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Roper Technologies (ROP)
Founded in 1981, Roper Technologies (ROP) is a diversified industrial firm specializing in high-tech software and engineering solutions for the global healthcare, food, energy, water, education, construction, and legal industries. The company operates in four segments: RF Technology (40% of revenue, 35% of operating profit): radio frequency identification or RIFD communication technology and subscription software solutions. Medical & Scientific Imaging (30% of revenue, 35% of operating profit): diagnostic and laboratory software solutions to help in 3D imagine, computer/robot assisted surgery, and advanced data driven diagnostics. Industrial Technology (18% of revenue, 19% of operating profit):produces primarily water meter and meter reading technology, fluid handling pumps, and materials analysis solutions Energy Systems & Controls (12% of revenue, 10% of operating profit): [...]
AT&T (T) and Time Warner (TWX) Get the Green Light: What You Need to Know
It’s official now. The U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit to block AT&T’s (T) merger with Time Warner (TWX) was rejected by U.S. District Court Judge Leon on June 12 with no conditions attached. AT&T plans to close the $85 billion mega-merger on or before June 20, altering the company’s future trajectory, for better or worse. Shares of AT&T sold off over 6% yesterday as investors digested the news. In many ways, there isn’t much new information to analyze today. After all, AT&T’s offer for Time Warner was accepted all the way back in October 2016, providing plenty of time for investors to assess the strategic ramifications of the merger, and the deal’s terms haven’t changed. With that said, [...]
Franklin Resources (BEN)
Founded in 1947 in New York City, Franklin Resources (BEN) is the 34th largest asset manager in the world. The firm's 9,000 employees (including about 650 investment professionals) manage over $730 billion in assets for a client base located in more than 170 nations around the globe. Franklin Resources is almost a pure play active management firm, with about two thirds of its business coming from the U.S. and a primary focus on providing equity funds (42% of assets under management): Source: Franklin Resources Investor Presentation The vast majority of its business is with retail investors, specifically through their 401Ks and IRAs. Only 26% of Franklin’s clients are institutional (pensions, insurance companies, endowments, sovereign wealth funds) or high-net worth [...]
Dover (DOV)
Founded in 1947, Dover (DOV) is an international industrial conglomerate. In 2017, the company decided to spin off its energy division (18% of 2017 revenue) into a seperate company called Apergy (APY). The spin-off became official in May 2018 and left Dover with three less volatile business segments. Engineered Systems (40% of pro-forma revenue): Dover helps drive efficiencies for customers in printing, identification, vehicle service, and waste-handling equipment. Products in this segment include automation components, printing systems, hydraulic components, electronic components, 3D printing tools, and more. Fluids (35% of pro-forma revenue): products include strategically engineered specialized pumps, tubing, fueling, vehicle wash, and dispensing systems. Dover’s components and equipment are used for fueling and vehicle wash and for transferring and dispensing [...]