Appendix A
Disclosure for Wet Seal Inc.
I, Jeff VanSinderen , 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.
Initiated Coverage on 03/12/2003 with a "Buy" Rating and Price Target of $10.00
| Ratings Distribution as of May 17, 2013 | % with Investment Banking Relationships | |||||
| Rating | Number of Companies | Percent of Total | Rating | Number of Companies | Percent of Total | |
| Buy | 120 | 58.8% | Buy | 7 | 100.0% | |
| Neutral | 78 | 38.2% | Neutral | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Sell | 6 | 2.9% | Sell | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | 204 | 100% | Total | 7 | 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.
- Product/Design - The Company's business is subject to the same elements of general fashion/trend risk as that of any apparel brand/retailer.
- 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.