Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcripts

BAThe Boeing CompanyJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to the Boeing Company’s Fourth Quarter and 2007 Yearend Earnings Conference Call. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I am turning the call over to Mr. David Dohnalek, Vice President of Investor Relations f...

MRKMerck & Co., Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, everyone, and welcome to Merck's Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time I would like to turn the call over to Mr. Graeme Bell, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahe...

BFHBread Financial Holdings, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Vanessa and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Alliance Data fourth quarter and full year 2007 Earnings Call. (Operator ...

BKRBaker Hughes CompanyJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference facilitator. At this time I would like to welcome everyone to the Baker Hughes fourth quarter 2007 Earnings Call. (Operator Instructions). I would now turn the confere...

TENTsakos Energy Navigation LimitedJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to Tenneco’s fourth quarter and full year earnings release conference call. (Operator Instructions) Now I’d like to turn the call over to Mr. James Spangler, Vice President, Global Communications. James K. Spangler: Thanks...

BXPBXP, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to the Boston Properties fourth quarter 2007 conference call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later in this presentation we will conduct a question and answer session and instructions will be given...

CDNSCadence Design Systems, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good afternoon. I would like to welcome everyone to the Cadence Design Systems fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) I would now like to turn the call over to Jennifer Jordan, Corpor...

CEGConstellation Energy CorporationJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Kevin W. Hadlock - Vice President of Investor Relations: If I could ask everybody to take your seats, we're going to go ahead and get started. For you that are listening via the web and phone, we're just gathering here in New York. But I wo...

CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the C.H. Robinson fourth quarter 2007 conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following today's presentation, instructions will be given for th...

NINiSource IncJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Fourth Quarter 2007 NiSource Earnings Conference Call. My name is Shekwana [ph] and I'll be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We...

COLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good afternoon. My name is Thia and I will be the conference operator today. At this time I would like to welcome everyone to the Umpqua Holdings fourth quarter earnings release conference call. All lines have been placed on mute ...

WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning and welcome to Wolverine World Wide fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 year end earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) I would now like to introduce Ms. Christi Cowden, Director of Investor Relations. Ms. Cowde...

SOThe Southern CompanyJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good afternoon. My name is Vonda and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to The Southern Company fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) I would no...

SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Thank you for joining the Silgan Holdings fourth quarter and year end Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded. From the company today, we have Tony Allott, President and Chief Executive Officer; Bob Lewis, Executive Vice Pre...

SLABSilicon Laboratories Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Thank you for standing by and welcome to the Silicon Laboratories fourth quarter earnings conference call. At this time all participants are in a listen only mode. During today’s question and answer session you may press star one ...

CRNTCeragon Networks Ltd.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day everyone. Welcome to the Ceragon Networks Ltd. fourth quarter and year end 2007 results conference call. Today’s call is being recorded and will be hosted by Mr. Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon Networks, and Mr. ...

SCCOSouthern Copper CorporationJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning and welcome to the Southern Copper Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2007 Results Conference Call. With us this morning we have Southern Copper Corporation, Mr. Genaro Guerrero, Chief Financial Officer; and Mr. Raul Jacob,...

GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Gilead Sciences Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. Later, we will conduct the question-and-answe...

SAPSAP SEJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Stefan Gruber - Head of Investor Relations: Good afternoon and welcome everybody in Frankfurt, to SAP's Fourth Quarter Results Conference. My name is Stephan Gruber. I am Head of Investor Relations at SAP. Let me quickly walk you through th...

DDominion Energy, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Dominion's Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call. We now have Mr. Tom Farrell, Dominion's Chief Executive Officer and other members of management in conference. Please be aware ...

DDDuPont de Nemours, Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning, my name is Jackie and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DuPont Fourth-Quarter 2007 Investor Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. To listen to the web...

DOVDover CorporationJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning and welcome to the Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2007 Dover Corporation Earnings Call. With us today are Ron Hoffman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Corporation, and Rob Kuhbach, Vice President o...

XELXcel Energy Inc.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen thank you very much for standing by and welcome to the Xcel Energy 2007 year-end earnings conference call. During today's presentation all parties will be in a listen-only mode and following the presentation t...

RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.Jan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning. My name is Celeste and I will be your conference operator today. At this time I would like to welcome everyone to the year-end earnings release conference call for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. All lines have been pl...

PNWPinnacle West Capital CorporationJan 30, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning. My name is Sylvia, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2007 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. Thank you. I would now turn the conferenc...

TRMBTrimble Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Lea Ann McNabb - Investor Relations: Thank you for joining Trimble's Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Earnings Call. I am here with Steve Berglund, our President and CEO and with Rajat Bahri, our CFO. Before we begin the call, let me remind...

NOCNorthrop Grumman CorporationJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Gaston Kent - Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations: Thanks Lauren. And good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Northrop Grumman’s fourth quarter 2007 conference call. We provided supplemental information in the form of a Po...

GNTXGentex CorporationJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: All participants please stand by. Your conference is ready to begin. Good morning ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Gentex Corporation Fourth Quarter and Year End earnings conference call. I would now like to turn the meeting o...

GGGGraco Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning and welcome to the Fourth Quarter Year-End 2007 Conference Call for Graco Inc. If you wish to access the replay for this call, you may do so by dialing 1800-405-2236 within the United States or Canada. The dial-in num...

Q4 2007

Operator: Hello and welcome to the fourth quarter 2007 Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded. For opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to the Executive Vice President and Director of Investor Relatio...

OXYOccidental Petroleum CorporationJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning. My name is Ryan, I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Occidental Petroleum Corp Fourth Quarter Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent a...

PCARPACCAR IncJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning, and welcome to PACCAR's fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference call. All lines will be in a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session. Today's call is being recorded and if anyone has an objection, they...

EWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Fourth Quarter 2007 East West Bancorp Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions]. I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today's call, Ms. Irene Oh, First, the...

ETREntergy CorporationJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day everyone, and welcome to the Entergy Corporation Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, for introductions and opening comments, I would like to turn the call over to Ms...

DOWDow Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, and welcome to The Dow Chemical Company's Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to the Corporate Director of Investor Relations, Ms. Foth...

RHIRobert Half Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to the Robert Half International Conference Call to discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results. Your hosts for today's call are Mr. Max Messmer, Chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, and Mr. Keith Waddell, Vice...

DELLDell Technologies Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to the EMC fourth quarter earnings conference call. Parties will be in a listen only mode until the question and answer session of today’s conference. At that time you can press star one to ask a question. This conference ...

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, everyone and welcome to the Tempur-Pedic Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Results Conference Call. As a reminder, today’s conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Barry Hyti...

SIISprott Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Douglas L. Rock: Yes, thank you, Christine. Good morning and welcome to the Smith International fourth quarter 2007 investor conference call. I am Doug Rock, Chairman and CEO of Smith and speaking today are Don McKenzie, who is President of...

CRCrane CompanyJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to today's Crane's Earnings Release Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to the Director of Investor Relations, Mr. Richard Koch. Please go...

STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to today's Steel Dynamics fourth-quarter earnings conference call. Today's conference is being recorded. Joining us today are Keith Busse, Chairman and CEO, Richard Teets, President and COO Steel Shap...

SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning. My name is Matthew and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to The Stanley Works Fourth Quarter earnings Release Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute...

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Sybase Q4 2007 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. Our speakers today are Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, John Chen, and Chief Financial Officer, Jeff R...

CBChubb LimitedJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to The Chubb Corporation’s fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Before we begin Chubb has asked me to make the following statements in order to help you understand Chu...

THGThe Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the fourth quarter 2007 The Hanover Insurance Group earnings conference call. My name is Maria and I will be your audio coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in lis...

TRVThe Travelers Companies, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the fourth quarter and full year earnings review for Travelers. (Operator Instructions) At this time I’d like to turn the call over to Mr. Michael Connelly, Vice President of Invest...

ZBHZimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.Jan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Sean O'Hara: Good morning, I am Sean O'Hara, Associate Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Planning. I would like to welcome you to the Zimmer fourth quarter and full year results conference call. Joining me today to host this call...

UISUnisys CorporationJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Welcome to the Unisys fourth quarter and full year 2007 results conference call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Jack McHale, Vice President of Investors Relations at Unisys Corporation. Please go ahe...

AXPAmerican Express CompanyJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the 2007 fourth quarter earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) At this time, it's my pleasure to turn the conference to our host, Senior Vi...

UNMUnum GroupJan 29, 2008

Q4 2007

Operator: Good day and welcome to the Unum Group fourth quarter 2007 earnings results conference call. This call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to Mr. Tom White, Head of Investor Relations for opening re...