Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcripts

BBBYBed Bath & Beyond Inc.Jan 8, 2009

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to Bed Bath and Beyond third quarter of fiscal 2008 results conference call. All participants are in a listen only mode for the duration of the call. This call is being recorded. A rebroadcast of the conference will be ava...

WSMWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.Dec 30, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Williams-Sonoma Incorporated third quarter 2008 earnings call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We’ll conduct a question-and-answer session a...

LULULululemon Athletica Inc.Dec 11, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, everyone, and welcome to the lululemon athletica third quarter earnings results conference call. This call is being recorded. At this time, for opening remarks and introductions, I'd like to turn the conference over to J...

KRThe Kroger Co.Dec 9, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the third quarter 2008 Kroger Co. earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today's call, Carin Fike, Director of Investor Relations. Carin Fike: B...

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the Rex Stores third quarter conference call. During the presentation all participants will be in a listen-only mode. Afterwards we’ll conduct a question and answer session. (Operator Instructions) As a reminder, this c...

ULTAUlta Beauty, Inc.Dec 4, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for holding. Welcome to the Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. third quarter 2008 results conference call. (Operator Instructions) It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, A...

DGDollar General CorporationDec 3, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: This is the Dollar General Corporation third quarter 2008 conference call on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 9 a.m. Central Time. Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and thank you for participating in today’s call. This call is bein...

AGOAssured Guaranty Ltd.Dec 1, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: (Operator Instructions) Welcome to the Assured Guaranty Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call. I would now like to turn the call over to Sabra Purtill, Managing Director, Investor Relations. Sabra Purtill: Thank you all for joini...

RCReady Capital CorporationDec 1, 2008

Q3 2008

Analyst: Steve Delaney - JMP Securities Stephen Laws - Deutsche Bank Jim Ackor - Sterne Agee Bose George - KBW Craig Schwartz - JPMorgan Chase Steve Delaney - JMP Securities Operator: Before we begin the call, I will make a brief introduct...

FROFrontline Ltd.Nov 28, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day and welcome to the Frontline Ltd. Q3 2008 results presentation conference call. At this time I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Jens Martin Jensen; please go ahead sir. Jens Martin Jensen : Good afternoon and...

KKRKKR & Co. Inc.Nov 28, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the KKR Financial Holdings LLC conference call to discuss financial results for the third quarter 2008. Today's call is being recorded. Today's call includes a presentation by management fo...

SFLSFL Corporation Ltd.Nov 28, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day and welcome to the Ship Finance International conference call. For your information, today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to your host today, Mr. Ole Hjertaker. Plea...

AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Judy Meehan, Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you, Ms. Meehan, you may begin. Judy Meehan: Good morning, everyone. Joining me today are Jim O'Donnell, Chief Executive Office...

AHTAshford Hospitality Trust, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Analyst: David Loeb - Robert W. Baird Jeff Donnelly - Wachovia Securities Mike Salinsky - RBC Capital Markets Nap Overton - Morgan Stanley Wong Kim - JMP Securities Operator: Welcome to the Ashford Hospitality Trust conference call. Today...

AIFUAIFU Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to our third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. In this call, Mr. Yinan Hu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Peng Ge, our Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the CNinsure financial results and busine...

ARCCAres Capital CorporationNov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Ares Capital Corporation third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) In addition to Ares Capital Corporation’s earnings rele...

CALCaleres, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome the third quarter 2008 Brown Shoe Company, Inc. earnings conference call. I would now like to turn the call over to Mr. Ken Golden, Director of Investor Relations. Kenneth Golden: Good morning everyone and welcome to the B...

DBIDesigner Brands Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: (Operator Instructions) Welcome to the Third Quarter 2008 DSW Inc. Earnings Conference Call. I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today’s call Ms. Leslie Neville, Director of Investor Relations. Leslie N...

DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day and welcome to the Dollar Tree, Inc. third quarter 2008 earnings release. (Operator Instructions) At this time I would like to turn the call over to Tim Reid, Vice President of Investor Relations. Tim Reid: Good morning a...

ERICTelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, everyone and welcome to the Vonage Holdings Corporation's third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. Just a reminder, today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to ...

ESLTElbit Systems Ltd.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the Elbit Systems Ltd. third quarter 2008 results conference call. All participants are present in a listen-only mode. (Operator instructions). As a reminder this conference is being recorded November 25, 2008. I would ...

GPKGraphic Packaging Holding CompanyNov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good morning. My name is Rachel and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Graphic Packaging Corporation third quarter 2008 earnings release conference call. All lines have ...

GTNGray Media, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to the Gray Television’s third quarter earnings release conference call. Today’s call is being recorded. For opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to Mr. Bob Prather. P...

MAAMid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for participating in the Mid-America Property Communities third quarter earnings release conference call. The company will first share its prepared comments followed by a question ...

OHIOmega Healthcare Investors, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day everyone to the Omega Healthcare Investors Earnings third quarter 2008 conference call. Today’s call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to [Michelle Rieber]. Please go ahead, ma’am. Michel...

ORNOrion Group Holdings, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to the Orion Marine Group third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. Today’s call is being recorded. For opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to Mr. Chris DeAlmeida....

SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Thank you for standing by, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Star Bulk Conference Call on the Third Quarter and Nine Months 2008 Financial Results. We have with us Mr. Akis Tsirigakis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer a...

SPIRSpire Global, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the third quarter 2008 Spire Corporation investor conference call. My name is Anne, and I will be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We will condu...

SRIStoneridge, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the third quarter 2008 Stoneridge earnings conference call. My name is [Clarisa] and I will be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. We w...

VEONVEON Ltd.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, everyone, and welcome to this VimpelCom Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the call over to Mr. Mr. Michael Polyviou with FD. Please go ahead, sir. Michael Polyviou: Good morn...

VGVenture Global, Inc.Nov 25, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, everyone and welcome to the Vonage Holdings Corporation's third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. Just a reminder, today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to ...

AWRAmerican States Water CompanyNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the American States Water Company conference call discussing third quarter 2008 results. If you have not received a copy of this morning's new release announcing earnings for the quarter, please call 909-394-3600, exten...

CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the Citi Trends conference. (Operator Instructions) At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to Chief Financial Officer Mr. Bruce Smith. Bruce Smith: Thank you for joining u...

DDD3D Systems CorporationNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good morning and welcome to 3D Systems’ Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2008 Earnings Results Conference Call and Audio Webcast. My name is Kesha and I will facilitate the audio portion of today’s interactive broadcast. All li...

FLNTFluent, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Cogent Systems third quarter Earnings Call. During today's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, the co...

GPORGulfport Energy CorporationNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Third Quarter 2008 Gulfport Energy Corp. Earnings Conference Call. My name is Krista and I will be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode...

HTGCHercules Capital, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. third quarter 2008 financial results conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. Later we will open the call for your questions. ...

IDAIDACORP, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day and welcome everyone to the IDACORP third quarter 2008 conference. Today’s conference call is being recorded and is being webcast live. A complete replay will also be available from the end of the day for a period of 12 m...

ITRNIturan Location and Control Ltd.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the Ituran third quarter 2008 results conference call. (Operator instructions) As a reminder, this conference is being recorded November 24, 2008. I would like to remind everyone that forward-looking statements for the ...

KALUKaiser Aluminum CorporationNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, and welcome everyone, to the Kaiser Aluminum Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to ...

LCUTLifetime Brands, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Welcome to the Lifetime Brands Third Quarter Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following management's prepared remarks, we'll hold a question-and-answer session. (Operator Instructions). As...

LXPLXP Industrial TrustNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Greetings and welcome to the Lexington Realty Trust third quarter Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. (Operator Instruct...

LXULSB Industries, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day everyone and welcome to the LSB Industries, Incorporated Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call. At this time, I would like to inform you that this conference is being recorded and that all participants are currently in a lis...

NCMINational CineMedia, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the National CineMedia, Incorporated third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. Today's call is being recorded. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer s...

NSITInsight Enterprises, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Insight Enterprises Incorporated third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. My name is Michelle and I will be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in a...

OFIXOrthofix Medical Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good afternoon. My name is Vanessa and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Orthofix International Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed ...

OLEDUniversal Display CorporationNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Bennett Notman – Davenport & Company: Operator: Good afternoon. My name is Michelle and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Universal Display Corporation’s earnings conference call...

ONITOnity Group Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Executives: Dave Gunter - EVP and CFO Bill Erbey - Chairman and CEO Ron Faris - President of Ocwen Assets Management Bill Shepro - SVP of Ocwen Solutions Dave Gunter: Thank you. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today. Be...

OSUROraSure Technologies, Inc.Nov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, everyone, and welcome to the OraSure Technologies 2008 third quarter financial results conference call and simultaneous webcast. As a reminder, today’s conference is being recorded. All lines have been placed on mute to ...

PODDInsulet CorporationNov 24, 2008

Q3 2008

Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Insulet Corporation third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. My name is Ann and I will be your coordinator for today's call. (Operator instructions) As a reminder, this confer...