RE: Q3. This Q3 is a tough quarter to predict (July/Aug were likely slow but September probably saw a good uptake in order flow given the release of MAX and connx). Regardless, investors will not be too focussed on the quarter (unless its a disaster). The slate has been wiped clean with the change of management. If the company wants to build investor confidence and show that there is significant earnings potential then this CC is the stage to show it. All eyes are on RH right now to show he has a plan to execute. I'm hoping he won't make the mistake of his predecessor who consistently over promised and under delivered. Now is the time to show that indeed things are different. There are a lot of positives going into 2013, and if execution is proper, it could be a banner year both in terms of topline and earnings. It will be interesting to see their comments.
As an aside It's Oct 24th and no press pre-release regarding timing of the CC as of yet. It's possible it'll be later than usual given management is going to want to present some preliminary findings from Farber. If this happens I hope management is smart enough to prelease some numbers to avoid a selloff in the share price (the street often views later than usual conference calls as an omen of bad news).