February 2008 - Page 20 of 78

MondayFeb 25, 2008 5:05 am

Key Technology Inc. (KTEC) Helps Food Processing Clients Meet Essential Business Requirements

Food safety is a key concern all over the world. US consumer expectations with respect to qualities of what they buy to eat and to drink, set standards for all countries. That is because North America is such an important market for all food processors. Process automation is a strategic area for investors interested in the Miscellaneous Capital Goods industry, because demand can be sustained regardless of general economic conditions. Manual quality assurance processes have dual disadvantages for food processors. Workers on conveyor lines are prone to human errors, and also limit outputs per shift. Process automation not only improves…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 5:02 am

EnergySouth Inc. (ENSI) Management Beats Natural Gas Utilities Norm for Payout Ratio

Investor interest in the Utilities Sector is affected by the fact that dividend growth over the past five years has been negative. The Natural Gas Utilities industry has grown by just 3.13 in this respect. Therefore, a stock with a comparable figure of 6.32 is very interesting. The company’s annual sales growth over the last four quarters is just 1.53, whereas Earnings per Share have grown by 8.13 on a comparable basis. The Gross Margin has also remained ahead of industry and sector norms. Therefore, management focus on profitability, rather than market share, is clear. This comes at a time…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:59 am

Profitability, an Impressive Business Feature of Atlantic Tele-Network Inc. (ATNI)

Stock from the Communication Services industry lends stability to portfolios buffeted by market volatility. Telephone services and wireless data transfer have integrated into modern life so inextricably that we cannot cut back on related expenses even in times of recession. A professionally managed company in this industry can continue to provide returns and growth during uncertain phases of stock market life. This particular stock offers investors profitability, a sound financial base, and an appropriate expansion platform, as a trio of benefits. This must be why institutions own 58% of the company. The stock traded at $30.47 on February 22 2008,…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:56 am

CAM Commerce Solutions Inc. (CADA) Reports Impressive Business Progress

The Computer Services industry is so dominated by giant corporations that a Payout Ratio of 88.98 from small capital stock is certain to catch a discerning investor’s eye. This industry has achieved a Payout Ratio of just 7.03 on a Trailing Twelve Months basis. The entire Technology Sector has done no better than 9.02 in this respect. The company has a Gross Margin of over 75%, which is also much better than the average for the Computer Services industry. Annual sales growth for the Most Recent Quarter has also pulled ahead of the average industry performance. Therefore, management decisions regarding…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:54 am

Rapid Business Growth Drives Chyron Corporation (AMEX: CGS) Stock near Annual High

Graphics and integration are hallmarks of the best video communication programs. Think of your favorite news channel on television: the visual quality and presentation probably influences your choices as much as content or the anchor. Video is now an integral part of all communication, so hospitals, stores, and all corporations need this company’s products and systems as much as television broadcasters. The company has recently made some important international sales. A large multi-media house in Malaysia has bought a graphics system, and a regional cable network in Belgium now uses the company’s products for its news programs. The rapid world-wide…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:48 am

Sigma Global Corporation (SGGC.PK) Provides Shareholders Pro Forma Projections

Sigma Global Corporation, an upcoming oil and gas company whose core business is to evaluate profitable oil and gas lease options, is pleased to provide shareholders pro forma projections to assist them in evaluating an investment in the Company. “In an effort to better serve our investors we have taken the time to put together pro forma projections for the company based on projected oil production.” Said Brian Conrad, Sigma Global’s CEO. “We have a scalable, realistic business plan that will mature through organic growth. I have personally seed funded the company and have a vested interest in its success.…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:45 am

LDK Solar (LDK) Signs “Take or Pay” Contract Agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd

February 22, 2008 LDK Solar, a leading manufacturer of multicrstaline solar wafers, located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi province in the People’s Republic of China with a United States office in Sunnyvale, California, signed an eight-year wafer supply agreement (Take or Pay) with Republic of Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HHI). Through the period beginning late 2008 – 2015, under the terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver 450 MW of multicrystalline solar wafers to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. HHI will make advanced payment representing a portion of the contract value to LDK Solar. Xiaofeng…

MondayFeb 25, 2008 4:44 am

Arbios Systems, Inc. (ABOS) Receives FDA Conditional Approval to Initiate Pivotal Clinical Trial for SEPET™

Arbios Systems, Inc. announced on February 22nd that the Company has received conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an Investigational Device Exemption to be the pivotal clinical trial for SEPET™, (Arbios’ Liver assist Device). The SEPET™ Liver Assist Devise is a sterile, extracorporeal (outside of the body), disposable cartridge containing microporous hollow fibers with proprietary permeability characteristics. The SEPET™ device is for blood purification of chronically ill patients suffering from acute liver failure. Permission was granted to initiate the trial while the Company responds to the FDA’s conditions. Specifically the FDA has requested a survival primary…

SaturdayFeb 23, 2008 7:35 am

NutraCea (NTRZ.OB) Completed the Purchase of Irgovel, the Largest Rice Bran Oil Processing Plant in South America

NutraCea is a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB, technology and nutrient research, announced on Friday, Feb. 22 that it has completed the purchased the 70,000 ton annual capacity facility located in Pelotas, Brazil for approximately $14 million and with the opportunity to sell rice bran oil in addition to other patented stabilized rice bran and stage two secondary products into the Brazilian and global marketplace. On February 4th, NutraCea announced its intent to purchase the facility, subject to closing conditions, which have now been fulfilled. While spending $14,080,000 for outstanding equity interests in Irgovel, they, in addition…

SaturdayFeb 23, 2008 7:34 am

Lumera Corporation (LMRA) Secures the Private Investment Group Kingsbridge Capital Limited at $25 Million

Lumera Corporation is a leader in the field of photonic communications and announced today that is has entered into a Committed Equity Financing Facility or CEFF. Kingsbridge has committed to provide up to $25 million over the next three years through the purchase of newly issued shares of Lumera common stock. Lumera will determine the exact timing and amount of any CEFF financing, under the terms of agreement and subject to certain conditions. The CEFF will allow Lumera to raise capital, at its discretion, to provide support to Lumera’s corporate research and development. Lumera’s Senior Vice President, Peter Biere and…

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