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To: Dale Baker who wrote (600)3/7/1998 5:15:00 PM
From: jgideonRead Replies (3) of 118717
 
Concerning RENT ...

- Seems the stock responded by going from 6 to 7 on
the Blockbuster news, 17%. Of course, the press release
wasn't until a day and a half after the street knew about
it.

- Press release states "Rentrak will become another source to
Blockbuster of pre-recorded video cassettes on a revenue
sharing basis". Doesn't indicate how much usage of the Rentrak
PPT system is expected or committed to.

- EPS estimates from First Call were 0.39 (3/98) and 0.52 (3/99)
before the announcement. Zack's indicates only 1 analyst.

- Revenues down over the last year. Due to the absence of up
front contract fees. EPS flat over last 4 quarters.

??? Without the Blockbuster announcement, where would this 33%
increase in EPS have come from? Trend was not there in the
financials.

??? How much revision will the Blockbuster announcement provide
for 3/99 estimates? Has that revision already been priced in
with the 17% jump?

??? After snagging Blockbuster, is there a huge amount of growth
this company can do beyond that? Have they already caught their
biggest fish?

FWIW, the company trades at only 13.7 times 3/99 estimates,
compared to a 33% projected growth. No numbers on long term
growth. My first estimate puts a decent value on this company
at $8.50, with upside potential due to earnings revisions for
the BB deal.

No position in RENT.

jg
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