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Quanex Building Products Corporation Quanex Building Products Corporation 2008-05-05
...Address:#### West Loop South, Suite ####, Houston, Texas ##### Incorporated:DelawareSIC Classification: Primary Production of Aluminum (####) Business Description: Quanex Building Products Corporation produces aluminum flat-rolled products, flexible insulating glass spacer systems, extruded plastic profiles, and precision-formed metal and wood products which primarily serve the North American building products markets. Indices:S&P ### ...
Hatteras Financial Corp. Hatteras Financial Corp. 2008-05-05
...Address:#### Robinhood Road, Suite ###, Winston Salem, North Carolina ##### Incorporated:MarylandWeb Site: www.hatfin.comSIC Classification: Real Estate Investment Trusts (####) Business Description: Hatteras Financial Corp. is an externally-managed mortgage REIT formed to invest in adjustable-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate single-family residential mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or issued by a U.S. Government-sponsored entity. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
American Water Works Company, Inc. American Water Works Company, Inc. 2008-04-28
...Address:#### Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, New Jersey ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.amwater.comSIC Classification: Water Supply (####) Business Description: American Water Works Company, Inc. is a water services company providing water and wastewater services and utility management. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. 2008-04-28
...Address:#### Waterview Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.ovonic.comSIC Classification: Storage Batteries (####) Business Description: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. is a technology, product development and manufacturing company engaged in the invention, engineering, development and commercialization of new materials, products and production technology in the fields of alternative energy technology and information technology. The company has developed materials that permit it to design and commercialize products such as thin-film solar cell (photovoltaic) products, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, and phase-change memory devices. These products have unique chemical, electrical, mechanical and optical properties and superior performance characteristics.Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Rochester Medical Corporation Rochester Medical Corporation 2008-04-28
... Minnesota ##### Incorporated:MinnesotaSIC Classification: Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus (####) Business Description: Rochester Medical Corporation develops, manufactures and markets a line of PVC-free and latex-free urinary continence and urine drainage care products for the extended care and acute care markets. ...
Intrepid Potash, Inc. Intrepid Potash, Inc. 2008-04-28
...Address:### ##th Street, Suite ####, Denver, Colorado ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.intrepidpotash.comSIC Classification: Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: Intrepid Potash, Inc. is a producer of muriate of potash (MOP or potassium chloride) and is dedicated to the production and marketing of potash and langbeinite, another mineral containing potassium. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
First Community Bank Corporation of America First Community Bank Corporation of America 2008-04-21
...Address:#### Belcher Road, Pinellas Park, Florida ##### Incorporated:FloridaWeb Site: www.efirstcommbank.comSIC Classification: Offices of Bank Holding Companies (####) Business Description: First Community Bank Corporation of America is a bank holding company. The Bank provides a variety of banking services to small and middle market businesses and individuals ...
MMC Energy, Inc. MMC Energy, Inc. 2008-04-14
...Address:## Broadway, Suite ###, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.mmcenergy.comSIC Classification: Electric Services (####) Business Description: MMC Energy, Inc. is an energy management company that acquires and actively manages electricity generating and energy infrastructure related assets in the United States. ...
Philip Morris International Inc. Philip Morris International Inc. 2008-04-07
...Address:### Park Avenue, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:VirginiaWeb Site: www.philipmorrisinternational.comSIC Classification: Cigarettes (####) Business Description: Philip Morris International Inc. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products through its subsidiaries and affiliates. Indices:S&P ###, S&P ### ...
Hillenbrand Inc. Hillenbrand Inc. 2008-04-07
... ##### Incorporated:IndianaWeb Site: www.hillenbrandinc.comSIC Classification: Burial Caskets (####) Business Description: Hillenbrand Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of metal and wood caskets, cremation products and related support services. Indices:S&P ### ...
Time Warner Cable Inc. Time Warner Cable Inc. 2008-03-31
...Address:One Time Warner Center, North Tower, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.timewarnercable.comSIC Classification: Cable and Other Pay Television Services (####) Business Description: Time Warner Cable Inc. operates as a cable operator in the Unites States. The Company's customers are subscribed to one or more of its basic video, digital video, high-speed data and voice services. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
CardioNet, Inc. CardioNet, Inc. 2008-03-24
...Address:#### Second Avenue, San Diego, California ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.cardionet.comSIC Classification: Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (####) Business Description: CardioNet, Inc. is a provider of ambulatory, continuous, real-time, outpatient management solutions for monitoring relevant and timely clinical information regarding an individual's health. It's focused on the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias, or heart rhythm disorders. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Visa Inc. Visa Inc. 2008-03-24
...Address:P.O. Box ####, San Francisco, California #####-#### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.visa.comSIC Classification: Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: Visa Inc. facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. The company has three main business operations: transaction processing services, product platforms, and payments network management. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. 2008-03-17
...Address:# Snunit Street Science Park, POB ###, Carmiel, Israel Incorporated:FloridaWeb Site: www.protalix.comSIC Classification: Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances (####) Business Description: Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins that are produced through its plant cell system. The Company's lead product candidate, prGCD, is being developed as a treatment of Gaucher Disease. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. 2008-03-17
...Address:#### West Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida ##### Incorporated:NevadaWeb Site: www.shipwreck.netSIC Classification: Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research (####) Business Description: Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is engaged in the archaeologically sensitive exploration and recovery of deep-water shipwrecks throughout the world. The Company manages operating results of the business in two primary segments: shipwreck exploration and themed attractions. Shipwreck Exploration segment includes all operating activities for exploration and recovery of deep-ocean shipwrecks including the marketing, sales and distribution of recovered artifacts, replicas, merchandise and books through various retail and wholesale sales channels. Themed attractions segment is responsible for interactive attractions and exhibits that are designed to entertain and educate audiences, and present Odyssey's unique shipwreck stories and artifacts. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. 2008-03-17
... ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.patcapfunding.comSIC Classification: Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to small- to mid-sized companies. The company's products include revolving loans, acquisition lines of credit, senior secured term loans, junior secured term loans, delayed draw term loans, subordinated loans and equity co-investments.Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### IPO Date: ##-##-####...
TICC Capital Corp. TICC Capital Corp. 2008-03-17
...Address:# Sound Shore Drive, Suite ###, Greenwich, Connecticut ##### Incorporated:MarylandWeb Site: www.ticc.comSIC Classification: Unit Investment Trusts, Face-Amount Certificate Offices, and Closed-End Management Offices (####) Business Description: TICC Capital Corp. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company provides capital to primarily non-public small- and medium-sized technology-related companies. Technology-related companies are businesses that focus on the following sectors: software, Internet, (IT) services, media, telecommunications, semiconductors, hardware and technology-enabled services. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Synutra International, Inc. Synutra International, Inc. 2008-03-17
...Address:#### Research Boulevard, Suite ###, Rockville, Maryland ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.synutra.comSIC Classification: Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Products (####) Business Description: Synutra International, Inc. is engaged in the production, marketing, packaging and development of dairy based nutritional products infants, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, and other adults under the brand names of Super, U-Smart, U-Strong, and National Standards. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Arrow Financial Corporation Arrow Financial Corporation 2008-03-17
...Address:### Glen Street, Glen Falls, New York ##### Incorporated:New York Web Site: www.arrowfinancial.comSIC Classification: National Commercial Banks (####) Business Description: Arrow Financial Corporation is a bank holding company that offers a full range of commercial and consumer banking and financial products. ...
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. 2008-03-17
...Address:#### Point Boulevard, Suite ###, Elgin, Illinois ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: http://www.crystal-clean.com/SIC Classification: Refuse Systems (####) Business Description: Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is a provider of industrial and hazardous waste services to small and mid-sized customers who are engaged in vehicle maintenance or manufacturing activities. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
NRDC Acquisition Corp. NRDC Acquisition Corp. 2008-03-17
...Address:# Manhattanville Road, Purchase, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareSIC Classification: Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: NRDC Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. The Company was formed to acquire one or more operationg businesses ghrough a merger, capital stock exchange, stock purchase, asset acquisition or similar business combination. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Sun Hydraulics Corporation Sun Hydraulics Corporation 2008-03-17
... Florida ##### Incorporated:FloridaWeb Site: www.sunhydraulics.comSIC Classification: Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings (####) Business Description: Sun Hydraulics Corporation designs and manufactures screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, which control force, speed, and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. The company sells its products primarily through a global network of independent fluid power distributors. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
T-3 Energy Services, Inc. T-3 Energy Services, Inc. 2008-03-17
...Address:#### Ardmore, Houston, Texas ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.t#energyservices.comSIC Classification: Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment (####) Business Description: T-# Energy Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, repairs and services products used in the drilling and completion of new oil and gas wells, the workover of existing wells, and the production and transportation of oil and gas. The Company's products are used in both onshore and offshore applications. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
PennantPark Investment Corporation PennantPark Investment Corporation 2008-03-10
...Address:### Madison Avenue,, ##th Floor, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:MarylandWeb Site: www.pennantpark.comSIC Classification: Investment Advice (####) Business Description: PennantPark Investment Corporation is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company which invests primarily in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of mezzanine debt, senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, equity investments. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Prospect Capital Corporation Prospect Capital Corporation 2008-03-10
...Address:## East ##th Street, ##th Floor, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:MarylandWeb Site: www.prospectstreet.comSIC Classification: Investment Advice (####) Business Description: Prospect Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded, closed-end, dividend-focused investment company. The company primarily invests in middle market companies, which in most cases are privately held or thinly traded energy companies. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. Premier Exhibitions, Inc. 2008-03-10
...Address:#### Peachtree Road., NE,, Suite ####, Atlanta, Georgia ##### Incorporated:FloridaWeb Site: www.prxi.comSIC Classification: Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is in the business of developing and touring museum quality exhibitions. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the company operates Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Bodies: The Exhibition and other exhibits. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Preformed Line Products Company Preformed Line Products Company 2008-03-10
...Address:### Beta Drive, Mayfield Village, Ohio ##### Incorporated:OhioWeb Site: www.preformed.comSIC Classification: Water, Sewer, Pipeline, and Communications and Power Line Construction (####) Business Description: Preformed Line Products Company is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of cable anchoring and control hardware and systems, fiber optic and copper splice closures, and high-speed cross-connect devices. The Company's primary products support, protect, connect, terminate and secure cables and wires. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
PAETEC Holding Corp. PAETEC Holding Corp. 2008-03-10
...Address:One PAETEC Plaza, ### Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.paetec.comSIC Classification: Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone (####) Business Description: PAETEC Holding Corp. provides medium-sized and large business end-user customers in large metropolitan areas, with a package of integrated communications services that includes local and long distance voice services, data services and Internet services. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
MVC Capital, Inc. MVC Capital, Inc. 2008-03-10
...Address:### Bowman Avenue, Purchase, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.mvccapital.comSIC Classification: Unit Investment Trusts, Face-Amount Certificate Offices, and Closed-End Management Offices (####) Business Description: MVC Capital, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Portland General Electric Company Portland General Electric Company 2008-03-10
...Address:### SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon ##### Incorporated:OregonWeb Site: www.portlandgeneral.comSIC Classification: Electric Services (####) Business Description: Portland General Electric Company is a vertically integrated electric utility engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the State of Oregon. The company also sells electricity and natural gas in the wholesale market to utilities and energy marketers in the western United States.Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. 2008-03-10
...Address:##### Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio ##### Incorporated:OhioWeb Site: www.pkoh.comSIC Classification: Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories (####) Business Description: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. is an industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing business operating in three segments: Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS), Aluminum Products and Manufacturing Products. ILS provides customers with integrated supply chain management services for a range of high-volume, specialty production components. The company's Aluminum Products business manufactures cast and machined aluminum components, and its Manufactured Products business is a manufacturer of engineered industrial products. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 2008-03-03
...Address:#### River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio ##### Incorporated:OhioWeb Site: www.meridianbioscience.comSIC Classification: In Vitro and In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (####) Business Description: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. is a fully-integrated life science company whose principal businesses are (i) the development, manufacture, sale and distribution of diagnostic test kits, primarily for certain respiratory, gastrointestinal, viral and parasitic infectious diseases, (ii) the manufacture and distribution of bulk antigens, antibodies, and reagents used by researchers and other diagnostic manufacturers and (iii) the contract manufacture of proteins and other biologicals for use by biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in research for new drugs and vaccines. Indices:Russell ####, Russell ####, S&P ### ...
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. 2008-03-03
...Address:#### Biscayne Boulevard, ##th Floor, Miami, Florida ##### Incorporated:FloridaWeb Site: www.ladenburg.com.SIC Classification: Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies (####) Business Description: Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. is engaged in retail and institutional securities brokerage, investment banking, and asset management services through its principal operating subsidiary, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
BPW Acquisition Corp. BPW Acquisition Corp. 2008-03-03
... ##### Incorporated:DelawareSIC Classification: Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: BPW Acquisition Corp. is a company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more operating businesses. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
NextWAVE Wireless Inc. NextWAVE Wireless Inc. 2008-03-03
...Address:##### High Bluff Drive, San Diego, California ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.nextwave.comSIC Classification: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications Equipment (####) Business Description: NextWAVE Wireless Inc. is a wireless technology company that develops next-generation mobile broadband and wireless multimedia products and technologies. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
GSC Acquisition Company GSC Acquisition Company 2008-03-03
...Address:### Campus Drive, Suite ###, Florham Park, New Jersey ##### Incorporated:DelawareSIC Classification: Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: GSC Acquisition Company is a newly organized special purpose acquisition corporation formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination, one or more businesses or assets with a significant opportunity for growth, located in the United States or Europe, but not limited to a particular industry. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. 2008-03-03
...Address:### North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite ###, Houston, Texas ##### Incorporated:NevadaWeb Site: www.novabiosource.comSIC Classification: Petroleum Refining (####) Business Description: Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. is an energy company that refines and markets ASTM standard biodiesel and related co-products through the deployment of its proprietary, patented process technology, which enables the use of a broader range of lower cost feedstocks. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Vineyard National Bancorp Vineyard National Bancorp 2008-03-03
...Address:#### Corona Pointe Court, Corona, California ##### Incorporated:CaliforniaWeb Site: www.vineyardbank.comSIC Classification: State Commercial Banks (####) Business Description: Vineyard National Bancorp offers a range of financial services to both personal and business banking clients including checking and savings accounts, time deposit accounts, money market deposit accounts, cash management services and an array of lending products through branches in California. ...
Miller Industries, Inc. Miller Industries, Inc. 2008-03-03
... ##### Incorporated:TennesseeWeb Site: www.millerind.comSIC Classification: Truck and Bus Bodies (####) Business Description: Miller Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of vehicle towing and recovery equipment. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
Specialized Health Products International, Inc. Specialized Health Products International, Inc. 2008-02-25
...Address:### West ### South, Bountiful, Utah ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.shpi.comSIC Classification: Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus (####) Business Description: Specialized Health Products International, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets disposable medical devices for clinician and patient safety. ...
MAKO Surgical Corp. MAKO Surgical Corp. 2008-02-25
...Address:#### Davie Road, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.makosurgical.comSIC Classification: Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies (####) Business Description: MAKO Surgical Corp. is a medical device company that markets its robotic-arm solution and implants for minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedures. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
ArcSight, Inc. ArcSight, Inc. 2008-02-25
...Address:# Results Way, Cupertino, California ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.arcsight.comSIC Classification: Security Systems Services (####) Business Description: ArcSight, Inc. is a provider of security and compliance management solutions that mitigate business risk for enterprises and government agencies. IPO Date: ##-##-####...
M&F Worldwide Corp. M&F Worldwide Corp. 2008-02-25
...Address:## East ##nd Street, New York, New York ##### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.mandfworldwide.comSIC Classification: Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified (####) Business Description: M&F Worldwide Corp. is engaged in the prodution of licorice products for use in tobacco products, confections, food, cosmetics and pharmeceuticals. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...
BioHeart, Inc.