Regis Corporation : Paul D. Finkelstein Resigns from Regis Board of Directors
05/01/2012| 05:20pm US/Eastern
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Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion
haircare industry, today announced that Paul D. Finkelstein has resigned
from his positions as director and Executive Chairman of the Regis Board
of Directors, as of April 30, 2012. Joel Conner, currently a Regis
director, has been named independent Chairman of the Board, effective
immediately.
"I am pleased with the progress the Company has recently made, including
the agreement to sell Regis' minority ownership interest in
Provalliance, and the development of a comprehensive plan to re-energize
our salons. This Board remains committed to overseeing the positive
change that is already underway at Regis and remains focused on
enhancing shareholder value," said Joel Conner, independent Chairman of
the Board.
"We thank Paul for his service to the Company. On behalf of the Board,
we are excited for a new phase in Regis' growth."
About Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is the
beauty industry's global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration
centers and cosmetology education. As of March 31, 2012, the Company
owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,700
worldwide locations. Regis' corporate and franchised locations operate
under concepts such as Supercuts, Sassoon Salon, Regis Salons,
MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, Cool Cuts 4 Kids and Hair Club for
Men and Women. In addition, Regis maintains an ownership interest in
Provalliance, which operates salons primarily in Europe, under the
brands of Jean Louis David, Franck Provost and Saint Algue. Regis also
maintains ownership interests in Empire Education Group in the U.S. and
the MY Style concepts in Japan. System-wide, these and other concepts
are located in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries in North America,
South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For additional information about
the company, including a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial
information and certain supplemental financial information, please visit
the Investor Information section of the corporate website at www.regiscorp.com.
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