Earnings Releases, Share Repurchases, Awards, Stock Updates, and Dividends - Analyst Notes on General Growth Properties, Universal Insurance Holdings, Interactive Brokers, eHealth, and Ashford Trust
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
NEW YORK, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE: GGP), Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: UVE), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR), eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), and Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (NYSE: AHT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
--
General Growth Properties Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 17, 2014, General Growth Properties Inc. (General Growth Properties) reported that it will release its financial and operational results for Q1 2014, on April 28, 2014, after the close of business. The Company stated that it will also host a conference call for investors and other interested parties on the following day, April 29, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. CDT or 10:00 a.m. EDT. General Growth Properties added that supplementary information will be made available on the Company's Investors section, after the release. The Company further stated that the live webcast of the call will be available in listen-only mode under the Investors section of its website. The full analyst notes on General Growth Properties Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03312014/GGP/report.pdf
--
Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 25, 2014, Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. (Universal Insurance Holdings) announced that it has repurchased an additional 550,000 shares of the Company's common stock from Bradley I. Meier, the Company's former CEO, at c. $13.16 per share. According to the Company, the repurchase price represents a discount of approximately 12% from the March 7, 2014 closing price of the Company's common stock. Universal Insurance Holdings further announced that it has waived its right of first refusal to an additional 1.1 million shares of common stock owned by Mr. Meier, who has informed the Company that he sold those shares in a separate privately negotiated transaction. Commenting on the repurchase, Sean P. Downes, Chairman, President and CEO, stated, "As a result of the collective transactions negotiated with Mr. Meier over the past twelve months, we have reduced the Company's shares of common stock outstanding in an orderly manner and at a discount to prevailing market prices. Furthermore, the sale of an additional large block of Mr. Meier's shares in a privately negotiated transaction has increased liquidity in our stock while mitigating volatility for existing shareholders." The full analyst notes on Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03312014/UVE/report.pdf
--
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 19, 2014, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Interactive Brokers Group) reported that the Company was rated number one for third consecutive year in Barron's 19th annual ranking of Best Online Brokers. Additionally, the Company stated that introducing Broker, Place Trade, ranked as the number three online broker by Barron's for the second year in a row. According to the Company, Place Trade licenses Interactive Brokers trading, execution and clearing technology, while providing its own full-broker services for its clients. Commenting on the award, Thomas Peterffy, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Interactive Brokers Group, stated, "We continue to focus on building robust trading technology. IB is committed to providing superior execution quality, breadth of product offering and access to global markets at the lowest possible cost." The full analyst notes on Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03312014/IBKR/report.pdf
--
eHealth, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 26, 2014, eHealth, Inc.'s (eHealth) stock declined 3.41%, closing at $48.75. Over the previous six-month trading period, eHealth shares rose 53.78%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite which went up by 10.19% during the same trading period. The full analyst notes on eHealth, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03312014/EHTH/report.pdf
--
Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 17, 2014, Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (Ashford Trust) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the Company's common stock for Q1 2014. The Company stated that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per diluted share, which is equal to annual rate of $0.48 per share, is payable on April 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2014. Additionally, Ashford Trust stated that the Board has also declared Q1 2014 quarterly cash dividends of c. $0.534, $0.528, and c. $0.563 per diluted share for its 8.55% Series A, 8.45% Series D, and 9.00% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, respectively. The Company informed that these dividends are also payable on April 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2014. The full analyst notes on Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03312014/AHT/report.pdf
--
About Analysts Review
We provide our members with a simple and reliable way to leverage our economy of scale. Most investors do not have time to track all publicly traded companies, much less perform an in-depth review and analysis of the complexities contained in each situation. That's where Analysts Review comes in. We provide a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters. Situation alerts, moving events, and upcoming opportunities.
--
=============
EDITOR NOTES:
- This is not company news. We are an independent source and our views do not reflect the companies mentioned.
- Information in this release is fact checked and produced on a best efforts basis and reviewed by Nidhi Vatsal, a CFA charterholder. However, we are only human and are prone to make mistakes. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify us below.
- This information is submitted as a net-positive to companies mentioned, to increase awareness for mentioned companies to our subscriber base and the investing public.
- If you wish to have your company covered in more detail by our team, or wish to learn more about our services, please contact us at pubco [at] AnalystsReview.com.
- For any urgent concerns or inquiries, please contact us at compliance [at] AnalystsReview.com.
- Are you a public company? Would you like to see similar coverage on your company? Send us a full investors' package to research [at] AnalystsReview.com for consideration.
COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
Content is researched, written and reviewed on a best-effort basis. This document, article or report is prepared and authored by Analysts Review. An outsourced research services provider represented by Nidhi Vatsal, CFA, has only reviewed the information provided by Analysts Review in this article or report according to the Procedures outlined by Analysts Review. Analysts Review is not entitled to veto or interfere in the application of such procedures by the outsourced provider to the articles, documents or reports, as the case may be.
NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
Analysts Review makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness or fitness for a purpose (investment or otherwise), of the information provided in this document. This information is not to be construed as personal financial advice. Readers are encouraged to consult their personal financial advisor before making any decisions to buy, sell or hold any securities mentioned herein.
NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY ASSUMED
Analysts Review is not responsible for any error which may be occasioned at the time of printing of this document or any error, mistake or shortcoming. No liability is accepted by Analysts Review whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this document. Analysts Review expressly disclaims any fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences, financial or otherwise arising from any reliance placed on the information in this document. Analysts Review does not (1) guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness or correct sequencing of the information, or (2) warrant any results from use of the information. The included information is subject to change without notice.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
SOURCE Analysts Review
Share this article