MissionIR Articles

K-Sea Transportation Partners continues to sail the right course to profits. On January 31, 2008, the company released their second quarter 2008 results, which show an increased distribution to shareholders of 2.8%. This is the…

The California Water Service Group (CWT) has the distinction of being the largest investor-owned U.S. water utility west of the Mississippi River. Based in San Jose, the company has a market capitalization of $823.1M as…

This small capital member of the Healthcare Facilities Industry from Houston, TX has a Net Profit Margin of almost 10%, while Return on Average Assets exceeds 17%. The late April stock price appears on course…

This Chinese Electric Utilities company trades on NASDAQ. The April 2008 market capitalization is below $500 million. However, the company is a model of business strength through integration that would do the largest corporation proud.…

Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (HTV), based out of New York, New York, owns 26 television stations, and manages an additional three television and two radio stations owned by Hearst Corporation. The company’s television stations reach approximately…

Belo Corporation (BLC), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies. The company owns and operates 20 television stations reaching more than 14 percent of U.S. television households, including…

OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ: OPTV) provides solutions for the delivery of advanced television and advanced advertising services. The company today announced it has hired Paul Woidke to serve as the company’s senior vice president and general…

Key Tronic Corp. (KTCC) provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company also manufactures computer keyboards and other peripherals. KTCC currently trades at a steep 41% discount to net tangible assets.…

Jaclyn Incorporated is a designer, distributor and manufacturer of women and children’s apparel and accessories. They have been in business for over 75 years, and last year had total revenues of $154.5 million. They are…

When a new product comes along that changes the fundamental nature of society, it is often missed in the first years of its introduction. The early 1980’s saw the introduction of the “mini-computer,” while the…

Whether you’re in a grocery store or a foodservice cafeteria, you’ve probably laid hands on a Treehouse product. This Westchester, Illinois food manufacturer is a leading producer of pickles and related products, in addition to…

Builders FirstSource is a supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products for residential new construction. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, they conduct business in the southern and eastern states. They have 68 distribution centers…

China continues to need vast numbers of new automobiles. This is the driving force behind a company engaged in supplying electric car parts in the country. This company, which is listed on NASDAQ, has a…

Cygne Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYDS), a designer, merchandiser, manufacturer and distributor of branded and private label women’s denim, casual and career apparel, recently announced the appointment of Mr. Jay Furrow as the company’s new president…

Brush Engineered Materials Inc. (BW), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is an international producer and supplier of high-performance engineered materials. Brush Engineered Materials’ four primary business segments are Advanced Material Technologies and Services, Specialty Engineered…

ZOLL Medical Corp. (ZOLL) is a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions. ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies, including Real CPR Help® and See Thru CPR™, that help clinicians, EMS professionals, and…

NextWave Wireless, Inc. (NASD: WAVE) announced that they have retained Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank to further investigate the sale of their extensive spectrum holdings in the United States. Working in major markets of…

Veri-Tek International Corp. is one of the leading engineered-lifting solution providers in the diversified machinery sector today. With corporate headquarters in Bridgeview, Illinois, they manufacture truck-mounted cranes, sign cranes, rough terrain forklifts, and special mission…

Castle Brands Inc. is a small public company that thinks big. Located in New York City, they are a developer and marketer of premium brand spirits. They trade on the American Stock Exchange as part…

It’s often said that the quiet ones need to be watched. They go about their business slowly, working their way into the system without anyone noticing. Then, all of a sudden, they’re into everything and…