For a start, the Chatsworth, Calif., company finally plans to take public its optical- equipment business, which it calls Source Photonics. Financial details of the proposed $130 million IPO aren't yet finalized, but it's a tangible sign MRV "finally is going to force the street to value the separate entities at their respective multiples, which we believe will unlock tremendous value," says Leo Saraceno, director of North American equities at Sun Life Financial, which has accumulated nearly 10 million MRV shares.

growing revenues low stock price

Cramer

MRV Communications, Should have continued growth for years, high end products, limited downside and many large customers, not one accounting for more then 10% of sales.

Kramer pick
not followed enough -only bought a little thankfully

speculation

Upgraded by Roth Capital from Hold to Buy

Communications

luminent

Downgraded by Roth Capital from Buy to Hold

kramers recomm

manipulated, way to many
"one time" expenses

For the leadership of this company, I expected more