http://www.franklin.com/pressroom/en-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 18:46:26 GMTSat, 21 Nov 2009 18:46:26 GMTwebmaster@www.franklin.comPress Releaseshttp://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/11162009.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – November 13, 2009 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported net income of $140,000 or $0.02 per share for the fiscal 2010 second quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to a net loss of $231,000 or $0.03 per share in the same quarter last year. Sales in the current period declined 10% to $11,137,000 from $12,434,000 in the prior year. During the current fiscal quarter all operating subsidiaries, experienced a decline in sales with the exception of the Company’s technology licensing Proximity Division, which experienced increased sales revenue during the quarter. Sales in our European operations continued to decline due to the lingering global recession’s impact on consumer confidence and its impact on the retail markets as well as from the phasing out of older products and the transitioning into enhanced or new models. Sales from the North American operations also decreased as a result of a weaker year over year back to school season.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/1142009.pdf - BURLINGTON, Nueva Jersey – 28 de octubre de 2009 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (NYSE AMEX Equities US: FEP) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de su nuevo Diccionario con Voz Español-Inglés de Merriam-Webster, el BES-2150, un producto para aprender inglés cargado de herramientas. “Franklin entiende lo difícil que puede ser aprender un nuevo idioma, especialmente cuando se trata de personas mayores. Nuestro producto cargado de herramientas facilitará el proceso de aprendizaje del idioma inglés a los adultos que deseen aprender por sí solos, o quieran usarlo como apoyo en sus cursos de Inglés como Segundo Idioma,” dijo Fred Tingley, Vicepresidente de Ventas para Norteamérica de Franklin Electronic Publishers. “Y su vínculo con el Diccionario de Inglés para Estudiantes Avanzados de Merriam-Webster, con sus definiciones claras y ejemplos de uso, lo convierte en una herramienta esencial para llevar y aprender en cualquier parte.”http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/1132009.pdf - BURLINGTON, New Jersey – October 28, 2009 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (NYSE AMEX Equities US:FEP) today announced the release of its new Speaking Merriam-Webster Spanish-English Dictionary, the BES-2150, a feature-packed English learning product. “Franklin understands the difficulty in learning a new language, especially when it comes to older consumers. Our feature-rich product will facilitate the English-language learning process for adults who want to learn either on their own or to use it as a supplement to their English as a Second Language courses,” says Fred Tingley, Vice President, North American Sales of Franklin Electronic Publishers. “The addition of the Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary, with its clear definitions and usage examples, makes this a go anywhere, learn anytime essential tool.”http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/06012009.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – August 13, 2009 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (NYSE AMEX Equities US:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported a net income of $123,000 or $0.01 per share for the fiscal 2010 first quarter ended June 30, 2009 up from a net loss of $1,163,000 or $0.14 per share in the same quarter last year. Sales in the current period declined 11% to $10,620,000 from $11,993,000 in the prior year. The decline in sales was primarily from the Company’s North American and European operations, with North America posting the biggest decline. Ongoing pressure from the depressed global economic climate continues to negatively impact global retail sell through. Total gross margin as a percentage of sales increased one percentage point to 50% from 49% reported in the same period last year. The Company's total operating costs and expenses decreased $1,453,000 or 22% percent, benefiting from the cost cutting initiatives implemented during fiscal year 2009. Operating income increased to $181,000 compared to an operating loss of $707,000 during the same period last year. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/03012009.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – June 03, 2009 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (NYSE AMEX Equities US:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. The Company reported a net loss of $7,128,000, or $.86 per share, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 compared with net income of $2,535,000, or $.31 per share, last year. The current year’s loss includes non-cash one-time charges of $4,119,000 as well as other one-time charges of $1,404,000. The non-cash charges related to impairment to the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the Company’s data conversion subsidiary, Kreutzfeldt Electronic Publishing GmbH (KEP) in Germany, impairment of the value of Franklin’s licensed Rolodex® Electronics trademark, the partial write-down of future tax benefits related to the Company’s deferred tax asset and inventory valuation adjustment related to the current economic climate. The other one-time charges related to severance accruals as a result of the reduction in the Company’s global workforce and other operating cost reductions and costs related to the liquidation of the Company’s subsidiary KEP. Excluding the impact of the one-time charges, the Company’s net loss for the fiscal year 2009 would have been $1,605,000. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/2112009.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY - February 11, 2009 The New York Times and Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (NYSE Alternext US:FEP) today announced the creation of a handheld electronic version of the award-winning card game: SET®. SET® is currently being offered on the crossword and game pages of www.nytimes.com and has quickly become one of its most frequently viewed pages. The electronic version of SET® from The New York Times and Franklin includes a color LCD display, four versions of the game (Classic, Timed, Puzzle and Arcade), multiple difficulty levels and a host of other features. It will debut at the Set Enterprises, Inc. booth at Toy Fair in New York opening on February 15, 2009. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/262009.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – February 05, 2009 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (NYSE Alternext US:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported a net income of $733,000 or $.09 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 compared with net income of $741,000 or $.09 per share in the same quarter last year. Sales for the third fiscal quarter of 2009 decreased 21% to $13,535,000 from $17,044,000 for the same quarter in the prior year. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/1292008.pdf - BURLINGTON, New Jersey, December 09, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP), of Burlington, New Jersey, a worldwide leader in handheld electronic information, has launched the first in a series of handheld electronic products for English language learning. Franklin’s new English Language Trainer (Model MG-6803D) handheld is targeted at native German speakers who want to learn English on the go. The award winning language learning content chosen by Franklin is an English language learning course, developed by digital publishing AG of Munich, Germany, based on its interactive course driven language learning techniques.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/11112008.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – November 11, 2008 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported a net loss of $231,000 or $.03 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared with net income of $2,782,000 or $.34 per share in the same quarter last year. The prior year’s quarter results included a $2,400,000 benefit to net income from Seiko Instruments, Inc. (SII) in consideration for the elimination of minimum purchase commitments in the agreements under which SII distributed Franklin products in Japan and Franklin distributed SII products in the United States and Germany. Excluding the impact of the SII payment, net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 would have been $382,000 or $.05 per share. Sales for the second fiscal quarter of 2009 decreased 17% to $12,434,000 from $14,980,000 for the same quarter in the prior year. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/11102008.pdf - BURLINGTON, New Jersey, November 10, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference and language learning devices, was named a winner of FamilyFun Magazine’s coveted Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award. Franklin’s Speaking Spelling Bee is one of only 36 toys to receive the 2008 T.O.Y. Award, as recognized in the magazine’s November issue. “It’s an honor to have received this award from FamilyFun Magazine. FamilyFun is a reputable source for both parents and educators,” said Toshihide Hokari, Senior Vice President and COO of Franklin Electronic Publishers. “Winning an award for the Speaking Spelling Bee is a testament to the hard work, dedication and research that goes into the development of all Franklin products.”