Chief Financial Officer Marcel Gani steps up to the plate. The company will continue its research and development spending and be more selective about its hiring of new employees. Gani mentions that the company will report earnings of about 25 cents a share for the second quarter. He adds that sales growth will be 85 percent to 100 percent and acknowledges some macroeconomic wildcards. Wait a minute.
Analysts talk about lower deferred revenue and other warning signs.
Kriens tones down his cockiness somewhat, acknowledging visibility is tough, but adds that Juniper will be well managed in any environment. Valuation for Juniper shares are better, but the company did cut its outlook. Kriens looks stunned by questions about the company''s outlook and visibility. He ducks the question, but remains optimistic about the company and its ability to grow at least 50 percent for the next few years. After a rough start, Kriens wins the CNBC gang over with a golf analogy about shooting par at a driving range and playing in a storm.