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I don't believe they have. That will put them in a (more) solid distribution chain at that point and maybe regain some lost shelf space...Kick it up a shot.
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JVA...+8% today...
It looks like the trend is our friend again, imo
Kudos! Very nice profile on MEA....
Metalico Inc (AMEX: MEA) has recently captured the attention of the under-$10-and-trendy growth crowd. With operations in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling and fabrication of lead-based products, Metalico collects, processes and sells scrap metal to customers including integrated steel mills, foundries, secondary smelters, aluminum recyclers and metal brokers. The company currently operates eleven recycling facilities through New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey and five lead fabrication plants in Alabama, Illinois, Nevada, and California. Metalico's 391 employees generate almost $550,000 each in revenues, making the company one of the most efficiently operated recyclers in the business.
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Significant Material Events
With a taste for acquiring junkyards and scrap metal recyclers, Metalico has grown its business from $61 million in 2004 to estimated revenues of $259 million* for 2007. This year, Metalico purchased four companies with combined annualized revenues of approximately $125 million, including Tranzact Corporation, Annaco, Inc, Totalcat Group, and Compass Environmental Haulers. PA-based Tranzact reported sales of approximately $25 million during each of the two previous years. Annaco and Totalcat collectively generated approximately $92 million in revenues in their most recently completed fiscal years. Since Metalico took over Rochester-based Compass, volume through the facility has nearly doubled to approximately 300 tons per day.
In April 2007, majority owned subsidiary Beacon Energy Corp. completed a $3.6 million investment in Terra Bioenergy LLC, a Missouri-based development stage biodiesel production company. Terra is in the initial phases of constructing a 30 million gallon per year biodiesel production plant. Beacon currently owns 40% of Terra, with an option to increase its ownership level to over 50%.
Metalico recently increased its existing credit facilities to an aggregate amount of $85 million, including modification of an existing loan agreement with primary lender Wells Fargo Foothill and the addition of a revolving line of credit for equipment and capital expenditures.
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Fundamentals
Over the past three years, Metalico posted compounded top line growth of 44% while delivering double-digit returns on equity. For the second quarter of 2007, EPS climbed to $0.14 on revenues of $66.8 million, compared to $0.12 and $57.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Earnings were in-line with analyst estimates, with revenues topping consensus by almost $6 million.
Metalico appears attractively undervalued at this time, boasting an estimated forward P/E of 12 versus a trailing P/E of 19 compared to 25 for the industry. Price to cash flow is a low 5.63 versus 14.60 for the industry, with price to sales (0.40 vs. 2.70) and price to book (2.44 vs. 3.28) placing Metalico's valuation in the top third of its competitors. Operating margin (9.46% vs. 2.26%), ROE (34.30% vs. 12.66%), and ROA (10.49% vs. 5.94%) also soundly trump industry averages. EPS growth is 36.36% compared to 15.12% for the industry (TTM vs. prior TTM), with projected EPS growth of 24.53% versus 22.85%.
Because of tight regulations on scrap metal recyclers, Metalico could face obstacles as it strives to expand beyond local permitting restrictions for its facilities. The Company also continues to incur environmental monitoring costs of its former smelting and refining plant in Tennessee, and retains environmental liability exposure issues for off-site clean-up and remediation matters on a former subsidiary in Florida. Fluctuations in the price of metals is another critical factor, affecting both the cost to acquire scrap and the price at which recycled materials are sold.
Weather can also affect the bottom line. In its first quarter report, CEO Aguero noted, "The geographic regions where we operate were hampered with many days of severe winter weather conditions which resulted in lower unit volume sales in both business segments compared to last year." Diversifying into additional markets such as auto recycling and acquiring locations in fairer climates are two possible solutions being considered. In the still-growing $30 billion market for recycled metals, there are more than 1,000 independent operators, some of which may attract Metalico's current hunger for acquisition and expansion.
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What Analysts Say
Just two months after initiating coverage, Metalico was upgraded to Buy from Hold by analyst Morgan Joseph on August 7. Thomson changed its rating from Hold to Buy August 10, setting a price target of $9.00 and $10.50 per share. Louis Navellier grades Metalico a "B" overall, citing margin growth, return on equity, and cash flow among the company' top performing areas.
Sources: Company, Fidelity Research, Thomson, Louis Navellier/Blue Chip Growth, Motley Fool, SEC filings
*Independent Analyst Estimates
http://www.infinitistocks.com/StocksToWatch/MEA.htm
I recall the reading the 8-k on the acquisition but I didn't see the update in the 10q...
On November 3, 2006, the Registrant's Board of Directors approved an investment of $2,500,000 in AgriFuel Co., a privately-held Delaware corporation ("AgriFuel"). AgriFuel intends to produce and market biofuels (including biodiesel) refined from agricultural feedstocks such as soybeans and other oil-producing plant materials as well as spent vegetable oils from restaurants. Biofuels are clean-burning alternative fuels containing no petroleum that can be used in blends with petroleum or independently in motor vehicles and in certain heating systems. The Registrant has used blends of at least 20% biodiesel to fuel most of the trucks used in its New York State operations since June of 2005. Use of biofuels is expected to reduce consumers' dependence on petroleum-based fuels. The Registrant's investment will make it the holder of a majority of the shares of stock of AgriFuel and give it control over AgriFuel. The remaining shares of AgriFuel stock are owned by several independent investors, some of whom also own stock in the Registrant.
http://biz.yahoo.com/e/061106/mea8-k.html
I agree that there is no sign of material developments.
But somebody out there is willing to pay a lot more than I was for BSOI.(and I thank them for their support,lol)
I hope something comes to fruition here and I am enjoying any trading action until then. Considering the float, spread, risk and trading history...anyone stepping up to the ask is cause for a toast.
Here's to clean shells...Cheers!
GL
Time & Sales
Price Size Exch Time
0.99 1000 OBB 13:21:38 (8/24)
0.46 1400 OBB 11:06:29 (8/24)
0.70 3000 OBB 08/22
0.68 2500 OBB 08/22
0.68 2500 OBB 08/22
0.68 2500 OBB 08/22
0.90 1400 OBB 08/17
1.40 500 OBB 08/10
1.20 500 OBB 08/10
1.45 1000 OBB 08/08
1.45 100 OBB 08/08
1.45 1000 OBB 08/07
1.20 500 OBB 08/07
1.20 452 OBB 08/07
1.15 452 OBB 08/07
1.10 500 OBB 08/07
1.10 300 OBB 08/07
1.10 700 OBB 08/07
1.03 1000 OBB 08/07
1.03 650 OBB 08/07
1.02 350 OBB 08/07
1.01 700 OBB 08/03
1.01 4000 OBB 08/02
1.01 1000 OBB 08/01
1.01 1000 OBB 07/30
1.01 500 OBB 07/30
0.57 2500 OBB 07/24
0.55 1500 OBB 07/24
0.55 4000 OBB 07/24
0.55 5000 OBB 07/24
LOL, I know... they apply current short numbers to an older OS/float(mrq) that is slow to update... really, I just use Yahoo to pizz you off,lol.
1 = Data provided by Thomson;
2 = Data provided by EDGAR Online;
3 = Data derived from multiple sources or calculated by Yahoo! Finance
4 = Data provided by Computershare;
5 = Data provided by Hemscott Americas;
6 = Shares outstanding is taken from the most recently filed quarterly or annual report and Market Cap is calculated using shares outstanding.
7= Data provided by Bubbles the Dart Throwing Chimpanzee
MEA...Yep, Bob's a piker!
I thought those micro funds would have been the profit takers.
They probably need to work both sides of the street with their shares.
FWIW...
AMEX: Short Interest 550,454
http://www.amex.com/?href=/atamex/news/press/sn_ShortInterest_102103.htm
Yahoo:
Shares Short (as of 10-Jul-07)3: 596.34K
Short Ratio (as of 10-Jul-07)3: 1.6
Short % of Float (as of 10-Jul-07)3: 9.60%
Shares Short (prior month)3: 177.89K
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=MEA
Serf! When did you put the pool in?
Sorry, my bad.
We'll fix that tomorrow.
Caveat emptor...I can't even believe it's still trading.
Yeah, the CEO probably said "Hey, Bob! Don't you need a new house or a mistress? What say you bust out some of those old converted preferables we freed up last spring... look at the market, best to strike when the iron's hot, ol' boy!"
(CEO calls broker, then orders cigars for Bob)
Wake up! Wake up!
Can you smell it?
It's just right,imo.
MEA saw some insider activity the last couple of weeks. First the CFO dumped a ton of shares on the land (at 7.67) along with some lackey director. Then last Thursday the CEO bought the blood in the streets at 5.70 and 5.95 (further adding to his cheap shares.)
They probably sent each other cigars,lol.
Look at AP, they're still trying to figure it out if the CEO was coming or going...
Metalico Chief Executive Buys Shares
Wednesday August 22, 4:19 pm ET
Metalico Chief Executive Carlos E. Aguero Sells 19,400 Shares
NEW YORK (AP) -- The chief executive and president of metals recycler Metalico Inc. bought 19,400 shares[/] of stock, according to a...
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070822/metalico_insider_transactions.html?.v=1
Hmm...let's look at the replay:
http://www.form4oracle.com/company?cik=0001048685&ticker=mea&period=Month
Metalico CEO Buys Shares
Wednesday August 22, 4:19 pm ET
NEW YORK (AP) -- The chief executive and president of metals recycler Metalico Inc. bought 19,400 shares of stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday.
In a Form 4 filed with the SEC, Carlos E. Aguero reported he bought the shares for $5.70 to $5.95 apiece on Thursday.
Insiders file Form 4s with the SEC to report transactions in their companies' shares. Open market purchases and sales must be reported within two business days of the transaction.
Metalico is based in Cranford, N.J.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070822/metalico_insider_transactions.html?.v=1
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Vaya con dios, mi amigo!
LOL, Serfdom casting a vote!?!
What has fiefdom come too!
I suppose you represent the entire hamlet?
Itsa Birthday Brat!
I was thinkin Chicago like.
Have a great day after your birthday!
Happy (belated) Birthday Andy!
Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous year going forward.
Here, I stole this for you...
Did I miss cake?
ps-Opus the Large got himself locked in the neighbors shed! Apparently, he went in (out of curiosity) when the lawn mower was out but when it returned (full throttle up a ramp) he hid (out of fear) and then he got locked in. He won't get sprung until after lunch.They're kind of touchy about their shed or I would have taken the door off the hinge.
RXPC...I don't think he ever really recovered from his FatCat Jamboree,lol. Thanks for posting that; it was deleted from the RXPC board. I think he's about two clicks from being banned on his own board,IMO. I'm sure he can still post his CEO messages here...Serf thinks he's the cat's pajamas,lol.
Holy crap, I just read their PR from yesterday:
"announces today after careful consideration the Chairman / CEO will continue mission for the under and uninsured and all mankind."
http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/070810/124722.html
(Shareholders not included)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting (the "Special Meeting") of the stockholders of Ambient Corporation (the "Company") will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge at 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139, to consider and approve an amendment to the Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of shares of Common Stock the Company is authorized to issue from 750,000,000 to 1,250,000,000 shares.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on August 15, 2007 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST __, 2007
/S/ JOHN JOYCE
JOHN JOYCE
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/fetchFilingFrameset.aspx?FilingID=5361890&Type=HTML
From the Offices of Polka, Polka and Polka:
Marco's motion to seal:
http://www.freefilehosting.org/public/44375/Marco_motion_to_seal_NY.pdf
BBI...Blockbuster Inc. Acquires Movielink, LLC
Wednesday August 8, 7:11 pm ET
Deal Includes Content Agreements With Major Studios
Gives Blockbuster Access to One of the Largest Libraries of Downloadable Movies
DALLAS, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move to further provide customers with even more convenient access to home entertainment, Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI - News, BBI.B - News) today announced it has acquired Movielink, one of the nation's leading movie download services. The acquisition gives Blockbuster access to one of the largest libraries of downloadable movies and a large array of television content. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
With thousands of movies and television shows available in its digital library for downloading, Movielink offers customers the ability to legally download entertainment content for rental (VOD) and for purchase (EST). The service was created in 2002 by Movielink, LLC, a joint venture of Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studios.
The acquisition of Movielink, which has VOD and EST license agreements with the five founding studios, as well as more than 30 other studios, television-content distributors, and foreign and independent content providers, enables Blockbuster to offer consumers downloadable entertainment content via their PCs, portable devices, television-connected home networks and approved set-top boxes.
"Blockbuster is committed to keeping pace with the changing needs of customers by offering them an expanding array of convenient ways to access entertainment content," said Jim Keyes, Blockbuster Chairman and CEO. "Our acquisition of Movielink, with its associated digital content, is the next logical step in our planned transformation of Blockbuster. Now, in addition to the entertainment content we provide through our stores and by mail, we have taken an important step toward being able to make movie downloading conveniently available to computers, portable devices and ultimately to the television at home."
"The studios' goal with the Movielink service has always been to make digital entertainment content more conveniently, more widely and more securely available to consumers. This acquisition should further that goal," said Jim Ramo, CEO of Movielink from its inception. "With Blockbuster's ability to leverage its store network, online assets, and marketing expertise, Blockbuster should be able to grow the market for digitally-delivered entertainment content, and we believe that's good news for consumers and content providers alike."
Blockbuster plans to continue to operate the Movielink service and to eventually make elements of the service available through blockbuster.com.
"Thanks to the vision of the participating studios, Movielink has been at the forefront of the emerging digital media market," said Keyes. "We are grateful to the studios for entrusting us with their content, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to make even more digital content available to a growing consumer audience."
About Movielink LLC
Movielink (http://www.movielink.com) is a leading movie download service, offering U.S. customers an extensive selection of new and classic hit movies, foreign films and other hard-to-find content. Movielink draws its content offerings from the vast libraries of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Studios, Warner Bros, Walt Disney Pictures, Miramax, Artisan and others on a non-exclusive basis.
About Blockbuster
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of in-home movie and game entertainment, with approximately 8,000 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company may be accessed worldwide at http://blockbuster.com.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070808/law170.html?.v=5&printer=1
LOL, I called Bogotá and found "the other" Netco.
I wanted to get in on the ground floor of Latin American VOIP.
...then the floor gave way and suddenly I was in Panama with no paddle. Or assets!
Here you go... El Costa Rican cangrejo hermitano.
LOL
I hate snakes...anything but snakes!!! eom
The cat ate it, your honor.
That's the whole file...11 of 11. The last page is the UPS invoice.
This is the post referenced in his motion. I think he was referring to his contact with Schictman regarding settlement with the TA. He should have included the following 10 replies in the thread.LOL
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=13396360
LOL, He could have motioned to remain the seal on his ID without fully offending the court three different ways.
I wasn't convinced that the court's request to prove his identity was "simply unprecedented." I'd bet the court had some precedent in mind when it made the request.IMO
FYI...Marco's letter posted here:
http://www.freefilehosting.org/public/44341/marco%20letter%20NY.pdf
ALCO...the grass is getting greener!
Good morning Fat Cats
...and skinny kitties too!!!
Magic 8 Ball says...
I know of an alleged somebody who might know a little sumpin.
Hey, RCA!
Come out and play!
LOL...MD:Any guess as to whether or not MarcoPolo is going to get his homework done by Friday?
Y'know...to please the court?
"Mr. Chavarria is put on notice that he must, at
some point sooner rather than later, appear in person in regard to this action. The court accepts
his statements that the process for obtaining a visa that will allow entry into the United States
from Costa Rica takes sixty days from the date that a biometric enabled passport is issued. It is
unclear whether he already has a passport and needs only the visa, or if he needs both documents.
He is ordered to begin the process of obtaining such a passport and visa immediately upon receipt
of this order if he has not already done so, and to file and serve a written statement, no later than
August 10, 2007, outlining the precise steps that must be taken and the progress he has made in
obtaining his documents, along with a date by which he will have obtained it. He must include
documentary support for his assertions and must also include a photocopy of his current passport,
whether it is a biometric passport or not."
BSOI(1.20x1.50) +%43 on 5,904 shares today...
Today (8/7):
1.45 1000 OBB 15:47:22
1.20 500 OBB 15:19:36
1.20 452 OBB 15:19:35
1.15 452 OBB 15:19:35
1.10 500 OBB 14:14:26
1.10 300 OBB 14:13:03
1.10 700 OBB 14:12:40
1.03 1000 OBB 14:09:41
1.03 650 OBB 14:09:34
1.02 350 OBB 14:09:30
recent trades:
1.01 700 OBB 08/03
1.01 4000 OBB 08/02
1.01 1000 OBB 08/01
1.01 1000 OBB 07/30
1.01 500 OBB 07/30
0.57 2500 OBB 07/24
0.55 1500 OBB 07/24
0.55 4000 OBB 07/24
0.55 5000 OBB 07/24
t 0.55 2500 OBB 07/24
0.53 1500 OBB 07/20
0.40 100 OBB 06/20
Somebody is hunting Bison...and it's not me!
BSOI(1.20x1.50) +%43 on 5,904 shares today...
Today (8/7):
1.45 1000 OBB 15:47:22
1.20 500 OBB 15:19:36
1.20 452 OBB 15:19:35
1.15 452 OBB 15:19:35
1.10 500 OBB 14:14:26
1.10 300 OBB 14:13:03
1.10 700 OBB 14:12:40
1.03 1000 OBB 14:09:41
1.03 650 OBB 14:09:34
1.02 350 OBB 14:09:30
recent trades:
1.01 700 OBB 08/03
1.01 4000 OBB 08/02
1.01 1000 OBB 08/01
1.01 1000 OBB 07/30
1.01 500 OBB 07/30
0.57 2500 OBB 07/24
0.55 1500 OBB 07/24
0.55 4000 OBB 07/24
0.55 5000 OBB 07/24
t 0.55 2500 OBB 07/24
0.53 1500 OBB 07/20
0.40 100 OBB 06/20
Somebody is hunting Bison...and it's not me!