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Monthly Archives: June 2010

Cyberonics, Inc. (CYBX) Posts Record Sales and Profits

Cyberonics recently announced their 4th quarter and fiscal year results. The medical technology company has been gaining traction with their novel Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy System. Overall company sales totaled $167.8 million. The gross profit for the 4th Qtr … Continue reading

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Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANTH) Announces Dr. Colin Hislop as Chief Medical Officer

Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat serious diseases associated with inflammation, recently announced that Colin Hislop, M.D. has been promoted to chief medical officer. Dr. Hislop replaces James E. Pennington, M.D., who … Continue reading

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Blyth, Inc. (BTH) Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings But Lowers Full Year Guidance

Blyth, Inc. reported net income of $4.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010 ending 4/30/2010. The company earned net income of $2.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009. … Continue reading

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Qualitatively Analyzing the Company

Instead of looking at the financial statements right away, let’s take a look at ways to measure the qualitative value of a company. The first thing to ask when qualitatively analyzing is “what is the company’s business model” or “how … Continue reading

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Cherokee Inc. (CHKE) Reports 2010 First Quarter Net Income

Cherokee Inc. reported net income of $2.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010. The company earned $3.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the corresponding quarter in 2009. Cherokee Inc. said that royalty … Continue reading

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SonicWALL, Inc. (SNWL) Inks $717M Merger Deal with Thoma Bravo LLC

IT security and backup provider SonicWALL Inc. today announced it will be acquired by an investor group led by Thoma Bravo LLC for approximately $717 million. Per the agreement, SonicWALL shareholders will receive $11.50 in cash for each share of … Continue reading

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SonicWALL, Inc. (SNWL) Agrees to Acquisition by Investor Group

SonicWALL Inc., a leading provider of IT security as well as data backup and recovery solutions, announced that it has agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by Thoma Bravo, LLC. The acquisition, valued at $717 million, was … Continue reading

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Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) Closes on Purchase of Licensing Company

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that it has closed on its purchase of United Media Licensing from the E.W. Scripps Company (SSP). Iconix Brand Group, Inc. paid $175 million subject to a working capital adjustment. United Media Licensing, which was … Continue reading

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InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) Reports Net Income for First Quarter of Fiscal 2011

InnSuites Hospitality Trust reported net income attributable to controlling interest of $97,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first fiscal quarter of 2011, which ended 4/30/2010. The company earned net income of $532,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in … Continue reading

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Fuelcell Energy Inc. (FCEL) Signs $12.6 Million Deal with Pacific Gas & Electric for Two Fuel Cell Power Stations

It is always difficult being ahead of the curve in the technology field. Blazing a trail of new ideas and techniques can often appear “crazy” to many. As Apple led its charge many had no idea where it would go … Continue reading

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