-41.53%

3.5%

3.50%

On Oct. 22, Ramius Capital filed a 13D disclosing that it has a) nominated two Ramius nominees and two independent nominees for election as directors at the 2007 annual meeting and b) submitted a shareholder proposal recommending that the board immediately engage an investment bank to evaluate alternatives that could enhance stockholder value, including a merger or sale. On Oct 5, Barington Capital notified the company it would nominate one Barington nominee and one independent director for election to the board at the annual meeting.
Key Numbers:
7.6%: The percentage of shares of common stock owned by Ramius.
8.7%: The percentage of shares of common owned by Barington.

Barington Capital said that it intends to nominate Barington Chief Executive James A. Mitarotonda and business adviser Phillip D. Ashkettle for election to the board at its 2007 shareholders' meeting. Barington Capital holds 2.37 million shares (9.69%).

buy

Downgraded by KeyBanc from Buy to Hold

A Director of the company has recently purchased 15,927 shares or $363,607 worth of stock.

A Director of the company has recently purchased 36,847 shares or $809,996 worth of stock.

Upgraded by KeyBanc Capital Mkts/McDonald from Underweight to Hold

Gross Margin: 12.60% vs. industry average 23.38%. PE exceeds industry group and S&P. In other words, too much stock price and too few nickels.