<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Cooper Industries plc News Release</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/Phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=irol-news</link><description>A Collection of Cooper Industries plc News Release</description><language>en-us</language><category>Uncategorized</category><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:21:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Cooper Lighting Products Accepted into the Prestigious 2012 Illuminating Engineering Society Progress Report for Technical Advancement</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1762599</link><description><![CDATA[A total of 14 innovative products, including 13 LED luminaires, represent significant product developments and improvements to the lighting industry.


PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, announces that 14 of its innovative and reliable products – include 13 LED luminaires – have been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee as providing "an advancement in the art and science of lighting." Announced at the 2012 IES Annual Conference held this month, the products are featured in the 2012 IES Prog...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1762599_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:23:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Industries Quickly Responds to Customer Needs in the Wake of Damage Done by Hurricane Sandy</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1757528</link><description><![CDATA[Short lead-times and a designated storm response team helped aid and ship products needed to restore power to the east coast.



 


 
 
 
DUBLIN, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As several states work to fully restore power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many have been relying on products and services from Cooper Industries. With first class solutions designed to help speed up recovery during crises or natural disasters, Cooper not only provides service to customers when it is needed most, but also goes to extra lengths to accommodate those faced with major systems problems.  Even when faced with major problems brought on by Hurricane Sandy, Cooper delivers.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that three of its LED architectural products have been recognized for ingenuity in Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards (PIA) competition. For the second consecutive year, Cooper Lighting has the most product awards in the lighting/electrical category. This year's LED products include the IRiS P3LED Directional Series, io Lili Gen II Recessed Indirect Luminaires, a...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1756367_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:38:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Shareholders Approve Proposals Relating to Eaton's Acquisition of Cooper</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1753718</link><description><![CDATA[THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING MADE SOLELY TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER RULES. THE INFORMATION SET OUT HEREIN CONCERNING THE RESULTS OF THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS ON OCTOBER 26, 2012 IS IDENTICAL TO THAT SET OUT IN THE FORM 8?K FILED ON OCTOBER 26, 2012.





 
 
 
 
DUBLIN, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced on October 26, 2012, the shareholders of both Cooper Industries plc and Eaton Corporation approved the proposals relating to Eaton's acquisition of Cooper through the formation of a new Irish holding company that will be renamed Eaton Corporation plc ("New Eaton").  The acquisition of Cooper will be effected by a "scheme of arrang...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1753718_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Lighting Products Help University of Kansas' Studio 804 Students Illuminate Galileo's Pavilion at Johnson County Community College</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1752291</link><description><![CDATA[Facility utilizes efficient solutions to educate students on sustainable design.


PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, recently provided lighting solutions to the University of Kansas' Studio 804 design team to illuminate Galileo's Pavilion, a student-designed building on the campus of Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Products include Halo LED recessed downlights, Neo-Ray Straight and Narrow suspended luminaires, and Sure-Lites LED Edge-lit exit signs. These products were chosen to provide energy-efficient illumination and...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1752291_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:56:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eaton and Cooper Shareholders Approve Proposals Related to Eaton's  Acquisition of Cooper</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1751177</link><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND & DUBLIN, Oct 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) and Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) announced that, at shareholder meetings held today, proposals related to Eaton’s acquisition of Cooper were approved by both Eaton’s and Cooper’s shareholders. 
As previously announced, on May 21, 2012, Eaton and Cooper entered into a transaction agreement by which Eaton will acquire Cooper through the formation of a new Irish holding company that will be renamed Eaton Corporation plc (“New Eaton”). The acquisition of Cooper will be effected by a “scheme of arrangement” under Irish law and, in connection with the acquisition, Eaton will merge with Turlock Corporation, a who...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1751177_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Industries Reports Record Third Quarter Results</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1747629</link><description><![CDATA[- Third Quarter EPS a Record $1.16, Up 18%

- Total Revenue up 7.8%, Core Revenue up 6.7%


DUBLIN, Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) today reported record third quarter earnings per share of $1.16, an increase of 18% compared to earnings per share of $.98 for the same period last year.  Total operating profit margin was 17.0% for the third quarter of 2012, an increase from 14.8% in the same period last year.

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Third quarter 2012 revenues increased $107.8 million, or 7.8%, to $1.50 billion compared to revenues of $1.39 billion in the third quarter of the prior year.  Core revenue growth was ...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1747629_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Industries Board Declares Dividend</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1744784</link><description><![CDATA[

DUBLIN, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE:CBE) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.21 on each share of the Company's outstanding common stock.  The dividend is payable November 16, 2012, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2012.

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On October 26, 2012, in connection with the previously announced transaction with Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN), both companies will hold special meetings to seek approval from shareholders to adopt the transaction agreement and approve the merger and certain related proposals.   Provided approval is received from both Cooper an...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1744784_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Announcement Under Irish Takeover Rules</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1744196</link><description><![CDATA[Cooper Industries plc Announcement under Rule 2.10 of the Irish Takeover Rules - Relevant Securities in Issue



 
 
 
 
DUBLIN, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) (the "Company") confirms that, at the close of business on October 10, 2012, its issued share capital comprised of 161,753,238 ordinary shares of US$0.01 each ("Ordinary Shares"). The International Securities Identification Number for these securities is IE00B40K9117.

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The Company also confirms that, at the close of business on October 10, 2012, there were 877,775 restricted share units ("RSUs") with respect to 877,775 Ordinary...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1744196_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:10:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooper Industries and Danaher Corporation Announce Definitive Agreement To Sell Apex Tool Group For $1.6 Billion To Bain Capital</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=75146&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1743546</link><description><![CDATA[

DUBLIN, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Industries (NYSE:CBE) and Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Apex Tool Group to Bain Capital for approximately $1.6 billion subject to post-closing adjustments.  Currently, Cooper and Danaher each maintain a 50% joint venture ownership interest in Apex.  

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The closing of the definitive agreement is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.  The parties currently expect that the transaction will close in the first half of 2013.

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