CGX Acquisition on Track for R.R. Donnelley
The R.R. Donnelley pending acquisition of Consolidated Graphics (CGX) recently received regulatory approval and is expected to close in 1Q14. The transaction is still subject to approval of CGX shareholders, who will receive $34.44 in cash and 1.651 shares of RR Donnelley per CGX share plus Donnelley’s assumption of Consolidated Graphics debt of about $98 million for a total estimated purchase price of $746 million, … Continue reading CGX Acquisition on Track for R.R. Donnelley
Geeknet Posts 30% Revenue Growth in Third Quarter
Geeknet reported strong 3Q13 revenue growth of 30% to $22.4 million vs. the 22% Street estimate, reflecting a significant quarter over quarter increase in new product launches and increased penetration in the wholesale channel. Adjusted EBITDA of a loss of $831,000 also exceeded our forecast, highlighting what we believe are sustainable margin improvements over the longer term, spearheaded by strong hires at the beginning of … Continue reading Geeknet Posts 30% Revenue Growth in Third Quarter
Manhattan Associates Post Solid Top Line Numbers
Manhattan Associates reported better than expected 3Q total revenue and EPS. License revenue was $1.7 million lighter than we expected, though the company made up the deficit on services. Investor sentiment was somewhat cautious heading into the print, resulting in the stock up marginally (1%- 3%) in after-hours trading. While MANH executed reasonably well, sluggish license revenue growth and valuation remain a stumbling block to … Continue reading Manhattan Associates Post Solid Top Line Numbers
Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds
Tyco reported strong fiscal second-quarter results in the face of continued weakness in global commercial construction. The security and fire firm increased year-overyear organic revenue by 2% in the quarter, a slight acceleration from 1% growth in the prior quarter. Increased project selectivity in North America commercial security curbed revenue from growing further, but the company should see better growth from higher-margin service revenue in … Continue reading Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds
Super Micro Posts Robust Earnings
SMCI reported F2Q non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 on $356M vs. Street $0.26 on $333M (and our $0.27 on $335M). Guide was $0.25-0.31 on $320-350M. In contrast to F1Q, Geo strength was led by Asia (23% or rev. vs. 18% q/q) with IDC a particularly strong vertical in that region. EMEA (24% vs. 23% q/q) and the US (51% vs. 57% of rev. q/ q) were … Continue reading Super Micro Posts Robust Earnings
Stock in Action: A Reaction to Google’s (NASDAQ GOOG) Mixed Earnings Result
Google was expected to send out a strong Q4 earnings report which should have been a big positive for the GOOG stock. However, Google came out with an earnings report which has been a major talking point in the stock market. The Google (NASDAQ GOOG) stock also responded unfavourably after the report came out, with the stock price going down by around 2%. This is … Continue reading Stock in Action: A Reaction to Google’s (NASDAQ GOOG) Mixed Earnings Result
