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Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

$77 BILLION FED speculation - $1 BILLION equity market cap speculation

April 13, 2009

Analysis of:$77 billion more to bail out bankrupt gm? | www.dailyfinance.com

Current $77 BILLION FED speculation - $1 BILLION equity market cap speculation places General Motors as risky as the lottery.  

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

GM stock shares still receiving bids with bankruptcy prep

April 7, 2009

Analysis of:gm in "intense" bankruptcy prep: source | www.reuters.com

Our Private Equity firm has experienced tremendous (during the recent trailing 12 months) equity stripping (by market conditions and government interventions), and has left us wondering why would General Motors  (GM), a bankruptcy candidate still receive bids? Twenty-Seven (27) millions shares trading as of 3:15 pm eastern. On the other hand Ford (F) shares have rallied (Ninety-Eight (98) million shares trading today) during the recent months and makes more sense for share accumulation, since they rejected TARP funds and have been executing a recovery plan for several years.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

RBS - along for the ride.

April 7, 2009

Analysis of:Taxpayers take 70% of Royal Bank of Scotland | business.timesonline.co.uk

When the take of 70% of anything, including Royal Bank of Scotland's taxpayers take of the equity shares - you own it, others are along for the ride.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Budgets - Actual vs Estimated

March 31, 2009

Analysis of:fdic: 2009 budget executive summary | www.fdic.gov

The strength of a properly estimated budget, and the conviction to execute within budget sends a strong positive fiscal message.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

US Automotive The Future Way

March 30, 2009

Analysis of:text - president obama's remarks on u.s. car industry� | uk.news.yahoo.com

The US president obama's remarks on u.s. car industry has given the green light to the future way of making automobiles.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Prime, sub-prime totally sub-optimal cost of funds margin.

March 27, 2009

Analysis of:HDFC cuts retail prime lending rate | economictimes.indiatimes.com

HDFC (India's largest housing finance company) has attributed the cut in its retail prime lending rate (RPLR) to a reduction in its cost of funds.

Justin HupetPrincipal & Managing PartnerFour Peaks Capital LLC

Hedge Funds Need A Survival Strategy

March 26, 2009

Analysis of:Pensions seen fueling hedge fund industry growth | www.reuters.com

Hedge funds lost more than $700 billion in second half of 2008, and 2009 might be even worse given the current outlook for the financial and economic environment.  Hedge funds need a survival strategy and more metrics need to be shared on both sides of the conversation between the hedge fund and institutional client.  Those hedge funds that survive need to offer, among other things; repeatable performance, fair fees, top-notch client service, robust risk management, transparency, sound operational infrastructure, and a safety guarantee for custody of and institutions assets.

Justin HupetPrincipal & Managing PartnerFour Peaks Capital LLC

Recent Moves by the FED and Treasury: Do They Raise More Questions Than They Answer?

March 25, 2009

Analysis of:Confidence Returning to Equities | www.bloomberg.com

Critical questions remain unanswered, and these questions will in all likelihood not be cleared up until the plan begins operation, such as:  Will investors (through auction via FDIC) offer high enough bids to entice bankers to sell illiquid assets?  Will regulators force banks to participate regardless of where bids are at?  How quickly will the plan be implemented?  What loans are eligible for the auction?  Is this whole process too bureaucratic?

Justin HupetPrincipal & Managing PartnerFour Peaks Capital LLC

Suncor's Acquisition of Petro-Canada: Merger Creates Canada's Biggest Energy Company with Global Stature

March 23, 2009

Analysis of:Suncor, Petro-Canada agree to $19.2B merger | www.financialpost.com

Merger creates Canada’s biggest energy company with global stature. The new combined entity consists of the largest Oil Sands resource position. Both companies were in need of cutting costs given tough economic and industry conditions. Suncor itself was looking ripe for a takeover given the depressed share valuation (down roughly 35% over the last 12 months) and relatively low price of crude as of late, and is getting a “good deal” with the acquisition of Petro-Canada.

Justin HupetPrincipal & Managing PartnerFour Peaks Capital LLC

Sun Life's Indonesian Acquisition: CIMB Will Boost Presence In Priority Growth Region

March 19, 2009

Analysis of:Acquisition Sun Life, CIMB team up to form joint venture | www.thejakartapost.com

Yes, I think the CIMB acquisition will significantly help Sun Life in tapping into Indonesia’s insurance sector where the company has had a presence since 1995 through P.T. Sun Life Financial Indonesia (which has four telemarketing centers, eight bank partners, and 3,800 agents).  Indonesia remains a key priority geographic region for both large Canadian insurers (i.e., Sun Life and Manulife), as it is one of the fastest growing insurance markets in Asia.  This transaction will increase Sun Life’s presence and reach in Asia, where they intend on continuing to build and grow their franchise consistent with the company's long-term strategy. 

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