Conn’s, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended January 31, 2012

Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2012.

Significant items for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 include:

Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.34, excluding store closing costs and long-lived asset impairment charges, compared to an adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.00 for the same period in the prior fiscal year;
Total revenues increased 3.7% to $226.7 million, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year;

Published: 03 April 2012

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MEGA Brands and Mattel announce worldwide licensing partnership

Barbie^® and Hot Wheels^® to be First Mattel Brands Included in New Collection

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MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) announced today a multi-year global licensing partnership with Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT) - the world's largest toy company- to develop construction toys based on the world's most iconic kids brands, Barbie^® and Hot Wheels^®. The new lines will be available at retail starting in spring 2013.

Published: 29 March 2012

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Forward Signs Global Exclusive Partnership With DriPadz - the Waterproof iPad Case Company

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD - News), a leading global provider of mobile technology solutions, today announced that it has entered into a global exclusive partnership with DriPadz, LLC, a designer of patent-pending waterproof protective solutions for consumer electronics devices, including the iPad.

The partnership provides Forward with a global exclusive license to sell Forward-branded products under the LifeJacket™ brand name, that incorporates DriPadz’ cutting edge technology, to consumer electronics retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and business-to-business channels.

Brett M. Johnson, Forward’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Our strategy is to aggregate a diversified portfolio of intellectual property partnerships focused on the consumer electronics accessory market and defined by leading technology.

Published: 29 February 2012

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Cybex Reports 2011 Fourth Quarter Results

Cybex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYBI ), a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium exercise equipment, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $43.1 million compared to $39.9 million for the corresponding 2010 period, an 8% increase. The Company reported net income of $34.7 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($57.1) million or ($3.34) per diluted share, reported for the corresponding 2010 period. The 2011 and 2010 results include a 2010 litigation charge pertaining to the jury verdict in the product liability suit, Barnhard v. Cybex International, Inc., and the 2011 adjustments to the charge relating to the settlement of the suit. Net income for the quarter excluding these charges and adjustments was $2.7 million or $0.16 per fully diluted share for 2011 and $1.5 million or $0.09 per fully diluted share for 2010.

Published: 15 February 2012

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Redbox to Acquire the Assets of NCR's Entertainment Line of Business

Companies Also Plan to Sign a Manufacturing and Services Agreement

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR - News) today announced that Redbox has agreed to purchase assets of NCR Corporation's (NYSE: NCR - News) entertainment line of business. The acquisition includes the purchase of the DVD kiosks, certain retailer contracts, and DVD inventory from NCR's entertainment line of business. In connection with the asset purchase, Coinstar and NCR also will enter into a strategic supplier arrangement where Coinstar will purchase product and services from NCR.

Redbox will pay up to $100 million for the assets. Through the manufacturing and services agreement, Coinstar will procure from NCR hardware, software and services that will yield $25 million in margin for NCR over five years.

Published: 07 February 2012

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