yes, let's start over.
I second that one! I'm entering the competition for last place starting tomorrow.....
Motorola Announces Preliminary Estimates of Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
Thursday January 4, 8:01 pm ET
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) today announced preliminary estimates of fourth quarter 2006 financial results. Although the company has not finalized its financial results for the fourth quarter, sales are now estimated to be in the range of $11.6 to $11.8 billion, versus the guidance given on October 17, 2006, of $11.8 to $12.1 billion. Fourth-quarter GAAP earnings per share are now estimated to be in the range of $0.13 to $0.16, which is below the company's internal forecast at the start of the fourth quarter. The estimated earnings per share range includes estimated net charges, primarily non-cash, of approximately $0.10 per share relating to items that are typically highlighted in the company's earnings press releases, including investment-related losses, stock compensation expenses, business reorganization charges and unusual tax expenses. The fourth quarter will represent Motorola's 24th consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow. |
