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Staff Report | Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

Deckers’ Lafitte takes COO role

Lafitte previously served as the company’s general counsel. His appointment is effective Feb. 2 and he replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company on Jan. 16.

Staff Report | Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

Ventura County firms collect $2.7M in tax credits, set to create 500 jobs

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Two Ventura County companies are receiving $2.7 million in tax credits that could create more than 500 potential new jobs coming to the county.

Staff Report | Friday, January 16th, 2015

QAD, shareholders could pull in $60M with public offering

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QAD, the Santa Barbara-based software developer, today confirmed the pricing for its recently announced public stock offering. The company is offering 3 million shares of Class A common stock at $20.00 per share. One million shares included in the sale are being offered by controlling stockholders Karl Lopker and Pamela Lopker. Additionally, QAD has granted Read More →

Staff Report | Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG

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Carpinteria-based Lynda.com has raised $186 milllion from a group of investors, earmarked for accelerating acquisitions, growth and new content Initiatives at the online learning platform.

Staff Report | Monday, January 12th, 2015

Limoneira Co. reports increased annual revenue, fourth-quarter loss

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Santa Paula-based Limoneira Co. reported revenue of about $7 million for fiscal year 2014, along with a $2.8 million loss for the year’s fourth quarter.