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The Bosch Brewing Company was a small brewery on the Keweenaw Peninsula, in the western part of the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan, United States. The company operated under different names from 1874 to 1973.
The founder of The Bosch Brewing Company, Joseph Bosch, was the son of a beer brewer, and had always wanted to enter the brewing business. His family came to the United States from Baden, Germany. In 1867 the family moved from Port Washington, Wisconsin to Houghton, Michigan, then to Lake Linden, Michigan a few years later. Joseph Bosch spent several years traveling, to Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Louisville to learn the art of brewing.
Bosch has been present in India for over 50 years, through its flagship company MICO, the name of which was changed to Bosch Ltd. Bosch Limited today is the country's largest auto component manufacturer and also one of the largest Indo-German companies in India. The Bosch Group holds close to 70% stake in Bosch Limited. The company is headquartered in Bangalore with manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Nashik, Naganathapura, Jaipur and Goa. It manufactures and trades products as diverse as diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems, Blaupunkt car multimedia systems, auto electricals, industrial equipment, special purpose machines, packaging machines, electric power tools and security systems.
The company reported a modest growth of 4% in bottomline during CY08. This was on the back of a decent 11% growth in topline. Even the operating performance was good what with profits growing by 20% and margins expanding by more than 100 basis points. However, lower other income and higher depreciation charges restricted the growth in net profits. Good growth in automotive aftermarket division, power tools division and security technology division helped offset some of the sharp slowdown seen in the automotive OE market.
With growth in the diesel passenger car segment, the demand for common rail systems is expected to improve significantly in the coming years. Bosch backed up by the parent technology and its own efforts at quality improvement and cost control is set to take advantage of this opportunity. The company also sees significant potential in the exports of Common Rail components. The company with its wide array of products, both in the automotive and non-automotive sectors, is in a position to further strengthen its market position. Deficient monsoons remain a matter of concern in the short term.
Body Central Corp (NASDAQ:BODY) is a specialities apparel store which targets women in their twenties who are from diverse cultural backgrounds. They currently operate 204 stores which are located in 23 states - mostly in the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Body Central opened 6 stores in 2008, 15 in 2009, and is planning to open 25 stores in 2010.[1]
Body Central expects to continue to expand in its existing markets and adjacent markets. The company hopes increase the number of stores by an approximate annual rate of 15% over the next few years.[2]
The company's initial public offering of stock on the NASDAQ and occurred on October 14, 2010. The company offered 5M shares each for $13. This was below the initial price range of $14-$16. The goal of the IPO was to raise $150M in total. The lead underwriter of the deal was Piper Jaffray Companies (PJC).[3]
The company's revenue figures have remained relatively steady over the past 3 years. In 2010, the company reported $199M, while in 2008, it reported $192M, and in 2007, it reported $196M. On the other hand, net income has risen over the course of the last 3 years. It reported a 2010 net income of $2.78M, while it 2008 it reported -$.95M and in 2007, -$39.33M[4]
The founder of The Bosch Brewing Company, Joseph Bosch, was the son of a beer brewer, and had always wanted to enter the brewing business. His family came to the United States from Baden, Germany. In 1867 the family moved from Port Washington, Wisconsin to Houghton, Michigan, then to Lake Linden, Michigan a few years later. Joseph Bosch spent several years traveling, to Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Louisville to learn the art of brewing.
Bosch has been present in India for over 50 years, through its flagship company MICO, the name of which was changed to Bosch Ltd. Bosch Limited today is the country's largest auto component manufacturer and also one of the largest Indo-German companies in India. The Bosch Group holds close to 70% stake in Bosch Limited. The company is headquartered in Bangalore with manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Nashik, Naganathapura, Jaipur and Goa. It manufactures and trades products as diverse as diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems, Blaupunkt car multimedia systems, auto electricals, industrial equipment, special purpose machines, packaging machines, electric power tools and security systems.
The company reported a modest growth of 4% in bottomline during CY08. This was on the back of a decent 11% growth in topline. Even the operating performance was good what with profits growing by 20% and margins expanding by more than 100 basis points. However, lower other income and higher depreciation charges restricted the growth in net profits. Good growth in automotive aftermarket division, power tools division and security technology division helped offset some of the sharp slowdown seen in the automotive OE market.
With growth in the diesel passenger car segment, the demand for common rail systems is expected to improve significantly in the coming years. Bosch backed up by the parent technology and its own efforts at quality improvement and cost control is set to take advantage of this opportunity. The company also sees significant potential in the exports of Common Rail components. The company with its wide array of products, both in the automotive and non-automotive sectors, is in a position to further strengthen its market position. Deficient monsoons remain a matter of concern in the short term.
Body Central Corp (NASDAQ:BODY) is a specialities apparel store which targets women in their twenties who are from diverse cultural backgrounds. They currently operate 204 stores which are located in 23 states - mostly in the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Body Central opened 6 stores in 2008, 15 in 2009, and is planning to open 25 stores in 2010.[1]
Body Central expects to continue to expand in its existing markets and adjacent markets. The company hopes increase the number of stores by an approximate annual rate of 15% over the next few years.[2]
The company's initial public offering of stock on the NASDAQ and occurred on October 14, 2010. The company offered 5M shares each for $13. This was below the initial price range of $14-$16. The goal of the IPO was to raise $150M in total. The lead underwriter of the deal was Piper Jaffray Companies (PJC).[3]
The company's revenue figures have remained relatively steady over the past 3 years. In 2010, the company reported $199M, while in 2008, it reported $192M, and in 2007, it reported $196M. On the other hand, net income has risen over the course of the last 3 years. It reported a 2010 net income of $2.78M, while it 2008 it reported -$.95M and in 2007, -$39.33M[4]
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