News Releases

15 Mar 2005

The Toro Company Announces Two-for-One Stock Split; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced it has approved a two-for- one stock split of its Common Stock, which will be effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable April 12, 2005.

15 Mar 2005

The Toro Company Adds Michael J. Hoffman to Board of Directors

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced the addition of Michael J. Hoffman to the company's board of directors. The announcement, made at Toro's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, came shortly after Hoffman assumed his role as chief executive

10 Mar 2005

The Toro Company Awards Over $200,000 in Cash and Product Donations to Local and National Organizations

Toro Furthers Commitment to Environment and Education With Recent Gifts BLOOMINGTON, Minn., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced the results of its first quarter grant awards by the Toro Giving Program. Grants of cash and product were awarded to 35

22 Feb 2005

The Toro Company Names Michael J. Hoffman Chief Executive Officer

Kendrick B. Melrose to Assume Role of Executive Chairman BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb 22, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has elected Michael J. Hoffman, 49, to the position of chief executive officer effective March 15,

22 Feb 2005

Toro First Quarter Net Earnings Per Share a Record $0.47 on 10.6% Sales Growth

Live Conference Call February 22, 10:00 a.m. CT http://www.thetorocompany.com/invest BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb 22, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today reported net earnings of $11.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, on net sales of $346.9 million for its

09 Feb 2005

The Toro Company Acquires Hayter Limited

Acquisition Strengthens Toro's Position in Europe BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it has acquired the assets of Hayter Limited, a manufacturer of consumer and commercial mowing products based in Spellbrook, England.

08 Dec 2004

Strong Fourth Quarter Boosts Toro to Another Record Year

2004 Net Earnings Per Diluted Share Total $4.04 Board Doubles Quarterly Dividend to $0.12 Per Common Share Live Conference Call December 8, 10:00 a.m. CT http://www.thetorocompany.com/invest BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today reported record net

23 Nov 2004

Toro Named Official Provider of Utility Vehicles for 78th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Nov 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it has been named the official supplier of utility vehicles for the 2004 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R). Toro will join SpongeBob SquarePants, Disney's Chicken Little, Red and

18 Oct 2004

The Toro Company Names Michael J. Hoffman President and Chief Operating Officer

Kendrick B. Melrose to Continue as CEO and Chairman BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced the election of Michael J. Hoffman, 49, to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Hoffman is a 27-year veteran with the company and

30 Sep 2004

The Toro Company Board of Directors Authorizes Purchase of Up to 1,000,000 Additional Shares

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sep 30, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today authorized the company to purchase up to 1,000,000 additional shares of its common stock, from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

30 Sep 2004

The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share payable October 26, 2004 to stockholders of record October 12, 2004.

24 Aug 2004

Toro Third Quarter Net Earnings Up 26.5% on 15.1% Net Sales Growth

Company on Track for Record Full Year Net Sales and Earnings LIVE CONFERENCE CALL August 24, 10:00 a.m. CT www.thetorocompany.com/invest BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today reported record net earnings of $34.2 million, or $1.33 per diluted

17 Jun 2004

The Toro Company Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Minnesota Governor Pawlenty

Company to Showcase Innovative Products of the Past, Present and Future BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jun 17, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX) -- The Toro Company today announced it will celebrate its 90th anniversary with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty around the theme, "Innovation Days." To mark the

27 May 2004

The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend; Board Authorizes Purchase of up to 3,000,000 Shares

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of six cents per share payable July 12, 2004 to stockholders of record June 20, 2004.

25 May 2004

Toro Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Net Earnings

Net Earnings Up 24.4% on 10.5% Sales Growth Company Again Raises Outlook for Full-Year Earnings Live Conference Call May 25, 10:00 a.m. CT http://www.thetorocompany.com/invest BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today reported record net earnings of

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