John Rogers Buys Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Moody's Corp., CB Richard Ellis Group Inc., Sells Countrywide Financial Corp., Career Education Corp., Chittenden Corp.

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Nov 19, 2007
John Rogers is a patient investor. He thinks steady and slow win over long term. He has achieved outstanding performances with low turnovers. These are his buys and sells during the third quarter.


John Rogers buys Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Moody's Corp., CB Richard Ellis Group Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., PrivateBancorp Inc., Covidien Ltd., sells Countrywide Financial Corp., Career Education Corp., Chittenden Corp. during the 3-months ended 09/30/2007, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC. John Rogers owns 73 stocks with a total value of $13.1 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.





New Purchases: CBG, COV, ITW, MCO, NWL, PVTB,


Added Positions: AGO, BIO, CLX, HCC, HRB, JLL, MLHR, MNI, RCL, ROIAK, STZ, TM, UBS, USG,


Reduced Positions: ACN, CBS, ENR, MAT, TYC,


Sold Out: CECO, CFC, CHZ,





Added: Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. by 39.19%. His purchase prices were between $98.17 and $122.41, with an estimated average price of $108. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.77%. His holdings were 3,496,880 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides integrated real estate and investment management services to owner, occupier, and investor clients in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. has a market cap of $2.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $80.81 with P/E ratio of 11.75 and P/S ratio of 1.05. The dividend yield of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. stocks is 1.2%.


Added: Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Property & Casualty Insurance company Assured Guaranty Ltd. by 32.61%. His purchase prices were between $23.33 and $29.14, with an estimated average price of $26.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.6%. His holdings were 11,786,800 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Assured Guaranty, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides credit enhancement products to the public finance, structured finance, and mortgage markets. Assured Guaranty Ltd. has a market cap of $1.42 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.9 with P/S ratio of 14.55. The dividend yield of Assured Guaranty Ltd. stocks is 0.8%.


Added: USG Corp. (USG, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Building Materials & Fixtures company USG Corp. by 41.76%. His purchase prices were between $36.37 and $49.59, with an estimated average price of $40.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.57%. His holdings were 6,747,894 shares as of 09/30/2007.


USG Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of building materials worldwide. The company manufactures and markets gypsum and related products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. USG Corp. has a market cap of $3.6 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.32 with P/E ratio of 8.85 and P/S ratio of 0.71.


Added: BioRad Laboratories Inc (BIO, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Medical Equipment company BioRad Laboratories Inc by 37.62%. His purchase prices were between $74.2 and $90.5, with an estimated average price of $81.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. His holdings were 2,679,685 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the development and production of specialty chemicals used in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and other life science research applications in the United States. BioRad Laboratories Inc has a market cap of $2.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $104.24 with P/E ratio of 29.12 and P/S ratio of 2.05.


Added: The McClatchy Company (MNI, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Publishing company The McClatchy Company by 24.58%. His purchase prices were between $19.98 and $28.07, with an estimated average price of $23.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.45%. His holdings were 14,814,765 shares as of 09/30/2007.


The McClatchy Company operates as a newspaper company in the United States. Its newspapers include The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, and The (Raleigh) News & Observers etc. The McClatchy Company has a market cap of $1.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.9 with P/S ratio of 0.55. The dividend yield of The McClatchy Company stocks is 4.5%.


Added: Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Brewers company Constellation Brands Inc. by 13.21%. His purchase prices were between $21.93 and $24.36, with an estimated average price of $23.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 17,287,711 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Constellation Brands, Inc. engages in producing and marketing beverage alcohol brands in wine, spirits, and imported beer categories. The company operates in three divisions: Constellation Wines, Constellation Spirits, and Crown Imports. Constellation Brands Inc. has a market cap of $5.01 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.27 with P/E ratio of 17.06 and P/S ratio of 1.10.


Added: H&R Block Inc. (HRB, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company H&R Block Inc. by 13.78%. His purchase prices were between $19.15 and $22.35, with an estimated average price of $20.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.35%. His holdings were 17,978,821 shares as of 09/30/2007.


H&R Block, Inc., a financial services company, provides tax, investment, mortgage, and accounting and business consulting services and products. It operates in three segments: Tax Services, Business Services, and Consumer Financial Services. H&R Block Inc. has a market cap of $6.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.5 with P/S ratio of 1.59. The dividend yield of H&R Block Inc. stocks is 2.9%.


Added: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Recreational Products company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. by 27.65%. His purchase prices were between $36.22 and $42.53, with an estimated average price of $38.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.31%. His holdings were 4,771,315 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. operates in cruise vacation industry worldwide. It operates three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Celebrity Cruises, and Pullmantur Cruises. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a market cap of $8.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $40 with P/E ratio of 14.78 and P/S ratio of 1.52. The dividend yield of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stocks is 1.5%.


Added: The Clorox Company (CLX, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Nondurable Household Products company The Clorox Company by 21.06%. His purchase prices were between $56.8 and $63.1, with an estimated average price of $60.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.24%. His holdings were 2,933,876 shares as of 09/30/2007.


The Clorox Company manufactures and markets a range of consumer products. The company offers laundry additives, including bleaches, gels, and stain removers under the Clorox and Clorox 2 brands; home-care products. The Clorox Company has a market cap of $9.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $66.23 with P/E ratio of 20.14 and P/S ratio of 1.85. The dividend yield of The Clorox Company stocks is 2.4%.


Added: Herman Miller Inc. (MLHR, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Furnishings company Herman Miller Inc. by 9.26%. His purchase prices were between $26.98 and $33.5, with an estimated average price of $29.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 8,307,532 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Herman Miller, Inc. engages in the research, design, manufacture, and distribution of interior furnishings for use in various environments, including office, healthcare, educational, and residential settings. Herman Miller Inc. has a market cap of $1.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.71 with P/E ratio of 12.32 and P/S ratio of 0.79. The dividend yield of Herman Miller Inc. stocks is 1.4%.


Added: HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. (HCC, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Property & Casualty Insurance company HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. by 3.6%. His purchase prices were between $26.89 and $33.31, with an estimated average price of $28.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 14,463,907 shares as of 09/30/2007.


HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. provides property and casualty, surety, group life, accident, and health insurance coverage. It also offers related agency and reinsurance brokerage services to commercial customers and individuals. HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.43 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.88 with P/E ratio of 9.24 and P/S ratio of 1.47. The dividend yield of HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. stocks is 1.5%.


Added: Radio One Inc. (ROIAK, Financial)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Broadcasting & Entertainment company Radio One Inc. by 22.44%. His purchase prices were between $3.53 and $7.16, with an estimated average price of $4.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 10,186,615 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Radio One, Inc. engages in the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of radio broadcasting stations and other media properties. As of September 17, 2007, it owned and/or operated 55 radio stations in 18 markets in the United States. Radio One Inc. has a market cap of $247.36 million; its shares were traded at around $2.5 with P/S ratio of 0.69.


Added: Toyota Motor Corp. (TM)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Automobiles company Toyota Motor Corp. by 21.57%. His purchase prices were between $113.18 and $126.23, with an estimated average price of $118.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 30,290 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Toyota Motor Corporation operates in the automotive industry worldwide. It engages in the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of passenger cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, minivans and trucks, and related parts and accessories. Toyota Motor Corp. has a market cap of $175.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $110.2 with P/E ratio of 10.79 and P/S ratio of 0.76.


Added: UBS AG (NEW) (UBS)


John Rogers added to his holdings in Automobiles company UBS AG (NEW) by 75.93%. His purchase prices were between $51.87 and $61.49, with an estimated average price of $54.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 45,635 shares as of 09/30/2007.


UBS AG and its subsidiaries provide a range of financial products and services worldwide. The company's wealth management and business banking operations include the provision of a range of products and services for wealthy clients worldwide. UBS AG (NEW) has a market cap of $90.89 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.55 with P/E ratio of 9.30 and P/S ratio of 2.09. The dividend yield of UBS AG (NEW) stocks is 2.5%.


New Purchase: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Durable Household Products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.04 and $29.37, with an estimated average price of $27. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.08%. His holdings were 4,893,295 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Cleaning, Organization & Decor; Office Products; Tools & Hardware. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has a market cap of $7.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.95 with P/E ratio of 16.72 and P/S ratio of 1.20. The dividend yield of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. stocks is 3%.


New Purchase: Moody's Corp. (MCO)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Business Support Services company Moody's Corp.. His purchase prices were between $44.19 and $62.38, with an estimated average price of $51.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.48%. His holdings were 1,245,310 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Moody's Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides credit ratings, research, and analysis covering fixed-income securities, other debt instruments, and the entities that issue such instruments in the global capital markets. Moody's Corp. has a market cap of $9.85 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.11 with P/E ratio of 12.41 and P/S ratio of 4.16. The dividend yield of Moody's Corp. stocks is 0.8%.


New Purchase: CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (CBG)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.26 and $41.13, with an estimated average price of $31.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.42%. His holdings were 1,966,320 shares as of 09/30/2007.


CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a commercial real estate services firm. The company provides commercial real estate services; development services; advisory services, including real estate services, capital market. CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. has a market cap of $4.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.59 with P/E ratio of 11.86 and P/S ratio of 0.79.


New Purchase: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Illinois Tool Works Inc.. His purchase prices were between $52.61 and $59.64, with an estimated average price of $56.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 752,415 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW) manufactures engineered products and specialty systems worldwide. Engineered products business offers plastic and metal components and fasteners, as well as specialty products. Illinois Tool Works Inc. has a market cap of $29.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.45 with P/E ratio of 16.66 and P/S ratio of 1.90. The dividend yield of Illinois Tool Works Inc. stocks is 2.1%.


New Purchase: PrivateBancorp Inc. (PVTB)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Banks company PrivateBancorp Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.51 and $34.84, with an estimated average price of $31.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.29%. His holdings were 1,089,515 shares as of 09/30/2007.


PrivateBancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for The PrivateBank and Trust Company that offers various financial services to individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. PrivateBancorp Inc. has a market cap of $647.86 million; its shares were traded at around $29.2 with P/E ratio of 17.72 and P/S ratio of 4.52. The dividend yield of PrivateBancorp Inc. stocks is 1%.


New Purchase: Covidien Ltd. (COV)


John Rogers initiated holdings in Medical Equipment company Covidien Ltd.. His purchase prices were between $38.35 and $43.83, with an estimated average price of $40.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 52,571 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Covidien, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices and supplies, diagnostic imaging agents, pharmaceuticals, and other healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. Covidien Ltd. has a market cap of $19.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.58 with P/S ratio of 1.93. The dividend yield of Covidien Ltd. stocks is 1.6%.


Reduced: Energizer Holdings Inc. (ENR)


John Rogers reduced to his holdings in Nondurable Household Products company Energizer Holdings Inc. by 27.08%. His sale prices were between $94.07 and $111.58, with an estimated average price of $104.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 2.93%. John Rogers still held 4,392,970 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Energizer Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and marketing of primary batteries, flashlights, and men's and women's wet shave products. Energizer Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $6.15 billion; its shares were traded at around $107.72 with P/E ratio of 20.15 and P/S ratio of 1.82.


Reduced: Accenture Ltd (ACN)


John Rogers reduced to his holdings in Business Support Services company Accenture Ltd by 22.81%. His sale prices were between $38.4 and $42.86, with an estimated average price of $40.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 1.26%. John Rogers still held 5,047,913 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Accenture, Ltd. operates as a management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. Its management consulting services include customer relationship management; finance and performance management, which develops financial transactins. Accenture Ltd has a market cap of $22.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.79 with P/E ratio of 18.68 and P/S ratio of 1.03. The dividend yield of Accenture Ltd stocks is 1.1%.


Reduced: CBS Corp. (CBS)


John Rogers reduced to his holdings in Media company CBS Corp. by 21.77%. His sale prices were between $30.01 and $34.45, with an estimated average price of $31.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.97%. John Rogers still held 4,902,556 shares as of 09/30/2007.


CBS Corporation operates as a mass media company in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: Television, Radio, Outdoor, and Publishing. CBS Corp. has a market cap of $18.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.18 with P/E ratio of 15.66 and P/S ratio of 1.31. The dividend yield of CBS Corp. stocks is 3.7%.


Reduced: Mattel Inc. (MAT)


John Rogers reduced to his holdings in Toys company Mattel Inc. by 37.15%. His sale prices were between $21.3 and $26.53, with an estimated average price of $23.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.33%. John Rogers still held 2,527,584 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Mattel, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toys and family products worldwide. Its products include fashion dolls and accessories, vehicles and playsets, and games and puzzles. Mattel Inc. has a market cap of $7.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.86 with P/E ratio of 14.03 and P/S ratio of 1.25. The dividend yield of Mattel Inc. stocks is 3.3%.


Reduced: Tyco International Ltd. (TYC)


John Rogers reduced to his holdings in Diversified Industrials company Tyco International Ltd. by 75%. His sale prices were between $41.52 and $52.99, with an estimated average price of $45.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.01%. John Rogers still held 26,101 shares as of 09/30/2007.


Tyco International, Ltd. operates as a diversified manufacturing and service company worldwide. Its Electronics segment designs electronic/electrical connector systems, fiber optic components, wireless devices, heat shrink products, circuit protections. Tyco International Ltd. has a market cap of $19.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.73 with P/S ratio of 0.45. The dividend yield of Tyco International Ltd. stocks is 1.5%.


Sold Out: Chittenden Corp. (CHZ)


John Rogers sold out his holdings in Banks company Chittenden Corp.. His sale prices were between $31.86 and $35.11, with an estimated average price of $34.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Chittenden Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services in the United States. It offers a range of deposit products, including interest-bearing deposits and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, money marketc. Chittenden Corp. has a market cap of $1.61 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.51 with P/E ratio of 21.15 and P/S ratio of 5.24. The dividend yield of Chittenden Corp. stocks is 2.5%.


Sold Out: Countrywide Financial Corp. (CFC)


John Rogers sold out his holdings in Mortgage Finance company Countrywide Financial Corp.. His sale prices were between $18.01 and $36.73, with an estimated average price of $25. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Countrywide Financial Corporation, a holding company, engages in mortgage lending and other finance-related operations. The company operates in five segments: Mortgage Banking, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, and Global Operations. Countrywide Financial Corp. has a market cap of $6.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.07 with P/S ratio of 0.99. The dividend yield of Countrywide Financial Corp. stocks is 5%.


Sold Out: Career Education Corp. (CECO)


John Rogers sold out his holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company Career Education Corp.. His sale prices were between $26.43 and $33.78, with an estimated average price of $29.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.


Career Education Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides educational services. It operates colleges, schools, and universities that offer education to approximately 90,000 students worldwide in various career-oriented disciplines. Career Education Corp. has a market cap of $2.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.75 with P/E ratio of 41.11 and P/S ratio of 1.70.