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FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS PROFITABLE SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

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.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS COMBINA EL DICCIONARIO PARLANTE ESPAÑOL-INGLÉS CON EL DICCIONARIO DE INGLÉS PARA ESTUDIANTES AVANZADOS DE MERRIAM-WEBSTER

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.”

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS COMBINES ITS SPEAKING MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY WITH MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S ADVANCED LEARNER’S ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.”

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

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.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS YEAR END RESULTS

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.

Franklin Electronic Publishers and The New York Times Launch a Handheld Version of the Classic Game: SET ®

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.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS PROFITABLE THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

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.

Franklin Launches Multimedia Interactive Handheld for English Language Learning

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.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

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.

Franklin Electronic Publishers’ Speaking Spelling Bee Wins FamilyFun Magazine 2008 Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award

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.”

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS TO LAUNCH EFL SPELLING COMPETITION IN CHINA

Franklin’s SpellEvent for China To Be Sponsored on the Web by 100e

BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY BEIJING, CHINA – September 22, 2008 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld electronic spelling and dictionary products, and Beijing 100e Science and Technology Ltd, the largest online English learning platform in China, today jointly announced that the preliminary rounds of Franklin’s SpellEvent, the first and only worldwide English spelling competition for young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, will be held in China in 2009, with an internet round to be sponsored by Beijing 100e.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS AND ADOBE SYSTEMS EXTEND LINGUISTIC TECHNOLOGY LICENSE

Adobe Renews Long Standing License for Franklin’s Spelling, Hyphenation, and Thesaurus Technology

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – August 6, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), through its Proximity Technology Division, today announced that Adobe Systems, Inc., the leading provider of graphic design and publishing software worldwide, has extended the term of its long standing license for four years beginning October 1, 2008 for Proximity’s spelling error detection and correction, hyphenation, and thesaurus software .

WORD TRANSLATION SYSTEM RELEASED BY PROXIMITY TECHNOLOGY FOR C TECHNOLOGIES

BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY & LUND, SWEDEN – August 7, 2008 – Proximity Technology, a division of Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), and C Technologies AB today announced a licensing agreement to provide word translation functionality for the new C Dictionary and C-Pen 20 personal scanner from C Technologies, a subsidiary of Anoto Group AB.

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.) to Sponsor Worldwide English as a Foreign/Additional Language Spelling Tournament

Inventor of Electronic Speller Teams Up with the World Recognized Global Association for English Language Teaching Professionals to Bring the Excitement of Competition and Educational Prizes to Youngsters Learning English Around the World

Burlington, NJ and Alexandria, VA, USA, April 9, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), inventor of the Spelling Ace® spell corrector and the worldwide leader in electronic spelling, dictionary, and language learning products, and TESOL announced today the first annual English as a Foreign/Additional Language Spelling Tournament for students fifteen years old and under who are learning English in selected countries outside of the United States. Next spring preliminary rounds in up to eight initial participating countries will be conducted to determine the participants for the final round of the Tournament scheduled to be held in August 2009 in New York City.

MODA International Marketing and Franklin Electronic Publishers Announce New License for The New York Times

Burlington, New Jersey – April 3, 2008 – The New York Times and Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) have inked an agreement to launch a New York Times branded Electronic Handheld PageMark™ Dictionary. The NYT-540MW is scheduled to be in stores this fall.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS 89% INCREASE IN THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME

BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – February 12, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported an 89% increase in net income to $741,000 or $0.09 per share for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $393,000 or $0.05 per share in the same quarter last year. Sales decreased marginally to $17,044,000 compared to $17,179,000 in last year’s quarter. Gross margin contribution increased three percentage points to 50%, up from 47% in the year-ago quarter. The Company’s European business operations continued to contribute increased sales and profitability during the quarter, partially offsetting a reduction in both sales and profit in the Company’s North American business operation.

CES 2008: Franklin Electronic Publishers Announces Availability of its New Handheld Electronic Version of Merriam-Webster’s Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

New Product Offers Clues and Solutions to Help Solve Crossword Puzzles and Build Vocabulary Skills

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference, language learning, and test preparation devices, is excited to introduce its new electronic handheld Merriam-Webster’s Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (CWP-570). Casual word puzzlers and crossword puzzle aficionados alike will appreciate the product’s many features that aid in solving crossword, anagram, and jumble puzzles.

CES 2008: Franklin’s Speaking Spelling Bee handheld Combines Multi-Player Capabilities & TV Connectivity with Handheld Learning

Now the challenge and excitement of a spelling bee is available in the palm of your hand!

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference, language learning, and test preparation devices, is excited to introduce the new Speaking Spelling Bee handheld (SSB-210). Now serious spelling bee participants and students (ages 8 & up) can experience the challenge and excitement of a spelling bee in the palms of their hands!

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS EXPANDS ITS INVESTMENT BANKING RELATIONSHIP WITH NORTH HAVEN PARTNERS

Electronic Publishing Firm Accelerates Search for Acquisitions to Fuel Growth

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – September 6, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) today announced that it has expanded the scope of its engagement with North Haven Partners, Inc. to help identify and consummate acquisitions to grow and expand its core businesses. Franklin has had an investment banking relationship with North Haven since July of 2006 that was previously focused on linguistic technology acquisitions for its Proximity Technology Division.

FRANKLIN ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – September 4, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) today announced the election of Frank Musto as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Toshihide Hokari as Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer, to fill out its senior management team.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS 16% INCREASE IN FIRST QUARTER SALES AND A RETURN TO PROFITABILITY

Burlington, New Jersey – August 13, 2007 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) reported a sales increase of 16% to $13,675,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 from $11,785,000 in the prior year period. Net income for the current quarter was $68,000 or $.01 per share compared with a loss of $1,039,000 or $.13 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in sales is primarily attributable to European operations. The increased profitability results from increased gross margin dollars due to higher sales in Europe and an increased gross margin percentage in our North American division, primarily from three new products.

FRANKLIN UPDATE

Burlington, New Jersey - July 9, 2007 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) reported that the Company has executed a definitive agreement with Seiko Instruments, Inc. (SII) under which SII has agreed to make a one time payment to the Company of $3,000,000 by July 31, 2007 in consideration for the elimination of minimum purchase commitments of both parties in the agreements under which SII distributes the Company’s products in Japan and the Company distributes SII’s products in the United States and Germany.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS YEAR END RESULTS

Burlington, New Jersey – June 29, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) reported a net loss of $3,180,000 or $.39 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 compared with net income in the prior year of $2,012,000 or $.22 per share after preferred stock dividends. Sales for the year ended March 31, 2007 were $52,213,000 compared with $59,622,000 in the prior year.

FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF THE NEW SANTA BIBLIA

New Edition Electronic Spanish Bible is Designed for Spanish Speaking Christians across the Globe

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – June 14, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) today announced the availability of the updated Santa Biblia Reina Valera™ electronic handheld Bible (SPB-470). The Santa Biblia, licensed from the American Bible Society, will complement Franklin's current assortment of electronic Bibles and English learning devices for the Hispanic market in North America and Spanish speaking Christians across the globe.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Supports the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the Fourth Consecutive Year

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – May 30, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a leader in developing innovative electronic learning solutions, today announced its support of the 80th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Once again, Franklin will be awarding the national champion a check for $5,000 and the Franklin Spelling Ace® Award. Franklin will also present the top ten finalists with a limited edition electronic of Franklin’s Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus. Every Spelling Bee participant also receives a Franklin Spelling Ace T-shirt, a Spelling Ace baseball cap and a gift certificate that can be used to purchase products of their choice at www.franklin.com.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS AND DIGITAL PUBLISHING IN GLOBAL ALLIANCE

Franklin to Incorporate dp’s Language Learning Software

BURLINGTON, New Jersey and MUNICH, Germany – April 19, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP), of Burlington, New Jersey, a worldwide leader in handheld electronic information, and digital publishing, a privately held firm headquartered in Munich, Germany and a worldwide leader in language learning software, today announced an alliance to bring digital publishing’s award winning language learning series to a new line of Franklin electronic handheld products.

FRANKLIN EXPANDS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – April 10, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) today announced the appointment of Mark Winter, Vice President/General Manager of its Proximity Technology Division, and Thomas Chow, General Manager, Asia Business Development, to its management team.

FRANKLIN REPORTS PROFIT FOR THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – February 13, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) reported pre-tax income of $553,000 for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006 compared with $2,106,000 in the prior year quarter. Revenue for the current period was $17,179,000 compared with $17,894,000 in the prior year period. The prior year quarter included $1,800,000 of revenue and $1,740,000 of gross margin from the renewal of a three year technology licensing agreement by the Company’s Proximity licensing division. The pre-tax income of $553,000 for the current quarter is a 51% increase from the prior period pre-tax income of $366,000, without the contract renewal revenue. Net income for the current quarter was $393,000 or $.05 per share, compared with $1,995,000 or $.23 per share, after preferred stock dividends, in the prior year period.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS INC. AND SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. TO COMMENCE LAUNCH OF NETWORK e-DICTIONARY LINE IN JAPAN

BURLINGTON, New Jersey and Tokyo, Japan – January 23, 2007- Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld electronic information, and Seiko Instruments Inc. of Chiba, Japan, a world class supplier of electronic dictionaries, today announced that Seiko Instruments intends to launch Franklin’s line of network e-Dictionaries in the burgeoning Japanese e-Dictionary market next month.

Franklin Electronic Publishers to Showcase a New Series of Innovative Learning Products at CES 2007

New features, content, and functionality offered in new models are being launched to complement Franklin’s line of the world’s leading reference and learning handhelds

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - January 8, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, (AMEX:FEP) a world leader in handheld electronic information, will showcase a new line of education and language learning products alongside several other new releases being featured today at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show, booth 36232, in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Launches Innovative Handheld Global Translator at CES 2007

New 12-Language Speaking Translator Includes Chinese, Korean and Japanese!

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - January 8, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, will unveil its new 12-Language Speaking Global Translator (Model TGA-490) at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), at booth 36232, located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS SEPTEMBER QUARTER RESULTS

Burlington, New Jersey – November 13, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported a net loss of $898,000, or $.11 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 compared with net income of $124,000, or $.02 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Revenue in the current period declined to $12,276,000 from $13,898,000 in the prior year.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS LAUNCHES THE NEW MERRIAM-WEBSTER® DICTIONARY & THESAURUS WITH COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE SET

The Complete Reference Solution - Just in Time for Back to School!

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – August 21, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, (AMEX:FEP) an innovative electronic handheld manufacturer of reference, language learning and test preparation devices, is pleased to announce the availability of the new Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus with Comprehensive Reference Set. (MWD-1490) This device is one of several Franklin products released in time for the 2006 back-to-school season.

Franklin Electronic Publishers and Borders® Go Back to School

Borders to Feature Select Franklin Innovative Language Learning Products at Locations Nationwide -- Just in Time for Back to School

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - August 21, 2006 - Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP), the leading provider of electronic handheld learning devices¬, today announced the expansion of distribution of Franklin products in Borders stores nationwide. This expansion coincides with the 2006 back to school season.

Franklin Eectronic Publishers Enters Joint Venture For Development of Products in Hong Kong

Keysbond Ltd. of Hong Kong Shares Ownership with Franklin in Embedded Linguistic Solutions (HK) Ltd.

BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY and HONG KONG SAR – August 16, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld reference products, and Keysbond Ltd. of Hong Kong, an electronics development and manufacturing concern, today announced a joint venture relationship by which the companies will incorporate and jointly own Embedded Linguistic Solutions (HK) Ltd., a new software development company based in Hong Kong. The companies expect that software development work for their respective products will be undertaken by the new joint venture company. Franklin has contracted with Keysbond for development and manufacturing services since 2001.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Reports Quarter Results

Burlington, New Jersey – August 14, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported a net loss of $1,039,000 or $.13 per common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared with net income of $898,000, or $.10 per share after preferred stock dividends, for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Revenue in the current period declined to $11,785,000 from $17,652,000 in the prior year. Revenue and net income in the prior period included $1,700,000 and $662,000, respectively, attributable to the delivery of technology pursuant to a development and licensing agreement.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Introduces the New Merriam-Webster® Dictionary & Mp3 Player for Back-to-school

Learn While Listening - Reference Device Speaks Volumes

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – August 03, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP), a leading developer of innovative electronic handheld devices, today announced the availability of its MWD-480, Merriam-Webster® Dictionary & MP3 Player. This is Franklin’s first popularly priced electronic reference device incorporating MP3 capabilities for audio books, podcasts, and music.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Engages North Haven Partners as its Investment Banker for Acquisitions in its Proximity Technology Division

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – July 27, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) today announced that it has engaged North Haven Partners, Inc. to help identify and consummate acquisitions of providers of linguistic software and technology for its Proximity Technology Division.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Announces Acquisition of Data Conversion Company

Kreutzfeldt Electronic Publishing and Franklin Electronic Publishers Join Forces

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – July 27, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc. (AMEX:FEP), today announced it has acquired 100% of the stock of Kreutzfeldt Electronic Publishing GmbH (KEP), a data conversion company based in Hamburg, Germany. Franklin paid 500,000 Euros ($629,000) at closing and the purchase agreement provides for a ten year earn-out of up to an additional 1,550,000 Euros ($1,950,000) in cash and stock based on KEP’s income and savings realized by Franklin. Franklin has over the past 9 years contracted with the Kreutzfeldt firm for data conversion services.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Launches Pilot Summer Reading Program

Hartford Upper Elementary School and Franklin collaborate to promote learning year-round

Burlington, New Jersey (July 17, 2006) – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a leader in developing innovative electronic learning solutions, announced today the introduction of a pilot Summer Reading Program. The program is designed to promote learning year-round by encouraging students to complete their required summer reading.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Honors 79th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee National Champion, Katharine Close

Winner Collects a Cash Award and Spelling Ace® Award

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – June 7, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP), a leader in developing innovative electronic learning solutions, joined the E.W. Scripps Company in congratulating Katharine Close as the winner of the 79th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Reports Year End Results

Burlington, New Jersey – June 6, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported pre-tax net income of $2,104,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 compared with $2,307,000, in the prior year. Net income for the year was $2,012,000 or $.22 per share, after preferred stock dividends, compared with $2,403,000 or $.24 per share, after preferred stock dividends, in the prior year. Sales for the year ended March 31, 2006 were $59,622,000 compared with $62,146,000 in the prior year.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS LAUNCHES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PRODUCTS FOR KOREA

English-Korean /Korean-English Version of Franklin's Award Winning Pagemark TM Series To Debut in South Korean Market

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – March 30, 2006 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld information, today announced that Youngbo Trading Co., Inc. will distribute Franklin's first new product for the burgeoning South Korean eDictionary market. The Pagemark Dictionary Model PMK-540, a Korean-English, English-Korean handheld, electronic dictionary in a unique and convenient form factor is expected to be available in electronic retailers, direct marketing channels, on-line shopping, and bookstores throughout South Korea next month. Franklin's Pagemark series combines leading content in a format as thin as a bookmark that can clip onto the cover of any book. The PMK-540 is the perfect solution for native Korean English Language Learners on the go who thirst to improve their English language skills. Unlike other eDictionaries presently in the Korean marketplace, the Pagemark Dictionary is intended to be a convenient companion to English print books making it the perfect complement for immersion learning of any English based text.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Reports Closing of Sale and Leaseback of its Headquarters Building

FRANKLIN REPORTS INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31ST.

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - February 7, 2006 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) reported that pre-tax income increased 39% to $2,058,000 for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005 from $1,477,000 in the prior year quarter. For the nine month period ended December 31st, pre-tax income increased 16% to $3,852,000 from $3,307,000 in the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $1,947,000 or $.22 per share, after preferred stock dividends, compared with $1,409,000 or $.15 per share, after preferred stock dividends, for the prior year period. Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 increased to $3,664,000 or $.42 per share, after preferred stock dividends, compared to $3,133,000 or $.33 per share, after preferred stock dividends, for the prior year period.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Reports Closing of Sale and Leaseback of its Headquarters Building

BURLINGTON, New Jersey – January 19, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported today that the transaction for the sale of its headquarters building for $10,300,000 closed on January 18, 2006. Franklin has leased back the building for 10 years. The lease provides for an initial annual rental payment of $736,000. The Company will realize a gain on the sale of approximately $4,800,000 which will be amortized over the period of the lease. The net proceeds from the sale will be used to retire all of the Company’s outstanding Preferred Shares for $2,434,000, and for additional working capital.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Showcasing New Products at CES

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 3, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a worldwide leader in handheld electronic learning and reference, will unveil a range of innovative devices at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). These products are the results of Franklin’s global initiatives in developing handheld solutions for language learning, language reference, and standardized test preparation.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Launches Ingles en su Bolsillo Handheld A Complete Language Learning Tutor

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 3, 2006 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a worldwide leader in handheld information, today announced the availability of its Ingles en su Bolsillo® English in your Pocket™ handheld. The Ingles en su Bolsillo handheld is a dynamic language teaching solution that helps native Spanish speakers learn English as a Second Language.

FRANKLIN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES SALE AND LEASEBACK OF BUILDING

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - November 9, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported net income of $75,000 or $.01 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared with net income of $945,000 or $.12 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. Revenue in the current quarter was $13,848,000 compared with $16,246,000 for the same quarter last year.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS AND LANGENSCHEIDT VERLAG ENTER INTO GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

Agreement Provides for Franklin's Distribution of New Electronic Dictionaries under the Franklin® and Seiko® Brands

Munich, Germany and Burlington, NJ, 6 October 2005. Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld information, has entered into an Omnibus Licensing Agreement with the Langenscheidt Verlag (Publisher) that provides for the companies to cooperate in producing and marketing electronic dictionaries with content from Langenscheidt.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS ELECTS HOWARD MORGAN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Burlington, New Jersey - September 08, 2005 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) at its Board of Directors meeting on August 24, 2005, immediately following its shareholders meeting, elected Howard L. Morgan as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Morgan has been a member of Franklin's Board for 24 years. He is President and Founder of the Arca Group, Inc., a consulting and venture capital investment firm specializing in the areas of computer and communication technologies, a partner in First Round Capital, an early stage venture fund, and a Director of Idealab, a California corporation that creates and operates pioneering technology companies. He has over 30 years of experience with high tech entrepreneurial ventures. Howard was Professor of Decision Sciences at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for almost 15 years. Howard received his Ph.D. in operations research from Cornell University and his B.S. from the City University of New York.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS AND SEIKO INSTRUMENTS LAUNCH FRANKLIN PRODUCTS IN JAPAN

English-Japanese/Japanese-English Version of Franklin's Award Winning Pagemark Series Marks Debut in Japanese Market

BURLINGTON, New Jersey and Tokyo, Japan - August 25, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld information, today announced that Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) is beginning distribution of Franklin's first product for the burgeoning Japanese eDictionary market. Franklin's Pagemark Dictionary Model PM350, a Japanese-English, English-Japanese bilingual Dictionary in a unique and convenient form factor, has shipped to SII and the companies expect the product to be available in direct marketing channels, electronic retailers, and bookstores throughout Japan beginning in September.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS SHARP INCREASE IN FIRST QUARTER REVENUE AND EARNINGS

Burlington, New Jersey - August 10, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported net income of $1,642,000, or $.19 per common share after preferred stock dividends for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 compared with net income of $779,000, or $.07 per common share after preferred stock dividends, for the same period in the prior year. Revenue in the current quarter increased 15% to $18,419,000 from $15,990,000 in the prior year. The increase in revenue and net income during the quarter was attributable to the delivery of technology pursuant to two development and licensing agreements.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Honors 78th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee National Champion Anurag Kashyap

Winner Collects a Cash Award and Spelling Ace® Award after Correctly Spelling "appoggiatura"

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - June 3, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP) a leader in developing innovative electronic learning solutions for students of all ages, today joined the E.W. Scripps Company in congratulating Anurag Kashyap as the winner of the 78th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Continues Support of This Year's Scripps National Spelling Bee

Company will Present the National Champion With the Spelling Ace® Award and a Cash Prize

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - May 31, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP) a leader in developing innovative electronic learning solutions for students of all ages, today announced the company will continue its commitment to education with its support of the 78th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, during Bee Week to be held June 1 - 2, 2005 in Washington, D.C.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS ENTERS LINGUISTIC TECHNOLOGY LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SUN MICROSYSTEMS

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - May 20, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), through its Proximity Technology Division that provides world class spelling correction and hyphenation software for all environments, today announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Sun Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work, to provide linguistic technology for future releases of Sun's award-winning StarOffice, StarSuite, and other software products.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS REPORTS 45% INCREASE IN NET INCOME FOR FISCAL YEAR

Burlington, New Jersey - May 19, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported a forty-five percent increase in net income to $2,403,000, or $.24 per common share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 compared with net income of $1,652,000 or $.15 per common share, in the prior year. Income in the current period included a gain of $1,781,000 from the sale of the Company's 25% interest in the French software developer Mobipocket.com S.A. and a charge of $1,531,000 for impairment in the carrying value of the Company's license agreement for the ROLODEX® Electronics trademark. Current period net income benefited from lower net interest expense of $179,000 and a provision for refund of income taxes of $96,000 compared with a provision for income taxes of $159,000 in the prior period. Sales for the year ended March 31, 2005 were $62,146,000 compared with $61,836,000 in the prior year.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF 29% OF PREFERRED SHARES OUTSTANDING AND PROVIDES REVENUE UPDATE.

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - March 30, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) announced today that it retired 29% of its outstanding Preferred shares for $1,000,000. After retirement of these shares, 2,434 Preferred shares remain outstanding with a liquidation value of $2,434,000.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS SELLS ITS 25% INTEREST IN FRENCH SOFTWARE DEVELOPER MOBIPOCKET.COM S.A.

BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY - March 30, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP) announced today that it has sold all of its ordinary shares in the closely-held French software company MobiPocket S.A. of Paris for approximately $2.5 million in cash. Franklin expects to realize a gain on the transaction of approximately $1.7 million in the quarter ending March 31, 2005.

FRANKLIN REPORTS INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31ST.

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - February 3, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) reported that pre-tax income increased 11% to $1,477,000 for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 from $1,330,000 in the prior year quarter. For the nine month period ended December 31st, pre-tax income increased 39% to $3,307,000 from $2,378,000 in the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $1,409,000 or $.15 per share, after preferred stock dividends, for the current quarter compared with $1,388,000 or $.15 per share, after preferred stock dividends, for the prior year period. Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 was $3,133,000 or $.33 per share, after preferred stock dividends, compared to $2,415,000 or $.25 per share, after preferred stock dividends, for the prior year period.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO AWARD-WINNING LINE OF REFERENCE PRODUCTS

Franklin Expands its Line of Innovative Reference Devices with a New PageMark Electronic Dictionary with an Integrated Book Light.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 4, 2005 Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP), a worldwide leader in handheld information, today announced the availability of the new Merriam-Webster® PageMark Dictionary with Book Light. The newly designed PageMark dictionary is an addition to Franklin's award-winning PageMark product line. The product includes a high-intensity book light to create a complete reading companion that provides readers with illumination plus convenient access to word meanings from the authoritative Merriam-Webster dictionary.

FRANKLIN LAUNCHES THE PRINCETON REVIEW POCKET PREP HANDHELD FOR THE NEW SAT AT CES 2005

New SAT Personal Prep System Receives Honors at Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 4, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the worldwide leader in handheld information, today announced it has been selected as a winner of the CES 2005 Best of Innovations award in Personal Electronics Design for The Princeton Review Pocket Prep Handheld for the New SAT. Each year the prominent Innovations Design and Engineering Awards select honorees from thousands of consumer electronics products.

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS PAYS CASH DIVIDEND ON PREFERRED STOCK AND RETIRES 25% OF PREFERRED SHARES OUTSTANDING

BURLINGTON, New Jersey - January 3, 2005 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) announced today that it paid a cash dividend of $229,000 on Preferred stock on December 30, 2004 and simultaneously retired 25% of the Preferred

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