The future of school lunch programs Nov 7, 2009
92, while the average revenue received for that lunch is only 2. 43, according to the School Nutrition Association (SNA). (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Telus Profit Beats Estimates as Customers Spend More on Internet, E-Mail Nov 7, 2009
Average revenue per user, a measure of how much each customer spends on calls and data monthly, dropped 7 ... an analyst at National Bank Financial in Toronto, predicted 133,000 new subscribers and estimated average revenue per customer would be C$59. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Trade and Industry, others to raise standards of goods Nov 6, 2009
Mr Ford Kamel, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, said the timber industry accounted for about four percent of the gross domestic product and 11 percent of national export revenue with average revenue of about $212 million dollars. He mentioned some of the investment potentials as the establishment of scale bamboo and rattan plantations, development of wood panel products and maximum use of by-products of wood. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cornell Companies Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results -- Updates Guidance for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Nov 5, 2009
Balance Sheet Data: ------------------ (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2009 2008 ------------ ----------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,972 $ 14,613 Working capital 56,789 49,385 Property and equipment, net 451,944 450,354 Total assets 635,948 636,921 Long-term debt 292,798 308,070 Total debt 306,211 320,482 Stockholders' equity 251,478 228,167 MCF Reserve Balances: --------------------- Bond Fund Payment Account 3,907 10,286 Debt Service Reserve Fund 23,370 23,750 CORNELL COMPANIES,... (Primezone Releases)
The GT-Vodafone Mess: Back to Basics Nov 4, 2009
The standard carrier metrics for determining these things in the telecom industry include Average Revenue per User, Cell Tower Economics, churn, Subs, and Enterprise Value per Subscriber (EVS) among others. Very few of the protagonists in this saga have bothered to even engage in a debate about whether based on these benchmarks, the GT-Vodafone deal was sub-optimal in light of international practice (if you use the EVS figure prevalent in South Asia for instance, GT... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
El Paso Posts Big 3Q Profit Plunge, Cuts Dividend Nov 4, 2009
Wall Street forecast average revenue of $1. 12 billion. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cognizant's unique strategy paid off Nov 4, 2009
Cognizant outperformed the consensus estimate of 21 analysts who predicted an average revenue of $805. 1 million for the third quarter as well as its own guidance of 3% sequential revenue growth at $800 million. (India Times)
Will pricing pressures kick off a wave of consolidation in telecom? Nov 3, 2009
1 million wireless users at end-September, saw key metrics such as average revenue per user (ARPU) falling to 161 rupees ($3. 4) for the September quarter from RS 210 in the preceding quarter and sharply off Rs 244 for the financial year ended March. (India Times)
Fresenius Medical Increases 2009 Forecast as Third-Quarter Profit Advances Nov 3, 2009
95 billion, and the average revenue per treatment advanced to $348 in the third quarter from $344 in the second quarter, the company said. International were little changed at $939 million. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
British Airways Expect Losses for First Half Nov 3, 2009
British Airways PLC (BAY.LN): 1H Earnings Due: November 6 at 0700 GMT Company Survey of Analysts Average Operating Loss: GBP127M, (GBP140M profit in 1H 2008) Average Loss before tax: GBP252M (GBP52M profit in 1H 2008) Average Revenue: GBP4. 128B -13% (GBP4. (SmartMoney)
Axiatas Indon unit sees profit growth Nov 3, 2009
Tan said XL also grew its minutes of use per subscriber by 4% and its average revenue per user by 9. Rights issue. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
RCom shares slide on results, outlook Nov 3, 2009
With much of the new subscriber additions coming from rural areas where people talk less than their urban counterparts, key metrics such as average revenue per user (ARPU) is being hit. Reliance Communications saw its ARPU for September quarter falling to 161 rupees from Rs 210 in the preceding quarter and sharply off Rs 244 for the financial year ended March. (India Times)
FiOS TV Growth Slows Nov 1, 2009
Additionally, revenue growth from broadband and video services boosted consumer average revenue per unit (ARPU) to $75. 04 in the 2009 quarter, a 12. (Multichannel News)
Reliance Comm posts 51% decline in profits Nov 1, 2009
Analysts have downgraded future revenue expectations of the top players citing the sharp fall in average revenue per user due to the recent tariff revision. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Power, realty stocks hold potential for equity investors Nov 1, 2009
The average revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom companies is on a downward trend from many quarters. Therefore, investors would be better off avoiding these stocks for the short term. (India Times)
Nicor 3Q profit soars on cheaper gas Oct 31, 2009
Analysts forecast average revenue of $383 million. Based on stronger results and improved expectations for its gas distribution business, Nicor raised its full-year profit estimate to a range between $2. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Bharti Airtel stock plunges over 6 pc Oct 31, 2009
With competition hotting up and many telcos offering low tariffs, Bharti Airtel saw a 24 per cent drop in average revenue per user in Q2 to Rs 252 with 52 per cent of the new additions coming from the low-paying rural subscribers. Analysts said shares of the country's largest private sector telecom operator dropped on concerns of rising competition in the telecom sector and dirt-cheap tariff being offered by some of the existing as well as new players. (India Times)
Bharti, RCOM profits may take a hit Oct 29, 2009
However, this is likely to drag average revenue per user per month (ARPU) and minutes of usage similar to that in case of Idea. The domestic telecom sector is currently witnessing steeper fall in valuations after the operators reduced tariffs significantly to gain market share. (India Times)
Jet Airways flies into red zone Oct 28, 2009
The est 00004000 imate is based on companys average revenue per day in the September 2009 quarter for the balance 87 days that works to around Rs 23 crore/day. Jets net loss widened 5. (India Times)
Not All U.S. Online Brokers See Clear Crystal Ball Oct 28, 2009
TD Ameritrade, which runs the largest U.S. discount trading platform, predicted that daily average revenue trades (DARTS) could jump as much as 28 percent from the record in fiscal 2009. Trading volume swelled 47 percent in the last two years. (ABC News -- Wire)
Rogers's Adjusted Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates on Revenue From iPhones Oct 28, 2009
Average revenue per user, a measure of how much each customer spends on calls and data monthly, was C$66. 45 in the quarter, Rogers said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Sunoco Logistics misses/meets estimates Oct 27, 2009
The average revenue estimate of eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters was $1. 28 billion. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Changyou Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Oct 26, 2009
-- Average revenue per active paying account ("ARPU") for the Company's games increased 2% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year to RMB190. (1) Each American depositary share ("ADS") represents two Class A ordinary shares. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sohu.com Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results Oct 26, 2009
Average revenue per active paying account ("ARPU") for Changyou's games increased 2% quarter-on-quarter and 7% year-on-year to RMB190, which Changyou believes is within a range that is affordable for the majority of Chinese game players. Aggregate peak concurrent users ("PCU") for Changyou's games was approximately 910,000, a decrease of 4% quarter-on-quarter and an increase of 18% year-on-year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For operators, pricing of value-added services is the next big story Oct 25, 2009
In the process, the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), a key indicator of the financial soundness of any operator has been under some pressure. One way to look at this is that there will be yet another round of consolidation with just a handful of operators surviving at the end of it. (India Times)
Reason behind India's lowest telecom tariffs in the world Oct 25, 2009
The company challenging paradigms like high average revenue per user per month (ARPU) is good or post-paid is better or for that matter, technology must be in-house. We knew to succeed in this market, we had to address affordability because there is a huge disparity in the country. (India Times)
The Great Internet Buildout Is Spurring Mergers Oct 23, 2009
6% year-over-year in its latest quarter and post-paid average revenue per user rising 3. 8. (BusinessWeek)
BSkyB Profit Climbs After Adding Subscribers for High-Definition Programs Oct 23, 2009
Average revenue per user for the quarter rose to 469 pounds from 430 pounds a year earlier. To contact the reporters on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Apple Reports Its Most Profitable Quarter Ever Oct 21, 2009
The company opened 15 new stores for a total of 273, with average revenue per store of $7. 1 million. (SmallBusinessComputing)
OptionsXpress earnings top analyst predictions, firm eyes acquisitions Oct 21, 2009
OptionsXpress said retail daily average revenue trades, or DARTS a key performance measure for retail brokerage firms stood at 42,000 in the third quarter, down 12 percent from a year ago and down 7 percent from the second quarter. Institutional DARTs were 11,400 in the third quarter. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Televisa Raids Slim's Clients as Telmex Caught in TV Stalemate With Mexico Oct 19, 2009
The Yoo bundle will drive the growth in the number of subscribers, although the average revenue of the company will fall because the packages are cheaper, Jimenez said. Televisa gets about 17 percent of sales from cable, with 40 percent coming from broadcast advertising. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
The Apple, Google, Verizon Love Triangle Oct 13, 2009
For this unnatural act, ATa $100 average revenue per user, the industry-wide average is about $50) and the use of the iPhone as a lure to steal Verizon subscribers ... Their goal is to achieve specific monthly average revenue per user targets: AT00 and iTunes' $15 to $20 (the latter number is my own unauthorized estimate. (CBS News)
Trai mulls M&As, spectrum trade, no lock-in clause Oct 13, 2009
Inter-telecom M&As on cards- Telecom-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Inter-telecom M&As on cards13 Oct 2009, 0104 hrs IST, Joji Thomas Philip, ET Bureau. (India Times)
Telcos rushing in to flat terrain Oct 10, 2009
Since they do not have to build large levels of infrastructure, these new operators may be in a position to sustain low levels of average revenue per user (ARPU), added Mr Shah. On the face of it, the key will be in getting in the high-end users and ensuring investments are recovered quickly. (India Times)
Amica Mature Lifestyles Announces First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2010 Oct 9, 2009
(2) MARPAS is defined by the Company as Monthly Average Revenue Per Available Suite and is equal to gross monthly revenues generated at the seniors residences divided by the number of suites. MARPAS is used by the Company to measure period-over-period performance of its properties. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
MTNL in race to acquire majority stake in Zamtel Oct 9, 2009
Experiencing lower average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Indian market, Indian operators, including private firm Bharti Airtel, are now looking at the African market to drive their revenues. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Banking, the next big thing for Bharti Oct 9, 2009
The average revenue per user is tiny. Yet, a company like Bharti makes huge profits by acquiring more and more rural customers. (India Times)
Outside Counsel Spending Projected to Drop by 4.3 Percent Oct 9, 2009
BTI's results were based on 200 interviews with corporate counsel between June 13 and Sept. 4 at companies with an average revenue of $21. 9 billion and a median revenue of $4. (Law.com)
Telecom stocks battered Oct 7, 2009
Analysts expect the new tariff plans are sure to dent the revenues of the telecom majors by 10-15% annually although the companies themselves maintain it would take 45-60 days to come back to the current average revenue per user (ARPU) levels. On the BSE, Reliance Communications lost nearly 11% to close at Rs 268 while its bigger competitor Bharti Airtel lost 10% to Rs 359. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Shanda Gamesshows its wrinkles Oct 7, 2009
Average revenue from Mir II players reached 729 yuan in the second quarter of 2009, and 520 yuan from Woool fans. In comparison, Changyou's TLBB attracts a much more modest crowd. (Asia Times Online)
Deal or no deal, Bharti not off growth track Oct 5, 2009
Like other telecom operators, Bharti has been witnessing a decline in key operational parameters including average revenue per user (ARPU) per month and minutes of usage (MOUs) per month. Its ARPU dropped by 20. (India Times)
Companies that may report best Q2 earnings Oct 5, 2009
Companies likely to report best earnings in Q2- Investor's Guide-Features-The Economic Times. Companies likely to report best earnings in Q25 Oct 2009, 0751 hrs IST, ET Bureau. (India Times)
Celcom to launch more m-commerce services Oct 3, 2009
Some mobile operators saw the introduction of mobile payment as a means of arresting the falling average revenue per user of telcos, he said, adding that there was still room for growth in mobile payment services. By LEONG HUNG YEE. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Maxis redialled: The celco pitches its appeal to the public again Sep 26, 2009
There is also the concern of further erosion in average revenue per user (ARPU) a figure telco owners are constantly monitoring as it is a benchmark for growth, or otherwise. Blended ARPU for FY07 was RM64 and, a year later, at RM58. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Auction 3G spectrum soon Sep 25, 2009
Industry-wide average revenue per user (ARPU) is already down to about Rs 300 a month. Increased usage an 00004000 d a growing number of subscribers would compensate for only a part of the decline. (India Times)
Million cedis realised from ecotourism annually - GREET Sep 25, 2009
He explained that average revenue earned per visitor or tourist to an attraction site before the Ghana ecotourism project started was three Ghana cedis but that amount had increased over the years to about five Ghana cedis. Mr. Nanka-Bruce urged communities with tourist attractions to embrace the project to enable them benefit from tourism. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Red Hat shares rise on 3Q earnings Sep 24, 2009
Red Hat boosts 3Q revenue, profit - Triangle Business Journal. for free extra services. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Maxis listing a market boost Sep 23, 2009
But the average revenue per user (ARPU) seems to be on the decline. Blended ARPU for FY07 was RM64 and, a year later, at RM58. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Corporate Social Responsibility - The Vodafone Way Sep 22, 2009
00 billion dollars a year in average revenue per user (ARPU). Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The future of school lunch programs Sep 21, 2009
92, while the average revenue received for that lunch is only 2. 43, according to the School Nutrition Association (SNA). (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Marcial: Are Bulls Hanging Up on Verizon? Sep 21, 2009
"We no longer expect wireless [average revenue per user] to grow in the third quarter after the below 1% growth in the first half," says Hodulik. Another analyst who recently downgraded Verizon's stock to neutral from buy is Chandan Sarkar of investment firm Auriga USA. "Our downgrade suggests continued underperformance relative to the rest of the market," says Sarkar. (BusinessWeek)
Mobile Carrier Support Costs for Smartphones Mean You Pay More Sep 19, 2009
These costs, which offset the average revenue per user (ARPU) gains earned for operators because of the far greater data usage of smartphones are no doubt passed onto the enterprises, small businesses and individuals that are the carriers bread and butter. The faster mobile operators can resolve these support issues, the better off we all of us will be. (HardwareCentral)
Telcos ring in growth on cost reduction, rural call Sep 14, 2009
This growth comes after massive new infrastructure investment in towers and cell sites in the rural heartland and with a dent on the average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) which is now down to nearly Rs 200. Despite this, it is clear that the sector in general in India and around the world has done far better than many other core sectors. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Tropical Islands turnaround Sep 12, 2009
This has been a huge reason in the low visitor average revenue per user (ARPU). Management realised this, and is now focusing on building accommodations, says an analyst who tracks the company. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Motorola Powers Media Experiences to the Home, in the Home and Beyond the Home at IBC 2009 Sep 11, 2009
F30 will experience a variety of live, interactive demonstrations that bring to life the delivery of advanced rich media services with solutions designed to help operators maintain a competitive edge by lowering operational costs while increasing customer retention and average revenue per user. "In today's competitive environment, service providers need innovative products and solutions that enable them to offer high quality services to attract and retain customers," said Joe Cozzolino, senior... (PR Newswire)
Singapore Air Customers Wonder `Where Is Recession' on Packed A380 Planes Sep 8, 2009
Passenger yield, or average revenue per seat, tumbled 18 percent to 10. 2 Singapore cents a kilometer in the three months ended in June, the steepest quarterly drop in at least six years. (Bloomberg)
Apollo Hospitals promise higher returns than Fortis Sep 7, 2009
Since a specialty division in a hospital logs gross margins between 20% and 28%, the company has registered average revenue of Rs 60 lakh per occupied bed. Fortis plans to float a rights issue of Rs 1,000 crore by mid-September, priced at Rs 110 per share, to fund its expansion. (India Times)
OneMove Enjoys Record August Continuing Its Turnaround Sep 4, 2009
Daily average revenue showed growth of 6% over July's record breaking month and 42% over August of 2008. The Company continues a turnaround that commenced with the addition of over 100+ firms at the onset of the recession last fall. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Astro-Govt talks to improve content Sep 3, 2009
Astro has been able to weather the downturn very well, considering the net adds and average revenue per user while the looming concern of rising content costs was partially negated by the recent price increase in sports package. The managements competence in keeping costs under control and initiatives in penetrating suburban markets have helped ensure the viability and growth of the business, said the analyst. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
TIGO: Mobile penetration in Ghana is 47 per cent Sep 3, 2009
2 average revenue per user (ARPU) per month across Africa; but the ARPU figure for Ghana stood at $5. 3 per month, aggregating some $15,370,000 for its assumed 2. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Celcom set for next phase Aug 31, 2009
Looking at average revenue per user, one could see different user segments still offered opportunities, he said. Its high time for companies like Celcom to introduce innovative products that will drive customer behaviour and increase usage of voice and data, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Apple to launch iPhone in China Aug 31, 2009
"IPhones will help us to change the structure of our customer base and improve [average revenue per user]," said Mr Chang. The news, which ended months of speculation about a partnership between the two companies, will open up a vast new market for Apple, which has sold an estimated 26m iPhones. (CNN -- International)
China Unicom in 3-Year Deal for Apple's iPhone Aug 29, 2009
Unicom said its first-half monthly average revenue per user (ARPU), a key indicator of profitability, for its mobile services fell to 41. 7 yuan, from 43. (ABC News -- Business)
Keeping tabs on crucial franchising benchmarks Aug 29, 2009
"You need to measure the average revenue per store per period so on average, you want that to be positive, and the higher the better. "So we look at, say, a week and how it compares to last year, and then take the total stores and divide that into the revenue so we have a measure. The number one thing analysts look at is this figure and everyone focuses on that measure because it's a growth measure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
China Unicom in Deal With Apple to Sell iPhone Aug 29, 2009
The phone will boost China Unicom's average revenue per user, said the executive. The company's mobile average revenue per user fell to CNY41. (SmartMoney)
