Alberto-Culver Company http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Alberto_Culver_Company-1000420 Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:33:46 AM 1000420 Alberto-Culver Company en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26672996newstex/PRN-0005-26672996xml MELROSE PARK, Ill., Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- The Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV) confirmed today that it will issue a news release regarding its third quarter and nine month fiscal year #### results...04000000040160000401604804016018040160017/15/2008 11:07:23 AM180000001800800018004000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26672996ALBERTO CULVER COACVNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1876865ccbn/T1876865norm... - William Blair - AnalystOkay. I'm going to go ahead and get started. Good morning, I'm Jon Anderson, the Analyst here at William Blair who covers Alberto-Culver. Alberto-Culver is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded hair and skin care products approximately $#.# billion in projected fiscal #### revenue. The company owns leading market share in the majority of categories in which it competes, and its big three hair care brands, Nexxus, TRESemme and VO#, position it as the number four player in the U.S. hair care market. The company's beauty business heritage underpins a strong track record of organic sales growth and progressive market share gains during the past several years. Looking ahead, Alberto-Culver appears competitively well-positioned, given momentum for its core brands and existing markets, further opportunities for geographic expansion, and the potential for meaningful margin improvement. We are privileged to have Jim Marino, President and... 6/18/2008 2:11:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000FinalAlberto-Culver Co. at William Blair & Company Growth Stock Conference TranscriptACV8:30am CTTranscriptT1876865Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/300158bir/300158normAlberto-Culver Co.The Alberto Culver Co.Sally Beauty Company Beauty Systems GroupLa FarmacoDavidson Supply Co.Pantresse Inc.United StatesManufacturing: Toiletries, beauty and barber shop supplies, food specialties and spices and household products.284420993256203114232417GKACV5/21/2008 6:13:01 AM300158Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-25372346newstex/PRN-0005-25372346xml MELROSE PARK, Ill., May ##, May ##, #### (PR Newswire delivered by Newstex) -- MELROSE PARK, Ill., May ## /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its...0400000004009000040090025/19/2008 8:06:24 AM1800000018016000180200001900000019001000190020001900201419002007PR Newswire USPRN-0005-25372346ALBERTO CULVER COACVNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1847162ccbn/T1847162norm...Anyway, Alberto-Culver's had a remarkable run in the year and a half since they spun off the Sally Beauty Professional Business with the stock up over ##% in that period. The top line sales growth has been solid, driven TRESemme, with healthy margin expansion despite commodity cost inflation and the still heated competition you see in the hair care category. Here today to discuss these issues is V. James Marino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company for the last four years. And with that I'll turn it over to Jim for some prepared remarks before we open it up to Q&A. ... 5/12/2008 2:12:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000FinalAlberto-Culver Co. at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Conference TranscriptACV10:50am ETTranscriptT1847162Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street EventsSWEDEN - In May ####, Alberto-Culver Co, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Cederroth International AB unit, an Upplands Vasby-based manufacturer and wholesaler of soaps and detergents.5/7/2008 2:11:22 PM81572I15080Q81572I013068Seeking BuyerCederroth International ABSeeking BuyerAlberto-Culver Cohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Alberto_Culver_Co_seeking_buyer_for_Cederroth_International_AB-1975156040sdc/19751560401975156040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnknownInvestors, nec6799UNUnknownPrivate6799:Investors, nec6799:Investors, necSoaps, Cosmetics, and Personal-Care ProductsSwedenSoap & other detergents, except specialty cleaners2841FFForeignSubsidiary12029001Seeking buyerMnfr,whl beauty productsNot ApplicableAssets129238003May 7 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.00000Seeking buyerSeeking buyerSeeking buyer1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000Cederroth International AB,located in Upplands Vasby,Sweden, manufactures andwholesales soaps, detergentsand specialty cleaningproducts. The company wasfounded in 1895.Cederroth International AB, located in Upplands Vasby,Sweden, manufactures and wholesales soaps, detergents andspecialty cleaning products. The company was founded in1895.Cederroth International AB, located in Upplands Vasby, Sweden, manufactures and wholesales soaps, detergents and specialty cleaning products. The company was founded in 1895.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N05 May 08Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/05/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000SWEDEN - In May 2008,Alberto-Culver Co, announcedthat it was seeking a buyerfor its CederrothInternational AB unit, anUpplands Vasby-basedmanufacturer and wholesaler ofsoaps and detergents.SWEDEN - In May 2008, Alberto-Culver Co, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Cederroth International AB unit, an Upplands Vasby-based manufacturer and wholesaler of soaps and detergents.SWEDEN - In May 2008, Alberto-Culver Co, announced that it was seeking a buyer for itsCederroth International AB unit, an Upplands Vasby-based manufacturer and wholesaler ofsoaps and detergents.SWEDEN - In May 2008, Alberto-Culver Co, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Cederroth International AB unit, an Upplands Vasby-based manufacturer and wholesaler of soaps and detergents.SWEDEN - In May 2008, Alberto-Culver Co, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Cederroth International AB unit, an UpplandsVasby-based manufacturer and wholesaler of soaps and detergents.S Buyer0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:S Buyer-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002841:Soap & other detergents, except specialty cleaners2842:Specialty cleaning and polishing preparations2844:Perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries12029001Unknown6799UnknownPrivate2842:Specialty cleaning and polishing preparations2844:Perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries128001New YorkUnited States2844IllinoisPublicACV0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1821753ccbn/B1821753norm...Pretax earnings increased ##% to nearly $##m, excluding restructuring expenses of $#m in #Q## and $###,### in #Q##. ... 4/28/2008 2:12:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000EditedQ2 2008 Alberto-Culver Co. Earnings Conference Call SummaryACV11:00am ETBriefB1821753Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1821753ccbn/T1821753norm...Welcome to the Alberto-Culver conference call. A replay of this call will be available for ## days beginning this afternoon. The call numbers are ###-###-####, or ###-###-####. Please enter a pin code #######. All lines will be muted during the broadcast. After the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Before we begin, the Company has asked me to remind you that actual results with respect to any forward-looking statements that are made today might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to materially differ are spelled out in Alberto-Culver's annual ##-Q and ##-K reports which the Company invites to you study. In addition, due to the disclosure of organic sales growth and financial results excluding restructuring expenses, this call may include mention of certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of these financial measures... 4/28/2008 12:10:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000FinalQ2 2008 Alberto-Culver Co. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptACV11:00am ETTranscriptT1821753Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-24836952newstex/PRN-0005-24836952xml MELROSE PARK, Ill., April ##, Apr. ##, #### (PR Newswire delivered by Newstex) -- MELROSE PARK, Ill., April ## /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV), a leading manufacturer and marketer of personal care products...040000000401600004016048040160180401600104016047040160030401000004010001040070000400700504009000040090024/28/2008 8:06:35 AM180000001800800018004000180120001802000019000000190010001900200019002012PR Newswire USPRN-0005-24836952ALBERTO CULVER COCAROL L BERNICKACVNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/644449spcred/644449normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal4/23/2008 8:33:28 PM175Summary644449United StatesPersonal ProductsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsRetailSummaryThe ratings on Melrose Park, Ill.-based Alberto-Culver Co. reflect its conservative balance sheet, established consumer products brands, and stable operating performance in its consumer products business. These benefits are mitigated somewhat by the risk of more direct competition from larger personal care companies since the spin-off of its Sally Beauty Co. business, and somewhat weak EBITDA margins compared with its peers. Alberto-Culver maintains well-recognized brands, particularly in the beauty and health care segments, with brands such as Alberto VO5, TRESemme, and St. Ives. This business represents about 90% of the company's annual sales. The company also maintains a smaller food and household products business with leading brands such as Mrs. Dash and SugarTwin. The company also has good geographic diversityUSA01306830302010 303020 3030 30Alberto-Culver Co.100032USAACVSUMMARYGLOBISSFICORPRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-24490262newstex/PRN-0005-24490262xml Apr. ##, #### (PR Newswire delivered by Newstex) -- MELROSE PARK, Ill., April ## /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ The Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV) confirmed today that it will issue a news release regarding its second quarter and first...04000000040160000401604804016018040160014/14/2008 5:07:28 PM180000001800400018008000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-24490262ALBERTO CULVER COACVNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1738823ccbn/B1738823norm1/28/2008 1:12:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000EditedQ1 2008 Alberto-Culver Co. Earnings Conference Call SummaryACV11:00am ET...Co. reported #Q## pre-tax earnings (excluding restructuring and other expenses in #Q## and #Q##) of $##m. #Q## sales grew ##.#%. ... BriefB1738823Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1738823ccbn/T1738823norm1/28/2008 12:10:00 PMAlberto-Culver Co.54.0000FinalQ1 2008 Alberto-Culver Co. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptACV11:00am ET...Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Alberto-Culver conference call. A replay of this call will be available for ## days beginning this afternoon. The call-in numbers are ###-###-#### or ###-###-####. Please enter the pin number of #######. All lines will be muted during this broadcast. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Before we begin, the company has asked me to tell you that actual results with respect to any forward-looking statements that are made today might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to materially differ are spelled out in the Alberto-Culver annual ##-Q and ##-K reports, which the company invites you to study. In addition, due to the disclosure of organic sales growth and financial results excluding restructuring expenses, this call may include mention of certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliation... TranscriptT1738823Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/369002_report_framefitch/369002_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Alberto-Culver CompanyAvon Products, Inc.Colgate-Palmolive CompanyFortune Brands, Inc.Hasbro, Inc.Kimberly-Clark CorporationMattel, Inc.Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Spectrum Brands IncThe Black & Decker CorporationThe Clorox CompanyThe Stanley WorksWhirlpool Corporation80088989800892378008989680090088800901058009024380091006800910158009103480091752800918048167406583717465865683111/22/2008 10:06:00 AM010300000103020001040000250Special ReportACVAVPBDKCLCLXFOHASKMBMATNWLSPCSWKWHR369002_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_21415moodys/COP_21415htmlCredit Opinion1/3/2008 3:32:23 PMGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## JAN #### Credit Opinion: Alberto-Culver Company (Old) Alberto-Culver Company (Old) Melrose Park, Illinois, United States Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Senior Unsecured Shelf...Alberto-Culver Company (Old)21415150.0000NewshtmlAlberto-Culver Company (Old)COP_21415Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/448009spcred/448009normThe latest Summary from S&P12/23/2007 11:43:40 PMSummary175global448009Global IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsRetailSummaryThe ratings on Alberto-Culver Co. reflects Sally Beauty Co.'s position as the largest operator of retail beauty stores nationwide, the well-established product offerings in the company's consumer products business, consistent operating performance, and a moderately leveraged capital structure. The beauty supply segment, comprising of Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group, has more than 3,200 retail stores, accounts for the majority of the company's operating income, and should remain the key cash flow generator over the intermediate term. This business comprises about 65% of sales and pretax earnings. An important component is Beauty Systems Group, which exclusively distributes brands to salons and other beauty professionals. Alberto-Culver has made several acquisitions in recent years to expand the Beauty Systems Group. SallyAlberto-Culver Co.100032SUMMARYGLOBISSFICORPRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_126004_815122751moodys/PR_126004_815122751htmlRating Action12/21/2007 6:17:44 PMGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## JAN #### Rating Action: Alberto-Culver Company Correction to Press Release: Moody's lowers Alberto-Culver's rating to Baa# New York, January ##, #### -- Correction to Moody's January ##, ####...Alberto-Culver Company815122751150.0000Newshtml21415Alberto-Culver Company (Old)Alberto-Culver Company; Alberto-Culver Company (Old)PR_126004_815122751Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/390733_pr_framefitch/390733_pr_framehtmlAlberto-Culver CompanyAvon Products, Inc.Colgate-Palmolive CompanyFortune Brands, Inc.Hasbro, Inc.Kimberly-Clark CorporationMattel, Inc.Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.S.C. 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Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.390733_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/388812_pr_framefitch/388812_pr_framehtmlAlberto-Culver CompanyAnheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.Avon Products, Inc.British American Tobacco plcCampbell Soup CompanyCorn Products International, Inc.Darden Restaurants, Inc.Del Monte Foods CompanyDole Food Company, Inc.Flowers Foods, Inc.Fortune Brands, Inc.General Mills, Inc.H. J. 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Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.388812_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/610467spcred/610467normThe latest Summary from S&P10/31/2007 3:10:21 AMSummary175global610467United StatesPersonal ProductsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsRetailSummaryThe ratings on Melrose Park, Ill.-based Alberto-Culver Co. reflect its conservative balance sheet, established consumer products brands, and stable operating performance in its consumer products business. These benefits are mitigated somewhat by the risk of more direct competition from larger personal care companies since the spin-off of its Sally Beauty Co. business, and somewhat weak EBITDA margins compared with its peers. Alberto-Culver maintains well-recognized brands, particularly in the beauty and health care segments, with brands such as Alberto VO5, TRESemme, and St. Ives. This business represents about 89% of the company's annual sales. The company also maintains a smaller food and household products business with leading brands such as Mrs. Dash and SugarTwin. The company also has good geographic diversityUSA01306830302010 303020 3030 30Alberto-Culver Co.100032USAACVSUMMARYGLOBISSFICORPRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Research