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On the other hand, if we are to treat what we estimate the $2.0B pension deficit at the end of 2003 as debt, the implied EV/Sales would be 0.7x.
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Homeland security is the main driver of growth both in the Americas and in Europe.
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As a result, EBIT from continuing operations of $39.3MM ended 5.8% lower from the prior-year period.
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Enbrel facing intensifying competition and maturing markets.
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Air Products & Chemicals recently introduced a new vinyl acetate / ethylene (VA/E) based emulsion product for water-based paints and represents it as an excellent replacement for vinyl acrylic emulsions.
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The applications business is experiencing strength, even in today's weak market conditions, in the customer relationship management (CRM), e-commerce and e-procurement segments, which we estimate contribute approximately 35% - 40% of Oracle's applications business.
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Matthew Jacob provided assistance in preparing this report..
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In addition, the bondholders and banks also have to agree with the plan.
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Additionally, there is a significant trend towards the incorporation of electronics into motion control.
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Over the period, Mercury maintained 16%-21% non-GAAP earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).
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Second, while we estimate a $432mm pension swing (which increases SGA by that amount), we are projecting SGA higher in '09 by only $267mm.
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Altace has captured 7.6% NRx market share of the total ACE inhibitor market (including diuretic combination products) in the November monthly data, up 30 bps from 7.3% in October.
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To explain some of these multiples, it is important to realize that because KRI paid a P/E multiple for the Disney papers that was higher than the multiple at which its own stock was trading, its P/E also rose (see Acquisition and Divestiture section for details), and the additional debt taken on by the company gives it a richer valuation on an EBITDA basis.
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Though Sprint has not provided precise churn numbers for those customers with bundles, we are assured that it is substantially lower than that for the general subscriber population.
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Communications: Earnings were $9.6 million versus $6.6 million last year, up 46%.
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At 9.6x our revised fiscal 2001 EPS estimate, we believe MAY stock is attractively valued, based on projected long-term net earnings growth of 7-9% and a 3.3% dividend yield.
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Even if access line pressures (or other competitive pressures) delay this event, we believe it will happen in the coming quarters.
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We view the transaction as very positive for GM and for Delphi, since we believe the two businesses have the potential of better operating performance apart than they do together.
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Revenues at $11.5 billion were slightly ahead of expectations, though this was due entirely to currency which added 5.6% to J&J's top line.
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Schwab clients opened 45,900 new accounts during October 2005..
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CTL remains one of our top picks in the wireline industry.
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� DTS - DTS produces explosion-proof lighting and electrical protection equipment for a wide range of industrial markets including drilling, oil and gas, marine, chemical, pharmaceutical and food products.
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U.S. volumes declined only 1% YoY despite lapping very strong 6% growth in 1Q04.
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It appears that NAPA margins remained relatively constant during the period.
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This creates a situation where the PNC's book value is understated by approximately $3.0 billion, or roughly $8.63 per share.
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2.APC also lowered its production outlook, decreasing the range to 159-164 million BOE, from 160-165 million BOE.
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Our extensive work on fiber economics suggests FTTP cost savings, on a per-line basis, will about twice as high as those likely to be delivered by AT&T's FTTN network (Exhibit 3).
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For FQ4:01 (ending May), we estimate that Oracle's top line will shrink roughly 4.5% year-over-year to $3.2 billion and that EPS will decline 19% from FQ4:00 to $0.12.
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All things equal, we estimate that a $1.00 per mmBTU change in natural gas costs affects ethane costs by approximately $0.065 per gallon and ethylene feedstock costs by $0.028 per pound.
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We will be listening to the conference call this morning and update our model and price target to account for this potential acquisition.
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estimate of $1.09, a multiple in line with Vitesse's peers.
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Some dealers won't even take trade-ins for 2003 models, since they feel it will not be necessary.
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Key uncertainties are credit expenses, net interest margins and income, and revenues from volatile sources such as capital markets.
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The focus of Sara Lee is on repeat purchase, fast turning basic but branded consumer products.
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Our five-year earnings growth forecast from cyclical to trough levels is 21%, above the consensus forecast of 17%.
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The goal of the transdermal application of Emsam over Eldepryl's oral administration is a reduction in severe hypertensive episodes, or the so-called "cheese reaction" resulting from consumption of large amounts of tyramine (e.g., from fermented cheese, red wine, herring, over-the-counter cough/cold medications, etc.) while on Eldepryl.
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KMB's tax rate in the first quarter and going forward is 31%, down from 32% last year.
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Our key conclusions from our meeting at 85 Broad Street, which is home to Goldman Sachs, are as follows: As the "great one" once said.
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Maintaining Hold rating on DUK and lowering price target to $14.
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Examples of trends driving the increased electronic content in an automobile include the shift toward advanced driver assistance and safety systems, an increased use of GPS systems, telematics and entertainment systems, along with the replacement of mechanical systems in areas such as brakes, shifting and steering.
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The improvement was driven by increased synfuel production of 3 million tons versus 2.1 million in the prior year's quarter and the ability to utilize synfuel credits due to higher taxable income.
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We raised our F4Q:07 EPS estimate from $0.92 to $1.14 to reflect a significantly lower tax rate and better performance for the Valvoline and Water segments.
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Assuming this $1 billion of debt reduction in 2H02 and full-year EBITDA of $2.2 billion, FDs adjusted debt/EBITDA should decline to about 2.45x.
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In Japan, CDMA subscriber additions were 480k, the same as November, but up significantly compared to 349k in December 2005.
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the discussion below for additional detail on Panitumumab.
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CRESTOR LIKELY TO SURPRISE: Markets look to have also largely written off Crestor (statin anti cholesterol Global sales $1268m; US sales $730m) due to safety concerns and the upcoming patent loss on Merck's statin Zocor this June.
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Note, 3M's initial 2004 guidance was $3.46-3.52, and the firm came in at $3.75 for the year -- much of the upside came from the weak dollar.
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We reiterate our Overweight rating on YUM shares and continue to recommend the stock as a core holding for growth-oriented portfolios.
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During the 12-week third quarter, sales increased 3.9% to $10.2B from $9.8B in the prior-year period.
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FQ4 revenues should be up slightly, margins and OPEX roughly flat.
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Lower Interest and Higher Share Repurchase Offset Weak Operating Profit Growth This morning Pepsi Bottling Group reported Q3 EPS of $0.71, at the high end of its $0.67-0.71 EPS guidance range.
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Major negatives in the quarter: Weak new orders of aluminum mill products: The index of net new orders of aluminum mill products declined 9% in November, reversing a positive trend that we have seen in September and October.
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Cisco over the years has been one of Solectron's stalwart customers.
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(NYSE:RDC) Monitor - Describes stocks whose company fundamentals and financials are being monitored, and for which no financial projections or opinions on the investment merits of the company are provided..
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We project EBT to increase about 30% in the F4Q, led by favorable mix, and growth in Fine Fragrance and Eastern Europe (hair care).
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Meanwhile, domestic public finance volume was down 15% and structured finance writings were down 27%.
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Reducing EPS Estimates; Does It Still Pay to Invest in Defense Stocks?.
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eBooks: So far, mass market books and novels have not seen high user adoption, and we note that Barnes & Noble stopped selling eBooks in 2003 after realizing they were not doing well.
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Share price at Yesterday, MDT presented surprisingly positive results March 7, 2005 from the Care-HF study demonstrating a survival benefit failure receiving versus optimal $54.00 in heart therapy.
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higher international sales (Japan) offsetting weaker U.S. sales and slightly lower participation game placements.
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designing a Phase II program to determine the safety and efficacy of the compound in treatment naive patients and in highly treatment experienced patients with multiple resistance mutations associated with the thymidine analog drug AZT and D4T..
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CTSH believes that the global landscape for IT Services delivery is quickly consolidating into a market dominated by 5 to 10 global players who will all be pursuing variations of the global delivery model (consistent with our view � see our Industry Initiation Report).
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The Information Technology Association of America estimates that there are roughly 350,000 open positions in the information technology industries.
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� On July 2, Mirant announced the pricing of a $370 mil.
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For 2006, we expect this division to earn approximately $280 million.
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Morton's table salt is distributed through grocery stores, food wholesalers, and food distributors, and owns roughly half of the market.
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In addition to ASO membership similarities, we also acknowledge that the operating income of AET's and CI's other significant business segments stack up pretty closely.
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Before Promus, Keltner held various positions SVP, CFO Mr.
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Disney's Studio Entertainment division is looking to build franchises to drive stable longterm growth.
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At the close of FY'08, LLL's largest contract was the U.S. Air Force CFT, comprising ~3% of total company sales.
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We think YUM shares are worth $36 based on our sum of the parts model.
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Food and beverage costs fell 88 basis points to 30.6% of sales in the first quarter.
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Exhibit 3: Changes in operating targets & contract positions.
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SG&A delevered 40 bps as a percentage of sales due to the weak comp.
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We expect 3QFY03 numbers to be fairly perfunctory.
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Moreover, an anticipated dividend payout in the low 60% range is expected to continue to provide Citizens with good financial flexibility.
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Revenues and income have been affected by political or economic instability, terrorist activities, changes in national policy, competitive pressures on certain air carriers, fuel shortages, labor stoppages, recessions and competition from other leasing.
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In order to return to profitability, management is making changes.
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ASO repurchased 5M shares at roughly $27 in the third quarter, compared to 2M in 2Q:05, accelerated by funds raised in the mutual fund sale.
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That said, we continue to believe that the full impact of the pricing increase will not be felt until F2007.
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The baked goods, dairy, and bottling industries are exhibiting some similarities: Smaller family operations are selling to large, corporate consolidators in order to escape the changing retail environment, the consolidation of competitors, or the next generation of family members not wanting to take over the business.
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Significant expansion potential is present longer-term, with a plan to boost output by 70 MBPD likely to move forward upon receipt of necessary construction and environmental permits..
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BUD and CCU already have a working relationship through a joint venture in Argentina (BUD owns 11%)..
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No change to EPS estimates on near-term business or acquisition.
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Schering's treatment for Crohn's disease was recommended for approval by the European Union's CPMP in May and approval should follow in the next several months.
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Employers may pay all or a portion of the monthly premiums, and employees, through payroll deductions, pay the remainder, if any..
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Cigna's technology suite is also designed to identify member health risks at an early stage, and then intervene with appropriate preventative medical care.
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We are about 1% and 3% ahead of consensus for this year and next.
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SBC has a "preferred provider" relationship with WCG which guarantees that SBC must offer all traffic for transport to WCG, including internal traffic.
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Beef segment sales decreased slightly to $2.99 billion from $3.0 billion last year, and were slightly below our estimate of $3.0 billion.
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We believe many observers missed a significant new commitment made by CEO John Chambers during his closing comments on Cisco's FY4Q04 conference call.
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Sales in Canada, up 42%, have been outpacing domestic sales and are another driver of top-line growth.
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We think the geographic diversification and the focus on midtier cities have helped GCI's newspapers grow revenue faster than the industry average for the last two quarters.
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With that said, management has declined to give many details before the deal is completed, which it believes will occur in July 2006.
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Company Description Biogen Idec develops, manufactures, and commercializes therapeutics for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
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We also assume that the market would be indifferent to a deal with a 15x 2004F PER based on EPS adjusted for cost savings.
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Wireline capital spending grew 13.0% year-over-year to $1,185M.
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The dividend payout ratio was close to 45% in 1Q05, in line with the 40%-45% range we expect Compass to maintain over time.
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After this, he noted that Siebel won several "extremely large" deals with Key Bank and a handful of other firms.
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