Richard Aster Jr Buys Sysco Corp., Pfizer Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Sells Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., Carter's Inc., Bemis Company Inc.

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Feb 06, 2008
Richard Aster Jr, the Guru who plays both value and growth sides of Wall Street, runs both growth fund and value funds. He does well with both of them, to him there is no difference between price and value. These are the details of the buys and sells during the fourth quarter.


Richard Aster Jr buys TeraData Corp, Millipore Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Marvel Entertainment Inc., Pall Corp., Transocean Inc., Arbitron Inc., GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A., Pfizer Inc, CBS Corp., HarleyDavidson Inc., International Paper Company, Kraft Foods Inc., MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc., McDonald's Corp., Vulcan Materials Company, Sysco Corp., Norfolk Southern Corp., Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Whirlpool Corp., AGL Resources Inc., Automatic Data Processing Inc., sells Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Blount International Inc., Bemis Company Inc., Carter's Inc., CSG Systems International Inc., Edge Petroleum Corp., Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc., GlobalSantaFe Corp., MGI PHARMA Inc. during the 3-months ended 12/31/2007, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Meridian Fund. Richard Aster Jr owns 140 stocks with a total value of $3.4 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.





New Purchases: ADP, ARB, ATG, CBS, GOL, HOG, IP, KFT, MAA, MCD, MIL, MVL, NSC, NWL, PFE, PLL, RIG, SYY, TDC, VMC, VZ, WHR,


Added Positions: ABT, AIN, AW, BGG, CAI, CBT, CEM, GVA, HE, HEW, IN, MCRS, PETM, PGN, ROL, ROST, SCUR, STE,


Reduced Positions: AAI, ACIW, ALV, BAX, BEAS, BEAV, BP, CCL, COGN, COO, CVX, DBD, DD, EMR, ETN, FII, GPC, HUB-B, JNJ, KMB, LEG, LVS, MMM, PPG, RAI, ROH, RRD, SCHN, T, UAPH, UPS, USTR, VFC, WDC, WMI,


Sold Out: AHG, BLT, BMS, CRI, CSGS, EPEX, FBR, GSF, MOGN, WDR,





Added: MICROS Systems Inc. (MCRS, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in MICROS Systems Inc. by 258.81%. His purchase prices were between $62.8 and $73.66, with an estimated average price of $70.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.87%. His holdings were 584,795 shares as of 12/31/2007.


MICROS Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and services enterprise information solutions for the hospitality and specialty retail industries. MICROS Systems Inc. has a market cap of $2.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $65.39 with a P/E ratio of 15.32 and P/S ratio of 3.11.


Added: Rollins Inc. (ROL, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Rollins Inc. by 46.35%. His purchase prices were between $18 and $20.31, with an estimated average price of $19.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.47%. His holdings were 2,628,660 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Rollins, Inc. provides pest and termite control services against termite damage, rodents, and insects. It serves homes and businesses, including hotels, food service establishments, food manufacturers, retailers, and transportation companies. Rollins Inc. has a market cap of $1.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.18 with a P/E ratio of 28.89 and P/S ratio of 2.02. The dividend yield of Rollins Inc. stocks is 1.5%.


Added: Abbott Laboratories (ABT, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Abbott Laboratories by 39.61%. His purchase prices were between $51.12 and $57.95, with an estimated average price of $55.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 575,200 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Abbott Laboratories engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Vascular Products. Abbott Laboratories has a market cap of $90.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.34 with a P/E ratio of 25.00 and P/S ratio of 3.46. The dividend yield of Abbott Laboratories stocks is 2.3%.


Added: Granite Construction Inc. (GVA, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Granite Construction Inc. by 31.59%. His purchase prices were between $33.6 and $56.88, with an estimated average price of $41. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 1,063,290 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Granite Construction Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a heavy civil construction contractor in the United States. The company operates through two divisions, Branch and Heavy Construction. Granite Construction Inc. has a market cap of $1.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.25 with a P/E ratio of 15.58 and P/S ratio of 0.54. The dividend yield of Granite Construction Inc. stocks is 1.5%.


Added: PETsMART Inc. (PETM, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in PETsMART Inc. by 18.31%. His purchase prices were between $23.76 and $30.62, with an estimated average price of $27.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 1,814,340 shares as of 12/31/2007.


PetSmart, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions for pets in North America. It offers various pet services, including grooming, such as precision cuts, baths, toenail trimming, and tooth brushing. PETsMART Inc. has a market cap of $2.9 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.74 with a P/E ratio of 11.68 and P/S ratio of 0.65. The dividend yield of PETsMART Inc. stocks is 0.5%.


Added: Albany International Corp. (AIN, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Albany International Corp. by 26.05%. His purchase prices were between $34.44 and $39.32, with an estimated average price of $36.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 842,900 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Albany International Corp., through its subsidiaries, produces paper machine clothing and doors worldwide. It operates in three segments: Paper Machine Clothing, Applied Technologies, and Albany Door Systems. Albany International Corp. has a market cap of $1.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.29 with a P/E ratio of 65.48 and P/S ratio of 0.96. The dividend yield of Albany International Corp. stocks is 1.3%.


Added: Hewitt Associates Inc. (HEW, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Hewitt Associates Inc. by 28.04%. His purchase prices were between $34 and $38.41, with an estimated average price of $36.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 785,500 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Hewitt Associates, Inc. provides human resource benefits, outsourcing, and consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Hewitt Associates Inc. has a market cap of $4 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.75 with P/S ratio of 1.39.


Added: CACI International Inc (CAI, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in CACI International Inc by 23.17%. His purchase prices were between $44.41 and $52.5, with an estimated average price of $47.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 728,800 shares as of 12/31/2007.


CACI International, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, provides information technology and communications solutions worldwide. It has four areas of service offerings: Systems Integration, Managed Network Services, Knowledge Management etc. CACI International Inc has a market cap of $1.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.89 with a P/E ratio of 17.34 and P/S ratio of 0.62.


Added: Chemtura Corp. (CEM, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Chemtura Corp. by 33.29%. His purchase prices were between $7.11 and $9.85, with an estimated average price of $8.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 3,236,000 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Chemtura Corporation produces specialty chemicals; crop protection; and pool, spa, and home care products worldwide. The company's Polymer Additives segment offers antioxidants, flame retardants, heat stabilizers, impact modifiers, polymerization etc. Chemtura Corp. has a market cap of $1.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.95 with P/S ratio of 0.43. The dividend yield of Chemtura Corp. stocks is 3.3%.


Added: STERIS Corp. (STE, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in STERIS Corp. by 21.26%. His purchase prices were between $27.05 and $29.41, with an estimated average price of $28. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 1,078,000 shares as of 12/31/2007.


STERIS Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of infection prevention, contamination control, microbial reduction, and surgical and critical care support products and services. STERIS Corp. has a market cap of $1.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.14 with a P/E ratio of 19.36 and P/S ratio of 1.23. The dividend yield of STERIS Corp. stocks is 0.9%.


Added: Briggs & Stratton Corp. (BGG, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Briggs & Stratton Corp. by 35.53%. His purchase prices were between $21.81 and $24.46, with an estimated average price of $22.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 838,100 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Briggs & Stratton Corporation produces air cooled gasoline engines and engine powered outdoor equipment worldwide. The company's Engines segment offers engines that are used primarily in the lawn and garden equipment, as well as in industrial etc. Briggs & Stratton Corp. has a market cap of $1000 million; its shares were traded at around $19.8 with a P/E ratio of 168.92 and P/S ratio of 0.44. The dividend yield of Briggs & Stratton Corp. stocks is 4.7%.


Added: Ross Stores Inc. (ROST, Financial)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Ross Stores Inc. by 13.67%. His purchase prices were between $24.97 and $28.92, with an estimated average price of $26.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 1,656,700 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Ross Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate two chains of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores in the United States. As of February 3, 2007, it operated 797 stores, including 771 Ross Dress for Less locations in 27 states. Ross Stores Inc. has a market cap of $3.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.52 with a P/E ratio of 14.55 and P/S ratio of 0.63. The dividend yield of Ross Stores Inc. stocks is 1%.


Added: Cabot Corp. (CBT)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Cabot Corp. by 27.18%. His purchase prices were between $31.16 and $37.89, with an estimated average price of $34.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 714,600 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Cabot Corporation provides specialty chemicals and performance materials worldwide. Its product lines include carbon black, metal oxides, supermetals, and specialty fluids. Cabot Corp. has a market cap of $1.96 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.6 with a P/E ratio of 18.06 and P/S ratio of 0.72. The dividend yield of Cabot Corp. stocks is 2.3%.


Added: Intermec Inc. (IN)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Intermec Inc. by 27.53%. His purchase prices were between $20.6 and $25.33, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 1,167,200 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Intermec, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, integration, sale, resell, and service of wired and wireless automated identification and data collection (AIDC), mobile computing, bar code printers, label media, and radio frequency etc. Intermec Inc. has a market cap of $1.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.64 with a P/E ratio of 129.42 and P/S ratio of 1.47.


Added: Progress Energy Inc. (PGN)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Progress Energy Inc. by 12.01%. His purchase prices were between $44.55 and $49.3, with an estimated average price of $47.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 777,800 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Progress Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy company serving the southeast region of the United States. It engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in North Carolina, etc. Progress Energy Inc. has a market cap of $11.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.88 with a P/E ratio of 17.53 and P/S ratio of 1.15. The dividend yield of Progress Energy Inc. stocks is 5.6%.


Added: Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (HE)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. by 16.01%. His purchase prices were between $21.12 and $23.65, with an estimated average price of $22.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 1,285,875 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in electric utility, banking, and other businesses primarily in the state of Hawaii. Its electric utility business involves in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution. Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. has a market cap of $1.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.52 with a P/E ratio of 30.77 and P/S ratio of 0.77. The dividend yield of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. stocks is 5.7%.


Added: Secure Computing Corp. (SCUR)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Secure Computing Corp. by 98.45%. His purchase prices were between $9.07 and $10.48, with an estimated average price of $9.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 856,700 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Secure Computing Corporation provides enterprise gateway security solutions in the United States. It offers enterprise-class solutions that secure Web, email, and network connectivity. Secure Computing Corp. has a market cap of $544.23 million; its shares were traded at around $8.26 with P/S ratio of 2.48.


Added: Allied Waste Industries Inc. (AW)


Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Allied Waste Industries Inc. by 10.03%. His purchase prices were between $11 and $13.12, with an estimated average price of $11.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.1%. His holdings were 3,518,335 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Allied Waste Industries, Inc. operates as a nonhazardous solid waste management company. The company provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. Allied Waste Industries Inc. has a market cap of $3.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $9.69 with a P/E ratio of 27.06 and P/S ratio of 0.59.


New Purchase: TeraData Corp (TDC)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in TeraData Corp. His purchase prices were between $23.8 and $28.9, with an estimated average price of $26.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.32%. His holdings were 1,638,115 shares as of 12/31/2007.


TeraData Corporation provides enterprise data warehousing solutions, including enterprise analytic technologies and services worldwide. Its data warehousing solutions include software, hardware, and related business consulting and support services. TeraData Corp has a market cap of $4.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.57 with a P/E ratio of 23.07 and P/S ratio of 2.53.


New Purchase: Millipore Corp. (MIL)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Millipore Corp.. His purchase prices were between $72.49 and $81.88, with an estimated average price of $77.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.14%. His holdings were 531,385 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Millipore Corporation, a life science company, provides technologies, and tools and services that facilitate discovery, development, and production of therapeutic drugs, vaccines, and detection tools worldwide. Millipore Corp. has a market cap of $3.61 billion; its shares were traded at around $65.17 with a P/E ratio of 26.31 and P/S ratio of 2.36.


New Purchase: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Verizon Communications Inc.. His purchase prices were between $42.22 and $45.15, with an estimated average price of $43.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.83%. His holdings were 644,300 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Verizon Communications Inc. has a market cap of $105.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.83 with a P/E ratio of 19.34 and P/S ratio of 1.13. The dividend yield of Verizon Communications Inc. stocks is 4.6%.


New Purchase: Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Marvel Entertainment Inc.. His purchase prices were between $22.75 and $28.62, with an estimated average price of $26.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.77%. His holdings were 976,400 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Marvel Entertainment, Inc. engages in the licensing, publishing, toy making, and film production businesses with a proprietary library of approximately 5,000 characters. Marvel Entertainment Inc. has a market cap of $2.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.31 with a P/E ratio of 18.82 and P/S ratio of 4.63.


New Purchase: Pall Corp. (PLL)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Pall Corp.. His purchase prices were between $36.36 and $41.41, with an estimated average price of $39.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.71%. His holdings were 596,945 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Pall Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets filtration, purification, and separation products and integrated systems solutions worldwide. Pall Corp. has a market cap of $4.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $37.18 with a P/E ratio of 22.21 and P/S ratio of 2.07. The dividend yield of Pall Corp. stocks is 1.4%.


New Purchase: Transocean Inc. (RIG)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Transocean Inc.. His purchase prices were between $110.7 and $146.02, with an estimated average price of $128. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.67%. His holdings were 158,002 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Transocean, Inc. operates as an offshore drilling contractor and a provider of drilling management services worldwide. It contracts drilling rigs, related equipment, and work crews primarily on dayrate basis to drill oil and gas wells. Transocean Inc. has a market cap of $35.92 billion; its shares were traded at around $121.14 with a P/E ratio of 13.74 and P/S ratio of 6.44.


New Purchase: Arbitron Inc. (ARB)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Arbitron Inc.. His purchase prices were between $39.75 and $51.68, with an estimated average price of $45.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.39%. His holdings were 322,400 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Arbitron, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides media and marketing information services in the United States and internationally. It measures radio audiences in the United States; measures national radio audiences, and the audience size. Arbitron Inc. has a market cap of $1.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.76 with a P/E ratio of 28.93 and P/S ratio of 3.24. The dividend yield of Arbitron Inc. stocks is 1%.


New Purchase: GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A.. His purchase prices were between $24.02 and $26.93, with an estimated average price of $25.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 270,100 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. operates as an airline company in South America and Brazil. It also offers air cargo services and operates an installment payment mechanism. GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. has a market cap of $3.83 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.15 with a P/E ratio of 13.46 and P/S ratio of 1.50. The dividend yield of GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. stocks is 2.7%.


New Purchase: Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Norfolk Southern Corp.. His purchase prices were between $49.28 and $53.03, with an estimated average price of $50.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 14,800 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Norfolk Southern Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods primarily in the United States and parts of Canada. Norfolk Southern Corp. has a market cap of $20.36 billion; its shares were traded at around $52.97 with a P/E ratio of 14.59 and P/S ratio of 2.13. The dividend yield of Norfolk Southern Corp. stocks is 2.3%.


New Purchase: International Paper Company (IP)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in International Paper Company. His purchase prices were between $32.36 and $36.17, with an estimated average price of $34.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 23,200 shares as of 12/31/2007.


International Paper Company operates as a paper and packaging company. The company's Printing Papers segment produces printing and writing papers, including uncoated papers, coated papers, market pulp, and uncoated bristols. International Paper Company has a market cap of $13.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.29 with a P/E ratio of 4.97 and P/S ratio of 0.63. The dividend yield of International Paper Company stocks is 3.2%.


New Purchase: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Kraft Foods Inc.. His purchase prices were between $32.24 and $34.4, with an estimated average price of $33.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 22,400 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Kraft Foods, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of packaged foods and beverages in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $45.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.95 with a P/E ratio of 18.09 and P/S ratio of 1.19. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 3.6%.


New Purchase: HarleyDavidson Inc. (HOG)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in HarleyDavidson Inc.. His purchase prices were between $44.67 and $49.76, with an estimated average price of $47.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 17,800 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Harley-Davidson, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces heavyweight motorcycles, and various motorcycle parts and related accessories in the United States and internationally. HarleyDavidson Inc. has a market cap of $9.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $37.98 with a P/E ratio of 10.14 and P/S ratio of 1.47. The dividend yield of HarleyDavidson Inc. stocks is 3.2%.


New Purchase: McDonald's Corp. (MCD)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in McDonald's Corp.. His purchase prices were between $54.97 and $61.16, with an estimated average price of $58.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 12,500 shares as of 12/31/2007.


McDonald's Corporation operates as a foodservice retailer worldwide. It operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants, which offer various food items, and soft drinks and other beverages. McDonald's Corp. has a market cap of $64.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.84 with a P/E ratio of 27.23 and P/S ratio of 2.83. The dividend yield of McDonald's Corp. stocks is 2.8%.


New Purchase: MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. (MAA)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc.. His purchase prices were between $42.21 and $53.49, with an estimated average price of $47.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 19,000 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of apartment communities primarily in the Sunbelt region of the United States. MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. has a market cap of $1.2 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.09 with a P/E ratio of 52.17 and P/S ratio of 3.46. The dividend yield of MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. stocks is 5.5%.


New Purchase: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Newell Rubbermaid Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.04 and $28.79, with an estimated average price of $27.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 29,900 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Cleaning, Organization & Decor; Office Products; Tools & Hardware; Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has a market cap of $6.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.78 with a P/E ratio of 14.13 and P/S ratio of 0.98. The dividend yield of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. stocks is 3.5%.


New Purchase: Pfizer Inc (PFE)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Pfizer Inc. His purchase prices were between $22.83 and $24.95, with an estimated average price of $23.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 32,600 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Pfizer, Inc. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of prescription medicines for humans and animals in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and Latin America. Pfizer Inc has a market cap of $153.91 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.96 with a P/E ratio of 19.00 and P/S ratio of 3.15. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 5.7%.


New Purchase: Whirlpool Corp. (WHR)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Whirlpool Corp.. His purchase prices were between $75.03 and $88.79, with an estimated average price of $81.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 9,600 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Whirlpool Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of home appliances worldwide. Its principal products include laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, room air-conditioning equipment. Whirlpool Corp. has a market cap of $7.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $90 with a P/E ratio of 13.01 and P/S ratio of 0.37. The dividend yield of Whirlpool Corp. stocks is 2.2%.


New Purchase: Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Vulcan Materials Company. His purchase prices were between $77.43 and $91.8, with an estimated average price of $84. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 9,700 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Legacy Vulcan Corp., through its subsidiaries, produces construction aggregates and other construction materials in the United States and Mexico. Its construction aggregates include crushed stone, sand and gravel, rock asphalt. Vulcan Materials Company has a market cap of $6.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $69.52 with a P/E ratio of 14.41 and P/S ratio of 2.02. The dividend yield of Vulcan Materials Company stocks is 2.6%.


New Purchase: Sysco Corp. (SYY)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Sysco Corp.. His purchase prices were between $31.34 and $33.82, with an estimated average price of $32.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 22,700 shares as of 12/31/2007.


SYSCO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of a range of food and related products primarily for foodservice industry in the United States and Canada. Sysco Corp. has a market cap of $17.87 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.36 with a P/E ratio of 17.29 and P/S ratio of 0.49. The dividend yield of Sysco Corp. stocks is 3.2%.


New Purchase: Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Automatic Data Processing Inc.. His purchase prices were between $44.71 and $48.36, with an estimated average price of $46.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 16,700 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Automatic Data Processing, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology-based outsourcing solutions to employers, vehicle retailers, and manufacturers. Automatic Data Processing Inc. has a market cap of $19.9 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.63 with a P/E ratio of 17.69 and P/S ratio of 2.43. The dividend yield of Automatic Data Processing Inc. stocks is 3%.


New Purchase: CBS Corp. (CBS)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in CBS Corp.. His purchase prices were between $26.15 and $29.61, with an estimated average price of $27.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 29,400 shares as of 12/31/2007.


CBS Corporation operates as a mass media company in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: Television, Radio, Outdoor, and Publishing. CBS Corp. has a market cap of $16.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.25 with a P/E ratio of 14.07 and P/S ratio of 1.17. The dividend yield of CBS Corp. stocks is 4.2%.


New Purchase: AGL Resources Inc. (ATG)


Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in AGL Resources Inc.. His purchase prices were between $36.14 and $39.62, with an estimated average price of $37.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 21,100 shares as of 12/31/2007.


AGL Resources, Inc., an energy services holding company, principally distributes natural gas in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia. AGL Resources Inc. has a market cap of $2.9 billion; its shares were traded at around $37.84 with a P/E ratio of 15.33 and P/S ratio of 1.15. The dividend yield of AGL Resources Inc. stocks is 4.4%.


Reduced: BE Aerospace Inc. (BEAV)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in BE Aerospace Inc. by 23.98%. His sale prices were between $41.77 and $53.12, with an estimated average price of $47.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 2.39%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,901,720 shares as of 12/31/2007.


BE Aerospace, Inc. manufactures and markets cabin interior products for commercial aircraft and business jets. The Seating segment offers first class, business class, tourist class, and regional aircraft seat products, including seat frames. BE Aerospace Inc. has a market cap of $3.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.74 with a P/E ratio of 27.23 and P/S ratio of 2.46.


Reduced: BEA Systems Inc. (BEAS)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in BEA Systems Inc. by 22.81%. His sale prices were between $15.47 and $18.82, with an estimated average price of $16.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 1.13%. Richard Aster Jr still held 2,987,145 shares as of 12/31/2007.


BEA Systems, Inc. provides enterprise application and service infrastructure software worldwide. It offers BEA Tuxedo Product Family, an application infrastructure platform for mission-critical transaction processing systems, such as interbank transactions. BEA Systems Inc. has a market cap of $7.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.6 with a P/E ratio of 235.57 and P/S ratio of 5.07.


Reduced: Baxter International Inc. (BAX)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Baxter International Inc. by 24.63%. His sale prices were between $57.18 and $60.25, with an estimated average price of $58.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.99%. Richard Aster Jr still held 719,600 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Baxter International, Inc. is a diversified medical products and services company. It provides medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology for the treatment of hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, kidney disease. Baxter International Inc. has a market cap of $38.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.34 with a P/E ratio of 22.99 and P/S ratio of 3.40. The dividend yield of Baxter International Inc. stocks is 1.4%.


Reduced: Diebold Inc. (DBD)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Diebold Inc. by 31.27%. His sale prices were between $28.89 and $43.34, with an estimated average price of $35.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.82%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,252,125 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Diebold, Incorporated engages in the development, manufacture, sale, installation, and service of automated self-service transaction systems, electronic and physical security systems, and election systems and software worldwide. Diebold Inc. has a market cap of $1.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.95 with a P/E ratio of 25.98 and P/S ratio of 0.59. The dividend yield of Diebold Inc. stocks is 3.8%.


Reduced: Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Las Vegas Sands Corp. by 30.01%. His sale prices were between $106.15 and $138.93, with an estimated average price of $119.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.79%. Richard Aster Jr still held 341,150 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiaries develop and operate hotel, gaming, and resort businesses. It owns the Venetian resort-hotel-casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; and The Sands Macao Casino in Macao. Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a market cap of $30.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $88.9 with a P/E ratio of 160.90 and P/S ratio of 12.44.


Reduced: Western Digital Corp. (WDC)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Western Digital Corp. by 25.22%. His sale prices were between $24.52 and $31.47, with an estimated average price of $27.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.73%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,025,900 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Western Digital Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells hard drives worldwide. The company's products primarily comprise 3.5-inch, 2.5-inch, and 1.0-inch form factor drives, as well as enterprise hard drive products. Western Digital Corp. has a market cap of $6.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.07 with a P/E ratio of 9.02 and P/S ratio of 0.92.


Reduced: Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. (SCHN)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. by 25.19%. His sale prices were between $61.75 and $77.75, with an estimated average price of $66.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.57%. Richard Aster Jr still held 349,000 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. engages in recycling ferrous and nonferrous metals, and used and salvaged vehicles; and manufacturing finished steel products in the United States and Canada. Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. has a market cap of $1.61 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.06 with a P/E ratio of 12.67 and P/S ratio of 0.61. The dividend yield of Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. stocks is 0.1%.


Reduced: BP p.l.c. (BP)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in BP p.l.c. by 30.26%. His sale prices were between $71.31 and $77.75, with an estimated average price of $74.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.39%. Richard Aster Jr still held 237,100 shares as of 12/31/2007.


BP p.l.c. provides fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services, and petrochemicals products. The company operates in three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining and Marketing; and Gas, Power, and Renewables. BP p.l.c. has a market cap of $202.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $63.48 with a P/E ratio of 10.69 and P/S ratio of 0.75. The dividend yield of BP p.l.c. stocks is 4.1%.


Reduced: Federated Investors Inc. (FII)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Federated Investors Inc. by 50.32%. His sale prices were between $37.91 and $41.27, with an estimated average price of $40.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.29%. Richard Aster Jr still held 352,155 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Federated Investors Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with approximately $237.4 billion in assets under management. The firm provides its services to individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit sharings. Federated Investors Inc. has a market cap of $4.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.7 with a P/E ratio of 19.48 and P/S ratio of 3.67. The dividend yield of Federated Investors Inc. stocks is 2%.


Reduced: UAP Holding Corp. (UAPH)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in UAP Holding Corp. by 75.11%. His sale prices were between $29.15 and $38.44, with an estimated average price of $32.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.16%. Richard Aster Jr still held 244,800 shares as of 12/31/2007.


UAP Holding Corp. operates as distributor of agricultural inputs and professional non-crop products in the United States and Canada. It distributes various chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, adjuvants, and surfactants. UAP Holding Corp. has a market cap of $2.01 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.42 with a P/E ratio of 21.13 and P/S ratio of 0.61. The dividend yield of UAP Holding Corp. stocks is 2.4%.


Reduced: The Cooper Companies Inc. (COO)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in The Cooper Companies Inc. by 63.54%. His sale prices were between $37.02 and $45.78, with an estimated average price of $42.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.13%. Richard Aster Jr still held 190,100 shares as of 12/31/2007.


The Cooper Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. The company offers a range of contact lenses for the vision correction market. The Cooper Companies Inc. has a market cap of $1.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.48 with P/S ratio of 1.91. The dividend yield of The Cooper Companies Inc. stocks is 0.2%.





Reduced: Genuine Parts Company (GPC)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Genuine Parts Company by 29.24%. His sale prices were between $46.73 and $49.2, with an estimated average price of $48. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 15,485 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Genuine Parts Company and its subsidiaries distribute automotive and industrial replacement parts, office products, and electrical/electronic materials in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Genuine Parts Company has a market cap of $7.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.07 with a P/E ratio of 15.33 and P/S ratio of 0.69. The dividend yield of Genuine Parts Company stocks is 3.6%.


Reduced: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. (DD)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. by 25.24%. His sale prices were between $44.3 and $48.63, with an estimated average price of $46.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 16,880 shares as of 12/31/2007.


E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) operates as a science and technology company in various disciplines, including biotechnology, electronics, materials science, safety and security, and synthetic fibers. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. has a market cap of $40.63 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.61 with a P/E ratio of 13.98 and P/S ratio of 1.37. The dividend yield of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. stocks is 3.7%.


Reduced: Autoliv Inc. (ALV)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Autoliv Inc. by 26.89%. His sale prices were between $53.19 and $63.56, with an estimated average price of $58.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 14,680 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Autoliv, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of automotive safety systems to automotive industry worldwide. Autoliv Inc. has a market cap of $3.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $50.41 with a P/E ratio of 13.86 and P/S ratio of 0.55. The dividend yield of Autoliv Inc. stocks is 3.3%.


Reduced: Waste Management Inc. (WMI)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Waste Management Inc. by 25.88%. His sale prices were between $33.22 and $38.27, with an estimated average price of $34.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 23,490 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides integrated waste management services in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company offers collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and waste-to-energy services. Waste Management Inc. has a market cap of $16.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.23 with a P/E ratio of 15.67 and P/S ratio of 1.24. The dividend yield of Waste Management Inc. stocks is 3.1%.


Reduced: Rohm and Haas Company (ROH)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Rohm and Haas Company by 32.56%. His sale prices were between $47.94 and $56.57, with an estimated average price of $52.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 14,500 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Rohm and Haas Company provides various specialty materials primarily for use in the building and construction, electronics, packaging and paper, industrial and other, transportation, household and personal care, water, and food markets. Rohm and Haas Company has a market cap of $10.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.25 with a P/E ratio of 17.07 and P/S ratio of 1.16. The dividend yield of Rohm and Haas Company stocks is 3%.


Reduced: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company by 26.48%. His sale prices were between $35.82 and $39.58, with an estimated average price of $37.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 19,715 shares as of 12/31/2007.


R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company provides print and print-related services. It operates through two segments, Global Print Solutions and Global Services. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has a market cap of $7.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.1 with a P/E ratio of 30.78 and P/S ratio of 0.67. The dividend yield of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company stocks is 3.1%.


Reduced: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. by 26.34%. His sale prices were between $70.31 and $76.18, with an estimated average price of $73. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 11,465 shares as of 12/31/2007.


United Parcel Service, Inc., a package delivery company, provides transportation, logistics, and financial services in the United States and internationally. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a market cap of $75.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.75 with a P/E ratio of 171.38 and P/S ratio of 1.51. The dividend yield of United Parcel Service, Inc. stocks is 2.4%.


Reduced: Carnival Corp. (CCL)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Carnival Corp. by 23.04%. His sale prices were between $42.73 and $49.77, with an estimated average price of $45.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 18,040 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Carnival Corporation operates as a cruise company. It provides cruises to various vacation destinations. The company also markets and operates hotels or lodges in Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada; motorcoaches for sightseeing and charters. Carnival Corp. has a market cap of $34.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.72 with a P/E ratio of 13.88 and P/S ratio of 2.61. The dividend yield of Carnival Corp. stocks is 3.9%.


Reduced: United Stationers Inc. (USTR)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in United Stationers Inc. by 94.83%. His sale prices were between $46.35 and $59.37, with an estimated average price of $52.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 31,345 shares as of 12/31/2007.


United Stationers, Inc. engages in the wholesale distribution of business products in North America. It offers computer supplies and peripherals, including printer cartridges, data storage, computer accessories, and computer hardware items; office. United Stationers Inc. has a market cap of $1.38 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.55 with a P/E ratio of 14.33 and P/S ratio of 0.29.


Reduced: VF Corp. (VFC)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in VF Corp. by 21.97%. His sale prices were between $70.22 and $83.3, with an estimated average price of $76.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 10,300 shares as of 12/31/2007.


VF Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of branded apparel and related products in the United States and internationally. VF Corp. has a market cap of $8.55 billion; its shares were traded at around $73.75 with a P/E ratio of 16.49 and P/S ratio of 1.18. The dividend yield of VF Corp. stocks is 3.1%.


Reduced: PPG Industries Inc. (PPG)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in PPG Industries Inc. by 26.51%. His sale prices were between $66.5 and $78.5, with an estimated average price of $70.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 11,090 shares as of 12/31/2007.


PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures coatings, glass, and chemicals products. It operates in five segments: Industrial Coatings, Performance and Applied Coatings, Optical and Specialty Materials, Commodity Chemicals, and Glass. PPG Industries Inc. has a market cap of $10.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.34 with a P/E ratio of 12.99 and P/S ratio of 0.94. The dividend yield of PPG Industries Inc. stocks is 3.3%.


Reduced: Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Leggett & Platt Inc. by 24.66%. His sale prices were between $17.27 and $20.32, with an estimated average price of $18.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 34,825 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Leggett & Platt, Incorporated engages in the design and production of a range of engineered components and products worldwide. It operates in five segments: Residential Furnishings, Commercial Fixturing & Components, Aluminum Products. Leggett & Platt Inc. has a market cap of $3.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.31 with P/S ratio of 0.72. The dividend yield of Leggett & Platt Inc. stocks is 5.9%.


Reduced: KimberlyClark Corp. (KMB)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in KimberlyClark Corp. by 29.39%. His sale prices were between $66.62 and $70.33, with an estimated average price of $68.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 11,050 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Kimberly-Clark Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of health and hygiene products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, K-C Professional & Other, and Health Care. KimberlyClark Corp. has a market cap of $27.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $65.44 with a P/E ratio of 15.97 and P/S ratio of 1.51. The dividend yield of KimberlyClark Corp. stocks is 3.3%.


Reduced: Reynolds American Inc. (RAI)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Reynolds American Inc. by 27.74%. His sale prices were between $60.6 and $69.63, with an estimated average price of $64.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Richard Aster Jr still held 12,505 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Reynolds American, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarette products in the United States. It offers cigarettes and other tobacco products under the CAMEL, KOOL, DORAL, WINSTON, and SALEM brands. Reynolds American Inc. has a market cap of $19.03 billion; its shares were traded at around $63.43 with a P/E ratio of 15.98 and P/S ratio of 2.11. The dividend yield of Reynolds American Inc. stocks is 5.3%.


Reduced: AT&T Inc. (T)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in AT&T Inc. by 35.54%. His sale prices were between $37.27 and $42.03, with an estimated average price of $39.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 18,680 shares as of 12/31/2007.


AT&T, Inc. provides telecommunication services and products to residential, business, and governmental customers in the United States and internationally. AT&T Inc. has a market cap of $222 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.73 with a P/E ratio of 18.96 and P/S ratio of 1.87. The dividend yield of AT&T Inc. stocks is 4.5%.


Reduced: ACI Worldwide Inc. (ACIW)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in ACI Worldwide Inc. by 97.32%. His sale prices were between $18.24 and $24.75, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 13,290 shares as of 12/31/2007.


ACI Worldwide, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, installation, and support of software products and services to facilitate electronic payments worldwide. ACI Worldwide Inc. has a market cap of $520.50 million; its shares were traded at around $14.73 with P/S ratio of 1.43.


Reduced: Hubbell Inc. (HUB-B)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Hubbell Inc. by 37.36%. His sale prices were between $50.07 and $56.69, with an estimated average price of $53.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 13,750 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology. Hubbell Inc. has a market cap of $2.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.81 with a P/E ratio of 13.13 and P/S ratio of 1.07. The dividend yield of Hubbell Inc. stocks is 2.5%.


Reduced: Chevron Corp. (CVX)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Chevron Corp. by 39.44%. His sale prices were between $85.98 and $94.86, with an estimated average price of $89.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 8,600 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Chevron Corporation operates as an integrated energy company worldwide. The company's Petroleum operations include the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas; refining, marketing, and transportation operation. Chevron Corp. has a market cap of $165.15 billion; its shares were traded at around $79.74 with a P/E ratio of 9.02 and P/S ratio of 0.82. The dividend yield of Chevron Corp. stocks is 2.8%.


Reduced: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 36.5%. His sale prices were between $63.83 and $68.03, with an estimated average price of $66.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 11,135 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Johnson & Johnson engages in the manufacture and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices and Diagnostics. Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $182.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $62.87 with a P/E ratio of 17.37 and P/S ratio of 2.97. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 2.7%.


Reduced: Eaton Corp. (ETN)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Eaton Corp. by 36.82%. His sale prices were between $86.84 and $98.8, with an estimated average price of $91.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 7,720 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Eaton Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and services electrical systems and components worldwide. It offers electrical products for power quality, distribution, and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile. Eaton Corp. has a market cap of $12.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $81.84 with a P/E ratio of 12.38 and P/S ratio of 0.92. The dividend yield of Eaton Corp. stocks is 2.4%.


Reduced: 3M Company (MMM)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in 3M Company by 33.72%. His sale prices were between $79.04 and $93.62, with an estimated average price of $84.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 9,040 shares as of 12/31/2007.


3M Company operates as a diversified technology company. It operates in six segments: Industrial and Transportation; Health Care; Display and Graphics; Consumer and Office; Safety, Security, and Protection Services; and Electro and Communications. 3M Company has a market cap of $56.36 billion; its shares were traded at around $79.09 with a P/E ratio of 14.20 and P/S ratio of 2.29. The dividend yield of 3M Company stocks is 2.5%.


Reduced: Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Emerson Electric Co. by 43.9%. His sale prices were between $50.23 and $58.32, with an estimated average price of $54.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 13,675 shares as of 12/31/2007.


Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global technology company, engages in designing and supplying product technology and delivering engineering services to industrial and commercial, and consumer markets worldwide. Emerson Electric Co. has a market cap of $39.87 billion; its shares were traded at around $50.69 with a P/E ratio of 19.06 and P/S ratio of 1.77. The dividend yield of Emerson Electric Co. stocks is 2.3%.


Reduced: AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI)


Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in AirTran Holdings Inc. by 98.65%. His sale prices were between $7.24 and $10, with an estimated average price of $8.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 20,320 shares as of 12/31/2007.


AirTran Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, AirTran Airways, Inc., provides scheduled airline services in the United States. It operates scheduled airline service primarily in short-haul markets in the eastern United States. AirTran Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $815.98 million; its shares were traded at around $8.51 with a P/E ratio of 17.60 and P/S ratio of 0.34.


Sold Out: Blount International Inc. (BLT)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Blount International Inc.. His sale prices were between $11.46 and $12.97, with an estimated average price of $12.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Blount International, Inc. and its subsidiaries manufacture equipment, accessories, and replacement parts to the global forestry, yard care, and general contractor industries. Blount International Inc. has a market cap of $535.33 million; its shares were traded at around $11.11 with a P/E ratio of 15.83 and P/S ratio of 0.82.


Sold Out: CSG Systems International Inc. (CSGS)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in CSG Systems International Inc.. His sale prices were between $14.59 and $21.41, with an estimated average price of $17.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


CSG Systems International, Inc. provides outsourced billing, customer care, and print and mail solutions and services for cable and direct broadcast satellite markets in North America. CSG Systems International Inc. has a market cap of $422.24 million; its shares were traded at around $12.33 with a P/E ratio of 8.23 and P/S ratio of 0.99.





Sold Out: Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. (WDR)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Waddell & Reed Financial Inc.. His sale prices were between $27.08 and $36.54, with an estimated average price of $32.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides investment management, investment product underwriting and distribution, and shareholder services administration to mutual funds, and institutional and separately managed accounts. Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. has a market cap of $2.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.36 with a P/E ratio of 22.23 and P/S ratio of 3.56. The dividend yield of Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. stocks is 2.2%.


Sold Out: Bemis Company Inc. (BMS)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Bemis Company Inc.. His sale prices were between $26.48 and $28.16, with an estimated average price of $27.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Bemis Company, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of flexible packaging products and pressure sensitive materials primarily in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Mexico. Bemis Company Inc. has a market cap of $2.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.56 with a P/E ratio of 15.19 and P/S ratio of 0.73. The dividend yield of Bemis Company Inc. stocks is 3.3%.


Sold Out: Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc. (FBR)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc.. His sale prices were between $2.72 and $4.79, with an estimated average price of $3.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company, through its subsidiaries, provides investment banking, institutional brokerage and research, and asset management services in the United States. Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc. has a market cap of $495.17 million; its shares were traded at around $3.3 with P/S ratio of 1.59. The dividend yield of Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc. stocks is 6.4%.


Sold Out: Carter's Inc. (CRI)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Carter's Inc.. His sale prices were between $18.91 and $22.7, with an estimated average price of $20.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Carter's, Inc. markets apparel for babies and young children in the United States. It offers baby and sleepwear products, play clothes, and accessories under the brand names of ‘Carter's' and ‘OshKosh'. Carter's Inc. has a market cap of $1.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.75 with P/S ratio of 0.78.


Sold Out: Edge Petroleum Corp. (EPEX)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Edge Petroleum Corp.. His sale prices were between $5.65 and $8.98, with an estimated average price of $7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Edge Petroleum Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the exploration, development, acquisition, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Edge Petroleum Corp. has a market cap of $184.66 million; its shares were traded at around $6.52 with a P/E ratio of 19.55 and P/S ratio of 1.21.


Sold Out: Apria Healthcare Group Inc. (AHG)


Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Apria Healthcare Group Inc.. His sale prices were between $20.77 and $25.31, with an estimated average price of $22.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Apria Healthcare Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide home healthcare services and related support services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Home Respiratory Therapy, Home Infusion Therapy, and Home Medical Equipment. Apria Healthcare Group Inc. has a market cap of $1.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.94 with a P/E ratio of 12.67 and P/S ratio of 0.58.