3/25/2013
Today in the Market Dell takeover discussion Stock pitch by Stephen
Cyprus leading to down markets ◦ Apple acquires new start up company (20M) ◦ Blackberry down recently Less unemployment, not yet growth ◦ news/ # news/ #
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Dell going through an LBO Dell going through an LBO eraged-buyouts/ eraged-buyouts/
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
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 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?
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)
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
The high: $29.27 The low: $19.23 Current: $21.20
IntelIndustry Price-to-Earnings Return on Equity22.60%8.80% Div. Yield4.20%3.67% Debt-to-Equity26.50%22.70% Profit Margin18.31%6.30% EPS2.13 Beta1
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
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