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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Martha Stewart, Macy's settle lawsuit over Penney deal, (NYSE: M), (NYSE: MSO)

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc said on Thursday it settled a lawsuit with retailer Macy's Inc over a home products deal with J.C. Penney Co Inc.Martha Stewart did not disclose the terms of the settlement, but said the deal would not be material to the company.Macy's sued Martha Stewart and Penney last year after the two announced a partnership in 2011 to open Martha Stewart home shops at hundreds of Penney stores.Macy's claims exclusive rights to Martha Stewart cookware, bedding and bath products under a 2006 deal.

Macy?s, Inc. (Macy?s) is a retail organization operating stores and Internet Websites under two brands (Macy's and Bloomingdale's) that sell a range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Shares of M remained unchanged at $53.40. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $36.35 and as high as $54.07. On average, 4751240 shares of M exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSO) is an integrated media and merchandising company providing consumers with lifestyle content and products. Shares of MSO remained unchanged at $4.20. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.20 and as high as $4.47. On average, 319205 shares of MSO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 400.



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