LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP) (“Brookfield”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=BIP as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 26, 2017, the Company announced that it has signed definitive agreements to sell its 27.8% interest in ETC Transmission Holdings, S.L., the parent Company of Transelec S.A., to China Southern Power Grid International Co., Ltd, for $1.3 billion. Transelec is the largest power transmission Company in Chile, where it serves approximately 98% of the country’s population with over 10,000 kilometers of electricity lines. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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The Announcement

Brookfield sold its stake in Chile’s main electricity provider in order to dispose of mature infrastructure assets and to redeploy the proceeds in higher-returning opportunities. According to Sam Pollock, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brookfield, in 2017, the Company has been focused on executing the next phase of its capital recycling program in an attempt to dispose of mature infrastructure assets. The proceeds from the sale of Transelec would be used to fund its backlog of organic growth projects, and the robust pipelines of its transactions.

Brookfield’s Recent Acquisitions

Brookfield has been on a growth spree lately owing to its expansion steps undertaken in 2016. During 2016, the Company secured more than $2 billion of acquisitions, including toll roads in India and Peru, in addition to a world-class container terminal business in Australia. Additionally, the Company leveraged Brazil’s weakening economy and political crisis to capture multiple electricity transmission projects. In April 2017, the Company closed the acquisition of a 90% stake in a natural gas transmission business from Petrobras (NYSE: PBR).

Q3 FY17 Results

On November 03, 2017, Brookfield reported its Q3 FY17 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The Company observed a net income of $11 million during the quarter versus $78 million in Q3 FY16. According to the Company, while the net income was higher across the operating segments compared year-over-year to Q3 2016, the results were offset by the impact of non-cash movements owing to foreign currency hedges. Moreover, the Company’s funds from operations (FFO) advanced 28% to $301 million in Q3 FY17 over the previous quarter owing to the contribution from the acquisition of the regulated gas transmission business in Brazil.

In August 2017, Brookfield agreed to the acquisition of two well-located roads in southern India for $100 million. The roads, in the advanced stage of construction, were partially tolling, and are expected to be fully-commissioned in early 2018. Through this acquisition, the Company expanded its existing portfolio of Indian toll roads to over 600 kilometers. Moreover, the Company announced the closing of the acquisition of a Peruvian water irrigation system for about $15 million in Q3 FY17, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners’ stock rose 3.91%, ending the trading session at $45.72.

Volume traded for the day: 755.39 thousand shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 278.32 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 4.15%; previous three-month period – up 6.33%; past twelve-month period – up 36.97%; and year-to-date – up 36.60%

After yesterday’s close, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners’ market cap was at $17.43 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 173.84.

The stock has a dividend yield of 3.81%.

The stock is part of the Utilities sector, categorized under the Diversified Utilities industry. This sector was up 0.5% at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Dynagas LNG Partners Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) (“Navios Partners”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=NMM. The Company reported its financial results on November 14, 2017, for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2017. The Monaco-based Company’s time charter and voyage revenues rose on a year-over-year basis, outshining market consensus forecasts.

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, Navios Partners’ time charter and voyage revenues were $59.95 million, which came in above the $50.34 million reported in the prior year’s same quarter, and also topping analysts’ forecasts who were expecting revenues of $58.81 million. The growth in time charter and voyage revenues was primarily attributed to the acquisition of seven vessels in FY17 and an increase in available days of the fleet.

The owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels reported a net income attributable to Navios Partners of $9.29 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in Q3 FY17 compared to a net loss of $33.86 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in Q3 FY16. The Company’s adjusted net income was $6.14 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the reported quarter versus $6.10 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the last year’s comparable quarter. Meanwhile, Wall Street had expected the Company to report an adjusted net income of $0.01 per diluted share.

Operational Metrics

In Q3 FY17, Navios Partners’ time charter and voyage expenses grew to $1.40 million from $0.58 million in Q3 FY16, whereas Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate per day was down to $15,588 in Q3 FY17 from $16,968 in Q3 FY16. The Company’s direct vessel expenses were $2.19 million during Q3 FY17 compared to $1.68 million in the year ago corresponding period, while management fees were $20.28 million for the reported quarter, which came in above the $14.88 million incurred in Q3 FY16. The Company’s general and administrative (G&A) expenses came in at $3.89 million for the reported quarter compared to $2.37 million in Q3 FY16. Navios Partners posted an operating surplus of $27.19 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $23.19 million in Q3 FY16. Furthermore, the Company reported an adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $37.86 million in Q3 FY17 versus $32.83 million in Q3 FY16.

During the reported quarter, the Company’s available fleet days were 3,178 compared to 2,812 in the year ago same period. The Company reported fleet operating days of 3,165 in Q3 FY17 versus 2,806 in Q3 FY16. Navios Partners’ fleet utilization was 99.6% during Q3 FY17, lower than the 99.8% in Q3 FY16. Additionally, the Company has a fleet of 37 vessels in Q3 FY17 compared to 31 vessels at the end of Q3 FY16.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

Navios Partners’ net cash inflow from operating activities was $27.38 million in Q3 FY17 compared to a net cash outflow from operating activities of $4.11 million in Q3 FY16. The Company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance, including restricted cash balance, of $31.36 million as on September 30, 2017, compared to $25.09 million as on December 31, 2016. Furthermore, the Company had a net long-term debt balance amounting to $473.54 million in its books of accounts as on September 30, 2017, compared to $449.75 million as on December 31, 2016.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Navios Maritime Partners’ stock slightly declined 0.44%, ending the trading session at $2.28.

Volume traded for the day: 785.73 thousand shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 633.59 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 18.13%; previous three-month period – up 8.57%; past twelve-month period – up 50.99%; and year-to-date – up 61.70%

After yesterday’s close, Navios Maritime Partners’ market cap was at $345.42 million.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 456.00.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Shipping industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Finisar Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) (“Cisco”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=CSCO. The Company posted its financial results on November 14, 2017, for the first quarter fiscal 2018. Cisco’s revenue and adjusted EPS surpassed analysts’ expectations. Register today and get access to over 1,000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For three months ended October 28, 2017, Cisco’s total revenue decreased 2% to $12.14 billion from $12.35 billion in Q1 FY17. The Company’s revenue surpassed analysts’ expectations of $12.11 billion.

During Q1 FY18, Cisco’s gross profit decreased 5.8% to $7.43 billion from $7.88 billion in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s gross margin decreased 260 basis points to 61.2% of revenue from 63.8% of revenue in Q1 FY17. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted gross margin decreased 150 basis points to 63.7% of revenue from 65.2% of revenue in Q1 FY17.

During Q1 FY18, Cisco’s operating income decreased 4% to $2.76 billion from $2.88 billion in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s operating margin decreased 60 basis points to 22.7% of revenue from 23.3% of revenue in Q1 FY17. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted operating margin decreased 120 basis points to 30.4% of revenue from 31.6% of revenue in Q1 FY17.

During Q1 FY18, Cisco’s earnings before tax (EBT) increased 0.3% to $2.96 billion from $2.95 billion in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s EBT margin increased 50 basis points to 24.4% of revenue from 23.9% of revenue in Q1 FY17.

For the reported quarter, Cisco’s net income increased 3% to $2.39 billion on a y-o-y basis from $2.32 billion in Q1 FY17. During Q1 FY18, the Company’s diluted EPS increased 4% to $0.48 from $0.46 in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, Cisco’s adjusted net income decreased 2% to $3.04 billion from $3.10 billion in Q1 FY17. During Q1 FY18, the Company’s adjusted diluted EPS was $0.61, on par with $0.61 in the same period last year. Adjusted diluted EPS surpassed analysts’ expectations of $0.60.

Cisco Systems’ Segment Details

Americas – During Q1 FY18, the Company’s Americas segment’s revenue decreased 1% to $7.35 billion on a y-o-y basis. For the reported quarter, the segment’s gross margin was 64.2% of revenue.

EMEA – During Q1 FY18, the EMEA segment’s revenue decreased 3% to $2.91 billion on a y-o-y basis. For the reported quarter, the segment’s gross margin was 63.2% of revenue.

APJC – During Q1 FY18, the APJC segment’s revenue decreased 1% to $1.88 billion on a y-o-y basis.

Balance Sheet

As on October 28, 2017, Cisco’s cash and cash equivalents decreased 5.7% to $11.04 billion from $11.71 billion on July 29, 2016. For the reported quarter, the Company’s long-term debt decreased 0.2% to $25.68 billion from $25.73 billion in Q4 FY17.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s net accounts receivables decreased 18.3% to $4.21 billion from $5.15 billion in Q4 FY17. The Company’s accounts payable decreased 16.6% to $1.16 billion in Q1 FY18 from $1.39 billion in Q4 FY17.

During Q1 FY18, the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities increased 13% to $3.08 billion from $2.73 billion in the same period last year.

During Q1 FY18, the Company announced the acquisitions of privately held Springpath, Inc. and privately held Perspica, Inc.

Outlook

For Q2 FY18, the Company expects revenue growth to be in the range of 1% to 3% and diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.46 to $0.51 and adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.58 to $0.60.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Cisco Systems’ stock marginally advanced 0.21%, ending the trading session at $38.56.

Volume traded for the day: 10.52 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 4.58%; previous three-month period – up 15.17%; past twelve-month period – up 25.68%; and year-to-date – up 27.60%

After yesterday’s close, Cisco Systems’ market cap was at $190.53 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 20.02.

The stock has a dividend yield of 3.01%.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Networking & Communication Devices industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) (“Westport”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=WPRT. Westport Fuel Systems posted its third quarter fiscal 2017 (Q3 FY17) revenues on November 14, 2017. The leading manufacturer of advanced alternative fuel system saw revenue and earnings surpassed expectations. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

During Q3 FY17, Westport posted revenues of $60.76 million compared to $56.09 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 12.38% on a y-o-y basis. Revenue numbers topped analysts’ estimates of $50.60 million.

The Company had operating loss of $20.06 million in the reported quarter compared to an operating loss of $32.33 million in Q3 FY16.

Westport reported net loss of $15.64 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $32.23 million in Q3 FY16. The Company had diluted loss of $0.12 per share in Q3 FY17 compared to diluted loss of $0.30 per share in Q3 FY16. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $0.12 per share in the reported quarter, which was lower than analysts’ expectations of an adjusted loss of $0.14 per share.

Westport Fuel Systems’ Segment Details

Westport has three business segments, namely: Automotive, Corporate and Technology Investments, and CWI.

The Automotive segment had revenues of $60.00 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $53.60 million, reflecting growth of 11.94% on a y-o-y basis due to strong sales in the European aftermarket business and strengthening of Euro compared to the US dollar. This segment’s gross margin surged 105.71% to $14.40 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $7.00 million in Q3 FY16 due to higher revenues, low obsolescence charges, and an acquisition-related adjustment.

The Corporate and Technology Investments segment had revenues of $0.80 million in the reported quarter compared to $2.50 million in Q3 FY16, declining steeply by 68.00%. This segment’s gross margin was $0.40 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $1.70 million in Q3 FY16, declining by 76.47% on a y-o-y basis.

Westport’s CWI segment had revenues of $75.50 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $67.50 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 11.85% on a y-o-y basis, due to increase in units sold and an increase in parts revenue attributed to the increase in the natural has engine population in service. This segment’s gross margin was $27.90 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $22.00 million in Q3 FY16, reflecting growth of 26.81% on a y-o-y basis due to higher revenues.

Cash Matters

Westport had cash and cash equivalents of $50.61 million on September 30, 2017, compared to $57.89 million on September 30, 2016. The Company reported cash outflow from operating activities of $13.98 million in Q3 FY17 compared to a cash outflow of $27.40 million in Q3 FY16. In Q3 FY17, Westport received dividends of $5.30 million from CWI’s joint venture. In September 2017, the Company repaid $CDN 55.00 million of maturing unsecured debt, which carried an interest rate of 9.00%.

Outlook

For fiscal 2017, Westport is anticipating loss of $0.49 per share. For Q4 FY17, the Company if forecasting loss of $0.13 per share and in Q1 FY18, the Company is projecting loss of $0.09 per share.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Westport Fuel Systems’ stock declined 2.15%, ending the trading session at $3.64.

Volume traded for the day: 1.15 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 22.15%; previous three-month period – up 18.18%; past twelve-month period – up 216.52%; and year-to-date – up 222.12%

After yesterday’s close, Westport Fuel Systems’ market cap was at $475.44 million.

The stock is part of the Consumer Goods sector, categorized under the Auto Parts industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Big Lots Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=TGT. Target posted its third quarter fiscal 2017 results on November 15, 2017. The leading general merchandise retailer’s comparable digital sales increased approximately 24% in Q3 FY17. Register today and get access to over 1,000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

Target posted revenues of $16.67 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $16.44 billion in Q3 FY16, reflecting growth of 1.37% y-o-y. Revenue numbers topped analysts’ estimates of $16.61 billion.

The Company had gross margin of $4.95 billion in the reported quarter compared to $4.91 billion in Q3 FY16, advancing 1.02% on a y-o-y basis. Target posted selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses of $3.51 billion in the reported quarter compared to $3.34 billion in Q3 FY16, advancing 5.18% y-o-y. In Q3 FY17, the Company’s debit and credit card penetration was flat at 12.90% and 11.40%, respectively.

Target had net earnings of $480.00 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $608.00 million in Q3 FY16, declining 21.05% on a y-o-y basis. Diluted net earnings were $0.88 per share in the reported quarter compared to $1.06 per share in Q3 FY16, declining by 16.98% on a y-o-y basis, due to higher cost of sales, sales, general, and administrative expenses and higher interest expense. Adjusted earnings were $0.91 per share, which surpassed analysts’ estimates of $0.86 per share.

Segment Details

Target’s Comparable digital channel sales segment grew 24.00% approximately on a y-o-y basis. The segment’s profit was $869.00 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $1.06 billion in Q3 FY16, declining by 17.78% y-o-y. Target’s earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margin was 5.20% in the reported quarter compared to 6.40% in Q3 FY16, declining due to high digital fulfillment costs and higher promotion costs incurred. In Q3 FY17, out of the total products sold by Target, 95.70% were sold via stores channel and rest 4.30% were sold through digital channel compared to total products sold in Q3 FY16, 96.50% were sold via stores channel and remaining 3.50% were sold through digital channel.

Cash Matters

In Q3 FY17, Target had cash and cash equivalents of $2.27 billion on October 28, 2017, compared to $1.23 billion on October 29, 2016. The cash inflow from operating activities was $4.49 billion for nine months period ending October 28, 2017, compared to $2.88 billion for the same period ending October 29, 2016.

In Q3 FY17, the Company made share repurchases of $171.00 million, inclusive of an accelerated share repurchase agreement that retired 2.80 million shares of common stock at an average price of $57.78. Target paid $339.00 million worth dividends in the reported quarter compared to $345.00 million paid in Q3 FY16. The Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, payable December 10, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business November 15, 2017. The Company still holds $4.00 billion worth of shares remaining under its $5.00 billion share buyback program.

Guidance

In Q4 FY17, Target anticipates adjusted EPS in the range of $1.05 to $1.25 per share and adjusted EPS of $1.05 to $1.25. For fiscal 2017, the Company expects GAAP EPS in the band of $4.38 to $4.58 per share and adjusted EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.60 per share.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Target’s stock fell 1.03%, ending the trading session at $65.14.

Volume traded for the day: 3.51 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 16.65%; previous three-month period – up 10.65%; and past six-month period – up 25.12%

After yesterday’s close, Target’s market cap was at $35.47 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 13.67.

The stock has a dividend yield of 3.81%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Discount, Variety Stores industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Xcerra Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=AMAT. The Company reported its fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 operating results on November 16, 2017. The world’s largest supplier of tools used to make semiconductors outperformed top- and bottom-line expectations. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the fourth quarter ended October 29, 2017, Applied Materials’ net sales surged 20% to a record $3.97 billion compared to revenue of $3.30 billion in Q4 FY16. The Company’s revenue numbers exceeded analysts’ expectations of $3.93 billion.

For FY17, Applied Materials’ net sales advanced 34% to $14.54 billion compared to $14.83 billion in FY16.

On a GAAP basis, Applied Materials reported a gross margin of 45.0% for Q4 FY17 versus 42.4% in Q4 FY16. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the Company’s gross margin increased by 2.5 points to 46.2%. Applied Materials posted an operating income of $1.10 billion for the reported quarter versus $777 million in Q4 FY16. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company’s operating income surged 37% to $1.14 billion on a y-o-y basis, or 28.7% of net sales.

For Q4 FY17, Applied Materials’ net income totaled $982 million, or a record $0.91 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $610 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in Q4 FY16. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company’s earnings per share (EPS) soared 41% to $0.93, and was ahead of Wall Street’s estimates of $0.91.

For FY17, Applied Materials recorded a GAAP EPS of $3.17, up 106% compared to $1.54 per share in FY16. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the Company’s EPS advanced 86% to $3.25.

Cash Matters

During FY17, Applied Materials generated $3.61 billion in cash from operations; paid dividends of $430 million; and used $1.17 billion to repurchase 28 million shares of common stock at an average price of $42.08.

For Q4 FY17, Applied Materials paid cash dividends of $107 million, and used $385 million to repurchase 8 million shares of common stock at an average price of $48.65.

Backlog

In 2017, Applied Materials generated record orders of $16.1 billion, and ended the year with a record backlog of over $6 billion and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11. The Company had a backlog of $3 billion in the Semiconductor division, $1.1 billion of backlog in the Services division, and $1.85 billion of backlog in the Display division.

Business Outlook

For Q1 FY18, Applied Materials is forecasting net sales to be in the range of $4.00 billion to $4.20 billion; the midpoint of the range would be an increase of approximately 25% on a y-o-y basis. The Company is projecting non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS to be in the band of $0.94 to $1.02; the midpoint of the range would be an increase of approximately 46% on a y-o-y basis.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Applied Materials’ stock rose 1.23%, ending the trading session at $51.68.

Volume traded for the day: 5.96 million shares.

Stock performance in the last three-month – up 5.81%; previous six-month period – up 21.06%; past twelve-month period – up 55.06%; and year-to-date – up 60.15%

After yesterday’s close, Applied Materials’ market cap was at $54.94 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 16.29.

The stock has a dividend yield of 0.77%.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Methode Electronics Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on LG Display Co., Ltd (NYSE: LPL). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=LPL as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 26, 2017, the Company announced that it has received the approval from the South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to build its first organic light-emitting diode (OLED) production unit in China. The OLED plant is expected to be built in Guangzhou, China. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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The Ministry’s approval comes with certain stipulations. The stipulations include the increased use of local materials and equipment, the boost of investments in South Korea, and the implementation of appropriate security checks to strengthen processes and avoid technology leaks. The Ministry will give its final consent once the Company shares its plans to address the concerns raised.

The Ministry’s approvals come in after several rounds of meetings between the representatives of LG Display and the Ministry officials to address the various concerns raised.

LG Display has not made an official announcement in this matter.

Backdrop

LG Display had first announced the decision to build an OLED production unit in Guangzhou, China in July 2017. The increasing demand for the Company’s large-size OLED panels for TVs such as Wallpaper OLED and Crystal Sound OLED (CSO) influenced the Company’s decision to expand its production capacity. LG Display’s Chinese unit would mass produce the Company’s 8.5th generation (2,200mm X 2,500mm) large-size OLEDs. The Company planned to build a new OLED production line at its existing LCD production plant at Guangzhou, China. The Company also planned to take the JV route but keep the controlling stake in the JV company. Moreover, LG Display planned to invest 5 trillion-won (approximately $4.4 billion) to build the OLED plant in China.

The Company’s Board had approved the decision and had approached the Ministry for approval. The OLED technologies is one of the country’s designated key technologies and is supported by the government subsidies and hence manufacturers require Government’s approvals on such decisions.

LG Display has an existing OLED manufacturing facility at Paju, South Korea where it plans to manufacture 10.5th generation (2,940mm X 3,370mm) large-size OLEDs and 6th generation (1,500mm X 1,850mm) plastic OLED (POLED). LG Display has earmarked approximately capital outlay of KRW 15 trillion into OLED production up to FY20 at its Paju facility.

LG Display’s strategy is to shift the manufacturing of larger OLEDs to China while continuing to produce smaller OLEDs in South Korea.

Areas of Concerns

The Ministry’s major concern was with regards to technology leaks to Chinese companies. The government’s concerns are justified given that Chinese companies are notorious for launching copycat products. This is especially true for information and communication technology (ICT) products. Given the rapid advancements in technology, countries are being protective of their technology and intellectual properties.

Korea has been in the lead when it comes to export of ICT products which include semiconductor chips and display products such as computers, laptops, tablets, mobiles phones, and OLEDs. These ICT products account for approximately 60% of the Company’s annual exports. China is one of the largest importers of South Korea’s ICT products.

LG Display’s market share in the display segment is 19.3% as of end of Q3 2017 behind China’s BOE Technology Group, which has 21.7% market share. LG has retained the number one position in this segment since 2009 and the current move to the second position is attributed to the losses caused due to delay in shifting from LCD to OLED technology.

About LG Display Co., Ltd

Seoul, South Korea-based LG Display is the world’s leading and most innovative display company. The Company produces displays for diverse applications such as TV, IT, Mobile, Commercial, Automotive displays, and OLED Light. The Company maintains its leadership position with continuous R&D and investment in next- generation displays such as Flexible and Transparent displays. The Company has manufacturing facilities and offices across various locations worldwide and is supported by a team of approximately 49,000 employees.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, LG Display’s stock advanced 2.51%, ending the trading session at $13.89.

Volume traded for the day: 353.63 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the previous three-month period – up 2.66%; past twelve-month period – up 5.63%; and year-to-date – up 8.09%

After yesterday’s close, LG Display’s market cap was at $9.87 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 4.18.

The stock has a dividend yield of 1.58%.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Diversified Electronics industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Conn’s Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=BBY. Best Buy reported its third quarter fiscal 2018 operating results on November 14, 2017. The retailer of technology products, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico reported earnings in-line with market expectations and raised its revenue and earnings outlook for fiscal year 2018. Register today and get access to over 1,000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the third quarter ended October 28, 2017, Best Buy reported revenues of $9.32 billion, up 4% compared to $8.95 billion in Q3 FY17. The Company’s revenue fell short of analysts’ estimates of $9.36 billion.

During Q3 FY18, Best Buy posted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.78, reflecting an increase of 30% from $0.60 in Q3 FY17. The Company’s earnings met Wall Street’s estimates of $0.78 per share.

Best Buy’s Segment Results

During Q3 FY18, the Domestic segment’s revenue grew 3.6% on a y-o-y basis to $8.5 billion, driven by comparable sales growth of 4.5%, but partially offset by the loss of revenue from 10 large format and 44 Best Buy Mobile store closures. From a merchandising perspective, Best Buy generated growth across almost all of its categories, with the largest drivers of comparable sales being appliances, computing and smart home.

The domestic segment’s online revenue was $1.1 billion, increasing 22.3% on a comparable basis, primarily due to higher conversion rates and higher average order values. As a percentage of total Domestic revenue, the Company’s online revenue increased 190 basis points to 12.7% versus 10.8% in the year ago same period.

During Q3 FY18, the domestic segment’s gross profit rate came in flat at 24.7% on a y-o-y basis. The Company’s improved margin rates across multiple categories were offset by an approximately 25-basis point negative impact from lapping the $25 million in Q3 FY17 periodic profit sharing benefit from Best Buy’s service plan portfolio.

For Q3 FY18, the International segment’s revenue advanced 10.1% to $829 million on a y-o-y basis, primarily driven by approximately 530 basis points of positive foreign currency impact; and comparable sales growth of 3.8% due to growth in both Canada and Mexico.

During Q3 FY18, the International segment’s gross profit rate was 22.2% versus 24.3% in Q3 FY17. The 210-basis point decline was primarily driven by a lower y-o-y gross profit rate in Canada due to lower sales in the higher-margin services category primarily driven by the launch of Canada’s total tech support offer, a long-term recurring revenue model.

Share Repurchases and Dividends

During Q3 FY18, Best Buy returned a total of $469 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. On a year-to-date basis, the Company has returned a total of $1.45 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

On March 01, 2017, Best Buy announced the intent to spend $3 billion on share repurchases over a two-year period. In Q3 FY18, the Company repurchased 6.4 million shares for a total of $367 million. On a year-to-date basis, Best Buy has repurchased 21.8 million shares for a total of $1.14 billion. The Company’s cumulative share repurchases, net of dilution from equity based awards, positively benefitted diluted EPS by approximately $0.04 in Q3 FY18.

Outlook

Best Buy raised its full year revenue growth outlook to 4.0% to 4.8% versus its previous outlook of approximately 4.0%. The Company also raised its non-GAAP operating income growth outlook to 7.0% to 9.5%3 versus its previous outlook of 4.0% to 9.0%.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Best Buy’s stock was slightly up 0.50%, ending the trading session at $68.36.

Volume traded for the day: 1.97 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 19.89%; previous three-month period – up 20.63%; past twelve-month period – up 52.76%; and year-to-date – up 60.21%

After yesterday’s close, Best Buy’s market cap was at $19.97 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 17.32.

The stock has a dividend yield of 1.99%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Electronics Stores industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Agios Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIO). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=AGIO as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 26, 2017, the Company declared the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ivosidenib (AG-120), an investigational oral treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML) and an isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) mutation. The Company has requested priority review for the application, which, if granted, could result in a six-month review process. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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NDA Supported by Data from Ongoing Phase-1 Dose-Escalation Study of Ivosidenib

The NDA is supported by data from the ongoing Phase-1 dose-escalation and expansion study of ivosidenib in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies and an IDH1 mutation. Agios Pharma presented new efficacy and safety data from the ongoing Phase-1 study at the 2017 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, on December 11, 2017. These data demonstrated impressive single-agent efficacy with durable responses in these high-risk relapsed or refractory AML patients, and highlighted the potential for ivosidenib to be a first-in-class therapy for patients with R/R AML and an IDH1 mutation.

FDA Completed 30-Day Safety Review of IND Application for AG-270

Agios Pharma also announced that the FDA has completed their 30-day safety review of the investigational new drug (IND) application for AG-270, the development candidate targeting MTAP-deleted tumors, and has granted IND clearance to proceed with the proposed Phase-1 dose-escalation trial in multiple tumor types carrying an MTAP deletion. The Company expects to initiate the Phase-1 trial in Q1 2018.

FDA Approved Treatments for AML in 2017

On August 01, 2017, FDA granted approval to Celgene Corporation’s IDHIFA® (enasidenib) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory AML with an isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) mutation.

On August 03, 2017, FDA approved Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Vyxeos™ (daunorubicin and cytarabine) liposome for injection for the treatment of adults with two types of AML, a rapidly progressing and life-threatening blood cancer.

On September 01, 2017, FDA granted approval to Pfizer’s Mylotarg™ (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for adults with newly diagnosed CD33-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and adults and children 2 years and older with relapsed or refractory CD33-positive AML.

About ivosidenib (AG-120)

Ivosidenib, wholly owned by Agios Pharma, is an investigational first-in-class, orally available, selective, potent inhibitor of the mutated IDH1 protein and is a highly targeted investigational medicine for the treatment of patients with cancers that harbor an IDH1 mutation. IDH1 is a metabolic enzyme that is mutated in a wide range of cancers. Targeting mutated IDH1 may have the potential to benefit the subset of patients who carry IDH1 mutation. FDA has granted ivosidenib orphan drug and fast track designations.

About Acute Myeloid Leukemia

AML is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells that build up in the bone marrow and blood and interfere with normal blood cells. Symptoms may include feeling tired, shortness of breath, easy bruising and bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Occasionally AML spread may occur to the brain, skin, or gums. As an acute leukemia, AML progresses rapidly and is typically fatal within weeks or months if left untreated.

About Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Established in 2008, Agios Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel investigational medicines to treat cancer and rare genetic diseases through scientific leadership in the field of cellular metabolism. The Company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 27, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, Agios Pharma’s stock climbed 1.09%, ending the trading session at $60.47.

Volume traded for the day: 250.60 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the previous six-month period – up 13.71%; past twelve-month period – up 39.43%; and year-to-date – up 44.91%

After yesterday’s close, Agios Pharma’s market cap was at $2.75 billion.

The stock is part of the Healthcare sector, categorized under the Biotechnology industry. This sector was up 0.3% at the end of the session.

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