American Capital Agency (AGNC) 22.68 $AGNC
American Capital Agency Corp. Announces Pricing of Depositary Share Offering
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 4:32PM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company"
announced today that it has priced a public offering of 7 million depositary shares with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Depositary Shares", for estimated gross proceeds of $175 million. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's 7.750% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about May 8, 2014.
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. Reports Net Earnings of $0.21 Per Share for Q1 2014
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 3:25PM CDT
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. ("ACSF" or the "Company" (Nasdaq: ACSF) today reported, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, net investment income of $1.9 million, or $0.19 per share and net earnings of $2.1 million, or $0.21 per share. Net asset value ("NAV" was $151.1 million, or $15.11 per share, as of March 31, 2014.
Active Stocks at a Glance -- Research on American Airlines, American Capital Agency, Akamai Technologies, and ARIAD Pharma
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 11:24AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, May 02, 2014 ended on a lower note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,512.89, down 0.28% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,123.90, down 0.09%. The S&P 500 finished the day 0.13% lower at 1,881.14. During the trading session, six out of ten sectors finished on a negative note. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities which attracted the most attention and traded the most shares during the session. These include American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL), American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC), Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: AKAM) and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA). Free technical research on AAL, AGNC, AKAM and ARIA can be downloaded upon signing up at:
American Capital Receives $54 Million from the Sale of Specialty Brands of America and Generates a 17% Return on its Investment
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 11:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" announced today that its portfolio company BCCK Holdings, Inc., parent to Specialty Brands of America, Inc. (collectively "SBA" or the "Company", was sold to B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-quality, branded shelf-stable foods. American Capital and its affiliated funds received $93 million in equity proceeds and realized a gain of $60 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. Of the total proceeds, American Capital received $54 million in equity proceeds, realizing a gain of $35 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. American Capital also recognized $20 million of dividend income and additional realized gains over the life of its investment. American Capital's compounded annual rate of return earned on its debt and equity securities over the life of its investment was 17%, including interest, realized gains and fees. American Capital received 2.2 times its equity investment, and realized a compounded annual rate of return of 19% over the life of its equity investment, including dividends and fees. Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to American Capital on the transaction.
American Capital Agency Corp. Announces Offering of Depositary Shares
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 8:50AM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company" announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares", each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The Company has applied to list the Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AGNCB".
How This Key Risk Affects Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 03, 7:00AM CDT
Mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency use similar strategies to create those double-digit dividend yields shareholders love: Borrow short-term, and buy longer-term securities,...
Here's What Every mREIT Investor Needs to Hear
Amanda Alix, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 9:07AM CDT
The Federal Open Market Committee announced an expected $10 billion cut in its monthly mortgage and Treasury bond buying spree, as it gushed about the strengthening economy and the improving job market. Despite the rosy outlook, the FOMC...
Did American Capital Agency Corp. Really Post a Monster Quarter?
Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 6:30AM CDT
In this video from The Motley Fool's financials-focused show Where the Money Is , Fool banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss the earnings report from American Capital Agency . Although earnings came in as an overall net gain...
Why Some Investors Shouldn't Chase mREIT Yields
David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 01, 6:28AM CDT
Mortgage REITs, like Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency , carry hefty dividend yields, but these stocks may not be the best fit in a retiree's portfolio. In the following video, Motley Fool banking analyst David Hanson sits...
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Reports $0.95 Net Income Per Share And $21.78 Net Book Value Per Share
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 3:30PM CDT
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. ("MTGE" or the "Company" (Nasdaq: MTGE) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 of $48.8 million, or $0.95 per share, and net book value of $21.78 per share. Economic return for the period, defined as dividends plus the change in net book value, was $0.96 per share, or 4.5% for the quarter, or an annualized return of 17.9%.
American Capital Agency Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 29, 1:50PM CDT
American Capital Agency (AGNC) reported encouraging first-quarter 2014 results with its adjusted net spread income per share of 71 cents, comfortably exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
American Capital Agency Corp.: Returning to Normalcy?
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 12:00PM CDT
American Capital Agency's first quarter earnings should leave shareholders pleased. The company reported comprehensive income of $1.18 per share, easily covering its $0.65 quarterly dividend. The first quarter of 2014 was one of its best in...
American Capital Agency Corp. Reports $1.18 Comprehensive Income Per Common Share And $24.49 Net Book Value Per Common Share
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 28, 3:01PM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. ("AGNC" or the "Company" (Nasdaq: AGNC) today reported comprehensive income for the first quarter of 2014 of $423 million, or $1.18 per common share, and net book value of $24.49 per common share. Economic return for the period, defined as dividends per common share plus the change in net book value per common share, was a gain of $1.21 per common share, or 5.1% for the quarter, or 20.5% on an annualized basis.
Companies with Approaching Earnings Releases -- Research on Tenneco, General Growth Properties, Suncor Energy, and American Capital Agency
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 25, 10:30AM CDT
Earningsource.com provides investors with earnings schedule updates throughout the earnings season. With timely information on past earnings performance and earnings projection for their upcoming quarterly release, our aim is to ensure shareholders and traders have an edge on their investment decisions on the following companies: Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE: GGP), Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU) and American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC). Full earnings notes on TEN, GGP, SU and AGNC can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Should You Buy American Capital Agency (AGNC) Ahead of Earnings? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 24, 7:51AM CDT
Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and American Capital Agency may be one such company as the firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report.
B&G Foods Completes Acquisition of Specialty Brands of America, including Bear Creek Country Kitchens(R)
Business Wire - Wed Apr 23, 3:01PM CDT
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Specialty Brands of America, Inc. and related entities from affiliates of American Capital, Ltd. and certain individuals for the previously announced price of approximately $155 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. Specialty Brands is a leading packaged foods company with a portfolio of strong and differentiated brands. Specialty Brands' largest brand is Bear Creek Country Kitchens, which is the leading brand of hearty dry soups in the United States. Bear Creek also offers a line of savory pasta dishes and hearty rice dishes. Specialty Brands also offers Spring Tree, Cary's and MacDonald's pure maple syrups and pancake syrups, New York Flatbreads and Canoleo margarine. B&G Foods expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow.
1 Thing Every Investor Needs to Do Before Buying a Mortgage REIT
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 23, 6:36AM CDT
Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency are the undisputed titans of the mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) universe, each having the biggest portfolios on the block. Because of this -- and their 10% plus dividend yields...
This Could Be a Great Quarter for Annaly Capital and American Capital Agency
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 22, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage REITs American Capital Agency and Annaly Capital Management are set to report earnings in just a few short weeks. After a terrible 2013, mortgage REITs could be set to take back some of the losses generated last year, when rapidly...
American Capital Will Report First Quarter 2014 Results On May 7
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 17, 1:00PM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company" announced today it will report first quarter 2014 earnings after market close on May 7, 2014. Members of the Company's senior management team will discuss the quarter on a conference call to be held on May 8, 2014 at 11:00 am ET.
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. Will Report First Quarter 2014 Results On May 5
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 17, 1:00PM CDT
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. ("ACSF" or the "Company" (Nasdaq: ACSF) announced today it will report first quarter 2014 earnings after market close on May 5, 2014. ACSF invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the ACSF shareholder call on May 6, 2014 at 9:00 am ET. Callers who do not plan on asking a question and have access to the internet are encouraged to utilize the free live webcast at www.ACSF.com. Those who do plan on participating in the Q&A or do not have the internet available may access the call by dialing (888) 317-6016 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-6016 (international). Please advise the operator you are dialing in for the American Capital Senior Floating shareholder call.
American Capital Agency Corp. Announces Pricing of Depositary Share Offering
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 4:32PM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company"
announced today that it has priced a public offering of 7 million depositary shares with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Depositary Shares", for estimated gross proceeds of $175 million. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's 7.750% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about May 8, 2014. American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. Reports Net Earnings of $0.21 Per Share for Q1 2014
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 3:25PM CDT
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. ("ACSF" or the "Company"
(Nasdaq: ACSF) today reported, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, net investment income of $1.9 million, or $0.19 per share and net earnings of $2.1 million, or $0.21 per share. Net asset value ("NAV" was $151.1 million, or $15.11 per share, as of March 31, 2014. Active Stocks at a Glance -- Research on American Airlines, American Capital Agency, Akamai Technologies, and ARIAD Pharma
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 11:24AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, May 02, 2014 ended on a lower note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,512.89, down 0.28% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,123.90, down 0.09%. The S&P 500 finished the day 0.13% lower at 1,881.14. During the trading session, six out of ten sectors finished on a negative note. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities which attracted the most attention and traded the most shares during the session. These include American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL), American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC), Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: AKAM) and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA). Free technical research on AAL, AGNC, AKAM and ARIA can be downloaded upon signing up at:
American Capital Receives $54 Million from the Sale of Specialty Brands of America and Generates a 17% Return on its Investment
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 11:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital"
announced today that its portfolio company BCCK Holdings, Inc., parent to Specialty Brands of America, Inc. (collectively "SBA" or the "Company", was sold to B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-quality, branded shelf-stable foods. American Capital and its affiliated funds received $93 million in equity proceeds and realized a gain of $60 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. Of the total proceeds, American Capital received $54 million in equity proceeds, realizing a gain of $35 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. American Capital also recognized $20 million of dividend income and additional realized gains over the life of its investment. American Capital's compounded annual rate of return earned on its debt and equity securities over the life of its investment was 17%, including interest, realized gains and fees. American Capital received 2.2 times its equity investment, and realized a compounded annual rate of return of 19% over the life of its equity investment, including dividends and fees. Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to American Capital on the transaction. American Capital Agency Corp. Announces Offering of Depositary Shares
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 8:50AM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company"
announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares", each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The Company has applied to list the Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AGNCB". How This Key Risk Affects Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 03, 7:00AM CDT
Mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency use similar strategies to create those double-digit dividend yields shareholders love: Borrow short-term, and buy longer-term securities,...
Here's What Every mREIT Investor Needs to Hear
Amanda Alix, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 9:07AM CDT
The Federal Open Market Committee announced an expected $10 billion cut in its monthly mortgage and Treasury bond buying spree, as it gushed about the strengthening economy and the improving job market. Despite the rosy outlook, the FOMC...
Did American Capital Agency Corp. Really Post a Monster Quarter?
Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 6:30AM CDT
In this video from The Motley Fool's financials-focused show Where the Money Is , Fool banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss the earnings report from American Capital Agency . Although earnings came in as an overall net gain...
Why Some Investors Shouldn't Chase mREIT Yields
David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 01, 6:28AM CDT
Mortgage REITs, like Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency , carry hefty dividend yields, but these stocks may not be the best fit in a retiree's portfolio. In the following video, Motley Fool banking analyst David Hanson sits...
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Reports $0.95 Net Income Per Share And $21.78 Net Book Value Per Share
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 3:30PM CDT
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. ("MTGE" or the "Company"
(Nasdaq: MTGE) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 of $48.8 million, or $0.95 per share, and net book value of $21.78 per share. Economic return for the period, defined as dividends plus the change in net book value, was $0.96 per share, or 4.5% for the quarter, or an annualized return of 17.9%. American Capital Agency Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 29, 1:50PM CDT
American Capital Agency (AGNC) reported encouraging first-quarter 2014 results with its adjusted net spread income per share of 71 cents, comfortably exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
American Capital Agency Corp.: Returning to Normalcy?
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 12:00PM CDT
American Capital Agency's first quarter earnings should leave shareholders pleased. The company reported comprehensive income of $1.18 per share, easily covering its $0.65 quarterly dividend. The first quarter of 2014 was one of its best in...
American Capital Agency Corp. Reports $1.18 Comprehensive Income Per Common Share And $24.49 Net Book Value Per Common Share
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 28, 3:01PM CDT
American Capital Agency Corp. ("AGNC" or the "Company"
(Nasdaq: AGNC) today reported comprehensive income for the first quarter of 2014 of $423 million, or $1.18 per common share, and net book value of $24.49 per common share. Economic return for the period, defined as dividends per common share plus the change in net book value per common share, was a gain of $1.21 per common share, or 5.1% for the quarter, or 20.5% on an annualized basis. Companies with Approaching Earnings Releases -- Research on Tenneco, General Growth Properties, Suncor Energy, and American Capital Agency
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 25, 10:30AM CDT
Earningsource.com provides investors with earnings schedule updates throughout the earnings season. With timely information on past earnings performance and earnings projection for their upcoming quarterly release, our aim is to ensure shareholders and traders have an edge on their investment decisions on the following companies: Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE: GGP), Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU) and American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC). Full earnings notes on TEN, GGP, SU and AGNC can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Should You Buy American Capital Agency (AGNC) Ahead of Earnings? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 24, 7:51AM CDT
Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and American Capital Agency may be one such company as the firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report.
B&G Foods Completes Acquisition of Specialty Brands of America, including Bear Creek Country Kitchens(R)
Business Wire - Wed Apr 23, 3:01PM CDT
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Specialty Brands of America, Inc. and related entities from affiliates of American Capital, Ltd. and certain individuals for the previously announced price of approximately $155 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. Specialty Brands is a leading packaged foods company with a portfolio of strong and differentiated brands. Specialty Brands' largest brand is Bear Creek Country Kitchens, which is the leading brand of hearty dry soups in the United States. Bear Creek also offers a line of savory pasta dishes and hearty rice dishes. Specialty Brands also offers Spring Tree, Cary's and MacDonald's pure maple syrups and pancake syrups, New York Flatbreads and Canoleo margarine. B&G Foods expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow.
1 Thing Every Investor Needs to Do Before Buying a Mortgage REIT
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 23, 6:36AM CDT
Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency are the undisputed titans of the mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) universe, each having the biggest portfolios on the block. Because of this -- and their 10% plus dividend yields...
This Could Be a Great Quarter for Annaly Capital and American Capital Agency
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 22, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage REITs American Capital Agency and Annaly Capital Management are set to report earnings in just a few short weeks. After a terrible 2013, mortgage REITs could be set to take back some of the losses generated last year, when rapidly...
American Capital Will Report First Quarter 2014 Results On May 7
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 17, 1:00PM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company"
announced today it will report first quarter 2014 earnings after market close on May 7, 2014. Members of the Company's senior management team will discuss the quarter on a conference call to be held on May 8, 2014 at 11:00 am ET. American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. Will Report First Quarter 2014 Results On May 5
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 17, 1:00PM CDT
American Capital Senior Floating, Ltd. ("ACSF" or the "Company"
(Nasdaq: ACSF) announced today it will report first quarter 2014 earnings after market close on May 5, 2014. ACSF invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the ACSF shareholder call on May 6, 2014 at 9:00 am ET. Callers who do not plan on asking a question and have access to the internet are encouraged to utilize the free live webcast at www.ACSF.com. Those who do plan on participating in the Q&A or do not have the internet available may access the call by dialing (888) 317-6016 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-6016 (international). Please advise the operator you are dialing in for the American Capital Senior Floating shareholder call. 
