NEW YORK, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding
Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR), Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKUL),
iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT), Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI),
and VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY). Private wealth members
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Whirlpool Corp. Analyst Notes
On February 28, 2014, Whirlpool
Corp. (Whirlpool) reported that it has once again been honored as
one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies. The
Company informed that it has received the fourth consecutive award
in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry category. Jeff M. Fettig, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool
said, "It is an honor to once again be named to Fortune Magazine's
annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies. For more than
100 years, Whirlpool Corporation has built a foundation for growth
through forward-thinking products from exceptional brands,
disciplined operating processes and talented employees. Our
constant mindset of innovation that matters allows us to continue
bringing the very best in home solutions to consumers around the
world. We're proud to have held strong, positive scores on the list
this year, particularly in social responsibility and innovation and
we're committed to continued success in 2014." The full analyst
notes on Whirlpool Corp. are available to download free of charge
at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/WHR/report.pdf
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Skullcandy, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 6, 2014, Skullcandy, Inc.
(Skullcandy) reported its financial results for Q4 2013 and
full-year 2013. The Company's net sales were $72.2 million for Q4 2013, down 28.4% YoY, while
gross margin was 43.5%. Skullcandy's net income attributable to the
Company was $3.6 million or
$0.13 per diluted share for Q4 2013,
compared to $11.5 million or
$0.41 per diluted share in Q4 2012.
For full-year 2013, net loss attributable to Skullcandy was
$3.0 million or $0.11 loss per diluted share, compared to net
income attributable to Skullcandy of $25.9
million or $0.92 per diluted
share in full-year 2012. Hoby
Darling, President and CEO of Skullcandy, commented, "2013
was a year of tremendous positive change geared toward executing
our turnaround strategy. The year was capped off by a strong fourth
quarter performance focused on reinforcing our brand ethos and
positioned the business for long-term success. The great work the
team has done establishing a new direction for the Company speaks
volumes about our people and our culture and the foundation we are
building. With our five key growth pillars established and a clear
understanding of our consumer, where we will innovate and focus,
and a segmented distribution strategy, it is now about executing.
We are confident we can achieve our vision of being a global audio
leader while delivering profitable growth, increased shareholder
value and living by our core values." The full analyst notes on
Skullcandy, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/SKUL/report.pdf
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iRobot Corporation Analyst Notes
On March 5, 2014, iRobot
Corporation (iRobot) reported that Alison
Dean, the Company's Executive Vice President and CFO, will
take part at the Sidoti & Company, LLC's Emerging Growth
Research Institutional Investor Forum, to be held in New York. According to the Company, Dean will
present iRobot's achievements and financial outlook at the
conference on Tuesday, March 18, 2014
at 9:20 a.m. ET. The full analyst
notes on iRobot Corporation are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/IRBT/report.pdf
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Pitney Bowes Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 4, 2014, Pitney Bowes
Inc. (Pitney Bowes) announced that it has increased the maximum
amount in respect of its previously announced cash tender offer for
its 5.250% Notes due 2037, 5.750% Notes due 2017, 4.750% Notes due
2016, 4.750% Notes due 2018 and 5.600% Notes due 2018, from a
combined aggregate principal amount of $350
million to $500 million. According to the Company, all other
terms of the cash Tender Offer, as formerly declared, remained
unchanged. The Company stated that it will utilize net proceeds
from the Notes Offering, along with cash on hand, to finance
the purchase of the Notes validly tendered (and not validly
withdrawn) and accepted for purchase in accordance with the Tender
Offer, and to settle all fees and expenses in connection therewith.
The full analyst notes on Pitney Bowes Inc. are available to
download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/PBI/report.pdf
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VeriFone Systems, Inc. Analyst
Notes
On March 6, 2014, VeriFone
Systems, Inc.'s (VeriFone Systems) stock declined 1.86%, ending the
day at $29.50. Over the previous five
trading sessions, shares of VeriFone Systems increased 1.90%,
compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index which increased
0.80% during the same period. The full analyst notes on VeriFone
Systems, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/PAY/report.pdf
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