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Welcome to CCIG!. 3/25/2013. Agenda. Today in the Market Dell takeover discussion Stock pitch by Stephen. Today in the Market. Cyprus leading to down markets Apple acquires new start up company (20M) Blackberry down recently Less unemployment, not yet growth
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Welcome to CCIG! 3/25/2013
Agenda • Today in the Market • Dell takeover discussion • Stock pitch by Stephen
Today in the Market • Cyprus leading to down markets • Apple acquires new start up company (20M) • Blackberry down recently • Less unemployment, not yet growth • http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-news/51262405#51262405
Cyprus Discussion • http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/03/25/investors-fears-over-cyprus-bailout?videoId=241827253&videoChannel=5 • Cyprus banks taking money from savers • Leads to uncertainty about future bank actions • How does this change your view on international investment?
Dell Going Private • Dell going through an LBO • http://www.investopedia.com/video/play/leveraged-buyouts/
Quick Overview • Michael Dell decides he wants to go private • 3 bids for the company • Silver Lake (Dell supports) • Blackstone • Carl Icahn • Special board votes on which option • Some stakeholders upset at value of company
Why go private? • Escape scrutiny of shareholders • Dell needs a radical change for revenue • Short term loss for long term profit • More control over company • Dell revenue down 11% in past year • Is Michael Dell the right choice?
Microsoft and Dell • Microsoft loaning 2 bill to help buyout • Not getting any ownership • Why do this? • Microsoft holds over 60B in cash • Needs Dell to succeed for its software • Good investment?
Intel at a Glance • Founded in 1968 by Gordon Moore (chemist and physicist) and Robert Noyce (physicist) • Headquartered in Santa Clara, California • Technology Sector and Semiconductor Industry • CEO: Paul Otellini (since 2005) • #6 World’s Most Powerful Brand (According to Forbes)
What does Intel do? • Designs and manufactures advanced integrated digital technology platforms. • A platform consists of a microprocessor and chipset • Sells these platforms primarily to: • Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) • Original design manufacturers (ODMs) • Examples: Sony, Motorola, HP, Samsung, Dell etc. • Platforms are used in a range of applications, such as PCs, tablets, smart phones, automobiles and medical devices
Market Price • The high: $29.27 • The low: $19.23 • Current: $21.20
News to Keep an Eye Out For • CEO is retiring in May of this year • Next Earnings Date: April 13, 2013 • New manufacturing plant in Arizona scheduled for completion this year • $5 billion investment
Conclusion • Offers high dividend yield (good for Jake)! • Biggest cause of concern: where will revenue come from with decline in PC market • For a value investor • Buy… but consider doing more research on the PC market, Intel’s future products, and potential CEO candidates