| AirTran Holdings Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI)Q3 2009 Earnings CallOctober 21, 2009; 9:30 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Boeing Soars Beyond Expectations Zacks.com submits: Boeing Company (BA) has posted fourth quarter fiscal 2009 earnings of $1.79 per diluted share, flying past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share. For fiscal 2009 the company reported earnings of $1.89, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45 per share. Boeing’s results reflect solid performance across its businesses. By contrast, the year-ago quarter results were affected by labor strike and a charge on the 747 program.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Is Harley-Davidson Cruising Towards a Buyout? Rolfe Winkler, CFA submits: Could Henry Kravis handle a hog? Harley-Davidson’s (HOG) shares revved up this week on talk of a leveraged buyout, and Mr. Kravis’ firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, was one name mentioned. The iconic motorcycle maker can absorb plenty more debt, though the price tag and the cyclical nature of the business mean a deal would be no easy ride. Harley has roared back to life, overtaking frets about its aging customer profile and younger bikers opting for rival brands like Ducati (DMHYY.PK). At around $28 apiece, Harley’s shares are more than triple their recession low, including Tuesday’s 6 percent bounce. Figure any deal would require a premium of at least 30 percent, and the implied equity valuation would be about $8.5 billion.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Boeing Acquires Argon ST After Two-Year Partnership Zacks.com submits: In an effort to extend its footprints in cyber and intelligence markets, Boeing Company (BA) has decided to acquire Argon ST Inc. (STST). This will be an all-cash transaction and will cost $775 million or $34.50 per share. The acquisition plan follows the successful partnership with Argon ST for more than two years.Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Argon ST is a premier developer of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) and combat systems. This acquisition will allow Boeing to better address the C4ISR, cyber and intelligence markets.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Navios Maritime Holdings CEO Discusses Q2 2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript Navios Maritime Holdings (NM)Q2 2010 Earnings Call August 19, 2010 8:30 a.m. ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |