Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Friday's session are Audience Inc. (ADNC), Smith & Wesson
Holding Corp. (SWHC) and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.
(ULTA)
Mobile-audio technology firm Audience said Apple Inc. (AAPL) is
unlikely to use its processor intellectual property in its
next-generation smartphone. Shares sank 54% to $8.75 after
hours.
Smith & Wesson's fiscal first-quarter profit surged more
than expected as the gun maker kept posting stronger firearm sales
ahead of the presidential election. Shares soared 20% after hours
to $10.78 as the company also boosted its full-year guidance.
Ulta's fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 46%, as the
beauty-products retailer benefited from its continued expansion and
strong same-store sales. Shares jumped 9% to $103.80 in after-hours
trading as results beat the company's expectations.
Accuray Inc.'s (ARAY) fiscal fourth-quarter loss narrowed as an
acquisition boosted sales, though heavy expenses kept the firm in
the red. Earnings missed Wall Street expectations, and shares fell
12% to $5.78 in after-hours trading.
Colony Financial Inc. (CLNY) said it plans to offer six million
shares to raise funds to pay down debt as well as for working
capital and general-corporate purposes. The real-estate finance and
investment company's shares were off 2.1% to $18.95 after
hours.
Cooper Cos.'s (COO) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 51% as
the company reported continued growth in its contact-lens business,
though currency fluctuations weighed on revenue growth. Shares were
up 6.4% at $91.50 after hours as adjusted earnings and revenue
topped expectations and the company boosted its fiscal-year
guidance.
ExactTarget Inc. (ET) said certain shareholders plan to sell 6.5
million shares of common stock. The email marketing company's
shares slipped 3.2% to $21.15 after hours.
Infoblox Inc.'s (BLOX) fiscal fourth-quarter loss widened as the
network and data-center technology company's operating expenses
increased, masking revenue growth. Shares tumbled 13% to $20.40
after hours as the company forecast earnings for the new year below
analyst expectations.
Mattress Firm Holding Corp.'s (MFRM) Mattress Firm's fiscal
second-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the retailer's same-store
sales continued to grow. Still, shares slipped 14% to $27.89 after
hours.
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NABI) has entered into "advanced
discussions" with flu-drug developer Biota Holdings Ltd. (BTA.AU)
to name Russell H. Plumb as chief executive of the combined company
after a planned merger. Nabi shares rose 8% in after-hours trading
to $1.75.
Resource Capital Corp. (RSO) is offering 8.5 million shares as
the real-estate investment trust looks to raise funds for
general-corporate purposes. Shares were down 3.3% to $5.90 after
hours.
Watchlist:
American International Group Inc. (AIG) has raised around $2
billion from the sale of shares of insurance company AIA Group Ltd.
(1299.HK) in a placement, as the company plans to further reduce
its debt to the U.S. government.
EMC Corp. (EMC) Chief Executive Joseph M. Tucci will remain at
the company until at least Feb. 15, and is expected to transfer the
job to a successor before then, according to a Thursday regulatory
filing.
Fidus Investment Corp. (FDUS) said it has commenced an offering
of common stock but didn't say how many shares it is offering.
Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) late Thursday laid out the initial
outlook for its snacks business Mondelez International, whose first
year as a standalone company will be marked by a weak gum category
offsetting stronger sales of chocolate and biscuits, as well as a
severe hit from unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
Moody's Investors Service raised its rating on Lions Gate
Entertainment Corp. (LGF) by one notch, pointing to the success of
the media company's "The Hunger Games" film.
Activist investor Alexander Roepers' Atlantic Investment
Management Inc. raised its stake in Owens-Illinois Inc. (OI) and
said it will continue its active discussions with the bottle
maker's management on actions to increase shareholder value,
according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Quiksilver Inc.'s (ZQK) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose a
better-than-expected 21% as the sports outfitter reported stronger
U.S. revenue and lower tax provisions, though gross margin and
sales in Europe lagged.
SunTrust Banks Inc. (STI) is taking a series of actions aimed at
strengthening its capital ratios and improving its risk profile, in
moves the bank said would boost its third-quarter income.
U.S. Home Systems Inc. (USHS) said its go-shop period has ended,
paving the way for Home Depot Inc. (HD) to move forward with its
planned acquisition of the supplier of kitchen, bath and storage
products.
Vocera Communications Inc.'s (VCRA) upsized public offering of
4.83 million shares priced at a 0.5% discount to Thursday's
close.
Zillow Inc. (Z) said an upsized offering of four million of its
Class A shares priced at a 1.1% discount to the real-estate
information provider's closing price.
Write to Nathalie Tadena at nathalie.tadena@dowjones.com
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