Saturday, August 10, 2013

ABR Arbor Realty Trust

We are a specialized real estate finance company which invests in a diversified  portfolio of structured finance assets in the multi-family and commercial real  estate markets. We invest primarily in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine  loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred  and direct equity, and in limited cases, discounted mortgage notes and other  real estate-related assets, which we refer to collectively as structured finance  investments. We also invest in mortgage-related securities. Our principal  business objective is to maximize the difference between the yield on our  investments and the cost of financing these investments to generate cash  available for distribution, facilitate capital appreciation and maximize total  return to our stockholders.  We are organized to qualify as a real estate investment trust (?REIT?) for  federal income tax purposes.  ...
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a specialized real estate finance company. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multi-family and commercial real estate markets. It invests primarily in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred and direct equity, and in limited cases, discounted mortgage notes and other real estate-related assets (collectively, structured finance investments). The Company also holds investments in mortgage-related securities and real estate property. It conducts all of its operations and investing activities through its operating partnership, Arbor Realty Limited Partnership, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company serves as the general partner of its operating partnership, and owned a 100% partnership interest in its operating partnership as of December 31, 2011.

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ABM Abm Industries Incorporated


ABM Abm Industries Incorporated
ABMAbm Industries Incorporated
ABM Industries Incorporated (?ABM?) is a leading facility services contractor in  the United States. With 2007 revenues in excess of $2.8 billion, ABM and its  subsidiaries (the ?Company? or ?we?) provide janitorial, parking, security,  engineering and lighting services for thousands of commercial, industrial,  institutional and retail facilities in hundreds of cities throughout the United  States and in British Columbia, Canada. ABM was reincorporated in Delaware on  March 19, 1985, as the successor to a business founded in California in 1909.  On November 14, 2007, ABM acquired OneSource Services, Inc. (?OneSource?), a  company formed under the laws of Belize with US operations headquartered in  Atlanta, Georgia. The consideration was $365.0 million, which was paid by a  combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the Company?s line of credit.  ... ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) is a provider of integrated facility solutions. The Company provides end-to-end integrated facilities management services to thousands of commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, residential, and retail client facilities in hundreds of cities, primarily throughout the United States. ABM’s capabilities include facility services, energy solutions, commercial cleaning, maintenance and repair, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, landscaping, parking and security, through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM delivers custom facility solutions to sites across multiple industries from healthcare, government and education to high-tech, aviation and manufacturing. The Company operates in four segments: Janitorial, Facility Solutions, Parking and Security. In November 2012, the Company acquired HHA Services. In November 2012, the Company's ABM Building Services acquired the operations of Calvert-Jones.

ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc


ABG    Asbury Automotive Group Inc
We are one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, operating  124 franchises at 93 dealership locations as of December 31, 2007. We offer our  customers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including:  ? new and used vehicles;  ? vehicle maintenance and repair services;  ? replacement parts;  ? arranging new and used vehicle financing; and  ? arranging the sale of warranty, insurance and extended service contracts.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, our revenues were $5.7 billion and our net  income was $51.0 million. Our income from continuing operations and net income  during 2007 was impacted by several items (the ?Adjusting items?) as detailed in  the ?Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information? section of Management?s  Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.  ... Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (Asbury) is an automotive retailers in the United States. As of December 31, 2011, the Company operated 99 franchises (79 dealership locations). It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; vehicle maintenance; replacement parts and collision repair services; new and used vehicle financing, and aftermarket products, such as insurance, warranty and service contracts. As of December 31, 2011, it offered 30 domestic and foreign brands of new vehicles. Its brand mix is weighted 84% towards luxury and mid-line import brands, with the remaining 16% consisting of domestic brands. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company sold its heavy truck business in Atlanta, Georgia, two franchises and one additional ancillary business. On May 2, 2011, the Company sold its luxury brand dealership in California. In December 2012, the Company acquired a Volkswagen and a Bentley store in the Atlanta, Georgia market.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Santarus, Inc.® SNTS


We are a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing  and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients  treated by gastroenterologists or primary care physicians. The primary focus of  our current efforts is the commercialization of our proprietary,  immediate-release proton pump inhibitor, or PPI, technology for the treatment of  upper gastrointestinal, or GI, diseases and disorders, including  gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. In the U.S. prescription market, our  commercial organization promotes our Zegerid? (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate)  products to targeted gastroenterologists and primary care physicians in the  primary detail position, with additional promotional support provided under our  contract sales organization and co-promotion arrangements.  ...
Santarus, Inc. (Santarus) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing products that address the needs of patients treated by physician specialists. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s marketed and approved products included Uceris (budesonide), Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate), Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets), Cycloset (bromocriptine mesylate) tablets and Fenoglide (fenofibrate) tablets. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s investigational drugs included Ruconest (recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor), Rifamycin SV MMX, and SAN-300 (anti-VLA-1 antibody).

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

ABC Amerisourcebergen Corporation

As used herein, the terms ?Company,? ?AmerisourceBergen,? ?we,? ?us,? or ?our?  refer to AmerisourceBergen Corporation, a Delaware corporation.  AmerisourceBergen Corporation is one of the world?s largest pharmaceutical  services companies, with operations in the United States, Canada and the United  Kingdom. Servicing both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers in  the pharmaceutical supply channel, we provide drug distribution and related  services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.
AmerisourceBergen Corporation is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving global markets with a focus on the pharmaceutical supply chain. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.  Our scale, our position in the healthcare industry, and the value we bring to the channel have all helped our business continue to succeed.

Headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, AmerisourceBergen has locations around the world. In the US, we handle about 20% of all of the pharmaceuticals sold and distributed throughout the country.

We strive to take costs out of the healthcare system by using our scale and efficient operations to drive value for our customers. In addition to delivering pharmaceuticals on a just-in-time basis to tens of thousands of healthcare providers every day, we provide business support and consulting services to help our customers focus on their key strength—caring for patients.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to the safety and security of the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain. We purchase all branded and generic pharmaceuticals only directly from the product’s manufacturer, except in the rare instance that we are required to do otherwise either by the manufacturer or a government agency.

The pharmaceutical distribution business of AmerisourceBergen operates under the business units of:
  AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation
  AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group
  AmerisourceBergen Consulting Services
  World Courier

In addition to our distribution capabilities, we offer healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers a variety of related services.
http://www.amerisourcebergen.com

ABBV for Abbvie Inc. Common Stock

AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie) is a research-based pharmaceuticals company. The Company discovers, develops, and commercializes advanced therapies. AbbVie's portfolio of products include a line of adult and pediatric pharmaceuticals, which includes HUMIRA, metabolics/hormones products, virology products, endocrinology products, dyslipidemia products and other products. AbbVie products are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cystic fibrosis complications, low testosterone, thyroid disease, Parkinson's disease and complications associated with chronic kidney disease, among other indications. In October 2012, AbbVie initiated a comprehensive Phase III program for hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype one.
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs approximately 91,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott announced today that the French Autorité des marchés financiers ("AMF") has approved the prospectus filed by AbbVie Inc., its research-based pharmaceuticals business, for admission of AbbVie Inc.'s common stock to listing and trading on the Professional Segment of NYSE Euronext Paris ("Euronext"), and has granted visa number 12-599, dated Dec. 14, 2012, on the prospectus (the "Prospectus"). The attention of investors is drawn to the risk factors described in the Prospectus.
On Nov. 28, 2012, Abbott's board of directors approved the separation of AbbVie, and declared a special dividend distribution of one share of AbbVie common stock for each Abbott common share outstanding as of the close of business on Dec. 12, 2012, the record date for the distribution. Abbott expects the special dividend of AbbVie stock will be distributed on Jan. 1, 2013.
On Dec. 14, 2012, Euronext approved AbbVie Inc.’s application for listing and trading of its Common Stock on Euronext. "As-if-and-when-issued" trading of AbbVie common stock is expected to begin on Euronext on Dec. 20, 2012. AbbVie Inc. common stock will trade on Euronext under the symbol "ABBV" and be denominated in Euros.
"As-if-and-when-issued" trading of AbbVie common stock will continue on Euronext until Abbott pays the special dividend distribution of AbbVie common stock on Jan. 1, 2013. AbbVie "as-if-and-when-issued" trades on Euronext will settle after Jan. 1, 2013, with shares of AbbVie as a standalone company.
AbbVie's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol "ABBV.WI" for "when issued" trading until Dec. 31, 2012, and "ABBV" for "regular-way" trading beginning Jan. 2, 2013. AbbVie also intends to list its common stock on the Chicago Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Copies of the Prospectus may be obtained free of charge from AbbVie Inc. at 1 North Waukegan Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064, U.S.A., from its paying agent, BNP Paribas Securities Services (Postal address: 3, rue d'Antin, 75002, France), and on the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org). Until Dec. 31, 2012, the Prospectus will be available on the website of Abbott Laboratories (www.abbott.com). Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, AbbVie Inc. will maintain an Internet site at www.abbvie.com, where the Prospectus will be available.
Abbott has four core businesses—all focused on advancing innovations that provide better options and outcomes for people in their pursuit of healthy lives.

1-DIAGNOSTICS: PIONEERING MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS

Our innovative instrument systems and tests help monitor a range of health conditions with speed, accuracy and efficiency. From automated immunodiagnostics systems and blood analyzers to sophisticated molecular diagnostics and point-of-care devices, our technologies provide health care professionals with information they need to make the best treatment decisions.

2-DEVICES: BETTER OPTIONS AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES

Less-invasive solutions for vascular procedures; fast, accurate blood glucose meters; and advanced laser-vision correction technologies—our advanced medical device technologies are designed to enable people to return to their everyday lives faster and healthier.

3-NUTRITION: WORLDWIDE LEADER IN NUTRITION

We offer science-based nutrition products for every stage of life - from infant and pediatric to adult healthy living and therapeutic nutrition. Our products include leading consumer brands like Similac, Ensure, Glucerna, PediaSure, EAS and ZonePerfect - as well as specialty products that help meet the nutritional needs of people with a variety of health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and osteoporosis.

4-PHARMACEUTICALS: LOCALIZED INNOVATION

We offer high-quality, affordable and trusted branded generic medicines to help treat some of the most pervasive and persistent health conditions around the world. Through packaging enhancements, new formulations and innovative delivery methods, we tailor our offerings to address regional health needs and provide access to some of the most trusted and proven medicines to those who need them most.


Diversity is a wonderful source of strength. Abbott draws on our diversity of expertise, geographies and technologies to spur innovation that addresses important health needs at every stage of life.


Diagnostics

Diagnosing disease to help patients and physicians make the right treatment decisions. View Products

Vascular

Transforming the treatment of cardiac and vascular disease. View Products

Diabetes Care

Developing next-generation meters for breakthrough diabetes care. View Products

Vision Technologies

Advancing the science of vision, from daily eye care to LASIK. View Products

Nutrition

Pioneering nutrition solutions for every stage of life. View Products

Pharmaceuticals

Trusted brands, innovative packaging and new delivery solutions to meet regional needs worldwide. View Products

Animal Health

A name you can trust in advancing veterinary care. View Products

Sunday, August 4, 2013

"ABB" Abb Ltd

We are a global provider of power and automation technologies that enable  utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering  environmental impact. We serve electric, gas and water utilities, as well as  industrial and commercial customers, with a broad range of products, systems and  services for power transmission, distribution and power plant automation. We  also deliver automation systems for measurement, control, motion, protection and  plant optimization across a full range of industries. We apply our expertise to  develop creative ways of integrating our products and systems with our  customers' business processes to enhance their productivity and efficiency.  History of the ABB Group  The ABB Group was formed in 1988 through a merger between Asea AB and BBC  Brown Boveri AG.

"AB" Alliance Capital Management L.P.

The words ?we? and ?our? in this Form 10-K refer collectively to Holding and  AllianceBernstein, or to their officers and employees. Similarly, the word  ?company? refers to both Holding and AllianceBernstein. Where the context  requires distinguishing between Holding and AllianceBernstein, we identify which  of them is being discussed. Cross-references are in italics.  We use ?global? in this Form 10-K to refer to all nations, including the United  States; we use ?international? or ?non-U.S.? to refer to nations other than the  United States.  We use ?emerging markets? in this Form 10-K to refer to countries considered to  be developing countries by the international financial community and countries  included in the MSCI emerging markets index.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

"AAV" for Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd

Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. is an intermediate oil and natural gas corporation with properties located in Western Canada. The Corporation’s common shares trade on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol AAV with its head office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

"AAT" American Assets Trust

American Assets Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) is a full service, vertically integrated and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT, headquartered in San Diego, California.  For over 40 years, the Company has been acquiring, improving, developing and managing premier retail, office and residential properties throughout the United States in some of the nation’s most dynamic, high-barrier-to-entry markets primarily in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. The Company's retail portfolio comprises approximately 3.1 million rentable square feet, and its office portfolio comprises approximately 2.6 million square feet.  In addition, the Company owns one mixed-use property (including approximately 97,000 rentable square feet of retail space and a 369-room all-suite hotel) and over 900 multifamily units.  In 2011, the Company was formed to succeed to the real estate business of American Assets, Inc., a privately held corporation founded in 1967 and, as such, has significant experience, long-standing relationships and extensive knowledge of its core markets, submarkets and asset classes.
American Assets Trust, Inc. is a full-service vertically integrated and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company owns, operates, acquires and develops retail, office, multifamily and mixed-use properties primarily in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon and Hawaii. The Company operates in four business segments: retail, office, multi-family and mixed-use. As of December 31, 2011, its portfolio consisted of 10 retail shopping centers; six office properties; a mixed-use property consisting of a 369-room all-suite hotel and a retail shopping center, and four multifamily properties. As of December 31, 2011, it owned land at five of its properties that the Company classified as held for development. On January 24, 2012, it acquired One Beach Street, consisting of approximately 97,000 rentable square feet in a renovated office building located along the Embarcadero in San Francisco’s North Waterfront District. 

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"AAP" for Advance Auto Parts Inc

Unless the context otherwise requires, ?Advance,? ?we,? ?us,? ?our,? and similar  terms refer to Advance Auto Parts, Inc., its predecessor, its subsidiaries and  their respective operations. Our fiscal year consists of 52 or 53 weeks ending  on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. Fiscal 2003 included 53  weeks of operations. All other fiscal years presented included 52 weeks of  operations.  Overview  We primarily operate within the United States automotive aftermarket industry,  which includes replacement parts (excluding tires), accessories, maintenance  items, batteries and automotive chemicals for cars and light trucks (pickup  trucks, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles). We currently are the second  largest specialty retailer of automotive parts, accessories and maintenance  items to "do-it-yourself," or DIY, and ?do-it-for-me,? or DIFM, customers in the  United States, based on store count and sales.Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (Advance) is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items primarily operating within the United States. The Company operates in two segments: Advance Auto Parts (AAP), and Autopart International (AI). The AAP segment is comprised of its store operations, which operate under the trade names Advance Auto Parts and Advance Discount Auto Parts. The AI segment consists of the operations of Autopart International, Inc. which operates under the Autopart International trade name. The Company’s stores carry a product line for cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks. The Company serves both do-it-yourself (DIY), and do-it-for-me (Commercial), customers. On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired B.W.P. Distributors, Inc.

"AAN" for Aaron's Inc.

Aaron Rents, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics,  computers, residential and office furniture, household appliances and  accessories. We engage in the lease ownership, rental and retail sale of a wide  variety of products such as widescreen, LCD televisions, computers, living room,  dining room and bedroom furniture, washers, dryers and refrigerators. We carry  well-known brands such as JVC?, Mitsubishi?, Philips?, RCA?, Sony?, Dell?,  Hewlett-Packard?, Simmons?, Frigidaire?, General Electric? and Maytag?. Our  major operating divisions are the Aaron?s Sales & Lease Ownership division, the  Aaron?s Corporate Furnishings division, and the MacTavish Furniture Industries  division, which supplies the majority of the upholstered furniture and bedding  leased and sold in our stores.
Aaron’s, Inc. (Aaron’s) is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, computers, residential furniture, household appliances and accessories. Aaron’s is engaged in the lease ownership, lease and retail sale of a variety of products, such as widescreen and liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions, computers, living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, washers, dryers and refrigerators. It carries brands, such as JVC, Mitsubishi, Philips, Panasonic, Sony, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Simmons, Frigidaire, and Sharp. It operates in four segments: Sales and Lease Ownership, Franchise, HomeSmart, and Manufacturing. The Company acquired the lease agreements, merchandise and assets of 38 Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership stores and 47 HomeSmart stores during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. In 2011, it sold 10 of its sales and lease ownership stores to franchisees and 15 to a third party operators. It added a net of 82 Company-operated sales and lease ownership stores in 2011.

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"AA" for Alcoa Inc.

Information describing Alcoa?s businesses can be found in the Annual Report at  the indicated pages:  Item  Page(s)   -------   Discussion of Recent Business Developments:   Management?s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of   Operations ? Overview ? Results of Operations ? Earnings Summary 25-30   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   Note B. Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale 48-49   Note D. Special Items 49-50   Note F.  ... Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) is engaged in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina combined, through its participation in technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating, and recycling. Alcoa’s products are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, commercial transportation, packaging, building and construction, oil and gas, defense, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Alcoa is a global company operating in 31 countries. Alcoa’s operations consist of four worldwide reportable segments: Alumina, Primary Metals, Flat-Rolled Products, and Engineered Products and Solutions. On March 9, 2011, Alcoa completed an acquisition of the aerospace fastener business of TransDigm Group Inc.

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"A" for Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies, Inc. ("we", "Agilent" or the "company"), incorporated  in Delaware in May 1999, is the world's premier measurement company providing  core bio-analytical and electronic measurement solutions to the communications,  electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis industries.  We have two business segments comprised of the electronic measurement  business and the bio-analytical measurement business. Our electronic measurement  business focuses on the communications and electronics industries, while our  bio-analytical measurement business focuses on the life sciences industry and in  the environmental, chemical, food and petrochemical industries and in materials  sciences. In addition to our two businesses, we conduct centralized research  through Agilent Technologies Laboratories ("Agilent Labs").Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Agilent) is a measurement company providing bio-analytical and electronic measurement solutions to the communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis industries. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 (fiscal 2011), it had three business segments: electronic measurement business, chemical analysis business and life sciences business. Its electronic measurement business addresses the communications, electronics and other industries. Agilent’s chemical analysis business focuses on the petrochemical, environmental, forensics and food safety industries. Its life sciences business focuses on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and Government, bio-agriculture and food safety industries. In addition to its three businesses, it conducts research through Agilent Technologies Laboratories (Agilent Labs). In June 2012, the Company acquired cancer diagnostics company, Dako. In August 2012, the Company acquired Aurora SFC Systems, Inc.

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