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Steve Martin
Western Wind Energy
WND-X
DON'T BUY
Nov 22, 2007
Operate wind farms in California and have about 35 MW of capacity with plans to move it up to about 200. Acquired older wind farms that operated since the 1980’s and are not as efficient. Prefers others.
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Only publicly traded wind power stock he could find. 2 operating fields in California. Older technology and there will be a retro fit in the next year or 2, which will increase efficiency fourfold. Their project Wind Star is the most prolific wind farm in the US and could potentially be worth $200-$300 million when developed.
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Has been in the wind generation business since the 80’s. Operate 2 facilities selling power into the California market, currently generating 34 MW and getting about $5 million a year from that. About to replace the older turbines with much bigger and newer technology. Also have new projects coming on board. Turned down an offer of $280 million for their Windstar assets.
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Wind generation in California on excellent locations. Have new transmission lines being built in a 2-year timeframe. Large California electric utilities have been mandated to have large quantities of green power in a hurry. Expects this will give them further development of their existing properties.
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Not in a fund but owns personally. Owns because of takeover talk. Proxy fight by investors trying to turn it around. Stock is up because it is worth at least $2.50 and maybe $3.25 on a take over and there are 3 interested buyers. Expect to have sale competed within 3 to 6 months. Challenge because of very strong CEO. Wait for AGM.
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