Appointments, Financial Results, Launches, and Stock Repurchases - Research Reports on Splunk, CA Technologies, Nielsen, Cree and Qihoo

NEW YORK, October 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), CA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA), Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN), Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) and Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE: QIHU). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/7485-100free.

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Splunk Inc. Research Reports
On October 14, 2014, Splunk Inc. (Splunk), announced that Marc Olesen has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Solutions. According to the Company, in his new role, Olesen will be responsible for Splunk's cloud strategy on a worldwide basis and will serve as the leader of a cross-functional cloud team that includes experts in product development, product management, marketing, business development, sales and field technical services. Splunk informed that prior to joining the Company, Olesen served as President and CEO of Averail, a provider of cloud-based, secure mobile content solutions. Godfrey Sullivan, Chairman and CEO, Splunk said, "With more than 20 years of experience in software in our core markets and cloud-based solutions, Marc is an excellent choice to lead our cloud team." The full research reports on Splunk are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-28-2014/SPLK/report.pdf

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CA Technologies, Inc. Research Reports
On October 22, 2014, CA Technologies, Inc. (CA Technologies) announced its Q2 FY 2015 (period ended September 30, 2014) financial results. Total revenue stood at $1.1 billion, down 2.4% YoY, primarily as a result of a decrease in subscription and maintenance revenue. Net income from continuing operations was reported at $235 million or $0.53 per diluted share versus $231 million or $0.51 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2014. Mike Gregoire, CA Technologies CEO, commented, "We are starting to see traction in the market as a result of our efforts. Enterprise Solutions new sales were up for the second consecutive quarter. We continued to see solid performance in connection with renewals and we maintained financial discipline across the business. Although we are pleased with this progress, we remain focused on the work needed to drive sustained revenue growth." For full-year FY 2015, CA Technologies expects total revenue to decline by 1% - 2% in constant currency, and diluted EPS from continuing operations to decrease in a range of 8% - 12% in constant currency. The full research reports on CA Technologies are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-28-2014/CA/report.pdf

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Nielsen N.V. Research Reports
On October 23, 2014, Nielsen N.V. (Nielsen) announced its Q3 2014 financial results with revenue at $1.6 billion, up 13.3% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased 19.8% YoY to $477 million. Net income attributable to Nielsen stockholders stood at $91 million or $0.24 per diluted share compared to $134 million or $0.35 per diluted share in Q3 2013. Mitch Barns, CEO of Nielsen said, "In the third quarter, we continued to extend our leadership position moving forward with product innovation, new client wins and strategic partnerships as we keep apace with evolving consumer behavior across the globe. This quarter also marks a continuation of our well-established path of consistent revenue growth and margin expansion." Mitch added, "We are pleased that the Board authorized an additional $1 billion for our share repurchase program. Combined with the approximately $400 million remaining in our current program, we now have a total capacity for $1.4 billion in share repurchases, which we expect to complete by mid-year 2016." The full research reports on Nielsen are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-28-2014/NLSN/report.pdf

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Cree, Inc. Research Reports
On October 23, 2014, Cree, Inc. (Cree) announced that its innovative SC5 Technology Platform powers the next generation of lighting with the introduction of Extreme High Power (XHP) LEDs. Cree added that this new class of LEDs can reduce system costs by up to 40% in most lighting applications. The Company informed that the SC5 Technology Platform is built on Cree's industry-best silicon carbide technology and features significant advancements in epitaxial structure, chip architecture and an advanced light conversion system optimized for best thermal and optical performance. Chuck Swoboda, Cree Chairman and CEO, said, "The SC5 Technology™ Platform redefines what is possible in high-power LEDs by doubling the lumens out of a single LED, giving lighting manufacturers the flexibility to innovate significantly lower cost systems." The full research reports on Cree are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-28-2014/CREE/report.pdf

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Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. Research Reports
On October 1, 2014, Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (Qihoo) announced that that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company's American Depositary Shares. Qihoo expects the repurchases to be made through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions as market conditions warrant, at prices the Company deems appropriate, and in accordance with the requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission. Qihoo added that the repurchases will be funded with the Company's existing cash reserves and ongoing cash flow. The full research reports on Qihoo are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-28-2014/QIHU/report.pdf

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