Mike Kupinski
Mike Kupinski
believe company consider deal include share
If a deal were not to occur, we believe that the company would consider a recap that may include a significant share repurchase.
believe cable companies company cost cycle decent figure growth phone platform pure telephone works
We think the company is positioned to show some decent growth as we cycle into 2006. The 2006 figure is pure Comcast growth. We believe the cable platform is scalable and cost efficient. We feel that it's incremental for cable companies to get into the phone business, and we don't think it works the same way with the telephone companies.
benefit company earnings fact help modest move overcome softness view
It probably could move earnings a penny, just the fact that they are in the playoffs. But that's fractional. We view it as a modest benefit that could help the company overcome softness in other areas.
cash flow good lighter looking terms
In terms of cash flow (the quarter) was a good quarter, but in terms of revenues, it was a little lighter than what we were looking for.
depress further high industry low market near price public sale signal support
A high sale price could support public market valuations and potentially signal further industry consolidation. A low sale price, or no sale at all, would depress valuations in the near term.