First Pacific Advisors Buys Aon, Vodafone Group Plc, Pfizer Inc, Sells The Brink's Company, Brinks Home Security Holdings Inc, Pg&e Corp.

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Feb 12, 2010
First Pacific Advisors runs a family of funds which has been very successful. FPA is led by CEO Robert Rodriguez. This is the Q4 portfolio update of First Pacific Advisors.


First Pacific Advisors owns 101 stocks with a total value of $4.1 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.


For the details of First Pacific Advisors's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=First+Pacific+Advisors


This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:


Oil & Gas

31.8%

Industrials

19.1%

Consumer Services

15.7%

Health Care

13.2%

Financials

4.4%

Technology

4.2%

Consumer Goods

3%

Basic Materials

1.2%

Telecommunications

1.1%




These are the top 5 holdings of First Pacific Advisors


  1. ENSCO International Inc. (ESV) - 7,025,306 shares, 6.83% of the total portfolio
  2. Avnet Inc. (AVT) - 5,860,400 shares, 4.3% of the total portfolio
  3. ROSETTA RESOURCES INC ADR 144A (RSREY) - 8,184,400 shares, 3.97% of the total portfolio
  4. Rowan Companies Inc. (RDC) - 7,041,600 shares, 3.88% of the total portfolio
  5. Signet Group Plc (SIG) - 5,786,564 shares, 3.77% of the total portfolio



Added: Ensco International Inc. (ESV, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Ensco International Inc. by 8.29%. His purchase prices were between $40 and $50.32, with an estimated average price of $44.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.52%. His holdings were 7,025,306 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Ensco International plc, formerly ENSCO International Incorporated, is a provider of offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry. Ensco International Inc. has a market cap of $5.85 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.02 with a P/E ratio of 6.5 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of Ensco International Inc. stocks is 0.3%. Ensco International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 12.8% over the past 10 years.


Added: Omnicare Inc. (OCR, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Omnicare Inc. by 62.06%. His purchase prices were between $21.47 and $24.71, with an estimated average price of $23.11. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. His holdings were 2,273,100 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune five hundred company based in Covington, Kentucky, is a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. Omnicare Inc. has a market cap of $3.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.28 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Omnicare Inc. stocks is 0.4%. Omnicare Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.2% over the past 10 years.


Added: Transatlantic Holdings Inc. (TRH, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Transatlantic Holdings Inc. by 105.35%. His purchase prices were between $49.12 and $55.59, with an estimated average price of $52.36. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 606,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Transatlantic Holdings, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Trans Re Zurich, and Putnam, offers reinsurance capacity for a full range of property and casualty products on a treaty and facultative basis, directly and through brokers, to insurance and reinsurance companies, in both the domestic and international markets. Transatlantic Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.26 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.18 with a P/E ratio of 6.6 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Transatlantic Holdings Inc. stocks is 1.7%.


Added: Health Net Inc. (HNT, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Health Net Inc. by 26.15%. His purchase prices were between $14.67 and $24.36, with an estimated average price of $19.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 2,881,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Health Net, Inc. is an integrated managed care organization which administers the delivery of managed health care services. Health Net Inc. has a market cap of $2.42 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.24 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.2. Health Net Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.6% over the past 5 years.


Added: Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. (QCOR, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. by 3008.26%. His purchase prices were between $3.49 and $5.58, with an estimated average price of $4.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 1,016,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly Cypros Pharmaceutical Corporation,is an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development, acquisition and marketing of innovative, acute care and critical care hospital/specialty pharmaceutical products. Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a market cap of $286.2 million; its shares were traded at around $4.46 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 3.1.


Added: Wellpoint Inc. (WLP, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Wellpoint Inc. by 8.38%. His purchase prices were between $44.72 and $60.36, with an estimated average price of $52.49. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.1%. His holdings were 905,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.


WellPoint, Inc. is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in terms of membership in the United States. Wellpoint Inc. has a market cap of $27.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. Wellpoint Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20.8% over the past 5 years.


Added: Walter Investment Management Corp When I (WAC, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Walter Investment Management Corp When I by 25.01%. His purchase prices were between $12.18 and $15.6, with an estimated average price of $13.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 324,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Walter Investment Management Corp., headquartered in Tampa, FL, is a Mortgage portfolio owner and mortgage servicer specializing in subprime, non-conforming and other credit challenged mortgage assets. Walter Investment Management Corp When I has a market cap of $361.3 million; its shares were traded at around $14.09 with and P/S ratio of 6.7. The dividend yield of Walter Investment Management Corp When I stocks is 14.2%.


New Purchase: Aon (AON, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Aon. His purchase prices were between $37.72 and $39.06, with an estimated average price of $38.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.31%. His holdings were 1,407,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Aon Corporation is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries carry onbusiness in three distinct segments: insurance brokerage and other services; consulting; and insurance underwriting. Aon has a market cap of $10.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.41 with a P/E ratio of 12.6 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Aon stocks is 1.5%.


New Purchase: Vodafone Group Plc (VOD, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Vodafone Group Plc. His purchase prices were between $21.35 and $23.98, with an estimated average price of $22.74. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.14%. His holdings were 2,022,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Vodafone AirTouch Plc is the world's largest international mobile communications firm. Vodafone Group Plc has a market cap of $114.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.84 with and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of Vodafone Group Plc stocks is 5.8%.


New Purchase: Pfizer Inc (PFE, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Pfizer Inc. His purchase prices were between $16.15 and $18.85, with an estimated average price of $17.82. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.78%. His holdings were 1,761,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Pfizer Inc is a research-based, global pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative, value-added products that improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Pfizer Inc has a market cap of $144.2 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.87 with a P/E ratio of 8.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 4%. Pfizer Inc had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years.


New Purchase: Cit Group Inc. (CIT, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Cit Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $0.25 and $29.64, with an estimated average price of $13.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.76%. His holdings were 1,123,450 shares as of 12/31/2009.


CIT Group Inc. is a bank holding company that provides financing and leasing capital for commercial companies throughout the world. Cit Group Inc. has a market cap of $12.89 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.84 . Cit Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 27.2% over the past 5 years.


New Purchase: Abbott Laboratories (ABT, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Abbott Laboratories. His purchase prices were between $49.84 and $54.54, with an estimated average price of $52.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.67%. His holdings were 507,200 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Abbott Laboratories has a market cap of $82.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.54 with a P/E ratio of 14.4 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Abbott Laboratories stocks is 3%. Abbott Laboratories had an annual average earning growth of 4.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Abbott Laboratories the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.


New Purchase: Mds Inc. (MDZ)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Mds Inc.. His purchase prices were between $7.21 and $8.75, with an estimated average price of $7.83. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 81,200 shares as of 12/31/2009.


MDS, Inc. is an international health and life sciences company. Mds Inc. has a market cap of $968.3 million; its shares were traded at around $8.06 with and P/S ratio of 4.2.


New Purchase: Tidewater Inc. (TDW)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Tidewater Inc.. His purchase prices were between $41.67 and $48.19, with an estimated average price of $45.22. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 2,600 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Tidewater, Inc. owns and operates one of the world's largest fleets serving the international offshore energy industry. Tidewater Inc. has a market cap of $2.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.62 with a P/E ratio of 7 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Tidewater Inc. stocks is 2.3%. Tidewater Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 4.3% over the past 10 years.


New Purchase: The Toro Company (TTC)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in The Toro Company. His purchase prices were between $37.01 and $43.81, with an estimated average price of $40.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 2,800 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Toro Company designs, manufactures and markets consumer and professional turf maintenance equipment, snow removal products and irrigation systems and provides landscaping and turf maintenance services. The Toro Company has a market cap of $1.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.78 with a P/E ratio of 21.2 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of The Toro Company stocks is 1.8%. The Toro Company had an annual average earning growth of 18.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Toro Company the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.


New Purchase: Unisource Energy Corp. (UNS)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Unisource Energy Corp.. His purchase prices were between $28.04 and $33.11, with an estimated average price of $30.32. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 58 shares as of 12/31/2009.


UniSource Energy Corporation is a holding company which owns all of the outstanding common stock of Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and Millennium Energy Holdings, Inc. Unisource Energy Corp. has a market cap of $1.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.4 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Unisource Energy Corp. stocks is 3.7%. Unisource Energy Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 5.6% over the past 10 years.


New Purchase: Public Storage Inc. (PSA)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Public Storage Inc.. His purchase prices were between $71.39 and $84.13, with an estimated average price of $77.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 1,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Public Storage, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust that primarily acquires, develops, owns and operates self-storage facilities. Public Storage Inc. has a market cap of $13.01 billion; its shares were traded at around $76.74 with a P/E ratio of 14.7 and P/S ratio of 7.5. The dividend yield of Public Storage Inc. stocks is 2.9%. Public Storage Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Public Storage Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.


New Purchase: Cognex Corp. (CGNX)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Cognex Corp.. His purchase prices were between $15.68 and $18.03, with an estimated average price of $17.09. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 7,100 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Cognex Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets machine visionsystems that are used to automate a wide range of manufacturing processes where vision is required. Cognex Corp. has a market cap of $688.1 million; its shares were traded at around $17.35 with and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Cognex Corp. stocks is 1.2%. Cognex Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 6.7% over the past 5 years.


New Purchase: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus (PEI)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus. His purchase prices were between $6.97 and $8.85, with an estimated average price of $7.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 1,884 shares as of 12/31/2009.


PENNSYLVANIA R.E. INVEST. TR. is a real estate investment trust, engaged in acquiring and holding for investment interests in real estate. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus has a market cap of $381.4 million; its shares were traded at around $8.55 with a P/E ratio of 2.7 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus stocks is 7%. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus had an annual average earning growth of 9.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trus the business predictability rank of 3-star.


New Purchase: Wabtec (WAB)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Wabtec. His purchase prices were between $36.4 and $42.4, with an estimated average price of $39.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 200 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Wabtec Corporation is one of North America's largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the rail industry. Wabtec has a market cap of $1.79 billion; its shares were traded at around $37.71 with a P/E ratio of 15.5 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Wabtec stocks is 0.1%. Wabtec had an annual average earning growth of 33.8% over the past 5 years.


New Purchase: Donaldson Company Inc. (DCI)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Donaldson Company Inc.. His purchase prices were between $32.88 and $44.73, with an estimated average price of $40.06. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 600 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Donaldson Company, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of air cleaners, liquid filters and exhaust products and accessories for heavy duty mobile equipment; in-plant air cleaning systems; air intake systems and exhaust products for industrial gas turbines; and specialized filters for diverse applications. Donaldson Company Inc. has a market cap of $3.01 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.05 with a P/E ratio of 23.9 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Donaldson Company Inc. stocks is 1.2%. Donaldson Company Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Donaldson Company Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.


New Purchase: Flir Systems Inc. (FLIR)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Flir Systems Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.96 and $33.19, with an estimated average price of $29.46. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 4,100 shares as of 12/31/2009.


FLIR Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets thermal imaging and broadcast camera systems for applications in the commercial and government markets. Flir Systems Inc. has a market cap of $4.16 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.42 with a P/E ratio of 18.3 and P/S ratio of 3.9. Flir Systems Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 24.8% over the past 5 years.


New Purchase: Kimco Realty Corp. (KIM)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Kimco Realty Corp.. His purchase prices were between $11.73 and $14.01, with an estimated average price of $12.76. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 2,936 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Kimco Realty Corp. together with its subsidiaries, is a self-administered real estate investment trust and is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of neighborhood and community shopping centers. Kimco Realty Corp. has a market cap of $4.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.73 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 6.1. The dividend yield of Kimco Realty Corp. stocks is 5%. Kimco Realty Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 1.6% over the past 10 years.


New Purchase: Ametek Inc. (AME)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Ametek Inc.. His purchase prices were between $33.33 and $39.35, with an estimated average price of $36.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 4,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.


AMETEK is a global manufacturer of electric motors andelectronic instruments. Ametek Inc. has a market cap of $4.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $37.25 with a P/E ratio of 19.4 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of Ametek Inc. stocks is 0.7%. Ametek Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ametek Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.


New Purchase: Cec Entertainment Inc. (CEC)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Cec Entertainment Inc.. His purchase prices were between $24.88 and $32.84, with an estimated average price of $29.08. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was less than 0.01%. His holdings were 4,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.


CEC Entertainment, Inc. is engaged in the family restaurant/entertainment center business. Cec Entertainment Inc. has a market cap of $764.1 million; its shares were traded at around $33.6 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 0.9. Cec Entertainment Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cec Entertainment Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.


Reduced: Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. (HLX)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. by 24.16%. His sale prices were between $10.98 and $16.59, with an estimated average price of $13.24. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.07%. First Pacific Advisors still held 1,079,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc., is a marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities. Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. has a market cap of $1.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $10.93 with a P/E ratio of 19.6 and P/S ratio of 0.5. Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 28.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.


Reduced: Joann Stores Inc. (JAS)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Joann Stores Inc. by 23.01%. His sale prices were between $25.88 and $36.66, with an estimated average price of $31.33. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.31%. First Pacific Advisors still held 1,521,895 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. is one of the largest national category-dominant retailers serving the retail fabric and craft industry. Joann Stores Inc. has a market cap of $976.1 million; its shares were traded at around $36.42 with a P/E ratio of 20.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5.


Reduced: Pattersonuti Energy Inc. (PTEN)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Pattersonuti Energy Inc. by 21.38%. His sale prices were between $14.29 and $17.7, with an estimated average price of $15.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.55%. First Pacific Advisors still held 6,918,018 shares as of 12/31/2009.


Patterson is one of the providers of domestic land drillingservices to major & independent oil & natural gas companies. Pattersonuti Energy Inc. has a market cap of $2.56 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.69 with a P/E ratio of 32.6 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Pattersonuti Energy Inc. stocks is 1.2%. Pattersonuti Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 26% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Pattersonuti Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.


Sold Out: Brinks Home Security Holdings Inc (CFL)

First Pacific Advisors sold out his holdings in Brinks Home Security Holdings Inc. His sale prices were between $30.04 and $33.67, with an estimated average price of $32.28.


BRINK'S HOME SECURITY HOLDINGS, INC. is one of the premier providers of security system monitoring services for residential and commercial properties in North America. Brinks Home Security Holdings Inc has a market cap of $1.87 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.76 with a P/E ratio of 25.8 and P/S ratio of 3.5.


Sold Out: The Brink's Company (BCO)

First Pacific Advisors sold out his holdings in The Brink's Company. His sale prices were between $22.48 and $26.06, with an estimated average price of $24.38.


The Brink's Company is a global leader in business and security services. The Brink's Company has a market cap of $1.18 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.57 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of The Brink's Company stocks is 1.6%. The Brink's Company had an annual average earning growth of 5% over the past 10 years.


Sold Out: PG&E Corp. (PCG)

First Pacific Advisors sold out his holdings in Pg&e Corp.. His sale prices were between $40 and $45.6, with an estimated average price of $42.76.


PG&E Corporation is an energy-based holding company. Pg&e Corp. has a market cap of $15.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.29 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Pg&e Corp. stocks is 4.1%. Pg&e Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 5.8% over the past 5 years.


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