Disclosures

Accelrys

I, Kevin Liu , certify that this report reflects my personal beliefs about this company and that no portion of my compensation was, is or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific recommendations or views discussed in this report.

Disclosure

  • B. Riley & Co., LLC does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports.
  • A portion of this analyst’s compensation is based on the sales, trading and investment banking activities of B. Riley & Co., LLC.
  • B. Riley & Co., LLC makes a market in the securities of the company covered in this report.
  • This analyst has received compensation from this company in the past 12 months.
  • B. Riley & Co., LLC, or any of its affiliates, has received compensation from this company in the past 12 months.
  • This company currently is, or within the past 12 months was, a client of B. Riley & Co., LLC. The services provided were Non-Investment Banking Securities-Related Services.
Disclosure Chart

Ratings Distribution as of May 17, 2012 % with Investment Banking Relationships
Rating Number of Companies Percent of Total Rating Number of Companies Percent of Total
Buy 112 73.7% Buy 13 100.0%
Neutral 37 24.3% Neutral 0 0.0%
Sell 3 2.0% Sell 0 0.0%
Total 152 100% Total 13 100%

Explanation of B. Riley & Co. LLC's Rating System

  • Buy: We generally expect "Buy" rated stocks to materially outperform both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 as well as other stocks in their sector. Further, we believe that the potential reward relative to the potential risk is particularly attractive.
  • Neutral: We generally believe "Neutral" rated stocks will perform roughly in line with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 over the intermediate and long term.
  • Sell: We generally expect "Sell" rated stocks to materially underperform both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 as well as other stocks in their sector. Further, we believe that the potential reward relative to the potential risk is particularly unattractive.

Risks and Considerations

  • Competition - The industry is highly competitive and many of the Company's competitors have greater resources.
  • Execution - Management may not execute well on its restructuring efforts as it allocates capital and human resources towards acquisitions and related integration, possibly resulting in lower margins and cash flow.
  • Further Potential Risks - See the Company's SEC filings, particularly its 10-K filing, for a discussion of further potential risks.