This is the buys and sells of long term value investing firm Tweedy Browne during the first quarter of 2008. Tweedy Browne owns 67 stocks with a total value of $2.5 billion.
Tweedy Browne buys Cintas Corp., Avatar Holdings Inc., sells Fisher Communications Inc., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., Popular Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc. during the 3-months ended 03/31/2008, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Tweedy Browne CO LLC. Tweedy Browne owns 67 stocks with a total value of $2.5 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AVTR, CTAS,
Added Positions: AIG, AXP, BNI, CMCSK, HD, HMC, JNJ, SKM, UNF,
Reduced Positions: FII, MO, PNC, SVN, T, TMK, VZ, WMT,
Sold Out: BPOP, DTG, EDS, FSCI, ITW,
For the details of Tweedy Browne's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Tweedy+Browne
Added: American Express Company (AXP, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in American Express Company by 247.99%. Their purchase prices were between $40.85 and $49.41, with an estimated average price of $44.5. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 9.28%. Their holdings were 7,366,135 shares as of 03/31/2008.
American Express Company, a payments and travel company, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. It operates in two groups, the Global Consumer Group and the Global Business-to-Business Group. American Express Company has a market cap of $57.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.95 with a P/E ratio of 14.99 and P/S ratio of 1.76. The dividend yield of American Express Company stocks is 1.5%.
Added: American International Group Inc. (AIG, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in American International Group Inc. by 20.41%. Their purchase prices were between $41.18 and $57.43, with an estimated average price of $49. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 2.35%. Their holdings were 7,936,902 shares as of 03/31/2008.
American International Group Inc. has a market cap of $96.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.37 with a P/E ratio of 16.08 and P/S ratio of 0.92. The dividend yield of American International Group Inc. stocks is 2%.
Added: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNI, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. by 38.03%. Their purchase prices were between $76.65 and $91.99, with an estimated average price of $85.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. Their holdings were 512,161 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages primarily in the freight rail transportation business. It transports various products and commodities, including consumer, industrial, coal, and agricultural products. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. has a market cap of $36.28 billion; its shares were traded at around $105.17 with a P/E ratio of 19.34 and P/S ratio of 2.17. The dividend yield of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. stocks is 1.2%.
Added: The Home Depot Inc. (HD, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in The Home Depot Inc. by 11.17%. Their purchase prices were between $24.49 and $30.18, with an estimated average price of $26.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. Their holdings were 4,466,092 shares as of 03/31/2008.
The Home Depot Inc. has a market cap of $48.4 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.64 with a P/E ratio of 12.09 and P/S ratio of 0.61. The dividend yield of The Home Depot Inc. stocks is 3.2%.
Added: SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in SK Telecom Co. Ltd. by 6.45%. Their purchase prices were between $20.34 and $27.26, with an estimated average price of $23.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.44%. Their holdings were 8,268,355 shares as of 03/31/2008.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. provides wireless telecommunications services using code division multiple access and wireless code division multiple access. It offers cellular voice services comprising basic wireless voice transmission services etc. SK Telecom Co. Ltd. has a market cap of $15.03 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.78 with a P/E ratio of 9.65 and P/S ratio of 1.30.
Added: Comcast Corp. Special (CMCSK, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Comcast Corp. Special by 6.83%. Their purchase prices were between $16.64 and $19.84, with an estimated average price of $18.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. Their holdings were 6,021,284 shares as of 03/31/2008.
No business summary available for CMCSK. Get Summary for Another Symbol: Comcast Corp. Special has a market cap of $ million; its shares were traded at around $21.55 . The dividend yield of Comcast Corp. Special stocks is 1.2%.
Added: UniFirst Corp. (UNF, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in UniFirst Corp. by 7.92%. Their purchase prices were between $36.33 and $40.04, with an estimated average price of $37.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. Their holdings were 2,120,349 shares as of 03/31/2008.
UniFirst Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms etc. UniFirst Corp. has a market cap of $922.64 million; its shares were traded at around $47.8 with a P/E ratio of 16.45 and P/S ratio of 0.93. The dividend yield of UniFirst Corp. stocks is 0.3%.
Added: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 22.33%. Their purchase prices were between $61.51 and $67.43, with an estimated average price of $63.6. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. Their holdings were 418,053 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $191.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $66.71 with a P/E ratio of 16.65 and P/S ratio of 3.06. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 2.8%.
Added: Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Honda Motor Co. Ltd. by 6853.74%. Their purchase prices were between $27.8 and $32.49, with an estimated average price of $30. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. Their holdings were 0 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of motorcycles, automobiles, and power products worldwide. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has a market cap of $111.63 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.76 with a P/E ratio of 19.23 and P/S ratio of 0.97. The dividend yield of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. stocks is 2.6%.
New Purchase: Cintas Corp. (CTAS, Financial)
Tweedy Browne initiated holdings in Cintas Corp.. Their purchase prices were between $27.85 and $32.89, with an estimated average price of $29.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. Their holdings were 135,605 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Cintas Corporation provides specialty products and services to various businesses in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Rentals and Other Services. Cintas Corp. has a market cap of $4.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.19 with a P/E ratio of 14.13 and P/S ratio of 1.18. The dividend yield of Cintas Corp. stocks is 1.5%.
New Purchase: Avatar Holdings Inc. (AVTR, Financial)
Tweedy Browne initiated holdings in Avatar Holdings Inc.. Their purchase prices were between $36.82 and $48.9, with an estimated average price of $42.2. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. Their holdings were 76,776 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Avatar Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of real estate operations in Florida and Arizona. Its residential community development activities include the development of active adult and primary residential communities of Solivita. Avatar Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $324.07 million; its shares were traded at around $37.97 with a P/E ratio of 17.08 and P/S ratio of 1.14.
Reduced: WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT, Financial)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in WalMart Stores Inc. by 36.54%. Their sale prices were between $45.5 and $53.23, with an estimated average price of $49.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 2.05%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,314,001 shares as of 03/31/2008.
WalMart Stores Inc. has a market cap of $229.44 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.02 with a P/E ratio of 18.56 and P/S ratio of 0.60. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 1.7%.
Reduced: Torchmark Corp. (TMK)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Torchmark Corp. by 27.06%. Their sale prices were between $57.72 and $61.98, with an estimated average price of $59.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 2.04%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,067,261 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Torchmark Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides individual life and supplemental health insurance products, and annuities to middle income households primarily in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Torchmark Corp. has a market cap of $5.83 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.1 with a P/E ratio of 11.65 and P/S ratio of 1.65. The dividend yield of Torchmark Corp. stocks is 0.9%.
Reduced: Federated Investors Inc. (FII)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Federated Investors Inc. by 28.01%. Their sale prices were between $37.82 and $43.13, with an estimated average price of $40.4. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 1.32%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,066,676 shares as of 03/31/2008.
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 etc. Federated Investors Inc. has a market cap of $3.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.87 with a P/E ratio of 16.54 and P/S ratio of 3.05. The dividend yield of Federated Investors Inc. stocks is 2.8%.
Reduced: The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (PNC)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. by 60.76%. Their sale prices were between $56.8 and $66.84, with an estimated average price of $61.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.52%. Tweedy Browne still held 312,401 shares as of 03/31/2008.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States. It offers retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and global fund processing services. The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has a market cap of $23.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $68.06 with a P/E ratio of 16.93 and P/S ratio of 3.52. The dividend yield of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. stocks is 3.9%.
Reduced: SunTimes Media Group Inc. (SVN)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in SunTimes Media Group Inc. by 34.96%. Their sale prices were between $0.7 and $1.98, with an estimated average price of $1.2. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.09%. Tweedy Browne still held 4,170,607 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. engages in the publishing, printing, and distribution of newspapers in the United States. It publishes the Chicago Sun-Times, Post-Tribune, SouthtownStar, Pioneer Press, Herald News, Courier News, Beacon News, etc. SunTimes Media Group Inc. has a market cap of $36.92 million; its shares were traded at around $0.4598 with a P/E ratio of 0.14 and P/S ratio of 0.09.
Reduced: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. by 32.91%. Their sale prices were between $33.28 and $41.82, with an estimated average price of $36.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Tweedy Browne still held 11,418 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Verizon Communications, Inc. provides communication services in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Wireline and Domestic Wireless. Verizon Communications Inc. has a market cap of $108.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.06 with a P/E ratio of 19.41 and P/S ratio of 1.14. The dividend yield of Verizon Communications Inc. stocks is 4.5%.
Reduced: Altria Group Inc. (MO)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Altria Group Inc. by 50.1%. Their sale prices were between $21.67 and $24.12, with an estimated average price of $22.6. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Tweedy Browne still held 28,323 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the United States and internationally. Altria Group Inc. has a market cap of $45.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.58 with a P/E ratio of 4.82 and P/S ratio of 1.16. The dividend yield of Altria Group Inc. stocks is 14.1%.
Reduced: AT&T Inc. (T)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in AT&T Inc. by 45.44%. Their sale prices were between $34.47 and $40.08, with an estimated average price of $36.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Tweedy Browne still held 7,565 shares as of 03/31/2008.
AT&T Inc. has a market cap of $232.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.11 with a P/E ratio of 19.01 and P/S ratio of 1.90. The dividend yield of AT&T Inc. stocks is 4.1%.
Sold Out: Popular Inc. (BPOP)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Popular Inc.. Their sale prices were between $8.77 and $13.87, with an estimated average price of $11.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Popular, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a range of retail and commercial banking products and services in Puerto Rico and the United States. It also provides vehicle financing, leasing, and daily rental; mortgage loans and personal loans; etc. Popular Inc. has a market cap of $3.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $12 with P/S ratio of 2.11. The dividend yield of Popular Inc. stocks is 5.4%.
Sold Out: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (DTG)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.. Their sale prices were between $12.54 and $26.02, with an estimated average price of $17.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, rents and leases vehicles through company owned and franchised stores under Dollar and the Thrifty brand names primarily in the United States and Canada. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has a market cap of $276.37 million; its shares were traded at around $12.86 with a P/E ratio of 252.16 and P/S ratio of 0.16.
Sold Out: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Illinois Tool Works Inc.. Their sale prices were between $46.48 and $50.61, with an estimated average price of $48.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. manufactures a range of industrial products and equipment. It offers industrial packaging products, including steel and plastic strapping, plastic stretch film and related equipment, paper and plastic products. Illinois Tool Works Inc. has a market cap of $28.1 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.75 with a P/E ratio of 16.62 and P/S ratio of 1.67. The dividend yield of Illinois Tool Works Inc. stocks is 2.1%.
Sold Out: Fisher Communications Inc. (FSCI)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Fisher Communications Inc.. Their sale prices were between $29.44 and $35.49, with an estimated average price of $32. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Fisher Communications, Inc., an integrated media company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the broadcasting business It owns and operates network-affiliated television stations and radio stations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, etc. Fisher Communications Inc. has a market cap of $281.27 million; its shares were traded at around $32.23 with a P/E ratio of 8.78 and P/S ratio of 1.70.
Sold Out: Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Electronic Data Systems Corp.. Their sale prices were between $16.17 and $20.57, with an estimated average price of $18. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS) provides a range of information technology and business process outsourcing services worldwide. It offers infrastructure services, such as data center services, including server management, etc. Electronic Data Systems Corp. has a market cap of $12.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.13 with a P/E ratio of 20.52 and P/S ratio of 0.43. The dividend yield of Electronic Data Systems Corp. stocks is 1%.
Tweedy Browne buys Cintas Corp., Avatar Holdings Inc., sells Fisher Communications Inc., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., Popular Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc. during the 3-months ended 03/31/2008, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Tweedy Browne CO LLC. Tweedy Browne owns 67 stocks with a total value of $2.5 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AVTR, CTAS,
Added Positions: AIG, AXP, BNI, CMCSK, HD, HMC, JNJ, SKM, UNF,
Reduced Positions: FII, MO, PNC, SVN, T, TMK, VZ, WMT,
Sold Out: BPOP, DTG, EDS, FSCI, ITW,
For the details of Tweedy Browne's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Tweedy+Browne
Added: American Express Company (AXP, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in American Express Company by 247.99%. Their purchase prices were between $40.85 and $49.41, with an estimated average price of $44.5. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 9.28%. Their holdings were 7,366,135 shares as of 03/31/2008.
American Express Company, a payments and travel company, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. It operates in two groups, the Global Consumer Group and the Global Business-to-Business Group. American Express Company has a market cap of $57.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.95 with a P/E ratio of 14.99 and P/S ratio of 1.76. The dividend yield of American Express Company stocks is 1.5%.
Added: American International Group Inc. (AIG, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in American International Group Inc. by 20.41%. Their purchase prices were between $41.18 and $57.43, with an estimated average price of $49. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 2.35%. Their holdings were 7,936,902 shares as of 03/31/2008.
American International Group Inc. has a market cap of $96.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.37 with a P/E ratio of 16.08 and P/S ratio of 0.92. The dividend yield of American International Group Inc. stocks is 2%.
Added: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNI, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. by 38.03%. Their purchase prices were between $76.65 and $91.99, with an estimated average price of $85.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. Their holdings were 512,161 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages primarily in the freight rail transportation business. It transports various products and commodities, including consumer, industrial, coal, and agricultural products. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. has a market cap of $36.28 billion; its shares were traded at around $105.17 with a P/E ratio of 19.34 and P/S ratio of 2.17. The dividend yield of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. stocks is 1.2%.
Added: The Home Depot Inc. (HD, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in The Home Depot Inc. by 11.17%. Their purchase prices were between $24.49 and $30.18, with an estimated average price of $26.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. Their holdings were 4,466,092 shares as of 03/31/2008.
The Home Depot Inc. has a market cap of $48.4 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.64 with a P/E ratio of 12.09 and P/S ratio of 0.61. The dividend yield of The Home Depot Inc. stocks is 3.2%.
Added: SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in SK Telecom Co. Ltd. by 6.45%. Their purchase prices were between $20.34 and $27.26, with an estimated average price of $23.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.44%. Their holdings were 8,268,355 shares as of 03/31/2008.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. provides wireless telecommunications services using code division multiple access and wireless code division multiple access. It offers cellular voice services comprising basic wireless voice transmission services etc. SK Telecom Co. Ltd. has a market cap of $15.03 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.78 with a P/E ratio of 9.65 and P/S ratio of 1.30.
Added: Comcast Corp. Special (CMCSK, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Comcast Corp. Special by 6.83%. Their purchase prices were between $16.64 and $19.84, with an estimated average price of $18.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. Their holdings were 6,021,284 shares as of 03/31/2008.
No business summary available for CMCSK. Get Summary for Another Symbol: Comcast Corp. Special has a market cap of $ million; its shares were traded at around $21.55 . The dividend yield of Comcast Corp. Special stocks is 1.2%.
Added: UniFirst Corp. (UNF, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in UniFirst Corp. by 7.92%. Their purchase prices were between $36.33 and $40.04, with an estimated average price of $37.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. Their holdings were 2,120,349 shares as of 03/31/2008.
UniFirst Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms etc. UniFirst Corp. has a market cap of $922.64 million; its shares were traded at around $47.8 with a P/E ratio of 16.45 and P/S ratio of 0.93. The dividend yield of UniFirst Corp. stocks is 0.3%.
Added: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 22.33%. Their purchase prices were between $61.51 and $67.43, with an estimated average price of $63.6. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. Their holdings were 418,053 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $191.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $66.71 with a P/E ratio of 16.65 and P/S ratio of 3.06. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 2.8%.
Added: Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC, Financial)
Tweedy Browne added to their holdings in Honda Motor Co. Ltd. by 6853.74%. Their purchase prices were between $27.8 and $32.49, with an estimated average price of $30. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. Their holdings were 0 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of motorcycles, automobiles, and power products worldwide. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has a market cap of $111.63 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.76 with a P/E ratio of 19.23 and P/S ratio of 0.97. The dividend yield of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. stocks is 2.6%.
New Purchase: Cintas Corp. (CTAS, Financial)
Tweedy Browne initiated holdings in Cintas Corp.. Their purchase prices were between $27.85 and $32.89, with an estimated average price of $29.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. Their holdings were 135,605 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Cintas Corporation provides specialty products and services to various businesses in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Rentals and Other Services. Cintas Corp. has a market cap of $4.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.19 with a P/E ratio of 14.13 and P/S ratio of 1.18. The dividend yield of Cintas Corp. stocks is 1.5%.
New Purchase: Avatar Holdings Inc. (AVTR, Financial)
Tweedy Browne initiated holdings in Avatar Holdings Inc.. Their purchase prices were between $36.82 and $48.9, with an estimated average price of $42.2. The impact to their portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. Their holdings were 76,776 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Avatar Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of real estate operations in Florida and Arizona. Its residential community development activities include the development of active adult and primary residential communities of Solivita. Avatar Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $324.07 million; its shares were traded at around $37.97 with a P/E ratio of 17.08 and P/S ratio of 1.14.
Reduced: WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT, Financial)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in WalMart Stores Inc. by 36.54%. Their sale prices were between $45.5 and $53.23, with an estimated average price of $49.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 2.05%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,314,001 shares as of 03/31/2008.
WalMart Stores Inc. has a market cap of $229.44 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.02 with a P/E ratio of 18.56 and P/S ratio of 0.60. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 1.7%.
Reduced: Torchmark Corp. (TMK)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Torchmark Corp. by 27.06%. Their sale prices were between $57.72 and $61.98, with an estimated average price of $59.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 2.04%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,067,261 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Torchmark Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides individual life and supplemental health insurance products, and annuities to middle income households primarily in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Torchmark Corp. has a market cap of $5.83 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.1 with a P/E ratio of 11.65 and P/S ratio of 1.65. The dividend yield of Torchmark Corp. stocks is 0.9%.
Reduced: Federated Investors Inc. (FII)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Federated Investors Inc. by 28.01%. Their sale prices were between $37.82 and $43.13, with an estimated average price of $40.4. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 1.32%. Tweedy Browne still held 1,066,676 shares as of 03/31/2008.
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 etc. Federated Investors Inc. has a market cap of $3.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.87 with a P/E ratio of 16.54 and P/S ratio of 3.05. The dividend yield of Federated Investors Inc. stocks is 2.8%.
Reduced: The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (PNC)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. by 60.76%. Their sale prices were between $56.8 and $66.84, with an estimated average price of $61.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.52%. Tweedy Browne still held 312,401 shares as of 03/31/2008.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States. It offers retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and global fund processing services. The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has a market cap of $23.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $68.06 with a P/E ratio of 16.93 and P/S ratio of 3.52. The dividend yield of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. stocks is 3.9%.
Reduced: SunTimes Media Group Inc. (SVN)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in SunTimes Media Group Inc. by 34.96%. Their sale prices were between $0.7 and $1.98, with an estimated average price of $1.2. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.09%. Tweedy Browne still held 4,170,607 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. engages in the publishing, printing, and distribution of newspapers in the United States. It publishes the Chicago Sun-Times, Post-Tribune, SouthtownStar, Pioneer Press, Herald News, Courier News, Beacon News, etc. SunTimes Media Group Inc. has a market cap of $36.92 million; its shares were traded at around $0.4598 with a P/E ratio of 0.14 and P/S ratio of 0.09.
Reduced: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. by 32.91%. Their sale prices were between $33.28 and $41.82, with an estimated average price of $36.9. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Tweedy Browne still held 11,418 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Verizon Communications, Inc. provides communication services in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Wireline and Domestic Wireless. Verizon Communications Inc. has a market cap of $108.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.06 with a P/E ratio of 19.41 and P/S ratio of 1.14. The dividend yield of Verizon Communications Inc. stocks is 4.5%.
Reduced: Altria Group Inc. (MO)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in Altria Group Inc. by 50.1%. Their sale prices were between $21.67 and $24.12, with an estimated average price of $22.6. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.02%. Tweedy Browne still held 28,323 shares as of 03/31/2008.
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the United States and internationally. Altria Group Inc. has a market cap of $45.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.58 with a P/E ratio of 4.82 and P/S ratio of 1.16. The dividend yield of Altria Group Inc. stocks is 14.1%.
Reduced: AT&T Inc. (T)
Tweedy Browne reduced to their holdings in AT&T Inc. by 45.44%. Their sale prices were between $34.47 and $40.08, with an estimated average price of $36.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. Tweedy Browne still held 7,565 shares as of 03/31/2008.
AT&T Inc. has a market cap of $232.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.11 with a P/E ratio of 19.01 and P/S ratio of 1.90. The dividend yield of AT&T Inc. stocks is 4.1%.
Sold Out: Popular Inc. (BPOP)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Popular Inc.. Their sale prices were between $8.77 and $13.87, with an estimated average price of $11.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Popular, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a range of retail and commercial banking products and services in Puerto Rico and the United States. It also provides vehicle financing, leasing, and daily rental; mortgage loans and personal loans; etc. Popular Inc. has a market cap of $3.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $12 with P/S ratio of 2.11. The dividend yield of Popular Inc. stocks is 5.4%.
Sold Out: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (DTG)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.. Their sale prices were between $12.54 and $26.02, with an estimated average price of $17.1. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, rents and leases vehicles through company owned and franchised stores under Dollar and the Thrifty brand names primarily in the United States and Canada. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has a market cap of $276.37 million; its shares were traded at around $12.86 with a P/E ratio of 252.16 and P/S ratio of 0.16.
Sold Out: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Illinois Tool Works Inc.. Their sale prices were between $46.48 and $50.61, with an estimated average price of $48.3. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. manufactures a range of industrial products and equipment. It offers industrial packaging products, including steel and plastic strapping, plastic stretch film and related equipment, paper and plastic products. Illinois Tool Works Inc. has a market cap of $28.1 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.75 with a P/E ratio of 16.62 and P/S ratio of 1.67. The dividend yield of Illinois Tool Works Inc. stocks is 2.1%.
Sold Out: Fisher Communications Inc. (FSCI)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Fisher Communications Inc.. Their sale prices were between $29.44 and $35.49, with an estimated average price of $32. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Fisher Communications, Inc., an integrated media company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the broadcasting business It owns and operates network-affiliated television stations and radio stations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, etc. Fisher Communications Inc. has a market cap of $281.27 million; its shares were traded at around $32.23 with a P/E ratio of 8.78 and P/S ratio of 1.70.
Sold Out: Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS)
Tweedy Browne sold out their holdings in Electronic Data Systems Corp.. Their sale prices were between $16.17 and $20.57, with an estimated average price of $18. The impact to their portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS) provides a range of information technology and business process outsourcing services worldwide. It offers infrastructure services, such as data center services, including server management, etc. Electronic Data Systems Corp. has a market cap of $12.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.13 with a P/E ratio of 20.52 and P/S ratio of 0.43. The dividend yield of Electronic Data Systems Corp. stocks is 1%.
