Disclosures

Hancock Holding Company

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.
  • This analyst, or a member of this analyst's household who is financially dependent on this analyst or vice versa, holds a long stock position in the security covered in this report.
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Initiated Coverage on 09/10/2007 with "Buy" Rating and Price Target of $43.00

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.
  • Economy - Macro-economic issues such as increasing oil and gas prices and a possible drop in consumer spending could have a negative impact on the Company's business.
  • Regional Focus - The Company's operations are clustered in one part of the United States. Thus, its earnings are more vulnerable to any regional economic shock and/or slowdown.
  • Weather - The weather can significantly impact the Company's results.
  • General Industry - The Company could miss our estimates and/or their financial guidance.
  • Further Potential Risks - See the Company's SEC filings, particularly its 10-K filing, for a discussion of further potential risks.

Additional Risks and Considerations

     

     

    • Enviromental Issues - Environmental disasters could negatively impact the Company's results.
      • Acquisition/Integration - If the Company fails to successfully integrate the WTNY acquisition, the deal could lead to disappointing returns.