Key Developments: Agilent Technologies Inc (A.N)
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Agilent Technologies Inc Announces Cash Dividend of 12 Cents Per Share
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share of common stock will be paid on July 24 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 2. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Issues Q3 2013 Below Analysts' Estimates; Lowers FY 2013 Revenue Guidance; Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2013 EPS Guidance To A Range Below Analysts' Estimates
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that for the third quarter of 2013, it expects revenues to be in the range of $1.63 billion to $1.66 billion and non-GAAP earnings to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.64 per share. For fiscal 2013, it expects revenue of $6.75 billion to $6.85 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $2.70 to $2.85 per share. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenues of $1.75 billion and EPS of $0.73 for the third quarter of 2013; revenues of $6.9 billion and EPS of $2.87 for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Increases Stock Repurchase Program To $1 Billion
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase of $500 million to its existing stock repurchase program. Under the increased program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock, inclusive of amounts repurchased since November 1, 2012. Agilent expects the program to be completed by the end of calendar year 2013. During the first quarter of 2013, Agilent purchased 2 million shares of common stock, and in the second quarter, 3.3 million shares were purchased. Under the increased program, approximately $781 million of stock remains to be repurchased. Full Article
Plextek RF Integration Selects Agilent Technologies Inc's Simulation Software
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that Plextek RF Integration, a UK-based company that designs and develops RFICs, MMICs and microwave/millimeter-wave modules, has selected Agilent software to simulate its new high-frequency circuit and MMIC designs. After a thorough evaluation of available 3-D planar electromagnetic software tools, Plextek RF Integration chose Agilent`s Momentum simulator for its performance and flexibility. Accurate EM simulation enables designers to improve the performance of their designs, while increasing confidence that the manufactured product will meet specifications. Momentum is integrated with Agilent`s Advanced Design System and Genesys RF and microwave design software. In its evaluation, Plextek RFI used Momentum to simulate the performance of a 57- to 64-GHz amplifier IC. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Introduces Wireless Communications Test Set with Integrated Multiport Adapter for Manufacturing Test
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that it introduced its new E6607C EXT wireless communications test set, featuring an integrated multiport adapter for cost-effective, high-volume wireless device manufacturing test. Optimized for testing multiple devices simultaneously, the EXT-C with integrated multiport adapter enables up to 3x gain in effective test throughput (vs. the EXT-B) for less than 1.3x the price. Smartphone and tablet volumes continue to grow, and test plans continue to expand to accommodate multiple radios, formats and frequency bands in complex wireless devices. The Agilent EXT-C uniquely addresses these test challenges by increasing test throughput while keeping the overall cost of test equipment affordable and reducing the space and power used on the manufacturing line. The EXT-C is an integrated one-box tester that includes a vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, high-speed sequence analyzer, eight bi-directional input/output ports for multiformat cellular testing, and four output ports for GNSS testing. The E6607C is fully backward compatible in terms of functionality with the previous-generation E6607B EXT and E6617A MPA combination. And, in anticipation of future test needs, the EXT-C offers full cellular-band coverage up to 3.8 GHz (including LTE TDD Band 43) and support for the fast-sequenced test modes implemented in the latest chipsets. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Issues Q2 2013 Guidance Below Analysts' Estimates; Lowers FY 2013 Guidance
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that for the second quarter of 2013, it expects revenue guidance of $ 1.74 billion to $1.77 billion and non-GAAP earnings guidance of $0.64 to $0.70 per share. For fiscal 2013, it expects revenue guidance of $6.9 billion to $7.1 billion and Non-GAAP earnings guidance at $2.70 to $3.00 per share. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenues of $1.79 billion and EPS of $0.74 for the second quarter of 2013; revenues of $7.1 billion and EPS of $3.05 for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc and Ameritox Form Collaboration
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that they have formed a research collaboration that could accelerate analysis in the field of medication monitoring. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program; Increases Quarterly Dividend
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's common stock during fiscal 2013. The new repurchase authorization replaces Agilent`s existing stock repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of shares to reduce or eliminate share dilution from equity programs. The board has also authorized a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.10 to $0.12 per share, beginning in the second quarter of 2013. The second quarter dividend will be paid on April 24 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 2. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Issues Q1 2013 Guidance Below Analysts' Estimates; Issues FY 2013 Guidance; EPS Guidance Below Analysts' Estimates
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that for the first quarter of 2013, it expects revenue guidance of $ 1.68 billion to $1.70 billion and non-GAAP earnings guidance of $0.65 to $0.67 per share. For fiscal 2013, it expects revenue guidance of $7.0 billion to $7.2 billion and Non-GAAP earnings guidance at $2.80 to $3.10 per share. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenues of $1.73 billion and EPS of $0.75 for the first quarter of 2013; revenues of $7.1 billion and EPS of $3.33 for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Agilent Technologies Inc Announces Cash Dividend Of $0.10 Per Share
Agilent Technologies Inc announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock will be paid January 23, 2013, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business December 31, 2012. Full Article
BRIEF-Agilent Technologies shares down 1.3 pct after the bell following results
NEW YORK, May 14 - Agilent Technologies Inc : * Shares were down 1.3 percent after the bell following the release of its results.
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