Given the current administration and minimal direct competition, acquisition should face no opposition and currently offers a 50% premium over stock price (as of 4/14/08).
Store remodels and relocations will drive more traffic to stores, while the company's emphasis on multi-channel sales will spur additional growth in online and phone sales.
Circuit City has positioned itself to take advantage of the continued demand for flat panel TVs and the coming transition to digital television. The launch of their firedog service brand increases profit margins, as well as creating positive differentiation from low-cost discount retailers.