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Orbitz Q3 Misses; Sets Debt-For-Equity Swap; Raises $50M From Travelport
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Orbitz (OWW) this morning posted slightly disappointing results for the third quarter.

The online travel agency reported revenue of $187 million and profits of 8 cents a share; the Street had expected $202 million and 12 cents. Revenue was down 22% from a year ago. Gross bookings were down 6% from a year ago,

<>Orbitz also announced a deal for PAR Investment Partners to swap $49.68 million of senior term debt for 8.16 million common shares, and another deal to sell $50 million of common stock to Travelport, a company controlled by Blackstone which already had owned a controlling position in the...
By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    11/05/09 Comment


Orbitz: Credit Suisse Sees Potential Takeover Target, Raises Ests; Also Ups Forecasts For PCLN, EXPE
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Could Orbitz (OWW) be a takeover target?

<>Credit Suisse analyst Scott Barry raises that possibility in a research note this morning on the online travel agency. Barry, who has an Outperform rating on the stock, thinks the company offer a potential buyer some attractive characteristics. In particular, he notes that the company has $10 billion of gross volume, “under-monetized traffic,” “visibility on $150 million of stable EBITDA,” and an improving competitive position. Put that together, he suggests, and the company could be interest<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    10/21/09 Comment


OWW, Indeed: What’s Up With Orbitz?
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Orbitz Worldwide (OWW) shares are taking a serious shellacking today: the online travel agency site is down 67 cents, or 10.7%, to $5.60. That bring the stock’s two-day decline to 93 cents, or more than 14%.

<>No news the last day or two. But on Friday, Standard & Poor’s lowered its rating on the company’s %685 million secured credit facility to B+ from BB-. The company’s corporate rating was affirmed as B, but with a negative outlook. “We have assigned a negative rating outlook based on our concerns regarding potential liqudity<><><><><><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    09/01/09 Comment


What Recession? Priceline Posts Blowout Q2 Profits
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Well, apparently Americans are still going on vacation.

Priceline (PCLN) this morning posted Q2 revenue of $603.7 million, well ahead of the Street consensus of $575.1 million, with pro forma profits of $2.02 a share, crushing the Street at $1.75. Gross travel bookings in the quarter 2343 $2.38 billion, up 12.8% from a year ago. Pro forma EBITDA was $126.2 million, up 24.6% year over year.

<>In a statement, the company said that despite the recession, “leiasure travwel demand for the summer peak season has been stronger than expected, driven in part by the availability of compelling discounts.”<><><><><><><><><><><><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    08/10/09 Comment


Notable Analyst Rating Changes 8/6: AXP, MGM, OWW, FCX, SPLS, DD Upgraded; CELG, FITB, OCNF, MELI, SHO Downgraded
UPGRADES:Citigroup upgrades American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) from Hold to Buy, saying credit has stabilized. The firm lifted their price target to $36. Citi also added shares of AmEx to its Top Picks Live list.Sanford C. Bernstein upgrades MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM) from Underperform to Market Perform and lifted their price target from $7 to $9, citing a more stable financial envoirnment. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgrades Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG) to Outperform. Price target $6.50. Here is the full report.Piper Jaffray & Co. upgrades Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW) from Underwei...
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