reducing the number of workers at a Fulton, Miss., plant by 37.

Michael Simmerman, the plant manager of Mueller Copper Tube, said the company cut employees at its Fulton location Monday. The company employs 270 people.

25. Probe of NE Miss. Mueller Plant Explosion Begins - Friday, July 31, 2009

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Federal investigators were gathering information Thursday, one day after an explosion killed a man and injured three others at copper tubing plant in northeast Mississippi.

26. Mueller Industries Q2 Profit Slides on Lower Sales - Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., which makes metal fittings, valves and tubes, reported Tuesday that its second-quarter profit tumbled 78 percent as core product sales slid on lower copper and brass market values.

27. Mueller Industries Posts Q1 Loss - Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Mueller Industries Inc. announced Tuesday a first-quarter net loss of $2.5 million. In a company press release, numbers showed first-quarter net sales were $326.6 million, compared to $704.1 million in the first quarter of 2008. The company posted net income of $27.4 million for the first quarter of 2009.

28. Mueller Industries Posts Fiscal Year Loss - Friday, February 06, 2009

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., a producer and distributor of copper and brass products, announced Thursday that the company’s net income for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2008 was $80.8 million, compared to $115.5 million for fiscal year 2007.

29. Mueller’s Q3 Profit Drops 40 Percent - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., which makes metal fittings, valves and tubing, reported Tuesday that third-quarter earnings fell 40 percent as the company was hurt by a drop in copper prices and its ties to the weak U.S. housing market.

30. Mueller CEO Resigns, New Executive Named - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

William D. O’Hagan, CEO of Mueller Industries Inc., will resign his post effective Dec. 31. O’Hagan was diagnosed with lung cancer in October and currently is undergoing treatment. He will continue to advise the company as a consultant and will be designated as a director emeritus.

31. Mueller Industries’ Q2 Profit Falls Almost 26 Percent - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Mueller Industries Inc., which makes metal fittings, valves and tubing, reported Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell 25.7 percent as it struggled with the housing industry slowdown and rising metal costs.

32. Mueller Industries'Q1 Profit Increases 45% - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
     Mueller Industries Inc., which makes metal fittings, valves and tubing, said Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose 45 percent on higher revenue from acquired businesses and price increases that largely offset higher copp

33. Mueller IndustriesProfit Soars - Wednesday, February 06, 2008
     Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., a maker of copper and aluminum products used in construction, said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit soared because of higher copper selling prices and the acquisition of a metals c

34. Mueller Industries Reports$20M Drop in Net Income - Wednesday, October 24, 2007
     Mueller Industries, a Memphis-based manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum and plastic products, has released its quarterly report, which shows a drop of about $20 million in the company's net income.
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35. Mueller Industries AnnouncesQ1 Net Income of $18.9 Million - Wednesday, April 25, 2007
     Mueller Industries Inc. announced Tuesday net income in first quarter 2007 as $18.9 million, which compares with $33.4 million for the same period of 2006.
     First quarter net sales for 2

36. Mueller Industries Acquires Michigan Metal Company - Thursday, March 01, 2007
     Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. announced Tuesday it has acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Michigan-based Extruded Metals Inc. Mueller paid $32 million plus assumed bank debt of about $10 million. 37. Mueller EstablishesJoint Venture in China - Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. has acquired a 50.5 percent joint venture stake to manufacture copper tubing in China. Mueller initially will invest $19.4 million in cash in the venture. Partners Jiangsu Xingrong Hi-Tech Co. Ltd. and Jiangsu Ba

38. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Monday, February 21, 2005
Perennial Buys Lots

Perennial Buys Lots

in Cordova Ridge

Perennial Building Group LLC has purchased 42 lots in phase seven of Cordova Ridge for $1.4 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www.memphisdailynews.com. Cre...

39. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, October 15, 2004
CAAP Inc

CAAP Inc. Buys

Knight Arnold Property

Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program Inc. has purchased property at 4023, 4029 and 4041 Knight Arnold Road, along with vacant lots, for $2.4 million, according to The Daily News Public Records...

40. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, September 30, 2004
Collierville Property

Collierville Property

Financed for $9.8 Million

Schilling-HChem LLC has financed 6.28 acres near Schilling Boulevard and West Winchester Boulevard in Collierville for $9.8 million, according to The Daily News Public Re...

41. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Industrial Park Land

Industrial Park Land

Sells for $2.2 Million

Watertite Products Inc. has financed 4.98 acres of property in Collierville Industrial Park for $2.2 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www.memphisd...

42. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, April 15, 2004
AutoZone Completes

Mud Island Property

Sells For $1.3 Million

Island Park LLC has purchased 10.57 acres near Island Place East on Mud Island from Wayne A. Christian for $1.3 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www....

43. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Cingular Wins AT&T Wireless for $41 Bln

Cingular Takes

AT&T Wireless
Cingular Wireless on Tuesday won an auction for AT&T Wireless Services Inc. with a late-night $41 billion offer, beating out U.K.-based Vodafone Group PLC. T...

44. Archived Article: Mueller Pg2 - Monday, January 06, 2003
Mueller to close

Mueller to close

French operations
Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc., which makes copper tube and fittings, said Thursday it plans to close its manufacturing operations in France and take a loss from the move.

The ...

45. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Darial Sneed joined International Paper as vice president of investor relations

Darial Sneed was appointed International Papers vice president of investor relations. She will replace Carol Tutundgy who plans to retire. Sneed joined IP in April 20...

46. Archived Article: Mueller P.2 - Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Mueller quarterly sales show increase Mueller quarterly sales show increase Mueller Industries Inc. announced third quarter and nine-month results for the period ended Sept. 23. Earnings for the three months ended Sept. 23, were 50 cents per diluted...

47. Archived Article: Mueller P. 2 - Wednesday, February 09, 2000
Mueller reports earnings increase for fourth quarter, year Mueller reports earnings increase for fourth quarter, year Eighth consecutive year of increased net income, earnings per share Mueller Industries Inc. has announced the company achieved reco...

48. Archived Article: Back - Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Mueller Industries, Inc Mueller Industries has increase in earnings Mueller Industries Inc. reported Tuesday a 40 percent increase in net income for the third quarter of 1999. Net income was $26.3 million, or 66 cents per diluted share in the third ...

49. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, July 19, 1999
Morgan Keegan & Co Union Planters Corp. announced a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its common stock and on its 8 percent Series E preferred stock. Both dividends are payable Aug. 16 to shareholders of record on Aug. 2. Loehmanns Inc...

50. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, April 19, 1999
Omega Health Systems Announces Accredo Health Inc. announced the initial public offering of its common stock, which will be traded on the Nasdaq market under the symbol ACDO. The IPO price for the 3 million shares was $16 a share. The underwriters h...

51. Archived Article: West Tn (bott) - Tuesday, February 16, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON West Tennessee sets capital investment record in 1998 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Companies spent more than $857 million to build new plants or expand existing ones in West Tennessee during 1998 a record high for capital inves...

52. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, February 15, 1999
Thomas & Betts sees 99 net growth Concord EFS Inc. reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share of 20 cents, up 43 percent from the same period of the prior year. Other fourth quarter results include revenue of $109,169, up 36 percent and ...

53. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 09, 1998
Promus Names Norman P Norman P. Blake Jr. has been named chairman, president and chief executive officer of Promus Hotel Corp. Blake is the former chairman, president and CEO of USF&G Corp. and former chairman and CEO of Heller International Cor...

54. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, November 30, 1998
Express Airlines I October Traffic Mueller Industries Inc. has completed the last part, or $39.6 million, of its $94.7 million acquisition of outstanding shares of Halstead Industries Inc., a manufacturer of copper tubes. Mueller funded the purchase...

55. Archived Article: Mueller - Tuesday, November 03, 1998
Mueller Industries Inc Mueller Industries Inc. restructures transaction Mueller Industries Inc. announced Monday the acquisition of about 58 percent of the outstanding shares of Halstead Industries Inc. for $55.11 million in cash. The remaining Hals...

56. Archived Article: Mueller's Earnings - Wednesday, October 14, 1998
Muellers earnings up Muellers earnings up slightly for quarter Mueller Industries Inc. reported net income for the third quarter of 1998 was $18.8 million or 47 cents a diluted share, which compares to $18.1 million or 46 cents a diluted share for 1...

57. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, September 14, 1998
Omega Health Systems, Inc Working Mother magazine has named two Memphis-based companies, First Tennessee Bank and Federal Express, as family friendly. The magazine based its ranking on whether the companies give work-life training to managers and wh...

58. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, August 17, 1998
Moody's assigns AutoZone Prime-2 rating Promus Hotel Corp. announced it will repurchase up to $200 million of its common stock for cash. The buy back will be executed in the open market or in block trades at prevailing market prices until Dec. 31, 1...

59. Archived Article: Highwoods - Wednesday, August 12, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Highwoods starts fifth building in Southwind By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Highwoods Properties Inc., a Raleigh, N.C.-based real estate investment trust with operations in Memphis, has started construction on a 64,000-square-foo...

60. Archived Article: Back - Wednesday, July 29, 1998
Mueller Industries, Inc Mueller Industries agrees to acquire B&K Industries Mueller Industries Inc. announced Tuesday officials had signed a definitive agreement to acquire B&K Industries Inc. for $33.5 million. Ninety percent of the purchas...

61. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, July 20, 1998
Express Airlines I Reports All Time System Load Factor Pittsburgh Brewing Co. and Memphis-based Blues City Brewing Co. have formed a business relationship in which Pittsburgh Brewing will manufacture, market and sell Blues Citys Prime Time Lager in ...

62. Archived Article: Back - Thursday, April 16, 1998
SOURCE: Mueller Industries, Inc Mueller Industries reports record first quarter earnings Mueller Industries Inc. reported a 22 percent increase in net income for the first quarter of 1998. Net income in the first quarter was $19.3 million, or 97 cen...

63. Archived Article: Temp Housing Acq Lj - Tuesday, July 01, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Local temporary housing firms join forces By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Temporary Housing Experts Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Corporate Housing Services, and the new organization plans to begin operating under the n...