Registered as a specialty finance company, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) firm. It was in September 2011 that the company got incorporated and continues to operate its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The focus of the company is their portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt-related investments.
As a specialty finance venture, it provides service to underserved and distinct middle-market commercial real estate. It operates as a one-stop provider of solutions that are designed to address their partners’ financing needs. The middle-markets the company serves are those businesses with values of $15 to $250 million. Through their seasoned leadership team, they are able to successfully manage their investments from origination to payment or maturity. The company operates through its two reporting segments: Principal Lending Business and Mortgage Banking Business.
Its Principal Lending Business offers a wide range of lending portfolio. This segment is operated by investment professionals across the United States and in Europe, who continue to assess the capacity and potential of every client. The Mortgage Banking Business operates under a combination of programs, including HUD, Ginne Mae, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. These two business segments are overseen by their managing directors, who have created a formidable experience in the industry. In average, these professional have more than 27 years of experience in middle-market commercial real estate lending and financing.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is managed by Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC, which is a subsidiary of Ares Management, LP. The latter is known for managing more than $92 billion of assets. Ares Commercial remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It markets its common shares using the ticker symbol ACRE. It is listed as one of the components of the Russell 3000 Index.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Friday, December 25, 2015
Associated Estates Realty Corp: Operating Multifamily Apartment Units
Headquartered in Richmond Heights, Ohioa, Associated Estates Realty Corporation is one of the real estate investment trust (REIT) firms that focus its resources on the ownership and development of multifamily apartment units.
The company is being managed by Fairfield Residential and has a portfolio of about 49 apartment communities. It continues to operate in some of the most desirable neighborhoods across America. In total, these properties have about 12,700 apartment units. In addition to these properties, Associated Estates Realty Corporation also manages a commercial building in Los Angeles, California that has a total of 78,800 total spaces for office and commercial use. As a REIT, the company is obliged to return at least 90% of its total revenue back to its shareholders for the company to remain free from federal tax obligations.
It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol AEC.
The company is being managed by Fairfield Residential and has a portfolio of about 49 apartment communities. It continues to operate in some of the most desirable neighborhoods across America. In total, these properties have about 12,700 apartment units. In addition to these properties, Associated Estates Realty Corporation also manages a commercial building in Los Angeles, California that has a total of 78,800 total spaces for office and commercial use. As a REIT, the company is obliged to return at least 90% of its total revenue back to its shareholders for the company to remain free from federal tax obligations.
It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol AEC.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Investors Real Estate Trust: A REIT
Investors Real Estate Trust is a Minot, North Dakota-based self-advised equity real estate investment trust (REIT). The company was incorporated in August 1997 and continues to operate as a publicly traded entity. Common shares of the business are marketed on the New York Stock Exchange, using the ticker symbol IRET.
As a REIT, the business operates in 5 reporting segments, namely healthcare, industrial, retail, multi-family residential and office. The properties owned and managed by the company are focused on the Midwest states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The company has been around since 1970 and has strongly focused its resources on the owning and operating of income-producing real estate properties located in the two states, until it started expanding in nearby states. Over 400 people are working for the company on a full-time basis. These employees operate in 10 states, while the properties owned and managed by the company are located in 12 states. In total, these properties comprise the $2 billion assets owned by the company.
As of April 2015, the company’s portfolio is comprised of 100 multi-family residential properties, office properties with more than 4.2 million square feet in leasable space, 7 industrial properties with a total of 1. Million square feet of leasable space, 23 retail properties and 66 healthcare properties. Their multi-family residential properties have a total of more than 11,800 apartment units. They have a strong presence in the states of South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Iowa, Idaho, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, among other states.
The business is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It is the owner of some of the renowned establishments in several states, including the 2800 Medical Building in Minneapolis, Barry Pointe Office Park in Kansas City and the High Pointe Health Campus in Lake Elmo.
As a REIT, the business operates in 5 reporting segments, namely healthcare, industrial, retail, multi-family residential and office. The properties owned and managed by the company are focused on the Midwest states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The company has been around since 1970 and has strongly focused its resources on the owning and operating of income-producing real estate properties located in the two states, until it started expanding in nearby states. Over 400 people are working for the company on a full-time basis. These employees operate in 10 states, while the properties owned and managed by the company are located in 12 states. In total, these properties comprise the $2 billion assets owned by the company.
As of April 2015, the company’s portfolio is comprised of 100 multi-family residential properties, office properties with more than 4.2 million square feet in leasable space, 7 industrial properties with a total of 1. Million square feet of leasable space, 23 retail properties and 66 healthcare properties. Their multi-family residential properties have a total of more than 11,800 apartment units. They have a strong presence in the states of South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Iowa, Idaho, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, among other states.
The business is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It is the owner of some of the renowned establishments in several states, including the 2800 Medical Building in Minneapolis, Barry Pointe Office Park in Kansas City and the High Pointe Health Campus in Lake Elmo.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Willamette Valley Vineyards: An American Winery
Headquartered in Turner, Oregon, Willamette Valley Vineyards publicly trades its common shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The business uses the ticker symbol WVVI. It is registered as an American winery and is the leading producer of Pinot noir.
It was in 1983 that the company was started by founder, Jim Bernau. Today, the business is one of the leading producers of world class wine, including Pinot gris and Chardonnay. Through a series of acquisitions, the business continues to expand its operations and further diversify its offerings. Willamette Valley Vineyards take pride of handpicking all the fruits they use to create their wine. Their Pinot noir is fermented through small bin fermentation. They also keep their own fermentation method, which gives their products a distinct taste over other products.
It was in 1989 that the business has gone public. Today, Willamette Valley Vineyards is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
It was in 1983 that the company was started by founder, Jim Bernau. Today, the business is one of the leading producers of world class wine, including Pinot gris and Chardonnay. Through a series of acquisitions, the business continues to expand its operations and further diversify its offerings. Willamette Valley Vineyards take pride of handpicking all the fruits they use to create their wine. Their Pinot noir is fermented through small bin fermentation. They also keep their own fermentation method, which gives their products a distinct taste over other products.
It was in 1989 that the business has gone public. Today, Willamette Valley Vineyards is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.: A Bank Holding Company
Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. is a Los Angeles, California-based bank holding company. The business is the parent company of the Wilshire Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank. Through its operating subsidiary, the company continues to offer a wide range of financial products and services that are tailored to help their clients reach their financial goals.
It was in December 2003 that the company got incorporated. It continues to publicly trade its common shares using the ticker symbol WIBC on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. As of December 2014, the company’s portfolio is comprised of more than $4.16 billion in assets and a total of $3.32 billion in loans. Deposits of the company are estimated to be around $3.40 billion. Wilshire Bancorp is a member of the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation and continues to fortify its membership of Federal Home Loan Banks.
Wilshire Bank operates within the southern California region. They also have banking branches in Texas, the greater New York area and in New Jersey. There are 34 full-service bank branches that operate under the Wilshire Bank brand name. In addition to these locations, they also maintain 4 loan production offices, each located in California, Colorado, Georgia and Washington. The business offers depository products and services and a variety of loan activities that are fuelled by the company’s pooled deposits. Additionally, Their membership to the FHLB allows them to secure overnight and short term borrowings to supplement their funds. As of December 2014, their real estate loans remains to be the biggest portion of their portfolio and encompasses 81% of their total loan activities.
Wilshire Bancorp invests on the latest technology to further provide their consumers the best banking experience. Their seasoned employees continue to provide the best service to customers, businesses and institutions. As a community bank, Wilshire Bank highlights the solutions they provide to small and medium-sized businesses, which serve as backbone to the communities they operate in.
It was in December 2003 that the company got incorporated. It continues to publicly trade its common shares using the ticker symbol WIBC on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. As of December 2014, the company’s portfolio is comprised of more than $4.16 billion in assets and a total of $3.32 billion in loans. Deposits of the company are estimated to be around $3.40 billion. Wilshire Bancorp is a member of the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation and continues to fortify its membership of Federal Home Loan Banks.
Wilshire Bank operates within the southern California region. They also have banking branches in Texas, the greater New York area and in New Jersey. There are 34 full-service bank branches that operate under the Wilshire Bank brand name. In addition to these locations, they also maintain 4 loan production offices, each located in California, Colorado, Georgia and Washington. The business offers depository products and services and a variety of loan activities that are fuelled by the company’s pooled deposits. Additionally, Their membership to the FHLB allows them to secure overnight and short term borrowings to supplement their funds. As of December 2014, their real estate loans remains to be the biggest portion of their portfolio and encompasses 81% of their total loan activities.
Wilshire Bancorp invests on the latest technology to further provide their consumers the best banking experience. Their seasoned employees continue to provide the best service to customers, businesses and institutions. As a community bank, Wilshire Bank highlights the solutions they provide to small and medium-sized businesses, which serve as backbone to the communities they operate in.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Vulcan Materials Company Dominates the Construction Materials Sector
From its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan Materials Company dominates the construction materials sector in the United States especially in the production, distribution and sale of gravel, sand, and crushed stones, among others. With over 7,000 people employed in more than 300 facilities, the company supplies its products to 19 states and the District of Columbia as well as Mexico.
In order to maintain its leadership status, Vulcan has implemented several innovative projects including the Crescent Market project, which resulted in the construction of a deep water seaport and large quarry on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The facility supplies several cities including Tampa, New Orleans, and Houston as well as many Gulf coast seaports with construction materials primarily crushed limestone.
Vulcan Materials Company previously owned Vulcan Chemicals, a chemical business, before it was sold to Occidental Chemical Corporation. The company also made several acquisitions to expand its operations including the purchase of 11 aggregates companies and 5 asphalt plants in Indiana, Georgia, Arizona, and Tennessee (2005).
In order to maintain its leadership status, Vulcan has implemented several innovative projects including the Crescent Market project, which resulted in the construction of a deep water seaport and large quarry on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The facility supplies several cities including Tampa, New Orleans, and Houston as well as many Gulf coast seaports with construction materials primarily crushed limestone.
Vulcan Materials Company previously owned Vulcan Chemicals, a chemical business, before it was sold to Occidental Chemical Corporation. The company also made several acquisitions to expand its operations including the purchase of 11 aggregates companies and 5 asphalt plants in Indiana, Georgia, Arizona, and Tennessee (2005).
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Vitesse Semiconductor: A Fabless Semiconductor Company
Vitessse Semiconductor was a fabless American semiconductor company that continued to operate as an independent company until June 2015. The company thrived in the industry of communication equipment and has created innovations that made a difference in the electronic products that we make use today. The company was once listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
The company was created in 1984 as Vitesse Electronics Corporation. The inception of the business was the brainchild of some of the executives from Rockwell International, which received fundings of more than $30 million from the Norton Corporation. It was in 1987 that the business adopted the corporate name Vitnesse Semiconductor. By that time, the company has already received additional fundings from investors Sequioa Capital and New Enterprise Associates. It is worth noting that the company was among the first semiconductor companies to develop Gallium Arsenide based integrated circuits.
The offerings of Vitnesse Semiconductor were used in communication. It offered Ethernet switching products that are used in access network equipment, customer-premises equipment, mobile access equipment, fiber and microwave wireless backhaul equipment and wireless base stations. It also offers Ethernet switches that enable workgroup, desktop and LAN infrastructure. Through the company’s strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses, it dramatically grew its operations. Among the companies acquired by the business are XaQti in 1999 and Orologic and Sitera in 2000.
In March 2015, it was announced that the business was purchased by Microsemi Corporation. It was around June 2015 that the acquisition was closed. Subsequent to the closing of the deal, the company’s common shares were delisted on the NASDAQ. Vitesse Semiconductor now operates as part of Microsemi Corporation. The latter continues to offer a wide range of semiconductor solutions that are used in communication, defense and security, industrial, aerospace and in other high-performance markets. Microsemi Corporation is currently headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.
The company was created in 1984 as Vitesse Electronics Corporation. The inception of the business was the brainchild of some of the executives from Rockwell International, which received fundings of more than $30 million from the Norton Corporation. It was in 1987 that the business adopted the corporate name Vitnesse Semiconductor. By that time, the company has already received additional fundings from investors Sequioa Capital and New Enterprise Associates. It is worth noting that the company was among the first semiconductor companies to develop Gallium Arsenide based integrated circuits.
The offerings of Vitnesse Semiconductor were used in communication. It offered Ethernet switching products that are used in access network equipment, customer-premises equipment, mobile access equipment, fiber and microwave wireless backhaul equipment and wireless base stations. It also offers Ethernet switches that enable workgroup, desktop and LAN infrastructure. Through the company’s strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses, it dramatically grew its operations. Among the companies acquired by the business are XaQti in 1999 and Orologic and Sitera in 2000.
In March 2015, it was announced that the business was purchased by Microsemi Corporation. It was around June 2015 that the acquisition was closed. Subsequent to the closing of the deal, the company’s common shares were delisted on the NASDAQ. Vitesse Semiconductor now operates as part of Microsemi Corporation. The latter continues to offer a wide range of semiconductor solutions that are used in communication, defense and security, industrial, aerospace and in other high-performance markets. Microsemi Corporation is currently headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Wabash National: Crucial Player in the North American Transport Industry
Wabash National is among the major players of the North American transportation industry, thanks to its status as the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, dry freight vans, platform trailers, refrigerated vans, and liquid tank trailers as well as composite and engineered products with its specialization being liquid transportation systems. While many of its products are sold under the Wabash National brand, the corporation also manufactures and sells products under other brands, namely, Transcraft, DuraPlate, Benson, Walker Transport, Walker Barrier Systems, Walker Defense Group, Walker Engineered Products, Beall, Brenner Tank, Garsite, Bulk Tank International, Progress Tank, TST, and Extract Technology.
Due to its nationwide distribution network, the company maintains several Wabash National Trailer Centers, which are a network of dealerships, as well as retail distributors and trailer service centers. The retail distributors offer new and used trailers as well as aftermarket parts across the United States.
As of 2013, Wabash National earned company-wide sales of approximately US$1.6 billion, one of the strongest manufacturers in the industry today.
Due to its nationwide distribution network, the company maintains several Wabash National Trailer Centers, which are a network of dealerships, as well as retail distributors and trailer service centers. The retail distributors offer new and used trailers as well as aftermarket parts across the United States.
As of 2013, Wabash National earned company-wide sales of approximately US$1.6 billion, one of the strongest manufacturers in the industry today.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
W. R. Berkley: Insurance Provider Extraordinaire
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company listed in the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker symbol: WRB) and based in Greenwich, Connecticut in the United States, is among the world’s major commercial lines property and casualty insurance holding companies. With total revenues of US$5.82 billion in 2012, the corporation continues to grow its client base and market share; of the $5.82 billion, $3.94 billion was generated by the insurance-domestic segment, $732 million by the Reinsurance-Global segment, and $678 million by the Insurance-International segment.
The three abovementioned segments, which are briefly described below, are in W.R. Berkley’s property insurance sector:
William R. Berkley founded the corporation and currently serves as its Executive Chairman as of 2015. His son, William Robert Berkley, Jr., is the President and Chief Executive Officer.
W. R. Berkley Corporation prides itself on its core values, which have sustained it through the global financial crisis, among other business challenges. The business is well-known for its passionate commitment to accountability, its strong sense of fiduciary responsibility to its stockholders, and its people-oriented strategy. The corporation also manages its risks with a proactive approach, which is manifested in its strong balance sheet, stable investment portfolio, and ample resources for business growth when the right opportunities are discovered as well as ensuring superior risk-adjusted returns.
The three abovementioned segments, which are briefly described below, are in W.R. Berkley’s property insurance sector:
- Insurance-Domestic segment includes surplus and excess lines as well as admitted lines in the United States;
- Insurance-International segment includes the insurance business in the Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, South America, and Australia;
- Reinsurance-Global segment is on a treaty and facultative basis with operations mainly in the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific region, and Australia.
William R. Berkley founded the corporation and currently serves as its Executive Chairman as of 2015. His son, William Robert Berkley, Jr., is the President and Chief Executive Officer.
W. R. Berkley Corporation prides itself on its core values, which have sustained it through the global financial crisis, among other business challenges. The business is well-known for its passionate commitment to accountability, its strong sense of fiduciary responsibility to its stockholders, and its people-oriented strategy. The corporation also manages its risks with a proactive approach, which is manifested in its strong balance sheet, stable investment portfolio, and ample resources for business growth when the right opportunities are discovered as well as ensuring superior risk-adjusted returns.
Friday, November 27, 2015
U. S. Cellular: A Regional Carrier
The fifth largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States is owned and operated by U.S. Cellular. The business is registered as the United States Cellular Corporation and continues to do business as the U.S. Cellular.
The company is categorized as a regional carrier and serves more than 4.8 million customers in 23 states. They have operations and a strong presence in 426 markets in the country. They offer a wide range of plans that feature seamless connection through their 4G LTE speeds. For its excellence in customer satisfaction and continuous innovation, the company has been heralded, for the third time, as the J.D. Power & Associates Customer Champion. It operates in both big and small cities and in rural communities across the 23 states.
It is in Chicago, Illinois that the business holds its corporate office. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (USM) and continues to generate more than $3.89 billion in revenue.
The company is categorized as a regional carrier and serves more than 4.8 million customers in 23 states. They have operations and a strong presence in 426 markets in the country. They offer a wide range of plans that feature seamless connection through their 4G LTE speeds. For its excellence in customer satisfaction and continuous innovation, the company has been heralded, for the third time, as the J.D. Power & Associates Customer Champion. It operates in both big and small cities and in rural communities across the 23 states.
It is in Chicago, Illinois that the business holds its corporate office. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (USM) and continues to generate more than $3.89 billion in revenue.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
UMB Financial Corporation: A Diversified Financial Services Holding Company
As a multi-billion financial services company, UMB Financial Corporation conducts its business as a diversified financial services holding company. The company was started in 1913 and adopted its current brand name in 1994. Its history started with the City Center Bank, which was purchased by W.T. Kemper and Associates in 1919.
The growth of the company is strongly attributed to its strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses. It remained on the prowl and jumps on smaller businesses that operate within the same vertical of the business. Currently, the business offers payment solutions, asset servicing, banking and institutional investment management. Its offerings are made available to customers, businesses and institutions. The combined assets of the company are estimated to be around $13.54 billion and as of 2012, these companies generate more than $343 million in revenue.
The operations of the company are divided into four lines of business, namely commercial banking and lending; investment and wealth management, consumer and small business banking and healthcare services (health savings accounts and debit cards for flexible spending accounts). There are more than 20 subsidiaries that operate within the umbrella operations of UMB Financial Corporation. These businesses include J.D. Clark & Compny, Grand Distribution Services, LLC, UMB Capital Corporation, Prairie Capital Management, LLC., Kansas City Realty Company, Kansas City Financial Corporation, Scount Investments, Inc. and United Missouri Insurance Company, among others.
It is in Kansas City, Missouri that the business holds its corporate office. The company maintains strong relationships with their clients and conducts its business on what is right for their business partners and their shareholders. For years, the business operates with honesty and integrity as their core values. It employs the talents of more than 3,400 associates across the country. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol UMBF.
The growth of the company is strongly attributed to its strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses. It remained on the prowl and jumps on smaller businesses that operate within the same vertical of the business. Currently, the business offers payment solutions, asset servicing, banking and institutional investment management. Its offerings are made available to customers, businesses and institutions. The combined assets of the company are estimated to be around $13.54 billion and as of 2012, these companies generate more than $343 million in revenue.
The operations of the company are divided into four lines of business, namely commercial banking and lending; investment and wealth management, consumer and small business banking and healthcare services (health savings accounts and debit cards for flexible spending accounts). There are more than 20 subsidiaries that operate within the umbrella operations of UMB Financial Corporation. These businesses include J.D. Clark & Compny, Grand Distribution Services, LLC, UMB Capital Corporation, Prairie Capital Management, LLC., Kansas City Realty Company, Kansas City Financial Corporation, Scount Investments, Inc. and United Missouri Insurance Company, among others.
It is in Kansas City, Missouri that the business holds its corporate office. The company maintains strong relationships with their clients and conducts its business on what is right for their business partners and their shareholders. For years, the business operates with honesty and integrity as their core values. It employs the talents of more than 3,400 associates across the country. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol UMBF.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Willett Distilling Company: Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Are Its Specialties
Known among its loyal customers as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD), Ltd., Willett Distilling Company is a family-owned and operated private company known for its world-class range of bourbon and rye whiskey. Such is its renown in the U.S. market that it is the go-to company for premium brands of the alcoholic beverages especially as most of its brands have been aged from 6 to 17 years while many bottles have been aged for 23 years. It is called as “the big daddy of bourbon and rye bottling” for good reasons.
Founded in 1935 in a family-owned farm, the distilling company has remained under the ownership and management of the original founding family as well as remained in the same location. It has used both Willet Distilling Company and KBD throughout the years although there were times when one took precedence over the other.
Among its brands are Johnny Drum, Black label, Gold label, vintage bourbon and rye, and Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye.
Founded in 1935 in a family-owned farm, the distilling company has remained under the ownership and management of the original founding family as well as remained in the same location. It has used both Willet Distilling Company and KBD throughout the years although there were times when one took precedence over the other.
Among its brands are Johnny Drum, Black label, Gold label, vintage bourbon and rye, and Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Trinseo S.A.: A Global Materials Company
Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based, Trinseo S.A. is materials company that engage in the designing, developing and manufacturing of plastics and emulsion polymers. The company was incorporated in June 2010. It operates on a global scale and has innovative technologies that can be modified and tailored to the unique needs of their customers.
The company exists to provide solutions to problems of their customers. Through the innovative offerings of the company, their clients are able to come up with better products. The solutions offered by Trinseo are used in a wide range of industries. It continues to operate in 27 countries and maintains several facilities that manufacture a broad line of latex and synthetic rubber and plastics. Through its strategic locations, they are able to easily address the demands of their clients while ensuring leadership positions in the markets they serve.
The technologies of Trinseo are used in home appliances, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, medical, packaging, electrical & lighting, consumer electronics/IT, paper & Board, tires and rubber goods and sheet & profile extrusion. Their world class team of more than 2,100 employees continues to provide their insights, expertise, knowledge and application to create better and innovative solutions to the markets they serve. Their product portfolio include lithium polybutadiene latex (SB latex), styrene-acrylate latex (SA latex), nickel polybutadiene rubber (Ni-PBR), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR), polypropylene compounds, polycarbonate (PC), compounds and blends and ignition resistant polystyrene.
As a global venture, it competes against the offerings of LyondellBasell Industries, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LG Chem, Ltd., Mitshubishi Chemical Corporation and Omnova Solutions, among other companies. The venture is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the symbol TSE.
The company exists to provide solutions to problems of their customers. Through the innovative offerings of the company, their clients are able to come up with better products. The solutions offered by Trinseo are used in a wide range of industries. It continues to operate in 27 countries and maintains several facilities that manufacture a broad line of latex and synthetic rubber and plastics. Through its strategic locations, they are able to easily address the demands of their clients while ensuring leadership positions in the markets they serve.
The technologies of Trinseo are used in home appliances, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, medical, packaging, electrical & lighting, consumer electronics/IT, paper & Board, tires and rubber goods and sheet & profile extrusion. Their world class team of more than 2,100 employees continues to provide their insights, expertise, knowledge and application to create better and innovative solutions to the markets they serve. Their product portfolio include lithium polybutadiene latex (SB latex), styrene-acrylate latex (SA latex), nickel polybutadiene rubber (Ni-PBR), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR), polypropylene compounds, polycarbonate (PC), compounds and blends and ignition resistant polystyrene.
As a global venture, it competes against the offerings of LyondellBasell Industries, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LG Chem, Ltd., Mitshubishi Chemical Corporation and Omnova Solutions, among other companies. The venture is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the symbol TSE.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Townsquare Media: A Diversified Media Company
Registered as a diversified media and entertainment company, Townsquare Media was formerly known as Regent Communications, Inc. The business operates several radios, digital and entertainment properties in the United States.
As a media company, Townsquare Media engages in the creation and distribution of original entertainment materials. Part of the assets of the company are their 325 local companion websites, 309 radio stations and a wide portfolio of music and entertainment digital properties that are capable of reaching out to more than 50 million visitors on a monthly basis. It was in 1996 that the business started its venture as a brainchild of Terry Jacobs and Bill Stakelin.
Starting December 2010, the business has been unstoppable in making rapid acquisitions. This aggressive approach of the company in acquisition bolstered its size and its reach across the country. As of, the business is owned by Oaktree Capital Management. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (TSQ).
As a media company, Townsquare Media engages in the creation and distribution of original entertainment materials. Part of the assets of the company are their 325 local companion websites, 309 radio stations and a wide portfolio of music and entertainment digital properties that are capable of reaching out to more than 50 million visitors on a monthly basis. It was in 1996 that the business started its venture as a brainchild of Terry Jacobs and Bill Stakelin.
Starting December 2010, the business has been unstoppable in making rapid acquisitions. This aggressive approach of the company in acquisition bolstered its size and its reach across the country. As of, the business is owned by Oaktree Capital Management. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (TSQ).
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Tilly’s: A Specialty Retailer
Based in Irvine, California, Tilly’s is registered as a specialty retailer that focuses on the markets of action sports. The company competes in the retail industry and publicly trades its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The stocks of the company are marketed using the ticker symbol TLYS.
It was in 1982 that Tilly’s first opened its store in Southern California. It didn’t take long for the business to flourish across the country as it continues to offer some of the trendiest and the biggest names in the action sports industry. From its humble beginnings, the company now has more than 210 locations across 33 states. Through their online retail site, they are also able to reach out to international buyers. The stores of the company operate both in shopping malls and in outdoor shopping centers.
As an action sports-oriented retailer, Tilly’s offers products and accessories related to surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcross, lounging and for several other active sports. From Adidas to Vanilla Star, you name the sports brand, Tilly’s has it! Through the company’s unparalleled knowledge about the evolving trends they are able to offer their consumers a wide assortment of merchandise. Just like any other retailers, the company also offers deeply discounted products depending on the season. The business seeks opportunities to expand their operations.
Prior to becoming Tilly’s, the company was formerly known as World of Jeans and Tops. As the business revamped its management and strategic approaches, they also adopted their current brand name. It was Tilly Levine and Hezy Shaked, who created the business. Through their perseverance and their entrepreneurial skills, they were able to create a rapidly growing brand name that not only offers the latest in apparel, footwear and accessories, but also an exceptional customer service.
It was in 1982 that Tilly’s first opened its store in Southern California. It didn’t take long for the business to flourish across the country as it continues to offer some of the trendiest and the biggest names in the action sports industry. From its humble beginnings, the company now has more than 210 locations across 33 states. Through their online retail site, they are also able to reach out to international buyers. The stores of the company operate both in shopping malls and in outdoor shopping centers.
As an action sports-oriented retailer, Tilly’s offers products and accessories related to surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcross, lounging and for several other active sports. From Adidas to Vanilla Star, you name the sports brand, Tilly’s has it! Through the company’s unparalleled knowledge about the evolving trends they are able to offer their consumers a wide assortment of merchandise. Just like any other retailers, the company also offers deeply discounted products depending on the season. The business seeks opportunities to expand their operations.
Prior to becoming Tilly’s, the company was formerly known as World of Jeans and Tops. As the business revamped its management and strategic approaches, they also adopted their current brand name. It was Tilly Levine and Hezy Shaked, who created the business. Through their perseverance and their entrepreneurial skills, they were able to create a rapidly growing brand name that not only offers the latest in apparel, footwear and accessories, but also an exceptional customer service.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Tengasco, Inc.: An Independent Energy Company
Registered as an independent exploration and energy production company, Tengasco, Inc. holds its corporate office in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The company is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange and continues to market its shares using the symbol TGC.
It was in April 2011 that the business was incorporated and it engages in the production of oil and natural gas in some of the prolific areas in the country. Its main operation is located in Kansas. It serves as the parent company of the Manufactured Methane Corporation (MMC), which engages in the extraction of methane gas from landfills. The crude oil produced by the company is sold by the business to refineries in nearby areas.
As of December 2014, the company has 196 producing oil wells and 37 active disposal wells. They also have 16 additional shut-in wells and generate royalty from some of their properties leased to other exploration companies.
It was in April 2011 that the business was incorporated and it engages in the production of oil and natural gas in some of the prolific areas in the country. Its main operation is located in Kansas. It serves as the parent company of the Manufactured Methane Corporation (MMC), which engages in the extraction of methane gas from landfills. The crude oil produced by the company is sold by the business to refineries in nearby areas.
As of December 2014, the company has 196 producing oil wells and 37 active disposal wells. They also have 16 additional shut-in wells and generate royalty from some of their properties leased to other exploration companies.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tecogen, Inc.: Promoting Cleaner and Affordable Energy
Waltham, Massachusetts-based Tecogen, Inc. is engaged in the designing, development, manufacturing and marketing of various machineries and systems that are used in buildings, commercial installations and industrial processes. The company was incorporated in September 2000 and is now publicly traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market using the ticker symbol TGEN.
The products offered by the company are capable of producing hot water, electricity and air conditioning. It creates products that aim to reduce energy consumption, address congestion on the national power grid and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. These products are broadly termed as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. There are three classifications of these systems, namely chillers, cogeneration modules and water heaters. These offerings are created with standardized models and the team of designers in the company, as much as possible prevents the customizing of their designs to ensure that they can simplify field installation, avoid high pricing of their offerings and to apply their products in a wide variety of customer facilities.
For over 25 years, Tecogen, Inc. has been helping their end users address environmental concerns, social responsibility, policy initiatives and economic viability. Their products and services have increased the reliability of on-site cogeneration systems with integral heat recovery. These offerings promote clean and affordable energy for consumers. There are more than 2,000 units that have been distributed and installed by the company. Tecogen, Inc. provides maintenance and support services for these machineries. They have multiple service centers across the Midwest, the Northeast and in California and offers their services even beyond the date of the sale of their equipment.
Tecogen, Inc. is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It operates manufacturing facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and in Michigan. The offerings of the business competes against the products of Trane, York and Altudyne.
The products offered by the company are capable of producing hot water, electricity and air conditioning. It creates products that aim to reduce energy consumption, address congestion on the national power grid and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. These products are broadly termed as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. There are three classifications of these systems, namely chillers, cogeneration modules and water heaters. These offerings are created with standardized models and the team of designers in the company, as much as possible prevents the customizing of their designs to ensure that they can simplify field installation, avoid high pricing of their offerings and to apply their products in a wide variety of customer facilities.
For over 25 years, Tecogen, Inc. has been helping their end users address environmental concerns, social responsibility, policy initiatives and economic viability. Their products and services have increased the reliability of on-site cogeneration systems with integral heat recovery. These offerings promote clean and affordable energy for consumers. There are more than 2,000 units that have been distributed and installed by the company. Tecogen, Inc. provides maintenance and support services for these machineries. They have multiple service centers across the Midwest, the Northeast and in California and offers their services even beyond the date of the sale of their equipment.
Tecogen, Inc. is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It operates manufacturing facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and in Michigan. The offerings of the business competes against the products of Trane, York and Altudyne.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Supernus Pharmaceuticals: A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company
There are several pharmaceutical companies in the United States that invest in the discovery and commercialization of drugs intended to treat disorders of the central nervous systems (CNS). Supernus Pharmaceuticals is one of these companies.
Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Supernus Pharmaceuticals has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and operates as a specialty pharmaceutical venture. In 2013, the business launched two products that are created as treatments for epilepsy. These medications are Oxtellar XR and Trokendi XR. In addition to these medications, the company has also taken on the challenge of creating novelty therapeutics for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression.
Through their in-licensed technologies, the company is able to create new medications. They have a wide array of known drug compounds that they use to leverage in creating new therapeutics. Supernus Pharmaceuticals competes against the offerings of Neurovance, Neos Therapeutics, Shire plc and Sunovion.
Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Supernus Pharmaceuticals has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and operates as a specialty pharmaceutical venture. In 2013, the business launched two products that are created as treatments for epilepsy. These medications are Oxtellar XR and Trokendi XR. In addition to these medications, the company has also taken on the challenge of creating novelty therapeutics for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression.
Through their in-licensed technologies, the company is able to create new medications. They have a wide array of known drug compounds that they use to leverage in creating new therapeutics. Supernus Pharmaceuticals competes against the offerings of Neurovance, Neos Therapeutics, Shire plc and Sunovion.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Suburban Propane Partners: The Trusted Energy Partner
One of the stellar names in the energy industry in the United States is Suburban Propane Partners. The company has been around since 1928 and was turned into a master limited partnership in 1996. Through the years, the company has championed the distribution of products that are intended to meet the energy needs of their clients.
It is in Whippany, New Jersey that the company holds its corporate office. The company has been conducting business with the utmost consciousness of the safety of their workers, while upholding the satisfaction of their customers. It has become the leading name in installing and servicing home comfort equipment, most notably in the area of heating and ventilation. There are several subsidiaries that operate within the business. These areas include: Suburban Energy Services Group LLC, which is the general partner of the company, Suburban Propane, LP and Suburban Sales and Service, Inc.
The business is further segmented into several reporting units, namely Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, Propane and Natural Gas and Electricity. Propane remains to be the largest operation of the company. It distributes propane in 41 states from 700 locations. It serves more than 1.02 million clients, both residential and commercial customers. The distribution of their propane products is further categorized into 6 consumer markets: commercial, residential, industrial, agricultural, retail users and wholesale users. During the company’s 2013 fiscal year, they have reported their sales to include more than 530.7 million gallons of propane and another 49.1 million gallons of fuel oil and other refined fuels.
As of December 2014, the company provides jobs to more than 3,800 full-time employees. These associates work from the various offices located across the country. Suburban Propane Partners remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Common shares of the company are marketed using the ticker symbol SPH.
It is in Whippany, New Jersey that the company holds its corporate office. The company has been conducting business with the utmost consciousness of the safety of their workers, while upholding the satisfaction of their customers. It has become the leading name in installing and servicing home comfort equipment, most notably in the area of heating and ventilation. There are several subsidiaries that operate within the business. These areas include: Suburban Energy Services Group LLC, which is the general partner of the company, Suburban Propane, LP and Suburban Sales and Service, Inc.
The business is further segmented into several reporting units, namely Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, Propane and Natural Gas and Electricity. Propane remains to be the largest operation of the company. It distributes propane in 41 states from 700 locations. It serves more than 1.02 million clients, both residential and commercial customers. The distribution of their propane products is further categorized into 6 consumer markets: commercial, residential, industrial, agricultural, retail users and wholesale users. During the company’s 2013 fiscal year, they have reported their sales to include more than 530.7 million gallons of propane and another 49.1 million gallons of fuel oil and other refined fuels.
As of December 2014, the company provides jobs to more than 3,800 full-time employees. These associates work from the various offices located across the country. Suburban Propane Partners remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Common shares of the company are marketed using the ticker symbol SPH.
Friday, October 23, 2015
SkyWest, Inc.: An Airline Holding Company
Forbes cited SkyWest, Inc. as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2015. The company is registered as the holding venture for two passenger airline companies: SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet. In addition, the company also has an aircraft leasing venture.
Through its operating subsidiaries, the company offers commercial air services across the United States, Canada, Mexico and in the Caribbean. With the company’s fleet of 662 aircraft vessels, they are able to make 3,300 flights on a daily basis. The company has ties with Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. It employs more than 20,000 associates across the countries it operates in.
It is in St. George, Utah that the business holds its corporate office. The business is a publicly traded venture. It markets its common shares using the ticker symbol SKYW. Shares of the company are listed on the NASDAQ. SkyWest is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Through its operating subsidiaries, the company offers commercial air services across the United States, Canada, Mexico and in the Caribbean. With the company’s fleet of 662 aircraft vessels, they are able to make 3,300 flights on a daily basis. The company has ties with Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. It employs more than 20,000 associates across the countries it operates in.
It is in St. George, Utah that the business holds its corporate office. The business is a publicly traded venture. It markets its common shares using the ticker symbol SKYW. Shares of the company are listed on the NASDAQ. SkyWest is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Ship Finance International: An International Shipping Company
In the maritime industry, Ship Finance International is one of the most revered names around the world. The company is registered as an international ship owning and chartering company that is currently headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The company is considered as one of the most successful in the industry.
It was in 2003 that the business got incorporated. It is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol SFL. The initial public offering of the company happened in June 2014. The company has been consistently paying profits and dividends to its shareholders every quarter. The assets of the company include various types of ships that are also chartered to other companies for different usage. As of, they have 70 vessels that include 19 oil tankers, 17 container vessels, 14 dry bulk carriers, 6 offshore supply vessels, 2 car carriers, 3 ultra-deepwater drilling units, 2 chemical tankers and 2 jack-up drilling rigs.
The business partners with different companies around the world. They have strong ties with Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd., Sinochm Shipping Co. Ltd., Seadrill, Frontline, China National Chartering, Western Bulk A/S, Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd., and United Freight Carriers (UFC), among others. Ship Finance has several subsidiaries and partnerships that are located in the Marshall Island, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Malta, Liberia, Norway and in the Bermuda. Through its aggressive stance in acquiring other businesses, the company continues to expand its fleet of vessels and its presence around the world.
As of, the vessels owned and operated by the company are classified into 8 types of water vessels: chemical tankers, crude oil tankers, container vessels, offshore supply vessels, dry bulk carriers, car carriers, ultra-deepwater drilling units and jack-up drilling rigs. The company is currently listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
It was in 2003 that the business got incorporated. It is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol SFL. The initial public offering of the company happened in June 2014. The company has been consistently paying profits and dividends to its shareholders every quarter. The assets of the company include various types of ships that are also chartered to other companies for different usage. As of, they have 70 vessels that include 19 oil tankers, 17 container vessels, 14 dry bulk carriers, 6 offshore supply vessels, 2 car carriers, 3 ultra-deepwater drilling units, 2 chemical tankers and 2 jack-up drilling rigs.
The business partners with different companies around the world. They have strong ties with Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd., Sinochm Shipping Co. Ltd., Seadrill, Frontline, China National Chartering, Western Bulk A/S, Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd., and United Freight Carriers (UFC), among others. Ship Finance has several subsidiaries and partnerships that are located in the Marshall Island, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Malta, Liberia, Norway and in the Bermuda. Through its aggressive stance in acquiring other businesses, the company continues to expand its fleet of vessels and its presence around the world.
As of, the vessels owned and operated by the company are classified into 8 types of water vessels: chemical tankers, crude oil tankers, container vessels, offshore supply vessels, dry bulk carriers, car carriers, ultra-deepwater drilling units and jack-up drilling rigs. The company is currently listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals: A Drug Development Company
Registered as an emerging drug development company, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals engages in the development and commercialization of novelty medications that are geared towards addressing the needs in neurologic disorders and inflammatory diseases.
The company is based in Sarasota, Florida. It conducts its research and development on its own and through partnership with other pharmaceutical companies. The lead product of the company is the compound Anatabine Citrate, which is a small molecule cholinergic agonist. This compound has strong anti-inflammatory characteristics that are completely different from steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and biologics. Studies of this compound in the United Kingdom have already commenced to check its safety and tolerability in health subjects.
Other than the inflammatory products being developed by the company, the business is also into the development of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals. Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. publicly trades its common shares on the NASDAQ using the ticker symbol RCPI.
The company is based in Sarasota, Florida. It conducts its research and development on its own and through partnership with other pharmaceutical companies. The lead product of the company is the compound Anatabine Citrate, which is a small molecule cholinergic agonist. This compound has strong anti-inflammatory characteristics that are completely different from steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and biologics. Studies of this compound in the United Kingdom have already commenced to check its safety and tolerability in health subjects.
Other than the inflammatory products being developed by the company, the business is also into the development of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals. Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. publicly trades its common shares on the NASDAQ using the ticker symbol RCPI.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Republic Bancorp, Inc.: A Bank Holding Company
Republic Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The business is listed as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ. Common shares of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol RBCAA. The business operates as the parent company of the Republic Bank & Trust Company and the Republic Insurance Services, Inc.
It was in 1977 that the business got established after it acquired an 80-year old bank, the Republic Bank of Shelby County. In 1982, the business revamped its organization and created the Republic Bank & Trust Company. The company’s growth is strongly attributed to its aggressive take in acquiring competing brand names in the communities it thrives in. The bank operates in four reporting segments, namely Traditional Banking, Mortgage Banking, Republic Processing Group (RPG) and Warehouse Lending. The bank is known for being one of the “happy banks” in Kentucky, where every customer is served with a smile.
The Traditional Banking segment offers a wide array of banking services to their consumers, which include customers, businesses and institutions. The operations of this segment cover areas in Florida, Kentucky and in Ohio. They maintain several banking offices that are manned by the best associates who continue to highlight the company’s level of customer service. The Mortgage Banking unit of the company engages in the servicing of single family and first lien residential real estate loans. The RPG division offers general purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards that are offered through third party program managers. The Warehouse Lending segment provides short-term, revolving credit facilities.The offerings of this segment benefit mortgage bankers across the country.
Republic Bancorp is one of the banking companies that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The company is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
It was in 1977 that the business got established after it acquired an 80-year old bank, the Republic Bank of Shelby County. In 1982, the business revamped its organization and created the Republic Bank & Trust Company. The company’s growth is strongly attributed to its aggressive take in acquiring competing brand names in the communities it thrives in. The bank operates in four reporting segments, namely Traditional Banking, Mortgage Banking, Republic Processing Group (RPG) and Warehouse Lending. The bank is known for being one of the “happy banks” in Kentucky, where every customer is served with a smile.
The Traditional Banking segment offers a wide array of banking services to their consumers, which include customers, businesses and institutions. The operations of this segment cover areas in Florida, Kentucky and in Ohio. They maintain several banking offices that are manned by the best associates who continue to highlight the company’s level of customer service. The Mortgage Banking unit of the company engages in the servicing of single family and first lien residential real estate loans. The RPG division offers general purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards that are offered through third party program managers. The Warehouse Lending segment provides short-term, revolving credit facilities.The offerings of this segment benefit mortgage bankers across the country.
Republic Bancorp is one of the banking companies that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The company is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Resolute Energy Corp: An Independent Oil and Natural Gas Company
One of the upstream energy companies headquartered in Denver, Colorado is Resolute Energy Corporation. The company was incorporated in July 2009 and is registered as an independent oil and gas company.
As an energy company, the business engages in the exploitation, exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The operations of the business are strongly focused in the Aneth Field, the Permian Basin, the Powder River and the Big Horn Basins. These properties are located in Southeast Utah, Texas, New Mexico and in Wyoming. As of December 2014, the business has reported their proven oil reserves to be around 74.2 million barrels of oil equivalent. It continues to own and operate several wells in the areas they operate in.
Through the company’s strategic acquisition of properties within their areas of operations, they are able to slowly expand its presence in these oil-rich regions. The company’s present value is estimated to be around $973 million.
As an energy company, the business engages in the exploitation, exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The operations of the business are strongly focused in the Aneth Field, the Permian Basin, the Powder River and the Big Horn Basins. These properties are located in Southeast Utah, Texas, New Mexico and in Wyoming. As of December 2014, the business has reported their proven oil reserves to be around 74.2 million barrels of oil equivalent. It continues to own and operate several wells in the areas they operate in.
Through the company’s strategic acquisition of properties within their areas of operations, they are able to slowly expand its presence in these oil-rich regions. The company’s present value is estimated to be around $973 million.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Republic First Bancorp: Banking Since 1988
Republic First Bancorp is the holding company of the Republic First Bank, also referred to as just Republic Bank. The bank started out in 1988 and solely focused on commercial banking. For 20 years since the bank’s inception, it focused on providing businesses the financial products and services they need. It was not until 2008 that the business shifted its strategic efforts toward retail banking.
Republic Bank operates both as a commercial and a retail banking financial services company. It offers a wide range of financial services, including customary banking products like checking accounts, deposit accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, certificates of deposits, money market accounts and individual retirement accounts, among others. Additionally, the business operates lending activities that cater to the needs of their consumers. It offers both secured and non-secured loans that come with various interest rates. The client base of the company includes customers, businesses and institutions.
The operations of the company are primarily focused on the Greater Philadelphia and in the Southern New Jersey regions. It operates 15 branch locations, 11 of which are in the state of Pennsylvania. It has branches in the counties of Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery and in Camden. As of December 2014, the business has reported its deposits to be around $1.1 billion. It takes pride in providing its customers ease in banking. By convenience, the business remains open 7 days a week and offers its basic services for free, including coin counting, personal checking and business checking and free ATM usage. Also, the business is one of those financial institutions that open early and close late.
It is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that the business holds its corporate office. The company is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index and publicly trades on the NASDAQ Global Market. Common shares of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol FRBK.
Republic Bank operates both as a commercial and a retail banking financial services company. It offers a wide range of financial services, including customary banking products like checking accounts, deposit accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, certificates of deposits, money market accounts and individual retirement accounts, among others. Additionally, the business operates lending activities that cater to the needs of their consumers. It offers both secured and non-secured loans that come with various interest rates. The client base of the company includes customers, businesses and institutions.
The operations of the company are primarily focused on the Greater Philadelphia and in the Southern New Jersey regions. It operates 15 branch locations, 11 of which are in the state of Pennsylvania. It has branches in the counties of Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery and in Camden. As of December 2014, the business has reported its deposits to be around $1.1 billion. It takes pride in providing its customers ease in banking. By convenience, the business remains open 7 days a week and offers its basic services for free, including coin counting, personal checking and business checking and free ATM usage. Also, the business is one of those financial institutions that open early and close late.
It is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that the business holds its corporate office. The company is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index and publicly trades on the NASDAQ Global Market. Common shares of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol FRBK.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Physicians Realty Trust: A REIT
Registered as a real estate company, Physicians Realty Trust focuses on the management, ownership, acquisition and development of healthcare properties across the country. It was in April 2013 that the business got incorporated.
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Physicians Realty Trust leases its properties to physicians, healthcare delivery systems and hospitals. As of December 2014, the business has reported to have 87 properties in 19 states across the country. These properties are a combination of acute and post-acute hospitals, outpatient treatment facilities and medical office buildings, among other real estate properties. In total, the business has more than 3.1 million in net leasable square feet of space. 76.5% of these properties are either affiliated with a healthcare delivery system or sitused near hospital campuses.
The company’s seasoned management group continues to forge strong ties with medical practitioners, hospitals and healthcare delivery systems. Physicians Realty Trust continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange (DOC).
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Physicians Realty Trust leases its properties to physicians, healthcare delivery systems and hospitals. As of December 2014, the business has reported to have 87 properties in 19 states across the country. These properties are a combination of acute and post-acute hospitals, outpatient treatment facilities and medical office buildings, among other real estate properties. In total, the business has more than 3.1 million in net leasable square feet of space. 76.5% of these properties are either affiliated with a healthcare delivery system or sitused near hospital campuses.
The company’s seasoned management group continues to forge strong ties with medical practitioners, hospitals and healthcare delivery systems. Physicians Realty Trust continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange (DOC).
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
PG&E Corp: An Energy Generation and Distribution Company
San Francisco, California-based PG&E Corporation operates as a holding company. Through its primary business segment, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the company distributes electricity and natural gas in the Northern and Central California regions. It was in 1995 that the business was incorporated.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been around since 1905 and for more than 110 years, the business has provided people around the state the energy resources they need to continue powering their mundane work. More than 16 million consumers rely on the offerings of the company. It is considered as one of the largest combination (electricity and natural gas) utility company in the United States. The service area of the company spans more than 70,000 square miles. Just like other utility companies in the state, the business is also regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Part of the assets of the company are their 18,100 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines. They also have 91 operational electric transmission substations that are capable of generating approximately 63,400 Megavolt amperes. They have three underground natural gas storage fields, where they also operate their compressors and other facilities to store and withdraw their natural gas resources. It supports the needs of residential customers, businesses and institutions. 5.4 million of their customers make use of their generated electricity and the other 4.3 million avail of their distributed natural gas.
PG&E Corporation engages in activities related to the generation of energy, distribution of these resources and transmission of electricity and natural gas to their consumers around the states. The company continues to invest in the expansion and maintenance of its assets to better serve their clients. The company is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the ticker symbol PCG.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been around since 1905 and for more than 110 years, the business has provided people around the state the energy resources they need to continue powering their mundane work. More than 16 million consumers rely on the offerings of the company. It is considered as one of the largest combination (electricity and natural gas) utility company in the United States. The service area of the company spans more than 70,000 square miles. Just like other utility companies in the state, the business is also regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Part of the assets of the company are their 18,100 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines. They also have 91 operational electric transmission substations that are capable of generating approximately 63,400 Megavolt amperes. They have three underground natural gas storage fields, where they also operate their compressors and other facilities to store and withdraw their natural gas resources. It supports the needs of residential customers, businesses and institutions. 5.4 million of their customers make use of their generated electricity and the other 4.3 million avail of their distributed natural gas.
PG&E Corporation engages in activities related to the generation of energy, distribution of these resources and transmission of electricity and natural gas to their consumers around the states. The company continues to invest in the expansion and maintenance of its assets to better serve their clients. The company is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the ticker symbol PCG.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Patrick Industries: Distributor of Building Products and Materials
One of the leading partners in the industries of recreational vehicle and manufactured housing is Patrick Industries. The company has been around since 1959 and operates across the United States. It is in Elkhart, Indiana that the business holds its corporate office.
Patrick Industries is one of the leading providers of building products and materials and is listed as an independent wholesale distributor in the industries it thrives in. It offers ceiling panels, pre-finished walls, cement siding, furniture, roofing products, plumbing, flooring, wiring and electrical items, lighting and other related products. It markets various brand names that continue to embody the level of quality set in the industry.
There are 16 warehouses that the company owns and operates. Additionally, they also maintain 32 manufacturing facilities across the country. Patrick Industries, Inc. remain publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its shares using the symbol PATK.
Patrick Industries is one of the leading providers of building products and materials and is listed as an independent wholesale distributor in the industries it thrives in. It offers ceiling panels, pre-finished walls, cement siding, furniture, roofing products, plumbing, flooring, wiring and electrical items, lighting and other related products. It markets various brand names that continue to embody the level of quality set in the industry.
There are 16 warehouses that the company owns and operates. Additionally, they also maintain 32 manufacturing facilities across the country. Patrick Industries, Inc. remain publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its shares using the symbol PATK.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Paramount Group: A Real Estate Investment Trust Firm
Paramount Group is a real estate investment trust (REIT) firm that is headquartered in New York City. The company was incorporated in April 2014 and owns, operates and manages Class A offices. The properties owned and operated by the company are some of the most sought after addresses in the areas of New York, San Francisco, California and in Washington, D. C.
The company continues its operations primarily through its subsidiary, the Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP. In addition to owning and managing office properties, the company is also engaged in investment management business. It works with high net worth individuals and institutional investors as property manager and general partner or private equity real estate funds. The company remains publicly traded with its common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, using the symbol PGRE.
As of December 2014, the company has about 10.4 million square feet of leasable office space. 93% of the company’s properties is already leased by some of the biggest names in a wide range of industries. The tenants of the company include businesses from the professional services, media, financial and legal industries. Some of the biggest client partners of the company are the Bank of America Corporation, Allianz Global Investors, LP; Credit Agricole Corporate, Barclays Capital, Inc. and Clifford Chance LLP. There are several businesses that operate under the flagship banner of Paramount Group. Together, these subsidiaries provide the best in class office spaces in the country.
Paramount Group takes pride of their core values of integrity and transparency. Excellence has always been the signature of the business, which catapulted them at the forefront of the real estate industry. The business operates under its tag line, “Committed to building success from the ground floor up.”
The company continues its operations primarily through its subsidiary, the Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP. In addition to owning and managing office properties, the company is also engaged in investment management business. It works with high net worth individuals and institutional investors as property manager and general partner or private equity real estate funds. The company remains publicly traded with its common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, using the symbol PGRE.
As of December 2014, the company has about 10.4 million square feet of leasable office space. 93% of the company’s properties is already leased by some of the biggest names in a wide range of industries. The tenants of the company include businesses from the professional services, media, financial and legal industries. Some of the biggest client partners of the company are the Bank of America Corporation, Allianz Global Investors, LP; Credit Agricole Corporate, Barclays Capital, Inc. and Clifford Chance LLP. There are several businesses that operate under the flagship banner of Paramount Group. Together, these subsidiaries provide the best in class office spaces in the country.
Paramount Group takes pride of their core values of integrity and transparency. Excellence has always been the signature of the business, which catapulted them at the forefront of the real estate industry. The business operates under its tag line, “Committed to building success from the ground floor up.”
Friday, September 18, 2015
Oiltanking Partners LP: Provider of Storage and Terminal Facilities to the Energy Market
Oiltanking Partners LP was once publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Its common shares were marketed using the ticker symbol OILT. The business was also listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has completed its merger with Enterprise Products. The business was once known as one of the world’s leading independent storage partners. It provided the facilities to store dry bulk, gases, chemicals and oil. Its storage capacity was estimated to be around 19 million cubic meters. The business operated 73 terminals in 22 countries, allowing them to cater to the needs of various business partners around the world.
It was in February 2015 that the business was finally delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The company has now taken on the name Enterprise Products Partners after it was acquired by the latter. All of its assets are now part of one of the largest publicly-traded energy partnerships in North America.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has completed its merger with Enterprise Products. The business was once known as one of the world’s leading independent storage partners. It provided the facilities to store dry bulk, gases, chemicals and oil. Its storage capacity was estimated to be around 19 million cubic meters. The business operated 73 terminals in 22 countries, allowing them to cater to the needs of various business partners around the world.
It was in February 2015 that the business was finally delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The company has now taken on the name Enterprise Products Partners after it was acquired by the latter. All of its assets are now part of one of the largest publicly-traded energy partnerships in North America.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Old National Bank: Banking for 180 Years
Old National Bank is the operating subsidiary of Old National Bancorp, Indiana’s largest financial holding services company. The business is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana and provides the state with a wide array of financial services for more than 180 years now. The company is also ranked as part of the top 100 banking companies in the United States.
The holding company has assets amounting to more than $12.1 billion and it continues its unfailing commitment to the success of its clients, shareholders and associates. Old National Bank is registered as a regional bank that provides tailor-fit financial products and services to customers, businesses and organizations. In addition to the banking services of the company, they also control one of the largest brokers in the country, the Old National Insurance.
The bank’s first office opened in Evansville, and is known as the first bank of the city, having been founded in 1834. Before it adopted its current brand name, it has operated under several brand names including Old State National Bank and Evansville National Bank. Today, the company provides its product and services through its 150 retail branches. It not only operates within Indiana, as it also has footprints in Michigan, Kentucky and in Illinois. Its products and services include the customary banking offerings, lease financing, cash management, debit and credit cards, wealth management, investment and brokerage and investment advisory. The company takes pride of the level of service they provide to their customers. The quality of their service earned the business new accounts and helped retain old ones.
Old National Bank has earned several accolades through the years. It has been ranked as the 28th top performing bank in the country by the Bank Director magazine and has been cited by Financial World for its strong earnings momentum. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and uses the ticker symbol ONB.
The holding company has assets amounting to more than $12.1 billion and it continues its unfailing commitment to the success of its clients, shareholders and associates. Old National Bank is registered as a regional bank that provides tailor-fit financial products and services to customers, businesses and organizations. In addition to the banking services of the company, they also control one of the largest brokers in the country, the Old National Insurance.
The bank’s first office opened in Evansville, and is known as the first bank of the city, having been founded in 1834. Before it adopted its current brand name, it has operated under several brand names including Old State National Bank and Evansville National Bank. Today, the company provides its product and services through its 150 retail branches. It not only operates within Indiana, as it also has footprints in Michigan, Kentucky and in Illinois. Its products and services include the customary banking offerings, lease financing, cash management, debit and credit cards, wealth management, investment and brokerage and investment advisory. The company takes pride of the level of service they provide to their customers. The quality of their service earned the business new accounts and helped retain old ones.
Old National Bank has earned several accolades through the years. It has been ranked as the 28th top performing bank in the country by the Bank Director magazine and has been cited by Financial World for its strong earnings momentum. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and uses the ticker symbol ONB.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Newcastle Investment Corp: A REIT
Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Newcastle Investment Corporation is registered as a real estate investment trust (REIT). Common stocks of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol NCT.
As a REIT, the company engages in the investing and managing of a variety of real estate assets and other investments. There are two investment interests of the company, namely real estate debt and gold related real estate and operations. To simplify the operations of the company, they have created four reporting segments within the business: debt investments financed with collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), other debt investments (other debt), Corporate and golf properties and facilities.
As of December 2014, the company’s assets include $473 million in CDOs and $833 million of other real estate related securities and assets. They also have 87 properties across the United States that are related to their golf business. Newcastle Investment Corporation is externally managed by Fortress Investment Group, LLC.
As a REIT, the company engages in the investing and managing of a variety of real estate assets and other investments. There are two investment interests of the company, namely real estate debt and gold related real estate and operations. To simplify the operations of the company, they have created four reporting segments within the business: debt investments financed with collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), other debt investments (other debt), Corporate and golf properties and facilities.
As of December 2014, the company’s assets include $473 million in CDOs and $833 million of other real estate related securities and assets. They also have 87 properties across the United States that are related to their golf business. Newcastle Investment Corporation is externally managed by Fortress Investment Group, LLC.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
NetSol Technologies, Inc.: Provider of IT Solutions to the Financial Sector
As a multi-million dollar venture, NetSol Technologies, Inc. supports the needs of some of the world’s largest companies. In fact, the business is one of the providers of enterprise software solutions to the Dow-Jones 30 Industrial and some of the largest manufacturers and financial institutions listed on the Fortune 500.
The company is listed as a producer of software products and services the global markets through the company’s customized approach in creating IT solutions that would benefit their business partners. By deploying the products offered by the company, they are able to streamline their operations and optimize their efficiency. More than 200 financial and leasing companies are using the software created by the company. These businesses are stationed in 30 countries around the world and thrives in the industry of healthcare, automotive, financial and enterprise technology markets.
The flagship products of the company are their NFS (NetSol Financial Suite) and NFS Ascent. NFS offers the lease and finance industry with the end-to-end solution that covers the leasing and finance cycle. This suite is a combination of 5 software programs that can also be used individually. For 40 years, the company has been innovating these applications to further address and capture challenges in the industry. Throughout its history, the business has created a portfolio of successfully rolled out projects that are not only within the budget range of their clients, but was also completed within the deadline while maintaining the highest quality of service.
The company is headquartered in Calabasas, California. It remains to be one of the preferred names in providing IT solutions to the financial industry. The business remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol NTWK. NetSol Technologies, Inc. is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
The company is listed as a producer of software products and services the global markets through the company’s customized approach in creating IT solutions that would benefit their business partners. By deploying the products offered by the company, they are able to streamline their operations and optimize their efficiency. More than 200 financial and leasing companies are using the software created by the company. These businesses are stationed in 30 countries around the world and thrives in the industry of healthcare, automotive, financial and enterprise technology markets.
The flagship products of the company are their NFS (NetSol Financial Suite) and NFS Ascent. NFS offers the lease and finance industry with the end-to-end solution that covers the leasing and finance cycle. This suite is a combination of 5 software programs that can also be used individually. For 40 years, the company has been innovating these applications to further address and capture challenges in the industry. Throughout its history, the business has created a portfolio of successfully rolled out projects that are not only within the budget range of their clients, but was also completed within the deadline while maintaining the highest quality of service.
The company is headquartered in Calabasas, California. It remains to be one of the preferred names in providing IT solutions to the financial industry. The business remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol NTWK. NetSol Technologies, Inc. is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, September 4, 2015
NASB Financial, Inc.: A Bank Holding Company
Grandview, Missouri-based NASB Financial, Inc. is the parent company of the North American Savings Bank FSB. The business was incorporated in January 1998 and continues to oversee the operations of the 9 bank offices of the company.
The bank has a strong focus in the state of Missouri and has a small operation in Kansas. It is listed as a federally chartered stock savings bank with its deposited insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). From the deposits it amasses, the bank originates loans and other short-term investments. It generates its revenue mostly from its real estate loans, mortgage banking fees and other customer service fees. Through its excellence in customer service and its strong presence in the communities it thrives in, the bank continues to attract new depositors and retain old ones.
As of June 2014, the business has reported their assets to be around $1.2 billion. NASB Financial, Inc. is listed as a publicly traded company on the OTC Markets. Its common shares are marketed under the symbol NASB.
The bank has a strong focus in the state of Missouri and has a small operation in Kansas. It is listed as a federally chartered stock savings bank with its deposited insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). From the deposits it amasses, the bank originates loans and other short-term investments. It generates its revenue mostly from its real estate loans, mortgage banking fees and other customer service fees. Through its excellence in customer service and its strong presence in the communities it thrives in, the bank continues to attract new depositors and retain old ones.
As of June 2014, the business has reported their assets to be around $1.2 billion. NASB Financial, Inc. is listed as a publicly traded company on the OTC Markets. Its common shares are marketed under the symbol NASB.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
NAPCO Security Technologies: The Global Leader in Security Products
One can never tell when disaster strikes, but when it does, it’s always good to know that one has security systems in place to warn and save lives. For years, NAPCO Security Technologies has provided the world with the best brand names in security products and software. It was in 1969 that the business started and it holds its headquarters today in Amityville, New York.
The offerings of the company are used in both residential and commercial properties. It manufactures and markets its products on a global scale. It is the company behind the successful brand names like Continental Access, NAPCO Security Systems and Alarm Lock. It offers building access control systems, intrusion and fire alarms and electronic locking devices. In this uncertain world, the company stands out as one of the security blankets for millions of lives around the world.
The operations of the company are divided into four reporting segments, namely NAPCO, Alarm Lock, Marks USA and Continental Instruments. NAPCO is responsible for introducing to the world the first smart, micro-processor-based alarm system. From this offering sprouted several other security systems that help protect properties and other important things. Alarm Clock is an acquired business of the company. This segment continues to offer the world push button and ID card operated electronic locks and systems. Continental Access is a leading provider of PC-driven building Access Control systems and peripherals, while Marks USA is the preferred maker of mortise locks. The latter is the most recently acquired segment of the company.
NAPCO Security Technologies expands its product lines by innovating its offerings. Under one product category, they offer several models and types of security products. The business remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and sells its stocks using the ticker symbol NSSC.
The offerings of the company are used in both residential and commercial properties. It manufactures and markets its products on a global scale. It is the company behind the successful brand names like Continental Access, NAPCO Security Systems and Alarm Lock. It offers building access control systems, intrusion and fire alarms and electronic locking devices. In this uncertain world, the company stands out as one of the security blankets for millions of lives around the world.
The operations of the company are divided into four reporting segments, namely NAPCO, Alarm Lock, Marks USA and Continental Instruments. NAPCO is responsible for introducing to the world the first smart, micro-processor-based alarm system. From this offering sprouted several other security systems that help protect properties and other important things. Alarm Clock is an acquired business of the company. This segment continues to offer the world push button and ID card operated electronic locks and systems. Continental Access is a leading provider of PC-driven building Access Control systems and peripherals, while Marks USA is the preferred maker of mortise locks. The latter is the most recently acquired segment of the company.
NAPCO Security Technologies expands its product lines by innovating its offerings. Under one product category, they offer several models and types of security products. The business remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and sells its stocks using the ticker symbol NSSC.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Middleburg Financial Corp: A Bank Holding Company
There are two wholly owned subsidiaries that Middleburg Financial Corp operates. The company is registered as a bank holding company that offers a wide array of financial services in the state of Virginia.
It serves as the parent business of Middleburg Bank and Middleburg Investment Group, Inc. It offers a wide range of banking and investment products, and as well lending services. Middleburg Bank continues to offer the company’s commercial and retail banking services, while Middleburg Investment Group, Inc. carries wealth management services and mortgage banking services. The banking services of the company are strongly focused on the state of Virginia, while its mortgage services are present in 11 states.
The company is headquartered in Middleburg, Virginia. It is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index and markets its common shares publicly on the NASDAQ Capital Market. It trades its stocks using the symbol MBRG.
It serves as the parent business of Middleburg Bank and Middleburg Investment Group, Inc. It offers a wide range of banking and investment products, and as well lending services. Middleburg Bank continues to offer the company’s commercial and retail banking services, while Middleburg Investment Group, Inc. carries wealth management services and mortgage banking services. The banking services of the company are strongly focused on the state of Virginia, while its mortgage services are present in 11 states.
The company is headquartered in Middleburg, Virginia. It is listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index and markets its common shares publicly on the NASDAQ Capital Market. It trades its stocks using the symbol MBRG.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Metalico, Inc.: A Metal Recycling Company
“One man’s trash is a another man’s treasure” is an old adage that would fittingly describe the operations of Metalico, Inc. The business is celebrated as one of the leading innovators in the industry of metals recycling. The recycled products of the company are then transformed into new items that enhance the way we lead our lives today.
The company is registered as a diversified scrap metal recycler that has a very strong focus and operations in the Northeastern region of the country. It continues to operate in 27 locations across 6 states. It is in Cranford, New Jersey that the business holds its corporate office. Its shares are marketed publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. It trades its common stocks using the ticker symbol MEA. The scrap operations of the business engage in the sourcing, buying, processing and marketing of various types of commodity metals.
Metalico, Inc. operates both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling facilities in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and in New York. Their metal scraps are coming from small scrap dealers, peddlers, demolition contractors and manufacturers. It serves both the United States and Canada and focuses on four types of commodity metal groups: scrap steel and iron, non-ferrous metals (nickel-based steel, alloys, lead, aluminum and copper), minor metals (tungsten, tantalum and molybdenum) and platinum group of metals (catalytic converters and recover platinum, rhodium and palladium). They have a facility in Syracuse, New York that converts aluminum scraps into deoxidizing cones. These cones are used as additives in the steel-making industry.
Metalico, Inc. makes a difference in the world’s trash. Through its recycling facilities, they are able to start the process of creating other products from waste items. It advocates the preservation of natural resources, the saving of landfill usage and in the conservation of energy.
The company is registered as a diversified scrap metal recycler that has a very strong focus and operations in the Northeastern region of the country. It continues to operate in 27 locations across 6 states. It is in Cranford, New Jersey that the business holds its corporate office. Its shares are marketed publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. It trades its common stocks using the ticker symbol MEA. The scrap operations of the business engage in the sourcing, buying, processing and marketing of various types of commodity metals.
Metalico, Inc. operates both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling facilities in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and in New York. Their metal scraps are coming from small scrap dealers, peddlers, demolition contractors and manufacturers. It serves both the United States and Canada and focuses on four types of commodity metal groups: scrap steel and iron, non-ferrous metals (nickel-based steel, alloys, lead, aluminum and copper), minor metals (tungsten, tantalum and molybdenum) and platinum group of metals (catalytic converters and recover platinum, rhodium and palladium). They have a facility in Syracuse, New York that converts aluminum scraps into deoxidizing cones. These cones are used as additives in the steel-making industry.
Metalico, Inc. makes a difference in the world’s trash. Through its recycling facilities, they are able to start the process of creating other products from waste items. It advocates the preservation of natural resources, the saving of landfill usage and in the conservation of energy.
Friday, August 21, 2015
MabVax Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.: Creating Human Antibodies for Cancer
Registered as a biopharmaceutical company, MabVax Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. continues to develop, discover and commercialize human monoclonal antibodies that are used to treat various forms of cancer. The business has strong ties with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
The human monoclonal antibody products that are being developed by the company are discovered from patients who have received vaccination for certain cancers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). These patients have generated a protective immune response to certain cancers. The antibodies that are being developed by the company have promising results to treat colon cancer, stomach, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, breast, small lung cancer cells and as well as ovarian cancer.
Their lead antibody candidate, the 5B1, is also being used as a diagnostic imaging product, to detect the presence and proliferation of cancer cells. MabVax is located in San Diego, California and is traded publicly on the Over-the-Counter Markets, using the symbol MBVX.
The human monoclonal antibody products that are being developed by the company are discovered from patients who have received vaccination for certain cancers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). These patients have generated a protective immune response to certain cancers. The antibodies that are being developed by the company have promising results to treat colon cancer, stomach, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, breast, small lung cancer cells and as well as ovarian cancer.
Their lead antibody candidate, the 5B1, is also being used as a diagnostic imaging product, to detect the presence and proliferation of cancer cells. MabVax is located in San Diego, California and is traded publicly on the Over-the-Counter Markets, using the symbol MBVX.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Linn Energy LLC: An Independent Exploration and Production Company
There are hundreds of companies that continue to harness the earth’s buried resources. One of these companies is Linn Energy, LLC. The company is registered as an independent oil and natural gas company. It was in April 2005 that the business got incorporated and today, holds its headquarters in Houston, Texas, where the majority of the oil and gas companies of the United States are located.
Linn Energy engages in acquiring, developing and maximizing their cash flow from their portfolio of oil and natural gas assets across the United States. They have properties across Texas and in nearby oil-rich states, with strong focus on the Hugoton Basin, the Permian Basin, the Mid-Continent and the Rockies. The operations of the company are divided into 8 regions, namely South Texas, Mid-Continent, Texla, Permian Basin, Hugoton Basin, the Rockies, Michigan & Illinois and California.
By continuously expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions, the company enhances the value they provide to their shareholders. From the handful of natural gas wells that the business owns and operates in 2003, the company has successfully grown its portfolio to become part of the top 20 exploration and production energy company in the country. In total, the portfolio of the company has more than 7.3 Tcfe of proven reserves as of December 2014. At the end of the year, the company has also reported that they have produced approximately 7,304 Bcfe of energy products. Of this figure, 58% were natural gas while only 28% were oil. The rest of the products are natural gas liquids (NGL). Currently, there are more than 27,700 gross productive wells that are owned and operated by the company.
Linn Energy, LLC continues to trade publicly on the NASDAQ. Common shares are marketed using the symbol LINE. It is worth noting that the company was the first independent oil and natural gas limited liability company (LLC) that has gone public.
Linn Energy engages in acquiring, developing and maximizing their cash flow from their portfolio of oil and natural gas assets across the United States. They have properties across Texas and in nearby oil-rich states, with strong focus on the Hugoton Basin, the Permian Basin, the Mid-Continent and the Rockies. The operations of the company are divided into 8 regions, namely South Texas, Mid-Continent, Texla, Permian Basin, Hugoton Basin, the Rockies, Michigan & Illinois and California.
By continuously expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions, the company enhances the value they provide to their shareholders. From the handful of natural gas wells that the business owns and operates in 2003, the company has successfully grown its portfolio to become part of the top 20 exploration and production energy company in the country. In total, the portfolio of the company has more than 7.3 Tcfe of proven reserves as of December 2014. At the end of the year, the company has also reported that they have produced approximately 7,304 Bcfe of energy products. Of this figure, 58% were natural gas while only 28% were oil. The rest of the products are natural gas liquids (NGL). Currently, there are more than 27,700 gross productive wells that are owned and operated by the company.
Linn Energy, LLC continues to trade publicly on the NASDAQ. Common shares are marketed using the symbol LINE. It is worth noting that the company was the first independent oil and natural gas limited liability company (LLC) that has gone public.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Lakeland Bancorp: A Community-Oriented Bank Holding Company
Lakeland Bancorp is a bank holding company. The business is the parent company of the Lakeland Bank, which has a very strong presence in the state of New Jersey. The company has reported its assets to be around $3.7 billion.
There are currently 48 office branches that the business operates. From these facilities the company is able to offer a wide range of financial services to both commercial and individual depositors. Other than the customary depositor products offered by the bank, the company also offers various loan services that are offered at different rates. The company continues to strongly support the endeavors of small and medium-sized businesses. They take pride of their ‘within 24 hours turnaround time’ for any loan application.
As a community-oriented financial services company, the business offers investment program, business banking solutions and retail banking services. Lakeland Bancorp continues to publicly trade on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol LBAI.
There are currently 48 office branches that the business operates. From these facilities the company is able to offer a wide range of financial services to both commercial and individual depositors. Other than the customary depositor products offered by the bank, the company also offers various loan services that are offered at different rates. The company continues to strongly support the endeavors of small and medium-sized businesses. They take pride of their ‘within 24 hours turnaround time’ for any loan application.
As a community-oriented financial services company, the business offers investment program, business banking solutions and retail banking services. Lakeland Bancorp continues to publicly trade on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol LBAI.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings: One of the World’s Largest Operators of Laboratory Networks
Listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 and the S&P 500 Indices, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is considered as one of the world’s largest operators of clinical laboratory networks. The business is commonly referred to as just LabCorp and is currently headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina.
In the United States alone, the company continues to operate a network of 36 primary laboratories. The company started out as the Roche BioMedical in 1978. The current business is the result of the merger of the latter with the National Health Laboratory in 1995. The company continues to offer leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services. The largest volume of its specialty testing is being conducted in its headquarters at the Center for Esoteric Testing.
On a daily basis, the company is able to conduct tests on more than 470,000 specimens. Applying its advanced expertise in medicine and in laboratory testing, the company continues to offer its customers accurate and efficient methods of reading and testing. LabCorp is best known for their expertise in clinical and anatomic pathology, esoteric testing and in genomics. The company was one of the pioneers in genomic testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Additionally, it continues to offer oncology testing, genotyping, phenotyping and tests for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The company has become the trusted name and partner in laboratory testing. Its products and services are offered to healthcare insurance carriers, patients and to healthcare providers. Regardless of the size of the needs for testing, the business has always been up to the challenge in providing their expertise.
Reportedly, the company has more than 220,000 corporate clients across the globe. Its operations are supported by their more than 48,000 employees. LabCorp continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol LH.
In the United States alone, the company continues to operate a network of 36 primary laboratories. The company started out as the Roche BioMedical in 1978. The current business is the result of the merger of the latter with the National Health Laboratory in 1995. The company continues to offer leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services. The largest volume of its specialty testing is being conducted in its headquarters at the Center for Esoteric Testing.
On a daily basis, the company is able to conduct tests on more than 470,000 specimens. Applying its advanced expertise in medicine and in laboratory testing, the company continues to offer its customers accurate and efficient methods of reading and testing. LabCorp is best known for their expertise in clinical and anatomic pathology, esoteric testing and in genomics. The company was one of the pioneers in genomic testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Additionally, it continues to offer oncology testing, genotyping, phenotyping and tests for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The company has become the trusted name and partner in laboratory testing. Its products and services are offered to healthcare insurance carriers, patients and to healthcare providers. Regardless of the size of the needs for testing, the business has always been up to the challenge in providing their expertise.
Reportedly, the company has more than 220,000 corporate clients across the globe. Its operations are supported by their more than 48,000 employees. LabCorp continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol LH.
Friday, August 7, 2015
IRIDEX Corp: Saving People From Going Blind
Founded in 1989, IRIDEX Corporation got incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1995. The business is registered as a global leader in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing of laser-based medical systems.
In addition to its medical systems, the company also offers consumable instrumentation and delivery devices which are used in the markets of ophthalmology and otolaryngology. They offer laser consoles and laser probes that are used to treat serious eye diseases. These offerings are also used in vitrectomy procedures, which entails the delivery of light to the back of the eye using various instrumentations. The expertise and level of support they provide continues to back the procedures performed by medical practitioners to save patients from going blind.
IRIDEX Corporation is a global venture. Its products are marketed across 100 countries through their network of more than 60 independent distributors. The innovations they offer have saved millions of people from losing their sense of sight.
In addition to its medical systems, the company also offers consumable instrumentation and delivery devices which are used in the markets of ophthalmology and otolaryngology. They offer laser consoles and laser probes that are used to treat serious eye diseases. These offerings are also used in vitrectomy procedures, which entails the delivery of light to the back of the eye using various instrumentations. The expertise and level of support they provide continues to back the procedures performed by medical practitioners to save patients from going blind.
IRIDEX Corporation is a global venture. Its products are marketed across 100 countries through their network of more than 60 independent distributors. The innovations they offer have saved millions of people from losing their sense of sight.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
inTEST Corporation: Provider of Components for Automated Test Equipment
inTEST Corporation is a publicly traded company that has stocks marketed on the American Stock Exchange. The company continues to trade its common shares using the ticker symbol INTT. The business is registered as a designer and manufacturer of various products that are used in the semiconductor industry.
Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, inTEST Corporation continues to provide the industry with the much needed parts that comprise the automated test equipment (ATE). This device is used to test integrated circuits before they are deployed to be mounted on a silicon chip. The offerings of the business include thermal, electrical and mechanical parts. Other than supporting the semiconductor industry, the business also supplies its products and services to other verticals, including the defense and aerospace sector, energy, consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications and the industrial sector.
inTEST Corporation has several subsidiaries that continue to operate in various parts of the world. These businesses are categorized under three reporting segments: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products. The Thermal Products unit of the business is represented by Temptronic Corporation, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH and inTEST Pte. Ltd. This division provides the Thermal Platforms, ThermoChuck Products, Thermonics Products and ThermoStream Products. These offerings are used to test semiconductor wafers and ICs. The Mechanical Products division is represented by the company’s subsidiary in New Jersey. This unit continues to provide manipulators that are used to reposition a test head for alternate use. The last segment, the Electrical Products is represented by inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. This division provides tester interfaces, which provide electrical connections between testers and the wafer prober.
For years, inTEST Corporation has been innovating its products and services to continue on supporting the needs for innovation in the technology arena. Through the offerings of the business, new products are born and advancements are created to make our lives easier.
Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, inTEST Corporation continues to provide the industry with the much needed parts that comprise the automated test equipment (ATE). This device is used to test integrated circuits before they are deployed to be mounted on a silicon chip. The offerings of the business include thermal, electrical and mechanical parts. Other than supporting the semiconductor industry, the business also supplies its products and services to other verticals, including the defense and aerospace sector, energy, consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications and the industrial sector.
inTEST Corporation has several subsidiaries that continue to operate in various parts of the world. These businesses are categorized under three reporting segments: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products. The Thermal Products unit of the business is represented by Temptronic Corporation, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH and inTEST Pte. Ltd. This division provides the Thermal Platforms, ThermoChuck Products, Thermonics Products and ThermoStream Products. These offerings are used to test semiconductor wafers and ICs. The Mechanical Products division is represented by the company’s subsidiary in New Jersey. This unit continues to provide manipulators that are used to reposition a test head for alternate use. The last segment, the Electrical Products is represented by inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. This division provides tester interfaces, which provide electrical connections between testers and the wafer prober.
For years, inTEST Corporation has been innovating its products and services to continue on supporting the needs for innovation in the technology arena. Through the offerings of the business, new products are born and advancements are created to make our lives easier.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Hudson Pacific Properties: A Real Estate Company
Listed as a component of the Russell 2000 and the Wilshire 5000 Indices, Hudson Pacific Properties continues to operate as a vertically-integrated real estate company. It continues to market its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange and trades using the ticker symbol HPP.
As a real estate company, the business focuses in the acquisition, repositioning, development and operating of various properties across the West Coast markets. These properties are mostly high-quality office and the latest media and entertainment properties. As of, they have 53 properties that have a combined space of more than 17.3 million square feet. These properties are usually leased to companies that are listed on the Fortune 500.
As an expert in the real estate industry, the company continues to cater to the needs of their clients and proactively accommodates their growth. Hudson Pacific Properties continues to offer highly-customized build-outs in anticipation of tenant growth.
As a real estate company, the business focuses in the acquisition, repositioning, development and operating of various properties across the West Coast markets. These properties are mostly high-quality office and the latest media and entertainment properties. As of, they have 53 properties that have a combined space of more than 17.3 million square feet. These properties are usually leased to companies that are listed on the Fortune 500.
As an expert in the real estate industry, the company continues to cater to the needs of their clients and proactively accommodates their growth. Hudson Pacific Properties continues to offer highly-customized build-outs in anticipation of tenant growth.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
J. B. Hunt Transport Services: A Transportation and Logistics Company
The transportation services offered by J. B. Hunt Transportation Services are offered to a wide range of customers across the continental United States, Mexico and in Canada. The company was founded in 1961 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and is now registered as a trucking and transportation company based in Lowell, Arkansas.
From a very small venture comprised of five trucks, the business has grown tremendously through the years and now has over 14,000 trucks in its fleet and an additional 70,000 trailers and containers. More than 19,000 associates are working for the company and they continue to provide the best solutions in logistics and transportation. It was in August 1961 that the business got incorporated and through the perseverance of their dedicated management and employees, the company slowly earned the trust of major businesses across these three countries, including those that are listed on the Fortune 500.
With their state of the art fleet of vehicles, the company continues to offer safe and reliable transportation services that include full truckload freight, transportation of truckload freight in containers and trailers labor and systems services, freight movement and revenue equipment. The offerings of the company are highly customized to meet the demands of their business partners. Their clients come from a diverse range of industries, who continue to patronize the company for their innovation and excellence in service.
With annual revenue of more than $3 billion, J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. continues to exist as one of the largest transportation companies in the United States. The company continues to partner with railroad operators to continue on offering intermodal services. It continues to operate under its slogan “The Transportation Logistics Company”. The business is listed as a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Wilshire 5000 Index. The business trades publicly on the NASDAQ, using the ticker symbol JBHT.
From a very small venture comprised of five trucks, the business has grown tremendously through the years and now has over 14,000 trucks in its fleet and an additional 70,000 trailers and containers. More than 19,000 associates are working for the company and they continue to provide the best solutions in logistics and transportation. It was in August 1961 that the business got incorporated and through the perseverance of their dedicated management and employees, the company slowly earned the trust of major businesses across these three countries, including those that are listed on the Fortune 500.
With their state of the art fleet of vehicles, the company continues to offer safe and reliable transportation services that include full truckload freight, transportation of truckload freight in containers and trailers labor and systems services, freight movement and revenue equipment. The offerings of the company are highly customized to meet the demands of their business partners. Their clients come from a diverse range of industries, who continue to patronize the company for their innovation and excellence in service.
With annual revenue of more than $3 billion, J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. continues to exist as one of the largest transportation companies in the United States. The company continues to partner with railroad operators to continue on offering intermodal services. It continues to operate under its slogan “The Transportation Logistics Company”. The business is listed as a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Wilshire 5000 Index. The business trades publicly on the NASDAQ, using the ticker symbol JBHT.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Hansen Medical: Innovating Medical Robotics
Robots have made a significant contribution in changing the way we live our lives. Not only are these machines capable of simplifying our daily tasks, they are now capable of saving lives. Hansen Medical is one of the medical companies that continue to tap the power of robotics to change the face of medicine.
Hansen Medical continues to engage in the designing, development and manufacturing of medical robotics. These machines are capable of manipulating, controlling and positioning catheters and catheter-based technologies. These machines are also used in delivering therapeutic devices. The products offered by the company are marketed internationally through its network of sales representatives, distributor and direct sales force. Through its strong inclination towards innovation and engineering, the company has become a global leader in intravascular robotics.
It was in 2002 that the business started. Its headquarters is located in Mountain View, California and it continues to publicly trade on the NASDAQ Global Market.
Hansen Medical continues to engage in the designing, development and manufacturing of medical robotics. These machines are capable of manipulating, controlling and positioning catheters and catheter-based technologies. These machines are also used in delivering therapeutic devices. The products offered by the company are marketed internationally through its network of sales representatives, distributor and direct sales force. Through its strong inclination towards innovation and engineering, the company has become a global leader in intravascular robotics.
It was in 2002 that the business started. Its headquarters is located in Mountain View, California and it continues to publicly trade on the NASDAQ Global Market.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Hallador Energy Company: A Mining Company
Before Hallador Energy Company adopted its name, the business started out as Kimbark Oil and Gas Company in July 1951. The name Hallador is a Spanish word that means finder or discoverer. True to its name, the business is engaged in finding resources as it is registered as a mining company. Headquartered in Denver, Ohio, the business is the resulting company after Kimbark Oil and Gas Company merged with Hallador Exploration Company. It got incorporated in the state of Colorado.
As mining company, Hallador Energy is engaged in the mining of coal and in the exploration of oil and natural gas. The business has subsidiaries that operate in the states of Michigan and in Indiana. Sunrise Coal, LLC is the coal mining unit of the company. This venture operates in Indiana and serves the electric power generation industry. Its operations are located in the Carlisle Mine, Ace in the Hole Mine, Oaktown 1 Mine and Oaktown 2 Mine (commonly referred to as War Eagle Reserve). In the Carlisle Mine, the business has reported proven reserves of more than 53 million tons of coal. Additionally, they have 2.7 million tons in the Ace Mine, 44 million tons in Oaktown 1 Mine and 63 million tons in the Oaktown 2 Mine.
Savoy Energy, L.P is the company’s oil and natural gas exploration venture. This company works closely with other energy companies to provide its services in locating resources in promising regions in the country. Sunrise Energy, LLC also operates in Indiana as a gas exploration company. It continues to expand its operations by acquiring several promising properties across the country.
The business is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Common stocks of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol HNRG. The business is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
As mining company, Hallador Energy is engaged in the mining of coal and in the exploration of oil and natural gas. The business has subsidiaries that operate in the states of Michigan and in Indiana. Sunrise Coal, LLC is the coal mining unit of the company. This venture operates in Indiana and serves the electric power generation industry. Its operations are located in the Carlisle Mine, Ace in the Hole Mine, Oaktown 1 Mine and Oaktown 2 Mine (commonly referred to as War Eagle Reserve). In the Carlisle Mine, the business has reported proven reserves of more than 53 million tons of coal. Additionally, they have 2.7 million tons in the Ace Mine, 44 million tons in Oaktown 1 Mine and 63 million tons in the Oaktown 2 Mine.
Savoy Energy, L.P is the company’s oil and natural gas exploration venture. This company works closely with other energy companies to provide its services in locating resources in promising regions in the country. Sunrise Energy, LLC also operates in Indiana as a gas exploration company. It continues to expand its operations by acquiring several promising properties across the country.
The business is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Common stocks of the business are marketed using the ticker symbol HNRG. The business is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, July 17, 2015
GeoPetro Resources: An Independent Oil and Gas Company
GeoPetro Resources is an independent oil and gas exploration company that has operations in the United States and as well as in Australia. The company was incorporated in June 1996 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
The business is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of oil and natural gas in properties where they have 100% working interests. In the United States, they have projects in California (San Joaquin Basin) and in Texas (East Texas). Their operations in Australia have two permits in areas within the South Perth Basin. It continues to operate through its 6 wholly owned subsidiaries: GeoPetro Pacific, LLC, Geopetro Alaska, LLC, Geopetro Canada Ltd. Redwood Energy Company, Redwood Energy Production and Madisonville Midstream LLC.
The company continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the Over-the-Counter Markets, using the ticker symbol GEOR. It is also a notable component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
The business is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of oil and natural gas in properties where they have 100% working interests. In the United States, they have projects in California (San Joaquin Basin) and in Texas (East Texas). Their operations in Australia have two permits in areas within the South Perth Basin. It continues to operate through its 6 wholly owned subsidiaries: GeoPetro Pacific, LLC, Geopetro Alaska, LLC, Geopetro Canada Ltd. Redwood Energy Company, Redwood Energy Production and Madisonville Midstream LLC.
The company continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the Over-the-Counter Markets, using the ticker symbol GEOR. It is also a notable component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
General Steel Holdings: Leading Steel Manufacturer
Headquartered in Chaoyang District in Beijing, China, General Steel Holdings continues to operate several companies that are engaged in the production of various steel products. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the only China-based iron and steel company. Common stocks are marketed under the symbol GSI.
The operations of the company are focused in four regions in the People’s Republic of China. In Shaanxi province, they have the Longmen Join Venture, in Tianjin City the General Steel; Baotou Steel Pipe Joint Venture is in Inner Mongolia and in Guangdong province, they have Maoming Hengda. These businesses continue to process and manufacture various types of steels, which include hot-rolled sheets, high-speed wire and reinforced bars (rebar). Additionally, they also maintain controlling interests in other steel-related subsidiaries and one Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
The production capacity of the company is estimated to be around 7 million metric tons of crude steel. It stands as one of the leading non-state-owned steelmakers in China. It continues to expand its operations through organic growth and strategic acquisition. It has created strong ties with several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who continue to advocate the quality of steel they produce. In addition to the quality of their products, the company is also best known for tailoring their solutions to the unique needs of their business partners.
General Steel Holdings, through its subsidiaries, continues to supply the global demand for steel. Its vast amount of resources allows the company to support the global needs for the compound. The business competes against Steel Co., Ltd., Guangdong Shao Guan Iron and Steel Group, Gansu Jiuquan Iron and Steel Co., and Shanxi Haixin Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. The company remains to be one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index and provides thousands of jobs to the Chinese.
The operations of the company are focused in four regions in the People’s Republic of China. In Shaanxi province, they have the Longmen Join Venture, in Tianjin City the General Steel; Baotou Steel Pipe Joint Venture is in Inner Mongolia and in Guangdong province, they have Maoming Hengda. These businesses continue to process and manufacture various types of steels, which include hot-rolled sheets, high-speed wire and reinforced bars (rebar). Additionally, they also maintain controlling interests in other steel-related subsidiaries and one Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
The production capacity of the company is estimated to be around 7 million metric tons of crude steel. It stands as one of the leading non-state-owned steelmakers in China. It continues to expand its operations through organic growth and strategic acquisition. It has created strong ties with several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who continue to advocate the quality of steel they produce. In addition to the quality of their products, the company is also best known for tailoring their solutions to the unique needs of their business partners.
General Steel Holdings, through its subsidiaries, continues to supply the global demand for steel. Its vast amount of resources allows the company to support the global needs for the compound. The business competes against Steel Co., Ltd., Guangdong Shao Guan Iron and Steel Group, Gansu Jiuquan Iron and Steel Co., and Shanxi Haixin Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. The company remains to be one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index and provides thousands of jobs to the Chinese.
Friday, July 10, 2015
First Citizens Banchares: A Banking Holding Company
As a bank holding company, First Citizens Bancshares continues to provide the country with financial products and services through its two subsidiaries. The company serves as the parent business of IronStone Ban and First Citizens Bank.
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company continues to operate in 18 states and in the District of Columbia. The largest concentration of their operations is in the Southeastern region of the country, in Washington and in Southern California. The company takes pride of its assets that are valued to be around $30.7 billion. In addition, they also have an additional $18 billion from loans and $26.1 billion in deposits.
The company continues to employ more than 5,000 associates. Starting out in 1898, the company is now considered as the 6th largest bank in the Southeast. It continues to trade its common shares on the NASDAQ, using the symbol FCNCA. The business is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company continues to operate in 18 states and in the District of Columbia. The largest concentration of their operations is in the Southeastern region of the country, in Washington and in Southern California. The company takes pride of its assets that are valued to be around $30.7 billion. In addition, they also have an additional $18 billion from loans and $26.1 billion in deposits.
The company continues to employ more than 5,000 associates. Starting out in 1898, the company is now considered as the 6th largest bank in the Southeast. It continues to trade its common shares on the NASDAQ, using the symbol FCNCA. The business is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
First Busey Corporation: A Financial Holding Company
First Busey Corporation continues to operate as a financial holding company for Busey Bank, Busey Wealth Management and FirsTech, Inc. The company continues to offer various financial services through its three subsidiaries. Incorporated in June 1993, the company continues to hold its corporate office in Champaigne, Illinois. The company is a multi-billion venture that continues to generate more than $3.9 billion in annual revenue.
Busey Bank is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of the company. As of March 2015, the bank has total estimated assets of $3.9 billion. This business arm is also based in Champaigne, Illinois. Through its 28 banking centers, Busey Bank continues to offer depository and loan services to the state of Illinois. They also have 7 banking offices in Florida and 1 in Indiana. The company continues to offer customary depository products like safety deposit services, savings deposits, money market deposits, time deposits, interest-bearing transaction deposits and non-interest bearing deposits. As of December 2014, total deposits of the bank are valued to be around $2.9 billion.
On top of their customary banking services, the company is engaged in payment processing through Firstech, Inc. Annually, the company is able to process more than 23 million transactions. This unit offers lockbox processing, online bill payment and walk-in payments. They continue to operate in 36 states and man their service centers with more than 3,000 agents. The Busey Wealth Management continues to offer the country with investment, fiduciary services and asset management. Reportedly, the company has about $5.3 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2015.
As a financial venture, the company continues to offer their service with excellent service. Several accolades have been awarded to the company for their exemplary customer service. First Busey Corporation continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the NASDAQ, using the symbol BUSE. The company is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Busey Bank is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of the company. As of March 2015, the bank has total estimated assets of $3.9 billion. This business arm is also based in Champaigne, Illinois. Through its 28 banking centers, Busey Bank continues to offer depository and loan services to the state of Illinois. They also have 7 banking offices in Florida and 1 in Indiana. The company continues to offer customary depository products like safety deposit services, savings deposits, money market deposits, time deposits, interest-bearing transaction deposits and non-interest bearing deposits. As of December 2014, total deposits of the bank are valued to be around $2.9 billion.
On top of their customary banking services, the company is engaged in payment processing through Firstech, Inc. Annually, the company is able to process more than 23 million transactions. This unit offers lockbox processing, online bill payment and walk-in payments. They continue to operate in 36 states and man their service centers with more than 3,000 agents. The Busey Wealth Management continues to offer the country with investment, fiduciary services and asset management. Reportedly, the company has about $5.3 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2015.
As a financial venture, the company continues to offer their service with excellent service. Several accolades have been awarded to the company for their exemplary customer service. First Busey Corporation continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the NASDAQ, using the symbol BUSE. The company is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Energy Focus, Inc.: Making the World Brighter
The operations of Energy Focus, Inc. is not limited within the United States as the company also has a strong presence internationally. The business is known as a global leader in energy-efficient lighting systems and solutions.
It is in Solon, Ohio that the company holds its corporate office. The company is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of various lighting systems. The operations of the business are segmented into two reporting units: Products and Solutions. The offerings of the company are not only used in residential and commercial settings as these technologies are used in the government, including in the Untied States Navy. Additionally, the company also serves general contractors, universities, retail markets, hospitals, industrial companies, manufacturing facilities and municipalities.
Founded in 1985, Energy Focus continues to innovate the future of lighting. Through the expertise and commitment of more than 100 employees of the company, the world becomes brighter.
It is in Solon, Ohio that the company holds its corporate office. The company is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of various lighting systems. The operations of the business are segmented into two reporting units: Products and Solutions. The offerings of the company are not only used in residential and commercial settings as these technologies are used in the government, including in the Untied States Navy. Additionally, the company also serves general contractors, universities, retail markets, hospitals, industrial companies, manufacturing facilities and municipalities.
Founded in 1985, Energy Focus continues to innovate the future of lighting. Through the expertise and commitment of more than 100 employees of the company, the world becomes brighter.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Enterprise Bancorp: Enterprise Bank’s Holding Company
Enterprise Bancorp is a bank holding company of the Enterprise Bank. The company is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts and continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the NASDAQ, using the ticker symbol EBTC. Through its banking subsidiary, the business continues to service both commercial and individual depositors.
As a financial institution, Enterprise Bank continues to offer a wide range of financial services. They offer deposit and savings accounts, business and municipal savings accounts, certificates of deposit, escrow management accounts, money market and business sweep accounts. The collected amounts are then used by the company to finance their lending activities and their investments. There are several loan services that the business offers. These loans are made available to professionals, individuals, business entities and to non-profit organizations in various terms and interest rates. Part of their lending activities is their secured and unsecured commercial loans, standby letters of credit, lines of credit, construction and land development loans, commercial mortgage loans, home equity loans, residential mortgage loans and several others.
A substantial portion of their pooled funds is invested by the business in securities. The investment unit of the company is also represented by various subsidiaries, including Enterprise Investment Services, LLC, Enterprise Insurance Services, LLC, Enterprise Security Corporation, Enterprise Security Corporation II and Enterprise Security Corporation III. These businesses are engaged in offering insurance coverages and other non-deposit investment products. As of December 2014, the company’s investments are estimated to be around $245.1 million. Additionally, the company’s total deposits are valued to be around $1.68 billion.
Enterprise Bancorp continues to offer unparalleled customer service in relation to their financial services. The business has been winning clients not only for their enticing terms and rates, but also because of their strong commitment to be with their business partners until they are able to reach their financial goals.
As a financial institution, Enterprise Bank continues to offer a wide range of financial services. They offer deposit and savings accounts, business and municipal savings accounts, certificates of deposit, escrow management accounts, money market and business sweep accounts. The collected amounts are then used by the company to finance their lending activities and their investments. There are several loan services that the business offers. These loans are made available to professionals, individuals, business entities and to non-profit organizations in various terms and interest rates. Part of their lending activities is their secured and unsecured commercial loans, standby letters of credit, lines of credit, construction and land development loans, commercial mortgage loans, home equity loans, residential mortgage loans and several others.
A substantial portion of their pooled funds is invested by the business in securities. The investment unit of the company is also represented by various subsidiaries, including Enterprise Investment Services, LLC, Enterprise Insurance Services, LLC, Enterprise Security Corporation, Enterprise Security Corporation II and Enterprise Security Corporation III. These businesses are engaged in offering insurance coverages and other non-deposit investment products. As of December 2014, the company’s investments are estimated to be around $245.1 million. Additionally, the company’s total deposits are valued to be around $1.68 billion.
Enterprise Bancorp continues to offer unparalleled customer service in relation to their financial services. The business has been winning clients not only for their enticing terms and rates, but also because of their strong commitment to be with their business partners until they are able to reach their financial goals.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Emerald Oil, Inc.: An Independent Oil and Natural Gas Company
Prior to trading under the name Emerald Oil, Inc., the company was known as Voyager Oil & Gas, Inc. It was in 2004 that the company got incorporated and in 2012, it used its current company name. The headquarters of the company is located in Denver, Colorado.
Emerald Oil, Inc. is registered as an independent oil and natural gas company. The business is engaged in the exploration, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas in the United States. It continues to design, drill and operate oil wells in the Williston Basin in Montana and in North Dakota. The company is also quick in acquiring properties that have promising resources. As of December 2014, the business has controlled rights to mineral leases covering 122,000 net acres.
In addition to its personal drilling activities, Emerald Oil also takes part in the exploration and drilling activities of other companies. The business continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange Market.
Emerald Oil, Inc. is registered as an independent oil and natural gas company. The business is engaged in the exploration, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas in the United States. It continues to design, drill and operate oil wells in the Williston Basin in Montana and in North Dakota. The company is also quick in acquiring properties that have promising resources. As of December 2014, the business has controlled rights to mineral leases covering 122,000 net acres.
In addition to its personal drilling activities, Emerald Oil also takes part in the exploration and drilling activities of other companies. The business continues to publicly trade on the New York Stock Exchange Market.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
ESB Financial Corp: More Than 125 Years of Honest Banking
The corporate values and beliefs of ESB Financial Corporation revolve around integrity, excellence, success and community. The business has made integrity as the working force that governs all of their transactions. The company continues to offer their service with excellence as their signature. Not only are they after the success of their business partners, the company is also actively involved in the communities they thrive in.
ESB Financial Corporation continues to offer a wide range of financial products and services through its subsidiaries: Plaza Bank, Emporia Merchant Bank and Manhattan Bank. The business is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States, having been created in 1887. Will Wayman started the venture as the Farmer’s Bank in Admire City, Kansas. From the small banking institution he started, the company has grown into a multi-million venture that has several offices in operation across the state of Kansas.
The business continues to offer business and personal financial products and services. They have their checking accounts, savings and deposit accounts and certificates of deposit. They also offer various loans and credit products, including commercial real estate loan, operating line of credit, business term loan, agricultural loan and SBA loan. These lending services are offered in various terms and interest rates. In addition to the financial products they offer, the company also offers cash management services, which include online cash management and online business banking, among others.
It was in 2006 that the company adopted its current name, after trading under the brand Emporia State Bank & Trust Company. As the business continues to innovate their offerings, they always have the convenience and success of their customers in mind. ESB Financial also makes it their priority to give back to the communities they thrive in. The business is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
ESB Financial Corporation continues to offer a wide range of financial products and services through its subsidiaries: Plaza Bank, Emporia Merchant Bank and Manhattan Bank. The business is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States, having been created in 1887. Will Wayman started the venture as the Farmer’s Bank in Admire City, Kansas. From the small banking institution he started, the company has grown into a multi-million venture that has several offices in operation across the state of Kansas.
The business continues to offer business and personal financial products and services. They have their checking accounts, savings and deposit accounts and certificates of deposit. They also offer various loans and credit products, including commercial real estate loan, operating line of credit, business term loan, agricultural loan and SBA loan. These lending services are offered in various terms and interest rates. In addition to the financial products they offer, the company also offers cash management services, which include online cash management and online business banking, among others.
It was in 2006 that the company adopted its current name, after trading under the brand Emporia State Bank & Trust Company. As the business continues to innovate their offerings, they always have the convenience and success of their customers in mind. ESB Financial also makes it their priority to give back to the communities they thrive in. The business is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, June 19, 2015
DiamondRock Hospitality: A Lodging-focused Venture
DiamondRock Hospitality is a Bethesda, Maryland-based company that operates as a real estate investment trust. The company is a lodging-focused venture that owns and operates premium hotels and resorts across North America and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Considered as one of the most successful ventures in the lodging industry, DiamondRock continues to own and operate 28 properties that are marketed under renowned names like Marriott, Starwood ad Hilton. In total, these properties carry more than 10,700 rooms. These properties feature state of the art facilities and are manned by their world class staff. These hotels are also located in key gateway cities and in destination resort locations.
Operating as a real estate investment trust, the company conducts its trade through its operating partners, DiamondRock Hospitality Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries. The company continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. Its shares are marketed using the ticker symbol DRH.
Considered as one of the most successful ventures in the lodging industry, DiamondRock continues to own and operate 28 properties that are marketed under renowned names like Marriott, Starwood ad Hilton. In total, these properties carry more than 10,700 rooms. These properties feature state of the art facilities and are manned by their world class staff. These hotels are also located in key gateway cities and in destination resort locations.
Operating as a real estate investment trust, the company conducts its trade through its operating partners, DiamondRock Hospitality Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries. The company continues to publicly trade its common stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. Its shares are marketed using the ticker symbol DRH.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Drew Industries, Inc.: Supplying Parts and Accessories for the RV and Adjacent Industries
The industry of recreational vehicles, including those adjacent industries like buses, trailers and trucks, continues to rely on the products offered by Drew Industries, Inc. The business continues to support these industries through the components they supply to the manufacturers in these industries.
Drew Industries has more than 37 factories across the country that continue to design, manufacture and market products like vinyl and aluminum windows, axles and suspension solutions, furniture and mattresses, chassis components, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and lifting systems, slide-out mechanisms and solutions and several other components. These products are the basic parts that manufacturers use to assemble top-of-the-class recreational vehicles, trucks and buses. Drew Industries is not only known for their innovative offerings, the company has already made a signature in the industry for the quality of their offerings and the timely delivery of their products.
The operations of the company are divided into two reporting segments: RV products (RV segment) and manufactured housing products (MH segment). The RV segment of the business is the largest of its operations and has forged strong partnership with manufacturers like Thor Industries, Jayco and Forest River. This division operates 32 factories of the company and continues to supply their business partners with the most advanced RV parts and accessories. The MH segment continues to provide manufactured house products to producers of manufactured homes like Cavco Industries, Inc., Clayton Homes and other Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Drew Industries has grown to become a multi-billion dollar venture. During the company’s 2014 fiscal year, the business has reported revenue of more than $1.2 billion. It remains at the forefront of the industry it thrives in through its experience management and its flexibility to innovate and modify their products to meet client requirements. Drew continues to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is also one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Drew Industries has more than 37 factories across the country that continue to design, manufacture and market products like vinyl and aluminum windows, axles and suspension solutions, furniture and mattresses, chassis components, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and lifting systems, slide-out mechanisms and solutions and several other components. These products are the basic parts that manufacturers use to assemble top-of-the-class recreational vehicles, trucks and buses. Drew Industries is not only known for their innovative offerings, the company has already made a signature in the industry for the quality of their offerings and the timely delivery of their products.
The operations of the company are divided into two reporting segments: RV products (RV segment) and manufactured housing products (MH segment). The RV segment of the business is the largest of its operations and has forged strong partnership with manufacturers like Thor Industries, Jayco and Forest River. This division operates 32 factories of the company and continues to supply their business partners with the most advanced RV parts and accessories. The MH segment continues to provide manufactured house products to producers of manufactured homes like Cavco Industries, Inc., Clayton Homes and other Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Drew Industries has grown to become a multi-billion dollar venture. During the company’s 2014 fiscal year, the business has reported revenue of more than $1.2 billion. It remains at the forefront of the industry it thrives in through its experience management and its flexibility to innovate and modify their products to meet client requirements. Drew continues to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is also one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
Friday, June 12, 2015
DCP Midstream Partners: A Midstream Energy Partner
Smacked in the middle of the growing petrochemical and energy markets and its resource base is DCP Midstream Partners. Incorporated in 2005, the company continues to compete in the midstream energy sector and offers its business partners the highly advanced technology to hasten the marketing of their products.
The company was created as a limited partnership of DCP Midstream, LLC. The operations of the company revolve around the acquisition, operation, owning and development of their diversified portfolio of midstream energy assets. The company takes pride of their assets that are sitused at the right place where the buzz in the energy sector goes about. In addition to the wide array of assets owned by the company, the business has made a name in the industry because of their environmental records, performance, keenness to safety and the reliability of their service.
This Denver, Colorado-based company is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index and continues to trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange, using the symbol DPM.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
CU Bancorp: A Community-based Commercial Bank
Earning the trust of its investors and depositors, CU Bancorp continues to conduct its banking services through its subsidiary, the California United Bank. The company’s financial strength, its commitment to the financial success of its partners and its capacity to deliver their products and services through world-class customer service remain to be just a few of the selling points of the company.
It was in 2005 that the business got established. Despite its newness in the competition, the company now stands as one of the leading edge community-based commercial banks. The focus markets of CU Bancorp are those small and medium businesses. They also cater to the needs of those non-profit organizations, business owners and entrepreneurs, individual depositors and the professional community. They also cater to the financial needs of those high-net worth individuals. They offer a wide range of products and services and their deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The company’s operations are focused on the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura. There are currently 8 banking offices that the company owns and operates. Through these offices, the company offers their savings and deposit products, which remain to be the source of their funds to continue their lending services. Additionally, the company also offers online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, cash management services and other business-oriented products. CU Bancorp continues to offer attractive loans that come with competitive interest rates. They also remain to be highly negotiable when it comes to the payment terms and other financial agreements.
It is in Encino, California that the company’s headquarters is located. As a financial institution, the company continues to trade publicly on the NASDAQ, using the ticker symbol CUNB. It is also one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. Registered as a community bank, CU Bancorp continues to actively give back to the communities it thrives in.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Columbia Property Trust: A REIT
Conducting its trade as a real estate investment trust, Columbia Property Trust continues to be free of any federal tax obligations. For as long as the company continues to distribute at least 90% of its revenue, it remains non-taxable.
The company is publicly held and continues to acquire, develop, own and manage a portfolio of commercial office properties. These assets are located in key markets in the United States and are rated by both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s as “Investment Grade”. Currently, there are 55 buildings that are owned and operated by the company that have a total of more than 16.6 million square feet. These properties are valued to be around $5.8 billion.
Columbia Property Trust, Inc. continues to trade its common stocks on the New York Stock Exchange using the symbol CXP. Some of the biggest tenants of the company include Wells Fargo, Jones Day and AT&T. These tenants have an average lease term of at least 5.6 years.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Cohen & Steers, Inc.: One of the Pioneers in REIT Investing
One of the pioneers in REIT investing is Cohen & Steers, Inc. The company was incorporated in March 2004 and is registered as an investment manager. The headquarters of the company is located in New York City, New York and it continues to trade its common stocks publicly. Common shares are marketed under the symbol CNS on the New York Stock Exchange. It made its initial public offering in 2004.
As an investment manager, the company is focused on three investments: commodities, real estate and infrastructure. Collectively, these investments are referred to as liquid real assets. There are three accounts that are being managed by the company. These include closed-end mutual funds, institutional accounts and open-end mutual funds. Over the years, the company has created a reputation and a history of innovation in investing. Because the company has global footprints, it is capable of offering their business partners with a wide range of opportunity sets.
Relentless in their efforts to find and create strong investment performance, Cohen & Steers, Inc. is being managed by a team of strong and experienced leaders. These executives continue to oversee the performance of all of the associates in the company, who have a strong dedication in upholding the signature bet in class client services offered by the company. To further push the commitment of these brokers and associates, they themselves are also owners of the stakes offered by the company. Investors both large and small continue to trust the services offered by the business.
It was Martin Cohen and Robert Steers, who founded the company in 1986. Today,the business continues to manage a portfolio of assets with value amounting to more than $53.5 billion. Other than the corporate office of the business in New York, they also have offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and in Seattle, Washington.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Chicago Rivet & Machine Company: Producer of Parts and Equipment for Riveting Machines
Providing high quality products at competitive prices remain to be the mission of Chicago Rivet & Machinery Company. The business is a manufacturer of various parts and equipment that are used in riveting machines and automated assembly systems.
The operations of the company are divided into two reporting segments, namely assembly equipment and fasteners. Its assembly equipment unit continues to provide automatic assembly equipment and parts and produces automatic rivet setting machines. Their fastener division provides cold-formed fasteners, screw and parts machine products. These products are designed and manufactured from the company’s facilities. Currently, they operate three facilities where they conduct their manufacturing and warehousing activities.
Headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, Chicago Rivet & Machine Company continues to trade its common stocks on the American Stock Exchange. It uses the ticker symbol CVR to trade its common shares. The business is also listed as a component of the Wilshire 5000 Index.
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