The market has been tough, it is certainly not for faint-hearted. Richard Aster, who manages both growth and value funds, has been shopping. These are his buys and sells during the third quarter. Many of them are down since he bought. If you believe in value, you should look into this stocks. Richard Aster Jr owns 136 stocks with a total value of $2.6 billion.
Richard Aster Jr buys Carter's Inc., Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., International Game Technology, VeriSign Inc., Apartment Investment and Management Comp, Seagate Technology, General Electric Company, sells Norfolk Southern Corp., MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A., Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., BP p.l.c., 3M Company during the 3-months ended 09/30/2008, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Meridian Fund. Richard Aster Jr owns 136 stocks with a total value of $2.6 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AIV, CRI, GE, IGT, JTX, STX, VRSN,
Added Positions: AFFX, AIN, AVA, BA, BLKB, CBS, CBT, COV, DYN, ERTS, ETN, GFI, HOG, KBR, KFT, LIZ, MAT, PGN, PTV, SEE, SVU, TTI, TV, WSH, WSO,
Reduced Positions: BBBY, BG, BUD, CRL, EW, GPN, ICO, IMCL, PII, SIVB, WDC, ZQK,
Sold Out: BP, BRL, GOL, HBI, MAA, MMM, NSC,
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Added: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Kraft Foods Inc. by 3758.72%. His purchase prices were between $28.57 and $34.68, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.02%. His holdings were 841,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Kraft Foods Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U.S. and the second largest in the world. They have a superior brand portfolio created and supported through dynamic product innovation worldclass marketing experienced management global scale and strategic acquisitions. Consumers of all ages around the world enjoy their brands across the entire spectrum of food and beverage occasions: breakfast lunch dinner and snacks. Brands include Kraft Nabisco Oscar Mayer Post Maxwell House Philadelphia and Jacobs. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $43.92 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.47 with a P/E ratio of 17.76 and P/S ratio of 1.07. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 4.05%.
Added: Progress Energy Inc. (PGN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Progress Energy Inc. by 38.49%. His purchase prices were between $40.23 and $44, with an estimated average price of $42.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 871,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
CP & L Energy Inc. is primarily engaged in the generation transmissiondistribution and sale of electricity in portions of North and South Carolina and Florida and the transmission distribution and sale of natural gas in portions of North Carolina. The company provides these and other services through its business segments: electric natural gas and other. Progress Energy Inc. has a market cap of $10.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.35 with a P/E ratio of 12.15 and P/S ratio of 1.15. The dividend yield of Progress Energy Inc. stocks is 6.82%.
Added: Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Gold Fields Ltd. by 73.73%. His purchase prices were between $8.17 and $12.67, with an estimated average price of $9.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 2,161,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world's largest unhedged gold producers with operating mines in South Africa Ghana and Australia. Gold Fields Ltd. has a market cap of $4.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.73 and P/S ratio of 1.99. The dividend yield of Gold Fields Ltd. stocks is 3.88%.
Added: Affymetrix Inc. (AFFX, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Affymetrix Inc. by 787.13%. His purchase prices were between $7.61 and $10.43, with an estimated average price of $8.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 1,281,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Affymetrix scientists invented the world's first high-density microarray and began selling the first commercial microarray. Since then Affymetrix GeneChip technology has become the industry standard in molecular biology research. Affymetrix technology is used by the world's top pharmaceutical diagnostic and biotechnology companies as well as leading academic government and not-for-profit research institutes. Affymetrix' patented photolithographic manufacturing process provides the most information capacity available today on an array enabling researchers to use a whole-genome approach to analyzing the relationship between genetics and health. Affymetrix Inc. has a market cap of $249.64 million; its shares were traded at around $3.58 with a P/E ratio of 11.90 and P/S ratio of 0.56.
Added: Mattel Inc. (MAT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Mattel Inc. by 16.86%. His purchase prices were between $17.22 and $21.79, with an estimated average price of $19.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.33%. His holdings were 3,323,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Mattel Inc. designs manufactures and markets a broad variety of family products on a worldwide basis through both sales to retailers anddirect to consumers. Mattel's business is dependent in great part on itsability each year to redesign restyle and extend existing core products and product lines to design and develop innovative new products and product lines and successfully market those products and product lines. Mattel Inc. has a market cap of $5.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.36 with a P/E ratio of 10.29 and P/S ratio of 0.81. The dividend yield of Mattel Inc. stocks is 5.19%.
Added: Covidien Ltd. (COV, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Covidien Ltd. by 27.89%. His purchase prices were between $47.58 and $56.06, with an estimated average price of $52. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 611,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines including Surgical Devices Energy-Based Devices Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions Patient Care and Safety Products Imaging Solutions Pharmaceutical Products Medical Supplies and Retail Products. Covidien Ltd. has a market cap of $22.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.92 with a P/E ratio of 22.42 and P/S ratio of 2.27. The dividend yield of Covidien Ltd. stocks is 1.39%.
Added: Dynegy Inc. (DYN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Dynegy Inc. by 55.57%. His purchase prices were between $3.99 and $8.22, with an estimated average price of $6.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 5,321,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Dynegy Inc. is a provider of energy products and services in North America the United Kingdom and in continental Europe. Products marketed by the company's wholesale marketing operations include natural gas electricity coal emissions natural gas liquids crude oil liquid petroleum gas and related services. The company's wholesale marketing operations are supported by ownership or control of an extensive assetbase and transportation network. Dynegy Inc. has a market cap of $2.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $2.89 with P/S ratio of 0.99.
Added: Liz Claiborne Inc. (LIZ, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Liz Claiborne Inc. by 87.17%. His purchase prices were between $11.4 and $18.31, with an estimated average price of $15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.25%. His holdings were 841,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets an extensive range of brandedwomen's and men's fashion apparel and accessories appropriate for occasions ranging from casual to dressy. The company also markets fragrances for women and men. The company's brands include Claiborne Crazy Horse Curve Dana Buchman Elisabeth Emma Jeans First Issue Laundry by Shelli Segal Liz Claiborne Lucky Brand Russ Sigrid Olsen and Villager. Liz Claiborne Inc. has a market cap of $765.79 million; its shares were traded at around $7.23 with P/S ratio of 0.16. The dividend yield of Liz Claiborne Inc. stocks is 2.17%.
Added: Blackbaud Inc. (BLKB, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Blackbaud Inc. by 43.77%. His purchase prices were between $18.44 and $22.58, with an estimated average price of $20.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.24%. His holdings were 1,111,365 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Blackbaud's solutions include The Raiser's Edge The Financial Edge The Education Edge The Information Edge WealthPoint and ProspectPoint as well as a wide range of consulting and educational services. Blackbaud has operations in Toronto Ontario Glasgow Scotland and Sydney Australia. Blackbaud Inc. has a market cap of $646.61 million; its shares were traded at around $13.69 with a P/E ratio of 19.48 and P/S ratio of 2.25. The dividend yield of Blackbaud Inc. stocks is 2.62%.
Added: HarleyDavidson Inc. (HOG, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in HarleyDavidson Inc. by 917.03%. His purchase prices were between $33.06 and $42.45, with an estimated average price of $38.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 185,100 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer. The company operates in two segments: Motorcycles and Related Products and Financial Services. The Motorcycles segment designs manufactures and sells heavyweight touring custom and performance motorcycles as well as a complete line of motorcycle parts accessories and general merchandise. The Financial Services is engaged in the business of financing and servicing wholesale inventory receivables and consumer retail installment sales contracts (primarily motorcycles). HarleyDavidson Inc. has a market cap of $5.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.52 with a P/E ratio of 7.59 and P/S ratio of 0.92. The dividend yield of HarleyDavidson Inc. stocks is 5.11%.
Added: Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electronic Arts Inc. by 36.61%. His purchase prices were between $39.63 and $48.81, with an estimated average price of $45.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 619,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Electronic Arts Inc. operates in two principal business segments globally: EA Core business segment: creation marketing and distribution of entertainment software and the EA.com business segment: creation marketing and distribution of entertainment software which can be played or sold online. Electronic Arts Inc. has a market cap of $7.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.04 with P/S ratio of 2.17.
Added: Willis Group Holdings Ltd. (WSH, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Willis Group Holdings Ltd. by 8.03%. His purchase prices were between $30.58 and $34.14, with an estimated average price of $31.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 2,441,803 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Willis Group is a global insurance broker providing specialized risk management advisory and other services to a broad range of corporate andinstitutional clients with particular expertise in the construction aerospace marine and energy industries. Willis Group Holdings Ltd. has a market cap of $3.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.1 with a P/E ratio of 11.12 and P/S ratio of 1.39. The dividend yield of Willis Group Holdings Ltd. stocks is 4.21%.
Added: Pactiv Corp. (PTV)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Pactiv Corp. by 20.57%. His purchase prices were between $20.41 and $28.06, with an estimated average price of $25.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 1,370,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Pact Corporation is one of the leading providers of advanced packaging solutions for the consumer foodservice/food packaging and protective/flexible packaging markets. The specialty packaging leader currently operates facilities in numerous countries around the world. (Company Press Release) Pactiv Corp. has a market cap of $3.08 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.19 with a P/E ratio of 14.93 and P/S ratio of 0.87.
Added: Sealed Air Corp. (SEE)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Sealed Air Corp. by 15.67%. His purchase prices were between $18.61 and $25.01, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 1,805,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Sealed Air Corporation is a global leader in performance solutions for food protective and specialty packaging. They offer a broad range of differentiated products to a diverse set of markets. Their products provide clear measurable benefits and create value by solving their customers? problems. Sealed Air Corp. has a market cap of $2.67 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.36 with a P/E ratio of 11.36 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of Sealed Air Corp. stocks is 2.48%.
Added: KBR Inc. (KBR)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in KBR Inc. by 79.31%. His purchase prices were between $16.2 and $31.76, with an estimated average price of $24.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 734,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
KBR is a global engineering construction and services company supporting the energy petrochemicals government services and civil infrastructure sectors. The company offers a wide range of services through its Downstream Government and Infrastructure Services Technology Upstream and Ventures business segments. KBR Inc. has a market cap of $2.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.22 with a P/E ratio of 8.97 and P/S ratio of 0.25. The dividend yield of KBR Inc. stocks is 1.24%.
Added: Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary (TV)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary by 22.2%. His purchase prices were between $22.11 and $25.96, with an estimated average price of $23.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 1,233,500 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Grupo Televisa S.A is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment business. They have interests in Television production broadcasting international distribution of television programming direct-to-home satellite services publishing music recording radio production and broadcasting cable television professional sports and show business promotions paging services feature film production and distribution and dubbing. Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary has a market cap of $9.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.5 with a P/E ratio of 15.80 and P/S ratio of 2.92. The dividend yield of Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary stocks is 2.16%.
Added: Watsco Inc. (WSO)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Watsco Inc. by 13.01%. His purchase prices were between $40.27 and $57.82, with an estimated average price of $48.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 710,860 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Watsco Inc. is one of the largest distributor of air conditioning and heating equipment and related parts and supplies in the United States. The company also sells products used in the refrigeration industry. Suchproducts include condensing units compressors evaporators valves walk-in coolers and ice machines for industrial and commercial applications. The company distributes products manufactured by Copeland Compressor Corporation Tecumseh Products Company The Manitowoc Company Inc. andScotsman Industries Inc. Watsco Inc. has a market cap of $1.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.32 with a P/E ratio of 17.48 and P/S ratio of 0.60. The dividend yield of Watsco Inc. stocks is 4.83%.
Added: Avista Corp. (AVA)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Avista Corp. by 17.97%. His purchase prices were between $20.56 and $22.81, with an estimated average price of $21.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 1,112,100 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Avista Corp. is a diversified energy company with utility and subsidiaryoperations located throughout North America. Avista Corp. also operates Avista Capital which owns all the company's non-regulated energy and non-energy businesses. Avista Capital companies include Avista Energy Avista Energy Canada Ltd. Avista Power Avista Advantage Avista Labs Avista Fiber Avista Communiations Avista Development and Pentzer Corporation. (PRESS RELEASE) Avista Corp. has a market cap of $1.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.97 with a P/E ratio of 17.85 and P/S ratio of 0.73. The dividend yield of Avista Corp. stocks is 4.03%.
Added: Tetra Technologies Inc. (TTI)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Tetra Technologies Inc. by 33.44%. His purchase prices were between $14.45 and $22.14, with an estimated average price of $19.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 815,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
TETRA Technologies Inc. is an energy services company with an integrated chemicals operation that supplies chemical products to energy markets as well as other markets. TETRA is comprised of three divisions - Fluids Well Abandonment/Decommissioning and Testing & Services. Tetra Technologies Inc. has a market cap of $505.63 million; its shares were traded at around $6.5 with a P/E ratio of 24.06 and P/S ratio of 0.48.
Added: Cabot Corp. (CBT)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Cabot Corp. by 7.95%. His purchase prices were between $22.82 and $33.46, with an estimated average price of $27.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.09%. His holdings were 1,042,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and materials company. Cabot's major products are carbon black fumed silica inkjet colorants and aerogels. Cabot has manufacturing plants located in countries around the world. (Company Press Release) Cabot Corp. has a market cap of $1.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.76 with a P/E ratio of 17.40 and P/S ratio of 0.54. The dividend yield of Cabot Corp. stocks is 2.96%.
Added: Albany International Corp. (AIN)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Albany International Corp. by 9.61%. His purchase prices were between $27.7 and $34.7, with an estimated average price of $30.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.09%. His holdings were 1,035,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. designs manufactures and markets paper machine clothing for each section of the paper machine. It is the largest producer of paper machine clothing in the world. Paper machine clothing consists of large continuous belts of custom designed and custom manufactured engineered fabrics that are installed on paper machines and carry the paper stock through each stage of the paper production process. Paper machine clothing is a consumable product of technologically sophisticated design that is made with synthetic monofilament and fiber materials. Albany International Corp. has a market cap of $424.98 million; its shares were traded at around $13.89 with a P/E ratio of 50.32 and P/S ratio of 0.36. The dividend yield of Albany International Corp. stocks is 2.52%.
Added: Supervalu Inc. (SVU)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Supervalu Inc. by 37.32%. His purchase prices were between $23.01 and $30.47, with an estimated average price of $25.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 28,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
SUPERVALU is one of the nation's largest supermarket retailer and largest food distributor. The company conducts its retail operations under three principal store formats: price uperstores under such retail banners as Cub Foods Shop `n Save Shoppers Food Warehouse Metro and biggs. Also the company sells food and non-food products at wholesale throughout the United States to retail food stores mass merchants and through other logistics arrangements. The company's plans include growing its retail operations through new store development and acquisitions. Supervalu Inc. has a market cap of $3 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.72 with a P/E ratio of 5.16 and P/S ratio of 0.07. The dividend yield of Supervalu Inc. stocks is 4.17%.
Added: Eaton Corp. (ETN)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Eaton Corp. by 29.41%. His purchase prices were between $57.41 and $81.71, with an estimated average price of $71.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 10,120 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Eaton Corporation is a global diversified industrial manufacturer. Eaton is one of the leaders in fluid power systems electrical power quality and controls automotive air management and fuel economy and intelligent truck components for fuel economy and safety. Eaton Corp. has a market cap of $7.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.53 with a P/E ratio of 6.17 and P/S ratio of 0.51. The dividend yield of Eaton Corp. stocks is 4.5%.
Added: The Boeing Company (BA)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in The Boeing Company by 25.93%. His purchase prices were between $58.32 and $67.86, with an estimated average price of $63.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 10,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
The Boeing Company is one of the world's major aerospace firms. The company operates in three principal segments: commercial airplanes; military aircraft and missiles; and space and communications. The Boeing Company has a market cap of $37.89 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.8 with a P/E ratio of 10.11 and P/S ratio of 0.57. The dividend yield of The Boeing Company stocks is 3.59%.
Added: CBS Corp. (CBS)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in CBS Corp. by 28.09%. His purchase prices were between $15.4 and $18.3, with an estimated average price of $16.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 38,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company through its many and varied operations combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment including broadcast television (CBS and UPN) cable television (Showtime) local television (CBS Television Stations) television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Television and King World) radio (CBS Radio) advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor) publishing (Simon & Schuster) theme parks (Paramount Parks) digital media (CBS Digital Media Group and CSTV Networks) and consumer products (CBS Consumer Products). CBS Corp. has a market cap of $6.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.72 with a P/E ratio of 5.13 and P/S ratio of 0.46. The dividend yield of CBS Corp. stocks is 11.48%.
New Purchase: Carter's Inc. (CRI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Carter's Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.7 and $20.68, with an estimated average price of $17.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 448,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Carters Inc markets baby apparel and young children's apparel in the United States. Carter's products are offered in department stores and retail stores. The company sells products under the Tykes brand in Target stores and under its Child of Mine brand in Wal-Mart stores. Carter's Inc. has a market cap of $1.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.4 with a P/E ratio of 15.79 and P/S ratio of 0.77.
New Purchase: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (JTX)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.15 and $16.97, with an estimated average price of $15.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 505,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Jackson Hewitt is the second largest paid tax return preparer in the United States. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. has a market cap of $393.79 million; its shares were traded at around $12.55 with a P/E ratio of 12.76 and P/S ratio of 1.35. The dividend yield of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. stocks is 5.52%.
New Purchase: International Game Technology (IGT)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in International Game Technology. His purchase prices were between $18.39 and $23.83, with an estimated average price of $21.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 459,690 shares as of 09/30/2008.
International Game Technology is one of the largest manufacturers of computerized casino gaming products and operators of proprietary gaming systems in the world and was the first to develop computerized video gaming machines. International Game Technology has a market cap of $4.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.57 with a P/E ratio of 10.66 and P/S ratio of 1.39. The dividend yield of International Game Technology stocks is 4.53%.
New Purchase: VeriSign Inc. (VRSN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in VeriSign Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.44 and $36.74, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.06%. His holdings were 59,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
VeriSign is one of the leading providers of trusted infrastructure services to website owners enterprises electronic commerce service providers and individuals. The company's domain name registration digital certificate global registry and payment services provide the critical web identity authentication and transaction infrastructure that online businesses need to establish their web identities and to conduct secure electronic commerce or e-commerce and communications. VeriSign Inc. has a market cap of $4.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.98 with P/S ratio of 2.63.
New Purchase: Apartment Investment and Management Comp (AIV)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Apartment Investment and Management Comp. His purchase prices were between $27.7 and $35.03, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 19,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Denver Colorado owning and operating a geographically diversified portfolio of apartment communities through 19 regional operating centers. Aimco through its subsidiaries operates approximately 1800 properties including approximately 327000 apartment units and serves approximately one million residents each year. Aimco's properties are located in 47 states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Apartment Investment and Management Comp has a market cap of $1.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.35 with a P/E ratio of 8.97 and P/S ratio of 0.62. The dividend yield of Apartment Investment and Management Comp stocks is 12.06%.
New Purchase: Seagate Technology (STX)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Seagate Technology. His purchase prices were between $12.42 and $17.8, with an estimated average price of $15.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 48,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Seagate Technology is the worldwide leader in the design manufacture and marketing of hard disc drives providing products for a wide-range of applications including Enterprise Desktop Mobile Computing Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award- winning products customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate Technology has a market cap of $3.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.45 with a P/E ratio of 3.65 and P/S ratio of 0.25. The dividend yield of Seagate Technology stocks is 5.46%.
New Purchase: General Electric Company (GE)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in General Electric Company. His purchase prices were between $25.25 and $29.41, with an estimated average price of $27.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 24,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
General Electric is one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world. GE is engaged in developing manufacturing and marketing a wide variety of products for the generation transmission distribution control and utilization of electricity. Some of GE's products include major appliances; lighting products; industrial automation products; medical diagnostic imaging equipment; motors; electrical distribution and control equipment; locomotives; power generation and delivery products. General Electric Company has a market cap of $193.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.2 with a P/E ratio of 9.53 and P/S ratio of 1.04. The dividend yield of General Electric Company stocks is 6.32%.
Reduced: AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. (BUD)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. by 98.79%. His sale prices were between $61.34 and $68.19, with an estimated average price of $66.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 5,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Anheuser-Busch Companies is the holding company parent of Anheuser-BuschIncorporated and to a number of subsidiaries that conduct variousother business operations. The company's operations are comprised of thefollowing business segments: domestic beer international beer entertainment packaging such as aluminum beverage container recycling malt production rice milling real estate development turf farming metalized paper label printing and transportation services. AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. has a market cap of $44.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $59.83 with a P/E ratio of 21.57 and P/S ratio of 2.60. The dividend yield of AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. stocks is 2.36%.
Reduced: Bunge Ltd. (BG)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Bunge Ltd. by 33.58%. His sale prices were between $69.87 and $100.61, with an estimated average price of $88.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.04%. Richard Aster Jr still held 54,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Bunge Ltd. is an integrated global agribusiness and food company spanning the farm-to-consumer food chain. Bunge processes produces moves distributes and markets food on five continents. Bunge Ltd. has a market cap of $5.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.81 with a P/E ratio of 3.52 and P/S ratio of 0.09. The dividend yield of Bunge Ltd. stocks is 1.79%.
Reduced: Western Digital Corp. (WDC)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Western Digital Corp. by 34.2%. His sale prices were between $21.64 and $33.28, with an estimated average price of $28.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 274,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Western Digital Corp. designs develops manufactures and markets a broad line of hard drives featuring leading-edge technology. The company's hard drives are designed for the desktop PC market and the high-end hard drive market and recently for the emerging market for hard drives specially designed for audio-visual applications such as new video recording devices. The company sells its products worldwide to computer manufacturers for inclusion in their computer systems or subsystems and to distributors resellers and retailers. Western Digital Corp. has a market cap of $3.67 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.5 with a P/E ratio of 3.71 and P/S ratio of 0.42.
Reduced: Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Quiksilver Inc. by 60.28%. His sale prices were between $6.1 and $9.41, with an estimated average price of $8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 622,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Quiksilver Inc. is the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company which designs produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel wintersports and golf equipment footwear accessories and related products. The Company's apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its boardriding culture and heritage while its wintersports and golf brands symbolize a long standing commitment to technical expertise and competitive success on the mountains and on the links. The reputation of Quiksilver Inc.'s brands is based on different outdoor sports. The Company's Quiksilver Roxy DC Shoes and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing skateboarding and snowboarding and its beach & water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins Radio Fiji and Leilani. Quiksilver Inc. has a market cap of $324.60 million; its shares were traded at around $2.28 with P/S ratio of 0.12.
Reduced: International Coal Group Inc. (ICO)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in International Coal Group Inc. by 22.78%. His sale prices were between $6.67 and $11.31, with an estimated average price of $9.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,454,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ICG is a leading producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The company has eleven active mining complexes of which ten are located in Northern and Central Appalachia and one in Central Illinois. ICG's mining operations and reserves are strategically located to serve utility metallurgical and industrial customers throughout the Eastern United States. International Coal Group Inc. has a market cap of $708.14 million; its shares were traded at around $4.65 with P/S ratio of 0.77.
Reduced: Polaris Industries Inc. (PII)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. by 25.23%. His sale prices were between $37.57 and $51.85, with an estimated average price of $44.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.1%. Richard Aster Jr still held 235,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Polaris Industries Inc. designs engineers and manufactures snowmobiles all terrain vehicles motorcycles and personal watercraft and markets themtogether with related replacement parts garments and accessories through dealers and distributors. The company's line of all terrain vehicles consist of fourteen models includes general purpose sport and four-wheel drive utility models. The company produces a full line of snowmobiles consisting of thirty-three models ranging from utility and economy models to performance and competition models. Polaris Industries Inc. has a market cap of $1.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.16 with a P/E ratio of 9.53 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of Polaris Industries Inc. stocks is 5.02%.
Reduced: Charles River Laboratories International (CRL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Charles River Laboratories International by 23.25%. His sale prices were between $58.04 and $68.7, with an estimated average price of $64.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.12%. Richard Aster Jr still held 238,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Charles River Laboratories is a leading provider of critical research tools and integrated support services that enable innovative and efficient drug discovery and development. Charles River is the global leader inproviding the animal research models required in research and development for new drugs devices and therapies and has been in this business for more than 50 years. Charles River Laboratories International has a market cap of $2.41 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.8 with a P/E ratio of 14.21 and P/S ratio of 1.85.
Reduced: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. by 59.45%. His sale prices were between $27.25 and $32.76, with an estimated average price of $29.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.14%. Richard Aster Jr still held 193,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Bed Bath & Beyond is a nationwide operator of `superstores` selling predominantly better quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings typically found in better department stores. The Company offers a wide assortment of merchandise at everyday low prices that are substantiallybelow regular department store prices and generally comparable to or belowdepartment store sale prices. The Company's domestics merchandise line includes items such as bed linens bath accessories and kitchen textiles and the company's home furnishings line. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has a market cap of $6.61 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.43 with a P/E ratio of 13.11 and P/S ratio of 0.91.
Reduced: Global Payments Inc. (GPN)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Global Payments Inc. by 21.83%. His sale prices were between $42.82 and $48.72, with an estimated average price of $46.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.3%. Richard Aster Jr still held 804,948 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers merchants Independent Sales Organizations financial institutions government agencies and multi- national corporations located throughout the United States Canada Latin America and Europe. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards business-to-business purchasing cards gift cards electronic check conversion and check guarantee verification and recovery as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the U.S. and Europe to destinations in Latin America Morocco and the Philippines. Global Payments Inc. has a market cap of $3.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.66 with a P/E ratio of 18.40 and P/S ratio of 2.30. The dividend yield of Global Payments Inc. stocks is 0.2%.
Reduced: ImClone Systems Inc. (IMCL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in ImClone Systems Inc. by 38.84%. His sale prices were between $39.75 and $65.8, with an estimated average price of $57.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.31%. Richard Aster Jr still held 337,400 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ImClone Systems Incorporated is advancing oncology care by developing a portfolio of targeted biologic treatments which address the unmet medical needs of patients with a variety of cancers. The Company's three programs include growth factor blockers cancer vaccines and anti-angiogenesis therapeutics. ImClone's strategy is to become a fully integratedbiopharmaceutical company taking its development programs from the research stage to the market. (PRESS RELEASE) ImClone Systems Inc. has a market cap of $5.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $68.56 with P/S ratio of 9.51.
Reduced: Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Edwards Lifesciences Corp. by 20.31%. His sale prices were between $56.39 and $66.17, with an estimated average price of $60.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.36%. Richard Aster Jr still held 798,814 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. a leader in advanced cardiovascular disease treatments is the number-one heart valve company in the world and the global leader in acute hemodynamic monitoring. Headquartered in Irvine Calif. Edwards focuses on specific cardiovascular disease states including heart valve disease peripheral vascular disease and critical care technologies. The company's global brands which are sold in approximately hundred countries include Carpentier-Edwards Cosgrove-Edwards FloTrac Fogarty LifeStent PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz. Edwards Lifesciences Carpentier-Edwards Cosgrove-Edwards Fogarty PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. LifeStent is a trademark of Edwards Lifesciences AG and is registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. has a market cap of $2.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.65 with a P/E ratio of 29.10 and P/S ratio of 2.40.
Reduced: SVB Financial Group (SIVB)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in SVB Financial Group by 25.63%. His sale prices were between $45.83 and $66, with an estimated average price of $55.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.38%. Richard Aster Jr still held 665,421 shares as of 09/30/2008.
SVB Financial Group is an international financial services holding company serving the technology life science private equity and premium wine industries primarily through the following subsidiaries: Silicon Valley Bank SVB Capital SVB Global Financial Services SVB Alliant SVB Securities SVB Asset Management SVB India Advisors SVB Europe Advisors. SVB Financial Group has a market cap of $1.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $48.92 with a P/E ratio of 15.82 and P/S ratio of 3.13.
Sold Out: GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A.. His sale prices were between $6.93 and $10.78, with an estimated average price of $9.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes is a `low-cost low-fare` airline. GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. has a market cap of $884.05 million; its shares were traded at around $3.69 with P/S ratio of 0.33. The dividend yield of GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. stocks is 2.34%.
Sold Out: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Hanesbrands Inc.. His sale prices were between $22.32 and $27.86, with an estimated average price of $24.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Hanesbrands Inc. is a leading marketer of innerwear outerwear and hosiery apparel under strong consumer brands including Hanes Champion Playtex Bali Just My Size barely there and Wonderbra. The company designs manufactures sources and sells T-shirts bras panties men's underwear children's underwear socks hosiery casual wear and active wear. Hanesbrands Inc. is a world-class consumer goods company with more than a century of history and a portfolio of leading apparel essentials brands including Hanes Champion Playtex Bali L?eggs Just My Size Barely There and Wonderbra. Hanesbrands sells high-volume apparel essentials such as T-shirts bras panties men?s underwear kids? underwear socks hosiery casualwear and activewear. Hanesbrands Inc. has a market cap of $1.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.81 with a P/E ratio of 9.20 and P/S ratio of 0.32.
Sold Out: Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BRL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.. His sale prices were between $43.36 and $68.04, with an estimated average price of $63.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that operates in more than thirty countries worldwide and is engaged in the development manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. A holding company Barr operates through its principal subsidiaries: Barr Laboratories Inc. Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. and PLIVA d.d. and its subsidiaries. The Company markets more than one hundred and twenty generic and twenty five proprietary products in the U.S. and more than five hundred fifty products globally outside of the U.S. Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a market cap of $6.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $61 with a P/E ratio of 45.93 and P/S ratio of 2.57.
Sold Out: BP p.l.c. (BP)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in BP p.l.c.. His sale prices were between $54.03 and $65.43, with an estimated average price of $58.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
BP p.l.c. is the holding company of one of the world's largest petroleum and petrochemicals groups. Their main activities are exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; refining marketing supply and transportation; and manufacturing and marketing of petrochemicals. They have a growing activity in gas and power and in solar power generation. BP has well-established operations in Europe North and South America Australasia and Africa. BP p.l.c. has a market cap of $154.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.2 with a P/E ratio of 6.13 and P/S ratio of 0.45. The dividend yield of BP p.l.c. stocks is 7.03%.
Sold Out: MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. (MAA)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc.. His sale prices were between $47.95 and $56.86, with an estimated average price of $51.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Mid America Apartment Communities Inc. is a real estate investment trust which ownes and operates apartments. The company also manages but does not own properties containing apartment units. The company seeks to acquire and develop apartment communities appealing to middle and upper income residents. MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. has a market cap of $958.03 million; its shares were traded at around $33.47 with a P/E ratio of 40.84 and P/S ratio of 2.51. The dividend yield of MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. stocks is 5.83%.
Sold Out: 3M Company (MMM)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in 3M Company. His sale prices were between $68.24 and $72.97, with an estimated average price of $70.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
3M Company is a diversified technology company with leading positions in consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; health care; industrial; safety security and protection services; transportation and other businesses. They are an integrated enterprise characterized by substantial intercompany cooperation in research manufacturing and marketing of products. 3M Company has a market cap of $44.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $62.5 with a P/E ratio of 12.08 and P/S ratio of 1.67. The dividend yield of 3M Company stocks is 3.54%.
Sold Out: Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Norfolk Southern Corp.. His sale prices were between $58.65 and $73.55, with an estimated average price of $68.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Norfolk Southern Corp. a Virginia-based holding company owns two major freight railroads Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Western Railway Company which operates in numerous states the District of Columbia and the Province of Ontario. (Company Press Release) Norfolk Southern Corp. has a market cap of $22.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.91 with a P/E ratio of 13.80 and P/S ratio of 2.05. The dividend yield of Norfolk Southern Corp. stocks is 2.44%.
Richard Aster Jr buys Carter's Inc., Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., International Game Technology, VeriSign Inc., Apartment Investment and Management Comp, Seagate Technology, General Electric Company, sells Norfolk Southern Corp., MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A., Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., BP p.l.c., 3M Company during the 3-months ended 09/30/2008, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Meridian Fund. Richard Aster Jr owns 136 stocks with a total value of $2.6 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AIV, CRI, GE, IGT, JTX, STX, VRSN,
Added Positions: AFFX, AIN, AVA, BA, BLKB, CBS, CBT, COV, DYN, ERTS, ETN, GFI, HOG, KBR, KFT, LIZ, MAT, PGN, PTV, SEE, SVU, TTI, TV, WSH, WSO,
Reduced Positions: BBBY, BG, BUD, CRL, EW, GPN, ICO, IMCL, PII, SIVB, WDC, ZQK,
Sold Out: BP, BRL, GOL, HBI, MAA, MMM, NSC,
For the details of Richard Aster Jr's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Richard+Aster+Jr
Added: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Kraft Foods Inc. by 3758.72%. His purchase prices were between $28.57 and $34.68, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.02%. His holdings were 841,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Kraft Foods Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U.S. and the second largest in the world. They have a superior brand portfolio created and supported through dynamic product innovation worldclass marketing experienced management global scale and strategic acquisitions. Consumers of all ages around the world enjoy their brands across the entire spectrum of food and beverage occasions: breakfast lunch dinner and snacks. Brands include Kraft Nabisco Oscar Mayer Post Maxwell House Philadelphia and Jacobs. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $43.92 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.47 with a P/E ratio of 17.76 and P/S ratio of 1.07. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 4.05%.
Added: Progress Energy Inc. (PGN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Progress Energy Inc. by 38.49%. His purchase prices were between $40.23 and $44, with an estimated average price of $42.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 871,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
CP & L Energy Inc. is primarily engaged in the generation transmissiondistribution and sale of electricity in portions of North and South Carolina and Florida and the transmission distribution and sale of natural gas in portions of North Carolina. The company provides these and other services through its business segments: electric natural gas and other. Progress Energy Inc. has a market cap of $10.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.35 with a P/E ratio of 12.15 and P/S ratio of 1.15. The dividend yield of Progress Energy Inc. stocks is 6.82%.
Added: Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Gold Fields Ltd. by 73.73%. His purchase prices were between $8.17 and $12.67, with an estimated average price of $9.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 2,161,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world's largest unhedged gold producers with operating mines in South Africa Ghana and Australia. Gold Fields Ltd. has a market cap of $4.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.73 and P/S ratio of 1.99. The dividend yield of Gold Fields Ltd. stocks is 3.88%.
Added: Affymetrix Inc. (AFFX, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Affymetrix Inc. by 787.13%. His purchase prices were between $7.61 and $10.43, with an estimated average price of $8.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 1,281,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Affymetrix scientists invented the world's first high-density microarray and began selling the first commercial microarray. Since then Affymetrix GeneChip technology has become the industry standard in molecular biology research. Affymetrix technology is used by the world's top pharmaceutical diagnostic and biotechnology companies as well as leading academic government and not-for-profit research institutes. Affymetrix' patented photolithographic manufacturing process provides the most information capacity available today on an array enabling researchers to use a whole-genome approach to analyzing the relationship between genetics and health. Affymetrix Inc. has a market cap of $249.64 million; its shares were traded at around $3.58 with a P/E ratio of 11.90 and P/S ratio of 0.56.
Added: Mattel Inc. (MAT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Mattel Inc. by 16.86%. His purchase prices were between $17.22 and $21.79, with an estimated average price of $19.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.33%. His holdings were 3,323,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Mattel Inc. designs manufactures and markets a broad variety of family products on a worldwide basis through both sales to retailers anddirect to consumers. Mattel's business is dependent in great part on itsability each year to redesign restyle and extend existing core products and product lines to design and develop innovative new products and product lines and successfully market those products and product lines. Mattel Inc. has a market cap of $5.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.36 with a P/E ratio of 10.29 and P/S ratio of 0.81. The dividend yield of Mattel Inc. stocks is 5.19%.
Added: Covidien Ltd. (COV, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Covidien Ltd. by 27.89%. His purchase prices were between $47.58 and $56.06, with an estimated average price of $52. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 611,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines including Surgical Devices Energy-Based Devices Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions Patient Care and Safety Products Imaging Solutions Pharmaceutical Products Medical Supplies and Retail Products. Covidien Ltd. has a market cap of $22.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.92 with a P/E ratio of 22.42 and P/S ratio of 2.27. The dividend yield of Covidien Ltd. stocks is 1.39%.
Added: Dynegy Inc. (DYN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Dynegy Inc. by 55.57%. His purchase prices were between $3.99 and $8.22, with an estimated average price of $6.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 5,321,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Dynegy Inc. is a provider of energy products and services in North America the United Kingdom and in continental Europe. Products marketed by the company's wholesale marketing operations include natural gas electricity coal emissions natural gas liquids crude oil liquid petroleum gas and related services. The company's wholesale marketing operations are supported by ownership or control of an extensive assetbase and transportation network. Dynegy Inc. has a market cap of $2.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $2.89 with P/S ratio of 0.99.
Added: Liz Claiborne Inc. (LIZ, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Liz Claiborne Inc. by 87.17%. His purchase prices were between $11.4 and $18.31, with an estimated average price of $15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.25%. His holdings were 841,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets an extensive range of brandedwomen's and men's fashion apparel and accessories appropriate for occasions ranging from casual to dressy. The company also markets fragrances for women and men. The company's brands include Claiborne Crazy Horse Curve Dana Buchman Elisabeth Emma Jeans First Issue Laundry by Shelli Segal Liz Claiborne Lucky Brand Russ Sigrid Olsen and Villager. Liz Claiborne Inc. has a market cap of $765.79 million; its shares were traded at around $7.23 with P/S ratio of 0.16. The dividend yield of Liz Claiborne Inc. stocks is 2.17%.
Added: Blackbaud Inc. (BLKB, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Blackbaud Inc. by 43.77%. His purchase prices were between $18.44 and $22.58, with an estimated average price of $20.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.24%. His holdings were 1,111,365 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Blackbaud's solutions include The Raiser's Edge The Financial Edge The Education Edge The Information Edge WealthPoint and ProspectPoint as well as a wide range of consulting and educational services. Blackbaud has operations in Toronto Ontario Glasgow Scotland and Sydney Australia. Blackbaud Inc. has a market cap of $646.61 million; its shares were traded at around $13.69 with a P/E ratio of 19.48 and P/S ratio of 2.25. The dividend yield of Blackbaud Inc. stocks is 2.62%.
Added: HarleyDavidson Inc. (HOG, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in HarleyDavidson Inc. by 917.03%. His purchase prices were between $33.06 and $42.45, with an estimated average price of $38.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 185,100 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer. The company operates in two segments: Motorcycles and Related Products and Financial Services. The Motorcycles segment designs manufactures and sells heavyweight touring custom and performance motorcycles as well as a complete line of motorcycle parts accessories and general merchandise. The Financial Services is engaged in the business of financing and servicing wholesale inventory receivables and consumer retail installment sales contracts (primarily motorcycles). HarleyDavidson Inc. has a market cap of $5.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.52 with a P/E ratio of 7.59 and P/S ratio of 0.92. The dividend yield of HarleyDavidson Inc. stocks is 5.11%.
Added: Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electronic Arts Inc. by 36.61%. His purchase prices were between $39.63 and $48.81, with an estimated average price of $45.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 619,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Electronic Arts Inc. operates in two principal business segments globally: EA Core business segment: creation marketing and distribution of entertainment software and the EA.com business segment: creation marketing and distribution of entertainment software which can be played or sold online. Electronic Arts Inc. has a market cap of $7.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.04 with P/S ratio of 2.17.
Added: Willis Group Holdings Ltd. (WSH, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Willis Group Holdings Ltd. by 8.03%. His purchase prices were between $30.58 and $34.14, with an estimated average price of $31.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 2,441,803 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Willis Group is a global insurance broker providing specialized risk management advisory and other services to a broad range of corporate andinstitutional clients with particular expertise in the construction aerospace marine and energy industries. Willis Group Holdings Ltd. has a market cap of $3.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.1 with a P/E ratio of 11.12 and P/S ratio of 1.39. The dividend yield of Willis Group Holdings Ltd. stocks is 4.21%.
Added: Pactiv Corp. (PTV)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Pactiv Corp. by 20.57%. His purchase prices were between $20.41 and $28.06, with an estimated average price of $25.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 1,370,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Pact Corporation is one of the leading providers of advanced packaging solutions for the consumer foodservice/food packaging and protective/flexible packaging markets. The specialty packaging leader currently operates facilities in numerous countries around the world. (Company Press Release) Pactiv Corp. has a market cap of $3.08 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.19 with a P/E ratio of 14.93 and P/S ratio of 0.87.
Added: Sealed Air Corp. (SEE)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Sealed Air Corp. by 15.67%. His purchase prices were between $18.61 and $25.01, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 1,805,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Sealed Air Corporation is a global leader in performance solutions for food protective and specialty packaging. They offer a broad range of differentiated products to a diverse set of markets. Their products provide clear measurable benefits and create value by solving their customers? problems. Sealed Air Corp. has a market cap of $2.67 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.36 with a P/E ratio of 11.36 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of Sealed Air Corp. stocks is 2.48%.
Added: KBR Inc. (KBR)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in KBR Inc. by 79.31%. His purchase prices were between $16.2 and $31.76, with an estimated average price of $24.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 734,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
KBR is a global engineering construction and services company supporting the energy petrochemicals government services and civil infrastructure sectors. The company offers a wide range of services through its Downstream Government and Infrastructure Services Technology Upstream and Ventures business segments. KBR Inc. has a market cap of $2.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.22 with a P/E ratio of 8.97 and P/S ratio of 0.25. The dividend yield of KBR Inc. stocks is 1.24%.
Added: Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary (TV)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary by 22.2%. His purchase prices were between $22.11 and $25.96, with an estimated average price of $23.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 1,233,500 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Grupo Televisa S.A is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment business. They have interests in Television production broadcasting international distribution of television programming direct-to-home satellite services publishing music recording radio production and broadcasting cable television professional sports and show business promotions paging services feature film production and distribution and dubbing. Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary has a market cap of $9.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.5 with a P/E ratio of 15.80 and P/S ratio of 2.92. The dividend yield of Grupo Televisa S.A. Global Depositary stocks is 2.16%.
Added: Watsco Inc. (WSO)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Watsco Inc. by 13.01%. His purchase prices were between $40.27 and $57.82, with an estimated average price of $48.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 710,860 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Watsco Inc. is one of the largest distributor of air conditioning and heating equipment and related parts and supplies in the United States. The company also sells products used in the refrigeration industry. Suchproducts include condensing units compressors evaporators valves walk-in coolers and ice machines for industrial and commercial applications. The company distributes products manufactured by Copeland Compressor Corporation Tecumseh Products Company The Manitowoc Company Inc. andScotsman Industries Inc. Watsco Inc. has a market cap of $1.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.32 with a P/E ratio of 17.48 and P/S ratio of 0.60. The dividend yield of Watsco Inc. stocks is 4.83%.
Added: Avista Corp. (AVA)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Avista Corp. by 17.97%. His purchase prices were between $20.56 and $22.81, with an estimated average price of $21.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 1,112,100 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Avista Corp. is a diversified energy company with utility and subsidiaryoperations located throughout North America. Avista Corp. also operates Avista Capital which owns all the company's non-regulated energy and non-energy businesses. Avista Capital companies include Avista Energy Avista Energy Canada Ltd. Avista Power Avista Advantage Avista Labs Avista Fiber Avista Communiations Avista Development and Pentzer Corporation. (PRESS RELEASE) Avista Corp. has a market cap of $1.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.97 with a P/E ratio of 17.85 and P/S ratio of 0.73. The dividend yield of Avista Corp. stocks is 4.03%.
Added: Tetra Technologies Inc. (TTI)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Tetra Technologies Inc. by 33.44%. His purchase prices were between $14.45 and $22.14, with an estimated average price of $19.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 815,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
TETRA Technologies Inc. is an energy services company with an integrated chemicals operation that supplies chemical products to energy markets as well as other markets. TETRA is comprised of three divisions - Fluids Well Abandonment/Decommissioning and Testing & Services. Tetra Technologies Inc. has a market cap of $505.63 million; its shares were traded at around $6.5 with a P/E ratio of 24.06 and P/S ratio of 0.48.
Added: Cabot Corp. (CBT)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Cabot Corp. by 7.95%. His purchase prices were between $22.82 and $33.46, with an estimated average price of $27.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.09%. His holdings were 1,042,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and materials company. Cabot's major products are carbon black fumed silica inkjet colorants and aerogels. Cabot has manufacturing plants located in countries around the world. (Company Press Release) Cabot Corp. has a market cap of $1.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.76 with a P/E ratio of 17.40 and P/S ratio of 0.54. The dividend yield of Cabot Corp. stocks is 2.96%.
Added: Albany International Corp. (AIN)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Albany International Corp. by 9.61%. His purchase prices were between $27.7 and $34.7, with an estimated average price of $30.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.09%. His holdings were 1,035,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. designs manufactures and markets paper machine clothing for each section of the paper machine. It is the largest producer of paper machine clothing in the world. Paper machine clothing consists of large continuous belts of custom designed and custom manufactured engineered fabrics that are installed on paper machines and carry the paper stock through each stage of the paper production process. Paper machine clothing is a consumable product of technologically sophisticated design that is made with synthetic monofilament and fiber materials. Albany International Corp. has a market cap of $424.98 million; its shares were traded at around $13.89 with a P/E ratio of 50.32 and P/S ratio of 0.36. The dividend yield of Albany International Corp. stocks is 2.52%.
Added: Supervalu Inc. (SVU)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Supervalu Inc. by 37.32%. His purchase prices were between $23.01 and $30.47, with an estimated average price of $25.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 28,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
SUPERVALU is one of the nation's largest supermarket retailer and largest food distributor. The company conducts its retail operations under three principal store formats: price uperstores under such retail banners as Cub Foods Shop `n Save Shoppers Food Warehouse Metro and biggs. Also the company sells food and non-food products at wholesale throughout the United States to retail food stores mass merchants and through other logistics arrangements. The company's plans include growing its retail operations through new store development and acquisitions. Supervalu Inc. has a market cap of $3 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.72 with a P/E ratio of 5.16 and P/S ratio of 0.07. The dividend yield of Supervalu Inc. stocks is 4.17%.
Added: Eaton Corp. (ETN)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Eaton Corp. by 29.41%. His purchase prices were between $57.41 and $81.71, with an estimated average price of $71.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 10,120 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Eaton Corporation is a global diversified industrial manufacturer. Eaton is one of the leaders in fluid power systems electrical power quality and controls automotive air management and fuel economy and intelligent truck components for fuel economy and safety. Eaton Corp. has a market cap of $7.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.53 with a P/E ratio of 6.17 and P/S ratio of 0.51. The dividend yield of Eaton Corp. stocks is 4.5%.
Added: The Boeing Company (BA)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in The Boeing Company by 25.93%. His purchase prices were between $58.32 and $67.86, with an estimated average price of $63.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 10,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
The Boeing Company is one of the world's major aerospace firms. The company operates in three principal segments: commercial airplanes; military aircraft and missiles; and space and communications. The Boeing Company has a market cap of $37.89 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.8 with a P/E ratio of 10.11 and P/S ratio of 0.57. The dividend yield of The Boeing Company stocks is 3.59%.
Added: CBS Corp. (CBS)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in CBS Corp. by 28.09%. His purchase prices were between $15.4 and $18.3, with an estimated average price of $16.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 38,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company through its many and varied operations combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment including broadcast television (CBS and UPN) cable television (Showtime) local television (CBS Television Stations) television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Television and King World) radio (CBS Radio) advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor) publishing (Simon & Schuster) theme parks (Paramount Parks) digital media (CBS Digital Media Group and CSTV Networks) and consumer products (CBS Consumer Products). CBS Corp. has a market cap of $6.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.72 with a P/E ratio of 5.13 and P/S ratio of 0.46. The dividend yield of CBS Corp. stocks is 11.48%.
New Purchase: Carter's Inc. (CRI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Carter's Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.7 and $20.68, with an estimated average price of $17.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 448,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Carters Inc markets baby apparel and young children's apparel in the United States. Carter's products are offered in department stores and retail stores. The company sells products under the Tykes brand in Target stores and under its Child of Mine brand in Wal-Mart stores. Carter's Inc. has a market cap of $1.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.4 with a P/E ratio of 15.79 and P/S ratio of 0.77.
New Purchase: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (JTX)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.15 and $16.97, with an estimated average price of $15.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 505,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Jackson Hewitt is the second largest paid tax return preparer in the United States. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. has a market cap of $393.79 million; its shares were traded at around $12.55 with a P/E ratio of 12.76 and P/S ratio of 1.35. The dividend yield of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. stocks is 5.52%.
New Purchase: International Game Technology (IGT)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in International Game Technology. His purchase prices were between $18.39 and $23.83, with an estimated average price of $21.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 459,690 shares as of 09/30/2008.
International Game Technology is one of the largest manufacturers of computerized casino gaming products and operators of proprietary gaming systems in the world and was the first to develop computerized video gaming machines. International Game Technology has a market cap of $4.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.57 with a P/E ratio of 10.66 and P/S ratio of 1.39. The dividend yield of International Game Technology stocks is 4.53%.
New Purchase: VeriSign Inc. (VRSN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in VeriSign Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.44 and $36.74, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.06%. His holdings were 59,900 shares as of 09/30/2008.
VeriSign is one of the leading providers of trusted infrastructure services to website owners enterprises electronic commerce service providers and individuals. The company's domain name registration digital certificate global registry and payment services provide the critical web identity authentication and transaction infrastructure that online businesses need to establish their web identities and to conduct secure electronic commerce or e-commerce and communications. VeriSign Inc. has a market cap of $4.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.98 with P/S ratio of 2.63.
New Purchase: Apartment Investment and Management Comp (AIV)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Apartment Investment and Management Comp. His purchase prices were between $27.7 and $35.03, with an estimated average price of $31.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 19,200 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Denver Colorado owning and operating a geographically diversified portfolio of apartment communities through 19 regional operating centers. Aimco through its subsidiaries operates approximately 1800 properties including approximately 327000 apartment units and serves approximately one million residents each year. Aimco's properties are located in 47 states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Apartment Investment and Management Comp has a market cap of $1.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.35 with a P/E ratio of 8.97 and P/S ratio of 0.62. The dividend yield of Apartment Investment and Management Comp stocks is 12.06%.
New Purchase: Seagate Technology (STX)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Seagate Technology. His purchase prices were between $12.42 and $17.8, with an estimated average price of $15.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 48,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Seagate Technology is the worldwide leader in the design manufacture and marketing of hard disc drives providing products for a wide-range of applications including Enterprise Desktop Mobile Computing Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award- winning products customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate Technology has a market cap of $3.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.45 with a P/E ratio of 3.65 and P/S ratio of 0.25. The dividend yield of Seagate Technology stocks is 5.46%.
New Purchase: General Electric Company (GE)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in General Electric Company. His purchase prices were between $25.25 and $29.41, with an estimated average price of $27.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 24,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
General Electric is one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world. GE is engaged in developing manufacturing and marketing a wide variety of products for the generation transmission distribution control and utilization of electricity. Some of GE's products include major appliances; lighting products; industrial automation products; medical diagnostic imaging equipment; motors; electrical distribution and control equipment; locomotives; power generation and delivery products. General Electric Company has a market cap of $193.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.2 with a P/E ratio of 9.53 and P/S ratio of 1.04. The dividend yield of General Electric Company stocks is 6.32%.
Reduced: AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. (BUD)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. by 98.79%. His sale prices were between $61.34 and $68.19, with an estimated average price of $66.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.01%. Richard Aster Jr still held 5,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Anheuser-Busch Companies is the holding company parent of Anheuser-BuschIncorporated and to a number of subsidiaries that conduct variousother business operations. The company's operations are comprised of thefollowing business segments: domestic beer international beer entertainment packaging such as aluminum beverage container recycling malt production rice milling real estate development turf farming metalized paper label printing and transportation services. AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. has a market cap of $44.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $59.83 with a P/E ratio of 21.57 and P/S ratio of 2.60. The dividend yield of AnheuserBusch Companies Inc. stocks is 2.36%.
Reduced: Bunge Ltd. (BG)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Bunge Ltd. by 33.58%. His sale prices were between $69.87 and $100.61, with an estimated average price of $88.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.04%. Richard Aster Jr still held 54,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Bunge Ltd. is an integrated global agribusiness and food company spanning the farm-to-consumer food chain. Bunge processes produces moves distributes and markets food on five continents. Bunge Ltd. has a market cap of $5.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.81 with a P/E ratio of 3.52 and P/S ratio of 0.09. The dividend yield of Bunge Ltd. stocks is 1.79%.
Reduced: Western Digital Corp. (WDC)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Western Digital Corp. by 34.2%. His sale prices were between $21.64 and $33.28, with an estimated average price of $28.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 274,000 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Western Digital Corp. designs develops manufactures and markets a broad line of hard drives featuring leading-edge technology. The company's hard drives are designed for the desktop PC market and the high-end hard drive market and recently for the emerging market for hard drives specially designed for audio-visual applications such as new video recording devices. The company sells its products worldwide to computer manufacturers for inclusion in their computer systems or subsystems and to distributors resellers and retailers. Western Digital Corp. has a market cap of $3.67 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.5 with a P/E ratio of 3.71 and P/S ratio of 0.42.
Reduced: Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Quiksilver Inc. by 60.28%. His sale prices were between $6.1 and $9.41, with an estimated average price of $8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 622,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Quiksilver Inc. is the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company which designs produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel wintersports and golf equipment footwear accessories and related products. The Company's apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its boardriding culture and heritage while its wintersports and golf brands symbolize a long standing commitment to technical expertise and competitive success on the mountains and on the links. The reputation of Quiksilver Inc.'s brands is based on different outdoor sports. The Company's Quiksilver Roxy DC Shoes and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing skateboarding and snowboarding and its beach & water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins Radio Fiji and Leilani. Quiksilver Inc. has a market cap of $324.60 million; its shares were traded at around $2.28 with P/S ratio of 0.12.
Reduced: International Coal Group Inc. (ICO)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in International Coal Group Inc. by 22.78%. His sale prices were between $6.67 and $11.31, with an estimated average price of $9.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.08%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,454,800 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ICG is a leading producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The company has eleven active mining complexes of which ten are located in Northern and Central Appalachia and one in Central Illinois. ICG's mining operations and reserves are strategically located to serve utility metallurgical and industrial customers throughout the Eastern United States. International Coal Group Inc. has a market cap of $708.14 million; its shares were traded at around $4.65 with P/S ratio of 0.77.
Reduced: Polaris Industries Inc. (PII)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. by 25.23%. His sale prices were between $37.57 and $51.85, with an estimated average price of $44.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.1%. Richard Aster Jr still held 235,600 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Polaris Industries Inc. designs engineers and manufactures snowmobiles all terrain vehicles motorcycles and personal watercraft and markets themtogether with related replacement parts garments and accessories through dealers and distributors. The company's line of all terrain vehicles consist of fourteen models includes general purpose sport and four-wheel drive utility models. The company produces a full line of snowmobiles consisting of thirty-three models ranging from utility and economy models to performance and competition models. Polaris Industries Inc. has a market cap of $1.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.16 with a P/E ratio of 9.53 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of Polaris Industries Inc. stocks is 5.02%.
Reduced: Charles River Laboratories International (CRL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Charles River Laboratories International by 23.25%. His sale prices were between $58.04 and $68.7, with an estimated average price of $64.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.12%. Richard Aster Jr still held 238,700 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Charles River Laboratories is a leading provider of critical research tools and integrated support services that enable innovative and efficient drug discovery and development. Charles River is the global leader inproviding the animal research models required in research and development for new drugs devices and therapies and has been in this business for more than 50 years. Charles River Laboratories International has a market cap of $2.41 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.8 with a P/E ratio of 14.21 and P/S ratio of 1.85.
Reduced: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. by 59.45%. His sale prices were between $27.25 and $32.76, with an estimated average price of $29.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.14%. Richard Aster Jr still held 193,300 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Bed Bath & Beyond is a nationwide operator of `superstores` selling predominantly better quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings typically found in better department stores. The Company offers a wide assortment of merchandise at everyday low prices that are substantiallybelow regular department store prices and generally comparable to or belowdepartment store sale prices. The Company's domestics merchandise line includes items such as bed linens bath accessories and kitchen textiles and the company's home furnishings line. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has a market cap of $6.61 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.43 with a P/E ratio of 13.11 and P/S ratio of 0.91.
Reduced: Global Payments Inc. (GPN)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Global Payments Inc. by 21.83%. His sale prices were between $42.82 and $48.72, with an estimated average price of $46.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.3%. Richard Aster Jr still held 804,948 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers merchants Independent Sales Organizations financial institutions government agencies and multi- national corporations located throughout the United States Canada Latin America and Europe. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards business-to-business purchasing cards gift cards electronic check conversion and check guarantee verification and recovery as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the U.S. and Europe to destinations in Latin America Morocco and the Philippines. Global Payments Inc. has a market cap of $3.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.66 with a P/E ratio of 18.40 and P/S ratio of 2.30. The dividend yield of Global Payments Inc. stocks is 0.2%.
Reduced: ImClone Systems Inc. (IMCL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in ImClone Systems Inc. by 38.84%. His sale prices were between $39.75 and $65.8, with an estimated average price of $57.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.31%. Richard Aster Jr still held 337,400 shares as of 09/30/2008.
ImClone Systems Incorporated is advancing oncology care by developing a portfolio of targeted biologic treatments which address the unmet medical needs of patients with a variety of cancers. The Company's three programs include growth factor blockers cancer vaccines and anti-angiogenesis therapeutics. ImClone's strategy is to become a fully integratedbiopharmaceutical company taking its development programs from the research stage to the market. (PRESS RELEASE) ImClone Systems Inc. has a market cap of $5.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $68.56 with P/S ratio of 9.51.
Reduced: Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Edwards Lifesciences Corp. by 20.31%. His sale prices were between $56.39 and $66.17, with an estimated average price of $60.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.36%. Richard Aster Jr still held 798,814 shares as of 09/30/2008.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. a leader in advanced cardiovascular disease treatments is the number-one heart valve company in the world and the global leader in acute hemodynamic monitoring. Headquartered in Irvine Calif. Edwards focuses on specific cardiovascular disease states including heart valve disease peripheral vascular disease and critical care technologies. The company's global brands which are sold in approximately hundred countries include Carpentier-Edwards Cosgrove-Edwards FloTrac Fogarty LifeStent PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz. Edwards Lifesciences Carpentier-Edwards Cosgrove-Edwards Fogarty PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. LifeStent is a trademark of Edwards Lifesciences AG and is registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. has a market cap of $2.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.65 with a P/E ratio of 29.10 and P/S ratio of 2.40.
Reduced: SVB Financial Group (SIVB)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in SVB Financial Group by 25.63%. His sale prices were between $45.83 and $66, with an estimated average price of $55.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.38%. Richard Aster Jr still held 665,421 shares as of 09/30/2008.
SVB Financial Group is an international financial services holding company serving the technology life science private equity and premium wine industries primarily through the following subsidiaries: Silicon Valley Bank SVB Capital SVB Global Financial Services SVB Alliant SVB Securities SVB Asset Management SVB India Advisors SVB Europe Advisors. SVB Financial Group has a market cap of $1.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $48.92 with a P/E ratio of 15.82 and P/S ratio of 3.13.
Sold Out: GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A.. His sale prices were between $6.93 and $10.78, with an estimated average price of $9.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes is a `low-cost low-fare` airline. GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. has a market cap of $884.05 million; its shares were traded at around $3.69 with P/S ratio of 0.33. The dividend yield of GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. stocks is 2.34%.
Sold Out: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Hanesbrands Inc.. His sale prices were between $22.32 and $27.86, with an estimated average price of $24.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Hanesbrands Inc. is a leading marketer of innerwear outerwear and hosiery apparel under strong consumer brands including Hanes Champion Playtex Bali Just My Size barely there and Wonderbra. The company designs manufactures sources and sells T-shirts bras panties men's underwear children's underwear socks hosiery casual wear and active wear. Hanesbrands Inc. is a world-class consumer goods company with more than a century of history and a portfolio of leading apparel essentials brands including Hanes Champion Playtex Bali L?eggs Just My Size Barely There and Wonderbra. Hanesbrands sells high-volume apparel essentials such as T-shirts bras panties men?s underwear kids? underwear socks hosiery casualwear and activewear. Hanesbrands Inc. has a market cap of $1.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.81 with a P/E ratio of 9.20 and P/S ratio of 0.32.
Sold Out: Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BRL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.. His sale prices were between $43.36 and $68.04, with an estimated average price of $63.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that operates in more than thirty countries worldwide and is engaged in the development manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. A holding company Barr operates through its principal subsidiaries: Barr Laboratories Inc. Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. and PLIVA d.d. and its subsidiaries. The Company markets more than one hundred and twenty generic and twenty five proprietary products in the U.S. and more than five hundred fifty products globally outside of the U.S. Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a market cap of $6.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $61 with a P/E ratio of 45.93 and P/S ratio of 2.57.
Sold Out: BP p.l.c. (BP)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in BP p.l.c.. His sale prices were between $54.03 and $65.43, with an estimated average price of $58.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
BP p.l.c. is the holding company of one of the world's largest petroleum and petrochemicals groups. Their main activities are exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; refining marketing supply and transportation; and manufacturing and marketing of petrochemicals. They have a growing activity in gas and power and in solar power generation. BP has well-established operations in Europe North and South America Australasia and Africa. BP p.l.c. has a market cap of $154.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.2 with a P/E ratio of 6.13 and P/S ratio of 0.45. The dividend yield of BP p.l.c. stocks is 7.03%.
Sold Out: MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. (MAA)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc.. His sale prices were between $47.95 and $56.86, with an estimated average price of $51.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Mid America Apartment Communities Inc. is a real estate investment trust which ownes and operates apartments. The company also manages but does not own properties containing apartment units. The company seeks to acquire and develop apartment communities appealing to middle and upper income residents. MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. has a market cap of $958.03 million; its shares were traded at around $33.47 with a P/E ratio of 40.84 and P/S ratio of 2.51. The dividend yield of MidAmerica Apartment Communities Inc. stocks is 5.83%.
Sold Out: 3M Company (MMM)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in 3M Company. His sale prices were between $68.24 and $72.97, with an estimated average price of $70.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
3M Company is a diversified technology company with leading positions in consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; health care; industrial; safety security and protection services; transportation and other businesses. They are an integrated enterprise characterized by substantial intercompany cooperation in research manufacturing and marketing of products. 3M Company has a market cap of $44.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $62.5 with a P/E ratio of 12.08 and P/S ratio of 1.67. The dividend yield of 3M Company stocks is 3.54%.
Sold Out: Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Norfolk Southern Corp.. His sale prices were between $58.65 and $73.55, with an estimated average price of $68.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Norfolk Southern Corp. a Virginia-based holding company owns two major freight railroads Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Western Railway Company which operates in numerous states the District of Columbia and the Province of Ontario. (Company Press Release) Norfolk Southern Corp. has a market cap of $22.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.91 with a P/E ratio of 13.80 and P/S ratio of 2.05. The dividend yield of Norfolk Southern Corp. stocks is 2.44%.
