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1.  Re: Lean Manufacturing 
The HR policy of Franklin (hire the best, train them well, be more attactive than alternative employment) - results in relatively stable production levels against seasonal demand, so inventory stays...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   2-Dec-09 11:46 am
 
2.  Re: Franklin Electric downgraded by KeyBanc Capital Mkts 
Although Kirk frequently is the first to post valuable information and insight on this board; sometimes he hurts his credibilty with his obvious bias. Despite my position, I would never dismiss his posts...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   9-Oct-09 01:17 pm
 
3.  Re: Authorized Share Increase 
Still need to see your new movie, Kirk But you are looking better than you have in years :)This is one rant with which I heartily concur, including most of the...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   21-May-09 06:10 pm
 
4.  Authorized Share Increase 
Am I the only one on this board who is uncomfortable with giving the BOD the right to award management 10% of the outstanding stock (rights to future earnings)? Franklin has...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   28-Apr-09 03:22 pm
 
5.  Re: Bull 
The usual Bull from Kirk. Yeah, times ARE real bad; but... "first quarter industry-wide groundwater pump sales were down about 33% versus prior year""During the first quarter our Water...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   24-Apr-09 05:30 pm
 
6.  Re: Too Low Now 
The models driving the last week's (11/11 to current)big drop seem to be double counting October permits/housing starts drop and Franklin's 4Q08 "Headwin ds...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   21-Nov-08 01:20 pm
 
7.  3Q08 - Nice surprise! 
10% earnings surprise, big inventory cuts in NA. Can anyone shead light on how they cut North American pump inventories so quickly in the face of recent global economic issues?
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   27-Oct-08 04:51 pm
 
8.  Re: Price Earnings 
Well, the market is "a little volatile" right now...All things considered, what do you think should have been FELE's PE at Friday's close?
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   25-Oct-08 05:07 pm
 
9.  Re: Price Earnings 
23 is trailing twelve month: 2007 earnings were depressed $ 0.38 (my guess) by sales in 2006. 2008 earnings are returning to planned...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   12-Oct-08 01:48 pm
 
10.  Re: Is FELE just profit-taking off good news 
Maybe it is because a significant share of Franklin's markets are still dependant on USA new housing starts. The terms of the federal bailout might effect the ir...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   26-Sep-08 02:30 pm
 
11.  Re: Relevant news from Zacks 
I hope you are right and the Captain is wrong. I will be embarassed if Kirk has it right (more than getting caught with AIG) because my buy order kicked in an hour ago.
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   24-Sep-08 11:31 am
 
12.  Re: Relevant news from Zacks 
Fele hit 54 today, is that one of the "dramatic changes" you were looking for? :)
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   19-Sep-08 04:32 pm
 
13.  Relevant news from Zacks 
Momentum -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (Nasdaq: FELE) Franklin Electric Co. has been able to effectively manage higher costs that have been eroding other companies...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   17-Sep-08 08:02 pm
 
14.  Re: Question about employment situation at Franklin Electric 
Maybe I have become too accustomed to getting what I want, but I would want a living/travel stipend until they move HQ, or at least until they tell you where they are moving the...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   7-Sep-08 05:28 pm
 
15.  Re: Question about employment situation at Franklin Electric 
I have never been employed by Franklin. And, yep, Bluffton is a hard place to get highly talented people. (Anyone on this board can confirm that these two facts are unrelated :)I...
Business & Finance > Investments > Stocks (A to Z) > Stocks F  >  Franklin Electric Co. (FELE)
  mindretch   7-Sep-08 05:14 pm