Last week’s top CFO Buy companies were: Huntsman Corp. (HUN, Financial), NaviSite Inc. (NAVI, Financial), Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC, Financial), HATTERAS FINANCIAL (HTS, Financial), and IntegraMed America Inc. (INMD, Financial).
Huntsman Corp. (HUN): Exec VP and CFO J Kimo Esplin Bought 16,000 Shares
Exec VP and CFO of Huntsman Corp. (HUN) J Kimo Esplin bought 16,000 shares on 12/17/2008 at an average price of $3.08.
Huntsman Corporation is among the world's largest global manufacturers of differentiated and commodity chemical products for a variety of industrial and consumer applications. Huntsman Corp. has a market cap of $1.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.46 with a P/E ratio of 17.2 and P/S ratio of 0.14. The dividend yield of Huntsman Corp. stocks is 6.84%.
On December 13, 2008, the company terminated the proposed merge agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals. Hexion will pay Huntsman the $325 million merger agreement termination fee.
Charles Brandes bought 622,286 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.03% of the $27.58 billion portfolio of Brandes Investment. Richard Perry sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008.
President, CEO, Director, 10% Owner Peter R Huntsman bought 429,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/17/2008 at the average price of $3.1; the price of the stock has increased by 11.61% since.
Division President Anthony P Hankins bought 35,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.09; the price of the stock has increased by 11.97% since.
Sr. VP, Purchasing Brian V Ridd bought 5,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.01; the price of the stock has increased by 14.95% since.
Exec VP, GC and Sec Samuel D Scruggs bought 125,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $2.96; the price of the stock has increased by 16.89% since.
VP and Controller Lawrence Russell Healy bought 25,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.15; the price of the stock has increased by 9.84% since.
Director Richard A Michaelson bought 10,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $2.88; the price of the stock has increased by 20.14% since.
Director Marsha Johnson Evans bought 15,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.2; the price of the stock has increased by 8.13% since.
Director Wayne A Reaud bought 1,000,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $3.28; the price of the stock has increased by 5.49% since.
NaviSite Inc. (NAVI): CFO Jim Pluntze Bought 12,500 Shares
CFO of NaviSite Inc. (NAVI) Jim Pluntze bought 12,500 shares on 12/16/2008 at an average price of $0.38.
NaviSite Inc. an Internet application service provider offers Web site and Internet application hosting and management services. The offerings high level of customer service and state-of-the-art infrastructure allows them to offer service levels that the company believes are among the most comprehensive in the industry. With the services customers can focus on their core competencies assured that their Web sites and Internet applications are being managed 24- hours-a-day seven-days-a-week. NaviSite Inc. has a market cap of $14.03 million; its shares were traded at around $0.301 with and P/S ratio of 0.09.
Recently, NaviSite Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 that ended on October 31, 2008. Total revenue was $39.9 million, representing an increase of 10% compared to the same quarter in 2008. Operating income was also up 48%. Net income decreased by 25% from the loss of $4.8 million reported in the same quarter in 2008.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC): Executive Vice President & CFO William Spengler Bought 10,000 Shares
Executive Vice President & CFO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) William Spengler bought 10,000 shares on 12/18/2008 at an average price of $2.42; the price of the stock has been not changed.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of quality handguns law enforcement products and firearm safety and security products. Law enforcement personnel military personnel target shooters, hunters, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts throughout the world have used the company's products with confidence for 150 years. Smith & Wesson Corp. also manufactures and markets Smith & Wesson branded handcuffs and other products utilizing its metal working expertise and providing products and services to many external customers. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp has a market cap of $123.3 million; its shares were traded at around $2.42 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and P/S ratio of 0.42. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp had an annual average earning growth of 31.8% over the past 5 years.
On Dec. 15, Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2008. Net loss for the second fiscal quarter was $76.2 million, compared with net income of $2.9 million last year. If it weren’t for a non-cash impairment charge of $76.5 million which the Company is linking to a write-down of goodwill and intangible assets recorded upon the purchase of Thompson/Center Arms, net income would have been approximately $245,000.
HATTERAS FINANCIAL (HTS): CFO, Treasurer and Secretary Kenneth A Steele Bought 6,272 Shares
CFO, Treasurer and Secretary of HATTERAS FINANCIAL (HTS) Kenneth A Steele bought 6,272 shares on 12/15/2008 at an average price of $22.
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP. is an externally-managed mortgage real estate investment trust formed in 2007 to invest in adjustable-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate single-family residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae. Hatteras Financial Corp. is managed and advised by Atlantic Capital Advisors LLC. HATTERAS FINANCIAL has a market cap of $638.9 million; its shares were traded at around $26.22 . The dividend yield of HATTERAS FINANCIAL stocks is 16.76%.
On 12/10/2008 Hatteras Financial Corp priced a public offering of 8.2 million common shares at $22. The underwriters have an option on 1.2 million more shares if demand for the offering requires. The company expected to close the offering 12/15/2008.
Director Michael R Hough bought 11,455 shares of HTS stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
President and COO, Director Benjamin M Hough bought 11,182 shares of HTS stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
Director Ira G Kawaller; EVP and Co-CIO Frederick J Ii Boos; and EVP and Co-CIO William H Jr Gibbs also bought shares of HTS stock on12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
IntegraMed America Inc. (INMD): Executive VP and CFO John Hlywak Bought 3,000 Shares
Executive VP and CFO of IntegraMed America Inc. (INMD) John Hlywak bought 3,000 shares on 12/15/2008 at an average price of $6.15.
IntegraMed America Inc. is a physician practice management company which provides comprehensive management support services to a network of medical providers of women's health care services. The Company's objective is to create and manage a nationwide Network of medical providers of specialty women's health care services that achieves high quality clinical outcomes with maximum cost effectiveness. IntegraMed America Inc. has a market cap of $51.88 million; its shares were traded at around $5.99 with a P/E ratio of 14.4 and P/S ratio of 0.34. IntegraMed America Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.5% over the past 5 years.
The company recently announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The company reported an 18% increase in revenue compared to 2007. Net income was also up by 20% compared to last year.
Executive VP and CFO John Hlywak bought 17,000 shares of INMD stock between 10/31/2008 and 12/15/2008; the price climbed from $5.14 to $6.15 within those days.
10% Owner Peter R Kellogg bought 206,949 shares of INMD stock from 07/24/2008 to 08/13/2008; the price rose from $6.21 to $6.93 within those days.
Sr. VP, Strategy & Bus. Dev. Scott Soifer and Director Gerardo Canet bought shares of INMD stock on December and November; the price ranged from $5 to $5.67.
Huntsman Corp. (HUN): Exec VP and CFO J Kimo Esplin Bought 16,000 Shares
Exec VP and CFO of Huntsman Corp. (HUN) J Kimo Esplin bought 16,000 shares on 12/17/2008 at an average price of $3.08.
Huntsman Corporation is among the world's largest global manufacturers of differentiated and commodity chemical products for a variety of industrial and consumer applications. Huntsman Corp. has a market cap of $1.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.46 with a P/E ratio of 17.2 and P/S ratio of 0.14. The dividend yield of Huntsman Corp. stocks is 6.84%.
On December 13, 2008, the company terminated the proposed merge agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals. Hexion will pay Huntsman the $325 million merger agreement termination fee.
Charles Brandes bought 622,286 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.03% of the $27.58 billion portfolio of Brandes Investment. Richard Perry sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008.
President, CEO, Director, 10% Owner Peter R Huntsman bought 429,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/17/2008 at the average price of $3.1; the price of the stock has increased by 11.61% since.
Division President Anthony P Hankins bought 35,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.09; the price of the stock has increased by 11.97% since.
Sr. VP, Purchasing Brian V Ridd bought 5,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.01; the price of the stock has increased by 14.95% since.
Exec VP, GC and Sec Samuel D Scruggs bought 125,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $2.96; the price of the stock has increased by 16.89% since.
VP and Controller Lawrence Russell Healy bought 25,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.15; the price of the stock has increased by 9.84% since.
Director Richard A Michaelson bought 10,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $2.88; the price of the stock has increased by 20.14% since.
Director Marsha Johnson Evans bought 15,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/16/2008 at the average price of $3.2; the price of the stock has increased by 8.13% since.
Director Wayne A Reaud bought 1,000,000 shares of HUN stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $3.28; the price of the stock has increased by 5.49% since.
NaviSite Inc. (NAVI): CFO Jim Pluntze Bought 12,500 Shares
CFO of NaviSite Inc. (NAVI) Jim Pluntze bought 12,500 shares on 12/16/2008 at an average price of $0.38.
NaviSite Inc. an Internet application service provider offers Web site and Internet application hosting and management services. The offerings high level of customer service and state-of-the-art infrastructure allows them to offer service levels that the company believes are among the most comprehensive in the industry. With the services customers can focus on their core competencies assured that their Web sites and Internet applications are being managed 24- hours-a-day seven-days-a-week. NaviSite Inc. has a market cap of $14.03 million; its shares were traded at around $0.301 with and P/S ratio of 0.09.
Recently, NaviSite Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 that ended on October 31, 2008. Total revenue was $39.9 million, representing an increase of 10% compared to the same quarter in 2008. Operating income was also up 48%. Net income decreased by 25% from the loss of $4.8 million reported in the same quarter in 2008.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC): Executive Vice President & CFO William Spengler Bought 10,000 Shares
Executive Vice President & CFO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) William Spengler bought 10,000 shares on 12/18/2008 at an average price of $2.42; the price of the stock has been not changed.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of quality handguns law enforcement products and firearm safety and security products. Law enforcement personnel military personnel target shooters, hunters, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts throughout the world have used the company's products with confidence for 150 years. Smith & Wesson Corp. also manufactures and markets Smith & Wesson branded handcuffs and other products utilizing its metal working expertise and providing products and services to many external customers. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp has a market cap of $123.3 million; its shares were traded at around $2.42 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and P/S ratio of 0.42. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp had an annual average earning growth of 31.8% over the past 5 years.
On Dec. 15, Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2008. Net loss for the second fiscal quarter was $76.2 million, compared with net income of $2.9 million last year. If it weren’t for a non-cash impairment charge of $76.5 million which the Company is linking to a write-down of goodwill and intangible assets recorded upon the purchase of Thompson/Center Arms, net income would have been approximately $245,000.
HATTERAS FINANCIAL (HTS): CFO, Treasurer and Secretary Kenneth A Steele Bought 6,272 Shares
CFO, Treasurer and Secretary of HATTERAS FINANCIAL (HTS) Kenneth A Steele bought 6,272 shares on 12/15/2008 at an average price of $22.
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP. is an externally-managed mortgage real estate investment trust formed in 2007 to invest in adjustable-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate single-family residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae. Hatteras Financial Corp. is managed and advised by Atlantic Capital Advisors LLC. HATTERAS FINANCIAL has a market cap of $638.9 million; its shares were traded at around $26.22 . The dividend yield of HATTERAS FINANCIAL stocks is 16.76%.
On 12/10/2008 Hatteras Financial Corp priced a public offering of 8.2 million common shares at $22. The underwriters have an option on 1.2 million more shares if demand for the offering requires. The company expected to close the offering 12/15/2008.
Director Michael R Hough bought 11,455 shares of HTS stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
President and COO, Director Benjamin M Hough bought 11,182 shares of HTS stock on 12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
Director Ira G Kawaller; EVP and Co-CIO Frederick J Ii Boos; and EVP and Co-CIO William H Jr Gibbs also bought shares of HTS stock on12/15/2008 at the average price of $22; the price of the stock has increased by 19.18% since.
IntegraMed America Inc. (INMD): Executive VP and CFO John Hlywak Bought 3,000 Shares
Executive VP and CFO of IntegraMed America Inc. (INMD) John Hlywak bought 3,000 shares on 12/15/2008 at an average price of $6.15.
IntegraMed America Inc. is a physician practice management company which provides comprehensive management support services to a network of medical providers of women's health care services. The Company's objective is to create and manage a nationwide Network of medical providers of specialty women's health care services that achieves high quality clinical outcomes with maximum cost effectiveness. IntegraMed America Inc. has a market cap of $51.88 million; its shares were traded at around $5.99 with a P/E ratio of 14.4 and P/S ratio of 0.34. IntegraMed America Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.5% over the past 5 years.
The company recently announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The company reported an 18% increase in revenue compared to 2007. Net income was also up by 20% compared to last year.
Executive VP and CFO John Hlywak bought 17,000 shares of INMD stock between 10/31/2008 and 12/15/2008; the price climbed from $5.14 to $6.15 within those days.
10% Owner Peter R Kellogg bought 206,949 shares of INMD stock from 07/24/2008 to 08/13/2008; the price rose from $6.21 to $6.93 within those days.
Sr. VP, Strategy & Bus. Dev. Scott Soifer and Director Gerardo Canet bought shares of INMD stock on December and November; the price ranged from $5 to $5.67.
