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AAC Holdings, Inc. Expands De Novo Pipeline with Hospital Entry in Southern California
Business Wire - Tue Feb 03, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), added to its pipeline of de novo growth opportunities with the entry into a definitive agreement for the acquisition, through its subsidiary, Behavioral Healthcare Realty, LLC, of an 84-licensed-bed hospital in Aliso Viejo, California for an aggregate of $13.5 million in cash. The closing is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2015 and is subject to certain closing conditions, including the amendment or removal of certain use restrictions on the property.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Business Wire - Mon Jan 26, 3:19PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) announced details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Takes Next Step to Expand Outpatient Treatment Strategy with Execution of Definitive Acquisition Agreement in Rhode Island
Business Wire - Mon Jan 26, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), through its subsidiary AAC Rhode Island Acquisition Sub, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clinical Services of Rhode Island, Inc. ("CSRI"
, a provider of intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment services, for $665,000 in cash and $1,335,000 worth of restricted shares of AAC Holdings' common stock. The acquisition, which is subject to certain closing conditions such as the assignment of certain contracts and the receipt of certain licenses necessary to operate the business, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2015.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 21, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
BOFI: 91.35 (+1.03), BGMD: 0.81 (-0.01), AUO: 5.34 (-0.02), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Provides Facility Updates in California, Florida and Nevada
Business Wire - Tue Jan 20, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), disclosed that on January 8, 2015, its new substance abuse outpatient center in Las Vegas, Nevada, received full licensure for intensive outpatient treatment services and has begun treating patients at the facility.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Plans for Growth with Lease Signing for New Headquarters
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 2:16PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), announced plans to support its next stage of growth with the signing by its wholly owned subsidiary American Addiction Centers, Inc. of a 102,000-square-foot, 10-year lease at 200 Powell Place in Brentwood, Tennessee for its new corporate headquarters and call center. The Company expects to begin transitioning from its current space in the third quarter of 2015 with a completed move anticipated by late third quarter 2015.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Quest Diagnostics Hits 52-Week High on Portfolio Strength - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 05, 12:40PM CST
Last month, Quest Diagnostics' (DGX) Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Kit won U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for testing eight additional influenza viruses.
PMC: 23.85 (+0.20), AFAM: 29.44 (-0.02), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), DGX: 70.99 (-0.78)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Executes Growth Strategy with Agreement to Acquire In-Network Substance Abuse Treatment Provider in Florida for $13 Million
Business Wire - Mon Dec 15, 3:01PM CST
American Addiction Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Recovery First, Inc., a Florida-based provider of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services, for $13 million in cash. The acquisition, which is subject to certain closing conditions such as the assignment of certain contracts and the receipt of certain licenses necessary to operate the business, is expected to close during the first quarter of 2015.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Is AAC Holdings (AAC) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 09, 7:42AM CST
One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is AAC Holdings as this security in the Specialized Health Services space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for AAC Holdings (AAC) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 7:31AM CST
AAC Holdings (AAC) sees solid earnings estimate revisions, and the stock is showing decent short-term momentum as well, rising nearly 45% in the past month.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings EPS of $0.14
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 05, 5:55PM CST
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Wed Nov 05, 4:18PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. All comparisons included in this release are for the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2013 unless otherwise noted.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 9:21AM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Business Wire - Tue Oct 07, 3:01PM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) (the "Company" , the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 250,000 shares from the Company and 500,000 shares from certain selling stockholders. The Company estimates net proceeds from the offering to be approximately $69.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Online Retailer Wayfair Leads List Of 6 IPOs Thursday
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 02, 3:02PM CDT
Online retailer Wayfair popped 32% in its stock market debut Thursday, leading a list of six IPOs. Wayfair (W) raised $319 million by offering 11 million shares at 29, above its expected range of 25 to 28. The stock was above 38 in late-afternoon...
ATTO: 11.78 (+0.02), W: 24.43 (-0.10), FMSA: 6.56 (-0.27), VWR: 25.75 (+0.07), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), CALA: 16.11 (-0.10), YDLE: 13.09 (+0.08), JPEP: 14.40 (+0.17)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Business Wire - Wed Oct 01, 6:04PM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) (the "Company" , the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $15.00 per share, for a total of approximately $65.6 million of net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. In connection with the offering, the Company and certain selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 750,000 shares of common stock. The shares are expected to begin trading tomorrow, October 2, 2014, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AAC." The offering is expected to close on October 7, 2014.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Solar Power, Biotechs Among 11 IPOs Planned This Week
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 29, 6:24PM CDT
The IPO market is maintaining a brisk pace with 11 scheduled this week, including a solar power company, three tech firms and three biotech companies. Vivint Solar (VSLR), a competitor to the Elon Musk-backed SolarCity (SCTY), plans to raise $350...
ATTO: 11.78 (+0.02), VWR: 25.75 (+0.07), JMEI: 13.04 (-0.08), ZEN: 24.08 (-0.18), VSLR: 8.08 (-0.06), JPEP: 14.40 (+0.17), W: 24.43 (-0.10), FMSA: 6.56 (-0.27), SCTY: 53.13 (-1.31), DERM: 16.15 (+0.15), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), CALA: 16.11 (-0.10), AAVL: 36.88 (-3.18), YDLE: 13.09 (+0.08), JD: 28.11 (-0.10), BABA: 85.47 (-1.17)
IBD's The New America: From Apple To Zebra
at Investor's Business Daily - 50 mins ago
On Monday most of the latest week's New America stocks lifted a little -- Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), ServiceNow (NOW) and CDW (CDW) -- while Veeva Systems (VEEV) pulled back almost 2%. They all get high Composite Ratings from IBD, but what do these...
VEEV: 29.99 (-0.59), NOW: 78.67 (-0.39), ZBRA: 91.49 (+0.49), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CDW: 37.98 (+0.23)
Buoyed By iPhone Surge, Avago Stock Is Poised to Continue Recent Upswing
at The Street - 1 hr 56 mins ago
One-third of worldwide smartphone sales will come from China, a territory where Avago has made huge bets.
GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), SOXX: 95.71 (-0.60), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), AVGO: 112.85 (+0.79)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Calm Down, There's No Nasdaq Bubble
at The Street - 2 hrs 27 mins ago
Despite the many strides the market has made since 2000, critics are once again calling the Nasdaq overvalued and in 'bubble' territory. Cramer details why they're wrong.
TSLA: 207.34 (-9.77), BCRX: 10.51 (+0.36), VRX: 198.75 (+25.49), BX: 37.45 (-0.18), CYBR: 58.42 (-11.93), INTC: 33.76 (-0.65), EEP: 39.37 (-0.25), YHOO: 43.53 (-0.58), APO: 23.01 (-0.49), JPM: 59.35 (-0.45), KATE: 33.84 (-0.04), FTK: 17.37 (+0.16), MSFT: 44.15 (+0.30), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CSCO: 29.63 (+0.02), REGN: 425.11 (+1.33), XEL: 36.38 (+0.46), XEC: 115.69 (-0.21), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), AMGN: 158.42 (+0.76), WFC: 55.10 (+0.27), ORCL: 43.78 (+0.01), CELG: 123.82 (+0.39), ISIS: 66.14 (-0.87), ARRS: 28.65 (+0.06), GILD: 104.51 (+1.90), DOW: 49.49 (-0.04)
Apple Inc. Eyes a Retail Revival Ahead of the Apple Watch Debut
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
Change is in the wind at Apple . After being hampered by concerns over its upside potential, Apple proved doubters wrong in a big way with its record-setting earnings report late last month. And in just a few months, Apple could disrupt yet...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple to add Europe centers
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 5:33PM CST
Shares of the Cupertino, Calif.based company rose to a new all-time high, its 7th record high in the last 9 sessions, before closing at 133, up 2.7%. Wall Street is abuzz about the company's rumored interest in making electric cars and building...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
First Solar, SunPower Ink Deal For YieldCo
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 5:15PM CST
Solar panel manufacturers First Solar (FSLR) and SunPower announced Monday they're in "advanced negotiations" to form a joint, publicly traded yield company that would own and operate solar-power assets to generate revenue for investors. The...
FSLR: 49.64 (+0.62), TERP: 33.96 (+0.56), SUNE: 22.46 (+0.33), NEP: 41.01 (-0.26), SPWR: 27.80 (-0.23), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), NRG: 25.34 (-0.05)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:05PM CST
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GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), GOOG: 531.91 (-7.04)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:04PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
FB: 78.84 (-1.05), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), BIOC: 2.20 (+0.75), ARCP: 9.75 (+0.31), MSFT: 44.15 (+0.30), INTC: 33.76 (-0.65), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CSCO: 29.63 (+0.02), HLSS: 18.35 (+1.59)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:04PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple Jumps on Car Rumors, CyberArk Tanks on Downgrade: Tech Winners & Losers
at The Street - Mon Feb 23, 4:31PM CST
Apple hits a record high as investors give a thumbs-up if it creates an electric car. CyberArk tanks on a downgrade, pushing other security vendors lower.
VDSI: 26.16 (-1.42), FEYE: 43.35 (-2.80), CYBR: 58.42 (-11.93), PANW: 138.20 (-3.41), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Is First Solar (FSLR) Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates in Q4? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 4:18PM CST
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is set to report fourth-quarter 2014 earnings results after the closing bell on Feb 24, 2015.
FSLR: 49.64 (+0.62), SPWR: 27.80 (-0.23), CSIQ: 28.47 (-0.48), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple (AAPL) Stock Closed at Record $133 Today
at The Street - Mon Feb 23, 4:03PM CST
Shares of Apple (AAPL) closed at a record today, up 2.71% at $133, reaching a market cap of about $775 billion.
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple and Valeant are big market movers
AP - Mon Feb 23, 4:01PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
GSM: 15.99 (+0.62), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), DISH: 77.39 (-0.92)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Could Crush Apple Inc.'s iPad
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 4:00PM CST
These days it's well known that Apple 's iPad sales continue to plummet. While some, like fellow Fool Evan Niu, are optimistic that the long-term story for the iPad is still intact despite short-term challenges, others might subscribe to the...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Insist On Seeing Institutional Accumulation In A Base
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:49PM CST
With investing, as with many other things in life, often it's the details that matter. In stocks, there are in fact many details that investors need to look for when studying bases that may usher a great breakout. Accumulation is one of the most...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), AVGO: 112.85 (+0.79)
Google Shores Up Mobile Wallet With Carrier Deals
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:47PM CST
The biggest wireless carriers in the U.S. will pre-install the Google Wallet mobile payments app on Android phones later this year, Google (GOOGL) said Monday. Google announced a deal with AT&T (T), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and Verizon (VZ) as well as...
T: 33.85 (-0.23), EBAY: 58.07 (+0.05), GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), TMUS: 31.36 (-0.59), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), VZ: 48.77 (-0.20)
Lithia Motors: Auto Stock That Outperformed Apple - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 3:38PM CST
Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) has provided more than 3.75 times Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) 5-year returns.
LAD: 89.28 (+0.27), F: 16.38 (-0.02), GM: 37.69 (+0.04), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple On Track To Buy Back 20% Of Itself By 2017
Neil Cybart - Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 23, 3:34PM CST
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is sitting on $178 billion of cash. What does Apple plan to do with its excess cash? It looks increasingly likely that Apple has already given us the answer: repurchase shares. Apple will most likely revise its capital return...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Nasdaq Climbs As Apple Stock Hits New High
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:23PM CST
Major averages closed narrowly mixed Monday in a rangebound session that kicked off with weak economic data. The Nasdaq mustered a 0.1% gain, while the S&P 500 was fractionally lower and the Dow Jones industrial average dipped 0.1%. Volume ran...
CNC: 61.99 (+2.14), VRX: 198.75 (+25.49), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), HUM: 164.52 (+8.40)
5 Things Whole Foods Market Inc. Management Wants You to Know
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 3:11PM CST
Last year was a tough one for shareholders of Whole Foods Market . It became clear competition was heating up in the organic foods sector, and many wondered how the grocer would combat the onslaught of more affordable organic and natural...
WFM: 56.98 (+0.26), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
CR Bard's Lutonix DCB Gets Pass-Through Payment Approval - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 5:14PM CST
Following a unanimous favorable recommendation from the FDA's Circulatory Systems Devices Advisory Panel, the CMS has approved a pass-through payment for CR Bard Inc.'s (BCR) Lutonix DCB.
HYH: 45.88 (-0.25), BSX: 16.31 (-0.16), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), BCR: 176.05 (-0.97)
LabCorp Hits New 52-Week High on Strong Q4, Covance Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 8:42AM CST
On Feb 19, 2015, LabCorp (LH) finally completed the gigantic $5.7 billion acquisition of drug development major Covance Inc.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
LabCorp Beats Q4 Earnings, Positive on Covance Addition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 20, 9:27AM CST
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) reported a solid fourth-quarter 2014 with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65, up 2.5% from the year-ago quarter.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
AmerisourceBergen Up 51.2% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (ABC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 19, 9:35AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) on May 12th, 2014 at $66.30. In approximately 9 months, AmerisourceBergen has returned 51.21% as of today's recent price of $100.25.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen prices USD1,000m senior notes
M2 - Wed Feb 18, 6:09AM CST
Pharmaceutical company AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) said on Tuesday that it has priced USD500m aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% Senior Notes due 1 March 2025 and USD500m aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Senior Notes due 1 March 2045 (collectively, the "Notes" , in an underwritten registered public offering.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Vascular Solutions Set to Join the S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 17, 4:55PM CST
Vascular Solutions Inc. (NASD: VASC) will replace MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (NASD: MWIV) in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on Monday, February 23. S&P 500 constituent AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC) is acquiring MWI Veterinary Supply in a transaction expected to be completed soon.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), VASC: 28.44 (-0.51), MHFI: 104.13 (-0.50)
AmerisourceBergen prices $1B debt offering
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 2:47PM CST
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen Prices $500 Million 3.25% Senior Notes Due 2025 and $500 Million 4.25% Senior Notes Due 2045
Business Wire - Tue Feb 17, 2:37PM CST
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) today announced that it priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% Senior Notes due March 1, 2025 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Senior Notes due March 1, 2045 (collectively, the "Notes" , in an underwritten registered public offering. The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement AmerisourceBergen filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" on November 27, 2012. The offering is expected to close on February 20, 2015, subject to customary closing conditions. AmerisourceBergen intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with the net proceeds from the recently announced $1 billion senior unsecured term loan credit facility and cash on hand, to finance the previously disclosed proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition" of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. ("MWI" , and to pay related fees and expenses, including the retirement of all outstanding indebtedness of MWI. The offering is not contingent on the consummation of the Acquisition which, if completed, will occur subsequent to the closing of the offering. In the event that the Acquisition is not completed on or before May 15, 2015, or, if prior to such time, the acquisition agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, and is not otherwise amended or replaced, then the Notes are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. The Notes offering is expected to close prior to the consummation of the Acquisition.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), WFC: 55.10 (+0.27)
Fitch Affirms AmerisourceBergen's Ratings at 'A-'; Outlook Negative
Business Wire - Tue Feb 17, 1:24PM CST
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC), including the Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-'. The ratings have been removed form Negative Watch. The Rating Outlook is Negative.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
MWI Veterinary: Benefits of Takeover by AmerisourceBergen - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 3:58PM CST
On Feb 11, 2015, we issued an updated research report on MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (MWIV).
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
Uptrend Call Working As AmerisourceBergen Stock Rises 48.6% (ABC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 12, 9:11AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) on May 12th, 2014 at $66.29. In approximately 9 months, AmerisourceBergen has returned 48.59% as of today's recent price of $98.51.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Henry Schein (HSIC) Beats Q4 Earnings, Revenues in Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 8:48AM CST
We are impressed with Henry Schein's (HSIC) fourth-quarter 2014 financial results which modestly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPS, while being in line with the same for revenues.
HYH: 45.88 (-0.25), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), BRLI: 34.60 (+0.28), HSIC: 143.00 (+0.45)
AmerisourceBergen's World Courier Expands Global Presence with New Distribution Facility in Melbourne, Australia
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 1:00PM CST
World Courier, the global leader in specialty logistics and an AmerisourceBergen company, has opened the doors to its new distribution facility in Melbourne, Australia. This is the first facility in AmerisourceBergen's global network to be purpose-built to support clinical trial logistics and commercial third-party logistics (3PL). In conjunction with World Courier's specialty logistics and transportation offerings, the facility provides a complete portfolio of supply chain solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturer partners.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Charles River (CRL) Beats on Q4 Earnings and Revenues - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 11, 8:54AM CST
Charles River Laboratories (CRL) reported fourth-quarter 2014 earnings (excluding special items) of 81 cents per share, easily beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents.
BIIB: 408.58 (+0.53), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CRL: 76.72 (+0.54)
AmerisourceBergen Announces Expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for AmerisourceBergen's Proposed Acquisition of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Business Wire - Wed Feb 11, 6:30AM CST
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) has expired.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Health Care Providers and Services Equities Technical Momentum -- Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Community Health Systems, Select Medical Holdings, and McKesson
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 10, 7:35AM CST
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), CYH: 47.54 (-1.94), SEM: 13.01 (-0.46)
Why In The World Would AmerisourceBergen Acquire MWI Veterinary?
Rochelle Jenks - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 5:45AM CST
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Look for Shares of AmerisourceBergen to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.53% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 09, 4:43PM CST
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $95.07 to a high of $96.97. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $95.23 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.53%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 09, 4:43PM CST
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $95.07 to a high of $96.97. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $95.23 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Woof - Profit From Trends In The Pet Care Industry
Willow Street Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 9:14AM CST
ZTS: 45.58 (-0.02), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), PFE: 34.39 (-0.17), PDCO: 49.19 (-0.10), HSIC: 143.00 (+0.45), SJM: 113.25 (-0.19)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Expands De Novo Pipeline with Hospital Entry in Southern California
Business Wire - Tue Feb 03, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), added to its pipeline of de novo growth opportunities with the entry into a definitive agreement for the acquisition, through its subsidiary, Behavioral Healthcare Realty, LLC, of an 84-licensed-bed hospital in Aliso Viejo, California for an aggregate of $13.5 million in cash. The closing is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2015 and is subject to certain closing conditions, including the amendment or removal of certain use restrictions on the property.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Business Wire - Mon Jan 26, 3:19PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) announced details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Takes Next Step to Expand Outpatient Treatment Strategy with Execution of Definitive Acquisition Agreement in Rhode Island
Business Wire - Mon Jan 26, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), through its subsidiary AAC Rhode Island Acquisition Sub, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clinical Services of Rhode Island, Inc. ("CSRI"
, a provider of intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment services, for $665,000 in cash and $1,335,000 worth of restricted shares of AAC Holdings' common stock. The acquisition, which is subject to certain closing conditions such as the assignment of certain contracts and the receipt of certain licenses necessary to operate the business, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2015. AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 21, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
BOFI: 91.35 (+1.03), BGMD: 0.81 (-0.01), AUO: 5.34 (-0.02), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Provides Facility Updates in California, Florida and Nevada
Business Wire - Tue Jan 20, 5:45AM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), disclosed that on January 8, 2015, its new substance abuse outpatient center in Las Vegas, Nevada, received full licensure for intensive outpatient treatment services and has begun treating patients at the facility.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Plans for Growth with Lease Signing for New Headquarters
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 2:16PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), announced plans to support its next stage of growth with the signing by its wholly owned subsidiary American Addiction Centers, Inc. of a 102,000-square-foot, 10-year lease at 200 Powell Place in Brentwood, Tennessee for its new corporate headquarters and call center. The Company expects to begin transitioning from its current space in the third quarter of 2015 with a completed move anticipated by late third quarter 2015.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Quest Diagnostics Hits 52-Week High on Portfolio Strength - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 05, 12:40PM CST
Last month, Quest Diagnostics' (DGX) Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Kit won U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for testing eight additional influenza viruses.
PMC: 23.85 (+0.20), AFAM: 29.44 (-0.02), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), DGX: 70.99 (-0.78)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Executes Growth Strategy with Agreement to Acquire In-Network Substance Abuse Treatment Provider in Florida for $13 Million
Business Wire - Mon Dec 15, 3:01PM CST
American Addiction Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Recovery First, Inc., a Florida-based provider of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services, for $13 million in cash. The acquisition, which is subject to certain closing conditions such as the assignment of certain contracts and the receipt of certain licenses necessary to operate the business, is expected to close during the first quarter of 2015.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Is AAC Holdings (AAC) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 09, 7:42AM CST
One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is AAC Holdings as this security in the Specialized Health Services space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for AAC Holdings (AAC) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 7:31AM CST
AAC Holdings (AAC) sees solid earnings estimate revisions, and the stock is showing decent short-term momentum as well, rising nearly 45% in the past month.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings EPS of $0.14
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 05, 5:55PM CST
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Wed Nov 05, 4:18PM CST
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. All comparisons included in this release are for the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2013 unless otherwise noted.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 9:21AM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC), the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.
AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Business Wire - Tue Oct 07, 3:01PM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) (the "Company"
, the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 250,000 shares from the Company and 500,000 shares from certain selling stockholders. The Company estimates net proceeds from the offering to be approximately $69.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Online Retailer Wayfair Leads List Of 6 IPOs Thursday
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 02, 3:02PM CDT
Online retailer Wayfair popped 32% in its stock market debut Thursday, leading a list of six IPOs. Wayfair (W) raised $319 million by offering 11 million shares at 29, above its expected range of 25 to 28. The stock was above 38 in late-afternoon...
ATTO: 11.78 (+0.02), W: 24.43 (-0.10), FMSA: 6.56 (-0.27), VWR: 25.75 (+0.07), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), CALA: 16.11 (-0.10), YDLE: 13.09 (+0.08), JPEP: 14.40 (+0.17)
AAC Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Business Wire - Wed Oct 01, 6:04PM CDT
AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) (the "Company"
, the parent holding company of American Addiction Centers, Inc., announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $15.00 per share, for a total of approximately $65.6 million of net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. In connection with the offering, the Company and certain selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 750,000 shares of common stock. The shares are expected to begin trading tomorrow, October 2, 2014, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AAC." The offering is expected to close on October 7, 2014. AAC: 32.10 (+1.71)
Solar Power, Biotechs Among 11 IPOs Planned This Week
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 29, 6:24PM CDT
The IPO market is maintaining a brisk pace with 11 scheduled this week, including a solar power company, three tech firms and three biotech companies. Vivint Solar (VSLR), a competitor to the Elon Musk-backed SolarCity (SCTY), plans to raise $350...
ATTO: 11.78 (+0.02), VWR: 25.75 (+0.07), JMEI: 13.04 (-0.08), ZEN: 24.08 (-0.18), VSLR: 8.08 (-0.06), JPEP: 14.40 (+0.17), W: 24.43 (-0.10), FMSA: 6.56 (-0.27), SCTY: 53.13 (-1.31), DERM: 16.15 (+0.15), AAC: 32.10 (+1.71), CALA: 16.11 (-0.10), AAVL: 36.88 (-3.18), YDLE: 13.09 (+0.08), JD: 28.11 (-0.10), BABA: 85.47 (-1.17)
IBD's The New America: From Apple To Zebra
at Investor's Business Daily - 50 mins ago
On Monday most of the latest week's New America stocks lifted a little -- Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), ServiceNow (NOW) and CDW (CDW) -- while Veeva Systems (VEEV) pulled back almost 2%. They all get high Composite Ratings from IBD, but what do these...
VEEV: 29.99 (-0.59), NOW: 78.67 (-0.39), ZBRA: 91.49 (+0.49), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CDW: 37.98 (+0.23)
Buoyed By iPhone Surge, Avago Stock Is Poised to Continue Recent Upswing
at The Street - 1 hr 56 mins ago
One-third of worldwide smartphone sales will come from China, a territory where Avago has made huge bets.
GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), SOXX: 95.71 (-0.60), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), AVGO: 112.85 (+0.79)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Calm Down, There's No Nasdaq Bubble
at The Street - 2 hrs 27 mins ago
Despite the many strides the market has made since 2000, critics are once again calling the Nasdaq overvalued and in 'bubble' territory. Cramer details why they're wrong.
TSLA: 207.34 (-9.77), BCRX: 10.51 (+0.36), VRX: 198.75 (+25.49), BX: 37.45 (-0.18), CYBR: 58.42 (-11.93), INTC: 33.76 (-0.65), EEP: 39.37 (-0.25), YHOO: 43.53 (-0.58), APO: 23.01 (-0.49), JPM: 59.35 (-0.45), KATE: 33.84 (-0.04), FTK: 17.37 (+0.16), MSFT: 44.15 (+0.30), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CSCO: 29.63 (+0.02), REGN: 425.11 (+1.33), XEL: 36.38 (+0.46), XEC: 115.69 (-0.21), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), AMGN: 158.42 (+0.76), WFC: 55.10 (+0.27), ORCL: 43.78 (+0.01), CELG: 123.82 (+0.39), ISIS: 66.14 (-0.87), ARRS: 28.65 (+0.06), GILD: 104.51 (+1.90), DOW: 49.49 (-0.04)
Apple Inc. Eyes a Retail Revival Ahead of the Apple Watch Debut
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
Change is in the wind at Apple . After being hampered by concerns over its upside potential, Apple proved doubters wrong in a big way with its record-setting earnings report late last month. And in just a few months, Apple could disrupt yet...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple to add Europe centers
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 5:33PM CST
Shares of the Cupertino, Calif.based company rose to a new all-time high, its 7th record high in the last 9 sessions, before closing at 133, up 2.7%. Wall Street is abuzz about the company's rumored interest in making electric cars and building...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
First Solar, SunPower Ink Deal For YieldCo
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 5:15PM CST
Solar panel manufacturers First Solar (FSLR) and SunPower announced Monday they're in "advanced negotiations" to form a joint, publicly traded yield company that would own and operate solar-power assets to generate revenue for investors. The...
FSLR: 49.64 (+0.62), TERP: 33.96 (+0.56), SUNE: 22.46 (+0.33), NEP: 41.01 (-0.26), SPWR: 27.80 (-0.23), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), NRG: 25.34 (-0.05)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:05PM CST
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GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), GOOG: 531.91 (-7.04)
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:04PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
FB: 78.84 (-1.05), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), BIOC: 2.20 (+0.75), ARCP: 9.75 (+0.31), MSFT: 44.15 (+0.30), INTC: 33.76 (-0.65), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), CSCO: 29.63 (+0.02), HLSS: 18.35 (+1.59)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Mon Feb 23, 5:04PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple Jumps on Car Rumors, CyberArk Tanks on Downgrade: Tech Winners & Losers
at The Street - Mon Feb 23, 4:31PM CST
Apple hits a record high as investors give a thumbs-up if it creates an electric car. CyberArk tanks on a downgrade, pushing other security vendors lower.
VDSI: 26.16 (-1.42), FEYE: 43.35 (-2.80), CYBR: 58.42 (-11.93), PANW: 138.20 (-3.41), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Is First Solar (FSLR) Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates in Q4? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 4:18PM CST
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is set to report fourth-quarter 2014 earnings results after the closing bell on Feb 24, 2015.
FSLR: 49.64 (+0.62), SPWR: 27.80 (-0.23), CSIQ: 28.47 (-0.48), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple (AAPL) Stock Closed at Record $133 Today
at The Street - Mon Feb 23, 4:03PM CST
Shares of Apple (AAPL) closed at a record today, up 2.71% at $133, reaching a market cap of about $775 billion.
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple and Valeant are big market movers
AP - Mon Feb 23, 4:01PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
GSM: 15.99 (+0.62), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), DISH: 77.39 (-0.92)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Could Crush Apple Inc.'s iPad
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 4:00PM CST
These days it's well known that Apple 's iPad sales continue to plummet. While some, like fellow Fool Evan Niu, are optimistic that the long-term story for the iPad is still intact despite short-term challenges, others might subscribe to the...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Insist On Seeing Institutional Accumulation In A Base
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:49PM CST
With investing, as with many other things in life, often it's the details that matter. In stocks, there are in fact many details that investors need to look for when studying bases that may usher a great breakout. Accumulation is one of the most...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), AVGO: 112.85 (+0.79)
Google Shores Up Mobile Wallet With Carrier Deals
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:47PM CST
The biggest wireless carriers in the U.S. will pre-install the Google Wallet mobile payments app on Android phones later this year, Google (GOOGL) said Monday. Google announced a deal with AT&T (T), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and Verizon (VZ) as well as...
T: 33.85 (-0.23), EBAY: 58.07 (+0.05), GOOGL: 535.00 (-6.80), TMUS: 31.36 (-0.59), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), VZ: 48.77 (-0.20)
Lithia Motors: Auto Stock That Outperformed Apple - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 3:38PM CST
Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) has provided more than 3.75 times Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) 5-year returns.
LAD: 89.28 (+0.27), F: 16.38 (-0.02), GM: 37.69 (+0.04), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Apple On Track To Buy Back 20% Of Itself By 2017
Neil Cybart - Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 23, 3:34PM CST
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is sitting on $178 billion of cash. What does Apple plan to do with its excess cash? It looks increasingly likely that Apple has already given us the answer: repurchase shares. Apple will most likely revise its capital return...
AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
Nasdaq Climbs As Apple Stock Hits New High
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 23, 3:23PM CST
Major averages closed narrowly mixed Monday in a rangebound session that kicked off with weak economic data. The Nasdaq mustered a 0.1% gain, while the S&P 500 was fractionally lower and the Dow Jones industrial average dipped 0.1%. Volume ran...
CNC: 61.99 (+2.14), VRX: 198.75 (+25.49), SLXP: 155.76 (-2.09), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51), HUM: 164.52 (+8.40)
5 Things Whole Foods Market Inc. Management Wants You to Know
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 3:11PM CST
Last year was a tough one for shareholders of Whole Foods Market . It became clear competition was heating up in the organic foods sector, and many wondered how the grocer would combat the onslaught of more affordable organic and natural...
WFM: 56.98 (+0.26), AAPL: 133.00 (+3.51)
CR Bard's Lutonix DCB Gets Pass-Through Payment Approval - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 5:14PM CST
Following a unanimous favorable recommendation from the FDA's Circulatory Systems Devices Advisory Panel, the CMS has approved a pass-through payment for CR Bard Inc.'s (BCR) Lutonix DCB.
HYH: 45.88 (-0.25), BSX: 16.31 (-0.16), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), BCR: 176.05 (-0.97)
LabCorp Hits New 52-Week High on Strong Q4, Covance Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 23, 8:42AM CST
On Feb 19, 2015, LabCorp (LH) finally completed the gigantic $5.7 billion acquisition of drug development major Covance Inc.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
LabCorp Beats Q4 Earnings, Positive on Covance Addition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 20, 9:27AM CST
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) reported a solid fourth-quarter 2014 with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65, up 2.5% from the year-ago quarter.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
AmerisourceBergen Up 51.2% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (ABC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 19, 9:35AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) on May 12th, 2014 at $66.30. In approximately 9 months, AmerisourceBergen has returned 51.21% as of today's recent price of $100.25.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen prices USD1,000m senior notes
M2 - Wed Feb 18, 6:09AM CST
Pharmaceutical company AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) said on Tuesday that it has priced USD500m aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% Senior Notes due 1 March 2025 and USD500m aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Senior Notes due 1 March 2045 (collectively, the "Notes"
, in an underwritten registered public offering. ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Vascular Solutions Set to Join the S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 17, 4:55PM CST
Vascular Solutions Inc. (NASD: VASC) will replace MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (NASD: MWIV) in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on Monday, February 23. S&P 500 constituent AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC) is acquiring MWI Veterinary Supply in a transaction expected to be completed soon.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), VASC: 28.44 (-0.51), MHFI: 104.13 (-0.50)
AmerisourceBergen prices $1B debt offering
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 2:47PM CST
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen Prices $500 Million 3.25% Senior Notes Due 2025 and $500 Million 4.25% Senior Notes Due 2045
Business Wire - Tue Feb 17, 2:37PM CST
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) today announced that it priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% Senior Notes due March 1, 2025 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Senior Notes due March 1, 2045 (collectively, the "Notes"
, in an underwritten registered public offering. The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement AmerisourceBergen filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" on November 27, 2012. The offering is expected to close on February 20, 2015, subject to customary closing conditions. AmerisourceBergen intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with the net proceeds from the recently announced $1 billion senior unsecured term loan credit facility and cash on hand, to finance the previously disclosed proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition" of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. ("MWI" , and to pay related fees and expenses, including the retirement of all outstanding indebtedness of MWI. The offering is not contingent on the consummation of the Acquisition which, if completed, will occur subsequent to the closing of the offering. In the event that the Acquisition is not completed on or before May 15, 2015, or, if prior to such time, the acquisition agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, and is not otherwise amended or replaced, then the Notes are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. The Notes offering is expected to close prior to the consummation of the Acquisition. ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), WFC: 55.10 (+0.27)
Fitch Affirms AmerisourceBergen's Ratings at 'A-'; Outlook Negative
Business Wire - Tue Feb 17, 1:24PM CST
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC), including the Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-'. The ratings have been removed form Negative Watch. The Rating Outlook is Negative.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
MWI Veterinary: Benefits of Takeover by AmerisourceBergen - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 3:58PM CST
On Feb 11, 2015, we issued an updated research report on MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (MWIV).
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), LH: 122.90 (+1.82)
Uptrend Call Working As AmerisourceBergen Stock Rises 48.6% (ABC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 12, 9:11AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) on May 12th, 2014 at $66.29. In approximately 9 months, AmerisourceBergen has returned 48.59% as of today's recent price of $98.51.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Henry Schein (HSIC) Beats Q4 Earnings, Revenues in Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 8:48AM CST
We are impressed with Henry Schein's (HSIC) fourth-quarter 2014 financial results which modestly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPS, while being in line with the same for revenues.
HYH: 45.88 (-0.25), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), BRLI: 34.60 (+0.28), HSIC: 143.00 (+0.45)
AmerisourceBergen's World Courier Expands Global Presence with New Distribution Facility in Melbourne, Australia
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 1:00PM CST
World Courier, the global leader in specialty logistics and an AmerisourceBergen company, has opened the doors to its new distribution facility in Melbourne, Australia. This is the first facility in AmerisourceBergen's global network to be purpose-built to support clinical trial logistics and commercial third-party logistics (3PL). In conjunction with World Courier's specialty logistics and transportation offerings, the facility provides a complete portfolio of supply chain solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturer partners.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Charles River (CRL) Beats on Q4 Earnings and Revenues - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 11, 8:54AM CST
Charles River Laboratories (CRL) reported fourth-quarter 2014 earnings (excluding special items) of 81 cents per share, easily beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents.
BIIB: 408.58 (+0.53), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CRL: 76.72 (+0.54)
AmerisourceBergen Announces Expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for AmerisourceBergen's Proposed Acquisition of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Business Wire - Wed Feb 11, 6:30AM CST
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) has expired.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Health Care Providers and Services Equities Technical Momentum -- Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Community Health Systems, Select Medical Holdings, and McKesson
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 10, 7:35AM CST
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MCK: 229.82 (+0.66), CAH: 88.10 (+1.04), CYH: 47.54 (-1.94), SEM: 13.01 (-0.46)
Why In The World Would AmerisourceBergen Acquire MWI Veterinary?
Rochelle Jenks - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 5:45AM CST
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch)
Look for Shares of AmerisourceBergen to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.53% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 09, 4:43PM CST
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $95.07 to a high of $96.97. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $95.23 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
AmerisourceBergen Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.53%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 09, 4:43PM CST
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $95.07 to a high of $96.97. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $95.23 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
ABC: 102.76 (+0.78)
Woof - Profit From Trends In The Pet Care Industry
Willow Street Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 9:14AM CST
ZTS: 45.58 (-0.02), ABC: 102.76 (+0.78), MWIV: 189.90 (unch), PFE: 34.39 (-0.17), PDCO: 49.19 (-0.10), HSIC: 143.00 (+0.45), SJM: 113.25 (-0.19)
