Here are highlights from Friday's Analyst Blog:

Dun & Bradstreet Beats, Reaffirms

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (NYSE: DNB), a well-known provider of business information, reported fiscal third-quarter earnings before non-core gains and one-time charges of $1.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. EPS results increased one cent from the year-ago profit of $1.12 per share.

Meanwhile, core revenues (excluding revenues of $10.2 million in the year-ago period associated with the domestic portion of Italian operations which have been divested) were $399 million in the quarter, flat with the year-ago period. Revenues were slightly above the Zacks Consensus estimate of $396.2 million. Including the impact of the divested business and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange, total revenue decreased 2.5% to $399 million.

Core revenues were positively impacted by Sales & Marketing Solutions revenues (26.5% of total core revenue), which were up 2% year over year to $105.9 million, offset by flat revenues from Risk Management Solutions (66% of total core revenue) to $264.8 million, and a decrease of 9% in Internet Solutions revenue (7.5% of total core revenue) to $28.3 million, after the effect of foreign exchange.

Quarterly results were in line with management's expectation due to the strong performance of the International segment. Core revenues in the International segment increased 13% year over year to $88.2 million after the foreign exchange impact.

However, the fall in North America sales led to a decrease in revenue. Core revenues from the segment fell 3% year over year to $310.8 million after the foreign exchange impact. However, it was in line with the company's expectation.

Operating income before non-core gains and charges fell 3% to $104.8 million from the prior year. During the current quarter, the company also incurred transition costs of $4 million, which hurt the margin.

The company aims to invest only in high margin businesses, while divesting the less profitable ones. We remain positive on its growing customer relationship and customer renewal rates. Around 64% of North America risk management customers renewed their subscriptions in the current quarter.

While Dun & Bradstreet faces competition from R.R. Donnelley & Sons (Nasdaq: RRD), Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM), Experian (OTC: EXPGY) and Equifax (NYSE: EFX), DNB's competitive position remains strong.

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SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills is featured in the webinar along with savvy business experts, including Stephen Key, an inventor and founder of inventRight.com, and Steve King, founder of Emergent Research and author of a major study on small business. Discussion will focus on:

-- How to recognize innovation when it occurs in your business;

-- The habits of highly successful business owners;

-- New tools to help you stimulate innovation; and

-- How to improve your competitive position in the coming decade.

"Small businesses are the key driver of our nation's economy and innovation that will create jobs and strengthen our competitiveness in the global market," Mills said. "This type of best practice sharing and discussion is another part of SBA's commitment to making sure small businesses have the tools they need to succeed."

Dun & Bradstreet works closely with small businesses to help them establish, manage and grow their businesses and stay informed with relevant topics. "Innovation is clearly a key driver of growth and enables small businesses to compete in today's environment," said Steve Alesio, Chairman & CEO, D&B.

Small businesses can register for the webinar by going to D&B's Small Business Portal at https://dnb.webex.com/dnb/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713748772.

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is a leading business information provider that offers database services that allows business principals to review and update their company information. D&B has a dedicated portal -- http://eupdate.dnb.com -- for small business owners.

The U.S. Small Business Administration, the nation's largest financial backer of small businesses, helps business owners start, run, and grow their businesses, and provides a range of financial, technical, and management assistance. For more on SBA's programs and services visit www.sba.gov

SBA's participation in this cosponsorship does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs, services and cosponsored activities are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Please contact Trenice Taylor if required at TaylorT2@dnb.com, (973) 921-5977. Cosponsorship Authorization #06-7630-58.

Release Number: 09-70

SOURCE: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

D&B 
Ana Cano, 212-367-6920 
Ana.Cano@eurorscg.com 
or 
SBA 
Cecelia Taylor, 202-401-3059 
Cecelia.Taylor@sba.gov

Expected next dividend:
Dividend Announcement Date: 8/6/2009
Dividend Record Date: 8/31/2009
Dividend Pay Date: 9/14/2009
Dividend Amount: 0.34

Expected next dividend:
Dividend Announcement Date: 8/6/2009
Dividend Record Date: 8/31/2009
Dividend Pay Date: 9/14/2009
Dividend Amount: 0.34