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Study Group: Bally Total Fitness Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 43

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Ronald Kiima, CPA, President , Kiima IncorporatedRonald Kiima, CPA

President
Kiima Incorporated
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Ronald A. Kiima is a former SEC Assistant Chief Accountant. Mr. Kiima is currently the President of Kiima Incorporated, a private consulting firm specializing in SEC accounting and disclosure issues, SEC registration statements and periodic reports, SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings,corporate...

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Eli Bartov, CPA, Professor, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (INC)Eli Bartov, CPA

Professor
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (INC)
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Dr. Bartov, PhD, CPA, is a Research Professor of Accounting at the Stern School of Business, New York University. He has authored numerous scholarly articles on issues of accounting earnings manipulations, earnings quality, equity valuation, executive stock options, insider trading, market efficiency,...

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Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard AssociatesKenneth Leonard

Principal
Leonard Associates
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Kenneth Leonard is the Principal of Leonard Associates. Mr. Leonard is a Consultant specializing in all matters relating to retailing and shopping center real estate. He has over 45 years of experience in serving as an executive of and advisor to department store companies, mall developers, national...

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Robert Kemp, CPA, Professor, University of Virginia - CCRobert Kemp, CPA

Professor
University of Virginia - CC
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Robert Kemp, DBA, CPA, is the Ramon W. Breeden, Senior Research Professor at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia. His expertise is accounting and finance, with interest in pensions, corporate strategy, and financial institutions. Professor Kemp’ has knowledge regarding pension...

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David Teatum

Principal
Global Business Systems
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David "Jim" Teatum is a Principal at Global Business Systems, a consultancy providing conceptual, architectural and operational management for health clubs and spa's. The company also provides entry into global markets and sales channels for fitness equipment manufacturers of retail and commercialproducts....

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Is This Mr. Lampert's 8th or 9th Life?

November 19, 2009

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Sears Narrows Loss, Beats Estimates but Stock Falls | www.chicagobusiness.com

A flurry of articles have come out in recent days seemingly to diffuse the continuing failures of Mr. Lampert's prize holding. This article deals with the "surprise" caused by the losses being slightly less than expected. The others deal with the various new ventures Mr. Lampert has announced in his...

So The Sky Isn't Falling Quite Yet

October 15, 2009

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Store Closings Likely To Peak in First Half of 2010 | www.printthis.clickability.com

Year-to-date , the U.S. retail industry saw 3.408 store closings, according to the ICSC. The number of closings is far short of the 10,000 to 12,000 closings many experts projected in late 2008. However this article indicates that 2010 may yet turn out to be even worse.

If Borders Can't Make It Here, They Can't Make It Anywhere

October 14, 2009

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Borders Renews Lease At 830 North Michigan Ave. | www.chicagorealestatedaily.com

Borders flagship Chicago store has long been rumored to be in trouble and not likely to exercise its' renewal option. It now has renewed but only for one year.

The Jury Is Still Out On General Growth

October 8, 2009

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

General Growth's Cap RatesEstimates Are Getting Interesting | seekingalpha.com

As a result of a Goldman Sachs presentation in late September which featured a close comparison to Simon Properties implies cap rate of 7%, the author is stronglyugly suggesting that GGP is starting to look like a bargain.

A Blight On the Taubman REIT's Glamorous Image

September 30, 2009

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Taubman May Turn Over Atlantic City Mall To Lender | blog.retailtrafficmag.com

Taubman Co. is generally considered to be among the "best and brightest" of Mall REITS. If they are acknowledging serious problems with some of their properties, what must this portend for other REITs that have been assembled with far less dominant locations and/or retailers?

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Health Club/Fitness Center
  • Independent Consulting Firm
  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Academic Institution*
  • Consulting Firm

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  • Principal
  • President
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  • Chief Executive Officer
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  • Professor
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  • Board Member

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