CNBC reports that Lehman Brothers (LEH) is considering selling its entire investment management business, including private equity and hedge fund stakes, rather than just its Neuberger Berman business, as the bank looks to raise capital.
Molson Coors Brewing (TAP) posts $0.93, vs. $0.97, second quarter non-GAAP EPS [underlying after-tax income] as higher special charges, increased energy and commodity inflation in all markets, higher effective tax rate for the second quarter offset 4.8% sales rise.
WSJ reports Dish Network (DISH) Monday posted the first quarterly subscriber losses ever reported by a major U.S. satellite-TV provider. The results highlight a strategic problem that is prompting Chairman and Chief Executive Charles Ergen to weigh another attempt to merge with rival DIRECTV GROUP [DTV], people familiar with the matter say. S&P maintains hold on DISH.
Hewitt Associates (HEW) posts $0.48, vs. $0.43 a year ago, third quarter EPS on 7.0% revenue rise. Sees mid to high-single digit FY 08 revenue growth, $1.90-$2.00 underlying EPS.
Cablevision Systems (CVC) announced today that its board of directors has authorized co. to take all actions necessary or desirable to evaluate and establish a policy with respect to regular quarterly dividends or stock buybacks as promptly as practicable. As part of this strategic review, the board also authorized CVC to explore the spin-off of one or more businesses and other potential strategies.
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) posts lower-than-expected $0.58, vs. $1.47, fourth quarter EPS on 78% revenue rise. Street was looking for $0.67. Notes second quarter fiscal year 2007 includes after-tax gains on asset sales of $0.95 per share.
Procter & Gamble (PG) posts $0.92, vs. $0.67, fourth quarter EPS on 10% revenue rise. Sees $4.18-$4.25 fiscal year 2009 GAAP EPS, which including an estimated $0.50 gain from Folgers sale, $0.12 investment in incremental restructuring.
Rackable Systems (RACK) posts $0.12 second quarter non-GAAP loss, vs. $0.02 EPS, on 7.5% revenue decline, narrowed gross margin. Sees 2008 revenue of $353-$374 million non-GAAP gross margin is projected to be in the range of 18%-21%. positive non-GAAP EPS. Merriman reportedly downgrades to neutral from buy.
Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT) posts $0.11 second quarter loss, vs. $0.06 loss, on 13% lower same-store sales, 10% lower total sales. For the month of July, posts 10% lower same-store sales, 7.3% lower total sales. Notes that after the July sales release, it will no longer be reporting monthly sales results.
Interline Brands (IBI) posts $0.34, vs. $0.37, second quarter EPS on slightly lower sales. Notes on a relative basis, profitability in the second half of 2008 will be higher than in first half 2008 due to a seasonally stronger third quarter and fourth quarter. Sees $0.41-$0.46 third quarter EPS.
