An update has just come out today on Visual Sciences, Inc. (VSCN), in which senior computer services analyst Steve Biggs, CFA is restating his Hold rating on the company. We excerpted the following details from his latest report:
'On October 25, 2007, Visual Sciences, Inc. announced that it would be acquired by Omniture Inc. (OMTR), a leading provider of online business optimization software for approximately $394 million. We do not expect any major hurdles to the deal, and expect it to close on schedule in early- to mid-2008.
'We, therefore, maintain our Hold recommendation on the shares of VSCN with a target price of $18.04. Visual Sciences has recently agreed to be acquired by Omniture Inc. for approximately $394 million. VSCN shareholders will receive $2.39 in cash per share and 0.49 shares of Omniture stock for each share held, resulting in a total price of $18.04 per share for VSCN based upon Omniture's closing price on October 24.
'On November 7, 2007, Visual Sciences, Inc. announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Results for the quarter were mixed with revenue coming at the higher-end of management's guidance of $19.8 million to $20.4 million and GAAP EPS coming in below the guidance of $(0.03) to $0.01.
'EPS was diluted by legal expenses of $0.04 and transaction expense of $0.02 during the quarter, in the absence of which, EPS would have reached the high-end of GAAP EPS guidance. We expect VSCN shares to trade close to $18.04, as we don't foresee any obstacle to the deal closing. We, therefore, maintain our Hold recommendation on the shares of VSCN with a six-month target price of $18.04.'
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