ROANOKE TIMES

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 25, 1990                   TAG: 9004250170
SECTION: BUSINESS                    PAGE: B-5   EDITION: METRO 
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COOPER SHAREHOLDERS OK INCREASE IN STOCK

Shareholders of Cooper Industries, parent of Gardner-Denver Mining & Construction of Roanoke, Tuesday approved an increase in authorized preferred stock, a necessary step in a 5-for-1 split of preferred shares as agreed in its acquisition of Cameron Iron Works. The shareholders also approved authorizing a new class of 10 million preferred shares. Robert Cizik, chairman of the Houston company, said this ensures that Cooper is able to choose the most appropriate way to finance future business opportunities.

- Staff reports



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