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EDIT: Who's next for that kid???? I can't think of anyone. I think he dominates Rashad!
Added:
I guess I should have asked first. Lover of UFC or a lover not a fighter.
UFC (as in Fighting) - Anyone?
Traderamn - Thanks for the info! I knew something was weird because their finances and the smart phone market is too good to be tanking like they are.
ALIF - Artificial Life Inc
Do any of you have any experience with this stock? It is a BB stock which I usually don't mess with, but it appears to have great fundamentals in a non-stop hot market (iPhone / Android Games & Apps). GLUU comes to mind.
Website
http://www.artificial-life.com/en/
I have actually played some of their iPhone games and they aren't bad. They just recently got into the Android market so they should see increased sales from that. Also, they are getting into investment apps and healthcare apps.
Earnings
Annual Release March 25, 2011 (see below - they have already topped last years numbers from 3 quarters. I am thinking the results for 4qrt will be bigger because of the holidays.
Historic
Period Ending As of 3Q 10 Dec 31, 09 Dec 31, 08 Feb 29, 2008
Total Revenue 27,766 27,454 22,454 5,801
Cost of Revenue 6,877 5,309 6,097 2,113
Gross Profit 20,912 22,145 16,358 3,688
Operating Expenses
Research Development 4,930 358 296
Selling General/Admin 11,090 5,541 3,346
Non Recurring - - -
Others - - -
APPS
Highlights
- Announced Toonmates / Social Networking Game
http://www.artificial-life.com/investor_relations/press_releases/2011/news/press_20110224en
- Artificial Life Helps You to Manage Your Assets on the Go!
Announces Intelligent Financial Portfolio Manager
http://www.artificial-life.com/investor_relations/press_releases/2011/news/press_20110215en
- Artificial Life Announces 96% Increase in iPhone/iPod/iPad Downloads
http://www.artificial-life.com/investor_relations/press_releases/2011/news/press_20110113en
- Artificial Life, Inc. Strikes Product Development Deal with 3M
http://www.artificial-life.com/investor_relations/press_releases/2011/news/press_20110110en
- Artificial Life Expands Android Product Line
30+ new titles scheduled for 2011
http://www.artificial-life.com/investor_relations/press_releases/2010/news/press_20101129en
- Last Earnings Call - The Company’s flagship m-commerce platform Opus-M™ drives strong revenue growth in Q3 2010 with quarterly revenues exceeding $10 mm for the first time (a 21% increase over 2009), and a net profit exceeding $5 mm (a 29% growth compared to 2009).
- All pressers
http://www.artificial-life.com/en/investor_relations/press_releases
Share Data
Tickers: OTC BB: ALIF.OB,
Frankfurt: AIF.F, Xetra: AIF.DE
Number of Authorized Shares Preferred Stock: 5,000,000;
Common Stock: 130,000,000
Value of Ordinary Share Capital
Paid in Capital (net): USD68,203,000 at July 31, 2010
Free Float 73.47% on fully diluted basis
Shareholder Structure
Majority Shareholders: 19,631,469 shares 26.53%
Free Float: 54,364,445 shares 73.47%
Factsheet
I am hoping for a small run-up to hopefully 2.50 and then the MM's will probably taker back down unless of course some good news drops. That volume going into the close was crazy though. Still seeing some trades AH on a Friday.
Could be. I just want 2.50 out of it. Should be interesting to watch on Monday.
ESA - Link Back - Wow, you talk about panic selling. This thing looks like it may fill the entire gap.
I wasn't here from the .30's! Sucks to be me I guess . I will watch it closely. Thank you for the insight!
AF - So I should set my ACLS stop loss at 2.16
I won't be able to watch tomorrow, but this thing was dropping like a rock EOD.
ACLS - Dilution maybe? Bought in recently and this thing has been a dog so far.
VTG - Hopefully HERO part 2
VTG is taking off for some reason. Earnings were released today.
Wow, those boys have been beat down! They should eventually bounce hard!
INTT – inTest Corporation – DD Inside
Who they Are
Recognizing the worldwide nature of the semiconductor industry and its need for service and close technical support, we established operations in Japan in 1987, Singapore in 1990, and Germany in 2000. Through these inTEST subsidiaries, we quickly became known for our unsurpassed worldwide service and support, which has been an important factor in our growth and profitability.
We conducted our initial public offering in 1997. With this additional capital, we accelerated our internal growth and expanded our market presence with important related technologies. We acquired TestDesign Corporation, a manufacturer of tester interface products, in 1998, and Temptronic Corporation, which makes thermal test systems, in 2000.
Customers
Product Line
http://intest.com/products/index.htm
Management
Mr. Robert E. Mattiessen
Chief Executive Officer, President
Mr. Robert E. Matthiessen is President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of inTEST Corporation. He has served as Chief Executive Officer since August 1998 and President since February 1997. Mr. Matthiessen also served as Chief Operating Officer from December 1997 to August 1998. Prior to that, Mr. Matthiessen served as Executive Vice President after joining in October 1984. Mr. Matthiessen has served as a director since February 1997. Among other attributes, skills, experiences and qualifications, the Board believes that Mr. Matthiessen's education and experience in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, his experience in the ATE industry throughout his 40 year career and his network of contacts and relationships in this industry, in addition to his 25 years of experience at the Company, are the attributes, skills, experiences and qualifications that uniquely qualify him to execute strategies and make contributions as one of directors.
Mr. Hugh T. Reagan, Jr
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary
Mr. Hugh T. Regan, Jr. is Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of inTEST Corporation. He has served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since joining in April 1996 and has served as Secretary since December 1999. From 1985 to April 1996, Mr. Regan served in financial capacities for Value Property Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust, including Vice President of Finance from 1989 to September 1995 and Chief Financial Officer from September 1995 until April 1996.
Highlights
INTT returned to profitability last year (2010), has moved its headquarters which will save $0.05 per share in earnings (adding profits to the bottom line). The company is producing some of it's largest profits in over 10 years, while the stock is trading at about half price.
2010 Fourth Quarter Highlights:
-- Fourth quarter bookings of $11.7 million increased 19% compared with
third quarter 2010 bookings of $9.8 million.
-- Fourth quarter net revenues of $10.1 million increased 20% over fourth
quarter 2009 net revenues of $8.4 million and decreased 11% as compared
with third quarter 2010 net revenues of $11.3 million.
-- Fourth quarter net income of $1.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share,
increased over fourth quarter 2009 net income of $142,000, or $0.01 per
diluted share, and decreased compared with third quarter 2010 net income
of $1.7 million, or $0.17 per share.
2010 Year-End Highlights:
-- 2010 net revenues of $46.2 million increased 97% over 2009 net revenues
of $23.5 million.
-- 2010 gross margin of 47.9% improved over 2009 gross margin of 33.2%.
-- Record 2010 net income of $7.3 million, or $0.72 per diluted share,
increased over the net loss of $(4.8) million, or a loss of $(0.49) per
diluted share, reported for 2009.
Recent Business Highlights (First Quarter 2011):
-- inTEST relocated the Company's corporate headquarters and Temptronic
Corporation's operations to state-of-the-art facilities during the first
quarter of 2011. The Company expects that reduced operating costs will
result in savings of approximately $0.05 in annual earnings per share.
-- In order to provide a more focused thermal solution for its customers,
two of the Company's Sharon, MA-based subsidiaries, Temptronic and Sigma
Systems, began operating under the umbrella trade name, inTEST Thermal
Solutions Corp., further broadening the marketing range and engineering
capabilities of the two separate entities. In addition to semiconductor
testing, the Thermal division product line addresses a number of high
growth markets, including High-Speed Networking and the use of Fiber
Optic components and devices for 4G and 10G communications, Broadband TV
satellites, and Military applications.
inTEST President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert E. Matthiessen, commented, "2010 has been a year of considerable opportunity and growth for inTEST Corporation. We utilized the downturn to transform inTEST, strengthening our operations and increasing operational efficiencies, while maintaining our fiscal discipline and cost controls; and in 2010 we delivered, doubling our revenues for the year, improving our performance on all operating metrics and reporting a Company record net income." Mr. Matthiessen concluded, "Looking forward, we see a steadily improving near-term outlook from our customers. We enter 2011 with a diversified product portfolio that includes non-semiconductor markets, and are well positioned to capitalize on the positive trends in the electronic end markets which we serve."
First Quarter 2011 Financial Outlook:
The Company expects that net revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 will be in the range of $11.0 to $12.0 million and that net income will be in the range of $0.11 to $0.15 per diluted share. The first quarter 2011 financial outlook reflects the expected effect of approximately $155,000 in costs related to the first quarter relocation of the Company's corporate headquarters as well as the operations of Temptronic Corporation. The above outlook is based on the Company's current views with respect to operating and market conditions and customers' forecasts, which are subject to change.
Income Statement
inTest
Q4 2010
Net profit margin 12.80% 15.70%
Operating margin 13.49% 15.91%
EBITD margin - 15.91%
Return on average assets - -
Return on average equity - -
Employees 107 -
Carbon Disclosure Rating - -
Share Structure: Trades thinly so this thing moves up and down fast.
Avg Vol (3 month)3: 168,385
Avg Vol (10 day)3: 144,200
Shares Outstanding5: 10.34M
Float: 7.73M
% Held by Insiders6: 25.16%
% Held by Institutions6: 11.30%
Shares Short (as of Feb 28, 2011)3: 49.14K
Short Ratio (as of Feb 28, 2011)3: 0.20
Short % of Float (as of Feb 28, 2011)3: 0.60%
Shares Short (prior month)3: 48.40K
Charts Getting Beat down with the rest of the market
VTG - How do you think earnings will be?
Brokers - Who do you guys use? I am using USAA and 8.95 sucks! Is this typical for you all? Also, more than 1000 shares and it gets pricier!
XPRT - Makes me sick. I have been watching this SOB since Monday and sure enough I take my eyes off of it and BAMM!
BNX - Volume Picking up
CPST - Just keeps going up - Not sure why, But glad I bought.
CPST - Running again EOD.
CPST Running Now
I have been following this one for a while. Something about those Chinese stocks. They have unbelievable fundamentals but yet they continue to go down because of the stigma of fabricating their numbers.
BIOF - PEIX Comparison
I am sure BIOF is talked about on here and I probably overlooked it but seeing how this board is always talking about PEIX I figured I would bring this ticker up. Crazy how close they are. I am betting when one pops so does the other. Earnings 28 March
Insider Buys
Feb 4, 2011 BLAKE ELIZABETHDirector 25,216 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 14,120
Feb 4, 2011 BLAKE ELIZABETHDirector 25,216 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 14,120
Feb 4, 2011 EINHORN DAVIDDirector 30,934,504 Indirect Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 17,323,322
Feb 4, 2011 SAMPIAS ERNEST JDirector 6,304 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 3,530
Feb 4, 2011 MARCH JOHN D.Director 12,608 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 7,060
Feb 4, 2011 WONG MARKDirector 25,216 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 14,120
Feb 4, 2011 MAGUIRE KELLY G.Officer 211,798 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 118,606
Feb 4, 2011 PEARCE SCOTT HOfficer 1,015,196 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0.56 per share. 568,509
NTWK - Looking Good (Link Back)
CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc
I am not sure if you guys play the bios very often but this one looks ready for a rebound. It reminds of CLDX which I am currently playing. The CEO is speaking at 4 conferences next month and for some reason Bio investors buy through all of the conferences. I also played BPAX through their conferences and that popped nicely.
I agree, QBC's numbers (earnings/OS) look very similar to SSN which is is trading at $2.85. I may have to buy some shares of this one tomorrow. This may be a breakout candidate.
LOCM is Bouncing nicely