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      <title>IPO Analysis: Hyatt's Balance Sheet Is in Much Better Shape than the Competition's</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Hyatt Hotels (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/h' title='More opinion and analysis of H'>H</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> on November 1. In their debut Thursday, November 5, shares priced at $25, within the expected range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:56:13 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Hyatt Hotels (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/h' title='More opinion and analysis of H'>H</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> on November 1. In their debut Thursday, November 5, shares priced at $25, within the expected range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/172535-ipo-analysis-hyatt-s-balance-sheet-is-in-much-better-shape-than-the-competition-s?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Newly-Public RailAmerica Simply Has Too Much Debt </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of RailAmerica (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ra' title='More opinion and analysis of RA'>RA</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> on October 7. In their debut Wednesday, October 14, shares traded for less than $14, well below initial expectations of $16 to $18 per share.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of RailAmerica (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ra' title='More opinion and analysis of RA'>RA</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> on October 7. In their debut Wednesday, October 14, shares traded for less than $14, well below initial expectations of $16 to $18 per share.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/168982-newly-public-railamerica-simply-has-too-much-debt?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Verisk Analytics' IPO: The Only Risk Management Game in Town for Property, Casualty Insurance </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Verisk Analytics (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vrsk' title='More opinion and analysis of VRSK'>VRSK</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> before pricing and open. In its market debut Wednesday, October 7, the company priced 85.25 million shares at $22 a share, above its $19-$21 estimated price range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:59:16 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Verisk Analytics (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vrsk' title='More opinion and analysis of VRSK'>VRSK</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> before pricing and open. In its market debut Wednesday, October 7, the company priced 85.25 million shares at $22 a share, above its $19-$21 estimated price range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/167209-verisk-analytics-ipo-the-only-risk-management-game-in-town-for-property-casualty-insurance?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>IPO Analysis: Talecris Biotherapeutics Is Positioned Well in the U.S. Plasma Market</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Talecris Biotherapeutics (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/tlcr' title='More opinion and analysis of TLCR'>TLCR</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Thursday, October 1, the company priced 50 million common shares for $19 each, within the estimate range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:25:33 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Talecris Biotherapeutics (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/tlcr' title='More opinion and analysis of TLCR'>TLCR</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Thursday, October 1, the company priced 50 million common shares for $19 each, within the estimate range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/164411-ipo-analysis-talecris-biotherapeutics-is-positioned-well-in-the-u-s-plasma-market?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>IPO Analysis: Vitacost.com Does a Great Job Increasing Profits in a Competitive Landscape</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On September 17, <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Vitacost.com (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vitc' title='More opinion and analysis of VITC'>VITC</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Wednesday, September 23, the company priced shares for $12 each, within the estimate range. Vitacost.com sold 11 million shares and raised $132 million.<span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p></span>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On September 17, <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of Vitacost.com (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vitc' title='More opinion and analysis of VITC'>VITC</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Wednesday, September 23, the company priced shares for $12 each, within the estimate range. Vitacost.com sold 11 million shares and raised $132 million.<span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p></span><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/163338-ipo-analysis-vitacost-com-does-a-great-job-increasing-profits-in-a-competitive-landscape?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>CDC Software IPO Analysis: Deal Oddities Don't Pass the 'Sniff Test'</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of CDC Software (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cdcs' title='More opinion and analysis of CDCS'>CDCS</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Thursday, August 6, CDC Software sold 4.8 million American depositary receipts for $12 apiece, raising $57.6 million. CDC Software had expected the shares to price between $11 and $13.<span></p><p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p></span>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:42:26 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p><a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/">Bill Simpson</a> wrote an analysis of CDC Software (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cdcs' title='More opinion and analysis of CDCS'>CDCS</a>) to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a>. In its market debut Thursday, August 6, CDC Software sold 4.8 million American depositary receipts for $12 apiece, raising $57.6 million. CDC Software had expected the shares to price between $11 and $13.<span></p><p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup  follows:</p></span><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/154914-cdc-software-ipo-analysis-deal-oddities-don-t-pass-the-sniff-test?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Medidata Solutions IPO: At This Rate, 2010 Will Be a Banner Year</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On June 15, Bill Simpson wrote an <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/blog/index.php?id=190">analysis of Medidata Solutions</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/mdso' title='More opinion and analysis of MDSO'>MDSO</a>). In its market debut Wednesday, June 24, Medidata shares priced for $14, above the original estimate range. The company sold 6.3 million shares, raising $88.2 million.<span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> follows:</p></span>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:27:24 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On June 15, Bill Simpson wrote an <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/blog/index.php?id=190">analysis of Medidata Solutions</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/mdso' title='More opinion and analysis of MDSO'>MDSO</a>). In its market debut Wednesday, June 24, Medidata shares priced for $14, above the original estimate range. The company sold 6.3 million shares, raising $88.2 million.<span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup to <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php">TradingIPOs subscribers</a> follows:</p></span><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/149887-medidata-solutions-ipo-at-this-rate-2010-will-be-a-banner-year?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Duoyuan Global Water IPO Analysis: A Pure Play on Chinese Growth </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On June 16, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Duoyuan Global Water (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/dgw' title='More opinion and analysis of DGW'>DGW</a>). In its market debut Wednesday, June 24, Duoyuan priced its ADRs for $16 and sold 5.5 million of them, raising $88 million.<span> In a recent regulatory filing, Duoyuan had estimated it would price 5 million ADRs for between $13 and $15.</span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:43:37 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On June 16, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Duoyuan Global Water (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/dgw' title='More opinion and analysis of DGW'>DGW</a>). In its market debut Wednesday, June 24, Duoyuan priced its ADRs for $16 and sold 5.5 million of them, raising $88 million.<span> In a recent regulatory filing, Duoyuan had estimated it would price 5 million ADRs for between $13 and $15.</span></p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/146088-duoyuan-global-water-ipo-analysis-a-pure-play-on-chinese-growth?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>DigitalGlobe IPO Analysis: Investors Should Expect a Choppy 2009</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On May 4, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of DigitalGlobe (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/dgi' title='More opinion and analysis of DGI'>DGI</a>). In their market debut Thursday, May 14, shares rose more than 13% from the $19-a-share offering price to close at 21.50. The offering price itself was higher than the expected range of $16 to $18.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:18:10 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On May 4, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of DigitalGlobe (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/dgi' title='More opinion and analysis of DGI'>DGI</a>). In their market debut Thursday, May 14, shares rose more than 13% from the $19-a-share offering price to close at 21.50. The offering price itself was higher than the expected range of $16 to $18.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/138648-digitalglobe-ipo-analysis-investors-should-expect-a-choppy-2009?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Customer Satisfaction Drives Rosetta Stone's Strong Growth</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On April 6, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Rosetta Stone (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/rst' title='More opinion and analysis of RST'>RST</a>). In their market debut Thursday, April 16, shares finished their first day of trading up nearly 40 percent. The company opened trading at $25, on the morning after it priced its IPO at $18, exceeding the estimate range, and it sold 6.25 million shares, netting proceeds of $112.5 million.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:19:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On April 6, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Rosetta Stone (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/rst' title='More opinion and analysis of RST'>RST</a>). In their market debut Thursday, April 16, shares finished their first day of trading up nearly 40 percent. The company opened trading at $25, on the morning after it priced its IPO at $18, exceeding the estimate range, and it sold 6.25 million shares, netting proceeds of $112.5 million.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/131398-customer-satisfaction-drives-rosetta-stone-s-strong-growth?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Changyou's IPO Banks Heavily on One Single Game </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On March 26, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Changyou (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cyou' title='More opinion and analysis of CYOU'>CYOU</a>). In their market debut Thursday, April 2, shares priced at the top of their estimated price range of $14-$16 a share. With 7.5 million American depositary shares in the IPO, the company raised $120 million.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:11:55 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On March 26, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Changyou (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cyou' title='More opinion and analysis of CYOU'>CYOU</a>). In their market debut Thursday, April 2, shares priced at the top of their estimated price range of $14-$16 a share. With 7.5 million American depositary shares in the IPO, the company raised $120 million.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/129172-changyou-s-ipo-banks-heavily-on-one-single-game?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Grand Canyon Education's IPO: Credit Issues Hamper Counter-Cyclical Play </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On November 15, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Grand Canyon Education (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/lope' title='More opinion and analysis of LOPE'>LOPE</a>). In their market debut Thursday, Nov. 20, shares ranged between $9.49 and $11.90 during the session. Earlier that day, the company said it priced 10.5 million shares at $12 a piece, at the low end of a downwardly revised price range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:59:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On November 15, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Grand Canyon Education (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/lope' title='More opinion and analysis of LOPE'>LOPE</a>). In their market debut Thursday, Nov. 20, shares ranged between $9.49 and $11.90 during the session. Earlier that day, the company said it priced 10.5 million shares at $12 a piece, at the low end of a downwardly revised price range.</p> <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/108260-grand-canyon-education-s-ipo-credit-issues-hamper-counter-cyclical-play?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Energy Recovery Devices Offers Unique Product in Solid Global Growth Sector </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On June 28, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/83434-energy-recovery-ipo-analysis-a-buy-at-the-right-price">Energy Recovery Devices</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/erii' title='More opinion and analysis of ERII'>ERII</a>). July 2, the initial public offering of 14 million shares priced at $8.50, near the top of the expected price range.</p>  <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:05:39 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On June 28, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/83434-energy-recovery-ipo-analysis-a-buy-at-the-right-price">Energy Recovery Devices</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/erii' title='More opinion and analysis of ERII'>ERII</a>). July 2, the initial public offering of 14 million shares priced at $8.50, near the top of the expected price range.</p>  <p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/87546-energy-recovery-devices-offers-unique-product-in-solid-global-growth-sector?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Fifth Street Capital's IPO: High Risk Lender Cloaked as Private Investment Fund</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On June 11, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Fifth Street Capital (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/fsc' title='More opinion and analysis of FSC'>FSC</a>). In its June 18 IPO, the company raised approximately $141.2 million in gross proceeds.</p> <p>All shares were offered by the company.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:35:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>On June 11, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Fifth Street Capital (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/fsc' title='More opinion and analysis of FSC'>FSC</a>). In its June 18 IPO, the company raised approximately $141.2 million in gross proceeds.</p> <p>All shares were offered by the company.</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/83093-fifth-street-capital-s-ipo-high-risk-lender-cloaked-as-private-investment-fund?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Colfax's Solid IPO: Perfectly Positioned to Play the Asian Growth Engine</title>
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On May 1, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/76545-colfax-ipo-should-get-your-liquids-flowing'>Colfax</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cfx' title='More opinion and analysis of CFX'>CFX</a>).
In its May 8 IPO, the company priced 18.75 million shares at $18 a share, above
its $15-$17 range, raising $338 million. Tuesday the stock closed at $22.07.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>
On May 1, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/76545-colfax-ipo-should-get-your-liquids-flowing'>Colfax</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cfx' title='More opinion and analysis of CFX'>CFX</a>).
In its May 8 IPO, the company priced 18.75 million shares at $18 a share, above
its $15-$17 range, raising $338 million. Tuesday the stock closed at $22.07.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/77091-colfax-s-solid-ipo-perfectly-positioned-to-play-the-asian-growth-engine?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>American Water Works IPO Analysis: Just an Exit Strategy for Parent Company RWE</title>
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On April 11, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/72987-water-utility-ipo-american-water-works'>American Water Works</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/awk' title='More opinion and analysis of AWK'>AWK</a>). In the April 23 IPO, the company raised $1.25 billion by selling 58 million shares,  priced at $21.50, below its estimated range of $24-$26 a share. Tuesday the stock closed at $21.07.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:10:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>
On April 11, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/72987-water-utility-ipo-american-water-works'>American Water Works</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/awk' title='More opinion and analysis of AWK'>AWK</a>). In the April 23 IPO, the company raised $1.25 billion by selling 58 million shares,  priced at $21.50, below its estimated range of $24-$26 a share. Tuesday the stock closed at $21.07.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/74804-american-water-works-ipo-analysis-just-an-exit-strategy-for-parent-company-rwe?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Visa's IPO Fueled by International Growth and U.S. Shift to Electronic Payments</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Here is our piece on Visa (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/v' title='More opinion and analysis of V'>V</a>) that was published for subscribers on 3/1.
Off pricing this is a good deal and one of few in '08 to grab all
allocations possible. After-market Wednesday morning I felt it opened a bit
too 'hot' at $60+ in this climate and would look at a print near $50 to
enter for those not allocated.</p>
<p>• • •</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:37:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>Here is our piece on Visa (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/v' title='More opinion and analysis of V'>V</a>) that was published for subscribers on 3/1.
Off pricing this is a good deal and one of few in '08 to grab all
allocations possible. After-market Wednesday morning I felt it opened a bit
too 'hot' at $60+ in this climate and would look at a print near $50 to
enter for those not allocated.</p>
<p>• • •</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/69355-visa-s-ipo-fueled-by-international-growth-and-u-s-shift-to-electronic-payments?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>RiskMetrics IPO Analysis: Both Business Segments Look Good Despite Debt </title>
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On January 15, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/60846-financial-services-ipo-riskmetrics-group/">RiskMetrics Group</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/rmg' title='More opinion and analysis of RMG'>RMG</a>). The company raised $245 million by offering 14 million shares near the bottom of its estimated price range of $17-$19 a share on January 25. The stock
closed that day at $23.75.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:37:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>
On January 15, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/60846-financial-services-ipo-riskmetrics-group/">RiskMetrics Group</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/rmg' title='More opinion and analysis of RMG'>RMG</a>). The company raised $245 million by offering 14 million shares near the bottom of its estimated price range of $17-$19 a share on January 25. The stock
closed that day at $23.75.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/61689-riskmetrics-ipo-analysis-both-business-segments-look-good-despite-debt?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Virtual Radiologic IPO Analysis: Solid Operation in Needed Niche</title>
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On November 8, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Virtual Radiologic (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vrad' title='More opinion and analysis of VRAD'>VRAD</a>). The company priced its initial public offering of 4 million common shares mid-range at $17 on November 15. The stock
closed January 11 at $18.17.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:36:38 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bill Simpson</author>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>
On November 8, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of Virtual Radiologic (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/vrad' title='More opinion and analysis of VRAD'>VRAD</a>). The company priced its initial public offering of 4 million common shares mid-range at $17 on November 15. The stock
closed January 11 at $18.17.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/60011-virtual-radiologic-ipo-analysis-solid-operation-in-needed-niche?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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      <title>Xinyuan Real Estate IPO Analysis: Poised for a Strong 2008</title>
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On December 7, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/56778-china-real-estate-ipo-xinyuan-real-estate-co">Xinyuan Real Estate</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/xin' title='More opinion and analysis of XIN'>XIN</a>). The company raised $245
million with an initial public offering December 12 that priced within
expectations.<span id="midArticle_byline"></span><span id="midArticle_0"></span>
The 17.5 million offering of American depositary shares
sold for $14 compared with a forecast range of $13 to $15.<span id="midArticle_byline"></span><span id="midArticle_0"></span> December 14 the stock
closed at $15.40<big><strong><span id="yfs_l10_ensg"></span></strong></big>.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<img src='http://seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/billsimpson3.jpg' align="left" hspace="6" vspace="6" width="65" height="87" border='1' /> <a href="http://www.tradingipos.com/subscribe.php"><strong>Bill Simpson</a> submits: </strong><p>
On December 7, Bill Simpson wrote an analysis of <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/56778-china-real-estate-ipo-xinyuan-real-estate-co">Xinyuan Real Estate</a> (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/xin' title='More opinion and analysis of XIN'>XIN</a>). The company raised $245
million with an initial public offering December 12 that priced within
expectations.<span id="midArticle_byline"></span><span id="midArticle_0"></span>
The 17.5 million offering of American depositary shares
sold for $14 compared with a forecast range of $13 to $15.<span id="midArticle_byline"></span><span id="midArticle_0"></span> December 14 the stock
closed at $15.40<big><strong><span id="yfs_l10_ensg"></span></strong></big>.</p>
<p>The text of Mr. Simpson's original writeup follows:</p><br/><a href='http://seekingalpha.com/article/57439-xinyuan-real-estate-ipo-analysis-poised-for-a-strong-2008?source=feed'>Complete Story &raquo;</a>]]>
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