Latest News and Press Releases

Want to stay updated on the latest news?

Sign into Reader Account Create Reader Account

October 08, 2008 08:00 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Surprised by Abrupt Withdrawal of SCI Proposal; Believes Credit Market Deterioration was Key Factor to Decision

JEFFERSON, La., Oct. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. ("Stewart") (Nasdaq:STEI) today announced that it was surprised and disappointed by the unexpected withdrawal, as indicated...
September 18, 2008 11:04 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

JEFFERSON, La., Sept. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) reported today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share. The...
September 09, 2008 18:20 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises Reports a 12 Percent Increase in Net Earnings for the Third Fiscal Quarter of 2008

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 9, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) reported today its results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2008. The Company reported a 25 percent...
August 29, 2008 15:00 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Conference Call Invitation

JEFFERSON, La., Aug. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) will report third quarter results for fiscal year 2008. The Company's senior...
August 28, 2008 17:37 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Announces Retention of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

JEFFERSON, La., Aug. 28, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) today announced that its committee of independent directors has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as financial...
July 23, 2008 09:30 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises Responds to Service Corporation International Letter

JEFFERSON, La., July 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) today announced that its Board of Directors has met to consider the letter from Service Corporation...
July 14, 2008 17:49 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises Rejects Proposal From Service Corporation International

JEFFERSON, La., July 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) has rejected a proposal from Service Corporation International to acquire all of the outstanding shares of...
June 26, 2008 17:10 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises Names Kenneth G. 'Jerry' Myers, Jr. Senior Vice President of Operations

JEFFERSON, La., June 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) announced today that, effective immediately, Jerry Myers will serve as the Company's Senior Vice President of...
June 19, 2008 17:15 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Announces $25 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Program and Declares Quarterly Dividend

JEFFERSON, La., June 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a $25 million increase in its current stock...
June 10, 2008 08:30 ET | Source: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Stewart Enterprises Reports a 15 Percent Earnings Per Share Increase for the Second Fiscal Quarter of 2008

NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) reported today its results for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. The Company reported a 15 percent...