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Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session are Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), Foot Locker Inc. (FL) and Ford Motor Co. (F).

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. confirmed plans to spinoff most of its hotels into a real-estate investment trust, a popular move among companies looking to slim down, and said it would split off its timeshare business into a separate company. Shares rose 5.2% to $21.25 in premarket trading.

Foot Locker Inc. said sales at existing stores in its latest quarter jumped again, boosting profit and revenue, as the athletic retailer continues to attract customers with its widening selection of merchandise. Shares rose 1.67% to $68.15 premarket.

Ford Motor Co. is investing $145 million in its Cleveland engine plant to ramp up production of its second-generation EcoBoost engine family for the 2017 F-150 lineup, as the auto maker makes good on a promise to upgrade plants amid soaring demand for its pickup trucks. Shares rose 0.56% to $12.46 premarket.

Media-solutions firm RR Media (RRM) said Friday it had agreed to be taken private by Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES S.A. in an all-cash deal worth $242 million. RR Media shares rose 48.97% to $12.96 premarket.

The chief executive of cosmetics giant Revlon Inc. (REV) is stepping down a month after its controlling shareholder and Chairman Ronald O. Perelman disclosed he was exploring strategic alternatives for the company.

Liberty Media Corp. (LMCA) on Friday reported its profit fell 5.9% in the final quarter of the year, though revenue climbed more than expected on strong performance from SiriusXM.

Sotheby's (BID) on Friday swung to a loss in the final quarter of the year as the company booked a hefty income tax charge on the repatriation of foreign earnings.

Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) swung to a loss in the January quarter on restructuring charges, but the design software company's profit excluding items came in above its guidance.

Baidu Inc.'s (BIDU) fourth-quarter adjusted profit and revenue beat expectations, even as the company continues to spend heavily to expand market share.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) on Thursday posted a wider fourth-quarter loss excluding items, reflecting higher spending on research and development costs and selling, general and administrative expenses.

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) on Thursday reported the first annual loss since it was spun off from Enron Corp. more than a decade ago and said it would slash spending on capital projects this year to counter low energy prices.

Gap Inc. (GPS) on Thursday said profit would fall this business year and that it would cut capital spending and buy back fewer shares as it moves to pay down debt.

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) on Thursday cut its profit projections for the current year citing the impact of the stronger U.S. dollar that drove down revenue in the December quarter even as sales volume rose, driven by China.

Intuit Inc.(INTU), the maker of TurboTax software, on Thursday reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter, driven in part by more online subscribers of its QuickBooks product.

Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) on Thursday reported profit and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations in its fourth quarter, the packaged-foods giant's second financial report since the merger of Kraft and Heinz in July.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) on Thursday reported a 10.5% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, boosted in part by growth at its artist management company.

Flooring company Mohawk Industries Inc.'s (MHK) fourth-quarter profit rose 30.5%, reflecting strong margins, acquisition contributions and an improving economy.

Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST) on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter as distribution hiccups and currency exchange rates limited its sales growth.

Noodles & Co. on Thursday (NDLS) issued downbeat guidance for the current fiscal year, even as it reported a 7.9% jump in revenue for its latest quarter driven by the number of new location openings.

Palo Alto Networks Inc.'s (PANW) loss widened in the latest quarter on higher expenses, though the cybersecurity company posted continued growth in bookings and revenue. The company said a "manual error" caused the results to be posted on its website before the market closed.

Re/Max Holdings Inc. (RMAX) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter results above Wall Street views but said revenue would decline this year as it sold its last company-owned brokerage offices.

Republic Airways Holdings Inc.(RJET), one of the biggest U.S. regional carriers, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, succumbing to the pressures of a pilot shortage and a shift by large network airlines to using larger planes.

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) said it acquired the remaining 35% interest in Travel Channel Media that it didn't already own from Cox Communications Inc. for $99 million.

Southwestern Energy Co. (SWN) on Thursday posted a $2.1 billion fourth-quarter loss, reflecting an impairment charge, as it continued to suffer from low prices for oil, gas and natural-gas liquids.

Big-data software company Splunk Inc. (SPLK) said revenue for the January quarter rose 49% and increased its revenue guidance for the year ending in January 2017.

Hospital company Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter, in part because of climbing labor costs.

Weight Watchers International Inc. (WTW) on Thursday reported revenue fell 21% in the quarter ended Jan. 2 as its membership rolls shrank for the 12th straight quarter. The New York company reported a net loss of $11.3 million, including an $8.3 million charge related to Oprah Winfrey's investment. Meanwhile, Nutrisystem Inc. (NTRI), whose eating plan focuses on selling meals, reported a 28% drop in profit despite higher sales.

Zoe's Kitchen Inc. (ZOES) swung to a profit in the December quarter as the company booked a $3.4 million tax benefit.

Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com or Maria Armental at maria.armental@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

February 26, 2016 09:33 ET (14:33 GMT)

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