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Blockbuster - Profiting More Than the Profiteers Graphic_rating_buy BBI
-2.70%
in 49 days

We all know that institutional investors have purchased Blockbuster (BBI) stock at much higher levels, most notably Carl Icahn who owns over 20 million shares. In Mid-June, Marathon Asset announced their acquisition of 5.1% of the company. At the time the stock was trading at approximately $2.80-$2.90 per share, nearly a 20% premium to today's price.

Turnaround efforts helped Blockbuster post better-than-expected profits for the fiscal first quarter in May, boosted by cost cutting, including store closures, reduced advertising and overhead expenses and a more profitable product mix. And, th

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By  Jeremy Richards   (+11.63%  risk: aggressive)  07/18/08 Comment


Blockbuster to reconsider Circuit City plan later?!?!? Graphic_rating_sell BBI
54%
 +8.09%
in 14 days
(closed on 07/17/08)
Blockbuster Inc, which abandoned its offer to buy Circuit City Stores Inc  this week, may try to acquire the electronics retailer later, the New York Post said Thursday citing insiders.

One source told the paper that Blockbuster "verified the long-term benefits of a deal," and added that a there was a "real opportunity" to cut costs in combining the two chains' operations.

"Management didn't really put its case in front of shareholders yet," the source told the paper.

The video-rental company in April disclosed that it had offered to buy Circuit City in February for $6 to

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By  ragas   (-1.88%  risk: conservative)  07/03/08 Comment


Amazon: Is 'Free Cash Flow' More Important Than Net Income? Graphic_rating_sell BBI
+4.66%
in 1 hour
(closed on 06/24/08)

Questions:

Is it fair to consider short-term cash available because of delayed payment terms of Amazon's (AMZN) A/Ps as Free Cash Flow? Most of their “FCF” from 2007 vanished in the March 2008 Quarter.
By  Saeditormiriammetzinger   (+6.64%  risk: conservative)  06/24/08 Comment


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Bearish on BBI ... Graphic_rating_sell BBI
+12.03%
in 73 days
By  Saeditormiriammetzinger   (+6.64%  risk: conservative)  06/24/08 Comment


Blockbuster Inc. Graphic_rating_buy BBI
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46%
 -19.31%
in 81 days
Blockbuster, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and franchises entertainment-related stores in the United States and internationally. It offers pre-recorded videos, as well as video games for in-store rental, sale and trade, and also sells other entertainment-related merchandise. The company also offers rental and retail movie entertainment through the Internet and by mail in the United States. Blockbuster, Inc. operates its stores under the BLOCKBUSTER brand name. The company also operates stores under the XTRA-VISION brand name in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, ...
By  Marian Filo   (-4.25%  risk: conservative)  06/16/08 Comment


Blockbuster: Merger Could Interfere with a Good Turnaround Story Graphic_rating_buy BBI
-14.91%
in 143 days
4/14 - "Our initial analysis of the deal leads us to tentatively conclude that Blockbuster intends to raise around $500 million through a rights offering, plus an additional $500 - 800 million in incremental debt. The combined company would have around $120 - 150 million of EBITDA before synergies, implying a debt to EBITDA ratio of 6 - 11x. It is not clear to us that Blockbuster will succeed in financing this transaction." "Blockbuster also preannounced positive Q1 results, expecting adjusted EBITDA of $110 million (our prior estimate was for $80 million) and net income of $30 million (ou...
By  Michael Pachter (Wedbush Morgan Securities)   (-12.63%  risk: aggressive)  04/15/08 Comment


Jim Cramer's Mad Money Lightning Round Picks, March 7 Graphic_rating_buy BBI
-31.98%
in 163 days
Blockbuster (BBI): ' ... we have recommended - and continue to recommend - BBI as the play, because they're moving aggressively into NFLX's turf, and I think they're doing a great job.'
By  Jim Cramer   (-9.45%  risk: aggressive)  03/26/08 Comment


BBI is a BUY Graphic_rating_buy BBI
22%
 -45.71%
in 471 days
Blockbuster is my favorite movie rental service. They have come up with aggressive strategies recently but have been facing some stiff competition from Netflix. With the summer and holiday season coming up they should be seeing some good sales. Good time to buy now, Its at a low after the initial climb early this year
By  Rajesh82   (-21.61%  risk: moderate)  05/23/07 Comment


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Blockbuster margins Graphic_rating_buy BBI
100pureveg
26%
 +3.47%
in 73 days
(closed on 07/30/07)

NFLX is no doubt gourmet popcorn, but the mass-appeal and VFM of BBI just can't be beat.

Total access plan combined with brick & mortar presence is enough to hedge out all competition for mainstream movie-buffs.

Was overpriced for quite a while, but now has fallen to less than realistic levels.

Buy & Hold...make a killing !

Get some !

By  Hemant A. Sonawane   (-18.46%  risk: moderate)  05/18/07 Comment


Carl Icahn Makes Waves at Blockbuster Graphic_rating_buy BBI
-65.13%
in 555 days
Blockbuster Inc (NYSE: BBI ) released their Q4 and year-end results along with the financial apologies associated with them. Apparently because they are attempting to enter the on-line business they have to create some losses along the way and disappoint investors in the process.

The real focus should be on a bizarre section of their press release entitled “Other Matters” The Board of Directors and the CEO are having a disagreement over the CEO’s bonus. The press release reads

“The Company and its Chief Executive Officer are in discussions in an attempt to resolve a disagreement ...
By  George Gutowski   (-12.31%  risk: conservative)  02/28/07 Comment


Movie Wars Graphic_rating_buy BBI
N/A
 -58.88%
in 610 days
Blockbuster has started a very aggressive campaign and has almost doubled its online presence supported by their strong physical presence. I project strong growth for the rest of the year.
By  smokinwheels   (-39.05%  risk: aggressive)  01/04/07 Comment


Blockbuster CEO Still Has 'Total Access' to Private Jets Graphic_rating_sell BBI
+54.74%
in 632 days
On November 29, 2006, in-home movie rental and game entertainment provider Blockbuster (BBI-$$5.17) announced that in connection with the Company’s sale of its corporate aircraft, the Board had also entered into an addendum to its employment contract with Mr. John Antioco, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Specifically, Mr. Antioco’s employment contract was modified by reference so that instead of use of the Blockbuster aircraft, he was entitled to continued use of a chartered aircraft.

According to the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC last April, during fiscal ye
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By  David Phillips   (+54.74%  risk: aggressive)  12/13/06 Comment





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