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SLXP Follow-up: Endo International Plc (ENDP) submits offer to buy Salix Pharmaceuticals. People familiar the matter indicate that Endo sent a private offer letter to the board on Wednesday with a price between $170-$175/share."
SLXP Follow-up: Endo International Plc (ENDP) submits offer to buy Salix Pharmaceuticals. People familiar the matter indicate that Endo sent a private offer letter to the board on Wednesday with a price between $170-$175/share."
SLXP 1.60 in exit 3.40
Salix jumps after WSJ says Endo bids over $165/share : Full Story http://t.co/E7BfXbaSlM
took one SLXP march 20th 165 call -> Endo Makes Takeover Offer For Salix, Accoring to Sources -WSJ
took one SLXP march 20th 165 call -> Endo Makes Takeover Offer For Salix, Accoring to Sources -WSJ
SCON I am loaded july calls amonst others.. i think they will get their client(s)
"Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production."
During 2014, we achieved key milestones in wire performance, customer development and deployment of high capacity production equipment," Jeff Quiram, STI's president and chief executive officer, stated.
"These important accomplishments position STI to complete the customer qualification activities necessary to secure commercial customer agreements and to then produce Conductus(R) wire on a commercial scale in the coming months."
2014 Highlights
Expanded customer base by doubling our customer count from 15 to 31.
Secured multiple orders for certification testing from large, multi-national industrial companies.
Entered into a strategic agreement with the Robinson Institute, an expert in the development of innovative superconducting products, to utilize Conductus HTS wire for rotating machines, transformers, scientific magnets, and MRI applications, a relationship that helps expand STI's reach into Asian markets.
Continued to innovate, improving Conductus wire performance to 730Amps/cm at 77K self field.
Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production.
Completed the assembly and achieved operational status of the company's Conductus wire production system, greatly expanding the installed annual capacity of Conductus wire from 4 kilometers to 750 kilometers in 2015 and beyond.
Joined with highly regarded members of the superconductivity community including LS Cable, Nexans and RWE to showcase the value proposition of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) and high power superconducting cables (HPSCs) at CIGRE 2014.
Awarded a key US patent pertaining to the optimized composition of Rare Earth barium copper oxide (ReBCO) thin film superconductors using the RCE-CDR process, further strengthening STI's IP portfolio for the manufacturing of high performing, economical and commercially scalable ReBCO thin films.
Completed the sale of STI's equity interest in Resonant Inc. for $3.6 million, successfully executing on STI's continuing objective to monetize the value of non-core intellectual property.
"Then in early March 2015, STI successfully shipped 500 Amp Conductus wire including the required finishing layers to begin assembly of the high power superconducting cable demonstration project. This represented an important milestone as we continue to expect that this cable, which utilizes many strands of Conductus wire in a live test environment, will successfully carry thousands of amps and achieve a new record in superconducting power cable performance. We look forward to assisting our customer to achieve the expected results for this project."
"Reliable power delivery is essential to the success of the electrical grid worldwide. To address the ongoing challenge of power outages, which cost billions of dollars and continue to increase, SFCLs are being sold to power utilities by global electrical equipment companies. The increasing demand for SFCLs highlights the need for a reliable supply of HTS wire for this innovative application. We believe the transition from our pilot production system to full production will enable STI to meet the industry challenges of price, performance and availability facing the HTS wire market today. We are accomplishing significant improvement in the wire performance from our new production system as we prepare to deliver longer lengths of Conductus wire to meet the expected customer demand," Quiram added.
SCON I am loaded july calls amonst others.. i think they will get their client(s)
"Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production."
During 2014, we achieved key milestones in wire performance, customer development and deployment of high capacity production equipment," Jeff Quiram, STI's president and chief executive officer, stated.
"These important accomplishments position STI to complete the customer qualification activities necessary to secure commercial customer agreements and to then produce Conductus(R) wire on a commercial scale in the coming months."
2014 Highlights
Expanded customer base by doubling our customer count from 15 to 31.
Secured multiple orders for certification testing from large, multi-national industrial companies.
Entered into a strategic agreement with the Robinson Institute, an expert in the development of innovative superconducting products, to utilize Conductus HTS wire for rotating machines, transformers, scientific magnets, and MRI applications, a relationship that helps expand STI's reach into Asian markets.
Continued to innovate, improving Conductus wire performance to 730Amps/cm at 77K self field.
Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production.
Completed the assembly and achieved operational status of the company's Conductus wire production system, greatly expanding the installed annual capacity of Conductus wire from 4 kilometers to 750 kilometers in 2015 and beyond.
Joined with highly regarded members of the superconductivity community including LS Cable, Nexans and RWE to showcase the value proposition of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) and high power superconducting cables (HPSCs) at CIGRE 2014.
Awarded a key US patent pertaining to the optimized composition of Rare Earth barium copper oxide (ReBCO) thin film superconductors using the RCE-CDR process, further strengthening STI's IP portfolio for the manufacturing of high performing, economical and commercially scalable ReBCO thin films.
Completed the sale of STI's equity interest in Resonant Inc. for $3.6 million, successfully executing on STI's continuing objective to monetize the value of non-core intellectual property.
"Then in early March 2015, STI successfully shipped 500 Amp Conductus wire including the required finishing layers to begin assembly of the high power superconducting cable demonstration project. This represented an important milestone as we continue to expect that this cable, which utilizes many strands of Conductus wire in a live test environment, will successfully carry thousands of amps and achieve a new record in superconducting power cable performance. We look forward to assisting our customer to achieve the expected results for this project."
"Reliable power delivery is essential to the success of the electrical grid worldwide. To address the ongoing challenge of power outages, which cost billions of dollars and continue to increase, SFCLs are being sold to power utilities by global electrical equipment companies. The increasing demand for SFCLs highlights the need for a reliable supply of HTS wire for this innovative application. We believe the transition from our pilot production system to full production will enable STI to meet the industry challenges of price, performance and availability facing the HTS wire market today. We are accomplishing significant improvement in the wire performance from our new production system as we prepare to deliver longer lengths of Conductus wire to meet the expected customer demand," Quiram added.
I am loaded july calls amonst others.. i think they will get their client(s)
"Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production."
During 2014, we achieved key milestones in wire performance, customer development and deployment of high capacity production equipment," Jeff Quiram, STI's president and chief executive officer, stated. "These important accomplishments position STI to complete the customer qualification activities necessary to secure commercial customer agreements and to then produce Conductus(R) wire on a commercial scale in the coming months."
2014 Highlights
Expanded customer base by doubling our customer count from 15 to 31.
Secured multiple orders for certification testing from large, multi-national industrial companies.
Entered into a strategic agreement with the Robinson Institute, an expert in the development of innovative superconducting products, to utilize Conductus HTS wire for rotating machines, transformers, scientific magnets, and MRI applications, a relationship that helps expand STI's reach into Asian markets.
Continued to innovate, improving Conductus wire performance to 730Amps/cm at 77K self field.
Successfully completed a full pilot production ramp and validated equipment design for full scale production.
Completed the assembly and achieved operational status of the company's Conductus wire production system, greatly expanding the installed annual capacity of Conductus wire from 4 kilometers to 750 kilometers in 2015 and beyond.
Joined with highly regarded members of the superconductivity community including LS Cable, Nexans and RWE to showcase the value proposition of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) and high power superconducting cables (HPSCs) at CIGRE 2014.
Awarded a key US patent pertaining to the optimized composition of Rare Earth barium copper oxide (ReBCO) thin film superconductors using the RCE-CDR process, further strengthening STI's IP portfolio for the manufacturing of high performing, economical and commercially scalable ReBCO thin films.
Completed the sale of STI's equity interest in Resonant Inc. for $3.6 million, successfully executing on STI's continuing objective to monetize the value of non-core intellectual property.
"Then in early March 2015, STI successfully shipped 500 Amp Conductus wire including the required finishing layers to begin assembly of the high power superconducting cable demonstration project. This represented an important milestone as we continue to expect that this cable, which utilizes many strands of Conductus wire in a live test environment, will successfully carry thousands of amps and achieve a new record in superconducting power cable performance. We look forward to assisting our customer to achieve the expected results for this project."
"Reliable power delivery is essential to the success of the electrical grid worldwide. To address the ongoing challenge of power outages, which cost billions of dollars and continue to increase, SFCLs are being sold to power utilities by global electrical equipment companies. The increasing demand for SFCLs highlights the need for a reliable supply of HTS wire for this innovative application. We believe the transition from our pilot production system to full production will enable STI to meet the industry challenges of price, performance and availability facing the HTS wire market today. We are accomplishing significant improvement in the wire performance from our new production system as we prepare to deliver longer lengths of Conductus wire to meet the expected customer demand," Quiram added.
Sina Corp (SINA) Tops Q4 EPS by 6c; CFO Yu to Assume Similar Role at Weibo (WB)
Sina Corp (NASDAQ: SINA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.24, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $0.18. Revenue for the quarter came in at $211.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $207.61 million.
Changes in Management Roles
The Company also announced changes in management roles, whereby Mr. Herman Yu, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will assume a new role as the Chief Financial Officer of Weibo Corporation (Nasdaq: WB), one of the Company's subsidiaries, and Ms. Bonnie Yi Zhang, Weibo's Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Both changes are effective immediately.
Other Developments
As of March 10, 2015, the Company has repurchased approximately 8.1 million shares under its repurchase program, returning approximately $311 million of cash to stockholders. The Company expects to continue to execute the repurchase program for up to $500 million, which was approved in April 2014 by the Company's board of directors.
Business Outlook
In the year 2015, the Company will continue to execute a number of major initiatives to renovate its portal business in order to build a solid foundation for long term growth. Many of these transformative endeavors may take time to become meaningful revenue contributors, making it difficult for Management to predict the inflection point for a sustainable growth. As a result, the Company believes that an estimated range of annual revenue targets would be more reliable than quarterly revenue guidance. For the year 2015, SINA estimates that its non-GAAP net revenues will be between $800 million and $900 million, which exclude the recognition of $10.4 million in deferred license revenues from E-House. This forecast reflects SINA's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
The consensus sees FY15 revenue of $884.6 million.
For earnings history and earnings-related data on Sina Corp (SINA) click here.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:32:04 -0400
MON march 120$ calls .38 LOCO march 13th 24c (earnings) ZOES earninga calls , keeping IBB put protection keeping NSR march puts
Neustar (NSR) revenue growth will 'probably be flat' if major contract ends, S&P analyst says
[at American City Business Journals] - Neustar Inc., which faces a high chance of losing its $450 million contract with the Federal Communications Commission, likely will not be able to replace the lost income with revenue from existing operations, according to an analyst at Standard and Poor's. "Even if those other businesses are growing at a quicker pace, they've lost half of their overall business," Allyn Arden, a securities analyst for the ratings agency, told me. Standard and Poor's downgraded Neustar(NSR) last week after news broke that the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau, the unit responsible for protecting consumer access to broadband services, issued a recommendation that the agency strip the company of its status as "local number portability administrator," which is primarily responsible for transferring phone numbers when customers switch service providers. "It's hard to say what revenue growth will look like going forward, but probably pretty flattish, maybe up a little bit." Common short codes refer to the short numbers used by businesses for promotional texting, such as voting on game shows or participating in contests
Neustar (NSR) revenue growth will 'probably be flat' if major contract ends, S&P analyst says
[at American City Business Journals] - Neustar Inc., which faces a high chance of losing its $450 million contract with the Federal Communications Commission, likely will not be able to replace the lost income with revenue from existing operations, according to an analyst at Standard and Poor's. "Even if those other businesses are growing at a quicker pace, they've lost half of their overall business," Allyn Arden, a securities analyst for the ratings agency, told me. Standard and Poor's downgraded Neustar(NSR) last week after news broke that the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau, the unit responsible for protecting consumer access to broadband services, issued a recommendation that the agency strip the company of its status as "local number portability administrator," which is primarily responsible for transferring phone numbers when customers switch service providers. "It's hard to say what revenue growth will look like going forward, but probably pretty flattish, maybe up a little bit." Common short codes refer to the short numbers used by businesses for promotional texting, such as voting on game shows or participating in contests
aapl 135c .17
aapl calls cost down to .17
one BITA 75c march earning
TZA march 13th 11$ calls .25 avg cost protection into next week
TZA march 13th 11$ calls .25 avg cost protection into next week
so next week european QE starts.. should be disruptive
sold small BIDU 217.5 calls at 1.20 from .30 friday week ago , few left
sold small BIDU 217.5 calls at 1.20 from .30 friday week ago , few left
AAPL march 13th 135 calls .29 cost average
AAPL march 13th 135 calls .29 cost average
AAPL march 13th 135 calls .29 cost average
YY beats by $0.19
YY (NASDAQ:YY): Q4 EPS of $1.04 beats by $0.19.
Revenue of RMB1.17B (+91.1% Y/Y)
YY beats , china names spilloff ?
overtrading is my handicap.. work in progress
sold my 212.5 BIDU weekly calls at 2.65 from .40 small but those count as well
sold my BIDU 210 calls 3.55 from .58 , keeping the 212.5c at .40 and the 217.5c at .29
thank you kindly sold my 212.5 at 2.65 from .40 small but those count as well
sold my BIDU 210 calls 3.55 from .58 , keeping the 212.5c at .40 and the 217.5c at .29
sold my BIDU 210 calls 3.55 from .58 , keeping the 212.5c at .40 and the 217.5c at .29
NSR FCC recommends against the Co and its phone contract, selects Ericson
huge business for NSR , news not confirmed yet
NSR FCC recommends against the Co and its phone contract, selects Ericson
huge business for NSR , news not confirmed yet
NSR FCC recommends against the Co and its phone contract, selects Ericson
huge business for NSR , news not confirmed yet
added ZEUS earnings calls
added ZEUS earnings calls
added BIDU 212.5 a few , had a few 210 yesterday and 217.5 from last week
added BIDU 212.5 a few , had a few 210 yesterday and 217.5 from lasty week