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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Watco rail gets $600M in new private equity
Watco Cos., the rail and transportation logistics company that operates 45 short lines, has received a minority investment of more than $600 million from Duration Capital Partners, the companies announced Tuesday. The investment will be used to address Watco's long-term strategic investments, the company said, including assuming full ownership of Industrial Rail Services, rail operator at six Dow Chemical facilities in the United States and Canada. 'This investment from Duration is not just capital,' Watco Chief Executive Dan Smith said in a release. 'It's a long-term vote of confidence in our people, our strategy, and our future. We're grateful for their trust and energized by the opportunity to continue to grow with our customers.' The two firms have partnered on multiple transactions since 2018, with a shared commitment to investing in transportation infrastructure.'This investment is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Watco,' said Duration co-CEO Josh Connor. 'Watco exemplifies the type of company we want to support for many years to come – focused on safety, customer service, and operational excellence.' Added co-CEO Emmett McCann, 'Our relationship has grown into a deep collaboration, and we have helped many customers expand their businesses. Watco is a world-class operator, and we are proud to be their long-term partner.' Duration, a private investment company focused on North American transportation infrastructure, was founded in 2024 as a spin-off from Oaktree Capital. It manages more than $4 billion in assets involving ports, rails, and information. Subscribe to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your inbox. WATCH: CSX delivers for Army's 250th birthday bash How technology Is helping Union Pacific help truckers…and rail shippers Sharp slowdown in intermodal rail a warning for H2: AARGreenbrier: Elevating rail safety standards with state-of-the-art training The post Watco rail gets $600M in new private equity appeared first on FreightWaves. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Photos Show That Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner May Not Have Buried the Hatchet Yet
It seems that despite finalizing their divorce and seemingly focusing on co-parenting, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner can't seem to bury the hatchet. In photos (and eye-witness accounts) obtained by TMZ, Costner and Baumgartner were in attendance for their son Cayden's high school graduation in Santa Barbara. However, they were so far apart from one another throughout. More from SheKnows Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn Are Allegedly Playing Matchmaker for a Newly-Single A-Lister While they were both in attendance for their son, they were on opposite ends of the school grounds to take pics with him. So while Baumgartner is planning a wedding, and Costner has moved on with his dating life, it seems the tension still hasn't died down. For those who don't know, Costner and Baumgartner divorced in 2024 after nearly 20 years together, but continue to co-parent their three children, named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Soon after their divorce, Baumgartner started dating her now-fiancé, Josh Connor. However, Costner alleged there was an overlap between their relationship and her new one. Baumgartner filed for divorce from the Yellowstone actor after nearly 20 years of marriage, citing 'irreconcilable differences' in the paperwork. Then, for about a year, Costner and Baumgartner's divorce played out quite publicly, with many jabs and back-and-forths based around their finances (specifically child support payments). (Fun fact: Along with his divorce from Baumgartner, Costner had another messy divorce from his first wife Cindy Silva, where he allegedly had an affair and she received an $80 million settlement.)Best of SheKnows Every Time Paris Jackson's Bold Red Carpet Fashion Took Our Breath Away Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Ariana Madix, Kristen Stewart, & More Stars Who Had Dramatic Hair Changes
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Christine Baumgartner's secret wedding plans... and how ex Kevin Costner REALLY feels about her rebounding to his best friend
Kevin Costner 's ex-wife Christine Baumgartner is secretly planning a lavish tropical wedding – just 18 months after finalizing her divorce from the Yellowstone star. Sources told the Daily Mail that Baumgartner will marry her financier fiancé Josh Connor, 51, in a low-key ceremony in Hawaii with only close family and friends in attendance.
