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'Data_Rox' Excellent post! Said it better than it has been said before. Thanks, Z
broken80
I know insider selling is old news, but we do still live under the results of the massive dumping that took place a short time ago.
My son has a friend of means who wanted to know about IDCC as a result of him buying a hundred shares. He contacted his broker, who could have done a better job of research, but the broker told him too much recent insider selling and recommended he stay away from the stock.
I wonder how many times this scenerio has played out over the last few years.
For all of you who want to bash me, I am leaving now and I still hold my shares in spite of my contempt for the way management has "enhanced' share holder value.
Good luck, and hope we have another good day.
Z
'rmarchma'
You do a great job and i love your posts. But after reading this post i concluded i hope you never get upset with me. LOL
Keep up the great work.
Z
I am surprised we have had so little discussion and speculation on yesterday's alert indicating 20% plus on recievables. Could this be anything other than Nokia?
It seems to me ERICY is booked and not listed as recievable but my expertise in accounting is non existant.
Opinions are appreciated.
TIA
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'GE_Jim'
Sorry to sound like one of those dummies you are talking about, but I would appreciate an explanation of some detail on your premise. It seems you have something important to say to non T&A investors like myself but for the life of me I haven't got a clue and would appreciate a little clarity.
TIA
Z
Could someone provide a link to institutional ownership?
TIA
Z
Question: Why are we trading with such a large spread between bid and ask for the last couple of days?
TIA
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'nieves' WOW! IJ's was an automatic fill, I would like to see IDCC do that instead of selling after a questionable conference call.
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sjratty:
IMO insider selling and INDEMNIFICATION.
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lochnroll:
You sound like you are losing it. Relax man, this is just a discussion.
How does AMS indicating his prognosis of the share price have any affect on you. I have heard any number of guesses both up and down and enjoyed in the guessing myself. Isn't that what we do? This is not a career, this a chat board to discuss a common interest that we all have in IDCC with the idea that we may all enhance our investment.
A market is made when one person thinks they are getting a good price on their property, while the buyer believes they are getting a great buy.
That is what makes America great!! So relax, take a deep breath and get off your high horse.
Best
Z
lochnroll
"You fool nobody. You nor Once, Wilco, Mack or any of the other members of your chicken little, frantic protestation party!"
Words like the above are not only insulting but do nothing to add to the discussion of IDCC on this board. Please don't be afraid of debate and differing opinions. If you open your mind you may actually come to know more because of different ideas and thoughts.
You, and people like you, who attack others for sharing their thoughts on the board say more about yourselves than you do about others.
Happy trading and keep your mind, eyes and ears open, it may help you to be a better person in the long run.
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'jzman22'
You sound like Art. LOL
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loophole73:
I have found your posts neither positive or negative. It seems to be you are "fair and balanced" whoever the bigboys are can stuff it. Please know that I for one enjoy your unbiased opinions and cautioned approach to what we all know is a speculative investment.
Keep up the good work.
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broken80:
It seems like yesterday we were all waiting for the "Big" three, Ericy, Nokia pahse2 and Samsung. It seems to me that they have all been heard from and guess what. I find myself waiting for the big 3, ERICY, Nokia phase 2 and Samsung.
The only difference today is a little matter called indemnification. Wonder what that really means to those who have just unloaded a mere few million dollars worth of shares.
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ams13sag Thanks, I would appreciate knowing your decision.
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'ams13sag
Don't you think if N/S go to arbitration and Sharp doesn't settle that it would be obvious P&D on the conference call post ERICY settlement?
Management may not be concerned for enhanced shareholder value at the expense of their own pockets, but I can't beleive they would be so obvious or so stupid.
That said, you have been more right in your calls than myself and I am concerned that without news on Monday morning that we will have more panic as we did last week.
IDCC has yet to show ANYONE the money beyond their own accounts.
Hoping for the best, expecting far less.
A long time and angry IDCC holder.
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'Corp_Buyer' Well written and sensible post. Why can't the company come out and say exactly what you just said and I would be calmed. Until the company states what this means, then I think we are going to speculate and wander around just like we did pre ERICY. I for one don't want to play guessing games with what the company may mean. Lets say what we mean and mean what we say. Enough said.
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jzman22: Your right, goodnight.
Z
Old news but I had not seen this posted as yet.
Zacks Issues Buy Recommendations on the Following 4 Stocks: InterDigital, Quiksilver, Ball Corp., and United Online
Businesswire, Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 06:02
CHICAGO, Mar 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.6% since 1988 and has gained +13.3% annually since 2000 as the markets have been tumbling down. Among the #1 ranked stocks today we highlight the following companies: InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC) and Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK). Further they announced #2 Rankings (Buy) on two other widely held stocks: Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) and United Online, Inc. (NASDAQ:UNTD). To see the full Zacks #1 Ranked list or the rank for any other stock then visit. http://www.zacksrank1bw.zacks.com
Here is a synopsis of why these stocks have a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). Note that a #1 Strong Buy rating is applied to 5% of all the stocks we rank:
InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC) develops and markets advanced digital wireless telecommunications systems using proprietary technologies for voice and data communications and has developed an extensive patent portfolio related to those technologies. The company's subsidiary, InterDigital Technology Corporation, entered into worldwide, royalty-bearing license agreements with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Ericsson Inc. (Ericsson) and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson) for sales of terminal units and infrastructure products compliant with Second Generation (2G) GSM/TDMA and 2.5G GSM/GPRS/TDMA standards. The company called the deal an 'important accomplishment' and a milestone event. In addition, the company put together a +170% earnings surprise in its most recent quarterly report, with a profit while Wall Street was expecting a loss. Estimates for this year have moved forward in the past seven trading days. An investment in IDCC may help your portfolio communicate with solid returns.
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Question for the broker's: We have moved from appox 300,000 shares per day traded to over a million a day traded. In fact we have been trading in excess of 2 million shares per day for awhile.
Per yahoo: 36.5M shares traded between $18 and $24 during the last three weeks!!
What does this mean for stock price? I have been surprised at the amount of trading with relatively minor price change. It seems to me we should begin to move to newer levels after a few multi-million share days.
Hope the question makes sense.
TIA
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'Danny Detail' Nice to hear from you again. EOM
jzman22; Go to bed, its late. LOL
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'ziploc_1' You are correct. A CC would show support for the shareholder. Lets hope.
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Just reviewing board info to make sure I understand the reason for this board. There are some people that are darn right nasty at the expression of concerns and opinions contrary to their own.
Welcome to the InterDigital Communications Company investors discussion.
This Board is an online community in which people of good will can come to seek and find all useful information and the best reasoned speculation about IDCC. It is also a forum in which to explore relevant industry information that may contribute to understanding IDCC, including its current and future stock value.
Many on this Board consider IDCC one of the most interesting and best values in the stock market today. We therefore seek as complete a body of historical and current evidence as it is possible to gather from which to develop intelligent discussion leading to the soundest judgments and best reasoned conclusions regarding the investment value of IDCC. Opinions that are not
based on the weight of good evidence and sound reasoning have little value.
The participants in this discussion group have nothing to do with IDCC, other than possibly owning its stock and sharing a common purpose. There are no company employees that participate in these board discussions, although they are welcome. The use of the company logo on this page, or any other board page, is in no way an endorsement by the company of this site or any member of this board.
All people of good will are welcome to participate on this discussion Board. Those harboring ill will, who merely want to harass others and intend to frustrate or undermine the purpose of this community are not welcome.
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Mooseo1:
I would be happy to support you in any way necessary, just let me know.
Z
Want to guess the close??
mschere
Thanks, do you have any work. After today I need it.
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only if you can prove it.
ams13sag: You took a lot of negative insults for your opinions on insider selling, but I for one wish I had listened. You were once again correct.
Hold on
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ams13sag'
Hate to sound to dumb here, but are you saying that it was probably Ericy holding us up with others inre 3G or Nokia.
TIA
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Ams: What is your take on Marlong13 post
Page 27: "Also, certain manufacturers of 3G products have have shown reluctance to license our 3G patents because a leading wireless company has agreed to indemnify them against allegations of infringement." Any comments on whom this leading wireless company is?
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broken80; Holding and accumulating since May 1997. Waiting and wishing and watching insiders sell near the top on every run. Sold some today, and will continue to unload as we move closer to clarity on NOK, Sharp, etc.
Z
I must admit the 10K coupled with the insider dumping has me concerned that IDCC management can not bring home the bacon, again. Holding nervously, and once again WAITING.
Z
To All:
A number of posters have said they are looking forward to the 10K. What are the kinds of things we should be looking for in it? TIA
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'ams13sag' I know some people are rude and insulting, but I personally appreciate your thoughts and opinions whether I agree with them or not. That's what makes a market.
Goodnight, goodluck tomorrow.
Z
'ams13sag' My opinion of insider sales is they consistently kill our momentum each and everytime we start to move the stock price. It angers me. It gives a whole new meaning to "shaking out the weak hands", when you realize it is the company officers.
That said, I still think beween now and the June 4 ASM should be very exciting and positive. I Hope anyway..
Z
ams13sag
This seems to me to be cautiously optomistic.
HILLIARD LYONS REPORT
Nokia Confirms 2G Royalty Obligations to IDCC; Reiterate Buy Rating
* We spoke to a Nokia representative yesterday who confirmed that Nokia has a 2G/ GSM/ TDMA licensing obligation with InterDigital for 2002 through 2006. This is important in our view, because prio to this, Nokia had been vague in describing its relationship with IDCC outside the 3G engineering work that IDCC performed for Nokia. While Nokia would not specifically comment on the financial terms of obligation, we believe that information found in a Nokia filing reinforce the recent figures that IDCC's management stated on their conference call that discussed the Ericsson patent licensing settlement.
* Nokia booked 92 million euros, or approx. $100 million for 2002 for IPR infringement. This is from a Form 20-F filing. As Nokia admits that it has a royalty obligation to IDCC and Nokia indicated to us that it, "....has taken prudent steps to provision for any liability, we believe that a large majority or perhaps even all of the 93 million euro provision in 2002 for IPR relates to Nokia's obligation to IDCC.
* Nokia's $100 million figure for 2002 matches the $100 million to $120 million obligation that InterDigital's CFO stated on the conference call announcing the Ericsson settlement. Importantly the fact that Nokia admits the obligastion (and provisions an amount) indicates to us the final royalty rate could be settled soon and that it will likely be settled amicably. Another positive is that once the NOK rate is finalized Samsung also becomes an IDCC licensee for GSM/ TDMA because late last year Samsung excercised a most favored licensee (MFL) clause whereby it will receive the same licensing terms as Nokia. Currently IDCC receives no licensing revenue from Nokia or Samsung.
* We reiterate our BUY rating and a $25-$31 price target range. Our price target is based on a 20x-25x P/E multiple applied to our 2003 EPS estimate of $1.23. As our EPS estimate only include Nokia and Samsung licensing revenues over 2H 03, our EPS estimate and price target could prove conservative.
The above is what the first page of the Tom Carpenter Hilliard Lyons Report says
ams13sag' How long before an insider sale must they make it known so as to not be trading on insider info. Hope you understand the question. Thanks
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