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AW: I Love it When a Plan Comes Together
Billtrent
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Barely two months ago I wrote a positive column about Allied Waste (AW), saying:
“After underperforming its peers Waste Management (WMI) and Republic Services (RSG) for the last few months, Allied Waste (AW) looks poised for a rebound. On the basis of my valuation, I believe the shares are worth $14 to $14.50, or about 25 to 30% higher than the current price.”

<>Republic’s $15 + bid for Allied late Friday got them there pretty quickly. The shares rose 31.9% since the time I wrote the article, compared to a decline of 0.9% in the S&P 500.
When it comes to acquisition offers - particularl...
By  Stock Market Beat   (-14.69%  risk: aggressive)  06/14/08 Comment


Option Update: Republic Services and Allied Waste calls active on WSJ report of merger

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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is recently up 41c to $34.12:


The WSJ reported RSG and AW are in merger discussions. RSG call option volume of 648 contracts compares to put volume of 10 contracts. RSG June 35 straddle is priced at $1.95. RSG July option implied volatility of 23 is below its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW) is recently up 93 to $14.89:

<>The WSJ reported RSG and AW are in merger discussions. AW call option volume of 2,419 contracts compares to put volume of 114 contracts. AW July option implied volatil...
By  Paul Foster   (+0.00%)  06/13/08 Comment


AW: Allied Waste Looks Like Trader’s Treasure
Billtrent
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My latest column is up at RealMoney.

I think Allied Waste (AW) compares favorably to peers Waste Management (WMI) and Republic Services (RSG).

All three companies are expected to grow their earnings by about 11% per year over the next five years. However, Allied looks much cheaper than its peers, trading at 1.15 times book value compared with 2.9 times for Waste Management and 4.2 times for Republic.

<>Allied could achieve double-digit annual growth in its share price over the next ten years simply by expanding its price/book ratio to the level of Waste Management’s. If the company also manage<><><><><><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  Stock Market Beat   (-14.69%  risk: aggressive)  04/07/08 Comment


AW: Allied Waste Looks Like Trader’s Treasure
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My latest column is up at RealMoney.

I think Allied Waste (AW) compares favorably to peers Waste Management (WMI) and Republic Services (RSG).

All three companies are expected to grow their earnings by about 11% per year over the next five years. However, Allied looks much cheaper than its peers, trading at 1.15 times book value compared with 2.9 times for Waste Management and 4.2 times for Republic.

<>Allied could achieve double-digit annual growth in its share price over the next ten years simply by expanding its price/book ratio to the level of Waste Management’s. If the company also manages <><><><><><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  trent   (-3.98%  risk: aggressive)  04/07/08 Comment


AW: Allied Waste Looks Like Trader’s Treasure
Billtrent
13%

My latest column is up at RealMoney.

I think Allied Waste (AW) compares favorably to peers Waste Management (WMI) and Republic Services (RSG).

All three companies are expected to grow their earnings by about 11% per year over the next five years. However, Allied looks much cheaper than its peers, trading at 1.15 times book value compared with 2.9 times for Waste Management and 4.2 times for Republic.

<>Allied could achieve double-digit annual growth in its share price over the next ten years simply by expanding its price/book ratio to the level of Waste Management’s. If the company also manages <><><><><><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  Stock Market Beat   (-14.69%  risk: aggressive)  04/07/08 Comment



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