Wisconsin Board Sells Newport Corp. Shares

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board sold 57,000 shares of Irvine-based Newport Corp. and now holds less than a 5% stake in the laser and electric-optical equipment manufacturer. The board, which manages retirement funds for Wisconsin state employees, sold the shares between Aug. 19 and Oct. 6 for $4.13 to $5.25 each, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.